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Published Every Thursday Since September 3, 1890 (908) 232-4407 USPS 680020 Thursday, October 11, 2007 OUR 117th YEAR – ISSUE NO. 41-2007 Periodical – Postage Paid at Westfield, N.J. www.goleader.com [email protected] SIXTY CENTS Westfield Student Test Scores Exceed State’s Proficiency Rates By CARALINE KOELLHOFFER wide results, pointing specifically to Westfield students tested above state Specially Written for The Westfield Leader the fourth-grade assessments. She said standards in language arts; the state- WESTFIELD – Superintendent of 41 percent of New Jersey fourth grad- wide number is 81.1 percent. In math- Schools Margaret Dolan announced ers are considered advanced proficient ematics, 93 percent of Westfield stu- to the board of education on Tuesday in mathematics, while 6.7 percent are dents are above state standards. For that “all students have surpassed state advanced proficient in language arts. the state, 77.6 percent of students fall proficiency rates” as per the results of “Parents can be misled by the re- into that category. state-mandated tests students took last sults they get,” said Ms. Dolan. Point- “Because our scores are so high, we spring. ing to the percentages, she said, have the luxury of being able to focus These annual assessments, which “Clearly, the tests are not equivalent. on a student, a grade level, a class – on include GEPA (for eighth graders), So just take this warning – don’t think something specific that might need HSPA (for 11th graders) and NJ ASK you can equate these results, because our attention,” said Ms. Dolan. (for grades 3, 4, 5, 6 and 7), test students you can’t.” Board member Gary McGready in mathematics and language arts. The superintendent suggested to asked if these tests determine whether Ms. Dolan reported that “for every parents who are analyzing test results a district is adhering to the No Child single school, we surpassed school to take note of district/state compari- Left Behind (NCLB) requirements. requirements.” This includes special- sons and use the test results as a guide. He asked whether there is any way to education students, English-language “I’m not saying the tests are useless; accurately monitor “how close we learners and all other subgroups, the they’re not,” she said. “I’m just saying are to the line” as far as not meeting superintendent noted. that the results are not the same from the requirements. She began her discussion of the test- test to test or grade to grade.” “As a district, we are fine,” replied ing results with an overview of state- On average, 93.4 percent of Ms. Dolan. “We do have some sub- groups that we are worried about, especially as NCLB standards are going up in the spring,” she said. In other business, the board voted to accept a gift from the Wilson El- ementary School Parent-Teacher Or- ganization to re-grade the infield with clay, sod the outfield and reposition Kathy Marques for The Westfield Leader BALLOONS OF HOPE...Participants in the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society’s Light the Night Walk gather on the the sprinklers. Presbyterian Church lawn on Mountain Avenue in Westfield. The approximately 700 walkers hold balloons – white ones Board member and Facilities Com- for survivors and red for supporters – commemorating lives touched by blood cancers. The event raised more than $96,000 mittee Chairman Richard Solomon to help find a cure for the cancers, according to Gina Panas of the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. reported that the gift was “somewhere in the $22,000 range.” The PTO has already raised the money, he said. Board member Anne Riegel ex- WF GOP Talks County Building, pressed concern about organizations beginning the fundraising process without seeking prior approval from the board. She asked about the stand- Raccoons, High-School Parking ing policy in this capacity. By MICHAEL J. POLLACK bers, and we did that not by cutting in 2007, represents more than 20 cents Mr. Solomon replied that the policy Specially Written for The Westfield Leader any of the benefits of our employees on the dollar. states that organizations must seek WESTFIELD – This year’s but by encouraging them to move approval for major projects from the Westfield Republican slate visited The into different kinds of managed-care First Ward – school principal and superintendent. Westfield Leader office last Friday, plans for them and their families,” he Frank Arena Linda Condrillo for The Westfield Leader MAYOR SPONGE BOB…Mountainside Board of Education representative “We have it in policy; maybe we just with incumbent councilmen choos- said. “We saved $280,000 on one line Senior sales executive and Westfield Gene Nagel, left, and Mayor Robert Vigliante do their best to ward off attacks need to reiterate it to the public,” he ing to highlight the current council’s item, so that $2 million…could have resident Frank Arena ran unsuccess- from wet sponges thrown by schoolchildren at the borough PTA’s annual fair last said. efforts to rein in spending, fully for the office of Union Saturday at Deerfield Elementary School. Other “good sports” included PTA Mr. McGready suggested that the increase efficiency and con- County Freeholder in 2004 President Carolyn Williams and Chief School Administrator Richard O’Malley. policy provide a specific monetary trol overdevelopment, while and told The Leader that amount for which organizations must a newcomer introduced him- “when I’m in that council seek prior approval, so as to alleviate self to the Westfield public seat, I do want to be proac- Topps Meat Co. Closes the ambiguity of what defines a major and stressed the need for a tive and enthusiastic in project. dialogue with county offi- reaching out to the county, Board President Ginny Leiz agreed: cials. so that we can talk to them Following E-Coli Outbreak “It is very ambiguous. It would be Incumbents Jo Ann about shared services.” By DEBRA DOWLING the largest U.S. manufacturer of fro- hard to follow the letter of the law Neylan, Mark Ciarrocca and He continued, “Most Specially Written for The Westfield Leader zen hamburgers to a company that when it doesn’t state it in the policy Jim Foerst – second-, third- people don’t realize this, but AREA – Shoppers and suppliers of cannot overcome the economic real- clearly.” and fourth-ward council we send about $25 million a frozen “Topps” hamburger patties ity of a recall this large,” he said. “We Ms. Leiz also reported that she and members, respectively – year down to Elizabeth. continue to express surprise that the sincerely regret the impact this will Ms. Dolan, along with Julia Walker, represented three of the af- That’s a lot of money. Our family-owned business shut down have on our employees, on our cus- board vice president, and Business firmative votes on 2007’s school budget was about $65 Friday after a massive recall proved tomers and suppliers, and the com- Administrator Robert Berman, met $36-million budget, which to $70 million. That’s a lot of too costly for the company to handle. munity.” recently with Mayor Andy Skibitsky passed 7-2 along party lines. GRAND OL’ POLITICS...Westfield Leader editor Michael Pol- money also, but the people Less than a week ago, Topps Meat Bacteria-tainted hamburgers may “to find ways to work together and Addressing a budget that lack, left, discusses town issues with Republican council candi- in Westfield can see the Company in Elizabeth was the have sickened 25 people in eight share resources to serve the commu- burgeoned $2 million from dates Frank Arena (Ward 1) and incumbents JoAnn Neylan schools and the textbooks. nation’s largest producer of frozen states, including a Florida teenager nity.” 2006, Mr. Foerst considered (Ward 2), Mark Ciarrocca (Ward 3) and Jim Foerst (Ward 4) [A budget of] $25 million – beef, but a recall of more than 21 who reportedly suffered kidney fail- One matter they talked about was it the “perfect example” of in the Leader offices last Friday. Watch the full interview and people in town have a tough million pounds of meat that health ure in August after eating a Topps the importance of a town-wide emer- illustrating some of the read up on the candidates at goleader.com/07election. time seeing that.” officials say may be contaminated hamburger patty tainted with E-coli gency-alert system. “It would make changes the current council Mr. Arena replaced Pe- with E-coli bacteria has wiped out the that her mother bought at Wal-Mart sense for us to use the same system has enacted. very easily been $2.3 million.” ter Echausse on the ticket after Mr. 67-year-old company. in the Fort Lauderdale area. and jointly share the cost,” Ms. Leiz “We were able to save $280,000 in Seeing it as an opportunity to “do Echausse chose not to run for re- Local supermarkets, including the Florida and Indiana appear to have said. terms of our salary and wage num- more with less,” he said that after election. A resident of Coleman Place Clark and Garwood Shop-Rites and the largest number of cases, and there Doug Black left TV-36, the town in the first ward since 1996, Mr. Arena Kings supermarkets, promptly re- have been four possible cases in New searched for a replacement and hired has helped out with his son’s soccer moved all products following the re- Jersey, according to the state’s health Mtside. Council Disagrees Jamie Lynn Drohan as a part-time and lacrosse teams, in addition to call late last month. department, which is still conducting employee. being active on the College Men’s “I never even knew how much we an investigation. “She has great experience and re- Club and the United Way. carried until we had to get rid of “It’s a shame, but E-coli is serious With 4Connections Proposal ally has been able to give us a much The first ward will eventually be them,” said a worker at the Garwood stuff,” said Karen Archer of Westfield, By EBONY MCQUEEN large enterprises outside of better product,” he continued. “We’ve home to a 49,000-square-foot public- Shop-Rite. who said she had been a regular buyer Specially Written for The Westfield Leader Mountainside. Setting up fiber-optic upgraded in terms of the way we storage facility, owned by the county, Topps laid off 77 workers Friday, of the frozen meat and wondered why MOUNTAINSIDE – “This is a resi- cables within the borough would al- provide that service, and we did it at adjacent to the Ralph Froehlich Pub- leaving a skeleton staff of about 10 to freezer cases suddenly went empty at dential area, so why do you want to low the company to provide service basically half the cost.” lic Safety Building. work with U.S. Department of Agri- Shop-Rite and Wal-Mart. put it here?” Councilman Keith Turner from “point to point,” according to Looking ahead to 2008, the council If elected, Mr. Arena said he wants culture inspectors and handle paper- Founded in 1940, Topps was a lead- asked Richard DeAngelis, a repre- the presentation. The company’s goal faces a $24-billion under-funded state to rally a group of council members work, but Topps Chief Operating ing manufacturer and supplier of pre- sentative from the telecommunica- is to place the cables on certain utility pension system and a $900,000 together to attend freeholder meet- Officer Anthony D’Urso said the com- mium-branded frozen burgers and was tions utility 4Connections, at Tues- poles and conduits that already exist Rahway Valley Sewerage Authority ings in Elizabeth. pany would be closing. a contract manufacturer as well, in- day night’s council work session. in the borough. assessment, in addition to the county “There’s been no communication “In one week, we have gone from CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 4 Connections made a presentation “It would make more sense to go portion of the property-tax bill, which, CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 of a possible route that would allow straight up Route 22, instead of a the company to provide services to residential area,” Mr. Turner said. The route design maps out streets Cell Carriers File App. the connection would go through, which include a privately owned To Build 130-ft. Tower street. “We don’t negotiate route de- CRANFORD – Westfield residents sign,” Mr. DeAngelis said. John and Jenny Schuvart of Manitou According to Mr. DeAngelis, under Circle notified The Westfield Leader the Federal Telecommunications Act on Monday morning that Verizon of 1996, the company is entitled to the Wireless, Omnipoint Communica- right-of-way to set up its fiber-optic tions, New Cingular Wireless (AT&T) cables throughout municipalities. and Sprint have filed a joint applica- “So you came to ask our permis- tion with the zoning board of the sion, but the only answer we can give Township of Cranford for approval to you is ‘Yes?’” asked Councilman Glen construct a wireless-communications Mortimer. facility at the Cranford Swim Club, Mr. DeAngelis responded that located at 201 County Park Drive. while the company retains the right to The Schuvarts said they were con- set up the cables, the borough is al- cerned about the 130-foot “mono- lowed to establish conditions. pole” that the facility would feature, Mayor Robert Viglianti asked that especially “after [successfully] fight- 4 Connections make another presen- Linda Condrillo for The Westfield Leader ing the one at Wychwood Gardens.” tation with the company’s engineer BOOGIE NIGHTS…Nick Dehmer, Jake Weber and Austin Hamwi of Rahway The applicants have applied for present to answer any questions the join performer Jim Rohe, master storyteller and musician, in a sing-a-long council may have. “You’re talking around the campfire at the Trailside Nature and Science Center in Mountainside use, height and setback variances. last Friday. Hayrides, hot chocolate, and perfect weather made for a fun-filled The zoning board has scheduled a economics, not what’s convenient for night for area residents. public hearing on the joint applica- the borough,” Mayor Viglianti said. Paul J. Peyton for The Westfield Leader NO SPIN HERE…Rep. Mike Ferguson (R-7, New Providence) looks at a washing tion for next Monday, October 15, at In other council business, officials PAGE INDEX machine at Top Line Appliance Center in Westfield on Monday as he discusses 8:15 p.m. at Cranford’s municipal discussed additional actions in regards Regional ...... 2-3 Education ...... 9 Classifieds .... 19 legislation he has sponsored to provide a 25-percent tax credit on all federal building, located at 8 Springfield to the borough’s vandalism ordinance. Editorial ...... 4-5, 18 Sports ...... 11-17 Obituary ...... 20 Energy Star washers. See story on page 3. Avenue. CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 Community ... 6-8, 20 Real Estate .... 11-17 A&E ...... 21-22 Page 10 Thursday, October 11, 2007 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A Watchung Communications, Inc. Publication Westfield GOP Candidates POLICE BLOTTER CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 with the current mayor and council Fourth Ward – [concerning the structure]…I will be Jim Foerst Westfield ported that a former friend confronted 100 percent behind [attempting to Mr. Foerst, a champion of a con- Wednesday, October 3, Kasaidsme him on Westfield Avenue and yelled communicate with Elizabeth]. I want trolled-growth policy when dealing Barlow, 30, of Plainfield was arrested obscenities at him. to have a very good open dialogue.” with overdevelopment in Westfield, at Westfield police headquarters on a Monday, October 1, Jeff Kirby, 53, has – through his role as chairman of North Plainfield warrant with bail of of Scotch Plains was arrested for pos- Second Ward – the code review and town property $800. Barlow was turned over to the session of marijuana after officers Jo Ann Neylan committee – helped produce policies North Plainfield Police Department. responded to a report of a distur- Over the summer, Cacciola Place that make teardown sites safer, he said. Wednesday, October 3, Lamar bance. He was transported to head- residents reached out to their repre- However, two builders in particular Mackson, 37, of Scotch Plains was quarters, where he was processed and sentatives and the newspaper, reveal- within the last month have requested arrested on a Plainfield warrant dur- released after posting bail. ing that a neighboring property had “more of a dialogue between builders ing a motor-vehicle stop at North Tuesday, October 2, an employee fallen into raccoon-infested disrepair. and the town.” Avenue, East, and St. Paul Street. He of a South Avenue business reported In September, the owner of said When asked to assess the present was released after posting $148 bail. that a former friend hit her several property pleaded guilty in municipal level of dialogue, Mr. Foerst said that Wednesday, October 3, Jaqual times on the arms and chest as she court to failing to satisfactorily up- as part of the land-use task force, Weatherington, 20, of Tobyhanna, Pa. was leaving work. According to po- hold maintenance-code standards and which should have its final recom- was arrested for alleged possession of lice, the victim stated there had been to causing conditions that brought mendations by the final quarter of less than 50 grams of marijuana dur- problems in the past with the suspect, Wayne Baker for The Westfield Leader about the spreading of vermin. Judge this year, one of the first constituency COMING TO BERKELEY HEIGHTS…Officials and L’Oreal USA executives ing a motor-vehicle stop at Central and and she intends to file charges. Brenda Cuba levied a $1,000 fine for groups Chairman William Heinbokel break ground for the new state headquarters for the company in the Connell Terminal Avenues in Clark. He was Wednesday, October 3, Gabriel the two summonses. addressed was the building and de- Corporate Park off Route 78. Pictured, from left to right, are: State Senator Tom released on his own recognizance. Adenu, 29, of Elizabeth, was arrested Ms. Neylan, a former practicing at- velopment community. Kean Jr. (LD-21, Westfield), Grover Connell of The Connell Company, L’Oréal Thursday, October 4, Joseph Spen- for driving with a suspended license, torney, said, “The raccoons are gone. “I handed every single one of those USA President and CEO Laurent Attal and Berkeley Heights Mayor David Cohen. cer, 3rd, 30, of Somerset was arrested for being an uninsured driver and for It’s been boarded up. The most impor- people my business card and my The projected completion date for the new building, which will house about 400 on a New Brunswick warrant follow- an outstanding warrant out of Eliza- tant thing was safety. The residents of phone number,” Mr. Foerst said. employees, is in early 2009. ing a motor-vehicle stop at South beth for $580. He was initially stopped the house came to the council meeting “They certainly know where town Avenue and Drake Place. He was for failing to have his vehicle inspected. very upset and disturbed that they were hall is…I’ve encouraged them, at any released after posting $600 bail. Friday, October 5, a student at the living in an environment that was un- point they want, to come to us and say WF Hosts ‘Light the Night’ Thursday, October 4, Dayle Union County Vocational Technical safe, and as soon as we heard it, myself ‘this is a hardship.’” Glassman, 64, of Springfield was ar- School reported that someone re- and co-councilwoman Vicki Kimmins He added, “I’ve said, ‘Don’t sim- rested and charged with shoplifting moved his iPod, valued at $100, from went out the next day.” ply object to change without coming Walk for Leukemia Research $88 worth of clothing from a business the inside of his jacket. While admitting “it’s not 100 per- to us and giving us an example of By KATHY MARQUES “When my parents told me the on the 600 block of North Avenue, Saturday, October 6, Judith cent resolved,” she said that “the sys- what a solution is.’ If any of them Specially Written for The Westfield Leader news, instead of being upset I just West. She was released on her own Polinchock, 37, of Union was ar- tem is working, where whatever could want to come to us and give us con- WESTFIELD – Westfield was all said, ‘It’s O.K., I’m going to beat it,’” recognizance with a summons. rested and charged with driving while be done legally has been done. The structive assistance in terms of fos- aglow on Saturday evening with the he said. He was cancer free by his Thursday, October 4, Steven Sears, intoxicated after police smelled a most important thing is that the con- tering a better relationship…[do so] Leukemia and Lymphoma Society’s 23rd birthday. 27, of Colonia was arrested on a New- strong odor of alcohol coming from stituents there realize that no matter any time. [My number is] (908) 233 “Light the Night Walk.” The event Mr. Goldberg lives in Clark and has ark warrant after a motor-vehicle stop the vehicle. She was transported to where you live within Ward 2, we are 3251. Give me a call.” began at the Presbyterian Church on been teaching English and journal- at North and Central Avenues. He headquarters, where she was pro- there.” When asked when the high-school Mountain Avenue, with hundreds of ism at Kumpf Middle School for three was released after posting $250 bail. cessed and released. Saying she is “very proud of the parking situation would ease, Mr. people enjoying refreshments, sand- years while also coaching boys soc- Friday, October 5, Christopher Saturday, October 6, a student at work” she has done as chairman of Foerst said he “can’t promise any wiches, music and socializing on the cer at Kumpf and baseball at Abraham Newman, 23, of Newark was arrested the Scotch Plains-Fanwood High the public works committee for the [specific] time.” warm evening. L. Johnson High School. on a Rahway warrant following a mo- School reported that someone re- last two years, she touted her role in However, he said the council has The church ground was inundated “It’s a powerful feeling to say that tor-vehicle stop at Central Avenue and moved his bicycle, valued at $200, continuing the White Paper Study formulated a “tremendous plan” that with balloons – white ones for survi- I am a survivor. People say, ‘Why Virginia Street. He was turned over to from the back of the school. that began with then-third-ward coun- would involve utilizing additional vors and red for supporters – com- me?’ I say I was diagnosed so that I the Rahway Police Department. Sunday, October 7, Eddie Williams, cilman Andrew Skibitsky. space (about 40 feet) near the high- memorating lives touched by blood can help others,” he said. Saturday, October 6, a Westfield 27, of Somerset was arrested and “The objective was to promote ef- school fields to add more spots. The cancers. The Tarabokia family of Berkeley resident reported that her motor ve- charged with DWI after officers found ficiency, effectiveness and also to do town would then enter into a lease “The weather was perfect for a Heights stood out in their bright or- hicle was burglarized while parked in him asleep at the wheel of is vehicle so with no increase in headcount at agreement, with improvements walk, and walking for a great cause ange shirts. First-time walkers, they a church lot on Mountain Avenue. at a traffic light on Mountain Avenue. the [public works] department, while funded by high-school students who makes it even better,” said walker were there with family and friends to The front passenger window was Officers also smelled a strong odor of cutting out some salary,” she said. As would pay for the permits. Mitch Hatfield of Union. support their 5-year-old son smashed and a pocketbook contain- alcohol, police said. Williams was a consequence of the study, she said, “I’ve spoken to several of the high- “The event raised over $96,000, with Nicholas’s struggle with Acute ing a cellular telephone, credit cards processed and released. the council enjoys direct contact with school students, who tell me that our approximately 700 participants and Lymplositis Leukemia (ALL). They and cash, among other items, was Fanwood Claude Schaffer, the head of the con- proposal – for $100 a year, which is a 38 volunteers,” said Gina Panas, deputy have raised more than $2,300 for the removed. The total amount of the Monday, October 1, a business in struction and maintenance area, who mere $10 a month – is certainly some- executive director of the Leukemia Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. theft was approximately $415. the 100 block of South Avenue re- reports to them regularly. thing that they would be willing to and Lymphoma Society. “More than The Kirschner family came out to Sunday, October 7, Michael ported that sometime between Sep- pay for, and then that funds that entire 76 percent of funds raised by the Soci- honor their father, Martin Kirschner Gelnovatch, 27, of Westfield was ar- tember 28 and October 1, someone Third Ward – improvement.” ety are used to advance its mission of from Staten Island, who passed away of rested on the 1000 block of Prospect broke into three vehicles, removing a Mark Ciarrocca He remains “disappointed” that finding a cure. Last year, the nation- lymphoma in 2006 at age 64. “It’s a Street and charged with escape for radio from one. Commenting on the White Paper multiple high-school parking plans wide [Light the Night] Walk raised great way to meet other people, and it’s allegedly leaving a state Department Tuesday, October 2, Linda Study, Mr. Ciarrocca said it was during his council tenure have not $32 million, so we were very pleased a wonderful organization to raise money of Corrections halfway house in New- Schweikert, 64, of Fanwood was ar- “unique” that the town opted not to come to fruition but has “renewed to pass it this year,” said Ms. Panas. for,” said one of his children. This is the ark. He was turned over to the De- rested for obstruction of justice after a pay a consultant to suggest changes, hope” that the mayor would be able to Walkers that wore red T-shirts had second time they have done the walk. partment of Corrections. motor-vehicle stop on Martine Avenue. choosing to have volunteers provide negotiate an amenable agreement with indiviudally raised more than $1,000 As hundreds of people strolled the Sunday, October 7, a resident of Tuesday, October 2, police ob- their insights instead. the new school board president and for the event. Collectively, the Bright two-mile walk with lit balloons, the 500 block of North Avenue, East, served graffiti on Sheelens Crossing “They came in and put in hundreds second-year principal, in addition to Light Walkers raised more than $70,000. passerbys wondered what was going reported the theft of his motor vehicle Bridge. The incident is under investi- of hours towards this project. The divi- the new superintendent, who has al- Twenty-five-year-old Westfield on. “I thought it was some kind of from the driveway of his residence. gation, police said. dends are paying off in the efficiency ready convened with the mayor to native Craig Goldberg was this year’s parade. But now that I know, I think Mountainside Wednesday, October 3, Giancarlo and the cost savings. There have been discuss the issue. honored patient. He was diagnosed it’s really neat and will join next year,” Monday, October 1, a woman told A. Pesantez, 25, of Kenilworth was significant improvements,” he said. Watch the full interview and read with Acute Mylocytic Leukemia said Susanna Krause of Watchung. police that someone wrote and an arrested on a Scotch Plains warrant Mr. Ciarrocca, the current acting up on all Westfield and local candi- (AML) shortly after graduating from Walker Marcos Giacommi, visting obscenity using ketchup on the trunk after a motor-vehicle stop on Martine mayor, has stated his intention to add dates at goleader.com/07election. Lehigh University at the age of 22. relatives from Italy, said, “What bet- lid of her 1992 Mercedes Benz while Avenue. 100 surface spaces to the downtown. ter way to get kids out of the house, it was parked in her driveway on Wednesday, October 3, Stefanie C. “We have a couple of unique ideas,” off the Playstation, exercise and learn Locust Avenue. Police said some- White, 48, of Elizabeth was arrested he said, noting that next year, the about helping others?” thing else was written on the left on an outstanding warrant out of Clark town will address the lot across from The Leukemia & Lymphoma Soci- quarter panel but ran off due to mois- after a motor-vehicle stop on the post office. ety was founded in 1949 and is the ture and gravity. LaGrande Avenue. “The idea there is to take the last “world’s largest voluntary health or- Monday, October 1, a homeowner Thursday, October 4, Kathryn M. block of Lenox Avenue (spots be- ganization dedicated to funding blood on Old Tote Road reported that some- Magnus, 49, of Fanwood was arrested tween Central and North Avenues) cancer research, education and pa- one drove over the curb on the Cen- on an outstanding Clark warrant after and incorporate that into that parking tient services,” said Kristin Auci, Light tral Avenue side of the house and ran a motor-vehicle stop on Arlene Court. lot, picking up probably around 20 the Night campaign coordinator. over an Arborvitae Bush and through Friday, October 5, Lotoya S. Kidd, spaces; in addition, it will make that For more information on Light The a six-foot vinyl fence. Patio furniture 25, of Islin was arrested on an out- intersection (Central /Lenox Avenues) Night, contact the Northern New Jer- was also damaged. Total damage was standing Newark warrant after a mo- safer.” sey Chapter of the Leukemia & Lym- estimated at $1,000. tor-vehicle stop on South Avenue. In the North Avenue lot, adjacent to phoma Society at (908) 654-9445 or Upon an investigation, police said Saturday, October 6, Henry A. the fire department, he believes the lightthenight.org/nnj. they determined that a limousine driver Bennett, Jr., 54, of Greensburg, PA town can “pick up a significant num- made a U-turn in the victim’s drive- was arrested on an outstanding ber of spaces.” way and backed into the fence. When Sayerville warrant after a motor-ve- He added, “All bets are off. contacted by police while getting re- hicle stop on Terrill Road. Everything’s on the table as to what MS Council pairs at a body shop in Long Island Saturday, October 6, Jeffrey J. we can use for spaces here. Also, CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 City, N.Y., the limo driver admitted to Harrell, 48, of Plainfield was arrested there’s a lot that’s behind the Jolly “We could possibly deny young jumping the curb but thought he had for an outstanding Bridgewater Town- Trolley – that’s town property.” Kathy Marques for The Westfield Leader people who are caught vandalizing only brushed against the bush and was ship warrant after a motor-vehicle When asked if he has considered WALKING STRONG...The Tarabokia family of Berkeley Heights, first-time borough property the privilege of en- unaware of the other damage. stop on South Avenue. walkers at the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s Light the Night Walk in the possibility that making use of Westfield on Saturday, have raised more than $2,300 for the cause. They came joying a particular facility or program,” He was issued summonses for leav- Sunday, October 7, Miltonia Will- those spaces could encumber the fire with family and friends to support their 5-year-old son Nicholas’ struggle with said Borough Attorney John Post. ing the scene of an accident, failure to iams, 55, of Westfield was arrested department’s operation or violate the Acute Lymplositis Leukemia. Some councilmen raised questions report an accident and careless driv- for an outstanding Westfield warrant town’s agreement with the Westfield about the punishment people who ing, police said. after a motor-vehicle stop on South Inn, he said, “We took into consider- vandalize borough property may face. Monday, October 5, Adham El- Avenue. ation the fire department’s ability to Garwood Council Tables “Not to play devil’s advocate, but Sherbeini, 21, of Plainfield, was ar- Monday, October 8, Charlotte M. move apparatuses and the town’s what if a person has an epiphany and rested and charged with driving with Muhammad, 37, of Elizabeth was agreement with the inn.” they want to sign up for soccer? We’re a suspended license. He was stopped arrested on an outstanding Monmouth “We’ve researched the agreement Beer-Keg Ordinance taking that option away from them,” on Route 22 West for driving without County Sheriff’s Department no-bail between the town and the Westfield By KATHY MARQUES Lombardo spoke as the chairman for Mr. Mortimer said. an inspection sticker. warrant and a Neptune warrant after a Inn. There’s an agreement that was Specially Written for The Westfield Leader the streets and roads committee. He “You may be taking out an oppor- Monday, October 5, Ivelina motor-vehicle stop on South Avenue. signed years ago that had to do with GARWOOD – The borough coun- said “biodegradable leaf bags are avail- tunity for a kid to be involved,” said Penaacevedo, 25, Newark, was ar- them putting up a retaining wall and cil tabled an ordinance Tuesday night able at the public garage, Monday Councilman William Lane. rested and charged with credit-card SP Charlie Brown’s getting access to some of the spaces. that would have required a registra- through Friday from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.” In other business, Borough Engi- fraud and theft by deception follow- We’ve had discussions with Chief tion of all sales of beer kegs in the As chairman of the committee on neer Mike Disko reported on a sink- ing an investigation. Plans Grand Opening [Dan] Kelly…There will be nothing borough. The council’s decision fol- aging, Mr. Lombardo also spoke about hole, caused by a storm sewer that is Monday, October 8, Michael G. SCOTCH PLAINS — With con- that will compromise safety.” lows similar action by Mountainside, the new “senior-leaf clean-up pro- settling in, located on Knollcrest Road. Kilcore, Jr., 48, of Union Beach was struction complete, Charlie Brown’s where the council opted Tuesday night gram” at no extra cost for eligible- He said the sinkhole, which is getting arrested on Glenn Road on an out- Steakhouse in Scotch Plains will not to hold a second reading and income seniors. “Someone will help “bigger and bigger,” needs to be re- standing Union Beach warrant. open its doors with a ribbon-cut- adoption vote on its ordinance. you collect and bag your leaves. This paired, which could cost anywhere Monday, October 8, Maite Aquino, ting ceremony and reception on Topps Meat Garwood Borough Attorney Robert program should be very helpful for between $175,000 and $225,000. 