Veterans Day, November 11

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Published Every Thursday Since September 3, 1890 (908) 232-4407 USPS 680020 Thursday, November 11, 2010 OUR 120th YEAR – ISSUE NO. 45-2010 Periodical – Postage Paid at Rahway, N.J. www.goleader.com [email protected] SEVENTY FIVE CENTS WF Council Hears Central Ave. Complaint, Sets Free Parking By LAUREN S. BARR granted free-parking plan, the town the town. He said that while Chief Specially Written for The Westfield Leader estimates that it will lose $5,000 in Parizeau chose not to punish any in- WESTFIELD — Acting Mayor revenue. dividuals, “such investigations must Mark Ciarrocca announced at Tues- During the public-comments por- be reported” to the Union County day night’s public Westfield Council tion of the meeting, retired police Prosecutor’s Office. meeting that the town will allow for officer Greg Kasko handed out cop- Chief Parizeau told The Westfield free on-street parking and free park- ies of a memo from Police Chief John Leader that he would have to check ing in the South Side commuter per- Parizeau to all supervisors, dated his records in order to confirm the mit lot from December 20 to 31. October 25, 2007. In the memo, Chief authenticity of the memo. Last week, the Downtown Parizeau said that a “hand scanner Resident Jim Baker spoke to the Westfield Corporation requested was put in place because a small council about the placement of a mid- that the council allow for free park- number of personnel were stealing block lighted crosswalk on Central ing at all meters and parking lot time. They were entering full shifts in Avenue. He said that when he spoke pay-stations from December 15 to the sign-in book but not working those to the council four weeks ago, Coun- January 1. According to Acting hours.” cilman Ciarrocca pointed out that Mayor Ciarrocca, the DWC’s origi- Mr. Kasko said that his comments Mr. Baker is a member of the Demo- nal request would have resulted in “concern you (the council) and Mr. cratic Committee and that “I think an estimated revenue loss of (James) Gildea” and not the police that it is wrong for the mayor and $25,000 to $30,000. Under the chief regarding “mismanagement” of council to allow politics to prevent any citizen from coming forward to address any of the topics that affect all citizens or our town.” Mr. Baker said that he voted for former Republican Councilman Pe- ter Echausse and, during the parking Courtesy of Sharon Roitman deck discussions, disagreed with THESE SCARECROWS ALREADY HAVE BRAINS...Students at McKinley Elementary School in Westfield marched Democratic Councilman Larry proudly in costume during the school’s Halloween Parade, which kicked off an afternoon of festivities for the students. Goldman. Pictured, from left to right, are: fourth graders Corinne Flaherty, Kamryn Lombardi and Sydney Harding masquerading He said that his opposition to the as a trio of scarecrows. Students in first through fifth grades took part in the event. location of the crosswalk on Central Avenue is “not partisan” and that “everyone – from Republicans, Freeholders OK Federal Bonds Democrats and Independents – should be supporting [the residents whom it affects].” For Wakefern Foods Expansion When Maria Carluccio of Central Avenue approached the microphone, By PAUL J. PEYTON terest loan through the Elizabeth Ur- million, 524,000-square-foot dry Acting Mayor Ciarrocca greeted her Specially Written for The Westfield Leader ban Enterprise Zone Program. foods warehouse is to be constructed. ‘NO’ TO CELL TOWER ...From left to right, Assemblyman Jon Bramnick (LD- by her first name, but she told him ELIZABETH — The Board of According to a project overview, The proposed lease also includes four, 21, Westfield) and Westfield Town Councilmen James Foerst and Keith Loughlin that she would prefer to be called Chosen Freeholders, last Thursday, Wakefern is in the process of negoti- five-year options. Elberon is owned discuss T-Mobile’s proposed cell-tower construction at the Westfield National Mrs. Carluccio. She questioned the approved the transfer of $15.6 mil- ating a new 15-year lease with by 2008 Republican United States Guard Armory, a project which they all oppose. Asm. Bramnick was presented council as to why a crossing guard lion in American Recovery and Rein- Kenilworth-based Elberon Develop- Senate candidate Anne Estabrook. with the town council’s formal resolution of opposition, which he will personally was necessary at the new crosswalk vestment Act of 2009 (ARRA) re- ment Co. LLC, the owner of 30 of the “Obtaining those bonds is key to deliver to Governor Chris Christie’s Office in the coming weeks. but not at an intersection like Grove covery zone facility bonds from a 50 acres of land where a new, $50- CONTINUED ON PAGE 12 and Central, where there are more new hotel project to the $70-million points of conflict. She also questioned expansion of Wakefern Foods, the Cranford Seeks to Repeal why trees were planted at the new wholesale arm of ShopRite super- Jim Mathieu Says Garwood cul-de-sacs, which would prevent fire markets, based in Elizabeth. trucks from gaining access. The City of Elizabeth is issuing an Sewer Fee, Restore Line Item Mrs. Carluccio also criticized additional $3.9 million in ARRA re- Won’t See Hike in State Aid By FRED T. ROSSI Mayor Mark Smith, who was de- Mayor Andrew Skibitsky, who was covery bonds. In addition, Wakefern By JOSEPH SCHACKMAN pick-ups were an issue across a num- Specially Written for The Westfield Leader Specially Written for The Westfield Leader feated for re-election last week, said CONTINUED ON PAGE 12 is requesting a $2.5-million low-in- ber of towns, not just Garwood. CRANFORD — Six months after that “we have heard the people,” ad- GARWOOD – Borough Council- In other business, the council creating a utility to collect sewer fees mitting that it had been a “mistake” man-elect Jim Mathieu told the gov- passed an ordinance to address the from property owners and a week separating out the fee from the town- Clark Planning Bd. Postpones erning body Tuesday night that the issues of commuter parking on An- after Democrats regained control of ship budget. borough should expect the same lower chor and Winslow Streets. The bor- the township committee in an elec- At the start of the meeting, both municipal-aid numbers next year as ough council discussed the issue in tion in which the sewer fee was a newly-elected Democrats spoke and Age-Restricted-Housing Nod it received this year. The new coun- detail at its September 28 meeting, significant campaign issue, the town- criticized the committee for intro- By KIMBERLY A. BROADWELL and air units is not counted in the cilman and Mayor-elect Patricia but decided to leave it up to the resi- ship committee this week introduced ducing the repeal ordinance, which Specially Written for The Westfield Leader building height and makes the struc- Quattrocchi attended a meeting in dents of those streets to decide a an ordinance repealing the sewer util- will be voted on at its December 14 CLARK — The Clark Planning ture measure 53.25 feet in height. Trenton with Governor Chris Christie course of action. ity, thus restoring the status quo ante meeting. Councilman-elect Kevin Board, along with dozens of resi- Mr. Appel also testified that all for newly-elected Republican offi- Councilman Jonathan Linken, re- in which sewer fees will be a line item Campbell told the committee he was dents, heard a proposal last Thursday four buildings would be faced with cials across the state at which state- porting for the laws and licenses com- in the municipal budget. concerned that there had been no evening by Clark Developers to build brick and stucco on all four sides and aid numbers were discussed. mittee, said that a meeting with resi- At the committee’s regular meet- studies or legal analysis of how a an age-restricted housing project on that balconies would be added to the Mr. Mathieu said Governor Christie dents of these streets had been well ing on Tuesday, commissioner Mark repeal would affect next year’s mu- Terminal and Westfield Avenues. project “to create a layering effect on stated that the money was gone be- attended and that they decided to Dugan noted the sewer fee was a nicipal budget. “This is being imple- According to the applicant, the the façade.” cause “Trenton had spent it all,” and treat the area like the 300 block of “very big issue” in the recent election mented in a very poor fashion, a very project would be housed on 268-300 Mr. Appel also stated that the facility mentioned that towns should prepare Willow Avenue. Mr. Linken said resi- campaign. He said there was a “good chaotic fashion,” he said. and 285 Terminal Avenue and 1245- would offer parking beneath three of to receive as little aid as they had last dents wished to have a two-hour park- cause” for establishing the sewer util- Ed O’Malley, who will join Mr. 1255 Westfield Avenue, and would the four buildings. He added that park- year. The borough had its aid slashed ing limit from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. ity earlier this year as the committee Campbell on the township commit- contain 329 units for residents 55 ing for the remaining building would $160,000 last year. that would hopefully alleviate the struggled to stay within state-man- tee next year, called the repeal effort years and older. be on the ground level. He stated that This announcement comes in light issue of commuter parking while still dated property-tax parameters. But a “shoot-from-the-hip political reac- Testifying on behalf of the build- one building would include a 4,500- of the controversy over the borough allowing people to park on the streets “all of us heard [the voters] loud and tion.” ers, architect Larry Appel, of the square-foot community space. cutting its bulky trash pickup this to have access to local businesses. clear” last week, when two Demo- Their comments led Commissioner Appel Design Group in Union, noted During the hearing, Duane Nelson, year. Mr. Mathieu stated that bulky CONTINUED ON PAGE 12 crats were elected to the committee, David Robinson later in the meeting that the project was slated to contain a traffic expert, testified on behalf of which will have a 3-2 Democratic to question their commitment to dis- four buildings of which 20 percent the developer and stated that he felt majority come January. CONTINUED ON PAGE 12 would be C.O.A.H. (Council on Af- the impact of the project on traffic in fordable Housing) units. the area would be “minimal” as op- Mr. Appel stated that two of the posed to industry, for which the area four buildings would be three stories is currently zoned. He noted that not high and that the other two would be all residents will be driving on a daily four stories. He noted that there would basis and that some might be using be screenings on top of all buildings township bussing as opposed to in- to hide the air conditioning and heat- dustry, which would add commuter ing units that are housed on the roofs. traffic to Clark roads. He reported that together in the four Mr. Nelson reported that his ob- buildings there would be 105 one- servations have determined that dur- bedroom units, 12 one-bedroom with ing peak hours of traffic, which den units and 212 two-bedroom units. include 7 to 8 a.m. during the week He also noted that of the total 329 and 4 to 5 p.m. during the week, 130 units, 66 would be designated as af- vehicles are now generating trips in fordable housing units and were for the area. people 60 or older. Attorney Donna Erem from the Clark resident Vasiliki Diamandas Wolff Samson Agency also testified

asked how high the buildings would on behalf of the applicant and stated David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times be and if the air conditioning/heating that no variances were needed for the DEFINITELY DISPLAYING A LOT OF SCHOOL SPIRIT…A host of painted units and their screenings would add project. Westfield High School boys cheer for their team during the North Jersey, Group more height to the building. Ms. Because of the late hour and the 4, Section 2 cross-country meet at Warinanco Park in Roselle on November 6. The Diamandas was told that the maxi- fact that so many residents did not get Blue Devil boys won. 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President Huegel and Councilwoman The governing body called up for first Katherine Mitchell voted against it, while reading a proposed ordinance that would council members Mike Szuch, Anthony amend the borough’s downtown redevel- Parenti, Joan Wheeler and Robert opment plan. Manduca supported the ordinance. For example, the changes would limit The governing body also approved, on the number of commercial driveways second reading, an ordinance amending along South Avenue in the downtown parking regulations on Paterson Road. zone and require the use of certain build- Under the measure, there will be no ing materials and architectural features. parking permitted during the day between Courtesy of Linda Graham Downtown business and property Martine Avenue and Russell Road and GUESS WHO’S COMING TO DINNER...A turkey shows up on Hyslip Avenue owner Helen Ling questioned why the two-hour limited parking between Russell in Westfield a few weeks early for the big feast. proposed amended plan does not allow and Midway and Midway and Hunter HOLY MOLEY...To celebrate Mole Day, dedicated to the chemistry measuring fine arts schools, dance schools or other Avenues. unit “mole” – two Westfield High School Project ’79 chemistry classes installed “quasi-educational” uses on the first floor The restrictions are intended to prevent sand-filled cubes to demonstrate the power of 10. Students in Christopher of new buildings in the redevelopment commuters from parking there and also to Tafelski’s class spent two-and-a-half weeks with the help of art teacher Roy Freeholders OK Fed Bonds area. ensure that fire trucks can safely pass Chambers in developing a display in the science wing stairwell. The exhibit Mrs. Ling said a ballet school that had through in narrow spots. started with a single grain of sand and was incremented, resulting in trillions of been in Fanwood for many years recently Paterson Road resident Thomas Berger grains of sand. Because the amount was so large, students built cardboard cubes For Wakefern Expansion had to relocate to Edison when Mrs. Ling said, “you can barely squeeze through” on and filled them with the correct amount of sand (shown in photo). the road when cars are parked on both CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 was unable to lease the first floor of her building to the school. sides of the street. SP Zoning Board Rejects the project being located in Eliza- then goes and helps [keep] the rent at “This is really putting a disadvantage Additional parking restrictions on other beth. Wakefern has investigated sites a lower rate over the next 30 or 35 or into our downtown redevelopment plan,” roads in the borough will be considered at in other locations,” according to a 40 years,” Mayor Bollwage said. “This she said, asking the governing body to the December 14 regular council meet- Request to Keep Shed statement from Elberon. Wakefern is has nothing to do with $19 million revise that part of the plan. ing. also said to be working on another from the freeholder board or the City Also Tuesday night, Council President By FRED T. ROSSI crease their property values. “With this economy situation, we’re Specially Written for The Westfield Leader short-term lease to temporarily relo- of Elizabeth going to the developer or having a tough time getting businesses Huegel announced that last night’s (No- The zoning board wrestled with try- cate its grocery operation until con- to Wakefern. It is the ability to borrow into Fanwood,” Mrs. Ling continued. vember 10) planned shared services pub- SCOTCH PLAINS — The zoning ing to find a solution to a unique situa- struction is completed in 2013. money at an extremely cheap rate.” During an extended discussion, Bor- lic forum at the high school had been board of adjustment last week turned tion, but was unable to find a way to The bonds, according to Elizabeth The mayor said the recovery zone ough Attorney Dennis Estis determined canceled and will be rescheduled. down an application by a homeowner mitigate it. The six board members Mayor Chris Bollwage, would help bonds were created by President Barack that the redevelopment plan appears to Mr. Huegel said the council wants to seeking permission to keep a shed in its present voted 4-2 to deny Ms. reduce the cost of the lease payments Obama and Congress. “The allotments allow ballet schools and similar busi- allow “more time to pass” since the first present location even though its loca- Jorgensen’s request to keep the shed in to be paid by Wakefern over the length were decided by the President and the nesses, but only on the second floor. forum was held several weeks ago and tion violates municipal setback require- its present location. of its lease, thus resulting in the food Congress based on the unemployment “I don’t think it makes sense,” said Mrs. “also get more people to attend.” ments. In other business, the board unani- company being able to create addi- rates, the foreclosure rate and on the Ling. The governing body additionally di- Debbie Jorgensen’s home originally mously approved an application by Mr. Estis and council members agreed, rected a special events and promotions tional jobs. general economic conditions of cities vendor working for Provident Bank to fronted only on Johnson Street, with Alex and Cathy Debelak to construct a The new building would replace as Mr. Estis theorized how the provision the property’s rear yard abutting the master bedroom addition at their 11 and counties and states throughout the originated. contact the borough’s zoning officer and the existing 491,775-square-foot country,” Mayor Bollwage said. “The thought was [those types of busi- the board of health regarding plans for a wooded area that was eventually turned Wellington Downs property. And the warehouse that has been utilized by According to county spokesman nesses] would not create a lot of foot “special event” at the downtown branch into the Heather Glen development board gave approval to Joseph Banker Wakefern for over 50 years and will Sebastian D’Elia, “The recovery zone traffic in the downtown…I’m not sure I today, Thursday, November 11. several years ago. One of the Heather to construct a 1,343-square-foot ga- be demolished for the new warehouse facility bonds are refundable tax cred- agree with that,” said Mr. Estis, calling A representative for the vendor, Mike Glen streets is the Cold Stream Court rage at his property at 5 Tempe Court. as will a 140,000-square-foot build- its through a federal subsidy paid by Mrs. Ling’s request “reasonable.” Martin, said the local branch “has been cul-de-sac that ends at the rear of Ms. ing located at 536 Dowd Avenue, the U.S. Treasury and IRS. The debt Mrs. Ling also said, “In order for redone” and the bank would like to hold a Jorgensen’s property, where a fence WF Library Friends which sits on land currently owned will be handled by the developer, not Fanwood’s downtown to remain celebration including hot dogs and snacks, separates that roadway from the by Elberon. Officials said the project through the county or the city.” He competitive…we need to promote the a moon bounce and other activities for Jorgensen property and her shed that is Slate Membership Drive would result in the retention of 345 said interest rates on recovery zone downtown; I want our downtown to be children. located two feet from the property line. WESTFIELD – The Friends of the current jobs at the warehouse and bonds are typically 1 to 1.5 percent prosperous.” Mr. Martin explained that the bank’s Technically, the cul-de-sac means that Westfield Memorial Library has an- creation of another 350 new jobs over lower than what is found through Mrs. Ling also pointed to a “lack of South Avenue entrance would be closed the Jorgensen property is considered to nounced that its 39th Membership Drive the course of the next 20 years. “conventional bonding.” coordination” regarding efforts to bring in off to allow for the moon bounce to be set have two front yards — on Johnson will begin in December. “I am very, very focused and so are Freeholder Chairman Dan Sullivan new business downtown. up; he said a police officer would be on Street and on Cold Stream Court — The Friends has helped fund projects our other Elberon people on this (lease said the bonds would be held by Councilman Robert Manduca sug- hand during the event. and, as a result, the shed violates the for the library since 1972. Over the past gested the need to “create an expedited Mr. Estis said the bank’s plans for negotiations),” Ms. Estabrook told Elberon. “We’re not on the hook for banners or signs require zoning approval township’s front-yard setback require- 38 years, more than $800,000 has been process” for reviewing new business ap- ments by 28 feet. used to sponsor major library projects. the board. anything,” he said. plications. first. Borough Administrator Eleanor Mayor Bollwage said recovery According to a Star-Ledger report, “This is a good catch by you, Mrs. McGovern said the board of health has to Ms. Jorgensen told the board at its The Friends have raised these funds zone bonds would give Wakefern the Indiana-based Sun Development & Ling,” responded Council President approve plans to serve food. November 4 meeting that moving her through the group’s yearly member- “ability to borrow money at a very Management Corporation, the devel- Russell Huegel, before Mr. Estis reworked “It sounds like you have a very fun shed back to meet the requirements ship drive, book sale and other benefit low interest rate.” oper of a 189-room Embassy Suites the provision and the governing body event planned,” said Council President would be nearly impossible because events. “If you can borrow the money at a Hotel, opted not to accept the recov- signaled its support. A second reading of Huegel. the rear of her house is close to the rear Presently, the Museum Pass is one of very low interest rate, then you get ery zone bonds previously approved the amended redevelopment plan is set for “I think we should do whatever we can property line. Moving the shed to the the Friends’ most popular funded pro- more dollars into the project and [it] by the freeholders after it learned the Tuesday, December 14. to encourage things like this,” added Coun- Johnson Street side of the house, from grams, according to the organization. money could not be used to pay off a Before moving on with the agenda, cilwoman Wheeler, regarding efforts to which the property is accessed, would Currently 19 museums in New Jersey construction loan. The hotel, which Councilman Anthony Parenti added, “We retain business and bring people into the put the shed in front of her house. and New York are available to be vis- is still going forward, will be con- do have a downtown redevelopment meet- downtown. About a dozen homeowners from ited by Westfield Memorial Library Cranford structed near the Jersey Gardens Mall. ing every month…and usually no one Heather Glen were present to voice cardholders at no charge. CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 In other business, the board con- from the downtown shows up.” their protests about the shed, with one On Saturday mornings during the solving the sewer utility, especially sidered a number of resolutions to Also on a related note, the governing Servicemen Should Apply calling it an “eyesore” and others rais- 2011 winter months, the Friends will in light of their campaign rhetoric in award engineering service contracts body Tuesday night considered on first For Stop-Loss Funds ing the notion that its visible presence host 10 children’s programs for young- favor of repeal. for road-intersection-improvement reading an ordinance that would prohibit from their neighborhood would de- sters ages 3 to 5. new nail salons in the downtown. REGION – Asm. Jon Braminick (LD- The Ann Hale Speaker Series, hosted In other business, Democratic com- projects. The projects include Broad Council President Huegel, presiding at 21) said, “This Veterans Day, we come missioner Daniel Aschenbach, who Street and Springfield Avenue in Sum- the meeting in the absence of Mayor together to honor our armed forces for by the Friends, will present various is expected to be selected as mayor mit at a cost of $73,834, and Rahway Colleen Mahr, said the measure comes “at their bravery and dedicated service to adult programs again next year. for 2011, told residents, “we have a Avenue and West Broad Street and Garwood In 2010, the Friends awarded four the request of Mayor Mahr, who has seen our nation. As our soldiers continue to CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 very big task ahead of us,” and warned Scotch Plains Avenue in Westfield at a blossoming of nail salons in the bor- serve overseas, their families are often scholarships to future Westfield librar- that next year “will be a challenge.” a cost of $92,046. A resolution for a ough.” left behind with strained resources. Councilman Keith Sluka made sure ians. He urged any residents with private $63,000 contract was also consid- Mr. Huegel said existing nail salons “To help our military members and to tell those in attendance that “the The group is contributing half the sector expertise in finance or other ered for engineering services involv- would be “grandfathered” and allowed to their families, the federal government residents [of Anchor and Winslow] are cost of the Children’s Library mural. related areas to share their knowl- ing construction administration and remain in business. has made additional ‘stop loss’ pay- fully in support of these ordinances.” Additionally, the Friends will con- edge and insights with the incoming inspection services for repairs to eight Resident Michael Lewis said, regard- ments available for service members Mayor Dennis McCarthy also took tinue with book discussion groups; municipal team. dams, which will include Echo Lake ing the proposal, “Don’t be too hasty on who had their tours involuntarily ex- the time to remind residents that the Books on Wheels to homebound li- The committee also introduced sev- in Mountainside, Seeley’s Pond in this one…I just see this as an un-neces- tended between September 11, 2001 Christmas tree lighting would take brary patrons; the Paperback Book eral parking ordinances that will be Scotch Plains, Milton Lake Park in sary law…more for personal aesthetics.” and September 30, 2009. Federal money place on Saturday, December 4, at 6 Exchange at the train station; cultural considered on December 14 and ap- Rahway, Briant Park in Summit and A second reading on the measure is has already been set aside for those p.m., and the rain date would be Sun- bus trips and the Metropolitan Opera proved a resolution suspending park- Sperry Park in Cranford. planned for the December 14 regular coun- service members to receive an addi- day, December 5 at 5 p.m. series. The board also reviewed three reso- cil meeting. tional $500 for every month or partial ing-meter enforcement during the Other meeting highlights included ap- month they served in stop-loss status. holiday season in the Special Im- lutions for the county’s Green Skills proval, on second reading, of an ordi- “By law, our service members must Mother Seton to Present provement District and the Centen- Equals Green Jobs program. The nance amending the borough code gov- apply by December 3, 2010 for this nial Avenue Business District. county is in the process of searching erning residential driveway widths and payment. Currently, less than half of for a non-profit company to conduct corresponding curb cuts. those eligible have applied. I want to Wizard of Oz Nov. 19-21 assessments on all persons applying The measure dates back about two encourage all of our veterans and ser- for the program, which will train 220 years, in response to a homeowner’s drive- vice members to take advantage of these CLARK – Students at Mother Seton Professor Marvel and The Wizard of WF Council unemployed and underemployed way-widening application, and has most benefits before the claim deadline runs Regional High School will perform in Oz. CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 adults for jobs in the utility industry. recently gone back and forth multiple out on December 3. For information on the school’s annual musical, The Wiz- The play will be performed under absent from the meeting, for placing The vendor, to be awarded a $300,000 times between the governing body and how to apply, please visit ard of Oz, on Friday and Saturday, the direction of Margaret Hak. Sister an eight-foot sign on her lawn while contract, is expected to be on the the planning board. www.defense.gov/stoploss or contact November 19 and 20, at 7:30 p.m. and Theo Furniss will serve as the play campaigning in 2009 and never thank- board’s Tuesday, November 23, regu- Essentially, the amended ordinance now my legislative office at (908) 232-2073.” on Sunday, November 21, at 2 p.m. All coordinator. Music will be under the ing her or returning to retrieve the lar meeting agenda, according to Hu- performances will be held in the direction of Lucille Obie, and Megan sign after the election. man Services Director Frank Guzzo. school’s auditorium. Ferentinos is in charge of choreogra- Adina Enculescu, on whose prop- The county is also looking to enter Education Panel Lashes Hannah Clark, a sophomore from phy. Carol Henderson, faculty member erty the traffic light was installed, into a $250,000 contract with Rutgers Scotch Plains, is cast in the lead role of at Mother Seton, is in charge of cos- told the council that “people confuse University for training 125 individu- Dorothy. Following her down the yel- tumes. Set design is under the direction my driveway with Clover Street.” She als for careers in the green industry. Out Against Activity Fees low brick road will be Soley Estevas, a of Janet Murphy and Jack Duffy. said that twice she has found cars in Another $100,000 contract is to be TRENTON – State Democratic that the free public education system senior from Avenel, as The Friendly Stage managers for the show include her driveway “in the middle of the awarded to the Union County Voca- members of the Assembly Education is really essential. And then to add Lion, Sarah Derderian, a senior from sophomores Juliana Balabusta of Lin- day” and is concerned about the safety tional-Technical Schools to train 100 Committee on Monday discussed what fees to our already-stressed-out East Brunswick, as The Scarecrow and den, Vivian Cao of Colonia, Miah of her property. She also told the students for jobs in the solar industry. they see as the negative impact public- people is just – I think – egregious, Lauren Mateo, a senior from Iselin, as Simmons of Plainfield, and sophomores council that there are not a lot of The county received a $1-million school participation fees for sports and we shouldn’t be doing it,” said The Tin Man. Carla Souza and Jackie Stiles and fresh- children using the crosswalk and that federal grant from the United States clubs and other activities are having Assemblywoman Joan Voss (LD-38, Takisha Pierre of Irvington will por- man Breanna Barrett, all from Rahway. the “crossing guard is sitting in her Labor Department to fund its green- on middle-class New Jerseyans. Fort Lee). tray The Wicked Witch of the West and Ticket prices on Friday will be $10 car.” jobs initiative. The county is working Westfield and Scotch Plains-Fanwood Assembly Education Committee Katherine Newton of Middlesex is cast for general admission and $8 for chil- She told the council that she with the Utilities Workers Union of are among those school districts that Chairman Patrick J. Diegnan, Jr., (LD- as Glinda, The Good Witch. dren and senior citizens. On Saturday, “want(s) to have the mistake in front America (UWUA-AFL-CIO) in have instituted such fees to offset sig- 18, South Plainfield) called the added Catherine Serzan, a sophomore from all tickets will be $10. For Sunday’s of my house corrected.” launching the program. nificant state aid cuts. fees an “obvious hidden tax.” He said Westfield, will portray Aunt Em and performance, general admission will Assemblywoman Bonnie Watson he has heard of fees as high as $350 for Ryan Durkin is cast as Uncle Henry. be $10, while the cost for children and Coleman (D-Mercer), the Assembly kids to participate in a sports program. Paul Rosato of Woodbridge is cast as senior citizens will be $5. Majority Leader, said in order to par- “That’s effectively a $350 tax increase ticipate in athletics, enrichment pro- for that family. So, across the board, grams and clubs, school districts have it’s just an awful idea.” imposed activity fees, which, she said, Essex County Assemblyman Ralph places additional costs on parents. R. Caputo (LD-28, Belleville) added “This is public education – in addition that, “parents really can’t afford to to the taxes that they’re already pay- pay for these services.” ing,” she said. “They’re doing without a home- “It just seems to me that this is a stead rebate; their real estate taxes penny-wise and… it’s not even penny- have gone up, and now they’ve got to wise. It’s just an absolutely foolish, pay for football or extracurricular unacceptable, negative impact on activities. It’s really a very serious working-class people,” Asw. Watson problem,” Asm. Caputo said. said. Assemblywoman Elease Evans Assemblywoman Annette Quijano (LD-35, Paterson) added, “We’re (LD-20, Union) commented that she working on reducing property taxes, understands the financial struggles of job losses, all these things, yet we ask being raised by a single parent. “Indi- parents to do more, we ask every- viduals and families that are barely body – we ask the teachers, the super- making it now…are trying there hard- intendents, everyone – to do more, est to pay for the property taxes and and we’re giving our children less.” David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times A CHILI FALL AFTERNOON...There was a great turnout for the annual need [these] services,” she said. If we don’t make educational op- THE SWEET FEELING OF VICTORY…Senior Emily Nagourney hugs assis- Kempshall Terrace chili cook-off October 9 in Fanwood, with 14 competitors “So many people have lost their portunity the clear, number one pri- tant coach Michelle Tobier after the Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School girls battling for the title. Don Rowbotham, last year’s winner, is shown here jobs. So many people are having ex- ority for the State of New Jersey, we varsity soccer team defeated Westfield, 2-0, for the Union County Tournament presenting this year’s winner, Bruce Krieger, with the coveted trophy. tremely difficult financial situations, all lose,” Asm. Diegnan concluded. Championship at Kean University in Union on November 7. See story on page 14. Veterans Day, November 11

