Firefighter Jim Pfeiffer, 30, Dies from Fall at Mountainside Home Local

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Published Every Thursday Since September 3, 1890 (908) 232-4407 USPS 680020 Thursday, August 26, 2010 OUR 120th YEAR – ISSUE NO. 34-2010 Periodical – Postage Paid at Rahway, N.J. www.goleader.com [email protected] SIXTY CENTS Firefighter Jim Pfeiffer, 30, Dies From Fall at Mountainside Home By PAUL J. PEYTON July 6, 2001. He was considered an up- dedication. Anyone fortunate enough Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and-coming leader in the department, to have met him was immediately struck WESTFIELD — Westfield and was being considered for promo- by his kindness, his humility, and his firefighter James Pfeiffer, 30, died Sun- tion in the 38-member department. He all-American smile and outlook. The day night from injuries he sustained also was the fourth member of his Westfield community has lost a very after falling from a ladder at his home family to serve as a Westfield firefighter. dedicated public servant and a truly while cutting tree limbs on Sunday His father, James Pfeiffer, retired as a wonderful human being.” morning. captain in 2004, and his uncle, Charles Those sentiments were echoed by Firefighter Pfeiffer was trimming an Pfeiffer, was a lieutenant when he re- Town Administrator Jim Gildea. oak tree in front of his Mountainside tired in 2001. Firefighter Pfeiffer’s “It’s just a very sad day for the family home on Central Avenue when a branch great-uncle, Norman Ruerp, retired as and the town,” he said, noting that snapped, swung and struck the ladder fire chief in 1970. Firefighter Pfeiffer was “a valuable he was standing on, Westfield Fire Chief “This is an unimaginable loss, and member of the department.” Dan Kelly said. He was rushed to Uni- all my thoughts and prayers are with his “He had so much promise. He was versity Hospital in Newark, the region’s family,” said Mayor Andy Skibitsky in the future of the department,” Mr. Gildea trauma center, where he died at 9:30 a written statement. “Jim Pfeiffer was a said, adding that the firefighter was p.m. loving husband and father, son and promoted posthumously to lieutenant, Firefighter Pfeiffer joined the de- brother. He was also a dedicated a ranking for which he was first in line partment in 1999 as a volunteer before firefighter who served the community for consideration based on his leader- being hired as a full-time firefighter on with the utmost professionalism and ship skills. Firefighter Pfeiffer was perhaps best known for the rescue of a 16-month- old toddler who had fallen into a 10- foot hole at Tamaques Park in Westfield, an incident that ironically occurred five Courtesy of Brian Dunlap years ago, August 22, 2005, to the date GETTING FIRED UP IN WESTFIELD...Westfield firefighters visited the pre-school at The Presbyterian Church in of the firefighter’s tragic death. Westfield earlier this month to perform demonstrations, give children a sense of what firefighters do and help them stay He was chosen as the firefighter to be prepared if they encounter a fire. lowered into the hole because of his slim frame. The rescue made national news headlines, with NBC’s “Today Local Officials Come Out Against Show” and CNN coming to Westfield to broadcast the story. Firefighter Pfeiffer was recognized by his peers for his efforts with the American Water Rate-Hike Proposal Union County Two Hundred Club Valor By KIMBERLY A. BROADWELL palities in the counties of Atlantic, Dominick Bratti stated that the in- Award and the New Jersey State Specially Written for The Westfield Leader Burlington, Camden, Cape May, crease is “hitting taxpayers when they Courtesy of The Westfield Area Chamber of Commerce GETTING DOWN TO BUSINESS...Westfield businesses met with Lieutenant Firefighters Mutual Benevolent Asso- WESTFIELD — New Jersey Essex, Gloucester, Hunterdon, Mer- are already down. We have already Governor Kim Guadagno last week during her stop in Westfield. From left to ciation Certificate of Special Recogni- American Water Company’s cer, Middlesex, Monmouth, Morris, tightened our budget. Any more de- right are Ron Tuchman of Thinka Dinka, Steven Needle of Needlepoint Homes, tion of Valor “for outstanding heroism (NJAWC) proposal to increase rates Ocean, Passaic, Salem, Somerset, ductions would translate into a re- Scott Stewart of Speakeasy FX, Jack Kasich of Robert Treat Deli, Anna in the face of dangerous conditions and was the subject of a public hearing Union and Warren. She said the ac- duction in social services. We cannot Mastroianni of Sole, Kirk Ruoff of Turning Point, Lt. Governor Guadagno, Neil risk to [his] own safety.” He also re- last Wednesday at the Westfield Me- tual percentage increase would vary afford to risk our quality of life. This Pinkman of the Westfield Area Chamber of Commerce and Sherry Cronin of the ceived the St. Barnabas Burn Center morial Library. Councilmen and according to the applicable rate sched- we cannot afford on any level.” Downtown Westfield Corporation. Award of Valor and the Knights of women from Scotch Plains, Westfield, ule of each customer’s usage. Garwood Mayor Dennis McCarthy Columbus of Westfield Shield Award Garwood and Summit attended the She also stated that members of the added that, “Our budgets are already for his actions. meeting and spoke out against the rate counsel are conducting a “com- lean and mean. Where are we sup- Zapolski Looking Forward “Jimmy will be remembered for his rate hike as well as other residents prehensive examination of New Jer- posed to raise this extra money from?” dedication, work ethic and attitude, his from towns such as Cranford and sey American’s proposal to verify the Finally, Fanwood Borough Admin- professional competency and knowl- Fanwood. reasons for the increase in charges istrator and Borough Clerk Eleanor To Challenging Rajoppi edge,” Fire Chief Kelly said. “Jimmy According to American Water, the and will determine whether the McGovern asked BPU members to By PAUL J. PEYTON items,” according to the clerk’s was always in high gear, with a conta- rate increase, which was first filed for company’s calculations are accurate.” scrutinize the water company’s pro- Specially Written for The Westfield Leader website. gious smile. He was and always will be back in April with the state’s Board of She said the utility “must justify its posal, noting that the borough’s gov- WESTFIELD – The Republican “I think it is always good in repre- remembered for being genuinely Public Utilities (BPU), would increase expenses and provide evidence to erning body does not support the candidate for Union County clerk, sentative government to have a chang- friendly.” the average customer’s monthly water support its calculations.” increase. She also stated that Fanwood Arthur Zapolski of Linden, said he is ing of the guard and have new ideas Firefighter Pfeiffer was among the bill by $7.10, or 23 cents per day. In She noted that presently, the rate is a small municipality with a high “looking forward to the challenge” and fresh viewpoints come in,” Mr. first responders who went to New York addition, the company has proposed counsel has attorneys and expert wit- senior-citizen population. She con- of running against 15-year incum- Zapolski said when asked why he City to assist New York City firefighters to implement residential water-con- nesses analyzing data from NJAWC cluded by saying, “It is difficult to bent Union County Clerk Joanne was running for office. “It is time to following the September 11, 2001 ter- servation programs, expand assistance and will hold evidentiary hearings at understand how this is being pro- Rajoppi. look at new directions, shake things rorist attacks on the World Trade Cen- to low-income customers and create a the Office of Administrative Law on posed.” An attorney who retired in 2009 up a bit,” Mr. Zapolski said, noting ter. new rate structure to encourage water October 28 and 29 and November According to Richard Barnes, an after 25 years as a reservist with the that he would look to “continue the A year later, he responded to the conservation. 3,4,5,8 and 9, before Judge Irene External Affairs officer for NJAWC, United States Air Force, Mr. Zapolski directions that help and bring money scene at Westfield High School when These incentives include a do-it- Jones. “the increase we are seeking is to ran for county surrogate last year, in” while exploring “new ways to be heavy winds caused a large tree limb to yourself online water audit to help Summit Fire Chief Joseph Howck recover from projects that have al- losing by some 13,000 tallies to in- more efficient.” fall on top of students sitting at a table, customers identify ways to use wa- spoke out against the proposed in- ready been completed, like replac- cumbent James LaCorte. But this Mr. Zapolski said he has “across- injuring freshman Greta Dorothy ter more efficiently, a rebate pro- crease, stating that there has already ing infrastructure to have reliable year, he has returned to run for county the-board experience” in his 30 years Schoenemann, 14, who later died of gram to encourage customers to pur- been a significant increase to the city’s water.” clerk, the office responsible for all as an attorney, noting that he is li- her injuries, and eight other students. chase water-saving appliances, and water bill, which, if increased again, According to Mr. Barnes, the land records maintained by the county censed to practice law in New Jersey, He graduated from Cranford High web-based tools for customer edu- would translate into a decrease in Westfield hearing was the last of the since 1857, as well as being the chief New York and Texas. The candidate School in 1998, the Union County Fire cation. training of firefighters as well as re- four public hearings for NJAWC cus- election official for the county. previously worked for the Texas Academy in December of 1998 and As reported last week by The pairs to fire trucks. tomers. Hearings were held this The county clerk “serves as a con- House of Representatives. Union County College in 2003, where Westfield Leader, NJAWC has pro- Westfield Councilman Keith month in Ocean City, Westampton stitutional and ministerial officer “I think the administrative skills I he received an Associate’s Degree in posed raising water rates 13.6 per- Loughlin also spoke out against the and Howell. mandated to certify, record and pre- bring to the table can really, really Applied Science with an emphasis in cent overall to pay for infrastructure rate hike, saying, “Westfield has al- serve numerous categories of public, help the county,” Mr. Zapolski said. Fire Science Technology. He completed improvements and increased operat- ready eliminated positions in town Update on Kravetsky – legal and property documents” while “I would be looking to do what’s best his Emergency Medical Technician ing expenses. Also as reported, this and instituted a hiring freeze.” See Page 2 also performing “a variety of func- for the county.” (EMT) certification with the state. translates into a 15-percent hike in Scotch Plains Deputy Mayor tions, including the administration of The candidate said he also would Firefighter Pfeiffer is survived by his fire- suppression systems and a 22- election ballots, passport applica- like to continue the office’s commu- wife, Christine; their 1-year-old daugh- percent rate increase for Fanwood tions, recordation of land records, nity outreach to “try demystifying ter, Carly; his parents, James and June, residents. It also translates into a 19.5- maps, liens, various professional li- the system as best as I possibly can.” and his younger sister Lyndsey. (Please percent increase for Westfield resi- censes, Notary Public commissions He said he would like to establish see obituary on page 6.) dents and a 21.1-percent increase for and veterans’ discharges, among other CONTINUED ON PAGE 3 A Mass of Christian Burial will be the town’s fixed-service charge. held this morning, August 26, at 10:30 According to Daniel Bitonti, a law- a.m. at St. James Roman Catholic Church yer representing NJAWC, “the water in Springfield. Interment will follow at company’s philosophy is to only re- Fairview Cemetery in Westfield. Higgins quest rate relief when it has exhausted and Bonner Echo Lake Funeral Home all other options.” He further stated, in Westfield is handling the arrange- “as filed, the application asks the ments. In lieu of flowers, contributions Office of Administrative Law and, may be made to: The Carly Noreen ultimately, the Board of Public Utili- Pfeiffer Scholarship Fund, c/o Westfield ties, to improve increases in rates for FMBA, PO Box 2895, 405 North Av- water and sewer service. If granted in enue West, Westfield, NJ 07091. full, [the rate hike] would result in an overall increase in revenues of about Westfield Schools $84.7 million, which equates to a 13.6-percent increase.” Open September 2 Sarah Steindel, an attorney repre- WESTFIELD – The Westfield Pub- senting the New Jersey Division of Susan M. Dougherty for The Westfield Leader lic Schools will open for all students on Rate Counsel, addressed members of GROOVING TO THE MUSIC...A tribute to the Motown sound of the 1960s, Thursday, September 2. the audience, noting that her division Doctor K’s Motown Revue played at Oak Ridge Park in Clark earlier this month. Schools will be closed on Labor of state government “gives consum- Police Blotter...6 Day, Monday, September 5. All PAGE INDEX ers a voice in setting long-range en- Regional ...... 2-3 Obituary ...... 6 Real Estate .... 9-12 schools will be closed Thursday and ergy, water and telecommunications Michael J. Pollack for The Westfield Leader Friday, September 9 and 10 in obser- Editorial ...... 4-5 Education ...... 13 Classifieds .... 14 IF ELECTED, I WOULD...Art Zapolski, GOP candidate for Union County policy.” She said the present case by Community ... 7 Sports ...... 9-12 A&E ...... 15-16 Clerk, discusses his views last Thursday with the newspaper. vance of Rosh Hashanah. NJAWC affects customers in munici- Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage: The Market Leader for Westﬁeld, Scotch Plains, Mountainside, Fanwood, and Cranford* “Leading Agents…Leading Your Marketplace”

USPS 485200 Thursday, August 26, 2010 Published Every Thursday Since 1959 (908) 232-4407 SIXTY CENTS OUR 51st YEAR – ISSUE NO. 34-2010 Periodical – Postage Paid at Rahway, N.J. www.timesnj.com [email protected] Local Officials Come Out Against American Water Rate-Hike Proposal By KIMBERLY A. BROADWELL addition, the company has proposed to lates into a 15-percent hike in fire- Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times implement residential water-conserva- suppression systems and a 22-percent WESTFIELD — New Jersey Ameri- tion programs, expand assistance to rate increase for Fanwood residents. It can Water Company’s (NJAWC) pro- low-income customers and create a also translates into a 19.5- percent in- posal to increase rates was the subject new rate structure to encourage water crease for Westfield residents and a of a public hearing last Wednesday at conservation. 21.1-percent increase for the town’s the Westfield Memorial Library. Coun- These incentives include a do-it-your- fixed-service charge. cilmen and women from Scotch Plains, self online water audit to help custom- According to Daniel Bitonti, a law- Westfield, Garwood and Summit at- ers identify ways to use water more yer representing NJAWC, “the water tended the meeting and spoke out efficiently, a rebate program to encour- company’s philosophy is to only re- against the rate hike as well as other age customers to purchase water-sav- quest rate relief when it has exhausted residents from towns such as Cranford ing appliances, and web-based tools all other options.” He further stated, “as and Fanwood. for customer education. filed, the application asks the Office of According to American Water, the As reported last week by The Scotch Administrative Law and, ultimately, rate increase, which was first filed for Plains-Fanwood Times, NJAWC has the Board of Public Utilities, to im- back in April with the state’s Board of proposed raising water rates 13.6 per- prove increases in rates for water and Public Utilities (BPU), would increase cent overall to pay for infrastructure sewer service. If granted in full, [the the average customer’s monthly water improvements and increased operating rate hike] would result in an overall bill by $7.10, or 23 cents per day. In expenses. Also as reported, this trans- increase in revenues of about $84.7 million, which equates to a 13.6-percent increase.” Sarah Steindel, an attorney representing the New Jersey Division of Susan M. Dougherty for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times Rate Counsel, addressed members of MOTOWN …The band Doctor K’s Motown Revue, a tribute to the Motown sound of the 1960s, was the second of the the audience, noting that her division of Summer Arts Festival concerts on Wednesdays at Oak Ridge Park in Clark. The audence grooved to recreations of Martha state government “gives consumers a and the Vandellas, Diana Ross and other Motown greats at the August 4 event. The county Freeholders concert series voice in setting long-range energy, water continued on August 11 with The Rat Pack, August 18 with The Nerds and on August 25 with Jimmy and the Parrots. and telecommunications policy.” She said the present case by NJAWC affects customers in municipalities in the WF Firefighter Jim Pfeiffer, 30, Dies counties of Atlantic, Burlington, Camden, Cape May, Essex, Gloucester, Hunterdon, Mercer, Middlesex, From Fall at Mountainside Home Monmouth, Morris, Ocean, Passaic, Salem, Somerset, Union and Warren. By PAUL J. PEYTON member of the department.” friendly.” She said the actual percentage increase Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times “He had so much promise. He was Firefighter Pfeiffer was among the would vary according to the applicable WESTFIELD — Westfield the future of the department,” Mr. Gildea first responders who went to New York rate schedule of each customer’s us- firefighter James Pfeiffer, 30, died Sun- said, adding that the firefighter was City to assist New York City firefighters age. day night from injuries he sustained promoted posthumously to lieutenant, following the September 11, 2001 ter-

David B. Corbin (Labor Day 2009 files)for The Westfield Leader and The Times She also stated that members of the after falling from a ladder at his home a ranking for which he was first in line rorist attacks on the World Trade Cen- GEARING UP FOR ANOTHER CHAMPIONSHIP…The St. Bart’s Oldtimers rate counsel are conducting a “compre- while cutting tree limbs on Sunday for consideration based on his leader- ter. Men’s Softball League playoffs are in full gear. Pictured are last year’s champi- hensive examination of New Jersey morning. ship skills. A year later, he responded to the ons, the underdog St. Matthew men, who trounced heavily favored St. David, 15- American’s proposal to verify the rea- Firefighter Pfeiffer was trimming an Firefighter Pfeiffer was perhaps best scene at Westfield High School when 2, in the Labor Day championship game. sons for the increase in charges and will oak tree in front of his Mountainside known for the rescue of a 16-month- heavy winds caused a large tree limb to determine whether the company’s cal- home on Central Avenue when a branch old toddler who had fallen into a 10- fall on top of students sitting at a table, culations are accurate.” She said the snapped, swung and struck the ladder foot hole at Tamaques Park in Westfield, injuring freshman Greta Dorothy Zapolski Looking Forward utility “must justify its expenses and he was standing on, Westfield Fire Chief an incident that ironically occurred five Schoenemann, 14, who later died of provide evidence to support its calcula- Dan Kelly said. He was rushed to Uni- years ago, August 22, 2005, to the date her injuries, and eight other students. tions.” versity Hospital in Newark, the region’s of the firefighter’s tragic death. He graduated from Cranford High To Challenging Rajoppi She noted that presently, the rate trauma center, where he died at 9:30 He was chosen as the firefighter to be School in 1998, the Union County Fire By PAUL J. PEYTON items,” according to the clerk’s counsel has attorneys and expert wit- p.m. lowered into the hole because of his Academy in December of 1998 and Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times website. nesses analyzing data from NJAWC Firefighter Pfeiffer joined the de- slim frame. The rescue made national Union County College in 2003, where WESTFIELD – The Republican “I think it is always good in repre- and will hold evidentiary hearings at partment in 1999 as a volunteer before news headlines, with NBC’s “Today he received an Associate’s Degree in candidate for Union County clerk, sentative government to have a chang- the Office of Administrative Law on being hired as a full-time firefighter on Show” and CNN coming to Westfield Applied Science with an emphasis in Arthur Zapolski of Linden, said he is ing of the guard and have new ideas October 28 and 29 and November July 6, 2001. He was considered an up- to broadcast the story. Fire Science Technology. He completed “looking forward to the challenge” and fresh viewpoints come in,” Mr. 3,4,5,8 and 9, before Judge Irene Jones. and-coming leader in the department, Firefighter Pfeiffer was recognized his Emergency Medical Technician of running against 15-year incum- Zapolski said when asked why he Summit Fire Chief Joseph Howck and was being considered for promo- by his peers for his efforts with the (EMT) certification with the state. bent Union County Clerk Joanne was running for office. “It is time to spoke out against the proposed increase, tion in the 38-member department. He Union County Two Hundred Club Valor Firefighter Pfeiffer is survived by his Rajoppi. look at new directions, shake things stating that there has already been a also was the fourth member of his Award and the New Jersey State wife, Christine; their 1-year-old daugh- An attorney who retired in 2009 up a bit,” Mr. Zapolski said, noting significant increase to the city’s water family to serve as a Westfield firefighter. Firefighters Mutual Benevolent Asso- ter, Carly; his parents, James and June, after 25 years as a reservist with the that he would look to “continue the bill, which, if increased again, would His father, James Pfeiffer, retired as a ciation Certificate of Special Recogni- and his younger sister Lyndsey. (Please United States Air Force, Mr. Zapolski directions that help and bring money translate into a decrease in training of captain in 2004, and his uncle, Charles tion of Valor “for outstanding heroism see obituary on page 6.) ran for county surrogate last year, in” while exploring “new ways to be firefighters as well as repairs to fire Pfeiffer, was a lieutenant when he rein the face of dangerous conditions and A Mass of Christian Burial will be losing by some 13,000 tallies to in- more efficient.” trucks. tired in 2001. Firefighter Pfeiffer’s risk to [his] own safety.” He also re- held this morning, August 26, at 10:30 cumbent James LaCorte. But this Mr. Zapolski said he has “across- Westfield Councilman Keith great-uncle, Norman Ruerp, retired as ceived the St. Barnabas Burn Center a.m. at St. James Roman Catholic year, he has returned to run for county the-board experience” in his 30 years Loughlin also spoke out against the fire chief in 1970. Award of Valor and the Knights of Church in Springfield. Interment will clerk, the office responsible for all as an attorney, noting that he is li- rate hike, saying, “Westfield has al- “This is an unimaginable loss, and Columbus of Westfield Shield Award follow at Fairview Cemetery in land records maintained by the county censed to practice law in New Jersey, ready eliminated positions in town and all my thoughts and prayers are with his for his actions. Westfield. Higgins and Bonner Echo since 1857, as well as being the chief New York and Texas. The candidate instituted a hiring freeze.” family,” said Mayor Andy Skibitsky in “Jimmy will be remembered for his Lake Funeral Home in Westfield is election official for the county. previously worked for the Texas Scotch Plains Deputy Mayor a written statement. “Jim Pfeiffer was a dedication, work ethic and attitude, his handling the arrangements. In lieu of The county clerk “serves as a con- House of Representatives. Dominick Bratti stated that the increase loving husband and father, son and professional competency and knowl- flowers, contributions may be made stitutional and ministerial officer “I think the administrative skills I is “hitting taxpayers when they are brother. He was also a dedicated edge,” Fire Chief Kelly said. “Jimmy to: The Carly Noreen Pfeiffer Schol- mandated to certify, record and pre- bring to the table can really, really already down. We have already tight- firefighter who served the community was always in high gear, with a conta- arship Fund, c/o Westfield FMBA, serve numerous categories of public, help the county,” Mr. Zapolski said. ened our budget. Any more deductions with the utmost professionalism and gious smile. He was and always will be PO Box 2895, 405 North Avenue legal and property documents” while “I would be looking to do what’s best would translate into a reduction in so- dedication. Anyone fortunate enough remembered for being genuinely West, Westfield, NJ 07091. also performing “a variety of func- for the county.” cial services. We cannot afford to risk to have met him was immediately struck tions, including the administration of The candidate said he also would our quality of life. This we cannot by his kindness, his humility, and his election ballots, passport applica- like to continue the office’s commu- afford on any level.” all-American smile and outlook. The tions, recordation of land records, nity outreach to “try demystifying Garwood Mayor Dennis McCarthy Westfield community has lost a very maps, liens, various professional li- the system as best as I possibly can.” added that, “Our budgets are already dedicated public servant and a truly censes, Notary Public commissions He said he would like to establish lean and mean. Where are we supposed wonderful human being.” and veterans’ discharges, among other CONTINUED ON PAGE 3 to raise this extra money from?” Those sentiments were echoed by Finally, Fanwood Borough Admin- Town Administrator Jim Gildea. istrator and Borough Clerk Eleanor “It’s just a very sad day for the family McGovern asked BPU members to and the town,” he said, noting that scrutinize the water company’s pro- Firefighter Pfeiffer was “a valuable posal, noting that the borough’s gov- erning body does not support the in- SP-F Soccer Assoc. crease. She also stated that Fanwood is a small municipality with a high se- Program Announced nior-citizen population. She concluded SCOTCH PLAINS-FANWOOD – by saying, “It is difficult to understand The Scotch Plains Fanwood Soccer how this is being proposed.” Association (SPFSA) announced a According to Richard Barnes, an 10-week program for seventh- and External Affairs officer for NJAWC, Horace Corbin for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times eighth-grade students (public, private THE EYES HAVE IT...Bill McClintock, right, Scotch Plains GOP chairman, “the increase we are seeking is to and parochial) residing in the Scotch listens intently with others Tuesday night as Rep. Leonard Lance discusses his recover from projects that have al- Plains Fanwood School District. The views on improving the economy and creating jobs. In the background are ready been completed, like replacing program will feature Monday’s skills Freeholder candidate Ellen Dickson, second from right, and Assemblywoman infrastructure to have reliable water.” training and Friday night lights Nancy Munoz, fourth from right. The event took place at the home of Glenn and According to Mr. Barnes, the games. Joanne Mortimer in Mountainside. Westfield hearing was the last of the Online registration opens on Tues- PAGE INDEX Police Blotter...6 four public hearings for NJAWC cus- day, August 24, only at Regional ...... 2-3 Obituary ...... 6 Real Estate .... 9-12 Michael J. Pollack for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times tomers. Hearings were held this scotchplainsfanwoodsoccer.com. Editorial ...... 4-5 Education ...... 13 Classifieds .... 14 IF ELECTED, I WOULD...Art Zapolski, GOP candidate for Union County month in Ocean City, Westampton The program is expected to begin Community ... 7 Sports ...... 9-12 A&E ...... 15-16 Clerk, discusses his views last Thursday with the newspaper. and Howell. on Monday, September 13. Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage: The Market Leader for Westﬁeld, Scotch Plains, Mountainside, Fanwood, and Cranford* “Leading Agents…Leading Your Marketplace”