24, of Elizabeth was arrested for an Tuesday, October 16, from 2 to 4 CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 Renaud said he wanted more time to our seniors,” he said. That cost includes any restoration outstanding warrant out of p.m. cluding for Wakefern Foods of Eliza- review language in the ordinance be- The next council meeting will be fees the borough may acquire while Mountainside for $639. He was trans- The original restaurant was de- beth, the retailer-owned cooperative fore the council acts on the municipal on October 23, at 7:15 p.m. The coun- trying to repair it. ported to police headquarters. stroyed by fire last January. Charlie of Shop-Rite that distributes store- law. The council tabled the ordinance cil encouraged citizens to attend and The council’s regular meeting will Scotch Plains Brown’s has served Scotch Plains brand products. until its Tuesday, October 23 meeting. voice their opinions. be held next Tuesday, October 16. Monday, October 1, a resident re- since June 1, 1975. Joseph Barbato, manager of the Officials announced Tuesday night Garwood Shop-Rite, confirmed the that the borough has applied for a store had been a retailer of Topps grant from the state’s Green Acres products but referred further ques- program for the athletic complex at tions to the company’s Elizabeth head- James V. Guerriero Memorial Field, quarters. the borough’s Little League field lo- Corporate representatives of cated on Myrtle Avenue. Wakefern and Parsippany-based As previously reported by The Kings Supermarkets were not imme- Westfield Leader, the $2.1-million diately available to comment yester- project includes a new athletic field day. Recalled products specifically with a new soccer/hockey/baseball include certain 10-pound boxes of field, upgraded recreational ameni- Butcher’s Best 100-percent all-beef ties, a walking track and a field house. patties, certain 10-pound boxes of If the Green Acres grant were ap- Kohler Foods burgers, certain 10- proved, the borough would receive pound boxes of Sand Castle fine meat, 25 percent of the actual costs to com- some two-pound boxes of Topps 100- plete the field complex, which would percent pure-ground-beef hamburg- amount to $554,000. ers and some three-pound boxes of In other business, the governing Topps 100-percent pure-ground-beef body passed an ordinance allocating hamburgers. $76,000 to purchase a handicapped- E-coli generally causes stomach accessible senior-citizen bus. Officials cramps and nausea that clear up in a said the bus would transport seniors to few days, but it can be deadly to the and from events and serve other pur- Linda Condrillo for The Westfield Leader very young, the very old and those poses deemed fit by borough officials. SPIN ME RIGHT ’ROUND…Spin art spans the test of time at the Mountainside PTA’s fall festival, held every year for nearly half a century at Deerfield Elementary with compromised immune systems. Council President Charles School; KEEPING COOL…Volunteers from the Mountainside PTA and Fire Department (left to right, Vincent Conte, Dana Fischer, Mary Jo Nicholson, Kevin Rodgers and Jessica and Rebecca Paskow) keep things cool with Italian ices; ROCK OUT…A climber scales a rock wall, a new addition to the festival this year. USPS 485200 Thursday, October 11, 2007 Published Every Thursday Since 1959 (908) 232-4407 SIXTY CENTS OUR 48TH YEAR – ISSUE NO. 41-2007 Periodical – Postage Paid at Scotch Plains, N.J. www.timesnj.com [email protected] Board Denies Omnipoint Request, Dismisses Cell-Tower Application By FRED T. ROSSI The action was taken, according to Board members questioned why the Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times board attorney Vincent Loughlin, wetlands issue had not been addressed SCOTCH PLAINS — The zoning “because the case is not ready to earlier in the application process. Board board of adjustment last week denied proceed.” Omnipoint sought to continue member Brian Doyle said the Omnipoint Communications’ request the hearing at the board’s December 6 township’s environmental to extend the hearing on its application meeting due to what its attorney, commission, in reviewing the to place a wireless communication Constantine Stamos, said was a need application earlier in the year, had tower at Willow Grove Swim Club. for further examination of wetlands identified wetlands near the Willow The board’s unanimous action means issues at the site. The applicant also Grove property and had forwarded a the company, if it wants to pursue the wanted additional time to determine a recommendation for an environmental project, would have to file a new appli- new location on the property for the cell impact study to Omnipoint in April. cation with the township, officials said. tower and draw up revised site plans. Mr. Stamos said the company had Dozens of neighborhood residents Mr. Stamos told The Scotch Plains- not become aware of the wetlands applauded at the end of the 90-minute Fanwood Times after the meeting that issue until three months ago. discussion when a the board voted 6- he had no comment on whether Board member Rich Duthie said 0 to deny the extension request and Omnipoint would file a new that, given the existence of wetlands dismiss the application itself. application. elsewhere in that area of Scotch Plains, “it’s almost a foregone conclusion that there are wetlands” at the Willow Grove site. Mr. Stamos attributed Omnipoint’s failure to earlier address the wetlands issue to an oversight by company officials who had originally examined the site. A potential wetlands issue “was not determined at the time the site was originally identified,” he told the board. Board member Chris Abeel, saying he didn’t think that Omnipoint “deserves the benefit of the doubt,” Kathy Marques for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times wondered how such an oversight BALLOONS OF HOPE...Participants in the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society’s Light the Night Walk gather on the Presbyterian Church lawn on Mountain Avenue in Westfield. The approximately 700 walkers hold balloons – white ones could have occurred given the “several for survivors and red for supporters – commemorating lives touched by blood cancers. The event raised more than $96,000 hundred” cell-tower applications the to help find a cure for the cancers, according to Gina Panas of the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. See story on page 10. company and its advisors are involved in every year. Mr. Stamos, in seeking to put off the hearing until December, cited case SP Recreaction Chair: Commission law to assert that “an applicant is generally entitled to a continuance of Wayne Baker for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times COMING TO BERKELEY HEIGHTS…Officials and L’Oreal USA executives a hearing” if it is requested. Is Becoming ‘Political Football’ break ground for the new state headquarters for the company in the Connell Richard Samuel, an attorney representing a resident objecting to By FRED T. ROSSI ation Director Ray Poerio. commission’s work and defended Corporate Park off Route 78. Pictured, left to right, are: State Senator Tom Kean, Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times Jr. (LD-21, Westfield), left, Grover Connell of The Connell Company, L’Oréal USA the application, said the application What Mayor Martin Marks de- their efforts in recent years. President and CEO Laurent Attal and Berkeley Heights Mayor David Cohen. The should be looked at as having been SCOTCH PLAINS — Thirteen scribed as “a demeaning attack” on the Former Councilman Frank Rossi new building, which will house about 400 employees, is located in the Connell withdrawn because Omnipoint residents, including four members of commission and Mr. Poerio in a letter said the commission, to which he was Corporate Park. The building’s projected completion day is in early 2009. admitted it would be drawing new the township recreation commission from Richard Samuel, the township liaison during his seven years on the site plans calling for the proposed and representatives from local youth Democratic Party chairman, published council, “has become a political foot- tower to be situated elsewhere on the sports leagues, spoke at Tuesday’s in The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times, ball” this year. “When we start kick- FW GOP Hopefuls Propose Willow Grove property. township council meeting in defense prompted a 90-minute discussion on ing our volunteers, we’re really cross- Typically, land-use boards require of the efforts of the commission and the topic at Tuesday’s meeting. ing the line,” he said. CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 the performance of township Recre- In his October 4 letter, Mr. Samuel Referring to Mr. Samuel’s letter, in Tax Funds, Killing TDR criticized the commission and Mr. which he urged senior citizens to “kick By PAUL J. PEYTON zoning law…and to put together high- Poerio for their revenue projections the tires” and investigate projects aimed Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times density projects or apartments or resi- at the mini-golf facility that opened a at them, Mr. Rossi agreed with that FANWOOD – Fanwood Council dential units beyond the density al- year ago, figures that he said were sentiment. “Kick the tires, yes. But Republican candidates Anthony lowed by ordinary zoning laws.” overly optimistic and had been pro- don’t kick the teeth of our volunteers.” Parenti and Joel Stroz last week listed He called the program a “rather big vided by the contractor who built the When Mr. Rossi asked the council ending the Transfer of Development and radical step,” noting that the all- course. if any member agreed with Mr. Rights (TDR) program and alleviat- Democratic council has put the issue In his letter, Mr. Samuel said Mr. Samuel’s sentiments, none did, with ing borough property-tax increases on hold until December. Poerio and the commission “believed all council members praising the work as the core issues of their campaign. “That means after the election cycle, the contractor has [sic] now been as- of township volunteers. Given Republican defeats at the they will be able to bring it back signed by our township manager to After, the discussion then turned to election polls the last few years, Mr. up…and move it forward,” Mr. Stroz interview and recommend an archi- a host of other issues, including rev- Parenti, the borough’s former police said. “This program would allow for tect” for the proposed senior/commu- enues at the mini-golf course, condi- chief, said he and Mr. Stroz, an attor- 242 residential units [to be built] from nity center at Scotch Hills Country tions at the two firehouses and work- ney, have been more active in their between Terrill Road and Martine Club. Mr. Samuel also took issue with place conditions in multiple town- campaigns than candidates in previ- [Avenue]. That’s beyond the down- the use of a county senior-citizens ship buildings. ous years. town development block. That’s the grant, issued years ago, to build a new Councilman Kevin Glover said the Mr. Parenti said he has talked to entire South Avenue from Terrill to pro-shop building with rooms set aside local government should address the residents about what he termed a “large Martine to be developed potentially for seniors, even though, he claimed, needs of the volunteer fire depart- increase in taxes” for municipal ser- under this program.” those rooms “sit idle to this day.” ment and, specifically, the conditions vices and “potential threats” to the He said such a development would At Tuesday night’s meeting, those at the firehouses, which he said are in borough’s character from proposed increase the number of children in the GRAND OL’ POLITICS...Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times editor Paul Peyton, left, who spoke unanimously praised the need of repair. “We owe them a safe developments in the downtown area. Scotch Plains-Fanwood school sys- discusses Fanwood issues with Republican council candidates Joel Stroz and work of the commission and Mr. building.” “We feel we can give this cam- tem and lead to increased traffic. Anthony Parenti in the Times offices last Thursday. Watch the full interview and Poerio. Commission Chairman Ed Councilwoman Nancy Malool said paign enough concentration that it Under the TDR program, funded read up on the candidates at goleader.com/07election. Zazzali said he was “embarrassed that the motivation behind Mr. Samuel’s needs – hopefully [enough] to get through a grant from the state’s De- we’re becoming a political football.” criticisms, which she said were “po- elected,” Mr. Parenti said. partment of Community Affairs, de- Rick Sands, the outgoing president litical,” were the “lowest form of criti- The former chief said, as head of velopers would purchase rights to Topps Meat Co. Closes of the Scotch Plains-Fanwood Youth cism you can get.” She said she won- the Union County Police Academy build in a “receiving area,” an area Baseball Association, praised the dered whether “volunteers will con- for 10 years, he had to take a pledge targeted for growth. In the borough’s work of the commission and Mr. tinue to volunteer in a town where that he would not be involved in poli- case, the receiving district would com- Following E-Coli Outbreak Poerio, as did Rich Duthie, who that is so prevalent.” tics “in any shape or form” during prise the downtown business district. By DEBRA DOWLING them,” said a worker at the Garwood pointed out that commission mem- Councilwoman Paulette Coronato that tenure. Thus, this is his first dip The funding would then be used to Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times Shop-Rite. bers are “apolitical volunteers” who said, “If we had to pay for the services into politics. preserve land in a “sending area” – AREA – Shoppers and suppliers of Topps laid off 77 workers Friday, are “highly respected members of the that volunteers do, taxes would sky- On child safety, Mr. Parenti said, if Fanwood’s historic district. frozen “Topps” hamburger patties leaving a skeleton staff of about 10 to community.” rocket.” elected, “We are going to offer pro- “I think what’s happened is that continue to express surprise that the work with U.S. Department of Agri- Commission members Robert Councilman Jeffrey Strauss, liai- grams to parents…in the evening on people are starting to now get wind of family-owned business shut down culture inspectors and handle paper- Giordanella, James Walsh and Dou- son to the recreation commission, how to prevent molestation.” what one-party government really Friday after a massive recall proved work, but Topps Chief Operating glas Layne also spoke about the CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 On the TDR issue, Mr. Stroz said means. And that means that essentially too costly for the company to handle. Officer Anthony D’Urso said the com- the borough’s TDR program “was everything gets spun in such a way, and Less than a week ago, Topps Meat pany would be closing. really [designed] to permit develop- the participants fall into a group-think Company in Elizabeth was the “In one week, we have gone from the ers to get their way around existing CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 nation’s largest producer of frozen largest U.S. manufacturer of frozen beef, but a recall of more than 21- hamburgers to a company that cannot million pounds of meat that health overcome the economic reality of a officials say may be contaminated recall this large,” he said. “We sincerely with E-coli bacteria has wiped out the regret the impact this will have on our 67-year-old company. employees, on our customers and sup- Local supermarkets, including the pliers, and the community.” Clark and Garwood Shop-Rites and Bacteria-tainted hamburgers may Kings supermarkets, promptly re- have sickened 25 people in eight moved all products following the re- states, including a Florida teenager call late last month. who reportedly suffered kidney fail- “I never even knew how much we ure in August after eating a Topps carried until we had to get rid of hamburger patty tainted with E-coli that her mother bought at Wal-Mart SP Charlie Brown’s in the Fort Lauderdale area. Florida and Indiana appear to have Holds Grand Opening the largest number of cases, and there SCOTCH PLAINS — With con- have been four possible cases in New Ted Ritter for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times struction complete, Charlie Brown’s Jersey, according to the state’s health CERT’S UP…Fanwood Mayor Colleen Mahr, left, recognizes members of the Steakhouse in Scotch Plains will department, which is still conducting borough’s Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) at Tuesday night’s open its doors with a ribbon-cut- an investigation. council meeting. Following the team’s successful completion of “extensive train- ting ceremony and reception on “It’s a shame, but E-coli is serious ing,” the mayor said the CERT – funded solely by grants and donations – is ready Tuesday, October 16, from 2 p.m. stuff,” said Karen Archer of Westfield, to help the community “deal with natural disasters...that may be beyond the to 4 p.m. who said she had been a regular buyer control of police, fire and rescue.” See full council story on page 10. Paul J. Peyton for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times NO SPIN ZONE…Rep. Mike Ferguson (R-7, New Providence) checks out a The original restaurant was de- of the frozen meat and wondered why PAGE INDEX washing machine at Top Line Appliance Center in Westfield on Monday as he stroyed by fire last January. Charlie freezer cases suddenly went empty at Regional ...... 2-3 Education ...... 9 Classifieds .... 19 discusses legislation he has sponsored to provide a 25-percent tax credit on all Brown’s has served Scotch Plains Shop-Rite and Wal-Mart. Editorial ...... 4-5, 18 Sports ...... 11-17 Obituary ...... 20 federal Energy Star washers. See story on page 3. since June 1, 1975. CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 Community ... 6-8, 20 Real Estate .... 11-17 A&E ...... 21-22 Page 10 Thursday, October 11, 2007 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION WF Hosts ‘Light the Night’ POLICE BLOTTER Walk for Leukemia Research Scotch Plains standing Bridgewater Township warrant By KATHY MARQUES “When my parents told me the news, Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times Monday, October 1, a resident reported after a motor-vehicle stop on South Av- instead of being upset, I just said, ‘It’s that a former friend confronted him on enue. WESTFIELD – Westfield glowed O.K., I’m going to beat it,’” he said. He Westfield Avenue and yelled obscenities Sunday, October 7, Miltonia Williams, Saturday evening with the Leukemia was cancer-free by his 23rd birthday. at him. 55, of Westfield was arrested for an out- and Lymphoma Society’s “Light the Mr. Goldberg lives in Clark and has Monday, October 1, Jeff Kirby, 53, of standing Westfield warrant after a motor- Night Walk.” The event began at The been teaching English and journal- Scotch Plains was arrested for possession vehicle stop on South Avenue. Presbyterian Church in Westfield, ism at Kumpf Middle School for three of marijuana after officers responded to a Monday, October 8, Charlotte M. with hundreds of people enjoying years while also coaching boys soc- report of a disturbance. He was trans- Muhammad, 37, of Elizabeth was ar- ported to headquarters, where he was rested on and outstanding Monmouth refreshments, sandwiches, music and cer at Kumpf and baseball at Arthur processed and released after posting bail. County Sheriff’s Department no-bail socializing on the warm evening. L. Johnson High School. Tuesday, October 2, an employee of a warrant and a Neptune Township warrant Baloons – white ones for survivors “It’s a powerful feeling to say that South Avenue business reported that a after a motor-vehicle stop on South Av- and red for supporters – commemo- I am a survivor. People say, ‘Why former friend hit her several times on the enue. rating lives touched by blood cancers, me?’ I say I was diagnosed so that I arms and chest as she was leaving work. Monday, October 8, Vanessa P. Risso, inundated the church ground. can help others,” he said. According to police, the victim stated 32, of Gillette was arrested on an outstand- “The weather was perfect for a The Tarabokia family of Berkeley there had been problems in the past with ing Kearney warrant after a motor-vehicle walk, and walking for a great cause Heights stood out in their bright or- the suspect, and she intends to file charges. stop on South Avenue. makes it even better,” said walker ange shirts. First-time walkers, they Linda Condrillo for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times Wednesday, October 3, Gabriel Adenu, Mountainside BOOGIE NIGHTS…Nick Dehmer, Jake Weber and Austin Hamwi of Rahway join 29, of Elizabeth was arrested for driving Monday, October 1, a woman told po- Mitch Hatfield of Union. were there with family and friends to performer Jim Rohe, master storyteller and musician, in a sing-a-long around the with a suspended license, for being an lice that someone wrote and an obscenity “The event raised over $96,000, with support their 5-year-old son campfire at the Trailside Nature Center in Mountainside last Friday. Hayrides, hot uninsured driver and for an outstanding using ketchup on the trunk lid of her 1992 approximately 700 participants and Nicholas’s struggle with Acute chocolate, and perfect weather made for a fun-filled night for area residents. warrant out of Elizabeth for $580. He was Mercedes Benz while it was parked in her 38 volunteers,” said Gina Panas, deputy Lymplositis Leukemia (ALL). They initially stopped for failing to have his driveway on Locust Avenue. Police said executive director of the Leukemia have raised more than $2,300 for the vehicle inspected. something else was written on the left and Lymphoma Society. “More than Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. Fanwood Council Approves Friday, October 5, a student at the quarter panel but ran off due to moisture 76 percent of funds raised by the soci- The Kirschner family came out to Union County Vocational Technical and gravity. ety are used to advance its mission of honor its father, Martin Kirschner School reported that someone removed Monday, October 1, a homeowner on finding a cure. Last year, the nation- from Staten Island, who passed away Trash-Fee, Salary Resolutions his iPod, valued at $100, from the inside Old Tote Road reported that someone wide [Light the Night] Walk raised of lymphoma in 2006 at age 64. “It’s By TED RITTER sures. of his jacket. drove over the curb on the Central Av- Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times Saturday, October 6, Judith Polinchock, enue side of the house and ran over an $32 million, so we were very pleased a great way to meet other people, and Following a brief power failure that 37, of Union was arrested and charged Arborvitae Bush and through a six-foot to pass it this year,” said Ms. Panas. it’s a wonderful organization to raise FANWOOD — Mayor Colleen affected Borough Hall at about 8:20 with driving while intoxicated after po- vinyl fence. Patio furniture was also dam- Walkers who wore red T-shirts had money for,” said one of his children. Mahr and the borough council, at p.m., the mayor and council resumed lice smelled a strong odor of alcohol aged. Total damage was estimated at indiviudally raised more than $1,000 This is the second time they have their regular October meeting Tues- the meeting and approved two mea- coming from the vehicle. She was trans- $1,000. for the event. Collectively, the Bright done the walk. day night, approved a resolution per- sures regarding salaries and compen- ported to headquarters, where she was Upon an investigation, police said they Light Walkers raised more than As hundreds of people strolled the taining to solid-waste collection fees sation for non-unionized municipal processed and released. determined that a limousine driver made a $70,000. two-mile walk with lit balloons, for stores and other businesses along employees – an ordinance setting Saturday, October 6, a student at the U-turn in the victim’s driveway and backed Twenty-five-year-old Westfield passerbys wondered what was going the downtown block of Martine Av- general salary ranges and a resolu- Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School re- into the fence. When contacted by police ported that someone removed his bicycle, while getting repairs at a body shop in native Craig Goldberg was this year’s on. “I thought it was some kind of enue. tion establishing actual salaries. valued at $200, from the back of the Long Island City, N.Y., police said the honored patient. He was diagnosed parade. But now that I know, I think Borough attorney Dennis Estis ex- Non-unionized employees include school. limo driver admitted to jumping the curb with Acute Mylocytic Leukemia it’s really neat and will join next plained that new dumpster enclosures the borough’s recycling and senior- Sunday, October 7, Eddie Williams, but thought he had only brushed against (AML) shortly after graduating from year,” said Susanna Krause of are currently being constructed in the citizen coordinators, school crossing 27, of Somerset was arrested and charged the bush and was unaware of the other Lehigh University at the age of 22. Watchung. parking lot behind the businesses. guards and the borough’s judge, pros- with DWI after officers found him asleep damage. Walker Marcos Giacommi, visting “When these enclosures are com- ecutor and public defenders, among at the wheel of is vehicle at a traffic light He was issued summonses for leaving relatives from Italy, said, “What bet- pleted, all property owners along that others. on Mountain Avenue. Officers also the scene of an accident, failure to report ter way to get kids out of the house, [block] will be required to pay their “These are the people who actually smelled a strong odor of alcohol, police an accident and careless driving, police Omnipoint off the Playstation, exercise and learn share for collecting solid waste,” he make Fanwood function,” said said. Williams was processed and re- said. CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 leased. Monday, October 5, Adham El- about helping others?” said. Katherine Mitchell, council president. Fanwood Sherbeini, 21, of Plainfield was arrested an application to be refiled if revisions The Leukemia & Lymphoma Soci- Mr. Estis said business owners During a later executive session, Monday, October 1, a business in the and charged with driving with a sus- result in what courts have termed “a ety was founded in 1949 and is the would likely begin paying the solid- the mayor and council discussed a 100 block of South Avenue reported that pended license. He was stopped on Route significant change” from the original “world’s largest voluntary health or- waste fees in December. resolution that would set the salary of sometime between September 28 and 22 West for driving without an inspection application. ganization dedicated to funding blood “The charges are comparable to the borough’s public-works director. October 1, someone broke into three ve- sticker. Mr. Samuel argued at last Thursday’s cancer research, education and pa- what store owners are now paying Tuesday night’s meeting also in- hicles, removing a radio from one. Monday, October 5, Ivelina meeting that moving the tower from tient services,” said Kristin Auci, Light [for garbage collection],” he added. cluded the approval of two resolutions Tuesday, October 2, Linda Schweikert, Penaacevedo, 25, of Newark was arrested its original proposed location would the Night campaign coordinator. “This has been a long time com- related to state Council On Affordable 64, of Fanwood was arrested for obstruc- and charged with credit-card fraud and result in a significant change. Besides For more information on Light The ing,” said Mayor Mahr, who spear- Housing (COAH) regulations. tion of justice after a motor-vehicle stop on theft by deception following an investi- Martine Avenue. gation. moving the tower’s location, he said, it Night, contact the Northern New Jer- headed the borough’s effort to corral The first COAH-related measure Tuesday, October 2, Richard T. Burger, Monday, October 8, Michael G. was also possible additional variances sey Chapter of the Leukemia & Lym- the assorted trash containers behind formalizes the borough’s commitment 37, of Freehold was arrested for outstand- Kilcore, Jr., 48, of Union Beach was might be triggered by further revisions phoma Society at (908) 654-9445 or Martine Avenue stores in favor of to provide funding to rehabilitate up ing warrants out of Bridgewater and Wall arrested on Glenn Road on an outstanding to the original application. lightthenight.org/nnj. uniformly designed, fenced-in enclo- to two existing housing units per year Township after a motor-vehicle stop on Union Beach warrant. Mr. Stamos, saying, “I have not for the next 10 years for low- and Terrill Road. Monday, October 8, Maite Aquino, 24, withdrawn anything,” countered by moderate-income residents, accord- Tuesday, October 2, police observed of Elizabeth was arrested for an outstand- saying that any changes would not be ing to Mr. Estis. graffiti on Sheelens Crossing Bridge. The ing warrant out of Mountainside for $639. significant and that the number of Fees that are charged to developers incident is under investigation, police said. He was transported to police headquar- variances he originally sought would constructing new buildings, including Wednesday, October 3, Giancarlo A. ters. Pesantez, 25, of Kenilworth was arrested not increase “regardless of where the those in the downtown district, finance on a Scotch Plains warrant after a motor- Fanwood Sells 2008 tower is proposed to be placed.” rehabilitation costs, he explained. vehicle stop on Martine Avenue. Mr. Loughlin expressed his “That’s a hidden benefit [of down- Wednesday, October 3, Stefanie C. Parking Permits discomfort with allowing the hearing town redevelopment] that most people White, 48, of Elizabeth was arrested on an FANWOOD – Parking permits on the application to move forward don’t realize,” said Mr. Estis. outstanding warrant out of Clark after a for 2008 went on sale October 1 for — with revisions being made between “This is one way that some of our motor-vehicle stop on LaGrande Avenue. Fanwood residents. Permits for all now and December — because of the neediest residents will be offered Thursday, October 4, Keyon R. Wil- other residents will be available possibility of additional variances some financial assistance,” added son, 35, of Plainfield was arrested on an starting November 1. Those inter- being needed as a result of relocating Mayor Mahr. outstanding East Hanover Township war- ested can purchase permits at the rant after a motor-vehicle stop on Terrill the tower. He said no one knew what The second COAH measure asks Road. Fanwood Police Department, lo- the magnitude of the changes would the state for the authority to increase Thursday, October 4, Kathryn M. cated at 75 North Martine Avenue. end up being. developers’ fees. An ordinance would Magnus, 49, of Fanwood was arrested on Permits can be obtained 24 hours If the revisions to the plans were have to be drafted and a public hear- an outstanding Clark warrant after a mo- a day, seven days a week after the significant enough, he asked, “Is this ing held before the fees could be tor-vehicle stop on Arlene Court. dates listed above. Cash or money going to be substantially a new case?” formally increased, officials said. Friday, October 5, Lotoya S. Kidd, 25, orders will be accepted. Credit cards He added that if a new application The mayor and council honored of Islin was arrested on an outstanding will not be accepted. evetually needed to be filed, then Mr. James Peeney as the borough’s vol- Newark warrant after a motor-vehicle The cost of the permit for Samuel’s client would have been unteer of the month. Mr. Peeney heads stop on South Avenue. Fanwood residents is $240. For all Kathy Marques for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times Saturday, October 6, Henry A. Bennett, wronged because of the time and up the local senior citizens’ club. Jr., 54, of Greensburg, Pa., was arrested other residents, the cost is $504. expense involved in putting together WALKING STRONG...The Tarabokia family of Berkeley Heights, first-time walkers at the Lukemia & Lymphoma Society’s Light the Night Walk in Westfield Councilwoman Joan Wheeler said on an outstanding Sayerville warrant af- Questions can be directed to Ser- an objecting case based on an original on Saturday, have raised more than $2,300 for the cause. They came with family Mr. Peeney has taken the club “in a ter a motor-vehicle stop on Terrill Road. geant Howard Jarvis at the Fanwood application that, in the end, was not and friends to support their 5-year-old son Nicholas’s struggle with Acute very progressive direction,” helping to Saturday, October 6, Jeffrey J. Harrell, Police Department at (908) 322- heard by the board. Lymplositis Leukemia (ALL). arrange new senior-discounted trips, 48, of Plainfield was arrested for an out- 5000 ext. 153. Saying the board had “an programs and other special activities. expectation that your ducks are in a “With a little bit of effort, we’ve row,” Mr. Abeel told Mr. Stamos that been able to make a lot of people he was not comfortable with Residents Defend Rec. Comm. happy,” said Mr. Peeney. “We’re hav- Fanwood GOP Candidates Omnipoint’s failure to investigate the CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 ing a great time.” CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 wetlands issue earlier. He said it wasn’t said commission members “act in the Mr. Strauss reported that golf-course The council recognized Zachary type of pattern,” Mr. Stroz said. “We have a plan where we can in- fair to township residents — who he best interest of the community” and revenue so far this year is slightly Koch, from local Boy Scout Troop He said the council needs some “fresh crease parking within the downtown said have sacrificed their own time said Mr. Poerio “is available 24/7.” more than $58,000, which the mayor 33, for his recent Eagle Scout project, blood” and an “alternative perspective” area without the acquisition of much and perhaps some expense to come to Mr. Samuel then directed comments said was slightly higher than antici- which Mayor Mahr called a “valu- to break that “group-think” mentality property, something that is actually three inconclusive hearings since July toward the council, singling out the pated in the 2007 municipal budget. able community service.” of the current governing body. within our grasp,” Mr. Parenti said. — to grant yet another extension to “a volunteer fire department and rescue Mr. Samuel argued that revenue Zachary inspected, numbered and Mr. Stroz said he would like the On the issue of the municipal bud- big corporation with deep pockets.” squad for praise and telling the coun- estimates of $100,000 were put for- catalogued all 210 storm drains on the Fanwood council to pass a resolution get, he said he “went into shock” cil, “shame on you” for not repairing ward during last year’s council cam- borough’s south side; he then enlisted putting an end to any further consid- when he received his property-tax Cell Carriers File App. the two firehouses. He also criticized paign and this year’s budget sessions, a team of 30 volunteers to help him eration of TDR in the borough. bill, noting that the municipal portion the recreation commission’s “lack of but the mayor said that figure was mark the drains with medallions urg- “It’s better to have a sensible devel- of his tax bill went up 7.3 percent. To Build 130-ft. Tower concern” about its spending priori- “never projected” in the golf course’s ing people to help protect the Raritan opment plan than to just accept some- “I think what’s happening with the CRANFORD – Westfield residents ties and “the effects on taxes of their first year of operation. River watershed by keeping trash and thing like that,” he said. budget is that we are relying too much on John and Jenny Schuvart of Manitou actions.” He said revenue estimates With Mayor Marks and Mr. Samuel other pollutants from getting into them. Mr. Parenti added that the govern- this [extraordinary] aid that eventually Circle notified The Scotch Plains- for the golf facility were “not cor- verbally sparring over the mini-golf The mayor and council also honored ing body never voted to “bring in” or has to dry up because the state is not in Fanwood Times on Monday morning rect” and said that only Mr. Glover course, Mr. Glover told the mayor it two local children – Keenan Porter and “take out” TDR. “So, it’s just sort of too good [of] shape,” Mr. Parenti said. that Verizon Wireless, Omnipoint had raised questions about the pro- was “uncalled for to get argumenta- Kaavya Krishna Kumar – for finishing hanging there,” he said. Mr. Stroz said the 7.3-percent in- Communications, New Cingular jections during the council’s budget tive with a citizen.” first and second in the Environmental Mr. Stroz said the borough has a crease is the highest tax hike in more Wireless (AT&T) and Sprint have meetings seven months ago. Mr. Glover noted he had questioned Commission’s recent birdhouse build- historic preservation commission, than a decade. filed a joint application with the zon- Mr. Samuel then apologized to the the mini-golf revenue projections ing contest for the Nature Center. which protects the borough’s North Mr. Parenti said he and Mr. Stroz ing board of the Township of Cranford commission “if anyone was offended” earlier in the year and had asked for Avenue-Martine Avenue historic cor- would like to see the ratables from for approval to construct a wireless- by his letter but called the evening’s monthly reports on “how well it was ridor from overdevelopment. He said new downtown developments “dedi- communications facility at the steady stream of speakers defending running” but was told it would be TDR arose from the borough council, cated by ordinance…to the direct re- Cranford Swim Club, located at 201 the commission and Mr. Poerio “po- burdensome to provide that informa- Topps Meat not the preservation commission. lief of the taxpayers.” County Park Drive. litical theater” that had been “orches- tion on a regular basis. CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 He said downtown redevelopment Mr. Stroz said the money would The Schuvarts said they were con- trated” by Mayor Marks. Regarding the firehouses, the mayor Founded in 1940, Topps was a lead- has been “very slow,” noting that for help a “population that is bending cerned about the 130-foot “mono- “The issue of volunteers is a nice called Mr. Glover’s characterization ing manufacturer and supplier of pre- the past four years, redevelopment under the weight of this tax burden.” pole” that the facility would feature, little trick,” Mr. Samuel said, “but it’s of their conditions “exaggerated.” mium-branded frozen burgers and was has been “wandering in the wilder- Both candidates said without ex- especially “after [successfully] fight- just a trick.” The mayor said, “The buildings are a contract manufacturer as well, in- ness.” He said only two mixed-use traordinary aid from Trenton, the bor- ing the one at Wychwood Gardens.” The mayor said the commission not crumbling,” although he admitted cluding for Wakefern Foods of Eliza- buildings have been built thus far. ough could have been looking at The applicants have applied for had orchestrated the array of speak- they need repairs. He said the depart- beth, the retailer-owned cooperative Mr. Stroz said the borough council double-digit-percentage increases in use, height and setback variances. ers due to being “justifiably angered” ment is identifying and prioritizing of Shop-Rite that distributes store- has felt “no need to inform the public municipal taxes this year. The zoning board has scheduled a by Mr. Samuel’s letter. An extended what its needs are at the two facilities brand products. as to what went wrong” with the On the issue of shared services, Mr. public hearing on the joint applica- discussion then ensued about rev- and is interviewing architects. Joseph Barbato, manager of the Station Mews fire wall that collapsed Parenti said agreements must either tion for next Monday, October 15, at enue projections at the mini-golf fa- Mr. Glover called the mayor’s claim Garwood Shop-Rite, confirmed the in the spring, trapping employees at “improve efficiency or [must] be eco- 8:15 p.m. at Cranford’s municipal cility, with Mayor Marks saying that that he exaggerated the conditions of store had been a retailer of Topps the adjacent Livingston-Wilbor Corp. nomically sound.” building at 8 Springfield Avenue. income levels “are what we expected.” the buildings “the biggest stretch I’ve products but referred further questions “This is the type of thing that has “I don’t particularly agree with shar- heard.” He said the facilities are in to the company’s Elizabeth headquar- spurred me on to look to take a more ing a library (with Scotch Plains),” Mr. “dire need” of repair and said he was ters. active role in Fanwood, to be a Parenti said. “What I disagree with is “appalled” at the lack of funding made Corporate representatives of councilperson and to help the council the possibility of putting it on borough If you’re a safe driver, I can help you available to the fire department. Wakefern and Parsippany-based Kings to move forward,” Mr. Stroz said. property where borough hall is.” The mayor said money had been Supermarkets were not available to He said he favors attracting devel- He said the back of the municipal save up to 25%. Call me today. included in this year’s municipal bud- comment yesterday. Recalled prod- opment that brings in stores and ser- building is a retention basin. get and capital improvement fund for ucts specifically include certain 10- vices, such as professional offices, to “So, that just leaves the front, and I the firehouse repair projects. pound boxes of Butcher’s Best 100- the borough. would just hate to see a building go up Mr. Glover pointed to conditions at percent all-beef patties, certain 10- “That would bring us ratables. And in front of borough hall and a parking NELSON C. ESPELAND, the public-works facility on Plainfield pound boxes of Kohler Foods burgers, the ratables from the commercial sec- lot alongside of it,” Mr. Parenti said. Avenue, which resulted in a citation certain 10-pound boxes of Sand Castle tor would be more valuable to us than Mr. Stroz also said he “does not see LUTCF from state workplace-safety inspec- fine meat, some two-pound boxes of to bring in apartment buildings or the upside” of a combined library. (908) 233 6300 tors and claimed the police depart- Topps 100-percent pure-ground-beef residential units, which, quite frankly, “And I would certainly hate to lose the SCOTCH PLAINS ment received a similar violation that hamburgers and some three-pound [lead to] a lot of school-aged chil- library that we have now. But we will was never disclosed to the public. boxes of Topps 100-percent pure- dren,” Mr. Stroz said. see what the [feasibility] study says.” [email protected] The councilman further claimed a ground-beef hamburgers. Mr. Parenti said the downtown area In closing, Mr. Parenti said the bor- third citation, revealed during a closed E-coli generally causes stomach lacks parking. ough needs a comprehensive traffic session, had been received but that he cramps and nausea that clear up in a “I believe in shared services, but I study and better street lighting. Mr. couldn’t reveal it publicly. Mr. Glover few days, but it can be deadly to the don’t believe in shared parking be- Stroz said the additional develop- also decried delays in completing Discount and insurance subject to availability and qualifications. Discount amount may be lower and applies to most major very young, the very old and those cause it’s proven, no matter where ments are one reason a study is needed coverages.Allstate New Jersey Property and Casualty Insurance Company, Home Office, Bridgewater, NJ ©2006 Allstate municipal-building renovations. with compromised immune systems. you go, it just doesn’t work,” he said. in advance of these projects. Insurance Company. Page 2 Thursday, October 11, 2007 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION Peyton's Inquiries on Megan’s Law Peek at the Week Encourage FPD Forum In Politics By JESSICA E. JASKULA which children gather or women are Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times By Paul Peyton of The Leader/Times cared for) or tier 3 (high risk and who FANWOOD — In response to “nu- are made known to the general public AC Mayor Vanishes After Rumors to avoid a possible conflict of inter- merous” inquiries regarding Megan’s who may either live within a certain Of Phony Military Background est. His resignation follows an eight- Law, the Fanwood Community Po- radius or who may encounter this Authorities have not located the part series on government ethics pub- lice Alliance met at Park Middle person daily). whereabouts of Atlantic City Mayor lished by Gannett New Jersey. School Wednesday for a presentation “I know this in an unpopular state- Bob Levy, who has been missing since Fourth JC Judge Steps Down on it. During the meeting, some at- ment, but not every sex offender is a September 26, according to The Press As Part of Ticket-Fixing Scandal tendees objected to the boundaries of predator, and not every sex offender of Atlantic City. Rumors exist that a NJ.com has reported that a fourth the law and said they wanted more is the risk that the public thinks they federal probe is investigating mili- Jersey City municipal judge has be- disclosure with regard to sex offend- are,” Ms. O’Brien said. tary decorations he has claimed to come the latest to leave the bench as ers in the area. Ms. O’Brien said there are 12 ac- have earned and possible benefits to part of a ticket-fixing scandal. Victor Assistant Union County Prosecutor tive tier-3 offenders in Union County. which he is not entitled. Sisone joins two other municipal Maureen O’Brien led the information “Over 90 percent of sex offenses are The Press of Atlantic City has re- judges and Chief Judge Wanda session by detailing the two parts of committed by people you know and ported that Levy was never a member Molina, who have resigned from the Megan’s Law – the registration pro- trust,” she said. of the U.S. Army’s Special Forces 10-judge court. Sisone has informed cess/tiering and community notifica- An audience member suggested that despite claims he has made for years, Jersey City Mayor Jerramiah Healy Linda Condrillo for The Westfield Leader and The Times ALL ABOARD!