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USPS 485200 Thursday, November 11, 2010 Published Every Thursday Since 1959 (908) 232-4407 OUR 51st YEAR – ISSUE NO. 45-2010 Periodical – Postage Paid at Rahway, N.J. www.timesnj.com [email protected] SEVENTY FIVE CENTS Fanwood Council Addresses Downtown Redevelopment By TED RITTER Downtown business and property plan. Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times owner Helen Ling questioned why “With this economy situation, FANWOOD – The Borough the proposed amended plan does not we’re having a tough time getting Council’s second-to-last regular allow fine arts schools, dance schools businesses into Fanwood,” Mrs. Ling meeting of the calendar year featured or other “quasi-educational” uses on continued. a full agenda that took about two- the first floor of new buildings in the During an extended discussion, and-a-half hours to cover. redevelopment area. Borough Attorney Dennis Estis de- The governing body called up for Mrs. Ling said a ballet school that termined that the redevelopment plan first reading a proposed ordinance had been in Fanwood for many years appears to allow ballet schools and that would amend the borough’s recently had to relocate to Edison similar businesses, but only on the downtown redevelopment plan. when Mrs. Ling was unable to lease second floor. For example, the changes would the first floor of her building to the “I don’t think it makes sense,” said limit the number of commercial drive- school. Mrs. Ling. ways along South Avenue in the “This is really putting a disadvan- Mr. Estis and council members downtown zone and require the use tage into our downtown redevelop- agreed, as Mr. Estis theorized how of certain building materials and ar- ment plan,” she said, asking the gov- the provision originated. chitectural features. erning body to revise that part of the “The thought was [those types of businesses] would not create a lot of foot traffic in the downtown…I’m not sure I agree with that,” said Mr. Estis, calling Mrs. Ling’s request “rea- sonable.” Mrs. Ling also said, “In order for Fanwood’s downtown to remain competitive…we need to promote the David B. Corbin for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times THE SWEET FEELING OF VICTORY…Senior Emily Nagourney hugs assistant coach Michelle Tobier after the Scotch downtown; I want our downtown to Plains-Fanwood High School girls varsity soccer team defeated Westfield, 2-0, for the Union County Tournament be prosperous.” Championship at Kean University in Union on November 7. See story on page 14. Mrs. Ling also pointed to a “lack of coordination” regarding efforts to bring in new business downtown. Councilman Robert Manduca sug- Scotch Plains Board Rejects gested the need to “create an expe- dited process” for reviewing new business applications. “This is a good catch by you, Mrs. Homeowner’s Shed Request Ling,” responded Council President By FRED T. ROSSI yards — on Johnson Street and on raising the notion that its visible pres- Russell Huegel, before Mr. Estis re- Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times Cold Stream Court — and, as a result, ence from their neighborhood would worked the provision and the govern- SCOTCH PLAINS — The zoning the shed violates the township’s front- decrease their property values. ing body signaled its support. A sec- board of adjustment last week turned yard setback requirements by 28 feet. The zoning board wrestled with ond reading of the amended redevel- down an application by a homeowner Ms. Jorgensen told the board at its trying to find a solution to a unique A CHILI FALL AFTERNOON...There was a great turnout for the annual opment plan is set for Tuesday, De- seeking permission to keep a shed in November 4 meeting that moving her situation, but was unable to find a Kempshall Terrace chili cook-off October 9 in Fanwood, with 14 competitors cember 14. its present location, even though its shed back to meet the requirements way to mitigate it. The six board battling for the title. Don Rowbotham, last year’s winner, is shown here present- Before moving on with the agenda, location violates municipal setback would be nearly impossible because members present voted 4-2 to deny ing this year’s winner, Bruce Krieger, with the coveted trophy. Councilman Anthony Parenti added, requirements. the rear of her house is close to the Ms. Jorgensen’s request to keep the “We do have a downtown redevelop- Debbie Jorgensen’s home origi- rear property line. Moving the shed shed in its present location. ment meeting every month…and usu- nally fronted only on Johnson Street, to the Johnson Street side of the house, In other business, the board unani- Cranford Council Seeks ally no one from the downtown shows with the property’s rear yard abutting from which the property is accessed, mously approved an application by up.” the wooded area that was eventually would put the shed in front of her Alex and Cathy Debelak to construct Also on a related note, the govern- turned into the Heather Glen devel- house. a master bedroom addition at their 11 To Repeal Recent Sewer Fee ing body Tuesday night considered opment several years ago. One of the About a dozen homeowners from Wellington Downs property. And the By FRED T. ROSSI mitting that it had been a “mistake” on first reading an ordinance that Heather Glen streets is the Cold Heather Glen were present to voice board gave approval to Joseph Banker Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times separating out the fee from the town- would prohibit new nail salons in the Stream Court cul-de-sac that ends at their protests about the shed, with to construct a 1,343-square-foot ga- CRANFORD — Six months after ship budget. downtown. the rear of Ms. Jorgensen’s property, one calling it an “eyesore” and others rage on his property at 5 Tempe Court. creating a utility to collect sewer fees At the start of the meeting, both Council President Huegel, presid- where a fence separates that roadway from property owners and a week newly-elected Democrats spoke and ing at the meeting in the absence of from the Jorgensen property, and her after Democrats regained control of criticized the committee for intro- Mayor Colleen Mahr, said the mea- shed that is located two feet from the Freeholders OK Fed Bonds the township committee in an elec- ducing the repeal ordinance, which sure comes “at the request of Mayor property line. Technically, the cul- tion in which the sewer fee was a will be voted on at the governing Mahr, who has seen a blossoming of de-sac means that the Jorgensen prop- For Wakefern Expansion significant campaign issue, the town- body’s Tuesday, December 14 meet- CONTINUED ON PAGE 12 erty is considered to have two front ship committee this week introduced ing. Committeeman-elect Kevin By PAUL J. PEYTON markets, based in Elizabeth. an ordinance repealing the sewer util- Campbell told the committee he was Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times The City of Elizabeth is issuing an ity, thus restoring the status quo ante concerned that there had been no Clark Postpones Housing ELIZABETH — The Board of additional $3.9 million in ARRA re- in which sewer fees will be a line item studies or legal analysis of how a Chosen Freeholders last Thursday covery bonds. In addition, Wakefern in the municipal budget. repeal would affect next year’s mu- approved the transfer of $15.6 mil- is requesting a $2.5-million low in- At the committee’s regular meet- nicipal budget. “This is being imple- Nod to Hear from Residents lion in American Recovery and Rein- terest loan through the Elizabeth Ur- ing on Tuesday, commissioner Mark mented in a very poor fashion, a very By KIMBERLY A. BROADWELL more height to the building. Ms. vestment Act of 2009 (ARRA) re- ban Enterprise Zone Program. Dugan noted the sewer fee was a chaotic fashion,” he said. Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times Diamandas was told that the maxi- covery zone facility bonds from a According to a project overview, “very big issue” in the recent election Ed O’Malley, who will join Mr. CLARK — The Clark Planning mum height of the four-story build- new hotel project to the $70-million Wakefern is in the process of negoti- campaign. He said there was a “good Campbell on the township commit- Board, along with dozens of resi- ing was 45 feet and that it was the expansion of Wakefern Foods, the ating a new, 15-year lease with cause” for establishing the sewer util- tee next year, called the repeal effort dents, heard a proposal last Thursday same height allowed by the town’s wholesale arm of ShopRite super- CONTINUED ON PAGE 12 ity earlier this year as the committee a “shoot-from-the-hip political reac- evening by Clark Developers to build zoning ordinance. However, it was struggled to stay within state-man- tion.” an age-restricted housing project on noted that the screening for the heat dated property-tax parameters. But, Their comments led Commissioner Terminal and Westfield Avenues. and air units is not counted in the “all of us heard [the voters] loud and David Robinson later in the meeting According to the applicant, the building height and makes the struc- clear” last week, when two Demo- to question their commitment to dis- project would be housed at 268-300 ture measure 53.25 feet in height. crats were elected to the committee, solving the sewer utility, especially and 285 Terminal Avenue and 1245- Additionally, Mr. Appel testified which will have a 3-2 Democratic in light of their campaign rhetoric in 1255 Westfield Avenue and would that all four buildings would be faced majority come January. favor of repeal. contain 329 units for residents 55 with brick and stucco on all four sides Mayor Mark Smith, who was de- In other business, Democratic com- years and older. and that balconies would be added to feated for re-election last week, said missioner Daniel Aschenbach, who is Testifying on behalf of the build- the project, “to create a layering ef- that “we have heard the people,” ad- CONTINUED ON PAGE 12 ers, architect Larry Appel, of the fect on the façade.” Appel Design Group in Union, noted Mr. Appel also stated that the fa- that the project was slated to contain cility would offer parking beneath four buildings, of which 20 percent three of the buildings. He added that would be C.O.A.H. (Council on Af- parking for the remaining building fordable Housing) units. would be on the ground level. He Mr. Appel stated that two of the stated that one building would in- four buildings would be three stories clude a 4,500-square-foot commu- high and that the other two would be nity space. four stories. He noted that there would During the hearing, Duane be screenings on top of all buildings Nelson, a traffic expert, testified to hide the air conditioning and heat- on behalf of the developer, stating ing units that are housed on the roofs. that he felt the impact of the project He reported that together in the four on traffic in the area would be HONORED FOR SERVICE…Maria La Morte-Wright, the newest member of buildings there would be 105 one- “minimal,” as opposed to industry, the Rotary Club of Fanwood-Scotch Plains, presents a plaque to the oldest past bedroom units, 12 one-bedroom with for which the area currently is president of the club, Robert Scalera, at the club’s November 3 meeting at the den units and 212 two-bedroom units. zoned. He noted that not all resi- Stage House Inn in Scotch Plains. During the meeting, 17 past presidents were Mr. Appel also noted that of the total dents would be driving on a daily honored for their service to the club. Mr. Scalera was president of the club in 1967. 329 units, 66 would be designated as basis and that some might use town- The meeting ended with the membership lining up the past presidents and affordable housing units and were for ship bussing as opposed to indus- singing, “For they are jolly good fellows.” “NO” TO CELL TOWER ...From left to right, Assemblyman Jon Bramnick (LD- people 60 or older. try, which would add commuter PAGE INDEX Police Blotter...8 21) and Westfield Town Councilmen James Foerst and Keith Loughlin discuss T- Clark resident Vasiliki Diamandas traffic to Clark roads. Regional ...... 2-3, 6-7 Obituary ...... 20 Real Estate .... 15-18, 23 Mobile’s proposed cell-tower construction at the Westfield National Guard asked how high the buildings would Mr. Nelson reported that his obser- Editorial ...... 4-5 Education ...... 11 Classifieds .... 21 Armory, a project which they all oppose. Residents in the Scotch Plains and be and if the air conditioning/heating vations have determined that during Community ... 8-10, 20 Sports ...... 13-18 A&E ...... 21-24 Westfield neighborhoods are concerned about the installation. units and their screenings would add CONTINUED ON PAGE 12 Become part of the Coldwell Banker Residental Brokerage EXCEPTIONAL SALES TEAM At Coldwell Banker, there are no sales positions... just exceptional real estate careers! Tracy Devine RVP/Broker Manager Westfield West Office 600 North Avenue West, Westfield 908-233-0065 | www.coldwellbankermoves.com/westfieldwest ©2010 Coldwell Banker Real Estate LLC. Coldwell Banker® is a registered trademark licensed to Coldwell Banker Real Estate 908-233-6533 LLC. An Equal Opportunity Company. Equal Housing Opportunity. Owned and Operated by NRT LLC Scotch Plains - Fanwood Times only Page 12 Thursday, November 11, 2010 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A Watchung Communications, Inc. Publication Freeholder Bonds CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 Kenilworth-based Elberon Develop- the U.S. Treasury and IRS. The debt ment Co. LLC, the owner of 30 of the will be handled by the developer, not 50 acres of land where a new, $50- through the county or the city.” He million, 524,000-square-foot dry said interest rates on recovery zone foods warehouse is to be constructed. bonds are typically 1 to 1.5 percent The proposed lease also includes four, lower than what is found through five-year options. Elberon is owned “conventional bonding.” by 2008 Republican United States Freeholder Chairman Dan Sullivan Senate candidate Anne Estabrook. said the bonds would be held by “Obtaining those bonds is key to Elberon. “We’re not on the hook for the project being located in Eliza- anything,” he said. beth. Wakefern has investigated sites According to a Star-Ledger report, in other locations,” according to a Indiana-based Sun Development & statement from Elberon. Wakefern Management Corporation, the devel- also is said to be working on another oper of a 189-room Embassy Suites short-term lease to temporarily relo- Hotel, opted not to accept the recov- cate its grocery operation until con- ery zone bonds previously approved Courtesy of Sharon Roitman struction is completed in 2013. by the freeholders after it learned the THESE SCARECROWS ALREADY HAVE BRAINS...Students at McKinley The bonds, according to Eliza- money could not be used to pay off a Courtesy of Jeffrey Tarlow Elementary in Westfield marched proudly in costume during the school’s Hal- beth Mayor Chris Bollwage, would construction loan. The hotel, which BEAUTY OF FALL...The foliage of the region is in all its splendor in late October. loween Parade, which kicked off an afternoon of festivities for the students. Pictured above are the trees in Tamaques Park in Westfield. Pictured, from left to right, are: fourth graders Corinne Flaherty, Kamryn help reduce the cost of the lease is still going forward, will be con- Lombardi and Sydney Harding masquerading as a trio of scarecrows. Students payments to be paid by Wakefern structed near the Jersey Gardens Mall. in first through fifth grades took part in the event. over the length of its lease, thus In other business, the board con- resulting in the food company being sidered a number of resolutions to WF Hears Central Avenue able to create additional jobs. award engineering service contracts The new building would replace for road intersection improvement Fanwood Council the existing 491,775-square-foot projects. The projects include Broad Complaint, OKs Free Parking CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 warehouse that has been utilized by Street and Springfield Avenue in Sum- By LAUREN S. BARR cratic Committee and that “I think nail salons in the borough.” amending parking regulations on Wakefern for over 50 years and will mit, at a cost of $73,834, and Rahway Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times that it is wrong for the mayor and Mr. Huegel said existing nail sa- Paterson Road. be demolished for the new warehouse, Avenue and West Broad Street and WESTFIELD — Acting Mayor council to allow politics to prevent lons would be “grandfathered” and Under the measure, there will be as will a 140,000-square-foot build- Scotch Plains Avenue in Westfield, at Mark Ciarrocca announced at Tues- any citizen from coming forward to allowed to remain in business. no parking permitted during the day ing located at 536 Dowd Avenue, a cost of $92,046. A resolution for a day night’s public Westfield Council address any of the topics that affect Resident Michael Lewis said, re- between Martine Avenue and Russell which sits on land currently owned $63,000 contract also was consid- meeting that the town will allow for all citizens or our town.” garding the proposal, “Don’t be too Road and two-hour limited parking by Elberon. Officials said the project ered for engineering services involv- free on-street parking and free park- Mr. Baker said that he voted for hasty on this one…I just see this as an between Russell and Midway and would result in the retention of 345 ing construction administration and ing in the South Side commuter per- former Republican Councilman Pe- un-necessary law…more for personal Midway and Hunter Avenues. current jobs at the warehouse and inspection services for repairs to eight mit lot from December 20 to 31. ter Echausse and, during the parking aesthetics.” The restrictions are intended to creation of another 350 new jobs over dams, which will include Echo Lake Last week, the Downtown deck discussions, disagreed with A second reading on the measure is prevent commuters from parking the course of the next 20 years. in Mountainside, Seeley’s Pond in Westfield Corporation requested Democratic Councilman Larry planned for the December 14 regular there and also to ensure that fire trucks “I am very, very focused and so Scotch Plains, Milton Lake Park in that the council allow for free park- Goldman. council meeting. can safely pass through in narrow are our other Elberon people on this Rahway, Briant Park in Summit and ing at all meters and parking lot He said that his opposition to the Other meeting highlights included spots. (lease negotiations),” Ms. Estabrook Sperry Park in Cranford. pay-stations from December 15 to location of the crosswalk on Central approval, on second reading, of an Paterson Road resident Thomas told the board. The board also reviewed three reso- January 1. According to Acting Avenue is “not partisan” and that ordinance amending the borough Berger said, “you can barely squeeze Mayor Bollwage said recovery lutions for the county’s Green Skills Mayor Ciarrocca, the DWC’s origi- “everyone – from Republicans, code governing residential driveway through” on the road when cars are zone bonds would give Wakefern the Equals Green Jobs program. The nal request would have resulted in Democrats and Independents – should widths and corresponding curb cuts. parked on both sides of the street. “ability to borrow money at a very county is in the process of searching an estimated revenue loss of be supporting [the residents whom it The measure dates back about two Additional parking restrictions on low interest rate.” for a non-profit company to conduct $25,000 to $30,000. Under the affects].” years, in response to a homeowner’s other roads in the borough will be “If you can borrow the money at a assessments on all persons applying granted free-parking plan, the town When Maria Carluccio of Central driveway-widening application, and considered at the December 14 regu- very low interest rate, then you get for the program, which will train 220 estimates that it will lose $5,000 in Avenue approached the microphone, has most recently gone back and forth lar council meeting. more dollars into the project and [it] unemployed and underemployed revenue. Acting Mayor Ciarrocca greeted her multiple times between the govern- Also Tuesday night, Council Presi- then goes and helps [keep] the rent at adults for jobs in the utility industry. During the public-comments por- by her first name, but she told him ing body and the planning board. dent Huegel announced that last a lower rate over the next 30 or 35 or The vendor to be awarded a $300,000 tion of the meeting, retired police that she would prefer to be called Essentially, the amended ordinance night’s (November 10) planned 40 years,” Mayor Bollwage said. “This contract is expected to be on the officer Greg Kasko handed out cop- Mrs. Carluccio. She questioned the now allows permitted, double-wide shared services public forum at the has nothing to do with $19 million board’s Tuesday, November 23 regu- ies of a memo from Police Chief John council as to why a crossing guard driveways of 18 feet to have match- high school had been canceled and from the freeholder board or the City lar meeting agenda, according to Hu- Parizeau to all supervisors, dated was necessary at the new crosswalk ing curb cuts. will be rescheduled. of Elizabeth going to the developer or man Services Director Frank Guzzo. October 25, 2007. In the memo, Chief but not at an intersection like Grove But the vote to approve the mea- Mr. Huegel said the council wants to Wakefern. It is the ability to borrow The county also is looking to en- Parizeau said that a “hand scanner and Central, where there are more sure, which generated almost no dis- to allow “more time to pass” since the money at an extremely cheap rate.” ter into a $250,000 contract with was put in place because a small points of conflict. She also questioned cussion this time, was not unanimous; first forum was held several weeks The mayor said the recovery zone Rutgers University for training 125 number of personnel were stealing why trees were planted at the new Council President Huegel and Coun- ago and “also get more people to bonds were created by President individuals for careers in the green time. They were entering full shifts in cul-de-sacs, which would prevent fire cilwoman Katherine Mitchell voted attend.” Barack Obama and Congress. “The industry. Another $100,000 contract the sign-in book but not working those trucks from gaining access. against it, while council members The governing body additionally allotments were decided by the Presi- is to be awarded to the Union County hours.” Mrs. Carluccio also criticized Mike Szuch, Anthony Parenti, Joan directed a special events and promo- dent and the Congress based on the Vocational-Technical Schools to Mr. Kasko said that his comments Mayor Andrew Skibitsky, who was Wheeler and Robert Manduca sup- tions vendor working for Provident unemployment rates, the foreclosure train 100 students for jobs in the “concern you (the council) and Mr. absent from the meeting, for placing ported the ordinance. Bank to contact the borough’s zoning rate and on the general economic solar industry. (James) Gildea” and not the police an eight-foot sign on her lawn while The governing body also approved, officer and the board of health re- conditions of cities and counties and The county received a $1 million chief regarding “mismanagement” of campaigning in 2009 and never thank- on second reading, an ordinance garding plans for a “special event” at states throughout the country,” Mayor federal grant from the United States the town. He said that while Chief ing her or returning to retrieve the the downtown branch today, Thurs- Bollwage said. Labor Department to fund its green Parizeau chose not to punish any in- sign after the election. Fanwood Lions Post day, November 11. According to county spokesman jobs initiative. The county is working dividuals, “such investigations must Adina Enculescu, on whose prop- A representative for the vendor, Sebastian D’Elia, “The recovery zone with the Utilities Workers Union of be reported” to the Union County erty the traffic light was installed, told Christmas Tree Sale Mike Martin, said the local branch facility bonds are refundable tax cred- America (UWUA-AFL-CIO) in Prosecutor’s Office. the council that “people confuse my FANWOOD – The Fanwood Li- “has been redone” and the bank would its through a federal subsidy paid by launching the program. Chief Parizeau told The Westfield driveway with Clover Street.” She said ons Club will conduct its annual like to hold a celebration including Leader that he would have to check that twice she has found cars in her Christmas tree sale starting on hot dogs and snacks, a moon bounce his records in order to confirm the driveway “in the middle of the day” Wednesday, December 1, and con- and other activities for children. Jim Mathieu Says Garwood authenticity of the memo. and is concerned about the safety of tinuing until Christmas. Sale hours Mr. Martin explained that the Resident Jim Baker spoke to the her property. She also told the council will be 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. on weekends bank’s South Avenue entrance would council about the placement of a mid- that there are not a lot of children using and 6:30 to 9 p.m. on weekdays. be closed off to allow for the moon Won’t See Hike in State Aid block lighted crosswalk on Central the crosswalk and that the “crossing This year, the Fanwood Fire Com- bounce to be set up; he said a police By JOSEPH SCHACKMAN Mr. Mathieu said Governor Christie Avenue. He said that when he spoke guard is sitting in her car.” pany will assist the Lions. officer would be on hand during the Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times stated that the money was gone be- to the council four weeks ago, Coun- She told the council that she A large selection of trees, wreaths event. GARWOOD – Borough Council- cause “Trenton had spent it all,” and cilman Ciarrocca pointed out that “want(s) to have the mistake in front and pine rope will be available. The Mr. Estis said the bank’s plans for man-elect Jim Mathieu told the gov- mentioned that towns should prepare Mr. Baker is a member of the Demo- of my house corrected.” sale will take place at LaGrande Park, banners or signs require zoning ap- erning body Tuesday night that the to receive as little aid as they had last located at LaGrande Avenue and Sec- proval first. Borough Administrator borough should expect the same lower year. The borough had its aid slashed ond Street in Fanwood. Revenue from Eleanor McGovern said the board of municipal aid numbers next year as it $160,000 last year. Mother Seton to Present the sale supports local charities and health has to approve plans to serve received this year. The new council- This announcement comes in light scholarships to local students. food. man and Mayor-elect Patricia of the controversy over the borough “It sounds like you have a very fun Quattrocchi attended a meeting in cutting its bulky trash pickup this Wizard of Oz Nov. 19-21 Dear event planned,” said Council Presi- Trenton with Governor Chris Christie year. Mr. Mathieu stated that bulky CLARK – Students at Mother Seton Stage managers for the show include dent Huegel. for newly-elected Republican offi- pickups were an issue across a num- Regional High School will perform in the sophomores Juliana Balabusta of Lin- Veterans, “I think we should do whatever we cials across the state, at which state ber of towns, not just Garwood. school’s annual musical, The Wizard of den, Vivian Cao of Colonia, Miah can to encourage things like this,” aid numbers were discussed. In other business, the council Oz, on Friday and Saturday, November Simmons of Plainfield, and sophomores Thank you for added Councilwoman Wheeler, re- passed an ordinance to address the 19 and 20, at 7:30 p.m. and on Sunday, Carla Souza and Jackie Stiles and fresh- garding efforts to retain business and issues of commuter parking on An- November 21, at 2 p.m. All performances man Breanna Barrett, all from Rahway. your service Asm. Bramnick Urges will be held in the school’s auditorium. Ticket prices on Friday will be $10 for bring people into the downtown. chor and Winslow Streets. The bor- The school is located at 1 Valley Road in general admission and $8 for children Servicemen to Apply ough council discussed the issue in Clark. and senior citizens. On Saturday, all tick- detail at its September 28 meeting, Hannah Clark, a sophomore from Scotch ets will be $10. For Sunday’s perfor- For Stop-Loss Funds but decided to leave it up to the resi- Plains, is cast in the lead role of Dorothy. mance, general admission will be $10, REGION – Asm. Jon Braminick dents of those streets to decide a Following her down the yellow brick road while the cost for children and senior (LD-21) said, “This Veterans Day, course of action. will be Soley Estevas, a senior from Avenel, citizens will be $5. we come together to honor our armed Councilman Jonathan Linken, re- as The Friendly Lion, Sarah Derderian, a forces for their bravery and dedicated porting for the laws and licenses com- senior from East Brunswick, as The Scare- service to our nation. As our soldiers mittee, said that a meeting with resi- crow and Lauren Mateo, a senior from continue to serve overseas, their fami- dents of these streets had been well Iselin, as The Tin Man. Clark lies are often left behind with strained attended and that they decided to Takisha Pierre of Irvington will por- CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 resources. treat the area like the 300 block of tray The Wicked Witch of the West and Katherine Newton of Middlesex is cast as peak hours of traffic, which include 7 “To help our military members and Willow Avenue. Mr. Linken said resi- to 8 a.m. during the week and 4 to 5 their families, the federal govern- dents wished to have a two-hour park- Glinda, The Good Witch. Catherine Serzan, a sophomore from p.m. during the week, 130 vehicles ment has made additional ‘stop loss’ ing limit from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. Westfield, will portray Aunt Em and Ryan are now generating trips in the area. payments available for service mem- that would hopefully alleviate the Durkin is cast as Uncle Henry. Paul Rosato Attorney Donna Erem from the bers who had their tours involun- issue of commuter parking while still of Woodbridge is cast as Professor Mar- Wolff Samson Agency also testified tarily extended between September allowing people to park on the streets vel and The Wizard of Oz. on behalf of the applicant and stated 11, 2001 and September 30, 2009. to have access to local businesses. The play will be performed under the that no variances were needed for the Federal money has already been set Councilman Keith Sluka made sure direction of Margaret Hak. Sister Theo project. aside for those service members to to tell those in attendance that “the Furniss will serve as the play coordinator. Because of the late hour and the receive an additional $500 for every residents [of Anchor and Winslow] Music will be under the direction of Lucille Obie, and Megan Ferentinos is in fact that so many residents did not get month or partial month they served in are fully in support of these ordi- a chance to voice their opinions of the stop-loss status. nances.” charge of choreography. Carol Henderson, faculty member at Mother project, board members voted to ex- “By law, our service members must Mayor Dennis McCarthy also took tend the application into the Thurs- apply by December 3, 2010 for this the time to remind residents that the Seton, is in charge of costumes. Set de- sign is under the direction of Janet Murphy day, December 2 meeting, which will payment. Currently, less than half of Christmas tree lighting would take begin at 7:30 p.m. those eligible have applied. I want to place on Saturday, December 4, at 6 and Jack Duffy. encourage all of our veterans and p.m. and the rain date would be Sun- Save even more than before with Allstate. service members to take advantage day, December 5, at 5 p.m. of these benefits before the claim Drivers who switched to Allstate saved an deadline runs out on December 3. For information on how to apply, please average of $353 a year. So when you’re visit www.defense.gov/stoploss or Cranford shopping for car insurance, call me first. You contact my legislative office at (908) CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 could be surprised by how much you’ll save. 232-2073.” expected to be selected as mayor for 2011, told residents, “we have a very big Reading is good for you. task ahead of us,” and warned that next NELSON C. ESPELAND, LUTCF year “will be a challenge.” He urged any (908) 233 6300 residents with private sector expertise in finance or other related areas to share their knowledge and insights with the incoming municipal team. The committee also introduced The Espeland Group several parking ordinances that will SCOTCH PLAINS be considered on December 14 and [email protected] approved a resolution suspending parking-meter enforcement during the holiday season in the Special Annual savings based on information reported nationally by new Allstate auto customers for policies written in 2007. goleader.com/ Improvement District and the Cen- Courtesy of Linda Graham Actual savings will vary. subscribe tennial Avenue Business District. 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Get Back On Track Continue to the next page ==> Page 2 Thursday, November 11, 2010 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION Officials Prepare to Begin Peyton's Lance Says Jobs, Economy NJ Redistricting Process Peek at the Week Top Priorities of New House By PAUL J. PEYTON which were shifted to District 21. The In Politics By PAUL J. PEYTON publicans favor extending all the tax Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times move made District 21 a strong GOP The Leader/Times cuts. TRENTON – The process of re- district and shifted District 22 into the By Paul Peyton of AREA — Fresh off his re-election The congressman said the adminis- drawing New Jersey’s 40 legislative Democratic column. Cohen Sentenced to Five Years as he won a seventh term by a tally of victory for a second term in Con- tration needs to “modify the market-to- districts will soon begin with the In addition to Westfield, Berkeley On Child-Pornography Charges 107,147 to 93,311 over Scott Sipprelle gress, Rep. Leonard Lance (R-7th) market rules” to get banks to increase appointment of 10 members (five Heights, Cranford and Mountainside, Former Union County Assembly- (53 to 46 percent). said the focus of a GOP majority lending “to qualified borrowers.” each from the two political parties) District 21 includes Garwood, New man Neil Cohen (D) was sentenced GOP Wins Majority in Bergen; come January will be “jobs and the “And obviously, I favor modifica- to the state’s apportionment com- Providence, Roselle Park, Springfield, last week to five years in either jail or Donovan Unseats McNerney American economy.” tion of the health-care bill,” Mr. Lance mission by the head of the state’s Summit, Chatham Township, Harding, a mental hospital for viewing nude GOP Bergen County Clerk Kathy Mr. Lance has served on the power- said. During the campaign, the GOP Democratic and Republican Parties, Long Hill, Warren and Watchung. images of underage girls in his legis- Donovan unseated incumbent Demo- ful 70-member financial services com- said it wanted to “repeal, replace and John Wisniewski and Jay Webber, District 22 includes Scotch Plains, lative office, according to the Associ- cratic County Executive Dennis mittee in his first term, a position he reform” the health-care law. Among respectively. Fanwood, Clark, Linden, Plainfield, ated Press. Cohen must also register McNerney to lead a Republican anticipates he will continue to hold. the changes he supports to the legisla- New Jersey has 40 legislative dis- Rahway, Winfield, Dunellen, Green as a sex offender under the state’s sweep last week. The GOP also won “I am honored to have been re- tion is adding medical-malpractice re- tricts, each of which is represented by Brook, Middlesex and North Megan’s Law. the sheriff’s office, where Emerson elected, and I want to thank all of form. a senator and two assemblypersons. Plainfield. Cohen’s lawyer told the judge his Police Chief Michael Saudino de- those who have placed their faith in “I think all these matters taken The 10 members of the commission One week after the new U.S. Con- client has been suicidal and has sev- feated incumbent Leo McGuire. The me,” he said. “Obviously, I think it is together would bring about greater must be appointed by this Monday, gress is seated, President Barack eral mental-health issues, including GOP won three seats on the free- a stronger position to be in the major- certainty in the business community, November 15, and certified by Secre- Obama will release the list of Con- chronic depression. The ex-assem- holder board, to take a 5-2 majority ity than the minority. We (GOP) cer- and that, in turn, would lead to the tary of State Kim Guadagno, the state’s gressional districts per state. New Jer- blyman pleaded guilty in April. Cohen next year for the first time in nearly a tainly have our work cut out for us.” creation of new jobs,” Mr. Lance said. lieutenant governor, by December 1. sey is expected to lose one of its 13 served 17 years in the State Legisla- decade, according to The Record. All “We will now have to help govern. Although formal GOP caucus de- The statutory deadline for approv- Congressional districts due to popula- ture as a Democrat representing Union five Republican freeholders have been We will be in a responsible position, cisions on who will chair House com- ing a new legislative map is Febru- tion declines. By June 15, 2011, the 12 County, from 1994 to 2008 and 1990- elected over the last two years. but we are not the only players on the mittees will not be announced until ary 1. If the commission members members of the Congressional appor- 1991. He resigned following his ar- Speaker Nancy Pelosi to Seek field,” Mr. Lance said, pointing to December, the GOP ranking member fail to reach a majority decision by tionment panel will be appointed by rest in July 2008. Minority-Leader Title in House Democrats’ control of The White of the Financial Services Committee then, and there is a 5-5 deadlock, leaders of the state’s two political par- Democrats Win Seat House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, com- House and the United States Senate. is Rep. Spencer Baucus (R-Ala.). Rep. state Supreme Court Justice Stuart ties – Senate President Stephen Of Ex-Senator Baroni ing off the loss of 60 Democratic Speaking of extending the Bush John Adler (D-3rd), who lost his re- Rabner would choose the tie-break- Sweeney (D), Senate Minority Leader Democrats picked up an unexpired Congressional seats, said she would tax cuts of 2001 and 2003, Mr. Lance election bid, and Rep. Scott Garrett ing 11th member. The commission Tom Kean, Jr. (R), Assembly Speaker seat in the State Senate in South Jer- seek another term as minority leader said he does “not favor raising taxes (R-5th) are the only other New would then have until March 1 to Oliver (D) and Assembly Minority sey on Election Day with Assembly- of her party. Ms. Pelosi is the nation’s on anybody.” Jerseyans on the committee. approve the new districts. Leader Alex DeCroce (R). Mr. woman Linda Greenstein’s victory first female speaker and has served in “But we need to make a decision Mr. Lance noted that there will also Democrats named to the Wisniewski and Mr. Webber will also over Republican Senator Tom the role the last four years. Her an- on that. All income brackets will have be a change in leadership on the Sen- commision are: Mr. Wisniewski, each appoint two members. Goodwin, thus increasing the Demo- nouncement sets the stage for a battle taxes increased on January 1 unless ate Banking, Housing and Urban Af- Assembly Speaker Sheila Oliver (LD- Mr. Webber told The Westfield crats’ majority in the upper house to between current Majority Leader we do something in the lame-duck fairs Committee due to the retirement 27, East Orange), Assembly Major- Leader and The Times that he is look- 24-16. Mr. Goodwin was appointed Steny Hoyer of Maryland and House session of Congress,” Mr. Lance told of Senator Chris Dodd (D-Conn.). ity Leader Joe Cryan (LD-20, Union), ing to appoint members to the com- after GOP Sen. Bill Baroni was se- Whip Jim Clyburn of South Carolina The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Senator Tim Johnson (D-S.C.) is the State Sen. Paul Sarlo (LD-36, Wood- mission who will “get the fairest map lected by Governor Chris Christie as for the no. 2 leadership spot. Plains-Fanwood Times. Democrats number-two Democrat on that com- Ridge) and former Assemblywoman we can” for the state while adhering to executive director of the Port Author- Olbermann Returns to NBC have said they favor maintaining the mittee. Senators Robert Menendez (D- Nilsa Cruz-Perez from Camden. As state and federal guidelines. ity of New York and New Jersey. After a Two-Day Suspension 2001 and 2003 tax cuts for persons N.J.) and Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) of press deadline, Republicans had Once the commission is seated and GOP Wins Third Dist. MSNBC “Countdown” host Keith making under $250,000, while Re- also serve on the Senate panel. not announced their appointments. certified, he said, “We will get to this Congressional Race Olbermann returned to the air Tues- Following the 2000 redistricting, (redistricting map) as soon as Republican Jon Runyan, the ex- day night after being “suspended in- SP to Hold Hearing on which was challenged in court by the possible...We have been preparing for Philadelphia Eagle, defeated fresh- definitely without pay” after NBC Republicans after the Democratic redistricting now for the better part of man Rep. 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PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, November 11, 2010 Page 3 Bill to Abolish COAH Panel Releases Bill to Extend Republicans Call on Dems Housing Project Tax Credits Clears State Committee TRENTON – Legislation spon- $17.5 million of the capital invest- To Put ‘Tool Kit’ Up for Vote TRENTON – Legislation to abolish commercial development and links it sored by Democrats in Trenton that ment in the facility, while employing TRENTON — Assembly com- tion is that they have no experience the state Council on Affordable Hous- only with residential developments. would extend the eligibility of cer- at least 250 individuals and that the mittees considered nearly 40 pieces at cutting taxes or reducing spend- ing (COAH) and revamp antiquated In addition to the 10 percent set tain business and housing project tax owner of the facility has made or of legislation on Monday, but not ing.” affordable-housing laws was released aside, municipalities that are required credits available to New Jersey busi- acquired at least $50 million in capi- one dealt with Governor Chris “Another committee hearing ses- Monday by an Assembly panel. to comply with the new development nesses was released Monday by the tal investments in the facility. Christie’s property tax reform tool sion [on Monday contained] not “This is a reasonable compromise standards would have to zone 20 per- Assembly Commerce and Economic Under a similar program enacted kit. one property tax reform bill mayors that ensures that towns will have a cent of its vacant, developable land Development Committee, by a vote as part of the Stimulus Act of 2009, a Assembly Republican Leader and other local officials will need diverse housing stock that takes into for higher density, workforce hous- of 6-0-1. developer may receive a tax credit of Alex DeCroce and Conference to keep their budgets within the account the needs of not only low- ing – essentially requiring the devel- “Anything we can do to stimulate up to 20 percent of the capital invest- Leader Jon Bramnick said it is “dis- new [2-percent] cap law that takes and moderate-income residents, but opment of four stand-alone units on business growth in New Jersey, to help ment in a qualified residential project graceful” that Democratic Pary effect in 56 day,” Mr. Bramnick working-class residents, too,” said every acre, or eight units if they are put people back to work, we should be located in an urban transit hub, pro- leaders “continue to waste valuable said. Assemblyman Jerry Green (LD-20, attached. actively pursuing,” said Louis vided the owner of the project has time by failing to consider the key “For months, Assembly Republi- Plainfield). “This legislation repre- Municipalities, including those in Greenwald (LD-6,Voorhees), the chair- made or acquired at least $50 million parts of the tool-kit package.” cans have expressed our willing- sents months of lengthy discussions urban areas, would also have to sub- man of the Assembly Budget Commit- in capital investments in the project. “New Jersey taxpayers will be ness to have open and meaningful with interested stakeholders, the Sen- mit rehabilitation plans for their ex- tee. “These tax credits have proved Mixed-use projects that consist of disgusted to find out that the As- discussion on the tool-kit package, ate and the (Christie) administra- isting sub-standard housing stock. effective in the past, and extending a qualified business facility and a sembly Democrats place a higher but Democratic leaders continue to tion.” The legislation would also gradu- them now will continue to induce busi- qualified residential project – neither priority on creating commissions turn a deaf ear. The clock is ticking. The legislation would abolish ally phase in the 2.5-percent nesses to invest in our economy.” of which alone satisfies the $50-mil- rather than tackling civil service, Without these necessary reforms, COAH, a move Mr. Green said is developer’s fee over the next five The legislation (A-3143) would lion investment requirement – also arbitration and pension reforms,” local officials will be forced to sig- supported by the Assembly, the Sen- years to fund housing efforts. This extend the eligibility of businesses to would be eligible, provided that the Mr. DeCroce said. “The Democratic nificantly cut services and person- ate and the governor’s office. Chief standard fee was created through invest in certain business or housing investment in each component of the leaders keep telling the public they nel.” among the bill’s other components is legislation in 2008 and later placed projects for tax credits under the development amounts to at least $17.5 have been working on tool-kit leg- “Assembly Democrats have de- a 10-percent affordable-housing re- under a moratorium, which expired state’s “Urban Transit Hub Tax Credit million and that the total amount in- islation, but taxpayers have seen layed and mismanaged the tool-kit quirement for all new residential de- in July. Act” (UTHTCA) and the “New Jer- vested in the project in aggregate is at little evidence of that. They must be reforms to the point where they will velopments in any municipality. “With legislation this massive in sey Economic Stimulus Act of 2009.” least $50 million. tone deaf to the election results de- have to be crammed into our last two However, exempt from this require- scope, there are obviously going to “Construction trades have some of The bill now heads to the Assem- livered on Tuesday. Property tax- scheduled voting sessions this year. ment are any municipalities where be parties that will never be satisfied the highest unemployment rates in bly Speaker, who decides if and when payers are tired of listening to prom- If that even happens, it is likely that 50 percent or more of the student with every component of it,” Mr. our state,” said Asw. Annette Quijano to post it for a floor vote. ises made by Democrats, which is taxpayers and local officials will only population is receiving a free or re- Green said. “I think this bill is a (LD-20, Union). “These tax credits nothing more than talk.” see watered-down legislation offered duced lunch. Municipalities where reasonable alternative that takes into will help companies looking to invest Sheriff’s Office To “Last week, our caucus heard by Democrats that doesn’t deliver the either 12 percent of the housing is account the needs of everyone in this in business and residential construc- from 20 bipartisan mayors through- substantive reforms needed in order considered affordable or 25 percent state, regardless of socio-economic tion, putting people back to work in Collect Unsused Meds out the state who implored us to stay within the new [2-percent] cap to 50 percent of the student popula- status, and provides a means to stimu- the short term and creating jobs in the ELIZABETH — The Union enact the critical reforms which will law,” Mr. DeCroce stated. tion is receiving a free or reduced late development, both commercial long term.” Under the UTHTCA, a County Sheriff’s Office will be help them control spending,” Mr. “At this point, I seriously doubt lunch could impose a 10-percent “set and residential.” business may receive a tax credit of coordinating the American Medi- DeCroce said. “But Democrats be- the Democrats want to change the aside” at their discretion. The bill was released by the As- up to 100 percent of its qualified cine Chest Challenge (AMCC) in lieve that discussing medical mari- system. Their goal is to maintain The legislation stands apart from sembly Housing and Local Govern- capital investment in a business facil- Elizabeth and Plainfield this Sat- juana is more vital to taxpayers. the status quo,” Mr. DeCroce said. the state’s existing COAH laws be- ment Committee which is chaired by ity that is located in an urban transit urday, November 13, by enabling Assembly Republicans have waited cause it removes this requirement for Asm. Green. hub and employs at least 250 people county residents to dispose of since the summer to work on the See it all on the Web! at the facility. Annually, for 10 years, unused, unwanted, and expired key components in the tool kit. 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PUBLICATION ABCDICTIONOPQRSTDECEPTIONUVWXYZ The Westfield Leader The Scotch Plains–Fanwood Letters to the Editor Times Since 1959 — Established 1890 — DD Legal Newspaper for the Town of Westfield, Legal Newspaper for the Borough of Fanwood All Americans Should Visit Arlington; DTM Boroughs of Mountainside and Garwood And the Township of Scotch Plains D Diction Deception And the County of Union, NJ. Members of: They Guaranteed Our Freedoms Below are four arcane words, each with New Jersey Press Association • National Newspaper Association • Westfield Area Chamber of Commerce Recently, I noticed a letter to the editor our grateful nation this flag for a loved four definitions – only one is correct. The Scotch Plains Business & Professional Association • Fanwood Business & Professional Association (Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times) by Ri- one. On my part, I open the door of the others are made up. Are you sharp enough to discern this deception of diction? Periodicals – Postage Paid at Rahway, New Jersey Periodicals – Postage Paid at Rahway, New Jersey chard Fortunato a couple of weeks ago in van, and all I could say was that I was which he mentioned that the media and “sorry.” I don’t know if it was for a If you can guess one correctly – good P.O. Box 250 • 251 North Avenue, West P. O. Box 368 pundits had suggested that should the brother, sister, daughter or son. guess. If you get two – well-read individual. Westfield, N.J. 07091 Scotch Plains, N.J. 07076 government be run by the “Tea Partiers” Then the next day we visited Arlington If you get three – word expert. If you get all Tele: (908) 232-4407 • E-mail: [email protected] • Web: www.goleader.com • Fax: (908) 232-0473 that the military would be short changed. National Cemetery and while on the tour, four – You must have a lot of free time! POSTMASTER: Send address changes to the offices of the newspapers at This very idea from my experience in we saw a horse drawn caisson with a All words and correct definitions attending a couple “Tea Party” events is coffin going up the hill. This was one of come from the board game Diction P. O. Box 250, Westfield, New Jersey 07091 nothing but a misrepresentation of those Arlington’s 20 to 25 funerals each week. Deception. Published every Thursday by Watchung Communications, Inc. that have attended “Tea Party” events. I will never get these images out of my Answers to last week’s arcane words. In order, to use an example, I will relate head, especially knowing that my family 1. Procellous – Stormy Paul Peyton Horace R. Corbin Jeff Gruman a couple of experiences that I recently and my wife’s family are proud owners of 2. Eurycerous – Broad-horned ASSIGNMENT EDITOR PUBLISHER SALES MANAGER had on a visit to the D.C. area. After two burial flags each and can attest that 3. Catadioptrics – The science of the Suzette F. Stalker David B. Corbin Michael L. Bartiromo spending a day at the well-maintained when taps are played for a loved one, it reflection of light and its observance COMMUNITY ASSISTANT PUBLISHER & SPORTS MARKETING PRODUCTION Capital building, my wife and I took a goes on for ever. 4. Patena – A grassy area in the hilly Michael Pollack Ben Corbin Robert P. Connelly shuttle bus to our hotel. While waiting for I simply do not care what the media, parts of Ceylon (Sri Lanka) EDUCATION & ARTS SERVICES BUSINESS OPERATIONS this bus, I sat down next to a slightly older pundits or any one cares about my respect DASYMETER couple. At first I did not notice that the for my country and military, even if I 1. An instrument used in testing the den- man had something in his lap, but when I attended a couple “Tea Party” events. sity of gases SUBSCRIPTION PRICE www.goleader.com/subscribe did see it, it looked like a raincoat since it I suggest that every American visit One-year – $33 • Two-year – $62 • Three-year – $90 2. An instrument used to determine depth heavily rained that day. Upon a closer Arlington. It is here that those that guar- in bodies of water look, the raincoat proved to be a triangu- anteed our freedoms that we enjoy today 3. An instrument used to test the proofage lar water proof holder, for a United States are honored. This is especially applicable of alcoholic beverages of America burial flag. since today is Veteran’s day. 4. An official or umpire of the pre-twen- It’s Dark Now And Pedestrians We were only a short distance from Albert Muller tieth century baseball era Arlington National Cemetery at that time. Scotch Plains QUINDISM The man was honored to be presented by 1. A fifth 2. A fifteenth Encounter Increased Danger 3. Belief in the power of the pentagram Thanks to All Who Made Anniversary 4. Divination of the sea scallops Winter and daylight savings time result in gray ably don’t. METOPOMANCY afternoons and dark evenings in our area. Night Take the time to remind your children to always Gala for Community Ctr. A Success 1. Dissecting cadavers to study organs, approaches quickly this time of the year. The end of cross at the cross walks, and if you’re thinking about The Westfield Community Center Center continues with your support. Pro- vessels and other internals December will be here very shortly, and this is the buying yourself or the kids new winter coats, try to would like to thank The Westfield Leader grams for seniors provide nutritional and 2. A Caesarean section and its readers who helped us make our social care and well-being. After-school 3. A study of mollusks shortest daytime of the year. Many don’t adjust well buy bright colors. 4. Fortunetelling by human features to this sudden change in loss of daylight. Drivers, in their normal rush to get home, should 75th anniversary and gala dinner such a and summer programs give children a success. Without your assistance, we safe place to play and get help with home- PLEBICOLIST When everyone leaves work during this time of remember how unsafe it is this time of year. Expect would not have made it this far. work. These programs continue to run 1. One who caters to vulgarity or seeks year, it’s dark. It’s hard to see while driving and it’s pedestrians to do unusual things because they will. Gala dinner attendees included Con- each day, even as we receive walk-ins the favor of the common people particularly hard to see pedestrians. Pedestrians also Remember not to pass on the right through the leaf gressman Leonard Lance and Westfield and a steady stream of phone calls from 2. A member of the lower class in Roman times don’t see very well, aren’t as aware as they need to piles, as children may be at play. As the winter Mayor Andy Skibitsky. New Jersey As- many people who need assistance. 3. A member of the freshman class of the semblyman Jon Bramnick presided over In the midst of these challenging eco- United States Military Academy or the be, and assume drivers see them. This condition has weather rolls in, ice and snow are bound to make the live auction that included a six-night nomic times, the Westfield Community Naval Academy resulted in unfortunate pedestrian deaths over the road conditions worse; take it slow and stay alert. stay in St. Thomas, Virgin Islands. Along Center is glad to have supporters like you 4. A person who writes about the strife of last few years. Joggers and bicyclists need to be more on guard, with dancing, a live band, and silent auc- who enable us to serve our neighbors. the common people The busy local thoroughfares, such as North Av- too, because of the diminished visibility. Make sure tion, members took time to honor those of Christopher Beck years gone by who had made lasting The Westfield Leader enue and East Broad Street in Westfield, have proven the reflectors on your bicycles are cleaned off and in President, Westfield Community Nov. 13, 1918 contributions to the center. Center Board of Directors to be particularly dangerous. Martine and Park Av- good condition. Both joggers and cyclists should The work of the Westfield Community enues in Scotch Plains are equally busy. These consider purchasing and wearing a blinking light to streets are uniquely laden with both cars and pedes- make them more visible. Resolve Community Counseling trians. It’s the most dangerous combination – many Please remember that many “out of town” cars cars, many pedestrians and dark evenings. pass through the area all the time. These drivers do Thanks Stage House for Support We appeal to everyone to be extremely alert – not know the conditions of our local roads or the On behalf of Resolve Community all who attended the October 19 event. drivers and pedestrians both. There’s more everyone busyness of pedestrian travel. They won’t be as alert Counseling Center, Inc. in Scotch Plains Your support is very much appreciated can do to help avoid tragedy. Please wear bright as you. and its’ Board of Directors, we sincerely and we look forward to another wonder- colored and reflective clothing while walking. Cross We’d like to hear your suggestions on this issue. thank the Stage House Inn for making our ful evening in February when Resolve recent fundraising dinner event such a and the Stage House Inn will once again on streets only where it is legal and safe. Please do Please e-mail [email protected]. Let’s make our success. We have been fortunate to expe- welcome guests for a fine dining experi- not “J-Walk!” Every time you cross the street, as- wintertime as safe as possible this year by staying rience a wonderful partnership with the ence. sume that drivers don’t see you because they prob- alert. Stage House Inn these past few years as Barbara Roskin, President they open their doors to Resolve’s guests Resolve Com. Counseling Center for a sumptuous price fixe dinner. Scotch Plains Thank You, Veterans, for Your Thank you again, Stage House, and to Thank You Garwood as We Face Sacrifices in Keeping America Free Our Challenges Together Armistice Day symbolizes the end of World War I World War II are memorialized by a bronze plaque The New Year is the time for new rious service to the borough and recog- beginnings and the Borough of Garwood nize his running mates, Ms. Villaggio in 1918, when guns fell silent on the Western Front outside the Town Hall Community Room. Those lost will be no exception as we join forces to and Mr. Allouf, for their dedication to the at the 11th hour, 11th day, the 11th month. The “War in Korea and in Vietnam are remembered…” By face whatever new challenges may come borough as well. to end all wars.” Unfortunately for the world, that Garland “Bud” Boothe, The Westfield Leader, Nov.2, our way during these difficult economic And finally, we are looking forward to times. working with all of the members of the didn’t hold true. We’ve had many other horrors of 2000. However, first we wish to thank the borough council as well as all the bor- war, and we continue today in Iraq and Afghanistan. Now we call it Veterans’ Day, established in 1938. residents of Garwood who this Election ough employees and volunteers as we all Yet we remain free because: “For centuries, many Unfortunately, one year later, World War II started Day gave us their votes of confidence at join forces to ensure that Garwood re- the polls. We will endeavor to do our very mains the oasis for families that our found- men and women of the United States of America and the world has hardly seen peace since then. best to live up to your expectations as we ing fathers envisioned. have put their careers, family and other interests on work to move Garwood forward into the Thank you. hold for months and years at a time. In uniform, they Freedom Isn’t Free future. Patricia Quattrocchi, Victor Further we want to recognize Mayor DeFilippo and James Mathieu were thrust into harm’s way. Military service could This Veterans Day, remember the Americans who Dennis McCarthy for his years of merito- be unpleasant, lonely, dangerous and, sometimes, died in war for our freedom: Over 4,300 currently in Garwood GOP fatal. Our veterans did this for one purpose, and one Iraq and about 1,300 in Afghanistan; 4,435 in the Disgusted to See The Cartoon only — to serve and protect this country. Revolutionary War; 2,260 in the War of 1812; 13,283 “Communities across America are filled with in the Mexican War; 558,052 in the Civil War, 2,246 Suggesting That NJEA Is A Bully monuments to remember our veterans of wars. In the in the Spanish-American War; 116,708 in World War I just returned from a college visit with bers of our State Legislature, who are many towns of Union County, some of these monu- I; 407,316 in World War II; 33,651 in the Korean my daughter and opened to the editorial trying to bully the public into believing ments are well known, while others are forgotten. In War; 58,168 in Vietnam and 293 in the Gulf War. As page of the November 4 paper. After hear- that it is our public schools and our teach- ing only wonderful comments from college ers in New Jersey that have caused the Westfield, local veterans who lost their lives during written on the Korean War Memorial in Washington, admission personnel, including one dean of financial crisis and other problems we the First World War are remembered by the monu- D.C.: “Freedom isn’t free.” admissions, about the quality of Westfield currently face in this state. ment at the Plaza as well as with gold-star street Ordinary men with extraordinary deeds have de- High School and its teachers, I was dis- I am hopeful that your readers are gusted and disappointed to see the editorial smarter than you give them credit for and names and signs. The 78 Westfielders who died in fended our fragile democracy. cartoon suggesting that the New Jersey understand that it is our public school Education Associaton (NJEA) is a bully. system and our teachers throughout the The NJEA represents the public school state, particularly in Westfield, that give teachers who give Westfield public New Jersey one of the finest public edu- schools their glowing reputation through- cation systems in the country. out the country. It is not the NJEA that is Amy Herrington the bully, but Governor Christie and mem- Westfield Strauss Thanks Scotch Plains Voters And Congratulates His Opponents I wish to sincerely thank all of those The results disclose that we, as Inde- who supported my efforts to win re-elec- pendents, clearly affected the outcome of tion to the Council. the election, but we simply could not Running as an Independent candidate truly compete with the party influence is a very difficult and time consuming and resources to win. I believe I would be undertaking with long odds. I am not remiss as an elected official if I did not aware of an Independent ever winning in acknowledge this shortcoming in our lo- Scotch Plains, much less running. Re- cal electoral process. The reasons for an markably, this year there were eight can- independent run still exist, but the odds didates for three seats inclusive of two remain as long as ever. incumbent Independents, Dominick Bratti I extend my congratulations to Mr. and myself. Despite these long odds, the Marcus, Mr. Vastine and Councilman truly wonderful and dedicated support Glover on their election. The campaign and help that came my way was not only and election is over. They must now work very gratifying, but critical in mounting a with our truly excellent professional staff serious campaign as well as keeping up and town employees on behalf of all my spirits during the entire process. residents of Scotch Plains and not just the parties that supported their efforts. I ex- pect to remain involved and watchful Bratti Thanks SP with the hope and expectation that our township can remain a great place to live. Voters for Support Jeffrey Strauss I would like to thank the residents of Scotch Plains Scotch Plains for giving me the opportu- nity to serve as your councilman for the last two years. I am proud of all the In Flanders Fields Your State Legislators individuals with whom I served and of By: Lieutenant Colonel John McCrae, MD (1872-1918), Canadian Army ---LD-21------LD-22--- LD-21 includes Westfield, Mountainside, what we were able to accomplish. I con- In Flanders fields the poppies blow Sen. Thomas Kean, Jr. (R) Sen. Nicholas Scutari (D) Garwood, Summit and Cranford. gratulate Councilman Glover, and Messrs. Between the crosses row on row, 425 North Ave. E. 1514 E. Saint Georges Ave. Marcus and Vastine, and wish them the That mark our place; and in the sky Westfield, N.J. 07090 Linden, N.J. 07036 LD-22 includes Scotch Plains, Fanwood, best of luck. The larks, still bravely singing, fly (908) 232-3673 (908) 587-0404 Plainfield, Clark and Linden. To those of you who voted for me and Scarce heard amid the guns below. Asm. Jon Bramnick (R) Asw. Linda Stender (D) Jeff Strauss, I thank you and applaud your We are the Dead. Short days ago 251 North Ave. West 1801 East Second St. E-mail willingness to support Independent can- We lived, felt dawn, saw sunset glow, Westfield, N.J. 07090 Scotch Plains, N.J. 07076 [email protected] didates regardless of political-party af- Loved and were loved, and now we lie (908) 232-2073 (908) 668-1900 [email protected] filiation. I hope that you will join us in In Flanders fields. Asm. Nancy Munoz (R) Asm. Jerry Green (D) [email protected] continuing to do so at all levels of govern- Take up our quarrel with the foe: 57 Union Place, Suite 310 17 Watchung Ave. [email protected] ment so that we may replace partisanship To you from failing hands we throw Summit, N.J. 07901 Plainfield, N.J. 07060 [email protected] and patronage with honesty and integrity The torch; be yours to hold it high. (908) 918-0414 (908) 561-5757 [email protected] in government. If ye break faith with us who die 7th Congressional District Dominick Bratti We shall not sleep, though poppies grow Representative Leonard Lance, 425 North Avenue E., Westfield, NJ 07090 (908) 518-7733 Scotch Plains In Flanders fields. A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, November 11, 2010 Page 5 Letters to Compilation DEM vs GOP By Towns for Union County Freeholders
   +0          Letters to the Editor the Editor     !"    # $" #    Gov. Christie %&'  ()( ""( ! "!  # !$" # ()( * +' !$ !$) **! ($ ! # !(" # !$!$)   To Our Opponents, There Was Comments on Election 72 " ** ! ! " ) # "$ # "** ! * A lot of people didn’t think we’d be 7& &  () !** !*  # !* # ()  * No Grace After A Defeat able to improve upon last year’s suc- 7& ,- !   )( ) " $ # !  #  ( On behalf of the Union County Demo- with a cattle prod and they’ll go under; cesses and accelerate our momentum in cratic team, I’d like to thank the voters of there’s no brain power involved? Do you 2010. 8/'  ) (! "$ ( ) # ) #  " Union County for a resounding victory want to tell us what you mean by an Well, we sure proved them wrong.
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 2&3'    &/$ *** (Results are unofficial) We are the “knuckleheads” Mr. job! Further south, Republicans – two – Flanagan? Strikes me as a bit of a sore % Voting = votes/population: Party votes = sum of the three party candidates/three: Absentee ballots not included Dan Sullivan, Elizabeth were elected to the freeholder board in loser, doesn’t it? Just hit “urban” voters Chairman, UC Freeholders Gloucester County for the first time in more than a decade, and we gained two Bo Vastine Thanks Scotch Plains TV Goes Live on the Glover and Marcus freeholder seats in Cumberland County. County Clerk Thanks We also added another freeholder seat in Voters, All Candidates Thank SP Voters Monmouth County and control of the Dear Residents of Scotch Plains, Internet With Soccer Games We would like to thank the voters of All Voters for Support surrogate’s office in Atlantic County. In Now that the remaining provisional Scotch Plains for their support on Elec- Dear friends, Thank you for your con- fact, at the county level alone, we saw a ballots have been counted, I would like SCOTCH PLAINS – On Sunday night this. He said the webcast was neither tion Day. We look forward to working fidence and encouragement in my re- net gain of 11 additional Republican seats to thank you for your support and for the and Saturday night Scotch Plains TV costly nor difficult and the implica- with the other members of the council on election bid for Union County clerk. It is across the state. support of those who walked with us presented live webcasts of the boys and tions for the TV channel are remark- the many important issues facing our my privilege to serve the residents of our In addition to these gains at the county door to door, helped plant lawn signs, or girls county championship games from able. town. We must move forward on shared county and to provide the best services level, we also celebrated significant vic- were there to offer encouragement dur- Alumni Field at Kean University. This “We can essentially go live from any- services and look for ways to save the possible. tories at the local level because of your ing the toughest days of the campaign. made it possible, for the first time ever, to where at any time on the web. This signal taxpayers of Scotch Plains money so that My staff and I consider your needs our efforts. Republicans won control of gov- I want to congratulate Councilman watch a remote live SPTV production can also be fed to the channel itself. Last we can make Scotch Plains affordable for top priority. We look forward to serving erning bodies in key towns across the Kevin Glover and Mickey Marcus on anywhere in the world with an Internet night more than 30 people watched the everyone. There is a lot to do, and we are you now and in the future. state like Paramus, East Brunswick and their victory and express to them, Mayor connection. SPFHS Girls’ Soccer team defeat ready to get started. Thank you for your vote of confidence. Washington Township in Gloucester Nancy Malool and Councilwoman Mary SP TV Director Bill McMeekan said Westfield live from the comfort of their Thank you again Scotch Plains. County, and saw impressive gains in DePaola, my desire to move beyond the he was not aware of any other local home. The future is here,” said Mr. Joanne Rajoppi places like Livingston, New Providence campaign and into the job of working channel in New Jersey that has done McMeekan. Kevin Glover and Mickey Marcus Union County Clerk and South Plainfield. together to solve the issues facing Scotch Scotch Plains We must also not ignore the places Plains. Councilman Tony Parenti Thanks where we fought hard but fell a little I also want to extend my greatest short. Even in the campaigns where we appreciation to my running mates, Tony Ristorante didn’t come out on top, we saw unprec- Patti and Sal Trifiro, for their hard work Fanwood For Re-Election Support edented energies and efforts that will and dedication during the campaign. Al- I wish to thank Fanwood voters for I would also like to thank and express serve as important building blocks for the though I was the one that received reelecting me for the honor and privilege my appreciation to all the candidates who future. “enough votes,” the final results were by to represent them for the next three years. participated in this election. The fact that We did a lot together this year. But just no means a reflection of their dedica- The knowledge and experience I gained they were willing to volunteer and serve like we didn’t rest after our shared suc- tion, ability or desire to help our town. in my first term will enable me to effec- speaks volumes for each of them. Italiano cess in 2009, we cannot slow down after For the last several months, Tony, Sal tively represent your views. I am looking forward to serving the Taormina impressive gains this year, either. Now is and I worked hard to express to the entire I cannot let the opportunity pass to people in Fanwood once again and I the time to begin preparations to for 2011’s community that our goal was to provide express my gratitude to my running mate, pledge to my best to help make Fanwood 482 Kenilworth Boulevard Kenilworth, NJ 07033 key races in the State Senate, General “fresh faces and fresh ideas.” We Jason Benedict. I admire his courage and better. Assembly and important contests at knocked on over 3,000 doors, attended genuine commitment to serve the people Anthony J. Parenti Phone: (908) 497-1717 • www.taorminaristorante.com county and local levels. I look forward to numerous neighborhood meetings and in Fanwood. I have confidence in his Fanwood Councilman continuing to work with you to build participated in a number of community ability and I know he will be an excellent upon our successes as a party. events. We were focused on issues that candidate for office in the future. It is honor to serve as your Governor, we believed would help Scotch Plains Special thanks go to everyone who and I look forward to what we are sure to move forward during this difficult time, worked on my behalf during the cam- accomplish together in the future. and I am convinced that our ideas are paign. Their devoted efforts, guidance, Congratulations on a job well done. good ones. and unwavering support helped me win Governor Chris Christie I want to assure the residents of Scotch this election. Hey Mother Nature! Plains that my focus will remain stead- Union County Freeholders fast: I will work with all individuals and/ To Reach Us or parties to find solutions to our chal- 10 Elizabethtown Plaza E-Mail - [email protected] lenges without losing sight of our mis- Elizabeth, New Jersey 07207 Phone - (908) 232-4407 (908) 527-4000 Bring it on. sion to maintain the quality of life and character of Scotch Plains. George Devanney, Mgr. For more information, see Thank you once again. [email protected] www.goleader.com/help Bo Vastine Sebastian D’Elia, Public Info. Scotch Plains Councilman-elect [email protected] Valley Furniture Shop Exquisite 18th Century Reproductions Whatever the weather, we’re always here 65th ANNUAL STOREWIDE ANNIVERSARY SALE! for our customers and always deliver. 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SCOTCH PLAINS 2010 GENERAL ELECTION Nov. 2 Freeholder Freeholder Freeholder Freeholder Freeholder Freeholder - Reg. - Voting - House - House - Sheriff - Sheriff - Clerk - Clerk DEM DEM DEM REP REP REP DIST. COUNT COUNT POTOSNAK LANCE FROEHLICH LIJOI RAJOPPI ZAPOLSKI SULLIVAN KOWALSKI CARTER DICKSON FLANAGAN MEDVED 1 929 412 352 56 343 58 351 49 336 330 341 57 61 49 Kathy Mitchell 2 715 315 236 68 239 68 240 65 232 228 229 68 69 69 3 702 265 94 153 98 147 99 140 83 82 86 160 162 151 4 662 304 110 182 114 173 124 167 112 100 107 175 183 181 5 712 337 131 193 142 179 138 180 119 120 128 195 192 180 6 518 231 99 126 94 131 101 119 87 83 85 130 137 132 7 582 261 103 156 105 143 105 140 91 85 93 155 159 146 8 1000 448 213 219 226 207 223 207 202 202 196 230 228 224 9 705 325 138 176 151 163 159 153 132 134 134 172 176 170 10 617 320 183 127 176 120 177 129 171 162 166 129 132 125 11 617 287 122 153 129 147 135 140 117 115 126 153 157 145 12 642 311 143 158 143 155 144 154 137 133 134 160 163 158 13 644 339 176 158 171 156 179 147 155 155 160 168 163 159 14 586 294 113 173 114 164 119 156 91 89 87 184 182 178 15 695 372 138 229 155 198 164 194 138 141 142 220 217 208 16 828 320 158 155 164 147 164 146 151 144 145 159 167 158 17 1248 577 195 366 208 339 203 344 183 181 177 357 365 351 18 641 306 119 182 119 177 126 167 101 104 106 189 186 175 Patricia Quattrocchi 19 788 400 158 230 156 223 169 213 134 139 139 240 236 229 20 1017 465 172 283 173 270 190 254 171 166 167 279 283 271 21 699 234 128 95 132 91 139 82 125 123 126 90 94 90 22 467 261 104 149 115 137 114 139 102 98 96 151 152 148 Absentee 132 138 151 118 178 105 131 128 129 149 148 141 TOTAL 16014 7384 3517 3925 3618 3711 3741 3590 3301 3242 3299 3970 4012 3838