Get Back On Track Continue to the next page ==> Page 2 Thursday, August 26, 2010 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION Police Nab Two Men for BOE Rehires Kravestsky; Peyton's Home Burglary on Ramapo OK’s New Activity Fee Peek at the Week By PAUL J. PEYTON rus, Band and Orchestra, is $60. By PAUL J. PEYTON Plainfield, on Terrill Road. Specially Written for The Westfield Leader abd The Times In Politics Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times Forms are available on the district’s Lieutenant Donnelly said the sus- WESTFIELD — The board of edu- website. By Paul Peyton of The Leader/Times SCOTCH PLAINS — Township pects were initially charged with re- cation on Tuesday night rehired Mat- The board also promoted Christo- police captured two burglary sus- sisting arrest, but those charges were thew Kravetsky as a second-grade pher Flores as Westfield High School’s Codey’s Brother Admits Helping eliminate its zoning office with the pects following a foot pursuit upgraded upon further investigation, teacher at Franklin Elementary School new athletic trainer, replacing Sandra Men Cash Bad Checks at Raceway planned layoffs of its zoning officer, Monday afternoon, according to when police determined another for the 2010-2011 school year. Mr. Mamary, who has been named ath- The former president and general who earns $72,000 in salary and who Police Detective Lieutenant Brian home on the street had been burglar- Kravetsky’s dismissal as a third-grade letic director. Mr. Flores has been manager of Freehold Raceway Park has a $30,000 traditional health plan, Donnelly. ized. He said jewelry, a camera and a teacher at Tamaques School at the end assistant trainer the past two years. and brother of former Governor and and an office clerk making $41,000, Lieutenant Donnelly told The large amount of change were found of the 2009-2010 school year was op- current state Senator Richard Codey according to The Star Ledger. Both Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains- in the backpack of one of the sus- posed by parents and led to discussions Lance Meets With (LD-27, West Orange), Donald R. cuts must be submitted to the state’s Fanwood Times that police received a pects. between the teacher and the board, Codey, Sr., has pled guilty to stealing Civil Service Commission for ap- call at 3:30 p.m. from a Ramapo Way Both individuals were charged with resulting in an agreement to rehire him. Gateway Chamber $3,000 in promotional vouchers and proval. The elimination of the depart- resident about a couple of males knock- burglary, theft, resisting arrest and He was given a salary of $63,118. WASHINGTON – Rep. Leonard assisting two men cash $1.3 million ment, some of whose duties will be ing on her door. When officers arrived criminal mischief by forcing in the According to district spokeswoman Lance (R-7th) and members of the in bad checks at the track, the Attor- transferred to the building depart- on the scene, the suspects fled on foot rear door on the home that was bur- Lorre Korecky, the board accepted Gateway Regional Chamber of Com- ney General’s Office has announced. ment, is expected to save the borough through backyards with officers in pur- glarized, Lieutenant Donnelly said. Mr. Kravetsky’s resignation effective merce held a roundtable discussion Attorney General Paula Dow said the $141,000 in salaries and benefits. suit. At that point, additional officers Dillard was being held on $125,000 June 30, 2011 per the terms of the and a news conference in Clark yester- two men cashed 249 bad checks in Court-Appointed Monitor responded to the scene. bail at the Union County jail in Eliza- agreement. Board Attorney Phil Stern day, August 25, to discuss current eco- 2007 and 2008. Named for Gloucester Police first caught up with and ar- beth, while the juvenile is being held said the agreement was the “culmi- nomic policies that are “hurting New Donald Codey, who ran the Free- A judge has been appointed to moni- rested a 17-year-old Plainfield juvenile at the county’s juvenile detention nation of efforts between the board Jersey’s small businesses and their abil- hold track from 2001 to 2009, pleaded tor the Gloucester Board of Chosen near overhead electrical wires behind center in Linden. and Mr. Kravetsky to arrive at a ity create jobs, expand and grow.” guilty to one count of stealing vouch- Freeholders after another judge found Ramapo Way and Fenimore Drive in Lieutenant Donnelly said the po- mutually agreeable arrangement for During the event, Mr. Lance dis- ers and two counts of issuing bad the board had violated the Sunshine the vicinity of Terrill Middle School off lice investigation is ongoing. He urged Mr. Kravetsky to teach another year cussed his support for free-market checks, before a state Superior Court Law regarding board meetings. of Martine Avenue. A half-hour later, residents to call police when they see in Westfield.” Mrs. Korecky said the solutions that will help New Jersey’s judge in Monmouth County. The state Judge John A. Sweeney, no rela- police arrested Terrence Dillard, 39, of suspicious activity. board has the option to rescind the economy grow, expand and create is seeking a jail sentence of 364 days tion to Freeholder Director Stephen resignation, “but the agreement at jobs. These include extending Bush- for Codey when he is sentenced Octo- Sweeney (LD-3, Deptford), was this point includes the resignation.” era tax relief that is set to expire at the ber 22. He resigned in February 2009 named as the oversee monitor by The board also approved, on second year’s end, reducing regulatory bur- after an internal investigation was state Superior Court Judge Francis J. reading, a new policy establishing a dens and repealing and replacing the launched by Pennwood Racing Inc., Orlando, Jr. student-activity fee to address “re- new health care law with reforms that the parent company of the raceway. “Gloucester County is committed duced or limited revenue and increased include small-business pooling and Roselle Looks to Eliminate to creating an unparalleled level of expenses” the district faces. Students medical malpractice reform. Zoning Office to Cut Costs openness in our government,” said involved in school athletic programs, The Gateway Regional Chamber The City of Roselle is looking to Freeholder Sweeney, who serves as President of the New Jersey State dramas and musicals will be charged of Commerce is the largest chamber Driver of Stolen Van a fee of $125 for the year. The fee for in the New York Metro Area, repre- Senate. “We have taken bold steps all other school-sponsored clubs and senting Union, Essex, Middlesex and that go above and beyond the laws in Hits Parked Cars in WF our state to ensure that there is a high Interior Renovations activities, including the All-City Cho- Somerset Counties. By PAUL J. 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Need a special car? when Officer Robert Jordan attempted Obama Receives Low Marks We’ll find it! to pull over a 2002 Ford Econovan on On Handling of Economy in Poll South Avenue, West for tailgating, at President Barack Obama received which point the driver passed other his lowest marks to date on his han- Personal Injury Lawyer vehicles and sped off toward Garwood. dling of the economy in a new Asso- Police units from neighboring towns ciated Press poll, which also found were notified to assist in the pursuit. that an overwhelming majority of Helping Accident Victims Every Day Sergeant Quinn said Officer Jordan Americans now describe the nation’s decided to terminate the pursuit in financial outlook as “poor.” Garwood “due to the speed and Just 41 percent of those surveyed relecklessness” of the driver. 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This offering is made only by the prospectus for the condominium and no statement should be relied upon if not made in the WELCOME Italian-American organizations such prospectus. Prices, plans and specifications are subject to change without notice. as UNICO. A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, August 26, 2010 Page 3 Freeholder Defends Taxing For Lt. Governor Meets With Westfield Open Space Fund and MusicFest Government and Business Leaders By PAUL J. PEYTON we would be cited for disrepair and haz- By PAUL J. PEYTON municipal departments between towns, Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times ards,” Ms. Krause told the board. Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times something that is being studied in Scotch ELIZABETH — Union County Free- During freeholder comments, Mr. WESTFIELD – Lieutenant Governor Plains and Fanwood, to save money. The holder Chairman Dan Sullivan last Thurs- Sullivan said the county would meet with Kim Guadagno visited with elected and two towns have exhausted a $48,000 day defended the use of taxpayer funds the mayors in the next few weeks to business leaders last week in Westfield to study, which was paid for through a state for the county’s Open Space, Recreation discuss “the savings” towns can achieve discuss reducing costs of government to grant. and Historic Preservation Trust Fund and by extending their waste disposal con- promote business and job creation. “It’s something we really want to en- the continuation of the annual MusicFest tracts with the Union County Utilities The state’s first Lieutenant Governor courage, [but] we’re not going to fund the festival after questioned by two residents, Authority through 2045. Fourteen towns started her day at the Union County Em- study because I am confident that good including one of Mr. Sullivan’s General have long-term leases with the county. ployers Legislative Committee (ELC) elected public officials will be able to Election political opponents. As part of the lease extension, the breakfast in Kenilworth before holding work with other good elected officials, Brian Flanagan of New Providence, county and towns would tap into the meetings with the Chamber of Commerce and where it makes good economic sense GOP candidate for freeholder, asked the revenues made by Covanta, which leases and civic leaders in Westfield. to share services, they will,” Ms. Guadagno board for the total number of funds col- the trash-to-electricity burner in Linden, Courtesy of James Lowney, County of Union “[The visit] was really about how can said. “We don’t need to have funded stud- lected to date and the total dollars spent starting with $4 million in 2011, 10 per- WELL PREPARED…Candidates for re-election, Sheriff Ralph Froehlich, left, the State of New Jersey open its doors to ies to make a common-sense decision.” since the fund’s inception in 2000. cent of revenues as of 2029 and 50 per- and Freeholder Bette Jane Kowalski, are joined by Freeholder Angel Estrada on business and help these small businesses The lieutenant governor also met with He said it was his understanding that cent of revenues if a five-year option is the Katharine Walker during a U.S. Coast Guard tour of New York Harbor and stay afloat while we turn this economy Downtown Westfield Corporation (DWC) the county was using the trust fund as executed through 2050. the Arthur Kill to review oil-spill preparedness. around,” the lieutenant governor told The leaders and businesses – including the “down payment money” for projects Mr. Sullivan said the plan provides Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains- owners of the Turning Point Restaurant, funded through the open space fund “and $276 million in “waste disposal, waste Fanwood Times during an August 18 which will soon open on Central Avenue then taking debt to pay the balance and relief and tax relief” for county residents. phone interview. – about some of the challenges faced by using the fund to pay the debt service” on “I am very happy that we are on Art Zapolski Interview She said elected leaders’ main con- small businesses, such as access to capital those open space projects. schedule…to have this in place by the CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 cerns surrounded getting the manage- and streamlining the permit process. Mr. Flanagan asked if the referendum end of the year,” Mr. Sullivan said. “The an internship between the clerk’s office In terms of the election division of the ment tools needed to meet the newly “The general concern was that we pro- approved by county voters in 2000 con- tax savings plan is something that is unique and Union County College’s paralegal clerk’s office, he said he would like to approved 2-percent cap on tax levies. The vide incentives to keep businesses here,” tained language that permitted such a to Union County, and it comes at a critical program so as “to bring people in early look at the county’s voting machines, “to 33-bill legislative package under consid- Ms. Guadagno said. She said Governor “financial dealing.” time when it is needed most” by towns in their legal careers so they can see how be sure they are accurate,” and to make eration by the L egislature includes civil Chris Christie would present “a number “Is the fund currently self-sustaining “starving for revenues and tax relief.” the county clerk’s office works and [how sure election staff is trained properly in service reform, interest arbitration and of incentives” to the state Legislature in or is the debt bigger than the fund itself?” Freeholder Bette Jane Kowalski said it] is an integral part of the legal pro- how to use the machines. Mr. Zapolski unfunded state mandates. the fall to spur job creation. Mr. Flanagan asked. “Because if the debt 15 of the 21 municipalities in the county cess.” said he would work with other county “The elected public officials in “That is certainly one of the highest – exceeds the scope of the fund, you’ve got have signed on with the Union County The candidate also said he would like clerks to ensure Union County is using Westfield have been very successful in if not the highest – priorities in this ad- a problem, because then that becomes Improvement Authority’s solar program. to continue Ms. Rajoppi’s efforts to com- the most efficient election equipment. negotiating with their unions, and in the ministration, job creation. And job cre- just general debt.” She said panels would also be placed on puterize clerk office records. He also “If the system [isn’t] safe, then noth- future, they want to be sure that they can ation really starts with small businesses,” In response, Frank Padusniak, the facilities such as Runnells Specialized said he would like to do the same for ing else that comes from it is going to be continue to effectively negotiate with she said. county’s comptroller, said, “Monies com- Hospital. assumed-name certificates for busi- viewed as bona fide,” he said. “They them,” she said. “Generally, they’ve got- While the state cannot control costs ing in as revenues are more than enough nesses. Mr. Zapolski said currently, a (voters) have to have faith in the election ten givebacks, freezes and some conces- associated with the new federal healthcare to cover the debt.” Sanders Nominated person must conduct a search through process, that their votes count and that sions by negotiation, which is the way we law, she said New Jersey could work to Mr. Sullivan said the 20-year trust fund’s land record books at the courthouse to they are accurate.” would like people to do it.” increase competition among healthcare language allows for debt service payments To Historic Sites Council make sure the corporation name they Looking at the campaign, he said, “I In terms of getting the so-called “tool providers while also streamlining state on debt incurred by the fund. He said the MOUNTAINSIDE — Governor Chris want is not already used. am not a placeholder [on the election kit” of legislative reforms in place for government “so that businesses don’t feel referendum passed by voters contained a Christie has nominated William Sanders “So, I would be looking for ways to do ballot]. I am here to win the thing.” towns for the 2011 budgets, the lieuten- unwelcome.” tax levy of 1.5 cents per $100 “of total of Mountainside for appointment to a a computer search on that to make that Looking at what he sees as “anger” ant governor said she urges elected offi- She said New Jersey would apply for county equalized real property valuation.” seat on the New Jersey Historic Sites an easier system,” he said, noting that he arising from the electorate, Mr. Zapolski cials to contact legislative leaders, in- the latest federal stimulus to help states. “I think one of the great legacies of this Council. would make sure any of his ideas are said, “There are definitely some oppor- cluding Assembly Speaker Sheila Oliver She said $400 million would be available board is the Open Space Trust and the Mr. Sanders has been active in the Re- “cost effective” before proceeding. tunities there that weren’t there two years (LD-34, East Orange), to “make sure the for the state’s Medicaid program, with things that have been accomplished over publican Party in his hometown and serves Mr. Zapolski said he would like to use ago [for Republicans]. I am hoping that tool kit is moved ahead.” $258 million available for school dis- the last 10 years,” Mr. Sullivan said. “I on the Gateway Chamber of Commerce’s his military background in the area of we will be able to get the message across Ms. Guadagno was asked whether the tricts to rehire teachers who had been laid am very, very happy to debate anyone board of directors. He has also gained military affairs. The clerk’s office as- on that.” administration supports the merging of off due to budget cuts. who cares to about the [ethics] of the recognition for an initiative he started in sists veterans in obtaining courtesy iden- fund, how those funds are raised and how 1998 to have portraits of President George tification cards, copies of honorable dis- those funds are spent.” Washington placed in New Jersey schools charge forms and veterans’ peddlers’ On the issue of MusicFest, Bruce Pater- and schools across the country. licenses. son of Garwood said he believes the event cost the county $1.5 million. “This is all just straight entertainment. The county doesn’t need to provide some- Richard J. Kaplow, Esq. thing that private industry can easily and naturally provide cheaper.” “25 Years Experience” He suggested that the county only pro- Civil & Criminal Trial Lawyer vide the park for the event, with a private entertainment company covering the re- mainder of the costs, to be offset by an entrance fee. Mr. Paterson said if the FAMILY LAW event is to be a county function, then it should be modeled after the Somerset · Divorce · Domestic Violence Sweet Sixteen County 4-H Fair, which he said is focused · Custody · Child Support on people and not entertainment. “Our great (county) residents should Have your Sweet 16 Party at The James Ward Mansion! be the center of attention, not some outside rock band,” Mr. Paterson said. · DWI · Criminal Defense County Manager George Devanney said he was “a little bit confused” when · Business Disputes Commercial Litigation THE JAMES WARD MANSION Mr. Paterson talked “about it not being Former Assistant Union County Prosecutor about the people of Union County and 8JUIPOFFWFOUBUBUJNFBOEPOFFWFOUBEBZ being local, only because this (MusicFest) is immensely about Union County and “Make Our Mansion Your Mansion”JTBOPČFSZPVDBOOPUSFGVTF recognizing the talent that we have.” He said MusicFest includes a county (908) 232-8787 ćF+BNFT8BSE.BOTJPOt&BTU#SPBE4USFFUt8FTUĕFME /+tt fair that features the Master Gardeners and Rutgers Cooperative, an artists vil- www.jameswardmansion.com lage, as well as a Crossroads in Garwood 24 Hours 53 Elm Street, Westfield, NJ 07090 sponsored-stage “that is meant to do noth- · ing but highlight local talent, local bands.” [email protected] richardjkaplow.com “So much of MusicFest is more than about music, it’s about celebrating Union * County,” Mr. Devanney said. During the public comment portion of the meeting, Barbara Krause of Cranford OWEN BRAND asked the board “to take under serious ML # 222999 consideration” what she said are poor conditions at Sperry Park and the Watchung Reservation. Your Hometown She said Sperry, which she said was MORTGAGE BANKER “redone” by the county a few years ago, has two dead trees and branches in a num- EARN ber of large trees, which present “a danger %1 to the people who frequent the park.” APY Ms. Krause blamed the damage on the “compounding of the soil by the contractor.” Ms. Krause said, “The landscaping that was done at Sperry Park was very poor, if there was any at all. 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Scotch Plains Business & Professional Association • Fanwood Business & Professional Association letter defending the geese in Mindowaskin much right to the park as you or I have to The others are made up. Are you sharp Park. Certainly, a goose followed by a our property,” when they start paying Periodicals – Postage Paid at Rahway, New Jersey Periodicals – Postage Paid at Rahway, New Jersey enough to discern this deception of dic- string of goslings is cute. But four to five property taxes. Whether geese dropping tion? P.O. Box 250 • 251 North Avenue, West P. O. Box 368 dozen geese straggling across Lenox are a health hazard isn’t the prime issue. If you can guess one correctly – good Westfield, N.J. 07091 Scotch Plains, N.J. 07076 Avenue, tying up traffic, blocks from the Anyone who walks regularly in the park guess. If you get two – well-read indi- Tele: (908) 232-4407 • E-mail: [email protected] • Web: www.goleader.com • Fax: (908) 232-0473 lake, after having fouled the knows it is hard to enjoy the surroundings vidual. If you get three – word expert. If neighborhood’s yards, is not cute. I’m when one must concentrate on not put- POSTMASTER: Send address changes to the offices of the newspapers at you get all four – You must have a lot of sorry the writer thinks this is an “absurd” ting your feet into filthy, slimy droppings free time! P. O. Box 250, Westfield, New Jersey 07091 position. The logical extension of her on every foot of the path. Aside from that, All words and correct definitions Published every Thursday by Watchung Communications, Inc. thinking (no animal control) would have their snapping at inquisitive kids who come from the board game Diction this town already overrun by deer, and approach them is a hazard. Deception. Paul Peyton Horace R. Corbin Jeff Gruman soon by black bears. Maybe we should Ms. Birkenthal’s statement, “Instead ASSIGNMENT EDITOR PUBLISHER SALES MANAGER revoke the ordnance requiring dog own- of removing or disrupting the geese, we Answers to last week’s arcane words. Suzette F. Stalker David B. Corbin Michael L. Bartiromo ers to pick up after their dogs? should focus efforts on the cleanup of 1. Sug – An unidentified parasite on COMMUNITY ASSISTANT PUBLISHER & SPORTS MARKETING PRODUCTION While the courts in recent decades droppings” is both ludicrous and laugh- trout have discovered new “inalienable rights” able. Don’t our town workers have enough 2. Chololith – A gallstone Michael Pollack Ben Corbin Robert P. Connelly 3. Hulver – An evergreen shrub or tree EDUCATION & ARTS SERVICES BUSINESS OPERATIONS in our Constitution, it surely is a stretch to do in this tight budget times, or should for Ms. Birkenthal to say that includes diapers on the geese be an option? Or is 4. Preces – Short responsive prayers in geese and their natural habitat. When we she volunteering for the job? church worship SUBSCRIPTION PRICE www.goleader.com/subscribe moved to Westfield 28 years ago, there I believe wildlife should be respected, SPHENISCAN One-year – $28 • Two-year – $52 • Three-year – $76 • One-year college (September to May) – $20 was no geese problem. Because then, and but let’s get some perspective and priori- 1. In law, a notary or scrivener for years after, the geese passed through ties on the whole human/animal issue. 2. A worthless fellow; tramp the town on their migratory way. It is a Geese aren’t human, and don’t deserve 3. A steward recent phenomenon that these disgusting the same consideration. Mayor Skibitsky, 4. A penguin Tongue-In-Cheek, With birds have claimed year-round residency. please round ‘em up and ship them out, BURINIST So much for them “being here as long as and return our park to the people! 1. A small metal counter used in some us, if not longer,” or us “blatantly disrupt- card games ing nature’s equilibrium.” Joe Boscia Westfield 2. A freed slave The Other Cheek Exposed 3. An engraver 4. A spruce fellow; one who struts or Now that full body scans are being employed at law. If you decide to close your account(s) or become Perhaps It’s Time to Seek Another swaggers Newark International Liberty Airport, there’s a whole an inactive customer, we will continue to adhere to CHAMAL new meaning to transparency. Does this set the stage the privacy policies and practices described in this Westfield Parking Machine Vendor 1. The angora goat for your “personal seat license”? Is the next step to notice. Editor’s Note: This letter was sent to how to do this. Do something please. 2. A peculiar bronzelike luster in cer- Westfield Mayor Andrew Skibitsky and Gina in the parking office tries to be tain minerals, often iridescent display your scan on the headrest of your seat to Our Security Procedures: copied to this newspaper. helpful but her superiors have been un- 3. The fermented juice of pears confirm your placement? Authorities contend that We also take steps to safeguard customer informa- ***** able to solve these problems for months. 4. Grayish blue none of these scans will be saved or distributed – and tion. We restrict access to your personal and account The parking machines behind Barons Does the town have a service contract SPHRAGISTICS 1. A well-executed plan or scheme that all data is secure – hmmm, seems like we’ve information to those employees who need to know and Staples are in poor working order. with the vendor? Have you looked at 3rd They rarely accept dollar bills – even party vendors that can help solve some of 2. The science of engraved seals heard that before. that information to provide products and services to ones that seem rather crisp. The two ma- these problems? It has been well over a 3. Pertaining to slavery or bondage Too often, data collected by businesses, YouTube, you. Employees who violate these standards will be chines that are supposed to accept “re- year since the idea of being able to use a 4. Act of getting to the truth of any Facebook and government somehow is harvested, subject to disciplinary measures. We maintain physi- loads” don’t seem to take bills. credit card at the machines was suppos- matter by strict inquiry The parking office cannot load a card edly “in the works”. See more letters on page 5 pirated and distributed. cal, electronic and procedural safeguards that com- for several months now. My prior com- There must be some solution out there Take, for example, this letter to customers from a ply with federal standards to guard your nonpublic plaint led to a call that said there is a that is better than walking to three sepa- Letters to local community bank in Westfield; not that it’s personal information. software problem with the vendor. rate pay stations in 90-plus degree heat to unique, as all banks are likely the same – We’ll label If you have any questions, please contact a Cus- I cannot tell you how many times I pay for my parking. For now, I will go the Editor have assisted other patrons who need back to carrying quarters, but for that it as from “Acme Community Bank:” tomer Service representative at 1-(973) 504-6200. help and, half the time, they have not used solution the town certainly did not need ‘Acme Community Bank’ Outlines Policies “Acme Community Bank” the machines before and just need a guid- to make an investment in a what appears Temple Thanked for Regarding Customer Privacy Westfield ing hand. The other half the time the to be a complex, poorly functioning park- Protecting your privacy is important to [us] and Ominous? So what does this letter mean? protéger machine is at fault. ing payment system. Helping Homeless Someone should be able to work with our employees. We want you to understand what leur derrière? – That all data farmed by the bank, Jeffrey Becker Last week I sent in a letter about Con- the parking machine vendor and get some Westfield gregation Beth Israel’s experience with information we collect and how we use it. In order to whether one is an active account holder or not, will type of solution. Put a change machine in housing the homeless at our synagogue provide our customers with a broad range of finan- be forever sold to third parties because “it is legal?” the lots – amusement parks seem to know this past July. In the article I thanked cial products and services as effectively and conve- Selling personal data to third parties is big busi- many people for their generous support. I Installation of Pedestrian Crosswalk realized that I omitted some very special niently as possible, we use technology to manage ness, and can result in unscrupulous practices or people. The congregants of Temple and maintain customer information. annoying solicitations. Now with full body scans Sholom of Scotch Plains assisted us in The following policy serves as a standard for all being reaped at airports, it seems like there is fertile In Middle of Central Was Bad Idea many capacities, and we would not have ‘Acme Community Bank’ employees for collection, ground for spawning economic stimulus – Are there There are, and always will be, specific project, overlooked the value of one. I staffed many positions without their help. safety rules designed for pedestrians navi- challenge any fair-minded residents of In fact, they hosted for many years when use, retention and security of nonpublic personal emerging opportunities to distribute scans, tout gating our roadways, agreed? Westfield, who has a genuine concern for they were located in Plainfield and were information. naturel? – With the way that matters go, will busi- Many of these rules or tips for pedestri- each individual citizen of our town, to responsible for inspiration with our What Information We Collect: nesses surface that counterfeit scans and taint Big ans have become indelible in our hearts come and look for themselves at the un- congregation’s involvement. Thank you We may collect “nonpublic personal information” Brother’s database? and minds. These safety rules are taught believable and awkward situation our to all the volunteers. to each and every one of us from when we neighbor has been forced into. about you from the following sources: If so, we want our scan cloned as Arnold Jodi Heinz, Chair, 2010 CBI are knee high and, I am sure if you read This woman in her 70s has lived peace- Homeless Project - Information we receive from you on applications Schwarzenegger or Casper, The Friendly Ghost – on, you’ll recognize all of them. fully in town for over 30 years and now Scotch Plains or other loan and account forms; who would the ladies choose – Madonna, Pelosi? First, look both ways before crossing finds herself helpless in the middle of a the road. Second, use the sidewalk where town/county plan that was intended to Why Must Taxpayers - Information about your transactions with us or This could lead to interesting opportunities for the available. Third, walk, jog, or ride your eliminate “conflict points” except for the others; and upcoming elections, too. For the most part, it’s un- bike in the direction or flow of traffic. conflict it has caused her. Pay Sr. Corp.’s Bills? - Information we receive from third parties such as gaming campaign strategy to discuss the issues. Fourth, obey all road signs. Fifth, pedes- To add insult to injury, she indicated to The Senior Citizen Housing Corpora- credit bureaus. Could the “no holds barred” action result in inven- trians have the right-of-way. Sixth, and me she was never informed about this tion of Scotch Plains is a tax exempt/non- this is for our very young pedestrians, project and how directly it was going to profit organization with fiscal year (De- “Nonpublic personal information” is nonpublic tive means to discredit opponents? Will there be never approach a strange car or get in a affect her property. In the town’s december) assets of $6,449,969 and income information about you that we obtain in connection debasing full-body scans of opponents posted on stranger’s car even if they have candy or fense, our councilman’s 12-year-old son of $957,045. with providing a financial product or service to you. YouTube or downloaded to Kindle and Ipad? But a puppy dog. I could go on, but I am sure did hand out some written notification a With that amount of assets and in- For example, nonpublic personal information in- how would they get these scans on Twitter? Like- you’re getting the point. few months ago. Apparently she never come, why must the taxpayer fund their None of these rules for pedestrians received one. Maybe a 12-year-old is not utility bills? cludes information regarding your account balance, wise, Facebook, Orwellian, is a terrible example of have ever changed, at least in my life- qualified to handle such a responsibility. Frank Festa, Jr. payment history and overdraft history. how personal data and false information can be time. They were correct to begin with and Another resident informed me that the Scotch Plains What Information We Disclose misused and propagated. they are still correct today, which leads town could not afford to send the resi- me to my favorite safety rule of the road dents in the effected vicinity certified We are permitted, under law, to disclose nonpublic Nevertheless, as government agencies and busi- for pedestrians. This particular rule was letters of notification. Is this legal? WF Residents Thank personal information about you to other third par- nesses expand their collection of citizen data and so emphasized when I was a kid: Don’t Thanks Westfield for looking out for ties in certain circumstances. For example, we may expand their electronic publishing Pravda activities, cross the street in the middle of the block. your 30-year veteran resident. This DPW for Its Efforts disclose nonpublic personal information about you the one hope down the road is that so much informa- Teach your eyes to look up, teach your woman told me she thought she was We would like to take this opportunity ears to hear. Honk. Walk up to the corner going to have a heart attack when the to thank the crew from the [Westfield] to third parties to assist us in servicing your loan or tion will get out there on the Internet, much of it where the coast is clear. And wait until workmen ripped up her front yard this DPW (Department of Public Works) for account with us, to government entities in response wrong and distorted, that all information from such the light has turned green! past week. And, may I add, her front yard a job well done. to subpoenas, and to credit bureaus. sources will become discredited and useless. Are we The Town of Westfield, in collabora- is beautifully maintained with lots of The brook alongside of our house had tion with the County of Union, recently flowers and shrubs. My heart truly broke become very messy and needed atten- We do not disclose any nonpublic personal infor- almost there now? completed installing a pedestrian cross- for her. tion. When the town put in the flume mation about you to anyone, except as permitted by Tongue-in-cheek, with the other derrière exposed? walk and traffic light in the middle of the Sadly, I’m confident, although not cer- many years ago, an easement was put in road. How can this be possible? Say it tain, if Mr. Skibitsky or any other person place for them to have access to the brook isn’t so! My childhood baby boomer road who was involved in the Central Avenue and to keep it clean. safety song has been twisted from the disaster project lived at the 1300 block of I called the DPW and requested they truth into a lie by well-educated road Central Avenue that gigantic crossing send someone [to] come and take care of engineers of the 21st Century, to say light pole or any other necessary piece of it. Within a week, the crew arrived and nothing for what this project has done to obstructive equipment would never be did a very professional job of removing my neighbors’ properties. One of my planted in their front yard. all the overgrowth and restoring our front neighbors, who now have a traffic light So much for do onto others and love lawn along the easement. pole the size of an elephant planted in her thy neighbor. Mr. Mayor, you and your I thought they should be commended front yard, asked me if I liked her new team of educated engineers overlooked for their efforts. lawn ornament. To say nothing for the the welfare of one citizen in our commu- Tony and Cathy Mazza 70-something senior woman who lives nity, a senior citizen with no children and Westfield alone, whose front yard has been deci- no husband to stand up for her. Well, I mated and whose driveway now sits in can’t stand by without calling you and between two traffic lights! Is this legal? your team of experts out! Getting Off OPEC Oil The mayor of Westfield insists this I cannot wait to watch my neighbor ingenious placement of streetlights in the attempt to back out of her driveway onto Must Be A Top Issue middle of the road were designed to im- the new Central Avenue unless you in- While running for office, President prove the entire Central Avenue corridor, stall a periscope in her car so she can Obama promised that, if elected, he would with particular attention given to the most determine if the light over her head is red get us off OPEC oil within 10 years. Two heavily used walking routes to and from or green. I just pray she’ll be able to see years are gone and we still do not have a the school. One of the major goals, and I the smaller children who now have to plan. In fact, there is some evidence that quote Mayor Skibitsky, is “to reduce the walk across her driveway as part of their we are going in the wrong direction. number of ‘conflict points’ for pedestri- new safer crosswalk. Spare them and me. In July 2010, we imported 388 million ans and motorists.” Apparently our mayor, Face it; this was a bad alternative for barrels of oil. That’s the single largest the county professionals, the town’s en- everyone. import month since President Obama was gineering and public safety professionals Maria Carluccio inaugurated. The NAT GAS Act will and the outside traffic-engineering con- Westfield create jobs, clean up the environment and sultant, who were all involved in this improve our national security by providing tax incentives to organizations, which operate fleets of vehicles that are fueled More People Need to Come Forward with imported oil to be replaced with vehicles that run on domestic natural gas. About Problems With Pay Stations Election Day will soon be here. Those Today [Friday, August 20] I parked in parking lot, but saw no sign of an officer. who are running for office — be it open the lot behind Starbucks for less than six I immediately went to Westfield Police seats, incumbents or challengers — need minutes. I parked in space 102; I paid 25 Station and reported what had taken place. to take a look at this legislation and make cents, but no receipt was generated. I The parking clerk, Gina, basically told promising to reduce our need for OPEC pressed the green button several times me her hands were tied after she called oil a central part of their campaigns. Your State Legislators before giving up. I was in and out of someone who sits in a car (she did not call William Stoll ---LD-21------LD-22--- LD-21 includes Westfield, Mountainside, Starbucks in less than six minutes to find the officer). Scotch Plains Sen. Thomas Kean, Jr. (R) Sen. Nicholas Scutari (D) Garwood, Summit and Cranford. I had been issued a ticket. The ticket was Gina said if the officer did not find a issued so quickly I believe the officer problem with the pay station I could fight Union County Freeholders 425 North Ave. E. 1514 E. Saint Georges Ave. 10 Elizabethtown Plaza Westfield, N.J. 07090 Linden, N.J. 07036 LD-22 includes Scotch Plains, Fanwood, watched me pay and noticed there was a it in court. I asked her, why would he find (908) 232-3673 (908) 587-0404 Plainfield, Clark and Linden. problem when I did not retrieve a receipt a problem if there’s a scandal going on Elizabeth, New Jersey 07207 Asm. Jon Bramnick (R) Asw. Linda Stender (D) and quickly wrote up a ticket. and they’re trying to make their quota? I (908) 527-4000 251 North Ave. West 1801 East Second St. E-mail When I discovered the ticket, no of- know what happened wasn’t right and George Devanney, Mgr. Westfield, N.J. 07090 Scotch Plains, N.J. 07076 [email protected] ficer was in sight. I looked around the I’m speaking out because so many people [email protected] do not and that’s why the town gets away (908) 232-2073 (908) 668-1900 [email protected] Deadlines Sebastian D’Elia, Public Info. Asm. Nancy Munoz (R) Asm. Jerry Green (D) [email protected] with it. If negative press will motivate General News - Friday 4pm others to speak out, I’m willing to contact (908) 527-4419 57 Union Place, Suite 310 17 Watchung Ave. [email protected] Classifieds - Tuesday 12pm [email protected] Summit, N.J. 07901 Plainfield, N.J. 07060 [email protected] Help Me Howard from WPIX. Thank Ad Submittal - Monday 12pm you for listening. Dan Sullivan, Bd. Chair (908) 918-0414 (908) 561-5757 [email protected] [email protected] 7th Congressional District To Reach Us Wanda Grace Representative Leonard Lance, 425 North Avenue E., Westfield, NJ 07090 (908) 518-7733 E-Mail - [email protected] Plainfield goleader.com/news A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, August 26, 2010 Page 5 Why the ‘No’ Vote on Fanwood Council For Healthcare Override Resolution? Letters to the Editor I voted against Fanwood’s Woman’s claims — every $1 we gave Planned Healthcare Override Resolution because Parenthood in the past cost New Jersey Gov.’s Family-Planning Funding Cut it had little to do with women’s healthcare, taxpayers an extra $9. and everything to do with money and If Planned Parenthood was being politics. The Governor chose to protect strictly audited as Asw. Stender claims, Shows Blatant Contempt for Women taxpayers’ pocketbooks with his veto and, don’t you think they would have picked Thank you for publishing the letter the centers affected by the cuts also pro- for that, we should all thank him. up on millions of dollars in bogus billing? from Ann Cary on August 19 regarding vide much needed health screenings for Unfortunately, some politicians don’t Many similar misleading statements funding for family planning services. As women, such as mammograms and pap look at their political allies as critically as were made during Asw. Stender’s hour- a woman in 2010, the times that I feel smears. Even the health insurance indus- the public good might demand. Assem- long presentation. This is the second time powerless are increasingly rare, thanks to try recognized decades ago that these blywoman Linda Stender, the override in six months the mayor has given Stender the strides made for women’s rights over tests help keep women healthy thereby sponsor, is a professional politician. free reign to politic for tax increases the past few decades. reducing overall costs. Planned Parenthood endorses her politi- during what should be meetings devoted However, Governor Christie and many So, the question to be asked by all cal activities and she, in turn, funds them to the town’s business. Which is another in the State Legislature have now ensured women of Governor Christie and his fol- out of the public treasury. She gets cam- reason why the reader can know this is all that this is coming to an end. Their failure lowers in the Legislature is this: Why do paign funding from Emily’s list, National about politics and not women’s health. to reinstate funding for family planning you devalue the lives of women so much? Abortion Rights League (NARAL) and Fanwood is one of the only suburban services demonstrates their blatant con- We are your wives, your mothers, your other special interest planned parenthood towns in the state to pass such a resolu- tempt for women. And for those women grandmothers, your aunts. We are your advocacy groups. tion. We can reasonably assume women in the Legislature who won’t join with sisters and your daughters. We are live- Linda Stender’s chief of staff is the live in other towns too. They just don’t Assemblywoman Linda Stender and State givers and nurturers. Don’t you believe husband of Michele Jaker, Planned have vested political and financial inter- Senator Loretta Weinberg, shame on you! that we should all be healthy too? est in these taxpayers’ funds. Informed citizens know that, besides Courtesy of Ric Hum Parenthood’s executive director. In an Elizabeth Blanchard SUNSET BEACH...Ric Hum and Kate of Westfield enjoy their end of summer amazing coincidence, Fanwood Mayor The Obama Administration just com- providing family planning counseling, Scotch Plains pleted a top down overhaul of our nation’s vacation in Sunset Beach while keeping up with town news reading The Westfield Colleen Mahr appointed Michele Jaker Leader. as Fanwood’s public defender. healthcare system. During the yearlong The New Jersey Family Planning As- national discussion of Obamacare, did We Only Hope County Freeholders sociation, which manages the Non- you once hear any expert point to New Planned Parenthood facilities, funded in Jersey Planned Parenthood and say, “They the override resolution, just happens to be have a great way to deliver healthcare to Work to Cut Cost of Government managed by — you guessed it, Michele the needy, lets copy the New Jersey As Governor Christie has said on nu- The City of Linden is still in the pro- Jaker. model?” No, that’s because this is an merous occasions, 55 percent of Ameri- cess of budget hearings. Currently the tax Planned Parenthood really is a family inefficient, politically corrupt way of de- cans have lost their job or taken a pay cut increase is set to be 14 percent! Where is business. livering redundant healthcare benefits. in the last few years. As a city council- that money supposed to come from in the These cozy relationships between re- I am sure Planned Parenthood does woman in Summit, this is never far from typical household budget? Municipal cipients of public funds, special interests some good things. However, good causes my thoughts. Our municipalities are up leaders are struggling with some very and legislators are why New Jersey is are not a license to tax us out of our against the ropes. tough issues. Essential services are being such a high tax state. While it is not homes. I donate my time and treasure to Berkeley Heights Council President cut. illegal, this cronyism combined with Raphael’s Life House in Elizabeth, where Joseph Bruno was quoted in the August We can only hope those at the county multiple full-time jobs and pensions has poor women and children receive free 18th edition of The Independent Press level are working as hard as municipal been the New Jersey way of doing things medical care, prenatal care, prescriptions, saying that, “We’ve done things we’ve leaders to cut the cost of government. for far too long. etc. I encourage anyone who is truly pro never done before.” Berkeley Heights Ellen Dickson The assemblywoman didn’t create this women’s health to support their work. had a revenue shortfall of $1,000,000 due GOP Candidate for Freeholder system, but she is exploiting it nonethe- They provide these services without cost- to the combination of a loss of state aid, less. ing taxpayers a dime and, amazingly, tax appeals and fees. Once you look beyond the lofty rheto- don’t require Michele Jaker’s services To rein in the budget, police overtime Betrayal, Jealousy - All ric, the resolution potentially takes $75 either. Please see raphaelslifehouse.org. was cut 20 percent. All employees, with million in taxpayers’ funds and funnels it If Asw. Stender is passionate about her the exception of police and statutory func- Politics Are Local to a private special interest advocacy beliefs as an ardent pro-abortion advo- tions, will be forced to take seven fur- WESTFIELD – The Westfield Sym- group with little or no accountability. cate, she can devote her own time and lough days without pay. No pay raises phony Orchestra 2010-2011 Program Planned Parenthood of New Jersey treasure to it. That’s the American way. will be granted except for the police chief. Guide is now available. It can be down- Wayne Baker for The Westfield Leader and The Times isn’t current with its legally mandated She raised over $7.5 million for her un- In addition, three part-timers are to be loaded at goleader.com/news/docs/ HEY, WHERE DID THE INTERSECTION GO? ...Two roads on Westfield’s IRS filings. Why are we supposed to trust successful congressional campaigns. I’m cut, DPW purchases delayed, etc. But the 2010_WSO.pdf. The season begins Sat- south side were recently converted to cul-de-sacs as part of the county’s Central them with our money? In Fanwood, we sure she could persuade the same “friends” kicker is their council, despite all these urday, September 25, at 8 p.m. at The Avenue project. Cambridge Road, shown here, and Belmar Terrace had their don’t even let a company do tree work for to fund Planned Parenthood. That is if it cuts, just approved a 9 percent municipal Presbyterian Church in Westfield with intersections with Central Avenue removed. Residents opposite the cul-de-sacs the Shade Tree Commission if they’re was really important to her. tax increase. the Joseph DeAlessandro Memorial Op- question why the traffic lights remain on the front of their property, though the behind on tax filings. Why the special If she does not think it’s worth her time era Concert, Murder – It’s No Laughing lights serve to aid school children crossing Central Avenue. treatment for Planned Parenthood? to raise the money, why should taxpayers WESTFIELD - Lightning and thun- Matter; Cavalleria Rusticana/Pagliacci; While Stender repeatedly promises fund her political advocacy? derstorms this time of the year set off Pietro Mascagni, Ruggero Leoncavallo. “strict audits by the state,” there is no We have schools, police and other fund- lightning warning sirens and home se- Feel the passion in this double bill of Ristorante rational basis to believe this is happening. ing priorities. I’m glad the Governor and curity alarm systems. Police and fire earthy treachery and tragedy. Verismo There is no public record of the Corzine, fiscally responsible members of our Leg- departments are sent scrambling to tales of jealousy, betrayal and cold- Codey or McGreevey administrations islature agree. inspect if damage and injury had blooded murder suggest that all politics ever auditing Planned Parenthood. One occured. For an hour or so, there is a are local. Call (908) 232-9400 for more Robert Manduca flurry of activity. outside organization that has taken a look Fanwood Councilman information. at their books, the Government Account- ing Office, in a report dated May 28, TaorminaItaliano 2010, documents millions of dollars in taxpayer funds that are either missing or unaccounted for. The U.S. Inspector Gen- 482 Kenilworth Boulevard Kenilworth, NJ 07033 eral, charged with preventing Medicaid fraud, has demanded $2.9 million in funds Phone: (908) 497-1717 • www.taorminaristorante.com be returned because New Jersey Planned Parenthood wrongly billed unqualified services as Family Planning Services. Unfortunately, bookkeeping irregulari- The Family Law Department of ties and public statements by a former Planned Parenthood director about mis- Dughi & Hewit Presents using funds for abortions doesn’t seem to bother Asw. Stender. A false impression is created when the good assemblywoman repeatedly states, “We get $9 back for every $1 we spend.” The “we” she is talking about is not the citizens of New Jersey. Planned Parent- hood gets our $1 of spending and they also get an additional $9 from Medicaid. The taxpayer doesn’t get squat. It is telling that she uses “We” to refer to herself and an advocacy group rather than the citizens she was elected to represent. The real math is even worse, as both The Star-Ledger and AP report — the State of New Jersey was forced to repay many of those $9 for $1 Medicaid bo- nuses she touts — Because New Jersey Planned Parenthood improperly billed