…Families enjoy a hayride at the Trailside Nature Center in tion. Under this law, convicted sex if he obtains information as a Cub including during his 2005 campaign. and state Superior Court Assignment Mountainside on October 5. offenders must register with the local Scout leader, he should be able to A city councilman was expected to Judge Maurice Gallipoli that he would police; according to Ms. O’Brien, the inform parents associated with his file a motion in court Tuesday to have take a leave of absence. three categories of people required to group to protect the children. Ms. the mayor’s office declared vacant. Canada’s TD Bank Purchases register under Megan’s Law are those O’Brien said this is not permissible, as That would allow the local Demo- Commerce Bank for $8.5 Billion County Emerald Society “convicted, adjudicated delinquent or the law does not allow the relaying of cratic Committee to select a replace- Canada-based TD Bank Financial found not guilty by reason of insanity any information – even to a neighbor – ment for Levy. Group has purchased Commerce Bank to a sexual offense.” if a person receives notification of a The mayor had been a lifelong for $8.5 billion. The bank employs To Hold 26th ‘Pub Night’ There are approximately 500 reg- sex offender living in close proximity. Republican before switching to the Camden County Democratic Party KENILWORTH – The Union and Sally Sinclair of the Center for istered sex offenders in Union County Audience members reacted to Ms. Democratic Party in December of Chairman George Norcross as head of County Emerald Society will host its Hope Hospice as Irishwoman of the and 11,500 in New Jersey, Ms. O’Brien’s statement, with two attend- 2004, The Press reported. Commerce National Insurance, a sub- 26th-annual “Pub Nite” at 8 p.m. next Year. O’Brien said. According to a New ees agreeing they would rather be Green Resigns from Westfield sidiary of Commerce Bancorp, Inc. Saturday, October 20, at the The Bobby Byrne Show and Jersey Attorney General’s Office bro- arrested than risk a child be hurt. Lobbying Firm to Avoid Conflict according to politicsnj.com. Kenilworth Veterans Center, located Charlie Warwick will provide Irish chure distributed at the meeting, some “Before you say that every sex of- Assemblyman Jerry Green (LD-22, A TD Financial Group spokesman at 33 South 21st Street. entertainment. Tickets cost $25 and offenses requiring registration include fender should be on the Internet or Plainfield) has announced his resigna- told phillyburbs.com that there were The fraternal organization of law- will include beer, wine, soda and aggravated criminal assault, kidnap- strung from a tree, you need to consider tion from the Westfield-based Alman no plans to change signs at Com- enforcement officers and firefighters snacks. ping, criminal sexual contact and pro- this without the emotions,” Ms. O’Brien Group, a lobbying firm that represents merce branches or replace the banks’ of Irish descent will honor Eugene The Union County Emerald Soci- moting prostitution of a child. said. “If you find out that a child is HIV 18 of the state’s hospitals, including “leadership teams.” Gillespie, owner of the Blackthorn ety supports Project Children, the If a person is considered a “compul- positive, you’re not going to run around Muhlenberg Regional Medical Cen- Some analysts have said the sale of Restaurant and Irish Pub in Union County Baseball League and sive and repetitive offender,” regard- and tell the whole community.” ter in Plainfield. Mr. Green, who serves Commerce was not a surprise after its Kenilworth, as Irishman of the Year Hurricane Katrina relief. less of the date of conviction, they are Ms. O’Brien said one downfall as the firm’s vice president for local founder, Vernon W. Hill, 2nd, resigned For tickets and more information, required to register, as are all those about Megan’s Law is that it gives affairs, serves on the Assembly Health in a settlement with federal regula- Garwood Swim Night call Lester Sargent at (908) 272-8977, serving a sentence on the date the law people a “false sense of security” Committee. His resignation will be tors amid allegations the bank was Jack Geoghegan at (908) 245-2471 went into effect and all who have been because “you think you’re going to effective October 15. conducting business with companies Set for November 3 or Jack Casey at (732) 382-5982. convicted since, said Ms. O’Brien. be warned about sex offenders,” re- Mr. Green has said he is resigning owned by its executives. GARWOOD – The Garwood Rec- Tickets will also be available at the Some information attained at reg- ferring to the fact that because of reation Commission will hold a door. istration includes name, address of tiering or proximity requirements, elect officials who will make you proud. “Garwood Swimming Night” from legal residence, date of birth, finger- residents may never be notified. 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., on November 3 at Arboretum Hosts prints, photo, height, weight, date and Audience member Monica Felsing the Cranford Centennial Pool. place of employment, as well as said New Jersey is “one of eight states goleader.com/07election The event will be held rain or Pumpkin Contest school status if applicable. Convicted not to have a form of Jessica’s Law [in it’s everything you need to get informed. shine. SUMMIT – The Reeves-Reed Ar- offenders must submit a place of resi- place].” That law, passed in 2005, All Garwood residents, adults and boretum invites the community to its dency 90 days prior to their release sets, among other penalties, lifetime children, are invited. For more infor- Pumpkin Carving Contest this Sun- from prison in order for the informa- electronic monitoring of anyone con- mation, call the recreation hotline at day, October 14, from noon to 2 p.m. tion they submit to be confirmed. victed of lewd acts against victims 12 (908) 418-7649. Children and adults are welcome to “The majority [of offenders] actu- years old or younger. STAHL FARELLA & show off their pumpkin-carving skills ally comply with the law,” Ms. Raising her voice and reading facts and enjoy the changing colors of the O’Brien said, referring to convicted about Jessica’s Law, Ms. Felsing was SAROKIN, LLC GW Mayor McCarthy autumn leaves on this family day. offenders who complete the registra- told by Ms. O’Brien that if she did not Pumpkins will be available for pur- tion process. Convicted offenders stop, she would be asked to leave the Attorneys At Law Holds Saturday Hours chase, or entrants may bring their from out-of-state are required to reg- forum. GARWOOD – Borough own. Participants must supply their ister in New Jersey if they attend “This is my First Amendment right Mayor Dennis McCarthy will own pumpkin-carving tools. school or work in the state or are in on public property,” Ms. Felsing said. Criminal Defense hold his monthly Mayor’s Satur- Registration is required by today, the state for more than 14 consecutive One audience member said there day hours from 10 to 11 a.m. on October 11, and there is a $2 registration days or 30 days per year. was an “e-mail string” going around Saturday, October 13, in the fee. Those interested should contact the Tiering is a numbering scale that town and said that “[it’s] human na- Civil & Employment Litigation municipal building at 403 South arboretum at (908) 273-8787 or combines the conviction with a range ture, people will talk,” regardless of Avenue. [email protected]. of factors such as the age of the vic- the law, if a sex offender is released DWI & Municipal Court Residents are invited to stop A parent must accompany contest tim, degree of violence in the crime, into the community. by to discuss any concerns they entrants under 14. behavioral problems or substance CPA events are about “getting people have or just stop by and say The Reeves-Reed Arboretum is the abuse to judge an offender’s risk fac- on the right page,” said Fanwood Po- 220 St. Paul Street, Westfield, NJ 07090 hello to Mayor McCarthy. For only public garden, and one of the tor to the community. County pros- lice Chief Donald Domanoski. more information, call (908) largest green spaces, in Summit. It is ecutors decide if the offender is ranked “It’s not just us saying that we can’t 908-301-9001 • www.stahlesq.com 789-0710. a non-profit conservancy dedicated a tier 1 (low risk to commit another give you information,” he said refer- to preserving the 13-acre historic es- offense and who must register with ring to the explained requirements of tate and gardens and to promoting law enforcement), tier 2 (moderate Megan’s Law that keep information environmental and horticultural edu- risk and who must also register with regarding offenders private from the cation for children and adults. community organizations through general inquiring public. ASK THE DENTIST ! ATTEND A FREE SEMINAR

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Reservations Required (no names needed) 229 Charles Street, Westfield, New Jersey 07090 Call: (908) 272-0200 Tel: 908.389.0222 Email: [email protected] Refreshments will be served A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, October 11, 2007 Page 3 Freeholders to Award Pact Gov. Kean to Speak at WHS To Demolish Garages in WF On Childhood Obesity Issue By PAUL J. PEYTON officials. WESTFIELD – The Overlook Hos- is actively supporting initiatives Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times “This has been an ongoing issue in pital Foundation will host its second throughout our service area to en- COUNTY – The Union County Cranford because the character of the Thomas Glasser Lecture next Thurs- courage healthy lifestyles among our Board of Chosen Freeholders last street has changed,” said Freeholder day, October 18, at 6:30 p.m. at youngest patient population.” Thursday agreed to place a resolution Chairwoman Bette Jane Kowalski, a Westfield High The Thomas on tonight’s agenda to move ahead Cranford resident who participated in School, located at Glasser Lecture with the demolition of a vehicle-stor- talks between the county and township. 550 Dorian Road. is the second in age garage and office building at 300 She said the township’s new com- The featured a series of com- North Avenue in Westfield across from munity center on Walnut Avenue has speaker will be munity lectures the Westfield Diner. resulted in additional pedestrians, former New Jer- an endowment Joseph Graziano, director of engi- while Mr. Graziano said the exist- sey Governor and from the Tho- neering and public works, told the ence of neighborhood schools makes former president mas Glasser board the goal is to have the garages a speed reduction on the roadway of Drew Univer- Foundation at and office building demolished by necessary. sity Thomas H. Overlook Hos- November, with construction on a In other business, the board will an- Kean. He will ad- pital supports. new building and accompanying park- nounce the awarding of $1.2 million in dress the issue of The foundation ing facility beginning early next year. grants to Union County municipalities CAMPAIGN TRAIL…First Ward Democratic Westfield Council candidate Ross childhood obe- was established Ron Zuber, project manager in the as part of the annual freeholders’ Kids Katz meets with neighbor Linda Mack last week as the campaign season heats up. sity. Mr. Kean, as a tribute to the county manager’s office, told The Recreation Trust Fund matching-grant who was selected memory of Tho- Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains- program. by President mas Glasser of Fanwood Times that the county must Victoria Durbin Drake, adminis- Ferguson Bill Gives Credits George W. Bush Westfield, who first receive approval from the Westfield trator of the county’s Open Space, to chair the 9/11 was killed dur- town council for a demolition permit. Recreation, and Historic Preserva- Commission, cur- ing the terrorist He said the county might seek approv- tion Trust Fund, said the program For Energy Star Washers rently serves as attacks on the als to demolish both the garages and the includes three parts. The first con- By PAUL J. PEYTON eral taxes, consumers “will save a lot of chairman of the World Trade Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times Former Governor Thomas Kean existing Veneri complex. sists of scholarships, such as requests energy” and also cut their utility bills. board of the Rob- Center in New Officials said the garages and of- for children to attend summer camps. WESTFIELD – Consumers who “That would be a huge incentive for ert Wood Johnson Foundation. York City on September 11, 2001. fice building behind the Veneri build- Children must meet financial restric- purchase Energy Star washing ma- someone to actually make the invest- “We are delighted to welcome The Thomas Glasser Lecture is free ing will be demolished first, followed tions included in the program. chines would receive a 25-percent ment and have the government help former Governor Kean as our fea- and open to the public, but registra- by the construction of the new build- The second part deals with town and credit on their federal income tax un- subsidize the initial expense up front,” tured speaker,” said Ann Oliva, ex- tion is required, as seating is limited. ing with an attached roof-top parking school board requests for grants to der legislation sponsored by Rep. Mike said Top Line owner Michael Monetti. ecutive director of the Overlook Hos- For information and registration, con- facility. purchase new playground equipment. Ferguson (R-7th, New Providence). Mr. Monetti said he sells a lot of pital Foundation. “The issue of child- tact Sadia Mohammed at (908) 522- Mr. Zuber said the Veneri building The third part of the grant, the “Union During a press conference held front-load washers with the Energy hood obesity is of major concern in 5330 or would not be demolished until the new County Playground Initiative,” enables Monday at Top Line Appliance Center Star certification. These washers have our communities, and the foundation [email protected]. three-story building is constructed and towns to “enhance, create, acquire or on North Avenue in Westfield, Mr. a larger capacity than standard wash- all current staff have moved in. A one- make better any playground,” Ms. Ferguson said his bill would amount ers. “You’re actually getting three story vehicle storage facility would be Drake said. She said all 21 municipali- to a $250 reduction in federal taxes on baskets of laundry in one wash cycle.” Watchung Stable Hosts attached to the building. ties applied for the grant. School boards an Energy Star appliance priced at According to a press release Mr. At a Westfield planning-board meet- can partner with towns on the grant. $1,000. Top Line currently sells En- Ferguson’s office issued at the press ing last month, Noel Musial of The Freeholder Dan Sullivan said a reso- ergy Star-rated Whirlpool WFW model conference, most full-sized Energy Date Night on Horseback Musial Group in Mountainside said lution would be placed on tonight’s front-loader washers for $2,300. Star washers use 18 to 25 gallons of MOUNTAINSIDE – The Union couple will receive a $20 gift certifi- the $9- to $10.5-million project would agenda hiring a firm to address the Mr. Ferguson introduced H.R. water with each load, compared to 40 County Board of Chosen Freehold- cate courtesy of Mosaico. include the 141-space vehicle-storage engineering and design phase of im- 3534, the Energy Efficiency Tax credit gallons used by standard washers. ers announced that Watchung Stable No riding experience is necessary; building, featuring 11 rooftop spaces provements to the dog park at Echo for Washers Act, in September. En- In addition to Whirlpool, General and Mosaico Restaurant are joining the ride will involve a leisurely walk. to house EMS and police vehicles and Lake Park, which rests on the Westfield/ ergy Star certification follows guide- Electric, LG Electronics and Bosch together to offer Union County’s first Pre-registration and pre-payment are the SWAT unit of the county Mountainside border. The initial con- lines established by the Environmen- make Energy Star appliances, Mr. “Date Night at Watchung Stable” required, as space is limited. prosecutor’s office. Offices would tract pays the firm $66,000, he said. Ms. tal Protection Agency (EPA) and the Monetti said. next Friday, October 19, in The fee for the date-night trail ride house the county clerk’s annex, divi- Kowalski has said the county expects federal energy department. Mr. Ferguson said he would like to Mountainside. is $50 per couple for Union County sion of consumer affairs, county su- the improvements – including new fenc- “While these may be a little bit more see retailers use the tax credit to market Couples ages 18 years and older residents and $60 per couple for out- perintendent of schools, the Union ing, a gazebo, benches and additional expensive than a traditional washer Energy Star appliances to consumers. are invited to go out on a date in a new of-county participants. County Medical Examiner’s office and recreation space for dogs – to be com- and dryer, you are going to save more Mr. Monetti said Top Line sells a way – on horseback. Those who at- Those wishing to participate should various other county operations. pleted by next summer. on energy cost because the washer lot of their washers to builders. He tend can visit Lake Surprise and me- stop by Watchung Stable, located at Officials said all personnel in the County Manager George Devanney uses less water – it spins more of the said a tax credit for purchasing En- ander through the woods and fields to 1160 Summit Lane in Mountainside. rear building have been relocated to told The Leader and The Times that water out of the clothes so it takes less ergy Star products “would be a big discover the wildlife active at dusk in Mosaico Restaurant is located at the Veneri building and that the county the county expects to close on the $8- energy to dry,” Mr. Ferguson said. incentive” for builders, who already the Watchung Reservation. 1072 Route 22 West in Mountainside. is currently working with the utility million purchase of 13 acres of unde- “So, for a consumer, it makes eco- receive a tax credit for advertising Participants must arrive by 6:45 Couples wishing to find out about companies to cut off power, water veloped land from St. Agnes Roman nomic sense to invest in an Energy homes as “Energy Star homes.” p.m. to sign in. The ride, approxi- space availability, directions to the and phone service to the building. Catholic Church and a $1 change-of- Star washer and dryer. But what we The congressman said he would in- mately one hour long, will leave at 7 stable or information about other The freeholders are expected to ownership on the 42-acre Clark res- want to do with my legislation is help troduce additional pieces of Energy p.m. After the ride, couples may want riding programs can call (908) 789- vote tonight to hire T. Fiore Demoli- ervoir. In addition, by the end of the with that up-front cost as well.” Star incentive legislation encompasing to head over to Mosaico Restaurant 3665 or visit mosaico22.com for more tion, Inc. at a cost of $245,000. Mr. year, the county will finalize the addi- He said in addition to lowering fed- refrigerators in the next few months. for a Northern Italian dinner. Each information. Zuber told The Leader/Times that tion to the $3.6-million Swartz prop- Fiore was the lowest of seven bids, erty and close on the $6.25-million Don’t Forget! Pick up your monthly with the highest coming in at acquisition of land from the 14-acre $524,000. The project should be com- Hazelwood Cemetery in Clark. edition of Wine News! plete by mid-2009. Ms. Drake said survey, environ- In other business, the board also mental tests and title work must be discussed at last Thursday’s agenda completed before the county can close meeting a resolution concurring with on the acquisitions. She said Esposito the Township of Cranford to reduce Park on Madison Hill Road in Clark the speed limit on parts of Walnut is expected to open by the end of the Avenue to 25 mph. year. The park will include a walking Mr. Graziano said actions by path, skateboard park, lighted tennis Cranford and the freeholders would courts and children’s playground, as be contingent upon approval by state well as restroom facilities.

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PUBLICATION ABCDICTIONOPQRSTDECEPTIONUVWXYZ The Westfield Leader The Scotch Plains–Fanwood Letters to the Editor TTTimes Since 1959 — Established 1890 — DD Legal Newspaper for the Town of Westfield, Legal Newspaper for the Borough of Fanwood Communication Act Rules in Cell DTM Boroughs of Mountainside and Garwood And the Township of Scotch Plains D Diction Deception And the County of Union, NJ. Phone Issues, Keep Away from Head Members of: New Jersey Press Association • National Newspaper Association • Westfield Area Chamber of Commerce Melvin Smallwood seems upset. I wrote creases, the network needs more capac- Below are four arcane words, each Scotch Plains Business & Professional Association • Fanwood Business & Professional Association a letter to the editor (September 27) to ity. More capacity requires more base with four definitions – only one is correct. point out facts about cell phone base stations. There are also newer digital data The others are made up. Are you sharp Periodicals – Postage Paid at Westfield, New Jersey Periodicals – Postage Paid at Scotch Plains, New Jersey stations and the effects of RF exposure on services that don’t have the same cover- enough to discern this deception of dic- P.O. Box 250 • 251 North Avenue, West P. O. Box 368 the human body. I wind up in a Westfield- age footprints as the basic phone service. tion? Westfield, N.J. 07091 Scotch Plains, N.J. 07076 versus-Scotch Plains battle. That was To get faster data rates, you need more If you can guess one correctly – good Tele: (908) 232-4407 • E-mail: [email protected] • Web: www.goleader.com • Fax: (908) 232-0473 never my intention. After 10 years of base stations. Looking at a service guess. If you get two – well-read indi- living in this area, I still don’t understand provider’s coverage map is useless. Be- vidual. If you get three – word expert. If POSTMASTER: Send address changes to the offices of the newspapers at this battle. I apologize that my statement lieve me, these are just marketing tools to you get all four – You must have a lot of P. O. Box 250, Westfield, New Jersey 07091 of facts have been misunderstood in the get customers. You have to understand free time! face of intense emotions. the details and the facts behind these All words and correct definitions Published every Thursday by Watchung Communications, Inc. Mr. Smallwood states there are no base maps. come from the board game Diction Paul Peyton Horace R. Corbin Fred K. Lecomte stations north of North Avenue in It might behoove you to investigate Deception. ASSIGNMENT EDITOR PUBLISHER MARKETING DIRECTOR Westfield. He is mistaken. He should zoning laws. I don’t pretend to know the Answers to last week’s arcane words. Suzette F. Stalker David B. Corbin Michael L. Bartiromo check out the rooftop of the Westfield differences between those in Westfield 1. Dadalian – Ingenious or intricate COMMUNITY ASSISTANT PUBLISHER & SPORTS MARKETING PRODUCTION Arms apartment building. How many and those in other places. You will always 2. Ustulate – Discolored or blackened Michael Pollack Karen M. Hinds Robert P. Connelly more did he miss? Base stations and an- find more base stations in commercial as if by burning EDUCATION & ARTS OFFICE MANAGER OPERATIONS & LEGALS tennas don’t have to be affixed to towers. zones. Are there more commercial zones 3. Cuckquean – A woman whose hus- Victoria McCabe Ben Corbin I don’t pretend to know how many base in the towns you mention? Believe me, band has committed adultery stations are in this area. The number should installing base stations in surrounding TECHNOLOGY SERVICES 4. Skilder – To live by beggingor steal- SUBSCRIPTION PRICE be on facts, not emotion. towns does nothing for my cell phone ing One-year – $28 • Two-year – $52 • Three-year – $76 • One-year college (September to May) – $20 The public includes all, no matter what coverage, especially with all the trees in town they live in. The public should be this area. That’s why I have a phone RORIFEROUS concerned about RF exposure. The editor hanging on the wall. 1. Round or oval in form got my point. That’s why the title was I don’t know the details of the base 2. Producing dew To Restore Good Government, stated as “Keep Kids Safe, Keep Cell station you are concerned about. I truly 3. Boisterous; noisy Phones Away From Their Brains.” You hope you are successful in any effort you 4. Snarly; tangled are exposed to RF waves every day from undertake to stop the cell site from being DIABOLIST TV, radio, microwave communications, built. It was never my intention for others 1. A sword swallower The Best Model Is Here at Home police and fire communications and AC to get the idea that I was in favor of it. Just 2. A nutritionist power lines. Did you ever wonder why remember, stick to the facts. In New Jersey, one can conclude that good government 3. A devil worshiper each ward. Every other year, four seats are up for election. your radio doesn’t work near power lines? The Communication Act rules, and 4. An editor is dead. We’ve faced years of disgrace, embarrassment Mayoral races occur every four years; the next will be in Your [Mr. Smallwood’s] interpretation until there is clear evidence of the health MARICIOUS and fraud. It’s hard to see an end in sight. The latest November 2009. of my use of the word public is offensive. risks or a change in the law, networks will 1. Sea-dwelling; marine disgrace is the missing mayor of Atlantic City. Participating in the Fanwood forum are those seeking I stated that coverage is not the only continue to expand. At least control what 2. Very sweet; tasty Still, there are a few bastions of good government left. election to the two seats up for grabs on the Fanwood factor in determining where and why a you can control. Keep the cell phone 3. Marshy; covered with water See them in action first-hand. We encourage residents to Borough Council for terms of three years each. Republi- base station is necessary. If an area is away from your head as much as possible. 4. Strong; racy attend the two upcoming forums for Westfield and more populated, it needs more capacity. Anthony Scaglione OMADHAUN cans Anthony Parenti and Joel Stroz oppose incumbent As the number of cell-phone users in- Fanwood featuring candidates for municipal office to be Democrats William Populus and Katherine Mitchell. Westfield 1. A tyrant or despot decided by the voters on Election Day, November 6. We Fanwood Mayor Colleen Mahr, a Democrat, runs unop- 2. A fool or imbecile invite readers to e-mail us with questions to ask candi- Delighted for SP Rec. Volunteers, 3. A Moslem cleric; a holy man posed for reelection as mayor for another four-year term. 4. A Scottish grandfather or great grand- dates to address – no later than tomorrow evening for According to the rules of the League of Women Voters, father Westfield, and no later next Friday evening for Fanwood. Mayor Mahr will not participate in the forum, as she is Dismayed by Sour Samuel Attack The Westfield Candidates Forum will be held this uncontested. There are no municipal elections in Scotch I read the article in the October 4 edition I know many, if not all, of these volun- See more letters pages 5, 19 Sunday, October 14, at 7:30 p.m. at the municipal build- Plains this year. [The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times] by teers, and, believe, me each of them has ing at 425 East Broad Street. The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Fred Rossi “SP to Hire RBA for Design on earned our respect far more than a soured Election info pages 5, 18 The Fanwood Candidates Forum will be held on Mon- Times, along with the League of Women Voters, sponsor New Scotch Hills Facility.” Mr. Rossi individual who sits on the sidelines con- day, October 22, at 8 p.m. at Fanwood Borough Hall at 75 the forums. TV-36 will air the Westfield forum and TV-35 writes that Ray Poerio, our recreation com- demning those who take time away from Letters to North Martine Avenue. missioner and our recreation commission their families and work commitments, will air the Fanwood forum. The programs will be re- interviewed six architectural firms to de- only to be criticized by those who fail to the Editor Those seeking election to the four seats up for grabs on peated multiple times up until Election Day. The pro- sign the new senior citizen and community volunteer for anything that is not self the Westfield Town Council for four-year terms will grams will be webcast at goleader.com. center to be located at Scotch Hills. promoting. This is nauseating to me and participate. Democrats Ross Katz (Ward 1), Bruce Leader/Times reporter Fred Rossi and Merry Wisler of After a 90-minute discussion, the en- I am sure to many others. Solutions to WF Tax for Regenstreich (Ward 2), Matt Sontz (Ward 3) and Lenore the League of Women Voters will moderate the forums. tire council lauded the praises of these As a fellow volunteer in town, I not Scurry (Ward 4) oppose Republicans Frank Arena (Ward View candidate biographies, video and other features at volunteers and unanimously supported only applaud the efforts of the recreation Parking in Wrong Spot 1) and incumbents JoAnn Neylan (Ward 2), Mark goleader.com/07election. the recommendation of the committee to commission but the results. This project, Regarding the letter to the editor from Ciarrocca (Ward 3) and James Foerst (Ward 4). To bring good government back to the state, the best appoint RBA as architect. Surprisingly, a mere 3/4 mile from my house, works. It Richard Parry on parking, September 20, There are eight seats on the town council, two from model to follow is the example right here at home. this included the support of Democratic is a great idea for the seniors and the there have been too many of these inci- councilman Kevin Glover, who put his community at large, and we should all be dents. A very simple and inexpensive political differences aside and has come thankful for the work of these and all remedy does exist. When parking in a lot to the realization that political differences volunteers that work selflessly to im- where payment is required: Property-Tax Rebate is Election-Year Charade on a municipal level are not as vote grab- prove our community lifestyle. Park your vehicle. Go to the pay sta- bing as actually doing what is right for the I encourage the seniors in our commu- tion. Select the amount of time that you That Scotch Plains Resident Refuses to Endorse community. We are all grateful of his nity to let the council and recreation com- wish to park. Deposit the correct amount epiphany, as I, for one, have been grow- mittee know how you feel and thank them of money. Collect your receipt from the Governor Jon Corzine, Subsequent to the completion of the you want us to vote for people who we ing tired of arguments for the sole pur- for their support. awkward slot. Go back to your car and I regret that your actions and those of contract, the CWA retirement contribu- don’t know where they stand on this im- pose of political advancement. For those who would prefer to offer place the receipt on the dashboard in front the legislature on property-tax reform have tion was removed. portant issue. In fact, I suspect that what- I was delighted, until I read the letter to nothing but constant criticism, why not of the steering wheel so that it can be seen been unacceptable and results in that I There were very limited moves to end ever is done, the state will be further the editor from his political boss, Dick sign up to volunteer at the new senior through the windshield. Lock your car. cannot file for this return of my tax dol- dual-office holders. If it is wrong in the bonding (i.e. increasing our debt). Samuel. Mr. Samuel not only questions citizen center instead? I fully expect to get Go about your business and enjoy lars. Should I complete this application future, it is wrong today. You supported We are looking at the public retiree the project but also attacks the recreation bashed by the captain of criticism in the Westfield. and receive the money, I will be endors- the pension padding of Ms. Levine to the health plan costing $69 billion, $33.7 director and the volunteers who serve on next edition to The Times and will not This receipt should be valid in all park- ing you and the other elected officials board of Local Finance Board. billion in long-term debt and $25 billion the recreation commission. Attacking our exchange with him. I am too busy serving ing lots until the time has expired. The who are orchestrating this charade of prop- The raising of the sales tax to provide for government pensions. In addition, volunteers is a new low for even Mr. my purpose as a volunteer in many ca- parking official periodically walks past erty-tax reform. It is obvious that this is property tax reform is a joke. You raised there is the projected $14 billion for bridge Samuel, who, week after week, is al- pacities for our community. all the cars in the lot and verifies the time strictly an election-year ploy to obtain our one tax to lessen another. This is nothing repair. With the state’s past history at lowed to spew his negativity in this pub- remaining on the receipt. Done. votes in November. but a shell game. managing budgets, I expect this to be $30 Rich Duthie lication. Scotch Plains This is how it is done all over the world, You convened committees to review In industry, when one runs into hard billion or more by the time we are done. including the long-term parking lots in the runaway property taxes and make financial times, expenses are cut. Where If it was not for buying votes, how could Westfield, with the difference that these recommendations, but not all the 98 rec- have been the cuts? In fact, your budget is we afford to return any money to the SP-GOP Chair Finds SP-Dem Chair are prepaid. So why does Westfield charge ommendations were implemented. In fact an increase over last year. taxpayers? double or more for those of us who incor- the Republican Party was not even in- I understand that our costs of public The spending of $450 million for stem- Recreation Comments Puzzling rectly enter a number at the pay station? cluded in the decision-making tree. sector employee benefits are growing cell research appears like pocket change There are several areas and times where You personally prevented the legisla- astronomically. I have never seen man- when you look at the above numbers. [Scotch Plains] Democratic Chair Dick using the golf course were seniors. Samuel wrote a letter last week criticiz- Mr. Samuel’s current lack of support the numbers are not fully visible. Snow, ture from defining the parameters for agement participate in a union action and However, it will further raise our debt. ice, rain and dirt sometimes obscure the contracts with public workers. You wanted support the union’s contract as you have There is no proof we will receive a single ing the miniature golf, golf costs and the for the use of this county grant is a little new senior/community center. As a former surprising since it had been supported and numbers. these to be handled in the negotiations. done. Why is it that the elected officials in dollar of profit. This strikes me as a “make- Save money on time and paint. There is At the time of the negotiations, you the capital building appear to not know work program” or like a gambler who has mayor and council member, a former voted for by his wife when she was a liaison to the recreation commission and member of the council. His criticism of no need to paint, repaint or touch up the gave into the NJEA and played games when one of their own is taking advantage run out of money who asks to borrow a numbers to make them clear in the first with the CWA. of public? How many of these officials dollar since he is expecting to hit it big on a frequent player at Scotch Hills Golf the recreation commissioners is also un- Course, I find his comments puzzling. founded. As a former council liaison to place. The receipt in the car says it all. We as the public have doubts regarding have been indicted and how many more the next roll of the dice. In addition, will As two lots are currently being reno- your private contacts with a leader of one will there be? this result in the fiasco like the SCC? Mr. Samuel does not play much golf. If the recreation commission, I know that he did, he would realize that all residents these hard-working volunteers are of the vated, the change can be made there im- of the unions. Your gifts to the same You did not want to define your mon- Governor, I could go on, but you get mediately. individual and relatives have never been etization program of state assets until the idea. The news media reported that in Scotch Plains get a great deal with the highest caliber and do an outstanding job. proven not to affect public contracts. after the November election. Therefore, you read the newspapers. You know that prices at Scotch Hills for a nice course The old Scotch Hills building is a nice Peter Murray hands down, the letters to the editors that is kept in excellent condition. You old structure, but it is not laid out in a way Westfield Berkeley Heights Voters Seek express disagreement with your actions. cannot play a round of golf anywhere else that can be used efficiently, and its condi- In order that my sacrifice will have in the area for anywhere near the prices tion severely limits its amount of use. It Junior Women Thank meaning and perhaps some good might charged at Scotch Hills. The senior dis- gets used by seniors, other recreation Referendum on $10-Mil. Bond come out of it, I provide a copy of this count during the week makes it even activities and private parties, but a new Everyone For Support On October 9, a group of Berkeley The council plans to build the commu- letter to the media and select members of better. well-planned community center would We would like to thank everyone who Heights voters submitted a petition seek- nity center on the Stanford Drive site. The the legislature. Perhaps more will have Miniature golf gets a lot of play. There allow many more activities, especially participated and supported activities ing a referendum on a $10-million bond county is also planning to build two sports the courage to join me. are multiple birthday parties there every for our seniors. The number of programs hosted by the Scotch Plains Junior ordinance to the township clerk. While fields on this same site. The township has I initially drafted this letter several week and quite a number of players of all offered there would expand exponentially. Woman’s Club. only 770 signatures were needed to ob- not yet taken title to the site. There is no months ago, but I hoped that things would ages, in addition. Miniature golf is paying Our senior population represents about With funds raised from our Town-wide tain a referendum, over 1,250 township DEP approval yet to build on the site, improve. However, there has been no for itself, providing a fun event for our 20 percent of our population, and