Scotch Plains Township Council 2010 General Election Nov. 2 DIST GloverLeStrange Marcus Patti Trifiro Vastine Bratti Strauss 1 336 328 325 49 48 51 13 16 2 238 226 223 57 57 58 10 14 3 99 98 99 120 126 117 30 60 4 107 96 98 152 139 153 52 70 5 137 126 136 156 150 154 49 66 6 88 77 84 112 91 99 53 64 7 101 92 100 121 116 125 45 47 8 206 193 205 182 182 189 62 75 Victor DeFilippo 9 132 119 132 141 122 135 52 90 10 174 157 176 91 83 86 54 66 11 112 100 106 130 139 135 44 55 12 125 121 134 136 127 137 53 60 13 104 89 97 140 143 139 61 78 14 155 141 141 147 134 134 52 70 15 111 98 127 162 166 166 100 119 16 139 132 137 125 128 128 70 59 17 198 184 195 261 262 275 135 118 18 101 99 105 128 126 128 71 92 19 131 117 155 172 174 181 112 92 20 188 171 180 218 218 229 79 66 21 126 123 124 78 75 78 28 27 22 98 94 100 127 118 122 43 41 Mail 129 124 110 110 106 104 59 83 Provisional 13 10 10 10 10 11 3 4 Total 3348 3115 3299 3125 3040 3134 1330 1532 Jim Mathieu

