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Published Every Thursday Since September 3, 1890 (908) 232-4407 USPS 680020 Thursday, December 9, 2010 OUR 120th YEAR – ISSUE NO. 49-2010 Periodical – Postage Paid at Rahway, N.J. www.goleader.com [email protected] SEVENTY FIVE CENTS Westfield BOE Seeks to Clarify Its Position on Dolan Contract By MICHAEL J. POLLACK in a process they described as “un- June 2010 that it intended on keeping Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times precedented” and rife with commu- her onboard, and had been in negotia- WESTFIELD – Three Westfield nication barriers. tions with her since May. Board of Education (BOE) members First, BOE President Julia Walker “[Under the language of the state came to The Westfield Leader offices said the contract with Ms. Dolan, statute], we said that we were ‘not on Tuesday morning to recount how agreed upon in 2007, runs from July going to not renew’ her contract,” the board arrived at its decision to 1, 2007 to June 30, 2011. Under New Ms. Walker said. “[We said that] Dr. offer a new contract to current super- Jersey statute 18A:17-20.1, superin- Dolan was the superintendent we wish intendent Margaret Dolan, last month, tendents are entitled to a one-year to employ. Then it became – under while Governor Chris Christie is at- notice of non-renewal of their con- what terms? And those negotiations tempting to rein in superintendent tracts. Since superintendents are non- started before there was any indica- pay. tenured, they are guaranteed, by stat- tion from the governor’s office what- In the wake of the state Depart- ute, three months of notice for every soever that he was going to head for ment of Education (DOE) and Union year on their contract. Because Ms. a salary cap.” County Executive Superintendent Dolan has a four-year contract, that On July 15, the governor proposed Carmen Centuolo denying that con- entitles her to the 12-month notifica- the salary caps on public-school su- tract, last week, the BOE members tion. perintendents. Under his rubric, also alluded to what may happen next The board informed Ms. Dolan in Westfield’s superintendent could earn up to $175,000 annually. At the time, then-state Education Commissioner Bret Schundler said districts could also offer, in addition to the $175,000 salary, merit-based bonuses of as much as 15 percent of administra- Courtesy of Nick & Lisa Karter tors’ pay. So, under the first set of LIGHTEN UP...A house on Dudley Avenue in Westfield gets into the Christmas spirit. rules, a salary could have reached as high as $201,250, when factoring in merit pay, according to Ms. Walker. Resident Questions Superintendent Because the governor’s proposal would only change the regulations that go along with the School District Accountability Act, his alterations Margaret Dolan’s $195,000 Salary do not need legislative approval. The By KIMBERLY A. BROADWELL $2,500 for having a high school in the started with an outline of the roles of matter only requires that hearings are Specially Written for The Westfield Leader district – and the state also allows for parents, teachers and the community held to gather public opinion. The WESTFIELD – At Tuesday’s a 15-percent merit-based increase that at-large. cap will take effect on February 7, Westfield Board of Education meet- would bring the superintendent’s sal- The plan states that the Westfield 2011. ing, resident John Blake questioned ary to roughly $192,000, “which is school system believes that the role of In the most up-to-date numbers the salary Superintendent Margaret very close to the proposed salary.” She parents – besides the caring for the issued in early November, Westfield Dolan would have received under the also noted that the process of paying a emotional and physical needs of their Horace Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times “WE ARE NOT ‘GOING ROGUE’”...Members of the Westfield Board of would slot in at the second-highest terms of a new contract. search firm for a new superintendent children – is to conduct themselves Education came in to discuss the superintendent-contract situation with two of enrollment tier, for districts of Union County Superintendent costs thousands of dollars, which the with integrity, honor and respect, and The Westfield Leader’s editors, Paul Peyton and Michael Pollack. From left to between 3,001 and 6,500 students. Carmen Centuolo has since denied district does not want to pay now. She be role models for their child. The right are Mr. Peyton, Mr. Pollack, BOE President Julia Walker, Vice-President The new limit for a Westfield that five-year agreement, which would also noted that Ms. Dolan has done a plan also outlines that teachers and Ann Cary and member Mitch Slater. superintendent’s pay would now be have seen Ms. Dolan’s salary climb “great job” for the district. other staff members working with the $167,500 (an extra $2,500 is added from its current level, $195,718, to Mr. Blake asked – during an eco- children come highly skilled, provide for districts that have high schools), upwards of $207,700 in the contract’s nomic crisis, in which people are sim- a safe and respectful learning environ- Westfield Council to Review in addition to merit pay of up to 15 final year. Her current contract will ply thankful to have jobs – “why are ment and pursue professional devel- percent. If the 15-percent figure was expire on June 30, 2011. we giving out such a raise?” opment. earned, the salary could reach Mr. Blake asked why, according to Mr. Blake, who also said he thought Also, the plan outlines the Comm. Grants, Road Projects $192,625, Ms. Walker said. his understanding, Ms. Dolan’s salary the superintendent did a great job, community’s role by stating that By LAUREN S. BARR vations to the pool and very instru- Also, under the newest superinten- was set at $195,000 when the state then asked if Ms. Dolan indicated Westfield residents should support and Specially Written for The Westfield Leader mental in improving Tamaques dent-cap proposal, the merit bonuses guidelines recommend $175,000 for a during negotiations that she either promote a positive social and emo- WESTFIELD — The town Park.” He said that while most are not factored into one’s pension; district the size of Westfield. wanted the increase in money or would tional environment for learning and council’s Tuesday night conference Westfield residents do not know Mr. according to BOE Vice-President Ann BOE President Julia Walker ex- leave. for after hours and weekend activities. meeting served as a brief agenda- Jones, his work in town has been Cary, this provision impacted Ms. plained that the new threshold is Mrs. Walker then replied, “Yes, sir.” It also stated that the community sup- setting session for next week’s final “extraordinary.” CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 $167,500 – $165,000 plus an extra Mr. Blake said, “It seems we need to ports the schools financially and public meeting of the year. Councilman Frank Arena reported be using our money more wisely. I through in-kind services. Town Administrator James Gildea to the council that the public works would like to ask Dr. Dolan if she The plan outlines a goal of provid- informed the council that at next committee is examining the list of Mountainside House Straddles thinks the roof repair is important to ing instruction and programs to give week’s meeting, the council would potential road-paving projects for the district.” He concluded by saying, students “21st-Century skills to suc- hold public hearings for any organi- 2011. He said while the town does “Do we fix the roofs and not let in the ceed in a global society.” This, Ms. zations applying for Community intend to try and obtain grant mon- The Borough and Westfield rain, or do we have Mrs. Dolan stand- Dolan notes, includes an ethical use of Development Block Grants. The fed- ies from the state’s Transportation By MANDY L. RUSSELL “Elizabeth Gas Co. was at fault for ing there with an umbrella?” technology as well as working eral Department of Housing and Ur- Trust Fund, “budget issues are para- Specially Written for The Westfield Leader violating a moratorium to open the In other business, unanimously, collaboratively in cross-cultural set- ban Development (HUD) grants are mount.” The committee is going to MOUNTAINSIDE – The borough road in the first place,” Councilman members of the Westfield Board of tings, solving problems creatively, awarded to non-profits based on an “prioritize (the roads) and try to get council on Tuesday night heard an ap- Keith Turner said. Education approved the new five-year communicating effectively while ac- application filed with the town. Mr. as much done as we can.” peal from residents Mario and Anna Mr. Turner asked if the Espositos Strategic Plan set forth by the 48- cessing and evaluating a vast amount Gildea said he is expecting all of the Bill Maines of the American Le- Esposito of Rodman Lane, requesting knew about the moratorium. They member Strategic Planning Council. of information on a regular basis. applications to be in by the end of gion Martin Wallberg Post 3 asked a road-opening permit for their new claimed there was confusion about it. Ms. Dolan presented the plan, which CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 the week. the council about the status of his residence. The Espositos purchased the He then asked if they had other fuel The council is also planning to application to have the club’s liquor property in October 2009 and had the options at this time. honor the Westfield High School license extended to cover its outside existing home on the property demol- “No,” Mario Esposito said, explain- Girls Tennis Team for its state cham- area. ished so they could rebuild. The prop- ing that the “main valve is there with an pionship victory and Jonathan Jones, Town Clerk Claire Gray said she erty overlaps the border of Westfield open attachment because no turn-on who has resigned from the recre- had received information from the and Mountainside, confusing the per- valve was installed.” ation commission after 25 years of state’s Alcoholic Beverage Control mits required. Borough Administrator Jim Debbie service. board and forwarded it to the town “We have had so many problems asked why the gas company did not Acting Mayor Mark Ciarrocca said attorney. A decision will be forth- with the paperwork and permits being come back and fix the valve. Mr. Mr. Jones was “instrumental in reno- coming after an attorney review. mixed,” Anna Esposito told Mayor Paul Esposito explained that, “The road is Mirabelli. still open, and all they would have to do While the Espositos’ address states is come back, complete it and close it they reside in Mountainside, the pre- with infrared technology.” vious owners at the same location Ms. Esposito ended by requesting were said to have a Westfield address. that the council grant them the permit When construction was about to begin to have the problem fixed so that they for the new home, and the water and complete the construction of their home. other utilities were being shut off, the “We have a mortgage on the new Espositos found that each company house and one on another house, and was represented by both towns — we can’t afford to wait any longer,” Ms. which made the process confusing. Esposito said. “We have paperwork showing that Mayor Mirabelli said the request we live in two different towns,” Ms. would go into a “public session” and Esposito claimed. that Mr. Debbie would be in touch They applied to Mountainside for with them soon to let them know the their demolition permit in the summer outcome. of 2010 because most of their property In other business, while discussing Courtesy of Rabbi Block lies within Mountainside. Construc- future proclamations, the council rec- FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS...Rob and Leo Schwartz of Westfield light the Menorah tion on their home is nearly complete, ognized the achievements of a at the Westfield train station on the first night of Chanukah, last Wednesday. but they are caught in a gas-line di- Mountainside graduate, Justin Assemblyman Jon Bramnick, Mayor Andy Skibitsky, Councilmen David Haas lemma. Two different gas companies Amezquita, who was awarded a full and Keith Loughlin spoke and shared their holiday greetings. Greg Ryan for The Westfield Leader are involved. One gas company ap- scholarship to Duke University for PAGE INDEX Police Blotter...6 REMEMBERING MAYOR ‘BOB’… Mountainside Mayor Paul Mirabelli, left, plied to Westfield for a permit to open his exceptional track and field Regional ...... 2-3 Obituary ...... 18 Real Estate .... 12-14 stands with the family of the late long-time borough Mayor Robert Viglianti – the road for the gas line, while the other achievements, which included win- Editorial ...... 4-5 Education ...... 17 Classifieds .... 16 including his wife, Linda, third from left – in front of a new sign dedicated in company applied to Mountainside to ning the New Jersey State Champi- Community ... 6-9, 18 Sports ...... 11-15 A&E ...... 19-20 Mayor Viglianti’s name at the entrance driveway to the municipal building. reopen the gas line. CONTINUED ON PAGE 10
  
