Ad Populos, Non Aditus, Pervenimus Published Every Thursday Since September 3, 1890 (908) 232-4407 USPS 680020 Thursday, September 29, 2011 OUR 121st YEAR – ISSUE NO. 39-2011 Periodical – Postage Paid at Rahway, N.J. www.goleader.com [email protected] SEVENTY FIVE CENTS Westfield Council Hears Public Comments; Approves Demolitions By LAUREN S. BARR Parizeau’s report on the effectiveness for a HAWK light to be installed, as it Specially Written for The Westfield Leader of the Central Avenue crossing signal eliminates cut-through traffic. WESTFIELD – At Tuesday night’s was a “waste of taxpayer dollars” be- Town Administrator Jim Gildea said public Westfield Town Council meet- cause the safety of the current location that Mr. Nassi contacted the town’s ing, residents once again expressed versus the intersection of Clover and traffic expert Gordon Meth and after it their displeasure with the placement Central is what should be studied. was described to him, said it seemed of the pedestrian crossing signal on Mr. Kasko said that according to a like a proper installation, but he did Central Avenue near Clover Street. report by Richard Nassi; who origi- not review it himself. The council also approved the demo- nally designed the HAWK signal for Councilman Dave Haas said that he lition of a single family home at 1249 Tuscon, Arizona; the light only has a is not convinced that the safety of the Prospect Street and a commercial 94 percent compliance rate at mid- corner over the mid-block location building at 440 North Avenue East. block versus a 97 percent compliance was evaluated by Union County be- Greg Kasko, who is running as an rate at an intersection. He also ques- fore the light was installed because the independent for council in the third tioned why Cambridge Road was made town told the county that a light at the ward, said that Police Chief John into a cul-de-sac if the town intended corner was unacceptable. Maria Carluccio said that there was another three-car accident at the light on walk your child to school day last week. She also questioned why cross- ing guards were removed from inter- sections with traffic lights, where there are more points of conflict, but a cross- ing guard is still stationed at the mid-

block signal. She also criticized the Betsey Burgdorf for The Westfield Leader council for not answering any of her TWIRLING TOTS...After having their faces painted, two young ladies enjoy a ride at FestiFall, held Sunday in downtown questions stating, “You don’t want the Westfield. The annual event attracts people from all over and offers a variety of vendors providing food, fun, rides and crafts. public to know what your answer is.” When she asked whether or not the council would make statements after she took her seat in the audience, Westfield BOE Hears Busing Councilman Sam DellaFerra said, “I may.” At which point Mrs. Carluccio called the council “cowards.” Mr. Gildea said that there were two Complaints From Parents accidents in September, but that the By KIMBERLY A. BROADWELL “done out of order.” She added that ing them on the bus due to parent accidents were actually closer to Clo- Specially Written for The Westfield Leader drivers are sometimes missing stops complaints. ver, with the latest accident being WESTFIELD – During the public and then driving in reverse to reach Because of ongoing issues with the caused because someone was hit while portion of Tuesday evening’s the intended stops. Vogel bus routes Board of Education waiting to make a left onto Clover. He Westfield Board of Education meet- Another parent, Cindy Smith, member Roseanne Kurstedt asked if a PILLAR POSE...The Westfield United Fund kicked off its 75th anniversary said that accidents are down 25 per- ing, parent Barbara Sgro addressed stated that her son was being told by school employee could ride the buses campaign with the annual Pillar Party honoring major donors at the home of cent over last year along the entire members regarding bussing issues drivers to “hurry and get on the bus.” to get a daily report of their activity. Keith and Anne Wargo. Founded in 1937, the fund supports 19 local agencies that serve Westfielders in need. Pictured, left to right, are: hosts Keith and Anne Central Avenue corridor. that were brought up by concerned She stated that the bus drivers are Both parents also relayed to the Wargo and campaign co-chairs Kim Benou and Bernadette Houston. Adina Enculescu, in front of who’s parents at the last Board of Education telling the children that they are rush- CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 home the light was placed, said that meeting. the light wasn’t put at the corner be- Mrs. Sgro noted that the E17 bus cause former Councilman Mark route that takes her child to and from MS-BOE Seeks Members, Ciarrocca wanted to satisfy Frances school has improved since the last Cranford Mayor Discusses Terrace resident Christine Povalac, meeting, but its problems were far Hears Intense Busing Debate who no longer lives there. She said from being resolved. She noted that that the council thought she was just the route now had 11 stops instead of Strategy for Recent Flooding By DOMINIC A. LAGANO replacing board members. The district an old woman, but that she is a “tough By FRED T. ROSSI riod, whereas the typical 100-year Specially Written for The Westfield Leader 17. She also noted that the returning placed an advertisement regarding the cookie.” bus routes were not yet clearly de- Specially Written for The Westfield Leader storm results in 8.7 inches of rain in MOUNTAINSIDE — The board vacant seats and requested interested CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 fined as bus stops were sometimes CRANFORD – One month after a 24-hour period. of education (BOE) met Tuesday parties to submit a letter of interest. Hurricane Irene dumped up to 12 While “the community has made night. The search for new board mem- The seven candidates who responded inches of rain and caused flood dam- it through,” the mayor said that, bers was discussed. An intense dia- will be interviewed by the board at a Garwood Turf Enlarged; age to homes and businesses that “we still have a lot of work to do.” logue regarding subscription bussing special session to be held on Tuesday, resulted in several million dollars Looking forward, Mayor service ensued. October 4, at 7 p.m. in the Beechwood in clean-up costs, Mayor Daniel Aschenbach said the newly-formed Newly hired Chief School Admin- School Media Center. A second ses- ‘Supermarket Suit is Over’ Aschenbach laid out a series of ac- task force looking into the future of istrator (CSA) Nancy Lubarsky was sion is tentatively scheduled for Thurs- By CHRISTINA M. HINKE beth to Newark Airport and it would tions that are being taken or are the municipal building will an- not present, as her contract does not day, October 13, for the second vacant Specially Written for The Westfield Leader stop in each town with parking. She under consideration to address a nounce its recommendations in 60 begin until November 14. Departing seat. The public is invited to the special GARWOOD – The council voted said Roselle Park and Cranford are variety of issues arising from last days. The ground floor of the build- CSA Jeanette Baubles was present sessions but there will be no public Tuesday night to amend the agree- very interested. She said the bus would month’s severe flooding. ing was severely damaged in the and will continue her responsibilities comments allowed or video recordings ment with Kinsey Associates for en- run along North Avenue in Garwood, At the township committee’s storm, resulting in multiple munici- until November 3. taken. gineering and landscape services that and in other towns NJ Transit has meeting on Tuesday, the mayor said pal offices being relocated to tem- Board President James Ruban an- Afterwards, the board will decide will expand the turf field at the ath- land it could use for the route. the township government is seek- porary trailers in the municipal nounced that the board has accepted who will complete the term of the first letic field complex “to as big as it can A labor attorney to assist with po- ing additional assistance from parking lot. The task force, the the resignation of board member Mary vacant seat. The board did not know get,” Mayor Patricia Quattrocchi told lice negotiations was approved by higher levels of government to help mayor said, is being asked to “think Beth Schaumberg. The board could whether another advertisement will The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times. the council on the consent agenda defray the costs of the cleanup from outside the box” about a building not accept the resignation prior to Tues- have to be posted. She did not have exact dimensions during the regular meeting. “It would the August 27-28 storm, which he that is located adjacent to a river day because procedures cannot take “If we need to advertise,” Mr. Ruban but said it would not affect the budget be in our benefit this year,” the mayor said was a “substantially larger prone to flooding. place until there is a public meeting. stated, “we will set that up so that they for the field. said during the workshop. “Especially storm” than the September 1999 There will be a meeting soon to The board previously accepted the res- correspond with our next meeting on “The supermarket litigation is with the changes that came down tropical storm Floyd. This year’s provide information to those resi- ignation of Carolyn Williams on Au- October 13. If there is anybody else over,” Borough Attorney Joseph from Trenton.” storm, he said, resulted in eight to dents interested in having their gust 24, the date of the last board meet- that we didn’t get to interview on the Triarsi said at the workshop meeting, During the regular meeting commit- 12 inches of rain in a 12-hour pe- CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 ing. fourth, we will interview them on that referring to the litigation between the tee reports, Shared Services Commit- Mr. Ruban discussed the process of CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 ShopRite and the Borough of tee Chairman Jim Mathieu said he Garwood Planning Board and Gold would like to have a representative Medal Fitness. He said he expects a from Trenton come in to present the decision by the judge this Friday. “I analysis of the shared services study of don’t expect the planning board deci- the law enforcement completed on July sion on the ordinance to be over- 1. “It is their impressions. Anything we turned,” he said. In July, an ordinance do or don’t do is up to us,” he said. was amended to permit land uses and Councilman Lou Petruzelli said he expand the limits of the Community would like Garwood to place another Commercial Zone. It also adds the lighted sign, like the one at borough sub-section health club as a permit- hall, on the north side. ted use. Resident Rosemary Snow gave her The Pointe townhouses filed a suit thanks to Police Chief Bruce Underhill seeking reimbursement from the bor- for ensuring the safety of the children ough to pay for plowing the drive- from Cranford using Washington way, and other such maintenance for School while Brookside is being the town homes. “We will know in a cleaned up after Hurricane Irene. couple weeks where we are going “Those children are all taken care of by with it,” Mr. Triarsi said. “This is like his staff. He is to be congratulated for your private driveway. We don’t plow the efforts he put into that schedule. David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader private driveways,” he said. And his fellow officers are to be con- CRUNCHED...The former Ferraro’s building in Westfield destroyed by fire is Councilwoman Sara Todisco asked gratulated, too,” she said during the demolished last Thursday. on behalf of a resident when the tran- public comment portion of the work- PAGE INDEX sit village report will be made public. shop meeting. Greg Ryan for The Westfield Leader Regional ...... 2-3 Education ...... 9 CENTURYOF SERVICE...Mountainside Mayor Paul Mirabelli congratulates The mayor said she has three copies. “The officers here do not disappoint,” the Mountainside Fire Department (MFD) as the community celebrated the She said the transit village is on hold the mayor said. Editorial ...... 4-5 Sports ...... 11-17 department’s 100th anniversary on Saturday. Pictured, left to right, are: Asm. and it appears that NJ Transit is push- Recreation Commission liaison Ms. Police ...... 6 Real Estate .... 11-15 Jon Bramnick, MFD Chief Pete Esemplare, Asw. Nancy Munoz, Mayor Mirabelli, ing a light rail-type bus that would Todisco announced that the children’s Community ... 6-8 Classifieds ..... 18 Councilman Glenn Mortimer and MFD President Dan Clark. ride from Plainfield down to Eliza- CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 Obituary ...... 8 A&E ...... 19-20

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Christina Hinke for The Westfield Leader and The Times Ted Ritter for The Westfield Leader and The Times CONGRATULATIONS...At the last Garwood Council meeting, police officers are sworn in to their new rank by Mayor Patricia Quattrocchi. Pictured, left to right, SERVE AND PROTECT FANWOOD...Mayor Colleen Mahr swears in the are: Sgt. Sam Rocco and his wife Jen, Lt. Douglas Stoffer and his wife, Michele, and Lt. James Wright with his wife, Allison; daughter, Lily, and son, Owen. borough's newest police officer, Patrolman Michael Rusin of Scotch Plains. Westfield Board of Ed Garwood Council CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 acting Business Administrator coverage for each school.” Halloween ceramics will take place on know that people are watching the plan Vincent Yaniro their frustration at the Ms. Kurstedt added that the ad-hoc October 25 from 3 to 4:30 p.m. and in the early stages.” She said funding district’s transportation department technology committee’s plan was “to ceramics for women will be held from issues might cause a halt of the project. for not responding to parent com- embed 21st century skills into the lives 7:30 to 9 p.m. on October 26. Mr. Mathieu also noted to the board plaints in a timely manner. Mr. Yaniro of our children in every classroom.” Residents had submitted four names that Garwood’s building records lo- responded by asking all parents to e- Board Vice-President Richard for appointment to the recreation com- cated in Cranford’s municipal building mail him directly with detailed docu- Mattessich noted that the finance com- mission, she said. were damaged in the flood and he mentation if problems with a bus mittee was already looking into means School Board liaison Keith Sluka heard from his niece, who works there, route are occurring. to finance the new technology pro- said as part of the new anti-bullying that the documents are going to be It was also reported that two weeks gram proposed. policy, parents attended an anti-bully- freeze-dried and swept and the bor- ago Mr. Yaniro and board member Mr. Slater stated that the ad-hoc ing seminar during back-to-school ough should have them in nine months. David Finn met with representatives committee was working in conjunc- night. During the citizens hearing, resident from Vogel to discuss the problems tion with a new Parent Teacher Coun- Union County Air Traffic Noise Bruce Paterson asked the council to of over-crowding, too many stops, cil (PTC) Technology Committee. Advisory Board liaison Ms. Todisco form a coalition with other municipali- buses arriving late and unfamiliar At the last BOE meeting a status said there are two projects that may ties to oversee the UCUA/Covanta routes to bus drivers. report from PTC Technology Commit- affect Union County. “No major action waste disposal agreement. He said the In other business, a Technology tee Chairman Mark Freidberg was is being taken by the advisory board,” refinancing of a bond exposes munici- Ad-hoc committee report read by given. He noted there were representa- Courtesy of Tom Kranz she said. She said in July the FAA went palities to a risk of having to bear the board member Mitchell Slater in- tives from each of the 10 Westfield TOP DOG…The annual Dog Show at The Chelsea at Fanwood took place last to Congress for an airspace redesign brunt of a possible failure of the deal. cluded recommendations for a future schools on his committee and that cur- Saturday. Prizes were awarded in various categories, including Best Dressed and and at the time the report showed it not He also said the millions of dollars in wireless district, means for technol- rently there was an open spot for the Best In Show. Winning Best In Show was Milly, 4, a Cavalier King Charles affecting Union County. On October savings from the refinance are not ac- Spaniel. She is pictured with owner Allie Erlichman, whose grandfather is a 20, the FAA will provide more details counted for. ogy funding and the pursuit of a Lincoln School. He also added that the Chelsea resident. “district-wide digital media special- committee also consisted of Mr. Auker to Congress. A county representative cancelled a ist or supervisor.” and Lorre Korecky, the district’s com- “We requested a copy of the prelimi- scheduled presentation Tuesday night In his report, Mr. Slater also noted munity relations representative. nary plan, of the third runway in New- to the council on the waste disposal that the committee has instructed Mr. Friedberg stated that the goal Cranford Mayor ark Airport,” she said, “to let them agreement. Brian Aauker, the district’s technol- of his committee was to “help meet CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 ogy specialist, to conduct a wireless the district’s technology needs and storm-damaged homes razed or ac- which was ordered by a court during survey of the district. This, he noted, implement fundraising and financial quired. The mayor said about 140 the summer. He noted that the state was “to determine the number of plans to meet those needs.” He stated such requests have been received, but Department of Environmental Pro- Mountainside BOE optimal locations for the wireless “the group would like to see a wire- there are concerns that not everyone tection (DEP) has to approve various CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 access points to provide appropriate less network “everywhere through- in Cranford is aware of the program. environmental permits for the hous- date.” school students in grades 3 through 8 in out the Westfield public schools in (See detailed story on page 2). ing development, and hoped DEP of- The new board members will serve the state. The complete test results are ELECTION INFO order to support mobile computing.” The Rahway River Regional Con- ficials will see how prone to flooding until the next school election in April to be posted on the district’s website Nov. 8, 2011: see The next Board of Education meet- ference will meet at Union County the Birchwood area will be if the hous- 2012. this week. ing will take place on Tuesday, Octo- College on October 2 to seek, the ing is built there. He said it was impor- During public comments, resident Ms. Baubles stated that Mountainside WWW.GOLEADER.COM ber 4. mayor said, a “regional solution” to tant to “fight it to the end.” Mary Post questioned the board re- students compared favorably with stu- VOTE NOVEMBER 8th FOR TIM VAN EPP the flooding situation along the The mayor said the retention basin garding the subscription bus service dents from Berkeley Heights, New Rahway River. Representatives at Lenape Park and the lake at and the eligibility of the students who Providence, Summit and the DFG. “I’m FOR 1st WARD TOWN COUNCILMAN from towns upstream and downstream Nomahegan Park also offered poten- presently have courtesy bussing. The extremely proud of every one of our will attend the meeting. Additionally, tial water storage capacity. exchange with the board became heated students, and I’m also extremely proud the township Flood Advisory Com- In other business, the township as Ms. Post stated she had been seeking of our staff, including members of the mittee met recently and made recom- committee also approved 12 resolu- specific information since March and administrative team…our students have mendations that the township com- tions securing contracts with various the board did not respond. performed beautifully and have dem- mittee will consider. Mayor vendors assisting in the cleanup from The board responded that Ms. Post onstrated that they are truly excep- Aschenbach said the township faces the August storm. was seeking information that could not tional.” two constraints in addressing flood legally be released for safety reasons; She said that 67 percent of third- control. One is financial, and the mayor specifically, residence locations for stu- grade Mountainside students were said county, state and federal agencies dents. Mr. Ruban said Ms. Post should deemed proficient in mathematics and “need to step up” to provide further speak with the district’s attorney for 16.5 percent were deemed as advanced assistance. The second constraint is WF Council further clarification. A video of the proficient. For comparison, roughly 64 that any local flood-control solutions CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 exchange can be viewed at percent of students from Summit were “can’t affect neighbors downstream.” At the council meeting two weeks mountainsideschools.org/. deemed proficient and 17 percent were The mayor listed multiple areas in ago, Mayor Andy Skibitsky said that Ms. Baubles presented the results of deemed advanced proficient. the township that could provide addi- none of Ms. Enculescu’s property was the 2010-2011 New Jersey Assessment, The next BOE meeting is scheduled tional water storage, including at the taken from her. The light and sidewalk Skills and Knowledge (NJASK) test, a for Tuesday, October 18, at 7:30 p.m. at Birchwood Avenue property that cur- were installed in the county right of standardized test given to all public Beechwood School. rently is slated for development of 360 way. Ms. Enculescu said at this week’s residential units. 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USPS 485200 Thursday, September 29, 2011 Published Every Thursday Since 1959 (908) 232-4407 OUR 52nd YEAR – ISSUE NO. 39-2011 Periodical – Postage Paid at Rahway, N.J. www.timesnj.com [email protected] SEVENTY FIVE CENTS SPF-BOE OK’s Shared-Services; Personnel and Anti-Bullying By MICHAEL POLLACK a year, the BOE awarded the bid to side Hillside’s. Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times Giordano Company of Newark, whose “It can generate some funds for us SCOTCH PLAINS – The Scotch $222,000 figure was more than $80,000 while assisting another town by pro- Plains-Fanwood Board of Education less than the second lowest bidder, viding them with our expertise,” he enacted three shared-services initia- Interstate Waste Service, at $306,000. noted. Hillside would pay the SP-F tives last Thursday designed to lower The BOE’s portion will amount to BOE for parts and labor, as SP-F staff costs and to increase revenue to the $54,368 annually, “saving the town- assists with certain electrical, plumb- district. Additionally, a substitute JV ship a substantial amount of money,” ing or vehicle-maintenance functions. soccer coach was named and anti- Business Administrator Anthony Del Mr. Del Sordi said regulations have bullying specialists were approved. Sordi said. become more stringent and work has First, the board will join with the Second, the board approved a shared- become more specialized recently. In- Borough of Fanwood and Township of service agreement with the Hillside stead of looking at the marketplace and Scotch Plains on a joint refuse-disposal Board of Education on maintenance paying the going rate for these ser- bid. This marks the first time all three services. Mr. Del Sordi explained that vices, a town such as Hillside would entities have worked together on this the agreement would permit Scotch prefer to enter into a shared agreement project. In a move that will save $75,000 Plains-Fanwood staff to work along- with Scotch Plains at a much fairer cost, he said. The agreement will run through June 30, 2012. Mr. Del Sordi said the district is interested in establishing a similar ar- rangement with Berkeley Heights. The BOE also reached an agree- ment with the Morris County Coop- erative Pricing Council (MCCPC). Mr. Del Sordi spoke of the savings this also generates by not having to go out to bid; instead, member com- munities save money through the cooperative public-bidding process. Scotch Plains renewed its member- Courtesy of Tom Kranz ship for five years, through 2016. TOP DOG…The annual Dog Show at The Chelsea at Fanwood took place last Saturday. Prizes were awarded in various Special Services Coordinator Tho- categories, including Best Dressed and Best In Show. Winning Best In Show was Milly, 4, a Cavalier King Charles Spaniel. mas Beese presented a thumbnail of She is pictured with owner Allie Erlichman, whose grandfather is a Chelsea resident. the district’s new corrective action plan as a way of both improving test scores and decreasing the number of special-needs students who are sent Scotch Plains MC Sets Car Show out of district. In the state-administered proficiency tests, there are several sub-categories Courtesy of Tom Kranz Oct. 9 Featuring Newest Models FANWOOD DEM SUPPORT...Congressman Frank Pallone (D-6th), speaks in that need to exhibit improvement in support of the Fanwood ticket of Mayor Colleen Mahr, Councilman Russ Huegel their test scores. In the 2009-2010 By FRED T. ROSSI some “exotic” cars on display along born Kings, will play for most of the and council candidate Kevin Boris during a barbecue Monday in Fanwood at Scotch Plains-Fanwood district report Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times with motorcycles and pre-owned cars. afternoon, supplemented by a DJ. Mayor Mahr’s home. card, in all grade levels, students with SCOTCH PLAINS — The Scotch At 1 p.m. that afternoon, the new cars The October 9 event is SPMC’s first disabilities failed to reach the required Plains Management Corporation will be slowly paraded down East major event since its operations and proficiency percentages. (SPMC) is finalizing plans for what Second Street from Park Avenue to management were overhauled in early MS-BOE Seeks Members; Speaking with The Scotch Plains- it is dubbing “The Scotch Plains Willow Avenue. 2010. Besides securing the car show Fanwood Times after the meeting, Su- Family Car Show,” set for Sunday, At least a dozen local merchants participants, G-Wiz Entertainment, perintendent Margaret Hayes said, October 9, from noon to 5 p.m. on will be on hand that Sunday afternoon which is being paid $3,900 for its ser- Hears Intense Busing Debate “Special education is a challenge for East Second Street. along with WDHA radio from 2 to 4 vices, is handling the booking of the By DOMINIC A. LAGANO replacing board members. The district us; when it comes to passing the state David Biagini of p.m. A live pop and rock band, New- CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times placed an advertisement regarding the assessments, we need to work harder.” FirsTEAManagement, SPMC’s man- MOUNTAINSIDE — The board vacant seats and requested interested Mr. Beese spoke of offering more in- ager, told The Scotch Plains-Fanwood of education (BOE) met Tuesday parties to submit a letter of interest. district programs, including those re- Times this week that “new cars will be GW Turf Plan Enlarged; night. The search for new board mem- The seven candidates who re- lated to transitional placement and job the centerpiece” of the afternoon’s pro- bers was discussed. An intense dia- sponded will be interviewed by the skills, as a way of retaining more spe- gram and that SPMC and G-Wiz Enter- logue regarding subscription bussing board at a special session to be held cial-needs students in Scotch Plains- tainment, which is operating the show, ‘Supermarket Suit is Over’ service ensued. on Tuesday, October 4, at 7 p.m. in Fanwood. The district also has brought have already received commitments By CHRISTINA M. HINKE Triarsi said at the workshop meeting, Newly hired Chief School Admin- the Beechwood School Media Cen- in staff to help with specialized feed- from a number of area Cadillac, Honda, Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times referring to the litigation between the istrator (CSA) Nancy Lubarsky was ter. A second session is tentatively ing. Still, however, he said he would Nissan, Lexus and Volkswagen GARWOOD – The borough coun- ShopRite and the Borough of not present, as her contract does not scheduled for Thursday, October 13, not be reluctant to send a student out of dealerships to display their cars. cil voted Tuesday night to amend the Garwood Planning Board and Gold begin until November 14. Departing for the second vacant seat. The public district if the child’s needs were better The show, he said, “will let people agreement with Kinsey Associates Medal Fitness. He said he expects a CSA Jeanette Baubles was present is invited to the special sessions but suited elsewhere. The district also is compare new cars without going from for engineering and landscape ser- decision by the judge this Friday. “I and will continue her responsibilities there will be no public comments analyzing data on those who struggled dealer to dealer to dealer.” In addi- vices that will expand the turf field at don’t expect the planning board deci- until November 3. allowed or video recordings taken. CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 tion, Mr. Biagini said, there will be the athletic field complex “to as big sion on the ordinance to be over- Board President James Ruban an- Afterwards, the board will decide as it can get,” Mayor Patricia turned,” he said. In July, an ordinance nounced that the board has accepted who will complete the term of the Quattrocchi told The Scotch Plains- was amended to permit land uses and the resignation of board member first vacant seat. The board did not CF Mayor Reviews Strategies Fanwood Times. She did not have expand the limits of the Community Mary Beth Schaumberg. The board know whether another advertisement exact dimensions but said it would Commercial Zone. It also adds the could not accept the resignation prior will have to be posted. not affect the budget for the field. sub-section health club as a permit- to Tuesday because procedures can- “If we need to advertise,” Mr. To Address Recent Flooding “The supermarket litigation is ted use. not take place until there is a public Ruban stated, “we will set that up so By FRED T. ROSSI the municipal building will announce over,” Borough Attorney Joseph CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 meeting. The board previously ac- that they correspond with our next Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times its recommendations in 60 days. The cepted the resignation of Carolyn meeting on October 13. If there is CRANFORD – One month after ground floor of the building was se- Williams on August 24, the date of anybody else that we didn’t get to Hurricane Irene dumped up to 12 verely damaged in the storm, result- the last board meeting. interview on the fourth, we will inter- inches of rain and caused flood dam- ing in multiple municipal offices be- Mr. Ruban discussed the process of CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 age to homes and businesses that ing relocated to temporary trailers in resulted in several million dollars in the municipal parking lot. The task clean-up costs, Mayor Daniel force, the mayor said, is being asked Aschenbach laid out a series of ac- to “think outside the box” about a tions that are being taken or are under building that is located adjacent to a consideration to address a variety of river prone to flooding. issues arising from last month’s se- There will be a meeting soon to vere flooding. provide information to those resi- At the township committee’s meet- dents interested in having their storm- ing on Tuesday, the mayor said the damaged homes razed or acquired. township government is seeking ad- The mayor said about 140 such re- ditional assistance from higher levels quests have been received, but there of government to help defray the are concerns that not everyone in costs of the cleanup from the August Cranford is aware of the program. 27-28 storm, which he said was a The Rahway River Regional Con- “substantially larger storm” than the ference will meet at Union County September 1999 tropical storm Floyd. College on October 2 to seek, the This year’s storm, he said, resulted in mayor said, a “regional solution” to Betsey Burgdorf for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times eight to 12 inches of rain in a 12-hour the flooding situation along the TWIRLING TOTS...After having their faces painted, two young ladies enjoy a period, whereas the typical 100-year Rahway River. Representatives from ride at FestiFall, held Sunday in downtown Westfield. The annual event attracts people from all over and offers a variety of vendors providing food, fun, rides and storm results in 8.7 inches of rain in towns upstream and downstream will crafts. a 24-hour period. attend the meeting. Additionally, the While “the community has made it township Flood Advisory Commit- PAGE INDEX Greg Ryan for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times through,” the mayor said that, “we tee met recently and made recom- CENTURY OF SERVICE...Mountainside Mayor Paul Mirabelli congratulates still have a lot of work to do.” mendations that the township com- Regional ...... 2-3 Education ...... 9 the Mountainside Fire Department (MFD) as the community celebrated the Looking forward, Mayor mittee will consider. Mayor Editorial ...... 4-5 Sports ...... 11-17 department’s 100th anniversary on Saturday. Pictured, left to right, are: Asm. Aschenbach said the newly-formed Aschenbach said the township faces Police ...... 6 Real Estate .... 11-15 Jon Bramnick (R-21, Westfield), MFD Chief Pete Esemplare, Asw. Nancy Munoz Community ... 6-8 Classifieds ..... 18 task force looking into the future of CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 (R-21, Summit), Mayor Mirabelli, Councilman Glenn Mortimer and MFD Obituary ...... 8 A&E ...... 19-20 President Dan Clark.