Fanwood Borough 2010 General Election Nov. 2 Mountainside Borough 2010 General Election Nov. 2 DIST. #1 DIST #2 DIST #3 DIST #4 DIST #5 DIST #6 DIST #7 TOTAL Dist. 1 Dist. 2 Dist. 3 Dist. 4 Dist. 5 Dist. 6 Dist. 7 Dist. 8 Dist. 9 Total REG. 676 509 912 730 714 775 817 5133 REG. 4866 238 231 241 224 321 205 279 194 210 44.0% Voting 308 242 455 353 343 371 390 2462 PUBLIC Q 1 Yes 148 117 139 111 169 131 170 91 121 1197 HOUSE OF REP. No 30 33 31 32 36 31 27 40 25 285 Potosnak 141 111 256 185 159 154 163 1169 HOUSE OF REP. Lance 159 128 186 165 176 203 217 1234 DPotosnak 70 72 66 50 108 65 95 58 53 637 SHERIFF R Lance 160 155 172 171 202 134 172 131 155 1452 SHERIFF Froehlich 151 96 252 187 154 162 175 1177 DFroehlich 80 74 75 72 106 62 105 67 63 704 Lijoi 149 143 187 157 180 194 203 1213 RLijoi 151 151 161 147 199 134 161 114 141 1359 COUNTY CLERK COUNTY CLERK Rajoppi 157 111 259 188 158 174 174 1221 DRajoppi 77 74 77 74 113 62 107 72 69 725 Zapolski 144 126 182 154 172 183 203 1164 RZapolski 155 150 160 144 196 131 162 113 135 1346 FREEHOLDERS FREEHOLDERS Sullivan 143 89 235 165 152 154 142 1080 D Sullivan 70 64 62 55 101 55 91 54 56 608 Kowalski 144 88 233 162 144 159 143 1073 DKowalski 67 58 62 55 103 54 91 60 55 605 Carter 143 90 233 171 149 154 145 1085 D Carter 65 59 62 52 101 54 88 59 51 591 Dickson 152 148 204 172 181 201 226 1284 R Dickson 162 161 172 165 205 141 173 125 146 1450 Flanagan 157 149 208 185 180 199 230 1308 R Flanagan 167 160 171 165 206 143 175 125 145 1457 Medved 151 145 203 169 179 199 224 1270 RMedved 158 155 166 160 200 140 168 123 145 1415 COUNCIL Prov/Abs MAYOR Mitchell 169 121 264 201 178 188 171 1292 57 Unexpired Term RMirabelli 176 164 177 182 226 156 200 133 167 1581 Boris 149 106 251 186 161 174 163 1190 53 COUNCILMEN Benedict 134 120 181 154 159 174 207 1129 50 3 Year Term R Mortimer 176 155 178 180 217 148 196 127 160 1537 Parenti 151 132 188 161 182 189 227 1230 55 RWass 173 156 170 176 213 142 192 127 157 1506 Unexpired Term R Andre 173 163 174 176 214 146 189 128 157 1520 STATE QUESTION Yes 177 133 255 197 195 227 225 1409 www.goleader.com/10election No 31 32 48 46 42 34 159 392 A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, November 11, 2010 Page 7 Veterans Day, November 11 Vietnam Veteran Frank Chupko, Jr. Recalls Helicopter Rescue Experience By DAVID B. CORBIN he passes out. Now, he’s dead weight Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times and is sliding down my hands,” re- Reprint Sept. 14, 2000: Nothing called Mr. Chupko. As the helicopter encountered went according to the approached the carrier, they were book for Third Class Petty Officer waved off to the far end of the deck. Rescue Air Crewman Frank Chupko The deck was being hosed down. during his first helicopter air-sea res- “The hoses knocked the plane over cue mission in January of 1970. Be- the carrier. The plane was dangling. fore his two tours of duty in Viet If the cable broke, it could cut you in Nam, his orders said “Helicopters half,” explained Mr. Chupko. “We West Coast” said Mr. Chupko. “I were about to set down but had to knew where I was going.” He was move. In the meantime, the pilot sent to Imperial Beach, Calif. wakes up and starts fighting me. I lost “We had to go through a lot of my grip, and he fell onto the deck.” training before we went to Vietnam. Remarkably, the pilot was all right. I had to go through hand-to-hand “It turned out that the Captain of the ship put me in for a medal. The Cap- SERVING IN SCOTCH PLAINS…A youthful Ed Walsh, right, poses with some combat, physical education, para- United States Navy personnel in this 1943 photo. Mr. Walsh served on the U.S.S. medic school and survival school,” tain said that it was the best thing he LST-207 in the Pacific during World War II. he said. “Everybody was there at ever saw. We knew that it wasn’t survival school. There were pilots, textbook.” Mr. Chupko received the navy seals and air crewmen for heli- Navy Commendation Medal. Just two Local Veterans Share copters.” days later, Mr. Chupko and his crew BERLIN FALLS…Horace Corbin, Sr. carries the American flag into Berlin upon Mr. Chupko recalled his first res- made a textbook rescue. Everything Tales of Combat Duty its fall in 1945 during World War II. cue experience. “We were off the was according to plan. “This time By JEANNE WHITNEY birthday in December 1944. coast of Washington (state). It was a there was no medal.” Specially Written for The Times and The Westfield Leader When he went to medic for first aid, he bad night with a storm. The planes After graduating from college with REPRINTED from November 5, 1998 said he saw other soldiers in much worse Bertram Schwartz Recalls were practicing takeoffs and land- a degree in economics and business — War is hell. Veterans will admit that. shape, and turned around and left. Re- ings. Our rescue heli- from Belmont Abbey, Yet there are often other tales of war gardless, he was later awarded the Purple Life with ‘The Hump’ worth telling. Ed Walsh, a Scotch Plains Heart, and a Bronze Star for bravery and copter had a pilot, a North Carolina in heroism. By HORACE R. CORBIN the same thrilling experience as be- copilot and two guys in 1967, Mr. Chupko resident and World War II veteran of the Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times U.S. Coast Guard said he was in nine war Scotch Plains resident and Vietnam ing airborne in the wartime bombers the back. One guy joined the navy and got campaigns and four invasions over the veteran Joe McCourt said even through REPRINTED from June 15, 2000 of 1943. would be the swimmer involved with aviation course of the war in the Pacific. He spent the trauma of war, he found a positive – Many call it “The Hump.” But for The trip brought back many memo- and one would run the electronics. His buddy, much of his time in a 327-foot Landing aspect in leading soldiers as an officer in those who flew it, it was also known ries for Mr. Schwartz. “Much of China hoist. This time, I was Paul Konyha, also Ship Tank that “rolled right up” on island 1969 and 1970. “I saw boys turn into as “Aluminum Alley” because of the is just the same and just as ancient, the swimmer.” from Scotch Plains, beaches and unloaded tanks and other young men,” he said. “I was 24 years old, wreckage of hundreds of fuselages but modernization is springing up A fighter pilot was signed up and joined ground equipment for the Allies. 25.” strewn over the mountainous air route. everywhere in urban centers. They waved off while com- the army. “I was never wounded,” Mr. Walsh Commander Ellsberg More than 600 lives were lost in this certainly are going to be an economic ing in for a landing on “We wanted one last said, “until I was put on lighthouse duty in endeavor – a three-year airlift, which competitor to reckon with soon,” he the carrier, but he de- fling before we Maine after the war. I broke my knee.” WESTFIELD – Extract of September occurred during World War II. Mr. Walsh explained that he joined the 9, 2004 by Bud Boothe - Edward Ellsberg, said. “The Chinese government cided to land. “He came shipped off. So, we Coast Guard after the Japanese attack on a Westfielder, was involved in both the Flying from India, across Burma treated us well during the trip and in on an angle, and the rented a Cadillac the United States at Pearl Harbor. “I tried most important day in the 20th Century, and into China carries political overtones were tail hook caught the Hearse and drove to join the Marines but a doctor said I had D-Day, and the biggest issue in the Town one over some of the kept in the background. cable. He punched out across country to Cali- a bad heart,” Mr. Walsh related. of Westfield in the century, whether and most inhospitable ter- The Chinese conduct (ejected) sideways like fornia,” he said. “We He was 18 years old. Shortly after that, where to locate a replacement for the Elm rain in the world. The affairs with ceremony a rocket into the water.” slept in the car like he proved healthy, told the Coast Guard Street High School. 500-mile route from and a theme. As hard as Mr. Chupko dropped campers, picked up he had not been refused enlistment by any Well known as Commander Ellsberg, Assam, India to they try, procedures and into the ocean for the hitchhikers and other branch and joined. “As an Irish the career navy salvage engineering ex- Kunming, China takes rescue. The waves were stopped in Vegas.” Catholic,” Mr. Walsh added, “I went to pert gave key advice that contributed to bureaucracy seem to confession over that.” He said he later the D-Day invasion being successful, not one across disease-in- cause unnecessary ob- high, and their guide Mr. Chupko had two fested jungles, then up wound up fighting beside the U.S. Ma- withstanding sticky issues between Brit- struction,” he said. lights bobbed in and out HANGING AROUND… tours in Vietnam – May rines with the U.S. Naval Amphibious ain and the U.S. and the respective mili- and up and over 470 Sylvia, his wife of 51 of view in the darkness. Frank Chupko hangs from the of 1970 on the carrier Force in the Philippine Islands anyway. tary leaders. He was heavily involved in snow-covered Hima- years, and their son, “I finally got to him and hoist which is used to rescue USS Oriskany and Oc- “I really would like to see the Coast getting two prefabricated “Mulberry har- layan peaks – each Arthur, of Union City, had to get him away pilots and any other person- tober of 1971 on the Guard get more credit for their part in the bors” up and moved from England to the higher than 13,000 feet. accompanied Mr. from his parachute be- nel in need. Photo is circa 1970. carrier USS Constella- war,” Mr. Walsh noted. invasion coast. Lack of same could have The airlift was the Schwartz on the three- fore it choked him. His tion. He received The A Vietnam War veteran, Mary Jo Rice been a disaster from lack of supplies and only way to supply des- week trip to China. “It arm was broken, and he was scream- Air Gallantry Medal from the South of Westfield, served as a hospital staff reinforcements. perately needed ammu- was a nice family op- ing.” Vietnamese government. nurse in 1969 for one year. “I’m a very Mr. Boothe discussed Commander nition, guns, food and Bertram Schwartz patriotic individual,” she said, “I’d en- Ellsberg’s naval career, including inter- portunity, and we saw After clearing him, Mr. Chupko During his tour in Vietnam, Mr. courage anybody to go into the military. war submarine salvages and harbor clear- medical supplies to the so many interesting discovered that the pilot did not have Chupko related his good times. “You get a lot of life clinical experiences ings in the Red Sea and North Africa. An surrounded American and Chinese things,” she said. a D-line that all pilots are required to “When you are out to sea 30 to 40 under those conditions,” she said, “and it explanation was presented of the Mul- forces during the war being raged After the war, Mr. Schwartz stud- have for rescues. A screwed up series days, pulling into port was like a wild helped me develop in many ways.” berry Harbors and how the project almost with Japanese military units. All in ied chemistry at New York Univer- of unexpected and dangerous situa- west city. You have two to three days She later went on to become chief failed. Mr. Boothe said of Commander all, over 650,000 tons of war materiel sity, then did graduate studies in physi- tions ensued. Mr. Chupko grabbed off and you go back to sea again.” nurse in a Dover hospital. Although she Ellsberg, “I knew he had lived in Westfield made it over the Hump in support of cal chemistry and mathematics at onto the pilot like an octopus. The Mr. Chupko lives in Scotch Plains recently retired after 30 years in the mili- before and during World War II, and had the ultimate victory during those grave Columbia University and the Univer- helicopter was off with them dan- since he moved there from Jersey tary, Ms. Rice said a former patient from been on our board of education. times. sity of Southern California. gling on the cable, high over the sea. City when he was four years old. her Vietnam tour of duty recently looked “He died in 1983 at 91,” Mr. Boothe This materiel kept the 341st Bomb her up. The soldier told her he remem- said. Mr. Boothe discussed Mr. Ellsberg’s Most of his 43-year professional The carrier was now about three miles Now 55, Mr. Chupko has been com- bered the moment she had put a Vietnam- importance to the town while serving on Group of the 14th Air Force, sta- career was spent at Bell Labs, then a away. mander of the local VFW eight times. ese orphaned toddler on his lap while he the board of education from 1935 to 1939. tioned in China under the command part of AT&T in Murray Hill, as a “I had my arms and legs wrapped He is presently senior vice-com- sat in a wheelchair at the hospital, and It was during the Great Depression and of Lieutenant General Claire Lee member of the technical staff, while around him. We started going up and mander. Two years ago, he was the how that inspired him to recover. the board was struggling over whether to Chennault, in operation. residing in Westfield with his wife district VFW commander in charge Another World War II veteran living in replace or expand the high school in the “When you’re a strapping young and family. He pursued research and of all Union County chapters. He was Westfield, who asked not to be identified, Elm Street building. Commander Ellsberg man from Brooklyn, you feel invin- development with transistors, inte- selected as All-State and All-Ameri- said he landed in Normandy 10 days after fought with the board on a site that finally cible,” said Bertram Schwartz. “You grated circuits and lasers. Mr. can Commander that consisted of 16 the D-Day invasion and was handed 50 went to the voters who sided with him 4- don’t give a lot of thought to the Schwartz has published 80 scientific people who received awards for their soldiers and a manual on how to detect 1. The “official Edward Ellsberg” website danger, you just do your duty.” and defuse German land mines. He was is www.edwardellsberg.com. Peruse the papers, edited two books, has been outstanding service. He was com- barely 30 years old. 100 letters he wrote to his wife in Westfield It’s been more than 50 years since issued 38 United States patents and mander of the American Legion, “I told them, this is a job, you can’t from D-Day England, “Normandy Let- Mr. Schwartz, a Westfield resident, has been issued 126 foreign patents. Scotch Plains in 1985. Mr. Chupko is make a mistake, or you’ve forfeited your ters.” They cover FDR’s quest for a fourth flew those 50 missions for the 341st Mr. Schwartz, who retired in 1995, truly a hometown boy with his local life,” he said. With K-rations, coffee and term, about German generals, family af- Bomb Group as a radio operator/ still publishes but now in the areas of real estate business and with a 20- cigarettes, he and his “Thunderbolt” pla- fairs, balancing the checkbook and fixing gunner. He remembers the flack and personal interest in air force tactics. year career in the St. Bartholomew’s toon made it through France into the the family furnace! Veterans of D-Day the enemy fighters swooping in. The He has had articles published in the Oldtimers Softball League. Rhineland, losing five of the 50. He was and World War II buffs may be particu- right engine of his aircraft was shot Journal of Military History and has Publisher’s note: This was part of wounded in the leg by shrapnel on his larly interested. out during his first mission, and he written for the United States Holo- a series on veterans of the region survived a crash landing in his 23rd caust Memoriam Museum on “Holo- from all eras to archive their stories. Phoenix mission. caust and Genocide Studies.” In this On Veterans Day, November 11, 2000, Perhaps most memorable was his area, he has tackled such subjects as there was a celebration dinner-dance 43rd mission, an attack on Hong how the Allies could have destroyed attended by over 700 people from the Kong. Four bombers of his flight Auschwitz and Birkenau by air. Al- area at the Westfield National Guard skimmed into the harbor on October though he’s retired, Mr. Schwartz NOT FORGOTTEN...Korean War Armory on Rahway Avenue. 16, 1944, below 100 feet altitude says he’s still not over “The Hump.” Memorial Clock in Scotch Plains. under heavy fire. Two enemy ships were destroyed and two more were believed damaged beyond repair. The planes were badly shot up, but they made it back. This spring (2000), 55 years later, Mr. Schwartz returned to China as a guest of the People’s Republic of Whales China through the China-Burma-In- dia Hump Pilots Association. This rendezvous of 300 American and Chi- nese veterans for a week provided time for reunion and reflection on their experiences. Mr. Schwartz said, “It was strange being the youngest person in the room. There are not too many of us left now.” But, Mr. Schwartz did run into someone from his squadron. Several of the group participated in the nos- talgic Hump Flight over the Himalayas again during their visit to China this year. Mr. Schwartz de- ENGINEERING THE WAR…Mulberry Harbors at D-Day consisted of four clined this part of the trip in favor of parts. Furthest out were Bombardons (floating breakwaters). Inner breakwater exploring new areas of China. He was provided by concrete caissons (called Phoenix) that were watertight for stated that 45 hours of commercial jet crossing the Channel, then flooded and sunk. Inshore, there was Gooseberry, a line of old vessels sunk in shallow water. Finally, floating piers called Whales were flying was enough and that cruising 2004/Sep/09 WF Leader at 35,000 feet in today’s aircraft is not connected by floating roadway that lead to the shore. See . Page 8 Thursday, November 11, 2010 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION PMW Founder to Discuss POLICE BLOTTER Peace Prospects on Nov. 18 AREA – Itamar Marcus, founder rael Support Committee of Congre- Westfield police headquarters, processed and re- and director of Palestinian Media gation Beth Israel (Scotch Plains), Monday, November 1, Carey E. leased. Krause, 39, of Cranford was arrested Monday, November 8, Autumn Watch (PMW), will discuss the Temple Beth O’r/Beth Torah, after responding to Westfield police Terry, 21, of Fanwood was arrested on prospects for peace between Israel Temple Beth-El Mekor Chayim headquarters to satisfy two Westfield an outstanding Fanwood warrant after and the Palestinians on Thursday, (Cranford) and Temple Emanu-El traffic warrants. He was processed and a motor vehicle stop on East Second November 18, at 7:30 p.m. at (Westfield) will sponsor the event, released after posting $147 bail. Street. She was transported to police Temple Beth O’r/Beth Torah. The which is open to the community. Thursday, November 4, Hassien A. headquarters, processed and released. temple is located at 111 Valley One of the foremost authorities Cody, 49, of Jersey City was arrested at Monday, November 8, Kelly Wash- Road in Clark. on Palestinian ideology and policy, the Monmouth County jail on an out- ington, 25, of Newark was arrested on Mr. Marcus also will review the Mr. Marcus has been appointed by standing Westfield criminal warrant in an outstanding warrant out of Elizabeth messages that Palestinian leaders the Israeli government to repre- the amount of $500. He also was pro- in the amount of $333 following a mo- cessed on criminal warrants from tor vehicle stop on Park Avenue. She send to their populations through sent Israel in negotiations with the Lawrence Township and Old Bridge, was transported to headquarters, pro- the broad range of institutions and Palestinian Authority on incite- with bail amounts of $358 and $330, cessed and released. infrastructures they control. The Is- ment. respectively. Cody was unable to post Mountainside He has presented analyses of Pal- bail and was committed to the Union Wednesday, November 3, Edwin R. Sew and Sews Plan estinian ideologies in academic, SALUTE TO A VETERAN…New York Specialty Cleaners of Cranford has County jail. Meza-Valdez, 19, of Plainfield was ar- cultural and government frame- honored Sergeant Salvatore Alice, pictured above, with a permanent display Thursday, November 4, Isis R. rested for allegedly driving with a sus- Quilt Sale Saturday works, including briefings to mem- of the decorated Vietnam veteran’s dress uniform and portrait. A 30-year Stabenow, 20, of Westfield was arrested pended license after a motor vehicle WESTFIELD – The Sew and bers of the United States Congress resident of Westfield, Sergeant Alice was drafted into the Army in 1968. He in the area of Norwood Drive and stop on Route 22. He was processed Sews will have their Annual Quilt and the Canadian, British, French, earned the Vietnam Service Medal, three Purple Hearts, two Unit Presidential Tamaques Way on an outstanding and released at the scene. Citations and a Bronze Star, along with the Distinguished Service Medal from Kearny criminal warrant in the amount Friday, November 5, a resident of Sale this Saturday, November 13, Norwegian, Swiss, European and the State of New Jersey. of $100. She was transported to Wood Valley Road reported an inci- from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Main Australian Parliaments. Mr. Westfield police headquarters, pro- dent of criminal mischief after some- Lobby of Westfield Senior Citi- Marcus gives analysis on CNN, cessed and released after posting the one smashed the back window of his zens Housing, located at 1133 FOX News, BBC and the full range Arthur Lefkowitz to Speak full bail. motor vehicle. Boynton Avenue in Westfield. of world television news. He lives Thursday, November 4, Solomon Friday, November 5, a resident The group has made baby quilts, in Efrat, Israel. Johnson, Jr., 40, of Roselle was ar- came into police headquarters to re- pillows, lap robes, placemats, run- Founded in 1996, PMW is an At Final 2010 Hale Program rested during a traffic stop in the area of port that his wife had been the victim ners and wall hangings, suitable Israeli non-governmental organi- East North Avenue and St. Paul Street. of fraud after she applied over the WESTFIELD – The Anne Hale who died in 2007. The Thomas He was wanted on an outstanding Internet to be a survey taker for a for gift giving, which will be avail- zation that studies Palestinian so- Glasser Foundation and the Anne able for purchase. Speaker Series will host author and Westfield traffic warrant in the amount commission. According to police, af- ciety from a broad range of per- and Lee Hale Fund provide grant of $114. Johnson was processed and ter taking the surveys, she was sent an Comprised of 20 residents of spectives, by monitoring and ana- researcher Arthur Lefkowitz on Wednesday, November 17, at 7 p.m. money for this series. The Friends released after posting the full cash bail. e-mail stating that she would be is- Westfield Senior Citizens Hous- lyzing the Palestinian Authority of the Westfield Memorial Library Thursday, November 4, a resident of sued two money orders totaling $1,867 ing, the Sew and Sews have been through its media and schoolbooks. at the Westfield Memorial Library. The library is located at 550 East serve as the host group for the lec- Scotch Plains reported the theft of her and was to keep a portion of the money together for nine years. The women This will be one of multiple ture series. Clinique makeup kit, containing $2,200 and send the remainder to an address have donated many of their items events sponsored by the Israel Sup- Broad Street. in cash and miscellaneous items, from a in the Philippines. Copies were made Mr. Lefkowitz, who previously Those wishing to attend Mr. business on the 100 block of East Broad of both the e-mail and the money to charitable organizations. port Committee this year. A dona- Lefkowitz’s talk, which is open to the All proceeds will go towards pur- tion of $5 is suggested for the lec- spoke at the library, will focus this Street. The victim said she forgot the orders and the incident is under in- time on George Washington’s aides- public, are asked to register by ac- kit when she left the store, and upon vestigation. chase of more fabrics and goods ture. Light refreshments will be cessing wmlnj.org and clicking on for future projects. For more infor- served. For more information, con- de-camp. These 32 “Indispensable returning a short time later, discovered Friday, November 5, an officer re- Men” volunteered to assist the gen- the Online Calendar, or by calling it was missing. sponded to a business on Route 22 on a mation, call Randi Kass, recreation tact Conrad Nadell, committee (908) 789-4090, extension no. 4140. Friday, November 5, Elizabeth report of possible alcohol poisoning of director, at (908) 233-5898, exten- chairman, at (908) 654-3169 or eral at his headquarters and operated much like modern staff members to Bustamante, 26, of Elizabeth was ar- a 16-year-old female attending a “Sweet sion no. 9. [email protected]. rested during a motor vehicle stop on 16” birthday party at the location. Ac- a top military figure. The patriots – WF Nursery School the 600 block of South Avenue, West, cording to police, the party appeared to among them lawyers, doctors, colle- and charged with possession of a Con- be well chaperoned and no alcohol was gians and businessmen – also as- To Host Story Time trolled Dangerous Substance (CDS), present at the location. According to Anne M. Hale Speaker Series sisted Washington in his post-war WESTFIELD – The Westfield identified by police as less than 50 authorities, witnesses told police the career and his bid for the presidency. Cooperative Nursery School, located grams of suspected marijuana. She was juvenile and four friends had consumed Made possible by a grant from Mr. Lefkowitz’s talk will be based at 125 Elmer Street, will welcome released with a summons. vodka at home before attending the The Thomas Glasser Foundation on his book, “George Washington’s children between the ages of 1 and 5, Friday, November 5, Jessica party. The incident was turned over to Indispensable Men: The 32 Aides- along with their parents or caregivers, Orleanski, 27, of Westfield was arrested detectives. and The Anne and Lee Hale Fund de-Camp Who Helped Win Ameri- for free story-time events from Tues- on Michael Drive on charges of posses- Saturday, November 6, a patron of a sion of heroin and possession of drug Route 22 theater reported that he lost Hosted by the Friends can Independence.” His speech will day, November 16, to December 14. paraphernalia. She was processed and his wallet while at the theater. It was be the final one of the current Hale The events will be held from 10 to of the Westfield Memorial Library released on her own recognizance with described as a black bi-fold wallet con- Speaker Series. 10:45 a.m. Story time will feature summonses. taining his driver’s license, credit card 550 East Broad Street, Westfield The series is named after the late stories, music, crafts and more. To Saturday, November 6, Jon Kim, 39, and high-school identification card. Anne M. Hale, a library patron and learn more, call (908) 233-4501 or e- of Westfield was arrested and charged Sunday, November 7, an officer on active member of the community, mail [email protected]. with driving while intoxicated (DWI) routine patrol observed that someone pursuant to a motor vehicle stop in the had spray painted graffiti on two trucks Arthur Lefkowitz, area of Rahway Avenue and Lamberts parked at a Route 22 business. Mill Road. He was processed and turned Sunday, November 7, Bolivar J. Researcher and Author, The Rotary Club of Westfield over to a responsible adult. Rodriguez-Mopos, 22, of Plainfield was Saturday, November 6, Nolan arrested and charged with DWI after a discusses his book: Helping Our Community For 86 Years Searles, 26, of Plainfield was arrested motor vehicle stop on Route 22. He was George Washington’s at South Plainfield police headquarters transported to police headquarters, pro- Please Join Us For Lunch on an outstanding Westfield warrant in cessed and released to a responsible Indispensable Men: the amount of $500. He was processed adult. Every Tuesday, at the Westfield Area Y and, unable to post bail, was turned Sunday, November 7, New Jersey The 32 Aides-de-Camp over to the Union County jail. State Police arrested Michael R. Hayes, Who Helped Win American Saturday, November 6, Michal 30, of North Plainfield after a motor 12:15 pm to 1:30 pm Terpilowski, 23, of Linden was arrested vehicle stop on Route 22 on an out- Independence during a motor vehicle stop at Central standing warrant out of Mountainside www.westfieldrotary.com Avenue and Clifton Street and charged in the amount of $500. He was trans- with possession of CDS, identified by ported to police headquarters, processed Wednesday, November 17 at 7:00 pm police as less than 50 grams of sus- and released after posting bail. pected marijuana. He was released on Monday, November 8, Aaron Ness, his own recognizance. 37, of Wayne was arrested and charged In George Washington's Indispensable Men, author Saturday, November 6, Turney Singh with DWI after a motor vehicle stop on hen’s the best time to make Baba, 25, of Westfield was arrested at Mountain Avenue. He was transported Arthur Lefkowitz discusses a group of fascinating W Chestnut Street and North Avenue on a to police headquarters, processed and men who worked behind the scenes to help win new friends? Mountainside warrant in the amount of released. $89. He was released after posting bail. Monday, November 8, David American independence. Largely unknown and for- Saturday, November 6, a business on Neequaye, 24, of Union was arrested the 200 block of East Broad Street re- for allegedly driving while suspended gotten, these unselfish, hard-working patriots served ported that one or more unknown indi- after a motor vehicle stop on Route 22. at Washington’s headquarters as volunteer aides-de- viduals took items from the store on Monday, November 8, Jason A. multiple occasions. The total value of Novello, 31, of Clark was arrested for camp (personal assistants) and military secretaries. the stolen merchandise was $904. allegedly driving while suspended af- Sunday, November 7, Caitlin Dunne, ter a motor vehicle stop on Route 22. Their ranks included lawyers, doctors, artists, college 29, of Roselle Park was arrested on Monday, November 8, Alberto Bello, students, businessmen and plantation owners. This North Avenue near Chestnut Street and 34, of Kearny was arrested for alleg- charged with DWI. She was released to edly driving without a license after a promises to be an evening of insight and intrigue. a responsible adult. motor vehicle stop on Route 22. Sunday, November 7, Joseph Fanwood Open to the public. Visit the Library’s website at www.wmlnj.org to Lockhart, 34, of Linden was arrested at Tuesday, November 2, Ljubisa the Union County jail on a Westfield Clanak, 33, of Linden was arrested fol- register and click Online Calendar, or call 908.789.4090 x 4140. warrant in the amount of $2,000. He lowing a motor vehicle stop on also had additional warrants for his LaGrande Avenue on an outstanding arrest from Plainfield and Roselle, in Livingston warrant in the amount of amounts of $1,000 and $500, respec- $1,000. He was transported to police tively. Unable to post bail, he was pro- headquarters, processed and turned over cessed and turned over to the Union to the Livingston Police Department. County jail. Tuesday, November 2, William Sunday, November 7, a resident of Eaves, 20, of Ringwood was arrested oday, at Columbia, Md. reported that one or on an outstanding warrant out of more unknown persons gained entry to Wanaque after a motor vehicle stop on TRUCKLOAD EVENT! T her motor vehicle while it was parked Morse Avenue. He was transported to 18th Century, Mission, Metropolitan & More! on the 500 block of Springfield Avenue police headquarters, processed and re- and removed miscellaneous items val- leased. ued at approximately $4,000. Wednesday, November 3, Gary Sale Ends November 14th Scotch Plains Lazur, 57, of Roselle was arrested fol- Monday, November 1, a resident of lowing a field investigation on an out- Hurry In for Best Selection! Elizabeth Avenue reported that some- standing Livingston warrant in the 7ITHOUTTHERESPONSIBILITIESOFYOURHOME YOUWOULDBEFREE one made approximately $800 worth of amount of $580. He was transported to fraudulent charges on his credit card. police headquarters, processed and re- TOENJOYANENGAGINGLIFESTYLEOFACTIVITIESANDSOCIALPROGRAMS Tuesday, November 2, a patron of a leased after posting bail. HALF PRICE SAVINGS Lamberts Mill Road business reported Wednesday, November 3, Kristin &ELLOWSHIP6ILLAGE A#ONTINUING#ARE2ETIREMENT#OMMUNITY that he left his jacket, valued at ap- Cavalli, 29, of Woodbridge was ar- on all truckload merchandise including: proximately $50, in a locker and when rested following a field investigation OFFERSUPSCALE)NDEPENDENT,IVINGWITHTHEASSURANCEOFON SITE he returned, it was missing. on an outstanding Linden warrant in the Dining Room, Bedroom, Fine Upholstery, Tuesday, November 2, a resident of amount of $500. She was transported to & Occasional Pieces!! (EALTHCAREFORTHOSEWHOHAVERETIREDBUTSTILLWANTTOENJOYALL Rose Street reported that someone en- police headquarters, processed and tered her unlocked motor vehicle and turned over to the Linden Police De- LIFEHASTOOFFER6ISITOURCOMMUNITYANDFINDOUTWHYMORE removed her purse, which contained partment. cash and other valuables. Friday, November 5, David Joseph, PEOPLEARECALLING&ELLOWSHIP6ILLAGEHOME Tuesday, November 2, Michael 42, of Plainfield was arrested on an Olear, 24, of Scotch Plains was arrested outstanding Woodbridge warrant after on an outstanding Watchung warrant in a motor vehicle stop on Terrill Road. Call 1-800-458-6715 the amount of $250 after a motor ve- He was transported to police headquar- hicle stop on Route 22. He was trans- ters, processed and released. or visit www.fellowshipvillage.org ported to police headquarters, processed Saturday, November 6, Olivier and released. Delaurentiis, 52, of Plainfield was ar- &ELLOWSHIP2OADs"ASKING2IDGE .*s Thursday, November 4, a resident of rested and charged with DWI after a Woodside Drive reported that someone motor vehicle stop on the 100 block of fraudulently obtained a cell phone us- South Avenue. According to police, ing his personal information and made the officer smelled the strong odor of approximately $1,331 in calls. alcohol, and after Delaurentiis failed 0LEASESENDMOREINFORMATION Friday, November 5, Jason Cirrito, multiple field sobriety tests he was 41, of Fanwood was arrested and placed under arrest. He was transported charged with driving while intoxicated to police headquarters, processed and 0LEASECALLTOARRANGEATOUR (DWI) after an officer responded to an turned over to a responsible adult. Visit the Newark Museum for the landmark exhibition accident and smelled the strong odor Saturday, November 6, a resident of Gustav Stickley and .AME of alcohol. 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PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, November 11, 2010 Page 9 Rake and Hoe Announces Holiday House Tour Date WESTFIELD – Members of the historic Reeve House of the Rake and Hoe Garden Club Inc. of Westfield Historical Society, where Westfield will hold their “Deck the refreshments will be served and par- Halls” Holiday ticipants may pur- House Tour on chase holiday flo- Saturday, Decem- ral arrangements, ber 4, from 10 small gift items, a.m. to 4 p.m. This kits for making ar- house tour, occur- rangements at ring once every home, topiaries for four years, is the outdoor decorat- club’s main fund- ing and, new this raising event. year, “Porch Pots” Rake and Hoe to take home and members will HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS…The place by one’s decorate four Rake and Hoe Garden Club of doormat. homes in Westfield will decorate this historic Rake and Hoe Westfield for the Tudor home on Kimball Avenue for its members have holidays. Each Holiday House Tour on Saturday, De- just published a home will fea- cember 4, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. It new cookbook, MR. AND MRS. MICHAEL VINEGRA ture a different features a wooden shake roof, which entitled “Well- (She is the former Miss Robin Valentine) theme and will has been authentically restored and Seasoned,” has won recognition from the Westfield include a variety Historic Preservation Commission. featuring a of fresh floral ar- collection of rangements. Homes selected for this recipes for five seasons: spring, Miss Robin Valentine Mark Strus and Ms. Jillianne May year’s event will comprise a condo- summer, fall, winter and holiday. minium on Cowperthwaite Place, a The books will be displayed at the traditional central hall colonial on holiday house tour and will be on Tremont Avenue, a Tudor home on sale at the boutique, the Town Book Weds Michael Vinegra Ms. Jillianne May Kimball Avenue and a contempo- Store and from members of the Miss Robin Valentine, the daugh- Smith. The parents of the groom rary home on Knollwood Avenue. club. ter of Mrs. Joy Valentine and the late hosted a rehearsal dinner at La Tickets can be purchased for $30 Proceeds from the holiday house Mr. Bradley Valentine of Livingston, Campagna in Morristown. To Marry Mark Strus per person before the event from a tour will fund the club’s many was married on Saturday, August The bride is a graduate of Livingston club member, Christoffer’s Flow- community projects and the Claire 28, 2010, to Michael Vinegra. He is High School and Elon University, and Dr. Kenneth May and Mrs. Sarah School of Visual Arts in New York ers, Baron’s Drug Store, Coldwell Brownell Memorial Garden at the the son of Mr. and Mrs. Robert holds a Master of Business Adminis- May of Westfield are proud to City and is employed by Saveology Banker or Williams Nursery, and at Reeve House. For more information, Vinegra of Westfield. tration degree from Fairleigh announce the engagement of their as a Supervisor of Quality Assurance. the door for $35 per person. call Maryann Pietruszki, club The afternoon nuptials took place Dickinson University. She is employed daughter, Ms. Jillianne May, to Mark A 2012 wedding is planned. The entrance ticket is for all four president, at (908) 789-9254. at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in with Pfizer Inc. in Human Resources. Strus, son of Mr. Andrew Strus and houses, as well as a boutique at the Morris Plains, with the Reverend The groom is a graduate of St. Mrs. Diane Strus of Old Bridge. Knights to Present Olsens Welcome Paul Olsson as the celebrant. A re- Joseph’s High School and Villanova Ms. May is a graduate of the CDM Wine-Cheese Event Open House to Feature ception with dinner and dancing fol- University, and earned his Master of Institute of Woodbridge, N.J. and is lowed at the Fairwinds at the Bask- Business Administration degree from employed in the health care field. GARWOOD – The Garwood United Way Services Natalie Marie ing Ridge Country Club. Rutgers University. He works in the Mr. Strus is a graduate of the Knights of Columbus will host a Andrew and Sarah Olsen of Meredith Valentine of Livingston Corporate Client Group for Morgan Wine and Cheese Tasting Party at its WESTFIELD – The United Way Villanova, Pa. have announced the was the maid of honor for her sister. Stanley Smith Barney. Hadassah Meeting council hall on Saturday, November of Greater Union County (UWGUC) birth of their daughter, Natalie Marie The bridesmaids included Suzanne Following a honeymoon in Ha- Set November 15 20, from 8 to 11 p.m. and Susan Levy, United Way board Olsen, on Tuesday, October 5, 2010, Vinegra of Hoboken, sister of the waii, the couple resides in Hoboken. Samples of more than 10 cheese- member and long-time community at 6:51 p.m. at Bryn Mawr Hospital groom, and Leigh Smith of Morris WESTFIELD – The Westfield and-wine pairings from around the advocate, will host an open house in Bryn Mawr, Pa. Plains, cousin of the bride. The Chapter of Hadassah will meet on world will be served, along with event with coffee and conversation Natalie weighed 8 pounds and 9 flower girls were Noelle Smith of Monday, November 15, at Temple accompaniments and appetizers. for Westfield residents on Tuesday, ounces and measured 21 inches in Morris Plains, goddaughter of the Emanu-El, located at 756 East There also will be raffles and give- November 16, from 6 to 8 p.m. at 14 length at birth. bride, and Sydney Valentine of Broad Street in Westfield. aways. Settlers Lane in Westfield. The baby’s maternal grandmother Clifton, niece of the bride. The book club, under the direc- Tickets are $30 per person or $50 Guests will have an opportunity to is Donna Discher of Haddon Town- Philip Vinegra of Garwood was tion of Elaine Kolker, will meet at per couple. They can be purchased meet with United Way board mem- ship, N.J. the best man for his brother. Serving $)3#/6%2 10:45 a.m. to discuss “Not Me” by after 4 p.m. weekdays and after 2 bers, volunteers and staff of the agen- Mary Olsen and the late Robert as groomsmen were Reed Valentine WHYMILLIONHOMEOWNERS Michael Lavigne. The author’s de- p.m. weekends at the Knights Coun- cies UWGUC serves, as well as learn Olsen of Westfield, N.J. are her pater- of Clifton, brother of the bride, and TRUSTTHEIRHOMESTO but novel, it tells the dramatic story cil Hall, located at 37 South Avenue more about UWGUC’s programs nal grandparents. Ryan Maloney of New York City, of a father and son living through 60 in Garwood (opposite PathMark.) that address community needs. For Natalie’s maternal great-grandpar- cousin of the groom. The ring bearer 34!4%&!2- years of uncertain memory, distorted Parking is available behind the hall more information or to respond, con- ents are Tom and Eileen Buroojy of was Billy Smith of Morris Plains, history and assumed identity. off Willow Avenue. For more infor- tact Margaret Brautigam at Cherry Hill, N.J. godson of the bride. The chapter board of directors will mation, call the Knights at (908) [email protected] or Her father is a graduate of Westfield The bridal party hosted a bridal meet at noon, prior to the general 789-9809. (908) 353-7171, extension no. 115. High School, Class of 2001. shower in June at the home of Leigh meeting at 12:30 p.m. Abir Maliyanker, the Shaliach (emissary) for Israel at the Jewish Federation of The Family Law Department of New Jersey, will be the guest speaker at the general meeting. Mr. Dughi & Hewit Presents Maliyanker has served in the Israeli Christine Cosenza, Agent 2 Elm Street Army as a commander and instruc- Westfield, NJ 07090-2148 tor of Battle Medics. He will discuss Bus: 908-233-9100 his life in Israel and the journey that www.christinecosenza.net brought him to the United States. Complete Kitchen Remodeling ... Members are encouraged to bring their lunch. 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Mr. Morse will give a presenta- 4 Lawyers, 4 Levels of Experience, 4 Hourly Rates tion on “The Shadow,” covering the character’s adventures in pulp fic- All designed to serve your interests in all aspects of divorce tion through his radio broadcasts. including custody, parenting time, relocation, distribution of His discussion will include the ori- assets, alimony, child support, college costs, prenuptial gins, characters and various plots, as well as audio clips. agreements, mediation, domestic violence, palimony, post- At the conclusion of the lecture, divorce changes in financial circumstances, and civil unions an entire program will be played. Mention this ad to receive a complimentary conference There also will be time for audi- ence questions and answers. Ad- mission will be free. Dughi & Hewit, P.C. The Mountainside Public Library 340 North Avenue Cranford, NJ 07016 is located on Constitution Plaza. Seating is limited. To reserve a seat, (908) 272-0200 www.dughihewit.com 0K@I
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 Page 10 Thursday, November 11, 2010 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION Nominees Being Requested Local Youngster’s Efforts For Women of Excellence Aids Autism Family Events COUNTY – Nominations currently a deeper understanding of the people WESTFIELD – For a little over a presents, she asked everyone in- are being accepted for the 19th An- who shape our Union County com- year, Alexandra Jackman of Westfield, vited to her party to donate to the nual Women of Excellence awards munities and influence our lives.” who just turned 11, has been volun- organization. Through this initia- program, sponsored by the Union The commission is seeking out- teering as a Peer Mentor tive, as well as Alex’s County Commission on the Status of standing nominees who live or work for Autism Family Tours efforts to raise money Women and the Union County Board in Union County and have distin- with Brianna, Inc. through babysitting, of Chosen Freeholders. guished themselves in one or more of (autismfamilytours.org). lemonade stands and “The Women of Excellence Award the following categories: Arts and Among other activities, pet sitting, she has honors the many different contribu- Humanities; Business/Entrepreneur- the group offers a peer raised more than $600 tions of women from all walks of life,” ial; Community Service; Education; mentor program that pro- for the organization. said Freeholder Chairman Daniel Government; Law; Law Enforce- motes inclusion and ac- In celebration of Sullivan. “When you hear these per- ment; Medicine/Health Care and ceptance of children with Alex’s giving, Autism sonal stories of achievement, you gain Women’s Advocacy. special needs in the main- Family Tours will host The Women of Excellence who are stream of everyday life. two family swim events Nugent Association selected from the pool of nominees A sixth-grade student Alexandra Jackman – funded with Alex’s do- will be honored at a celebratory din- BENEFIT BREAKFAST…The 10th Annual Faith, Home and Charity fund- at Roosevelt Intermedi- nations – that will in- Slates Annual Dance ner to be held at The Westwood in raising breakfast, benefiting Homefirst, Interfaith Housing and Family Services, ate School, and the daughter of clude a light dinner. These events, AREA – The Joseph Nugent Sr. Garwood on Friday, March 25, 2011. will be held on Thursday, November 18, from 7:30 to 8:15 a.m. at L’Affaire Fine Michael and Lisa Jackman, Alex has which are now sold out, will take Association of Union County will To obtain a nomination form, call Catering in Mountainside. An hour-long program will begin promptly at 8 a.m. There is no cost to attend; however, an opportunity to donate will be provided. worked on karate programs, bicycle place on Saturdays, November 20 hold its 77th annual dance on Satur- Madeline Brigantino at (908) 527-4144 lessons, nature lessons at the and December 11, at the Fanwood- day, November 20, from 8 p.m. to Reservations are required. For reservations, or more information, contact Rick or visit WomenofExcellenceForm.pdf Porter at (908) 753-4001, extension no. 24, or at [email protected]. Pictured, Watchung Reservation, bingo and Scotch Plains YMCA. Families will midnight at the Kenilworth Veterans to download the form. The completed Caroline Leahy, left, and Amanda Schroeder make a new friend at the Homefirst even a fun Halloween party as a Peer have an opportunity to swim from Center, located at 33 South 21st Street form should be mailed to: Jane O’Hara, Children’s Halloween Party that was organized and run jointly by members from Mentor. 5:45 to 6:45 p.m. and have a light in Kenilworth. 708 Newark Avenue, Westfield, N.J. Temple Sholom and the Fanwood Presbyterian Church. Alex started raising money for meal from 6:45 to 7:30 p.m. The Irish-American organization 07090. Nominations must be post- Autism Family Tours in June and For more information about Au- will honor Paul Bulger as Irishman of marked by Wednesday, December 1, continued through her birthday on tism Family Tours with Brianna, Inc., the Year and Madelyn McCarron as 2010. Turkey Drives to Take Place September 9. In lieu of birthday visit autismfamilytours.org. Irish Woman of the Year. This year’s recipients of the Greta Sheridan Me- morial Community Service Award At Area Sites November 20 Nominations Are Sought are Frank and Sharon Loftus. Roselle Police Detective Matt Jakubowski COUNTY – Volunteers will be in of New Jersey. “We rely on these will receive the Jack O’Connor the parking lots at four locations in turkey drives to help combat the prob- For Marc Hardy Award Award. The Nugent’s Bravest Award Union County to collect frozen tur- lem and provide a Thanksgiving meal will be presented to retired Elizabeth keys, non-perishable food and do- for those in need.” WESTFIELD – The First Congre- killed in a car accident in 1990, shortly Fire Chief Ed Sisk. nations on Saturday, November 20, In total, there are close to 40 sites gational Church invites nominations before he was to graduate from The Willie Lynch Show Band will from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. taking part in the 2010 Turkey for the 2011 Marc Wesley Hardy Westfield High School. He was a provide entertainment. Admission is Locations will include the Com- Drives across Northern and Central Human Rights Award. Candidates national merit scholar and a gifted $25 and will include beer, wine, cof- munity FoodBank of New Jersey New Jersey. A complete list of sites must be between the ages of 16 and singer and actor with an abiding in- fee, cake and tea. There also will be a Main Warehouse, 31 Evans Termi- is available online. 22 who live in Westfield or surround- terest in human rights. cash bar. For reservations or more nal in Hillside; Franklin Elementary The FoodBank also is encourag- ing communities and who have dis- Nominations must include detailed information, call Carol Martin at School, 700 Prospect Street in ing financial donations, which will tinguished themselves in the area of descriptions of the organizations and Westfield; St. James Roman Catho- be used to purchase turkeys at whole- human rights. activities the candidate has been in- (732) 851-5109 or Kevin Dowling at Joseph Qutub (732) 594-1763. Tickets also will be lic Church, 45 South Springfield Av- sale prices and assist in distributing This award will be presented to a volved in, as well as concrete examples available at the door. enue in Springfield, and Orange Av- food and groceries throughout the person who has demonstrated the and stories that illustrate the criteria Founded by Joseph Nugent, Sr. in Mr. Qutub to Speak enue School, 901 Orange Avenue in winter months, when the number of following qualities which were per- listed above; the nominee’s résumé; 1933, the Nugent Association is the At Library Next Week Cranford. families needing help increases sonified by Marc Hardy: Openness one letter of support documenting the oldest independent Irish-American or- The turkeys and other donations greatly. Donations can be made and friendliness to persons of all races, nominee’s contributions from a non- ganization in the State of New Jersey. FANWOOD – The Fanwood Me- will help the FoodBank to provide a online at njfoodbank.org/ creeds and nationalities; involvement family member, and the name and con- morial Library will present Joseph traditional Thanksgiving dinner and turkeydrive. and leadership in organizations and tact information for two references. Thrift Shop Reveals Qutub of Fanwood, who will speak other holiday meals to those in need, activities committed to improving Nominations should be mailed or on “America, the Land of Opportu- and to be there for those in need Library Event to Focus human relations; personal dignity; a e-mailed by Friday, December 3, to Holiday Sale Dates nity” on Thursday, November 18, at 7 after the holidays. willingness to take risks for what he the First Congregational Church, 125 FANWOOD – The Fanwood Pres- p.m. This program will be part of the “Our partner agencies have re- On Marketing Tactics or she believes is right; unqualified Elmer Street, Westfield, N.J. 07090 byterian Church Thrift Shop will hold ALA and NEH Grant, “Picturing ported a rise in need of 30 to 40 WESTFIELD – The Westfield Me- acceptance of others; respect for di- or [email protected]. its annual Holiday Sale on two Wednes- America: Land of Opportunity.” percent in the past year. When you morial Library will present a pro- versity; personal integrity; caring and Presentation of the award, which days, November 17 and December 1, He will discuss how he and his combine that recent rise in our pov- gram by the Service Corps of Re- willingness to listen and the ability to will consist of a certificate and a from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day. A large brothers came to America from the erty statistics, the situation is dire,” tired Executives (SCORE) entitled lead by example. monetary award, will be made in variety of slightly used and new cloth- Middle East, educated themselves with said Kathleen DiChiara, president and “How to Really Market Your Prod- The award is named in honor of January 2011. For further informa- ing, toys, jewelry, kitchen supplies, scholarships and worked many jobs to CEO of the Community FoodBank ucts and Services” on Tuesday, No- Marc Hardy, a member of the First tion, call the church office at (908) dishes, glassware and decorative support themselves. Each brother pur- vember 16, at 7 p.m. Congregational Church who was 233-2494 or Sharilyn Brown at (973) items, including pictures and frames, sued a different career and each ful- Temple Sholom Plans Presenter Bob Serry, who recently 376-4097. candles and trees, will be available. filled his life goals and ambitions. retired from a successful sales career, Knights, Theta Phi Set The shop entrance is located on Mr. Qutub is a member of the Free Pajama Party will review sales procedures geared AARP Chapter Posts McDermott Place on the side of the Fanwood-Scotch Plains Rotary Club, FANWOOD – Temple Sholom of toward anyone who has something to Seeing Eye Program church, which is at the corner of Martine where he has served as president and Fanwood/Scotch Plains invites fami- sell. He will discuss the usual chan- WESTFIELD – The Westfield Holiday Luncheon and LaGrande Avenues. Ample park- has worked on many of the club’s lies with children up to first grade to a nels for selling, such as word-of- Knights of Columbus and the Theta WESTFIELD – Westfield Area ing is available. All the shop workers special projects. This program is open free Chanukah pajama party on Satur- mouth, personal contact, trade shows, Phi Alpha Alumnae Association will Chapter No. 4137 of the American are volunteers and the proceeds will be to all. To register, call (908) 322-6400 day, November 20, from 4:30 to 6 p.m. magazines and newspapers, the sponsor a seeing-eye dog demonstra- Association of Retired Persons given to local charities. For more infor- or visit the library, which is located at The festivities will include a kosher- Internet, seminars, phone campaigns tion for scouting groups and other (AARP) will hold its holiday lun- mation, call (908) 889-8891. North Avenue and Tillotson Road. style pot-luck dinner, games, art projects and networking. However, he also interested individuals and groups on cheon on Monday, December 6, at and music, among other activities, as will explain that the successful tech- Tuesday, November 16, at 3:30 p.m. noon at Giovanna’s Restaurant on participants gather together to end nique is often not the obvious one; it A dog and handler from The See- South Avenue in Plainfield. Richard J. Kaplow, Esq. Shabbat and get ready for the Festival is necessary to try everything. ing Eye of Morristown, a leading The menu will feature appetizer, of Lights. Older siblings are welcome. SCORE is a non-profit association provider for over 80 years of seeing- Bowties Bolognese; Giovanna’s “25 Years Experience” Temple Sholom is located in the dedicated to educating entrepreneurs eye dogs for the blind and those with mixed green salad; a choice of entrées Civil & Criminal Trial Lawyer Fanwood Presbyterian Church at the and a resource partner with the Small severe visual impairment, will present including Chicken Francaise, Baked corner of Martine and LaGrande Av- Business Administration. the program. Salmon and Veal Parmigiana; des- enues in Fanwood. Its chapel is around The library is located at 550 East The program will take place at the sert, Giovanna’s Signature Cake, as the corner off Marian Avenue. Visitors Broad Street in Westfield. This pro- Knights of Columbus Council Hall, well as coffee, tea and soft drinks. FAMILY LAW are asked to enter through the door on gram is open to Westfield Memorial located at 2400 North Avenue in The cost is $25 per person. Those · Divorce · Domestic Violence Marian marked Temple Sholom. Library and MURAL cardholders. Scotch Plains. For more information, interested are asked to send checks, For more information or to respond, To register, visit the library’s website, contact Christine O’Brien, president made payable to Westfield Area · Custody · Child Support call (908) 889-4900, e-mail wmlnj.org, and click on the Online of the Theta Phi Alpha Alumnae As- AARP, Chapter 4137, to Dom Lisanti, [email protected] or visit Calendar, or call (908) 789-4090, sociation, at (908) 612-3119 or 53 Maddaket Court, Scotch Plains, sholomnj.org. extension no. 4140. [email protected]. N.J. 07076, as soon as possible. · DWI · Criminal Defense · Business Disputes Commercial Litigation Former Assistant Union County Prosecutor