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Mrs. Papen has technically been a holdover appointment since Febru- ary of this year, meaning Mr. LaCosta will be serving four years of the five- year term. Last month, the council held a brief discussion about the RVSA appointee, with Councilman Kevin Glover asking his colleagues Christie Storms for The Westfield Leader and The Times to consider appointing resident Daniel RAKE AND HOE HO HO...The Rake and Hoe Garden Club of Westfield held its Sullivan as Mrs. Papen’s replacement. “Deck the Halls” Holiday House Tour last weekend, featuring innovative ideas for Mr. Sullivan serves on the township’s holiday decorating. Pictured above is a Victorian Christmas Tree comprised of rescue squad. Courtesy of Dave Roth and family hand-crafted ornaments alongside a sleigh full of elegantly wrapped packages at In naming Mr. LaCosta, the LIGHTING THE NIGHT...A star-filled night served as the setting for the annual Roth Family Christmas Tree lighting in a Kimball Avenue residence. See article on page 19. Fanwood at the intersection of Coriell Avenue and Second Street. December 4 found more than 125 neighbors, family and township’s zoning officer and con- friends count down the lighting of the 23-foot blue spruce. The tree is illuminated with more than 9,600 sparkling white lights. struction official, Mayor Nancy The blue spruce was four-feet tall when the Roths added it to their landscape in 1990. Ho! Ho! Ho! to Everyone Malool said it would be helpful to I just wanted to take this opportu- crazy about heights, but she was a real “have a new set of eyes” and a “fresh nity to thank the children of all ages trooper up in the cherry picker. perspective” at the utility, which has who came out to see me at the Holi- A special thank you goes to SPBPA had some operational and financing Westfield BOE Seeks to Clarify day Celebration in Scotch Plains this President Lisa Mohn of Apple Blos- issues that have been reported in the past Sunday. It was great to see so som Flower Shop for planning the media in recent months, including many people come out on a beautiful, event. Thanks also go to the rest of problems with the facility’s new co- Its Position on Dolan Contract chilly day. Mrs. Claus and I had a lot the volunteers of the Scotch Plains generation plant in Linden. CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 of fun meeting so many great chil- Business and Professional Associa- In other business, the council ap- Dolan’s decision on whether to re- crease, the salary would reach districts, like Parsippany and dren and their families. tion for helping to make the day a proved an ordinance that requires the turn to the district. $203,625. Her maximum salary, in Westfield, are even attempting to cir- I want to thank the many people wonderful success. Lisa’s tireless ef- removal of any underground tanks, When asked if the governor’s edict the 2014-2015 school year, would cumvent the caps by pursuing con- who made my visit possible. Thanks forts have made the event a great such as ones that were used to store on superintendent pay factored into reach $207,700. tract extensions to lock in these ex- to the Scotch Plains Fire Department, success for many years. home heating oil, before a property is negotiations, Ms. Walker said, Ms. Walker said the BOE spent the pensive superintendent contracts and Department of Public Works and Rec- I want to wish everyone a happy, sold. “Absolutely. The superintendent also entire summer and the early fall oper- reject the savings it would bring to reation Department for helping to set healthy and peaceful holiday season. Earlier, at its conference meeting, needed to research how it impacted ating under the premise of the taxpayers for years.” up the event and also allowing it to run Don’t forget my cookies (chocolate the council heard a brief presentation her…She did the research and let us governor’s first proposal ($175,000 The Westfield BOE disagrees with smoothly. Thank you to the Scotch chip or peanut butter) and milk (1 from representatives of the Newmark know that she would have to retire cap). those charges. “We followed all the Plains Police Department for keeping percent please – Mrs. Claus says I School, a special-needs school with because of what it (the governor’s “We always felt that we were in the statutes and procedures that were everyone safe. Thanks also to the vol- need to lose some weight) on Christ- facilities in Plainfield and Carteret. proposal) would do to her pension same ballpark as the governor’s pro- required of us,” Ms. Walker said. unteer elves for making it a fun day. A mas Eve! And please don’t forget the The school is interested in develop- calculations.” posal,” Ms. Walker said. “The salary “So we need to continue to stay the special thank you goes to Mayor carrots for the reindeer. ing the existing building at 1000 Cel- Defending the superintendent, Ms. that has been approved by the BOE is course. We don’t want to do any- [Nancy] Malool for lighting the beau- Sincerely, lar Avenue and consolidating its ser- Cary said, “Dr. Dolan has not acted within a few dollars, arguably, of thing that is contrary to the law. We tiful Christmas tree in Alan Augustine Santa Claus vices there. like a free agent. She hasn’t criss- what the governor is authorizing dis- are not ignoring this (Ms. Centuolo’s Park. I know Mayor Malool is not North Pole The school’s attorney, Steve Hehl, crossed the state just to earn pension- tricts to pay. This seems like a reason- letter).” said some changes in the local zoning able dollars. She’s been here for 15 able response to the need to keep a “We didn’t hear what we did requirements would be necessary, years. She’s dedicated to Westfield. superintendent.” wrong,” Ms. Walker said. “We re- namely regarding the minimum lot Westfield’s her life.” New BOE member Mitch Slater ceived no guidance, only that we need size for schools. The property itself is Ms. Dolan, who has been employed said, “There’s no precedent to [the a vote to rescind [the contract.]” about five acres, while zoning require- in the education field for more than cap]. The governors of New Jersey Ms. Cary agreed that the superin- ments call for schools to have about 30 years, currently earns $195,718 – have never stepped foot into telling tendent cap has been a “moving tar- five to six acres. Mr. Hehl said the a salary she would have continued to school districts who they should hire get,” and she wished to make the school would require no more than receive for the 2010-2011 and 2011- as superintendents and what they points that, “We (as a board) did not about an acre to meet its unique needs. 2012 school years under the terms of should get paid…Margaret Dolan is go rogue…and she (Ms. Dolan) did Council members, while receptive, the now-rejected contract. That con- the right person for our district, and not get a raise.” said they would discuss the matter tract also would have bumped up her quite frankly, the board unanimously The BOE members were asked if further before making any zoning- salary 2 percent for the 2012-2013 voted her to stay in, with the approval they were getting the message from change recommendations to the plan- year, to $199,632. In 2013-2014, fol- of the Union County Superintendent the public that while they are pleased ning board. lowing another year-over-year in- [Ms. Centuolo], and she deserves to with their kids’ education, they are stay in this job. To me, the way I see worried about their rising taxes. FW Council Readies Measure it is very open-and-shut.” Responding, Mr. Slater said, “Ab- Paul Lachenauer for The Westfield Leader “This is a new level of solutely. People are concerned; I was HERE COMES SANTA...Santa Claus arrives with the Garwood Fire Depart- micromanagement,” said Ms. Cary, concerned; that’s one of the reasons I ment to greet children during Saturday’s Christmas tree lighting ceremony in who referred to the superintendent- ran for the BOE. But you have to the borough. That Would Limit Nail Salons pay hearings occurring statewide as balance it between maintaining a By TED RITTER the downtown, as opposed to nail merely “pro forma.” strong school system and doing what Specially Written for The Westfield Leader salons?” Considering the meager state aid is fair for the students of town as well FANWOOD — The borough Mayor Mahr emphasized, “We’re (half of 1 percent of its $90-million as doing what’s fair for the taxpayers Westfield Board of Education council’s last monthly agenda meet- not restricting [nail salons] in budget) that Westfield gets from Tren- of town.” CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 ing of the calendar year, Tuesday Fanwood, just in a restricted ton, she added, “We are really fund- When asked how the board intends The plan also outlines steps for stu- priate to dedicate a field to a man of his night, featured a discussion about the area…where there’s heavy competi- ing ourselves. Local taxpayers fund to cope with the 2-percent budget- dents to foster responsibility and pro- character.” number of nail salons downtown. tion.” this school system, and now you have cap edict by the governor next year, mote student self-advocacy. Finally, Resident Mike Murray echoed these The governing body, at next week’s “We’re a small town; five nail sa- a governor coming in and saying, in view of the fact that the board, this the plan points out that the Westfield sentiments, stating “The way he regular meeting, will consider an or- lons within a spit’s throw is suffi- ‘Out of the money you have raised, year, awarded the teachers’ union a school system should be, on a regular coached my kids and other kids made dinance amendment that would pro- cient,” the mayor said. this is the portion you can spend on a three-year contract with 4-percent basis, maximizing its fiscal resources. me a better parent.” hibit new nail salons from opening Resident Michael Lewis said, superintendent.’ That seems unfair to raises each year, Mr. Slater said, “We Ms. Dolan noted that an example of Many of Mr. Brewster’s family within Fanwood’s downtown district; “This is something I don’t think we me.” are currently in negotiation with the this would include the four energy- members were in attendance of the existing salons would be need a law for; competition With the BOE and Ms. Dolan com- teachers’ union.” star awards earned in 2009. She noted meeting, including his son, Daryl “grandfathered,” permitting them to works…the market can take care of ing to an agreement in early Novem- On Monday night, the BOE met in that conserving energy is not only Brewster, who thanked members of keep doing business. this one.” ber, on November 4, BOE attorney executive session with its lawyer, Mr. “helping the environment but saving the Facilities Committee for their con- Borough Attorney Dennis Estis Councilwoman Joan Wheeler Phil Stern spoke to Ms. Centuolo, Stern, to go over what options might the district money.” sideration. said, “The town is getting inundated agreed, stating, “The market is work- who gave verbal agreement and said, be available to the board, based on After the presentation, board mem- Mrs. Walker stated that the recom- with nail salons.” ing,” and suggested that nail salons “Go ahead,” Ms. Cary detailed. Ms. Centuolo’s letter. Mr. Stern laid ber Jane Clancy thanked the council mendation for the dedication has to go “I personally think…it’s a little not performing quality work will not “And we did, and we thought we out the options available, and the for putting the plan together. She through the Facilities Committee and crazy, to be honest with you,” Mayor stay in business very long. were done,” Ms. Cary added. board is continuing to look at what it stated, “This plan was worth the wait. would probably be on the agenda Colleen Mahr said. Councilwoman Wheeler also Then, on December 1, Ms. will do before December 16. It is a powerful plan that embodies sometime in February. Earlier this year, the mayor said pointed to a proposed amendment to Centuolo wrote to the BOE, rejecting One option would be to sue. The our core values and keeps us focused. In other business, Richard Mattessich her intention was to encourage a va- the borough’s redevelopment plan, the contract. When asked why she Parsippany-Troy Hills Board of Edu- I am so excited.” announced that because of the labor riety of businesses downtown, espe- also on next week’s regular meeting would give her blessing to the deal cation has sued in response to the Board member David Finn asked and expense in restoring the district’s cially given ongoing redevelopment agenda, and suggested revising it to and allow the BOE to proceed before Morris County Superintendent’s Of- Ms. Dolan how the plan will be moni- roofs to date, there have been no bids efforts. “take out nail salons as a permitted denying the contract outright a month fice rejecting a contract that would tored and how progress of the plan received on the solar-panel project. He Tuesday night, Mayor Mahr said, use.” later, Ms. Cary said, “That’s a very pay its superintendent $234,065 by will be tracked. She responded by said there had been companies that “All people see are dry cleaners and In other business, Borough Engi- good question; you should ask the end of the contract. saying that part of the plan would have have come to seek information on the nail salons” when driving through neer Dominic Carrino briefed the gov- her…she did an about-face.” Ms. Walker said the board could a checklist system to monitor progress. project but that no bids came before the the borough. erning body about planned capital BOE members also said that they also “do what it was told” and vote to In other business, Mr. Finn an- November 30 deadline. He noted that During discussion of the proposed improvements. were not aware of the county rescind the previous contract. She nounced that the Facilities Committee he was in the process of reaching out to amendment, Councilman Anthony Mr. Carrino said the Belvidere Av- superintendent’s denial until The Wall also said there are other options that was considering naming the high some of those companies. Parenti asked, “Aren’t we restricting enue reconstruction project is “on Street Journal contacted them for are “not as obvious.” school baseball field after the late Bob Last month, members of the BOE trade at the same time?” hold” until spring, given the approach comment. The short letter from Ms. “We don’t know what’s going to Brewster, Sr. He stated that Mr. unanimously voted to allocate an ad- “You’re doing that now,” responded of winter. He said the contractor has Centuolo simply states that the BOE happen on the 15th,” Ms. Cary said. Brewster had been part of the Westfield ditional $10,000 for the solar-panel Mr. Estis, noting that the borough agreed to hold the price. must void the agreement by Decem- “Stay tuned,” Mr. Slater said. community for more than 50 years project, which was set to award a bid currently prohibits a range of busi- Also, Mr. Carrino said the recon- ber 15 and inform the county and had spent more than 25 years in before the New Year. nesses, from fast-food restaurants and struction of Watson Road would be- superintendent’s office in writing. Reading is Good For You the football program and almost as During prior meetings Mr. massage parlors to arcades, tattoo gin only after any necessary sewer Speaking to The Leader by phone many in the basketball program. Mattessich had reported that the Build- parlors and pawn shops. repairs are identified and completed. on Tuesday night, Alan Guenther, It was noted that he had served for ing and Grounds Committee had met Speaking during public comments, Mr. Carrino also spoke about plans spokesman for the N.J. DOE, said, 10 years on the recreation commis- and discussed the possibility of cover- resident and former council candi- to renovate the exterior of the “The letter that was released speaks sion and spent 40 years in the Athletic ing all schools in the district with solar date Jason Bendedict said, “I would firehouse adjacent to Borough Hall. for itself; she (Ms. Centuolo) wants Boosters club. It was also noted that panels, thus reducing energy costs for worry about looking restrictive [to He said specifications call for about them to abide by the law…She stands Mr. Brewster and his wife gave annu- the Westfield schools in the future. He the business community]…as you try $25,000 worth of siding, trim, roof- by the letter that she wrote. She did ally to a high school scholarship. Sandy had stated that this solar-panel project to grow the downtown.” ing, and façade improvements. The not approve the contract.” Mamary, supervisor of athletics for would also include much-needed roof Councilman Robert Manduca, who borough plans to seek quotes from In addition, in a press release from the high school, stated that Mr. repair for the Westfield Schools. Mr. said he shared the mayor’s concern local businesses for the firehouse the governor’s press office, dated goleader.com/subscribe Brewster had also been one of the Mattessich also stated that the project about having too many nail salons project; if the quotes are more than December 3, it reads, “And some founding members of the Westfield was moving forward at an aggressive downtown, also asked, “Do we want $25,000, the job would have to be Athletic Hall of Fame. She stated that pace, to utilize grant monies that would vacancy to be the primary business of publicly bid, officials said. Mr. Brewster was “very dedicated to otherwise expire on December 31. Mr. Carrino concluded his engi- the youth of Westfield sports.” She The next BOE meeting is scheduled neering report with an update on the added “it would be more than appro- for December 14 at 8 p.m. old Rocco’s Tavern property on Terrill Mountainside Road. CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 Plans and specifications for demo- onship in pole vaulting. lition of the vacant and foreclosed The council noted that Deerfield site are expected to be finalized by School in Mountainside, which Jus- the end of the week, he said. tin attended, may no longer offer After that, the borough expects to track and field to its students. Mayor get bids in early January and award a Mirabelli said it was a “shame” and contract at the governing body’s Janu- that they needed to look into bringing ary 11 meeting. track and field back. One potential A lien in the amount of demolition option is having the borough’s recre- expenses incurred by the borough ation department take over Deerfield’s will be placed on the property. track and field program. Mayor Mahr also wants Mr. Carrino The council requested to have a to offer input on possible uses for a discussion on the Mountainside Fire $50,000 Union County kids’ recre- Department placed on the agenda for ation grant the borough has been the work session in January. The de- awarded. partment is requesting the purchase of Mayor Mahr said one idea is to use additional vehicles. Members will an- the money to draft a parks “master Paul Lachenauer for The Westfield Leader swer questions then regarding their plan” to “get it on paper [and] pro- A PERSONAL TOUCH...Grant Crandall helps a child make a holiday craft at current apparatus and additional needs. vide more vision…for our parks.” the 4H Club Holiday Craft night on Friday at the Westfield Municipal Building. Serving the community since 1959

USPS 485200 Thursday, December 9, 2010 Published Every Thursday Since 1959 (908) 232-4407 OUR 51st YEAR – ISSUE NO. 49-2010 Periodical – Postage Paid at Rahway, N.J. www.timesnj.com [email protected] SEVENTY FIVE CENTS Robert LaCosta Appointed RVSA Commissioner, Replacing Papen By FRED T. ROSSI Kevin Glover asking his colleagues removal of any underground tanks, Specially Written for The Times of Scotch Plains-Fanwood to consider appointing resident Dan such as ones that were used to store SCOTCH PLAINS — The town- Sullivan as Mrs. Papen’s replacement. home heating oil, before a property is ship council on Tuesday appointed Mr. Sullivan serves on the township’s sold. Robert LaCosta as Scotch Plains’ new rescue squad. Earlier, at its conference meeting, representative to the Rahway Valley In naming Mr. LaCosta, the the council heard a brief presenta- Sewerage Authority (RVSA). He will township’s zoning officer and con- tion from representatives of the assume his position on February 1 struction official, Mayor Nancy Newmark School, a special-needs and succeed Joan Papen, who has Malool said it would be helpful to school with facilities in Plainfield served as an RVSA commissioner for “have a new set of eyes” and a “fresh and Carteret. The school is inter- 15 years. perspective” at the utility, which has ested in developing the existing Mrs. Papen has technically been a had some operational and financing building at 1000 Cellar Avenue and holdover appointment since Febru- issues that have been reported in the consolidating its services there. ary of this year, meaning Mr. LaCosta media in recent months, including The school’s attorney, Steve Hehl, will be serving four years of the five- problems with the facility’s new co- said some changes in the local zoning year term. Last month, the council generation plant in Linden. requirements would be necessary, held a brief discussion about the In other business, the council ap- namely regarding the minimum-lot RVSA appointee, with Councilman proved an ordinance that requires the size for schools. The property itself is about five acres, while zoning require- ments call for schools to have about Courtesy of Dave Roth five to six acres. Mr. Hehl said the TREE PARTY...A spectacular star-filled night served as the setting for the annual Roth Family Christmas tree lighting in school would require no more than Fanwood. The December 4 event found more than 125 neighbors, family and friends counting down to the lighting of the about an acre to meet its unique needs. 23-foot blue spruce. The tree is illuminated with more than 9,600 sparkling white lights. The blue spruce was four feet tall Council members, while receptive, when the Roths added it to their landscape in 1990. The public can enjoy the festive tree at the corner of Coriell Avenue and said they would discuss the matter Second Street. further before making any zoning change recommendations to the plan- ning board. Fanwood Council Readies Measure SP Disputes Shared- Service Consultant Fee Limiting Nail Salons in Downtown By FRED T. ROSSI By TED RITTER business]…as you try to grow the repairs are identified and completed. Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times downtown.” Mr. Carrino also spoke about plans SCOTCH PLAINS – The town- FANWOOD — The borough Councilman Robert Manduca, who to renovate the exterior of the ship council on Tuesday failed to council’s last monthly agenda meet- said he shared the mayor’s concern firehouse adjacent to Borough Hall. come to an agreement on making a ing of the calendar year Tuesday night about having too many nail salons He said specifications call for about final – and disputed – payment to the featured a discussion about the num- downtown, also asked, “Do we want $25,000 worth of siding, trim, roof- consultant who authored the report ber of nail salons downtown. vacancy to be the primary business of ing, and façade improvements. The containing recommendations on The governing body, at next week’s the downtown, as opposed to nail borough plans to seek quotes from shared services between Scotch Plains regular meeting, will consider an or- salons?” local businesses for the firehouse Paul Lachenauer for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times CHRISTMAS SING-ALONG...The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Chamber Choir and Fanwood. dinance amendment that would pro- Mayor Mahr emphasized, “We’re project; if the quotes are more than sings carols in front of Fanwood’s Christmas Tree at the borough’s Christmas Consultant Dan Mason of Jersey hibit new nail salons from opening not restricting [nail salons] in $25,000, the job would have to be Tree-lighting ceremony on Sunday. Professional Management (JPM), the within Fanwood’s downtown district; Fanwood, just in a restricted publicly bid, officials said. author of the report, had sought an existing salons would be area…where there’s heavy competi- Mr. Carrino concluded his engi- additional payment beyond his origi- “grandfathered,” permitting them to tion.” neering report with an update on the SP Mayor’s Gala Salutes nal contract because he had to attend keep doing business. “We’re a small town; five nail sa- old Rocco’s Tavern property on Terrill the public sessions that were held to Borough Attorney Dennis Estis lons within a spit’s throw is suffi- Road. explain the report’s findings to resi- said, “The town is getting inundated cient,” the mayor said. Plans and specifications for demo- Volunteers, Funds Groups dents of both communities. with nail salons.” Resident Michael Lewis said, “This lition of the vacant and foreclosed By FRED T. ROSSI “getting along very well.” In the spring, the Scotch Plains- “I personally think…it’s a little is something I don’t think we need a site are expected to be finalized by Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times As it is every year, the evening’s Fanwood Shared Services Study crazy, to be honest with you,” Mayor law for; competition works…the the end of the week, he said. SCOTCH PLAINS — Since its main focus was saluting township Committee, which is made up of rep- Colleen Mahr said. market can take care of this one.” After that, the borough expects to inception two decades ago, it has volunteers, with this year’s honorees resentatives from both towns, recom- Earlier this year, the mayor said Councilwoman Joan Wheeler get bids in early January and award a been billed a nonpartisan, apolitical being Lisa Mohn, Michael Walch and mended that Mr. Mason be paid an her intention was to encourage a va- agreed, stating, “The market is work- contract at the governing body’s Janu- evening — and at this year’s Mayor’s the Scotch Plains Boy Scouts and additional $5,000, versus the $15,000 riety of businesses downtown, espe- ing,” and suggested that nail salons ary 11 meeting. Charity Gala, held last Friday night Girl Scouts. In her welcoming letter, that he first requested. Fanwood paid cially given ongoing redevelopment not performing quality work will not A lien in the amount of demolition at Shackamaxon Country Club, that Mayor Malool said that Ms. Mohn, its $2,500 share, but the Scotch Plains efforts. stay in business very long. expenses incurred by the borough certainly held true, at least at Mayor the owner of Apple Blossom Florist, governing body balked at making the Tuesday night, Mayor Mahr said, She additionally pointed to a pro- will be placed on the property. Nancy Malool’s own table. “is the first person to volunteer to payment, with Mayor Nancy Malool “All people see are dry cleaners and posed amendment to the borough’s re- Mayor Mahr also wants Mr. Carrino The Republican mayor and her help on almost any project.” The saying at the time that since Mr. Ma- nail salons” when driving through development plan, also on next week’s to offer input on possible uses for a husband, Paul, were joined by Demo- mayor said Mr. Walch “represents all son authored the report, he should be the borough. regular meeting agenda, and suggested $50,000 Union County kids’ recreation cratic Councilman Kevin Glover, that is good about Scotch Plains’ vol- present at the public forums to de- During discussion of the proposed revising it to “take out nail salons as a grant the borough has been awarded. Republican Councilman Dominick unteer spirit.” And she said the scouts fend it and explain its recommenda- amendment, Councilman Anthony permitted use.” Mayor Mahr said one idea is to use Bratti, who ran unsuccessfully for re- “have made our town a better place tions to the public. Parenti asked, “Aren’t we restricting In other business, Borough Engi- the money to draft a parks “master election last month as an indepen- through the many projects they have At the council’s conference meet- trade at the same time?” neer Dominic Carrino briefed the plan” to “get it on paper [and] pro- dent; township Democratic Party completed.” ing on Tuesday, only the mayor and “You’re doing that now,” responded governing body about planned capi- vide more vision…for our parks.” Chairman Lou Beckerman and — The gala was first held in 1991 and Councilman Jeff Strauss favored mak- Mr. Estis, noting that the borough tal improvements. perhaps available to serve as a ref- was the brainchild of then-mayor Alan ing the $2,500 payment. While fault- currently prohibits a range of busi- Mr. Carrino said the Belvidere eree, even though those services were Augustine, who saw the dinner as a ing Mr. Mason for assuming that he nesses, from fast-food restaurants and Avenue reconstruction project is “on Correction not needed — township Zoning Of- way for the community to gather to would be receiving extra payment for massage parlors to arcades, tattoo hold” until spring, given the approach In the cell-tower story in the last ficer Robert LaCosta. celebrate itself, recalled long-time attending the meetings, the mayor parlors and pawn shops. of winter. He said the contractor has edition of The Times, the wrong The mayor told The Scotch Plains- former township manager Thomas said that failing to pay him “doesn’t Speaking during public comments, agreed to hold the price. date for the next meeting was Fanwood Times that she had not Atkins. He told The Times that Mr. make us look good as a township.” resident and former council candi- Also, Mr. Carrino said the recon- given. The next meeting will take planned on who her tablemates would Augustine was “adamant about it be- She said, “we can go forward” with date Jason Bendedict said, “I would struction of Watson Road would be- place on Thursday, December 16. be, and laughed at the “very ing an apolitical event, in order to get CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 worry about looking restrictive [to gin only after any necessary sewer We regret the error. tripartisan” makeup of her dinner as many people to go and for no one to companions. Mr. Beckerman chuck- feel excluded.” And Mr. Augustine led and assured The Times during the wanted the evening to center around Santa Sends His Greeting; dinner that everyone at his table was CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 Ho! Ho! Ho! Everyone I just wanted to take this opportu- is not crazy about heights, but she nity to thank the children of all ages was a real trooper up in the cherry who came out to see me at the Holi- picker. day Celebration in Scotch Plains this A special thank you goes to SPBPA past Sunday. It was great to see so President Lisa Mohn of Apple Blos- many people come out on a beautiful, som Flower Shop for planning the chilly day. Mrs. Claus and I had a lot event. Thanks also go to the rest of of fun meeting so many great chil- the volunteers of the Scotch Plains dren and their families. Business and Professional Associa- I want to thank the many people tion for helping to make the day a who made my visit possible. Thanks wonderful success. Lisa’s tireless ef- to the Scotch Plains Fire Department, forts have made the event a great Department of Public Works and success for many years. Recreation Department for helping I want to wish everyone a happy, to set up the event and also allowing healthy and peaceful holiday season.

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POLLACK have never stepped foot into telling Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times school districts who they should WESTFIELD – Three Westfield hire as superintendents and what Board of Education (BOE) mem- they should get paid…Margaret bers came to The Scotch Plains- Dolan is the right person for our Fanwood Times offices on Tuesday district, and quite frankly, the board morning to recount how the board unanimously voted her to stay in, arrived at its decision to offer a new with the approval of the Union contract to current superintendent County Superintendent [Ms. Margaret Dolan, last month, while Centuolo], and she deserves to stay Governor Chris Christie is attempt- in this job. To me, the way I see it is ing to rein in superintendent pay. very open-and-shut.” In the wake of the state Depart- “This is a new level of ment of Education (DOE) and Union micromanagement,” said Ms. Cary, County Executive Superintendent who referred to the superintendent- Greg Ryan for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times Paul Lachenauer for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times Carmen Centuolo denying that con- pay hearings occurring statewide REMEMBERING MAYOR “BOB”… Mountainside Mayor Paul Mirabelli, left, SANTA MEETS THE MAYOR...Fanwood Mayor Colleen Mahr gives Santa her tract, last week, the BOE members as merely “pro forma.” stands with the family of the late long-time borough Mayor Robert Viglianti, Christmas list at Fanwood’s Christmas Tree-lighting ceremony on Sunday. also alluded to what may happen Considering the meager state aid including his wife, Linda, in front of a new sign dedicated in Mayor Viglianti’s next in a process they described as (half of 1 percent of its $90 million name at the entrance driveway to the municipal building. Bret Schundler and Lucille Davy to “unprecedented” and rife with com- budget) that Westfield gets from munication barriers. Trenton, she added, “We are really Head State of Education Discussion First, BOE President Julia Walker funding ourselves. Local taxpayers Mountainside House Straddles STATE – On Monday, December 13, “Education Reform in New Jersey: Super- said the contract with Ms. Dolan, fund this school system, and now from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Nassau Inn in heroes versus Real Solutions,” will feature agreed upon in 2007, runs from July 1, you have a governor coming in and Princeton, Legal One will host the first in its the five most recent former New Jersey 2007 to June 30, 2011. Under New saying, ‘Out of the money you have The Borough and Westfield series of roundtable discussions on “The Commissioners of Education, Brett Jersey statute [18a:17-20.1], superin- raised, this is the portion you can By MANDY L. RUSSELL options at this time. State of Education in the State of New Schundler, Lucille Davy, William Librera, tendents are entitled to a one-year spend on a superintendent.’ That Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times “No,” Mario Esposito said, explain- Jersey.” This invitation-only event, entitled Vito Gagliardi and David Hespe. News reporter John Mooney will moderate. notice of non-renewal of their con- seems unfair to me.” MOUNTAINSIDE – The borough ing that the “main valve is there with Mr. Schundler served under Governor tracts. Since superintendents are non- With the BOE and Ms. Dolan council on Tuesday night heard an an open attachment because no turn- Chris Christie from January through Au- tenured, they are guaranteed, by stat- coming to an agreement in early appeal from residents Mario and Anna on valve was installed.” Fee Dispute gust 2010. Ms. Davy served as education ute, “three months [of notice] for ev- November, on November 4, BOE Esposito of Rodman Lane, requesting Borough Administrator Jim Debbie CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 commissioner under Governors Jon ery year” on their contract. Because attorney Phil Stern spoke to Ms. a road-opening permit for their new asked why the gas company did not implementing the report’s findings Corzine and Richard Codey from 2005 to Ms. Dolan has a four-year contract, Centuolo, who gave verbal agree- residence. The Espositos purchased come back and fix the valve. Mr. “with or without him.” Mr. Strauss 2010; Mr. Librera under Governor James that entitles her to the 12-month noti- ment and said, “Go ahead,” Ms. the property in October 2009 and had Esposito explained that, “The road is said that Mr. Mason was a “very McGreevey from 2002 to 2004; Mr. fication. Cary detailed. the existing home on the property still open, and all they would have to integral part” of the shared services Gagliardi under Governor Donald The board informed Ms. Dolan in “And we did, and we thought we demolished so they could rebuild. The do is come back, complete it and DiFrancesco from 2001 to 2002, and Mr. process, and called the failure to pay Hespe under Governor Christine Todd June 2010 that it intended on keep- were done,” Ms. Cary added. property overlaps the border of close it with infrared technology.” him “shameful and unprofessional. Whitman from 1999 to 2001. ing her on board, and had been in Then, on December 1, Ms. Westfield and Mountainside, causing Ms. Esposito ended by requesting We are stiffing him.” The former commissioners will ex- negotiations with her since May. Centuolo wrote to the BOE, reject- confusion regarding the permits re- that the council grant them the permit Deputy Mayor Dominick Bratti, plore broad themes, such as their percep- “[Under the language of the state ing the contract. When asked why quired. to have the problem fixed so that they however, said that Mr. Mason and tion of public education in New Jersey, statute], we said that we were ‘not she would give her blessing to the “We have had so many problems can complete the construction of their JPM had been “contracted for a spe- impediments to improvement and solu- going to not renew’ her contract,” deal and allow the BOE to proceed with the paperwork and permits be- home. cific thing at a specific price, and we tions that should be implemented. They Ms. Walker said. “[We said that] before denying the contract out- ing mixed,” Anna Esposito told Mayor “We have a mortgage on the new paid it,” referring to the $48,000 fee also are expected to address specific top- Dr. Dolan was the superintendent right a month later, Ms. Cary said, Paul Mirabelli. house and one on another house, and for JPM’s services that was funded ics, such as the role of charter schools and we wish to employ. Then it became “That’s a very good question; you While the Espositos’ address states we can’t afford to wait any longer,” public school choice; teacher evaluation by a state grant. Mr. Bratti expressed and compensation; teacher and principal – under what terms? And those ne- should ask her…she did an about- they reside in Mountainside, the pre- Ms. Esposito said. some frustration with the council’s tenure and other major policy changes gotiations started before there was face.” vious owners at the same location Mayor Mirabelli said the request revisiting of the matter, asking, “How currently under consideration. any indication from the governor’s BOE members also said that they were said to have a Westfield ad- would go into a “public session,” and many times do we have to vote on the Education leaders from throughout the office whatsoever that he was going were not aware of the county dress. When construction was about that Mr. Debbie would be in touch same thing?” state have been invited. to head for a salary cap.” superintendent’s denial until The to begin for the new home, and the with them soon to let them know the Councilman Kevin Glover agreed, On July 15, the governor pro- Wall Street Journal contacted them water and other utilities were being outcome. saying, “I, too, thought this [matter] posed the salary caps on public- for comment. The short letter from shut off, the Espositos found that In other business, while discussing was done.” While expressing some school superintendents. Under his Ms. Centuolo simply states that the each company was represented by future proclamations, the council rec- sympathy with Mr. Mason’s claims, Gala rubric, Westfield’s superintendent BOE must void the agreement by both towns — which made the pro- ognized the achievements of a Mr. Glover said the request was “too CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 could earn up to $175,000 annu- December 15 and inform the county cess confusing. Mountainside graduate, Justin late. We need to move on.” recognizing township volunteers. ally. At the time, then-state Educa- superintendent’s office in writing. “We have paperwork showing that Amezquita, who was awarded a full Later, at the council’s regular meet- Mrs. Malool, who worked as a leg- tion Commissioner Bret Schundler Speaking to The Times by phone we live in two different towns,” Ms. scholarship to Duke University for ing, the mayor told a resident that islative assistant to Mr. Augustine said districts could also offer, in on Tuesday night, Alan Guenther, Esposito claimed. his exceptional track and field nothing in the report was yet being when he served in the State Assem- addition to the $175,000 salary, spokesman for the N.J. DOE, said, They applied to Mountainside for achievements, including winning the implemented because much ground- bly in the 1990s, remembered him merit-based bonuses of as much as “The letter that was released speaks their demolition permit in the sum- New Jersey State Championship in work still needs to be done, with one hoping the gala would be “equivalent 15 percent of administrators’ pay. for itself; she (Ms. Centuolo) wants mer of 2010 because most of their pole vaulting. of the first priorities being a joint to an adult prom,” and in its early So, under the first set of rules, a them to abide by the law…She property lies within Mountainside. The council noted that Deerfield meeting between the Scotch Plains years, the dress was much more for- salary could have reached as high stands by the letter that she wrote. Construction on their home is nearly School in Mountainside, which Jus- and Fanwood governing bodies. mal, the mayor recalled, with tux- as $201,250, when factoring in merit She did not approve the contract.” complete, but they are caught in a tin attended, may no longer offer And “there are a lot of questions” edos and gowns prevalent. pay, according to Ms. Walker. In addition, in a press release gas line dilemma. Two different gas track and field to its students. Mayor that will need to be addressed first, Proceeds from this year’s gala, Because the governor’s proposal from the governor’s press office, companies are involved. One gas Mirabelli said it was a “shame,” and the mayor added, with one of the which are derived from raffle tickets, would only change the regulations dated December 3, it reads, “And company applied to Westfield for a that they needed to look into bringing primary ones being the differing clas- ads in the gala’s booklet and silent that go along with the School Dis- some districts, like Parsippany and permit to open the road for the gas track and field back. One potential sifications of municipal employees – auction bids, will go to the local trict Accountability Act, his alter- Westfield, are even attempting to line, while the other company ap- option is having the borough’s recre- Scotch Plains is a civil-service town, Municipal Alliance Committee and ations do not need legislative ap- circumvent the caps by pursuing plied to Mountainside to reopen the ation department take over Deerfield’s while Fanwood is not. the Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts. proval. The matter only requires contract extensions to lock in these gas line. track and field program. that hearings are held to gather pub- expensive superintendent contracts “Elizabeth Gas Co. was at fault for The council requested to have a lic opinion. The cap will take effect and reject the savings it would bring violating a moratorium to open the discussion on the Mountainside Fire on February 7, 2011. to taxpayers for years.” road in the first place,” Councilman Department placed on the agenda In the most up-to-date numbers The Westfield BOE disagrees Keith Turner said. for the work session in January. The issued in early November, Westfield with those charges. “We followed Mr. Turner asked if the Espositos department is requesting additional would slot in at the second-highest all the statutes and procedures that knew about the moratorium. They vehicles. Members will answer enrollment tier, for districts of be- were required of us,” Ms. Walker claimed there was confusion about it. questions then regarding their cur- tween 3,001 and 6,500 students. said. “So we need to continue to He then asked if they had other fuel rent apparatus and additional needs. The new limit for a Westfield stay the course. We don’t want to do superintendent’s pay would now be anything that is contrary to the law. Resident Questions Superintendent $167,500 (an extra $2,500 is added We are not ignoring this (Ms. for districts that have high schools), Centuolo’s letter.)” in addition to merit pay of up to 15 “We didn’t hear what we did Margaret Dolan’s $195,000 Salary percent. If the 15-percent figure was wrong,” Ms. Walker said. “We re- By KIMBERLY A. BROADWELL Dolan has done a “great job” for the earned, the salary could reach ceived no guidance, only that we Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times district. $192,625, Ms. Walker said. need a vote to rescind [the con- WESTFIELD – At Tuesday’s Mr. Blake asked – during an eco- Also, under the newest superin- tract.]” Westfield Board of Education meet- nomic crisis, in which people are tendent-cap proposal, the merit bo- Ms. Cary agreed that the superin- ing, resident John Blake questioned simply thankful to have jobs – “why nuses are not factored into one’s tendent cap has been a “moving the salary Superintendent Margaret are we giving out such a raise?” pension; according to BOE Vice- target,” and she wished to make the Dolan would have received under the Mr. Blake, who also said he thought President Ann Cary, this provision points that, “We (as a board) did not terms of a new contract. the superintendent did a great job, impacted Ms. Dolan’s decision on go rogue…and she (Ms. Dolan) did Union County Superintendent then asked if Ms. Dolan indicated whether to return to the district. not get a raise.” Carmen Centuolo has since denied during negotiations that she either When asked if the governor’s The BOE members were asked if that five-year agreement, which wanted the increase in money or edict on superintendent pay fac- they were getting the message from would have seen Ms. Dolan’s salary would leave. tored into negotiations, Ms. Walker the public that while they are climb from its current level, $195,718, Mrs. Walker then replied, “Yes, said, “Absolutely. The superinten- pleased with their kids’ education, to upwards of $207,700 in the sir.” dent also needed to research how it they are worried about their rising contract’s final year. Her current con- Mr. Blake said, “It seems we need impacted her…She did the research taxes. tract will expire on June 30, 2011. to be using our money more wisely. I and let us know that she would have Responding, Mr. Slater said, “Ab- Mr. Blake asked why, according to would like to ask Dr. Dolan if she to retire because of what it (the solutely. People are concerned; I his understanding, Ms. Dolan’s sal- thinks the roof repair is important to governor’s proposal) would do to was concerned; that’s one of the ary was set at $195,000 when the the district.” He concluded by say- her pension calculations.” reasons I ran for the BOE. But you state guidelines recommend $175,000 ing, “Do we fix the roofs and not let Defending the superintendent, have to balance it between main- for a district the size of Westfield. in the rain, or do we have Mrs. Dolan Ms. Cary said, “Dr. Dolan has not taining a strong school