we need Garage Sale, Town Egg Hunt, Simon voters signed the petition. The referen- which contained asbestos and other con- improvement, and in fact, the situation residents and has actually attracted golf- to be able to offer more programs. I do not Mall Evening of Giving, Cheeburger dum would allow the voters to have a say taminants. Final plans for the center have has become even worse. ers to the regular golf course who have understand why Mr. Samuel does not Cheeburger Night and Grand Bunco Bash, on whether the township takes on such a not been drafted. Governor, in conclusion, I would like not been as aware of it before. want our seniors to have a center. we were able to distribute money to the substantial financial commitment. The council could not give any infor- to point out that I cannot and will not Mr. Samuel is also confused about the Basically, I believe that Mr. Samuel is following organizations: Tiny Tim Fund, The ordinance was passed on Septem- mation as to the anticipated expenses of allow my vote to be purchased by you, county grant that led to the construction trying to make this into a false political CHILD, Scotch Plains Rescue Squad, ber 18. It provides over $8.6 million for a operating the community center and main- your party, private-interest groups or any- of the starter’s building. That grant was issue, and he does not care one way or the Heart for Humanity, Emmanuel Cancer community center, $1 million for fire- taining the sports fields. The council also one else. I have too much respect for our based on freeing up space at the old other about our seniors. He seems to be Foundation and Homefirst (formerly the fighting equipment and the remainder for has not provided information regarding founding fathers and the many that have building for senior activities and putting always against everything while the town Interfaith Council for the Homeless of other town improvements. Mayor David the operation of the community center sacrificed for our freedom to allow this. in a handicap bathroom. In fact, many government and the recreation commis- Union County). Cohen rejected earlier requests to put the such as whether the more than 75 percent This money means more to me than the senior activities take place in that build- sion work at doing things for the benefit The Scotch Plains Junior Woman’s proposed bond issue on the November 6 of township seniors who are not in the millions you give away, but I have to look ing, and the senior clubs hold their meet- of our residents. Club is a group of ladies who like to ballot for voter approval. The council Senior Citizens Club will have easy ac- myself in the mirror and will not be asso- ings there. The grant also benefited the Bill McClintock, Chairman Scotch socialize, make friends and make a differ- also rejected requests that the community cess to the space dedicated to seniors. ciated with your actions. operation of the golf course, based on the Plains Republican Committee ence in the community. The Junior fact that over 40 percent of the people Woman’s Club has been serving the com- center be placed on an ordinance separate Tom Foregger Albert J. Muller from other items. munity for 60 years and looks forward to Berkeley Heights Scotch Plains Rec. Commissioner Says Samuel’s many more. New members are always welcome. If you are interested in learning more Letters Have Become ‘Irritating’ about us, you can check out our website at I am one of the seven volunteers who adult programs, and the Scotch Hills min- spjwc.com. Please contact Odette Alves serve on the Scotch Plains Recreation iature golf course – to name just a few. at (908) 889-4849 or e-mail Commission. For the past several months, None of these services or accomplish- [email protected] for I have read with growing irritation the ments would have been achieved without additional information. litany of letters by the chairman of the SP the hard work and dedication of the Democratic Committee disparaging the Odette Alves, President department’s director, staff and commis- Scotch Plains Junior Woman’s Club actions and intentions of the commission- sioners and support of the past and present ers and the recreation department’s direc- councils. tor. The chairman’s most recent harangue Recreation Commission My fellow commissioners and I serve is directed at the department’s efforts to our community because of a united pas- develop plans for the senior citizens com- Thanked for Mini-Golf sion to maintain, improve upon and ex- munity center at Scotch Hills. The com- I want to let the Scotch Plains Recre- pand the services available to all residents mission and the director spent a consider- ation Commission know what a wonder- of Scotch Plains – from the youngest able amount of time seeking and evaluat- ful job they did with the miniature-golf child to the oldest senior. We are not ing architect bids and presenting their course at Scotch Hills. My husband and I involved for political or personal gains. recommendation to council. Rather than have two boys, 6 and 4 years old, and the Like many volunteer positions, acting commend them for their efforts, as Coun- mini-golf course has provided an activity as a commissioner can sometimes be a cilman Glover and the other council mem- that we can all participate in. thankless job. It involves commitments bers have done, and encourage commu- In today’s lifestyle of television and of precious free time, occasional personal nity involvement in the development of video games, it gets us outside to have sacrifices and many hours of work. It the center’s plans, the chairman has once some fun and it is very affordable. Being sometimes involves making hard deci- again taken his all-too-familiar negative there, I have noticed many other local sions for the benefit of the community as path of belittling the department’s ef- families and realized how great it is to a whole that may not always be univer- forts, dredging up irrelevant history and have an option within our own town. sally accepted. cautioning our seniors to “kick the tires”. Usually we go to other towns to do things, Many citizens may not understand the Please Mr. Chairman, stop demeaning including bowling, movies, Trailside, bat- breadth of the department’s services and the efforts of the department. Work with ting cages, etc. with it the overwhelming responsibili- the department, not against it. Be con- Having the course in our own town ties. In one way or another, the depart- structive, not destructive. Encourage par- adds to a sense of community. My sons ment is involved in nearly every township ticipation, not skepticism. Express opti- have both gone to several birthday parties activity. The accomplishments of the de- mism, not pessimism. If not, the residents held at the mini-golf course. The parties partment have been many – the develop- of our great town will soon ask – is it were run smoothly and reasonably priced. ment of Memorial Field, renovations to really the tires that need to be kicked? Thanks again for a job well done. Jerseyland, Kramer Manor and Farley Avenue parks, expansion of children and Robert Giordanella Doreen Coyle Commissioner, SP Recreation Scotch Plains A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, October 11, 2007 Page 5 MEET THE CANDIDATES From 1947 to Today, our Westfield Trip Anthony Parenti, Candidate for Was One of Swelling Pride and Thanks The Westfield High School Class of Barbara Burton; to The Westfield Leader Fanwood Borough Council 1947 celebrated its 60th reunion in for its coverage and pictures of the re- Westfield over the weekend, September union; to WHS Principal Dennis Fyffe for Contrary to what we usually hear at trous consequences. 28 to 30. his personally conducted tour of the high planning-board meetings or read in the To the best of my knowledge, traffic We enjoyed a cocktail party at the school and to the current students of WHS newspapers, promoting economic devel- studies have not been done in the Fanwood home of Joan and Alan Lowe on Friday. for the care they have taken of the school opment by increasing business and resi- downtown development project and, if Alan was our reunion chairman. Saturday and of all our traditions of excellence. dential growth is not always good. Steep they were done, they have not been made featured a bus tour of the town and a Finally, we old-timers want to thank increases in business and population boost public. Downtown development can be banquet at Echo Lake Country Club, and the people of Westfield. We loved our old up vehicle travel, adds to already-crowded good for the borough but only if it is we departed after a brunch on Sunday. town, but you have made it better. The roads, increase commute times, increase tempered with pedestrian and vehicular The purpose of this letter to The Westfield vibrant and alive downtown, the care- crashes and strain our roads and bridges. traffic considerations. Leader is to give thanks. fully kept homes and infrastructure, and Additionally, businesses nowadays rely My running mate, Joel Stroz, and I First, we want to give thanks to those the truly awesome high school you have TIME TO CARE...A Westfielder seeks help for refugees in Zambia camp. See members of the class who attended. De- built and maintained made our trip one of on frequent truck deliveries so they can support doing a comprehensive borough- letter at lower left. maximize their retail and stockpiling wide pedestrian and vehicular traffic study, spite increasing age and some infirmities, swelling pride. space. The consequence is larger and so that the most severe problems can be we had members from as near as Westfield None of what you have done is easy or heavier trucks on our local highways, addressed immediately. Among other Thank you for your patience during our remodeling. and as far as California. Next, we would cheap. We know that. But it is so impor- thus causing havoc on our roads and things, there should be a stress test done on like to say “Thanks for the Memories” to tant, and such a valuable contribution to bridges, and they present a very serious the Martine Avenue bridge to be sure it can all those who have gone before or just our nation, that we could not end our threat to public safety. still withstand the legal weight limit, and THE BAR IS OPENING... could not make it. reunion without taking note of your ef- Before governing bodies decide to in- the traffic signals along the Martine Av- But it is even more important for us to forts and giving thanks for them. crease business or housing development, enue corridor should be synchronized. We thank Westfield itself. What a heritage God willing, we hope to see you again they should seriously consider the quality will be proactive in doing whatever is we have had growing up in this wonderful in another five years for our 65th! Until of the transportation system and not just necessary to ensure the safety of all people town! And that thank you would not be then, thanks again from the reunion com- in the immediate area of the project. For who live, work, play or visit Fanwood. complete or accurate without adding our mittee. instance, look at any shopping mall or The road network can play a vital role 16 Prospect Street collective thanks to Mayor Skibitsky for Arthur Bingham, Mary Ann Crowell housing development, and you will likely in promoting economic development but his splendid welcome to us; to the Freeman, Alan Lowe, Donald Miller, Westfield Westfield Historical Society for its help see road improvements such as adding or only if traffic safety is given the highest (908) 232-7320 Betty Hanshew Schenck widening lanes. If faults are not corrected, priority. and its informative tour of the town led by and William Smyers it can cause bottlenecks, congestion, road rage and crashes. Planners and government officials should look beyond the immediate area of the project and examine all factors that Sunrise Cellars Prices effective through Tues., Nov. 6, 2007 Many items are in short supply, road and bridge conditions play in servic- please shop early. ing the project. Thought should be given the Wine Department at to “worst-case scenarios” rather than “nor- The items mal conditions.” For instance, the design ShopRite Wines and Spirits of Westfield of the service roads should accommodate below are the busiest seasons, and parking should 333 South Ave. • (973) 232-8700 on Sale! be adequate enough to accommodate peak usage. The “busiest season” and “peak- Store Debit VISIT OUR TEMPERATURE parking usage” no longer occur just dur- Open Cards ing holiday periods. Now, merchants cre- Sunday CONTROLLED WINE CELLAR ate “sales events,” even like celebrating Ground Hog Day, to attract business. 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He is from St. Clement Oroppas 2004 Angola and runs a soccer league in the A rich, massive youngster, packed with dense fruit, mocha-laced oak, layers of earthy camp. When you read this, I urge you to currant, spice, anise, olive and cedar, turning plush and layered on $ act on your feelings and comply with my the finish, where it reveals subtle flavor nuances. Drink now thru 2012. 44.99 simple request. ***** 95-100 ...... Classic My name is Roy Kazanda, and I am a VINTAGE 90-94 . . . . Outstanding 85-8995-100 ...... Very. . . Classic Good 22-year-old refugee from Angola. I pres- Falesco Marciliano 2003 VINTAGE 90-94 . . . . Outstanding Here is a knockout wine that delivers classic Cabernet green notes followed by RATING 80-84 ...... Good ently reside in the Meheba settlement 70-7985-89 ...... Very . Average Good camp in Northwestern province, Zambia. bursting tones of blackberry, tobacco, toasted coconut flakes, apple RATINGSCALE: 60-69.80-84 . . . Below...... Average Good pie crust and distant hints of black licorice. The aromatic complexity 70-79 ...... Average I left Angola in 2000 because of the war, $ SCALE: 60-69. . . Below Average which made it unsafe for my family and is stellar and so is the velvety mouthfeel. 39.99 me. When I arrived in Meheba, life was very hard. There was barely enough food to go around, and we oftentimes lacked WINES WITH basic necessities. One of the ways that gave me the RATINGS OF opportunity to escape the realities of life Points or More... for $30 orLess! in the camp was through recreation. Soc- 90 Produttori del Barbaresco Fattoria del Cerro Catena Malbec 2005 Rioja Vega cer became a way for me to go beyond my Barbaresco 2003 Vino Nobile di hunger and feelings of loss, and allowed Rich and polished, with alluring Reserva 2001 An unusually rich and expansive Montepulciano 2004 me to be a part of something bigger than fig, mocha, boysenberry, The 2001 Reserva is dark ruby wine, packed with heady sensations This 2004 Vino Nobile di myself. In the settlement, there are refu- ganache and sweet spice notes with a classic nose of cedar, of spices, licorice, and menthol that Montepulciano a, blend of 90% that glide along creamy tannins spice box, tobacco, black cherry, gees from such war-torn countries as are followed by deep layers of super- Prugnolo Gentile and 20% Canaiolo and through the long, velvety and black currant. Velvety on the Democratic Republic of Congo, Angola, ripe fruit that fill out the wine’s frame Nero and Mamolo, offers superb finish. Drink now through 2008. palate, this elegant, ripe, medi- Rwanda, Burundi and Sudan. Soccer was with excellent concentration and weight on the palate with excellent um-bodied, nicely delineated a way to create a common bond, and Wine Spectator : 90 $14.99 fleshiness, closing with beautifully length and finessed tannins. Best Rioja can be enjoyed now and while we differed in our cultural and well-integrated tannins. between 2007 Ð 2016. ethnic backgrounds, our love of soccer Argiolas Costera 2005 over the next 8 years. Wine Advocate : 91 $21.99 Wine Spectator : 91 $14.99 has brought us together on more then one "This powerhouse red boasts Wine Advocate : 90 $14.99 hot afternoon. sweet black cherry fruit interwoven Nino Franco Over the last few years, due to my close with notes of pepper, Provencal Falesco Merlot 2005 proximity to the soccer field, I became herbs, spice box, and licorice. 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Due to Conde Valdemar berry, espresso and vanilla come at Reserva 2001 cherry and blueberry notes you one thick layer after another. widespread poverty and depravation, this Groom Adelaide Hills together with black pepper is one of the few outlets for the youth of Fully bodied, lively and delicious, tannins and vibrant acidity. Robert Parker : 90 $10.99 Meheba to feel as if they are truly in its flavors and aromas fringed by Sauvignon Blanc 2006 control of their own destiny. spice and sugar. Lively and Bright and juicy, with pear and Wines & Spirits : 90 $9.99 appealing. citrus flavors that lilt through the Nineteen Seventy Five Unfortunately, however, we are strug- Novelty Hill Merlot 2004 gling to attain the proper equipment. Most Wine Spectator : 90 $13.99 lively finish. Drink now. Amber Knolls of the kids play without shoes or socks, Wine Spectator : 90 $13.99 Despite chunky tannins, this has Cabernet 2004 a level of elegance that makes A dark ruby/purple color is accom- and things that the western world takes the raspberry and smoky for granted, such as cleats and jerseys, are panied by a classic nose of sweet chocolate flavors sing sweetly. black cherries and cassis, pleasant unheard of. If at all possible, I humbly Lingers nicely on the finish. request any leftover cleats, jerseys, shin spice and smoke characteristics, guards, socks or books on basic soccer Wine Spectator : 90 $16.99 medium to full body, and silky techniques. 20012001 BrunelloBrunello tannins. This pure, elegant beauty In Meheba, we have a lot of young kids Seghesio Sonoma County should be consumed over the next 10-12 years. with great talent but little support. 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Its dark, pungent flavors of black Wine Spectator: 93 $59.99 cherry and spiced plum are richly ***** Wine Spectator : 90 $14.99 prominent, constantly referring back If Mr. Kazanda’s story has moved you Il Poggione to a deeply gripping minerality that as much as it did me, won’t you please Frescobaldi Nipozzano tethers the complex aromas of fruit, drop off any old, new, used, unused soc- Brunello di Montalcino 2001 Chianti Reserva 2003 spice, fresh meat and black tea. It cer cleats, shoes, shin guards, jerseys, This wine opens with a very distinctive nose Wonderful perfumes of flowers, feels like a sphere, seamless and shorts, etc. at my parent’s house (they redolent of scorched earth, tobacco and cherries berry and light vanilla. Medium- harmonious, staining the palate with won’t mind, I have their support), at 633 initially showing a wilder side of Sangiovese in its bodied, with fine tannins and a its long, fragrant length. Fairmont Avenue, Westfield (between hints of gaminess. It is full-bodied and structured balanced finish. Refined. Wines & Spirits : 95 $29.99 Stanley and S. Chestnut). They will see on the palate, where it offers plenty of fruit, with that it gets to the camp. It won’t cost you considerable length as well as big, potent tannins. Robert Parker : 90 $16.99 a thing, other than the time it takes to Yalumba Museum make a short drive, and a lasting impres- Robert Parker: 93 $49.99 Three Rivers Syrah 2003 Muscat NV 375 ML sion. Very smooth, bright and juicy, it’s The non-vintage Museum Reserve Aleramici got a nice mix of berries and Muscat is exotic, full-bodied, rich, Andrew Regenstreich Brunello di Montalcino 2001 chocolate, cassis and coffee. This Westfield and sweet. This amber-hued, rich, Loads of blackberry, cherry and lightly toasted has a zippy, tart edge to it, almost unctuously-textured effort boasts oak. Full-bodied, with big, velvety tannins and a racy, but there are plenty of sub- luscious aromas and flavors of Cranford Class ‘77 Reunion long, long finish. Big, young wine. stantial tannins holding up the marmalade, figs, chocolate, melted finish. Big, stylish and strong. caramel, toffee, and prunes. The Cranford High School Class of $36.99 1977 will hold a reunion on Friday, No- Wine Spectator: 92 Wine Spectator : 90 $21.99 Wine Advocate : 98 $14.99 vember 23, at the Echo Lake Country Club in Westfield. The cost is $80. Make Prices established by ShopRite Wines & Spirits of Lincoln Park, 60 Beaverbrook Rd., Lincoln Park, N.J., (973) 694-4420. All sizes are 750 ML unless otherwise noted. checks made out to the “CHS Class of Prices and products featured are available only at participating ShopRite Wines & Spirits stores listed above. Not responsible for typographical errors. In the event of errors 1977,” and mail to P.O. Box 474, Cranford, the lowest price allowed by N.J. State Law will apply. Prices do not include sales tax. None sold to other retailers or wholesalers. Artwork does not necessarily represent N.J. 07016, by October 26. For more items on sale. It is for display purposes only. Effective Wed., Oct. 10 thru Tues., Nov. 6, 2007. details, see chs1977.homestead.com. Page 6 Thursday, October 11, 2007 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION Library Programs to Focus On Scrapbooks, Care-giving SCOTCH PLAINS – The Scotch based in Millburn. Plains Public Library, located at 1927 Registration for this program is Bartle Avenue in Scotch Plains, has required. To reserve a spot, interested announced the dates and details for persons are asked to call (908) 322- two programs that will take place at 5007, extension no. 204, or e-mail the library next week. [email protected] and provide their On Monday, October 15, the li- name and telephone number. brary will host a scrap-booking work- All programs at the library are free shop from 6 to 8 p.m. Individuals will and open to all interested partici- have an opportunity and ample space pants. Further information or direc- to work on their projects in the tions are available by calling the li- library’s Community Room. brary at (908) 322-5007. Participants are encouraged to bring completed scrapbooks, works in Realtors Collect Coats progress or just their ideas. Refresh- ments will be provided. Registration For Needy In County is encouraged. Those interested may WESTFIELD – The 14th annual reserve a spot by calling the library at coat drive sponsored by the Commu- Miss Nicole T. Tyminski and Scott A. Giles (908) 322-5007, extension no. 204. nity Service Committee of the Greater The second program, titled “Car- Union County Association of Real- ing for the Caregiver,” will address tors will be held through Thursday, the needs of those caring for an aging November 1. Miss Nicole T. Tyminski parent. It will be held on Wednesday, Men’s, women’s and children’s October 17, beginning at 7:30 p.m. in styles and sizes of coats and jackets the library’s Community Room. are welcome. They will be distrib- Ms. Kristin E. Gruman and Amir H. Schinnar During this one-hour presentation, uted to local families and charitable To Marry Scott A. Giles certified empowerment coach and so- agencies throughout Union County. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Tyminski of Blacksburg, Va. cial worker Jeffrey Ambers will dis- Coats and wraps may be brought to Westfield have announced the en- A 1999 graduate of Westfield High cuss ways that overburdened caregivers the Greater Union County Associa- Ms. Kristin E. Gruman gagement of their daughter, Miss School, the bride-to-be received her can take care of themselves emotion- tion of Realtors’ office at 767 Central Nicole Theresa Tyminski, to Scott Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychol- ally, physically and spiritually in order Avenue in Westfield, Monday through Alan Giles of Amherst, Va. He is the ogy from Douglass College of to live more fulfilling lives. Friday, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. son of Mr. and Mrs. Michael Giles of Rutgers University in 2003. She con- For the past 25 years, Mr. Ambers All items should be clean and in wear- To Wed Amir H. Schinnar tinued her education at Rutgers in has managed prominent non-profit able condition. Further information Mr. and Mrs. Jeffrey C. Gruman of ministration at Jonkoping International College Woman’s Club the Graduate School of Education agencies in New York City and cur- is available by calling the association Westfield have announced the engage- Business School in 2001. She cur- Sets ‘Kick-Off’ Meeting and was awarded her Master of Arts rently has a life coaching practice at (908) 232-9000. ment of their daughter, Ms. Kristin rently is employed as a senior accoun- degree in Special Education in 2004. Elizabeth Gruman, to Amir Hans tant at Lenox Group Inc. in Bristol, Pa. WESTFIELD – The College Miss Tyminski is a special education Schinnar. He is the son of Mrs. Rita The future bridegroom was raised in Woman’s Club of Westfield will host teacher at McKinley Elementary CROP Walk on October 21 Schinnar of Philadelphia, Pa. and Arie Philadelphia, Pa. and graduated in 1999 its fall “kick-off” meeting on School in Westfield. P. Schinnar of Princeton, N.J. from the University of Rhode Island, Wednesday, October 17, at 7:30 p.m. Her fiancé graduated from The bride-to-be was raised in where he was awarded a degree of at Westfield High School in the Amherst County High School in To Help Combat Hunger Westfield and graduated from Bachelor of Science in Business Ad- Multi-purpose Room in the library Amherst, Va. in 1998. He then at- Westfield High School in 1996. She ministration. Mr. Schinnar is employed on the second-floor. New Westfield tended Elon University in Elon, N.C., AREA – The Cranford CROP Hun- This year Cranford and some 2,000 ger Walk will be held on Sunday, cities and towns nationwide are join- received a Bachelor of Science de- as Director of Operations at Cava Inter- Public Schools Superintendent Mar- graduating in 2002 with a Bachelor gree in Finance from the Rutgers national, a Philadelphia-based importer garet Dolan will be the guest speaker. of Science degree in Leisure/Sports October 21. It will begin at 2 p.m. ing together in interfaith community from the Cranford United Methodist CROP Hunger Walks featuring the College School of Business in 2000. of granite, marble and specialty stone. Current and new members and those Management. Ms. Gruman then spent a year study- The couple will be married in the interested in learning more about the The couple met through mutual Church on Walnut Avenue, with the theme “We Walk Because They halfway point at the First Presbyte- Walk.” ing abroad in Sweden, earning a Mas- fall of 2008 and will reside in Mount club are invited to attend. To re- friends on vacation in Ocracoke, N.C. ter of Science degree in Business Ad- Laurel, N.J. spond or obtain more details, call in 2004. They will be married in July rian Church on Springfield Avenue, Many of the CROP walkers will Epie Betancourt at (908) 233-3772 2008 at The Presbyterian Church in and will end back at the United Meth- wear T-shirts bearing that emblem to or e-mail [email protected]. Westfield. odist Church. proclaim their solidarity with the mil- Organizers of the Cranford CROP lions of people around the world who College Club Event to Recall Hunger Walk have set a goal of 200 have to walk to live, as well as with walkers and hope to raise $18,000 to the millions served by local food pan- help stop hunger and poverty in their tries, food banks and meal sites in the Shady Rest and Mr. Shippen local community and around the world United States. These local ministries through self-help initiatives. CROP share in the funds raised by CROP SCOTCH PLAINS – The College to play in the U.S. Open Golf Cham- stands for Communities Responding Hunger Walks. Club of Fanwood-Scotch Plains will pionship. Mr. Shippen served as the to Overcome Poverty. CROP Hunger Walks continue to meet on Monday, October 15, at 7:30 golf pro at Shady Rest from 1924 Twenty-five percent of the funds play a pivotal role in the ongoing p.m. at Union Catholic High School, until his retirement in 1960. raised through the Cranford walk will rebuilding of the United States Gulf located at 1600 Martine Avenue in Everyone is welcome to attend this go to Cranford Family Care, the Coast. More than two years after Hur- Scotch Plains. program. For more information, in- Osceola Presbyterian Church Food ricane Katrina, Church World Ser- Following a brief business meet- terested persons may call Elaine at Pantry in Clark and the First Congre- vice is working to get hundreds of ing, there will be a program on the (908) 232-1249. gational Church of Westfield Food families out of FEMA trailers and history of Shady Rest, now known as The College Club of Fanwood- Pantry. The remaining 75 percent goes into new or repaired homes. the Scotch Hills Country Club, in Scotch Plains provides scholarships to Church World Service to support For more details about the 2007 Scotch Plains. The public is invited for women of high school and col- its hunger and educational programs. CROP Hunger Walk, individuals may to attend. lege age who reside in the commu- Last year, 200 walkers raised $17,864 call Robin Marko at (908) 789-0379 The program will begin with ex- nity. 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PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, October 11, 2007 Page 7 FCC Offers Bible Study; Temple Emanu-El to Debut Workshop on Spirituality Zimrat Shabbat October 19 WESTFIELD – The First Congre- On Tuesday evenings, a spiritual- WESTFIELD – On Friday, Octo- Friday of each month – a service that gational Church of Westfield will ity workshop on “The Spiritual Act ber 19, at 8:15 p.m., Temple Emanu- combines traditional Shabbat melo- offer two new series of Bible study of Forgiveness” will explore what El will introduce Zimrat Shabbat dies, klezmer and contemporary folk and spirituality workshops this fall forgiveness is really about from a (song of Shabbat), which will be held music. Shabbat Hallelu involves many focusing on the Gospels and the spiri- Christian perspective, what it asks on the third Friday of every month. members of the local community and tual act of forgiveness. All classes of us and how we can develop it Temple Emanu-El is located at 756 encourages congregational participa- are free and open to the public. more consistently and deeply. The East Broad Street in Westfield. tion in the music and worship. On consecutive Monday evenings class will meet through November 6 According to the temple, the goal Building on the popularity of through November 5, the Reverend from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. in the Chapel of this service is to create a Friday Shabbat Hallelu, the Zimrat Shabbat Mark Boyea, senior minister, will Lounge. evening “erev Shabbat” service that service will utilize traditional Jewish present “Portraits of Jesus: An Intro- The First Congregational Church, is “uplifting, joyful and meaningful” melodies, chosen specifically to per- duction to the Gospels.” a member of the United Church of and one that families will look for- mit and encourage maximum con- Participants will examine where Christ, is located at 125 Elmer Street ward to attending. gregational singing and participation. the Gospels came from, who wrote in Westfield. For more information Seven years ago, the clergy intro- Participants also will explore and them and why they are so similar and on each of these programs, inter- duced Shabbat Hallelu on the first incorporate traditional Sephardic, yet so different in many ways. The ested persons may call the church Yemenite, Moroccan and other tunes class will meet from 7:30 to 8:30 office at (908) 233-2494 or visit its Evangel Church Plans from the entire scope of the Jewish p.m. in the church’s Chapel Lounge. website at fccofwestfield.org. world. The only accompaniment to Philemon Production the singing will be guitar and some- SCOTCH PLAINS – The Evangel times percussion. Additionally, the ROTARY VISIT…Rotary District Governor Julie Ann Juliano, right, spoke to Church will host a free dramatic pre- service will focus on a quieter mode Miller-Cory Museum Plans the Rotary Club of Westfield October 2 about the importance of eradicating sentation of Philemon on Sunday, of Shabbat worship, allowing time polio worldwide. Rotary International has raised millions of dollars toward this October 21, at 9 and 11 a.m. at the goal. Pictured with Dr. Juliano are Boy Scout Executive Todd Lamison and for personal prayer and reflection. Club President Darielle Walsh. The Rotary Club of Westfield meets every church, located at 1251 Terrill Road All are welcome to attend Zimrat ‘Ghost Hunt’ This Sunday Tuesday at 12:15 p.m. at the Westfield Area “Y,” located at 220 Clark Street in in Scotch Plains. Shabbat and all erev Shabbat services Westfield. Presented by Maranatha Produc- at the temple. For more information, WESTFIELD – The Miller-Cory On Sunday, the group will present tions, an international touring drama individuals may call Carolyn Shane, House Museum will offer area resi- its findings in a lecture and audiovi- company, the program is described as executive director, at (908) 232-6770. dents the opportunity to explore the sual program. If weather permits, at- a 45-minute “live” dramatization of unknown with a program entitled tendees will visit the grounds to view Rotary Governor Tells Club the little-known account that was the St. Bart’s Church Plans “Ghost Hunt with ‘Beyond the the areas with the most activity. basis for Saint Paul’s letter to his friend. Trip to Italy In Spring Grave’” this Sunday, October 14. The program will be presented twice About Eradication of Polio All are invited to experience this “Beyond the Grave” is a team based – from 2 to 3 p.m. and from 3 to 4 p.m. story about a runaway slave who, while SCOTCH PLAINS – To celebrate out of New Jersey that conducts in- – and is appropriate for adults and WESTFIELD – Rotary District at the Westfield Area “Y,” located at jailed, finds faith that changes his life its 60th anniversary, St. Bartholomew vestigations into paranormal activity. children age 10 and older, according Governor Julie Ann Juliano, a physi- 220 Clark Street in Westfield. Guests and impacts his world and the world the Apostle Roman Catholic Church In early September, group mem- to the museum. The fee to attend is cian in Branchburg, visited the Ro- are invited to attend. today. For more details, please call the of Scotch Plains has planned an 11- bers Colleen Krason of Linden, Mar- $2.50 for adults and $1 for students. tary Club of Westfield October 2. Dr. This club is very active in multiple church office at (908) 322-9300. day trip to Italy from March 23 to garet and Tony Losardo and Erika No reservations are necessary. Juliano joined Rotary because of its projects, including recycling used April 2. All parishioners and non- Reyes, all of Edison, and Elizabeth Visitors also will be able to take work to eradicate polio worldwide. bicycles for needy people in Third FCC to Renew Classes parishioners are welcome. Jarvi of Maryland visited the Miller- tours of the farmhouse, conducted by To date, Rotary International has World countries; distributing food The tour will include Rome, Venice Cory House Museum. Using a device costumed docents, and to watch au- raised $600 million, immunized two baskets to the poor in Westfield at In Moving Meditation and Florence, a papal audience and called an EMF detector, they toured thentic open-hearth cooking in the billion children throughout the world Easter; distributing dictionaries to WESTFIELD – Moving Medita- visits to such sites as the Vatican the house and grounds seeking evi- museum’s Frazee Building. Taste and, over the past 22 years, has re- third graders in Westfield; helping tion classes will resume at the First Museum, Sistine Chapel, Coliseum, dence of spirit activity. treats will be available for sampling. duced polio by 99 percent. an orphanage and vocational school Congregational Church on six con- St. Peter’s Basilica, St. Francis Ba- The Miller-Cory House Museum Governor Juliano pointed out that in Thailand; providing water filters secutive Mondays, October 15 through silica and Michelangelo’s David. is located at 614 Mountain Avenue in all Americans are now susceptible to to families in Nicaragua; holding a November 19, in Room 21 on the The trip costs $3,365 per person Westfield. Upcoming programs at the the disease because their immunity “Vocational Day” for Westfield High second floor of the church’s based on double occupancy ($500 museum include “Four Centuries in a wore off long ago. She warned that if School students and providing up to McCorison Christian Education Build- single supplement) and includes: Weekend” on October 20 and 21 and the disease were not eradicated $80,000 per year in scholarships to ing at 125 Elmer Street in Westfield. roundtrip air transportation; first-class “Hocus Pocus – Halloween Fun” on worldwide, it would return with se- Westfield students. Moving Meditation is a gentle, hotels; local English-speaking tour Sunday, October 28. For more infor- vere consequences. Additionally, the Rotary Club graceful movement based on ancient guides; breakfasts; dinners and ad- mation, call the museum office week- Recently, cases appeared in Aus- sponsors a high school service club Asian Qigong wellness systems. It is mission to the papal audience. day mornings at (908) 232-1776. tralia and Chad because someone called the Interact Club and two el- performed standing, and ordinary street For more details, call Paul Raphael from an infected area traveled by ementary school service clubs called clothing is appropriate. Designed for at (908) 756-2814 or e-mail Fall Family Festival airplane to these places. Previously, Early Act clubs, as well as a Boy beginners, the classes are open to all. [email protected]. Reserva- those two countries were free of the Scout Venture Crew. Rotary also Drop-in students are welcome. tions may be made by calling Ben at On Tap This Sunday disease. conducts exchanges between differ- Free-will offerings will benefit World Arrow Tours, located at 377 SCOTCH PLAINS – The Early Only one other disease has ever ent countries for the purpose of pro- Heifer Project International. For more Park Avenue in Scotch Plains, at Childhood Services Department of been completely wiped out world- moting better international under- details or to register, call instructor (800) 223-7396 or by e-mailing the Jewish Community Center (JCC) wide – smallpox. standing. Last year, the club ex- Laura Berzofsky at (908) 232-0169. [email protected]. of Central New Jersey will host a Fall The New York Times and The Wall changed with Greece, and this year Family Festival on Sunday, October Street Journal have both called for it is exchanging with Italy. 14, from 1 to 3 p.m. Rotary International to win the Nobel Governor Juliano encouraged all WATER WISDOM…Keith Petersen All families are welcome to come of The Eardly T. Petersen Company, a Peace Prize for its work on eliminat- Rotarians to become excited about longtime Westfield business, addresses and enjoy pony rides (one per child), ing this disease. what they do, to talk to someone the Westfield Area Old Guard Septem- pumpkin decorating, doughnuts and The Rotary Club of Westfield meets every day about Rotary’s efforts and ber 27 regarding purification of water cider, face painting, a petting zoo and every Tuesday at 12:15 p.m. for lunch to invite people to come to meetings. for drinking and cooking. live entertainment. The cost per family is $20 for JCC members and $23 for non-members. Old Guard Hears Talk In the event of rain, the festival will be held the following Sunday, Octo- On Water Purification ber 21. The JCC of Central New WESTFIELD – Keith Petersen of Jersey is located at 1391 Martine The Eardly T. Petersen Company Avenue in Scotch Plains. For more located in Westfield was the invited details, contact Robin Brous at speaker at the Westfield Area Old [email protected] or (908) 889-8800, Guard’s September 27 meeting, extension no. 204. More information where he discussed purification of also is available at jccnj.org. drinking and cooking water for con- sumption. He felt the world might Library Teen Night someday face substantial unavail- ability of clean water. To Focus on Humor Mr. Petersen, together with his FANWOOD – The Fanwood Me- semi-retired father and his brother, morial Library will celebrate Teen operate the business on Elmer Street Read Week on Tuesday, October 16, in Westfield that has been part of the with a LOL@YourLibrary night from community for 51 years. They sell 4:30 to 7 p.m. and service water purification prod- Each year the American Library ucts, vacuums, outdoor power prod- Association celebrates “Teens at the ucts such as lawnmowers, chainsaws, Library” with a national Teen Read snow blowers, gas generators and Week. This year’s program will fea- various other equipment. ture “Lots of Laughs” (LOL) as par- Members of the Westfield Area Old ticipants share jokes, vote for their Guard invite any retired men to join favorite funny YouTube moment, them every Thursday morning for watch cartoons and read comic books. fellowship, refreshments and a pro- They also will play Guitar Hero and gram. Old Guard meetings are held Dance Dance Revolution (DDR). from 9 a.m. to noon at the Westfield This program is open to all youth in Area “Y,” located at 220 Clark Street grades 6 through 12. Refreshments How Many Pumpkins in Westfield. For more information, will be served. The library is located at interested persons may call Jack North Avenue and Tillotson Road. In- McHugh at (908) 233-1539 or Walter terested persons may call the library at Can You Carry? Halpin at (908) 889-2074. (908) 322-6400 for more information. $30 forfor all the Special Events pumpkinspumpkins you cancan holdhold* Four Centuries