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Pfeiffer, 30, Local Firefighter; N.J. passed away on Wednesday, Au- adoring wife, Helen Harris Lindeman; Westfield quarters, processed and released after posting gust 4, 2010, at Morristown Memorial his two devoted sons, William and Monday, August 16, Samuel A. Moore, bail. Hospital. He was 87. Thomas; Tom’s partner, Was Honored For Service By 200 Club 25, of North Plainfield was arrested on two Saturday, August 21, Jean Land, 47, of outstanding South Plainfield traffic warrants, Piscataway was arrested and charged with Born in Newark, N.J., Mr. Michael Schaible, and his James Christian Pfeiffer, 30, her husband, Wilmer; his brother- totaling $351, pursuant to a motor vehicle hindering apprehension after a motor vehicle Lindeman received his grandsons, Max and Ben. passed away on Sunday, August 22, in-law, Peter Klaskin, and his wife, stop at East South Avenue and South Elmer stop on Hunter Avenue, at which time she bachelor’s degree from He also leaves behind his 2010. Christine, and his five nephews, Tay- Street. He was transported to Westfield po- allegedly gave the officer a false name and Lafayette College before daughter-in-law, JoAnn Born in Summit, he had lived in lor and Corey Klaskin and Brandon, lice headquarters, processed and released fraudulent driver’s license. She was trans- after posting bail. ported to police headquarters, processed and serving his country as an Ruby; his beloved step- Springfield before recently moving Nicholas and Jonathan Ulizio. Monday, August 16, Richard Johnson, released after posting bail set at $1,000. officer in the Navy during son, Randy Harris, along to Mountainside. A Mass of Christian Burial will be 51, of Westfield was arrested on an out- Saturday, August 21, a resident of Roberts World War II. with his partner, Jackie Mr. Pfeiffer was a firefighter and celebrated today, Thursday, August standing no-bail Union County Sheriff’s Lane reported being the victim of a burglary A quiet, charismatic and Sarbu; his granddaugh- Emergency Medical Technician with 26, at 10:30 a.m. at St. James the warrant pursuant to an investigation on the after someone entered his residence sometime 300 block of Windsor Avenue. He was trans- overnight and removed approximately $15,000 debonair man, Mr. ter, Tiffany Caramico; her the Westfield Fire Department. He Apostle Roman Catholic Church, 45 ported to Westfield police headquarters, pro- worth of jewelry. According to police, there Lindeman enjoyed the re- husband, Sal; three great- was an award recipient from the 200 South Springfield Avenue in Spring- cessed and taken to the Union County jail. was no sign of forced entry. spect of his friends, family grandsons, Michael, Club of Union County. field. Interment will follow at Tuesday, August 17, after being stopped for Mountainside and the beloved employees Brett and Christian, and He received an Associate’s Degree Fairview Cemetery in Westfield. a motor vehicle violation, Emad Ayesh, 31, of Tuesday, August 17, a resident of Spruce Elizabeth was arrested at East North Avenue Drive reported being the victim of harassment of Lindeman Buick, the Frank Lindeman, Jr. his “granddog,” Harry. in Fire Science from Union County Arrangements are under the di- and Elmer Street on an outstanding Linden after an unknown caller, described as an Indian dealership he founded in Services were held on College. rection of the Higgins and Bonner traffic warrant. Ayesh was processed and re- male, aggressively demanded she repay a loan 1964. Friday, August 6, at Bernheim Apter Mr. Pfeiffer is survived by his Echo Lake Funeral Home, 582 leased after posting $240 bail. she owed him or she would lose her driver’s An avid athlete throughout his life, Kreitzman Suburban Funeral Chapel wife, Christine M. (Klaskin) Pfeiffer; Springfield Avenue in Westfield. Wednesday, August 18, Rajaun L. Foster, license and be put in jail. According to police, 32, of Newark was arrested on South Avenue the suspect had the victim’s name, old address, he could be found on the golf course in Livingston. his daughter, Carly Noreen Pfeiffer; In lieu of flowers, contributions in Garwood on an outstanding Westfield war- personal e-mail and work number. When the or tennis court as recently as three Contributions in Mr. Lindeman’s his parents, James Thomas and June may be made to the Carly Noreen rant, in the amount of $1,000, and two out- victim called the suspect’s number back after months ago. memory may be made to the “Emer- Pfeiffer; his sister, Lyndsey Pfeiffer; Pfeiffer Scholarship Fund. standing Hillside warrants, totaling $1,600. hanging up on him, he then repeatedly hung up Mr. Lindeman was a member of the gency Department Expansion Fund” his sister-in-law, Nancy Ulizio, and August 26, 2010 Foster was processed and held for court. on her, police said. She was advised to contact Thursday, August 19, Judith B. Schmidt, the credit agencies to let them know she may Westfield Area Chamber of Commerce at Morristown Memorial Hospital, 70, of South Plainfield was arrested on an be the victim of identity theft, authorities re- and Congregation B’nai Jeshurun in P.O. Box 1956, Morristown, N.J. outstanding Fanwood warrant after a motor ported. Short Hills, of which his family was 07962-1956, www.mmhf.org. Betty H. Ehrgott, 89, Was Director vehicle stop on Lamberts Mill Road. She was Wednesday, August 18, a motorist driving among the founding members. August 26, 2010 released on her own recognizance per the on Route 22 flagged down an officer to report Of Student Financial Aid at UCC Fanwood Municipal Court. damage to her motor vehicle after a fallen Thursday, August 19, a motor vehicle be- guide wire struck the vehicle, causing multiple Betty H. Ehrgott, 89, died Mezic and her husband, Steve, longing to a Barchester Way resident was scratches. According to police, the guide wire Frederick Keesing, Editor and Publisher; Monday, August 16, 2010, at Meredith Santinelli and her husband, burglarized. A GPS unit, valued at $350, was fell due to a motor vehicle accident that had Overlook Hospital in Summit Gianluca, Helen Ehrgott, Katie removed from the vehicle. occurred just prior to this incident. Photographed Celebrities and Presidents Friday, August 20, a purse and other per- Wednesday, August 18, a resident of surrounded by her loving family. Simon and her husband, Rob, Alex sonal effects, valued at $350, were reported Woodacres Drive reported a suspicious male Frederick Keesing died on Friday, was founder, editor and publisher of Born in New York City, Betty was Roche, Emily and Christian Ehrgott; stolen from a motor vehicle belonging to a who was on his property, near the corner of August 20, 2010, at the Country Arch the Clinton Township Newsletter. a resident of Mountainside since her great-grandchild, Aiden Ehrgott, resident of the 300 block of Roanoke Road. Orchard Road. According to police, the sus- Care Center in Pittstown, N.J. He was predeceased by a son, Fred 1956. She was a graduate of New and her brother, Chuck Hoelzer. Friday, August 20, three motor vehicles in pect had a pair of binoculars and was look- the driveway of a Breeze Knoll Drive resi- ing toward houses in the neighborhood. The Fred was born on January 26, 1913 Jr., and a brother, Walter J. York University, where she received Those who wish may make dence were burglarized. Items removed in- responding officer was able to locate the in New York City. He lived through He leaves his wife of 39 years, her Bachelor of Science degree in contributions to the Mountainside cluded two iPods, valued at $50 and $60; one suspect, who stated he was waiting for his the Depression and many wars, serv- Ruth (Braunsdorf) Keesing; two chil- Finance in 1948. She received her Rescue Squad, 1399 Route 22, East, GPS unit, valued at $250, and a radar detector, uncle, who was arriving by bus, so he could ing as staff sergeant in the 216th dren, Karen and her husband, Carl Masters in Counseling degree from Mountainside, N.J. 07092. valued at $150. walk home with him. The officer asked the Friday, August 20, a Clark resident re- individual to leave the area and return home, Field Artillery (“assisting” General Jeronimo, and John Drew Keesing; Upsala University in 1980. A memorial gathering was held ported his motor vehicle was stolen from the which he did without incident, police said. George Patton) during World War II. one sister, Rosemary Dougal; nine Betty was director of student on Saturday, August 21. intersection of West South Avenue and Boule- The officer left the scene but was called He worked a variety of jobs, from grandchildren; one great-grandson, financial aid for Union County Arrangements were handled by vard. The vehicle was recovered a short time back approximately three minutes later on a running a Nedick’s stand in Times and two stepchildren, Sally and her College, and most recently, she Memorial Funeral Home, 155 South later and a suspect was apprehended. report that the suspect had returned to the Saturday, August 21, Cheryl A. Palumbo- area and was now in the front yard yelling, Square, to selling his own brand of husband, James Deak, and Steven worked for the Muhlenberg School Avenue in Fanwood. Jobson, 42, of Clark was arrested after re- screaming and throwing his hands in the air Keesing Coffee and Tea, to being and his wife, Anne Fletcher Gilbert. of Nursing in Plainfield before For additional information or to sponding to Westfield police headquarters to in such a manner that it alarmed the victim, photo editor of the Plainfield Cou- Visitors may pay their respects at retiring in 1984. express condolences, please visit satisfy an active Westfield traffic warrant in police said. The suspect was once again rier News. He photographed Presi- the Scarponi-Bright Funeral Home, Betty and her beloved husband of www.fanwoodmemorial.com. the amount of $114. She was processed and asked to leave the area and return home and August 26, 2010 released after posting the full cash bail. to stay there, as he was determined to be dents, including John F. Kennedy, 26 Main Street, Lebanon, N.J., on 57 years, Murlin C. “Mike” Ehrgott, Saturday, August 21, a resident of the 200 under the influence of alcohol, authorities Ronald Reagan and Richard Nixon, Saturday, August 28, from 2 to 4 and were married at St. Bartholomew block of West Grove Street reported the theft said. and many celebrities, from Malcolm 7 to 9 p.m. Funeral services will be Episcopal Church in New York City, Oasis-Church to Begin of the driver’s side view mirror from the Friday, August 20, an employee at a Route Forbes to Judy Garland. private. where she was an active member. victim’s automobile. The theft occurred be- 22 gas station reported that a black male, New Series on Sunday tween August 17 and 21, while the car was wearing a dark shirt with a public-safety type Fred founded and was the first presi- In lieu of flowers, please make a She most recently was a member of parked on the street. The approximate value of patch on his sleeve, driving a four-door, gold dent of the Clinton Township Seniors’ donation to hospice: Care Alterna- St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in MOUNTAINSIDE – Oasis- the theft was listed at $200. Ford, ordered $27 worth of gas and fled with- Club and served as liaison for the tives, 70 Jackson Drive, Suite 200, Westfield. Church-NJ.com will begin a three- Saturday, August 21, a resident of the 1600 out paying. A partial license plate number was township at the Division of Senior Cranford, N.J. 07016. Surviving are her husband, her week series this Sunday, August block of Rising Way reported burglaries to retrieved and the incident is under investiga- August 26, 2010 two motor vehicles that were parked in the tion. Services. For the last 25 years, Fred devoted children, Mary Lou Pastore 29, at 11 a.m. on the Gospel of owner’s driveway. Missing were a Volkl ten- Saturday, August 21, a resident of Summit and her husband, Dan, Murlin Jesus Christ and its relevance to the nis racket, a Swiss Army backpack and a Lane reported a phone scam after he received “Charles” Ehrgott, Jr., Katherine 21st century. Garmin Nuvi GPS. a phone call from someone claiming to be his Elizabeth Roche and Curtis Christian Services are held at 1180 Spruce Saturday, August 21, Stuart Geller, 61, of nephew, who stated that he had been arrested Steven Glazer Set to Discuss Westfield was arrested at Westfield police in Madrid, Spain, and needed $2,500 bail sent Ehrgott and his wife, Susan; her Drive in Mountainside. David But- headquarters pursuant to a Westfield warrant immediately. The caller begged the victim not cherished grandchildren, Jessica ler is lead pastor. For more infor- in the amount of $239. He was processed and to tell his parents. According to police, the Local Civil War Research mation, access Oasis-Church- released after posting bail. victim called his nephew, who was home and Robert Shackelton, 91 NJ.com or call Pastor Butler at (732) Saturday, August 21, a resident of the 900 said he was fine. WESTFIELD – Steven Glazer, a Mr. Glazer hopes to encourage 406-7821. block of Lawrence Avenue reported a motor Saturday, August 21, an employee at a member of the New Jersey Civil building a full committee in Robert C. Shackelton, 91, died on vehicle burglary that occurred while the ve- Route 22 eldercare facility reported that she War Sesquicentennial Committee, Monday, August 23, 2010, at his home hicle was parked either on the 900 block of parked her motor vehicle at a Spruce Drive Westfield to research its Civil War Lawrence Avenue or the 200 block of East church while at work, and when she returned, will discuss research into Civil War history and veterans. Dovetailing in Scotch Plains. North Avenue. A Kenneth Cole wallet, con- she noticed that someone had smashed the history at the local level during the with that expectation, David Rogers, Born in Elizabeth, he was a life- taining $75 in cash, American Express gift driver’s side vent window and, once inside, Thursday, September 9 from the Westfield His- long resident of Scotch Plains. cards, a VISA debit card and college identifi- removed items including her purse, which meeting of the Genea- Mr. Shackelton was a veteran of cation, was removed. The wallet was later contained $500 cash and multiple credit cards. torical Society and The recovered, minus the contents. Fanwood logical Society of the Presbyterian Church in World War II, having served in the Sunday, August 22, a resident of the 900 Tuesday, August 17, Raymond D. Forteau- West Fields. Westfield, will address United States Army. He was em- block of Roanoke Road reported a motor ve- Morris, 19, of Plainfield was arrested and The meeting will be- the group next month ployed as a pharmaceutical techni- hicle burglary that occurred while the vehicle charged with possession of a suspected con- gin at 1 p.m. at the cian with Schering-Plough before was parked in the victim’s driveway. A por- trolled dangerous substance (CDS) and pos- about local history avail- table Garmin GPS system and charger, valued session of drug paraphernalia after a motor Westfield Memorial able from the archives retiring in 1981. He was a member of at approximately $150, were stolen. vehicle stop on Terrill Road. He was trans- Library, located at 550 and the history of the the Trinity Reformed Church in North Sunday, August 22, Lauren Weiss, 41, of ported to police headquarters, processed and East Broad Street. Burial Grounds of The Plainfield. Westfield was arrested and charged with driv- released with a summons. Members of the public Surviving are his wife, Frieda; his ing while intoxicated pursuant to a motor ve- Wednesday, August 18, three residents of Presbyterian Church on hicle stop on Summit Avenue near Beechwood the 50 block of Farley Avenue reported that, are invited to attend Mountain Avenue. The son, Roger (and his wife, Maureen); Place. She was transported to Westfield police sometime overnight, their unlocked motor and refreshments will Sesquicentennial of the two daughters, Donna Mollenhauer headquarters, processed and released to a re- vehicles were entered while parked in their be served. Civil War begins in April (and her husband, Bob) and Sandy sponsible adult. owners’ driveways. According to police, the Mr. Glazer currently McCabe; a sister-in-law, Annora Monday, August 23, Quentel C. Mciver, first resident reported nothing was missing at 2011. 25, of Carteret was arrested on multiple war- this time. The second resident reported a GPS is completing a book- Steven Glazer Oliver; nine grandchildren and three rants during a traffic stop in the area of East and $15 worth of change was removed, and a let tentatively entitled great-grandchildren. South Avenue and Windsor Avenue. He was third resident reported $30 worth of change “Discovering Your Community’s Scotch Plains Day Set Visitation will be held today, Thurs- wanted on two warrants from Newark, with was removed. Civil War Heritage,” a guide for day, August 26, from 2 to 4 and 7 to total bail of $459, and four East Orange war- Wednesday, August 18, a resident of the 50 For Sunday, Oct. 3 rants, with total bail of $1,552. He was trans- block of Paterson Road and a resident of the 70 researchers. 9 p.m. at the Memorial Funeral Home, ported to Westfield police headquarters, pro- block reported that, sometime overnight, their As a member of the officially SCOTCH PLAINS — The Scotch 155 South Avenue in Fanwood. Ser- cessed and turned over to East Orange authori- unlocked motor vehicles were entered while sanctioned New Jersey committee Plains Day Committee has announced vices will take place at 10 a.m. to- ties. parked in their driveways. According to po- to commemorate the 150th anni- that Scotch Plains Day will take place morrow, Friday, August 27, at the Scotch Plains lice, both residents reported loose change was Monday, August 16, a resident of Sycamore removed from their vehicles. versary of the war, Mr. Glazer has on Sunday, October 3, from noon to 5 funeral home. Interment will follow Avenue reported being the victim of a burglary Wednesday, August 18, a resident of the 80 researched the Civil War in his p.m. It will be held on Park and Bartle at Fairview Cemetery in Westfield. while she was on vacation, after someone block of North Avenue reported that, some- township of Cranford for almost a Avenues this year. The event itself Those who wish may make contri- entered her residence and removed jewelry time overnight, someone entered her unlocked decade, and has observed that a will feature food from various ven- butions to the National Parkinson valued at approximately $1,800. According to motor vehicle and removed a watch, valued at police, there was no sign of forced entry. approximately $395. strong link exists between Cranford dors, rides, music and a street fair, as Foundation (www.parkinson.org) or Tuesday, August 17, a resident of Victor Friday, August 20, Aundra E. Stanley, 46, and Westfield history. well as a car show. More information RSDSA, 99 Cherry Street, Milford, Street reported that a former friend has been of South Plainfield was arrested and charged He enlisted the help of a budding about the event will be announced at CT 06460. For additional informa- harassing her by posting messages on her with shoplifting, obstruction of justice and Eagle Scout to photograph homes scotchplainsnj.com. tion or to express condolences, please Facebook account and sending her letters in resisting after an incident that occurred at a the mail. South Avenue store. According to police, where veterans had lived and the Those interested in entering for visit www.fanwoodmemorial.com. Tuesday, August 17, Elisa Cruz, 33, of Stanley was apprehended in Plainfield after a tombstones where they are buried, free in the car show, or who would August 26, 2010 Plainfield was arrested on charges of forgery foot chase that ended with the suspect being noting that Civil War history could like to participate as a vendor, are and fraud following an investigation, after she taken into custody. He was transported to be much more interesting to grade- asked to call the Scotch Plains Recre- In Memory of allegedly cashed a forged check taken from a police headquarters, processed and transferred ation Department at (908) 322-6700, local business. According to police, Cruz was to the Union County jail after failing to post school children if they could con- Pasquale Iuliano transported to police headquarters, processed bail, set at $4,300. nect the stories to their own town. extension no. 1221 or 1223. and turned over to the Union County jail after Saturday, August 21, Erik R. Diaz, 30, of failing to post bail, set at $22,500. Plainfield was arrested following a motor ve- 9/1/00-9/1/10 Thursday, August 19, the manager of a hicle stop on Terrill Road and charged with South Avenue gas station reported being the possession of suspected CDS. He was trans- Gone 10 years but not victim of theft after an individual received $36 ported to police headquarters, processed and worth of gas and fled without paying. released after posting bail, set at $5,000. forgotten Friday, August 20, Walter Williams, 35, of Saturday, August 21, a North Avenue resi- Hamilton was arrested following a motor ve- dent reported that, sometime overnight, some- Those we Love remain hicle stop on Park Avenue on an outstanding one entered his home and removed approxi- Scotch Plains warrant in the amount of $1,100. mately $15,000 worth of jewelry. According with us, He was transported to police headquarters, to police, the suspect is believed to have gained processed and released after posting bail. access through an unlocked lower-level win- For Love itself lives on. Friday, August 20, Makesha Holmes, 23, dow. of Plainfield was arrested following a motor Sunday, August 22, Kudirat Majoyeogbe, Cherished memories vehicle stop on Park Avenue on an outstand- 46, of Plainfield was arrested on an outstanding warrant out of Scotch Plains in the amount ing Fanwood warrant after a motor vehicle never fade, of $89. She was transported to police head- stop. She was transported to police headquar- quarters, processed and released after posting ters, processed and released after posting bail. Because one loved is bail. Monday, August 23, Andre M. Gordon, 31, Friday, August 20, Jada Williams, 29, of of Bound Brook was arrested following a gone. Bound Brook was arrested following a motor motor vehicle stop on the 300 block of South vehicle stop on Hunter Avenue on an outstand- Avenue on an outstanding Fanwood warrant. Those we Love can ing warrant out of Plainfield in the amount of He was transported to police headquarters, $1,368. She was transported to police head- processed and released after posting bail. never be, More than a thought apart, For as long as there’s a memory, They live on in our heart. We Love You and Miss You Very Much! Love, Wife, Joan, Chil- dren, Grandchildren, Relatives and many Friends A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, August 26, 2010 Page 7 Mr. Betz to Recall Westfield At Historical Society Lunch WESTFIELD – “My Recollec- back to New York in 1986, where he tions of Westfield” will be the topic became the personal assistant to of speaker Frank H. Betz at the First Philip Carret. Wednesday Luncheon of the Mr. Carret was then a widely cel- Westfield Historical Society at noon ebrated and legendary 85-year-old icon on September 1 at the Echo Lake of the financial industry who had Country Club, located at 515 Spring- founded Pioneer Fund, the fourth mu- field Avenue in Westfield. tual fund in the country, in 1928. Mr. Mr. Betz, who has many recollec- Betz said he shared a partner’s desk tions of people and events in with Mr. Carret for the next 15 years, Westfield, will be remembered by until the latter’s death at age 101. some of the older residents as the Currently, Mr. Betz is head of his manager of the Cranford Canoe Club. own value-oriented portfolio man- This was in the 1970s and early agement firm, Carret/Zane Capital 1980s, when he commuted from Management, which he operates Westfield in shorts accompanied by from his office in Warren, and is a AT YOUR SERVICE...The Westfield Service League unveiled a new board GOING TO GREAT LENGTHS...Kaeley Hazard of Westfield, a fifth grader at makeup in June. It features, from left to right, board members Kristy Bangs, his two Weimaraners. He said he frequent guest with a number of tele- was obsessed with the idea of be- vision anchor reporters on Franklin Elementary School this September, donated nine inches of hair to Susan Bigelow, Ingrid McKinley, Anne FitzPatrick, Debbie Knapp and Sallie Pantene’s Beautiful Lengths for cancer-patient wigs. The ceremonial cut was Roberts. The photo does not include all board members. coming the Johnny Appleseed of Bloomberg TV. performed at J.C. Crew in Cranford in July. Kaeley said she enjoys her new sailing, and became a top national All those wishing to attend the haircut but is anxious to grow it out and possibly donate again in the future. dealer of Sunfish and Hobie Cat luncheon are asked to make a reser- Local Service League Shops Sailboats and the then new idea of vation by calling (908) 233-2930 by windsurfing. noon on Monday, August 30. The The Betz family came to Westfield cost of the luncheon is $18, includ- Scotch Plains Junior Women To Reopen on September 8 in 1939 and moved into a stately, ing gratuity. isolated house in “The Big Woods” Announce Fall Garage Sale WESTFIELD – The Westfield Ser- full year of consignment availability. at the end of Lawrence Avenue near B’nai Jeshurun to Begin vice League’s Thrift and Consign- A new board was elected at the Route 29, now known as Route 22. SCOTCH PLAINS The annual registration forms, with a $15 check ment Shops, located at 114 Elmer organization’s annual meeting in Mr. Betz’s father became a local High Holy Day Period Scotch Plains-Fanwood fall town- made payable to SPJWC, should be Street in Westfield, will re-open for June. The new board makeup includes banker and his mother a local realtor. SHORT HILLS – Congregation wide garage sale, sponsored by the mailed to: Scotch Plains Junior business on Wednesday, September Kristy Bangs, Susan Bigelow, Ingrid One of his early recollections is of B’nai Jeshurun in Short Hills will Scotch Plains Junior Woman’s Club, Woman’s Club Garage Sale, P.O. Box 8, at 9 a.m. With the re-opening, the McKinley, Anne FitzPatrick, Debbie nearby “Egypt Hill,” where, when usher in the High Holy Days 5771 will take place on Saturday, Septem- 284, Scotch Plains, N.J. 07076. All shops will resume regular hours, Knapp and Sallie Roberts. Also at the he was growing up, he and many with a S’lichot Service on Satur- ber 25. applications must be received by which are 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Tuesday June meeting, service awards were other youngsters used to sleigh ride day, September 4, at 7 p.m. Mem- Residents will hold their own sales Wednesday, September 15. through Saturday. presented to Pat DelDuca and Darlene down the steep, dangerous hill. Mr. bers of the community are invited and keep all profits. Registration gets New this fall, as a participant, one The first-floor thrift shop racks and Finne, for 15 years of service, and to Betz will tell what happened to the to join in this penitential service. participants on a detailed map, list- will receive e-mail confirmation that shelves are filled with fall merchan- Marielyce Watner, for 25 years of dangerous hill in the 1950s. Attendees also are invited to bring ing all homes and items for sale at an application was received, along dise. There is clothing for the whole service to the organization. Mr. Betz is a 1951 graduate of their young children to celebrate each location. Maps are distributed with a Scotch Plains Junior Woman’s family, in addition to shoes, books, The Westfield Service League is Westfield High School and an alum- the Holy Days during family ser- for free in Scotch Plains and Fanwood. Club Garage Sale supporter flyer to jewelry and assorted housewares. a non-profit organization serving nus of Gettysburg College. Some of vice. The Rosh Hashanah service The event will be publicized via news- post and the final detailed map, list- Donations also are being accepted. Westfield and the surrounding com- his recollections also will be of his will be at 8:45 a.m. on Thursday, papers, local cable television, sign- ing all homes and items for sale at The consignment shop, located on munity. Proceeds from the shops business career, and he will tell how, September 9, with the Yom Kippur boards and flyers in both towns. each location. the second floor, will accept and sell benefit local charities. For more after college, he decided to follow in service at 2 p.m. on Saturday, Sep- To participate, people must com- The Scotch Plains Junior Woman’s merchandise as well as register new details, call the thrift shop at (908) his father’s footsteps and wound up tember 18. plete a registration form, available at Club is a non-profit community service consigners. Those who have merchan- 232-2530, the consignment shop becoming a typical commuter for For information about member- the club’s website, spjwc.com. They group and a member of the General dise they would like to consign should at (908) 232-1223 or visit the next 18 years, working for the ship at Congregation B’nai also can be picked up at the following Federation of Women’s Clubs. consider registering early to enjoy a thewestfieldserviceleague.wordpress.com/ Chemical Bank of New York. After Jeshurun, call Executive Director locations: Scotch Plains Public Li- For more information, call Nancy . leaving the bank and managing the Alice Lutwak at (973) 379-1555 or brary, Fanwood Memorial Library or Elkin at (908) 451-1977 or e-mail Temple Emanu-El to Hold Cranford Canoe Club, he was lured e-mail [email protected]. Fanwood Bagel and Deli. Completed [email protected]. Prospective Member Event WESTFIELD – Temple Emanu-El tour the sanctuary, classrooms, meet- welcomes prospective and new mem- ing rooms and community room. In bers to learn about all that the temple addition, the special-education staff has to offer on Friday, September 3, at will be available to discuss learning the Prospective and New Member Erev opportunities for children with devel- Shabbat Meet and Greet Event. opmental disabilities, which is part of At 7 p.m., new and prospective the Ma’ayan (water spring) program. members will meet the synagogue All are welcome to stay and wor- family, including newer and long- ship with the congregation at the 7:45 time members, clergy and senior staff. p.m. musical Shabbat Hallelu ser- Prospective members can discover vice, followed by an Oneg Shabbat. the religious school, youth group pro- Temple Emanu-El is located at 756 grams and Early Childhood Educa- East Broad Street in Westfield. For tion Center, as well as learn about more information, contact Carolyn education initiatives, social action Shane, executive director, by phone at programs, worship opportunities and (908) 232-6770, extension no. 114, or social happenings. by e-mail at [email protected], or People will have the opportunity to visit tewnj.org. Fanwood Library to Feature ‘Land of Opportunity’ FANWOOD — This fall, the “Picturing America.” Subsequent Fanwood Memorial Library will host books for the series are “All the King’s a five-part reading and book discus- Men,” “Seabiscuit,” “Pale Horse, Pale sion series called “Let’s Talk About Rider” and “Dreaming in Cuban.” For Rise & Shine for Jesus! It: Picturing America — Land of more information about this or other th Opportunity.” The series, which is programs at the library, call (908) 322- Saturday, August 28 free, explores literature and culture 6400 or visit fanwoodlibrary.org. through scholar-led discussions of contemporary and classic books on a common theme. “Picturing America” is an initiative of the National Endowment for the Humanities, conducted in coopera- tion with the American Library Asso- ciation. The Fanwood Library was one of 30 libraries in the United States to receive a grant for this program. This program will feature the “Pic- turing America” collection, a selection of 40 great and iconic images from America’s artistic heritage that Rise and Shine for Jesus… includes paintings, sculpture, archi- • By Being Thankful tecture, fine crafts and photography. The program offers insights into the • By Caring and Sharing character, ideals and aspirations of • By Being Honest America, using art as a catalyst. It • By Being a Peacemaker gives participants the opportunity to learn about this country’s history and • By Overcoming Temptation culture in an engaging way. The series will open on Wednes- Free of Charge! day, September 15, at 7 p.m. at the library with E.L. Doctorow’s ac- Registration from 9:00 until 9:30a.m. Closing Ceremony at 3:30- claimed novel “Ragtime.” This clas- 4:00p.m. Pre-Register by sending your child’s name, age (ages 4-11 sic, highly original experiment in his- only), phone number and address by mail, email, or phone: torical fiction offers a witty, irrever- ent look at the American way of life. Mr. Doctorow integrates historical Echo Lake Church of Christ figures and events from the early 419 Springfield Ave. Westfield, NJ 07090 20th century into a fictional story that revolves around three families: a (908) 233-4946 white middle-class family, an immi- [email protected] grant family and a black family. The www.echolakechurch.org novel covers the period from 1902, when the white family builds a house in a suburb of New York City, until the United States’ entry into World War I in 1917. “We are excited and pleased that, once again, the American Library Association has chose us as a recipient of a ‘Let’s Talk About It’ grant that enables us to bring to the community both the books and the art- work that show America at its best,” said Dan Weiss, director of the Fanwood Memorial Library. “We are proud to have Professor Christopher Gibbs lead these discussions.” On September 11, 40 posters will be available for the first time at the library for the community. A host of other events, including concerts, lec- tures, family craft, author visits and a film festival, also will be featured. Registration is required for the free Page 8 Thursday, August 26, 2010 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A Watchung Communications, Inc. Publication A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, August 26, 2010 Page 9 1st Major League Baseball Game Sports Section Telecast – August 26, 1939 THE WEEK IN SPORTS Pages 9-12 STRATTON SLUGS 2 TRIPLES, 1B;ADDS 3 RBI, 3 RUNS St. ‘James Gang’ Ambushes Division Leader St. Dave, 14-4