system and BOE President Julia Walker ex- standing there with an umbrella?” acted like a free agent. She hasn’t doing what is fair for the students plained that the new threshold is In other business, unanimously, crisscrossed the state just to earn of the town as well as doing what’s $167,500 – $165,000 plus an extra members of the Westfield Board of pension-able dollars. She’s been fair for the taxpayers of the town.” $2,500 for having a high school in the Education approved the new five- here for 15 years. She’s dedicated On Monday night, the BOE met district – and the state also allows for year Strategic Plan set forth by the to Westfield. Westfield’s her life.” in executive session with its law- a 15-percent merit-based increase that 48-member Strategic Planning Coun- Ms. Dolan, who has been em- yer, Mr. Stern, to go over what op- would bring the superintendent’s sal- cil. Ms. Dolan presented the plan. ployed in the education field for tions might be available to the board, ary to roughly $192,000, “which is The plan states that the Westfield more than 30 years, currently earns based on Ms. Centuolo’s letter. Mr. very close to the proposed salary.” school system believes that the role $195,718 – a salary she would have Stern laid out the options available, She also noted that the process of of parents – besides the caring for the continued to receive for the 2010- and the board is continuing to look paying a search firm for a new super- emotional and physical needs of their 2011 and 2011-2012 school years at what it will do before December intendent costs thousands of dollars, children – is to conduct themselves under the terms of the now-rejected 16. which the district does not want to with integrity, honor and respect, and contract. That contract also would One option would be to sue. The pay now. She also noted that Ms. be role models for their child. have bumped up her salary 2 per- Parsippany-Troy Hills Board of cent for the 2012-2013 year, to Education has sued in response to Save even more than before with Allstate. $199,632. In 2013-2014, following the Morris County Superintendent’s another year-over-year increase, the Office rejecting a contract that Drivers who switched to Allstate saved an salary would reach $203,625. Her would pay its superintendent maximum salary, in the 2014-2015 $234,065 by the end of the con- average of $353 a year. So when you’re school year, would reach $207,700. tract. shopping for car insurance, call me first. You Ms. Walker said the BOE spent Ms. Walker said the board could could be surprised by how much you’ll save. the entire summer and the early fall also “do what it was told” and vote operating under the premise of the to rescind the previous contract. governor’s first proposal ($175,000 She also said there are other op- NELSON C. ESPELAND, LUTCF cap). tions that are “not as obvious.” (908) 233 6300 “We always felt that we were in “We don’t know what’s going to the same ballpark as the governor’s happen on the 15th,” Ms. Cary said. proposal,” Ms. Walker said. “The “Stay tuned,” Mr. Slater said. salary that has been approved by When asked how they intend to the BOE is within a few dollars, cope with the 2-percent budget cap The Espeland Group arguably, of what the governor is edict by the Governor next year, in SCOTCH PLAINS authorizing districts to pay. This view of the fact that the board this [email protected] seems like a reasonable response to year awarded the teachers a three- the need to keep a superintendent.” year contract with 4-percent raises New BOE member Mitch Slater for each year, Mr. Slater stated, “We Annual savings based on information reported nationally by new Allstate auto customers for policies written in 2007. said, “There’s no precedent to [the are currently in negotiation with Paul Lachenauer for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times Actual savings will vary. cap]. The governors of New Jersey the teachers’ union.” PERSONAL TOUCH...Grant Crandall of Scotch Plains helps a child at the 4-H Allstate New Jersey Property and Casualty Insurance Company: Bridgewater, NJ. © 2009 Allstate Insurance Company Club Holiday Craft night on Friday at the Westfield Municipal Building. goleader online supplement We’ll Help Your Business The Westfield Leader www.goleader.com [email protected] (908) 232-4407

Get Back On Track Continue to the next page ==> Page 2 Thursday, December 9, 2010 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION Teachers Union, Citizens N.J. Hires D.C. Lawyers to Protest Kean U. Layoffs Fight $271-Mil. Tunnel Bill By THOMAS FORTUNATO TRENTON — Governor Chris emerging from New Jersey’s Con- Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times speakers at Saturday’s trustees meeting. “So don’t come before me and tell me Christie has approved NJ Transit’s gressional delegation in support of UNION — Kean University’s faculty that they’re all minorities, because you retention of a law firm to challenge the move to challenge the FTA and union and community activists staged a don’t know what you’re talking about.” the Federal Transit Administration’s protect New Jersey taxpayers. rally last Friday and attended Saturday’s “There is still time for the university (FTA) attempt to bill the state $271 Rep. Leonard Lance (R-7th) said, university board of trustees meeting to to divert layoffs of professional staff,” million in connection with the “I support fully Governor Christie’s protest the proposed layoffs of 26 non- Mr. Castiglione told the trustees. “The Governor’s cancellation of the $8.7- efforts to protect New Jersey and its faculty staff members by the university. additional 800-plus [full-time equiva- billion commuter rail tunnel project. taxpayers and stand ready to work Friday’s rally was organized by the lent students] for the fall is 400 more The project was cancelled in Octo- with our state’s congressional del- People’s Organization for Progress than budgeted for, providing an unan- ber over $5 billion in projected cost egation in a bipartisan manner to en- (POP), the New Jersey chapter of the ticipated $4 million-plus in revenue. It overruns. sure that the Garden State is not being National Organization for Women can also be used to preserve services The project would have enabled wrongly singled out by federal trans- (NOW) and the Kean Federation of and the associated positions.” Teachers (KFT) outside state Senator NJ Transit commuters using the portation officials.” Mr. Farahi responded to Mr. Raritan Valley Line to have a one- Rep. Stephen Rothman (D-9th) also Raymond Lesniak’s (LD-20, Union) Castiglione, saying, “All it takes [to office on Stuyvesant Avenue in Union. seat ride to New York’s Penn Station questioned the federal government’s divert the layoffs] is for [the KFT] to instead of having to change trains in demand for payment. A press release submitted by the send a one-sentence letter that says the groups on Tuesday said the layoffs KFT will forego the 3.5-percent raise Newark, as is currently done. “I, too, am interested in knowing Thomas Fortunato for The Westfield Leader and The Times In canceling the tunnel project, the legal basis for the claim New targeted Kean’s support staff to the [half of their 7 percent increase] due in PROTESTING LAYOFFS…Kean University students and community activists Exceptional Educational Opportunities January, and none of the members of the Governor Christie said he sought to Jersey needs to repay the federal gov- demonstrate against the proposed layoffs of staff at the university during a rally protect taxpayers from an “open- ernment,” Mr. Rothman said in re- (EEO), the Spanish Speaking Program KFT would be laid off.” Friday in front of Senator Ray Lesniak’s office in Union. Rally organizers say the (SSP) and the Passport Program (PP). “That’s against the law,” Mr. layoffs are “unjustified” because they involve many minority staff members. ended bill” which left New Jersey marks published by The Record of James Castiglione, a physics profes- Castiglione responded. “We do not have responsible for all cost overruns. The Bergen County. “I want to make sure sor at Kean and KFT president, said the the authority to do that. We are under a Washington, D.C. law firm of Patton if there is a sound legal basis for it groups were hoping that Sen. Lesniak state-wide contract.” Boggs, LLP has been retained at a that New Jersey has not been singled “could sponsor some legislation to re- Mr. Castiglione later told The Leader/ Ten Union County Bridges cost of $485 per hour to represent the out for repayment if, in fact, as some store some of the funding, [or] if he Times that the contract could only be re- state in its legal challenge. The ad- suggest, other states have been able could intervene directly with members negotiated at the state level, “for every- ministration has said it will argue that to cancel projects and not have to pay of the board of trustees — the president one, for all the other institutions. The only Listed as in Poor Condition the federal government is being in- back the federal government.” [Dawood Farahi] is a friend of his — way that that would happen is if [the STATE — A new analysis of fed- repair or reconstruction, and indeed consistent in demanding repayment New Jersey has spent $600 million and say ‘look, let’s sit down, let’s bring KFT] got the sign-off from all the other eral bridge data by the Tri-State Trans- the New Jersey Department of Trans- from New Jersey while other states to date on the tunnel project, with in the representation of the union, the institutions, but none of [those schools] portation Campaign (TSTC) identi- portation says that nearly $850 mil- were not billed when they halted trans- $271 million of that federal dollars, students, and try to find a solution to are having layoffs.” Therefore, accord- fies 202 deficient major bridges across lion in annual bridge repair spend- portation projects. according to published reports. this problem.’” ing to Mr. Castiglione, the other schools New Jersey. Ten of Union County’s ing is needed to make significant “It’s not surprising that the same According to Mr. Castiglione, “the would have no reason to consent to a 318 major bridges were listed as struc- progress toward reducing the state’s Federal Transit Agency that had no Democrats to Choose same budget cuts [are taking place at] all salary cut for their own teachers. turally deficient. backlog of deficient bridges,” ac- clear way to pay for cost overruns of of [Kean University’s] sister institutions: Prior to the beginning of the meeting, Union County’s bridges that made cording to a press release issued by Replacement for Proctor Kean philosophy professor Peter Pezzolo a project already hurt by poor plan- Montclair, Ramapo, Rowan, William the report are: the Park Avenue bridge the Tri-State Transportation Cam- ning and inequitable cost sharing is COUNTY - Democratic Party lead- Paterson and so on, and none of them are was distributing yellow flyers to those in over Route 22 in Scotch Plains, which paign. laying off any employees. Only Kean attendance, when a Kean University po- relying on bureaucratic power plays ers will meet Monday, December 13, was built in 1956 and carries 25,000 “Yet the expected bankruptcy of to wring even more money from New to select a new freeholder to fill a University is laying off employees.” lice officer removed him from the room. vehicles daily; the Route 22 bridge New Jersey’s Transportation Trust “The nature of these layoffs is such “There are other ways [the KFT] has Jerseyans,” Governor Christie said. vacancy left by the resignation of been trying to address this issue [of staff over Chestnut Street in Union; Route Fund [TTF] threatens to derail “New Jersey and its taxpayers should Rick Proctor. Mr. Proctor resigned that they’re happening in programs 22 eastbound bridge over the Rahway progress on improving bridges and that serve our most vulnerable stu- layoffs], and one of them is handing out not be responsible for these costs, earlier this month following his elec- dents [such as those who do not speak leaflets and flyers on campus,” Mr. River, and the highway’s bridge over other