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Fanwood Ministerial Association and 2029. People also may register online Chapter of Hadassah will hold its Since 1973 she has served on the North- Church World Service will sponsor a at churchworldservice.org/CROP. Golden Anniversary Cel- ern New Jersey Region Board of Fall 2007 CROP Hunger Walk on ebration on Sunday, Octo- Hadassah and was its Sunday, October 21, to help fight Holy Trinity to Hold ber 21, beginning at 11:30 president from 1985 to world hunger. a.m. at the Short Hills Ca- 1988. The walk will start at 2 p.m. at the Alternative Gift Sale terers, located at 610 Mor- Mrs. Cole currently Fanwood Presbyterian Church, lo- WESTFIELD – The Holy Trinity ris Turnpike in Short Hills. teaches English to speak- cated on the corner of Martine and Roman Catholic Church will sponsor The Westfield chapter ers of other languages in LaGrande Avenues. Participants from an Alternative Gift Sale on Saturday, was founded on December the Ridgewood school sys- 11 houses of worship will do an ap- October 20, from noon to 4 p.m. and 2, 1957. Sixty women tem. She also is a profes- proximately four-mile loop through Sunday, October 21, from 10 a.m. to signed the original charter, sional counselor and has Fanwood and Scotch Plains. 2 p.m. It will be held in the Holy five of whom are still mem- taught at Bergen County CROP Hunger Walks are ecumeni- Trinity Interparochial School gym- WALK TO SCHOOL…Garwood Borough Council member Keith Sluka, Union bers of the chapter. These Community College. cal, interfaith community events. Funds County Sheriff Ralph Froehlich and fifth-grade student Scott Tombs walk to nasium at 336 First Street in Westfield. original members, includ- Ruth Cole In addition to a lun- raised support self-help development Proceeds raised through Holy Trin- school on National Walk to School Day October 3. ing Beverly Fink, Claire cheon, the anniversary and meet emergency needs in places ity will benefit “Work of Human Fishkin, Diana Gast, Bea Jaffe and celebration will feature entertainment such as the arid Darfur region of west- Hands,” a partnership between Catho- Sheriff Joins Student in Walk to School Joyce Tischler, will be honored at the by Steve and Debbie Berger. For more ern Sudan. The money also will seed lic Relief Services and “A Greater GARWOOD – On National Walk company the children to school. anniversary celebration. information or to make a reservation, longer-term development projects. Gift.” Purchases help small-scale ar- to School Day October 3, Union Along with Walk to School Day, Ruth Cole of Ridgewood will be the those interested may call Carole Thau Up to a quarter of the money raised in tisans and farmers get access to credit County Sheriff Ralph Froehlich Ginny Hansen, a physical education featured speaker. Mrs. Cole is the na- at (908) 771-9251 or Betty Dubman at the Fanwood-Scotch Plains campaign and training, earn a fair price for the walked with fifth-grade student Scott teacher in Garwood, began a pro- tional chairman of Hadassah maga- (908) 561-4388. All proceeds from will be returned to help food pantries in items they create and maintain finan- Tombs to Lincoln School in Garwood. gram last year known as the “walk- zine and is an elected member of the this event will benefit stem cell re- these communities. Both the Borough cial stability. Scott had written Sheriff Froehlich ing school bus.” Each morning when board of directors of the Hadassah search at Hadassah’s Ein Karem Hos- of Fanwood and Township of Scotch The sale will feature handcrafted a letter inviting him to walk with him the weather cooperates, teachers and Foundation. She previously served as pital in Jerusalem. Plains will issue proclamations endors- items made by artisans and farmers in to school that day. Each year, several volunteers walk to school on a set ing the CROP Hunger Walk. low-income, disadvantaged regions of members of the borough council, the route, picking up students along the Individuals may sponsor a walker the world. Fair Trade coffee and choco- mayor and his wife, police officers, way. Each day, Mrs. Hansen has a Girl Scouts Invite Women or participate themselves. For more late candy also will be featured. More Lincoln School Principal and Acting different theme for the youngsters. information about the Fanwood- information is available by calling Superintendent Teresa Quigley and The goal is to provide exercise for Scotch Plains walk, interested persons Deacon Tom Pluta at (908) 232-8137. other key people in the borough ac- the children en route to school. For Weekend of Activities WESTFIELD – The Girl Scouts of for the day. Meals, workshops and a Washington Rock Council, Inc. will patch are included. Long-sleeved sponsor “Octoberfest ’07,” an adult shirts with the event logo may be women’s weekend of relaxation and ordered for $20. activities October 19 to 21 at Camp Interested persons may contact the Lou Henry Hoover on Swartswood Girl Scouts of Washington Rock Lake in Sussex County. Council, Inc., 201 Grove Street, East, Participants may attend for the en- Westfield, N.J. 07090, call (908) 232- tire weekend or just one day, and do 3236, extension no. 1226, or e-mail not have to be members of the Girl [email protected] for more in- Scout organization. Friends are wel- formation and the weekend packet come. Individuals may select four with registration forms and detailed workshops, their sleeping unit and workshop explanations, as well as the friends to share the weekend. any additional fees for supplies. They Authentic German food and refresh- also may visit westfield.nj/girlscouts. ments will be available. The deadline for reservations is Mon- There are 25 scheduled workshops day, October 15. to choose from. Among the offerings will be yoga, Pilates, canoeing and Sunken Locomotives self-guided nature hikes on trails throughout the camp. 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PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, October 11, 2007 Page 9 Westfield BOE Invites THE STUDENT VIEW Town to Lincoln School The weekly column written by local high school students WESTFIELD – The Westfield of the plans will be displayed and Board of Education invited the pub- refreshments will be served. lic to a groundbreaking ceremony at Superintendent of Schools Marga- Lincoln School, located at 728 ret Dolan will provide a timeline on WF High School Through Westfield Avenue, on Saturday, Oc- the renovation of Lincoln School and tober 20. the district’s other two bond projects The board will mark the begin- – Roosevelt and Edison Intermediate The Eyes of a Sophomore ning of renovations to Lincoln Schools. By ALEXA ZEPKA Westfield High School’s literary School, which will be transformed The state has approved of the con- Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times magazine, Folio. As my three other in the next 11 months into the struction plans, and progress is al- The night of September 4, for many sophomore friends and I walked PICTURE PERFECT…Rahway’s Michelle Kus, a senior at Union Catholic High district’s first Early Childhood ready underway at Lincoln School, soon-to-be freshmen, was most likely through the door and into the class- School in Scotch Plains, scored a perfect 800 score on the writing section of the Learning Center. where crews began work in early Sep- college-entrance SAT exam. Michelle attributes her success on the SAT to the Following the 10 a.m. outdoor cer- tember. comparable to biting into a piece of room, where other junior and senior hours spent at her local public library as a small child. mysterious food while wearing a staff members were waiting, the pre- emony, the board has invited the This will also be an opportunity for blind-fold. vious awkwardness we experienced public inside Lincoln School’s audi- the community to speak to and wel- With no true idea of how the next from being the four Folio froshes torium, where architectural drawings come the new superintendent. day was destined to progress, they suddenly diminished. knew that when morning arrived, Sitting on top of desks actually walking through those entrance doors inside of the circle and having the McGinn School Announces with closed eyes and a foreign taste upper-classmen look upon us with of high-school life would be inevi- this new kind of respect emitted a table. powerful feeling of security and fore- Fall Auction Fundraiser So that is exactly what the mixture shadowed a year in which fitting in SCOTCH PLAINS – The William J. purchase. Tickets must be purchased of nervous, excited, tentative and over- would be achievable. McGinn Elementary School PTA, of by the Wednesday, October 17, dead- whelmed students of the class of 2011 I could not believe how the period Scotch Plains, announced a fall auction line. did; experienced the most difficult of time between June and September fundraiser slated for November 2. No tickets will be sold at the door transformation of a lifetime at just 14 impacted the way others perceive me The fall auction will feature ‘tricky- on the evening of the event. years old, as they prepared to leave so dramatically, which is why I be- tray’ baskets, silent-auction items and “The fall auction promises to be a middle school behind and approach lieve that being a freshman is analo- a live auction, with great evening, full what seemed like the largest, scariest gous to taking the most difficult test event proceeds to of exciting prizes building fathomable to the human imaginable. support program- and auctions,” said eye. If passed, one receives something ming for the Event Co-Chair- How we perceive the world is far more meaningful than a grade – McGinn students. woman Lisa Rich- greatly dependent on past knowl- the ability to return to school the next Prizes offered at mond. BACK TO WORK…The executive board of Woman’s Club of Westfield met the fall auction in- “By attending edge of events, our age and the ma- year while feeling like an actual part recently for its first fall meeting to officially get back to work after summer turity that will hopefully be attained of it! vacation. President Delores Geisow, left, led the meeting, which had an agenda clude golf outings, this event, mem- as we continue to be more exposed With more opportunities to pursue filled with topics such as Gray Fall Scholarships, the annual scholarship luncheon dinner gift certifi- bers of the com- to life. our interests, such as being able to and the New Jersey State Federation of Women’s Clubs (NJSFWC) state project cates, an Orlando munity are sup- Although the literal difference be- take Honors and AP courses, raising this year – domestic violence. Mary Blanes, right, is the board’s new recording vacation package, porting the impor- tween a freshman and a sophomore our hands and feeling more enthusi- secretary. mountain bike, tant programming is only one year and may not seem astic about participating comes natu- theater and sport- the PTA provides visibly drastic, in the places where rally. ing event tickets for the students of one cannot physically see – like the We are in an environment with other Summit Arts Center Holds and more, with McGinn, and we hearts and minds of second-year students who are passionate about prizes generous look forward to high-school students – exists the feel- the same topics, so why not collabo- College Arts Fair Saturday community busi- seeing everyone ing of growing-by-the-second con- rate ideas without hesitation? Using ness continuing to that evening.” fidence. large vocabulary words in English SUMMIT – The Visual Arts Center of Visual Arts, Moore College of Art donate. The cost is $30 Innately knowing which hallways and no longer hearing a chorus of of New Jersey (VACNJ) will hold its and Design, in addition to many more. The event, slated per person, which are most beneficial in leading us to sighs accompany the news that three annual College Arts Fair on Saturday, The arts center will hold free work- for November 2, FUN-RAISERS...From left to right, includes admis- the correct classrooms on time is pure essays will be due over the course of October 13, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., at shops on the topics of portfolio de- will be held at Lisa Richmond and Christine Boozer, sion and a three- alleviation within itself. Because all the next week forces us to dive into an the arts center. velopment and photographing art- L’Affaire Catering co-chairs of McGinn Elementary course dinner. A sophomores have already endured the ocean of vital maturity. Offered free to the public, the fair work for slides or digital images. in Mountainside, School’s Fall Auction, display some of cash bar will be provides an opportunity for high- Portfolio reviews by art center in- the items that will be available in the whole, “I-have-absolutely-no-idea- Most importantly, the large dos- with doors open- event’s raffle baskets and auction. available. where-I’m-going” routine multiple ages of homework that coexist with school juniors and seniors to meet structors and discussions on career ing at 6:30 p.m., To purchase times in the previous year, it is safe to these thought-provoking classes be- with admissions officers from art opportunities within the fields of fine for prize previewing and dinner begin- tickets by the October 17 deadline, say that our hands have touched just comes an everyday trend, and truly schools and colleges with established and commercial art will also be avail- ning at 8 p.m. call Mrs. Richmond at (908) 232- about every possible door, and our compels us to utilize the method of fine-art curriculums. able. The event requires advance ticket 3886. feet have bolted up and down just time management in order to fulfill Confirmed colleges in attendance The arts center’s faculty consists of about every possible staircase. each assignment successfully…and include New York University, School expert professionals that are certified This unavoidable state of freshman by its due date! instructors, some of whom are cur- bewilderment can strangely end up The many responsibilities, increas- rently teaching at The School of Vi- assisting the vast majority of sopho- ing freedom and confidence that we sual Arts and PRATT Institute in New mores, while it drills a complex map embrace as sophomores enable us to York City. of the school into our heads, one feel older, wiser and, ultimately, more In addition to the College Arts Fair, which becomes considerably easier content with our high-school experi- the arts center has more than doubled to read as time progresses. ence than we were in the previous its class and workshop offerings for While venturing through the hall- year. teenagers. The arts center now offers ways, we no longer feel equivalent to No, we do not possess all the knowl- courses to address the issue of com- ants. Most of us are 15, anxiously edge necessary to write an entire book petitive admittance to the top art waiting for the day to come when the of facts, and, no, we cannot (and will schools in the country. words “driving test” can be taken into not) be able to drive where we please The classes are aimed to supple- consideration, for this is the year in without parental supervision; yet, we ment the art curriculum currently of- which our semi-adulthood will truly do embody something very unique. fered at the schools and give the stu- begin. That is, the ability to use what we ACT OF LOVE…At the end of sum- dents additional skills for successful Walking past juniors and seniors do know to save our freshman friends mer, Tricia Lezynski, a second grader college preparation. no longer feels as intimidating, for a lot of time, stress and useless anxi- at Holy Trinity Interparochial School Registration for the College Arts in Westfield, donated 10 inches of her Fair is required. To register, contact the age gap between us seems much ety. So far, the greatest experience of hair to Locks of Love. Locks of Love is less extreme. Our eyes do not bulge my sophomore career was introduc- a public non-profit organization that Education Coordinator Vanessa Chip- out of their sockets as they once did ing my freshman neighbor to her home provides hairpieces to financially dis- pendale at (908) 273-9121, ext. 45 or JACK BE QUICK…During the annual Franklin School PTO Mum Sale in when viewing tower-high 17- and 18- for the next four years. advantaged children under age 18. For [email protected]. Westfield, every mum sold. Sugar pumpkins were also for sale, and pictured year-old guys sporting muscles and “This school’s going to be a lot more information about Locks of Love, To learn more about the VACNJ, above, second grader Juliana Tully fills an entire backpack with the “jack-be- beards, and girls cheerfully twirling different from Roosevelt, and even if visit locksoflove.org. visit artcenternj.org. littles” after purchasing them from volunteer Anne Edmondson. car keys around their fingers. I show you around it 100 times, you We have lived to see what growing will still probably get lost,” I told her, up looks like and can now accept the “But, just think, in life, every one of KEN@• PLACE• SCHOOL results without shock. us is a freshman…anytime we try KEN@• PLACE• SCHOOL “Yes, acceptance!” was the first something new.” thought that rushed to my mind as I Alexa Zepka has begun her sopho- attended the first meeting for more year at the high school. Oak Knoll School of the Holy Child

Upper School Open Houses 2007 Sunday, October 21 Saturday, November 3 1:30 pm Tours 9:30 am Tours 2:00 pm Presentation 10:00 am Presentation COED NURSERY & PRE-K • OPEN HOUSES 2:30 pm Faculty Visit&Tours 10:30 am Faculty Visits&Tours OPEN HOUSES Coed Nursery & Pre-K Open House A Catholic independent school building the future for Middle School/Upper School • Grades 6 – 8 / Grades 9 – 12 Thursday, October 18, 2007, 9-11 a.m. young women grades 7-12 and boys & girls grades K-6. Sunday, October 14, 2007, 1-3 p.m. All School • Nursery – Grade 12 Primary School • Kindergarten – Grade 5 Sunday, November 11 , 2007, 1-3 p.m. Oak Knoll offers: Wednesday, October 17, 2007, 9-11 a.m. • • Outstanding academics All School Nursery – Grade 12 Kent Place School is an all-girls K through 12 independent college-preparatory • Innovative cultural arts Sunday, November 11 , 2007, 1-3 p.m. day school with a coeducational nursery and pre-kindergarten program. • An active faith experience Kent Place School is an all-girls K through 12 independent college-preparatory day school with a coeducational nursery and pre-kindergarten program. • Competitive athletics program October 18 Open House Program November 11 • Laptop Program October 17 Open House Program October 14/ • Wireless Campus November 11 9:00 - 9:15 | Refreshments & Registration | 1:00 - 1:15 • Community service 9:00 - 9:15 | Refreshments & Registration | 1:00 - 1:15 9:15 - 10:00 | Information Session | 1:15 - 2:00 • Financial aid 9:15 - 10:00 | Information Session | 1:15 - 2:00 10:00 - 11:00 | Tours | 2:00 - 3:00 10:00 - 11:00 | Tours | 2:00 - 3:00 44 Blackburn Road • Summit, NJ 07901 Kent Place School • 42 Norwood Avenue • Summit, NJ 07902–0308 • 908.273.0900 • www.kentplace.org 908-522-8109 • www.oakknoll.org Kent Place School • 42 Norwood Avenue • Summit, NJ 07902–0308 • 908.273.0900 • www.kentplace.org

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By DAVID B. CORBIN A very strong showing from the returning gymnasts, as well as Tina Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times hosting Cranford Cougars earned Chabrier, who is another solid par- Blue Devil sophomore Jenna them second place with a team total ticipant. The girls know that, even Rodrigues won the all-around title of 104.14. Scotch Plains-Fanwood though they are doing well, they still for the second straight year as the (SPF) took third in the team total with need to work. Our theme for this year eighth-ranked Westfield High School a score of 97.775. Not technically a is that they are going to win every- gymnastics team successfully de- team, five girls from Mount St. Mary thing but they are going to have to fended its title at the Cougar Invita- finished with a 102.65 total. earn it. We started the season with an tional meet in Cranford on October 5. In the practice rounds before the all-time high and from here it’s just The Blue Devils had their best perfor- meet, Blue Devil Head Coach Mel- going to go higher.” mance of the year with a 107.875 to issa Bryan commented, “Tonight is The Blue Devils have already ex- easily top last year’s total of 105.575 going to be a precursor for October hibited high degrees of difficulty in at the meet. 19, counties. I have a solid group of their previous meets. Coach Bryan has placed her focus on perfection. “What we are doing right now is because the girls have such difficul- ties and they have put in a lot of bonuses to get the higher scores, now what we are working on is total execution, tight bodies and showing perfection. Gymnastics is a mental sport. On any given day, you could win or lose. While we are seeded David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times first, we still need to work and we ONLY ONE OF MANY CHEAP SHOTS…Raider Mike DeVizio buckles in the air in an attempt to protect himself from still need to have our heads in this a knee maneuver exercised by an Irvington defender. Raider Joe D’Annunzio, No. 11, looks concerned. game.” Rodrigues, who had an all-around total of 36.35 last year, broke the DEVIZIO AND ASPELL BLAST IN TWO GOALS APIECE meet record of 36.875 set by Cranford’s Bridget Murphy in 2003 with a 36.925 total. She took top honors on the uneven bars with a 9.0 Raider Soccer Boys Bombard score and turned in a great score of 9.45 to win the balance beam. With reference to her uneven bars routine, Rodrigues said, “I get on the Irvington Blue Knights, 7-1 high bar then I shoot a release (to the lower bar). Then I go back to the high bar and do two giants (swings) to a By DAVID B. CORBIN in the first half. on a few and got to put them away, double back (tuck). I’m really focus- Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times “I was able to steal the ball at the which is good,” said Aspell. “Jeff ing on form and trying to get the best Cheap shots and poor sportsman- top of the 18 (yards out), take one guy Stuart had a cross in. It was a driven score I can.” ship did not deter the Scotch Plains- on and just take a shot,” DeVizio ball low, so I got a foot on it and put Rodrigues also placed fourth in the Fanwood High School boys soccer described. it in. The other goal, I got my head on vault with a 9.4 and fourth on her team from inflicting a 7-1 pounding Eight minutes later, Aspell posi- it and put it in also.” favorite event, the floor exercises, on the Irvington Blue Knights on tioned himself in the box as Jeff Nursing a 2-0 lead, the Raiders got with a 9.1. October 3 in Scotch Plains. Because Stuart’s corner arrived on time for in synchronization and converted five Sophomore Blue Devil Lacy of the poor behavior of a few, the Blue him to knock it into the goal. of their 15 shots on goal, using every Cummings soared into the limelight Knights drew seven yellow cards and “I have had some trouble in the box available player, in the second half. to place third with an all-around total a yellow/red card, which placed un- the last few games but I got my head CONTINUED ON PAGE 12 of 35.475 just behind Cougar Meg due onus on the Blue Knights who Walch at 35.6. She took second on the did want to play soccer. floor with a 9.225 and fourth on the The 6-4 Raiders, who recently beam with a 9.15 but her fantastic knocked off Bridgewater-Raritan and performance of 9.55 earned her first No. 3 Kearny, 3-0, did play and on the vault and the meet record. launched a barrage of 23 shots on David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times Prior to the meet, Cummings, Irvington goalie Vladimer Vertus, who GIANT SWING, GIANT SCORE…Blue Devil Jenna Rodrigues won her second whose highest all-around score for finished with 13 saves. Senior Tri- straight Cougar Invitational with an all-around score of 36.925. CONTINUED ON PAGE 14 Captain Mike DeVizio netted two goals, which included a conversion of a penalty kick, and senior Evan Aspell notched a pair of goals off Farmer Volleyball Girls Stop some well-directed corner kicks. Adam Brous scored a goal on a direct kick then launched a corner kick in to Matt Greany, who found the net. Brian Fischer, on an assist from Blake Blue Devils in Three Games DeJohn, added a goal. Expressing concern, Raider Head By FRED LECOMTE made 12 digs and slammed four kills. times. Union has a great mix of play- Coach Tom Breznitsky warned his Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times Senior Laryssa Borkowsky provided ers that can serve the ball extremely team before the game not to play For the Westfield High School vol- 18 digs and junior middle hitter well and they are a very good hitting below their abilities. Although the leyball team, it was another game Gabrielle Jakub delivered two kills, team. They use a good mix of attacks Raiders prevented the Blue Knights where experience and advancement three assists and one block. and they picked up a lot of our at- from taking a shot on goal until the against a good team could be mea- Union outside hitter Andrea Bucko tacks. They kept the ball in play and final four minutes of the game, they sured. As it turned out, the visiting notched nine kills, 13 assists, two kept it going,” said Westfield Head failed to hit pay dirt until DeVizio Union girls rolled to a 25-17, win in aces and served up 16 points. Oppo- Coach Beverly Torok. “We have to penetrated the box, took two light Game 1 and made it look easy by site hitter Lexxie Zamboanga had nine work on communicating and running taps and uppercut the ball into the dominating Game 3, 25-14. The 5-3 kills, 12 assists and eight digs and our plays better, as well as effectively upper center of the net with 29:47 left Blue Devils, however, accomplished libero Alitha Dos Santos recorded 25 reading the other teams, so we can much by winning a tough Game 2, digs, one kill and two aces. make the best play out of it.” 28-26 on October 3. “Volleyball is a game of momen- In the first game, the Farmers Outside hitter Paige Roudebush tum and everybody has different runs jumped to a 14-8 lead. Under pres- Joyce Taylor, Sales Associate notched six kills and recorded 12 at different times. That’s what makes sure, Westfield regrouped and edged digs, one block and four assists. Se- the game exciting. It can turn around their way back, led by Jakub, nior outside hitter Caroline Fallon and come back to you at different CONTINUED ON PAGE 14 908-233-6417, Direct Dial NJAR Circle of Excellence 1977—2006

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By BRUCE JOHNSON Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times Back on the steamy summer day of Daly brothers, and, as he hands the went 0-for-4! 10, 50-140, plus heavyweight), Jun- Aug. 28, 1963, Martin Luther King ball to that other coach and shakes his A day after the girls soccer team ior (11 and 12, 60-160, plus heavy- had a dream. Well, he had the dream hand, says: “Here you go coach, take was upset by Somerville 4-2, the boys weight), Intermediate (13 and 14, 70- before that day, but that day, on the this ball and shove it.” And it’s true soccer team dropped a 1-0 decision to 175, plus heavyweight) and High steps of the Lincoln Memorial in that I might also have dreamed what St. Joseph of Metuchen. The volley- School (95-215, plus heavyweight). Washington, D.C., he told the world would happen if somebody ran up a ball team lost tough matches to both For information or to register (Oct. about his dream. score like that on a Les Zorge-coached Eastern (26-24, 25-17) and East 31 deadline), contact John Hayes, Among the many parts of his dream team. Clue: There would be no post- Brunswick (25-23, 27-25) in a tri- P.O. Box 290, Blairstown, N.J. 07825 that he talked about was where his game handshake line … and there match, while the field hockey team or call Hayes at 908.362.3080 or four children would be judged not by would be no NJSIAA Sportsmanship was dumped 5-0 by A.L. Johnson in Bruce DeOre at 973.598.0653 (be- the color of their skin by the content Award for WHS for at least the next the opening round of the Union fore 9 p.m.). of their character. decade after Zorge was led off the County Tournament. The eighth Turkey Bowl Tourna- The other night, Bruce Raymond field in handcuffs by the local gen- Ouch! But good competition is al- ment will be held Sunday, Nov. 11, at Johnson had a dream, and it too was darmes!) ways helpful in the long run. Jackson Memorial High School. The David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times GAINING CONTROL OF THE BALL…Raider Joe D’Annunzio closes in on the about the content of a person’s char- And this isn’t just about some team The boys soccer team did earn the tournament is open to all, with high ball in the game against Irvington. The Raiders defeated the Blue Knights, 7-1. acter. Actually, he’s been having sev- running it up on WHS. A couple of top seed in what promises to be a school (grades 9-12) and middle eral since late October 2004. Not weeks ago, the same coach of the wildly exciting Union County Tour- school (grades 7-8) divisions. The every night, but often. And some are same team did the same thing to nament. SP-F got the No. 4 seed, weigh-ins are from 7-8:30 a.m. and more a nightmare than a dream. Scotch Plains-Fanwood. Not satis- behind Union and Elizabeth, so if walk-ins are welcomed. Every wres- Raider Soccer Boys Bombard In the nightmare, it’s late in the fied with a hard-fought 34-20 victory WHS meets SP-F it would be in the tler is guaranteed at least two matches. fourth quarter of a football game, and over the Raiders, he let his starters semifinals not the final, which this To register or for more informa- the home team is leading 28-0 and score a touchdown and then try for a year will be on A.L. Johnson’s new tion, contact Doug Withstandley (Nov. Irvington Blue Knights, 7-1 driving for another touchdown in the two-point conversion with 18 sec- lighted and turfed field. 4 deadline) at Jackson Memorial High The girls soccer team got a second CONTINUED FROM PAGE 11 closing minutes against an obviously onds left in the game. What, did he School, 101 Don Connor Boulevard, beaten-down opponent. The home have the “over” in that day’s over- seed, behind Summit and ahead of Jackson, NJ 08527. Aspell added his second goal 12 min- corner kicks, so that’s good to see. team has its starting team in the game under betting pool? (Where are Terry Union Catholic, with SP-F at No. 4. If DEVIL OF THE WEEK utes into the half when he headed We’ve had a zillion opportunities on and is still throwing passes as the Morton, Joey Kolesar, Rudy Lanza both teams take care of business, as This week’s free sub from Al the Johann Hernandez’s corner kick into corner kicks and haven’t been able to clock ticks down (does this sound any- and the Jackson brothers when you you would expect, it could be another Owner at Westfield Subs (261 South the net. capitalize. They were some of the thing like the end of the 2004 WHS- need them?) Devils-Raiders final again this year. Avenue East) goes to Tara Criscuolo. “We came out slow. We came out problems we had early in the season. Irvington game to anybody else?). To be sure, Irvington is a really A nice job by Jenna Rodrigues, The sophomore tennis player won like we were better than them, which It was some bad luck! That’s the way In the nightmare, the starting quar- talented team and brings a 5-0 record Lacy Cummings and the gymnastics her second straight Union County in the beginning we weren’t. But we things go. It’s a round ball but it still terback connects with a starting re- into Saturday’s 1 p.m. game at Kehler team, winning a second straight Cou- Tournament championship, this one got it together, put a few in and got the won’t go in no matter how hard you ceiver for a last-minute touchdown Stadium. The Blue Knights are led by gar Classic last Friday at Cranford. up one flight at No. 2 singles, leading game under control, and it was good try. We beat two top-20 teams, so and the home team coach, apparently quarterback Josh Evans, who has Their score of 107.875 was a meet WHS to the team title. for me,” said Aspell. hopefully the tide has changed. The not satisfied with a 34-0 lead against made people quickly forget Osvaldo record. Rodrigues won the all-around The Devil’s Den appears Thursday Four minutes later, DeVizio re- only thing that matters is at the end a beaten-down foe, has his quarter- Berjulet, the quarterback in my night- and Cummings set a meet record in in The Westfield Leader during the ceived a penalty kick and ripped it (of the season).” back throw for a two-point conver- mare. the vault. Coach Melissa Bryan’s girls school year. Contact us with com- . inside the left post. Irvington 0 1 1 sion — prompting an anonymous fan Irvington has won the last three will be the favorites at the county ments, complaints or suggestions at “I really go up slow and try to see Sc. Pl.-Fanwood 2 5 7 on the visiting sideline to start shout- meetings: 36-0 in 2004, 39-8 in 2005 championships, Friday, Oct. 19. [email protected]. GO BLUE DEV- which way the keeper is going to go ing obscenities across the field at that and 17-0 last year. But WHS won the We mentioned here last week that ILS! then I pick my spot,” said DeVizio. Gridder Fabiano Helps coach. The conversion is successful previous three: 12-9 (two OTs) in the girls tennis team won its 14th Seven minutes later, Fischer found and the home team wildly celebrates 1997, 14-12 in 2000 and 42-13 in county championship. It was actually the net then with 11:15 remaining, TCNJ Defeat Rowan with high-fives and crazy dancing on 2001. This will be the 25th meeting the 12th county title; they have won See Photos on Web! Brous had no opposition on his direct GLASSBORO, NJ – Kicker Matt the sidelines. between the two teams — the first 14 sectional titles. kick when the frustrated Blue Knights Dalessio kicked an 18-yard field goal In the dream, the score is 28-0 but was way back in 1923 — with WHS GOOD READING www.goleader.com opted to sit down near the sidelines. with five seconds remaining to give this time it’s my team that is driving leading the series 12-10-2. John Ed Bradley ranks right along- “It happens! When you go down by The College of New Jersey (TCNJ) a for another touchdown against an This is easily the most important side Gary Smith as the best writers of a couple of goals, you get frustrated 10-7 victory over Rowan University obviously beaten-down opponent, game in the history of the series, and my lifetime. Bradley’s latest, and best, Morawski’s Advance and start fouling,” said DeVizio. in a New Jersey Athletic Conference ironically the same team that’s in my potentially the biggest (non-Scotch book is “It Never Rains in Tiger Sta- In NJSIAA Tennis Two minutes later, Greany con- (NJAC) game on October 5. TCNJ nightmares. There is less than a minute Plains) football game at Kehler Sta- dium,” a look back at his days as the verted off Brous’ corner kick. With improved to 4-1 (2-0 in the confer- to play and the defensive team has no dium since the 1998 Union game, center of the LSU Tigers football Westfield High School’s Kim and less than four minutes remaining, Blue ence) timeouts. With my team at the when WHS ended a long drought team, under legendary coach Charley Melissa Morawski advanced past Knight Ebenezer Tsuide found the The Lions gained possession on opponent’s 1-yard line, our quarter- against the Farmers with a 29-10 vic- McClendon. It’s also a look at his life, the third round of the NJSIAA girls net. the Profs’ 12-yard line with 2:12 left back takes a knee, then another, then tory. WHS (3-1) is currently sixth in both the good and the bad, after his tennis doubles tournament at Mer- “It was difficult. They got frus- to play after sophomore linebacker one final knee as the clock winds power points for the North 2 Group 4 playing days. The book is a must- cer County Park in West Windsor. trated. We got a lot of our starters out Joe Spahn (Burlington/Florence) down to 0. He then takes the ball and playoffs with 25, one less than read for any athlete, especially older After receiving a bye, the sisters by halftime,” commented coach forced a fumble. Senior defensive runs over and hands it to the Irvington Phillipsburg and one more than Eliza- athletes who every now and then look defeated Bautista and Sinning of Breznitsky who added, “This was end Joe King (Mountainside/Gover- coach, shaking his hand. And my beth, who have both played one more back on the good ol’ days. Bradley’s Emerson, 6-0, 6-0, then stopped probably the first game we scored on nor Livingston) recovered the ball to team quietly walks off the field with game. previous books include the outstand- Sengun and Morris of Ridgewood, set up the winning drive. a nice big W. As this Den is being typed (Sunday ing “Tupelo Nights,” “Love and 6-1, 6-3, in the third round. See photos of Sports: TCNJ was led by its defense, which (Truth be told, I would give away night), the forecast for Saturday is 62 Obits” and “The Best There Ever Blue Devil Sam Borr defeated limited Rowan to 173 yards of total my two beloved cats to have that degrees and possible showers, i.e., Was.” Marya-Nina Coloso of Hackensack, on www.goleader.com offense (54 passing, 119 rushing). Westfield quarterback be somebody perfect football weather. As lineman WRESTLING UPDATE 6-3, 6-0, in the singles division be- Junior defensive lineman Marc like the Wilday brothers, Lowell Eric Cartman said before the big South The Lions Wrestling Tournament fore being stopped, 6-3, 6-2, by Ali Westfield/Elizabeth Soccer Tierney of Governor Livingston. Cranford Invt’l Gymnastics Fabiano (Scotch Plains/Scotch Plains- Higgins Sr., Jay Isbrecht, Charlie Park Cows vs. Middle Park Cowboys will be held Saturday, Nov. 3, at Pope Fanwood) recorded 13 tackles. King Widmer, Jerry Hendershott, Bobby game: “It’s on. Oh, it’s on.” John High School in Sparta. There Tierney went on to defeat Nicole SPF/Irvington Boys Soccer Lippens of Shore, 7-6 (5), 6-2. She Westfield/Somerville Soccer followed with 11 stops, including Flynn, Doug Murphy, Freddy Byrne, THIS AND THAT are divisions for Pee Wee (ages 6 and three for a loss (-18 yards), 1.5 sacks Mark Jackson, Bobby Jester, Rick You could call it “Black Saturday.” under, weights 30-85, plus heavy- then stopped Karolina Wojsiak of Westfield/Union Volleyball Holmdel, 6-4, 6-0, in the fourth Baltusrol Putting Course (-13 yards), one fumble recovery and Baldwin, John Iglar, Lowell Higgins There were four varsity contests weight), Bantam (7 and 8), 40-120, two pass breakups. Jr., Jay Factor, John Fox or one of the scheduled last Saturday, and WHS plus heavyweight), Midgets (9 and round.