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Christina Hinke for The Scotch Plains-Fanood Times Ted Ritter for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times CONGRATULATIONS...At the last Garwood Council meeting, police officers are sworn in to their new rank by Mayor Patricia Quattrocchi. Pictured, left to right, SERVE AND PROTECT FANWOOD...Fanwood Mayor Colleen Mahr swears are: Sgt. Sam Rocco and his wife, Jen; Lt. Douglas Stoffer and his wife, Michele, and Lt. James Wright with his wife, Allison; daughter, Lily, and son, Owen. in the borough’s newest police officer, Patrolman Michael Rusin of Scotch Plains. Cranford Garwood Council SPMC CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 two constraints in addressing flood The Pointe townhouses filed a suit he would like to have a representative music acts, securing the required per- control. One is financial, and the seeking reimbursement from the bor- from Trenton come in to present the mits, overseeing the vendors and orga- mayor said county, state and federal ough to pay for plowing the drive- analysis of the shared services study nizing the show itself. Mr. Biagini agencies “need to step up” to provide way, and other such maintenance for of the law enforcement completed on stressed that no antique cars are in- further assistance. The second con- the town homes. “We will know in a July 1. “It is their impressions. Any- cluded so as not to compete with the straint is that any local flood-control couple weeks where we are going thing we do or don’t do is up to us,” antique car show set for Scotch Plains solutions “can’t affect neighbors with it,” Mr. Triarsi said. “This is like he said. Day this Sunday, October 2. downstream.” your private driveway. We don’t plow Councilman Lou Petruzelli said he Mr. Biagini said a “very heavy” The mayor listed multiple areas in private driveways,” he said. would like Garwood to place another advertising campaign is being planned, the township that could provide addi- Councilwoman Sara Todisco asked lighted sign, like the one at borough including spots on WDHA radio and tional water storage, including at the on behalf of a resident when the tran- hall, on the north side. Comcast TV and ads in local newspa- Birchwood Avenue property that cur- sit village report will be made public. Resident Rosemary Snow gave her pers. The next edition of SPMC’s quar- rently is slated for development of The mayor said she has three copies. thanks to Police Chief Bruce terly magazine, Simply Scotch Plains, 360 residential units. Mr. Aschenbach She said the transit village is on hold Underhill for ensuring the safety of which is being mailed later this week, urged residents to sign one of several and it appears that NJ Transit is push- the children from Cranford using will contain information on the car petitions opposing the development, ing a light rail-type bus that would Washington School while Brookside show. Mr. Biagini noted that this edi- which was ordered by a court during ride from Plainfield down to Eliza- is being cleaned up after Hurricane tion is being mailed not only to every the summer. He noted that the state beth to Newark Airport and it would Irene. “Those children are all taken resident and business in Scotch Plains, Department of Environmental Pro- stop in each town with parking. She care of by his staff. He is to be con- but also every resident in Fanwood. tection (DEP) has to approve various said Roselle Park and Cranford are gratulated for the efforts he put into environmental permits for the hous- very interested. She said the bus would that schedule. And his fellow officers Scanlon: No Apology ing development, and hoped DEP run along North Avenue in Garwood, are to be congratulated, too,” she said officials will see how prone to flood- and in other towns NJ Transit has during the public comment portion Needed on MusicFest By PAUL J. PEYTON ing the Birchwood area will be if the land it could use for the route. of the workshop meeting. Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times housing is built there. He said it was A labor attorney to assist with po- “The officers here do not disap- important to “fight it to the end.” lice negotiations was approved by point,” the mayor said. COUNTY — Union County Free- The mayor said the retention basin the council on the consent agenda Recreation Commission liaison Ms. holder Chairwoman Deborah Scanlon at Lenape Park and the lake at during the regular meeting. “It would Todisco announced that the children’s said she did not feel an apology was warranted from the county following Nomahegan Park also offered poten- be in our benefit this year,” the mayor Halloween ceramics will take place Courtesy of Tom Kranz tial water storage capacity. said during the workshop. “Especially on October 25 from 3 to 4:30 p.m. and DELIGHTFUL DOGS…The annual Dog Show at The Chelsea at Fanwood took the release of a report by the In other business, the township with the changes that came down ceramics for women will be held from place last Saturday. Prizes were awarded in various categories, including Best prosecutor’s office highlighting the committee also approved 12 resolu- from Trenton.” 7:30 to 9 p.m. on October 26. Dressed and Best In Show. Fanwood businesses K9 Resorts and Well Groomed lack of full financial accounting re- tions securing contracts with various During the regular meeting com- Residents had submitted four donated prizes. Pictured is Bailey, a Bijan/Shitzu mix, owned by Chelsea nurse ports from the county and its vendors vendors assisting in the cleanup from mittee reports, Shared Services Com- names for appointment to the recre- Sandy Venezia, who is shown with her granddaughter, Kiera. for the operation of the 2010 the August storm. mittee Chairman Jim Mathieu said ation commission, she said. MusicFest event held in Clark. Mrs. Scanlon’s response followed VOTE NOVEMBER 8th FOR TIM VAN EPP School Board liaison Keith Sluka said as part of the new anti-bullying Mountainside BOE an exchange with Tina Renna, presi- FOR 1st WARD TOWN COUNCILMAN policy, parents attended an anti-bul- dent of the Union County Watchdog lying seminar during back-to-school CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 Association, who read a Star-Ledger night. view them on that date.” team…our students have performed editorial that said the county should Union County Air Traffic Noise The new board members will serve beautifully and have demonstrated cancel the annual multi-day concert, Advisory Board liaison Ms. Todisco until the next school election in April that they are truly exceptional.” which includes the Union County said there are two projects that may 2012. She said that 67 percent of third- Fair. Mrs. Renna was later ejected affect Union County. “No major ac- During public comments, resi- grade Mountainside students were from the meeting after yelling at the tion is being taken by the advisory dent Mary Post questioned the deemed proficient in mathematics and board from the audience. board,” she said. She said in July the board regarding the subscription 16.5 percent were deemed as advanced During his remarks, Freeholder FAA went to Congress for an air- bus service and the eligibility of proficient. For comparison, roughly Vice-Chairman Al Mirabella acknowl- space redesign and at the time the the students who presently have 64 percent of students from Summit edged that proper controls were not in report showed it not affecting Union courtesy bussing. The exchange were deemed proficient and 17 per- place in 2010 and were added for this County. On October 20, the FAA will with the board became heated as cent were deemed advanced profi- year’s event held two weeks ago. provide more details to Congress. Ms. Post stated she had been seek- cient. Attendees this year were given “We requested a copy of the pre- ing specific information since The next BOE meeting is sched- parking receipts as they arrived. liminary plan, of the third runway in March and the board did not re- uled for Tuesday, October 18, at (Please see complete report in next Newark Airport,” she said, “to let spond. 7:30 p.m. at Beechwood School. week’s issue). them know that people are watching The board responded that Ms. the plan in the early stages.” She said Post was seeking information that funding issues might cause a halt of could not legally be released for the project. safety reasons; specifically, resi- Scotch Plains BOE Mr. Mathieu also noted to the board dence locations for students. Mr. CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 that Garwood’s building records lo- Ruban said Ms. Post should speak in the state assessments to better ad- In last week’s police blotter, it was cated in Cranford’s municipal build- with the district’s attorney for fur- dress results going forward, Mr. Beese noted that Scotch Plains JV Soccer ing were damaged in the flood and he ther clarification. A video of the said. Coach, John Turnbull, 52, of Scotch heard from his niece, who works there, exchange can be viewed at Currently, 11.8 percent of special- Plains, was arrested and charged with that the documents are going to be mountainsideschools.org/. needs students are placed out of dis- making alcohol available to a person freeze-dried and swept and the bor- Ms. Baubles presented the results trict, while the state level rests at 8.5. under the legal age to purchase an ough should have them in nine months. of the 2010-2011 New Jersey As- Next year, that level, as per state man- alcoholic beverage after he was seen During the citizens hearing, resi- sessment, Skills and Knowledge dates, must fall to 8.0. allegedly supplying alcohol to two 17- t
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Page 2 Thursday, September 29, 2011 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION N.J. Eliminates Separate Presidential Primary Cranford Township Fights Court TRENTON — Acting Gov, Kim Guadagno signed bipartisan legislation on Monday to provide for a single June Primary Election in 2012, inclusive of New Jersey’s Over Birchwood Developer Plan Presidential Primary. By CHRISTINA M. HINKE gation funding. Under Blue Acres, prop- Elizabeth Armstrong of Berkeley Place The bill, A-3777, eliminates an addi- Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times erties that have been damaged by, or may said, “The river has flooded three times in tional, stand-alone Presidential Primary CRANFORD — The proposed be prone to incurring damage caused by, four and a half years.” Election in February, providing for the Birchwood Avenue Development Project storms or storm-related flooding, are eli- “There are real issues and I believe election of delegates and alternates to that the township was ordered by court to gible for acquisition by the state. they are not being fully addressed,” Ms. political party national conventions to move forward with after a builder’s rem- Former mayor Michael Plick attended Armstrong said. She said she fears that occur at the regular June Primary Elec- edy lawsuit was filed by the developer the meeting and asked about the potential some of the solutions discussed to miti- tion. State and local governments are was heavily discussed at the town hall of Blue Acres funding. Mayor gate rainwaters may cause flooding in anticipated to experience total savings of meeting on September 15. Aschenbach said he was told a lot of other areas. David Pringle of Walnut approximately $12 million, primarily Assemblyman Jon Bramnick (R-21, money would be available for Blue Acres Avenue whose home flooded voiced the from the elimination of costs such as poll Westfield) said, “Regardless of what the funding. But, he said, “The problem with same concern, as did a homeowner on worker salaries, ballot printing and post- court says, the DEP in this state must that is that they pay prevailing market Bluff Street. age, polling place rental and other elec- issue a permit. Now, this unfortunate rate and for many people today that may Ms. Armstrong also said the future of tion-related costs. flooding and disaster that has occurred not be enough.” the township is at stake. “During ‘Super Tuesday’ in February recently in Cranford, at least in my opin- “I don’t even want to advocate this “Cranford will no longer be Cranford. 2008, New Jersey was among 24 other ion, it would be significant evidence that either. There was a suggestion, maybe When you have people talking about WALK TO SCHOOL...Westfield Councilman Mark LoGrippo accompanies states that held their Presidential Prima- there should not be a massive housing Riverside Drive, that we have a program wanting to sell their house just so they Jefferson School fourth grader Colm Slevin during the annual B.R.A.K.E.S. ries and Caucuses. The benefits to New project in an area that is so risky and flood for every one of these homes to be bought can leave to anyone who will buy it — Walk to School Day on September 21. Two children from each of the six Jersey of holding a stand-alone election prone.” and maybe once the levy is raised it that is a very scary proposition for those elementary schools where chosen by raffle and were escorted from their home to in February for the Presidential Primary Over 500 residents have signed a peti- [floodwaters] is gone through the middle of us who love this town and plan to be school. For more information on Mark’s campaign for Town Council, please visit were offset by the number of other states tion against the project. Mayor Dan of the street than where it is in. Three of here for as long as possible.” Mark2011.com. that opted for an early February Primary, Aschenbach made it clear he and the those foundations caved in during Floyd as well as the additional cost to taxpayers township committee were against the and now it is caved in again. How many of holding a separate election,” said Act- development. “It’s just not Cranford – more times will FEMA pay for that?,” the Union County to Receive $300,000 ing Governor Kim Guadagno, who also this type of overdevelopment,” Mayor mayor questioned. serves as the Secretary of State. Aschenbach said. He later expanded on He suggested having a meeting with “Returning our state to a single June his position on the project, saying he is those homeowners to discuss this option. Primary Election in 2012 is a opposed to any development at Phase Five, at an additional expense, For Displaced Workers From Hurricane commonsense move that will provide By PAUL J. PEYTON some assistance with these dollars.” brought down as county craftsmen, such as Birchwood. “Nothing will get built there would be to build a pump station at the Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times meaningful savings to the state and local as far as I’m concerned,” he said. end of Park Drive and take water from New Jersey Labor and Workforce De- plumbers and carpenters, are doing a lot of taxpayers without diminishing New “The judge’s anxiety of approving this Dreyer’s Farm and the surrounding area COUNTY — Union County is to re- velopment Secretary Hilda Solis said in a the work such as installing walls, ceilings, Jersey’s role in the presidential nomina- is all over that transcript because of the and pump water back into the river. “It is ceive $300,000 to assist workers who press release last week that the federal tiles and electrical and plumbing fixtures. tion process,” Ms. Guadagno said. site-specific problems that are mentioned probably not eligible (for county or state were either temporarily or permanently grant would fund 500 temporary jobs for He said the estimates on outsourcing the The deadline to register for the upcom- in many, many pages. We do think we funding) because it is largely a drainage displaced due to Hurricane Irene that workers to repair the “tremendous dam- work initially were around $2 million. ing Tuesday, November 8 General Elec- have a good case and a case that could project,” the mayor said. caused widespread flooding last month. age to public infrastructure, which might As part of that work, his department tion is Tuesday, October 18. stand for many, many years,” he said. Another area that was underwater “We will work up a program that we can include roads, bridges, utilities, schools requested a $302,298 contract to Bayway The mayor said he would go at length was the future site of the Riverfront assist in,” Union County Director of Hu- and recreational areas” statewide. Lumber of Linden to provide materials to CF/GW Bus to Eliza. to stop the developer and showed plans Project on South Avenue that will house man Services Frank Guzzo told the free- In other business, Ron Zuber, deputy the county over a two-year period. Mr. for a retention basin at the site where the a four-story building with 127 housing holders at last Thursday’s agenda meet- director of the Department of Parks and Graziano said the county “has been buy- To Be Discussed Oct. 3 proposed 360-unit and 800-space park- units, as well as retail and office space ing. He said the county would run the Community Renewal, requested a reso- ing a lot more material on our own and program through its One Stop offices lo- lution so the county can apply for a Grow doing the work.” “We’ve had [to pur- SOMERVILLE – Elected officials, ing garage are planned. and a banquet facility. A hotly con- The stormwater retention basin in the tested project that saw a planning board cated in Elizabeth and Plainfield. One and Game Funding Grant from the United chase] $200,000 worth of materials to do transportation professionals and the pub- Stop provides services for the unemployed States Tennis Association. that job ourselves, but we are not going to lic are invited to the next Raritan Valley township’s plans would drain 280 acres vote this year split 5-4 after the devel- of stormwater runoff. It would slow down oper asked for a fourth floor and more to assist them in gaining employment. Mr. Zuber said the county has already incur any of the other costs,” he said. Rail Coalition meeting on Monday, Oc- The money is part of a $2.6-million submitted a grant request for $74,000 for The engineering department also re- tober 3 at 8:30 a.m. at the Somerset the flow of water going into the Rahway units in exchange for an impact fee that River and reduce incidences along Ca- the township committee passed 3-1, as National Emergency Grant awarded to improvements and new tennis programs quested a resolution to authorize a con- County Administration Building, located New Jersey. The state was awarded $7.8 at county tennis courts located at Cedar tract with Pennoni Associates, Inc. of at 20 Grove Street in Somerville. sino Avenue, Township Engineer Rock well as residents opposing the develop- Marsden said. ment. million in total, but the remaining funds Brook Park in Plainfield, Unami Park in Edison for professional engineering ser- The featured speaker will be Tom will not be released until the state shows Cranford, Garwood and Westfield, and vices for a traffic study for the county Schulze, senior director, New Jersey Tran- The deepening of the Lenape Park The mayor said the township commit- Basin is also on the agenda, and the tee is still planning to go ahead with the a need for those additional dollars, ac- Warinanco in Elizabeth and Roselle. complex at Elizabeth Plaza in Elizabeth. sit Capital Planning. He will discuss NJ cording to a press release on the state’s “We were approached by various tennis The $70,000 study will look at the impact Transit’s Union County Bus Rapid Tran- engineer said making the Birchwood area project as it’s under construction and has open space could help the township’s DEP permits issued already. The town- Department of Labor and Workforce groups from throughout the county” to ap- a new parking garage for county employ- sit Study, which will examine the feasi- Development (LWD) website. ply for the grant, Mr. Zuber told the board. ees, Union County College students and bility of providing rapid bus transit ser- case in deepening the Lenape Park Basin. ship has already banked the $765,000 in “It does provide benefits with open space impact fees. This development started as The grant can be used for businesses to “Our courts are lying dormant in some City of Elizabeth workers will have on vice connecting Cranford/Garwood to assist with job-training costs for displaced cases...So we really want to, as the title of the traffic patterns. Officials said Elizabeth the City of Elizabeth. The meeting will be and flood control,” he said. a 90-unit housing development, and then There was talk of dredging the Rahway the town fell victim again to another workers. According to the LWD, the grant states, grow the game a little bit by is planning to install additional traffic held in the third floor Freeholders Meet- grant can be used for on-the-job training doing junior programs and in some places signals and the county might do so as ing room in the administration building. River too. “I know there is push back in builders remedy lawsuit. this area because many people don’t be- This brings the question of its own “to allow businesses to hire workers to we’re doing a disability program.” well based on the study. Free parking for the meeting is available assist in disaster-related clean-ups and He said the grant also would be used to The 1,500-space garage, located at adjacent to the building in the Bernie lieve you should be touching a natural impact on increased flooding. The mayor stream, but it is something we have to was not concerned, saying there was a responses. Those activities include tree resurface tennis courts and hire mainte- Caldwell Place at Elizabethtown Plaza, is Field Parking Deck. and debris removal, construction, pro- nance workers for the clay courts at part of a partnership with the county, the For questions, directions or more in- seriously look at given what we have gone warehouse there before. through. We just can’t have this level of During Irene, “We recorded an addi- cessing insurance claims, building sup- Warinanco. Mr. Zuber said the county City of Elizabeth and Union County Col- formation about the meeting, contact the plies sales, materials transport, utility should know within 30 days if it will be lege Elizabeth campus and is expected to Raritan Valley Rail Coalition at (908) loss again,” Mayor Aschenbach said. tional 1.8 feet additional from the 100- “Our focus is restoration — then year storm (Floyd),” Township Engineer work, call and claims centers staffing, awarded the grant. open in October. 231-7021, by fax at (908) 707-1749 or by and infrastructure cleaning and repair.” The freeholders also considered a re- Resolutions for acceptance of $300,000 e-mail at [email protected]. Cranford moves forward,” the mayor told Rick Marsden said. The Westfield Leader and The Times. “This storm is not like one we have any County Manager Al Faella said the quest for a $68,083 change order by GPC grant, Bayway Lumber, Pennoni, GPC The township, with the help of Rep. records on. It was hard; it came fast, and county would be looking to assist Inc. of Millburn for interior alterations and the tennis association were approved Bramnick Top Leg. Leonard Lance (R-7th) and Senator Frank it was intense in that short term. It was Cranford, which was particularly hit hard and expansion work for the Ruotolo at Tuesday night’s regular board meeting. WESTFIELD — The Law and Justice Lautenberg (D-N.J.), has spirited a study like a wall of water. Other people saw it by the August 27-28 storm. Building in Elizabeth. The work will faculty of Rider University have an- through the Army Corps of Engineers, leaving the levies as a zipper effect,” said “We are going to work with the bring the total contract to $997,083. GOP Endorses Codey nounced that Assemblyman Jon and have thus far spent $9 million on the Mr. Marsden, who called it a 500-year Cranford Downtown Redevelopment Joseph Graziano, director of engineer- ROSELAND — Democratic State Bramnick (R-21, Westfield) has been first two phases of a five-phase plan. The storm that hit new terrain. Association and our Union County Eco- ing, public works and facilities, said the Senator Richard Codey, former Acting named recipient of its annual Law and next two phases were put on hold because “Forest Avenue was a river, the mu- nomic Development Corporation to as- money is being used to convert a former Governor, has been endorsed by 10 Re- Justice Distinguished Achievement of the $15 million price tag attached to it. nicipal building was in the river, South sist,” Mr. Faella told the freeholders. county daycare center for children of publicans from his district. Mr. Codey’s Award. Mr. Bramnick will be recognized Part of the strategy to get the funds for Avenue, Kilkenney’s was in the river,” “Some of the businesses in Cranford were employees to office space for the county 27th Legislative District now includes at a luncheon on the school’s campus on Phase Three and Four, the mayor said, is Mayor Aschenbach said. “This storm was hit very hard by the hurricane, so we are prosecutor’s office. several towns from Republican-domi- Thursday, October 27 at 11:30 a.m. to consider Blue Acres and FEMA miti- much bigger than Floyd in cubic feet.” going to try to see if we can provide them He said the total project costs are being nated Morris County. IT’S HISTORIC THE $5 MILLION RETIREMENT SALE WE’LL PAY THE SALES TAX: 9/29-10/02* *Excludes Shifman Mattresses and Boxsprings & Special Orders SAVE TO 70% Stickley Shifman Kindel Henkel-Harris D.R. Dimes EJ Victor Hancock & Moore Harden French Heritage