By DAVID B. CORBIN and a single, while scoring three times. an RBI single, while scoring twice. Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times Leadoff hitter Joe DeRosa was one of Rob Zerafa zapped an RBI triple, The St. “James Gang” has been his primary accomplices with three singled and scored twice. Jim Killeen crouching in the basement of the hits, including a double, two runs (2 runs scored) and Sal Gano each Saints Division of the St. Bart’s scored and an RBI. Two more major singled twice, Joe Tilocca added a Oldtimers Men’s Softball League for partners in crime were Kevin St. single and an RBI, and Mark Ragan some time. Or were they just holding Onge, who rapped a pair of RBI scored once. up in a safe hideout? singles and added a ground-rule RBI “We are really not that bad,” Gib- Brookside Park in Scotch Plains double, and Paul Newton, who bons said. “A lot of times, we came became the site of a vicious ambush slapped three singles, had an RBI and up a run short.” on August 18, and the victims were scored twice. Keith Gibbon’s gun Veteran James Gang pitcher Frank the former division top dogs, St. was smoking with an RBI double and Chupko held the powerful St. David David. The James Gang seemed to be offense at bay the first four innings, armed by a southern border cartel, as ALL-CORBIN TEAM yielding only three singles and no they riddled the armor of the unsus- runs, while his unruly henchmen gal- pecting St. Dave men, driving them ARRIVES SEPT. 9 loped to a 13-0 lead. St. David finally backward with a 21-hit assault, which The 13th annual All-Corbin finished with 10 hits, and the biggest included three triples and three Team will appear in the September was an RBI triple off the bat of doubles, en route to a 14-4 rout. 9 issue of The Westfield Leader and Varojuan Baboomian, who also had Rob Stratton led the pummeling The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times. an RBI sacrifice fly and scored once. CONTINUED ON PAGE 11 David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times with a two-run triple, an RBI triple READY TO KICK OFF A NEW SEASON…Westfield High School junior John Gribbin, No. 7, works on the kickoff drills during practice on August 19 at Kehler Stadium. The Blue Devils will open their season at Scotch Plains-Fanwood on September 11 at 1 p.m. Mamary Puts Tutelage Into Action As New WHS Athletics Supervisor By DAVID B. CORBIN made her decision easy. said, ‘Why?’ I didn’t know the his- Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times “As soon as I met [local legend and tory before me.” Behind the scenes for many years, famed WHS football coach] Gary Forced to set up shop at the back of Sandy Mamary will use the hands-on (Kehler), I knew this is where I wanted the drafting room at Edison Interme- experience she acquired in her former to go,” she remembered. “Apparently, diate School, Mamary recalled not post, as Westfield High School (WHS) he thought that I was what he wanted even having running water in the athletic trainer, to smooth the transi- also because I was looking for a com- trainer’s area. tion to her new position as Supervi- munity that I would feel comfortable “They cut the room in half, so that sor of Athletics. enough to call home, not just a school after school, I would pull the curtain Known to many school athletes as to get a job, and I wanted to work with and I would have the back of the “the healer,” Mamary had been the someone, not for someone.” Working room,” she said. “There was an ice Blue Devils’ athletic trainer for 23 under Kehler’s tutelage helped hone machine held together with a hanger, years. Because of her dedication and the individual she is today. and there was a taping table that had years of service, nearly every athlete Her early days on the job, however, a hole in the middle. I had plenty of in every sport played at WHS since were not glamorous. Unbeknownst tape, but I had no equipment to really 1987 would have recognized her. to her at the time, Mamary was the take care of all of the other realms of After transferring to East fifth athletic trainer over a five-year my knowledge. It was difficult taking Stroudsburg University in Pennsyl- span. care of 1,200 athletes in that kind of vania, where she received certifica- “It seemed like a revolving door,” facility.” tions in Health and Physical Educa- she said. “At one point, Gary said, Kehler acknowledged the problem tion and was able to sit for the Na- ‘Are you going to stay next year?’ I CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times tional Athletic Trainers Association GETTING THE CORRECT CALL AT FIRST…St. “James Gang” member Sal Gano, left, steps on the bag before the ball certificate, Mamary graduated in reaches St. David first baseman Steve Spoljaric in the fifth inning. The James Gang won 14-4. 1987. It’s Time A product of Wilkes-Barre, Pa., The deadline is August 28. who had grown up in the northeast- RUTKOWSKI STARS ON MOUND, FAVORITO AT PLATE ern Pennsylvania community and ini- Westfield High School Football tially attended the local college, Kings College, Mamary sought to branch Program out and head east in her career pur- suits after college. Place your personal or business ad in the St. Al Men Win 6th Straight; fall football program published for the full “I liked [New Jersey], the proxim- ity a lot of things, professional sports, season at every home game. social networking, and I liked the beach,” she said. “I had enough of the Damage St. Jude Boys, 13-3 woods and the lakes. I loved the Mike 654 9514 ocean.” Contact at (908) - By DAVID B. CORBIN Pete Chemidlin (run scored) and Tom their August 11 victory over St. Mat- Though she had many interviews Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times Maher (RBI) each had two hits. Mike thew, was held hitless. for athletic-training positions in New With the St. Bart’s Oldtimers Men’s Abram and Joe Romash each singled Aumenta made a fine grab in Jersey, one individual in particular Westfield School Boosters Association Softball League playoffs just a few and scored once, and Rutkowski had leftfield to keep St. Jude scoreless in days away, St. Aloysius nestled itself a single. the first inning. In the fourth inning, Probitas Verus Honos For the benefit of Westfield High School athletics and scholarships. firmly in the second position of the Steve Pirella led St. Jude with two Chemidlin scooped two straight Angels Division by winning its sixth singles and two RBI, and Joe grounders and fired to second base to straight game with a 13-3 drudging DeChiaro had two singles and an get the force outs. Abram limited a of division cellar dweller St. Jude at RBI. Larry Szenyi and Paul Bifani Jude rally in the sixth with a super Brookside Park on August 19. each had two singles and a run scored. catch in right field. Joyce Taylor, Sales Associate Pitcher Tom Rutkowski played a Phil Gans singled and scored, while St. Jude first baseman Nate major roll in helping St. Aloysius up Steve Polak and Chris Paterek each Mangiris made a fine scoop of a low 908-233-6417, Direct its regular-season record to 15-7, just had a single. Bob Guy, the hero of CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 one game behind division leader St. Killian, by muting St. Jude’s offense NJAR Circle of Excellence 1977—2009 for five innings of shutout ball, while scattering five singles. St. Jude dropped to 3-18 and finished with 11 SATURDAY PUBLIC OPEN HOUSE, AUGUST 28th 1 - 4 hits, all singles. St. Aloysius pounded out 22 hits, including three triples and two doubles. In his four plate appearances, Dom Favorito ripped three singles and a two-run triple, while scoring twice. Rob Barone, who scored once, had three hits, which included a ground-rule, two-run double and an RBI single. Marty Garcia hammered a two-run triple, doubled and scored twice. Billy Aumenta had two singles, two RBI and scored twice. George Balint (run scored) blasted an RBI triple and an RBI single. Joe Negley had two singles, two runs scored and an RBI.