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By FRED LECOMTE proving herself not only in this game to keep, and we knew that we could Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times but in previous games as well. It’s do it.” Three goals from Miranda really important like in today’s game The Blue Devils scored very early Maniscalco and a goal from Danielle when Corrine Parkinson is marked in the second half when Handza, at- Deserio led the ninth-ranked out, that we have someone like tacking from the right, passed to Somerville High School girls soccer Wharam, who puts balls in the net for Wharam, who broke free and fired off team to a 4-2 victory over Westfield at us.” a shot that curled into the goal to Gary Kehler Stadium in Westfield on Maniscalco scored both first-half bring Westfield within one. The Blue October 5. Senior forward Hannah goals for the 11-0 Pioneers. The first Devils continued pressuring Pioneer Wharam connected twice and junior coming 18:02 into the first half when keeper Lazauskas with numerous at- Tara Handza had an assist for the 7-3- she ran the ball through an open seam tacks. 1 Blue Devils, who out-shot the Pio- and ripped a shot in the upper netting. “Tara and I were working really neers, 10-8. Her second goal came just 74 sec- well together, passing back and forth. Westfield senior goalkeeper Claire onds later, when Kaitlin Brenn took We knew we had to finish and capital- Bennett provided a solid performance the ball at midfield and Maniscalco, ize on opportunities. The pass from with 12 saves, several of them spec- seeing the seam, took the ball through Tara slipped through and I angled it tacular. Somerville received 10 saves and drilled the kick past Bennett. into the corner of the net,” said from senior goalie Kara Lazauskas. “We knew that they had a strong Wharam. “We did the best we possibly could defense so we played with three for- With 17:45 left, Wharam rippled do. I think we outplayed them for wards. We wanted to play feet, play the net from 10-yards out to draw the much of the second half and we just the ball on the ground. That was one contest even at two goals each. David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times IN A TIGHT SQUEEZE FOR THE BALL…Blue Devils Malcolm Opoku, center, and Nick Breza, No. 14, battle a could not finish. That’s been a prob- of the big things, use the width of the “We had to step it up and get the Minuteman for possession of the ball. The Blue Devils and the Minutemen battled to a 1-1, double overtime tie. lem that we had all season,” said field and do our best to score. That second goal. 2-1 is a really hard lead Westfield Head Coach Katie was our game plan,” said Wharam. to keep,” said Wharam. “Once we Wertheimer. “I’m really proud of “The first half was not as good as we took the momentum, we kept it go- LESSNER HEADS IN GOAL FROM HEROUX THROW-IN Hannah Wharam; she really stepped wanted it to be. Maybe we were a ing. Corrine Parkinson played a fan- it up today. Kind of been waiting in little unsure. Going into the second tastic ball to me as I sprinted up field the wings to have her shot! She’s been half, we knew that a 2-0 lead is hard CONTINUED ON PAGE 14 Blue Devils Battle Minutemen To 1-1, OT Tie in Boys Soccer

By DAVID B. CORBIN only to have keeper Matias Cei make after Minuteman Dennis Correia Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times the Minutemen’s save of the game. slipped past the defending backs and Great saves on the part of both “We had good opportunities. We tapped in an unassisted goal to the left goalkeepers prevented a winner/loser got lucky a couple times. Their goalie of O’Brien. From that point, each scenario in a 1-1, overtime battle be- made a good save on one of them,” team played a high-gear game. tween the 7-2-2 Westfield High said Lessner. “One time you get it, “We’ve been up and down, game- School boys soccer team and the 6-2- one time you don’t! That’s what soc- to-game all year. This was a good 1 Elizabeth Minutemen at Tamaques cer is!” one. Hopefully, we can build on it and School Field in Westfield on October “We have been working on that a play well again on Wednesday (Octo- 8. Junior Mike Lessner scored the lot and we were dangerous a couple ber 12 against Scotch Plains- Blue Devils’ only goal eight minutes of times. It’s not fun to defend that. Fanwood). We did not play well on into the game off a throw-in from They had the same thing. They had a Saturday (1-0 loss to St. Joseph). This senior Brandon Heroux, the 2007 kid who could throw in well,” said was one of their best efforts of the Union County javelin champion. Blue Devil Head Coach George year,” said coach Kapner. “Give Eliza- “We pushed up pretty far. We Kapner. beth a lot of credit! We jumped on wanted to get a quick throw. We saw Cei finished with five saves but them, got a goal ahead and they played the defense kind of pushed up, so we keeper Greg O’Brien, who finished wonderfully from that point on.” wanted to exploit that. Brandon made with three saves, also made what The intensity of this game may be a great throw to me and it made it easy would prove to be a game-saver for an indication of the caliber of compe- for me to put it in,” said Lessner. the Blue Devils after a Minuteman tition the top-seeded Blue Devils may With the strength of Heroux’s corner kick, just minutes after face in the upcoming Union County throw-ins and the accuracy of junior Lessner’s goal in the first half. Tournament. Matt Isabella, who also initiated some “Greg made an amazing save. Their “The counties is really going to be throw-ins, the Blue Devils put the goalkeeper made an amazing save tough. I’m seriously not looking past Minutemen goal area in jeopardy sev- late in the second half. It was a great our first round match and, if we get by eral times with that similar technique. header to the upper 90 and, somehow, that, our quarterfinal match. There’s Fred K. Lecomte for The Westfield Leader and The Times Toward the end of the game, Isabella the kid took it out,” said coach Kapner. a lot of quality teams there,” said HOLDING UP WELL AND SCORING…Senior forward Hannah Wharam, No. 21, on an assist by Tara made a great throw-in to junior If there was any letdown in the coach Kapner. Handza boots the ball past the Somerville goalkeeper for a score in the first half. Wharam also rippled the Malcolm Opoku, who guided a vi- game at all for the Blue Devils, it may Elizabeth 0 1 0 0 1 Pioneer net for her second goal with 17:45 left. cious header toward the right netting have come in the second half until Westfield 1 0 0 0 1

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David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times HIGH LEAPS ON THE BEAM…Blue Devil Tina Chabrier placed second on the balance beam with a score of 9.35. She also placed third on the floor at 9.2.

David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times A TIGHT TUCK…Blue Devil Lacy Cummings works her dismount on the Somerville Pioneers Topple uneven bars. Cummings did set a meet record in the vault with a 9.55 score. Blue Devil Soccer Girls, 4-2 CONTINUED FROM PAGE 13 Farmer Volleyball Girls Stop really fast and steered it past the goalie the ball. We didn’t panic and stayed as she was coming in.” calm,” said coach Wertheimer. “We Blue Devils in Three Games Somerville retaliated with 11:28 now have sophomore Kathleen Esler CONTINUED FROM PAGE 11 left when Deserio, assisted by Brenn, playing sweeper since Cortinhal, my charged from the right side, maneu- captain is not totally back. Grace Katherine Payne and Jennifer Dilzell’s “That was not an easy match that vered past a defender and buried a Mackenzie, a sophomore stopper outstanding plays to cut the deficit to went into extra points. It was a well- shot into the upper part of the net. came back from an injury and did a four. The comeback stalled as the played out game. We had a couple of With 3:02 left, Maniscalco secured great job today. Hannah Kronick, a Farmers pulled off well-placed ser- breaks with different plays and we the victory with her third goal. freshman; we know that she’s going vice shots. Zamboanga added the pulled our serves back into action. “I think those last two goals had to go through people and make stuff exclamation point with a kill to notch We used our plays a little more effec- nothing to do with how we played. happen, so we’re getting there. Little the victory. tively, caught them off guard with We played really well and those goals by little we’re making strides. We David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times “It was okay, not one of our best quicker attacks, so I was happy with were just unlucky,” said Handza, “The have a lot of potential and if we con- COMING DOWN TO EARTH…Raider Lindsay Robinson soars toward the mat, games, but we played pretty decent that,” said Coach Torok. “The girls game could have easily ended 2-2 tinue to play this way, we are going to while dismounting from the vault. defensively. We missed three saves stuck to their ground, it was the first but they were not crucial,” said time they really had to come back and and we know that we almost won this have a lot of success in the county Union Catholic’s Justine Mujica placed game. It proved that we can stay up tournament and hopefully the state TEAM SCORES: Fallon.” they did come back to win so it was fourth on the uneven bars at 8.575. 1. Westfield 107.875, 2. Cranford In Game 2, the Blue Devils knew nice to see that they had that fight in there with the best teams.” tournament as well.” Although none of the SPF Raiders “Overall, this is the best game we 104.15, 3. Scotch Plains-Fanwood they had to come out with intensity them.” Somerville 2 2 4 placed in the top six at the meet, 97.775, 4. Union 97.1, 5. A.L. Johnson and determination to win, and they In Game 3, Union demonstrated its played. We did a nice job possessing Westfield 0 2 2 there has been noticeable improve- 96.675, 6. Watchung Hills 94.725, 7. Union Catholic 68.725, 8. Dayton did. In back-and-forth action and the strength and service accuracy and ment since the beginning of the year. 40.575, 9. Linden 34.8 game tied at 21-21 on a kill by took control and from all sides of the “They have improved their scores at INDIVIDUAL EVENTS: Roudebush, Westfield demonstrated court to strike the Blue Devils down. almost every meet this year. So far, ALL-AROUND: Rodrigues (Westfield) consistency in their backcourt and “Their serve came into play. They we started the season at around 93 36.925 service plays and took advantage of took us out of our game and we also (team total) and our team record to VAULT: Cummings (Westfield) 9.55 Farmer hitting errors. Fallon provided got a little slow and didn’t quite play beat is a 102.15. We have increased BARS: Rodrigues (Westfield) 9.0 BEAM: Rodrigues (Westfield) 9.425 a timely block and Roudebush ripped the way we wanted to in this game,” our score by about nine points. So FLOOR: Walch (Cranford) 9.25 a vicious kill for the 28-26 victory. said coach Torok. “The momen- Reading is Good For You tum was on their side and our rhythm was off in Game 1,” said Fallon. “Going into the second game, we really pulled through. We came back when the score was 16- 7. We kept it going point-for-point but goleader.com/subscribe did not let them win. Third game, I don’t know exactly what happened. 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Sam McQuoid held Millburn’s of- Christian Lettieri, Ryan Kalkstein, fense to one first down conversion. Gabe Giovanello and Grant Brown Regaining possession on their own made strong tackles in the second 35-yard line, Raider James Lettieri half. After Millburn had a failed field gained three yards then a pitchout to goal attempt at the Raider 28, Natale David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times Dominick Natale yielded a 62-yard ran a 72-yard sweep for a TD. The A TRICKY PUTTING COURSE…Assistant Golf Professional Joshua Adams touchdown. Lettieri added the extra extra point failed. tries his luck on the tricky putting course set up by David Corbin of The Westfield Leader/Times. Below is a bit of an overall view of the nine-hole putting course. point. Next, Raider Justin Giacona made Member Scott Carpenter (Bachman Pretzel Co.) of Reading, Pa. won the contest Millburn failed to answer. Raider a reception, netting 25 yards. On the with a 2-under-par. defensive end Danny Van Brunt made next play, Giacona had a 20-yard TD three backfield tackles, each for 10- run. Millburn drove down field in the MAKING A BIG GAIN…Holden Ehrhart, No. 80, of the Westfield PAL C yard losses. Linebacker Matt Ridge final two minutes to put seven points football team makes a reception for a 20-yard gain against Summit. controlled the secondary left side with on the board. Westfield PAL C Team Ties Summit Grid Kids, 6-6 The Westfield PAL C football team from a Summit player at the end of battled Summit to a 6-6 tie at Kehler the game. Stadium on October 7. Westfield will Ian Hutchinson, Matt Nuzzo, host Marlboro this Sunday. Michael Carlino and Chip Mulrooney In the first quarter, Westfield got made big tackles throughout the game. first-down gains from Chris Hogge David Kane, Callahan, Chris and Thomas Anderson, but fumbled Sweeney, Penders and Dillon Elliott for a loss of yards on the last play of all had tackles in Summit’s backfield the quarter. Summit had good field for lost yardage or turnovers. position for the beginning of the sec- ond quarter, and scored a touchdown on the first play. Noah Penders made Zazzali Scores Winner the key tackle, denying Summit’s For Johns Hopkins U. Westfield PAL D Kids Blank extra-point attempt. Summit kept possession most of SWARTHMORE, PA – Freshman the second quarter, but Westfield’s Allie Zazzali’s (Scotch Plains) goal Summit Footbal Boys, 9-0 defense held tight. Penders stripped in double overtime lifted the Johns STRONG PURSUIT…Raider defensemen Thomas Walker (86), Matt Ridge (44), the ball from a Summit running back Hopkins University women’s soccer The Westfield PAL D football to sideline for Westfield. Owen Monahan (82), Gabe Giovanello, Sam McQuoid (56) and Dan Van Brunt on the last play of the first half and ran team to a 1-0 upset victory over No. team’s defense forced three turnovers Westfield scored a touchdown in (68) pursue a Milburn runner. the ball 40 yards to the 10-yard line. 18 Swarthmore on October 3 in Cen- and had a safety to defeat Summit, 9- the first possession. Mitchell and In the second half, Westfield forced tennial Conference action. The Blue 0, on October 7. The Westfield PAL D Simcox each had 15-yard runs for Summit to punt on four of its five Jays (7-4-1, 3-1 CC) snapped a score- will play at Kehler Stadium this Sun- first downs. Mitchell put Westfield Westfield PAL B Blanked possessions. Westfield’s offensive less streak of 327 minutes with day against Morristown. on the board with a 14-yard run. linemen wore down Summit’s de- Zazzali’s goal and handed the Garnet Danny Mitchell intercepted two Simcox converted the extra point. fense. Great blocking efforts by Jack their first loss of the season. Summit passes, with Andrew Simcox The Westfield offensive line was By Summit Grid Kids, 20-0 Kessler and Brennan Sumner helped That set the stage for Zazzali’s he- making the hit on the QB that led to very good, with excellent blocking Westfield move the chains. Hogge roics in the second overtime. Junior the first interception. Kyle Rittendale from Harry Williamson, Kevin The Westfield PAL B football team adding some key tackles. Kyle Kania, ran 60 yards for a touchdown to end Chrissy McCurdy (Mountainside – tackled a Summit runner in the end Stelmach, Andrew Malacrae and suffered a tough, 20-0 loss against a Ryan Esposito, Shakiyl Glasco, and the third quarter and Holden Ehrhart Governor Livingston) found Zazzali zone for safety. Luke Prybylski, AJ Jordan LiVolsi. Westfield distrib- strong Summit team on October 7. Brian Githens came up with some big caught a pass thrown by Hogge for a with a pass. Zazzali then tucked the Monaco and Sean Elliott had QB uted the ball well with strong runs Westfield will host Marlboro this hits in the second half, keeping the 20-yard gain in the fourth quarter. ball inside the net by the near post for sacks, with Monaco recovering a by nine different players, including Sunday. strong Summit team from scoring. Chris Callahan pried the ball loose her third goal of the year and the win. fumble. 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Wendel defeated John Mancini and Jim Oslislo won Don Dohm, 8-4, in the opening round the Westfield Tennis Association and McGlynn advanced in a de- Men’s Doubles tournament with a faulted game to the injured Peter Steve Kim (Image 1 Hour Photo) for The Westfield Leader and The Times 6-4, 6-4, score over Len Avdey and Lee. ABOUT TO CRUNCH THE OPPONENT…Westfield’s A-Blue players, Alex Vic Nisita. Four teams qualified for Williams, No. 25, and Pete Ondi, No. 42, attempt to squash their Summit Wendel won the most active award opponent. the tournament by completing the for the fourth straight year, with 23 requisite six matches during the regular-season matches. In the regu- regular season. lar season, Oslislo was the hottest Summit PAL Gridders Stop In the matches leading up to the player in the second half by besting Jim O’Connor (Info@njsportpics) for The Westfield Leader and The Times finals, Mancini and Oslislo defeated Mancini in a tiebreaker and Lee, 8-5. PLUNGING IN FOR THE TD…Junior Heisman Trophy candidate/running Mike McGlynn and Irondi Aliche Check www.westfieldnj.com/wta back Ray Rice moved into first place in Rutgers’ history with his 35th career Westfield PAL A-Blue, 14-6 6-4, 6-4, while Avdey and Nisita for all match scores, complete results rushing touchdown against Cincinnati. bested Dave Cappiello and Josh and information, and the WTA online The Westfield PAL football A-Blue Westfield came back strong in the Suri, 8-6. After having lackluster directory for contact information. squad was handed its first loss of the participation the past few years, the Westfield PAL A White Raps second half shutting down Summit’s FINAL SEASON STANDINGS: season by Summit in a 14-6 show- offense. On Westfield’s first posses- WTA Men’s Doubles Ladder had a 1. John Mancini (11) (Masters Cham- down. Westfield A-Blue will host sion, quarterback Nathan Mitchell successful season with eight teams pion) Marlboro on Sunday at Kehler Sta- connected with wingback Pete Ondi taking part. The regular season in- 2. Jim Oslislo (11) (Regular Season Belleville A Grid Kids, 30-6 Leader) dium for a 1:15 game. for a 30-yard touchdown. Westfield’s volvement coupled with a popular The Westfield PAL A White foot- Westfield defenseman Pat Johnson doubles tournament indicates a re- 3. Chris Wendel (23) (Most Active) Summit took control when they kick was blocked putting the teams in 4. Mike McGlynn (12) ball team defeated Belleville, 30-6, grabbed two interceptions in the sec- blocked Westfield’s first punt giving a 6-6 tie. newed interest in men’s doubles play 5. Peter Lee (8) on October 7 in Belleville. RB James ond quarter thwarting offensive them great field possession. Five plays Late in the fourth quarter, Westfield for the WTA. 6. Don Dohm (8) O’Rourke led the way with three threats by Belleville. DL Alex later Summit scored, but the extra- 7. Joe Donnolo (13) was attempting to pull ahead, but an FINAL REGULAR SEASON: 8. Henry Williams (8) touchdowns. Westfield A White will McHugh, Frank Scalera and Ryan point kick was blocked. Although interception returned for a touchdown, 1. Marotta and Bouchouev (4) 9. Dewey Rainville (2) 2. Avdey and Nisita (10) face Irvington this Sunday. Elliott along with LB Billy Hedley Summit ate up much of the clock in followed by the point after, gave Sum- The numbers of games played are in Turnovers were the big difference and DE’s Ryan Rittendale and Matt 3. Dohm and Wendel (4) paranthesis. the first half, Westfield shook things mit a 14-6 lead. 4. McGlynn and Aliche (8) in the first quarter as O’Rourke con- Trinkle pressured the Belleville of- up a bit. On a long pass, Alex Will- Alex Williams had three catches for 5. Mancini and Oslislo (10) verted two Belleville fumbles into fense. Westfield scored again just iams had a spectacular one-handed 57 yards. Linebacker Tony Pafumi re- 6. Erlich and Muroff (2) scores, with runs of 40 yards and 12 before the half on FB Brendan catch and ran for 20 more yards, only corded five tackles. Noseguard Michael 7. Cappiello and Suri (7) WF Hotspurs Prevail 8. Friss and Friss (1) yards. The PAT on the second touch- Dugan’s three-yard TD run. Gribbin to have the football stripped away on Giacone had two sacks and three tack- ( )Number of games played. At Bridgewater Classic down by Jonnie Gribbin made the nailed the PAT kick. the far sideline. les. Mike LaFace also had a sack. score 14-0 at the end of the quarter. In the second half, Westfield’s de- Blackburn Rovers Win The Westfield U13B Hotspurs were In the second quarter, Westfield fense had key tackles from DE John flight victors in the season’s opening moved the ball downfield behind a Lanzano and CB Kurt Kowalski. Parsippany Tourney Bridgewater Kick Off Classic soccer strong blocking effort of Dan Bigelow, Westfield’s offense chewed up the tournament. The boys went unde- The Westfield Soccer Association Nick Callello, Kevin Anderson, Rob- ground yardage with strong runs by feated, going 3-0-1 amidst difficult ert Capaldo, Nick Knepper and WR Lanzano and Johnson. Belleville’s only Blackburn Rovers, trained by Rob flight competition, prevailing over Napier, won the Parsippany Pride Zach Chodor. O’Rourke’s third TD score came on a 35-yard TD pass from teams from Greater Flemington, came on a two-yard plunge. Gribbin Andrew Roberts to Steve Sanabria who Invitational Tournament Champion- Bridgewater, Scotch Plains and tying ship in the Girls U12 Orange Divi- kicked his second PAT making the made an outstanding over the shoulder a squad from Hillsborough. score 22-0. catch in the end zone. The PAT failed. sion. The travel soccer tournament The defense, anchored by GK was held in Parsippany over the Co- Danny LaCorte and sweeper Dan lumbus Day weekend. Mahler, allowed only four goals. Also The Rovers won their group, with contributing to the hard tackling, de- two victories and a tie, to advance to fensive effort were Mark Eisenhauer, the championship game. The Rovers Eric Sokol, John Towey (1 goal), Mike scored seven goals, while conceding Cash and Greg Morano. The only one in the group stage. midfielders had outstanding two-way In the final, the Rovers tough de- play from Nick Ferry, Bradley fense continued. Despite controlling Lankler, Alex Laitamaki (1 goal) and the ball most of the first half, the Kevin Smith (1 goal). game was still scoreless at intermis- The offense was powered by Jeff sion. The Rovers scored a goal mid- Marino (1 goal), Jesse Finver (1 goal), Westfield Soccer Association Blackburn Rovers way through the second half, and Justin Cafiero, Chris Fischer and Ryan held off a tough Ramsey Hotspur FC Morse, who exploded for four goals team for the victory and champion- in the clinching match against Scotch ship trophy. Plains. Coldwell Banker®, Since 1906, America's Premier Real Estate Company The Westfield Leader Congratulations The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times KICK OFF CLASSIC WINNERS…The Westfield U13B Hotspurs were flight PO Box 250 • Westfield, New Jersey 07091 victors in the season’s opening Bridgewater Kick Off Classic soccer tournament. Tel. 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Following his veto of the State land, New Hampshire, New York and The fourth ward of Westfield is home over the next 10 years keeping the pool For the foreseeable future, towns in bulk buying. We can purchase items at Children’s Health Insurance Program Washington. to some of the true gems of our town – our one of the most affordable summer recre- New Jersey like ours will continue to face state contract prices. We are also a mem- (SCHIP), President Bush stated that the When Governor Corzine filed the suit parks and fields. As I seek to serve an- ation opportunities in the area. Also, with significant financial challenges. In ber of the Cranford cooperative, which government should help people find pri- on behalf of New Jersey’s uninsured on other four years as your town council- this reinvestment in our infrastructure, Westfield, our strategy to address this focuses on police and parking items. vate insurance. The President also advo- October 1, he made a statement about man, I will keep as a priority the contin- we guarantee that Westfield, for the next issue includes a number of shared ser- Recently we were able to replace a cated for the industry of “private medi- New Jersey Democrats’ values. The fed- ued improvement of our recreation facili- 50 years, will enjoy the same benefits we vices and cost-saving strategies. vehicle through the Cranford co-op at a cine, not the federal government running eral government needs to work with states ties. I will continue to work hard to up- have had for the last 50 years. As you may have heard, next year’s lower price than even the state contract the health care system.” to expand health care opportunities, not grade our passive and active parks but I I have, and will continue to support, the Westfield’s assessment to our sewage price. Where are Republican values? SCHIP limit programs that are working. will do so only while continuing to be an reallocation of four of our department of provider, the Rahway Valley Sewage We join with the county to purchase is an invaluable federal program that pro- I think the people of New Jersey should advocate for quality-of-life issues of the public works employees to the recreation Authority, will increase by about $900,000 items such as rock salt and natural gas. vides health care funding for uninsured know whether those running to represent neighbors that live near these facilities. department exclusively for field mainte- to help pay for upgrades that were man- Sometimes the price we get bidding out children in need. How can the government them in this year’s November election are Chief among my accomplishments as nance. The pilot program implemented dated by a court order. We also expect alone is lower than any consortium. It is help parents find private insurance for willing to be partners in affordable health councilman has been the installation of this year has reaped tremendous benefits other items such as health insurance and important for Westfield to have all of their children if it has no program in place? care, or opponents of programs for work- the turf field at Houlihan/Sid Fey fields. for our youth. The results are visible in the pension contributions to rise at rates sig- these options available so that we can More importantly, how can New Jer- ing families. The President’s failure on This experience has been a great success, marked improvement in the quality, play- nificantly higher than the cost of living. pick and chose to find the best price. sey citizens stand by when their President SCHIP has left a big void in leadership on resulting in increased playing time for our ability and durability of our fields. By On the revenue side of the ledger, we will We will continue to increase our shared demands hundreds of billions of dollars affordable health care for all. It’s up to children, added enjoyment for our fami- reassigning our employees, we are pre- be lucky if our state aid, once again, services activities to reduce the reliance to endlessly send their sons and daughters state leaders to pick up the slack, and act lies and reduced maintenance. In addi- serving the longevity of our fields, thereby remains flat. Looking to save costs through on property taxes. Recently, I attended a into war, while he vetoes spending $12 as a conscience to force our national lead- tion, by successfully partnering with the reducing the need for capital expense and shared services is one of the ways that we shared service conference at Kean Uni- billion for five years to protect children ers to do the right thing when it comes to private sports leagues in town, we were increased taxes. have focused on reducing the burden on versity focusing on joint purchasing of who are uninsured? It makes no sense. making quality health care affordable for able to install the upgrades while offset- Four years ago, our recreation facili- our taxpaying residents. supplies. I was surprised that I was the I believe in taking a stand on issues families. ting the costs and keeping taxes in check. ties were lagging behind other neighbor- For the past year, I have been spear- only elected official to attend, but that important to New Jersey, and raising my As a resident of the 21st Legislative We have completed updates to ing communities. I recall our fields being heading Westfield’s efforts with regard reflects the importance that we have placed voice in support of solving problems. That’s District, I’m concerned that my oppo- Tamaques Park tennis courts and the up- described as “deplorable,” embarrassing,” to shared services. Westfield presently is on shared services. At this conference, we why I’m asking the citizens of New Jersey nent, Tom Kean, Jr., will continue to fall per playground area. Tamaques Pond has and “dangerous.” After working hard to engaged in a number of service arrange- discussed setting up an e-mail notifica- to find out where their elected officials in line with each step of the Bush Admin- been dredged, restocked with fish, and address this issue, we have seen great ments. The best example of this is the tion system to improve communication stand on SCHIP, and I support New Jersey’s istration, and not show the leadership the fountains reinstalled to promote not improvement. At a recent council meet- Westfield Regional Health Department, among all governmental entities about fight for the SCHIP program. needed to protect New Jersey. Like Bush, only a bucolic setting but water flow that ing, a representative of a local sports which contracts with seven other munici- new sharing opportunities. A New Jersey lawsuit filed by Gov- he’s voted down funding for stem-cell promote a healthy and vibrant ecosystem. league thanked the town council by stat- palities to provide required health ser- I will ensure that we are leaders in ernor Corzine against the Bush admin- research, and he’s touted the Bush Re- The work on the pond area will be final- ing, “Our fields are the best they have vices. This allows us to provide first class developing a shared bidding process for istration follows similar litigation filed publican line on other issues affecting ized shortly with the installation of a been in years.” health services while spreading the ad- other utilities such as electricity. Most by Arizona, California, Illinois, Mary- New Jersey’s citizens. toddler playground. It has been my honor to serve the people ministrative costs over eight towns. people are surprised to learn that towns I want New Jersey to ask whether his We are currently in the midst of a near of the fourth ward for the last four years. You may also have noticed at the conser- are responsible to pay the cost street light- track record makes him the leader that total renovation of Memorial Pool. This I hope that you have seen and felt the vation center this year that there was a sepa- ing. For Westfield, that amounts to over Political News people want in Trenton because so far project includes replacing the nearly 50- improvements we have made and will rate lane for Scotch Plains residents. Allow- $200,000 per year. A cooperative bid he’s done nothing except follow where year-old main pool and the outdated kiddie allow me to continue to serve as your ing Scotch Plains to use our conservation may result in significant savings. CONTINUED FROM PAGE 4 President Bush has lead. pool area. It is funded solely by pool councilman by supporting me on Novem- center fills the need of our neighboring town. I am committed to making sure that we membership fees resulting in no cost to ber 6. For more information about my re- More importantly though, Westfield ben- deliver improved municipal services the taxpayers. By prudently bonding the election campaign, please visit efited from this shared service arrangement while, at the same time, finding creative MEET THE CANDIDATES project through our pool utility, the mem- www.jim2007.com or call me at home at as the cost of permits for Scotch Plains ways to do so in the most cost effective bership fees will only increase modestly residents is twice the amount charged to our manner. I look forward to continuing this Patricia Quattrocchi (908) 233-3251. residents. At the same time, however, multi-pronged approach to increase Westfield did not incur any additional cost, Westfield’s involvement in shared ser- John Russitano as no staffing was needed at this site. vices of many types. Please contact me if MEET THE CANDIDATES Westfield is a member of a number of you have any questions or comments at For Union County Freeholders purchasing consortiums, which provide (908) 233-1611 or visit me on the web at Colleen Mahr, for Reelection the advantage of lower prices through mark2007.com. What is a governing body to do when who said he believed that the county they don’t know what to do? And what if would not be on the hook, but he did not their hired legal counsel doesn’t know appear to be sure exactly who could be. as Mayor of Fanwood what to do either? The board moved forward anyway and MEET THE CANDIDATES Here in Union County, they proceed approved the ordinance with one sole Last week, Fanwood’s Community The goal of that evening was to have with business as usual in the sixth floor dissenting vote, from Freeholder Mapp. Police Alliance, Fanwood’s Police De- an open and honest dialogue on a topic Joel Stroz, Candidate for freeholder meeting room in Elizabeth. When contacted by The Westfield Leader, partment, the mayor and council in con- that effects everyone in our community Two weeks ago, the freeholders found Ms. DeFilippo, voiced her chagrin re- junction with the Union County and we succeeded in doing that. I want to Fanwood Borough Council themselves in a bit of quandary when an garding what had transpired saying “This Prosecutor’s Office, hosted a presenta- thank those mothers and fathers who ordinance was presented for a second and was much ado about nothing” and it was tion for our community about Megan’s made the time to attend the presentation. Kathy Mitchell’s concern for the role implementation far from being completed, last time to be voted on and become “the authority’s role to finance the Law. It was a well-attended seminar held I also want to thank those who were on of the Fanwood Historic Preservation further discussion of the controversial reality. project,” adding that Mr. Mapp as a CPA at Park Middle School that residents of hand that night in support of the discus- Commission in preserving the historic TDR program was declared to be “on The Union County Improvement Au- should know that the county would not be both Fanwood and Scotch Plains attended. sion: Fanwood Chief Domanoski, Cap- district comes about two- and-one-half hold” at the July 2007 Fanwood Borough thority, under the directorship of Char- responsible for the debt, however, she Assistant Prosecutor Maureen O’Brien tain White, Lieutenant Trigo, Detective years too late. meeting – without a formal resolution or lotte DeFilippo, also the chairman of the didn’t really say who could be. spoke to all of us in attendance about what Chin, Assistant Prosecutor Hook, De- In February of 2005, the Star Ledger vote by the council. Two-and -one-half Union County Democratic Committee, The entire episode is somewhat alarm- Megan’s Law is, what its strengths are tective Sergeant Baum and Scotch Plains reported that Fanwood Mayor Colleen years after TDR was launched, Kathy asked the board to give its consent to ing when one realizes that no one picked and also what some of the weakness of the Police Chief Brian Mahoney. By work- Mahr stood at a press conference in Tren- Mitchell “discovered” one of the primary allow the authority to manage a loan up on the clue that this ordinance could law are. She was an eloquent speaker, ing and talking together Fanwood is a ton with Susan Bass Levin, head of the roles of the historic preservation commis- being made to a Plainfield non-profit for cause controversy when it was originally who handled this emotional subject with stronger community for all of us. I en- Department of Community Affairs and its sion – to protect the historic district – a building project to the tune of $7 mil- inquired about in early September. Not a great professionalism. As mayor I know courage everyone to visit Smart Growth Division. They jointly an- something it has been doing all along with lion. It should be noted that at a Septem- single person with the exception of Mr. how vitally important it is to keep the www.fanwoodCPA.org to learn more nounced that Fanwood applied for and a historic preservation ordinance. ber meeting, an alert resident questioned Mapp questioned the wisdom of blindly lines of communication open between about the array of topics this wonderful would receive a grant of $160,000 to imple- Don’t be fooled. The real beneficiaries this ordinance’s sudden appearance on consenting to the improvement authority’s our residents and law enforcement. organization supports. ment a pilot program called Transfer of of this “Smart Growth” TDR program the board’s meeting agenda — asking for assumed due-diligence when handling a Development Rights (TDR) that for the will be land developers. The program will an explanation; the inquiry went mostly $7 million project without information first time would involve a historic district. provide these developers with the right to unaddressed. about what the project entailed. The ques- Union County Freeholder For Reelection That press conference was the first time build up to 242 high-density residential One would think that someone on the tion is raised as to what else has the board any member of Fanwood’s Historic Pres- units along the already heavily traveled board would press for backup informa- blindly approved, no questions asked? ervation Commission had any knowledge South Avenue. Contrary to the all-Demo- tion before the second reading of the Further it appears that coming to a meet- Bette Jane Kowalski that Fanwood had applied for the grant. crat council’s ploy of calling these high- ordinance so that they could make an ing familiar with what will be on the There was absolutely no prior consultation density residential units potential sources informed decision on how to cast their agenda may be too much to expect. And, See history come alive on Saturday and Reaching, Thousands) grant from the with the commission by either Mayor Mahr of senior housing, the TDR program itself votes. However, this proved not to be the doesn’t anyone have a copy of the Sunday, October 20 and 21, as musicians, Union County Board of Chosen Free- or Kathy Mitchell who, ironically, is coun- provides no formal requirement for the case. freeholder’s by-laws or Roberts Rules of actors, and historic re-enactors converge holders. cil liaison to the commission. building of senior housing. It has been reported that Freeholder Order handy so they would know what on Union County for “Four Centuries in a The HEART program supports and That showed a blatant disregard for the Moreover, developers will gain a loop- Adrian Mapp of Plainfield pressed the procedure to follow when diverting from Weekend.” Choose from a wide variety amplifies the work of volunteer-run or- primary role of the commission. The com- hole, through TDR’s credit process, that issue by requesting that the ordinance be the norm, as it was obvious that the county of sights and scenes at the 25 historic ganizations. It’s a modest investment mission exists to protect the historic dis- will permit them to avoid the ordinary tabled until further information could be counsel was perplexed as well. places spread throughout the county —all that returns benefits many times over in trict and should have had prior notice of zoning restrictions and process – leaving obtained, including who would be re- We don’t believe that this is any way to run free of charge, and within a short ride the form of cultural enrichment, partici- the application in order to evaluate the local residents powerless to stop high- sponsible for repaying the debt if the non- government. Every elected official should from where you live. pation in community life, and an in- merits of such a far-reaching untested density development. profit were to default. understand and expect, insist if need be, to Among the special events, you can join crease in Union County’s importance as program. The time to stop TDR is now. Vote for Freeholder Chester Holmes of Rahway have provided to them the requisite informa- in a Revolutionary War-era drill with the a destination for tourists and history After squandering $160,000 of New Tony Parenti and Joel Stroz on November suggested they move ahead and get the tion needed to make an informed decision. 