critical infrastructure. Begin- which is why our administration is tion in November as mayor of English],” Mr. Castiglione elaborated, Pezzolo told The Leader/Times after the Burke Avenue in Union; the Route ning in July 2011, all of the gas tax making every effort to fight the FTA’s Rahway, according to a nj.com re- “and if you look at the cohort of lay- meeting, “and I was threatened with 577 bridge over Interstate 78 in and other revenue flowing into the unreasonable demands. I simply can- port. offs itself, you can see that there is arrest by a plainclothes campus cop for Springfield; Route 82/Morris Avenue TTF will be diverted to interest pay- not allow our state to be taken advan- Mr. Proctor was appointed to serious concerns about discrimination: doing nothing more than that. The per- bridge over the Rahway River in ments on decades’ worth of past tage of any further over this highly- the freeholder board in 2002 to of the 12 [professional] staff [facing son I was handing the flyer to was the Springfield; the Cherry Street and borrowing,” according to the TSTC. flawed project.” fill a vacancy and was subse- layoffs], 10 are women, six are Afri- vice-president of this institution.” Chilton Avenue bridges over the The report comes on the heels of The Governor also said he was quently elected to three terms. can-American, two are Latina, [and] “[The officer] did not invoke a law, Elizabeth Independent Railroad in a letter from the TSTC, Environ- “gratified” to see bipartisan support There is one year remaining on several of them are among the most he simply said he was following or- Elizabeth; the Route 22 bridge over ment New Jersey, and New Jersey his current term. senior members of our professional ders,” Mr. Pezzolo continued. “I said, Liberty Avenue in Hillside, and the Public Interest Research Group “Rick did a terrific job as a free- staff. One person has 33 years of expe- ‘what is the charge?’ He said, ‘I’m Interstate 78 westbound bridge over (NJPIRG) urging Governor Chris REPORTERS NEEDED Current openings for reporters holder in supporting Democratic poli- rience.” following orders.’” Quarry Road in Springfield. Christie to redirect the billions in cies that assisted working families,” Kean spokesman Stephen Hudik told “I suggest before we jump to conclu- Topping the report’s list is the transportation funds that had been to cover town council, BOE, and recreation commission said Union County Democratic Chair- The Westfield Leader and The Scotch sions, we really gain the information Pulaski Skyway on Routes 1 & 9 slated for the transit tunnel project woman Charlotte DeFilippo in a state- Plains-Fanwood Times that the layoffs necessary to make statements,” trustee over the Passaic and Hackensack (Access to the Region’s Core) to meetings. We seek community- do not involve faculty or campus Linda Lewis stated in defense of the minded, detail-oriented writers ment. “He also excelled in developing Rivers, which connects Newark transit, bridge and road repair. homeland security and countywide police.“The elimination of the posi- university. “Most of [the protestors] do and Jersey City. Also mentioned Nearly eight million cars and with professional demeanor tions will result in approximately $2.3 not know the background.” Ms. Lewis is needed. Must be able to meet public safety initiatives.” African-American, and a former branch are the Route 3 eastbound bridge trucks cross New Jersey’s 202 “struc- Mr. Proctor has been serving as million in annual savings [for the uni- over the Hackensack River in East turally-deficient” major bridges ev- deadlines, know how to write a versity],” Mr. Hudik said in a follow- chief of the New Jersey Department of lead, and take an active interest Rahway’s health department director up e-mail. Education. “I don’t think you should Rutherford, the Route 35 bridge ery day, according to the Tri-State and is the health director in Scotch over Route 440 in Perth Amboy, Transportation Campaign. The ma- in a regular beat in order to The board of trustees vehemently jump to any conclusions about our develop news stories. Great for Plains. contested the allegations that the lay- mindset in terms of diversity regarding and the Garden State Parkway jority of the bridges are concen- The county Democratic commit- ramp over Route 9 south in trated in the heavily populated coun- stay-at-home moms, a second offs were racially motivated. the employees at this university,” Ms. income or just for those who tee will choose an interim freeholder “Just so the record’s clear, 46 percent Lewis continued. “I think you need to Woodbridge. ties of northern New Jersey. Bergen December 13 at the Galloping Hill “Many of these bridges [in the County tops the list with 26 structur- love to write. 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Card Page 4 Thursday, December 9, 2010 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION ABCDICTIONOPQRSTDECEPTIONUVWXYZ The Westfield Leader The Scotch Plains–Fanwood Letters to the Editor Times Since 1959 — Established 1890 — DD Legal Newspaper for the Town of Westfield, Legal Newspaper for the Borough of Fanwood Let’s Fund ARC Tunnel Instead of DTM Boroughs of Mountainside and Garwood And the Township of Scotch Plains D Diction Deception And the County of Union, NJ. Perks for Part-Time Attorneys Members of: Below are four arcane words, each New Jersey Press Association • National Newspaper Association • Westfield Area Chamber of Commerce Lauren Barr pointed out two items in ancy), each year we keep this employee with four definitions – only one is correct. Scotch Plains Business & Professional Association • Fanwood Business & Professional Association her article [Westfield Leader, December in the system will be about $40,000 later. The others are made up. Are you sharp 2] about attorney compensation last week I believe this is wrong. Other towns get enough to discern this deception of dic- Periodicals – Postage Paid at Rahway, New Jersey Periodicals – Postage Paid at Rahway, New Jersey that were right on target. Governor good legal help without offering this pen- tion? P.O. Box 250 • 251 North Avenue, West P. O. Box 368 Christie’s best-practices checklist for sion. We recently hired two attorneys for If you can guess one correctly – good Westfield, N.J. 07091 Scotch Plains, N.J. 07076 municipalities called for using the RFP salaries comparable to their predecessors guess. If you get two – well-read indi- Tele: (908) 232-4407 • E-mail: [email protected] • Web: www.goleader.com • Fax: (908) 232-0473 [Request for Proposals] process Lauren who are not in this system (the law now vidual. If you get three – word expert. If described for all attorney hires. She and forbids new hires to be in this system). you get all four – You must have a lot of POSTMASTER: Send address changes to the offices of the newspapers at the checklist also called for removing The market clearly doesn’t require it. We free time! P. O. Box 250, Westfield, New Jersey 07091 part-time attorneys from the pension sys- can get good legal help without leaving All words and correct definitions tem. I agree with the governor, we can’t future taxpayers a big bill. It reminds me come from the board game Diction Published every Thursday by Watchung Communications, Inc. keep spending like this. Gubernatorial of what has gotten this state into its cur- Deception. Paul Peyton Horace R. Corbin Jeff Gruman commissions have studied the state pen- rent fiscal mess. Balance the budget with Answers to last week’s arcane words. ASSIGNMENT EDITOR PUBLISHER SALES MANAGER sion system for decades and always listed tricks hoping to find more next year. If we 1. Inextirpable – Not to be uprooted Suzette F. Stalker David B. Corbin Michael L. Bartiromo the need to remove part-time attorneys really need to provide our attorneys with 2. Tind – To kindle COMMUNITY ASSISTANT PUBLISHER & SPORTS MARKETING PRODUCTION from the system as a top priority. We in additional compensation beyond their 3. Induviae – The withered leaves which Michael Pollack Ben Corbin Robert P. Connelly Westfield haven’t gotten the message. salaries, let’s do so now. We can put them remain on the stems of some plants EDUCATION & ARTS SERVICES BUSINESS OPERATIONS My colleagues on the town council into a 401k-like system and contribute to 4. Threnody – A song of lamentation; point out that it only costs us a few their retirement. If the rate we pay isn’t a dirge thousand dollars a year. That’s true. What sufficient, let’s increase it now and not SUBSCRIPTION PRICE www.goleader.com/subscribe is also true is that this doesn’t come close burden future taxpayers. DAROO One-year – $33 • Two-year – $62 • Three-year – $90 to paying the cost of these pensions. We When I suggested passing a resolution 1. The Egyptian sycamore are leaving future taxpayers bills of more in support of the ARC [Access to the 2. A nocturnal Australian marsupial. than one $100,000 each year. The rate we Region’s Core] tunnel, my colleagues on Kangaroo rat pay assumes these attorneys will retire on council asked me, “How are we going to 3. A type of dugout canoe their current part-time salaries. Most have pay for it?” Our annual creation of more 4. A shark Ostriches— What Tool Kit? or will take a much higher paying public than $100,000 future debt, multiplied by TITURATE job for a few years after retiring from the 20 years the ARC tunnel was to sup- 1. To quiver or to shake Politicians and the press frequently reference the will prove deadly. their current full-time jobs. Their pen- ply capacity is $2 million. If two-thirds of 2. To grind to a powder or pulverize tool kit as the cornerstone of Governor Chris Christie’s In our opinion, the current situation reflects an sions will be based on those final highest the municipalities in the state follow our 3. To berate; ridicule plan to resolve the financial crisis and restore eco- inept government with officials and those wallowing salaries. example, the total becomes $1 billion. 4. To trample under foot If an attorney works for three years at Can we afford a $1-billion overrun on the BRAW nomic vigor in the state. The tool kit elements are in the public trough concerned only about their $100,000 per year and then retires with ARC tunnel project? I’d rather have the 1. Well-groomed; smart seldom discussed, and the public understands little. personal interests. Our elected officials are not ad- 26 years in the system, they receive a one-seat ride, the increased property val- 2. Awkward; clumsy We’ve listed them below. dressing the critical interests of the public, workers, pension of $50,000 per year. Yes, it only ues, and continued economic vitality than 3. Cutting; especially with an ax or saw costs us a thousand dollars here and there to reward our part-time attorneys with a 4. To delude by flattery To our knowledge and like it or not, the Governor’s teachers, police – or the future of our children. now. Each additional year in the system rich perk. I just don’t know how we’re TESSARADECAD plan to solve the crisis is the only proposal on the It’s urgent. Now is time to let the Legislators know adds about 2 percent of their final salary going to pay for it. 1. A group of 140 individuals 2. A group of 24 individuals table. The Legislature refuses to discuss the what you think. See their e-mail addresses at to their annual pension. If they live 20 David Haas years after retirement (their life expect- 3. A group of 14 individuals Governor’s proposal or offer an alternative. Inaction www.goleader.com/feedback. Westfield Councilman 4. A group of 44 individuals All 120 New Jersey Legislators are Up for Election Next Year Did Westfield’s Town Attorney Delay Dismissal Of TOOL KIT BILLS Ordinance Violation Cases Because of Legal Fees? BILL/SPONSOR ITEM I read your article about Westfield’s nance-violation complaints, but was ad- know that the fatal legal deficiencies of legal bills and believe I might have some vised that these were the rules in Westfield. the case should not reflect on his ability to A-1646 (Greenwald) Require only single ballot to each household instead of multiple ballots to insight. I called the town attorney’s office and