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CONTINUED FROM PAGE 9 throw for a putout. Pirella made a pair warm-up for the playoffs.” inning on Aumenta’s RBI groundout of good catches in leftfield, and His inspiring but brief speech and Barone’s RBI single. DeChiaro made a major-league, back- worked. In the fifth, St. Jude was beginning hand stab at shortstop and tossed to In the top of the second inning, to see the writing on the wall (Mene, second in time to get a putout. Garcia drilled a leadoff double, Balint Mene, Tekel, u-Pharsin) when St. At the start of the game, St. Aloysius bashed an RBI triple, and Maher fol- Aloysius scribbled the plate with four team captain Romash gathered his lowed with an RBI groundout. Two more runs to seize an 8-0 lead. Negley troops and said, “Let’s make this a more Aloysius runs scored in the third tapped an RBI single; Favorito slammed a two-run triple, and Aumenta added an RBI groundout. Doubting his team’s chances of answering offensively, Guy mumbled, “We don’t come back. We have to be up by a lot to win.” However, St. Jude did come back a bit in the sixth inning, as Szenyi, Gans and Bifani singled to load the bases with no one out. “Turn three, guys! Turn three,” Romash shouted jokingly. DeChiaro yanked an RBI single and Pirella poked a two-run single to make the score 8-3, before the next three St. Jude batters made outs. To insure that there would be no comeback, St. Aloysius battered the David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times outfield in the seventh with seven REAL HANDS-ON EXPERIENCE…Sandy Mamary, who had a smooth transition from Westfield High School Athletic hits, including Barone’s two-run Trainer to Supervisor of Athletics, digs in for the busy summertime activities of scheduling for all three seasons, interviewing double and Garcia’s two-run triple, to and hiring coaches, as well as writing policies. produce five runs. St. Jude shuffled silently away in the bottom of the seventh. St. Aloysius 022 040 5 13 Mamary Puts Tutelage Into Action St. Jude 000 003 0 3

See More Photos of: As New WHS Athletics Supervisor St. Jude/St. Aloysius CONTINUED FROM PAGE 9 www.goleader.com David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times Cranford Online pages and worked with Mamary, along with summertime is when you are hiring, Barre, but something was missing. STRONG DEFENSIVELY AND OFFENSIVELY…St. Aloysius shortstop Rob the Westfield Boosters, to open a sec- doing paperwork and little private “I couldn’t imagine a life without Barone had three hits, three RBI and scored once against St. Jude. tion of the field house. things that you don’t have time for athletics. When it was time to go to Westfield High School “It was about 20’ by 20.’ Once they during the school year, like policies college, and I went to Kings, I couldn’t gave me that, I was producing out of that have to be written, coaches who find what interested me,” Mamary Football Schedule: there. Then they gave me that whole need to be hired, interviews and sched- said. “Then I went for spring break COLDWELL BANKER Head Coach: Jim DeSarno side of the building,” she noted. uling. I am now scheduling all three down at my sister’s [Marianne at the & 09/11 Sat Sc. Pl.-Fanwood A 1:00 PM XPERIENCE RUST ELIABILITY ERVICE More evolution occurred, and with seasons in the summertime. I am not University of Miami]. It’s athletic E , T , R S 09/17 Fri Bridgewater H 3:00 PM HIRING A TOP AGENT ISN’T EXPENSIVE … IT’S PRICELESS! the assistance of Athletic Director Ed sure when the downtime is – if there heaven down there. I happened to run 09/25 Sat Watchung Hills H 1:00 PM is any,” Mamary chuckled. 10/01 Fri Elizabeth A 7:00 PM Tranchina and then-basketball coach into this program called Athletic 10/08 Fri Union A 7:00 PM Stewart Carey (now the principal at In her elementary-school days, Training. I never knew it existed.” 10/23 Sat Rahway H 1:00 PM Roosevelt Intermediate), a trainer’s Mamary became very interested in After getting the catalog and see- 10/30 Sat Linden H 1:00 PM room was opened near the boy’s bas- sports, especially softball, and inher- ing some of the courses, Mamary 11/05 Fri Immaculata A 7:00 PM ketball team’s locker room, which ited an added touch of competition said, “That was it! That was perfect. 11/25 Thur Plainfield A 11:00 AM was on the second floor of WHS. from her brother, Drew, who wrestled. It dealt with sports medicine and ath- “Ed, Stew and I went up and took a However, during the decade of the letics. It definitely intrigued me. I Scotch Plains-Fanwd look, and it worked. The downfall 1970’s, when she was growing up, knew it was going to be a lot of time, was going up steps if you are injured, there were no organized sports for but yet I knew I was going to have it.” Football Schedule: but they are athletes. They should be girls her age. Preparing for her first autumn as Head Coach: Steve Ciccotelli able to hop up the steps. In all my 23 “When I was in elementary school, Supervisor of Athletics, Mamary no 09/11 Sat Westfield H 1:00 PM years, I have never had an athlete not my high school maybe had field longer has her mentors within ear- 09/16 Thur Rahway A 2:30 PM be able to get to me for treatment,” hockey, basketball and softball. You shot. Kehler has passed away, and 09/25 Sat Delaware Valley H 1:00 PM couldn’t play those sports until you 10/01 Fri Cranford A 7:00 PM Mamary said. Tranchina retired, to spend time with 10/09 Sat Somerville H 2:30 PM During his tenure, Kehler urged were at the high school. There was his family. However, one mainstay 10/15 Fri Voorhees A 7:00 PM Mamary to get involved in budgeting nothing in the community for young from Tranchina’s tenure – his secre- 10/23 Sat North Plainfield H 1:00 PM for athletic-training equipment, and girls,” she said. tary, Karen Steiner – has been “in- 10/29 Fri Warren Hills A 7:00 PM he encouraged her to attend work- “My parents (Andy and Mary) had valuable” in helping Mamary pre- 401 Tremont Avenue, Westfield $698,400 11/6 Sat Elizabeth H 2:00 PM shops that would help further her a great idea, to start a softball team,” pare for the upcoming season. she recounted. My mother and my “She knows what needs to be done 2 Blocks to NYC Transportation! Classic 4 bdrm 2 bath Dutch Colonial w/ career. When Tranchina took over as Sports Freelancer: athletic director, Mamary acquired father got together with some other and when it needs to be done,” extensive renovations located on a nice piece of property w/a deep lot. 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The second floor offers three bedrooms, including the master coming high school sporting Mamary’s transition to Supervisor of that said that no person in the United out.” bedroom, and full bath w/pedestal sink, tile floor, and footed slipper tub. And events. The frequency would be 1 Athletics went smoothly. States shall, on the basis of sex, be Mamary, who lives in Westfield, is don’t miss the third floor retreat! or 2 events per week. To qualify for the Supervisor of excluded from participation in, any looking forward to a successful fall The freelancer would be re- Athletics position, she earned her education program or activity receiv- season, and she will also be keeping FRANK D. 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CONTINUED FROM PAGE 9 Ed Villaverde went 2-for-2, and Pete mented a somewhat-relieved then Bernstein singled and scored St. Costello ripped an RBI double, while Rothenberg. David’s final run in the seventh. Marty Bernstein, Howie Bialos and Newton singled and scored the St. David 000 030 1 4 Dave Rothenberg each singled and James Gang’s final run in the sixth, St. James 412 601 x 14 scored once. Steve Spoljaric, Don Rinaldo and Erik Hastrup each singled once. Russ Voorhees added an RBI. In the bottom of the first inning, DeRosa drilled a leadoff double and scored on Stratton’s triple to center. Gibbons poked an RBI single, Zerafa singled, and St. Onge followed with an RBI single. As Tilocca stepped to the plate, Zerafa shouted, Joey! Get a good piece.” Tilocca lofted an RBI sac fly to right field to bring home the fourth run, then as Chupko stepped to the plate, Stratton hollered, “Frank! A little base hit is a run.” It did not happen. In an effort to encourage his team in the second inning, Rothenberg David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times chanted, “Relax! Have fun! Base hits, FOND FAREWELL TO A GREAT PERSON…Friends and teammates gather around Tony Williams, back center, at the base hits! Let’s get some hitters.” Scotch Plains American Legion on August 22. Williams, who presently plays for Renda Roads of the Union County Senior 50+ Softball League and has also played with the St. Bart’s League since the mid 1990’s, will be moving to Florida. Pictured, Villaverde was the only one to take left to right, are: front row; Dave Lavelle, Keith Gibbons, Frank Pepe and Karl Grossmann; back row, Lou Balestriere, heed. Marty Marks, Tony Williams, Joe Massimino and Frank Lombardi. Many additional friends showed up after the photo. Newton singled home Killeen in David B. 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By DAVID B. CORBIN for five innings of shutout ball, while Aumenta had two singles, two RBI Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times scattering five singles. St. Jude and scored twice. George Balint (run With the St. Bart’s Oldtimers Men’s dropped to 3-18 and finished with 11 scored) blasted an RBI triple and an Softball League playoffs just a few hits, all singles. RBI single. Joe Negley had two days away, St. Aloysius nestled itself St. Aloysius pounded out 22 hits, singles, two runs scored and an RBI. firmly in the second position of the including three triples and two Pete Chemidlin (run scored) and Tom Angels Division by winning its sixth doubles. In his four plate appear- Maher (RBI) each had two hits. Mike straight game with a 13-3 drudging ances, Dom Favorito ripped three Abram and Joe Romash each singled of division cellar dweller St. Jude at singles and a two-run triple, while and scored once, and Rutkowski had Brookside Park on August 19. scoring twice. Rob Barone, who a single. Pitcher Tom Rutkowski played a scored once, had three hits, which Steve Pirella led St. Jude with two major roll in helping St. Aloysius up included a ground-rule, two-run singles and two RBI, and Joe its regular-season record to 15-7, just double and an RBI single. Marty DeChiaro had two singles and an one game behind division leader St. Garcia hammered a two-run triple, RBI. Larry Szenyi and Paul Bifani Killian, by muting St. Jude’s offense doubled and scored twice. Billy CONTINUED ON PAGE 3

David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times TAKING A MIGHTY CUT AT THE BALL…St. David batter Steve Spoljaric takes a mighty cut at the pitch and hops a single to leftfield in the third inning of the game against the St. “James Gang”. STRATTON SLUGS 2 TRIPLES, 1B;ADDS 3 RBI, 3 RUNS St. ‘James Gang’ Ambushes Division Leader St. Dave, 14-4

By DAVID B. CORBIN they riddled the armor of the unsus- Rob Zerafa zapped an RBI triple, Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times pecting St. Dave men, driving them singled and scored twice. Jim Killeen The St. “James Gang” has been backward with a 21-hit assault, which (2 runs scored) and Sal Gano each crouching in the basement of the included three triples and three singled twice, Joe Tilocca added a Saints Division of the St. Bart’s doubles, en route to a 14-4 rout. single and an RBI, and Mark Ragan Oldtimers Men’s Softball League for Rob Stratton led the pummeling scored once. some time. Or were they just holding with a two-run triple, an RBI triple “We are really not that bad,” Gib- up in a safe hideout? and a single, while scoring three times. bons said. “A lot of times, we came Brookside Park in Scotch Plains Leadoff hitter Joe DeRosa was one of up a run short.” became the sight of a vicious ambush his primary accomplices with three Veteran James Gang pitcher Frank on August 18, and the victims were hits, including a double, two runs Chupko held the powerful St. David David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times the former division top dogs, St. scored and an RBI. Two more major offense at bay the first four innings, MAKING THE THROW TO FIRST…St. Jude shortstop Joe DeChiaro fires to first base in time to get the putout on St. David. The James Gang seemed to be partners in crime were Kevin St. yielding only three singles and no Aloysius batter Billy Aumenta in the fifth inning at Brookside Park in Scotch Plains on August 19. armed by a southern border cartel as Onge, who rapped a pair of RBI runs, while his unruly henchmen gal- singles and added a ground-rule RBI loped to a 13-0 lead. St. David finally Most of the Union County Senior 50+ players are from double, and Paul Newton, who finished with 10 hits, and the biggest ALL-CORBIN TEAM ARRIVES SEPT. 9 slapped three singles, had an RBI and was an RBI triple off the bat of Westfield, Cranford, Scotch Plains and Fanwood The first Cougar All-Corbin Team will appear in the September 9 issue scored twice. Keith Gibbon’s gun Varojuan Baboomian, who also had of The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times Online was smoking with an RBI double and an RBI sacrifice fly and scored once. Cranford Exclusive. 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CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 Dave Rothenberg each singled and It did not happen. Gibbon’s RBI double. scored once. Steve Spoljaric, Don In an effort to encourage his team Realizing their doom, the Davids Rinaldo and Erik Hastrup each singled in the second inning, Rothenberg turned their sights to avoiding a shut- once. Russ Voorhees added an RBI. chanted, “Relax! Have fun! Base hits, out in the top of the fifth. Rothenberg In the bottom of the first inning, base hits! Let’s get some hitters.” singled, and Baboomian tripled and DeRosa drilled a leadoff double and Villaverde was the only one to take scored on an error. Bialos and scored on Stratton’s triple to center. heed. Villaverde both singled, and Gibbons poked an RBI single, Zerafa Newton singled home Killeen in Voorhees added an RBI to make the singled, and St. Onge followed with the second, then the James Gang score, 13-3. an RBI single. added two more runs in the third to “Alright! No shutout tonight,” com- As Tilocca stepped to the plate, grab a 7-0 lead when Zerafa mented a somewhat relieved Zerafa shouted, Joey! Get a good whacked an RBI triple and St. Onge Rothenberg. piece.” bounced his ground-rule double Newton singled and scored the Tilocca lofted an RBI sac fly to over the centerfield fence. But the James Gang’s final run in the sixth, right field to bring home the fourth real battering took place in the then Bernstein singled and scored St. run, then as Chupko stepped to the fourth when the outlaws added six David’s final run in the seventh. plate, Stratton hollered, “Frank! A more runs on seven hits, which in- St. David 000 030 1 4 little base hit is a run.” cluded Stratton’s two-run triple and St. James 412 601 x 14

David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times WAITING AND WAITING FOR THE THROW…St. Jude first baseman Nate Mangiris waits for the throw as St. Aloysius’ Tom Rutkowski legs it to the bag safely in the seventh inning. St. Aloysius defeated St. Jude, 13-3, at Brookside Park in Scotch Plains on August 19. St. Al Wins 6th Straight; Damage St. Jude, 13-3

CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 each had two singles and a run scored. DeChiaro made a major league, back- and Aumenta added an RBI Phil Gans singled and scored, while hand stab at shortstop and tossed to groundout. Steve Polak and Chris Paterek each second in time to get a putout. Doubting his team’s chances of had a single. Bob Guy, the hero of At the start of the game, St. Aloysius answering offensively, Guy their August 11 victory over St. Mat- team captain Romash gathered his mumbled, “We don’t come back. We thew, was held hitless. troops and said, “Let’s make this a have to be up by a lot to win.” Aumenta made a fine grab in warm-up for the playoffs.” However, St. Jude did come back a leftfield to keep St. Jude scoreless in His inspiring but brief speech bit in the sixth inning as Szenyi, Gans the first inning. In the fourth inning, worked. and Bifani singled to load the bases Chemidlin scooped two straight In the top of the second inning, with no one out. grounders and fired to second base to Garcia drilled a leadoff double, Balint “Turn three guys! Turn three,” get the force outs. Abram limited a bashed an RBI triple, and Maher fol- Romash shouted jokingly. Jude rally in the sixth with a super lowed with an RBI groundout. Two DeChiaro yanked an RBI single catch in right field. more Aloysius runs scored in the third and Pirella poked a two-run single to St. Jude first baseman Nate inning on Aumenta’s RBI groundout make the score 8-3, before the next David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times Mangiris made a fine scoop of a low and Barone’s RBI single. three St. Jude batters made outs. GEARING UP FOR THE RUGGED PLAYOFFS…St. “James Gang” veteran ace pitcher Frank Chupko held the mighty throw for a putout. Pirella made a pair In the fifth, St. Jude was begin- To insure that there would be no St. David team scoreless for four innings in a 14-4 drudging at Brookside Park in Scotch Plains on August 18. of good catches in leftfield, and ning to see the writing on the wall comeback, St. Aloysius battered the (Mene, Mene, Tekel, u-Pharsin) outfield in the seventh with seven when St. Aloysius scribbled the plate hits, including Barone’s two-run with four more runs to seize an 8-0 double and Garcia’s two-run triple, Ristorante OWEN BRAND lead. Negley tapped an RBI single, to produce five runs. St. Jude shuffled ML # 222999 Favorito slammed a two-run triple silently away in the bottom of the seventh. Your Hometown Probitas Verus Honos St. Aloysius 022 040 5 13 TaorminaItaliano MORTGAGE BANKER St. Jude 000 003 0 3 482 Kenilworth Boulevard Kenilworth, NJ 07033 Personal Injury Lawyer Phone: (908) 497-1717 • www.taorminaristorante.com Helping Accident Victims Every Day Residential – Construction The Family Law Department of Commercial – Bridge Loans THE BRAMNICK Dughi & Hewit Presents Local: (908) 789-2730 LAW FIRM Toll Free: (888) 256-4447 ext. 41349 [email protected]