3rd New Jersey Regiment, chat with a buffs. Jersey taxpayer dollars, and with the 6 to make Fanwood better, not denser. details in time for the second reading — Trusting in someone else’s assumed due veteran of the Mexican-American War In addition to offering a glimpse into only to be alerted that this was the second diligence can be considered risky at best about serving under Ulysses S. Grant as a the lives of both famous and ordinary PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE and final reading. where large sums of money are concerned young lieutenant, or listen to the coura- New Jersey citizens who lived through STATEMENT OF OWNERSHIP Freeholder Dan Sullivan of Elizabeth especially when the details are scant and geous story of African-Americans fight- extraordinary times, this Four Centuries th MANAGEMENT AND CIRCULATION indicated he was sure that the authority blurry. The Republican candidates for free- ing for their freedom during the Civil Weekend also celebrates the 150 anni- STATEMENT REQUIRED BY THE ACT OF AUGUST 12, 1970, SECTION 3686, had done its due diligence and therefore holder, Patricia Quattrocchi and John War, as told by soldiers in the 6th Regi- versary of Union County. And I would TITLE 39, UNITED STATES CODE, SHOWING THE OWNERSHIP, MANAGEMENT, should be trusted. Russitano, will hold themselves to a higher ment United States Colored Troops. “So- like to honor the hundreds of present- AND CIRCULATION OF THE WESTFIELD LEADER AS OF SEPTEMBER 06, 2007. Freeholder Chair, Bette Jane Kowalski standard believing that the residents of Union journer Truth,” the famed abolitionist, day volunteers who have made this pos- Frequency of issues: Weekly. of Cranford, deferred to county counsel County deserve nothing less. will offer her compelling thoughts on sible. Location of office of publication: 251 North Avenue, West 3rd Floor, Union County, human rights, and “Eleanor Roosevelt” The two-day event includes 25 sepa- Westfield, New Jersey. PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE will describe her experience of a world rate historical sites that are maintained The name and address of the publisher and assistant publisher are: Horace R. Corbin, Publisher, 251 North Avenue, West, Westfield, New Jersey. TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS torn apart by two wars. and run almost entirely by volunteers. David Corbin, Assistant Publisher, 30 Union Avenue, Garwood, New Jersey. NOTICE OF SALE OF PROPERTY FOR NON-PAYMENT OF TAXES, You can also learn about old-time Most of these sites would not even exist The known corporation holding 1 percent or more of total amount of bonds, mortgages, ASSESSMENTS AND/OR OTHER MUNICIPAL LIENS baseball, or delve into the mysteries of today except that communities rallied or other securities are: Public notice is hereby given that I, Lori Majeski, Collector of Taxes of the Township early arts, including paper silhouette around local treasures to save them from Watchung Communications, Inc. T/A The Westfield Leader/The Times, P.O. Box 250, of Scotch Plains, County of Union will sell at public auction on THURSDAY, OCTOBER cutting. You can hear the ghostly voice the wrecking ball. Now they’re popular Westfield, New Jersey. 18th, 2007 in the Municipal Court, 430 Park Avenue, Scotch Plains, New Jersey at 9:30 of Nitschke House, see the “Biggest Little attractions for area residents and tourists Horace R. Corbin, 251 North Avenue, West, Westfield New Jersey. o’clock in the morning or at such later time and place to which said sale may then be Wurlitzer” organ from the golden age of alike. Avg. No. Copies Actual No. Copies adjourned, all of the several lots and parcels of land assessed to the respective persons vaudeville, and learn about the Native- Thanks to the foresight and initiative each issue of single issue whose names are set opposite each respective parcel as the owner thereof for the total American tribes of this area. of our fellow Union County residents, during preceding published nearest amount of municipal liens chargeable against said lands respectively, in accordance with This year, Four Centuries in a Week- you can walk the same grounds as our 12 months to filing date N.J.S.A. 54:5-1, et seq. as computed to the 18th day of October 2007. end includes a slate of special events forebears did hundreds of years ago. A. Total No. of Copies printed 5,933 5,800 Take further notice that the hereinafter described lands will be sold for the amount of (Net press run) municipal liens chargeable against each parcel of said land assessed as one parcel, presented by talented and knowledge- With hosts at many sites in full period B. Paid Circulation together with interest and costs to the date of the sale. Said lands will be sold at the lowest able historians, musicians, actors and re- dress, you can pass through the same 1. Paid subscriptions mailed 4,434 4.383 rate of interest bid, but in no case in excess of 18%. Payments for said parcels shall be enactors, made possible by a 2007 doors, visit the same rooms, and explore 3. Sales through dealers, carriers, made prior to the conclusion of the sale in the form of cash, certified check or money order HEART (History, Education, Arts, the way people lived in times gone by. street vendors and counter sales 685 673 or other method previously approved by the Tax Collector or the property will be resold. The historic sites are in the following C. Total paid circulation 5,119 5,056 Properties for which there are no other purchasers shall be struck off and sold to the PUBLIC NOTICE places: Berkeley Heights, Clark, Township of Scotch Plains at an interest rate of 18%. D. Free distribution by mail BOROUGH OF FANWOOD Cranford, Elizabeth, Hillside, At any time before the sale I will accept payment of the amount due on any property 1. Copies mailed 309 199 PLANNING BOARD Kenilworth, Mountainside, New Provi- 3. Outside of mail 15 15 with interest and costs. Payment must be in the form of cash, certified check or money E. Total Free Distribution 309 214 order. PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that on dence, Plainfield, Rahway, Roselle, F. Total Distributin (C+E) 5,428 5,270 Industrial properties may be subject to the Spill Compensation and Control Act Wednesday, October 24, 2007, at 7:30 Roselle Park, Scotch Plains, Springfield, G. Copies not distributed 505 530 (N.J.S.A. 58-10-23.11 et seq.), the Water Pollution Control Act (N.J.S.A. 58-:10A-1 et P.M. in the lower level meeting room of the Summit, Union, and Westfield. Several H. TOTAL (F+G) 5,933 5,800 seq.) and the Industrial Site Recovery Act (N.J.S.A. 13:1K-6 et seq.), In addition, the Fanwood Borough Hall, located at 75 North sites will feature authentic period music I certify that the statements made by me above are correct and complete. municipality is precluded from issuing a tax sale certificate to any prospective purchaser Martine Avenue, Fanwood, New Jersey, performed live by 18th century fiddlers, The newspaper is widely circulated via HORACE R. CORBIN who is or may be in any way connected to the prior owner of the site. the Planning Board will hold a Preliminary a Victorian harpist, a barbershop quar- timesnj.com and goleader.com Publisher In the event that the owner of the property is on Active Duty in the Military Service, the and Final Major Subdivision Hearing on tet, a virtuoso violist da gamba, and a 1 T - 10/11/07, The Leader Tax Collector should be notified immediately. the application of the undersigned. The Gilded Age soprano, among others. The lands to be sold are described in accordance with the last tax duplicate as follows: property in question is located at 227 and PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE 243 Midway Avenue, Fanwood, New Jer- I’ve mentioned just a partial sampling BLK LOT QUAL OWNER LOCATION TOTAL DUE sey, also known as Block 10, Lots 27 and of the events you can enjoy this week- STATEMENT OF OWNERSHIP 00201 10 Cole, Alisha 1 Malanga Court $ 9,637.03 28, as shown on the Fanwood Tax Map, end. For a full listing, please visit our MANAGEMENT AND CIRCULATION 00503 16 Cioffi, John & Ann 1711 E. Second Street $10,537.82 owned by Donald and Debbie Close. website at www.ucnj.org. It’s a great STATEMENT REQUIRED BY THE ACT OF AUGUST 12, 1970, SECTION 3686, 00503 17 Cioffi, John Sr. 1707 E. Second Street $ 1,605.46 The applicants request major subdivi- TITLE 39, UNITED STATES CODE, SHOWING THE OWNERSHIP, MANAGEMENT, 01101 07 PSRE Holdings, LLC Et Al 435 Willow Avenue $ 2,870.46 opportunity to explore hidden corners of sion approval for three single-family resi- AND CIRCULATION OF THE TIMES AS OF SEPTEMBER 06, 2007. 02201 39 DiGuiseppe, Mauro 1957 Birch Street $ 7,890.84 Union County, and to take part in the dences where two single-family residences Frequency of issues: Weekly. 02303 28 Baratucci, Antonio 1965 Portland Avenue $13,574.81 spirit of community service that makes now stand, with 3 bulk variances for lot Location of office of publication: 251 North Avenue, West, 3rd Floor, Westfield, Union 02601 01 DiNizo, Frank & Eileen 2053 Westfield Avenue $ 8,659.41 our area such a wonderful place in which width and 1 bulk variance for lot frontage. County, New Jersey. 03101 03 Ford, William & Josephine 2 Azalea Court $ 8,193.38 The applicants will also seek a conditional to live. Please come out and see the sites, The name and address of the publisher and assistant publisher are: 03101 36 Cuesta, William 422 Pine Grove Ci $ 278.91 use permit, and such variance and other and join in the fun. Horace R. Corbin, Publisher, 251 North Avenue, West, Westfield, New Jersey. 03201 09 Margaritonodo, Steven & Stacy 515 Westfield Road $ 6,883.77 relief as may be determined necessary at David Corbin, Assistant Publisher, 30 Union Avenue, Garwood, New Jersey. 03902 03 Safi, Judy/Simpson, Alicia 185 Watchung Terrace $ 1,883.95 the public hearing based upon review of PUBLIC NOTICE The known corporation holding 1 percent or more of total amount of bonds, mortgages, 03905 21.01 223 Katherine St., LLC 211 Elm Court $ 2,593.71 the application. or other securities are: 03905 21.02 223 Katherine Street LLC 207 Elm Court $ 2,283.44 Thomas Gordon The file pertaining to this application is Watchung Communications, Inc. T/A The Westfield Leader/The Times, P.O. Box 250, 04302 08 Campanaro, Luis & Elia 528 Jerusalem Road $ 1,027.59 19 Mendell Avenue available for public inspection during nor- Westfield, New Jersey. 04401 14 West, Mary E. 4 Johnson Street $ 624.88 Cranford, New Jersey 07016 mal business hours (Tues. - Thurs., 9 AM Horace R. Corbin, 251 North Avenue, West, Westfield, New Jersey. 04401 17 Spady, Connell & Diane 10 Johnson Street $ 2,960.95 - 2 PM) from the Secretary of the Planning In the Matter of the Estate of Edward E. 04801 09 Northeast Developers, Inc. 182 Victor Street $ 9,276.97 Avg. No. Copies Actual No. Copies Board at the Administration Office of the and Mary A. Gordon, Deceased 04802 01 GRIG, Corp 2435 Route 22 $ 91.26 each issue of single issue Borough of Fanwood at 75 North Martine 06503 08 DiNizo, Romano & Juanita 2508 Plainfield Avenue $ 4,402.77 To: Robert Gordon during preceding published nearest Avenue, Fanwood, New Jersey. In accor- 06601 03 Moseley, Hassan 6 Happel Court $ 6,522.80 825 Grandview Avenue 12 months to filing date dance with the Americans With Disabili- 07001 09 Garcia, Juan 2288 Redwood Road $ 4,462.15 Westfield, New Jersey 07090 A. Total No. of Copies printed 2,103 1,900 ties Act, any person that might require 07304 15 Riviere, Natasha 2409 Park Place $ 409.16 (Net press run) special needs should be in contact with YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT 08201 16 Schmiede, Martin & Liesleotte 2295 South Avenue $11,274.80 B. Paid Circulation the Planning Board office during normal on Friday, the 19 of October, 2007 at 1:30 08704 03.01 Brown, Otis & Norma 1125 Lincoln Avenue $ 7,651.11 1. Paid subscriptions mailed 1,224 1,211 business hours so that their needs may be pm, I shall apply to the Surrogate of Hudson 08902 06 Pappas, Scott C. & Kristie 2070 Jersey Avenue $ 3,641.25 3. Sales through dealers, carriers, addressed (visually, wheelchair bound, County, at his office in room 107 of the 09004 05 Searby, Sarah 2309 Elizabeth Avenue $ 2,084.43 street vendors and counter sales 252 147 etc). Hudson County Courthouse-Administra- 09005 15 Espinoza, Manuel E. 2251 Newark Avenue $ 4,880.67 C. Total paid circulation 1,475 1,353 Any interested party may appear at said tion Building, 595 Newark Avenue, Jersey 10602 03 223 Katherine Street, LLC 2150 Gallegher Avenue $ 4,094.82 D. Free distribution by mail hearing and participate therein in accor- City, New Jersey, for the granting of letters 11301 02.08 Gonzales, Richard & Janet 17 Pitching Way $ 7,256.99 1. Nonrequested copies mailed 272 157 dance with the rules of the Fanwood Plan- of administration ad prosequendum and 11603 11.01 Fidalgo, David 2 Shirewood $ 4,152.07 3. Nonreqested outside of mail 5 5 ning Board. general administration to myself, or some 12201 24.01 Ricciardelli, Michael & Allison 2 Dutch Lane $15,598.83 E. Total Free Distribution 277 162 Applicants: other fit person, of the goods, chattels and 12201 25.20 Sorkin, Charles & Saundra 21 Rambling Drive $ 4,069.16 F. Total Distributin (C+E) 1,752 1,515 Donald and Debbie Close credits of Edward E. and Mary A. Gordon, 15302 02 Shanni, Stefan 1310 Cushing Road $ 6,902.67 G. Copies not distributed 251 385 Attorney for Applicant: deceased, late of Jersey City, in the County 15601 12 Hernandez, Ligia 1011 Locust Avenue $ 22.48 H. TOTAL (F+G) 2,103 1,900 Robert H. Kraus, Esq. of Hudson and State of New Jersey, who 16001 34 Iarrapino, Gail 14 Winchester Drive $ 703.56 I certify that the statements made by me above are correct and complete. Schiller & Pittenger died on or about December 8, 2001 and The newspaper is widely circulated via HORACE R. CORBIN Lori Majeski 1771 Front Street July 16, 2003, intestate. timesnj.com and goleader.com Publisher Collector of Taxes Scotch Plains, New Jersey 07076 s/Thomas Gordon 1 T - 10/11/07, The Times 4 T - 9/20, 9/27, 10/4 & 10/11/07, The Times Fee: $461.04 1 T - 10/11/07, The Times Fee: $42.84 1 T - 10/11/07, The Leader Fee: $22.95 A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, October 11, 2007 Page 19

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For each client you give me, We’re Moms helping Moms state legislators that they don’t want tising. The current Home Sales Tax Recently, the state sponsored terrorist, Monica Felsing 1 extra job free. work from home. Find out more to pay hundreds of dollars more for a due on a home sold for $376,500 – the Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, President of Fanwood Call me! (973) 583-5570 or at www.MomBiz.net or local home sales tax. median price of an existing home in Iran, spoke at Colombia University. He (973) 878-2181 Neide call (973) 607-4508 “We’re getting a very strong re- New Jersey – is $2,989. With the was also interviewed on 60 Minutes. These entities give this terrorist a public forum PUBLIC NOTICE SECRETARY sponse,” said Jarrod Grasso, vice extra local Home Sales Tax, the entire FABULOUS president of government affairs for Home Sales Tax bill due by a home to propagandize and support the Ameri- TOWN OF WESTFIELD Union County in-house insurance can anti-war sentiment. The anti-war [sup- BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT Window Treatments the New Jersey Association of Real- seller would increase 13 percent. The porters] need to face the reality that al 425 EAST BROAD STREET Interior Designing defense firm seeks part-time tors. “There’s a sense of momentum extra local tax will push the total WESTFIELD, NEW JERSEY (15 hours per week up to 30 hours Qaeda terrorists are in the mid-east and by a Professional Designer propelling our effort as a result of Home Sales Tax bill up 103 percent everywhere else. The reality is that al- SPECIAL MEETING Free Consultation per week) litigation secretary. individual homeowners and future since 2003. Qaeda terrorists are hell bent on killing Position includes typing w/ The Board of Adjustment of the Town of (732) 726-0241 homebuyers signing our online peti- “For people selling their home, us. 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This local tax “Homeowners are concerned about PUBLIC NOTICE the Westfield Land Use Ordinance: Fax resume w/salary would be in addition to the state home this tax and want to protect their home requirements to NOTICE OF AWARD OF CONTRACT F & J Foot Co., L.L.C. seeks prelimi- sales tax (officially called the Realty and equity.” “New Jersey homeowners FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES BY nary and final site plan approval and asso- (732) 815-3196 Transfer Fee) already in place. have access to useful information and THE TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS ciated variances and waivers to replace or email New Jersey citizens can now use resources through the njhometax.com old structures containing a total of eight (8) [email protected] CONTRACTOR: RBA Group; 1 Ever- residential units with two (2) new struc- njhometax.com to send a letter to website, including a Home Sales Tax green Place, PO Box 1927, Morristown, tures containing six (6) attached single- their state legislators asking them to calculator,” continued Mr. Grasso. New Jersey 07962 family residential dwelling units (three (3) FREELANCERS WANTED oppose the new tax. The website pro- “Now homeowners can use the website NATURE OF SERVICE: To perform in each structure) at 112, 112 ½, 114 and vides a pre-written message that al- to voice their concerns to state legisla- Phase I-Conceptual Design for the design 116 Cacciola Place (Lots 2 and 3, Block Strong, detail-oriented writers and construction of Senior Community 4001). This property is in a RA-2 Zone. lows visitors to add their own com- tors about this proposed new tax, which Center at the Scotch Hill Country Club in with professional demeanor Formal action may be taken. needed to cover local ments. Citizens sending a letter will cost homeowners hundreds of accordance with their request for proposal through the website will need to sub- dollars out of their home’s equity.” within the purview of resolution adopted Variances, waivers or exceptions from government meetings. Must 10/9/07 and as otherwise directed by the certain site plan details or relief from re- be able to meet deadlines, mit their name, address and e-mail The Home Sales Tax campaign website Municipal Manager and Recreation Direc- quirements may be sought as appropri- address. The letter will be sent to the is www.njhometax.com. The cam- tor. ate. know how to write a lead, and The application and plans are on file in take an active interest in their appropriate state legislators based on paign is funded by the New Jersey DURATION: Completion if above. the zip code provided. Association of Realtors, a non-profit AMOUNT: Not to exceed $21,000. the office of the Secretary of the Board of beats in order to develop news THE RESOLUTION AND CONTRACT Adjustment, 959 North Avenue West, stories. 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DECKS KITCHENS BATHROOMS BASEMENTS and of course ADDITIONS John Killoran 908-232-2268 NJHIC# 13VH03286900 Page 20 Thursday, October 11 , 2007 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION Patricia A. Reid, 68, Brought Cheer More Community News To Hospital Patients For 33 Years – Obituaries – Patricia Anne “Patti” Reid, 68, died ciation, the Associated Alumnae of Marjorie E. Harwood, 91, Was Active Cosenza Family Business on Thursday, September 27, after a The Sacred Heart (AASH) and a valiant battle with lung cancer. former member of the Junior Leagues With D.A.R. and Local Woman’s Club Born in Pittsburgh, Pa., she made of Pittsburgh and San Francisco. Celebrates its 50th Year her home in San Francisco, Calif. Her parents, Katherine (Reilly) and Marjorie E. (Ackerman) Harwood, great-grandchildren. She graduated from The Convent of B. Meredith Reid of Pittsburgh, Pa., 91, of Palm Harbor, Fla. passed away Funeral services will begin at 9 a.m. WESTFIELD — The Cosenza fam- Cosenza’s youngest daughter, has the Sacred Heart, Eden Hall, predeceased her. on Saturday, October 6. on Saturday, October 13, at the A.S. ily is celebrating its 50th year in busi- been running the agency since his Touresdale, Pa. and received her Surviving are two sisters, Camilla Born in East Rutherford, she had Cole Funeral Home, 22 North Main ness as the State Farm Insurance death. She graduated from Bucknell Bachelor of Arts degree from Carlow Reid Kuhn Quinn of Mountainside, lived in Clifton, Westfield and West Street in Cranbury. A Mass of Chris- Agency. The original agent was University and received her MBA University in Pittsburgh. N.J. and Katherine M. Reid of Pitts- Windsor before moving to Florida. tian Burial will be celebrated at 10 Charles W. Cosenza, who started with from George Washington University. Ms. Reid had been affiliated for burgh; her brother-in-law, William Mrs. Harwood was a member of a.m. on Saturday at the First Presbyte- State Farm in September of 1957. He Ms. Cosenza was the first New 33 years with California Pacific A. Quinn of Mountainside; her broth- the United Methodist Church, the rian Church of Dutch Neck, 154 South originated his agency in Newark, then Jersey agent and the first female agent Medical Center, Pacific Campus in ers, Ambrose B. Reid, II of Fairfax, Daughters of the American Revolu- Mill Road, Princeton Junction, with spent several years in Elizabeth, and in State Farm’s history to earn the San Francisco in the food and bever- Va. and Patrick M. Reid of Claysville, tion, the Woman’s Club of Westfield the Reverend Floyd W. Churn officiat- finally settled in Westfield at the cur- President’s Club Trophy. She has been age department, where she was the Pa.; her sisters-in-law, Rebecca C. and the Red Hat Society. ing. Interment will follow at Maple rent location in the mid-1960s. presented with many company awards “smile” in hospitality and where her Reid of Villages, Fla. and Rozanne Predeceased by her beloved hus- Grove Park Cemetery in Hackensack. Mr. Cosenza was very involved in and has been recognized for her 15 patients’ wants and needs were her Jones Reid of Fairfax, Va.; two de- band, Frank Harwood, she is sur- Family and friends may call from 2 the community, serving with the years of membership in the Legion of only focus. voted nieces, Lucy H. Kuhn of New vived by three sons, Dr. Britton to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. tomorrow, Friday, Westfield Boosters and as a Little Honor. She is a lifetime member of She was a devoted communicant York City and Emma Kuhn Halik of Harwood of Glendale, Ohio, Robert October 12, at the funeral home. of St. Dominic’s Catholic Church in Ramsey, N.J.; three devoted neph- Harwood of Palm Harbor, Fla. and Memorial contributions may be San Francisco, where she was a mem- ews, Mark D. Kuhn, M.D. of Yardley, the Reverend David Harwood of made to the American Heart Associa- ber of the “coffee minute” ministry. Pa., Thomas B. Reid of Kissimmee, Wayne, and a daughter, Eileen tion, 1 Union Street, Suite 301, Ms. Reid also was a member of the Fla. and A. Kirk Reid of Falls Church, Harwood Beam of Cranbury, and was Robbinsville, N.J. 08691-4183. Carlow University Alumnae Asso- Va., and 10 loving grandnieces and blessed with many grandchildren and October 11, 2007 nephews, as well as many devoted Pietrina DiIorio, 85 cousins, friends and associates. Teresina Sidun, 90, Beloved By Family; Pietrina Santilli DiIorio, 85, of A Mass of Christian Burial will be Congers, N.Y., formerly of Westfield, celebrated on Saturday, October 13, Had Been President of Women’s Groups died on Wednesday, October 3, at at 9:30 a.m. at St. Paul’s Cathedral in Good Samaritan Hospital in Suffern, Pittsburgh, Pa., with burial immedi- Teresina L. Sidun died on Wednes- years and had served several terms N.Y. ately following at Calvary Cemetery day, October 3, at her home in Scotch as president. Born and raised in Italy, Mrs. in Pittsburgh. Plains. She was 90 years old. Additionally, she was a member DiIorio came to the United States in A Mass of Celebration will be Born in Baltimore, Md., she had and past president of the Scotch Hills 1965, settling in Westfield where she offered on Friday, October 26, at resided there until moving to Scotch Women’s Golf Association and a lived until moving to Congers in 2001. noon at St. Dominic’s Catholic Plains 57 years ago. member of the Suburban Bridge Her husband, Gregorio DiIorio, Church in San Francisco. Mrs. Sidun was a member of the Club, both in Scotch Plains. predeceased her in 2005. In lieu of flowers, the family re- Immaculate Heart of Mary Roman Mrs. Sidun worked for a short Surviving are a daughter, Agatha quests that any remembrances in Catholic Church in Scotch Plains time as a secretary for the Purolator Cuccaro; a son, Joseph DiIorio, and memory of Patti Reid be sent to: St. and a member of the church’s Ro- Company in Rahway. AND THE WINNER IS…Christine Cosenza of the Westfield State Farm Insur- ance Agency congratulates Fred and Helen Evans of Roselle Park after Mrs. three grandchildren. Jude Shrine or “Coffee Minute Min- sary-Altar Society. Her son, Vincent C. Sidun, and her Evans won three baskets at a luncheon celebrating the office’s 50th anniversary. A Funeral Mass was celebrated on istry,” in care of St. Dominic’s Catho- She also was a member of the sister, Doris McKenna of Pittsburgh, Mrs. Evans is the office’s oldest living policyholder. Saturday, October 6, at the Holy Trin- lic Church, 2390 Bush Street, San Scotch Plains Women’s Club for 50 Pa., predeceased her. ity Roman Catholic Church of Francisco, Calif. 94115. Surviving are her husband of 65 League coach. He developed the Good the President’s Club. Westfield. Entombment took place at October 11, 2007 PUBLIC NOTICE years, William L. Sidun; her son, Neighbor News magazine that State In celebration of the 50th anniver- Graceland Memorial Park in SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY William L. Sidun, Jr., and his wife, Farm uses today to communicate with sary of the business, Ms. Cosenza Kenilworth. CHANCERY DIVISION Patricia, of Scotch Plains; her grand- policyholders. He was an outstand- started the Good Neighbor Scholar- Col. Mildred Raichle, 68 UNION COUNTY Arrangements were under the di- Colonel Mildred Lois Raichle of DOCKET NO. F-21725-07 children, Susan, Michael and ing agent during his 32-year career, ship Award this year. The annual rection of the Dooley Colonial Home, Donald, and her great-grandson, having been a President’s Club quali- scholarship for graduating Westfield San Antonio, Tex. went to be with NOTICE TO ABSENT DEFENDANT 556 Westfield Avenue in Westfield. our Lord on Sunday, September 30, Matthew. fier, and he was one of only 28 agents High School seniors was awarded in October 11, 2007 (L.S.) STATE OF NEW JERSEY TO: The funeral was held on Tuesday, nationwide to qualify for the June to Jeremy Barnes, who is attend- 2007, at the age of 68. HUGO RIOS AND Born May 24, 1939, she grew up NUBIA LILIANA RIOS October 9, from the Memorial Fu- company’s annual life sales travel ing Fairleigh Dickinson University. neral Home, 155 South Avenue in every year of the program’s exist- In September, the Cosenza agency Daniel A. Menichella, 65 in Westfield and was a Westfield YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED AND Daniel A. Menichella, 65, died on High School graduate. She was pre- REQUIRED to serve upon RALPH F. Fanwood. A Funeral Mass followed ence. Mr. Cosenza was tragically held a luncheon to honor policyhold- Thursday, October 4, at his home in ceded in death by her parents, CASALE & ASSOCIATES, LLC, plaintiff’s at the Immaculate Heart of Mary killed in a whitewater rafting acci- ers who have been with the company Scotch Plains. Herman Raichle (1965) and Mildred attorneys, whose address is 290 ROUTE Church in Scotch Plains. Interment dent in August of 1989. for more than 40 years. Over 60 at- 46 WEST, DENVILLE, NEW JERSEY took place afterward at St. Mary’s Christine Cosenza, a graduate of tended. One of the highlights was when Born on Staten Island, N.Y., he had Raichle (1999). 07834, an Answer to the Complaint filed in lived there before moving to Scotch Her brothers, a Civil Action, in which ARGENT MORT- Cemetery in Clark. Westfield High School and Mr. Ms. Cosenza’s oldest living policy- Plains 31 years ago. Herman C. GAGE COMPANY AS THE COMPANY October 11, 2007 holder, Helen Evans of Roselle Park Mr. Menichella had been employed Raichle and his AND SERVICER IN TRUST FOR THE PUBLIC NOTICE Lions to Hold Market (age 100) won three raffle baskets. PURCHASER AND MORTGAGORS, The Cosenza agency has served in the textile industry for the past 45 wife, Lenore, FIXED AND ADJUSTED RATE MORT- TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS years, having recently retired as vice- of Toluca Lake, GAGE LOAN, CITIGROUP GLOBAL For Scotch Plains Day Westfield for almost 40 years. They NOTICE OF PENDING MARKETS REALTY CORP., WITHOUT offer auto, homeowners, life insur- president of Raytex Travis. Earlier, Calif. and Rob- BOND ORDINANCE AND SUMMARY SCOTCH PLAINS – The Scotch he had worked for Greenwood Mills, ert C. Raichle RECOURSE is the plaintiff and HUGO ance, bank products, mutual funds RIOS; NUBIA LILIANA RIOS; ARGENT The bond ordinance, the summary terms Plains Lions Club will once again and provide 24-hour service. Springs Industries and Joshua L. and his wife, MORTGAGE COMPANY, LLC; are de- of which are included herein, was intro- participate in Scotch Plains Day Bailey, Inc. Martha, of La- fendants, pending in the Superior Court of duced and passed upon first reading at a Weekend with a market featuring craft Policing Alliance Slates Surviving are his wife, Mary Ann guna Niguel, New Jersey, Chancery Division, UNION meeting of the Township Council of the vendors, “flea-type” goods, antiques Lake Menichella; his daughter, Calif., along County and bearing Docket No. F-21725- Township of Scotch Plains, in the County 07 within thirty-five (35) days after OCTO- of Union, State of New Jersey, on October and food. The market will be held on Program About DWI Danielle Allen and her husband, Wil- with numerous BER 11, 2007 exclusive of such date. If 9, 2007. It will be further considered for Saturday, October 20, from 8 a.m. to FANWOOD – “Driving Under the liam; two sisters, Grace Acquafredda Col. Mildred Raichle nieces and you fail to answer or appear in accordance final passage, after public hearing thereon, 4 p.m. in the Scotch Plains municipal Influence” will be the main topic of and Patricia Brennan; his granddaugh- nephews, sur- with Rule 4:4-6, Judgment by Default may at a meeting of the Township Council to be parking lot on Park Avenue next to the next meeting of the Fanwood ter, Danica Allen, and many nieces vive her. be rendered against you for relief de- held at the Scotch Plains - Fanwood High manded in the Complaint, and Amend- School Auditorium, Westfield Road, Scotch the Farmers’ Market. Community Policing Alliance on and nephews. A retired colonel of the United ment to Complaint, if any. You shall file Plains, New Jersey, on October 23, 2007 On Sunday, October 21, the market Wednesday, October 24, at 7 p.m. in The funeral was held on Monday, States Air Force, she served in Eu- your Answer and Proof of Service in dupli- at 8:00 P.M. During the week prior to and will move to Park Avenue from noon the Forest Road Park building in October 8, from the Memorial Fu- rope and in the United States, in- cate with the Clerk of the Superior Court of up to and including the date of such meet- to 5 p.m. as part of the Scotch Plains Fanwood. neral Home, 155 South Avenue in cluding at the Pentagon. She was a New Jersey, Hughes Justice Complex - ing copies of the full ordinance will be CN 971, Trenton, New Jersey 08625, in available at no cost and during regular Day festivities. Park Avenue will be All residents and non-residents are Fanwood. A Funeral Mass followed lawyer and judge within the military accordance with the Rules of Civil Prac- business hours, at the Clerk’s office for the closed to vehicular traffic on Sunday. welcome to attend. There will be a at the Immaculate Heart of Mary and a graduate of Indiana University tice and Procedure. members of the general public who shall All are welcome to attend the cel- Fatal Vision Eyewear presentation and Roman Catholic Church in Scotch and its School of Law. You are further advised that if you are request the same. The summary of the ebration in downtown Scotch Plains, interactive demonstration. These sci- Plains. Entombment took place after- Colonel Raichle moved to San unable to obtain an attorney you may terms of such bond ordinance follows: communicate with the Lawyer Referral which will feature international food, entifically-engineered glasses simu- TITLE: BOND ORDINANCE ward at Woodbridge Memorial Gar- Antonio after retiring from the Air Service of the County of Venue and that if TO AUTHORIZE THE IM- rides, entertainment and bargain- late various levels of intoxication. dens. Force, and was an excellent pianist you cannot afford an attorney, you may PROVEMENT OF hunting opportunities. Attendees will be given the chance communicate with the Legal Services Of- In lieu of flowers, donations may and a collector. SOUTHSIDE FIELD IN, BY fice of the County of Venue. The tele- The Lions Club will direct all pro- to wear the goggles and experience be made to St. Jude Children’s Re- A memorial service with military AND FOR THE TOWNSHIP OF phone number of such agencies are as ceeds raised at its market to support acuity tests. Children also are wel- SCOTCH PLAINS, IN THE search Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, honors was held at Fort Sam Hous- follows: Legal Services Office 908-354- COUNTY OF UNION, STATE multiple community needs as well as come, with a special invitation ex- Memphis, Tenn. 38105 ton National Cemetery in San Anto- 4340 - Lawyer Referral Service 908-353- OF NEW JERSEY, TO APPRO- various organizations serving the tended to those who are preparing to 4715. (www.stjude.org) or to the American nio on Wednesday, October 3. PRIATE THE SUM OF This action has been instituted for the blind and visually impaired. get their driver’s license or are