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Sign up online at [email protected] www.wmlnj.org and click DWI & Municipal Court on Online Calendar, or call It’s your Library … 908.789.4090 ext 4140. make the most of it 220 St. Paul Street, Westfield, NJ 07090 550 East Broad Street Westfield Member FDIC 908-301-9001 www.stahlesq.com A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, November 11, 2010 Page 11 More Than 150 Earn AP Scholar Awards at WHS WESTFIELD – A total of 157 stu- These students are: Elise Annis, dents at Westfield High School Katherine Bange, Leslie Bartsch, Scott (WHS) have earned AP Scholar Bernstein, Amanda Centrella, Marc Awards in recognition on their ex- Cervantes, Robert Ciarrocca, Monica ceptional achievement on the 2009- D’Amico, Sharon Faktor, Danielle 2010 AP Exams. Fields, David Fishman, Alexandra The College Board’s Advanced Frankel, Kevin Furlong, Shelley Placement (AP) Program allows high- Fussman, Andrew Gates, Michael school students to take college-level Gismondi, Sarah Glickstein, William courses while still in high school, Gretsky, Kyle Higgins, Margaret Jacobi, earning them college credit for a suc- Halli James, Michael Kaufhold, Daniel cessful performance on the AP Test. Krack, Stephanie Kuntz, Justin Lee, About 18 percent of the 1.8 million Olivia Magnanini, Marisa Mormile, BANKING ON IT…The Economics students at Hillcrest Academies North and students who took any AP exam last Kristi Peyton, Katie Ramire, Kevin South will experience what it is like to work in the 21st-Century business year performed at a high enough level Ramos, Alison Ricardo, Alicia Rogers, environment, thanks to a grant from Columbia Bank for $15,393 to purchase to receive an AP Scholar Award. Amy Roggenburg, Rebecca Romano, netbooks. Pictured receiving the check from Columbia Bank are, from left to The College Board recognizes sev- Evan Rosenburgh, Julian Seltzer, right, Jason Balsamello, principal, Hillcrest South; Victoria Cortes, student; eral levels of achievement based on Nikolay Shargorodsky, Justin Snyder, John Marquet, principal, Hillcrest North; Yolanda Williams, student; Mark students’ performances on the AP Sarah Szollar and Austin Wenta. Rellinger, VP/Business Banking Officer, Columbia Bank; Bill Presutti, Union Exams. Sixty-five students qualified for the County Educational Services Commission (UCESC) superintendent; Rich Five students at WHS qualified for AP Scholar Award by completing Courtesy of Susan M. Dougherty Skorupski, president, UCESC Foundation; Mark Sheridan, teacher, Hillcrest the National AP Scholar Award by three or more AP Exams with scores SHOWING “CARE” FOR OTHERS…Alex McDonald of Mountainside and North, and Martin Nazario, student. earning an average score of 4 or higher of 3 or higher. Tim Esteves of Cranford, left to right, sophomores at Oratory Prep School in on a five-point scale on all AP Exams The AP Scholars are: Astrid Summit, help a resident with Chinese brush painting at CareOne at Livingston, taken, and scores of 4 or higher on Adriaens, Meredith Ambinder, Nicole a senior facility. The teens traveled with their art club adviser/art teacher, Susan Columbia Bank Empowers Aronson, Zachary Bakhtin, Richard Preston of Springfield, to share their love of art with the residents. Although eight or more of these exams. These community service is not a requirement at Oratory Prep, students are encouraged students are: Abigail Burton, Tyler Barber, Patrick Bergin, Michael to volunteer in an area they enjoy. Hillcrest Academy Students Cusick, Samuel Mumford, Graeme Blutfield, Juliana Capuano, Samantha Stahl and Yixiao Wang. Cavanagh, Gabrielle Cerami, Ashtyn AREA – The Economics students to give the user access to online ap- Forty-seven WHS students quali- Chen, Nicholas Chopey, Caitlin TV-36 Begins Airing Two at Hillcrest Academies North and plications like word processing, fied for the AP Scholar with Distinc- Coleman, Sarah Crawford, Katherine South, in Scotch Plains and Westfield, spreadsheets and PowerPoint-style tion Award by earning an average of Davidson, Rebecca DeLaFuente, Brett respectively, will experience what it presentations. at least 3.5 on all AP Exams taken, DeNicola, Olivia Dunham, Jennifer Health-Related Programs is like to work in the 21st-century Hillcrest Academy Economics stu- and scores of 3 or higher on five or Eisenberg, Daniel Eliades, Jonathan WESTFIELD – Beginning earlier laws, court proceedings and legal con- business environment, thanks to a dents will use Columbia’s netbooks more of these exams. Erman, Sarah Frantz, Alex Furlong, this month, Westfield High School sequences. grant from Columbia Bank for to complete a curriculum of relevant These students are: Caraugh Ball, Haozhe Gao, Alyssa Hatch, Kate (WHS) TV-36 began televising two Following their presentations, WHS $15,393 to purchase netbooks. projects inspired by the recommen- Kate Brennan, Emily Budnick, Heffernan, Leslie Holt, Madeline health-related presentations. “Nutrition Health Educator Susan Kolesar said, A netbook is a small notebook com- dations of the Presidential Council Abigail Burton, Victoria Cheung, Horowitz, Ravi Jha, Melanie Johnson, and Stress” can be seen every Thursday “We are fortunate to have had two puter, the main function of which is on Financial Literacy. Each student Kevin Clancy, Andrew Cordeiro, Elizabeth Kamel, Kevin Kessler, Eliza- at 6:30 p.m. and Sundays at 3 p.m. This accomplished professionals in their re- will create a “paper” stock portfolio Tyler Cusick, Wenqi Duan, Michael beth Kiefer, Richard Knapp, Sara half-hour show features local nutri- spective fields come in to share their Oratory Art Students and make daily journal entries about Eilbacher, Benjamin Fine, Trent Koznecki, Ian Kuhn, Corey Lipschutz, tionist Susan Greeley describing the experience and knowledge with our how their stocks performed and why. Gabriel, Emily Greene, Emily Har- Melissa Littman, Grace Mackenzie, link between nutrition and stress, as Health 12 students. The topics that our Demonstrate ‘Care’ They will use spreadsheets to con- ris, Zachary Helfand, Miles Hsu, Mikhail Maslyuk, Colin McKevitt, well as tips to eat healthy to excel in speakers addressed are relevant for our SUMMIT – Oratory Prep School struct a projected personal budget Anne Knisely, Ho Yee Lam, Suzanne Charlotte Murtishaw, Maria Niemiera, school, sports and in college. entire community.” art teacher Susan Preston not only for when they are independent young Lemberg, Kamil Lupicki, Dalton Drew Pecker, Megan Pulliam, Eric “Drinking, Driving and the Law” The Westfield Public School district knows art, she shows concern for adults, and to model compound in- Mack, Jessica Margolies, Andrew Rackear, Megan Ramage, Jaraad can be seen on Tuesdays and Saturdays has posted new online parenting re- others. She has passed on her passion terest and the benefits of long-term Marino, Gregory Mitchell, Jessica Rogers, Benjamin Rubin, Christopher at 6:30 p.m. Attorney Peter Lederman sources on the Parents link at to art students at the Roman Catholic, savings. A highlight of the semester Mondon, Samuel Mumford, Michael Salemme, Matthew Sanders, Andrew addressed senior health classes on the westfieldnjk12.org. It will be updated all-boys school in Summit by taking is the Entrepreneurship Module, in Oster, Joshua Perlman, Gaffney Sauerwein, Drew Schapow, Jenna effect of alcohol, underage-drinking throughout the year. members of the art club who wanted which teams of students work Peterson, Anna Powell, Adam Reich, Sharkey, Joshua Simmons, Wyatt to share their knowledge, time and collaboratively to create a simulated Megan Reilly, Melissa Riegel, Jenna Smith, Eric Solomon, Joshua their talents with senior citizens to business enterprise, complete with a Rodrigues, Amy Rosenfeld, Michal Solomon, Sarah Spitz, Janya Tagat, the CareOne facility at Livingston. balance sheet and profit-and-loss Sagal, Maxwell Schuster, Vishal Scott Thien, Christine Tsui, Peter LAWRENCE A. WOODRUFF The student volunteer activity in- statement on spreadsheets. Shah, Dylan Simon, Robert Sinisi, Waddell, Isabelle Weisman and Rosina cluded a demonstration of Chinese Each team will create an online Darla Stabler, Graeme Stahl, Kelly Wissel. brush painting at each table of residents presentation about their business and Sullivan, Kamal Tamboli, Yixiao A committee of college and univer- Attorney and then assistance with a watercolor use that to “pitch” their idea to Union Wang, Siyu Xiao and Bowei Zhang. sity faculty and AP teachers develop wash followed by the blow-drying of County Educational Services Com- Forty students at WHS qualified each AP-level course, ensuring that AP N.J. Divorce Mediator the paintings. “Let’s write ‘happiness’ mission Superintendent William for the AP Scholar with Honor Award exams are aligned with the same stan- on yours,” Mrs. Preston suggested to Presutti and Columbia Bank execu- by earning an average score of at dards as a college course. Most four- one resident as she helped her brush on tives, who will serve as “venture capi- least 3.25 on all AP Exams taken, and year colleges and universities accept the appropriate Chinese symbol. talists,” deciding whether to invest in scores of 3 or higher on four or more AP scores of 3 or higher out of a Just before the watercolor and the team’s business. of these exams. possible score of 5. sharpie works of art were completed, Victoria Cortes, one of the Hillcrest Divorce & Mediation sophomore Tim Esteves of Cranford North students using the new Christopher Academy Estate Planning & Probate said to one resident, “See this little netbooks, said that she liked them red mark? It’s the artist’s symbol.” because “when everyone has their THE MONTESSORI SCHOOL General Practice Then he gave people at the table their own computer, and all the computers choice of six stamps to make their talk to each other online, we can get own finishing touch. our work done in half the time.” Admissions Open Houses 201 South Avenue E. “I had a relative in this facility last The partnership between Hillcrest year and thought how nice it might be Economics students and the bank is Westfield for the boys to go to visit and share ongoing. Professionals from a nearby their love of art with some of the Columbia Bank branch will serve as 654-8885 residents,” Mrs. Preston said. Because guest lecturers, explaining key topics
 it was such a positive experience for like the responsible use of credit and Thursday November th the boys and the residents, a Decem- the full range of financial services avail- :AM Eve. & Sat. Appointments ber return date has been scheduled. able to individuals and small businesses.

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By DAVID B. CORBIN give Westfield a 56 total to Ridge’s they placed sixth last year. At the Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times 85. North Hunterdon placed third at beginning of year, Blue Devil Head Intense pack mentality and the 117. Coach Thom Hornish had a goal for friendly rivalry of Blue Devil A tight pack of Blue Devil runners his girls to all break the 20-minute frontrunners Jack Leahy and Andrew were occupying most of the third mark to ensure a qualification to the Kirna brought home the North Jer- through 12th positions at the one- Group 4 meet at Holmdel. sey, Group 4, Section 2 champion- mile mark. Andrew Kirna was run- “We are a little shy of that. We are ship for the No. 2-ranked Westfield ning third at the time, and Leahy was improving, but we are not there yet. High School boys cross-country team running tightly with three other com- There have been some breakthroughs. at Warinanco Park in Roselle on No- petitors just behind Kirna. Hopefully today, we will try to be in vember 6. “I tried to stick with Andrew, and the top five to qualify for Group 4. We The rivalry was also with the No. 7 that’s what I did. Andrew and I, it’s came up short last year. We were Ridge Red Devils, who nipped the like a friendly rivalry. [It’s] Whoever sixth. There are five teams shooting Blue Devils for the title last year. But can perform on that day. When I was for two spots,” Coach Hornish said. this year, the Blue Devils took care of coming in, I was thinking like being The Lady Blue Devil kept tight business with Leahy, who placed third behind him, I’ve got to push up front. enough to beat out Bridgewater- with a time of 16:21, and Kirna (fourth It worked today, and I am really Raritan for fifth place with a total of at 16:26) finishing ahead of Ridge’s happy,” said Leahy, who added, “We 144. Alyssa Hatch finished 21st with No. 1 runner, while Sam Tooley (12th have always known that Ridge has a time of 20:59. Shannon Mooney David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times at 16:51), Kevin Smith (16th at 17:13) always been our competitor. We were and Anna Tanji, both at 21:11, fin- HEMMED IN BY TOUGH SPARTANS…The Immaculata Spartans’ defense keyed on running back AJ Murray, No. 9, and Zach Lizmi (21st at 17:25) fin- pumped, because they are a real big, ished 27-28, respectively. Ellie Tanji and stopped the Blue Devils offense at crucial times in Somerville on November 5. ished ahead of the Red Devils’ No. 2 rival.” at 21:28 and Allegra Larche at 21:33 runner. John Kirna finished 24th with The Blue Devil girls were espe- finished 36-37, while Danielle Grimes a time of 17:29 and Evan Tarlow cially yearning to break the top-five at 21:36 and Hannah McRoberts at MURRAY SCORES TD AFTER LANDZANO INTERCEPTS finished 45th with a time of 18:10 to to qualify for the Group 4 meet, since CONTINUED ON PAGE 14 Football Spartans Hold Back Blue Devil Grid Boys, 21-7

By DAVID B. CORBIN quarterback Dan Kerr being sacked doom. Five running plays later, run- Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times four times, and Murray being limited ning back Ish Mack, who surpassed Two unfortunate events, a shanked to 54 yards on 22 carries. Kerr com- 1,000 yards on the season, plunged punt, a lost fumble and a series of ball pleted nine of 17 pass attempts for 67 two yards for the touchdown and mishandlings placed the Westfield yards. Ryan Hess had two receptions Matt Kassebaum nailed the extra point High School football team on the for 20 yards, Landzano had three for to knot the score just 29 seconds into short side of a 21-7 decision in a 29 yards and Peter Ondi had one for the second quarter. showdown with No. 16 Immaculata 18 yards, while James O’Rourke had Next, the wind was wisped from in Somerville on November 5. a one-yard reception and Garrett the Blue Devils’ sails. Gribbins’ punt But before the tide of good fortune Pryor had one for minus a yard. was caught by Spartan Shayne Jones turned in the 8-1 Spartans’ direction, “We didn’t play well up front. We at the 15-yard line, and the Blue Dev- the 6-2 Blue Devils had smooth sail- picked a bad day to not have a good ils seemingly had him firmly in their ing when outside linebacker John game. We had been blocking well, grasp, but he slipped free and sprinted Landzano intercepted a pass on the but we didn’t block well today,” Blue 85 yards for the touchdown with 8:39 Spartan 36-yard line. From there, it Devil Head Coach Jim DeSarno said. left in the half. took only six plays to get to the end “You can’t do that against a good “We had him! We didn’t finish. I zone when AJ Murray slanted in from team like this.” think too many of the guys kind of eight yards out with 7:34 remaining The shanked punt that gave the relaxed when they saw him tackled, in the first quarter. Jon Gribbin kicked Spartans great field position at the and they didn’t finish,” Coach the point-after. Westfield 37 was the first sign of DeSarno said. David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times The mishandled hikes and block- The Blue Devils responded with KEEPING CLOSE TO THE FRONTRUNNERS…Blue Devil Jack Leahy (650) and the rest of his teammates ran in the tight ing difficulties plagued the Blue Dev- Probitas Verus Honos their best drive of the game, chewing pack close to the frontrunners at Warinanco Park in Roselle on November 6. ils throughout the game, resulting in CONTINUED ON PAGE 16 Page 14 Thursday, November 11, 2010 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION MIKLAS, GLOVER SCORE; KLEIN, SHAH GET ASSISTS Raiders Top Blue Devils, 2-0, For UCT Girls Soccer Crown

By DAVID B. CORBIN Gold made six. player by Paige,” Coach Ewing said. Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times The powerful Blue Devils’ 1-2-3 “We had a few chances, but Scotch Five Union County championships punch of forwards Sam Costello and Plains had them too. They finished in six years became a reality when the Tina Landeka and midfielder Hannah their chances, and we just missed final second ticked off the scoreboard Kronick put the Raiders’ defense to ours. That’s the game,” Coach that revealed a 2-0 victory by the top- the test in a big way in the second Schmidt said. seeded Scotch Plains-Fanwood High half. All three ripped a pair of wicked The win marked the third time this School girls soccer team over sec- shots that were either saved by Della season that the Raiders have defeated ond-seeded Westfield at Kean Uni- Badia or sailed just wide of the posts. the Blue Devils. It was the first time versity in Union on November 7. “They were able to shut down our ever that the Raiders have beaten Interestingly, the 14-1-3, No. 15- three where no one else has. The Westfield twice, let alone three times. ranked Raiders’ first goal came off three of them did not have their best “It is hard to beat a good team three the foot of a defender, sophomore game tonight, but for some of that, times, and they are a very good team,” outside back Christine Miklas, who you have to give credit to Scotch Coach Ewing said. slipped into the box and tapped Jesse Plains,” Blue Devil Head Coach Alex “We have never beaten Westfield Klein’s one-hop corner kick from the Schmidt said. “In the first half, our even twice in one season,” Shah said. right side into the net with 31:33 on girls came out really nervous. First “We came out in this game saying, David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times BATTLING HARD FOR THE BALL…Blue Devil Sam Costello, center, and a Hunterdon Central defender leap for the the clock in the first half. county finals in a while! The girls ‘so what! We beat them twice this loose soccer ball at Kehler Stadium in Westfield on November 5. Westfield won, 4-0. “She comes up on the corner kick, talked at halftime. We settled down. I season. We need to prove to them that and she put it in,” Raider Head Coach think we did better in the second we deserved to be the winner in both Kevin Ewing explained. “It was great half.” of those games.’ It was a whole new DEVIL COSTELLO, RAIDER NAGOURNEY HITS 2 EACH for her. She’s a great kid, and I am “They have probably the three best game, and we had a brand new team glad she did that.” offensive players in the county. They tonight with the loss of two of our Blue Devils, Raiders Advance In Girls Soccer Group Sections

By DAVID B. CORBIN a forward, was awarded a penalty We had difficulties trying to get the Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times kick and converted to give the Blue ball around them, but we started shoot- Three sudden strikes put the fifth- Devils a 1-0 lead. Less than five min- ing more, and they opened up,” Raider seeded Westfield High School girls utes later, Kronick, a midfielder, ap- senior Emily Nagourney said. soccer team in the driver’s seat en proached a volley near the penalty- Eight minutes into the second half, route to a 4-0 victory over Hunterdon kick area and ricocheted a shot off the Nagourney took a wide-open shot Central in the North Jersey, Group 4, keeper’s back and into the net. Two from just outside the center of the Section 2 tournament at Gary Kehler minutes after Kronick’s strike, box, about 19 yards out, and drilled it Stadium in Westfield on November Costello, a forward, drilled a 25-yard into the net for the first score of the 5. In the North Jersey, Group 3, Sec- skipper into the net to make the score game. tion 2 quarterfinals a few hours later, 3-0. “Christine Monroy got the ball back the Scotch Plains-Fanwood girls The score held up until 10 minutes to me. I was wide open, and I took a struck gold in the second half to de- into the second half, Kronick dribbled shot,” Nagourney said feat Rahway, 3-0. down the right side, drew the keeper Moments later, the Raiders nearly The Lady Blue Devils have ad- out, then skid a right-to-left cross to scored again when senior Avika Shah, justed well to the pre-season and Costello, who buried the ball into the on the right corner, directed a low early-season loss of two key players, net from seven yards out for her sev- riser to Monroy, who put a head on Katie Ponce and Emma Franks, by enth goal of the season. From that the ball and just sailed outside the winning their last eight games. Se- point on, the Blue Devils enjoyed the near post. niors Tina Landeka, Hanna Kronick luxury of fielding their entire reserve But, with 19:21 on the clock, Shah Brian Dunlap for The Westfield Leader and The Times and Samantha Costello found the right squad that held the Red Devils to sent a left-to-right cross from near CLOSE ENCOUNTERS OF THE TOUGH KIND…Raider Christy Monroy, No. 13, and a Blue Devil collide while chemistry to score all four goals only one shot on goal. the far post to the near post where approaching the ball in the Union County Tournament championship game. The Raiders won, 2-0. against the Red Devils. The Rahway Indians played a coy senior Erin Pierce tapped it in the Julie Glover netted the second goal play hard. We were worried about starters, Sarah Vanbuskirk and Erin 17 minutes into the second half when them. Our defense, Avia Shadmi, Pierce.” she was the first to reach teammate Claudia Falconieri and Christine “Obviously, Westfield is our rival. Avika Shah’s pass into a swarm in the Miklas did a great job all year. They It feels so good to beat them, espe- middle and ripped a shot past Blue showed how good a defense they cially in a county tournament,” se- Devil goalkeeper Gaby Gold. were today,” said Coach Ewing, who nior Emily Nagourney said. “Avika Statistically, it appeared to be a also mentioned that sophomore Chris- and I have been talking about this relatively even game, but the Raiders tine Monroy contributed strong de- since we were freshmen. We wanted ruled the turf in the first half, and the fensive assistance. to beat them in the county finals. We 13-5-1 Blue Devils came back with a Moments after Glover scored, beat them our freshman year, 1-0, in vengeance in the second half. The Landeka send a right-to-left cross to the finals, so it’s like a full circle. It Raiders held a narrow, 11-10 edge in Kronick, but Della Badia made a feels so good to beat our rivals three shots on goal. Both teams had four wise decision to charge and make a times in one season.” corner kicks. Raider goalkeeper Paige sliding save. Westfield 0 0 0 Della Badia made five saves, while “That was a great save on a great Sc. Pl.-Fanwood 1 1 2 Blue Devil X-C Boys Capture Sectional Crown

CONTINUED FROM PAGE 13 21:43 finished 40-45. championship with a total of 61, to made the difference in today’s race,” “We committed ourselves to going beat out Chatham at 96, Voorhees at Coach Schiano said. back to Holmdel this year, along with 101 and Summit at 102. Mike The Cougar girls also qualified for defending our conference title. Did Zanfardino crossed 17th at 18:02, the Group 2 meet by finishing fifth it! Earning second place in the county Zach Fitzgerald was 20th at 18:08, with a total of 130 points with a 21:59 meet. Did it! And now qualifying for Paul Cassaro finished 24th at 18:15 average time. Megan Byrnes finished Group 4,” Coach Hornish said. “We and Connor McMahon finished 47th 10th with a time of 20:16, Katia had to overcome Bridgewater- with a time of 19:09. The team fin- Oltmann crossed 21st at 21:33, Raritan, Phillipsburg and JP Stevens. ished with a 17:48 average time. Veronica Miller was 30th at 22:34, The ‘PAC’ plus a lot of heart gave us “The boys did an amazing job. We Megan Byrne took 33rd at 22:40, the chance to advance. Five of seven graduated our top four runners last Natalie Englese was 36th at 22:53, runners ran their best efforts for this year. To come back this year even Bridget Miller finished 44th at 23:17) David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times course and you can’t ask any more.” stronger, it is beyond words. I am so and Rebecca Roman was 46th at KEEPING CONTROL OF THE BALL…Raider Erin Pierce, No. 7, controls the ball despite being held by a Rahway defender during the sectional game at Scotch Plains on November 5. The Raiders won, 3-0. The Scotch Plains-Fanwood boys proud of these boys, the way they 23:25. and girls both qualified for the Group worked, how hard they worked. They “The girls did a great job. This is, 3 meet by placing fifth with respec- earned every bit of this title,” Cougar hands down, the toughest section. The Blue Devils took seven shots defensive game in the first half against near corner. tive totals of 139 and 154. Raider Head Coach John Schiano said. You have some of the top teams in the on goal in the first half and another the Raiders, who shelled the goal 14 With less than two minutes remain- Kathleen Leeper crossed third in her Feeney and Howard significantly state, Voorhees, Summit, so for us to six in the second half in what could times, which included five direct kicks ing, Nagourney launched an accurate race with a time of 20:03, and Alex cut their times from last year when qualify as a team and for Megan to have been called a half-court game. and two corner kicks. The Indians man- shot from 30 yards away to make the Parker finished sixth in his race with the Cougars also won the title. qualify as an individual, was an amaz- The Red Devils got the opportunity aged only one shot on goal in the half. score, 3-0. a time of 17:15. “Big improvement over last year. ing accomplishment,” Coach Schiano to take just one shot in the first half “They had every single player in “Lea Salituro passed me the ball. I Cougars Tom Feeney and Elias It’s funny, because The Star-Ledger said. and another late in the second half. the box. That was our problem in the just took a touch from the outside and Howard finished 4-7 with respective said that Chatham was going to pull a shot, and it went into the upper left- FIRST PLACE TEAMS: With 34:30 on the clock, Landeka, first half. It was hard to get by them. times of 17:25 and 17:34, and senior tight one over us, so we wrecked GROUP 4 BOYS: Westfield 56 center of the corner,” Nagourney de- Mike Cassidy finished a strong 13th them,” Howard said. GROUP 3 BOYS: Mendham 37 scribed. with a time of 17:51 to earn the “Those top two guys really got us GROUP 2 BOYS: Cranford 61 GROUP 4 GIRLS: Ridge 44 Raider Footballers Fall Hunterdon Central 0 0 0 Cranford boys their second straight off to a strong start, and then our pack GROUP 3 GIRLS: Mendham 37 Westfield 3 1 4 North Jersey, Group 2, Section 2 really finished strong, and that is what GROUP 2 GIRLS: Voorhees 26 Rahway 0 0 0 To Warren Hills, Elizabeth Sc. Pl.-Fanwood 0 3 3 The Scotch Plains-Fanwood High ter, but the Raiders chewed up the Blue Devils Finish 3rd School football team came up on the clock in the second quarter with a 14- short end of a 21-7 decision at the play, 76-yard drive that ended with In Section Gymnastics hands of Warren Hills at Warren Hills Blackwell bashing over from the The Westfield High School gym- High School on October 29. On No- three-yard line. Unfortunately for the nastics team finished third in the vember 5, the Raiders finished their Raiders, Kason Campbell grabbed North Jersey, Section 2 gymnas- regular season with a 34-16 setback the ensuing kickoff and galloped 85 tics tournament held at Bishop Ahr to Elizabeth at Williams Field in yards for the touchdown to give the High School in Edison on Novem- Elizabeth. Minutemen a 14-7 lead. ber 6. The Blue Devils totaled Raider senior running back Quentin The Raiders immediately answered 105.875, behind winner Bishop Ahr Blackwell carried 15 times for 58 when quarterback Conner Thompson at 111.625 and Old Bridge at yards against Warren Hills. Fullback hooked up with Jegede for a 78-yard 107.55. Cranford placed fourth Neville Hall rushed for nine yards on pass play, then Byers scampered in for with a total of 105.5, Scotch Plains- two carries. Quarterback Brett Kovacs a four-yard touchdown run. The point Fanwood took sixth with a 100.2 had 11 completions for 137 yards and after attempt was blocked, but the Raid- total and Union Catholic placed no interceptions. Wide receiver ers got the ball back before the half, and ninth with a 69.75. Moussa Channaoui had five recep- John Murphy booted a 40-yard field Cranford Cougar Mary Kate tions for 30 yards, and Sean Coloney goal to make the score, 16-14. Walch tied Corrie Greis (Bishop had two for 95 yards. The Minutemen took a 21-14 lead Ahr) for third All-Around with a Linebacker Kyle Berwick recorded in the third quarter when Elijah Huges total of 36.625. Blue Devil Abby three tackles and one sack, Matthew bolted 40 yards for a touchdown. Later Cook placed fifth with a 36.25 to- Jegede made 12 tackles, Hall made in the quarter, Kevin Zakl picked up a tal. Walch placed second in the seven tackles, Jack Cunningham had Raider fumble and scored from vault with a 9.325, while Union five tackles and Anthony Byers had 20yards out to up Elizabeth’s lead to Catholic Viking Nicole seven tackles. 27-14. The Minutemen iced the game Pietrapertosa took fourth at 9.275. The Raiders’ game against the 4-5 when Devante Boles was on the re- Walch also took second on the floor Minutemen began like a seesaw. ceiving end of a 54-yard pass play for exercise with a 9.4. Blue Devil Elizabeth quarterback P.J. Walker a touchdown. Lyndsey Lee placed third on the balance beam with a 9.3 and Cook David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times connected with Jahad Thomas for a Sc. Pl.-Fanwood 0 16 0 0 16 HEADING DOWN THE HOME STRETCH…Blue Devils Anna Tanji, right, and Shannon Mooney, center, head down the 10-yard touchdown in the first quar- Elizabeth 7 7 13 7 34 tied for fifth with a 9.2. home stretch during the North Jersey, Group 4, Section 2 meet at Warinanco Park in Roselle on November 6. A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, November 11, 2010 Page 15 Kimberley Aslanian Haley

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Brian Dunlap for The Westfield Leader and The Times UNION COUNTY BOYS SOCCER CHAMPIONS…The Blue Devil boys celebrate and raise the trophy above their heads after defeating Scotch Plains-Fanwood, 2-1, for the Union County Tournament title at Kean University in Union on November 6. HEINE CONNECTS WITH WINNING GOAL IN OVERTIME 552 PIERSON STREET, WESTFIELD

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By JOSEPH SCHACKMAN connection they have made all year. “Ryan Heine was the best player Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times Shane Kronick, the savvy sophomore on the field tonight,” Head Coach For the first time in 14 years (1996), midfielder, played a perfect ball into George Kapner said after the game. the top-seeded Westfield High School the box off a free kick. Greenspan “He is a first team all-state player in soccer boys can call themselves Union used his height advantage and out- my estimation and is the best player County Tournament Champions. jumped the Raider defense, blasting in the county. Without Ryan Heine on It took the full 80 minutes and five it into the back of the net. the field we are a completely differ- minutes of overtime to decide a win- The Raiders, however, did not give ent team.” ner but finally, senior captain Ryan up, applying the pressure to the Coach Kapner applauded Raiders Heine broke the stalemate with a left- Westfield defense. They got the equal- coach Tom Breznitsky and his assis- footed blast that screamed past Raider izer with just 11 minutes left from the tant Joe Mortarulo. “The Scotch goalkeeper Vincenzo Bianco. head of senior Brian Fischer, off a Plains coaching staff has done, in my “It felt like [the ball] was sitting long throw in by Alex Markovits, and opinion, one of the best jobs I have there for years,” Heine said after the forced the game into overtime 1-1. ever seen. ” game. “I just knew I had to get to it This is when Heine, who missed “[This feels] incredible.” Heine and get a shot off. Soccer wise, by far, last year’s county championship game said. “I mean we were the top seed but this is the best night of my life.” due to injury, shined. Five minutes known to choke. But this year we The game, under the lights of Kean into extra-time, Jake Heroux played a were able to pull out,” and with that University Stadium, started with an long ball into the box that jumbled he ran off to celebrate with his team- uneventful first half. It was physical around at the top of the box before mates; county champions for the first and chippy, but that was to be ex- squirting out to the left foot of Heine, time in 14 years. pected whenever these two teams who put it into the goal for the game Sc. Pl.-Fanwood 0 1 0 1 260 WALNUT STREET, WESTFIELD meet. winner. Westfield 0 1 1 2 It was Scotch Plains-Fanwood that Pristine and renovated 2 Bedroom Park Edge end unit boasts new Kitchen with granite counters looked stronger early in the first half, and high end appliances, new Bathrooms, Living Room, Dining Room, hardwood floors, fireplace, but the Raiders’ two best scoring chances were stifled by Westfield full basement and attic ready to finish! Offered for $439,000 keeper Zach Zagorsky. But Westfield’s skill was hard to keep down, and with 10 minutes left in the half, the tide began to turn. Bianco made a big save for the Raid- ers off a Henry Smith header. Three minutes later, Heine played a beauti- ful cross into the box, looking for striker Joe Greenspan, but he just missed getting a head on it. In the second half, however, Westfield kept the pressure on the Raiders. In the 45th minute, Smith played a nice ball into the box to Greenspan. He fought off his defender and blasted a shot that just sailed over the crossbar. Finally in the 56th minute, the Blue Devils got on the board on a scoring