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For those who held at Ash Brook Golf Course in Scotch wish to attend the cocktail hour and Plains. The golf outing has raised more dinner only, the cost is $65 per per- than $2 million to provide services son. There will be raffles and prizes. Walk Down Memory Lane from physician, nurses, home health Deadline for sponsorships and signs aides, social workers, counselors and is September 3. From the archives of The Westfield August 26, 2003: Second-seeded volunteers to thousands of terminally The Center For Hope Hospice and Leader and The Scotch Plains- St. Ed singed the St. Blaisers, 14-6, to ill patients and their loved ones. Palliative Care is one of the oldest Fanwood Times – www.goleader.com advance to the St. Bartholomew’s There are two “Hole In-One” spon- and largest freestanding, non-profit August 26, 1998: Willoughby Road Oldtimers Men’s Softball League, sors this year. Ellen Ramer, propri- hospice organizations in the state and was being bombarded as Russell Road Angels Division title game against etor of Martin’s Jewelers in Cranford, has earned a reputation for providing captured its fifth-straight Fanwood mighty St. Anne. Tom McGall is risking a Rolex watch. Sal Gerbino quality care since 1982. Old Men’s Softball Association title, smacked three singles and scored in at JMK BMW in Springfield is risk- For sponsorship possibilities and winning 17-8, at LaGrande Park. Road all four of his at bats and Jeff Fried- ing a BMW. more information, call Bob Coloney “crew” sluggers Lou Danielle and lander turned the Blaisers to ashes The cost is $185 per person, which at (908) 889-7780. Scott Johnson dazzled the fans with a with two one-run singles, a two-run stellar display of power. Danielle triple and a two-run sacrifice fly to Elijah Wagner of Westfield piloting an Open Bic Sailboat whacked a three-run homer, thumped total six RBI. a two-run triple, splashed a single and Late August 2006: The 9-year-old finished with five RBI, while Johnson Raider Gold baseball team finished WF’s Elijah Wagner Places Second in Regatta crushed a three-run homer and drove with an overall 26-6 record but, more in four runs. importantly, the Raiders captured the Elijah J. Wagner, 13, of Westfield, eight sailing clubs. Wagner’s rank- August 23, 1999: The St. James District 12 championship, the North- piloting an Open Bic Sailboat for ing was based on the aggregate “Gang” rode wild and free once again, ern New Jersey State Championship the friends of Belmar Harbor Rac- results after five races sailed under striking terror and fear, as they snaked and finished in the highly competi- ing Team, placed second overall in partly sunny skies with a fair wind. first-place St. Patrick, 9-4, and slith- tive Babe Ruth/Cal Ripken Regional his class during the recently com- Earlier this summer, Wagner, a ered to within one-half a game of first Tournament with a 2-2 record. The peted Friendship Cup Regatta. member of the US Sailing, also in the Saints Division of the St. Bart’s team consisted of J.T. Beirne, Johnny This year the annual event, which competed in the USA Junior Olym- Oldtimers Softball League at DelSordi, Danny Harcourt, Christian is held at the Shark River in Belmar, pic Mid-Atlantic Sailing Festival Jerseyland Park. Co-“Gang” leader Isolda, Ryan Jensen, Brendan Kelly, attracted 82 entrants representing at the Island Heights Yacht Club Matt Hoelzel and henchman Joe Tyler Kovacs, Zachary Lipshitz, V.J. and the Ironman Regatta sponsored Dolan both went 3-for-3 and fellow Makris, Kevin Maxwell, Ryan PUBLIC NOTICE by the Shore Acres Yacht Club in outlaw Dennis Hercel pitched in with McSherry, Jeffrey Rodgers and TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS Brick. a two-run triple. Garrett Zito; Manager Scott Rodgers, NOTICE is hereby given that at a meet- August 28, 2002: Fourth seeded Assistant Coaches Guy Jensen, Jerry ing of the Township Council of the Town- PUBLIC NOTICE St. Anne defeated St. Paul, 16-3, St. Lipshitz and John Maxwell. ship of Scotch Plains, held in the Council Chambers in the Municipal Building of TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS PRETTY IN PINK...Over $33,000 was raised for breast cancer research at the Play Blaise, 11-7, St. Jude, 13-7, and then said Township on Tuesday, August 17, for P.I.N.K. charity golf outing at Shackamaxon Golf & Country Club in Scotch St. Joseph, 8-6, to claim the Angels PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE is hereby given that at a meet- 2010 there was introduced, read for the ing of the Township Council of theWeichert Town- Plains on August 10. All proceeds will be donated to The Breast Cancer Research Division title at Brookside Park. The TOWN OF WESTFIELD first time, and passed on such first read- ship of Scotch Plains, held in the Council Foundation. Pictured, left to right, are: Beth Hornstein, coordinator of the Play for Annes, trailing 6-4, benefited when PLANNING BOARD Weicherting, the following ordinance: Chambers in the Municipal Building of P.I.N.K. charity golf outing, and Valerie Latona, editor of Shape magazine. AND AN ORDINANCE AMENDING said Township on Tuesday, August 17, Norm Hansen hammered a three- SITE PLAN REVIEW COMMITTEE run homer, and Tom Kuchin added SECTION 2-25 ENTITLED, 2010 there was introduced, read for the PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE CHANGE OF MEETING DATE “FEES FOR SERVICES” RE- first time, and passed on such first read- an RBI single in the top of the sev- GARDING FEES FOR THE ing, the following ordinance: TOWN OF WESTFIELD TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS In compliance with N.J.S.A. 10:4-8D enth inning to set the Joes back on COPYING OF VARIOUS PLANNING BOARD (Open Public Meetings Act), the Westfield AN ORDINANCE AMENDING At the regular meeting of the Township DOCUMENTS their heels. Planning Board wishes to advise the pub- CHAPTER XXVIII OF THE SPECIAL MEETING Council of the Township of Scotch Plains TOWNSHIP CODE ENTITLED, lic of the following meeting date change. Explanation: This Ordinance amends The Planning Board of the Town of held on August 17, 2010 the following “TOWING AND SERVICE The regular monthly meetings of the Chapter II entitled “Administrative Fees” Westfield, New Jersey will hold a special ordinances were adopted: Cognetti Named Soccer CHARGES” BY AMENDING Westfield Planning Board and the Site regarding fees for the copying of various meeting on September 15, 2010 in Coun- ORDINANCE #12-2010 THE FEES IN SECTION 28-7 Plan Review Committee scheduled for documents. cil Chambers in the Municipal Building, AMENDING CHAPTER VIII ENTITLED, “RATES”. Co-Captain at Scranton September 1, 2010 have been resched- A public hearing for same is scheduled 425 East Broad Street, Westfield, New ENTITLED “BUILDING AND Colleen Murphy, head women’s uled to September 15, 2010. to be held on Tuesday, September 7, Explanation: This Ordinance amends Jersey at 6:30 pm to hear and consider the HOUSING” BY ADDING soccer coach at The University of The Planning Board meeting will be held 2010 at 8:30 p.m. in the Council Cham- Chapter XXVIII entitled “Towing and Ser- following appeal for preliminary and final SUBCLAUSES 13 AND 14 TO in Council Chambers in the Municipal Build- bers of the Municipal Building, or any time vice Charges” by amending the Township’s minor site plan approval. Formal action SUBSECTION N. ENTITLED Scranton, has announced that junior ing, 425 East Broad Street, Westfield, and place to which a meeting for the fur- basic towing fees. may be taken at that meeting. “GENERAL PROVISIONS” OF Christina Cognetti of Westfield and New Jersey at 7:30 p.m. ther consideration of such ordinance shall A public hearing for same is scheduled Echo Lake Country Club, 515 Spring- SECTION 8-1.3 ENTITLED senior Chelsea Paskman of Chalfont, The Site Plan Review Committee meet- from time to time be adjourned, and all to be held on Tuesday, September 7, 2010 field Avenue, Block 1501, Lot 2, and “FEES”. ing will be held in the Mayor’s Conference persons interested will be given an oppor- at 8:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers of Block 1601, Lot 2. Pa. will serve as co-captains for the ORDINANCE #15-2010 Room in the Municipal Building, 425 East tunity to be heard concerning such ordi- the Municipal Building, or any time and Applicant is seeking preliminary and fi- AMENDING SUBSECTION 23- upcoming 2010 season. Broad Street, Westfield, New Jersey at nance. place to which a meeting for the further nal minor site plan approval to demolish 3.11B Cognetti, a two-year starter at 7:00pm. A copy of same may be obtained from consideration of such ordinance shall from the existing pool and pool house and to ENTITLED”PERMITTED SEC- Applications and plans to be considered the office of the Township Clerk, 430 Park time to time be adjourned, and all persons construct a new pool and pool house. midfielder, is coming off a career- ONDARY USES OF SECTION at these meetings will be on file in the the Avenue, Scotch Plains, New Jersey, be- interested will be given an opportunity to Variances, waivers or exceptions from high four-goal, two-assist season in 23-3.11 ENTITLED”B-2 BUSI- Planning Office, 959 North Avenue, West, tween the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. be heard concerning such ordinance. certain site plan details or relief from re- NESS ZONE” OF CHAPTER 2009. During her tenure in the Royal Westfield, New Jersey and may be seen Monday through Thursday by any mem- A copy of same may be obtained from quirements may be sought as appropri- 23 ENTITLED “ZONING” lineup, Scranton has posted 24 wins Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 ber of the general public who wants a copy the office of the Township Clerk, 430 Park ate. and has made back-to-back appear- p.m. of same without cost. Avenue, Scotch Plains, New Jersey, be- The application and plans are on file in Also at the regular meeting of the Town- ances in the Landmark Conference Kris McAloon BARBARA RIEPE tween the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. the office of the Secretary of the Board of ship Council of the Township of Scotch Secretary, Westfield Planning Board Township Clerk Monday through Thursday by any mem- Adjustment, 959 North Avenue West, Plains held on August 17, 2010 the follow- tournament. 1 T - 8/26/10, The Leader Fee: $28.05 1 T - 8/26/10, The Times Fee: $34.17 ber of the general public who wants a copy Westfield, New Jersey and may be seen ing Ordinance was tabled: of same without cost. Monday through Friday, 8:30am to 4:30pm. ORDINANCE #13-2010 BARBARA RIEPE Kris McAloon AMENDING CHAPTER X EN- Township Clerk Secretary, Planning Board TITLED, “PARKS AND GOLF 1 T - 8/16/10, The Times Fee: $34.17 1 T - 8/26/10, The Leader Fee: $27.03 COURSES” BY ADDING SEC- ® TION 10-3 ENTITLED PrudentialNewJersey.com MEET YOUR WEICHERT, REALTORS NEIGHBORHOOD SPECIALIST “PARKS” BARBARA RIEPE Township Clerk SEARCH 70,000+ HOMES, UPDATED DAILY James Euwer 1 T - 8/26/10, The Times Fee: $31.62 • Top Dollar Volume & Units Month of July PUBLIC NOTICE • Union County Area Specialist TOWN OF WESTFIELD PLANNING BOARD • Residential . . . 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En- WESTFIELD – Westfield High Crowley, Nicole Cruz, Carley Davis, John Dedea, School Principal Peter Renwick an- Anna Derojas, Brendan Dugan, Thomas Center for American Women in Poli- gaging one’s local elected officials Edwards, Samantha Ellner, Gabriella Estevez, tics (CAWP), from June 10 to 15. for first-hand experiences in leader- nounced the fourth marking period Andrew Felix, Adam Firestone, Richard Fletcher, honor roll for the 2009-2010 school Westfield’s Jaclyn Kirna, a junior at ship and politics is one of the recom- Katherine Fox, Kaitlyn Frey, Alexa Geltzeiler, Bucknell University, was selected mendations Assemblywoman year. Sabrina Greene, Brennan Haley, Henry Hershey, Westfield High School recognizes Kimberly Hoffman, John Hogge, Bernadette along with 38 other women from a Annette Quijano made as an initial Hopen, Rafaella Jakubovic, Jenna Karnofsky, competitive applicant pool to attend networking opportunity. student achievement every marking Ashley Kattak, Pauna Kiricheva, Kayla Krasnoo, period at two levels: Honor Roll and this six-day conference. In addition to attending a network- Timothy Lehmberg, Analisa Lopez, Megan The opportunity ing reception, Distinguished Honor Roll. Determina- Maguire, Peter Mebane, Hannah Millen, Emily tion of inclusion on the Honor Roll is Miller, Amanda Mongiove, Caroline O’Connor, to attend this con- where the confer- James O’Rourke, Ellis Opoku, Emma Polini, ference was intro- ence attendees based on the following criteria: Emily Prosuk, Robert Queisser, Willi Rediker, For the Distinguished Honor Roll, duced by Assem- practiced their net- Taylor Robustelli, Alexander Rothfelder, Lauren blyman Jon working skills, the GPA must be between 3.75 and 4.0 Santiago, Abigail Sawers, Kayla Seigelstein, with no grade lower than a B. For the Sara Shields, Rebecca Skowron, Elizabeth Steller, Bramnick (LD- Jaclyn was given John Stelmach, Nicholas Sternal, Lauren 21). The agenda the honor of intro- Honor Roll, the GPA must be between Tebbetts, Robin Toth, Alexa Turitz, Tyler Varian, 3.5 and 3.74 with no grade lower than included work- ducing New Jersey Nicholas Villane, Peter Wanfried, Marisa shops on public Lieutenant Gover- a B. Watanabe, Daniel Wolf, Madison Yarusi speaking, leader- nor Kimberly Ninth Grade Eleventh Grade ship styles and Guadagno at a OFF TO COLLEGE…Laura Kenny, left, and Kelly Hering, both of Westfield, professional net- lunch reception at Distinguished Honor Roll Distinguished Honor Roll graduated from the Academy of Saint Elizabeth in June during the school’s 149th IN WITH THE NEW...New Leader- commencement exercises. Laura will attend Hobart and William Smith Colleges, working, as well the New Jersey Oria Alexander, Jennifer Amador, Delia Astrid Adriaens, Paige Alvarez, Mackenzie as panel discus- ship New Jersey Program Manager State House on Annitsakis, Michael Aronson, Mariah Baker, Anderson, Taylor Anderson, Madelein while Kelly is off to Brown University. Sasha Patterson, left, presents Corinne Barrow, Sophia Barry, Sofia Beneroff, Archambault, Rakhee Barai, Rishi Barai, Rachel sions with accom- Westfield’s Jaclyn Kirna with her con- June 14. Lucas Bizzaro, Henry Brown, Chloe Bryen, Baron, Adrian Bizzaro, Joshua Brafman, Jane plished women ference certificate. “It was a privi- Lilian Burtness, Justin Cafiero, John Campbell, Braun, Matthew Buccino, Eric Byer, Nicholas leaders in both the lege to talk with Madelyn Cannone, Kathryn Capodanno, Col- Chopey, Caitlin Coleman, Rebecca Delafuente, leen Caprario, Riyad Carey, Robert Cassie, Julia Jeffrey Desorbo, Elizabeth Driscoll, Meghan THE STUDENT VIEW New Jersey and Federal governments. and be inspired by a woman who has Ceasrine, Andres Chang, Meghan Clifford, Dunn, Justin Erickson, Danielle Fields, Abigail The conference culminated with achieved such a high position in the Deanna Cohen, Jason Colasanti, Mary Cornwell, Flaherty, Michael Foley, Alexandra Frankel, group presentations of Political Ac- State government,” she said. Samuel Cravo, David Cui, Elizabeth Cusick, Sarah Frantz, Alec Friedlander, Catalina Gaglioti, The weekly column written by local high school students tion Projects that focused on current Jaclyn also conveyed how the op- Matthew Daniel, Samuel Dejohn, Giana Di Georgia Gleason, Dana Gottdiener, Erik Giorgio, Ashley Dietz, Hailey Dobosiewicz, Gozdieski, Peter Granstrand, Rachel Gross, environmental climate change issues portunity to work with four other Andrew Donohue, Claire Dorwart, Andrew Kathryn Halliburton, Rachel Harth, Alyssa Hatch, in New Jersey. women on an Action Project was “a Dougert, Daniel Dougherty, Mark Eisenhauer, Evan Heroux, Evan Hindes, Megan Hoerrner, ‘Earth’s Most Wanted’ The conference also provided par- meaningful experience in learning Ravi Jha, Tracy Kaplan, Yasemin Karamete, Samuel Eliades, Sofie Fetter, Christopher Fischer, By CYNTHIA LAM to count running into her daughter’s ticipants with the opportunity to meet how to work with people from differ- Austin Fishman, Erin Fitzpatrick, Meaghan Fleck, Cynthia Ho Yee Lam, Justin Lee, Michael Levidy, Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times Kevin Galasso, Angela Gallagher, Colleen John Lorentzen, Emily Mack, Anne Maguire, baseball coach at the store.) Five other women interested in politics ent backgrounds, ideologies and life Gallagher, Daniel Gallagher, Marisa Garrity, Mikhail Maslyuk, Colleen McCabe, Katherine Welcome to “Earth’s Most becomes ten and ten becomes fif- and to build personal relationships experiences.” Emily Greenberg, Adam Greene, Elizabeth McKinley, Philip Mierswa, Amanda Minken, Wanted.” Today, you will meet some teen, and before we know it, the with successful women in various To learn more about this confer- Griesmer, Christina Gulla, Courtney Han, Dominick Molinari, Amelia Morabito, Melissa political careers. ence and view photos from this year’s Edmund Han, Allison Harth, Sarah Hearon, Morawski, Alexis Murphy, Morgan Murphy, of the world’s most dangerous crimi- Idler has polluted the environment Allison Hecht, Leigh Heinbokel, Maura Priyanka Nayer, David Osterman, Charles nals. These lethal lawbreakers have with 440 pounds of carbon dioxide Jaclyn said, “I became inspired to and previous conferences, visit Heinbokel, Maria Hershey, Rachel Hertzberg, Pantazis, Emma Partridge, Michael Pohling, Eric destroyed our resources, ravaged our every year. take a closer look at my core values, cawp.rutgers.edu/newleadership/. Asher Horowitz, Timothy Huber, Emily Rackear, Bryan Reilly, Shannon Reilly, Rachel beliefs and ideologies.” Rickles, Matthew Ritter, Jessica Russo, Jill homes and jeopardized our lives. 3 – The Water Waster Hutchinson, Aditi Jain, Miranda Jakubek, But perhaps most terrifying of all: True to his name, this deadly crimi- Hearing the different personal sto- Two County Residents Alexander Jeffery, Molly Jennings, Pengju Jin, Salisbury, Christina Scaglione, Jenna Sharkey, ries from the women panelists was Alyssha John, Alexandra Kapadia, Jessica Kenny, Emma Shor, Joshua Simmons, Wyatt Smith, they did not do it alone. nal aims to eliminate every single Earn Caldwell Honors Sonya Khedr, Barrie Knapp, Geoffrey Ko, Ma- Caitlin Storcks, Peter Surace, Nathaniel Suri, one of the highlights of the confer- Each and every one of these felons drop of water in the most wasteful AREA – Caldwell College named rina Kovalenko, Alexander Laitamaki, Bradley Meghan Suriano, Adrian Szycowski, Gabrielle is the ringleader of an extensive ter- way possible. That means blasting ence. Jaclyn expressed how one Lankler, Caitlin Lawrie, Paul Lee, Steven Lee, Tanji, Matthew Tarantino, Samantha Waldman, meaningful suggestion that Jane 247 students to the spring 2010 dean’s Adam Lupicki, Jennifer Mandelblatt, Jeffrey Nathaniel Ward, Madison Weist, Daniel Wickens, rorist network, with allies from all the tap while brushing his teeth, tak- list. In order to achieve this honor, Marino, Cassandra Masciale, Megan McCusker, Kayla Wiesinger, Jeffrey Yang, Timothy corners of the world. Their accom- ing three-hour-long showers, and let- Kenney – regional advisor of the Catherine Meixner, Eric Mikalauskas, Julia Younger, Zachary Zagorski, Adam Ziering Environmental Protection Agency for students must maintain a cumulative plices take on the form of doctors, ting the shower run for five minutes grade point average of 3.5 or higher Miller, Olivia Mobarakai, Lea Moise Kleinman, teachers and policemen – people we just to “warm up.” New York, New Jersey, Hawaii and Gregory Morano, Megan Mulrooney, Veronica Eleventh Grade the Virgin Islands – made was to and complete at least 12 credits dur- Murphy, Michaela Nies, Eric Oberman, Hannah would never suspect – and even the Whenever people confront him, ing the semester. Painter, Sun Park, Scott Pass, Juliana Pastuzyn, Regular Honor Roll identities of our most trusted friends the Water Waster’s favorite come- “respect people you are working with Elizabeth Pindilli, Molly Prybylski, Tara Reardon, Jenelle Abbattista, Jessica Allen, Mark so they will respect you and work The following local residents were and family. They are all around us, back is “So what? It’s not going to named to the dean’s list: Bridget Meghan Reilly, Michael Reilly, Elinor Reinhardt, Androconis, Kerry Austin, Kylie Bangs, Ethan destroying our planet as we speak. make a difference.” After doing this cooperatively with you.” Katie Rembisz, Samantha Rembisz, Brett Barnes, Zina Bazarsky, Patrick Bergin, Michael Lisa Epifani, who worked in the Guarisco of Cranford and Maggie Ripperger, Benjamin Ritter, Samantha Rohwetter, Blutfield, Marissa Boretz, Brian Cantor, Jillian You are our only hope. By study- for years, he has already gotten used Kosciolek of Scotch Plains. Robert Romano, Aaron Rubin, Kyra Sagal, Rohit Ceasrine, Emily Chan, Patrick Conlon, Lauren ing these profiles, you will learn to to these wasteful habits. In his mind, White House under George W. Bush’s Saigal, Benjamin Schwartz, Alexandra Schwetje, Corcoran, Sarah Crawford, William Cronen, recognize the traits and behaviors of it is simply too hard to change – even administration, similarly added how Tara Sciortino, Sarah Seitz, Joel Seltzer, Melissa Emma Crossland, Oreste D’Agosto, Gustav each gang leader, so that when the if it means saving 684 gallons of important it is to make connections Shendell, Max Shin, Alison Simon, Anna Simon, Danielsson, Wenqi Duan, Olivia Dunham, Colin with people that one meets through Isabelle Smelkinson, Henry Smith, Amanda Eldridge, Emma Foley, Steven Forgash, Josh time comes, you will know how to water from going down the drain Soldati, David Solomon, Thanach Srithaninrat, Friedman, Haozhe Gao, Alexander Garcia, stop them from committing further every year. internships and job experiences in Laura Streaman, Elisabeth Sulmont, Emily Rebecca Glasser-Baker, Elizabeth Goellner, offenses. Together, we must capture 4 – The Tree Killer Area Students Suriano, Connor Swingle, Annalyn Tanella, Brandon Gold, Emily Goldstein, Edward Han, these criminals…before it is too late. A cold and ruthless murderer, she Austen Thien, Alexandra Tinfow, Katherine Alexandra Hawkins, Ryan Heine, Charli Towers, Michaela Tropeano, Kristin Troutman, Herrington, Maddie Horowitz, Alexande 1 – The AC Abuser kills thousands every year. Thou- Graduate NJIT Natalia‘ Trujillo, Natalie Tupper, Kelly Vasel, Jedruszczak, Catherine Johnston, Kevin Kessler, One of the most powerful leaders, sands of trees, that is. So when it AREA – NJIT, New Jersey’s sci- Kirsten Von Der Wroge, Jimmy Yang, Madeline Andrew Kirna, Nikki Koll, Madeline Komar, this cold-blooded criminal is notori- comes time to print out 100-page- ence and technology university, Yeager, Alex Ying, Reece Zakarin, Allison Zale, Steven Korn, Hannah Kronick, Ian Kuhn, Corey ously known for cranking up the AC long articles, the Tree Killer – al- Brianne Zelko, Alana Zepka, Rebecca Zhang, Lipschutz, James Lisooey, Zachary Lizmi, Diana awarded 2,237 degrees to the mem- Brian Zilberberg, Nicole Zimmermann Mason, Joshua Mazen, Shannon Mooney, Char- to sub-Arctic temperatures, forcing ways looking for the easy way out – bers of the class of 2010, bringing the lotte Murtishaw, Max Narotzky, Kadeem Noray, residents to cling onto sweatshirts immediately prints out 20 single- total number of degrees awarded by Ninth Grade Henry O’Brien, Zachary Perez, Katherine Ponce, and Snuggies – in the middle of sided, double-spaced copies of the the university to more than 69,685. Aris Psyhojos, Hannah Purdy, Christine Pyo, August. Even though he realizes that document, even though it would have Regular Honor Roll John Randazzo, Matthew Rivera, Laura Rogut, The number includes the follow- Emily Ronk, Allison Rose, Robyn Rosenzweig, most central air-conditioners don’t been twice as fast and environmen- Megan Ariola, Andrew Bogin, Alice o ing local students: Bonneau, Corentin Bonneau, Nicole Boretz, Brandon Ruhl, Matthew Santry, Thomas do much cooling after reaching 72 F, tally-friendly to make double-sided Marco Cusumano of Cranford, Alexandra Borr, Alexander Breakstone, Owen Scheurer, Nicole Schmeider, Dylan Shepcaro, he purposely uses comfort as an ex- versions. awarded a Bachelor of Architecture Browne, Edward Carolan, Michael Cash, Stephanie Skoller, Robert Steinfeld, Edward cuse – “But it’s so hot outside!”– to Since she’s always in a hurry, the Jonathan Clancy, Cassandra Clark, Michael Stocking, Angela Tata, Sabrina Telsey, Margot degree; James Grate of Westfield, Corcoran, Liam Devin, Alyssa Fernandez, Ben- Tishberg, Daniel Tivenan, Jamie Torcicollo, appeal to innocent victims. In his Tree Killer often overlooks simple awarded a Bachelor of Science de- jamin Fine, Jesse Finver, Katherine Fischer, Sirena Van Epp, Garrett Verdone, Isabelle mind, lower is better, even if it means time-saving solutions. A quick click gree; Andrew Tomasello of Berkeley Caroline Frankola, Mark Frega, Ashley Gerckens, Weisman, Larry Zhang dipping into the lower 60s range. of the mouse to widen the margins, Heights, awarded a Bachelor of Sci- Brittany Gould, Jayne Gradel, Nicholas Grawehr, Sadly, countless victims have al- for example, would have saved an- ence degree; James Chororos of Jacob Greenberg, Caroline Greenspan, Alexandra Twelfth Grade “PIECES OF THE PAST” IN THE Grosser, Brenton Harries, Rebecca Harris, Tay- ready succumbed to these lies and other 10 pages of paper. Even in the Westfield, awarded a Master of Ar- Distinguished Honor Roll manipulation, losing thousands of bathroom, she will grab wads of PRESENT…Rebecca Bleich, a 10th lor Jackson, Ashley Kaiser, Katelyn Kelly, chitecture degree; Said Elmalt of grader at Westfield High School, was Catherine Kerr, Alexa Kochis, Lauren Jamie Ackerman, Mary Ajodah, Allison dollars on electricity bills every year. paper towels to wipe her hands, as if Garwood, awarded a Master of Sci- Koenigsberg, Zoe Korunow, Sarah Leahy, Natalie Ammermuller, Elaine Anderson, Elise Annis, Many do not realize that all it takes using more will get her dryer faster. one of 65 students across the state rec- Lopez, Marissa Lowe, Jonathan Macik, James Calvin Antoniewicz, Nicole Aronson, Christin ence degree; John Farmer of ognized in the New Jersey Council of Massa, Joanna McCormack, Samantha Meltzer, Aswad, Caraugh Ball, Katherine Bange, Leslie to catch this crook is lowering the And there you have it: Earth’s Westfield, awarded a Master of Sci- Teachers of English Writing Contest. Zachary Milrod, Justin Mitchell, Connor Moore, Bartsch, Tyler Becker, Zachary Bowman, Katie AC at night or when no one is home. Most Wanted. Now, it is up to you to ence degree; Wayne Latta of Rebecca received Honorable Mention Jessie Murray, Jack Mustard, Joshua Norton, Brennan, Meghan Brody, Emily Budnick, In fact, homeowners save $100 for catch these ruthless criminals and Westfield, awarded a Master of Sci- in the Fiction category for her short Drew Palumbo, Grace Partridge, Elana Abigail Burton, Michael Byrne, Amanda every degree they go down. end their regime of terror once and ence degree, and Micaela story, “Pieces of the Past.” The catego- Pascoguin, Kristen Pazdro, Jenna Perrotta, Centrella, Gabrielle Cerami, Robert Ciarrocca, ries of writing in the competition in- Chelsea Peterson, Kendall Reid, Lindsay Kevin Clancy, Danielle Cofone, Anne Comba, 2 – The Idler for all. Remember: our fate rests in Caramellino of Westfield, awarded a Ripperger, Stephanie Rodriguez, Joseph Salmon, Lacy Cummings, Tyler Cusick, Andrew Call it ironic, but this supposedly your hands. cluded poetry, personal essays and Doctor of Philosophy degree. short stories. The keynote speaker for William Sanders, Sian Scott, Leon Shum, Timo- Deutchman, Maryjuliet Donohue, Kathleen “lazy” criminal is probably the busi- Cynthia is a rising senior at NJIT enrolls more than 8,800 stu- thy Stroever, Emma Tabachnick, Margaret Tanji, Dooley, Michael Eilbacher, Jennifer Eisenberg, est one of the bunch. In fact, her tight Westfield High School. the reception and award ceremony was Scott Thompson, Ryan Tormey, Naomi Jonathan Erman, Caroline Fahey, Michael dents pursuing bachelor’s, master’s Martin Farawell, poetry director of Tortorello, Jennifer Tresnan, Marc Vazquez, Fietkiewicz, Adam Fine, Benjamin Fine, David schedule is usually the reason why and doctoral degrees in 120 programs. the Dodge Poetry Festival. Courtney Weisse, Mckenna Wilson Fishman, William Foltz, Shelley Fussman, the Idler leaves her car running in Local Resident Andrew Gialanella, Michael Gismondi, Sarah the parking lot (which is, by the way, Tenth Grade Glickstein, Jordan Harries, Emily Harris, illegal in New Jersey for more than Graduates Ithaca Zachary Helfand, Kyle Higgins, Anneliese Distinguished Honor Roll Himmel, Valerie Hoffman, Leslie Holt, Miles three minutes), while she runs into CRANFORD – Cranford’s Alana Edward Allen, Nahea An, Meg Anderson, Hsu, Lauren Hughes, Meghan Ince, Halli Starbucks to grab a latte or dashes Murphy, daughter of Kevin and Sima Alison Antonelli, Arjun Asija, Emily Bailey, James, Ryan Jennings, Elizabeth Kamel, into G.O. Keller’s to pick up laun- Murphy, received a Bachelor of Sci- Mia Ballan, Mary Barber, Alana Basil, Zachary Michael Kaufhold, Samantha Kaufman, Rich- dry. ence degree from Ithaca College’s Bebel, Michelle Behzadpour, Daniel Bigelow, ard Knapp, Anne Knisely, Sara Koznecki, Her favorite line is, “It’ll just take School of Health Sciences and Hu- Joy Binder, Victoria Bonsall, Markian Joseph Kramkowski, Stephanie Kuntz, Tracy Borkowsky, Eleanor Callinan, Matthew Caminiti, Landon, Jaclyn Laspata, Suzanne Lemberg, a minute!” even though her errands man Performance in May. Alana also Sarah Chandler, Wilson Cheung, Hsiao-Min Melissa Littman, Kamil Lupicki, Grace usually end up lasting much, much earned placement on the college’s Chiang, Robert Ciardullo, Eileen Cook, Jessica Mackenzie, Brian Maehl, Jessica Margolies, longer than that. (She always forgets spring 2010 dean’s list. Cronin, Gabrielle Cruz, Ella D’Amico, Catherine Laura Marvin, Gregory Mitchell, Sara Mitchell, De Masi, Dominick De Paula, Melissa Decandia, Samuel Mumford, Grace Mustard, Brandon Michael Depaolo, Sophia Devita, Isabel Oliff, Michael Oster, Gaffney Peterson, Kristin Docampo, Ryan Don, Sydney Doskow, Amanda Peyton, Nicholas Polak, Lauren Posluszny, Earl, Ryan Elliott, Brandon Eng, Nicholas Ertman, Anna Powell, Beau Preston, Lindsay Psolka, Emily Fahey, Daniel Fahrenthold, Allison Faktor, Megan Pulliam, Matthew Rapoport, Stephanie Julia Fisher, Rory Fitzpatrick, Dana Friedman, Rego, Megan Reilly, Alison Ricardo, Jenna Taylor Friss, Victoria Gagliano, Geena Gao, Rodrigues, Alicia Rogers, Amy Rosenfeld, William Geoghegan, Christopher Gerckens, An- Michael Ruschmann, Michal Sagal, Maxwell drew Goldfarb, Zachary Goldfarb, Abigail Schuster, Sean Scrudato, Julian Seltzer, Goldring, Alex Goldschmidt, Zoe Greenburg, Nikolay Shargorodsky, Arielle Silverman, Jacob Harris, Nick Hering, Samantha Hindes, Dylan Simon, Robert Sinisi, Meredith Smith, Krysta Huber, Matthew Huff, Lydia Hughes, Reid Smith, Justin Snyder, Joshua Solomon, Taylor Ingber, Jason Isbit, Lindsey Jacobs, Erica Virginia Spinelli, Julia Spiridigliozzi, Sarah Jakub, Katharine Jaruzelski, Alexandra Jason, Spitz, Darla Stabler, Graeme Stahl, Molly Kaitlyn Johnson, Kelly Kalis, Lawrence Keating, Sternal, Maxwell Stlifer, Jenna Strauss, Kelly Ac rn John Kirna, Tyler Knighton, Elizabeth Kuehn, Sullivan, Sarah Szollar, Scott Thien, Madeline Allegra Larche, Brandon Levan, Dara Levy, Tiedrich, Christopher Tomasso, Denise Virzi, Early Learning Center Danielle Lipschutz, Tess Lukowiak, Carolyn Peter Waddell, Yixiao Wang, Kelsey Wilson, Maguire, Maeve Maloney, Maxwell Marchiano, Marie Wyant, Siyu Xiao Amanda Marcotullio, Hannah Margolin, Katie Affordable Preschool Programs Marino, Finbar Martinson, Erika May, Cali Twelfth Grade A GREAT Mazzara, Marc Mazzucco, Kavita Mehta, Nathan Mitchell, Michael Mondon, Jessica Morse, Regular Honor Roll Year-round, full day program, ages 2½–6, 7am–6pm Cecelia Mosco, Richard O’Connor, Thomas Meredith Ambinder, Jacob Archambault, O’Neill, Kevin Oster, Olivia Pecora, Audrey David Athenson, Zachary Bakhtin, Richard Loving Christian environment Education, Peterson, Keith Peterson, Emily Polak, Brian Barber, Scott Bernstein, Jacquelyn Buckman, Pollock, Zhe Qin, Elizabeth Queisser, Julia Sadie Burgdorf, Justin Butler, Andrew Queller, Matthew Ragoza, Patrick Reilly, Jack Cordeiro, Melissa Crosta, Samantha Cruz, Full-day Kindergarten & aftercare available Rickles, Joseph Rinaldi, Ilana Rood, Madeline Monica D’Amico, Eric Derojas, Adam Rosenberg, Megan Roth, Alexa Rothenberg, DiBattista, Shannon Doyle, Seth Egert, Carly Developmentally age-appropriate curriculum Close to Home Alexandra Rubin, Eric Saunders, Dean Schapow, Erman, Kathleen Esler, Sharon Faktor, Rachel Laura Schmahl, Andrew Schwarz, Charles Scott, Friedman, Trent Gabriel, Andrew Gates, Music program, ﬁeld trips, chapel Megan Sheil, Ashley Simmons, Jessica Sipe, Hannah Gelb, Emily Goodman, Sophie Greene, Fall Registration Sari Solomon, Alina Spera, Samantha Sterba, James Hay, Dylan Hirtler, Danielle Hollaway, Certiﬁed & CPR trained staff Alyssa Stewart, Michael Stravach, Kathleen Hong Kim, Ryan Krasnoo, Dalton Mack, Olivia Going on Now! 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Cerebral Palsy League ERRANDS & MORE OFFICE SPACE www.absolutebestcare.com ”Fetchercise” preschool fitness/ Helping Time for Seniors & nutrition program, taught at area Scotch Plains office bldg. Shared HELPING HANDS Disabled, Light Housekeeping, space. 2 rooms available. preschools, (www.fetchercise.com) Hosts Carnival Week Shopping, Doctors Appointments. Big space, priv bath, receptionist, Assist with activities of daily is looking for PT instructors for the Reliable, Excellent references. board room, gym, pkg. living: cooking, light cleaning, Fetchercise Program. Will train CRANFORD – The Cerebral Palsy cluding a home-made, life-size Skee- (732) 855-9543 $850/mo for group. Start Oct 1st. laundry, errands. No task too for Fetchercise with your fitness League’s Jardine Academy held a Ball game, a dunking tank for the Call (908) 380-5619. small. Twenty years of experience background or lifestyle. Must be Carnival Week celebration with a Fam- school principal, a barbecue and a PHOTOGRAPHY in caring for seniors and available Monday mornings. ily Fun Day on Friday, August 13. summer slideshow recapping the ac- Event and family photographer to WANTED: PING PONG TABLE disabled. Excellent references. Please email your resume and Students of the academy and their tivities of the academy’s extended keep your Soiree alive forever. Looking for used Ping Pong Table. David (908) 868-2597 any questions to Tobi Becker. families enjoyed carnival games, in- school year summer session. More [email protected] than 40 families attended. Professional references. Call Must be FOLDABLE. Will pick up. CHIMNEY SWEEP TRAINEE Dave Samsky at (908) 693-0158 Call with price and condition. No phone calls please FREELANCERS WANTED The Jardine Academy serves stu- Email: [email protected] Susan or Tony (908) 233-2668. 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Asking w/good work records, Driver’s Lic. like to do. 6 years exp, good prices. know how to write a lead, and Bullis, the school’s principal. Asking $7,800 - (908) 244-7800 $5,400. Call (201) 239-7380 Call (908) 756-1807 (862) 307-3481 take an active interest in their To allow students to also enjoy the beats in order to develop news feeling of summer, the academy runs PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE stories. Please email theme weeks, such as Super Hero, NEW JERSEY DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION NEW JERSEY DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION resume and clips to: Messy Science, Undersea, Camping DIVISION OF PROCUREMENT, BUREAU OF CONSTRUCTION SERVICES DIVISION OF PROCUREMENT, BUREAU OF CONSTRUCTION SERVICES and Carnival. 1035 PARKWAY AVENUE, PO BOX 605 1035 PARKWAY AVENUE, PO BOX 605 [email protected] TRENTON, NEW JERSEY 08625 This week, students enjoyed tum- TRENTON, NEW JERSEY 08625 bling, egg races, Clown Day and Fam- Notice is hereby given that bid proposals will be received via the Internet until 10:00:59 Notice is hereby given that bid proposals will be received via the Internet until 10:00:59 PUBLIC NOTICE A.M. on 9/14/10, downloaded, and publicly opened and read, from Bidders classified A.M. on 9/9/10, downloaded, and publicly opened and read, from Bidders classified ily Fun Day. The slideshow recapped under N.J.S.A. 27:7-35.1 et seq.; in the CONFERENCE ROOM-A, 1st Floor F & A under N.J.S.A. 27:7-35.1 et seq.; in the CONFERENCE ROOM-A, 1st Floor F & A TOWN OF WESTFIELD all the themed activities of the sum- Building, New Jersey Department of Transportation, 1035 Parkway Avenue, Trenton, Building, New Jersey Department of Transportation, 1035 Parkway Avenue, Trenton, BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT mer. New Jersey 08625; for: New Jersey 08625; for: Notice is hereby given that Westfield Maintenance Hot Mix Asphalt Pavement Repair Contract, North – 2011, Various Maintenance Machine Sweeping Contract, North - 2011, Various locations “Our philosophy is to enable our Board of Adjustment adopted the follow- locations including and North of Route 57, Counties of Bergen, Essex, Hudson, including and North of Route 57, Counties of Bergen, Essex, Hudson, Morris, ing Resolution at its June 14, 2010 meet- students to obtain an optimal level of Morris, Passaic, Sussex, Union, and Warren; 100% State; DP No: 10448 Passaic, Sussex, Union, and Warren 100% State, DP No: 10462 ing for the following application heard at its functional independence,” Mr. Bullis Bidders are required to comply with the requirements of P.L. 1975, c. 127 N.J.A.C Bidders are required to comply with the requirements of P.L. 1975, c. 127 N.J.A.C April 14, 2010 meeting. said. “Movement is the key to inde- 17:27. The awarded bidder must provide a completed Contractor Certification and 17:27. The awarded bidder must provide a completed Contractor Certification and Disclosure of Political Contribution Form(s) according to both P.L 2205, C.51 and Disclosure of Political Contribution Form(s) according to both P.L 2205, C.51 and The Greek Orthodox Metropolis of pendence, and independence enables Executive Order No. 117 within fourteen (14) days from the award date. Executive Order Executive Order No. 117 within fourteen (14) days from the award date. Executive Order New Jersey, 215 East Grove Street interaction – interaction with family, No: 117 is effective on November 15, 2008. Pursuant to N.J.S.A. 52:32-44, all bidders No: 117 is effective on November 15, 2008. Pursuant to N.J.S.A. 52:32-44, all bidders Applicant sought preliminary and final schoolmates and the community. must be registered with the New Jersey Department of Treasury, Division of Revenue, must be registered with the New Jersey Department of Treasury, Division of Revenue, site plan approval with variances to use “That is why today’s Carnival Family Business Registration, as of the date of bids. The awarded bidder must provide proof of Business Registration, as of the date of bids. The awarded bidder must provide proof of the existing office building as a diocesan valid business registration within fourteen (14) days from the award date. Pursuant to the valid business registration within fourteen (14) days from the award date. Pursuant to the headquarters and to use the second floor Fun Day was an ideal ending point for “Public Works Contractor Registration Act”, N.J.S.A. 34:11-56.48 et seq. (P.L. 2003, c. “Public Works Contractor Registration Act”, N.J.S.A. 34:11-56.48 et seq. (P.L. 2003, c. as a residence for its bishops, and to use our summer activities. Not only were 91), all bidders must be registered with the New Jersey Department of Labor, Division of 91), all bidders must be registered with the New Jersey Department of Labor, Division of the basement as a meeting space. The our students able to have fun while Wage and Hour Compliance, at the time of bid. The awarded bidder must provide proof Wage and Hour Compliance, at the time of bid. The awarded bidder must provide proof applicant sought variance relief from the strengthening their skills, but their fami- of PWCR within fourteen (14) days from the award date. of PWCR within fourteen (14) days from the award date. following Sections of the Land Use Ordi- The Department, in accordance with Title VI Civil Rights Act of 1964, 78 Stat. 252 The Department, in accordance with Title VI Civil Rights Act of 1964, 78 Stat. 252 nance. lies were able to both see their progress U.S.C., 49 C.F.R., Parts 21 and 23 issued pursuant to such Act, and Section 504 of the U.S.C., 49 C.F.R., Parts 21 and 23 issued pursuant to such Act, and Section 504 of the §17.02B2 - Ordinance requires off-street and join in the festivities.” Rehabilitation Act of 1973 will afford minority business enterprises full opportunity to Rehabilitation Act of 1973 will afford minority business enterprises full opportunity to parking at the site at the rate of one space The Jardine Academy serves about submit bids in response to this invitation and will not discriminate against any bidder on submit bids in response to this invitation and will not discriminate against any bidder on for every two hundred square feet of gross 100 students from Union, Essex and the grounds of race, color, sex, national origin, or handicap in the project award. the grounds of race, color, sex, national origin, or handicap in the project award. floor space, or 38 parking spaces. Pro- Plans, specifications, and bidding information for the proposed work are available at Plans, specifications, and bidding information for the proposed work are available at posed are 26 parking spaces. §11.22E10 Middlesex counties. Bid Express website www.bidx.com. You must subscribe to use this service. To Bid Express website www.bidx.com. You must subscribe to use this service. To permits 50% maximum all improvement The Cerebral Palsy League, head- subscribe follow the instructions on the website. Fees apply to downloading documents subscribe follow the instructions on the website. Fees apply to downloading documents coverage on the subject property. Pro- quartered in Cranford, is an indepen- and plans and bidding access. The fee schedule is available on the web site. All fees are and plans and bidding access. The fee schedule is available on the web site. 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Board of Chosen Freeholders will “Capturing sunrises and sunsets present an exhibit of photographs by are two of my favorite scenes,” Mrs. One Popcorn, Poor • Two Popcorns, Fair • Three Popcorns, Good • Four Popcorns, Excellent Marilyn Espinoza of Scotch Plains Espinoza said. “My motto is, ‘never By MICHAEL S. GOLDBERGER scrutinization of Scott’s moral dilem- in the gallery space at the Union take a beautiful sight for granted,’ 3 popcorns mas — including, but not limited to County Office of Cultural and Heri- which was partially inspired by the As inevitable as the rock opera was high schooler Knives Chau (Ellen tage Affairs, located at 633 Pearl tragedy of September 11, 2001, in in the late 1960s, director Edgar Wong) — is presented with cutting Street in Elizabeth. the sense that no one ever imagined Wright’s Scott Pilgrim vs. The World edge savvy, nuance and technological A selection of how a treasured creatively combines the audio-visual pizzazz. I.e.-Video game scoring and her work, entitled skyline could be tools of a new generation in a kaleido- graphics are part and parcel of the “Beautiful forever changed in scopic mélange of mediums. It may not comic-book-like mêlées. Sights,” is on dis- such a short pe- always be art, and we may not care. But Filmmaker Wright confidently shuns play at the Pearl riod of time.” the process by which Bryan Lee presumption with an incorporated self- Street Gallery un- In October, Susan M. Dougherty for The Westfield Leader and The Times O’Malley’s graphic novel is adapted is effacement, and gains validity by til September 30. Mrs. Espinoza EVERYBODY DANCE NOW...The band Doctor K’s Motown Revue, a tribute watershed striking. chidingly reminding with intermittent Gallery hours are will show her pho- to the Motown sound of the 1960’s, played at a Summer Arts Festival concert While the comprehensive confluence footnote that his whirligig of a film 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 tographs, photo earlier this month at the Oak Ridge Park in Clark. Children, their parents and of contemporary sensibilities humor- shouldn’t be taken too seriously. Hum- p.m. weekdays. cards and photos grandparents grooved to recreations of Martha and the Vandellas, Diana Ross ously and arrogantly declares its turn at bly, it’s just a logical evolution. That Free on-site park- on stone at Wings and other Motown greats. the palette, the ideas are sneakily in- said, this is good, smart sociology, de- ing is available. Gallery and Art serted into a traditional narrative struc- livered with poetic skill. In 2009, Mrs. Studio, located at Scotch Plains Boosters Golf Outing ture. Which it then sets about to satirize However, if this Brave New World’s Espinoza received 228 South Avenue and thumb its nose at while observing attention-deficit-inspired argot isn’t first place honors in Fanwood. From Takes Place 8/30 at Shackamaxon all its rules. There is method to the your native tongue, then once the sur- in the non-profes- mid-November SCOTCH PLAINS – The 2010 event to fund scholarships and pur- madness and an impressive consistency. vey course in modern, youthful mores sional category for through mid-Feb- Scotch Plains-Fanwood Boosters chase music and athletic equipment. Almost as divergent as the mode of and folkways paints its enlightenment, her photograph ruary, her work Golf Outing will take place on Mon- Even if unable to attend the event delivery, the portrayals come replete the scenario grows a bit wearying. The entitled “Peeking will be exhibited day, August 30, at Shackamaxon Golf as a golfer, individuals should still with a built-in hypocrisy. Title charac- boom, bang and kapow of the rock through Drift- in the New Jersey and Country Club. consider coming for the full buffet ter Scott Pilgrim, a 23-year-old slacker music-enhanced images lose their wood” in the Espinoza’s “Waterfalls at Shenandoah” Blood Services This golf event raises funds for both dinner, which includes hors d’œuvre, played by Michael Cera, supplies the dazzle. Alas, the love story salvages Union County Se- Building, located the Blue Raider Athletic Booster Club beverages, dinner and dessert – all script with large portions of self-aware- our interest. nior Citizens Art Exhibit. at 2279 South Avenue in Scotch and the Scotch Plains-Fanwood Mu- for only $65 per person. The ness prattle. In what are essentially Good acting by the principals estab- The photo then was included in Plains. sic Boosters Association, two active Moonglowers Jazz Ensemble will stage whispers, he declaims his frailty, lishes a time-honored triangle, affirm- the New Jersey Senior Citizens Art Union County artists (whose organizations that support the student provide entertainment. ineptitude and nobility. ing that love is alive and well and every Show. She is now a professional works can be hung on a wall) inter- athletes and musicians in the Scotch Those with questions should call It’s apparently his charm. How else bit as mystifying among the high-tech photographer, and her work can be ested in exhibiting in the gallery Plains-Fanwood school district. Kate Reilly at (908) 400-3115, Jamie could he be courting two gals? OK, so generation. Mr. Cera is effective as the seen at beautifulsights.biz. space are welcome to apply. For Over the past three years, more Denman at (908) 472-8308 or Keith he’s in a band. Yet by his own admis- suitor atypical of his realm, his being Mrs. Espinoza is a self-taught art- more information about the Pearl than $20,000 has been raised by this Benovengo at (908) 232-2354. sion, the group isn’t even that good. comprised of a real self, an insecure id ist. Her career was sparked 10 years Street Gallery or other programs, Still, when first we meet the geek, he’s and a heroic alter ego. Naturally, we ago by a visit to Yosemite National call the Union County Office of apprising his gay roommate of the root for the latter to prevail over the evil Park in California. Her photographs Cultural and Heritage Affairs at (908) Chinese high school girl he’s dating. exes. are not digitally enhanced. In addi- 558-2550 or e-mail Oh, don’t worry, it’s totally Platonic. It But while we actually don’t learn tion to framed photographs, she also [email protected]. NJ Relay us- outrages his older sister, Stacey (Anna much about Scott beyond his two-di- offers photo cards and photographs ers dial 711. Kendrick). mensional effusions, it’s a cornucopia of The vociferous sibling, who owes info compared to Miss Winstead’s pur- her omniscience to the wittily lam- posely enigmatic, prized objet d’amour. Trailside Offers After-School pooned cell phone milieu and Scott’s Curiously, other than that she changes gossipy roomie, Wallace Wells (Kieran the color of her hair on a weekly basis Culkin), functions as Scott’s con- and has gained the affections of seven Science Programs This Fall science. Interjecting her diatribes with bad boys, she remains a puzzle. MOUNTAINSIDE – The Union Flash; Super Sticky Stuff; and Dry milepost regularity, the authority fig- If it isn’t just a metaphor for the County Board of Chosen Freehold- Ice Capades. Students will learn how ure is ludicrously subjective. But it elusiveness of love, then it leads one ers and the Department of Parks and to use laboratory equipment to do all doesn’t matter. Scott’s too self-absorbed to question the so-called liberation at Community Renewal announced a types of experiments. Participants to listen, anyway. this vanguard of our culture. Not that new after-school science program will learn how to make slime, melt Plus, there is suddenly the matter of the men are depicted in such haloing this fall at Trailside Nature & Sci- metal in boiling water, freeze water Ramona Flowers, a mysterious young light. Still, sister Stacey is a didactic ence Center in Mountainside. with just a breath of dry ice and lady funkily played by Mary Elizabeth nag; Knives is an adoring little girl; For the first time, Trailside will more. The six-week program costs Winstead. Arriving in Toronto to work and Kim (Alison Pill), Sex Bob- offer “Crazy Chemworks” for young $109 per child, and pre-registration as a delivery person for Amazon.Com, Omb’s drummer still pining over students in grades 1 through 5. This begins on September 1. she becomes, in a classical case of the Scott, is forever in a rage. CAUSE TO CELEBRATE...The Celebration Singers Board of Directors an- educational and fun program will This new science series was de- nounced that Jennifer Sellman, who has worked in the Scotch Plains-Fanwood adored Venus as perceived road to sal- More emblematic is the nonchalance run on six consecutive Wednesdays, veloped by Mad Science of West district for 10 years, will be the new director for the young people’s choirs. vation, The One. Add a dramatic ploy about sexual preference. Yet all the from 3:45 to 4:45 p.m., beginning New Jersey, as part of the Mad Sci- from the ancient Greeks and you have same, our protagonist is as hormonally October 13 and ending on Novem- ence Group, which sends Mad Sci- the plot. perplexed as were Andy Hardy and ber 17. entists around the world to demon- Celebration Singers Appoint You see, in order to win Ramona, Holden Caulfield. Illuminating while “Although most people think of strate that there is much more to Scott will have to defeat the gal’s seven reasserting that the more things change, Trailside as a nature center, it also is science than what children learn in evil ex boyfriends. Interwoven with a the more they stay the same, Scott a science center,” said Freeholder textbooks. SP-F Educator to Director series of band competitions his rock Pilgrim vs. The World amusingly com- Vice-Chairman Deborah Scanlon, li- The goal of Mad Science is to spark CRANFORD – The Celebration ous churches throughout the state. group, Sex Bob-Omb, has entered in petes for your moviegoing dollars. aison to the Parks and Recreation the imagination of children and turn Singers Board of Directors announced She has had many roles within the hopes of winning a recording contract, * * * Advisory Board. them on to science through a combi- Jennifer Sellman as the new director Celebration Singers, including assis- it makes for plenty of inventively or- Scott Pilgrim vs. The World, rated “One of Trailside’s missions is to nation of hands-on fun and pure sci- for the young people’s choirs. tant director for the adult choir, chestrated action. Surprisingly, Scott is PG-13, is a Universal Pictures release incorporate science in its program- ence principles. The Mad Science After receiving her Bachelor of founder and director of the Young quite the warrior for a nerd. directed by Edgar Wright and stars ming and to encourage children to Group is a member of the American Arts degree in Music Education from Women’s Ensemble and accompa- The seemingly endless string of Michael Cera, Mary Elizabeth become interested in science at an Association for the Advancement of Montclair State University, Ms. nist for the various young people’s battles, interspersed with comical Winstead and Kieran Culkin. early age,” she added. “This new and Science and the National Science Sellman began her teaching career at choirs this past season. exciting venture into the world of Teachers Association. Kittatinny Regional High School. Auditions for new members will be science is sure to open up a whole For more information about this In 2000, she began her tenure at held on Tuesday, September 7, from SP-F Local Pens Offsides new world of intriguing facts and science program, or about any other Park Middle School in Scotch Plains, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. The first rehearsal is WATCHUNG – Offsides, written by son University in Virginia, where she interesting experiments for young stu- programs or upcoming events at where she has taught students through Tuesday, September 14, from 6:30 to emerging playwright/screenwriter Jen- majored in English and took an occa- dents.” Trailside, call (908) 789-3670 or visit eighth grade. Since working in the 7:30 p.m. Auditions and rehearsals nifer DiOrio, who grew up in the Scotch sional writing class. “Crazy Chemworks” will include ucnj.org/trailside. Trailside Nature & Scotch Plains-Fanwood School Dis- will be held at the Cranford United Plains-Fanwood community, is a com- The story came to Ms. DiOrio in a six workshops: Lab Works; pH Science Center is located at 452 New trict, Ms. Sellman earned her Master Methodist Church on the corner of ing-of-age melodrama set in suburban dream in 1996. Immediately, she wrote Phactor; Slime Time; Chem in a Providence Road in Mountainside. of Music degree in Music Education Walnut and Lincoln Avenues. For fur- New Jersey in 1990. The play opens at a journal entry about it and planned to from Rutgers University and her ther information, visit celebration- the Watchung Arts Center on Friday, write a screenplay, but she was not able Kodály Certification from New York singers.org or call (908) 241-8200. October 22 and 23 at 8 p.m., with a to write the complete script until 2008. University. matinee at 2 p.m. and an evening show Eventually, several local theater direc- During her 10 years at Park Middle NJ Ballet Begins Season at 7 p.m. on Sunday, October 24. tors read the script and suggested that School, she has developed the choral Offsides is a multi-generational story Ms. DiOrio adapt it for the stage. program in grades 5 through 8, insti- In Halloween Spirit that centers on Marissa DiGiacomo, a Offsides eventually reached the tuted the Blue Notes, an auditioned STATE – New Jersey Ballet will top student and star soccer player who quarterfinals of the 2009 Cynosure choir comprised of seventh- and open its 52nd season with an October is at a crossroads. She will lose it all if Screenwriting Awards Competition. eighth-grade chorus students, and or- 30 performance at Centenary Col- she makes the wrong decision. Her Alberto Bonilla, director of Offsides, ganized performances and festivals lege of Hackettstown. The program, father, a role model for her on the field, recently directed Joe Pintauro’s Raft of in the community. In 2007, Ms. “Ghosts of Ballet,” takes advantage has made a series of bad decisions in his the Medusa at The Secret Theater in Sellman was accepted into the of the Halloween atmosphere. own life. One of these decisions could Long Island City, Queens, N.Y. His Fulbright Teacher Exchange Pro- Highlights include Act II of Giselle, change everything. television/film credits include “The So- gram. She is also a private piano and one of the great classics of all time, Ms. DiOrio is a high school English pranos,” “Law and Order” and “All My voice teacher in the area. and the New Jersey premiere of The teacher and writer who grew up play- Children.” Tickets are $15 at the door. In addition to her teaching respon- Raven, a dramatic re-telling of Edgar ing soccer in Scotch Plains and Reviewers and theater representatives sibilities, Ms. Sellman continued de- Allan Poe’s poem about love and loss Fanwood. She attended James Madi- are invited to attend opening night. veloping her musical skills by per- by New York-based choreographer forming with the Celebrations Sing- David Fernandez. ers since 2006, while singing at vari- To learn more, visit njballet.org.