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Panel Provides Info For Peyton's Flooded Cranford Residents Peek at the Week By CHRISTINA M. HINKE ing, moisture tracking and air sampling In Politics Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times to test for mold, said Greg Krueger of CRANFORD – Asm. Jon Bramnick Lew Corp., a mold remediation com- By Paul Peyton of The Leader/Times (R-21, Westfield) moderated a panel dis- pany. Feds Have Been Investigating lowing the arrests of school officials for cussion on Monday at Union County Even though the mold originated in the Union County for Over a Year cheating the school lunch program to get College (UCC) with experts who pro- basement, Mr. Krueger said, “The mold Union County hired a $450-per-hour free or reduced-cost meals for their chil- vided the public with information and can affect the first and second floors.” law firm to defend former county man- dren. Arrested earlier this month were advice on the impact of Hurricane Irene He also said homeowners should make ager George Devanney after learning the Board of Education President Marie and Tropical Storm Lee. The representa- sure the mold removal company they U.S. Justice Department was investigat- Munn; Angela Lucio, ex-wife of a school tives were there to answer questions dur- hired seals doorways and airways with ing the county, according to a Star-Led- principal; and Peter Abitanto, husband of ing the discussion, as well as answer plastic so the mold spores do not travel ger report. The investigation has been the district’s supervisor of custodians. questions one-on-one afterwards outside the affected area and when re- going on for more than a year. The county The state Attorney General’s office October 31 is the deadline for moving molded items to make sure that reportedly has incurred more than $7,600 has said all three deliberately misstated homeowners and businesses to register they are sealed in a plastic bag and that in legal bills from a law firm contracted to their incomes to qualify for the program with the Federal Emergency Manage- the bag is wiped down before it passes represent Mr. Devanney, who abruptly at a cost to taxpayers of more than $7,000. ment Agency (FEMA) for disaster relief. through an unaffected area. retired August 1. According to news accounts, a meal that “Don’t’ wait for your insurance to be “You don’t want them to take a piece Krovatin Klingeman, which advertises costs a few dollars a day can bring thou- settled to register” with FEMA, said of moldy sheetrock and walk it through themselves on their website as “white-col- sands dollars in aid to a school district. Donald Devoe, a public relations repre- your living room,” Mr. Krueger said. A lar [crime] defense attorneys,” sent its final Appeals Court Removes Lewis sentative from the Missouri branch of HEPA vacuum with HEPA filters and air bill to the county on August 12, The Ledger Name from Election Ballot NEWEST MEMBER…Westfield Councilwoman Joanne Neylan is sworn into FEMA. scrubbers are also necessary tools the reported. Attorney Henry Klingeman told The federal Third Circuit Court of the New Jersey Bar Association on Thursday, September 23 in Mayor Andy “Put your application in regardless,” company should be using, he said. the paper that Mr. Devanney does not ap- Appeals in Philadelphia last week re- Skitbitsky’s office. State Superior Court Judge Mark Ciarrocca, a former Asm. Bramnick added. For some people, their home was pear to be the target of the probe. versed itself and removed former Olym- Westfield councilman, administers the oath as her daughter, Elisabeth, and When a home is deemed unsafe to live flooded because the power went out caus- The Union County Prosecutor’s Of- pian Carl Lewis from the November bal- husband, Kevin, look on. Mrs. Neylan was sworn into the New York Bar in 1987. and people are forced to stay at a hotel or ing the sump pump to stop working, and fice just completed a five-month investi- lot for state Senate nine days after order- a rental home, flood insurance typically for those who did not have back-up power, gation of complaints about MusicFest, an ing him back on the ballot, according to does not cover that cost. “FEMA can help the water breached the house. “Power annual concert series held in Clark. While published reports. GOP Fights Old Bridge Ordinance with that,” said Mr. Devoe. FEMA will failure is not a covered cause of loss,” not finding any criminal activity the probe The ruling came down to a mail-in vote ask for a letter from the flood insurance said Michael Miller, a public adjuster. did find poor financial accounting on the Mr. Lewis cast in California in May 2009. Allowing Out of State Pension Credits company that states it does not cover Mr. Miller said, “These 50- to 100- part of the county and its vendors and New Jersey statute requires candidates for OLD BRIDGE — A state Superior Court rental assistance and that the home is year storms are happening in greater fre- vaguely worded contracts. State Senate to reside in New Jersey four Township and the ordinance allows him unlivable. quency” and encouraged homeowners to judge in Middlesex County has scheduled to combine his years of service credit and Rahway Health Officer Vacancy consecutive years. The law for Assembly a court hearing for Thursday, October 13 One resident who was forced out of her buy flood insurance policies to protect is two years residency. Mr. Lewis was retire significantly earlier than he would Subject of Ethics Complaint regarding a referendum petition circulated have been able to before the amendment. home because of the flood has received themselves in the future. Rahway Mayor Rick Proctor sought to running for Senate in the Eighth Legisla- FEMA funding to cover her rent for Contents of the home are not always by the Old Bridge Republicans they want According to the GOP, the Old Bridge get his wife, Denise, a six-figure job by tive District in Burlington County. placed on the November ballot. Over 3,000 about two months, but she will be dis- included, insurance agent Merritt Miller- Mr. Lewis was trying to run as a Demo- and Middlesex County clerks refused to pressuring City Business Administrator persons signed the petition. certify the referendum petition, prompt- placed for up to six months. Mr. Devoe Duffy said, but optional. Peter Pelisser to hire her as the city’s new crat against state Senator Dawn Marie said she can reapply and FEMA will Ms. Miller-Duffy said residents should Old Bridge Republicans filed a petition ing Anita Greenberg, chairwoman of the health officer, Nj.com has reported. Addiego (R) in the Republican-leaning with Old Bridge to have a public question renew the application for up to 18 months make sure to get back up sewers and District in South Jersey. The nine-time Old Bridge Township Republicans, to Nj.com, which is the online site for The placed on the ballot seeking to repeal an seek the court order. The GOP also filed to cover rent. drains included on their homeowner poli- Star Ledger and other papers, cited an gold medalist declared his candidacy in “We want to get you safe, sanitary and cies because most policies do not cover ordinance passed in May by council Demo- a separate lawsuit in state Superior Court ethics complaint filed with New Jersey’s April, but was soon was challenged by crats along party lines, which allows per- secure,” Mr. Devoe said. these expenditures. two Republican leaders from the district. in Monmouth County seeking an order Department of Community Affairs (DCA). sons employed by the township for a declaring the ordinance void due to a Gisella Martinez from Riverside Drive In addition to FEMA offering finan- Mayor Proctor, a former freeholder, Ex-Assemblyman Van Pelt in Cranford said she needs temporary cial help, FEMA is also offering Small period of 15 years or more to combine conflict of interest that occurred when was health officer for nine years until he Appeals Bribery Conviction to years of service credit from another state Councilman Volkert cast the deciding housing for six months for her family and Business Administration (SBA) loans resigned upon his election as mayor. Mrs. cannot find a lessor to sign a month-to- with rates as low as 2.5 percent to Former New Jersey Assemblyman or locally administered retirement system vote. That hearing will be held on Mon- Proctor has withdrawn her name from Daniel Van Pelt has appealed his bribery in order to retire after 25 years or more at day, October 24 at 10 a.m. month lease. She inquired about mobile homeowners affected by the storm. consideration and Cranford Health Of- homes FEMA has available, but Mr. “If you go through the SBA loan pro- conviction to the U.S. Third Circuit Court the expense of the Township of Old Bridge. Old Bridge Democrats have voted ficer William Heyl has been hired, ac- of Appeals.Van Pelt, a former mayor of The GOP said Democrat Councilman to defend against this lawsuit by pay- Devoe said those homes most likely would cess that loan amount will be for the cording to news accounts. not be available to New Jerseyans be- damage amount, however you can add 20 Waretown and former township admin- Robert Volkert cast the deciding vote to ing $5,000 to the DeCotiis, Fitzpatrick The city had been without a health of- istrator in Lumberton, was convicted May pass the ordinance, despite the fact his & Cole law firm, according to the cause of logistics. Storage costs are also percent for mitigation,” said Chris ficer during Hurricane Irene after part-time something FEMA may be able to help Benson, the unit leader for the Central 19, 2010 of accepting $10,000 in cash on son, Michael Volkert, works for the GOP. health officer William McBride resigned February 21, 2009 from undercover FBI with. Sector of FEMA. Examples of mitigation July 1. The department also covers Scotch Costs associated with the flood can were re-grading a lot so water flows away informant Solomon Dwek as part of mas- Will Christie Run? Clarification Plains, Hillside and Berkeley Heights. sive corruption probe that led to the arrest “There were no formal meetings or In a story in last week’s paper re- also be deducted come tax time. “You from a house, and moving utilities out of NAACP Calls for Fed Probe would only get in excess of 10 percent of a home’s basement. of 45 individuals. Van Pelt was accused gatherings last week as some stories have garding Union County’s lease exten- your gross income,” said Helder FEMA is not giving out relief funds to Of Elizabeth School BOE of accepting money in exchange for his reported. Many Republican leaders and sion of the garbage incinerator, the Mendonca, a certified public account. businesses, said Mr. Devoe, but FEMA The Elizabeth branch of the NAACP political influence as a local and state donors from around the country have story should have said towns would Mr. Bramnick said someone with a gross does offer low-interest loans to busi- and other community groups in the city official. been urging the Governor to run but so be able to increase their annual ton- income of $100,000 and who incurred nesses loans up to $2 million at a rate as have called on U.S. Attorney Paul Van Pelt is serving a 42-month sen- far he’s been resisting them,” Bill Fishman to conduct a full investigation Palatucci of Westfield told The Westfield nages every five years, but not de- $20,000 in loss and was not covered by low as 4 percent, he said. tence in federal prison at the Devens crease the amount of solid waste they insurance could deduct $10,000 on their “A lot of businesses in our community of numerous claims of nepotism and Federal Medical Center in Massachu- Leader and The Times of whether Gover- taxes to cover the expense. are reeling after this,” said Dave Hoffman, wrongful termination in the district fol- setts. nor would run for President. send to the Rahway incinerator. 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PUBLICATION ABCDICTIONOPQRSTDECEPTIONUVWXYZ The Westfield Leader The Scotch Plains–Fanwood Letters to the Editor — Established 1890 — Times Since 1959 DD Legal Newspaper for the Town of Westfield, Legal Newspaper for the Borough of Fanwood Shackamaxon Agreement; Odd or DTM Boroughs of Mountainside and Garwood And the Township of Scotch Plains D Diction Deception And the County of Union, NJ. The Better of Bad Outcomes? Members of: Below are four arcane words, each New Jersey Press Association • National Newspaper Association • Westfield Area Chamber of Commerce Regarding the Scotch Plains Town do not provide enough cash for what the Scotch Plains Business & Professional Association • Fanwood Business & Professional Association with four definitions – only one is cor- Council’s actions approving 60 age re- schools and the town provides? If the rect. The others are made up. Are you Periodicals – Postage Paid at Rahway, New Jersey Periodicals – Postage Paid at Rahway, New Jersey stricted luxury townhouses, if you agree usual real estate taxes on these houses sharp enough to discern this deception of with the logic used to justify the Council’s would have resulted in more than $2 diction? P.O. Box 250 • 251 North Avenue, West P. O. Box 368 actions, then what the Council approved million to the schools and $500,000 to Westfield, N.J. 07091 Scotch Plains, N.J. 07076 If you can guess one correctly – good made sense and was likely the best result the town annually, and the Council be- guess. If you get two – well-read indi- Tele: (908) 232-4407 • E-mail: [email protected] • Web: www.goleader.com • Fax: (908) 232-0473 that could be obtained. If the Council had lieves that those amounts were not going vidual. If you get three – word expert. If POSTMASTER: Send address changes to the offices of the newspapers at done nothing, current zoning rules would to be enough to deal with the number of you get all four – You must have a lot of have permitted approximately 96 single- new children coming into the schools and P. O. Box 250, Westfield, New Jersey 07091 free time! family houses on one-acre lots to be built the new demands on leaf pick up and the All words and correct definitions Published every Thursday by Watchung Communications, Inc. on the property without any further ap- police department, doesn’t that mean that come from the board game Diction provals. It was for this reason that the the our taxes, as they are, aren’t high Deception. Paul Peyton Horace R. Corbin Jeff Gruman Council acted. Ninety-six single-family enough? ASSIGNMENT EDITOR PUBLISHER SALES MANAGER houses, it was said many times, would It strikes me as odd that all the excite- Answers to last week’s arcane words. Suzette F. Stalker David B. Corbin Michael L. Bartiromo put too much pressure on our school ment concerning Shackamaxon seems to 1. Locusta – A small spike or elon- COMMUNITY ASSISTANT PUBLISHER & SPORTS MARKETING PRODUCTION system and town services. It was as- have been based on the implicit belief gated cluster of flowers in grasses Betsey Burgdorf Ben Corbin Robert P. Connelly sumed in the discussions that each of that our real estate taxes are too low. If 2. Thylacitis – Inflammation of the oil EDUCATION & ARTS SERVICES BUSINESS OPERATIONS these 96 houses would have paid at least these houses would have been paying at glands of the skin $32,000 a year in real estate taxes (with least $32,000 a year in real estate taxes, 3. Perron – An outside staircase approximately $21,000 going to the and that wasn’t going to be enough for 4. Libant – Tasting or touching deli- SUBSCRIPTION PRICE www.goleader.com/subscribe school system and $5,400 going to the the Board of Ed. and the town, something cately One-year – $33 • Two-year – $62 • Three-year – $90 town). This translates to more than $2 seems to be wrong with the Board of PLEROTIC million annually to the schools and more Ed.’s and the town’s need for revenue, 1. Swollen; too full than $500,000 annually to the town. rather than something being wrong with 2. Plaitlike or folded It is interesting (although maybe not single-family houses. This letter expresses 3. Rainy; humid BOE’s and Officials Shouldn’t Be exciting) to think about these numbers my personal view and not the view of any 4. Restoring or producing anew; such and the underlying assumptions made by group. as in tissue the Council. Isn’t the Council implying Rich Fortunato SPRINGAL that our taxes are, essentially, mis-priced; Scotch Plains 1. A species of South African gazelle Using Positions for Financial Gain in other words that taxes are too low and 2. An active young man 3. Resilient; flexible While everyone has the right to apply for resigned from on August 1 after nine years and Unsubstantiated Issues Were Minor 4. Pure; fresh employment openings, in this day and age it at age 49; the FBI has been investigating. FUSTIGATE 1. To scold or nag does raise eyebrows when officials use their The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Board of Educa- Compared to Alleged Illegal Activity 2. To shape like a spindle; thick, taper- offices for hiring their kin and/or for taking tion hired former BOE vice-president Sasha Lauren Barr’s article [The Westfield knowledge about past police corruption ing at each end advantage — especially at a time when the Slocum in July of 2010 as principal for McGinn Leader September 22] was very thor- and believe we have a good effective 3. Fermentation resulting in a strong, ough and covered a lot of ground and police department today. I am not active musty smell national unemployment rate stands at 9 percent Elementary School. Ms. Slocum initially re- years of history related to Greg Kasko politically and have no strong opinion 4. To beat with a stick or club – with private industry health care costs sky- signed from the board in 2009 to accept a prin- and the Westfield police. I believe it is about our current Mayor or town council LENTIGO rocketing and pensions virtually non-existent; cipal position with the Plainfield Public Schools. difficult for the reader to easily follow other than to thank them for their public 1. In music, gradually becoming slower and evaluate the allegations against Greg service and for keeping Westfield a great 2. A freckle or freckly condition of the except for school and government jobs. The Westfield Board of Education on Tuesday Kasko or Greg’s about police corruption. town to live in. skin The Elizabeth Board of Education has a severe night hired Kimberly Rhodes, who served on the Here is my view with little specific knowl- I have gotten to know Greg Kasko over 3. An allergic condition caused by an problem of nepotism and moral values. Their BOE from 2000 to 2006, as Westfield High edge about the allegations but with some the past few years through mutual friends. over consumption of legumes such as personal experiences as a friend of Greg I find him of high morale character and peas or beans school board president and two other officials School’s new family life and consumer science Kasko: have high regard for his honest concern 4. Having the shape of a lense were arrested this month on charges they cheated teacher affective November 28. We’re not sure First, I believe it is important to note for the citizens of Westfield. He is ag- the free school lunch program earmarked for what the position entails. Board member David that Greg made his entire record public gressive in his support of causes he be- while the Westfield Police Department lieves in. He’s like the guy who says what Letters to needy kids. They submitted fraudulent applica- Finn’s wife, Mary Beth, was hired as a nurse on has never been open about alleged illegal everyone wants to, but is afraid to make tions, criminally, to have their children included the list of substitutes. They are fine people, but..., checks on Westfield citizens. It should be waves or get involved. This is why I the Editor in the program. Their next “free” meals will we suggest caution. Westfield handled this cor- clear to all that Greg was a highly re- strongly support him in his race for coun- garded Westfield Police officer who re- cilman in the 3rd district, which is also WF Candidate Sontz likely be coming in state prison. rectly as Mr. Finn abstained on the vote. ceived numerous positive reviews and where I reside. Greg is always willing to As we have been reporting, Rahway Mayor Rick Serving on the school board or in any other awards over almost all of his years on the help anyone. During our recent snow- Promises Value, Quality Proctor’s wife, Denise, tried to slip in as the city’s official capacity should be viewed as a ‘respon- force. It was only after Greg inquired storms Greg was out early in the morning I am Matt Sontz, the Democratic can- about illegal activity by the Westfield plowing many friends’ driveways with- didate for Westfield Town Council for health officer replacing her husband upon his elec- sibility of public trust’, not an opportunity for Police that his career was marked by out being asked and without accepting the Third Ward. Over the past few years, tion as mayor. The N.J. Dept. of Community Affairs financial gain. Anti-nepotism policies are needed issues. These issues were never substan- any payment. During the recent hurri- many of us have experienced a noticeable has launched an investigation into the matter. to ensure no one has an unfair advantage for tiated and seemed fairly minor compared cane, Greg sent a note to a large group of deterioration in the quality of services to the alleged illegal police activity he friends asking if anyone needed any help our town provides while our taxes keep At the county level, George Devanney, the coveted government positions. raised. The fact that the police depart- and he assisted the Westfield Public going up. nephew of State Senator Ray Lesniak, was hired We guard against nepotism expanding into ment allowed Greg to complete his 20 Works Department by cutting up a large Too many of us have to clean leaves as a department director in 1997 and later el- our local schools and government. We’re Jersey years of service and retire, rather than go fallen tree and moving some downed and other debris from local storm drains to court over these issues, implies to me wires. Greg is a doer and I like his inde- so that rain water does not back up and evated to county manager, a position he just – but not that much. that no one in our town leadership at the pendence from either political party. flood our driveways or lawns. Too many time wanted to have issues raised in a Andrew Krakauer of us have taken care to avoid old pot- public trial, but rather wanted Greg to go Westfield holes only to drive straight into new ones. It’s Not Silly Season For Us, Your Fanwood Neighbors away. Too many of us have had to navigate With a little over 40 days to go to the Fanwood a place we can all call home by spite of a national recession to actually For the record, I have no opinion or roads so poorly snow plowed that we November 8th General Election, some crafting responsible municipal budgets, staying under the NJ cap law by hundreds have wondered if we are even living on may call this the silly season of politics. expanding our shared services and keep- of thousands of dollars. All this does not Covanta Deal Is A Major Money paved streets. Far too many residents However, as I see it, nothing could be ing redevelopment moving forward. happen by accident, but it reflects a com- have told me that they have been living further from the truth when it comes to However, it’s a tough job to keep us on mitment to reduce government and have on the same street since they were chil- going to the polls to vote for Fanwood’s the right track. Which is why it matters strong clear priorities. Loser for Taxpayers and Towns dren and their road has never been re- mayor and two council seats that are on who you vote for this November on the However, we are not finished which is There was a significant error in your contract and compare it to what you have paved. Residents feel like calls to the this year’s ballot. I am seeking re election local level. All three of us have the direct why we now need your help as we seek September 22, 2011 story on the exten- been sending. public works department to have trees to the Office of Mayor along with my two hands on experience that a voter should reelection. Please take a moment and sion of the Covanta incinerator lease when Also, under this new agreement the trimmed are ignored. Many residents have running mates, current Councilman take into account when they cast their visit www.fanwooddems.com or you reported that, “Mr. Williams said UCUA guaranteed tonnage to Covanta asked me how there could be such a big Russell Huegel and Fanwood’s Planning vote. All three of us currently serve this www.facebook.com/MahrTeam to learn that under the new agreement munici- goes up to 430,000, which will not all fire across the street from the North Av- Board Chairman Kevin Boris. What is at community in visible positions that have about all the good work we have done for palities would be able to change their come from within Union County which enue Fire Station in the Westfield Down- stake for every resident is the future di- a direct impact on your quality of life and you. Listen to the videos we have made tonnage figures every five years.” had 320,000 tons in 2010. The UCUA is town and the Westfield Ladder Truck not rection of our town and the leadership are proud of the many accomplishments so you hear directly from us our positions The agreement, in the case of supposed to get the additional tonnage respond. Many residents feel like the that is necessary to guide those decisions we can point to. and not have them distorted by our oppo- Kenilworth anyway, clearly states that from out-of-county (but not from out-of- town council has either given up on the in good times, but also as we have seen Whether it be saving over $240,000 by sition. For I strongly believe there is towns can “increase” their tonnage. This state per the NJDEP directive) and they basics or just does not understand what it with Hurricane Irene, in times of crisis. becoming the first town in Union County nothing silly about making sure the fu- does Kenilworth absolutely no good since have no marketing experience to acquire is supposed to be doing. Russ, Kevin and I are your neighbors to share our emergency services dispatch ture of Fanwood stays in capable hands the guaranteed tonnage figure in that such excess tonnage. This is why our town council needs a and friends. We are not professional poli- with the County, to showing that smart for the next four years. contract was 3,000 when Kenilworth pro- To make matters worse, Covanta mar- change. We need new voices on the town council that will strongly and respect- ticians. We are committed to keeping redevelopment projects can happen in Colleen Mahr, Fanwood Mayor vided 2,673 tons during 2009, an amount kets on their own charging non-contracted that has been consistently decreasing. out-of-county haulers $45-$50 per ton, fully speak out against the status quo. We Perhaps Mr. Williams misspoke or you from what I have heard, while the 14 need new eyes to thoroughly review our Cranford Needs to Address Housing For Senior Citizens misheard, but these deceptions have been towns are now paying at least $68.05 per town’s policies and procedures for deliv- rife throughout this process as if the hawk- ton. The UCUA will never get any addi- ering services, our standards for con- And Disabled; Block Development Being Rammed ers of this deal have something to hide. I tional tonnage and will wind up having to tracting, and our means of oversight. As would recommend to any town consider- pay Covanta the shortfall from 430,000. an engineer and an attorney, I feel I can A new senior citizen housing complex Birchwood, allow a massive develop- ing list for our current senior citizen bring much needed skills to our town and meeting the needs of Cranford’s dis- ment in a flood way, Cranford should, housing. Many residents want to ing accepting this deal that they check the This deal is designed to protect guaranteed tonnage item in their contact. Covanta’s profits and generate fees for council. As a father of children in our abled residents are two of Cranford’s top while going all out in opposing downsize but not leave Cranford. schools, I feel a sense of urgency to get affordable-housing needs that have gone Birchwood, focus now on two construc- The other priority is for the develop- This is the amount that the town MUST the DeCotiis law firm and NW Financial. supply. If they do not supply it they are It is a major money loser for the commu- our priorities straight as soon as possible. unmet. tive projects to make a difference. ment of housing opportunities for the As a councilman, I will fight to make I am asking the township committee to At 555 South Avenue, the owner of the disabled – whether it be developmentally still obligated to pay for that amount of nities and taxpayers and a cynical at- tonnage. tempt to hoodwink the towns. After what sure our town council recommits to serv- request the township’s planning board to property is a hedge fund company that disabled, blind or medically needy. There ing us. I will fight to make sure we get re-examine the township’s Housing Ele- has yet to realize the community will not are several potential opportunities to do The UCUA has not been enforcing this might be an initial slight decrease, costs provision in the past because they have will explode over the term of the contract value for our tax dollars. I will fight to ment with these two objectives in mind. settle but will continue to fight the pro- that, including the remediation of 326 restore the quality of our public services As part of the four-part strategy to posed project. The property site has nu- North Avenue and the private develop- met their own guaranteed tonnage re- and it still may not be enough to avoid a quirement (250,000 tons) to Covanta default on the bonds. that far too many have witnessed deterio- fight the massive overdevelopment at the merous problems, and we should be pro- ment of such a home. Cranford should rate over the past several years. I hope Birchwood Avenue and 555 South Av- posing a constructive solution. Two also be requesting current and future apart- under the prior contact. Check what the John Bury guaranteed tonnage amount is in your you will support me in this endeavor. enue, I believe the township has to put blocks away, Cranford developed two ment complexes to retrofit their facilities Kenilworth Please support me with your vote on forward a constructive plan on affordable senior citizen centers that have had a to be accessible. Election Day, which is November 8, 2011. housing but one that meets the township’s great reputation as places that are like a We cannot allow the court in a mind- Will Mayor Display Transparency You can read more about my campaign own housing needs. We can’t solve the community within a community. We need less way to allow massive overdevelop- and the issues by visiting: state’s objective of more without first to replicate that at the 555 South Avenue ment. But we should focus our attention www.mattsontz.com. addressing the needs of our own commu- site. I am meeting with state officials to on what can be done to meet our That He Requires of Other People? nity. discuss federal tax credits, state financ- community’s housing needs. In Lauren Barr’s story on Greg Kasko’s ence of retribution in Westfield, I’m sure Matt Sontz (D), Candidate Westfield Council Ward 3 Rather than trying to ram into Cranford ing agency loans and ground leases. There Mayor Dan Aschenbach police record, she reminded us of the we can expect the mayor to open any files two developments that will crowd the is an opportunity here to meet a commu- Cranford mayor’s often-repeated calls for others to that may exist to Ms. Barr concerning its school system and, in the case of nity need. There is now a four-year wait- be transparent. She also reminded us of investigation of this conversation between BIPARTISAN IS the mayor’s request that all illegal acts be Chief Tracy and Mr. Corbin. reported to the Union County prosecutor. May we ask the mayor what steps were WHACKY, May one ask for the mayor to answer his taken by the town to investigate what HOW BOUT own call for transparency by letting us all Mr.Gildea did to protect Mr. Kasko after know what actions were taken by the he was called into an interrogation by the NONPARTISAN? town to investigate the threatening com- very person he accused? He was to be ments of Chief Tracy to Horace Corbin, protected by statute and town policy; publisher of the Leader/Times? what was done to guarantee this protec- According to Ms. Barr, Kasko reported tion? The mayor is without equal in seek- his allegation of illegal record checks to ing transparency from others; may we Mr. Gildea and sought the protection of suggest that the shoe is on the other foot the Whistleblower Statute. Could we find now and transparency works both ways? out what steps were taken by Mr. Gildea May we expect answers? to report this to the Union County pros- A. John Blake ecutor? Since the story continues that Westfield Chief Tracy called Mr.Kasko into his office concerning Kasko’s allegations, Governors Urge could we be told what steps Mr. Gildea had taken to protect Mr. Kasko and what Congress Action steps the town took to stop the chief from Our states have been hit hard by Hur- interrogating his accuser? ricane Irene and Tropical Storm Lee. Let us put aside, for a minute, the While the flood waters have receded and illegal record check matter. Let’s turn to the storms are passed, the damage to the abusive statements to Mr. Corbin communities, businesses and infrastruc- from Chief Tracy that he had “files” on ture remains significant. Billions of dol- people at the Leader/Times and on mem- lars in loss and destruction pose a serious bers of WECARE. Since the mayor is threat not only to local and regional econo- (continued from previous column) most ready to require others to fulfill the mies, but to the nation’s economic recov- over $60 billion in aid for the Gulf Coast. public’s right to know, I’m sure he will ery. It’s been 28 days since Irene and Lee jump at the chance to tell us all that the Our states’ governments and our citi- started battering our states. We urge this matter was forwarded to the Union County zens are doing their part to restore and Congress to move swiftly to ensure that prosecutor and the results thereof. I’m rebuild. The federal government must disaster aid through FEMA and other sure the mayor would express outrage at also do its part. federal programs is sufficient to start any town employee keeping a “file” on Federal assistance for the victims of rebuilding now. any member of the media, in the same storms and floods should be beyond poli- way he would denounce such “files” be- Gov. Chris Christie, NJ. tics. Within 10 days of Hurricane Katrina, Gov. Tom Corbett, PA. ing kept on critics such as WECARE. In Congress passed and the President signed light of his oft-quoted denial of the exist- Gov. Andrew Cuomo, NY. (continued next column) Gov. Bev Perdue, NC. A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, September 29, 2011 Page 5 Kasko, Westfield Ward 3 Candidate Doxorubicin, Carnitine and Proposes Transparency Policy Letters to the Editor Senator Kennedy’s Daughter As a candidate for Town Council in the in any past contract. Recently, the late Senator Kennedy’s Ironically, carnitine is an FDA approved 3rd Ward, I want to address several cur- 5. The prerogative of the Town may Westfield Clocks Initiative Has 51 year old daughter, Kara, a victim of extremely safe natural substance avail- rent government practices in which I have only be exercised when supported by lung cancer, probably died of what is able in pharmacies ready to be adminis- areas of concern. I would like each voter facts or the written opinion of a qualified believed to be the common cardiotoxic tered both for the prevention and treat- to understand that in order to facilitate expert who must be available, on notice Questions Along With Potential Value and not uncommon fatal effect of the ment of this debilitating and fatal toxic- transparency, accessibility, and a prop- to the public, for questioning by the pub- A topic of discussion at the Downtown the clock company charges is about $400/ widely used chemotherapeutic drug, ity. erly managed government, I would ini- lic within two weeks of the creation of Westfield Board meeting on September clock/year. Who will pay for that? The doxorubicin (Adriamycin) which causes So patients who have been treated with tiate certain policy and procedure that I his/her written opinion. 26 was about a presentation from the group said that they don’t plan on setting a weakening of the heart or cardiomyopa- doxorubicin, are currently or will be believe is necessary to achieve these spe- 6. Matters involving public safety must group of individuals called “The Friends up an endowment fund to ensure that they thy. It is indicated for a wide variety of treated with the drug should inform their cific goals and objectives. I wish to put be treated by the Town Council only on of the Westfield Clock.” The presenta- and not the taxpayers cover the ongoing tumors including breast. There is no avail- doctors about carnitine. In this situation, forth these policies that I would seek to facts and upon the written opinion of a tion described their private capital ven- costs of maintenance, repair or even re- able antidote. the FDA does not control what the doctor pass as ordinances to achieve standards in qualified expert whose opinion must be ture to raise $100,000 from the commu- placement. So the conclusion could be During the Vietnam War I, as a physi- can prescribe. The doctor along with the good practice. I also ask that The Westfield published two weeks prior to his appear- nity, which then goes to the purchase two drawn that the Downtown Westfield cian, was chief of clinical pharmacology patient, therefore, can make the decision. Leader request the other candidates to ance at a Town Council meeting where he street clocks in the downtown. They have Corporation and or the Town of Westfield at WRAIR, the Walter Reed Army Insti- (Frankly speaking, in our litigious and take positions in favor of or opposing is to be made available for public ques- two different styles in mind. One called ultimately could be responsible to pay for tute of Research, responsible for the de- heavily regulated society, physicians will these policies and their willingness to tions on his qualifications, his instruc- the Heritage Limited Edition style for the those costs. sign and supervision of early clinical understandably pause before doing some- vote in favor of ordinances to make them tions when hired to create a report, the northside and one called the Howard In terms of the possible placement of studies of new drugs principally for the thing outside the norm). real. report itself, and any facts which might Replica for the southside. They have in- these clocks, a concern of the Northside treatment of malaria and nuclear radia- Bottom line, it’s a Pascal wager; little 1. Transparency: All records of the taint his objectivity. stallation sites in mind also. The fan- clock was raised at the meeting. The tion fallout. I also, along with my col- to lose and lots to gain. Town of Westfield are to be considered 7. The Town of Westfield will actively cier, Heritage Limited Edition on the corner of East Broad and Elm in front of league, Major James Vick, conducted a open for inspection unless specifically seek the aid of the agencies of the state corner of Broad and Elm, replacing a the vacant former bank building is cer- number of laboratory studies, including a Stephen DeFelice, M.D. barred from the public by specifically government and/or the colleges or uni- double acorn lamppost and a simpler, tainly one of the very congested areas in six-month study in monkeys; all, which Westfield stated statutes, executive orders or ordi- versities of the State of New Jersey to Howard Replica in the horseshoe of the the downtown. Could the placement of a showed that carnitine dramatically, blocks nances. obtain studies of the Town and each of its southside train station parking lot. This regal Limited Edition Heritage clock be doxorubicin’s cardiotoxicity both as pre- 2. No person may be considered for the departments to assess the needs of the goal has possibilities. fully appreciated there while drivers and vention and treatment. job as head of a department unless he/she Town, the ability of the department to Questions about the project remain pedestrians trying to focus on traversing Many published studies have con- volunteers as a candidate and legally meet those needs, a description of the open at this point in time, several of the intersection? Does adding the eye- firmed our findings. (Visit the Internet waives any right to privacy or confiden- desired qualifications of the head of each which others and I raised to the group at catching structure at that location dimin- for individual studies and carnitine- tiality to any record, test, or opinion, to department and the rating of the depart- the meeting. One question is about their ish the safety of that intersection? Is there ovariancancerpromise.com for a brief which he/she might lay claim. ment to the stated goals. Each report is to Federal Tax status and established corpo- a safer place to put the northside clock? summary). Yet cardiologists and 3. The Town will make public any past be published for public review. rate structure. I hope to have an answer Mr. Gildea, the town administrator, oncologists, for puzzling reasons, are tests for the head of any department in I request that each of the other candi- back as to what is the Federal TAX ID informed the DWC Board and the audi- unaware of or have ignored these studies. which the present candidate was consid- dates for 3rd Ward Westfield Town Coun- number for their group. I think that any- ence that the Town Council has not given ered and all claims of privacy to which cil, Councilman Mark LoGrippo and one who contributes would want to have approval on this project yet. I wish the any candidate might lay claim must be Democratic candidate Matt Sontz respond this information also before making a “Friends of the Town Clock” luck in their waived by the candidate. This would also and take a position on each of the above. contribution. They mentioned that they endeavor and ask the Town Council to apply to any candidate seeking the job as By respond, I mean approval or disap- have pledges for contributions and that consider the questions that are posed head of a department in the future. proval with reasons given why the candi- sounds great, but what percent of those herein as well as others that may emerge 4. The Town will enter no contract in date takes such a position. It also includes pledges convert into real dollars? If it is which reflect the concerns of taxpayers, which confidentiality may be claimed by suggestions to improve upon the above not enough, will the project linger or will pedestrians and vehicle drivers about the any party and will hereby waive any right statements of intent. the clocks be downgraded to a less costly financial specifics and the safety matters of confidentiality it might have obtained style? Can a service provided in conjunc- about this project. Gregory Kasko tion to the project be considered a dona- Westfield, 3rd Ward Independent Julia Diddell tion in lieu of a monetary donation? The Westfield 25 Percent of Adults in Candidate for Town Council estimated ongoing maintenance fee that The County Can’t Read UNION COUNTY -- “Reading is the most important skill anyone can possess Are You Interested In World Events? to improve quality of life,” said Elizabeth You may be interested in joining and the speaker. We seek to adjourn that are among the most important in Gloeggler, executive director of Literacy Volunteers of Union County. “It impacts The Princeton Committee on For- by no later than 9 p.m. In this intimate the world today and, in the past, have all aspects of life. As we mark National eign Relations (PCFR), a member of format, our members are able to learn included such persons as, Ted Kattouf, Literacy Month, we want to draw atten- the American Committees on For- and have their questions answered by former U.S. Ambassador to Syria; tion to the tremendous need for literacy eign Relations (ACFR). PCFR is an experts in their respective fields. Each Barbara Bodine, former U.S. Am- education throughout the county and the interactive foreign relations discus- year our members also have the op- bassador to Yemen; Jack Mattock, invaluable role our dedicated volunteers sion group, hosting nationally- and portunity to attend a national meeting Ronald Reagan’s U.S. Ambassador play in responding to this need.” internationally-renowned speakers convention of the 33 ACFR commit- to the USSR; Robert Finn, former Literacy Volunteers of Union County eight times a year in Princeton, N.J. tees from around the nation in Wash- U.S. Ambassador to Afghanistan; matches volunteers with adults who want Our meetings begin with a cocktail ington, D.C. These meetings typically Gordon Chang, an expert on China, to learn to read, write and speak English. The organization’s staff supervises the hour, followed by the speaker’s re- include a foreign embassy reception Korea and Russia; Claudia Rossett, matches. marks, a three-course dinner with and dinner at the State Department. expert on the UN and contributor to More than 25 percent of adults in Union wine and a lively question-and-an- Our speakers have extraordinary The Wall Street Journal; and Monique County don’t have the reading ability to swer session between the audience backgrounds and expertise is areas Al-Faizy, an expert on today’s Egypt perform basic everyday functions. Cur- and Mme. Michele Pierre Louis, the rently, nearly 60,000 adults in Union former prime minister of Haiti. County, ages 18 to 65, lack a high school All PCFR speakers provide first- diploma or equivalent and are more likely hand knowledge of today’s changing to be unemployed and in poverty. More world, imparting nonpartisan points than 75,000 of the immigrants in Union County are not proficient at speaking or of view and expert analyses that one reading English. cannot readily find in any other type Last year Literacy Volunteers of Union of setting or medium. This is a fantas- County provided 15,946 hours of in- www.uniquecruiseandtravel.com tic opportunity to enhance your struction to nearly 600 students. All tu- knowledge, and we are confident you toring is provided free of charge and is Carol Bevere Kearney• Proprietor will find it fascinating and reward- offered one-on-one or in small group ing. If you are interested in learning sessions for adults 18 years old or older. 207 CENTER STREET, GARWOOD more about PCFR and would like For more information, please see 908-789-3303 further information, please contact www.lvaunion.org. me, Jim Baker, at jimbaker996verizon.net. 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Roy Vagelos, M.D., former chairman tional Institutes of Health and later 62, of Westfield was arrested on charges Sunday, September 18, Carmen of Merck and Co., will discuss “The was associated with Massachusetts of aggravated assault on a police officer Correa, 30, of Bloomfield was arrested Changing Pharmaceuti- General Hospital and and disorderly conduct. According to po- on an active warrant out of Bloomfield cal Industry” in an up- Washington University lice, Ross approached a utility company after a motor vehicle stop at Terrill Road coming talk that is part School of Medicine. He crew performing an emergency repair on and Alden Place. He was processed and of the Anne M. Hale is the author of more Hillside Avenue and began yelling at the released by Bloomfield. Speaker Series. than 100 scientific pa- workers. He then confronted a police of- Monday, September 19, Terry Dr. Vagelos’ speech is pers. ficer working with the crew, after which Campbell, 22, of Plainfield was arrested set for Wednesday, Oc- he began acting disorderly and refused to on an active warrant out of Elizabeth after Dr. Vagelos has been leave. He came within close proximity to a motor vehicle stop at South Avenue and tober 5, at 7 p.m. at the elected to the American the officer, prompting the officer to put his Second Street. She was processed, posted Westfield Memorial Li- Academy of Arts and FIRE SAFETY…A series of five videos on fire safety will air on TV36 from October arm out to stop Ross from advancing on bail and released. brary, located at 550 East Sciences, the American 1 through November 4, at 6:30 p.m. daily, and also will be posted at him any further. Ross then pushed the Tuesday, September 20, Neil Purcell, Broad Street. Registra- Philosophical Society westfieldnjk12.org/video during that timeframe. Pictured, from left to right, are: officer while grabbing and shoving his 25, of Rahway was arrested on a Rahway tion for the talk, which and the National Acad- Superintendent of the Westfield Public Schools Margaret Dolan, Board of Educa- arm away, authorities said. warrant after a motor vehicle stop on the is open to the public, is emy of Sciences. tion President Julia Walker, Coordinator of Safe Kids Union County Susan Police further stated that after being 400 block of Midway Avenue. He was available by visiting He is the third in the Driscoll and Westfield Deputy Fire Chief David Kelly. The schedule is as follows: arrested and transported to headquarters, processed, posted bail and released. wmlnj.org and clicking 2011 Hale Series of “Fire is Black,” October 1-7; “Fire is Hot,” October 8-14; “Fire is Fast,” October Ross resisted multiple attempts to get Friday, September 23, Lester Mckenzie, on the Online Calendar, speakers who are 15-21; “Fire is Smoke and Gas,” October 22-28, and “Fire is an Emergency,” him to voluntarily exit the rear of the 54, of Plainfield was arrested on the 100 Dr. Roy Vagelos October 29-November 4. Each clip will last approximately 20 minutes. patrol car, instead wedging himself in- block of Midway Avenue on a warrant out or by calling (908) 789- Westfield natives or side the rear compartment of the car, of Fanwood and on a charge of hindering 4090, extension no. 7951. residents. Previous speakers included eventually requiring four officers to physi- his apprehension. He was processed and Dr. Vagelos joined Merck in 1975 Richard Bagger, chief of staff to Gov- FCC to Present Open House, cally remove him from the vehicle. Ross, turned over to the Union County jail. and became a director nine years ernor Chris Christie, and Dr. Mark who further was charged with obstruc- Sunday, September 25, a resident of later. He assumed the titles of presi- Taylor, author of “Crisis on Cam- tion of the administration of law, was the 10 block of Oak Court reported that dent and chief executive officer in pus.” New York Jets’ announcer Bob Adult Study Opportunities issued three summonses with a court date someone attempted to break into his house 1985 and became chairman in 1986. in Union County Superior Court. by trying to gain access to a window. Wischusen will be the final speaker WESTFIELD – The First Congre- Methodist Church, the course will He retired from Merck in 1994. Since on Wednesday, November 9. Monday, September 19, a Scotch Plains According to police, entry was not gained. 1995, he has served as chairman of gational Church will welcome fall with explore what really matters when it resident turned in a Mastercard she found Monday, September 26, Vernon The series is named after the late multiple worship opportunities for visi- comes to beliefs about God, Jesus, on the sidewalk in the area of the 400 Hillsmon, 33, of Irvington was arrested the board of Regeneron. Anne M. Hale, a library patron who block of East Broad Street. The card was on an active warrant out of Orange after The son of Greek immigrants, Dr. tors and prospective members, begin- the Bible and the church. The course was active in Westfield organizations. ning with an open house this Sunday, will be offered on five consecutive held for safekeeping until the owner could a motor vehicle stop at South and Martine Vagelos graduated Phi Beta Kappa in Funding for the series, hosted by the be notified. Avenues. He was processed, posted bail chemistry from the University of October 2, at 10 a.m. All individuals Mondays, through October 31, from Friends of Westfield Memorial Li- and families who are seeking a new 7:30 to 8:30 p.m., in the chapel lounge. Tuesday, September 20, coins valued in and released. Pennsylvania and earned his medical brary, comes from the Thomas excess of $7,000 were reported stolen from Monday, September 26, Odell Bethea, degree from Columbia. Before mov- faith community are invited to attend. On Tuesdays beginning October 4, a residence on the 30 block of Carol Road. 46, of Plainfield was arrested on an active Glasser Foundation and the Anne and Visitors will be able to experience “Here is the Church, Here are the ing into the corporate world, he served Lee Hale Fund. Tuesday, September 20, police re- warrant out of East Orange after a motor a traditional Congregational worship People” will look at how the frame- ceived a report from the 200 block of vehicle stop at South Avenue and Terrill service, led by the Reverend Dr. Mark work of Paul’s early church still influ- Elizabeth Avenue involving an incident Road. He was processed and turned over Miller-Cory to Introduce Boyea, senior minister. Communion ences Christians almost 2,000 years of credit-card fraud. to the East Orange Police Department. will be offered and church school and later. The unit will begin with a history Tuesday, September 20, an altercation Mountainside childcare will be provided during the of the early church from 70 C.E. to the was reported on the 300 block of West Wednesday, September 21, an officer Kids to Colonial ‘ABCs’ service for children of all ages. fall of the Roman Empire and will South Avenue in which two men each responded to a dispute on Summit Road During coffee hour directly fol- continue with a review of the creeds, claim to have been assaulted by the other. between a homeowner and a contractor WESTFIELD – The Miller-Cory pes. Taste samples will be offered to One of the men, age 60, stated that the working in the area. According to police, lowing the service, representatives councils, battles and major figures other man struck him in the chest and tore the homeowner gave permission to the House Museum, located at 614 Moun- visitors. The gift shop, which carries a from the church’s various boards that have shaped it throughout the tain Avenue in Westfield, will present variety of colonial toys, crafts, books his shirt, while the second man, age 46, contractor to enter her residence and shut will be on hand to provide informa- millennia. The five-week program will said the older man struck him. The men off the water in the basement, at which “Do You Know Your ABCs?” this and educational materials, will be open. tion about opportunities for outreach continue through November 1, from work at separate Westfield businesses, time he broke the valve. The broken Sunday, October 2, from 2 to 4 p.m. Admission will be $3 for adults and service, education and fellowship. 7:30 to 8:30 p.m., in the chapel lounge. according to police. Neither man required valve was unable to be fixed at that time, The program will begin with a dis- $1 for students; children under age 4 Visitors also will find a welcome All classes will be free and open to medical attention and no one had been and the contractor’s supervisor was con- play of ABC-related items, among them can attend for free. This program is table with information packets and a the public. The First Congregational charged in connection with the alterca- tacted and stated he would resolve the books, games and lunch boxes. Visi- described as ideal for youngsters. special gift at the church entrance. Church, a member of the United tion at press time. problem, police said. tors will then be invited to the museum’s Upcoming programs at the museum Beginning on Monday, October 3, Church of Christ, is located at 125 Wednesday, September 21, Jennifer Wednesday, September 21, a resident Education Center to re-enact a colonial include “Four Centuries in a Week- Young, 33, of Westfield was arrested on of Far View Drive came into police head- the church’s Adult Studies program Elmer Street in Westfield. The church an outstanding Garwood warrant in the quarters to report that he had sold a tele- school day, complete with hard wooden end” on October 15 and 16; “Hallow- will contemplate, “What’s the Least I is wheelchair-accessible and infrared benches, slates, hornbooks, chores and een Hocus Pocus” on October 23 and amount of $85 following a motor vehicle vision to an individual at a garage sale for Can Believe and Still Be a Chris- listening devices are available for the stop at Park Street and Boulevard. She $60, and that the individual was harass- discipline. “Students” also will learn “Superstitions, Magic and Witchcraft tian?” Based on the book of the same hearing impaired. For further infor- posted bail and was released. ing him. According to police, the victim the differences between 18th-century in Colonial America” on November 6. name by Martin Thielen, senior min- mation, call the church office at (908) Thursday, September 22, a resident of told authorities that the individual called education and schooling today. The Miller-Cory House Museum is ister of the Brentwood, Tenn. United 233-2494 or visit fccofwestfield.org. the 500 block of North Chestnut Street him on multiple occasions stating that the Sunday’s program also will include now on Facebook. Information on reported the theft of a license plate from television did not work, and that the tours of the fully furnished 1740-era programs and more also is available OCTOBER 2011 EVENTS her motor vehicle at an unknown time conversations became heated. Both par- farmhouse. In the museum’s Frazee by calling the museum weekday morn- AT THE WESTFIELD MEMORIAL LIBRARY and place. ties met at headquarters, at which time Building, members of the Cooking ings at (908) 232-1776 or by e-mail at 550 East Broad Street, Westfield 908.789.4090 www.wmlnj.org Thursday, September 22, a resident of the television and the $60 was returned to Committee will demonstrate authentic [email protected]. The Hours: Monday-Thursday 9:30 am - 9 pm Friday and Saturday 9:30 am - 5 pm Sunday 1 - 5:00 pm the 500 block of Pierson Street reported their respective owners, and both went the theft of a purple-colored Schwinn their separate ways. open-hearth cooking using 18th-cen- museum’s website is Closed October 10 for Columbus Day tury foods, techniques and ABC reci- millercoryhouse.org. mountain bicycle and lock while the bi- Thursday, September 22, a resident of 10/3, 17, 24 6:30 pm Hitchcock Series: “Psycho,” “The Birds,” “Strangers on a Train” cycle was secured to a bicycle rack at the Elston Drive reported that the south-side train station. Mountainside Department of Public 10/7 1:30 pm TGIF! Luciano Pavarotti (video) Thursday, September 22, Celeste Works (DPW) was filling potholes in Morrall, 32, of Bronx, N.Y. was arrested front of her driveway, at which time a 10/11 4:00 pm Photo Editing with Gimp (Advanced computer class) on charges of theft by deception, identity DPW truck left asphalt tire marks on the LAWRENCE A. WOODRUFF theft, two counts of possession of false brick pavers in her driveway. According 10/11 7:00 pm Basic Databases (Computer class for Middle and HS students) government documents, uttering a forged to police, the victim unsuccessfully at- document, forgery and possession of forg- tempted to clean the pavers and was Attorney-at-Law 10/12 10:00 am Plan, Book & Save on Travel (Intermediate computer class) ery devices, pursuant to an investigation going to get an estimate for profession- at North Avenue and Elm Street. ally cleaning or replacing the pavers. 10/12 7:00 pm Jose Obando Salsa Trio-Live music! According to police, Morrall attempted Thursday, September 22, Edward to cash a check under a fraudulent name Stacy, 55, of Mountainside was arrested 10/13 7:00 pm The Civil War and its Effect on New Jersey using fraudulent identification at a finan- at his residence on outstanding warrants General Practice cial institution. Upon being advised that out of Middlesex. 10/14 1:30 pm TGIF! Loretta Lynn (video) the account had insufficient funds, she Friday, September 23, the owner of a fled the premises, authorities said. Police business on South Springfield Avenue Estate Planning and Probate 10/15 10:30 am Going Bat-ty-Learn all about bats by the NJ Bat Sanctuary were contacted and Morrall was stopped a reported that his office was burglarized short distance from the financial institu- and that two laptop computers, two exter- Divorce and Mediation 10/21 1:30 pm TGIF! Louis Armstrong (video) tion. After a brief investigation at the nal hard drives and a telephone unit were scene, she was placed under arrest. She removed. 10/26 10:00 am Genealogical Resources Online (Intermediate computer class) was transported to police headquarters, Scotch Plains processed and held in lieu of $20,000 bail. Monday, September 19, a resident of 201 South Avenue E. 10/26 7:00 pm Ghost of Central NJ-Historic Haunts of Somerset Hills Fanwood Pinehurst Avenue reported that some- Thursday, September 8, Ryan time overnight, someone entered his un- Westfield 10/27 2:30 pm Beginning Microsoft Word (Beginner computer class) Angeline, 23, of Iselin was arrested on an locked motor vehicle and removed a GPS active warrant out of Fanwood after a unit valued at approximately $100. 654-8885 10/28 1:30 pm TGIF! Classic Movie Week: “The Ghost & Mrs. Muir” motor vehicle stop at Terrill Road and Monday, September 19, the manager George Street. He was processed, posted of a Lamberts Mill Road golf course 10/29 2:00 pm Hitchcock: Man of Mystery by Chris Messineo-NJ Film Institute bail and released. reported that sometime overnight, some- Eve. and Sat. Appt’s Programs for Children--Visit the website or see the newsletter for other regularly scheduled children’s programs Monday, September 12, Lloyd Wil- one removed multiple pieces of equip- son, 50, of Roselle was arrested on a ment valued at approximately $350. warrant out of the Morris County Sheriff’s Wednesday, September 21, a resident 10/4, 11, 18, 25 3:45 pm Magic Carpet (elementary schoolers) Office after a motor vehicle stop on Sec- of Canterbury Drive reported that some- 10/5 4:00 pm Cookie Decorating K and up ond Street. He was processed and turned one damaged her mailbox. over to the Morris County Sheriff’s De- Wednesday, September 21, a resident