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By JOSEPH SCHACKMAN Abbattista and Emma Partridge, who “We made a couple of adjustments Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times helped to open up a 12-4 lead. with being aware of their hitter and One may not know it from the way However Elizabeth, taking a cru- that they would go to their big outside she plays, but Jenelle Abbattista, the cial timeout, clawed its way back into and making sure we covered that play senior captain for the Westfield High the game. The Minutemen engineered more efficiently,” Coach Torak said. School girls volleyball team, does a 7-3 run and came within three points Elizabeth did not let up though and not even look at the score. of Westfield. built on their lead, moving ahead, 15- “I don’t really pay attention to the But the Blue Devils squashed any 11. Westfield, looking for a spark, score during the game,” Abbattista said. “I just try and stay focused on what I am trying to do, not the score.” But it was her clutch play against Elizabeth that helped the Blue Devils advance past the Minutemen in the first round of the North Jersey, Group 4 state tournament on November 3 in Westfield. The Blue Devils jumped out to an early lead in Game 1, opening with David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times A BATTLE IN THE TRENCHES…The Westfield Blue Devils’ and the Immaculata Spartans’ defense played very the serve and winning the first four stubbornly in a crucial game in Somerville on November 5. The Spartans stopped a Blue Devil touchdown attempt at the points. Westfield cruised early on the one-foot line just before halftime. strong play of junior Morgan Bowen, Football Spartans Hold Back Blue Devil Grid Boys, 21-7 CONTINUED FROM PAGE 13 up the clock and reaching the Spartan work,” Coach DeSarno said. one-yard line in 16 plays to set up a The Blue Devils will travel to fourth-and-goal with three seconds Raritan Township tomorrow, Novem- on the clock. But, the ancient Spar- ber 12, to face top-seeded Hunterdon tans, who valiantly defended the Central in the first round of the North Thermopylae pass against the Per- Jersey, Group 4, Section 2 playoff. Joseph Schackman for The Westfield Leader and The Times sians in 480 B.C., would have been “It’s going to be another tough one! GETTING REVVED UP FOR THE GAME…The Blue Devil volleyball huddle proud, as the Immaculata Spartans I told the kids today this is what it’s together before their game with Elizabeth in Westfield. stuffed Murray’s attempt at the one- going to be about the rest of the way. foot line as time ran out. We got to fix it quickly,” Coach comeback effort, highlighted by a great turned to their captain, Abbattista, “They were tough. They sure were! DeSarno said. block by sophomore Courtney Weiss. serving and attempting to keep her They are a good football team. That Westfield 7 0 0 0 7 Westfield took the game, 25-16. team in the game. Westfield...Beautiful, brick ranch with large kitchen and great hurt, but we couldn’t move the ball in Immaculata 0 14 0 7 21 Game 2, however, was much more Abbattista rose to the occasion, and the second half,” added Coach contested. The Blue Devils could not her strong serving put Elizabeth on room addition on cul-de-sac backing to green acres. Wonderful, DeSarno. Soccer Red Devils Burn open up an early lead. In fact, the its heals and gave the Blue Devils finished basement w/ rec room, full bath, kitchen, 2 additional After a 10-yard sack of Kerr killed a Lady Minutemen came out firing and their first lead of the game, 17-16. bedrooms. Newer roof. 1st floor laundry. Tons of storage in walk- Blue Devil drive on their first posses- Blue Devils in Sections really limited their mistakes, making The Blue Devils never looked back up attic. Beautiful gas fireplace and vaulted ceilings in kitchen/ sion of the second half, the Westfield The Hunterdon Central High the Blue Devils work for every point. and won the final game, 25-17. great room addition. $489,000. defense held tight and forced the Spar- School boys soccer team defeated The game was tied at four, six and Partridge and Amanda Earl led the tans to punt. O’Rourke grabbed the 17-3-2 Westfield, 2-1, in the semifi- nine before Elizabeth pulled momen- way with five kills, Jesse Fang and ball at the 20 and returned it 41 yards nal round of the North Jersey, Group tum on their side and opened up a Bowen had four. Grace Antonelli had to the Spartan 39. Unfortunately, the 4, Section 2 Tournament when Ryan three point lead, the biggest so far of 10 digs. Blue Devils fumbled at the 24 where Hall scored off a rebound in the sec- the game, 13-10. Coach Torak said after the game, Spartan Shawn Dwyer scooped it up ond overtime in Westfield on Novem- Head Coach Bev Torak, sensing “It feels good to do it in two games, and charged to midfield. Seven plays ber 8. Blue Devil Phil Mendel scored the game was slipping away, called because this was the third time we later, Spartan Ralph D’Agostino scored a goal off an assist from Shane time out to try and regroup. were playing Elizabeth, and we beat on a three-yard run with 5:02 remain- Kronick in the first half. Shane Kohler them twice. You know what they say ing in the game. scored a second-half goal for the 16- Blue Devils Top Lions about the third game, its always more “I thought our defensive line played 5 Red Devils. difficult that final time. Every game pretty good, but offensively, we didn’t In Section Soccer, 1-0 we have played them, it has been get it done. We’ve got to get back to Soccer Raiders Crack The fifth-seeded Westfield High challenging. So I was happy we came School girls soccer team won its sev- out hot and controlled the first game. 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PUBLICATION WF ‘B’ Devilfish Girls Sink Morris Center ‘Y’, 107-91 The Westfield Area “Y” girls “B” L. Diamantopolous (50-fly thirrd). Devilfish swim team beat Morris 13/14: Emma Phillips (200 IM first, Center “Y”, 107-91, on October 23. 100-backstroke first); Carly Kalis (200 8U: – Maggie Maguire (freestyle IM third, 100-fly third); Caitlin Collins second, breaststroke first); Natalie (100-free first, 100-fly first); Julia Lee, Julia Anderson and Lindsay Diamantopolous (100-free second); Wang took 1-2-3 in backstroke; Xe- Rachel Mattera (100-breast second); nia Kobori and Emma Ryan took 2-3 Emily London (100-back second); in the 25-butterfly. Olivia Whitmer (100-back third). 9/10: Jillian DeBenedetto (50-back 15-18: Katie Yamano (200 IM first, second, 50-fly second); Caroline 200-back 2nd); Brenna Berenholz Benou (100 IM third); Alexa Habib (100-free second); Michaela (50 free third); and Olivia Milford Cavanagh (100-free third) and 200- (50-breast second). back third); Mady Cannone (200- MAKING THE HANDOFF…Westfield PAL “C” Blue quarterback Philip 11/12: Emma Reilly, Lizzie breast second); Courtney Han (200- Martini hands off to Kevin Brennan during a 13-0 win over Scotch Plains- Fanwood. Diamantopolous and Jamie Thomas fly second); winning relays: (8U) swept 1-2-3 in the 100 IM; Mackenzie Hogge, Gerlitz, Habib and Benou; Smith (50-free second, 50-breast sec- (11/12) L. Diamantopolous, Reilly, Westfield PAL ‘C’ Blue Tips ond); Grace Cash (50 free first); Emily M. Smith and DeCotiis; (13/14) EXCELLENT SEASON…Holy Trinity (HT) Interparochial School eighth-grade Beattie (50-breast third); Marina Collins, S. Cavanagh, Whitmer, cross-country team members Cailtin Glynn and Emily Wieszczek, along with DeCotiis (50-back first, 50-fly first); eighth graders Lexi Forbes and Sarah DiIorio, have provided leadership resulting Mattera; (15-18) Greeley, Han, M. in another excellent season. Glynn, left, (2nd place) and Wieszczek, right, (1st Scotch Plains Grid Kids, 13-0 Emma Reilly (50-back second) and Cavanagh and Berenholz. place) are pictured with Coach Lauren Stahl after receiving their medals at HT’s home meet on October 17 at the school’s Mountainside Campus. The Westfield PAL “C” Blue foot- Westfield stopped a SPF drive deep ball team improved to 9-0 with a 13- in its own territory when linebacker WF Devilfish ‘A’ Girls Fall 0 win over Scotch Plains-Fanwood Dombroski intercepted a pass on the SPF PAL B Team Stings (SPF) at Kehler Stadium on Novem- 10-yard line. For the second week in To Summit Area, 111-97 ber 7. a row, safety Ian Humphrey had a Westfield with Safety, 2-0 Westfield scored on its opening touchdown-saving tackle by running The Westfield “Y” Devilfish girls 18) Kylie Bangs (second). drive, marching 65 yards, capped with down an SPF running back. Defen- A Team lost to the Summit Area “Y”, 50-fly: (9-10) Muriel Maloney The Scotch Plains Fanwood (SPF) Next up is Richmond Boro, which a four-yard touch down run by sive lineman Matt Harris, Jeff Hoens, 111-97, on October 23. (first), Sydney Paoletti (third); (11- PAL B football team (Grade 7) used will serve as the host to SPF this Sun- Brendan Glenn. Holder Timmy Day Nick Maher and Mike Moriarty de- 100 IM: (9-10) Muriel Maloney 12) Gwyneth Devin (second), Jes- a safety late in the game to knock out day, November 14, at Poly Prep High and kicker Matt LaCorte teamed up livered key hits. (first), Sophia Weldon (third); (11- sica Trinkle (third); 100-fly: (13-14) Westfield Blue, 2-0, in the opening School in Brooklyn at 2 p.m. in the for the successful point after. Westfield opened up the second 12) Caroline Basil (first), Audrey Erika Daniel (first); (15-18) Carly round of the New Jersey Suburban semifinals. The winner heads to the B Key plays included a 30-yard run half with a long time-consuming Picut (third); 200 IM: (13-14) Erika Whitmer (first), Summer Thomas Youth Football League playoffs at Level Super Bowl on November 21. by Kevin Brennan, as well as 20-yard drive, ending with Brennan’s four- Daniel (first), Allie McBrearty (third); (third); 200-free relay: (9-10) A Re- Scotch Plains-Fanwood High on pass completion from quarterback yard plunge. Brendan Glenn and Matt (15-18) Abby Pires (second). 50-free: lay: M. Maloney, D. Rubiano, S. November 7. WF ‘B’ Devilfish Fall Philip Martini to Kyle Dombroski on Varano had back-to-back 10-yard (9-10) Sydney Paoletti (second); 100- Paoletti, S. Weldon (second); (11-12) The SPF B team pulled out the third down. Outstanding up front runs. The PAT hit off the upright as free: (13-14) Katherine Duffy (third); A Relay: A. Picut, E. McGann, G. victory when Rashan Gary tackled To Somerset Hills blocking by Jack Meiselman, Riley the third quarter ended. Westfield’s (15-18) Jackie Joffe (second). Devin, C. Basil (second), B. Relay: the Westfield quarterback in the end Kopser, LaCorte, Aaron Coleman and defense had a great stand late in the The Westfield Area “Y” boys “B” 50-breast: (9-10) Aidan Donahue A. Liang, E. Oster, D. Tibbals, J. zone in the final minutes of the fourth Devilfish swim team lost to the Josh Ebel, along with bruising lead- fourth quarter. SPF drove all the way (second), Kayla Rinn (third); (11-12) Trinkle (third); (13-14) A Relay: K. quarter. blocking by fullback Sean Mikovits, to the 10-yard line, only to be stopped Somerset Hills “Y”, 105-77, on Oc- Audrey Picut (first); 100-breast: (13- Duffy, A. McBrearty, C. Day, A. West The Raiders had driven to the tober 23. helped Westfield move the ball down on fourth down by a crushing tackle 14) Amy West (third); 200-breast: (first), B Relay: M. Bagger, S. Westfield 11 when Jack Valian took a 8U: the field. from defensive back Varano. Michael Bittner and Sean (15-18) Abby Pires (first), Becky Sokolow, R. Fan, E. Daniel (second); short pass from Jordan Belford and Marner wee strong in the 25-freestyle, Zhang (third); 50-back: (9-10) Sophia (15-18) A Relay: M. Kaveney, E. bolted 40 yards. However, two plays Jerome Emery and Bittner in 25- Weldon (second), Danielle Rubiano Reinhardt, A. Pires, C. Whitmer(first), later, SPF fumbled on the six-yard breaststroke, Marner and Jonathan (third); (11-12) Caroline Basil (first), B Relay: J. Joffe, M. Maloney, L. line and Westfield recovered. Three Izzo in 25-backstroke, and Emery Emily McGann (third); 100-back: Ball, S. Thomas (second), and C Re- plays later came the decisive safety. and Izzo in 25-butterfly. (13-14) Allie McBrearty (second), lay: A. Bangs, C. Carroll, K. Bangs, Defense was the name of the game. 9-10: Sebastian Tretter (third 50- Courtney Day (third); 200-back: (15- B. Zhang (third) Gary, Jason Wendel and Zach Miller breast); Teddy Diamantopolous (third dominated the middle while ends Van 50-back); Tucker Siegel (50-fly third). Kleemeyer and David Harris helped 11-12: Alex Prystupa (third 100 Westfield ‘Y’ Aquaducks Set seal the interior. Joe Grffith, Matt IM, second 50-fly); Aedan Collins Heath and Joe Annicchiatico stood (first 50-free, third 50-butterfly); firm at linebacker. Adam Marable, Steven Warren (second 50-breast). Synchronized-Swimming Show George Ramos, Jack Defouw and 13-14: Gavin Conlon (second 200 Belford contributed to the defense. IM) and Andre Benz (third); Alec The Westfield Area “Y” Aquaducks girls from fourth grade through high On offense, backs Valian, Ben Powell Penn (first 100-free); Mark Trinkle will perform at the Annual Synchro- school, will combine athletic swim- and George Liechtling ripped off runs (first 100-breast); Austin Kreusser nized Swimming Show, which will ming and dance skills synchronized on blocks provided up front by Gary, (third 100-back); In 100-fly Penn be held on Saturday, November 20, at to music. The show includes multi- Miller, Heath, Wendel, Kyle Coupe, (second and Benz third). 1 and 7 p.m. and Sunday, November swimmer team routines, as well as Matt Schwitzer, A.J. Bonadies and 15-18: Tim York (third 200 IM); 21, at 1 p.m. at the Westfield Area smaller solos, duets and trios. This Ramos. Also pitching in on the offense Kevin Oster (200-breast third and “Y” in Westfield. year, they will perform to a variety of were ends and fullback Owen Martin, GETTING INTO THE HALLOWEEN SPIRIT…The Breakers from Westfield’s 100-free second); David Adsit (100- The Aquaducks, comprised of 28 popular songs from different decades Defouw and Giancarlo Lorusso. fly third). 3rd Grade Girls Soccer League dressed up as Hippies for the holiday. – including old favorites from Elvis and new hits from the TV show “GLEE.” Then, in a surprise treat for WF ‘Y’ ‘B’ Devilfish Fall the girls, the coaches and alumnae will swim a routine for all to enjoy. Aquaducks swimmers regularly To W. Monmouth, 107-101 PrudentialNewJersey.com qualify to compete in U.S. Junior Championships and Age Group Na- The Westfield Area “Y” boys “B” IM, third 50-fly); Aedan Collins (first blog tional Championships. As the only Devilfish swim team lost to the West- 50-free, second 50-fly); Steven War- competitive team in New Jersey, the ern Monmouth County “Y”, 107-101, ren (third 50-frees, second 50-back); Aquaducks must travel for meets. on October 30. Wang (second 50-breast); Noah Bram OPEN HOUSE • SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 14 • 1:00 - 4:00 PM Last year, the girls swam in Conn., 8U: Aidan Fitzpatrick (second – (third 50-back); Warren, Habib, Bram Pa. and Niagara Falls, NY. This year, 25-freestyle); Jerome Emery (first – and Collins won the realy. the national competition is in Seattle, 25-breaststroke, second – 25-butter- 13-14: Mark Trinkle (second 200 Wash. The annual show raises funds fly); Sean Marner (third – 25-back- IM, first 100-breast); Austin Kreusser to help defray the cost of the team’s stroke); 100-freestyle relay, Emery, (third 200 IM, first 100-fly); Alec travel all over the U.S. Baker, Marner and Bittner took first. Penn (second 100-free); Blake Tay- Tickets are $7 for adults, $4 for 9-10: Michael Vaden (third – 100 lor (third 100-back); Kreusser, Gavin children ages 3-12 and free for ages 2 IM and 50-breast); Teddy Conlon, Penn and Trinkle won the and under. All proceeds go to support Diamantopolous (first – 50-free); relay. the team. Snacks, gifts and raffles Steven Warren (third in 50-back- 15-18: Matt Trinkle (first 200 IM, will also be available. Tickets will be stroke) Austin Chen (third in 50-fly first 100-fly); Alex Bond (second 200 available at the door. The shows often and Ashlen Suen (first); Connor IM, 1st 200-breast); Kevin Oster (tied sell out early. Tickets can be pur- Smith, Vaden, Sebastian Tretter and for second 100-free); David Adsit chased in advance by e-mailing Diamantopolous won the relay. (third 100-fly); Bond, Ryan Thomas, 11-12: Alex Prystupa (third 100 Sean Clark and Oster (first in relay). 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By DAVID B. CORBIN fumble, which he recovered. Line- on the clock. Unfortunately, an ille- Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times backer Anthony DaSilva had four gal procedure penalty, followed by a Defense was not at a premium in tackles, and defensive back Walter holding penalty spoiled the drive, the final regular-season showdown James had five tackles and a forced and the Terriers gained possession between the Cranford High School fumble. Eric Garguilo made five tack- with one minute remaining. Situa- Cougars’ football team and Delaware les, TJ Nichols had four tackles and tions got tense when the Terriers Valley at Frenchtown on November Jon Mendoza had three, while Green, scampered to the Cranford 10-yard 5. When the dust finally settled from Christiano and Bryan Fitzsimmons line, but the Cougars forced a fumble the seesaw battle, the 6-2 Terriers each added two tackles. Rob Gaeta, to send the game to overtime. nipped the 5-4 Cougars, 36-35, in Nick Diaz and Adam Smith each had “We got the ball first. We didn’t overtime. one tackle. want the ball first, but that’s how the Very little passing took place as the The Terriers seized a 10-0 lead in coin toss came out,” Coach Terriers, even with a gun spread of- the first quarter, but the Cougars Rosenmeier said. fense, ran the ball exclusively, and the fought back with a touchdown early The Cougars scored on their pos- Cougars, with their option offense, in the second quarter. The Cougars session, but a low snap on the extra- passed nine times with five comple- nearly scored again before halftime, point attempt proved costly. tions. Sophomore wide receiver Ryan when they drove to the Terrier 18- “That’s something that we dealt Williamson became Cougar quarter- yard line but fumbled. with a couple of times this year, un- back Joey Papandrea’s receiver of At the beginning of the second fortunately,” commented Coach choice. Williamson turned three re- half, the Cougars got tricky and pulled Rosenmeier. ceptions into 78 yards, while Kasim off a successful onside kick. It paid The Terriers also scored, and their Lewis had a reception for 25 yards. off as the Cougars scored to take the extra-point attempt was partially “We tried to mix it up a little bit, as lead, 14-10. blocked, but it went through anyway David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times far as an option team goes. We did try “I really thought it got them for the win. NORTH JERSEY, GROUP 2, SECTION 2 CHAMPIONS…The Cougar boys cross-country team pose near the start line to stretch the field a little bit, and I (Cranford) some momentum,” Coach “We got three losses [Rahway – after winning its second consecutive North II, Group II State Sectional Title at Warinanco Park in Roselle on November 6. thought that backed them off us,” Rosenmeier said. 21-20, Summit – 17-13, Delaware The Cougar runners include Elias Howard, Paul Cassaro, Connor McMahon, Mike Cassidy, Mike Zanfardino, Tom Feeney Cougar Head Coach Erik Rosenmeier More good fortune for the Cougars Valley] by a total of six points. We and Zach Fitzgerald. said. came when Lewis swiped the ball played a couple of close games too The Cougars carried the ball 61 from a Terrier running back’s hand. where we won, Hillside and Scotch LADY COUGARS FINISH 5TH, QUALIFY FOR GROUP 2 times for 284 yards, and Papandrea The Cougars capitalized with another Plains. It has been a season of very led the charge with 152 yards on 30 touchdown to make the score, 21-10. close games,” Coach Rosenmeier carries, which included four touch- Delaware Valley immediately an- said. “We keep losing guys with in- downs and a two-point conversion. swered with a touchdown to make the jury. Bobby Anstatt [defensive line- Cranford X-C Boys Capture Junior running back JP Christiano score 21-16, but the two-point con- man] didn’t play. [Sean] Trotter [start- had eight carries for 33 yards, includ- version attempt failed. ing running back] didn’t play. The ing a touchdown. Tyrone Avent car- Next, some controversy over an in- Summit game knocked us out of the ried 11 times for 46 yards, Reggie advertent whistle nullified a 10-yard playoffs, but Del Val needed the win N.J. Group 2, Section Crown Green had 21 yards on six carries, gain by Papandrea. The down was to be eligible for the playoffs. They and Lewis added 32 yards on six done over, but the Cougars failed to were thinking that if they were win- carries. get a first down. The Terriers took ning, they were in the playoffs. We By DAVID B. CORBIN “The boys did an amazing job. We off to a strong start, and then our pack “There was a lot of offense in the advantage of the Cougars’ misfortune were faced with the prospect playing Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times graduated our top-four runners last really finished strong, and that is what game. Both defenses struggled a little and churned the turf for another score the game to get another win. It was Cougars Tom Feeney and Elias year. To come back this year even made the difference in today’s race,” bit, or both offenses executed well. It to grab a 22-21 lead. Another two- something that was very important Howard finished 4-7 with respective stronger, it is beyond words. I am so Coach Schiano said. depends on your perspective,” Coach point conversion attempt was stuffed. for us, so we played as hard as we times of 17:25 and 17:34, and senior proud of these boys, the way they The Cougar girls also qualified for Rosenmeier said. “We had some pen- The Cougars got on the better end could.” Mike Cassidy finished a strong 13th worked, how hard they worked. They the Group 2 meet by finishing fifth alties that hurt us. Not taking any- of the seesaw with another scoring The Cougars will host Red Bank with a time of 17:51 to earn the earned every bit of this title,” Cougar with a total of 130 points with a 21:59 thing away from Del Val, they did a drive to take a 27-22 lead. Papandrea Regional at Memorial Field in a con- Cranford High School boys their sec- Head Coach John Schiano said. average time. Megan Byrnes finished great job offensively.” scored the two-point conversion to solation game tomorrow, Friday, ond straight North Jersey, Group 2, Feeney and Howard significantly 10th with a time of 20:16, Katia Linebackers JT Vicci recorded 10 up their lead to 29-22. The Terriers November 12, at 7 p.m. Section 2 championship with a total cut their times from last year when Oltmann crossed 21st at 21:33, tackles and Mike Klimek had eight. barked back and knotted the score, Cranford 0 7 14 8 6 35 of 61, to beat out Chatham at 96, the Cougars also won the title. Veronica Miller was 30th at 22:34, Lewis had six tackles and forced a but the Cougars still had some time Delaware Valley 10 0 6 13 7 36 Voorhees at 101 and Summit at 102 at “Big improvement over last year. Megan Byrne took 33rd at 22:40, Warinanco Park in Roselle on No- It’s funny, because The Star-Ledger Natalie Englese was 36th at 22:53, vember 6. Mike Zanfardino crossed said that Chatham was going to pull a Bridget Miller finished 44th at 23:17) 17th at 18:02, Zach Fitzgerald was tight one over us, so we wrecked and Rebecca Roman was 46th at 20th at 18:08, Paul Cassaro finished them,” Howard said. 23:25. 24th at 18:15 and Connor McMahon “Those top-two guys really got us “The girls did a great job. This is, finished 47th with a time of 19:09. hands down, the toughest section. The team finished with a 17:48 aver- Probitas Verus Honos You have some of the top teams in age time. CONTINUED ON PAGE 3

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David B. Corbin (Union County meet files) for The Westfield Leader and The Times David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times NOT NERVOUS AT ALL…Cougar Mike Zanfardino, second from left, is as loose as a goose at the start of the Union County COUGAR ATHLETES OF THE WEEK…The Cougar boys cross-country team captured its second consecutive North II, boys cross-country meet at Warinanco Park in Roselle on October 28. The Cranford boys placed third with a 109 total. On Group II State Sectional Title at Warinanco Park in Roselle on November 6. Pictured, left to right, are: front row; Elias Howard, November 6 at the same locale, the Cougars won their second straight North Jersey, Group 2, Section 2 championship. Paul Cassaro and Connor McMahon; back row, Mike Cassidy, Mike Zanfardino, Tom Feeney and Zach Fitzgerald. Cranford Cougar Cross-Country Boys Capture North Jersey, Group 2, Section 2 Crown

CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 the state, Voorhees, Summit, so for amazing accomplishment,” Coach friendly rivalry of Blue Devil No. 1 runner, while Sam Tooley (12th ning third at the time, and Leahy was 144. Alyssa Hatch finished 21st with us to qualify as a team and for Megan Schiano said. frontrunners Jack Leahy and Andrew at 16:51), Kevin Smith (16th at 17:13) running tightly with three other com- a time of 20:59. Shannon Mooney to qualify as an individual, was an Intense pack mentality and the Kirna brought home the North Jer- and Zach Lizmi (21st at 17:25) fin- petitors just behind Kirna. and Anna Tanji, both at 21:11, fin- sey, Group 4, Section 2 champion- ished ahead of the Red Devils’ No. 2 “I tried to stick with Andrew, and ished 27-28, respectively. Ellie Tanji ship for the No. 2-ranked Westfield runner. John Kirna finished 24th with that’s what I did. Andrew and I, it’s at 21:28 and Allegra Larche at 21:33 Great Pumpkin Carve Out High School boys cross-country team. a time of 17:29 and Evan Tarlow fin- like a friendly rivalry. [It’s] Whoever finished 36-37, while Danielle Grimes The rivalry was also with the No. 7 ished 45th with a time of 18:10 to give can perform on that day. When I was at 21:36 and Hannah McRoberts at Ridge Red Devils, who nipped the Westfield a 56 total to Ridge’s 85. coming in, I was thinking like being 21:43 finished 40-45. Draws Crowds in Cranford Blue Devils for the title last year. But North Hunterdon placed third at 117. behind him, I’ve got to push up front. “We committed ourselves to going this year, the Blue Devils took care of A tight pack of Blue Devil runners It worked today, and I am really happy,” back to Holmdel this year, along with CRANFORD – The Great Pump- egory were as follows. There were business with Leahy, who placed third were occupying most of the third kin Carve Out that took place on four age groups, three categories and said Leahy, who added. “We have defending our conference title. Did with a time of 16:21, and Kirna (fourth through 12th positions at the one- always known that Ridge has always it! Earning second place in the county Saturday, October 30, at Hanson Park 12 award winners. at 16:26) finishing ahead of Ridge’s mile mark. Andrew Kirna was run- in Cranford drew crowds numbering For ages 4-8: Devin Haughey won been our competitor. We were pumped, meet. Did it! And now qualifying for in the hundreds. for funniest; Dempsey Bobbit won because they are a real big, rival.” Group 4,” Coach Hornish said. “We Children’s performances and for scariest, and Megan Cardona won The Blue Devil girls were espe- had to overcome Bridgewater- evening strolls through the park – for most original. cially yearning to break the top-five Raritan, Phillipsburg and JP Stevens. viewing the carved pumpkins and the For ages 9-12: Natalie Schindler to qualify for the Group 4 meet, since The ‘PAC’ plus a lot of heart gave us movie Frankenstein – provided ev- won for funniest; Bobby Puhak won they placed sixth last year. At the the chance to advance. Five of seven eryone with something to see and do for scariest, and Rose Denommee beginning of year, Blue Devil Head runners ran their best efforts for this throughout the day. won for most original. Coach Thom Hornish had a goal for course and you can’t ask any more.” Most people went around the park For ages13-17: Beth Armstrong his girls to all break the 20-minute The Scotch Plains-Fanwood boys more than once taking pictures of won for funniest; Victoria Herlocker mark to ensure a qualification to the and girls both qualified for the Group their favorites or posing with the one won for scariest, and Natalie Group 4 meet at Holmdel. 3 meet by placing fifth with respec- that they carved. Visitors to the event Salinardo won for most original. “We are a little shy of that. We are tive totals of 139 and 154. Raider included Cranford residents and resi- For ages 18-Adult: June Brown improving, but we are not there yet. Kathleen Leeper crossed third in her dents from the surrounding areas. won for funniest; Nicole Bobbit won There have been some breakthroughs. race with a time of 20:03, and Alex The first “Great Pumpkin Carve for scariest, and Charles Robertson Hopefully today, we will try to be in Parker finished sixth in his race with Out” was a wonderful sight to see and and Fran Labbate tied for most origi- the top-five to qualify for Group 4. a time of 17:15. a complete success. The most-often- nal. We came up short last year. We were FIRST PLACE TEAMS: sixth. There are five teams shooting GROUP 4 BOYS: Westfield 56 asked question was “Are you going to HPC Vice President Julie Murphy GROUP 3 BOYS: Mendham 37 do this again next year?” said Geri said, “The Hanson Park Conservancy for two spots,” Coach Hornish said. The Lady Blue Devil kept tight GROUP 2 BOYS: Cranford 61 Livelli of Hanson Park Conservancy is thrilled that Hanson Park proved to GROUP 4 GIRLS: Ridge 44 (HPC). be the perfect venue for this Hallow- enough to beat out Bridgewater- GROUP 3 GIRLS: Mendham 37 There were many pumpkins put up een event.” Raritan for fifth place with a total of GROUP 2 GIRLS: Voorhees 26 on display, and judges Lisa and Bob Adding to that, Deb Leber of Jer- Hunt thought hard as they made their sey Central Art Studios said, “I hope See more photos of Cranford fall sports: selections from so many creative en- that this becomes a Halloween tradi- tries. tion in Cranford because it is truly an www.goleader.com – click “photo library” The award winners in each cat- event that all ages can take part in.” THE GREAT PUMPKIN