new Cancer Society, P.O. Box 815, Eliza- Arrangements were by the Alamo $1,985,000 TO PAY THE COST purpose of (1) foreclosing a mortgage For information about participat- drivers themselves. THEREOF, TO MAKE A beth, N.J. 07207. Funeral Home in San Antonio. dated January 31, 2007, made by, HUGO DOWN PAYMENT, TO AU- ing as a vendor or general informa- More information is available by October 11, 2007 October 11, 2007 RIOS and NUBIA LILIANA RIOS, as THORIZE THE ISSUANCE OF tion on the event, interested persons calling Sergeant Tom Jedic at (908) mortgagor(s) to ARGENT MORTGAGE BONDS TO FINANCE SUCH COMPANY, LLC and (2) to recover pos- may call Ron Kelly, vice president of 322-5000, extension no. 151, or vis- APPROPRIATION AND TO session of and concerns premises com- the Scotch Plains Lions Club, at (908) iting the Alliance’s website at PROVIDE FOR THE ISSU- monly known as 205 GRANT STREET, ANCE OF BOND ANTICIPA- 753-8218. fanwoodcpa.org. LINDEN, New Jersey. Said mortgage was Hillside Cemetery TION NOTES IN ANTICIPA- eventually assigned to the Plaintiff, AR- TION OF THE ISSUANCE OF PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE GENT MORTGAGE COMPANY AS THE SUCH BONDS. may be purchased at the Architect’s costs. COMPANY AND SERVICER IN TRUST TOWN OF WESTFIELD Regarded as one of the most beautiful cemeteries in the East Payments will be returned to BIDDERS FOR THE PURCHASER AND MORT- Purpose(s): Improvement of Southside BOARD OF EDUCATION ONLY upon prompt return of bid docu- GAGORS, FIXED AND ADJUSTED RATE Field, including, but not limited to, installa- Scotch Plains ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS ments in good condition. MORTGAGE LOAN, CITIGROUP GLO- tion of a synthetic turf field, lighting, a Bids must be made on the proposal BAL MARKETS REALTY CORP., WITH- playground and related amenities, con- NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT forms in the manner designated, enclosed OUT RECOURSE. struction of a parking lot and the making of sealed bids will be received by the Board 908.756.1729 in a sealed envelope bearing the name YOU, HUGO RIOS and NUBIA LILIANA related improvements in, by and for the of Education of the Westfield School Dis- and address of bidder and proposal iden- RIOS, are both made party defendants to Township. trict, Union County, New Jersey for Win- www.hillsidecemetery.com tification on outside, and must be accom- the above foreclosure action because on Appropriation: $1,985,000 dow Replacement Work at the Early panied by a Certified Check, Cashier’s JANUARY 31, 2007, you executed mort- Bonds/Notes Authorized: $1,890,000 Childhood Center at the Lincoln School, It is far easier for your family if you plan ahead Check or Bid Bond drawn to the order of gage documents with Argent Mortgage Grants (if any) Appropriated: $ -0- 728 Westfield Avenue, Westfield, New the School District for not less than ten Company, LLC as above-said, and or any Section 20 Costs: $185,000 Jersey 07090 (FVF#3688A), (Bid # R 34- percent (10%) of the amount of the bid, but lien, claim or interest you may have in, to Useful Life: 15 years 04) together with all work incidental thereto, in no case in excess of $20,000.00; and or against the mortgaged premises. This Notice is published pursuant to in accordance with the requirements of the must be delivered to the Secretary of the DATED: October 4, 2007 N.J.S.A. 40A:2-17. drawings and specifications prepared by School District, or a designated represen- THEODORE J. FETTER, Clerk Barbara Riepe Faridy Veisz Fraytak, P.C., Architects/Plan- tative at the above place on or before the of the Superior Court of New Jersey Township Clerk ners, Trenton, New Jersey. hour named. The Owner and Architect RALPH F. CASALE & ASSOC. Township of Scotch Plains Sealed bids will be received as follows: assume no responsibility for bids mailed 290 Route 46 West County of Union Single Overall Contract - C009 / C012 or misdirected in delivery. Denville, New Jersey 07834 State of New Jersey Bids for the above will be received by the Pursuant to N.J.S.A. 18A:18A-25, Pro- 1 T - 10/11/07, The Leader Fee: $68.85 1 T - 10/11/07, The Times Fee: $53.55 Westfield School District Administration Building, 302 Elm St., Westfield, NJ 07090, posals shall be accompanied by a Con- at 1:30 P.M. (Prevailing Time) on Octo- sent of Surety in required form, assuring ber 30, 2007, and will be publicly opened that satisfactory arrangements have been and read immediately thereafter. made between the surety and the Bidder New Jersey Law requires all local con- by which surety agrees to furnish Bidder Dooley Funeral Service, Inc. tracting agencies to collect state “busi- with a Performance Bond and Payment ness registration” certificates of vendors Bond; each in the amount of 100% of with whom they do business. This law the amount bid. Also surety agrees to Caring & Courteous Service to the requires the submission of a registra- furnish Bidder with a Maintenance Bond in tion certificate at the time of bid. Fail- required form. The Consent of Surety ure to supply this certificate will result shall be executed by an approved surety Cranford / Westfield Area Since 1913 in bid rejection. company authorized to do business in If the bid exceeds $20,000.00 bidder the State of New Jersey and in accor- must be prequalified by the New Jersey dance with all applicable laws and with Division of Property Management and the three highest rating categories of Westfield Construction (DPMC), prior to the date rating companies nationally recog- 556 Westfield Avenue that bids are received. Any bid submitted nized. under the terms of New Jersey statutes No bid may be withdrawn for a period of Begun in 1876 by William Gray and later Incorporated in 233-0255 not including a copy of a valid and active sixty (60) days after the date set for the 1897 as the Gray Burial & Cremation Company. Prequalification/Classification Certificate opening thereof. John L. Dooley will be rejected as being nonresponsive to The right is reserved to reject any or all bid requirements. bids or to waive informality in the bidding if Today, known by many simply as Gray’s, we continue to Manager Drawings, Specifications and other Con- it is in the interest of the School District to NJ License # 4100 tract Documents for the proposed work do so. provide the personal service that began with Mr. Gray, are on file in the office of Faridy Veisz Bidding shall be in conformance with the whether it be for burial or cremation. Fraytak, P.C., Architects/Planners, applicable requirements of N.J.S.A. 18A:18A-1 et seq., pertaining to the “Pub- New Jersey Office: lic School Contracts Law.” Gray Funeral Home Gray Memorial Funeral Home 1515 Lower Ferry Road, PO Box 7371 All bidders are placed on notice that they Trenton - New Jersey 08628 are required to comply with all require- 318 East Broad St. 12 Springfield Ave. Tel: (609) 883-7101, Fax: (609) 883-2694 ments of Affirmative Action Regulations Westfield, NJ 07090 Cranford, NJ 07016 Cranford Contact: George Duthie, AIA and Prevailing Wage Act. Pennsylvania Office: This contract or subcontract is subject to William A. Doyle Mgr. Dale R. Schoustra Mgr. 218 North Avenue 140 Whitaker Avenue, Suite 300 the requirements contained in N.J.A.C. NJ Lic. Number 2325 NJ Lic. Number 3707 Mont Clare - Pennsylvania 19453 19:32-1 et seq. In accordance with the 276-0255 Tel: (610) 933-6289, Fax: (610) 933-6294 provisions of N.J.S.A. 18A:7G-15, the 908-233-0143 908-276-0092 contractor and subcontractors agree to Charles V. Dooley Drawings, Specifications and other Con- comply with all of the provisions of N.J.A.C. tract Documents for the proposed work 19:32-1 et seq. Charles J. Tombs Manager may be inspected by prospective bidders BY ORDER OF THE WESTFIELD NJ Lic. Number 4006 NJ License # 3703 during office hours at the NEW JERSEY BOARD OF EDUCATION, UNION OFFICE. Drawings and Specifications COUNTY, NEW JERSEY Director will be furnished upon payment to Faridy Mr. Robert A. Berman Veisz Fraytak, P.C. of One Hundred Fifty School Business Administrator www.grayfuneralhomes.com Dollars ($150.00) for each set with a limit Board Secretary of three (3) sets per bidder. Additional sets 1 T - 10/11/07, The Leader Fee: $108.12 A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. 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Michael J. Pollack for The Westfield Leader and The Times

At Temple Emanu-El, Local Bands Raise Money for the ‘I Have a Dream’ Foundation By MICHAEL J. POLLACK the event and selling tickets.” designed to allow youth to feel em- The tour is a collaborative effort for Photobucket to promote on its us.” Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times The Westfield show raised $700 powered to “affect meaningful between Photobucket and Paperjam site. He said the band would play A contingent of local bands de- for the Plainfield-based “I Have a change” in their communities. records, a New Jersey label that fea- Speaking on the yearlong tour, Mr. smaller venues. scended upon Temple Emanu-El in Dream” Foundation.” Rock for Dreams will book and tures Pick an Exit. Statton said “it’s hit-or-miss” when “The overhead is less, and you Westfield on September 29 to raise Brad Gerstle, the director of youth promote roughly 250 benefit con- Paperjam Records will book and going out on the road. can pay the bands more. Also, if you money for school children in low- programs at the temple, said, “It was certs nationwide this year to raise promote concerts, all of which will “Some places know you; some have get 30 kids in there, it looks really income areas. great to see kids in the local commu- money for the “I Have a Dream” feature area bands looking to never heard of you,” he said. “What packed in terms of the atmosphere,” “It went really well,” said Evan nity supporting their friends and the Foundation, which runs long-term strengthen communities and sup- we find is that a handful of kids at a he added. Statton of the local four-piece rock cause.” support programs for students. Half port widespread education. given high school will hear our mu- Learn more about the band and the band Pick an Exit (top left). “The Pick an Exit have helped create and of the proceeds from each show will Paperjam/Pick an Exit will then se- sic, and it spreads,” he said. “Yet, two tour at myspace.com/pickanexit and bands did a good job of promoting promote the Rock for Dreams Project, be donated to the charity. lect four of these bands each month towns over, they’ve never heard of rockfordreams.com. Music Idol Sets October 25 Deadline POPCORN™ STATE – Rock’n Music Idol 2007- song, which will be produced on CD, 2008 – a search for the state’s most experience a professional photo shoot and Feast of Love: Not Enough impressive musicians ages 7 to 17 in the receive full press coverage. categories of guitar, bass, drums, keys/ After the competition, Rock’n Music Food for Thought piano, vocals and vocals/instrument – Academy will award multiple scholar- set an October 25 deadline for receipt of ships to New Jersey high schools for higher entry forms. education in the area of music and arts. One Popcorn, Poor • Two Popcorns, Fair • Three Popcorns, Good • Four Popcorns, Excellent ‘Idol’ splits the competition into three There is a $20 entry fee for the com- By MICHAEL S. GOLDBERGER movie is going to tackle the really big age brackets – 7 to 11, 12 to 14 and 15 to petition. Complete Rock’n Music Idol 2 popcorns quandary, as Feast of Love implies it is, 17. Winners will be selected in each bracket. 2007-2008 information, including the If it’s true that love and hate are then pabulum-like analyses just don’t The winners of Rock’n Music Idol 2007- official entry form, is available at cut it. Not that we seriously expect to 2008 will write and record a professional RocknMusicAcademy.com. opposite sides of the same coin, then director Robert Benton’s Feast of Love learn what no poet, songwriter or psy- misses a whole course. Where’s the chologist has thus far been able to ex- T A K E TAKE THE STSTTHE AAAGEGEGE loathing? The best his philosophie plain. At least dazzle us; get us thinking. d’amour conjures is a little cut-rate All the same, once you accept the Seeing the Dinner Party From disdain. More pretentious than ambi- fact that earth-shattering divulgences Susan M. Dougherty for The Westfield Leader and The Times tious, the fast-food-style attempt to aren’t forthcoming, the assorted heart- Hell Through Different Eyes DINNER IS SERVED...Omnium Gatherum, The Theater Project’s “explosive breaks do supply momentary gratifica- dinner party,” suggests a microcosm of the world after 9/11. Union County explain the indefinable is at best a grandiloquent appetizer. tion. There are smattering moments of By SUSAN MYRILL DOUGHERTY College’s Professional Theater Company’s satiric play runs Thursdays through the distance. Sunday matinees, ending October 21. See story at left. Yet the presentation is not entirely insight, if not brilliance. And silly as it Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times Julia, the well-dressed black char- without merit. Various servings of love may seem, we can’t help but wonder if CRANFORD – Thanks to the gen- acter, warns the other guests, “To find – unrequited, traditional and otherwise sad sack Bradley will finally get it right. erosity of the Springfield Lions Club, meaning in life…we all should be Junior Musical Club – are portioned out in Lazy Susan- Fraught with premonitory uneasi- The Theater Project in Cranford’s looking for it.” fashion. A coffeehouse in the proxim- ness, a less lighthearted curiosity at- Union County College has inaugu- Part of the not-so-subtle meaning ity of a Portland, Ore., university pre- tends the sweet-but-troubled affaire rated a series of audio-described per- of the play unfolds early on when the Announces New Officers sided over by Greg Kinnear’s Bradley de coeur between Oscar and Chloe. formances for the blind. Martha Stewart-like hostess descends WESTFIELD – The Junior Musi- Cranford Avenue in Westfield. Thomas, serves as commiseration cen- Mr. Benton, directing from Allison When invited to a specific perfor- through a trap door that belches hell- cal Club of Westfield announced its The Junior Musical Club will present tral and clearinghouse for the lovelorn. Burnett’s screenplay, telegraphs a bit mance of the satiric play, Omnium ish smoke and red satin. new slate officers: Ellen Scariati, an ensemble concert on March 17, Not exactly the sharpest tool in the too much. At any rate, it’s proof posi- Gatherum, I wasn’t quite sure what to Playwrights Theresa Rebeck and president; Wendy Lin, vice president 2008, at 7:30 p.m. and a senior recital shed, poor Bradley gets a rude awaken- tive that there are several answers to expect. Alexandra Gersten-Vassilaros have of programs; Ben Baron, vice presi- on June 9, 2008, at 7:30 p.m. at the ing early in the doings. His wife, it turns Cole Porter’s musical question, “What On opening night, October 4, I got created a smorgasbord of items to dent of auditions; Daniela Weiner, First Baptist Church, located at 170 out, is actually, well, you’ll see. None- is this thing called love?” to see and hear for myself just what nibble on, and director Mark Spina treasurer; Elena Tinfow, secretary; Elm Street in Westfield. Both concerts theless a perennially hopeful romantic, The problem is an inherent contra- the assisted performance would en- presents the repast with his usual Anna Adamovitch, hospitality chair- are free and open to the public. he wears his fool in love badge quite diction. While Feast of Love hopes to tail. panache. person; Nathanael Udell, publicist, Auditions for membership in the proudly. And after every failed romance, be seen as painfully realistic, in its Along with the 22 sight-impaired An ensemble play, the acting is and Melvin Diep, historian. Junior Musical Club are open to indi- he picks himself up, dusts himself off, heart there’s a lid for every pot. And or blind audience members and their first-rate, combining the talents of The Junior Musical Club, a divi- viduals in grades 8 to 12 who are and dives right back into the fray. thus it is unrealistically hell-bent to fully sighted companions for the Equity and non-Equity Actors alike. sion of The Musical Club of Westfield, studying music. Too bad he has the judgment of a see every character go home with at evening, I placed an ear bud in my As the wine flows on stage, the is a performing group of eighth grad- Two pieces must be performed for doorstop. Like kids at a Saturday least a doggie bag, if not a significant right ear and wondered what would characters created by Shirine Babb, ers through high-school instrumen- the audition committee – one piece matinee anxious to warn the hero of other. Unabashedly, castoffs are re- happen next. Rick Delaney, Gary Glor, Chess talists and vocalists from Westfield from the periods up to and including the villain sneaking up behind him, cycled so that they may wind up as I was afraid that the audio Lankford, Rebecca Moore, Kevin and nearby communities united by Beethoven, and the other piece from with each new escapade we are wont someone else’s pet peeve. describer’s words would be a distrac- Sebastian, Faisal Sheikh and Harriett their love of music. the Romantic or Modern periods. to yell, ‘No, not her! How do you It’s the stuff usually reserved for tion. (I’ve never been able to under- Trangucci morph into the essences of Club meetings are held once a The first audition of the season will possibly run a successful business? supporting characters. You know… stand how the evening newscasters their stereotypes. month throughout the year. The first be held on November 7 at 7 p.m. at the What are you thinking?’ While it’s the protagonists find the real thing. can speak and listen to their produc- Hostess Lydia’s surprise guest for club meeting of the season will be home of Ben Baron, 763 Boulevard not much fun for him, his foibles in Then, just for good measure, their ers feed them questions or informa- the evening forces the dinner guests held this Sunday at 7 p.m. at the home in Westfield. To audition, contact Mr. love are the comedy relief. less important sidekicks/best friends, tion in their ears.) to grapple with some of the night’s of Ellen Scariati, located at 840 Baron at (908) 233-4136. A direct antithesis is the mad, des- a la Bruno Kirby and Carrie Fisher in Dan, a young man who sat next to toughest questions. Jeff, an eyewit- perate love affair that ensues between When Harry Met Sally (1989), hook- me, explained that the audio-enhance- ness to the 9/11 tragedy, holds the Bradley’s young manager, Oscar up. But here, aside from Harry, al- ment could be as beneficial as one audience spellbound with his effec- Oratorio Singers Rehearsals (Toby Hemingway), and Chloe (Alexa most everyone in the ensemble is wants it to be. tive short tale of life and death. Davalos), the coffee shop’s newest doled out leftovers. “I put in the earpiece, and if it gets At the play’s conclusion, Dan, my employee. There’s no room or time It’s director Benton’s scattershot too much, I just sit back and listen to new friend sitting to my right, grinned. To Begin for Bach Concert for self-effacing humor here. Oscar, attempt to explain how the human the actors,” he shared. He stretched his legs and reached out WESTFIELD – The Oratorio Sing- Singers, which for 28 years has been who lives with his violent dad (Fred version of what Darwin called natu- The describer read the notes in the for Springfield’s former Lions Club ers, under the baton of conductor Trent a community chorus made up of sing- Ward), is trying to stay off drugs. ral selection works. Yet, those who’ve playbill just before the play’s start. president Ken Mattfield, his driver Johnson, will begin rehearsals of ers from many faiths in the surround- Chloe craves purpose. been lucky enough to experience the She told us, “The play is language- for the night. Bach’s Mass in B minor this Saturday, ing areas. Scores will be available for Overseeing it all and available for genuine article will agree that it can intense,” noting that she would pri- “I’m glad I got to see this one,” Dan October 13, with a 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. purchase. Those who have their own consultation at his regular table is only be described in the torments and marily give the physical actions of said. workshop in the choir room at Barenreiter scores should bring them Harry Stevenson, professor of phi- joys it causes us. And by that defini- the characters. I’m glad he did, too. Westfield’s First United Methodist to the workshop and rehearsals. losophy. Portrayed by a once-again tion, Feast of Love offers a rather Characters’ outfits were described Church, located at 1 East Broad Street. More information about Oratorio endearing Morgan Freeman, his mar- limited menu. at the very beginning, as well as the Lamas Stars in Dracula Participation is open to singers who Singers can be found on riage of over 40 years to Esther (Jane * * * dining room scene that remained con- enjoy Bach’s music, can read and learn westfieldnj.com/oratorio or by call- Alexander) gives us the feeling that Feast of Love, rated R, is an MGM stant throughout. At Premiere Stages a vocal score and would like to sing in ing (908) 233-4211, ext. 215 and he’s got this business of loving down release directed by Robert Benton After 10 minutes into the show, the UNION – Premiere Stages at Kean a chorus of 70 to 100 singers. speaking to director Trent Johnson at pat. Pity, there’s a sad asterisk to it. and stars Morgan Freeman, Alexa audio “interruptions” in my ear be- University continues its 2007 season The workshop is designed to famil- the First United Methodist Church. Still, that doesn’t deter the concerned Davalos and Greg Kinnear. Running came almost natural. “Suzie stands to with a sexy and gritty revival of iarize singers with Bach’s work before observer/narrator from tendering a time: 102 minutes. pour a glass of wine,” the describer Dracula, starring renowned film and the regular rehearsal schedule gets un- SP-F Music Boosters regular patter of opinion, his more explained in dulcet tones. I soon for- television star Lorenzo Lamas. derway on Monday evenings from 7:30 pungent observations and worries got the ear bud was there and settled The adaptation, based on Bram to 9:30 p.m., starting October 15 and Hold Clothing Drive warmly saved for Esther. How the pair into the meat of the play. Stoker’s famous novel, promises to continuing through November 19. SCOTCH PLAINS – The Scotch relates to each trial and tribulation And it was quite a dinner party that be the most frightening and hypnotic After a break for the holidays, the Plains-Fanwood High School Music inevitably confirms their seasoned The Theater Project threw at the event of the Halloween season. rehearsal routine will resume on Boosters Association will hold a cloth- love. We wonder what it is about this Cranford Campus of Union County Dracula runs from Saturday, Octo- Monday nights starting January 7, ing drive on Saturday, October 27, in perfect picture that is flawed. College. The 90-minute play is of- ber 27, through Saturday, November 2008, and continuing until the con- front of the high school from 8 to 11 a.m. Our attentions are otherwise com- fered with no intermission, under- 3, at Kean University’s Wilkins The- cert at 3 p.m. on March 9. The event benefits students partici- mandeered by this gaggle of would-be standably, to maintain the pace of the atre, located at 1000 Morris Avenue Over the years, the mass has be- pating in the high school’s music, lovers who engage in bourgeoisie ver- party. in Union. The play will be performed come one of the best-loved concert marching band, chorus, color guard sions of peccadilloes once only the Seven guests have gathered in the on Thursdays and Fridays at 8 p.m., works from the Baroque era. The and other fine-arts programs. province of Olympian Gods. There’s lavish New York City apartment of a Sunday at 3 p.m. and Wednesday and work is scored for two soprano cho- The drive seeks items such as wear- irony, retribution and just desserts. But wealthy couple during the fall of 2001. Saturdays at 2 and 8 p.m. Tickets rus parts and calls for a strong and able and usable clothing, shoes, belts, for all the mess made, it’s too fastidi- Their dinner conversation swirls range from $15 to $25. able chorus with agile sopranos. handbags, linens and stuffed animals. ously orchestrated: Boy-girl, boy-girl, around the ills of the world in general Patrons with a valid blood-donor Because of its length and complex- For more information, visit the and, for political correctness, girl-girl. and America in particular. “Our spiri- card receive “two-for-one” tickets. ity, the extended rehearsal schedule Music Boosters website at spfk12.org/ That’s all well and good if you’re tual response to catastrophe is to To order tickets, call the Wilkins The- should provide singers with ample musicboosters. doing made-for-TV or soaps. But if a shop,” one character drolly specu- atre Box Office at 908-737-SHOW opportunities to learn and master their lates. The catastrophe is 9/11. (7469) or visit kean.edu/ individual parts. The guests are a microcosm of the premierestages. There are no dues to join Oratorio JUXTAPOSE world’s population. The hosts — an upper-crust male-and-female couple GALLERY — welcome a gay male, Arab male, black female, Asian female and American fireman dressed in uniform. Khalid, the Arab guest who is an Creative Custom Framing expert on Middle East relations, Design Consultation & Creative Matting projects what the world will be like in N M the future. Stereotypes abound in this eedlepoint • irrors one-act, one-set play. Box Framing • Shadow Boxes for Memorabilia Amid satiric jabs at the govern- JUXTAPOSE GALLERY ment, vapidity of society, nuclear war and political correctness, a helicopter 58 Elm Street, Westfield 908-232-3278 circles overhead and, from time to www.juxtaposegallery.com time, exploding bombs are heard in Page 22 Thursday, October 11, 2007 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION Local Residents Wax Poetic In Recent Edition Of Exit 13 By MARYLOU MORANO “The themes [in this year’s edition at PO Box 423, Fanwood, N.J. 07023. Courtesy of Jason Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times of Exit 13] are very broad, as the Poems can also be sent in the body of Meehan Photography FANWOOD – The 14th issue of poets report on their experiences lo- an e-mail to Exit 13 Magazine, an anthology of cally and reflect on their travel ad- [email protected]. All poetry published annually by ventures around the globe,” explained submissions of poetry should include Fanwood resident Tom Plante, fea- Mr. Plante. brief biographical information. tures 20 New Jersey poets. The publisher is beginning to read Those interested in purchasing a Subtitled “the crossroads in poetry manuscripts for issue 15. Poets can copy of Exit 13 Magazine can send $8 since 1988,” the 14th issue includes send up to five poems and a stamped, to Exit 13 at the same post office work by local poets Adele Kenny of self-addressed envelope to Mr. Plante address listed above. Fanwood, Jim Lowney of Kenilworth, Gwen Samuels of Rahway, Barbara Wirkus of Kenilworth and Mr. Plante Scotch Plains Television himself. According to Mr. Plante, editor and publisher of Exit 13 Magazine, the Production Wins Awards current issue boasts more New Jersey SCOTCH PLAINS – A documen- tive sound all its own.” poets than any previous issue. tary film about the training offered The Telly Awards honor the best “It’s nice to know there are so many by the Union County Fire Academy local, regional and cable television world-class poets in the Garden State,” garnered two 2007 Telly Awards. productions and are considered the he said. Produced and directed for Scotch non-broadcast equivalent of the “I’m…pleased that nationally rec- Plains Television Emmy. Lights Out – Chad Moroz, Chris Weisman, Rob Fleishman, and Scotch Plains’ Daniel Goscicki ognized poets continue to participate by William This year’s in this homespun poetic travelogue,” McMeekan Jr., winners include he continued. Everything’s On ABC News, New Exit 13 Magazine is indeed a trav- Fire: Inside The York Public Tele- SP-F High School Grad Performs elogue, as travel – both near and far – Union County vision, The SCI seems to be a main focus of this year’s Fire Academy fol- FI Channel and anthology. lows fire-acad- Comcast John Larkin writes of ancient emy recruit Newsmakers. A Cappella Before Thousands Mycenae, Hawaii, Belgium and classes as recruits Everything’s On By CHRISTIE STORMS power behind you, but this was more He said the group would sing to- Venice in “Travel Companions”; D.N learn the skills Fire has also re- Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times like getting on a motorcycle where gether for at least three hours nightly Baldwin writes of Amsterdam in a necessary to serve ceived two SCOTCH PLAINS — Imagine you get to cut loose and do all kinds of in college. They would choose music work of its namesake; Gina Larkin as firefighters in Hometown Video what it would be like to sing with a things you’d never usually get to do.” ranging from old-fashioned doo-wop tells of Paris in the rain in “Notre communities Awards and an band, live on stage in front of thou- The University of Delaware also to the Beach Boys and even some top Dame” and British-born Anna Evans throughout Union Aegis Award and sands of people. Now imagine what it boasts a cappella groups, but Mr. 40, with Mr. Weisman doing most of writes longingly of home in “English County. was named the would be like to take away the band Goscicki said he didn’t join any be- the a cappella arranging. Heaven.” As a certified winner of “The and sing without any accompaniment cause he was wrapped up in his in- As more and more people heard Poems about the Garden State in- firefighter him- Best Hope- for a crowd that size, which is what strumental pursuits. them sing, they were offered more clude Linda Radice’s “Echo Lake Park self, Mr. Themed Film” at former Scotch Plains-Fanwood High That is, until one day in 1998 when opportunities to perform. 2003” and Elinor Mattern’s “Atlantic McMeekan was the 2006 Hope School (SPFHS) graduate Daniel he and his three college friends, Chad “So much of this has been where City.” able to capture Film Festival in Goscicki does with his a cappella Moroz, Robert Fleishman and Chris someone knows someone who knows “[The contribution of New Jersey images of Hope. singing group, Lights Out. Weisman, happened to start singing someone, and they’ve heard our stuff poets] helps to put New Jersey in a firefighter train- In addition, the Lights Out most recently performed along to the radio and liked what they and want to help us out,” Mr. Goscicki good light, especially when there are ing never before INTO THE FIRE…William documentary at Resorts International in Atlantic City heard. said. more than enough detractors making seen on any McMeekan Jr.’s documentary on the film received in September and, over the summer, It prompted Mr. Weisman to bring This includes Jerry Gross of the mincemeat out of the Garden State,” screen. The film Union County Fire Academy recently honorable men- sang the National Anthem in front of sheet music to “Good Old A Cappella,” popular 1960’s group The Dovells, Mr. Plante continued. garnered the Telly garnered two Telly Awards. tion in the 2006 an estimated 75,000 people for the who – after listening to Lights Out – Other Garden State contributors to Award in the cat- International As- NASCAR Busch Series Race at Dover Courtesy of Daniel Goscicki invited them to open nightly for them Exit 13 Magazine’s 14th issue in- egory of documentary, as well as sociation of Fire International Speedway in Delaware in Atlantic City. clude Linda Radice of North one for its original score. Fighters Media Contest and the and a national-television audience. “They’ve really taken us under their Plainfield, Paul Sohar of Warren, Gina All music was written and per- NATOA Government Programming It’s not exactly what the 26-year-old wing and taken our performances to a Larkin of Edison, Bob Rosenbloom formed by Jay McMeekan, who has Awards and was featured as part of Mr. Goscicki thought he’d be doing whole new level,” Mr. Goscicki said. of Bound Brook, Maxine Susman of also created music for the televi- the New Jersey State Film Festival when he first picked up a clarinet in The next level also includes their Highland Park, Kathe Palka of sion pilot “As Cool As Jennifer” at Cape May. third grade, nor when he played it and pursuits in additionally becoming a Flemington, John Larkin of Edison, and, most recently, the independent Mr. McMeekan is the former di- the saxophone in the SPFHS concert pop vocal group. Sander Zulauf of Andover, D.E. Stew- feature film Float, scheduled for rector of operations for Scotch band, nor when he became a clarinet “We’re kind of like a Boyz II Men, ard of Princeton, Jessica de Koninck release later this year. Plains Television and currently performance major at the University of Savage Garden-type deal,” Mr. of Montclair, Tatiana Rodeiro of “Good music can be essential to a teaches television production at Delaware, where he graduated in 2001. Goscicki said. “It’s still four-part har- Madison, Stephen Power of strong documentary production,” Scotch Plains-Fanwood High “It’s weird when we think about it,” LIGHTING THE WAY...Daniel, Chad monies but with an instrumental back- Maplewood and Anna Evans of said William McMeekan. “It was School. Since 2001, he has pro- Moroz, Rob Fleishman and Chris Mr. Goscicki said. “Three of the four Weisman perform as Lights Out. ground. We’ve written about 18 Hainesport. great working with my brother, who duced multiple award-winning pro- of us were instrumental music majors, songs.” All totaled, 50 poets contributed to gave the film a unique and innova- ductions for both the Scotch Plains and I don’t think any of us ever thought a song originally performed by the The toughest challenge the group this year’s edition. and Westfield local television chan- this is what we’d be doing in the music Nylons, the next time they got together. faces now that its members are out of nels. world…but life will do that to you.” “Lo and behold, we were like, college and working various full-time Mr. Goscicki first sang in front of ‘Wow, we actually sound pretty jobs is trying to get together. Summer of ’42 Makes an audience when he was in the good,’” Mr. Goscicki said. “So we “We’re from all over the place,” SPFHS band. He explained that the started singing in stairwells or any- Mr. Goscicki said. “I’m here in Scotch choir was looking for more members where else we went, and these little Plains, Chris is in Wharton, Rob lives Its Premiere in Cranford at the time, so he decided to give it a crowds would form. We kind of got in Runnymede and Chad lives out in CRANFORD – It’s the summer of love that many experience. try. The choir director reportedly this following going around the uni- Exton, Pa.” 1942, and the United States is at war The book, by Hunter Foster, and thought he was “decent” and encour- versity.” Mr. Gosicki said this means driv- with Germany. In spite of the war, the music and lyrics, by David aged him to audition for the All State When the time came to brainstorm ing quite far just to meet for a few young men continue to explore the Kirshenbaum, frame the innocence Chorus, where he also did very well. for the group’s name, one member hours and often coming home well same things young men have always and playfulness of youth. “So, after that, I thought ‘maybe accidentally leaned against a switch after midnight. explored – namely, the bittersweet The Cranford Dramatic Club singing is something I should do too.” and the lights went out, and so “Lights “I guess when you love something mysteries of dating and love. (CDC) Community Theatre will At the time, the high school also Out” became their moniker. as much as we love this, you don’t The musical Summer of ‘42 is set in present Summer of ‘42 on Fridays, featured a barbershop quartet, and Mr. “It’s kind of appropriate because think too much about [late nights and a seaside town, and the air is filled starting tomorrow, October 12, and Goscicki got his first taste of singing a it’s like how when you take away one long drives],” he said. “And it’s like all with swing, the Andrews Sisters on continuing on October 19 and 26. cappella at high-school concerts. of the senses, the other gets stronger,” these [opportunities to perform] just the radio and the sound of laughter The play will be shown also on Satur- “It was just awesome,” Mr. Goscicki Mr. Goscicki said, adding that the keep naturally flowing toward us. I from the soda shop. days October 13, 20 and 27. All per- said. “The choir was kind of like driv- group occasionally sings with the think that’s kind of what happens when Here, 15 year-old Hermie falls in formances are at 8 p.m. ing a truck where you have all this lights out just for the sake of it. you follow your dreams in this life.” love with a young war bride. Based The CDC Community Theatre is on the 1971 Oscar-nominated film by fully accessible. Contact the box of- the same name, Summer of ‘42 cap- fice for tickets at (908) 276-7611 tures a moment in time that resonates For more information, see NEW with those first awkward moments of cdctheatre.org ARRIVALS! Nomahegan Park Hosts Art & Crafts New Show on Weekend of October 20, 21 Pandora Elizabeth Best of West Milford cre- public show is held rain or shine from Charms are in ated the stained-glass, silver and pearl 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and is sponsored by pin seen above . 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