10/5, 12, 19, 26 or 10/6, 13, 20, 27 6:30 pm Lego Club Grades 1-5 partment. of Cook Avenue reported that someone Friday, September 16, a resident of the removed his skateboard, valued at ap- 10 block of Glenwood Road reported that proximately $167, which was left in his Anne M. Hale Speaker Series 10/20 7:30 pm For Parents: What not to do-college admission Made possible by a grant from sometime between September 12 and driveway. 10/29 10:30 am Polka Dot Man (pre-schoolers) September 16, a Razor scooter, valued at Thursday, September 22, a resident of The Thomas Glasser Foundation $30, was taken from in front of the house. Rahway Road reported that sometime Saturday, September 17, Stephen Co- overnight, someone removed his bicycle, and The Anne and Lee Hale Fund ney, 49, of Plainfield was arrested on an valued at approximately $700, which was active warrant out of Piscataway after a left on the side of his house. Hosted by the Friends The Family Law Department of motor vehicle stop at South Avenue and Friday, September 23, Elliot Harris, 50, of the Westfield Memorial Library of Plainfield was arrested after a motor Dughi & Hewit Presents vehicle stop on Terrill Road on an outstand- ing $500 warrant issued by the Plainfield Court. He was transported to police head- Come hear an informative talk 3EEMEFORYOUR quarters, processed and released. Saturday, September 24, a resident of by a Westfield native Tisbury Village reported that someone ).352!.#% made approximately $1,000 in credit-card purchases without her authorization. Sunday, September 25, the owner of a Speaker !.$&).!.#)!, business on Terrill Road reported that : Dr. Roy Vagelos sometime overnight, someone defaced 2%6)%7 the side of his building with spray paint. Former chairman and chief Woman Is Arrested 4OGETHERWELLPRIORITIZEYOUR executive of Merck & Co. NEEDSANDHELPYOUPLANYOUR In Elizabeth Murder FINANCIALFUTURE3CHEDULEYOUR UNION COUNTY –The Union County FREEREVIEWTODAY Homicide Task Force has charged a New- ark woman with the shooting death of an East Orange woman that occurred in Eliza- Topic: “The Changing beth last week, announced Prosecutor Theodore J. Romankow. Pharmaceutical Industry” Tiffany Moore, 21, who authorities

Kristin M. Capalbo, Esq., Mario C. Gurrieri, Esq. (Chair), Richard A. Outhwaite, Esq. and Andrew J. Economos, Esq. said is a confirmed member of the Bloods street gang PIRU sect, has been charged Date with the murder of Felicia Hester,19, of : 4 Lawyers, 4 Levels of Experience, 4 Hourly Rates East Orange, said Mr. Romankow. Christine Cosenza, Agent Ms. Hester was shot behind the Coco Wednesday, October 5th, at 7 p.m. All designed to serve your interests in all aspects of divorce 2 Elm Street Bongo bar in Elizabeth around 2 a.m. on including custody, parenting time, relocation, distribution of Westfield, NJ 07090 September 22. She was taken to Univer- Bus: 908-233-9100 sity Hospital in Newark in grave condi- Where: assets, alimony, child support, college costs, prenuptial www.christinecosenza.net tion and succumbed to her injury at 5:10 agreements, mediation, domestic violence, palimony, post- p.m. on Saturday, said Mr. Romanow. Westfield Memorial Library, divorce changes in financial circumstances, and civil unions During their investigation, the Homi- cide Task Force identified Moore as the 550 East Broad Street, Westfield Mention this ad to receive a complimentary conference suspect in the shooting and complaints were signed by Union County Superior Court Judge Joseph Donohue charging Dughi & Hewit, P.C. Moore with murder and weapon offenses. Open to the public. Register on the Library’s website at 340 North Avenue Cranford, NJ 07016 Her bail was set at $750,000. www.wmlnj.org and click Online Calendar, #ONSULTYOURTAXORLEGALADVISORFORSPECIFICADVICE Moore was served with the complaints 3TATE&ARMs(OME/FFICES"LOOMINGTON ), or call 908.789.4090 x 7951. (908) 272-0200 www.dughihewit.com 0  at the Essex County jail, where she is being held on unrelated charges. A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, September 29, 2011 Page 7 Civil War Series to Be Held Morris Canal Greenway Starting Monday at Library To Be Luncheon Topic SCOTCH PLAINS – In recogni- considering findings in recent works WESTFIELD – “The Morris Ca- complementary initiatives to preserve tion of the 150th anniversary of the that make the case that the South was nal Greenway” will be the presenta- the history of the Morris Canal Civil War, the Scotch Plains Public not as unified as people have been led tion of Jennifer Gonzalez, environ- throughout other parts of New Jersey. Library will offer a lecture and dis- to believe. Mr. Rogers will present mental planner for the County of Ms. Gonzalez is an honor gradu- cussion series and a musical perfor- polling results on how modern Ameri- Passaic, and Michael La Place, plan- ate of Lehigh University with a mance this fall. These programs will cans, North and South, see the issues ning director with the County of Master of Arts degree in Environ- be free and open to all. surrounding the Civil War today. Passaic, at the First Wednesday Lun- mental Policy. William B. Rogers, associate dean The series will conclude on March cheon of the Westfield Historical Mr. La Place, a trustee of the Society, at the Caspersen School of Graduate 5 with “The Civil War in Movies.” Society. The luncheon will take place has won multiple awards as a planner Studies, Drew University, will present The library will offer film screenings at noon on October 5 at the Echo and director of planning for various “The Civil War in American Memory” in advance of this presentation that Lake Country Club, located at 515 cities. He also was the first executive UNITED FOR UNICO…New officers of UNICO District X, which represents 10 on five Monday evenings, October will allow participants to discuss key chapters of UNICO, are sworn in during a recent meeting at Giovanna’s in Springfield Avenue in Westfield. director of the Downtown Westfield through March, at 7 p.m. in the themes in the most popular Civil War Plainfield. Pictured, from left to right, are: Renato Biribin, a past national The Morris Canal Greenway is a Corporation from 1997 to 2000. library’s Community Room. films and the role they played in how president and the founder of the Plainfields’ Chapter, as he swears in officers project that aims to preserve and re- All those wishing to attend the The series will launch on October 3 generations of Americans have Ralph Bernardo of Clark, first alternate deputy governor; Bob Trotte of Hillside, store open space along the historic luncheon are asked to make a reser- with “From Jamestown to Fort viewed the war and its aftermath. Mr. second alternate deputy governor; Ann Piscopo of Berkeley Heights, second Morris Canal within six municipali- vation by calling (908) 233-2930 by Sumter,” an introduction and discus- Rogers will reserve time for ques- deputy district governor; Courtney Villani of Elizabeth, first deputy district ties in Passaic County. The Greenway noon on Monday, October 3. The sion about the various causes that have tions and answers on all aspects of governor, and Robert Bengivenga of South Plainfield, District X Governor. also will enhance multimodal trans- cost of the luncheon is $21 for mem- been advanced as reasons for the war. the war, as he concludes the series. portation routes, encourage environ- bers and $26 for non-members, in- “The Civil War in Combat (and Civil War buffs and all music fans mental sustainability and expand cul- cluding gratuity. Politics!)” will be featured on No- also are invited to come to the library Historical Society to Hold tural and heritage tourism within the vember 7. Participants will explore on Sunday, October 16, at 2 p.m. to county and northern New Jersey. Fair Trade Sale Set what it was like for the Civil War hear the musical duo Cracked Wal- The presentation by Ms. Gonzalez soldier in combat and in camp and nuts perform popular music from the Apple Fest on October 15 and Mr. La Place will summarize a At Parish Center look at how he has been portrayed in Civil War era on the washboard and WESTFIELD – The Third Annual cant furniture, carpets and accessories feasibility study conducted by the WESTFIELD – Fair trade foods American popular culture in the years banjo. Apple Fest, sponsored by the Westfield have enhanced the former Westfield Passaic County Planning Department and an eclectic collection of hand- following the war. Registration is required for the lec- Historical Society, will take place on home of the Reeve family. Fund-rais- of the Morris Canal Greenway, com- made pieces will be offered for sale The third session, on January 9, tures but is not necessary for the Saturday, October 15, from 1 to 5 p.m. ing continues for additional projects. pleted in June 2011. The study exam- this Saturday and Sunday, October 1 will spotlight “Leaders of the Civil concert. For more information and to at the Reeve House History and Cul- Founded in 1968, the Westfield ined the entire length of the Morris and 2, at the annual Fair Trade Sale at War.” Participants will examine the register for the lectures, visit tural Resources Center, located at 314 Historical Society is a 501(c)(3) tax- Canal Historic District in Passaic St. Helen’s Parish Center, located at careers, lore and outright lies sur- scotlib.org or call (908) 322-5007, Mountain Avenue in Westfield. exempt organization. Its mission is to County and identified a potential route 1600 Rahway Avenue in Westfield. rounding some of the best-known extension no. 204. The Scotch Plains With “Grandma Ginny’s Antiques preserve, interpret and encourage in- along the former Morris Canal to Hand-crafted jewelry, scarves, leaders of the war, including Lincoln, Public Library is located at 1927 and Collectibles” available for pur- terest in history, Westfield and its create a passive recreational trail. serving pieces, toys, Christmas orna- Grant, Lee, Jackson and Sherman. Bartle Avenue, one block from Park chase, as well as apples, cider and residents through educational efforts The speakers will provide an over- ments and creches from around the On February 6, the group will delve Avenue, in the center of the town- doughnuts, the Apple Fest will allow and community outreach programs. view of the proposed 25-mile bicycle- world will be available, as well as fair into “The Myth of the Confederacy,” ship. the public to view many of the projects For further information, e-mail pedestrian trail and also will discuss trade chocolates and coffee. The and renovations that have taken place [email protected] country of origin of each piece will over the last year at the Reeve House. or call (908) 654-1794. The historical Kraus Golf Outing be provided. Hitchcock Classics to Begin In addition to housing the archives of society also owns the Miller-Cory The Fair Trade Sale provides prod- Westfield history, donations of signifi- House Museum in Westfield. Set For Monday uct creators a chance to expand their Monday Evening at Library SCOTCH PLAINS – The Fanwood- markets into the United States at little Scotch Plains Rotary Club will hold or no cost to them. All proceeds will WESTFIELD – The Westfield about their making, while dissecting ‘Livestrong Day’ to Feature its First Annual Robert H. Kraus Me- support people in developing coun- Memorial Library will offer its the work of the director with wit and morial Golf Outing this Monday, Oc- tries around the globe. Hitchcock Movie Series on Mon- insight into the craft of filmmaking. tober 3, to benefit the Robert H. Kraus The Peace and Justice Committee days, October 3, 17 and 24, wrapping The presenter is an award-winning Mini-Tri, Pancake Breakfast Memorial Scholarship. of St. Helen and Holy Trinity, two up with a presentation filmmaker, a student of SCOTCH PLAINS – The Fanwood- Individuals, relay teams and families The event will begin at 11:15 a.m. Roman Catholic communities in on Saturday, October cinema and an accom- Scotch Plains YMCA will host a mini- can register to participate in this special at the Shackamaxon Golf and Coun- Westfield, will sponsor the sale. Hours 29, entitled “Hitchcock: plished lecturer. triathlon “Livestrong Day” and pan- day of activity. There are some spots try Club in Scotch Plains. Mr. Kraus will be 4 to 8 p.m. on Saturday and 9 Man of Mystery.” The This program will be cake breakfast this Sunday, October 2, still available. Interested persons can was a longtime Rotary member. a.m. to 2 p.m. and 5 to 8 p.m. on library is located at 550 free and open to to support the Y’s new Livestrong register until Saturday, October 1. Individuals may participate in the Sunday. East Broad Street. Westfield Memorial Li- initiative. These events will take place A Pancake Breakfast to benefit the golf outing or join other attendees for For additional information, call The movies in the se- brary and MURAL at the “Y” facility, located at 1340 Livestrong at the Y Program also will cocktails and dinner that evening. For Deacon Tom Pluta at the Holy Trinity ries will include Psycho cardholders. MURAL Martine Avenue in Scotch Plains. be held on Sunday from 8 to 10 a.m. more information, interested persons Parish Office at (908) 232-8137, or on October 3; The Birds cardholders belong to Livestrong is a free physical activ- and will be free to registered partici- are asked to contact a Rotary member send an e-mail to Deirdre Gelinne at on October 17 and libraries that are part of ity and well-being initiative that helps pants. Others are welcome to attend or to e-mail [email protected]. [email protected]. Strangers on a Train on the Middlesex Union cancer survivors reach their holistic the benefit for a fee of $5. There October 24. All shows Reciprocal Agreement health goals. additionally will be a bake sale, and will begin at 6:30 p.m. Libraries. To learn if a The Tri will begin at 7 a.m. Partici- Chris Messineo Livestrong merchandise will be avail- Feel Like a Minnow On October 29 at 2 library participates, visit pants can swim 25 to 300 yards, bike able for resale. For more information p.m., Chris Messineo, the Westfield Memorial Library 2.5 to four miles and walk/run 1 to 1.5 or to register, visit the Y, contact Sheri director of the NJ Film Institute, will website, wmlnj.org. To register for miles beginning at 9 a.m. Individual Cognetti at (908) 889-8880 or e-mail Among Financial Sharks? narrate an audio-visual presentation the program, visit wmlnj.org and click participants will determine the distance. [email protected]. of some of Sir Alfred Hitchcock’s best on the Online Calendar, or call (908) movies. He will discuss the director’s 789-4090, extension no. 7951. unique style and the memorable qual- Journey into Faith at ity of all of his films. Hitchcock di- rected more than 60 films, spanning See it all on the Web! more than half a century. First Congregational Church Mr. Messineo also will share scenes www.goleader.com from classic films and anecdotes Open House