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My Dear Neighbors, chial interests. ness, and 5) those elected officehold- they never really get a firm grip on it. ticians, but the solutions to our prob- ‘Civilization.’ What does it mean? It Election day came, and tens of mil- It is as though everyone in America ers, who wish most to stay in office This game is played out just so they lems are more complex than simply means a society based on the opin- lions of voters, whose existence is a today knew all there was to know only to find themselves snared by can command the 24/7 spotlight for dividing our government between ions of civilians.” Under proper and kin to the Myth of Sisyphus, threw up about the tulip bulb, but only a very “the institutional forces of [Second three minutes in one half-hour slot, at two political parties, for both will fitting conditions, no better justifica- their hands and Atlas Shrugged, but few e-politans cared to understand Wave] 4 money, media, interest groups most. No longer than that can a pon- hold on to a withering past with the tion for rule by e-plebiscite could you do not have to be a hardened the workings of the earth’s endan- and the [thoroughly unsatisfactory tificating celebrity of the tube keep last dying breath of our lives. “The ever be made. Existentialist to see how absurd the gered ecology. It was mused in cen- nature of the incumbent] legislative the attention of an unimpassioned gap between objective changes in 2. See Creating a New Civiliza- response of Washington Officialdom turies past, how: “‘The tulip next process.”5 audience, already numbed by the re- the world at large and the stagnation tion: The Politics of the Third Wave, has been to the results of this past appeared all over gay/But, wanton, From one dismal dawn to the next, hearsal of their inanely empty plati- of politics and government is under- by Alvin and Heidi Toffler, paper- week. While nothing has changed full of pride and full of play.”’ In the our alleged elite look like they have tudes. Tens of millions of American mining the very fabric of our politi- back, 1995, at page 55. yet, I suspect over the next two years present era, it seems as if a myopic not the slightest clue about what has viewers no doubt grab for their re- cal system.”6 Such was said, light- 3. The genealogy of civic virtue the state-of-the-union will get worse, psychic pathology has fixated on the happened to this nation over the past mote and change the channel, before years ago. Socioeconomic upheaval extends from the ethical teachings of leaving more perniciously affected. tulip bulb, reaching vast endemic is everywhere, now, if we only would the Greek (Socrates, Plato, Aristotle), Such an appraisal ought surprise no proportions. There is, however, an open our mind’s eye. Like our virtu- the Roman (Cicero, Seneca), the Jew- one. imperceptibly small e-politan fac- ous founders, it is time we, their ish (Philo), the Muslim (Ibn Khaldun) If Isaac Newton were to take his tion of singular people, who have hallowed posterity, concede the need and Christian traditions (Clement of measure of us, he’d deduce we live in dedicated their lives to their belief in for ourselves to “experiment” with Alexandria, Augustine, Aquinas, et a corpuscular culture. At the the communal viability of the Ameri- what was then radical technological al.) And, if not by explicate tracts, sociopolitical level, this can spirit. Presently, they are a tiny institutional innovations. Hence, in then by demonstrative inferences corpuscularism has everything to do minority, but these Communitarians our time, let it be mandated that our George Washington, John Adams, with the stagnation of our national are our last best hope for bringing central and state governments change Thomas Jefferson, Benjamin polity, the nation’s pressing techno- together a stable political middle-so the way they are structured and op- Franklin, Abraham Lincoln, Winston socio-economic problems and the that our faith in a government con- erate, which will require dynamic Churchill, Russell Kirk and Alastair abnegation by the Congress of its ceived of, by and for the people shall changes in every charter, each hav- MacIntyre, etc. The e-politan aggravation of the country’s woes. not now perish into something less. ing been rendered obsolete, to in- Communitarian Movement follows Our political system, including the As the word of their cogent clude, if necessary, amending The MacIntyre, directly. apparatus of both political parties, is “cognitariat” vision spreads and Constitution of the United States, 4. In Toffler, read about the at- wholly vested in the evermore dys- takes hold,2 Americans of every for now, it is the time we begin the tributes of Second Wave Civiliza- functional powers of an antiquated stripe, all capable of using their natu- process of re-engineering our rela- tions at pages 17, 21, 28-30, 33, 73, regime. ral common sense, will wake up to tionship with our government and 77, 93 and 105. Whose fault is that? The fault lies their need to engage each other in each other. 5. See The Audacity of Hope, by with every American, who knows open collaborative discourse, to- three decades. Incorrigibly, they act the superfluous effects of such hy- Very Respectfully, Barack Obama, hardcover, 2004, at that our pseudo-representative gov- gether building a watershed of revo- like an untrained rugby scrum, inter- perbolic antics have a chance of del- I.M. Sisyphus pages 10 and 128. ernment cannot keep pace with a fu- lutionary innovations, which can be locked in a circle of perpetuating eteriously affecting their evening dis- Reply to [email protected] 6. In Toffler, Forward by Newt ture that is passing us by, and with appended to the fundamental law of circuitous motion. With their heads position in ad nauseam. Notes: Gingrich, A Citizen’s Guide to the every citizen with suffrage, who won’t our land, grounded on ideals of faith, down, pushing at each other, so they In an interview, the late Bill 1. In The Ennobling of Democ- Twenty-First Century, at page 16. exercise the backbone we must dis- hope and charity, inward and to- might get a chance to pick-up and run Buckley once noted that “the only racy, by Thomas Pangle, 1992, hard- play jointly. It is time we demand not Paid Bulletin Board wards each other, and sustained by with a balloon shaped ball that thing that is wrong with capitalism cover, at page 83 is a quotation by goleader.com/express some wooly form of change, but true the practice of temperance, forti- wobbles around on the ground, as is capitalists.” I wish the only thing Winston Churchill, “[T]he word efficacy through direct participatory tude, prudence and justice, as was well as in their hands, so much so wrong with our polity was our poli- engagement.1 designed into the foundations of this As a technologist, who spent his nation by its founders.3 life’s career at empowering the elec- The first objective of this e-politan tronic cottage with instantaneous e- Communitarian Movement should be MOVE-IN global connectivity, I find it fate- to take to task those that are most fully ironic that the more intercon- stricken with acute mental myopia, nected people are interfacing with the so-called governing elite of the others electronically, as nodes on an nation. They are: 1) the major broad- SPECIALS! interactive digital high-speed net- casters, who compete to tease us with work, the more insular a single fleeting headlines; 2) the written person’s perspective and avoidance media to the extent those adhering to MOVE IN NOW! of critical thinking seems to become. the finest point-of-view are those This phenomenon that has been mendaciously blotted-out of the mar- 1 BR/1 BA apartments from noted and lamented upon by the ketplace of open ideas; 3) political media’s celebrated punditry. It is so party operatives, who at best see two $1,450/month bad now, for the first time in sixty years ahead; 4) the stereotypical tech- years, I cannot recognize the America nocrat, who tends to his or her 2 BR/2 BA apartments from I grew up in. Simply put, our sense fiefdom, more than the people’s busi- of living in a shared community is $1,775/month breaking down. 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PUBLICATION HUNG UP!! – Obituaries – Friend Caught in the Middle Diane Wetzel, 50, Devoted to Animals; Following Couple’s Divorce Was Sergeant For USAF Intelligence By Milt Faith, Executive Director Youth and Family Counseling Service Diane Reeve Wetzel, 50, died on brother-in-law, Dan Sugarman, and Tuesday, November 2, 2010, at her numerous friends. A Troubled Friend Writes: Robin To the parent who wonders which residence in Elizabeth Port, N.J. Diane received a private burial at and Rex (disguised names) and I have interviewing TV personalities are good Born in Brooklyn, Fairview Cemetery in been the best of friends for over 10 role models for TV viewers (and if N.Y., she grew up in Westfield on Friday, No- years. In recent months, they have you care to comment, which are bad): Westfield before mov- vember 5, under the direc- separated and divorced. I want to My pleasure: I enjoy Larry King ing to Elizabeth. At tion of the Gray Funeral remain friends with both; I do not and Ellen DeGeneres, who are ac- Roosevelt Junior High Home. A memorial service want to choose one over the other. In cepting of and respectful to their School and Westfield will be held at 11 a.m. on order to accomplish this, I’ll have guests, even though they may dis- High School, Diane Friday, November 26, dinner with Rex once a month, and I agree with them politically; I cannot was an active member 2010, in the chapel of The visit Robin and we go to a movie or a stand Judge Judy and Dr. Laura, for of the drama depart- Presbyterian Church in museum on a Sunday afternoon. I the condescending and sarcastic ways ment and received sev- Westfield, 140 Mountain thought this would work well, but it is in which they speak their rhetoric, eral awards for her Avenue in Westfield. becoming a problem. demanding that you agree with them. abilities. Donations in lieu of flow- Every time I see them, one starts bad To the young parent who is an- Diane served in the ers may be made to Summit CARDS AMi...Westfield Leader freelance writer and photographer Linda Beaudry mouthing the other and/or tries to win noyed when her best friend’s son Condrillo displays her wares at the PTA Fall Festival held on October 16. The United States Air Force Animal Rescue Associa- me over as being their “best friend.” I (age seven) eats the cream in between from 1980 to 1986, Diane Wetzel tion, P.O. Box 124, Berke- amateur shutterbug and self-proclaimed “desperate scrapbooker” hand-crafts don’t want to lose these friendships, the Oreo cookies and then replaces notecards, incorporating her love of travel and “tons of extra photos” she prints where she was a sergeant in the intel- ley Heights, N.J. 07922, (908) 464- and so I’ll say nothing or quietly agree them in the box of cookies, which ligence department. She devoted 1203 or [email protected], as after a trip abroad, or around the block. Mrs. Condrillo resides in Mountainside with whatever I’m told. Any advice on confuses your son. You also indicate and will appear at a local trunk show in November. For more information, e-mail much of her time and energy to ani- well as Best Friend Dog and Animal how to continue the relationships with- she does not like criticism. Linda at [email protected]. mal rescue efforts and was tireless in Adoption, P.O. Box 335, Cranford, out feeling I have to be quiet and not If your friend doesn’t mind and her quest to help abandoned and in- N.J. 07016, (908) 486-0230 or express my discomfort? doesn’t set limits, I would tell your jured animals. [email protected]. Answer: Your sense of comfort is child that this is inappropriate behav- Miller-Cory to Celebrate Surviving are her parents, Charles Arrangements are by the Gray Fu- the most important part of this situa- ior because of health factors and en- and Marion Wetzel; her sisters, Dor- neral Home, 318 East Broad Street in tion. The healthier way to resolve this courage your child to eat cookies or othy Wetzel and Florence Wetzel; her Westfield. To sign the guestbook, visit is to be open and honest. I would tell other snacks from another box. You Cranberries on Sunday nephew, Alexander Sugarman; her www.grayfuneralhomes.com. each that, whether he/she is aware of have indicated that your friend doesn’t niece, Flora Jane Sugarman; her November 11, 2010 WESTFIELD – The Miller-Cory preparation of Colonial Thanksgiv- it or not, you are uncomfortable when want to be “criticized,” so I would House Museum will go “Crazy for ing foods. negative things are said about the avoid any discussion about this area. Cranberries” this Sunday, November “Gingerbread Sunday” will take Agnes Trembicki, 82, BOE Secretary; other, that you want to retain a loving To the parent who never put in 14, from 2 to 4 p.m. The museum is place December 5 from 1:30 to 4 and caring relationship with each, writing that her husband would pay located at 614 Mountain Avenue in p.m., during which children will make Loved Family, Friends and Animals and you would appreciate it if each towards the children’s college ex- Westfield. a gingerbread house to take home Agnes Trembicki, 82, died on Jeanie Laughlin, predeceased her. could honor your feelings. I believe, penses (when they went to college), The program will include a slide and hear stories about this spicy treat. Wednesday, November 3, 2010, at Visitation will be on Saturday, and hope, that they will listen to you but has continued to work at two jobs show presentation about cranberries, Advance reservations must be made her home in Scotch Plains. November 13, from 10 to 11 a.m., and abide by the healthy (and appro- to cover these costs, only to find out one of the few fruits native to North no later than noon on Friday, Decem- Born in New Philadelphia, Pa., she with services at 11 a.m., at Memorial priate) boundaries that you are set- that the children agree with their fa- America. Also featured will be a ber 3, for this event. Admission will was a longtime resident of Scotch Funeral Home, 155 South Avenue in ting up. They must respect the fact ther that she is responsible for the storytelling tribute to the late Harry be $4 per child; accompanying adults Plains. Fanwood. that you must remain neutral or you educational expenses: and Wende Devlin, creators of the may attend for free. Agnes was employed as an execu- In lieu of flowers, donations may be will have to distance yourself. One of I would do two things: First, see a beloved “Cranberry Series” of On Saturday, December 11, tive secretary with the Scotch Plains- made to the Plainfield Area Humane the most endearing priorities in life is lawyer and find out about your legal children’s books. “Christmas at Mount Vernon with Fanwood Board of Education before Society, 75 Rock Avenue, Plainfield, to maintain special friendships rights regarding this difficult situa- In Miller-Cory’s Frazee Building, Martha Washington” is scheduled retiring. N.J. 07063. For additional informa- throughout one’s lifetime. tion, and secondly, stand up straight, cooks will prepare various seasonal between 4 and 7 p.m. “Mrs. Washing- She loved the theater, classical tion, or to sign the guestbook, please You are not alone in this difficulty. look your children in their eyes and foods over the authentic, 18th-cen- ton” will host an evening of candlelit music and going to casinos and horse visit www.fanwoodmemorial.com. Often, a friend has to choose sides tell them it is about time they played tury open hearth, incorporating this tours, period music, toasting, race tracks with her brother. A won- November 11, 2010 and/or has to go with the one who a role in financing their education favored fruit of Native Americans storytelling of life with President derful “horse show mom,” Agnes listens and agrees to the feelings that by working part-time, seeking stu- and Pilgrims alike. Washington, open-hearth cooking doted on all animals, and took great you have expressed. Good luck, and dent loans and applying for scholar- Tours of the 1740 farmhouse will demonstrations and other festivities. pleasure in celebrating the holidays VFW Outreach Event follow through with my suggestions. ship assistance. Your ex may be sur- be included in the program, and the Advance reservations and tickets are with family and in attending regular The following are responses to prised to learn that he is not legally gift shop will be open. Admission to required, and children must be 12 or luncheons with her friends. She was On Tap December 2 questions I was unable to answer in off the hook regarding the children’s the museum and its grounds is $3 for older to attend. Admission is $12. an avid fan of the Cincinnati Reds. COUNTY – On Thursday, De- earlier columns: education. If all else fails, your chil- adults and $1 for students; children For more information, call the She is survived by her husband, cember 2, the Veterans of Foreign dren should consider a two-year col- under 4 are admitted for free. museum weekday mornings at John, who considers her the “best Wars (VFW) State Service Office, Rotary to Spotlight lege and get an associate degree dur- On Sunday, November 21, the (908) 232-1776. The museum’s person in the whole world,” and her in conjunction with VFW Post No. Village In Kenya ing this period of resolution. museum will present “Thanksgiving website is millercoryhouse.org and three daughters, Kathryn Graves 2433, will host an outreach pro- And finally, to the mother-in-law Dinner and Table Customs and Man- its e-mail address is (Charles), Joanne Tobey (Steven gram from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. for all WESTFIELD – The Rotary Club who wants to tell her daughter-in-law ners,” when visitors may watch the [email protected]. Zerby) and Christine Trembicki-Guy Union County veterans. It will take of Westfield will feature “Kenyan to stop naming newborn grandchil- (Ed); her brother, Andrew Carroll; place at the post home, located at Village Takes A First Step” as its dren with the letter J because she finds her sisters, Theresa Chizauskas (John) 2012 High Street in Union. program on Tuesday, November 16. it cute: Emily Tebbetts to Shave Head and Helen Wendel, and her beloved Assistance will be available to all Westfield Rotarians meet 50 weeks Your daughter-in-law has every little dog, Midgey. veterans in enrolling in the Veterans per year, from 12:15 to 1:30 p.m., right to name her children whatever After Raising $5K For Komen Her brother, Joe, and her sisters, Administration (VA) system, filing a for lunch and a program in the sec- she wants (hopefully, the names are Anna Dubosky, Marie Buber and claim for medical services and other ond-floor Kellogg Room at the not bizarre). I assume she and your WESTFIELD – In honor of her A 2009 graduate of Westfield High entitlements due them from the VA, Westfield Area “Y,” located at 220 son concur with the names. I encour- mother, who has been battling breast School, Emily has said she has sev- and resolving any problems they may Clark Street in Westfield. Guests age family members to build on the cancer for the past decade, Emily eral reasons for deciding to shave Sophia Glimis, 75 be experiencing within the system. are welcome to attend any weekly strengths of each person, something Tebbetts plans to shave her head pub- her head in exchange for the dona- Sophia Glimis, 75, of East Windsor, All veterans are encouraged to meetings. that strengthens family unity. licly on November 27, after pledging tions, and two incentives in particu- N.J. died on Saturday, November 6, attend. Participants need only bring The upcoming program will focus to do so if she could raise $5,000 by lar. One is to show solidarity with 2010. valid identification and a copy of on the people of Burangi, a small Lions Club Launches Thanksgiving Day for the Susan G. her mother, whose chronic hair loss Born to the late Kostas and Malamo their DD-214 or other separation village in the Malindi district, who Komen Foundation. as a result of chemotherapy and ra- Mouhtis on April 20, 1935 in Menidi, papers given them by the military. took their first steps in the process to White Cane Drive Emily’s mother, Laura Tebbetts, diation has sometimes drawn strange Greece, she emigrated to the United For further information, call Ber- become a “Total Health Village” in was diagnosed with breast cancer 10 looks and stares from people. The States in 1956 and married Angelos GARWOOD – The Garwood Li- nard McElwee, VFW state service August, when a nine-person Ameri- ons Club is conducting its annual years ago in January. It has since second is in tribute to her mother’s Glimis on September 27, 1959. officer, at (973) 297-3226 or Den- can medical team came to provide come back multiple times in her continued ability to beat the odds, Sophia was a long-time employee White Cane Drive. A major fund- nis Clark at (908) 247-5389. care and assess needs. raising event, this campaign involves breast, spread to her liver, then to her which her daughter attributes to her of the Irvington Board of Education, Team member Lorrie Apel, a Reg- brain several times. It was determined mother’s positive attitude and the where she worked as a school bus Lions clubs worldwide reaching out Library Invites Adults istered Nurse and volunteer with to their communities to secure the long ago that she would need chemo- production of new medicines. aide for special needs children. Genesis World Mission, will shed therapy treatments once a week for Emily’s ultimate goal is to raise Surviving, in addition to her hus- For ‘Violin Magic’ financial resources necessary to carry light on the successes and challenges out various vision-related and youth- the rest of her life. $10,000, marking her mother’s 10 band, are three children, Al Glimis WESTFIELD – The Westfield of conducting the six-day medical This past summer, the chemo years with breast cancer. As of last and his wife, Emily Cook, of oriented projects. Memorial Library, located at 550 East camp, during which 2,500 patients The Garwood Lions Club main- medication Emily’s mother was tak- Sunday, she had raised $7,475. Princeton, N.J., Gus Glimis and his Broad Street, will present “Violin were seen, and working with in- ing was severely and irreversibly To donate online and receive more wife, Lisa Frankfort, of San Fran- tains a drop-off box by the Garwood Magic for Adults” on Saturday, No- country partners to help the villag- Post Office for the collection of used damaging her heart, making it hard information, visit cisco, Calif., and Joanne Thiel and vember 20, at 2 p.m. ers assess their needs and resources for her to go anywhere without get- emilytebbetts.chipin.com/breast- her husband, Robert, of East Windsor, eyeglasses that are refurbished and New Jersey Workshop for the Arts to develop long-term solutions for distributed to the needy. ting winded. Since she was clean cancer-research-susan-g-komen. N.J. Three grandchildren, Olivia (NJWA) Executive Director Ted health care. For more information, and because the medicine was so Those wishing to donate also can Thiel, Sergei Glimis and Robert The club also supports Garwood Schlosberg will lead the class. Partici- visit genesisworldmission.org. scouting programs and a baseball damaging, her doctor decided to take mail checks to Emily’s dorm: Emily Angelo Thiel, also survive her. pants should bring their own violin if Anyone interested in attending a her off chemotherapy while she vis- Tebbetts, No. 245 780 Columbus The funeral service took place yes- team, awards scholarships to high- they have one, or call (908) 789-9696 program or learning more about Ro- school seniors and recognizes aca- ited her parents for four weeks. Avenue, Boston, MA 02120, or drop terday, Wednesday, November 10, at to make an appointment for sizing, so tary in Westfield may contact Ray However, by the time she got back, them off at her house in Westfield. the Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox demic excellence of eighth-grade that they can borrow one from the Kostyack, president, at (908) 789- graduates, as well as hosting free she was having trouble walking. It For the address, e-mail Church in Westfield. Burial followed NJWA. Fingernails must be trimmed. 7834 or turns out that in four weeks, several [email protected]. at Fairview Cemetery in Westfield. events for both children and senior This class will be limited to 16 [email protected]. citizens. To obtain information re- tumors had formed in her brain along- Checks can be made payable ei- Arrangements were by the Gray participants and is open to Westfield side one in her spine, which was large ther to Emily or the Susan G. Komen Funeral Home, 318 East Broad Street SHERIFF’S SALE garding membership, call Lion Peggy Memorial Library and MURAL Briggs at (908) 654-4977. enough that it was pressing on a nerve, Foundation, but should be made out in Westfield. SHERIFF’S FILE NO.: CH-10006607 cardholders. To register, visit the SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY making it difficult to walk. to SGK with “Emily Tebbetts In lieu of flowers, the family is library’s website, wmlnj.org, and CHANCERY DIVISION SHERIFF’S SALE Fundraiser” in the subject line if UNION COUNTY requesting donations to the click on the Online Calendar, or call DOCKET NO. F-32982-08 SHERIFF’S FILE NO.: CH-10006380 SHERIFF’S SALE wishing to get a tax credit. Checks Alzheimer’s Association. (908) 789-4090, extension no. 4140. Plaintiff: THE BANK OF NEW YORK, AS SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY will all be sent in together on No- November 11, 2010 TRUSTEE FOR THE BENIFIT OF CERTIFI- CHANCERY DIVISION SHERIFF’S FILE NO.: CH-10000699 CATE HOLDERS, CWMBS, INC., CHL MORT- UNION COUNTY SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY vember 27. GAGE PASS-THROUGH TRUST 2007-J2 DOCKET NO. F-11809 CHANCERY DIVISION MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH CERTIFI- Plaintiff: MIDFIRST BANK UNION COUNTY CATES VS. DOCKET NO. F-40581-08 SHERIFF’S SALE VS. Defendant: KEVIN T. HURTT; KAREN B. Plaintiff: CHASE HOME FINANCE LLC Defendant: ERNEST DI FRANCESCO; HURTT; HOFFER & LEFF, DDS VS. SHERIFF’S FILE NO.: CH-10006615 MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION Sale Date: 12/01/2010 Defendant: VICTOR PADILLA SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY Gray Funeral Homes SYSTEMS, INC. AS NOMINEE FOR COUN- Writ of Execution: 08/25/2010 Sale Date: 11/17/2010 CHANCERY DIVISION TRYWIDE BANK FSB By virtue of the above-stated writ of execution Writ of Execution: 12/01/2009 UNION COUNTY Sale Date: 12/08/2010 to me directed I shall expose for sale by public By virtue of the above-stated writ of execution DOCKET NO. L-2915-09B Writ of Execution: 09/02/2010 vendue, at the UNION COUNTY ADMINISTRA- to me directed I shall expose for sale by public Plaintiff: VELOCITY INVESTMENTS LLC By virtue of the above-stated writ of execution TION BUILDING, 1ST FLOOR, 10 ELIZABETH- vendue, at the UNION COUNTY ADMINISTRA- VS. Since 1897 to me directed I shall expose for sale by public TOWN PLAZA, Elizabeth, New Jersey on TION BUILDING, 1ST FLOOR, 10 ELIZABETH- Defendant: MILDRED ECKER vendue, at the UNION COUNTY ADMINISTRA- WEDNESDAY, at two o’clock in the afternoon of TOWN PLAZA, Elizabeth, New Jersey on Sale Date: 12/08/2010 TION BUILDING, 1ST FLOOR, 10 ELIZABETH- said day. All successful bidders must have 20% WEDNESDAY, at two o’clock in the afternoon of Writ of Execution: 05/26/2010 TOWN PLAZA, Elizabeth, New Jersey on of their bid available in cash or certified check at said day. All successful bidders must have 20% By virtue of the above-stated writ of execution WEDNESDAY, at two o’clock in the afternoon of the conclusion of the sales. of their bid available in cash or certified check at to me directed I shall expose for sale by public said day. All successful bidders must have 20% The judgment amount is: ***Two Hundred the conclusion of the sales. vendue, at the UNION COUNTY ADMINISTRA- of their bid available in cash or certified check at Forty Eight Thousand Ten and 38/100*** The judgment amount is: ***Three Hundred TION BUILDING, 1ST FLOOR, 10 ELIZABETH- the conclusion of the sales. $248,010.38. Twenty Five Thousand Four Hundred Sixty Three TOWN PLAZA, Elizabeth, New Jersey on The judgment amount is: ***Four Hundred The property to be sold is located in: The Town and 07/100*** $325,463.07. WEDNESDAY, at two o’clock in the afternoon of Ninety Five Thousand Nine Hundred Forty Seven of Westfield, County of Union, State of New The property to be sold is located in the Bor- said day. All successful bidders must have 20% and 99/100*** $495,947.99. Jersey. ough of Garwood, County of Union and State of of their bid available in cash or certified check at Property to be sold is located in: Township of Commonly known as: 517 Cumberland Street, New Jersey. the conclusion of the sales. Scotch Plains, County of Union, in the State of Westfield, New Jersey 07090 Commonly known as: 269 4th Avenue, The judgment amount is: ***Twenty Four Thou- New Jersey. Tax Lot No: 15 in Block: 2707 Garwood, New Jersey 07027. sand Eight Hundred Forty Seven and 92/100*** Premises commonly known as: 1923 Moun- Dimensions of Lot (Approximately): 142 x 91 Tax Lot No. 3 in Block No. 203 $24,847.92. tain Avenue, Scotch Plains, New Jersey 07076 Nearest Cross Street: Osborn Avenue Dimension of Lot Approximately: 50 x 100 Street and street number: 625 West Broad Tax Lot # 18.0201, Block # 1803 Subject to any open taxes, water/sewer, mu- Nearest Cross Street: Cedar Street Street, Westfield, New Jersey 07090 Approximate Dimensions: .31 Acres nicipal or tax liens that may be due. Beginning at a point in the Southerly line of Tax Lot and Block Number: Block 2819, Lot Nearest cross street: Union Avenue Tax and prior lien info: At the time of publica- Fourth Avenue distant 100.00 feet Easterly along 1.01 on the Tax Map of the Town of Westfield, Taxes: Current through 3rd Quarter of 2010* tion taxes/sewer/water information was not avail- said side line of Fourth Avenue from the intersec- New Jersey 07090 Begun in 1876 by William Gray, in Cranford and later Incorporated in Other: Sewer = $425.96 (estimated)* able. You must check with the tax collector for tion with the Easterly side line of Cedar Street; Nearest cross street: Corner Lot, West Broad *Plus interest on these figures through date of exact amounts due. thence Street and Hazel Avenue 1897 as the Gray Burial & Cremation Company. payoff and any and all subsequent taxes, water Prior Mortgages and Judgments (if any): None. Prior Liens/Encumbrances Dimensions: 86.16 x 100 x 83.61 x 100.02 and sewer amouts. Total Upset: ***Two Hundred Eighty Two Total as of September 23, 2010: $0.00 Full Description: Deed Book 3190, page 480 Today, known by many simply as Gray’s. We continue to provide the Total Upset: ***Five Hundred Fifty Six Thou- Thousand Six Hundred Sixty Two and 73/100*** Total Upset: ***Three Hundred Seventy Three Prior Liens: None known personal service that began with Mr. Gray, whether it be for burial or sand Nine Hundred Twenty Eight and 81/100*** $282,662.73 together with lawful interest and Thousand Three Hundred Sixty Three and 78/ Total Upset: ***Twenty Seven Thousand $556,928.81 together with lawful interest and costs. 100*** $373,363.78 together with lawful interest Seven and 10/100*** $27,007.10 together with cremation. costs. Surplus Money: If after the sale and satisfac- and costs. lawful interest and costs. Surplus Money: If after the sale and satisfac- tion of the mortgage debt, including costs and Surplus Money: If after the sale and satisfac- Surplus Money: If after the sale and satisfac- tion of the mortgage debt, including costs and expenses, there remains any surplus money, the tion of the mortgage debt, including costs and tion of the mortgage debt, including costs and Gray Funeral Home Gray Memorial Funeral Home expenses, there remains any surplus money, the money will be deposited into the Superior Court expenses, there remains any surplus money, the expenses, there remains any surplus money, the money will be deposited into the Superior Court Trust Fund and any person claiming the surplus, money will be deposited into the Superior Court money will be deposited into the Superior Court 318 East Broad St. 12 Springfield Ave. Trust Fund and any person claiming the surplus, or any part thereof, may file a motion pursuant to Trust Fund and any person claiming the surplus, Trust Fund and any person claiming the surplus, or any part thereof, may file a motion pursuant to Court Rules 4:64-3 and 4:57-2 stating the nature or any part thereof, may file a motion pursuant to or any part thereof, may file a motion pursuant to Westfield, NJ 07090 Cranford, NJ 07016 Court Rules 4:64-3 and 4:57-2 stating the nature and extent of that person’s claim and asking for Court Rules 4:64-3 and 4:57-2 stating the nature Court Rules 4:64-3 and 4:57-2 stating the nature and extent of that person’s claim and asking for an order directing payment of the surplus money. and extent of that person’s claim and asking for and extent of that person’s claim and asking for William A. Doyle Mgr. Dale R. Schoustra Mgr. an order directing payment of the surplus money. The Sheriff or other person conducting the sale an order directing payment of the surplus money. an order directing payment of the surplus money. NJ Lic. Number 2325 NJ Lic. Number 3707 The Sheriff or other person conducting the sale will have information regarding the surplus, if The Sheriff or other person conducting the sale The Sheriff or other person conducting the sale will have information regarding the surplus, if any. will have information regarding the surplus, if will have information regarding the surplus, if (908)-233-0143 (908)-276-0092 any. There is a full legal description on file in the any. any. There is a full legal description on file in the Union County Sheriff’s Office. There is a full legal description on file in the There is a full legal description on file in the Union County Sheriff’s Office. The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn this Union County Sheriff’s Office. Union County Sheriff’s Office. The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn this sale for any length of time without further adver- The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn this The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn this John-Michael “J.M.” Jones sale for any length of time without further adver- tisement. sale for any length of time without further adver- sale for any length of time without further adver- tisement. Ralph Froehlich tisement. tisement. N.J. Lic. #4869 Ralph Froehlich Sheriff Ralph Froehlich Ralph Froehlich Sheriff Attorney: Sheriff Sheriff Attorney: ZUCKER, GOLDBERG & ACKERMAN, LLC Attorney: Attorney: Director PARKER MC CAY - ATTORNEYS 200 SHEFFIELD STREET FEIN, SUCH, KAHN & SHEPARD, PC RAGAN & RAGAN - COUNSELLORS AT LAW 7001 LINCOLN DRIVE WEST SUITE 301 7 CENTURY DRIVE BRINLEY PLAZA BUILDING ONE THREE GREENTREE CENTRE - PO BOX 974 MOUNTAINSIDE, NEW JERSEY 07092 SUITE 201 3100 ROUTE 138 WEST www.grayfuneralhomes.com MARLTON, NEW JERSEY 08053-0974 (908) 233-8500 PARSIPPANY, NEW JERSEY 07054 WALL, NEW JERSEY 07719 (856) 596-8900 File No: XFZ-113686 (973) 538-4700 (732) 280-4100 4 T - 11/11, 11/18, 11/25 4 T - 11/04, 11/11, 11/18 4 T - 10/21, 10/28, 11/04 4 T - 11/11, 11/18, 11/25 & 12/02/10 Fee: $183.60 & 11/25/10 Fee: $173.40 & 11/11/10 Fee: $169.32 & 12/02/10 Fee: $155.04 A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, November 11, 2010 Page 21 CLASSIFIEDS SCOTCH PLAINS HOUSE SALE AVON OPEN HOUSE SAT 11/13 and SUN 11/14 Saturday, November 13th Kean Stage Presents Music 9am to 3pm, both days. 10:00am-4:00pm NO EARLY BIRDS!! 2353 North Ave, SP 4 Pheasant Ln, Scotch Plains Christmas gifts, Avon products Of Composer-In-Residence Furniture, vintage Japanese for purchase & preordering avail- HILLSIDE – The Concert Artist world-renowned performing musi- Screen, signed artwork, designer able. Specials, Discounts & Raffle. men & women’s clothing, Program of Kean University cel- cians onto Kean’s Conservatory of OFFICE FURNITURE ebrates its 11th season with The Mu- Music faculty. While maintaining ca- Fur coat, stereo equipment sic of Samuel Zyman on November reers as professional performers, con- including Pioneer turntable & Used office furniture for sale in 18 at 8 p.m. in Enlow Recital Hall. cert artists present solo, chamber mu- LPs, darkroom equipment, office downtown Westfield: The music of the 2010-2011 com- sic and jazz recitals at Kean; teach equipment, good books, and other Wood & metal desks, chairs, poser-in-residence will include Mu- private, weekly studio lessons to Kean quality household items. shelves, filing cabinets, and sic for Five, Search for Piano Trio, students and conduct master classes conference rm. table. Variations on an Original Theme for and other community outreach ser- SPACE FOR RENT IN A GYM Contact Greg @ (908) 233-4030 Solo Pianoand the world premiere of vices in the public schools and junior Space in a gymnastics school in CLEANING GIRL RIBBONS FOR ROBIN…WHS student Sydney Metzger, right, her aunt Kristine his first String Quintet, written espe- colleges. Some concert artists also Mountainside, up to 2000sq ft, Polish cleaning girl looking for Ammerlaan, center, and her grandmother, Janice Metzger, walked in memory of cially for the concert artists. coach ensembles and teach classroom Robin Metzger, Sydney’s mother, who lost her battle with breast cancer July 6, 2006. suitable for dance, martial arts, more houses to clean. 10 yrs exp., Musicians performing include: courses related to their specialties. kids’ sports, yoga, etc. Hourly or own transportation, excellent ref- Brennan Sweet, Victoria Stewart and Enlow Hall is a new concert hall Monthly rent. Call (908) 514-0449 erences, English speaking. Elissa Cassini, violins; Maurycy with precision acoustics. The 312- Call Monika (908) 494-2347 Teen Raises Money Banaszek, viola; Susannah Chapman seat concert space is located on the EXPERIENCED TAX PREPARER and Caroline Stinson, cellos; Anthony Nathan Weiss Graduate School cam- Temp for tax season 2/14/11 - HOUSE CLEANING AVAILABLE! In Memory Of Her Mother Scelba, double bass; Lisa Hansen, pus of Kean University at 215 North 4/15/11. Tax Preparer - 5 yrs I am a skilled woman, trustworthy, flute; Romie de Guise-Langois, clari- Avenue in Hillside. experience for Fanwood CPA honest, reliable house cleaning. WESTFIELD – Sydney Metzger, encampment. net; Allison Brewster Franzetti and Tickets are $25 and are available office. 15 hrs/wk-flexible schedule. Very hard working & detail ori- a junior at Westfield High School, In 2008, Sydney was unable to Gabriela Martinez, piano. by calling (908) 737-SHOW (7469), Call (908) 889-9500 ented. Take pleasure in what I like and her team, “Ribbons for Robin,” walk in the Avon walk because she The Concert Artist Program brings and online at keanstage.com. to do. 6 years exp, good prices. raised more than $10,000 to help did not meet the age requirement. CHILDCARE NEEDED (862) 307-3481 fund research to find a cure for breast Instead, she organized a walk in cancer through their participation in Tamaques Park in Westfield also Sundance Students Nannies - Housekeepers CLEANING DUET the two-day Avon Walk for Breast called “Ribbons for Robin.” BabyNurses Needed Two women offering house Cancer, held October 16-17. Sydney, Sydney’s walk raised more than To Perform Aladdin Kids Live-in / -out, Full/Part-time cleaning in the area. We guarantee her aunt, Kristine Ammerlaan, and $15,000. She was recognized for her Solid References Required. a good clean home for you and her grandmother, Janice Metzger, effort and involvement from the NORTH PLAINFIELD – On Sat- “Theater, dance and music are an CALL (732) 972-4090 your family. References are walked in memory of Robin Metzger, Breast Cancer Research Foundation. urday, November 13, The Sundance integral part of our curriculum at www.absolutebestcare.com available. We have many satisfied Sydney’s mother, who lost her battle Tired but with a great sense of School’s (North Plainfield) Galaxy Sundance,” said Sundance founder homeowners with our work. with breast cancer on July 6, 2006. accomplishment, Sydney met her fa- Class of third and fourth graders will Ginny Tobey. “These activities are a ENGLISH TUTOR (908) 838-5437 In Robin’s memory, they walked a ther and walked the last two miles perform Disney’s Aladdin Kids. The great way for the children to gain Charles Dodge, Kean University 39.3 miles. They walked 26.2 miles together to the finish line. performance will take place at 11:30 confidence in expressing themselves, Graduate B.A. degree in English BAY HEAD RENTAL on the first day and 13.1 the second Donations can still be made to Team a.m. during the school’s open house. an important skill they will use Education available to tutor your Pristine Home for Rent, East Ave, day. The evening between was spent Ribbons for Robin at the Avon walk The show features local residents Ryan throughout their lives. Given the in- student after school. Prior teaching Ocean Views, Steps to Bridge/ on Randall’s Island in a vast tent for Breast Cancer site. Brace and Kiana McQuade of Scotch ternational aspect of the shows, we experience and willing to drive to Howe Guarded Beaches, Walk to Plains and Eino Korpela of Westfield. can also teach the children about life your location. Contact me for Town, Bay & Lake, 6 BRooms, The Arabian-set show was selected in different countries.” inquiries. (908) 233-0021 3.5 Bths, Fr Porch, Bk Deck, CAC, Murder Mystery Play to Be to represent this year’s school theme Beyond the stage productions, the Fin. Basement w/ Ldry Room. – “It’s a Small World.” school will weave lessons about world SAT TUTOR Avail to Rent Weekly or Monthly Students ranging from preschoolers geography, language, art, govern- for May, June, July, Aug, Sept & Staged at Wardlaw School through fourth grade will perform in ments and more into the curriculum. SAT tutor with 10+ yrs. exp. at well known tutoring centers. Reas. Oct. Pls Call (973) 727-8978 for EDISON – The Wardlaw-Hartridge asked not to reveal. other musical productions of interna- The theme will be capped off by a all inquires. School, located at 1295 Inman Av- The cast includes: Samantha tional origin throughout the year at virtual recreation of countries around rates and flex. hours. Will work in home or other convenient location. enue in North Edison, will stage its Lamparello as Mollie Ralson, Jessie Sundance, including versions of Mary the world for the school’s big annual MEDICAL MASSAGE fall play, Agatha Christie’s The Flood as Giles Ralson, Samantha Poppins, Madeline and The Mitten. Happening entitled “The Sundance email: [email protected] Mousetrap, on Friday, November 12, Barbeito as Christina Wren, Jian Bland World’s Fair.” The Happening will WE CONVERT VHS TO DVD Westfield - Do you have lower at 7:30 p.m. and on Saturday, No- as Mrs. Boyle, Kush Mody of Edison PUBLIC NOTICE take place the end of February through back pain or does Sciatica Let us convert your VHS/VHS-C vember 13, at 3 and 7:30 p.m. in the as Major Metcalf, Aneesa Sonawalla TOWN OF WESTFIELD early March. bother you? Would you like 5 school’s All-Purpose Room. as Miss Casewell, Sam Brukhman of BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT More information about the home movies onto a DVD for years more in your life? memories that will last a lifetime! The Mousetrap is a murder-mys- Cranford as Mr. Paravicini and Billy Notice is hereby given that Westfield school’s creative approach to educa- Call Jason tery play that opened in the West End Buchbinder of Scotch Plains as Detec- Board of Adjustment adopted Resolutions tion for children ages 2 years though Holiday Special $15.00/DVD. of London in 1952 and has been run- tive Sergeant Trotter. at its November 8, 2010 meeting for the fifth grade will be available at the Call (908) 347-1660 cell (908) 487-8375 following applications heard at its October Computer Tutors, Inc., TODAY! ning continuously since then. It has Tickets are $10 per adult, $5 per 13, 2010 meeting. open house. Tours of the school will the longest initial run of any play in student and senior citizen, and $30 be given before and after the show Sale expires 12/17/2010. Stuart and Jane Baker, 1001 CARPENTER history, with more than 24,000 per- per family. Additionally, there will be Wychwood Road (700 Woodland Av- from 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. PHOTOGRAPHY formances so far. It is also the longest a ticket extension in which tickets The Sundance School is located at Specialized Carpenter / Builder enue), Applicant sought permission to con- Will build to suit. running show (of any type) of the can be reserved, paid for and picked struct first and second story additions con- 401 Greenbrook Road in North Event and family photographer to modern era. up at a “Will Call” table on the eve- trary to Section 11.06E5 of the Land Use Plainfield. For more information, call keep your Soiree alive forever. Many local refrences. The Mousetrap is known for its nings of the performances. To re- Ordinance. Ordinance requires a mini- (908) 561-5055 or visit Professional references. Call Registered and insured. mum front yard setback of 35.8 feet. (908) 232-7846 twist ending, which, at the end of serve tickets, call (908) 754-1882, (EFYD). Proposed was + 20.5 feet. Appli- thesundanceschool.com. Dave Samsky at (908) 693-0158 Email: [email protected] every performance, the audience is extension 609. cation approved with conditions. CHILDCARE AVAILABLE Jennifer S. Scutti, 102 Roger Avenue, Applicant sought permission to replace an We will babysit your child on old deck with an outside kitchen and a Friday evenings and weekends. pergola and to relocate an existing shed Kids of all ages. Flexible rates. and hot tub. Applicant sought relief from Please leave a message at the following Sections of the Land Use Ordinance: §13.02B, §13.02C, §13.02E1- (908) 313-2429. to allow a deck, a shed and a hot tub to be located in the side yard and a portion of the PUBLIC NOTICE front yard where a rear yard location is SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY required. §13.01G1a -to allow a 5 feet side CHANCERY DIVISION yard setback where a side yard setback of UNION COUNTY 10 feet is required for an accessory struc- DOCKET NO. F-14444-09 ture (shed) abutting a front or side yard of FILE NO. 10840-09 an adjacent property. §12.0-4G - to allow an all improvement coverage of 45%/8,024 NOTICE TO REDEEM square feet where a maximum of 40%/ PARK FINANCE, LLC PLAIN- 7,200 square feet is allowed. Application TIFF VS. MARY C. MORAN, approved with conditions. HER HEIRS, DEVISEES AND St. Helen’s Church, 1600 Rahway PERSONAL REPRESENTA- Avenue, Applicant sought permission to TIVES AND HIS, HER, THEIR retain three existing signs contrary to Sec- OR ANY OF THEIR SUCCES- tions 16.04K and 16.07B of the Land Use SONGS OF SHIRU NAH…The Shiru Nah choral group, pictured above, will SORS IN RIGHT, TITLE AND Ordinance. Amended application approved INTEREST; FRANCIS M. Photo by Linda Kouril perform at the Women’s Fall Dinner at Congregation Beth Israel of Scotch Plains UNRAVEL THE MYSTERY...The full cast of the fall play, The Mousetrap, which with conditions. on Tuesday, November 16, at 7 p.m. The congregation’s Sisterhood will sponsor CONNELLY, HIS HEIRS, DE- VISEES AND PERSONAL David Zornitsky & Michelle Rosen, this dinner, which is open to the community. For more information or to register, will be staged at The Wardlaw-Hartridge School in North Edison on November REPRESENTATIVES AND 842 Standish Avenue, Applicants sought call Sisterhood Co-Chairwomen Arlene Feller at (908) 889-9553 or Linda Ross at 12 and 13 is pictured before rehearsal: Aneesa Sonawalla, Kush Mody, Samantha HIS, HER, THEIR OR ANY OF permission to construct a second floor Lamparello, Jessie Flood, Billy Buchbinder of Scotch Plains, Jian Bland, Sam (908) 654-1582. THEIR SUCCESSORS IN addition contrary to Section 11.06E6 of Brukhman of Cranford and Samantha Barbeito. PUBLIC NOTICE RIGHT, TITLE AND INTER- the Land Use Ordinance to allow a side See it all on the web in color . . . EST; EILEEN MORAN; yard setback of 10.7 feet where 12.5 feet www.goleader.com TOWN OF WESTFIELD BAYSHORE COMMUNITY is required. Application approved with con- Legawiec to Perform at Pro Arte INVITATION TO BID HOSPITAL; BELL ATLANTIC ditions. PUBLIC NOTICE NJ INC. N/K/A VERIZON NEW MOUNTAINSIDE – Walter Fitelberg, Poland’s great conductor. SEALED PROPOSALS WILL BE RE- NRT, LLC, 600 North Avenue, Appli- TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS JERSEY; LIBERTY MUTUAL Legawiec, violinist and composer, of Mr. Legawiec has been the recipient CEIVED BY THE TOWN CLERK OF THE cant sought preliminary and final major INSURANCE COMPANY; NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the TOWN OF WESTFIELD, NEW JERSEY, Mountainside, will perform at the Pro of many awards, including the Abraham site plan approval with c and d variances to SUMMIT MEDICAL GROUP Scotch Plains Municipal Manager has ON TUESDAY, DECEMBER 14, 2010 AT Arte League of the Kosciuszko Foun- Axelrod and Koussevitsky Foundation use a portion of the basement as a training PA; ANESTHESIA ASSOCI- scheduled a public input/public comment 10:00 A.M. PREVAILING TIME AT THE room/computer room contrary to Sections ATES OF MORRISTOWN; dation fundraiser “Reflections,” which Scholarships to the Berkshire Music session regarding the 2011 Municipal MUNICIPAL BUILDING, 425 EAST 12.04C and 17.02C. Ordinance restricts STATE OF NEW JERSEY; will commemorate Chopin’s 200th Center at Tanglewood. He has played Budget on Wednesday, November 24, BROAD STREET, WESTFIELD, NEW the use of the basement to storage or a DEFENDANT(S) 2010 between 10:30 a.m. and 12:00 noon JERSEY FOR THE: anniversary of his birth and Ignace in Broadway orchestras, at Tanglewood, similar support function. Proposed is a at Township Hall, 430 Park Avenue, Scotch TO: MARY C. MORAN, HER HEIRS, Paderewski’s 150th anniversary of his the Copacabana Club in New York and training/computer room. Based on the use, “2011 COLLECTION AND Plains. DEVISEES AND PERSONAL REPRE- the ordinance requires 26 parking spaces. MARKETING OF RECY- birth. for Time Records. The public is invited to provide any com- SENTATIVES AND HIS, HER, THEIR Proposed were 11 parking spaces. Appli- CLABLE MATERIAL IN THE The event will take place at the Royal Most recently, he performed in a ments and/or input concerning the 2011 OR ANY OF THEIR SUCCESSORS IN cation denied. TOWN OF WESTFIELD, NEW budget at that time. RIGHT, TITLE AND INTEREST; Manor in Garfield on Sunday, Novem- program celebrating the bicentennial Kathleen Nemeth JERSEY”. Christopher R. Marion, Municipal Manager FRANCIS M. CONNELLY, HIS HEIRS, ber 14. Mr. Legawiec will be perform- of Chopin and Robert Schumann at the Secretary, Board of Adjustment 1 T - 11/11/10, The Times Fee: $13.26 Proposals shall be in writing on the forms DEVISEES AND PERSONAL REPRE- 1 T - 11/11/10, The Leader Fee: $55.08 ing the works of Chopin and Community Presbyterian Church in furnished and must be delivered at the SENTATIVES AND HIS, HER, THEIR Paderewski. Mountainside. Featured in the program PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE place and before the hour above men- OR ANY OF THEIR SUCCESSORS IN A World War II veteran, Mr. Legawiec was the first performance of Mr. tioned, and must be accompanied by a RIGHT, TITLE AND INTEREST; TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS certified check or bid bond payable to the PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that an order graduated from the Julliard School of Legawiec’s “Serenade for Piano.” TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS Town of Westfield in an amount equal to at made on November 3, 2010, the Superior ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT CITIZEN INPUT FOR Music. He studied with the late Gregor To learn more, call (973) 773-9721. least ten percent (10%) of the base amount Court Fixed December 20, 2010 between REVENUE BLOCK GRANT NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that at the of the bid, but not less than $500.00 nor the hours of nine o’clock in the forenoon PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE meeting of the Zoning Board of Adjust- Mayor Nancy Malool has announced a more than $20,000.00. (N.J.S.A. 40A:11- and four o’clock in the afternoon, prevail- ment of the Township of Scotch Plains public hearing will be held on the HUD 21) Each bid must also be accompanied ing time, at the office of the Tax Collector TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS held on November 4, 2010, the Board Revenue Sharing Block Grant, XXXVII by a Surety Company Certificate stating of CLARK, located at 430 WESTFIELD NOTICE OF SALE OF PROPERTY FOR NONPAYMENT OF TAXES, memorialized the following Resolutions: Year funding on Tuesday, November 30, that said Surety company will provide the AVE, CLARK, NEW JERSEY 07066, as ASSESSMENTS AND/OR OTHER MUNICIPAL LIENS 2010 in Room #202, Municipal Building, bidder with the required Performance bond the time and place when and where you Terens, Dr. William & Mrs. Heidi, de- Public notice is hereby given that I, Lori Majeski, Collector of Taxes of the Township 430 Park Avenue, Scotch Plains, New in the full amount of the Contract (N.J.S.A. may pay to the plaintiff the amount so nied as time barred, the requested relief of Scotch Plains, County of Union will sell at public auction on TUESDAY, DECEMBER Jersey at 7:30 PM. 40A:11-22), by a Non-Collusion Affidavit found due for principal and interest on its for determination for an appeal of the 7, 2010 in the Municipal Court, 430 Park Avenue, Scotch Plains, NJ at 2:00 o’clock in the “We are attempting to set our own priori- and a Contractor’s Qualification Statement, certificate of tax sale as follows: Zoning Officer’s decision on permits afternoon or at such later time and place to which said sale may then be adjourned, all ties and want to know how our own citi- Statement of Ownership, on the forms LOT 41 BLOCK 176 on the tax duplicate granted and interpretation of certain exist- of the several lots and parcels of land assessed to the respective persons whose names zens feel the county allocation should be included in and explained in the contract of CLARK. Total amount required to ing structures located within the 100 feet are set opposite each respective parcel as the owner thereof for the total amount of spent”, said Mayor Malool. documents. redeem tax sale certificate no. 0702 is setback of Union Catholic High School. municipal liens chargeable against said lands respectively, in accordance with N.J.S.A. Scotch Plains has benefited from Com- Bidders are required to comply with the $38,435.16, together with interest from 54:5-1, et seq. as computed to the 7th day of December 2010. Maloney, Richard & Felix, Magali, munity Development funds since 1975 requirements of N.J.S.A. 10:5-31 et seq. December 31, 2009 and costs of Take further notice that the hereinafter described lands will be sold for the amount of approved, for 2091 Raritan Road, Block amounting to nearly $4,000,000. It is ex- and N.J.A.C. 17:27 and must pay work- $1,410.91. municipal liens chargeable against each parcel of said land assessed as one parcel, 12901, Lot 2, for a variance to construct a pected that approximately $6,000,000 will men the prevailing wage rates promul- And that unless, at the same time and together with interest and costs to the date of the sale. Said lands will be sold at the lowest pool house. be available to Union County for Commu- gated by the New Jersey State Depart- place, you or one of you redeem by paying rate of interest bid, but in no case in excess of 18%. Payments for said parcels shall be nity Development Block Grant XXXVII Year ment of Labor and Industry for this project, the aforesaid sum so found due to plaintiff, Evangel Church, denied, a Use Vari- made prior to the conclusion of the sale in the form of cash, certified check or money order funding. copies of which are on file in the Office of then you, and each of you shall be de- ance for an LED sign at 1251 Terrill Road, or other method previously approved by the Tax Collector or the property will be resold. The hearing will be chaired by the the Town engineer. barred and foreclosed of and from all right Block 11603, Lot 15. Properties for which there are no other purchasers shall be struck off and sold to the Township’s official delegates to the Rev- All bidders must submit with their bid and equity of redemption of, in and to the Township of Scotch Plains at an interest rate of 18%. Stone Art Design, approved, for a enue Sharing Committee. Nineteen towns a copy of their New Jersey Business lands and premises above set out and At any time before the sale I will accept payment of the amount due on any property Temporary Operating Permit for outdoor in Union County are involved, and all Registration Certificate. Failure to sub- described in the complaint and every part with interest and costs. Payment must be in the form of cash, certified check or money storage at property located at 2371 Beryl- projects must have a 2/3 majority of the mit proof of registration will disqualify thereof, and that the plaintiff be vested order. lium Road, Block 6901, Lot 25. total committee membership approval in the bid. with an absolute and indefeasible estate Industrial properties may be subject to the Spill Compensation and Control Act order to become reality. SPECIFICATIONS MAY BE SEEN OR of inheritance in fee simple in said lands Poeschl, Andre and Kelly-Lynn, ap- (N.J.S.A. 58-10-23.11 et seq.), the Water Pollution Control Act (N.J.S.A. 58-:10A-1 et Application for projects will be available OBTAINED AT THE OFFICE OF THE and premises. proved, for a variance to retain a 6 feet seq.) and the Industrial Site Recovery Act (N.J.S.A. 13:1K-6 et seq.), In addition, the at Township Hall and include complete TOWN ENGINEER, PUBLIC WORKS Anything to the contrary notwithstand- high fence in the front yard at property municipality is precluded from issuing a tax sale certificate to any prospective purchaser instructions concerning project eligibility. CENTER, 959 NORTH AVENUE, WEST, ing, redemption shall be permitted up until located at 2030 Wood Road, Block 10504, who is or may be in any way connected to the prior owner of the site. Projects funded throughout the 19 mem- WESTFIELD, NEW JERSEY. the entry of final judgment including the Lot 1. In the event that the owner of the property is on Active Duty in the Military Service, the ber municipalities include: housing, reha- THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL RE- whole of the last date upon which judg- Tax Collector should be notified immediately. The files pertaining to these applica- bilitation, neighborhood preservation, code SERVE THE RIGHT TO REJECT ANY ment is entered. The lands to be sold are described in accordance with the last tax duplicate as follows: tions are in the Office of the Zoning Board enforcement, senior citizen facilities, child AND ALL BIDS AND TO WAIVE ANY Michael G. Pellegrino, Esq. of Adjustment, 430 Park Avenue, and avail- care facilities, and various social service INFORMALITY, IF IN THE INTEREST OF Attorney for Plaintiff BLK LOT OWNER LOCATION TOTAL DUE able for public inspection during regular programs. THE TOWN, IT IS DEEMED ADVISABLE PELLEGRINO & FELDSTEIN, L.L.C. 03603 31 Zydalis, Dennis 2343 Belvidere Drive $5,938.32 office hours. TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS TO DO SO. 290 Route 46 West Lori Majeski Barbara Horev, Secretary Christopher R. Marion KRIS McALOON Denville, New Jersey 07834 Collector of Taxes Zoning Board of Adjustment Municipal Manager TOWN ENGINEER (973) 586-2300 4 T - 11/11, 11/18, 11/25 & 12/2/10, The Times Fee: $124.44 1 T - 11/11/10, The Times Fee: $35.19 1 T - 11/11/10, The Times Fee: $35.19 1 T - 11/11/10, The Leader Fee: $51.51 1 T - 6/11/09, The Leader Fee: $68.85 Page 22 Thursday, November 11, 2010 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION UCC’s Sperry Hosts Telescope Talk Tomorrow By MARYLOU MORANO tiers in the sky. The moon is barely Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times understood, [and] the rest of the Solar AREA – A free presentation out- System [as well as] the Milky Way lining the do’s and don’ts of pur- mystifies and beckons to all that see chasing a telescope will be presented it,” he continued. tomorrow, November 12, at 8:30 p.m. Forty-thousand years ago in at the William Miller Sperry Obser- France, primitive peoples created vatory on the Cranford campus of cave paintings predicting the move- Union County College. Alan ment of bison that were connected to Witzgall, a nearly 40-year member the constellations and sun. Ancient of Amateur Astronomers Incorpo- history aside, Mr. Witzgall believes rated (AAI), will be the featured astronomy is vital for our daily lives. speaker. If weather permits and the “Astronomy is important for keep- skies are clear, a night sky viewing ing track of time, the safe navigation session will follow Mr. Witzgall’s of ships and planes and understand- talk. ing whether or not the climate is FEMME PHOTALE…Jody Pfeiffer, a Westfield resident, will exhibit her photo- “Astronomy is the eldest of sci- changing, and why,” he said. graphs at Art on the Hill, Saturday evening, November 13, at the Shrine of St. Joseph ences, and yet, [it is] still the young- In essence, according to Mr. est. We have always looked at the Witzgall, astronomy serves human- SCOPING OUT A TELESCOPE...The William Miller Sperry Observatory on in Stirling. An accomplished photographer and former art teacher, Ms. Pfeiffer is a the Cranford campus of Union County College, pictured above, welcomes the member of Femmes Photales, a group of professional women photographers. sky with a sense of wonder and hope,” ity in many ways, including guard- public to a free presentation outlining the do’s and don’ts of purchasing a explained Mr. Witzgall, who holds a ing the planet against the near-Earth telescope. The event will be presented tomorrow, November 12, at 8:30 p.m. If Kean University Crosses Bachelor’s degree in Earth Science objects that could collide with it and weather permits and the skies are clear, a night sky viewing session will follow. from Kean University. threaten life. ™ The presentation is a timely one; Those who cannot make tomor- POPCORN with the holiday season approach- row evening’s presentation, and who Over to The Other Shore ing, many people will be shopping want to know more about astronomy, UNION – Kean University Depart- an artist and my specialty is in physi- for telescopes and binoculars. To- can visit the Sperry Observatory any Conviction: Not Beyond ment of Theatre presents The Other cal theatre and movement.” morrow night’s talk will help them Friday evening from 7:30 to 10:30 Shore by Pultizer Prize-winning play- Stylistically, Xingjian’s works sel- differentiate quality from junk. p.m .(except for the third Fridays, A Shadow of a Doubt wright and author Gao Xingjian. This dom follow conventional narrative Those who already own a telescope September to May). thought-provoking avant-garde pro- modes, so The Other Shore lends itself and are not sure how to use it will Clear skies permitting, members One Popcorn, Poor • Two Popcorns, Fair • Three Popcorns, Good • Four Popcorns, Excellent duction will be performed in the Zella to Ms. DeMers’ choreographic ap- also benefit from Mr. Witzgall’s of AAI will show all present won- By MICHAEL S. GOLDBERGER tional background from which he and Fry Theatre on the university campus proach. talk. ders of the sky that they might not 2 and ½ popcorns sis emanated. in Union, from November 12 through The cast of The Other Shore features “Astronomy provides an outlet for have seen otherwise. UCC is located Director Tony Goldwyn’s Convic- The pop psychology in these ex- the 20. Becca Bowe, Brandon Elia, David the restlessness in all of us,” said Mr. at 1033 Springfield Avenue in tion, about a woman who becomes a pository scenes dramatically explains Written in 1986, The Other Shore Farrington (who was seen this past fall Witzgall. “It seems all of Earth is Cranford. More information about lawyer solely to overturn her brother’s the strong, sibling bond of survival in was originally scheduled to be pro- with Kean University’s professional known, but we still find new fron- AAI is available at asterism.org. guilty sentence for murder, instantly which they find refuge from a mostly duced by the Beijing People’s Art theatre in residence, Premiere Stages, recalled the old saying concerning absent, ineffective father and a shame- Theater, where the playwright was an in Lost Boy Found in Whole Foods films that are based on actual stories less, slovenly mother. Trespassing in artist in residence. For political rea- starring Emmy-winner Kim Zimmer), Schrager Fictionalizes Tale – “If it is a true story, then the art must empty houses when they can, they sons, however, it was banned and never Shabazz Green (who frequently under- first be absolutely dedicated to the build a fantasy home they one day staged in mainland China. studies roles with Premiere Stages, and authenticity. There can be no real hope to occupy. It’ll be located on a Thematically, the play addresses is- performed in their production of HUM- Of Growing up in ADKs surprise. But if a previously untold lake named for them. sues of collectivism and individual- BUG), Steve Sharkey, Samuel Spare, WESTFIELD – The Town Book Dr. Schrager decided to become a twist is woven into the subtext, then Other shortcomings aside, Pamela ism — themes that Xingjian has ad- Natalie Bailey, Megan Bandelt, Becca Store in Westfield will host a meet doctor at a time when few women there can be a novel freshness.” Gray’s script subtly probes the power dressed throughout his career and ones Dagnall, Cara Ganski, Cathy Garcia and greet with Gloria Schrager, au- were admitted to medical school and By that standard, the slow-moving of blood relationship, of lives so tied that are considered to be highly vola- and Katelyn Morgan. thor of the children’s book, “Rebecca faced many obstacles in her struggle film is partially successful. Because together that they must open the door tile in the Communist Chinese con- The Other Shore performs Novem- and her Brothers,” on November 13 to be accepted, first as a student and Betty Anne Waters, expertly portrayed to speculation. Betty Anne’s great text. ber 12, 13, 17, 19 and 20 at 8 p.m., from 2 to 4 p.m. then as a doctor. by Hilary Swank, seemingly devoted devotion encompasses complete cer- “Xingjian was pushing a lot of po- November 13, 14 and 20 at 2 p.m. and “Rebecca and her Brothers” is She met her future husband, Alvin her entire being to the crusade, it tainty of her brother’s innocence. We litical buttons at the time,” said Anna November 18 at 5 p.m. A discussion about a family in pre-war America Schrager, during their internship, and came at an expense to her marriage wonder if it’s to a fault. Could she DeMers, assistant professor of The- with the cast follows the November 18 that is part of the immigrant experi- they started a practice in Westfield and parenting. This poses a philo- possibly ever believe that he is guilty? atre at Kean University, where she performance. Tickets are $15 (stan- ence: a Jewish family adapting to in 1953. Their two sons went to sophical question that could keep the It gets a bit more complicated, which concentrates on movement for the ac- dard ticket), $12 for seniors and Kean American society, facing economic Westfield public schools and became brows of a university ethics class is exhaustively related in twists and tor training. faculty, staff and alumni and $10 for hardship and prejudice with cour- physicians, as did a niece and grand- furrowed for a semester. turns that make the movie 15 minutes Ms. DeMers directs the production, students, and can be ordered by call- age, innovation, humor and love. niece, establishing three generations While Betty Anne’s quest makes longer than necessary. This includes, adding, “I wanted to explore with the ing the box office at (908) 737-SHOW After the father’s business in of doctors in their family. for a reliable enough, feature-length but is not limited to, a problematic students a piece that asked to be devel- (7469). To learn more, visit Brooklyn fails in the 1929 crash, In 1972, she left private practice version of what you might see in any policewoman and a new attorney gen- oped through the body. My training as keanstage.com. Rebecca, her parents and her two to become Director of Pediatrics at of TV’s cold-case detective serials, eral looking to make a reputation. older brothers move to a small town Overlook Hospital. This led to a it’s this sibling devotion that’s most These plot wrinkles might have been in the Adirondack Mountains where faculty position as Clinical Profes- bound to give the viewer pause. The effective if we didn’t know the true Plainfield Club Concert they have many adventures with the sor of Pediatrics at Columbia Uni- subsequent fallout slyly asks where tale’s outcome. diverse inhabitants of their new versity. She retired in 1989 and one’s ultimate responsibility should This fact continually arises to haunt home, including Native-Americans started a new career as an author. lie. To his credit, the filmmaker only the film’s entertainment value. And To Benefit ‘Good News’ and American Nazis, as well as wild Her first book is a memoir, titled hints his opinion. while indeed Hollywood must embel- PLAINFIELD – The Plainfield The Good News Community Choir, horses and hungry bears. “The Complex Life of a Woman Doc- It’s the sheer single-mindedness of lish, the uncertainties it causes here Musical Club will present a benefit under the direction of Mark Miller, Dr. Schrager was inspired to write tor.” it all that sets the imagination in mo- instill a cautious uneasiness in us. All concert for the Good News Commu- will also perform. This choir is a this fictionalized account of her un- The Town Book Store is located at tion. While Magnificent Obsession the same, if Goldwyn had fully capi- nity Choir of Plainfield on Sunday, dynamic ensemble that formed in usual childhood so that her grand- 270 East Broad Street in Westfield (1954) melodramatically chronicles talized on the psychologically intrigu- November 14, at 3 p.m. at the Cres- October 2007, in Plainfield. The choir children would learn more about her (corner of East Broad and Elmer Robert Merrick’s (Rock Hudson) re- ing aspect of Betty Anne’s Antigone- cent Avenue Presbyterian Church in has performed twice to a full house at family’s decision to escape poverty Streets). To learn more, call (908) turn to medical school just so he can like loyalty, it would make a better Plainfield. Carnegie Hall and has performed to and unemployment during the Great 233-3535 and reserve an cure Helen Phillips’s (Jane Wyman) case for seeing Conviction. The concert will feature perfor- rave reviews in churches in Plainfield. Depression. autographed copy. blindness, it is a work of fiction, so it * * * mances of classical music by mem- The choir’s repertoire reflects its lessens the outlandishness. Conviction, rated R, is a Fox bers of the Plainfield Musical Club, central theme of social justice and Fine evocations of the two pro- Searchlight Pictures release directed including pianists Paul DiDario, that “God’s love is meant for all Audiences to Experience Two tagonists in Conviction, the only folks by Tony Goldwyn and stars Hilary Beverly Weber, Paul Kueter and people.” Their director composes who, curiously enough, seem to mat- Swank, Sam Rockwell and Melissa Carole-Ann Mochernuk; flutist Su- many of the songs they sing. ter, help improve many of the clichés Leo. Running time: 107 minutes. san Graham; clarinetist Robert Choir director Mark Miller is in- U.S. Premieres at Enlow that have been worked into a screen- Romano; trumpeter Lorne Graham; structor of sacred music and Director HILLSIDE – Gene and Shelley State Symphony Capella of Russia play lacking engaging dialogue. Concert to Benefit SP-F organist Trent Johnson and the NFL of Music for the Theological School at Enlow Recital Hall at Kean Univer- is a 50-member vocal ensemble with Much of what is said is purpose- vocal Jazz Trio, featuring Fred Drew University and is lecturer in the sity (Enlow Hall) announced that Arco a performing style that highlights driven. We surmise that a lot of the Music Boosters Fischer, Liz Fischer and Nancy Practice of Sacred Music at the Insti- Ensemble will perform in concert; warmth, a flexibility of phrasing, no- little business between the lines is FANWOOD – The Fanwood Coun- Nelson. tute of Sacred Music at Yale University. the evening will feature the U.S. pre- bility of expression and skillfully bal- pure poetic license. cil for the Arts will sponsor a concert to Mr. Miller is also a composer and mieres of two English works, on Fri- ances choral sections. But a close-up, three-quarter pro- benefit the Scotch Plains-Fanwood Brunner Hosts has published more than 30 of his day, November 12, at 8 p.m. World-renowned conductor Valery file of Miss Swank’s Betty Anne, Music Boosters on Saturday, Novem- anthems for choirs. He received his State Symphony Capella of Russia Polyansky will lead the capella. framed in slight shadow at a crucial ber 13, at 7 p.m., at Fanwood’s Patricia ‘Toys That Teach’ Bachelor of Arts degree in Music will perform the following evening, Capella’s program includes master- juncture, portrays a lonely anguish M. Kuran Cultural Center (The historic SCOTCH PLAINS-FANWOOD – from Yale University and Masters of Saturday, November 13, at 7:30 p.m. pieces by Tchaikovsky, Rachmaninoff, worthy of Picasso. The actress re- Carriage House). The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Pre- Music degree in Organ Performance in Enlow Hall. Bruckner, Schnittke and more. peatedly does with her face what the The concert will feature three local school Program invites parents and from the Juilliard School. He was Arco Ensemble’s two U.S. pre- Enlow Hall is located on the East script cannot. Likewise, Sam musicians – jazz pianist Nathan Gra- guardians of preschool-age children also a Plainfield Musical Club Schol- mieres are part of “Music from Across Campus of Kean University at 215 Rockwell as Kenny Waters, the prodi- ham, guitar and vocal duo Zero Gravity to attend an informative presentation arship winner in 1985. the Pond,” a concert of English music North Avenue in Hillside. Tickets are gal brother in question, manages an and indie-rock band Pilot Blue (un- on Toys That Teach. The Plainfield Musical Club was for strings. London-based David An- available by calling (908) 737-SHOW augmenting intrigue of his own. plugged). This non-commerical presentation founded in 1892, making it the oldest gus will conduct the performance. (7469), and online at While Kenny may not be guilty of The suggested donations for the will feature toys that enhance gross- musical club in New Jersey. The club Serenade for 4 Solo Violins and EnlowHall.kean.edu. murder, he is undeniably a loose can- Fanwood Performing Arts Series are motor and fine-motor skills in a fun meets monthly at sites in the Plainfield String Orchestra, an unpublished non, a quality evidenced early on $7 ($5 for seniors and students). Park- way for children. The presenters will area, its membership consisting of pro- work by Herbert Howells, will re- See it all on the Web! when he starts a bar fight. Fair or not, ing is free. Refreshments will be sold be Scotch Plains-Fanwood district fessional and amateur musicians, and ceive its first U.S. performance along- it’s no wonder the local police regu- on the patio before the performance Occupational Therapist Claude those that support the arts and enjoy side Reflections on a Theme of Will- www.goleader.com larly round him up as one of the usual and during the intermission. For fur- Lundgren and Physical Therapist gathering for informal music concerts. iam Walton, by the celebrated com- suspects. Flashbacks convincingly ther information, call (908) 418-1301 Brenda Reilly. Tickets to the concert are $10 and poser Richard Rodney Bennett. PUBLIC NOTICE detail the poverty-stricken, dysfunc- or visit fanwoodperformanceseries.org. The event takes place on Friday, will be sold at the door. Crescent Other works on the program include Avenue Presbyterian Church is lo- TOWN OF WESTFIELD November 12, at 9 a.m. at Brunner Edward Elgar’s popular Serenade for BOARD OF EDUCATION Elementary School’s Multipurpose cated at 716 Watchung Avenue in Strings and Benjamin Britten’s monu- Maria Gillan to Read Room; the school is located at 721 Plainfield. For more information, mental Les Illuminations, which will REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS Westfield Road. please call (908) 322-7490. feature soprano Katherine Harris. For a Developer of Photovoltaic Sys- tems with respect to certain Westfield At Carriage House Series 9@@ JƎ  Board of Education Facilities in the Town- ship of Westfield, County of Union, dated FANWOOD – The Carriage House winning Paterson Literary Review. 9- @ 9@@D -J October 22, 2010 (the “Original RFP”) Poetry Series invites the public to Ms. Gillan has published 11 books of  ADDENDUM No. 1 attend a poetry reading by American poetry, including “The Weather of
–f¾¾ ¯° €€°n °fţn f f°¾n½  f Issued on November 9, 2010 Book Award winner Maria Mazziotti Old Seasons” (Cross-Cultural Com- The Westfield Board of Education (the Gillan on Tuesday, November 16. munications), “Where I Come From,” n f¯n½n¾ţf°n f¯n© ţf ť “Westfield BOE”) issued Addendum No.1 dated November 9, 2010 (“Addendum No. The free performance begins “Things My Mother Told Me” and ¯¯°9 ¾! f° #n#ţ&'() 9f#ţ 1”), to the above referenced Original RFP promptly at 8 p.m. in the Patricia “Italian Women in Black Dresses” issued by the Westfield BOE on October Kuran Arts Center on Watson Road, (Guernica Editions). ,°f°¾+ ţ-Ŧf ¾ť-.&/Ǝ&'ţ01&1Ŧ 22, 2010 (collectively the “RFP”). Adden- dum No. 1 is posted on the Westfield off North Martine Avenue, adjacent She is co-editor with her daughter, Hours: Saturday 11 to 5 and Sunday 12 to 5 BOE’s website at www.westfieldnjk12.org. to Fanwood Borough Hall. Jennifer, of four anthologies, includ-  This Addendum No. 1 is issued by order Ms. Gillan won the American Book ing “Unsettling America,” “Identity , °€f333Ŧ9 ¾4+-Ŧ–nf44 of Robert Berman, Board Secretary, Award for her book “All That Lies Lessons” and “Growing Up Ethnic in Westfield Board of Education. +,¾nf°f)16Ŵ0//Ŵ&8// 1 T - 11/11/10, The Leader Fee: $19.89 Between Us.” She is the founder and America.” Ms. Gillan’s latest book is the executive director of the Poetry “What We Pass On: Collected Po- Center at Passaic County Commu- ems, 1980-2009.” Where Imagination Leads to Discovery An Invitation to a Unique Shopping Experience nity College in Paterson. An open mic will follow the fea- Ms. Gillan also is the director of tured performance. For more infor- ARTISTS GALLERY OF GIFTS the Creative Writing Program and a mation, call (908) 889-7223 or (908) ~ Offering a new selection of vendors ~ Professor of Poetry at Binghamton 889-5298. For online directions and University (State University of New information, visit Women’s Knitwear, Tunics and Capes – Holiday Gifts and Decorations York), and she is editor of the award- carriagehousepoetryseries.blogspot.com. Mexican Pottery – Handblown Glass - Designer Inspired Silver, Copper and Gold Jewelry - Miniature Clocks - Digital Fine Art Stationery - Vintage Recreations - Wearable Art and Purses For Kids For Gift Baskets - Cement Ornaments for the Garden A fun filled interactive art workshop experience PREVIEW – THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 11, 2010 – 7pm-9pm FALL SESSION STILL FORMING Pre-K, Children, Teens & Adults FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 12, 2010 – 10am-5pm All Levels Welcome SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 13, 2010 – 10am-5pm Ask About Our High School Portfolio Class SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 14, 2010 – 11am-5pm 500 North Avenue East, Westfield (908) 654-5663 Pam Newell, Hostess, 908-654-3614 603 Clark Street, Westfield, NJ A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, November 11, 2010 Page 23