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Choral Arts Society of N.J. Plainfield Symph. Opens Season with Bernstein Looking for New Singers PLAINFIELD – Music Director Charles Prince and the Plainfield Sym- WESTFIELD – The Westfield-based als will start Tuesday, January 25, 2011, phony welcome Jamie Bernstein, the Choral Art Society of New Jersey is in preparation for an afternoon perfor- daughter of famed composer and con- looking for new singers. Rehearsals are mance on Saturday, May 21, 2011 at ductor Leonard Bernstein, to its 91st held weekly on Tuesdays, from 8 to 10 Calvary Episcopal Church in Summit. season opener on Saturday, September p.m., September through May, at The The program will feature Beethoven’s 25, at 7 p.m. Presbyterian Church in Westfield, lo- Mass in C. Master Class with Jamie Bernstein cated at the corner of Mountain Avenue With members from Union, will be an interactive performance of and East Broad Street. Somerset, Bergen, Hudson and music and lecture, offering a once-in- The season’s first rehearsal is on Middlesex Counties, the Choral Art a-lifetime event for local music lovers Tuesday, September 7, with registra- Society originated in September 1962 and students to listen and learn about tion and music purchase starting at as the Suburban Symphony Chorus the great American modernists in an 7:30 p.m. Rehearsals are held in the under the direction of Peter Sozio. In intimate setting. church’s choir room. The entrance is September 1963, Evelyn Bleeke be- Mr. Prince said, “In this Master Class, on Mountain Avenue. Singers inter- came the director and in 1964 the cho- we will explore how three great Ameri- Courtesy of Karina Leone ested in joining are invited to attend a rus formed an independent organiza- can composers, Leonard Bernstein, LOST AND FOUND...Alexandra Rivera and Kim Zimmer, right, best known as Reva Shayne on “The Guiding Light,”rehearse rehearsal and meet with James Little, tion under its present name. Aaron Copland and Charles Ives, used for Lost Boy Found in Whole Foods, at Premiere Stages at Kean University. See details at the bottom of the page. the society’s musical director. Mrs. Bleeke served the organization the other’s melodic and compositional The fall semester will be spent pre- as director for 32 seasons, followed by ideas to both pay homage to their preparing for the Saturday, January 22, Thomas Booth and Kathleen Healy- decessors and to emphasize their own WF Author’s Third Book Helps 2011, performance of Johann Sebastian Wedsworth, for two seasons each. Mr. uniqueness. However, unlike a real Bach’s Christmas Oratorio. Little is starting his 12th season as class, there won’t be a test at the end.” The winter/spring semester rehears- musical director. Ms. Bernstein added, “Composers are famous for quoting each other. When Re-Train the Mind to Be Happy is a quote a borrowing, and when is it a By MARYLOU MORANO said. “People can make up their mind to Dalai Lama, happiness expert and Continuo Arts Announces theft? Is there a difference? Should we Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times be happy despite what is going on in founder of Real Life Lessons, Debbie be outraged? Not at all! We should be WESTFIELD – Westfield author their lives,” she continued, adding that, Gisonni, communications expert Sue delighted when the composers are Josie Vargas’s third book, “Make Up “we have everything we need to be Hershkowitz-Coore and others. Programs for Fall Season clever about it.” Your Mind to Be Happy: 105 Simple happy right now.” Ms. Varga offers a Happiness Past, AREA – The upcoming Continuo Johann Strauss Orchestra at Board- Reserved seats to this concert are Tips,” is “not about teaching you how “Make Up Your Mind to be Happy” Present, Future (PPF) Pre-test in the Arts Foundation season features local, walk Hall in Atlantic City on Rieu’s $45, and general admission is $25. to be happy,” says Ms. Varga. “It’s is 98 pages of common-sense rein- beginning of her book to gauge a national and international opportuni- “Celebration of Music” Tour. Tickets can be purchased with a credit about what your soul already knows to forcements that can be consumed in reader’s happiness level as he or she ties for area singers. The children performed Michael card at plainfieldsymphony.org. For be true.” one easy sitting or digested begins reading and a PPF The Continuo Arts Foundation of- Jackson’s “Earth Song” as a special more information, call (908) 561-5140. The author, who was born with cere- slowly, a few tips at a time. Final test at the end of the fers opportunities tribute to the late bral palsy and has bilateral hearing Either way, this book book to determine whether for singers and mu- singer. Carteret Honors SP’s loss, is also a melanoma survivor. will enrich your life im- one’s attitude has changed. sicians of all ages, Rehearsals for “People would always come up to measurably. Journal pages, conve- from 6 to past 60, these ensembles are DiNizio, Smithereens me and ask, ‘How do you do it, Josie? From “Take a Soothing niently located at the end locally and around held on Tuesdays CARTERET – Carteret Mayor Dan How do you stay so positive?’ I wrote Bath” (tip 23) to “Make of the book, allow the the world. Founded at the Historic Twin Reiman and the Carteret Business this book in answer to these questions,” Time for Your Friends” (tip reader to jot down positive in 2007 by Candace Maples Estate in Partnership will present the she explained. 96), each glimmer of hap- thoughts as he or she Wicke, The Summit. Auditions Smithereens’ 30th Anniversary Much of Ms. Varga’s inspiring life piness Ms. Varga shares progresses through the Continuo Arts for new singers will Homecoming Concert at Carteret story is chronicled in her first book, with her readers is sen- book. Foundation and take place on Tues- Park on September 4 at 8 p.m. The “Footprints in the Sand: A Disabled sible and practical. Most “There’s a lesson to be Choruses have al- day, September 7. concert is part of the Children’s Char- Woman’s Inspiring Journey to Happi- can be accomplished with learned in everything we ready made a mark Rehearsals will ity Carnival and Ethnic Day Festival, ness,” which was published in 2004. a minimum of effort. do. And in writing this on the international begin on Septem- which begins at 5 p.m. with special “It certainly was not easy growing Also sprinkled through- book, I certainly came artistic scene in such ber 14, with an guest performances. Fireworks will up with a disability, but I realized that I out “Make Up Your Mind away with many lessons. notable venues as open-house sing- follow The Smithereens. The event is could change my life simply by chang- to Be Happy” are nuggets of “happi- In life, you can choose between eating Carnegie Hall, Heidi Evenson, Candace Wicke and in. Current mem- free to the public. ing the way that I think,” Ms. Varga ness wisdom” from His Holiness, the bitter lemons or making lemonade…. Vatican City, Rome Lorraine Bowden plan for Continuo bers may bring It all started at Carteret Park for the you can either focus on the negative or Arts’ fall season at the historic Twin and Prague, in ad- Maples Estate. friends and family, Smithereens 30 years ago, with gui- the positive. The choice is yours. You dition to local con- community mem- tarist Jim Babjak, drummer Dennis Les Malamut in Union get back what you focus on in life,” certs and appearances. bers may “sit in and sing.” Rehearsal Diken and original bassist Mike Ms. Varga continued. The foundation’s intergenerational times are as follows: Children’s Cho- Mesaros (who is now living in San “This book was born not out of my choral program includes a Children’s rus, 4:30 to 5 p.m.; Singers, 5:30 to 7 Francisco and invited to the cer- Welcomes New Art Group desire to be happy but out of the real- Chorus (ages 6-13), Continuo Arts p.m., and Civic Chorale, 7:30 to 9 p.m. emony). Singer/songwriter/guitarist UNION – The Les Malamut Art for hanging those exhibitions at the ization that I am already and will Singers (girls 13-18), Continuos Auditions are not required for existing Pat DiNizio of Scotch Plains joined a Gallery announced that the New Art Watchung Arts Center. The group is always be,” she said. “[Writing ‘Make (boys13-18) and the Civic Chorale for members. few weeks later. Bassist Severo “The Group will be exhibiting “Imaginary now an independent entity. Up Your Mind to Be Happy’] taught adult singers. Call the Continuo Arts Foundation at Thrilla” Jornacion joined the group Landscapes,” a themed art show dem- Each show is themed and has a me that we can find a positive in every Most recently the Children’s Cho- (908) 264-5324 or e-mail four years ago. onstrating landscape as metaphor from central idea or focus. This brings six situation if we look hard enough. rus, comprising young singers from the [email protected] to schedule an Recently, the group released “The a variety of perspectives. different views to each show rather Throughout the writing of this book, I Summit, New Providence, Westfield, audition time. Smithereens Play Tommy,” a tribute The show will open on September 2 than just a random collection of art. was reminded again and again of how Chatham, Mountainside and Berkeley Information, registration, scholarship to the landmark rock opera, The Who’s and continue through October 30. A The gallery is located on the lower blessed I truly am.” Heights areas, was recognized for ex- application and on-line enrollment may Tommy. reception and opportunity to meet the level of the Union Free Public Library, “Make Up Your Mind to Be Happy” cellence in mid-June with an invitation be found on the choral program page at The group has released seven al- artists and discuss their work will be located at 1980 Morris Avenue in is published by A.R.E. Press. It can be to perform with Andre Rieu, singing continuoarts.com or by calling (908) bums – and reaching Gold and Plati- held on Wednesday, September 16, Union. It is handicapped accessible purchased wherever books are sold or sensation Carmen Monarcha and the 264-5324. num status along the way – during from 6 until 8 p.m. The exhibit and and open during regular library hours. through the publisher at their career, spawned several Top 40 reception are free and open to the For more information, contact Bar- arecatalog.com. See it all on the web in color . . . radio hits, including, “A Girl Like public. bara Wirkus at [email protected] Readers can contact Ms. Varga You,” “Too Much Passion,” “Blood The group is currently comprised of or call (908) 851-5450. through her website, josievarga.com. www.goleader.com and Roses” and more. six professional artists covering various visual arts disciplines. The current members of the New Art Group who Kim Zimmer to Star will be exhibiting in this show are: Susan Ahlstrom, who uses materi- New Jersey Youth Theatre als from the landscape in various forms In Kean’s ‘Lost Boy Found’ State Recognized for Excellence in Theatre Arts Training to make clay and mud drawings as UNION – Premiere Stages at Kean appeared on “McGuyver,” “Models well as three-dimensional and mixed- University is collaborating with Play- Inc.,” “Seinfeld,” “Designing Women” media work; wrights Theatre of New Jersey to pro- and several films, including Body Heat. Francesca Azzara, who creates vi- duce Tammy Ryan’s play Lost Boy Artistic directors John Wooten and sual narratives in mixed media and Found in Whole Foods from September Mr. Pietrowski have partnered to de- encaustic that connect with a recur- 2 to 19 in the Zella Fry Theatre on the velop the play over the past 18 months ring theme of landscape and imagi- Kean University campus, located at through a series of readings and work- nary locations; 1000 Morris Avenue in Union. shops, as assisted by Erica Nagel. Joan Dreyer, who uses fabric and Gabriel, an optimistic former “lost “The response has been incredible. mixed-media work to reflect a meta- boy” from Sudan, meets Christine, a It was clear to all involved that this was phorical landscape of emotional dis- suburban mother in desperate need of not a story that should be told, it was tress and loneliness; attention and adventure. What begins one that had to be told,” Mr. Wooten Jim Fuess, who creates abstract as an unlikely friendship becomes an said. The Human Rights Institute at paintings and mixed-media work of unbreakable bond that changes the pair Kean University, the Darfur Rehabili- landscape and seascape objects; and leads them to a better understand- tation Project, and the Kean Depart- Nancy Ori, who uses photography ing of their place in the world. ment of Theatre are collaborating with and mixed media with issues of beauty Four-time Emmy Award Winner Kim Premiere Stages and Playwrights The- and vulnerability in the landscape Zimmer leads the accomplished pro- atre to bring this new work to the stage. And Paul Pinkman, who uses fessional cast, which includes David A special opening night pre-show STUDENTS printmaking, painting and drawing to Farrington, Jamil Mangan, Trish reception for donors will be held on Offering represent a world of visual complex- McCall Warner Miller and Alexandra Friday, September 3, in Kean AGES 5 TO 23 ity that speaks to something perceived Rivera. John Pietrowski directs the play. University’s new Human Rights Insti- Classes In: as real but also to something much Best known as Reva Shayne on “The tute. A champagne toast with the cast SEMESTER I more deeply personal. Guiding Light,” Ms. Zimmer is also an follows the performance. Drama The New Art Group (NAG) was accomplished theatre actress, having Tickets for productions range from CLASSES BEGIN formed from members of the Visual starred off-Broadway in John Patrick $15 to $25, with discounts for groups. Voice Arts Committee of the Watchung Arts Shanley’s Four Dogs and a Bone and in Call (908) 737-4092 for tickets. More OCTOBER 12, Center in New Jersey about 20 years numerous regional productions, includ- information is available by calling (908) Dance ago. Their goal was to develop oppor- ing The Rainmaker, Jake’s Women, 737-SHOW or by visiting kean.edu/ 2010 tunities for artists to exhibit their work Blood Brothers, Dirty Blonde and as premierestages. For group rates and Theatre Games and at the time they were responsible Mama Rose in Gypsy. Ms. Zimmer has packages, call (908) 737-4077. Acting Musical Theatre Scene Study For info call Where Talent & Creativity Develop 908-233-3200 OPEN REGISTRATION: Website: njyouththeatre.org

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