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Serving Westfield and Union County for 60 Years 419 Springfield Ave (908) 233-4946 Westfield, NJ 07090 Echo Lake www.echolakechurch.org The congregation began when a group of Our reason for existence is to love God and love Christians from churches of Christ in the south Church of Christ our neighbor (that’s you) and tell people about moved to the area for work. They met in a home in Jesus. We have been involved in numerous Cranford on Balmiere Parkway for a few months ministries throughout the years. Among many other before moving into the building at 600 Springfield 60th Anniversary Celebration! activities, our members have run a pre-school Avenue (where the Christadelphian church currently program in our building, been involved with the meets). When they outgrew that building, the OPEN HOUSE homeless ministry at the Temple, the New Life property at 419 Springfield Avenue was purchased Behavior Prison Ministry, and recently helping with and the current building and parsonage were built. 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. relief from Hurricane Irene. We have offered The church began meeting at its current location in seminars to the community about death and dying, May of 1968. Come get a cup of coffee and tour our building. science and faith, and grief and suffering. In 2011, we are a very diverse congregation Our ministers have been involved with the Adult striving to practice simple Christianity. Our Welcome and Introduction 11:15 a.m. Education program at the Community Center and members come from all over Union County and Lunch (RSVP required) 12:00 p.m. volunteered with emergency responders. beyond. You are welcome at any and all of our “Reflecting on 60 Years” 1:00 p.m. We are here for you! Let us know how we can activities. We meet for Bible Study Sunday serve you. We don’t have all the answers but we morning at 9:30 a.m. and Wednesday evening at Learn more about the congregation’s origin in 1951, know someone who does. We aren’t perfect but we 7:00 p.m. Our Worship times are Sunday at 10:30 worship someone who is. a.m. and 6:00 p.m. about the construction of its unique “Noah’s Ark-style” building, its longest serving Minister, and more. Page 8 Thursday, September 29, 2011 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION Rosemary Berner, 97, Was Bookkeeper; Artist, Archaeologist Due Active Parishioner at St. Bartholomew – Obituaries – Rosemary Berner, 97, of Scotch nephews, whom she loved and was This Saturday at Library Plains passed away on Sunday, Sep- loved by them. Alicia J. Sohnen, Devoted to Family; WESTFIELD – The Westfield East Broad Street. For more informa- tember 18, 2011, at McAuley Hall in The funeral was held yesterday, Memorial Library will dedicate its tion on library programs and ser- Watchung. Wednesday, September 28, from the Known For Generosity, Sense of Humor new mural in the Youth Services De- vices, call (908) 789-4090, visit the Born and raised in Newark, Rose- Memorial Funeral Home, 155 South Alicia J. Sohnen (née Heuritt) of vived by her grandchildren, Jennifer, partment, entitled “Westfield through library’s website, wmlnj.org, and sign mary was a graduate of Blessed Sac- Avenue in Fanwood. A Funeral Mass Scotch Plains passed away peace- Tracey and her husband, Dan, Time,” this Saturday, October 1, at 3 up for the monthly e-newsletter, “Li- rament Grammar School in Newark. followed at St. Bartholomew the fully on Thursday, September 22, Jeannine and her husband, Dan, An- p.m. Those attending will have an brary Loop,” or stop by the library for She was employed as a bookkeeper Apostle Church. Interment took place 2011, surrounded by her family at drew and his wife, Megan, Kathleen, opportunity to meet with the artist, a copy of its award-winning, quar- with a company in Roselle and at Fairview Cemetery in Westfield. Morristown Medical Center. Eric, Jason and his wife, Jessica, Westfield resident Kerry Paone, and terly newsletter, “Take Note.” Belleville before retiring. In lieu of flowers, donations may Alicia was born in Antofagasta, Michael, Christopher, Kristen, James, learn about the mural-creation pro- Rosemary also was a longtime be made to Covenant House Times Chile. She met the love of her life, Lucas and Alexandra. And she was cess. Refreshments will be available. member of St. Bartholomew the Square Station, P.O. Box 731, New Arthur, on a U.S. Merchant Marine blessed to meet and love her great- Immediately after the mural’s dedi- Apostle Roman Catholic Church in York, N.Y. 10108-0900 (or online at ship and married him soon thereafter. grandchildren, Jake, Shane, Alicia, cation, at 3:30 p.m., John Kraft will Scotch Plains and was active in the www.covenanthouse.org) or to the She will be remembered for her gen- Maya and Jackson. give a presentation about the Dela- parish with many ministries. Central Association of the Miracu- erous heart, hilarious sense of humor The funeral service was conducted ware Indians, and specifically, the She was predeceased by her Mom lous Medal, 475 E. Chelten Avenue, and her devotion to her family. on Monday, September 26, at the Lenni Lenapes. Mr. Kraft is the son of and Dad, Rose and Sebastian Berner. Philadelphia, Pa. 19144. For addi- She was predeceased by her hus- Rossi Funeral Home in Scotch Lenape author Herbert Kraft and also Her five brothers and her sister, Rich- tional information or to sign the band, Arthur, who died in 1989. Ali- Plains. Interment was at Fairview the director of Lenape Lifeways, Inc. ard Berner, Joseph Berner, Elizabeth guestbook, visit cia is survived by her large, loving Cemetery in Westfield. Letters of An archaeologist/educator who has Griek, William Berner and Albert www.fanwoodmemorial.com. family, including her sisters, Freesia presented thousands of programs on September 29, 2011 condolence may be sent to Berner, also predeceased her. and Cristina, and her five children, www.therossifuneralhome.com. the Lenape or Delaware Indians of She is survived by 13 nieces and NATURE SCENE…Pictured above is Arlene Viscardi (wife of the late Donations may be made to the New Jersey, Mr. Kraft has helped one of the many scenes appearing on Pasquale), Alan and his wife, Arlene, Scotch Plains Rescue Squad, P.O. discover and excavate Lenape vil- the Westfield Memorial Library’s new Andrea Sohnen, Andrew and his wife, Box 325, Scotch Plains, N.J. 07076 lages and artifacts, and has added mural in the Youth Services Depart- Carol, and Annette Falzetti and her in Alicia’s memory. much new information about their ment. The mural will be dedicated this WF United Fund Launches husband, Michael. She also is sur- September 29, 2011 family life, dwellings, diet, spiritual Saturday, October 1, at 3 p.m. beliefs and technology. 75th Anniversary Campaign He has published “The Indians of Openings Still Available Lenapehoking,” an educational unit For Senior Activities WESTFIELD – The Westfield Kim Benou, campaign co-chair- on the Indians of New Jersey and the United Fund (WUF) kicked off its woman, thanked the assembled surrounding region, and has illus- FANWOOD – The Fanwood Rec- annual fund-raising campaign last guests for their contributions towards trated “The Lenape or Delaware In- reation Department has announced Saturday with a special 75th anni- programs that assist children, eld- dians” and other books. that it is not too late to sign up for fall versary tribute at the home of Keith erly, disabled and low-income resi- This program is intended for all programs for senior citizens. Programs and Anne Wargo. The outdoor gath- dents. “While you may not benefit ages. The library is located at 550 began this past Monday and will run ering of more than 100 guests in- directly from these programs, your through the week of December 19. cluded trustees, major donors and generosity helps improve the qual- Westfield Area ‘Y’ Offerings include Aerobics (Tues- representatives from the Fund’s 19 ity of life for all of us,” said Ms. days, 9:15 to 10 a.m.), Tai Chi (Tues- member agencies. Benou. “I like to think of each Fund To Host Blood Drive days, 10:15 to 11:15 a.m.), Water Exer- The event served as the official donation as an investment in WESTFIELD – The Westfield Area cise (Wednesdays, 11:30 a.m. to 12:15 launch of the Fund’s 2011-2012 an- Westfield. I am very happy with the “Y” will host a blood drive on Sun- p.m.), Line Dancing (Thursdays, 1 to 2 nual campaign, with a goal of rais- return on my investment.” day, October 16, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.) and new this fall, Zumba Gold ing $625,000. Celebrating “75 years Linda Maggio, executive direc- p.m. in the Kellogg Room at the Main dancing (Fridays, 9 to 10 a.m.). of caring,” this year’s campaign tor, cited the over $25 million that Y Facility, located at 220 Clark Street All of the classes will be held in the theme invokes slogans and photo- the Fund has allocated since its in Westfield. New Jersey Blood Ser- recreation building at Forest Road graphs from the Fund’s early days. founding in 1937. She then recog- vices will facilitate the blood drive. Park, except for Water Exercise, nized longtime donors, some of In order to give blood, individuals which will be held at the Jewish Com- Classes to Commence whom have been contributing for must be in generally good health, munity Center (JCC) of Central New over 40 years. Lee Hale, who has weigh 110 pounds or more and be at Jersey’s Wilf Jewish Community In Moving Meditation been donating continuously for over least 17 years of age, or 16 years old Campus indoor pool. The JCC is lo- WESTFIELD – Moving Medita- 60 years, was the longest-contribut- with parental consent. Participants cated at 1391 Martine Avenue in tion classes will continue this fall at ing donor present. CHESS CHAMPS…The Westfield Chess Club held the Fall Chess Scholastic are asked to bring identification and Scotch Plains. September 18, drawing 31 participants to the Westfield Area “Y.” The open to have plenty to eat or drink the day The fee is $10 per program for the First Congregational Church on Founded in 1937 as the United section winners, pictured left to right, are: Back row, Joseph Prentice, Thomas Tuesday evenings, October 4 to 25, Campaign of the Westfield Social of the blood drive. Fanwood and Scotch Plains residents, Elberling and Merrick Chang, and front row, David Zhurbinsky and Miguel and $25 for all others. For a schedule from 6:30 to 7:15 p.m. Classes will Agencies, WUF began as a coopera- Ramirez. Blood donors will receive a free be held in Room 21, on the second tive fund-raising organization for guest pass to the Westfield Area “Y” and a registration form, visit floor of the McCorison Christian five local charities. Over time, the for themselves or a friend. For ques- fanwoodrecreation.org online or pick Education Building at 125 Elmer Fund’s role evolved to meet the Westfield Chess Club Holds tions about medical eligibility, call 1- them up at Fanwood Borough Hall, Street in Westfield. These classes are changing needs of a growing com- (800) 933-2566 or visit located at 75 North Martine Avenue. designed for beginners and will be munity, from war-relief efforts in nybloodcenter.org. To make an ap- For more information, call Fanwood open to everyone. the 1940s to coordinating the com- Fall Chess Scholastic at ‘Y’ pointment in advance, e-mail Recreation at (908) 370-7092. Moving Meditation is a simple, munity response to September 11, WESTFIELD – The Westfield fourth-place trophy. Samuel Zhang [email protected] or call Jean Cruz gentle, graceful movement based on 2001. Today, the WUF supports 19 Chess Club held the Fall Chess of Edison won two games and one at (908) 233-2700, extension no. 417. Marine Corps Ball ancient Asian Qigong wellness sys- social-services organizations, from Scholastic at the Westfield Area “Y” draw and one loss to win the fifth- Walk-ins also will be welcome. tems, with the goals of stress reduc- its longest standing, the Westfield on September 18, attracting 31 chess place trophy. Set For November tion and flexibility. The practice is Area “Y,” to its newest, CASA of players from all over the state, com- In a closely contested under 750 Needle Nite Session SCOTCH PLAINS – The Central performed standing up and ordinary Union County (Court-Appointed ing from as far away as Livingston section, Bryan Zhang of Green Jersey Leathernecks Detachment, street clothing is appropriate. Special Advocates). and Cinnaminson. The players par- Brook took the title with a score of On Tap Next Week Marine Corps League will hold the Leading the group practice will be The 75th anniversary campaign ticipated in three sections, which three points, winning a key game FANWOOD – The monthly Needle 2011 Marine Corps Ball on Friday, Laura Berzofsky, a certified Integral will continue with the annual pledge were divided into the open section, against Mitch Fishbein. Mitch Nite session at the Fanwood Presby- November 4, at Pantagis Renais- Tai Chi and Qigong instructor, with card solicitation and telethon later under 1250 section and the under Fishbein of Summit won a key fourth terian Church will be held on Friday, sance (Snuffy’s) in Scotch Plains. Kimberly Mills, a local Tai Chi and this month. For additional informa- 750 section. round game against Jonathan Luo to October 7, at 7:30 p.m. in Westminster This formal ball will celebrate Qigong teacher. tion or to volunteer, call the WUF In the top section, the open sec- take second place on tiebreaks. Hall on Marian Avenue in Fanwood. the 236th birthday of the United The church’s Board of Christian offices at (908) 233-2113 or visit its tion, the players played three games Jonathan Luo of Marlboro won his Co-Chairwomen Pat Lake and States Marine Corps. The cocktail Education will sponsor this program. website, westfieldunitedfund.org. at a time control of game/45 in which first three games before losing to Nancy Bassman have announced that hour will start at 6:30 p.m. and Freewill offerings will be accepted to both players had 45 minutes to com- Mitch Fishbein to finish third place. there will be a demonstration of pa- there will be a five-hour open bar. benefit the church’s outreach pro- Thrift Shop Offers plete their moves. Joseph Prentice David Chang of Marlboro scored per piecing with a small project to be A five-course dinner, featuring a grams. October donations will sup- of Princeton, the third seed, came two wins, one draw and one loss to completed that night. choice of prime rib or baked salmon, port the Waysharers, a faith-based Halloween Costumes out on top with a score of two wins capture fourth place. Tony Zhang of The “Disappearing Nine Patch” will be available (special needs meals outreach program for adults with WESTFIELD – The Westfield Ser- and one draw to win first place. Scotch Plains won two games along quilt project and Christmas pieces are available pre-request). There also developmental disabilities. vice League is selling a large selec- Thomas Elberling of Berkeley with losses to the top two finishers to are still to be worked on and com- will be a Marine Birthday Celebra- For additional information or to tion of Halloween costumes begin- Heights won two games before a come in fifth place. pleted by those who quilt. Anyone tion Cake with the traditional sword register, call Ms. Berzofsky at (908) ning this week at its thrift shop. Both loss to Joseph Prentice to come in A total of eight players competed needing fabric or batting is asked to cake-cutting ceremony of passing 232-0169. Drop-in students also will outfits and accessories are available second place on tiebreaks. Merrick in this section. The players in this e-mail [email protected]. the Corps down from the oldest to be welcome. for children of all ages. Chang of Princeton lost to Thomas section competed at a time control Patterns for Christmas ornaments youngest Marine present. Additionally, the shop will fea- Elberling before winning the last of 30 minutes for each player for to be made for the December meet- An 18-piece live band, Rosarians to Meet ture its regular merchandise of two games to come in third place. the game. 2004 co-state champion ing will still be available for the knit- Westfield’s own Full Count Orches- men’s, women’s and children’s fall David Zhurbinsky of Scotch Plains Todd Lunna directed for the ters and those who crochet. Items for tra with a vocalist, will provide Today In Westfield and winter clothing, plus books, toys, scored a win, a draw and a loss to Westfield Chess Club, assisted by nursing homes, newborns at Newark music for dancing. WESTFIELD – The Rosary Altar jewelry, bric-a-brac and shoes. The come in fourth place on tiebreaks. Pat Mazzillo, treasurer and assis- Beth Israel Hospital, the “Christmas A special 15-minute PowerPoint Society of Holy Trinity and St. Helen’s service league also operates a con- David recently finished in first place tant director for the Westfield Chess at Sea” for seafarers project and prayer presentation will be included hon- parishes will meet at noon today, signment shop. in the under 1300 section of the New Club. The next event, the Westfield shawls for those needing extra care, oring present-day and former Ma- Thursday, September 29, at St. Both shops are open Tuesday Jersey Open. Miguel Ramirez of Winter Scholastic, will be held in are ongoing. rines for their service to the United Helen’s Parish Center. through Saturday, from 9 a.m. to 4 Cinnaminson scored one win, one January of 2012. For further de- Donated materials end up in many States the past 236 years. The schedule for the year will be p.m., and Thursday from 9 a.m. to 6 draw and one loss to win the fifth- tails, check the club’s website, forms usable by the charities that The Central Jersey Leathernecks reviewed, and details of the baptism p.m. The shops are located at 114 place trophy. A total of eight players westfieldchessclub.com. receive them. Needle Nite partici- supports area veterans, Wounded garments to be made will be dis- Elmer Street in Westfield. competed in the top section. Open Section: pants then take their newly learned Warriors, veterans’ hospitals, final cussed. Sister Mary Kerwin, the guest The Westfield Service League is a In the under 1250 section, Daniel 1. Joseph Prentice skills for use at home. resting ceremonies, Toys for Tots and speaker, will give a talk on “Living non-profit, volunteer organization. Zhu of Livingston made the only 2. Thomas Elberling For more information about these food and clothing drives for the needy. Our Devotion to Mary.” All proceeds from the shops are do- perfect score of four wins and no 3. Merrick Chang projects or directions to the Fanwood Tickets are $60. For more infor- All women from the two parishes nated to local charities. For more losses to capture the first-place tro- 4. David Zhurbinsky Presbyterian Church, call the church mation, contact Ken Einhorn at (908) and their friends are welcome. St. information, call the thrift shop at phy at a time control of game/30 in 5. Miguel Ramirez office at (908) 889-8891, e-mail 753-1391 or [email protected]. Helen’s Parish Center is located at (908) 233-2530 or the consignment which both players had 30 minutes Under 1250 [email protected] or visit 1600 Rahway Avenue in Westfield. shop at (908) 232-1223. to complete their moves. This sec- 1. Daniel Zhu fanwoodpc.org or facebook.com/ tion attracted 15 players, which was 2. Allan Zhang pages/Fanwood-Presbyterian Thrift Shop to Feature the largest section of the event. Allan 3. John Cartier Church/311300160969. Halloween Costumes Zhang of Morganville, seeded 15th, 4. Nelson Lin SCOTCH PLAINS – The pulled an upset with a score of three 5. Samuel Zhang AARP Chapter Posts Fanwood-Scotch Plains Service Gray Funeral Homes points, capturing the second-place Under 750 League Thrift Shop, located at 1730 trophy on tiebreaks. John Cartier of 1. Bryan Zhang Meeting on Monday East Second Street in Scotch Plains, Millburn also scored three points to 2. Mitch Fishbein WESTFIELD AREA – Westfield will begin its Halloween costume sale Since 1897 take the third-place trophy on 3. Jonathan Luo Area Chapter No. 4137 of the Ameri- on Tuesday, October 4, at 10 a.m. tiebreaks. Also with three points, 4. David Chang can Association of Retired Persons A large selection of costumes, in Nelson Lin of Freehold won the 5. Tony Zhang (AARP) will meet on Monday, Octo- sizes ranging from infant to adult, ber 3, at 1 p.m. All chapter meetings, will be available. For those who sew, except for the December and June costume “possibilities” also will be Girl Scout Council to Begin luncheons, are held at the Scotch on hand. Additionally, shoppers will Hills Country Club, located at the have an opportunity to look through intersection of Jerusalem Road and baskets of accessories like hats, Centennial Product Sale Plainfield Avenue in Scotch Plains. masks, scarves, shoes, gloves and AREA – The Girl Scouts Heart of Girl Scout centennial. Lois Shanker from the Caring, many other extras. New Jersey (GSHNJ) will hold its Fall Girl Scouts can now utilize tech- Sharing Network will speak gener- The costume rack in the main room Centennial Product Program Sale Oc- nology such as e-mail to promote the ally on the services of this organiza- will be filled, but since the shop has Begun in 1876 by William Gray, in Cranford and later Incorporated in tober 1 through October 21, featuring centennial nut and magazine product tion. Along with Ms. Shanker will been saving these items all year, more 1897 as the Gray Burial & Cremation Company. nut, candy and magazine products. The sale and a Facebook app to notify be representatives of member groups will be added daily as room permits. Today, known by many simply as Gray’s. We continue to provide the Centennial Fall Sale theme will be “In- their Facebook friends about maga- of the Caring, Sharing Network, who If they are seeking a specific outfit, personal service that began with Mr. Gray, whether it be for burial or vesting Today-Success for Tomorrow.” zine subscriptions they can purchase. will talk specifically about the ser- shoppers may ask one of the shop cremation. Girls will set goals and work to- During the fall product program sale, vices available through their respec- volunteers to check in the workroom ward them while learning business customers can donate their nut pur- tive organizations. to see if it is available. Gray Funeral Home Gray Memorial Funeral Home ethics and teamwork. This year’s chase to military organizations through The business meeting will follow In addition, the shop will have flan- 318 East Broad St. 12 Springfield Ave. theme will incorporate the Girl Scout the Council’s Gift of Caring Program. the program and the afternoon will nel shirts, jeans and hats of all sizes Westfield, NJ 07090 Cranford, NJ 07016 centennial with fun Girl Scout pro- The donated items will be used in mili- conclude with refreshments. Dues and shapes for dressing up scarecrows. William A. Doyle Mgr. Dale R. Schoustra Mgr. gramming at all age levels. tary care packages sent directly to mili- of $5 may be paid at this meeting. The shop’s operating hours are NJ Lic. Number 2325 NJ Lic. Number 3707 The nut, candy and magazine sale is tary personnel, while 100 percent of Those who may be interested in join- Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday (908)-233-0143 (908)-276-0092 one of two annual fund-raising pro- the proceeds will stay in the local com- ing the chapter are welcome to at- from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. and Friday grams led by girls to support Girl munity to support Girl Scouting. tend its meetings. and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Scout troop activities directly by earn- For environmental sustainability, Members are asked to continue to For more information or directions, John-Michael “J.M.” Jones ing funds for troops and to support 60 of the magazine titles offered for contribute to the chapter’s community call (908) 322-5420. N.J. Lic. #4869 council-wide programs throughout the sale this season will be available in service projects, which include dona- Upcoming events at the thrift shop Director year. This year, in addition to 14 vari- digital subscriptions. For more infor- tions of non-perishable food items include a Toy and Doll Sale from eties of nuts and snacks in re-sealable mation about product program sales, and monetary donations for the November 8 to 12; a “Black Satur- www.grayfuneralhomes.com cans and decorative tins, there will be contact Julie Pizzuti, Product Pro- Westfield Food Pantry, as well as small day” Sale on November 26 and a two special limited-edition collectible gram director, at (908) 947-1706 or items for Runnells Specialized Hospi- Christmas Boutique from November tins available to commemorate the [email protected]. tal to be used as bingo prizes. 29 to December 17. A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, September 29, 2011 Page 9 WF Parents Champion Increased Technology WESTFIELD – Mark Friedberg, Westfield Public Schools to have a Chair of the Westfield Parent Teacher positive impact on academic excel- Council (PTC) Technology Com- lence. mittee, presented a report on the “The Board and I are extremely findings and recommendations of grateful to the PTC Technology the committee to the Board of Edu- Committee for all their work and cation at its meeting in September. their continued efforts to enhance The committee was formed follow- the education of our students with ing drastic cuts in state aid over the the technology to prepare them for last few years, which led to signifi- the future,” stated Superintendent of cant decreases in technology up- Schools, Dr. Margaret Dolan. grades. The committee is comprised of Since March, the committee has parent volunteers representing each been involved in research, discus- of Westfield’s 10 schools, as well as sion, planning and fundraising ef- teacher and administrative advisors. forts to increase the availability of The committee can be contacted at technology at all grade levels in the [email protected]. NEW TEACHERS…Dr. Margaret Dolan, Superintendent of Schools, welcomed newly hired staff members who are filling positions created largely by retire- ments, resignations, leave replacements, or additional academic sections in the Westfield Public Schools. Westfield Welcomes New Teachers, Staff to District WESTFIELD - A total of 44 new School, Guidance; Marci Schoenbach teachers and support staff as well as – Edison Intermediate School, Guid- four new administrators are filling ance; Jessica Schram – Westfield High positions created largely by retire- School, Social Studies; Rochelle ments, resignations, leave replace- Sgrignoli – McKinley, Special Edu- ments or the need for additional cation; Danielle Soular – Franklin, sections this year in the Westfield 1st grade; Shannon Stone – Edison Scarecrow Winner 2010 the Ironed Chef Public Schools. Intermediate School, French; Chris- Superintendent of Schools, Mar- tina Toulios, Lincoln/McKinley, garet Dolan, and President of the Music; Joanne Ugarte – Washing- Westfield Education Association, ton, 4th grade; Paul Valenzano – Win $250 Prize in Williams’ Kim Schumacher; welcomed the Westfield High School, Guidance; new hires at a luncheon buffet in the Jill Veltri – Westfield High School, Annual Scarecrow Contest TECH TEAM…The founding members of the PTC Technology Committee Westfield High School cafeteria English; Christopher Vitale – include seated, left to right, Jay Macry, Dominick DiGiorgio, Albert Paglialunga; during participation in the New Westfield High School/Edison In- WESTFIELD – Create a traditional Prizes: First – $250 Cash Prize; and standing, Greg Wolf, Mark Friedberg, and Barbara Maguire. Teacher Institute (NTI), the orien- termediate School – Instrumental scarecrow, or contemporary piece. second – $100 Williams Nursery Gift tation and training program for edu- Music; Ashley Westra – Westfield Use your imagination. How about a Certificate; third place – $50 Will- cators new to the district. NTI meet- High School, Physical Education; celebrity, political figure, actor, mu- iams Nursery Gift Certificate. All Fanwood PD Promotes ‘Put ings also will take place during the and Stephanie Willis – McKinley, sician, etc.? Contemporary “piece” entries will receive a $25 Williams next two years. 3rd grade. doesn’t necessarily mean scarecrow Nursery Gift Card just for entering. The new teaching and support As a result of retirements in the (i.e. Animals, machine, movie char- Entries need to be received Octo- the Brakes on Fatalities Day’ staff for the Westfield Public district, the Board of Education ap- acter, futuristic, etc.) Be Creative! ber 8 to 10. Visit www.williams- FANWOOD – Motorists in New a groundswell of support for good Schools includes: Nicole Amadeo proved Michael Weissman as As- nursery.com for official entry form. Jersey and throughout the nation driving behaviors that can carry over – Jefferson, 2nd grade; Katharine sistant Superintendent of Pupil Per- are asked to join a day-long effort throughout the year.” Anderson – Westfield High School, sonnel Services and David Greer as See it all on the web in color . . . Paid Bulletin Board on Monday, October 10, designed “Put the Brakes on Fatalities Day goleader.com/express English; Erin Becker – McKinley, Supervisor of World Languages K- www.goleader.com to increase awareness about safe not only raises awareness about the 3rd grade; Ethan Chaisson – Edison 12 and English Language Learners. driving behaviors and keep the individual responsibility we have Intermediate School – Social Stud- Assistant principal vacancies were state’s roadways fatality free for for our driving behaviors, but also ies; Ralph Corey – Edison Interme- filled by David Duelks, new Assis- one-day. engages drivers in making positive diate School, Physical Education; tant Principal of Edison Intermedi- Known as Put The Brakes On changes behind-the-wheel every Andrew Cusumano – Edison Inter- ate School, and Scott Lipson, re- Fatalities Day, the national initia- day of the year,” Chief Trigo added. mediate School, Librarian; Jake cently named Assistant Principal of tive was designed to unite the coun- Additional information on the Put Dombroski – Roosevelt Intermedi- Franklin Elementary School. try in moving toward zero fatalities the Brakes on Fatalities Day is avail- ate School, Social Studies; David Two of Westfield’s veteran coun- for one full day by encouraging able by logging on to Farrell – Edison Intermediate selors are coordinating the efforts motorists to obey all traffic laws, www.brakesonfatalities.org. School, Science; Jamie Finnegan – of the Counseling Department this including buckling up; driving the Jefferson, 1st grade; Betsy Free- year. Maureen Mazzarese is the Co- posted speed limit; avoiding dis- man – Franklin, 5th grade; ordinator of K-12 Counseling and tractions while driving; and always Alexandra Frio – Roosevelt Inter- Christine Hough has been named being safe and sober behind the mediate School, Special Education; Head Counselor at Westfield High wheel. Adam Gerckens – Westfield High School. To support this effort, Fanwood School, Math; Charles Ginex – Police Department will be partici- Edison Intermediate School, Physi- NJIT Accepts pating in Put The Brakes On Fatali- cal Education; Carina Gonzalez – ties Day. McKinley/Tamaques, Librarian; Resignation of President Last year in New Jersey, 556 in- Molly Collier Cast Kathleen Gulino – Wilson, 1st NEWARK — The New Jersey In- dividuals lost their lives in motor grade; Hollie Hartford-Karaban – stitute of Technology (NJIT) Board vehicle-related crashes, down from In Lycoming Play Roosevelt Intermediate School, of Trustees accepted with regret the 583 in 2009. The decline continues WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. - Molly Math; Amanda Hatzikyriakou – resignation of Robert A. Altenkirch, WALK DON’T DRIVE…McKinley School fourth-graders Julia Csorba, left, a four-year downward trend in mo- and Abigael McKinney arrive at school during the recent district-wide Walk-to- Collier of Cranford, a junior theatre Westfield High School, Art; Megan President of NJIT since 2002, effec- School Day event in Westfield. This event, sponsored by the Bikers, Runners, And tor vehicle fatalities and marks the and art major, has been cast as Mary in Jago – Jefferson, 4th grade; Jean tive on or about November 1. The Kids are Entitled to Safety (B.R.A.K.E.S.) group of Westfield, is intended to lowest number of recorded motor Lycoming College’s production of Jones – Edison Intermediate School, Board, fully aware of the transition, promote healthy lifestyles by encouraging children to walk to school. vehicle deaths in the State since the Mauritius. Math; Julia Korn – Tamaques, 2nd congratulates Dr. Altenkirch as being 1940s. Mauritius is an intriguing, sinister Grade; James Lane – Roosevelt In- named President of the University of “Clearly, this effort will go a long story that tells of estranged half-sisters termediate School, Social Studies; Alabama in Huntsville, is thankful UC Student Scores Perfect way in our continuing efforts to Jackie and Mary, who have inherited a Devon McGillis – Franklin, 4th for his services to NJIT, and wishes stem the tide of tragedies that occur stamp collection which may or may Grade; Kaitlin McGlynn – Westfield him well in his professional pursuits. every day on New Jersey’s road- not be incredibly valuable and that High School, Math; Kelly NJIT and its strong management Score on SAT Math Exam ways,” Fanwood Police Chief Ri- includes two especially rare stamps McGovern – Franklin, 5th grade; team will continue to move forward chard Trigo said. “Shining the spot- from the island of Mauritius. Jackie James McKeon – Westfield High with university programs and pro- SCOTCH PLAINS – Lucy Yoon, Cornell or Duke, with strong envi- light on this one day can help create and Mary’s entry into the world of School, Physical Education; Tara vide high-value services to students, a senior residing in Metuchen, ronmental and chemical science stamp collecting leads to confronta- McMahon – Edison Intermediate faculty, staff, alumni, the City of scored a perfect 800 on the Math programs. tions with a trio of con men who can’t School, Spanish; Marie Moran – Newark and State of New Jersey. The section of her college entrance SAT seem to separate truth from lies. English Language Learners pro- Board of Trustees Executive Com- exam. Lucy, an international stu- The play will run September 28 – gram; Daryl Palmieri – Westfield mittee and President Altenkirch are dent from Korea who entered UC October 1 in the College’s Mary L. High School, Physical Education; closely managing this transition. during her sophomore year, dedi- Welch Theatre. Tickets are available at Paula Parada – Roosevelt Interme- The Board of Trustees will be meet- cated most of her SAT preparation the theatre’s box office by calling (570) diate School, Spanish; Christina ing to consider appointing an Interim time to the Writing and Verbal sec- 321-4048 weekdays from 1-4 p.m. Partsinevelos – Westfield High President in order to provide for a tions, but managed to take the high- School, Biology; Cecilia Pite – smooth transition and continuation est level math and science classes Westfield High School, Spanish; of all NJIT initiatives, as well as the during high school to ensure her Faith Qualshie – Westfield High naming of a search committee. success on the math portion. Lucy noted that completing the AP Calculus AB course during her junior year best refreshed basic for- mulas and principles, since included Galatioto Admitted to THE in the class was other math course- Alfred State College content, such as Geometry, Alge- WARDLAW-HARTRIDGE bra 2, and Pre-Calculus. By the end ALFRED, NY - Nicholas Galatioto of her senior year, Lucy will also of Garwood has been admitted to have taken AP Chemistry, AP Envi- Alfred State College for the fall 2011 SCHOOL ronmental Science, AP Statistics, semester in the Architectural Engi- and AP Biology, as well as AP Phys- neering Tech program. 1295 Inman Avenue, North Edison, NJ ics through Virtual High School. 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David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times ON HER WAY TO THE THIRD SINGLES TITLE…Blue Devil senior Sarah Murphy won the Union County Tournament third singles crown with a 6-2, 1-6, 6-4, victory over Westfield resident Lauren Oberlander of Kent Place. MURPHY, CUSICK, CRISCUOLO, INGBER, KING PREVAIL Lady Blue Devils Step Up, Win Seventh Straight UCT Crown

David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times By DAVID B. CORBIN Knoll at 26. Scotch Plains-Fanwood [Zaleski] amazing. She definitely has TAKING A SHOT ON GOAL…Raider junior Andrew Leischner, left, takes a shot at the goal before Cougar defender Ryan Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times (SPF) placed seventh at 16. CONTINUED ON PAGE 14 Wright can deflect it. The Raiders defeated Cranford, 6-0, on September 20. See story on page 13. Without the presence of two-time “I am thrilled with this team. I Union County Tournament (UCT) couldn’t be happier with their effort. first singles champion Lexi Boor, who They worked really hard in the off- has opted to compete at the national season in preparation for this. It’s level, each girl on the Westfield High going to be a nice stepping stone for School Blue Devils starting lineup us preparing now for the states,” had the challenge of stepping up a Coach Varhley said. notch to meet stiffer competition at Blue Devil Marilyn Kowalski, We’re on the move! the UCT Championships held at Don jumped up to first singles and re- Van Blake Courts in Plainfield on ceived the third seed. She breezed September 27. through her first match with A.L. “It definitely changes our lineup, Johnson (ALJ), winning, 6-0, 6-0. but it doesn’t change our approach to She advanced to the semifinals after preparing and playing. One player stopping Tasha Kewalramani of Sum- doesn’t define a team. If everybody mit (S), 7-6 (7-5), 6-1. does their part, we should be fine,” Against second-seeded Holly Blue Devil Head Coach Matt Varhley Ream (GL), Kowalski seized a 6-1, said at the beginning of the tourna- 6-3 victory. In the title match, fresh- ment. man phenom Joanna Zalewski of Lin- Each girl did step up to earn den (L) won, 6-0, 6-0. Enter our “On The Move” Westfield its seventh straight UCT “When Lexi left, it kind of sur- with a total of 88 points. Governor prised us all, but I just had to work Livingston (GL) finished second at harder. I got more motivated to play 68, followed by Kent Place (KP) at better. I refused to lose to anyone Weekly Sweepstakes 61. Linden was fourth with 28 points, whom I believe I should beat,” said followed by Summit at 27 and Oak Kowalski, who added, “She’s to WIN an iPad2!

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By CHARLES GUTHRIE and-three play when the Raiders were Alleman put Scotch Plains ahead Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times called for an offside penalty. in the fourth when he tossed a 22- Scotch Plains-Fanwood High “Scotch Plains is a quality team,” yard TD pass to Ahmed Channaoui. School football coach Steve Ciccotelli Delaware Valley coach Mike Columbo “We thought we could take advan- was disappointed that his team had said. “Everyone looks at their record, tage of some things, and we did,” lost to Delaware Valley, 27-22, last but they are a big, strong football Ciccotelli said. “We ran the ball re- Friday, but he was also optimistic team. They are huge and have great ally well and our offensive line got a because he feels his squad is on the athletes. We knew they were good by good push. What I’m proud of is that cusp of turning its season around. what we saw from them on film. They we were down 14-0 and we came “I told the kids that good things are played Westfield really good, only lost back and were there. “ going to happen with this team,” to Rahway by a touchdown and then Scotch Plains will look to pick up Ciccotelli said. “I don’t know when had a close game with us.” its first victory of the season when it because they have to keep working. After falling behind 14-0, quarter- plays as the host to undefeated It’s a frustrating loss, but, like every- back Steve Alleman and running back Cranford this Saturday at 2 p.m. The thing else, you have to pick yourself Anthony Byers led the team on a 10- Raiders will have to try and stop up and get back into the fight. Once play, 65-yard drive in the second quar- another strong one-two combination Fred Lecomte for The Westfield Leader and The Times we settled down to the pace of the ter that ended with a 10-yard TD pass in quarterback Reggie Green and CONVERGING ON THE BALL…Blue Devil Noah Rosenberg, No. 2, and a pair of Highlanders converge on the ball. The game, we did a great job.” from Alleman to Matthew Jegede. slotback Chris Witwick. Highlanders scored a goal in overtime to grab a 3-2 victory. It was a game that could have got- Alleman went 4-for-7 passing and Green has been impressive in his ten out of hand early as Delaware Byers, who finished nine carries for first year running Cranford’s spread GL’S ROBBINS HITS IN OT; SMITH, VERGARA SCORE Valley scored on its first two posses- 65 yards, had 37 yards on the drive. offense and has 274 yards and five sions on a rainy night in Hunterdon John Murphy kicked a 23-yard field touchdowns on the ground the past County’s Alexandria, but the Raiders goal to cut the deficit to four at the two games. Witwick has run for 217 came back to take a 22-21 lead with half. yards and a touchdown the past two 8:22 left in the fourth quarter. Dionisio Roman, who finished with games on just 17 carries. Soccer Highlanders Topple Scotch Plains-Fanwood (SPF) was eight carries for 128 yards and had “It’s tough for us because we’re in a similar situation against Rahway both rushing TDs in the first quarter right there,” Ciccotelli said. “The one the week before, when the Raiders for Delaware Valley, ran for a 15-yard thing about sports is that we can’t feel fell behind, 13-0, but SPF rallied to TD in the third. bad for ourselves. We just have to Blue Devil Boys in O.T., 3-2 take a 14-13 lead in the third quarter. The Raiders recovered a fumble on keep at it and try and turn it around. Delaware Valley regained the lead Delaware Valley’s next possession, and Our effort (last Friday) was outstand- By FRED LECOMTE right-hand corner in the second over- at the right place; their keeper missed when quarterback Chris Fennell ran then cut the deficit to 21-16 on a double ing. Hopefully we keep it up.” Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times for a 37-yard touchdown on a fourth- reverse that resulted in a 60-yard TD by time period to give the undefeated (5- it and I put my head on it,” said Sc. Pl.-Fanwood 0 10 6 6 22 Jeramy Robbins took an indirect 0) Governor Livingston High School Vergara. and-three play with 4:21 remaining. Jegede. Jegede received the handoff Delaware Valley 14 0 7 6 27 kick and drilled the ball into the top Four plays prior to that, Delaware from Dein Rice, who shined with 121 boys soccer team a 3-2, come-from- Senior Louis Marke got the High- Valley got a first down on a fourth- yards rushing on 12 carries. behind victory over the Westfield Blue landers on the scoreboard board when Devils (3-3) at Turf Field in Berkeley he knocked in a header off a feed by Heights on September 22. Torren Halvorsem. “I give a lot of credit to a team that “It was a free kick about forty- WESTFIELD goes down 2-0, comes back and fights yards away. Torren took it really quick, BASEBALL LEAGUE (WBL) that hard. Governor Livingston de- gave a perfect ball right over my serves all the credit. Having said that, defender and I just headed it in right ANNUAL PUBLIC MEETING we played very, very poorly defen- over the goalie and right into the net,” THURS. OCTOBER 6TH, 2011 8:00pm sively. They had a direct kick where said Marke. we just literally broke up the wall and Continuing the pressure, the High- At the Westfield Municipal Building: handed them the goal. My goaltender landers added to their goal total when Recreation Dept. Conference Room (Joe Ohaus) cannot defend behind Robbins blasted a free kick into the the wall, and the wall just disinte- lower left corner of the net to even the The WBL would like to announce its annual public meeting for the grated and went forward. I don’t know game at 2-2 with 23 minutes remain- 2012 baseball season. Anyone interested in addressing the board why they did it, and I honestly don’t ing in regulation. is welcome to attend the meeting or contact the board directly at understand it. We played very poorly The second OT period would not defensively and if we don’t figure out [email protected]. remain tied long as Robbins regis- how to shore up the defense, we will tered the winning goal, his second of The following individuals have been nominated for the WBL Board be in a lot of trouble,” said Blue Devil the game on an indirect kick. Head Coach George Kapner. of Directors for the 2012 season: “The ball came to me 30-yards out; With its high-pressure, speedy and I saw the open shot and just took it. It TITLE NAME MAKING THE SLAM…Blue Devil Amanda Earl spikes the ball in an early physical offensive style, the Blue feels good. We never had a 5-0 start; PRESIDENT Dan Duffy season volleyball game. Devils lived up to its reputation when hopefully we keep on winning,” said VICE PRESIDENT Phil Russo a real textbook play that involved Robbins. SECRETARY Scott Faktor junior striker Henry Smith and out- “Early in the second half, when FIELD SCHEDULE/UMPIRES Gary Fox BRAZILIAN SOCCER side fullback junior Noah Rosenberg they came out and scored, well that SUMMER TRAVEL Al Rabinowitz registered the lone goal of the first was demoralizing. I was concerned at TREASURER Paul Friel CLINICS half. that point but a 2-0 lead in soccer is a PONY/MUSTANG LEAGUE Rick Elliot “Noah ran down the ball in the dangerous lead because you tend to 6 Weeks $150.00 corner, he beat one defender and ba- take the foot off the gas pedal and I MAJOR LEAGUE Mike Varano sically just took it down the end line, INTERNATIONAL LEAGUE John Monaghan rd th think they did a little bit. We were Oct 3 to Nov 9 played in the ball and I just volleyed able to get back into the game when REGISTRATION Matt Isabella Boys and Girls it in,” Smith explained. we scored our goal. From there on, 4th GRADE Noah Ament Everything continued the Devils’ our kids then believed they could win 3rd GRADE Gil Ingelke Ages: U5 to U14 way two minutes into the second half this game. They just kept on playing 2nd GRADE Kevin Zippler as their offensive barrage lifted the hard, fighting, we had opportunities 1st GRADE Rich Dursee More information lead to 2-0 when senior striker Jake and at the end we scored the winning KINDERGARTEN Bret Fischer www.brasasoccer.net Vergara, on a great run, burned the goal in OT. Our kids always seem rise EQUIPMENT / UNIFORMS Charlie Bowman / Tony Catanzaro [email protected] net off a feed from Spencer Kerkhof. when they play Westfield for what- SPONSORS TJ Delvechio “Spencer put up a nice cross going ever reason. 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Zazzali sim- Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times Cortes sped down the right side and ply looped a little dinker over Weber’s Scotch Plains-Fanwood Head ripped a shot for the first score. head and the ball hopped over the Coach Tom Breznitsky was awarded “I got it on the right flank then I goal, giving the Raiders a 3-0 lead at his 600th career victory in style when picked a man one-on-one, stepped the half. his team engineered an unrelenting over, took a shot at the near post, and “On the counter attack, Markovits assault to seize a 6-0 victory over it went in,” Cortes described. “Lucky received the ball on the left side. He Cranford at Memorial Field in for me, it went in.” played me a ball through. It was per- Cranford on September 20. The Raiders’ ability to move the fect. [I] just chipped the goalie. He Interestingly, on October 20, 2004, ball around from the start, especially was a little bit confused. I saw the the Raiders delivered Coach in the first half, accounted for the goalie started to go low, so if he wants Breznitsky his 500th career win with Cougars’ inability to take a shot on to go low, I’ll just chip him up high,” a 2-0 victory over the hosting Cou- goal. Zazzali explained. gars at the Walnut Avenue Elemen- “We went after our possession The second half allowed every tary School Field. game quickly. We are really good at member of the Raiders’ bench the The 4-1 Raiders, ranked No. 1 in moving the ball and moving the team opportunity to display its talents, and Group 3, shelled the Cougars’ goal around. Once we got the opening there was very little drop off, al- area with 15 shots – 6 sailing above or goal, we went off from there,” Cortes though the Cougars did manage to just wide of the goal and 9 considered said. take one shot on goal. shots on goal – in the first half alone. With 7:28 remaining in the half, “That was one of my goals. I was Cougar senior goalkeeper Dan We- sophomore Morgan Ellman received hoping that we would be able to put a ber managed to make six saves in the a cross from junior midfielder An- few goals in there, so that every kid half. In the meantime, the Cougars drew Leischner and drilled a shot off got an opportunity to step on the had no shots on goal in the half. Weber’s hand, but the velocity car- field. Maybe it’s something that they “I was very impressed, but I was a ried the ball over the goal line. will remember, that they were on this little disappointed the margin wasn’t “Andrew Leischner was on the left field, scored a goal when he had his greater than it was, because we had flank, and he crossed the ball in. I got 600th victory,” Coach Breznitsky so many opportunities. In my 36 it with my left, one touched and just said. David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times GETTING A KEY RECEPTION…Blue Devil split end Mike Stravach, No. 85, grabs a pass and looks downfield. Stravach years, I truly believe, without a doubt, put it in,” Ellman said. With 19:55 on the clock, junior had two receptions for 35 yards. that this is the best passing team that Fourteen seconds later, sophomore Francisco Chinchilla launched a shot we’ve ever had. If we can get them to forward Christian Zazzali took a pass from 25 yards out that deflected off become even close to becoming an from senior left wing Alex Markovits the goalie’s hand an into the net. Less O’ROUKE GETS 33-YD TD, 11-YD TD; DUGAN 12-YD TD outstanding finishing team, then we and charged toward the goal, forcing than five minutes later, Chinchilla are going to be very, very success- added his second goal. Eight minutes ful,” said Coach Breznitsky whose later, Chinchilla, on the left side, career record is 600-152-52. Probitas Verus Honos crossed to junior midfielder Conor Blue Devil Footballers Defeat Less than five minutes into the Kelly, who punched in the final goal. “Francisco Chinchilla hasn’t seen the field yet, and he got on there and scored two goals. That’s great! He Rain, W. H. Warriors, 21-0 and Connor Kelly came on and scored,” Ellman said. “The team that we have this year is By DAVID B. CORBIN Jim DeSarno who added, “They pres- the center Dan Bigelow and [quarter- tremendously competitive. We have Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times sured us, and they did some things back] Nate [Mitchell]. He’s doing a 26 guys on the team, and you can see Rain and a stubborn Warrior defen- that they haven’t done in the previous good job controlling the ball. Dan when people step on the field, the sive line made the climate annoying two weeks. We settled down at half- was doing a good job snapping,” level did not drop down far. Chin- for the visiting Westfield High School time. We made sure we were solid Dugan said. chilla is a little bit of a work in football team’s offensive attack, but with our assignments. Once we were “He stepped in. There’s only one progress, but he is a goal scorer. He the Blue Devils opened the flood gates solid with our assignments, the kids football. James O’Rourke is a good has a goal scorer’s mentality, and he in the second half and delivered the executed.” tailback, but when Brendan gets a did some beautiful things on those Watchung Hills Warriors a 21-0 dous- Senior Brendan Dugan replaced chance, he does a great job. We have two goals that he scored,” Breznitsky ing in Warren on September 23. O’Rourke in the fourth quarter, and plenty of confidence in him doing it. said. Despite a scoreless first half, Blue like his brilliant performance in the He runs hard,” Coach DeSarno said. Prior to the game, the entire Raider Devil running back James O’Rourke opening game against Scotch Plains- “I was just happy to get my chance team was quite aware of the mile- did manage to chomp up 103 rushing Fanwood (SPF), he gobbled up the again. James is phenomenal. I am stone that was about to be achieved, yards, which included a 46-yard yardage. Although he came up one happy that when he goes down, I can and the anticipation was electrifying. breakout in the first quarter. With the yard short of scoring in the SPF game, step up in his place,” Dugan said. After the game, a bucket of Gatorade help of his offensive line, O’Rourke Dugan, who finished with 51 yards Others were needed to step into awaited Breznitsky. added another 89 yards, including on 12 carries, hit pay dirt with a 12- injured players’ positions and the re- “He worked so hard. He’s done touchdown runs of 33 yards and 11 yard sprint with 10:12 left in the sult was positive. Senior Jon Gribbin, what he’s had to do. He built a strong yards, respectively, in the third quar- game. who has done all the kicking duties, program,” Zazzali said. ter. “I was so happy when I finally got was sidelined with a concussion. Jun- “It was great, because Brez is a “He does special things. There is in there. I went down the left side and ior Joe Salmon nailed all three extra great coach, and it’s great to be able no other way to put it. He’s probably, there was good blocking from my points, and sophomore Joe Scaglione to share this moment with him,” pound for pound, one of the strongest line, especially my wide receiver Mike came through on kickoffs and punts. David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times Ellman said. players you are going to see. It shows Stravach did a very good job. I got to “Joe Salmon made all three extra ABOUT TO RIP IN THE FIRST GOAL…Raider forward Travis Cortes ripped on those runs. He has such great body give credit to the left side of the line, points. He wasn’t nervous. He went in the first goal in the 6-0 victory over Cranford at Memorial Field in Cranford. Sc. Pl.-Fanwood 3 3 6 Cranford 0 0 0 control,” said Blue Devil Head Coach Brenton Harries, Abe [Fertig-Cohen], CONTINUED ON PAGE 16