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Plainfield Honors and Remembers ‘The Real Joe Black,’ A Pioneer By MARYLOU MORANO lems all blacks share.” Several “By ability but on their effort, team atti- Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times the Way” columns are included in tude, sportsmanship and enthusiasm AREA – The recent renaming of the “Meet the Real Joe Black.” for the game…he did not worry about Plainfield High School The book also in- winning,” Mr. Selzer said. baseball field to “Joe cludes an introduction During the process of writing the Black Field” coincided by Bill Cosby, whose book, the author had the opportunity nicely with the release a relationship to Mr. to interview Mr. Black’s family, biography entitled Black was so close, he friends, and others who came in con- “Meet the Real Joe considered himself Mr. tact with him. Black,” written by one Black’s younger “It was very satisfying for me to of Mr. Black’s former brother. write about this man [who] had been students, Steven Michael Mr. Selzer main- the best schoolteacher I had ever had Selzer. tained a 45-year friend- and then was kind enough to be my Assemblymen Jon ship with his mentor mentor for 40 years,” continued Mr. Bramnick (of until Mr. Black’s death Selzer, adding, “I enjoyed hearing Westfield) and Gerald from prostate cancer in the stories of how he helped so many. Green joined Plainfield 2002. [It] reinforced my belief about his THE WOMAN GONE ASTRAY...From left to right, Jessica Renfro, as Flora, and Michelle Trovato, as Violetta, appear officials at the dedica- “As the coach of our unselfishness.” in act one of La Traviata, presented by Pineda Lyric Opera Company in Cranford this past weekend. La Traviata is one of tion ceremony, which junior high school base- “Meet the Real Joe Black “can be Giuseppe Verdi’s most beloved Italian operas of the 19th century. was held earlier in au- ball team, he would purchased at MeettheRealJoeBlack.com tumn. play individuals based not on their or through many online booksellers. Governor Chris Christie signed a Pineda Continues to Bring Quality proclamation declaring the day of the dedication “Joe Black Day” in trib- SPFAA Welcomes ute to the Plainfield native, who went on to become a pitcher for the Brook- Opera to the Area, with La Traviata lyn Dodgers, at age 28, and be named Children’s Book Designer By SUSAN M. DOUGHERTY and leaps in the music like an Olympic Guerguan Tsenov’s attention to detail. the National League Rookie of the SCOTCH PLAINS – The Scotch Schuster, Reader’s Digest, Morrow Jr. Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times gymnast effortlessly completing a rou- With a small, but magnificent, orches- Year in 1952. Plains and Fanwood Arts Association Books, Lee and Low Books, Scholas- CRANFORD – La Traviata, one of tine. tra of nine members, he was able to That was the same year that Mr. meeting will be held on Thursday, No- tic and HarperCollins Children’s Books. Giuseppe Verdi’s most beloved Italian Guests at the party dance to the mu- make Verdi’s music soar and take wing. Black became the first African- vember 18, from 7 Mr. Neuhaus and operas of the 19th century, was in the sic, while Violetta suffers a fainting The lush stings, led by Georgy American to win a World Series game. to 9 p.m. at the his wife, Susan, run capable hands of producer Valeria spell, which foreshadows her poor Valtchez, were complemented by a In “Meet the Real Joe Black,” Mr. Patricia M. Kuran NeuStudio, Inc. a Pineda, choral directors Juan and Valerie health. Alfredo remains behind and standout oboe (Jason Smoller) and Selzer chronicles the ball player’s Cultural Arts Cen- graphic-design stu- Pineda and director Fausto Pineda for confesses his love for her as Violetta mellow clarinet (Goergy Borisov). To humble beginnings as a Plainfield ter, located on dio located in the weekend of November 6. wonders aloud, in a gorgeously ren- Mr. Tsenov’s credit, the orchestra never youth who pitched rocks against the Watson Road in Fanwood, where Presented at Cranford Dramatic dered aria, “Ah, fors’è lui,” if Alfredo tipped the delicate balance between front stoop of his house on East Fourth Fanwood. they concentrate on Club’s Community Theater playhouse, could be the man she could love. She instruments and vocals. Street because he couldn’t afford a A program on children’s-book il- Pineda Lyric Opera Company’s ver- agrees to meet him the next day, and the The night, however, belonged to the baseball. After his career as a profes- children’s-book il- lustration, art direc- sion offered a marvelously professional relationship progresses from there. exceptional soloists. Through this pro- sional player ended in 1958, Mr. Black lustration and de- tion and design. treatment of the work that is filled with Months elapse to find Alfredo and duction, the Pineda Lyric Opera Com- returned to Plainfield and worked at sign by author/illus- Mr. Neuhaus will merriment and gaiety with an under- Violetta living together in her country pany has brought high-quality opera to Hubbard Junior High School as a trator David give a presentation current of despair and anguish. house near Paris, where Mr. Franco Union County while providing an op- teacher and baseball coach. Later in Neuhaus will fol- on children’s-book Violetta (Michelle Trovato), a Pari- sings magnificently of their bliss in portunity for local teens and adults to life, he went on to become a vice- low a brief business illustration and de- sian courtesan around 1850, greets her “De’ miei bollenti spiriti.” Maid Annina, be onstage in an unforgettable musical president of Greyhound Bus. meeting. sign, and will dis- party guests and is introduced to an Rebecca Futrow, with her rich, velvet experience. From 1969 to 1980, Mr. Black Mr. Neuhaus play samples of his admirer, Alfredo Germont (Juan voice, reveals that Violetta has pawned The company’s friends, relatives and wrote a column for Jet and Ebony studied graphic design at the Philadel- work, as well as the work of others to Carolos Franco). This young man, hav- her jewels in order to afford to keep the strangers leapt to their feet at Friday Magazines called “By the Way.” Also phia College of Art and received a show the range of art in children’s ing adored Violetta from afar for over a house. night’s memorable performance to syndicated in 40 newspapers, “By Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Illus- publishing. He will have copies of books year, joins her in a rousing song, Trouble surfaces with the appear- show their appreciation of the ama- the Way” provided inspirational com- tration from Par- that he and his wife “Brindisi: Libiamo.” ance of Alfredo’s father Giorgio teurs and professionals alike. mentary that examined “the prob- sons School of De- have designed at From the moment Ms. Trovato opens Germont (Gustavo Ahualli), a stately sign, where he their home studio her mouth, the audience is in for a treat man who demands she renounce his learned the “craft” and will do a dem- of epic proportions because her spar- son. The scandal of Alfredo’s affair WHS to Use Comedic of children’s-book onstration of how he kling coloratura voice handles the skips with Violetta has threatened his illustration from applies dye washes daughter’s engagement to a man of Caldecott Honor to line art in his Soroptimists to Host high class. Touch with ‘Midsummer’ award recipients work. His design Violetta says she cannot give up WESTFIELD – The Westfield tion and imagination magic. That’s Robert Andrew portfolio can be One-Woman Show Alfredo, but the senior Germont even- High School (WHS) Theater De- the show. And really that’s what the- Parker and the late seen on his website, SCOTCH PLAINS – Soroptimist tually convinces her to do so in his partment has decided to take on “The atre is supposed to be. We love the- James Marshall. neustudio.com International of the Greater Westfield wonderfully soulful rendition of “Dite Bard” as it endeavors to bring to life atre; I love working with them, and Since then, he All meetings, Area (SIGWA) will host a special alla giovine.” William Shakespeare’s lighthearted their imaginations are magical and has illustrated 20 demonstrations and evening of entertainment for mem- She leaves Alfredo for the good of comedy, A Midsummer Night’s kind of transform them from regular books for children workshops are free bers and guests on Tuesday, Novem- his family. When Alfredo sees an invi- Dream. high-school students into being and has created and open to the pub- ber 16, at 7 p.m. It will take place at tation from Violetta’s beautiful friend The play takes on themes such as artists…and there really is a lot of many illustrations lic. There is ample the Scotch Hills Country Club, lo- Flora (Jessica Renfro, a physical beauty love, dreams and the creative imagi- great stuff going on here.” for various children’s publications. He parking at the Carriage House Pocket cated at 820 Jerusalem Road in Scotch with a voice to match) to a party that nation itself. The main plot is a com- The production will be presented has worked as a senior designer or art Park directly across the street on Watson Plains, immediately following the night, he thinks Violetta has left him for plex weaving of three smaller inter- at the high-school auditorium on director for several children’s publish- Road. For more information, contact club’s 6 p.m. business meeting. another lover and prepares to go to the locking plots connected by a cel- Thursday, November 18 at 4 p.m., ing companies, including Simon and Paula Pearl at (908) 322-2590. Actress-playwright-director party to confront her. ebration of the wedding of Duke and Friday, November 19, and Sat- Heather Jopling will perform scenes Alfredo strides into the party, gambles Theseus of Athens and the Amazo- urday, November 20, at 7:30 p.m. from her own one-woman shows, recklessly at cards and insults Violetta, nian queen, Hippolyta. Tickets are available for general seat- entitled Date Him, Date His Angst who has arrived on the arm of Baron This grand love story and the ing for $8 at the door. and Five Years Behind in My Five Douphol (John-Andrew Fernandez). fairytale woods where the story takes The cast includes: Travis Year Plan, that were favorably re- Tenor Franco’s best musical moment place serve as the backdrop for a Przybylski, Meghan Sullivan, viewed by the Toronto Star, Eye comes when he expresses regret pri- lively group of young lovers, the Michaela Tropeano, Geoffrey Ko, Magazine and Brighton-Pittsford vately to Violetta for embarrassing and woodland fairies with mischievous Annie Oldakowski, Christopher Magazine. shaming her. But they part because of Puck leading the merriment and the Morrissey, Garrett Verdone, Catalina Soroptimist International Violetta’s agreement with Alfredo’s “rude mechanicals,” a merry band of Gaglioti, Adam Ziering, Amelia (soroptimist.org) is a women’s service father. simple folk who gather in the wood Morabito, Chris Mench, Nicole organization that works to improve the They meet again months later, but to rehearse a play as a wedding gift Zimmerman, Hannah Margolin, lives of women and girls in local com- the estranged pair finds it’s too late for to the Duke. Matt Lynn, Peter Carmo, Taylor munities and throughout the world. happiness. Professional backdrops and Romance, complications, confu- Jackson, Colleen McCabe,, Peter Gail Winbury’s “Wellfleet in Autumn,” watercolor and pen and ink Admission will be complimentary, colorful costumes of this production sion, trickery and folly under the Surace, Rachel Choder, Isabel but donations for SIGWA’s scholar- set the mood, but it’s the ensemble’s midsummer moon ensue, as the lov- DoCampo, Allie Hecht, Kate ships and local service projects are intensity that provides the energy and ers, the fairies and the amateur ac- Capodanno, with Elena Arida, Tori WF’s Winsbury Examines appreciated. Light refreshments, cof- excitement of the party scenes. tors roam about this magical forest. Bonsall, Claire Dorwart, Megan fee, tea and a dessert table will be The professional voices and outstand- In the end, all are left wondering if Mulrooney, Veronica Murphy, provided. For more information, call ing orchestra make magic. The perfect the night’s adventure was a reality or Megan Pinna, Jessica Sipe, Rebecca Intersection of Art and Mind Maria at (732) 381-2600 or Krystyna marriage between these stellar voices only a dream. Skowron, William Cary, Dan WESTFIELD – Art lovers were one showing many abstract land- at (732) 396-0890. and orchestra is due to conductor The production will feature more Connolly, Nick Gabuzda, Asher treated to an exploration of the inter- scapes based on the southwest. than 70 WHS student actors, techni- Horowitz, Chris Ick, Kevin Morris, section between the study of art and Another room was filled with deli- cians and crew. Director Daniel Robert Romano, Malcolm Spurlock, the workings of the mind on Saturday cate watercolors of mother and child, Devlin said, “It’s love, transforma- Jack Venezia and Fraser Weist. night, October 23, at an exhibition by and portraits of families and models. Westfield psychologist and artist Gail The first floor held larger oils and Winbury. acrylics. Ms. Winbury’s art is known Displayed in a local Westfield home for its emotional tone and its visual were more than 40 works in oil, strength. Viewers enjoyed the brush- acrylic, watercolor and ink, includ- work and colors of the oils and acryl- ing landscapes, abstract works and ics. portraits, including portraits of the The artist’s work is influenced by artist. her work as a psychologist. In her Fifty guests from Westfield, artist’s statement, she discussed her Scotch Plains, New York City and interest in what is on the surface of Philadelphia came to enjoy this the painting and allowing the show of 13 years of art. The guests underpainting to show through much ranged in age from a young boy of like in her professional work as a 7- to a 92-year-old art lover and psychologist, where she “helps oth- grandmother who once performed ers to see what is on the surface as in vaudeville. well as what is below.” Psychologists, teachers, lawyers, This was also accomplished by al- physicians, artist, interior designers, lowing the canvas or ripped edges in financial planners, public speakers her work to be seen, thus implying grandparents and some youth all gath- that “wholeness in art and life must ered to celebrate and view this exhi- encompass an acceptance of mistakes bition. and imperfections.” FOLLY WILL ENSUE…The cast of WHS’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream The host, a local psychologist, au- Her next solo show will be held performs in a recent rehearsal. Pictured, from left to right, are: Adam Ziering as thor and friend of the artist, opened next year between April 4 and June 3 Bottom, Catalina Gagliotti as Helena, Christopher Morrissey as Lysander, Peter her Westfield home as a gallery. at the Pearl Street Gallery in Eliza- Surace as Oberon, Peter Carmo as Puck and Annie Oldakowski as Hermia. Rooms served as separate galleries, beth.