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David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times THIRD AT SECOND SINGLES...Blue Devil Samantha Hindes placed third in SECOND DOUBLES CHAMPIONS...Blue Devils Caroline King, left, and Tay- SEVENTH AT FIRST SINGLES...Raider Alex Sullivan placed seventh at the the UCT at second singles. lor Ingber won the UCT second doubles crown. UCT at first singles. Lady Blue Devils Step Up, Capture Seventh Straight Union County Tourney Tennis Crown CONTINUED FROM PAGE 11 a future, but I was proud of the way I wanted. I knew it was going to be a before falling to Lopes. Mendes de- and the mentality that I bring to a able to become a conference champ bounced the seventh-seeded pair from played today. Getting to the finals hard match, because I played her be- feated Couzzi, 6-1, 6-0, then lost 7-5, lacrosse field,” Cusick said. last year,” he said. Johnson, 6-3, 6-4. After falling to was definitely an accomplishment.” fore. I focused on getting every ball 6-3 to Audrey Randazzo (OK) for Blue Devils Taylor Ingber and Cougar Marianna Dzunova was second-seeded Tischenko Colleen Raider Alex Sullivan (first singles) back and eliminating the stupid mis- fifth place. Caroline King, top-seeded at second entered at first singles. Chou (GL), Gallo and Roman ad- won her first round against Plainfield, takes,” said Murphy, who added that “I definitely improved from when I doubles, shutout their first opponents, “She has been doing alright so far. vanced to finish eighth. 7-6 (7-5), 6-1, then after falling, 6-2, her strongest part of her game was, started at the beginning of the season, then won their next match, 6-1, 6-1. She won three matches out of the four “They definitely did a good job. 6-0, to Ream she went on to place “definitely my backhand. The back- so I am happy with how it ended up. In the semifinals, they stopped that she played so far. She is holding There was a lot of communication on seventh with a 6-4, 6-2, win over hand approach shot is probably my Hopefully, I will continue to get bet- Caroline Vaters and Libby Sanna (KP) her own,” Coach Goldstein said. the court. They made the important Jessica Porcelli (OK). favorite shot.” ter,” Mendes said. “The girl I just then tumbled Kat Tischenko and Col- Dzunova dropped her first round shots. It definitely gives them a con- Blue Devil Samantha Hindes Murphy faced another endurance played was very consistent, so I just leen Chou (GL), 6-3, 7-5, for the match to Oak Knolls Jessica Porcelli, fidence boost. They started playing seeded second at second singles, eas- test with top-seeded Lauren tried to go along with her and work championship. 6-3, 6-2. Cougar newcomer Laura tennis three month ago. For them to ily won her first two matches to ad- Oberlander (KP – of Westfield). Af- my consistency as well.” Raiders Lindsey Wilkinson and Van Horn also dropped her first match advance this far is nice,” Coach vance to the semifinals to face Kelsh ter winning the first set, 6-2, Murphy Top-seeded Blue Devils Elizabeth Hannah Nizri (first doubles) won their at second singles. Goldstein said. Keim (KP) where she lost 6-0, 6-3. dropped the next set, 1-6, then won Cusick, also a varsity lacrosse player, first match, 6-1, 6-2, then dropped “My second singles player, Laura Raiders Elsa Leistikow and Maxine Hindes placed third with a 6-3, 6-4 the third set, 6-4, to claim the title. and Julia Criscuolo, a varsity softball their quarterfinal battle with GL’s Van Horn, just picked up a racket last Marvosa (second doubles) won their win over Olivia Podsiebierski (L). With a few injuries, the SPF Raid- player, put their athletic talents to- Kaitlyn Hoehn and Dani Rosenthal, year for the first time. She’s holding first match, then were edged, 3-6, 6- Blue Devil Sarah Murphy, a UCT ers had a rough beginning before they gether and lost only one game in their 5-7, 6-4, 6-3. The two Raiders quickly her own. She’s losing some matches, 3, 6-4, by Kristen Miller and Ryan champ at first doubles last year, started rolling. first two matches at first doubles to recovered and topped Jenna but she’s playing top-notched girls. Freeman (S). Leistikow and Marcosa jumped up to third singles, blanked “We advanced four of the five in advance to the semifinals where they Cavanaugh and Merry Richter (NP), She’s not going to get better unless beat Gallo and Roman then lost to her first opponent, then defeated the first round. Then we had a couple stopped Alessandra Moore and Liz 6-2, 6-2, then claimed fifth place af- she plays these girls. She’s picking up Merry Bergan and Mary Porter (OK) Olivia Couzzi (ALJ), 6-1, 6-1. In the of injuries. Alyssa Leyden [second Sullivan (OK), 6-0, 6-2. In the title ter stopping Emma Radest and Julia the game a lot better,” said Coach for fifth place. semifinals, she survived an endur- singles] came down with some ten- match, Cusick and Criscuolo stopped Shafer (S), 6-2, 6-3. Goldstein, who added, “My second CHAMPIONSHIP: ance test against Alyssa Lopes (GL) donitis in her shoulder. My second Shanya Gleason and Nisha Cranford Cougar Head Coach Rich doubles players as well, Anna Lee First singles: Joanna Zalewski (L) d to pull out a 3-6, 6-3, 6-3, victory for doubles player sprained her ankle in Samramurthy (KP), 6-1, 6-2, to grab Goldstein brought a very young team Gallo and Emily Roman! First year Marilyn Kowalski (W), 6-0, 6-0 her ticket to the finals. the match against Summit. Hopefully, the crown. into the tournament. playing tennis, and they play well Second singles: Laura Tierney (GL) d Kelsh Keim (KP), 6-3, 6-4 “I came in preseason wanting to she will be able to play. We are hang- “It’s real exciting. We worked very “We graduated a lot of people, so together. They are field hockey play- Third singles: Sarah Murphy (W) d play singles, so I guess I got what I ing in there. The girls are competing hard. We were really focused and it we are at a JV level on the varsity tour ers by trade. I have good hopes for Lauren Oberlander (KP), 6-2, 1-6, 6-3 at a high level, and we are having a work out well,” Criscuolo said. this year. We are definitely beginning them. All three are sophomores. So it First doubles: Julia Criscuolo and Eliza- good time,” Raider Head Coach Gary “I like to poach and get volleys. I the program again. We did the same is going to be interesting to see what’s beth Cusick (W) d Shanya Gleason and See Marilyn Kowalski Nigha Sambamurthy (KP), 6-1, 6-2 Wasserman said. like to take crosscourt shots and put thing four years ago. The girls were going to happen next year and the Second doubles: Taylor Ingber and Photo on Page 15 Raider Gabrielle Mendes won her them away. 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Stunning New England Colonial in the heart of Westfield’s desirable Gardens neighborhood has been expanded and enhanced: Coldwell Banker inside with luxurious appointments and outside with magnificent gardens. Five bedrooms, 3.5 baths, including huge master bedroom with loads of closets and built-ins and first floor guest suite with bath. Spacious wood-paneled library offers built- Residential Brokerage Westfield East ins and media storage, wood burning fireplace, pegged hardwood floors and surround sound wiring. Sunny kitchen/family room area has large sliding doors to bluestone patio and over-sized, beautifully landscaped private yard. Back staircase from mudroom leads to large game room/secluded home office space. Large, bright living room/dining area with picture windows, dentil Kimberley A. Haley molding, fireplace and French doors overlooks lovely gardens front and back. Close to schools, downtown and NYC Sales Associate transportation. It’s offered at $1,150,000. For more information or private tour, please call Naasa Sherbeini at 908-883-1707. 908.301.2004 209 Central Avenue [email protected] Westfield, NJ 07090 © 2011 Coldwell Banker Real Estate Corporation. Coldwell Banker® is a registered trademark licensed to Coldwell Banker Real Estate Corporation. www.KimHaley.com 908.233.5555 An Equal Opportunity Company. Equal Housing Opportunity. Owned and Operated by NRT Incorporated. A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, September 29, 2011 Page 15 Devil’s Den Paul Jackson Fund: A Cause Worth Helping

By BRUCE JOHNSON Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times There are good causes, and there lighter. Still, 35 carries, 161 yards, a house Kent Place, WHS knocked off are really good causes. The Paul Jack- 36-yard reception and two intercep- Glen Ridge, 1-0, Millburn, 2-0, and son 5K, 2-Mile Walk and Kids’ Fun tions returned for touchdowns is quite Columbia, 2-0. Deanna Cohen, a jun- Run is a GREAT cause. a night’s work. Even better, the de- ior who switched from soccer to The second annual event will be fense was pretty solid, despite Mike hockey this fall, has been solid in held Sunday, Oct. 9, at Oak Ridge Mondon and James McCrea being goal. Not sure when the Devils last Park in Clark. Registration begins at out of the lineup with injuries. Sopho- had three straight field hockey shut- 8 a.m. and the run starts at 9:30. more David Kane and junior Mark outs, but it might’ve been back in the The races are the main fundraising Frega – whose dads Bill and Mark ’70s, when Hall of Famer Denise event for the Paul Jackson Fund, were WHS athletes in their day – Comby was in the cage. which this year celebrates its 20th filled in quite well. DEVIL OF THE MONTH anniversary. The PJF came about be- WHS 21, Watchung Hills 0: The first Devil of the Month winner cause of the inner greatness of the late O’Rourke (18 carries, 192 yards) and will be announced next Thursday. The Paul Jackson, a member of one of Brendan Dugan (12 for 51) com- DOM earns a free sub from Ryan (The) Westfield’s great athletic families. bined for 227 on the ground as the Mann at Hershey’s on South Avenue. Paul (WHS ’79) was a two-way tackle Devils improved to 3-0. The Devil’s Den appears in The on the 1978 football team and later Things will really start getting in- Westfield Leader on the first and third one of the first coaches of the then- teresting now, with a trip to Williams Thursday of every month during the new PAL football program. Field tomorrow night to face unbeaten school year. Contact us with com- The fund was started in 1991 when Lizzy-Beth. The Minutemen have a ments, complaints and suggestions at David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times Paul became paralyzed as a result of standout quarterback and running [email protected]. And remember, REALLY STEPPING UP AT FIRST SINGLES...Blue Devil Marilyn Kowalski stepped up to place second in the Union surgery to remove a spinal cord tu- back, so the Devils’ defense will face win or not, Whs4evr! County Tournament at first singles in girls tennis at Don Van Blake Courts in Plainfield on September 27. mor. Friends raised money for Paul its toughest test. The Blue Devils so that he could participate in a rehab have won three of the last four meet- program not covered by insurance. ings vs. Lizzy; the last four years, it’s JAYNE BERNSTEIN When he no longer needed the help, been: WHS 13-7, Elizabeth 28-26, Sales Associate Paul began helping others in similar WHS 14-6 and WHS 30-20. NJAR Circle of Excellence Sales Award: 1997-2010 circumstances, providing assistance THIS AND THAT to families and individuals in finan- Mike Murray (WHS ’06) had a Direct Line: (908) 301-2006 cial crisis due to a long-term illness or monster year with the Salem-Keizer Cell Phone: (908) 403-9330 disability. Volcanoes. He trailed only teammate/ [email protected] For 18 years Paul performed his shortstop Joe Panik, the league’s Most mini-miracles, from his wheelchair, Valuable Player, in most offensive Celebrate Fanny Wood Day 2011 in downtown Fanwood until he lost a long battle with cancer categories. Murray had a .326 batting and stop by this OPEN HOUSE, Sunday, Oct. 2nd 1-4PM in 2009 and passed away at age 47. average, 79 hits and a .394 on-base The PJF has been kept alive by Paul’s percentage, all third-best in the entire sister Mary (WHS ’75) and continues league; his 48 RBI were second to to help families who are struggling Panik’s 54. Murray, a catcher, was a and without hope. unanimous selection as the North- “We were really pleased with the west League’s all-star designated hit- turnout last year, for being the first ter. Salem-Keizer is the San Fran- year, but we’re hoping for even more cisco Giants’ Class High A team. people this year,” Mary said. “It’s a The girls tennis team saw its 27- great race and a fun day for the whole match win streak come to a crashing family.” halt on Sunday, Sept. 18, when it lost There are $15 gift certificates from 5-0 to the host school in the semifi- The Sneaker Factory to the first 200 nals of the Moorestown Classic. That Courtesy of Laura Ortiz for The Westfield Leader and The Times 77 Tillotson Road, Fanwood $549,000 WRAPPING UP THE RECEIVER…Juandre House, No. 25, of the Westfield people to register, awards to the top was followed by a 5-0 setback to This inviting, beautifully maintained Classic Colonial offers comfortably sized rooms for all of racers in each age category and post- Holmdel in the third-place match. PAL C-Team White wraps up a Bloomfield receiver on September 25. The final score was 6-0, Bloomfield. your living and entertaining needs. A covered front porch leads you to an entry foyer. The race refreshments, face painting, Without No. 1 Lexi Borr, the lineup first floor boasts: a formal LR with built-in’s; a FDR ; an EIK which opens to a large FR with crafts and games for the kids. And saw everyone playing up one spot, beamed ceiling, built-in’s, and electric brick fireplace framed by built-in bookshelves and there will also be vendor booths as and against top-flight competition that cabinetry. Upstairs, you’ll find a MBR with walk-in closet and private bath; three additional well as information about the PJF. was too much this early in the season. BR suites each with nice closet space & recessed lighting and a main bath. Situated on a To register, visit Jack’s Pack notched another nice COLDWELL BANKER tranquil, tree-lined street, just minutes from NYC transportation and downtown Fanwood, DIR www.pauljacksonfund.org or W, following up their win at the & this home offers convenient living at its finest. : Midway Ave. to Tilltoson Rd. E XPERIENCE, TRUST, RELIABILITY S ERVICE www.raceforum.org. If you can’t Roxbury Invitational with a solid vic- HIRING A TOP AGENT ISN’T EXPENSIVE … IT’S PRICELESS! INCREDIBLE NEW CONTRUCTION OPPORTUNITIES! make it to the race, but would like to tory at the Bernie Magee Class Meet make a donation to The Fund, visit at Warinanco Park. Jack Leahy, John OPEN HOUSE: SUNDAY, OCTOBER 2nd 1-4 PM the website or Firstgiving/ Kirna and David Carville led the way. pauljacksonfund.org. For more info Even better might have been their call the PJF office at (908) 233-6110. fourth-place finish at the very, very This would obviously be a really power-packed Bowdoin Park Classic good cause under any circumstances. in Wappingers Falls, N.Y., last week- But for those who knew Paul Jack- end. Leahy was fifth and Kirna 19th son, or any of his siblings – Tom in a field that included CBA and Don (’72), Mark (’73), Mary (’75), Eileen Bosco, two parochial titans, and (’76), Dave (’82) and Jennifer (’84) – Ridgewood. you know what a truly special guy Through five matches, Sophia Paul was. Devita and the defenders have been If you can’t attend or compete, almost perfect, with shutout soccer definitely consider making a contri- wins over Union, Clark, SP-F and bution to help keep his legacy alive. Summit before a 1-0 loss to Kearny 1,000 AND COUNTING … on Saturday. All the tarot cards weren’t in per- A nice 3-1 start for Caitlin fect alignment two weeks ago, so MacDonald’s chicks with sticks. Af- 772 Prospect Street, Westfield $1,279,000 George Kapner’s 1,000th coaching ter an opening 4-2 loss to power- 776 Norgate, Westfield, NJ $785,000 Gorgeous NEW 9 room, 4 BR, 4 full, one half-bath Covered front porch custom designed victory at WHS did not come at Scotch C/H Colonial under construction by Elegant Homes with gracious 2-story entry foyer; Plains-Fanwood on Sept. 15. Instead Walk to Combat TSC Immaculate move-in condition 4 Bedroom, 2.2 Bath Split is situated on nearly ½ acre of formal LR; grand formal DR; Center island EIK w/bfast nook open to FR w/fplc. MBR with the team has gone into a mini-slump, property. The spacious first floor is perfect for entertaining with its expansive formal Living private spa bath & walk-in closet; 3 additional BR's + 2 full bath’s; convenient 2nd floor losing to SPF and then to unbeaten Set for Oak Ridge Room w/brick fplc.; formal Dining Room w/door to screened porch; and Eat-In-Kitchen. laundry; hardwood flooring; finished bsm't w/full bath; 2 car rear entrance garage. The large Family Room w/fplc. and powder room complete the ground floor. The second Berkeley Heights in overtime, leav- A walk to raise money to com- floor offers 3 Bedrooms, including the Master Bedroom Suite w/private bath, and a second ing the veteran coach stalled at 999. bat Tuberous Sclerosis Complex full bath. The 3nd floor retreat boasts a beautiful bedroom w/dressing alcove and two WHS played at Elizabeth on Tuesday (TSC) will be held this Sunday, closets and a half bath. With plenty of property for outdoor living, and located in a lovely night, and will host perennial state October 2, at Oak Ridge Park in neighborhood, this home is ready for you! DIR: Shackamaxon to Norman to Norgate. power Kearny on Saturday at Kehler Clark. The walk has been coordi- Stadium. nated by Team Sklarin from Scotch FRANK D. ISOLDI FOOTBALL UPDATE Broker / Sales Associate Plains. #1 Agent, Westfield Office 2006-2010 WHS 22, Bridgewater-Raritan 7: To join the walk or to donate #1 Listing Agent, Westfield Office 2004-2010 On Sept. 16 the Devils ended a two- and find more about the event, email: [email protected] Direct Dial: 908-301-2038 year losing streak with a solid win at go to the FirstGiving page: RESIDENTIAL BROKERAGE Basilone Memorial Field. James www.firstgiving.com/ www.frankdisoldi.com © 2011 Coldwell Banker Real Estate Corporation. Coldwell Banker® is a registered trademark licensed to Coldwell Banker Real Estate Corporation. 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CONTINUED FROM PAGE 11 out there and did a great job. Joe “He was an outside linebacker com- Scaglione kicked on the freshman ing into camp. We moved him to free team last year. He boomed a couple in safety. He’s a good athlete. He’s a practice, so we gave him a shot. He basketball player. He is starting to kicked the ball nice and high and we figure it out. It’s slowing down for had some pretty good coverage, just him. He made a couple of other nice one little breakdown,” Coach DeSarno plays too where he didn’t get inter- said. ceptions,” Coach DeSarno said. Junior linebacker Nick LaFace Senior outside linebacker Kurt stuck his nose deeply into the action Kowalski made a saving tackle on a and was involved in several key tack- breakaway Warrior run in the fourth les. quarter, and senior linebacker Patrick “He stepped up. He earned a start- Johnson played a major role in two ing spot this week, and he really successful goal line stances by break- played well. He was in a lot of plays. ing up several passes into the end He’s active. He’s a little on the small zone. size, but he plays hard,” Coach Split end Mike Stravach had recep- DeSarno said. tions of 23 yards and 12 yards. Tight Junior Ryan Esposito filled in at end Mark Frega had receptions of 12 linebacker for an injured John yards and two yards. Flanker Peter BREAKING OUT FOR A TOUCHDOWN…Westfield B team running back Lanzano. Ondi had three receptions but none Kevin Brennan breaks out on one of his two touchdowns in a 26-0 victory over “Espo [Esposito] did a great job more impressive than the one where Millburn as Brendan Glenn provides blocking support. filling in for Lanzano. When he went he literally ripped the ball out of the down, we needed an inside back, who grasp of a Warrior cornerback. would do a great job, suck it up for “I thought it was intercepted. I was Westfield PAL B Routs Jim O’Connor (njsportpics.com) for The Westfield Leader and The Times him,” Nick LaFace said. waiting for the official, but he [Ondi] GETTING THE GAME WINNER…Westfield Co-Captain Jordan Yarusi, No. Sophomore Dylan Elliott stepped pulled it out,” Coach DeSarno said. 3, scored the winning goal against Randolph on a header with less than a minute in at safety and came up with a pair of The 3-0 Blue Devils will face the 3- Millburn Grid Kids, 26-0 to play in regulation in Westfield on September 26. See Jim O’Connor’s photos key interceptions, one on the War- 0 Elizabeth Minutemen tomorrow, of the Giants/Rams pro football game on www.goleader Ballyhoo Sports. riors’ first possession. Friday, September 30, at Williams The Westfield B PAL football team ris. to cap an eight-play, 60-yard drive. “Those two picks were amazing, at Field in Elizabeth. showed a balanced offensive attack Brendan Glenn ran in the PAT for a key points too,” LaFace said. “It set Westfield 0 0 14 7 21 and a stifling defense to defeat quick 13-0 lead. High School Sports Shorts up the entire game for us.” Watchung Hills 0 0 0 0 0 Millburn, 26-0, on September 25 at After Brett Spass and Cam Millburn High School. McLaughlin created a Millburn On the opening drive, Ishmael fumble, the offense quickly got back Soccer Raiders Whip Glasco rushed 53 yards off the right to business. With Jake Cullen, Jack F.H. Blue Devils Beat Blue Devil Gymnasts Beat side for a score to make the score 6-0. Shirk and Ian Humphrey providing Lady Tigers, 7-0 Columbia Girls, 2-0 On their second possession, Glasco key blocks, Kevin Brennan romped The Scotch Plains-Fanwood High U. C. Vikings, 104.825-89.8 found the end zone again with a 32- 32 yards to the Millburn one then he School girls soccer team whipped the The Westfield High School field yard jaunt behind the blocking of punched it in three plays later for the Linden Lady Tigers, 7-0, in Linden hockey team improved to 3-1 with The Westfield High School gym- more Christana Psyhojos took fourth Owen Kessler, Aaron Coleman, Jacob score. Glenn’s PAT gave Westfield a on September 22. Sarah Vanbuskirk a 2-0 victory over Columbia in nastics team extended its winning with an 8.625. Vikings Jackie Fabricatore Kaplan, Connor Root and Matt Har- 20-0 lead. knocked in a pair of goals and added Westfield on September 22. Casey steak to three meets by defeating and Sally Beriont tied for fifth at 7.85.) The defense continued to stifle an assist for the 3-2-1 Raiders. Christy Gillespie and Meg Anderson each Union Catholic, 104.825-89.8 at Blue Devil sophomore Abby Cook PUBLIC NOTICE Millburn’s no huddle offense, hold- notched a goal for the Blue Devils. Monroy and Lea Salituro each added Union Catholic High School in Scotch grabbed first on the uneven bars with TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS ing them to seven total yards. Inside a goal and two assists. Annie Canone, Plains on September 20. The Blue an 8.85, while Lee was second at 8.75 NOTICE linebacker Kyle Dombrowski, An- Jackie Mains and Lisa Matrale scored Devils’ record improved to 3-1-1. and Goldring tied for third with PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN gus Applegarth and Jack Newhard one goal apiece. Soccer Raiders Rout This was another strong team ef- Pietrapertosa with an 8.0. Dalton that the following Ordinance was fi- repeatedly stuffed Millburn’s running fort for Westfield as the team’s depth scored a 7.1. nally adopted by the Township Council game. With key pass defense pro- Viking Boys, 7-1 of the Township of Scotch Plains, vided by Kyle Shirk, Dan Audino, Panthers Top Westfield continued to compensate for injuries Pietrapertosa took first on the bal- County of Union, New Jersey, on the Career victory number 601 came that have sidelined a few of the Blue ance beam with a 9.25, Cook was 20th of September 2011. Ben Kelly, Cam Scalera and Connor In Girls Volleyball Scanlon, Millburn had nowhere to easily for Head Coach Tom Devil’s top gymnasts. second at 9.1 and Goldring was third Ordinance No. 2011-13 The Bridgewater-Raritan High Breznitsky as the 5-1 Scotch Plains- Blue Devil sophomore Lyndsay at 9.0. Blue Devil senior Sara Shields Ordinance Amending Ordinance No. turn. School girls volleyball team defeated Fanwood High School boys soccer Lee took top honors with an All took fourth with an 8.9. Dalton scored 2011-6 entitled “An Ordinance Adopting Westfield went to the air for their Westfield, 25-18, 25-18, on Septem- team destroyed host Union Catho- Around total of 35.175. Viking Nicole an 8.25 and Beriont scored a 7.55. the Redevelopment Plan for Block 11301, final score. Phillip Martini connected Lots 1 and 3; Block 12701, Lot 1.01; Block with Brennan coming out of the ber 22. Morgan Bowen notched 11 lic, 7-1, in Scotch Plains on Septem- Pietrapertosa was second at 35.1. Blue Lee had the top score on the floor 6401, Lot 1; Block 1104, Lot 1;Block 105, kills and added six digs, two aces and ber 22. Devil freshman Hannah Goldring was exercise with an 8.90, followed by Lots 1.02 and 1.03; Block 1601, Lot 13 backfield and he took it up the right a block for the Blue Devils. Kayla Travis Cortes and Ryan McKenna third at 34.45. Viking Raeann Dalton Pietrapertosa at 8.8 and Goldring at Pursuant to the Local Redevelopment and sideline for a 54-yard TD to close out Rodrigues had 19 assists. Amanda each fired in a pair of goals for the totaled 30.55. 8.6. Blue Devil senior Kaitlyn Housing Law, NJSA 40A:12A-1 et. seq. the scoring. Earl had four kills and an ace. Courtney Raiders. Kwamir Philippe, Andrew Pietrapertosa won the vault with a Johnson was fourth with an 8.5. Bozena Lacina, RMC Westfield raised their record to 2- Weisse had three kills and two blocks. Leischner and Alex Markovits added 9.05, Goldring was second at 8.85 and Fabricatore scored an 8.4 and Dalton Municipal Clerk 0-1 and will host Belleville this Sun- Elena Scarano had eight digs. one goal apiece. Lee was third at 8.75. Blue Devil sopho- scored a 7.7. 1 T - 09/29/11, The Times Fee: $ day, October 2. PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS NOTICE OF SALE OF PROPERTY FOR NONPAYMENT OF TAXES, ASSESSMENTS AND/OR OTHER MUNICIPAL LIENS 03906 13.01 1 ELM ST,LLC 230 HARDING RD T $ 206.60 03906 13.04 1 ELM ST,LLC 2341 MOUNTAIN AV T $ 1,717.56 Public notice is hereby given that I, Lori Majeski, Collector of Taxes of the Township of Scotch Plains, County of Union will sell at public 03906 13.05 1 ELM ST,LLC 229 WATCHUNG TR T $ 2,682.06 auction on TUESDAY, OCTOBER 25 , 2011 in the Municipal Court, 430 Park Avenue, Scotch Plains, New Jersey at 9:00 o’clock in 03907 07 CATO, RAMONA 213 MOUNTAINVIEW AV S $ 289.88 the morning or at such later time and place to which said sale may then be adjourned, all of the several lots and parcels of land assessed 04001 11 WITKOWSKI, DONNA 2364 MOUNTAIN AV S $ 55.33 to the respective persons whose names are set opposite each respective parcel as the owner thereof for the total amount of municipal 04002 08 DIDARIO,MARGARET-NEWLON,TERRY 313 WILLIAM ST S $ 207.27 liens chargeable against said lands respectively, in accordance with N.J.S.A. 54:5-1, et seq. as computed to the 25th day of October 04004 01 SWEENEY, JOANNE 2431 COLES AV S $ 175.81 2011. 04302 08 CAMPANARO, LUIS and ELIA L 528 JERUSALEM RD T $ 2,975.52 Take further notice that the hereinafter described lands will be sold for the amount of municipal liens chargeable against each parcel 04302 11 MC QUOID, MICHAEL W and CYNTHIA 540 JERUSALEM RD S $ 268.19 of said land assessed as one parcel, together with interest and costs to the date of the sale. Said lands will be sold at the lowest rate 04303 03 AGUILER, AL and ANN E 2412 MALCOLM PL S $ 330.52 of interest bid, but in no case in excess of 18%. Payments for said parcels shall be made prior to the conclusion of the sale in the form 04303.02 14 CR14 HICKEY, DANIEL M and MARYANNE M 14 RIGA CT S $ 154.85 of cash, certified check or money order or other method previously approved by the Tax Collector or the property will be resold. 04303.07 29 CR29 FRIEND,GARY and SUSAN/FRIEND,STE 29 RIGA CT S $ 207.27 Properties for which there are no other purchasers shall be struck off and sold to the Township of Scotch Plains at an interest rate 04401 10 HEDDEN,JAMES and ERIKA LYNN 406 ACACIA RD S $ 161 of 18%. At any time before the sale I will accept payment of the amount due on any property with interest and costs. Payment must be 04401 14 3 JOHNSON AVE 4 JOHNSON ST T $ 1,505.61 in the form of cash, certified check or money order. 04802 01 GRIG CORPORATION 2435 ROUTE 22 T $ 5,039.63 Industrial properties may be subject to the Spill Compensation and Control Act (N.J.S.A. 58-10-23.11 et seq.), the Water Pollution 04802 08 THE FRANK GROUP,LLC 2507 ROUTE 22 T $ 469.97 Control Act (N.J.S.A. 58-:10A-1 et seq.) and the Industrial Site Recovery Act (N.J.S.A. 13:1K-6 et seq.), In addition, the municipality is 04901.01 03 CO102 LAI, RONALD 102 DONATO CR S $ 165.67 precluded from issuing a tax sale certificate to any prospective purchaser who is or may be in any way connected to the prior owner 04901.01 03 CO112 ABRAMS, SETH and NANCY 112 DONATO CR S $ 27.84 of the site. 04901.03 03 CO310 GARLAND, SAKINAH 310 DONATO CR S $ 15.08 In the event that the owner of the property is on Active Duty in the Military Service, the Tax Collector should be notified immediately. 04901.07 03 CO707 KOTHARI, PARIKSHIT 707 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PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, September 29, 2011 Page 17 SPF PAL Sweeps 4 Games Against Chatham Gridders The Scotch Plains Fanwood (SPF) TD. The Raider defense did the rest, PAL football teams traveled to as Declan Cassidy and Harrison Chatham and all four teams won, Parada each recorded a sack, and allowing just one total touchdown, Jack Lynch picked off a pass. The on September 25. shutout gave the C team a 2-1 record. The D team (5th grade) defeated The A team (eighth grade) improved Chatham, 19-6. Jonathan Ramos to 3-0 with a 16-0 shutout. Rashan Gary scooted for a touchdown, but picked up a fumble and rambled 60 Chatham tied the game at 6-6 before yards to the end zone. Victory was sealed the half on a long run. The Raiders, when Jack DeFouw connected with Matt despite losing Ramos to a heel injury Heath with a 65-yard TD pass. Heath and playing the entire game without also kicked the conversions. stalwarts Alex Oslislo and Doug The Raider B team (7th grade) Tibbals due to injuries, dominated crushed the Cougars, 30-0. Jumar the second half. Kyle Tannenabum Williams-Etkins scored four TDs. JJ HEADING FOR THE END ZONE…Westfield PAL D team’s Emmett Smith, No. SOCCER CHAMPS…The Cranford Outsiders won the Girls’ U12 Division of the took off for a 40-yard TD run and QB Vinci hit Mat Vignallo for TD pass, South Brunswick Soccer Club Kickoff Tournament the weekend of September 10 39, and Anthony Iacoponi, No. 58, block for Andrew Caminiti, No. 27, on the Anthony Porter kept for a score. while Greg Oross, Jack Friebly, Daron successful extra point run. and 11. (All but two girls are Westfield residents.) Pictured, left to right, are: bottom The heroes of the SPF defense were Jeter and Luke Uriete also starred for row, Julia Robb, Nicloe Evans, Mia Melao, Ashley Beurer, Alana Clarke, Sam Teddy Giandana, Billy Root, Ryan the B team, which improved to 2-1. Colucci, Catherine Moriarty, Paige Dumont, Nicole Player, Julia Buoscio and Julia Johnson, Charlie Fugett, Nino Natale, In Sparta, the E team was outscored Hinderliter; top row, Leah Sherman, Grace Blake, Ryan Kirby, Rollins Terry, Westfield PAL D Kicks Off Matthew Fazzino, Max Steele,Tyler by the host team in the non-competi- Annie Harrington. Missing: Sophia Yodice and Rachel Newman. Stines, Noah Castanzo, Danny tive 4th grade play. Aidan Guma broke Season with Win, Loss, Tie Wright, Gianni Caro Esposito, Justin off a 60-yard TD run. Camden Ricci, Giamo and Spencer Moran. That re- Ryan Lusk, Harrison Wustefleld and Fanwood Recreation Sets The Westfield PAL D football team completed a touchdown pass to sult moved the D team to 3-0. Gus Baraco played solid games. has started its campaign with a record Tommy McGuire. Koury Kania, The C team (6th grade) posted a 7- In Parsippany, the Raider 3rd grade of 1-1-1. Noah Levy, Grant Paylago and An- 0 victory. Cooper Heisey had a 30- team scored three touchdowns and 5K Race & Family Fun Run A tough 13-0 loss to Richmond thony Iacoponi led a dominant offen- yard TD sprint for the game’s lone blanked the home team. Boro, on September 11 in Brooklyn, sive line, while Matt Loftus, Charlie The Fanwood 5K and Family Fun Fanwood5K.org. The race is fully started the season. After giving up Riley, Nicky Murray, Sean Root, Run will returns for its second year sanctioned by the United States of two quick touchdowns in the first Declan Luka, Tim Miller and Caminiti on Sunday, October 23, at LaGrande America Track and Field (USATF) quarter, the defense, led by defensive contributed impressive defensive per- Park in Fanwood. Runners can pick and is part of the New Jersey Grand ends Luke Bigosinski and Griffin formances. up numbers and t-shirts at LaGrande Prix as a 500-point race. Aslanian and linebackers Emmett On September 25, Westfield tied Park from 4-6 p.m. on Saturday, Oc- The event is presented by the Smith and Andrew Caminiti, shut Cranford, 7-7, in Cranford. Westfield tober 22, so as to avoid waiting in Fanwood Recreation Commission down Richmond Boro’s offense for controlled the ball on offense most of lines on race day. (FRC). All proceeds go to the Rec. the rest of the game. Although the the game and was driving for the The Family Fun Run begins at 9 Department, and will help to pur- offense failed to score, Head Coach winning touchdown when an ill-timed a.m. in LaGrande Park; the 5K Race chase new playground equipment, Tony Catanzaro and Assistant penalty stalled the drive. With the follows at 9:30 a.m. Music and re- build new recreational facilities and Coaches Tom Burke, Ken Riley, exception of one play, the defense freshments will await runners at the expand recreational programs for Stephen Root and Scott Saltzer were dominated. Tommy Norris, Paylago, finish line in LaGrande Park. There local residents. encouraged by the team’s perfor- Jake Saltzer and Drew Glassman will be free face painting for children The event is still accepting spon- mance. made solid defensive plays while and each child is automatically en- sorships; please visit Fanwood5K.org After a strong week of practice, the George Burke, Tucker Siegel and Matt tered in the raffle for Toys R US gift for details on becoming a sponsor. team responded with a 26-0 trounc- Pindilli all contributed on offense. cards. Visit Fanwood5K.org or contact Joe ing of Morristown at Kehler Stadium Coach Catanzaro noted, “We are The entry fee for the 5K is $20 ($18 Valente at (201) 725-2032 for more on September 18. John Ossman, Matt such a different team from our Rich- for USATF members). The entry fee information. Please be aware that McIntyre and Aidan Gilman had mond Boro game and are going to be for the Family Fun Run is $10 with a roads will be closed along the race touchdown runs, and Aidan Gilman a tough team to beat down the stretch.” t-shirt and $5 without. Download a route approximately between the JCC SOFTBALL CHAMPS…The Outsiders defeated the Mermaids for the JCC race application or register online at hours of 8 a.m. and 11 a.m. Men’s Softball League title. Pictured, left to right, are: bottom row; Larry Goland, Dave Goldner, Jeff Strauss and. Mitch Malzberg; top row, Billy Early, Mark Mitchell, Dave Roth, Kerry Gelb, Dave Heiden, Peter Byer, Ken Zierler, SPF’s Zanowicz Inducted Alex Zierler, Dave Rothenberg, Jeff Balish and Neil Kaufman. (Not pictured: Ryan Gundrum). In Wrestling Hall of Fame Outsiders Get Inside Track, Former Scotch Plains-Fanwood coach Zanowicz had 21 Union (SPF) High School wrestling Head County, 43 district and 10 regional Coach and math teacher Len champions. He had 20 wrestlers Sink Mermaids for JCC Title Zanowicz has been inducted to the qualify for the state tournament and National Wrestling Hall of Fame had four place winners. After losing in the finals last year, and then Bill Early banged a two-run (New Jersey State Chapter). Zanowicz was a charter member of the Outsiders went 22-1 (22 straight triple. Jeff Balish followed with a Zanowicz, a 1952 graduate of the New Jersey Wrestling Officials wins) to once again meet the Mer- two-run blast to center to give the Mansfield State Teachers College Association (NJWOA) and officiated maids in the JCC Men’s Softball Outsiders an 8-7 lead. (Pa.), earned a Master’s Degree from on the varsity level for 10 years. He League. But this time the Outsiders But the sixth inning would tell the Seton Hall University and did gradu- served the NJWOA as state Secre- got the inside track with an 18-11 tale. David Goldner started off with a ate work at Rutgers. He started the tary/Treasurer. He was named Dis- triumph. single, then after two outs and a walk, first varsity, wrestling program at SPF trict Coach of the Year three times. He The game started out in typical Byer, Kerry Gelb, Neil Kaufman, in 1957, then after taking time off to was a recipient of the Pug Williams fashion for the Outsiders as they were Dave Heiden, Rothenberg and Roth concentrate on being a baseball and Union County Coaches Award and on the outside looking in, trailing 7- had consecutive hits. Early topped it football head coach, he returned to was inducted into the New Jersey 1 until the bottom of the fourth in- off with another three-run bomb to run the wrestling program in 1973. Coaches Hall of Fame. Zanowicz was ning. With consecutive hits from Ken put the game out of reach. In his 20 seasons as head coach, a past President of the Union County RAISING THE ROOF…Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School students spon- Zierler, Mark Mitchell, Alex Zierler sored a mini golf tournament to support Greater Plainfield’s Habitat for Human- Larry Goland pitched a great game Zanowicz amassed a 201-77-4 record, Coaches Association and a member ity on September 17. Pictured, left to right, are: Mirisol Pacaja, Evan Lubranski, and Peter Byer, the Outsiders plated and there was sparkling fielding all won the Watchung Conference title of the Union County Century Club. Billy Babis, Kaitlyn Majek, Alex Markovits, Ian Johnston, Daniel Babis, Tom three runs. In the fifth inning, s Dave around, especially from Alex Zierler in 1981, 82, 83 and 84, and won a Zanowicz has five children and all Lyons. To date, the Raiders have raised close to $25,000. Rothenberg and Dave Roth singled in left center. district championship. Individually, graduated from college.

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Humane Concepts Healthcare Kate or Mike at (908) 755-2200 or SCOTCH PLAINS ESTATE SALE (908) 688-8184 or (908) 265-9803 apply in person. [email protected] 1235 Meadowbrook Rd. Fri.9/30 NURSE AIDE OR CNA CLASSES The Truth About Self-Esteem: & Sat.10/1 9:30am-3:30pm. New Jersey Estate and Moving Sales Starting Oct 25th for morning classes is in a lovely home in Scotch Plains HOME HEALTH AIDE or CHHA Library Events to Spotlight It Must Come From Within for a nice clean sale. To be in- starting Oct 21 for evenings. CNA starting Sept 21st for evenings. SCOTCH PLAINS – Self-esteem tive or automatic, you have what is cluded: A 1940’s mahogany din- ing room set featuring a small Call Humane Concepts at Autumn, Plantings, Résumés is a way of thinking, feeling and called an addiction. Addiction is an (908) 688-8184 or (908) 265-9803 MOUNTAINSIDE – The résumé-writing workshop from 7 to acting that implies that you accept, attachment to something or someone corner cabinet and Chippendale style chairs, Balloon back Victo- Mountainside Public Library, lo- 8:30 p.m. entitled “Writing a Résumé respect, trust and believe in yourself. outside yourself that you feel you Rewarding Business Opportunity cated on Constitution Plaza, has re- that Gets Results.” The guest pre- When you accept yourself, you can need to provide a sense of inner sat- rian Ladies chair, great oversized kit./dinette set (nearly Now Is The Time To Take Action! vealed the dates for multiple up- senter will be a senior consultant live comfortably with both your per- isfaction or relief. Frequently this Financially rewarding business coming programs. with a major career transition and sonal strengths and weaknesses with- attachment substitutes preoccupation new),kitchen items, smalls, patio items, etc. Visit opportunity with a generous “A Celebration of Autumn” will outplacement services firm. out undue self-criticism. When you with a substance or activity for healthy compensation plan. Supplement take place this Saturday, October 1, Topics will include various résumé respect yourself you acknowledge human relationships. It also may sub- www.estatesalesinnj.com for pic- tures and detailed description. your income through partnering from 2 to 4 p.m. The afternoon will styles and how to update a résumé. your own dignity stitute a temporary with one of the leading personal feature programs by the Master Tree There will be time for questions and and value as a feeling of control SEEKING EMPLOYMENT care and nutritional companies Stewards of New Jersey. There will answers, and participants are en- unique human be- or power for a Teacher’s Nanny/ Babysitter seek- recognized across the globe. Work be leaf games, autumnal storytelling, couraged to bring their résumé with ing. You treat more lasting sense from home at your own pace. leaf rubbing, tree science stations them for a chance for some one-on- yourself well in of inner confi- ing new family for employment. Call Mary 908-590-3024. Training provided. Contact and “bark art” with a local artist. one coaching. Admission will be much the same dence and Information: (908) 665-2527 Sponsored by the Friends of the free, but interested persons are ad- way you would strength. flecomte.nsedreams.com Mountainside Library, this program vised to call the library at (908) 233- treat someone else A healthy alter- Hearth and Home WESTFIELD MASSAGE will be held rain or shine and is 0115 to reserve a seat. you respect. Self- native to addiction appropriate for all ages. In the event For more information about the trust means that is to work on build- Kitchen Tour Shiatsu * Swedish * Hot Stones of rain, all activities will take place Mountainside Public Library and its your behaviors ing your self-es- Deep Tissue * Reflexology indoors. Admission will be free. To services and programs, visit and feelings are teem. Growing in WESTFIELD - Holy Trinity October Specials register, call the Mountainside Pub- mountainsidelibrary.org or call the li- consistent enough self-esteem means Interparochial School is hosting its * $80/HR for Couples Massage lic Library at (908) 233-0115. brary at the phone number listed above. to give you an in- developing confi- Third Annual Hearth and Home 204 Lenox Ave., Additionally this Saturday, the li- ner sense of conti- dence and strength Kitchen Tour on October 22, from 10 Westfield, NJ 07090 brary will continue its yearlong gar- Caregivers Group nuity and coher- from within. While a.m. to 3 p.m. The Tour will show- Open Daily 10:30am-8:00pm. dening workshop series with a pro- ence despite still enjoying life case seven of the area’s finest homes, Please call for an Appointment gram on pruning trees and shrubs. It To Meet Monday changes and chal- fully, you no and give the public the opportunity to @ 908-232-8833. will take place from 11 a.m. to noon WESTFIELD – A support group lenges in your ex- longer need to ap- meet with contractors, designers, and Go to westfieldmassage.com in the library’s meeting room. for those caring for elderly or chroni- ternal circum- Maria Sikoutris Di Iorio, MA, EdS, LPC propriate or iden- sample local cuisine. There will also for online specials. Local horticulturist Bryan Lowe cally ill loved ones meets on the first stances. To believe tify with some- be a raffle house and gift bags to the CHILDCARE NEEDED will explain the best methods to pre- non-holiday Monday of each month in yourself means that you feel you thing or someone outside yourself to first 400 guests. pare plantings for the upcoming win- at 8 p.m. in the parish center of St. deserve to have the good things in feel okay. The basis for your self- Tickets are $35 ($40 the day of the Nannies - Housekeepers ter and to help ensure their healthy Helen’s Roman Catholic Church on life. It also means that you have con- worth is internal. As such, it is much event) and can be purchased at the BabyNurses Needed survival until the next growing sea- Lamberts Mill Road in Westfield. The fidence that you can fulfill your deep- more lasting and stable. following stores: Baron’s Drugs, The Live-in / -out, Full/Part-time son. The Friends of the Mountainside next meeting will be held on October est personal needs, aspirations and At the Hellenic Therapy Center, Town Book Store, Cristoffers Flow- Solid References Required. Library will sponsor this program 3. These are information and sharing goals. we have a team of licensed profes- ers, Periwinkles Gifts, and online at CALL (732) 972-4090 and admission will be free. sessions. For more information, call The truth about self-esteem is that sionals with extensive experience www.htisnj.com. www.absolutebestcare.com On Monday, the library will host a Marilyn Ryan at (908) 232-1214. it needs to come from within. When working with couples, individuals and self-esteem is low, the deficiency cre- children on matters of self-esteem. PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE ates a feeling of emptiness that you We offer day, evening and weekend The Board of Adjustment of the Town of Westfield, New Jersey will meet on October may try to fill by latching on – often hours. For further information, please 12, 2011 in the Council Chambers at the Municipal Building, 425 East Broad Street, SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY Westfield, New Jersey at 7:30 p.m. to hear and decide upon applications for relief from CHANCERY DIVISION compulsively – to something exter- call Ms. Maria Sikoutris Di Iorio at the following requirements of the Westfield Land Use Ordinance. UNION COUNTY nal that provides a temporary sense (908) 322-0112 or visit DOCKET NO. F-29078-10 Gladys Sheppard, 28 Prospect Street. The applicant is seeking a new “d” use of satisfaction and fulfillment. When www.hellenictherapy.com. variance request to permit a party component use which is neither a permitted principal FILE NO. 12242-10 the quest to fill your inner emptiness Paid Bulletin Board use nor an accessory use that is customarily subordinate to a permitted principal use (hair NOTICE TO ABSENT DEFENDANT by appropriating something from goleader.com/express salon) in the CBD zone in conjunction with preliminary and final major site plan approval (L.S.) STATE OF NEW JERSEY TO: outside becomes desperate, repeti- for an alteration to the façade of the building. Twelve (12) off-street parking spaces are required for the permitted use and the proposed subordinate use and only six (6) spaces KATHRYN H. LEWIS, HER HEIRS, DEVISEES AND PERSONAL REPRESENTA- exist on the property. Variance relief for parking deficiency is being sought. TIVES AND HIS, HER, THEIR OR ANY OF THEIR SUCCESSORS IN RIGHT, TITLE AND PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE INTEREST; Mr. & Mrs. James Fitzpatrick, 884 Dorian Road. Applicant is seeking approval to PELLEGRINO & FELDSTEIN, L.L.C. retain a 6 ft. fence located in the street side yard contrary to Section 12.07C of the Land YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED AND REQUIRED to serve upon PELLEGRINO 290 Route 46 West Use Ordinance. Ordinance allows a 4ft fence in a street side yard. Proposed is 6ft. (+ 7ft & FELDSTEIN, LLC, plaintiff’s attorneys, whose address is 290 ROUTE 46 WEST, Denville, NJ 07834 to the top of the posts). DENVILLE, NEW JERSEY 07834, an Answer to the Complaint filed in a Civil Action, in 973-586-2300 which PLYMOUTH PARK TAX SERVICES LLC is the plaintiff and MARTIN MC MULLEN, CAP File No. 11575 09 Gerald Infantino, 405 Quantuck Lane. Applicant is seeking approval to retain a ET ALS; are defendants, pending in the Superior Court of New Jersey, Chancery Division, raised paver patio contrary to Section 13.02C2 of the Land Use Ordinance. Ordinance Attorneys for Plaintiff(s) UNION County and bearing Docket No. F-29078-10 within thirty-five (35) days after requires a side yard setback of 12.5 ft. Proposed is 8.01ft. FT PROPERTIES, LLC Plaintiff September 29, 2011 exclusive of such date. If you fail to answer or appear in accordance vs. Dana Nicole Dossin & Pierre Damien Dossin, 520 Sherwood Parkway. Applicant with Rule 4:4-6, Judgment by Default may be rendered against you for relief demanded EDWARD RAY KATZ; SANDRA KATZ, HIS WIFE; MARCO is seeking approval to construct a single story first floor addition contrary to Sections in the Amended Complaint. You shall file your Answer and Proof of Service in duplicate PINEROS; UNION TRUST COMPANY N/K/A WACHOVIA BANK, NA; WELLS 12.04F1 and 11.09E5 of the Land Use Ordinance. Ordinance allows a maximum with the Clerk of the Superior Court of New Jersey, Hughes Justice Complex - CN 971, FARGO BANK, N.A. F/K/A WACHOVIA BANK, NA F/K/A FIRST UNION NA- coverage by buildings and above ground structures of 20% (2,084 sq.ft.) Proposed is Trenton, New Jersey 08625, in accordance with the Rules of Civil Practice and Procedure. TIONAL BANK ; ROBIN WHEELER; MIDDLESEX CO BD SOCIAL SERVS; 20.69% (2,156.5 sq.ft.). Ordinance requires a minimum street side yard setback of 20 ft. You are further advised that if you are unable to obtain an attorney you may ASBURY PARK PRESS INC. ; OVERLOOK HOSPITAL ; TRAVELERS CASU- Proposed is 17.8ft. communicate with the Lawyer Referral Service of the County of Venue and that if you ALTY AND SURETY COMPANY; MRS. MARCO PINEROS WIFE OF MARCO cannot afford an attorney, you may communicate with the Legal Services Office of the Martin and Trudy Silverman, 429 Edgewood Avenue. Applicant is seeking PINEROS; Defendant(s) SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEYCHANCERY County of Venue. The telephone number of such agencies are as follows: Lawyer approval to construct a first floor addition contrary to Sections 12.04F and 12.04F2 of the DIVISIONUNION COUNTY DOCKET NO. F651510 Referral Service 908-353-4715 - Legal Services Office 908-354-4340. Land Use Ordinance. Ordinance allows a maximum coverage by buildings and above THE ACTION has been instituted for the purpose of foreclosing the following tax NOTICE TO REDEEM ground structures of 20% (1,177.7 sq. ft.) Proposed is 20.35% (1,200 sq. ft.). Ordinance sale certificate: allows a maximum building coverage with a deck of 22%. Proposed is 23.3%. TO: ROBIN WHEELER; 1. A certain tax certificate 08-276, sold on 11/28/2007, dated 12-7-2007, and was PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that an order made on September 16, 2011, the Superior 466 W. Broad Street, LLC, 466 W. Broad Street. Applicant is seeking approval to recorded on 1/22/2008 in Mortgage Book 12395 at Page 896, made by MARIA GLAVAN, Court Fixed October 31, 2011 between the hours of nine o’clock in the forenoon and four convert an existing mixed-use structure into a two-family dwelling contrary to the following Collector of Taxes of PLAINFIELD, and State of New Jersey to PLYMOUTH PARK TAX o’clock in the afternoon, prevailing time, at the office of the Tax Collector of ELIZABETH sections of the Land Use Ordinance: SERVICES LLC and subsequently assigned to plaintiff, PLYMOUTH PARK TAX SER- , located at CITY HALL, 50 WINFIELD SCOTT PLAZACITY HALL, ELIZABETH, NJ §11.12E1b - Ordinance requires a minimum lot area for a two-family dwelling of 8,400 VICES LLC. This covers real estate located in PLAINFIELD, County of UNION, and State 07201, as the time and place when and where you may pay to the plaintiff the amount so sq. ft. Proposed is 8,323 sq. ft. of New Jersey, known as LOT 29 BLOCK 758 as shown on the Tax Assessment Map and found due for principal and interest on its certificate of tax sale as follows: §11.12E2b - Ordinance requires a minimum lot area of 8,400 sq. ft within 120 ft of the Tax Map duplicate of PLAINFIELD. and concerns premises commonly known as 919 LOT 441 W04 BLOCK 4 on the tax duplicate of ELIZABETH . Total amount front lot line. Proposed is 7,772 sq. ft. MADISION AVE, PLAINFIELD, New Jersey. required to redeem tax sale certificate no. 0400105 is $61,618.44, together with interest §11.12E2b & 3b - Ordinances require a minimum lot width and frontage of 70 ft. YOU, KATHRYN H. LEWIS, HER HEIRS, DEVISEES AND PERSONAL REPRE- from March 31, 2011 and costs of $1,654.32. Proposed is 58 ft. SENTATIVES AND HIS, HER, THEIR OR ANY OF THEIR SUCCESSORS IN RIGHT, And that unless, at the same time and place, you or one of you redeem by paying §17.03B1 - Ordinance restricts parking to the driveway. Proposed is parking in a street TITLE AND INTEREST, are made party defendants to the above foreclosure action the aforesaid sum so found due to plaintiff, then you, and each of you shall be debarred side yard. because on October 14, 1982, Michael J. Wroble and Nicholas B. Norton, both single, and foreclosed of and from all right and equity of redemption of, in and to the lands and executed a mortgage to Kathryn H. Lewis in the amount of $ 52,000.00, which mortgage Variances, waivers or exceptions from certain site plan details or relief from require- premises above set out and described in the complaint and every part thereof, and that was recorded on October 15, 1982 in the UNION County Clerk’s/Register’s Office in ments may be sought as appropriate. the plaintiff be vested with an absolute and indefeasible estate of inheritance in fee simple Mortgage Book 3352 at page 25. Said mortgage is subordinate to the Plaintiff’s lien. Upon in said lands and premises. Plans and application are on file in the office of the Town Engineer, 959 North Avenue information and belief Kathryn H. Lewis is deceased but no record of death can be found Anything to the contrary notwithstanding, redemption shall be permitted up until West, Westfield, New Jersey and may be seen Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to and as such Plaintiff hereby joins Kathryn H. Lewis, her heirs, devisees and personal the entry of final judgment including the whole of the last date upon which judgment is 4:30 p.m. representatives and his, her, their or any of their successors in right, title and interest. entered. DATED: September 22, 2011 Kathleen A. Nemeth Michael G. Pellegrino, Esq., Jennifer M. Perez, Secretary, Board of Adjustment Attorney for Plaintiff Clerk of the Superior Court of New Jersey 1 T 09/29/11, The Westfield Leader Fee: $70.38 1 T 09/29/11, The Westfield Leader Fee: $91.80 1 T 09/29/11 The Westfield Leader Fee: $91.80 PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE

SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY CHANCERY DIVISION UNION COUNTY DOCKET NO. F-001860-11 Don’t be left NOTICE TO ABSENT DEFENDANTS STATE OF NEW JERSEY TO DELTA FUNDING CORPORATION; YOU ARE HEREBY summoned and required to serve upon the Law Offices of Group Goldenberg, Mackler, Sayegh, Mintz, Pfeffer, Bonchi & Gill, A Professional Corporation, NJ Lic. 16271 in the dark. Attorneys for Plaintiff, whose address is 660 New Road, Suite 1—A, Northfield, New Jersey 08225, an answer to the Amended Complaint filed in a civil action in which US Bank Custodian for Phoenix is plaintiff and Jean A. Cross, et al. are defendants, pending in the Superior Court of New Jersey, within 35 days after September 29, 2011, exclusive of such date. If you fail to do so, judgment by default may be rendered against you for the relief Whole House Backup Starting at: demanded in the Amended Complaint. You shall file your answer and proof of service in duplicate with the Clerk of the Superior Court, Hughes Justice Complex, P.O. Box 971, Trenton, New Jersey, 08625, in accordance with the rules of Civil Practice and Procedure. * You are further advised that if you cannot afford an attorney, you may call the Legal Services office in the county where you live or the Legal Services of New Jersey Statewide Hotline at 1-888-LSNJ-LAW (1-888-576-5529). If you do not have an attorney and are not eligible for free legal assistance, you may obtain a referral to an attorney by calling one of the Lawyer Referral Services. The names and telephone numbers of such agencies are as follows: $$55,, 489 489 Lawyer Referral Service: (908) 353-4715. Legal Service: (908) 354-4340. THE ACTION has been instituted for the purpose of foreclosing Tax Sale Certificate #08- 00043, dated October 24, 2008, made by Tern Malanda, Collector of Taxes of the Includes 10 KW Generator, Township of Union, County of Union, and State of New Jersey, to US Bank Custodian for Phoenix and covers real estate located at 69 Maple Avenue in the Township of Union, 100 AMP Transfer Swit ch County of Union, and State of New Jersey (mailing address - 69 Maple Avenue, Vauxhall, New Jersey 07088), known as Lot 53, Block 4811, as shown on the Tax Assessment Map Installation, Deliver and Tax Map duplicate of the Township of Union. Said tax sale certificate was recorded in the Clerk’s Office of Union County on October 31, 2008, in book 12587 of mortgage, Plumbing and Electrical Work. page 154. YOU, DELTA FUNDING CORPORATION, are made a defendant in the above entitled action because on February 20, 1991, Jean A. Cross and Deborah A. Walker executed a mortgage to Delta Funding Corporation, which mortgage was recorded in the Clerk’s Office of Union County on March 11, 1991, in book 4206 of mortgages, page 320. Amount WWW.SATECELECTRICAL.COM $45,000.00. The nature of which and the reason that you and each of you are joined as defendants is set forth with particularity in the Amended Complaint, a copy of which will be furnished you on request addressed to the attorneys of the plaintiff at the above mentioned address. 1-877-847-6551 Jennifer M. Perez, Acting Clerk Restrictions apply call for details* Superior Court of New Jersey

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WF Library to Present Salsa Girls Night Out, Restaurant With Jose Obando Week Set for October in WF WESTFIELD – The Westfield Corporation, an education By DOMINIC A. LAGANO 20, from 5 to 9 p.m. Many busi- Memorial Library is pleased to consultancy, and serves as the ex- Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times nesses and several restaurants in present the Jose Obando Salsa Trio ecutive director. His consultancy WESTFIELD — The Downtown the downtown area participate in on Wednesday, October 12, at 7 includes the Department of Musi- Westfield Corporation (DWC), the the event by providing discounts on p.m. The library is located at 550 cal Instruments of The Metropoli- management entity of Westfield’s merchandise and meals. East Broad Street. tan Museum of Art, the Julliard Special Improvement District The most recent “Girls Night Out” Obando Jose Obando is one of School, The Cathedral of St. Patrick, (SID), discussed several topics and held this past April had over 1,100 the incorporators of the salsa mu- the NY Public Library and many promoted upcoming events in town participants. Historically, the fall seum in Spanish Harlem and its other prestigious institutions. at its Monday night meeting. In version of “Girls Night Out” is not former executive director. Salsa is The program is free and open to addition, several members from the as popular as the event held in the an American musical genre amal- Westfield Memorial Library and Friends of the Westfield Clocks spring due to the colder weather, a gamated by Nuyoricans (that’s a MURAL cardholders. (MURAL (FWC) provided a brief presenta- trend Executive Director Sherry combination of New Yorkers and cardholders belong to libraries that tion on their organization to DWC Cronin stated has improved from Puerto Ricans) and Puerto Ricans are part of the Middlesex Union board members. last year. “We already, at this point, in El Barrio. Reciprocal Agreement Libraries. The FWC is requesting donations have 630 women signed up…now Mr. Obando established Lubona Check our website to see if your from Westfield residents to purchase we are expecting 1,200 or more.” library participates.) To register for two “street clocks” to be placed in Interested persons can pre-register the program, visit the library’s the downtown area of Westfield. for the event online at website at www.wmlnj.org, click One clock would be located at the WestfieldToday.com. on the Online Calendar, or call (908) corner of East Broad and Elm The DWC also promoted Down- 789.4090 x7951. Streets and the other would be lo- town Westfield Restaurant Week, Founded in 1879, the Westfield cated on South Avenue in front of which will be held from Sunday, Memorial Library-the community’s Esperanza Spalding the train station. The clocks, each October 9, to Sunday, October 16. destination for discovery and ideas- standing over 17 feet tall, would It is a bi-annual event held to gener- engages minds, entertains spirits cost approximately $120,000 for ate business in the downtown area and facilitates lifelong learning for Kean Stage to Present the purchase and installation of both by offering specials in area restau- people of all ages. Hours are 9:30 mechanisms. The FWC has thus far rants. So far, over 20 restaurants a.m. to 9 p.m., Monday through collected over $30,000. will be participating this year. Par- Thursday; 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., Fri- Esperanza Spalding The FWC representatives pre- ticipating restaurants and other de- day and Saturday; and 1 to 5 p.m. UNION - Kean Stage presents At 16, Spalding left high school, sented their case to the DWC board tails can be found on the DWC’s on Sunday. Esperanza Spalding in her Chamber and – armed with her GED and aided for design and location consulta- website. For more information call Music Society USA Fall Tour on Sat- by a generous scholarship – enrolled tion as a courtesy. The Westfield The Westfield Farmers Market (908)789.4090, visit the library’s urday, October 15, at 7:30 p.m. in in the music program at Portland Town Council has the final approval continues every Saturday from 8:30 website at www.wmlnj.org, and sign Wilkins Theatre, Kean University. State University. But it was at Berkley on the design, location, and indeed, a.m. to 2 p.m. until October 29 at up for the monthly e-newsletter “Li- This year’s Grammy® Award winner College of Music where, after three whether or not the project will go the South Avenue train station park- brary Loop,” or stop by the library for “Best New Artist,” years of accelerated study, she not forward. ing lot. at 550 East Broad Street for a copy Spalding will mesmerize audiences only earned a B.M., but also signed Town Administrator Jim Gildea Ms. Cronin revealed that the re- of the award-winning quarterly by deftly blending classical and jazz on as an instructor in 2005 at the age stated that the “council endorses sults of the America in Bloom con- Jose Obando newsletter “Take Note.” to create modern chamber music with of 20 – an appointment that has made the concept of having two clocks in test (known locally as Westfield in touches of folk and world sounds as her the youngest faculty member in the town…I think it’s important to Bloom) would be made public dur- POPCORN™ well. “Esperanza” is the Spanish word the history of the college. get the [DWC] design committee’s ing the first week of October. Last for “hope,” and bassist, vocalist and Spalding’s journey as a solo artist feedback, getting DWC input and year, the town took home two composer Esperanza Spalding could began with the May 2008 release of finally coming back to the town awards and was awarded a four- “Drive” not have been given a more fitting “Esperanza,” her debut recording, council with the final proposal and bloom rating. name. which went on to become the best the final locations and any other In other news, Town Councilman Fasten Your Seatbelts Blessed with uncanny instrumen- selling album by a new jazz artist specific details as well.” More in- Sam Della Fera joined the DWC as 3 popcorns tal ability, a multi-lingual voice that internationally that year. The highly formation is available by contact- the new town council representa- is part angel and part siren, and a acclaimed release was the first op- ing FWC Chairwoman Jayne tive, after Mark Ciarrocca resigned One Popcorn, Poor • Two Popcorns, Fair • Three Popcorns, Good • Four Popcorns, Excellent natural beauty that borders on the portunity for a worldwide audience Bernstein at to accept his appointment of state By MICHAEL S. GOLDBERGER least one great serious role in him, is hypnotic, the prodigy-turned-pro to witness her talents as an instru- [email protected]. Superior Court Judge. Film Critic Albert Brooks as Bernie Rose. Ex- might well be the hope for the future mentalist, vocalist and composer. Executive Director Sherry Cronin Mr. Gildea reported on the status Director Nicolas Winding Refn’s quisitely detailed, his top end gang- of jazz and instrumental music. After Tickets to the Esperanza Spalding then provided her report to the board of demolition project at Ferarro’s “Drive,” starring Ryan Gosling as a ster has been around the block. When teaching herself to play the violin at Chamber Music Society USA Fall and promoted several of the events Restaurant, stating the demolition stunt driver who moonlights as a Driver’s father figure/garage owner, age four, Spalding landed a spot on Tour are $35 standard, $20 seniors sponsored by the DWC. One of the should be completed by the end of getaway man (or is it vice versa?) is Shannon (Bryan Cranston), suggests The Chamber Music Society of Or- and students, and can be purchased DWC’s events publicized was the this week. The restaurant will be equipped with four speeds. There’s Bernie parlay his chutzpah on the egon, where she played for ten years, by calling Kean Stage Box Office at bi-annual “Girls Night Out” event, rebuilt as a three-story structure fol- the prelude, where maybe we learn big oval, oil is mixed with water. being elevated to concertmaster at (908) 737.SHOW (7469), online at a downtown shopping experience lowing a fire that gutted the Elm something about Driver; the com- If films came equipped with an evil age 15. By then, she had also discov- www.keanstage.com, or in person at scheduled for Thursday, October Street establishment this spring. plication, when he meets the gal; the tach, the needle on this one would be ered the bass, and all of the non- Kean University’s Wilkins Theater ensuing crime drama; and then a flirting with the redline. It’s not just classical avenues that the instrument Box Office, located at 1000 Morris power shift that throws us for a loop. regular malevolence, but an almost could open for her. Avenue, Union, N.J. Crafters Wanted for 28th In gearhead parlance, what ulti- pure, high octane grade that seem- mately explodes into a death-defy- ingly releases its energy with just the ing race for cash and creds, replete slightest spark. What we wonder is if Learn to Cook Root Annual Nature Craft Show with lots of grisly scenes you should the quiet, methodical Driver will be MOUNTAINSIDE – The Union The Holiday Nature Craft Show, know about before buckling up, able to navigate the rather rough road County Board of Chosen Freehold- which is being held in conjunction starts off as a sleeper. Like the 1973 he’s certain to encounter. Vegetables with Chef Melody ers and the Department of Parks and with the Union County Menorah Chevelle in gray primer he drives, The cat and mouse chase that en- MOUNTAINSIDE – The Union etables and then feast on the recipes Community Renewal invite local and Tree Lighting Celebration, will there’s no way to guess what’s under sues, supercharged with the sort of County Board of Chosen Freeholders prepared during class. crafters and artisans to market their offer numerous other activities, in- the hood. Just suffice it to note, there quirky additive Quentin Tarantino and the Department of Parks and Com- A resident of Morristown, Chef wares at Union County’s 28th An- cluding caroling and a visit from are plenty of twists and turns ahead. likes to pour into his movies, also munity Renewal are pleased to offer a Melody grew up in southern California nual Holiday Nature Craft Show on Santa. A Charity Drive for the col- But while certainly there is big makes a pit stop in Coen Brothers unique cooking class at Trailside Na- and was a chef for over 35 years for the Sunday, December 4. The show will lection of canned or dry food items American horsepower propelling Alley. Sudden violence, oddly mixed ture and Science Center in movie industry, alongside her father, a be held at Trailside Nature and Sci- and new toys for distribution this action-thriller along, filmmaker with outlandish nonchalance, height- Mountainside. On Monday, October 3, movie shoot caterer and Big Band ence Center in Mountainside from 11 through local charities will also be Refn’s decidedly European sense of ens the effect and makes a frighten- adults, 18 and older, can join celebrity singer. In addition to being a guest chef a.m. to 5 p.m. held. mood and evocation has us expect- ing statement about the inherent di- chef Melody McGinley Whitelaw for a on WOR Radio for many years, Chef Also sought are vendors who cre- For additional information about ing someone like Jean-Paul chotomy of human behavior. class on “Cooking with Root Veg- Melody also cooks for Scott and Todd ate garden art, live green arrange- this event please call Trailside Nature Belmondo to appear just around the Then, there’s the driving itself. etables.” in the Morning on WPLJ. She also is ments, basketry, unique children’s and Science Center at (908) 789- next hairpin. Thoughtful pauses in- Whether CGI magic or the real deal, This two-hour class will run from 7 passionate about teaching kids to cook toys, stained glass and gift items with 3670 or visit www.ucnj.org/trailside. crease the effect, as does a haunting, the scintillating stunt work deserves -9 p.m. and the fee is $20 for Union healthy and green and does so with her wildlife, gardening or nature themes. Trailside Nature and Science Center seemingly disassociated score. accolades. Talk about road rage. Yet, County residents and $25 for out-of- “Kids’ Green Kitchen,” a program de- Interested crafters should contact is located at 452 New Providence It’s a fine mesh of film styles, there is also the poetry. Gosling’s county participants. Pre-registration is signed to teach children how to cook Karen Pedersen at Trailside by call- Road in Mountainside and is a ser- unavoidably self-conscious at times, wheelman personifies the motorist required. healthy meals and snacks. ing (908) 789-3670, ext. 7913, or e- vice of the Union County Board of but in the long haul effective and to whose car is indeed an extension of Chef Melody McGinley Whitelaw, To pre-register for this cooking class mail: [email protected]. Chosen Freeholders. be applauded for its bold stroke. his personality. From his womb-like owner of the catering company “The or for information about other upcom- And, on the plain old Philistine level, throne behind the windshield, all the Main Event by Melody” and guest chef ing programs or events at Trailside, call the appeal to both cineastes and car analogies apply. on WOR Radio for 22 years, will dem- (908) 789-3670 or visit www.ucnj.org/ Scotch Plains Day Announces nuts paints a wide swath of market- An idyllic Sunday ride in the coun- onstrate the preparation of healthful, trailside. Trailside Nature and Science ing potential. I know both of me— try with Irene and Benicio renders savory recipes using autumn root veg- Center is located at 452 New Provi- the fop and the white-knuckled fa- the Chevelle a pleasure barge on the etables. Participants will learn how to dence Road in Mountainside and is a Headliners for Oct. 2 Event natic—were in attendance. Nile, its occupants possessing not a make delicious, seasonal meals utiliz- service of the Union County Board of SCOTCH PLAINS – The Scotch Municipal Building. Sitting in the driver’s seat, in a care in the world. But it behooves to ing the garden’s best fall root veg- Chosen Freeholders. Plains Day Committee is pleased to Scotch Plains Day, which will run high performance characterization inform that, even if in sweet cruise announce several events during from Noon to 5 p.m., will take place somewhat reminiscent of the less- mode, the screenplay can stop on a Scotch Plains Day, which will take on Park and Bartle Avenues this year. is-more technique Steve McQueen dime, switch into overdrive and turn Bramnick Photo Winners place on Sunday, October 2. The event itself will feature food from made his own, Ryan Gosling smiles into a wheel-smoking, demolition Headlining the Scotch Plains Day various vendors, rides, music a street oddly, ponders, and surfaces a derby from Hell. festivities will be a performance by the fair, as well as a car show. strange look you’ll have to scruti- The car-casting is as astute as the And Reception Announced renowned rock and roll party band The The event serves as a way to bring nize for yourself. He downshifts to choice of actors. Nothing too fancy WESTFIELD — Assemblyman Jon Jersey Shore category winners are: Nerds, who will take the stage outside the community together to celebrate low key real fast. It’s an intriguing or exotic. These are accessible, meat Bramnick announced the winners of first place, Rick Brightly, second of the Municipal Building at 2 p.m. what makes Scotch Plains a great study, a puzzle you try to piece to- ‘n’ potato flivvers, with a represen- his fourth annual photography contest. place, Patrick McDonough, third Along with the music, there will be place to live in. gether on the run. tative for each of the Big Three. A Amateur photographers throughout place, Sherman Feller, and honor- a ravioli-eating contest, which will More information about the event Among the other players, repre- 2011 Ford Mustang has a key role, New Jersey entered the contest and able mention winners: Michelle Cino, take place prior to the concert at 1:30 will be announced on senting every make and model meta- as does a menacing Chrysler 300. submitted over 200 pictures. Hilary Klimek, Robert Bornstein and p.m., sponsored by Florence Ravioli. www.scotchplainsnj.comThose inter- phor appropriate to the allegorical And, without ever moving from its “This year’s photos captured the true Roz Giuditta and staff pick, Amy Additionally, from Noon to 3 p.m., ested in entering for free in the car show tale, Irene (Carey Mulligan) is the mark, a gold 1967 Pontiac GTO plays beauty of New Jersey. Our Garden Wright. attendees are invited to check out the or would like to participate as a vendor lady he’d like in the right seat of his a very important part…hint, hint. State has so much to offer, from the In the State Park category, Timo- classic car show which will be in the can contact the Recreation Department bad ride. He’s been keeping com- But you don’t have to be a car numerous state parks to the endless fun thy Boyle won first place, second municipal parking lot, adjacent to the at (908) 322-6700 x221 or 223. pany with her and her adoring little aficionado to find director Refn’s at the beautiful Jersey Shore,” said Asm. place, Al Sullivan, third place, James son, Benicio (Kaden Leos), who live provocative detour through the Bramnick, whose district includes parts Fitzgerald and honorable mention next door in the second-rate L.A. fringes of society fascinating. A cu- of Essex, Morris, Somerset and Union went to Lindsey Altongy, Michael apartment house. But uh, oh. riosity about the human condition counties. McKenna, Melissa Peterson and staff The script’s GPS forewarns that and a desire to see just what’s around The public and media are invited to pick, Peter Yuschak. For the Wildlife hubby (Oscar Isaac) is about to be the next bend is all the optional a reception honoring the winners on category, Vivian Bedoya won first sprung from the pokey, and we’ve equipment you’ll need. Sunday, October 9th from 4 to 5 p.m. in place, second place, Renee Payami, no trouble figuring out that he wasn’t No doubt about it, “Drive” will the meeting room of the Westfield Pub- and third place to Greg Riley, honor- there for parking tickets. The tem- transport you to places you simply lic Library. able mention winners: Kathleen perature gauge rises. Soon, a veri- won’t find on the map. Asm. Bramnick expanded the num- Schulman, Tina Ryman, Jared Kofsky table showroom of underworld sorts … ber of winners this year to include an and staff pick, Rebecca Venetianer. ranging from bottom end thugs to “Drive,” rated R, is a FilmDistrict overall top prizewinner, a new “staff For more information, please call fully accessorized mobsters popu- release directed by Nicolas Winding pick” selection and additional honor- Asm. Bramnick’s office at 908 232 lates the scenario. Refn and stars Ryan Gosling, Carey able mention winners in each of the 2073. The photos can be viewed at Among them, substantiating my Mulligan and Albert Brooks. Run- categories. This year’s overall top prize- http://www.goleader.com/services/ theory that every Pagliacci has at ning time: 100 minutes winner went to Dennis Lopez. The photos/11sep19-Bramnick-contest/ Page 20 Thursday, September 29, 2011 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION

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Foo Fighters’ Blistering, Searing Show Proves Rock Isn’t Dead Yet By FRED T. ROSSI ers closed the show with a blister- rades and blasted through the rest and the band on Monday paid trib- Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times ing and searing rendition of what I of the encores. ute to Petty and the Heartbreakers They may not take themselves consider to be one of the great rock These guys are a true rock and with a cover of “Breakdown” near too seriously — take a look at their and roll songs ever, “Everlong,” roll band, with guitars loud and the end of the night. always entertaining music videos from 1997’s “The Colour and the blazing, drums pounding and en- Bubble-gum pop music this isn’t. and their filmed rejoinder to the Shape.” ergy throughout the show. Grohl, If you have thin eardrums or want extremist Westboro Baptist Church There were exceptions to the who was Nirvana’s drummer, led to sit and politely tap your toes for monsters or go read online their blisterings and searings, the way on guitar and vocals three hours, this show might not be hilarious concert tour demands - though, in the 25-song set. Monday night, supported for you. But if you want great, loud but Foo Fighters, now nearly 17 Nearly an hour of en- by drummer Taylor guitar-driven rock performed by an years old with a collection of hit cores opened with Hawkins, bassist Nate incredibly tight band that’s been songs that could fill two or three front man Dave Mendel and fellow rocking since the mid-1990s, catch greatest hits compilations, sure do Grohl, holding an guitarists Pat Smear the Foo Fighters when they’re back BEAUTIFUL…“I Want to be Found,” was submitted by Emily Lee to Assembly- take their music seriously. acoustic guitar, and Chris Shiflett. in the area in November at Madison man Jon Bramnick’s 4th Annual Photo Contest in the Wildlife category. This was clearly evident on Mon- standing alone on a Rami Jaffee contrib- Square Garden on Saturday, No- day night at the Izod Center, where small elevated plat- uted keyboards and vember 13, and the Prudential Cen- some 15,000 fans stood for most of form near the back organ, and Grohl ter on Sunday, November 14. the three-hour concert that featured of the arena. “You brought out Nirvana They’re blistering and searing — Artists Selected To Exhibit In all but three songs from the Foos’ guys who thought bandmate Krist and throw in “scorching” as well, recently-released and fantastic you had [exple- Novoselic, looking just for good measure, because Arts Guild’s Nexus NJ Show “Wasted Light” album along with tive-deleted] more like a subur- they’re that, too. fan favorites from their previous seats,” he said to ban dad than a RAHWAY – Arts Guild New Jer- lery is open during the exhibition six studio efforts and two covers - those of us in those former member sey announces the results of Nexus on Saturdays and Sundays, 1 - 4 one from Pink Floyd and one from [expletive-deleted] seats,” are of one of rock’s seminal Pierpan to NJ, a juried exhibition open to New p.m. and Monday through Friday Tom Petty. now almost in the front [expletive- bands, for a turn on the accordion Jersey artists. Rocío Aranda- by appointment, during office I jotted down the words “blister- deleted] row.” on “These Days.” Alvarado, Associate Curator of Spe- hours. ing” and “searing” to describe the He then launched into wonder- Novoselic’s appearance was Debut Play in cial Projects at El Museo Del Bar- opening song, “Bridge Burning,” ful, quieter versions of “Long Road timely given that this week marks rio, is this year’s esteemed guest and then came up with the same to Ruin” and “Best of You.” Half- the 20th anniversary of the release NYC judge. adjectives for the follow-up, way through the third song of the of Nirvana’s game-changing NEW YORK, N.Y. – Nicho- From nearly 300 entries submit- “Rope.” And it was pretty much acoustic set, “Times Like These,” “Nevermind” album. las Pierpan, Westfield High ted by 96 artists, Dr. Aranda- like that all night - through “My the rest of the band had retaken the Foo Fighters has been described School Class of 1991, will Alvarado selected 47 artworks in a Hero” and “Walk” and “All My stage and the song’s volume in- as this generation’s “answer to Tom make his New York City debut wide variety of styles, media and Life” and “This Is A Call,” right up stantly went from a soft 3 to a thrash- Petty—a consistent hit machine this November with his play sizes, in two and three dimensions. until midnight when the Foo Fight- ing 10 as Grohl rejoined his com- pumping out working-class rock,” The Maddening Rain, which is Winning entries will be featured part of the annual Brits Off in the Nexus NJ art show, which Broadway festival at the 59E59 opens on Sunday, October 23, and Street Theaters. runs through Thursday, November After graduating from WHS, 17, at Arts Guild New Jersey, 1670 Nicholas attended Bowdoin Irving Street in Rahway. College before winning a An opening reception will be held scholarship to study at Oxford on Sunday, October 23, 1 - 4 p.m. University in England, where Dr. Aranda-Alvarado will be elect- he received a PhD in English ing a best-in-show artwork during Literature in 2004. the opening. The exhibition and re- As a graduate student, Nicho- ception are free, open to the public, las twice won the Cameron and wheelchair accessible. The gal- Olga Mercedes Bautista – Nine Heads Mackintosh Award for best new play. He is now a writer and lecturer living in London, where The Maddening Rain Enjoy Classic Tango Music had a successful run last au- tumn. Nicholas if the son of Tom At First Friday Music Series and Jennifer Pierpan. WESTFIELD - Hundreds of area Navarro bring to you a memorable music lovers have enjoyed the popu- music concert performance that cel- lar First Friday Music Series con- ebrates this passionate South Ameri- certs, presented by Teatro Si at the can music genre. All are invited intimate Galeria West Art Gallery, you to celebrate the arts in a unique WCP to Open located at 111 Quimby Street in setting. Season with downtown Westfield. First Friday concert tickets are This once a month live concert $15 for adults and $10 for children. Squabbles event continues to bring a unique Advance tickets are available online WESTFIELD – The Westfield opportunity to enjoy a diversity of at www.BrownPaperTickets.com Community Players (WCP) music genres as performed by a (enter First Friday Music Series @ will open their season with select series of acclaimed interna- Galeria West for event search) or Squabbles on Saturday, Octo- tional artists. for event reservations and more in- ber 15, at 8 p.m. The First Friday events continue formation call the Teatro Si box For tickets, visit on Friday, October 7, at 7 p.m. with office at (908) 301-9496. For events westfieldcommunityplayers.org a special evening of the classic tango information visit or call the Box Office (24-hour music made internationally famous www.TeatroSi.com. ticket tape) at (908) 232-1221. by Argentine iconic singer Carlos Proceeds from each event benefit WCP is located at 1000 North Gardel. Acclaimed vocalist and ac- theatrical programming efforts at Avenue West, Westfield. tor Chris Vasquez and award win- Teatro Si, a 501(c) 3 New Jersey ning guitarist Francisco Pancho not for profit corporation. Monk’s Painting and Carpentry 973-635-7900 MonksCarpentry.com New Jersey goleader.com/ballyhoo BallyhooBallyhoo Sports, Humor and Commentary Ballyhoo Has Been Updated Click for Directory Of Downloads

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By DAVID B. CORBIN for the Cougars’ inability to take a over the goal line. at the half. although the Cougars did manage By DAVID B. CORBIN a pair of service points. Next, untouched among three defend- help of senior Izzy Acton, who ond kill to put Manginelli to the shot on goal. “Andrew Leischner was on the “On the counter attack, senior Vickie Zourzoukis con- ers, Manginelli reeled off seven notched a pair of kills, and line with the score, 17-6. After Specially Written for The Westfield to take one shot on goal. Specially Written for The Westfield “We went after our possession left flank, and he crossed the ball Markovits received the ball on the “That was one of my goals. I was tributed three service points. service points to close out Game Amanda Montealegre, who serving up an ace, the Green Leader and The Times game quickly. We are really good in. I got it with my left, one touched left side. He played me a ball Leader and The Times After Toni Gonzales returned a 1. slammed one. With the score, Bees broke her serve and added hoping that we would be able to Scotch Plains-Fanwood Head at moving the ball and moving the and just put it in,” Ellman said. through. It was perfect. [I] just put a few goals in there, so that Co-Captains Kathryn Ahern and Green Bee serve that dropped Each team took turns breaking 12-4, Zourzoukis stepped to the three points, but Przydzial team around. Once we got the Fourteen seconds later, sopho- chipped the goalie. He was a little every kid got an opportunity to crunched another kill, and Acton Coach Tom Breznitsky was Danielle Manginelli each had eight awarded his 600th career victory opening goal, we went off from more forward Christian Zazzali bit confused. I saw the goalie step on the field. Maybe it’s some- service winners, and junior Toni followed with five service points, in style when his team engineered thing that they will remember, Gonzales totaled 10 service including an ace, to put the Cou- an unrelenting assault to seize a that they were on this field, scored points to guide the Cranford High gars ahead, 24-9. The Green 6-0 victory over Cranford at Me- Story is also in The Westfield Leader newspaper a goal when he had his 600th School girls volleyball team to a Bees mustered more points be- morial Field in Cranford on Sep- victory,” Coach Breznitsky said. 25-8, 25-12, victory over fore the Cougars broke the serve tember 20. With 19:55 on the clock, junior Benedictine Academy at the to end the game. Interestingly, on October 20, Francisco Chinchilla launched a Cranford High School gym on The Cougars finished with 13 2004, the Raiders delivered Coach shot from 25 yards out that de- September 21. kills, and defensively, held the Breznitsky his 500th career win flected off the goalie’s hand an Ahern had all eight of her ser- Green Bees to a run of three with a 2-0 victory over the hosting into the net. Less than five min- vice points, which included three service points in Game 1 and a Cougars at the Walnut Avenue utes later, Chinchilla added his aces, in Game 1 against the Green run of three in Game 2. Elementary School Field. second goal. Eight minutes later, Bees. Ahern, who also notched “We have definitely improved The 4-1 Raiders, ranked No. 1 in Chinchilla, on the left side, crossed four kills in Game 1, received like tenfold since the beginning. Group 3, shelled the Cougars’ goal to junior midfielder Conor Kelly, some help from senior Stephanie Our coach has been great. She is area with 15 shots – 6 sailing who punched in the final goal. Bagniewski, who added one of teaching us so much,” Ahern above or just wide of the goal and “Francisco Chinchilla hasn’t seen her two kills, during that run. said. 9 considered shots on goal – in the the field yet, and he got on there “All of our team’s serves have “Our strongest part is prob- first half alone. Cougar senior and scored two goals. That’s great! been really good. We have been ably our defense, blocking. We goalkeeper Dan Weber managed He and Connor Kelly came on and trying to place the ball more. blocked amazingly against UC to make six saves in the half. In scored,” Ellman said. That’s something that we need [Union Catholic] the other day. the meantime, the Cougars had “The team that we have this to work on with our hitting. We We have to work on our hitting no shots on goal in the half. year is tremendously competitive. [offense]. We are not as aggres- “I was very impressed, but I was We have 26 guys on the team, need to finish executing plays, and you can see when people step but we’ve come really, really far sive as we should be,” Coach a little disappointed the margin LeBlanc said. wasn’t greater than it was, because on the field, the level did not drop in a really short time. I am look- down far. Chinchilla is a little bit of ing forward to this season. It’s On September 19, the Lady we had so many opportunities. In Cougars played two strong games my 36 years, I truly believe, with- a work in progress, but he is a goal going to be really good,” Ahern out a doubt, that this is the best scorer. He has a goal scorer’s said. against the returning Union County Tournament (UCT) cham- passing team that we’ve ever had. mentality, and he did some beau- “I think our serving is OK. It’s If we can get them to become even tiful things on those two goals improved. We were a little rusty pions Union Catholic but wound up on the short side, 25-17, 25- close to becoming an outstanding that he scored,” Breznitsky said. at the start. It’s better now,” said finishing team, then we are going Prior to the game, the entire Cougar Head Coach Jackie 20. Last year the Cougars de- feated the Lady Vikings early in to be very, very successful,” said Raider team was quite aware of LeBlanc, who played for Westfield Coach Breznitsky whose career the milestone that was about to High School in 2003. the season, 25-20, 23-25, 25- 15, but lost to them in the UCT record is 600-152-52. be achieved, and the anticipation After the Green Bees finally David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times Less than five minutes into the was electrifying. After the game, stopped Ahern’s run of serves to championship game 26-28, 25- COUGAR VOLLEYBALL SENIORS…Pictured, left to right, are; front row; Gabriella Pericone (11), Tessa Gonzalez 22, 25-16, so there is not doubt game, senior center forward Travis David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times a bucket of Gatorade awaited make the score 10-3, the Cou- (1) and Vickie Zourzoukia (12); back row, Stephanie Bagniewski (5), Kathryn Ahern (7), Danielle Maginelli (9), Izzy Cortes sped down the right side STARTING THE TAKE A SHOT…Cougar senior forward Jeff Francis, No. 28, prepares to take a shot in the game Breznitsky. gars immediately regained the that it is an intense rivalry. Acton (10) and Head Coach Jackie LeBlanc. “They are doing OK. We just and ripped a shot for the first score. against Scotch Plains-Fanwood on September 20 at Memorial Field in Cranford. “He worked so hard. He’s done serve, and Toni Gonzales added “I got it on the right flank then I what he’s had to do. He built a need to be more aggressive, if there,” Cortes said. took a pass from senior left wing started to go low, so if he wants to each other’s serves early in line and put up four more ser- we are going to beat Union picked a man one-on-one, stepped strong program,” Zazzali said. over, took a shot at the near post, With 7:28 remaining in the half, Alex Markovits and charged to- go low, I’ll just chip him up high,” “It was great, because Brez is a See & Subscribe at Game 2 until Toni Gonzales came vice points to bring her total to Catholic. We have a lot of work sophomore Morgan Ellman re- ward the goal, forcing Weber to Zazzali explained. Ballyhoo goleader.com/ballyhoo to the line and banged in eight seven. Cougar Paulina Przydzial to do,” Coach LeBlanc said. and it went in,” Cortes described. great coach, and it’s great to be “Lucky for me, it went in.” ceived a cross from junior rush forward. Zazzali simply The second half allowed every able to share this moment with straight service points with the (1 service point) notched the midfielder Andrew Leischner and looped a little dinker over Weber’s member of the Raiders’ bench the him,” Ellman said. first of her three kills in that run. The Raiders’ ability to move the Submit commentary and items for publishing. ball around from the start, espe- drilled a shot off Weber’s hand, head and the ball hopped over the opportunity to display its talents, Email to [email protected] l'ennemi du journaliste Montealegre added her sec- Probitas Verus Honos but the velocity carried the ball goal, giving the Raiders a 3-0 lead and there was very little drop off, Sc. Pl.-Fanwood 3 3 6 cially in the first half, accounted Cranford 0 0 0

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