prove his case. My clients’ neighbor filed 11 com- spoke to the associate in charge of the This is sort of like a doctor requiring a S-1781 (Beach/Norcross) all voters residing in household. (#33) plaints against them, some of which al- case and was told I would have to appear widow to pay for an appointment with A-2951(DiCicco/Munoz) Eliminate eligibility for State retirement systems for non- government leged violation of town ordinances. All in court. On the appointed day, the ordi- him so he could tell her that, if her hus- S-2174 (Doherty) groups and associations. (#6) the complaints were dismissed by the nance prosecutor demanded that I file a band had not died of a stroke, the doctor court and were handled by the Westfield formal motion with the court with a brief believed he could have cured his acne. Cap sick leave and carry forward of vacation for current employees town prosecutor. setting forth my legal argument. The court The rules of being a prosecutor require A-2952 (Casagrande/Munoz) [county & municipal]. (#7) After the dismissals, the neighbor filed so ordered, I filed and the ordinance pros- that the attorney make an independent four more complaints alleging violation ecutor filed a letter stating he agreed with decision concerning his ability to con- S-2173 (Kyrillos) of a different ordinance, but using the me and would not oppose my motion to tinue a case or move to dismiss based on [Same for school employees] (#27) same facts. I asked the prosecutor to dismiss. I sent a form of order to the court legal or factual bases. It can be done Shared services reform - when local units decide to share services current review the allegations and, if she agreed and asked the judge to sign it, unless an easily and inexpensively or the opposite. that they should also be dismissed, to so objection to the form was received within You can see what was chosen by the town law requires buyout of union contracts, bumping and other civil service A-2953 (Peterson/McHose) advise the court so we could quickly and five days as the rules allow. The ordi- attorney. protections that destroy the efficiencies of the merger; this proposal S-2024 (Kyrillos) inexpensively end the matter. She re- nance prosecutor objected, thus requir- Maybe it is choices like this that might eliminates certain civil services protections when services are shared. (#8- sponded that she would not be prosecut- ing another court appearance. help explain Westfield’s legal bills with 9) ing and to contact the town attorney’s When we were finally reached by the this town attorney. office since it prosecuted all violations of court, the ordinance prosecutor said he Allow furloughs by local government to save costs. (#10) A. John Blake ordinances. I reminded her that she had agreed with my motion and the form of Westfield just moved to dismiss numerous ordi- order submitted, but wanted the court to Allow counties and municipalities to opt out of civil service by ordinance or A-2954 (Bucco) referendum initiated by 15% of the voters. (#11) Union County Republicans Respond to Post-Election S-2039 (Kyrillos) Allow Civil Service Commissioner to make seasonal appointment for 9 ‘Political Attack’ By Democrats Regarding GOP Comments months. (#19) Editor’s Note: In response to the letter County is over $500 million in debt as a tage, than their policies. from the Union County Democrats, Union result of a “spend now, pay later” attitude Rest assured, the Union County Re- Public employee discipline reform – reclassify many offenses as minor to County Republican Chairman Phil Morin that permeates their decision making, publicans will not give up the fight for avoid lengthy and costly hearings for relatively trivial infractions. (#12) issued the following statement. By error whether its running up expensive dinner lower county property taxes, less county the statement was not published in the tabs before freeholder meetings, or spend- spending, less county debt and bi-parti- December 2 issue: ing millions in taxpayer dollars to go into san, transparent county government.” Police employee discipline reform – reclassify many offenses as minor to “It is amazing that the Union County the banquet-hall business at Galloping Phil Morin, Chairman A-2955 (Bucco/Chiusano) avoid lengthy and costly hearings for relatively trivial infractions. (#13) Democrats continue to be such sore win- Hill Golf Course. Union County Republican Party S-2135 (Cardinale) ners. They have taken editorialized com- The sheer number of registered Demo- ments out of context to further their own crats in Union County – Democrats enjoy To Reach Us Firefighters discipline reform – reclassify many offenses as minor to avoid political agenda, rather than addressing a nearly 3-1 advantage in registration – E-Mail - [email protected] lengthy and costly hearings for relatively trivial infractions. (#14) the real issues that the Republican candi- makes competing in countywide elec- For more information, see dates raised during this election contest. tions an uphill battle. While many voters What the Republican candidates for truly evaluate candidates on their merits, www.goleader.com/help Employee discipline reform – revise appeal process of employee county office focused on, and will con- the reality is that Democrats tend to vote disciplinary hearings to reclassify many offenses as minor. (#15) tinue to focus on, is that the all-Democrat for Democrats and Republicans tend to Union County Freeholders 10 Elizabethtown Plaza A-2956 (Chiusano/McHose) Revise layoff rules to allow less senior, but more essential employees to Union County freeholder board suffers vote for Republicans. This reality has from a spending and debt addiction that is nothing to do with race, sex, ethnicity or Elizabeth, New Jersey 07207 S-2011 (Oroho) avoid bumping. (#16) suffocating the taxpayers of Union economic status; it has to do with politi- (908) 527-4000 A-2957 (Chiusano) Give Civil Service Commissioner more day-to-day control as when the County. cal party affiliation. What should be dis- George Devanney, Mgr. The Republican candidates have also turbing is that when the Republican can- S-2154 (Oroho) Department of Personnel was a freestanding department. (#17) [email protected] drawn unwanted attention to the mo- didates win the majority of votes in 15 of Sebastian D’Elia, Public Info. A-2958 (Bucco/McHose) Allows income tax refunds to be credited against a taxpayer's delinquent nopoly, which an all-Democrat collec- the 21 municipalities and still fall short, (908) 527-4419 S-2012 (Doherty) local property taxes. (#21) tion of politicians has held since 1997, the outcome of the election has much with the result that too many residents of more to do with how much money the [email protected] Expand parties that may bring challenges to Council on Local Mandates municipalities in this county feel unrep- Union County Democrats raise and spend Dan Sullivan, Bd. Chair [email protected] A-2959 (Rumana/Webber) to includes groups, like the League of Municipalities. (Currently, only resented in county government. Union combined with their registration advan- S-2045 (Allen) individual municipalities can do this and is too costly for one town to “go it alone.”) (#22) No school contract award in excess of 2.5% cap, inclusive of all salary, benefit and other economic contract provisions. (#23) A-2960 (DiMaio)

S-2043 (Kyrillos) School districts could once again impose “last best offer” contract under certain circumstances. (#24)

Executive county superintendents approval of all union and superintendent contracts. No approval of contracts with:

A-2961 (Handlin/Casagrande) -Salary/benefit increases exceeding the 2.5% cap; S-2025 (Kyrillos) -Pupil contact time per day as set by regulation; -Minimum number of work as set by regulation; -Prohibition on contracting out auxiliary/ancillary services. (#25)

Executive county superintendents would be required to implement sharing of school business functions across districts and with municipalities. (#26) Revise fact finder decision standards (when awarding a new employee A-2962 (Munoz) contract) to account for decrease in state aid level, effect on tuition, and S-2027 (T. Kean) benefits already provided to employees. (#28) Designate State colleges and universities as employer of record for collective bargaining. (#29) A-2963 (Webber/Munoz) S-2026 (T. Kean) Remove classified employers from Civil Service status and include them within each institution’s personnel system. (#31) A-2964 (Webber/Munoz) Allow state colleges and universities to hire faculty members for a S-2172 (Bateman) probationary period. (#30) A-2965 (DiMaio) Allow separate workers compensation program management for college S-2067 (T. Kean) and universities. (# 32) Reform in selection of arbitrators for union contracts. (#3) Your State Legislators ---LD-21------LD-22--- LD-21 includes Westfield, Mountainside, Arbitrators must consider impact of union contracts on property taxes, no Sen. Thomas Kean, Jr. (R) Sen. Nicholas Scutari (D) Garwood, Summit and Cranford. A-3075 (Chiusano) such requirement in current law. (#4) 425 North Ave. E. 1514 E. Saint Georges Ave. S-2171 (Doherty) Westfield, N.J. 07090 Linden, N.J. 07036 LD-22 includes Scotch Plains, Fanwood, (908) 232-3673 (908) 587-0404 Plainfield, Clark and Linden. Arbitrators are barred from making contract awards that exceed 2.5% cap, Asm. Jon Bramnick (R) Asw. Linda Stender (D) inclusive of all salary, benefit and other economic contract provisions. (#5) 251 North Ave. West 1801 East Second St. E-mail Westfield, N.J. 07090 Scotch Plains, N.J. 07076 [email protected] Constitutional amendment to place a 2.5% cap on spending for State ACR-130 (O’Scanlon/DiCicco) (908) 232-2073 (908) 668-1900 [email protected] government operations (excluding state aid to municipalities and school Asm. Nancy Munoz (R) Asm. Jerry Green (D) [email protected] SCR-103 (Oroho) districts and direct property tax relief); cap banking is allowed. (#2) 57 Union Place, Suite 310 17 Watchung Ave. [email protected] Summit, N.J. 07901 Plainfield, N.J. 07060 [email protected] Constitutional amendment to impose a 2.5% cap on increases in the ACR-131 (O’Scanlon/DiCicco) (908) 918-0414 (908) 561-5757 [email protected] property tax levy increases for municipal, school and county taxes, cap SCR-104 (Kyrillos) 7th Congressional District banking is allowed. (#1) Representative Leonard Lance, 425 North Avenue E., Westfield, NJ 07090 (908) 518-7733 A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, December 9, 2010 Page 5 Why Does Devil’s Den Columnist Rotary Club Foundation Sets Grand Question Integrity of Catholic Schools? Letters to the Editor Raffle to Raise Funds for Service Grants Once again, Bruce Johnson has used can, at times, have too much influence on WESTFIELD — The Westfield Ro- Rotarian who sold the ticket; a numbered his “Devils Den” column to question the where a student attends, or why some Comparisons to Other Officials Is tary Club is holding its annual fundraising receipt for the ticket holder; and a ticket integrity of Catholic high schools and the teams unnecessarily “run up the score,” project, the Grand Club Raffle, to raise stub for the pancake breakfast. families and student-athletes who choose than he should have asked directly. Each funds for the Rotary Club Community As a special incentive, a ticket stub them rather than a public high school. In of those points is debatable. Helpful In Reviewing Super Salaries Service Grant Awards. These awards are portion of the ticket will also serve as a his December 2, column he first asks if But instead Bruce made snide remarks How will the dispute between Gover- tors, $49,000; America’s mayors (Flickr): given each year, in accordance with the pancake breakfast ticket. The annual Ro- there “were any other WHS4evr! kind of and innuendos (such as “…were there nor Chris Christie and the superinten- Chicago, $216,210; Los Angeles, club goal of community service, to pro- tary Pancake Breakfast event will be held people out there” who were as pleased as any other WHS4evr! kind of people out dents of schools in New Jersey over what $205,661; New York City, $195,000; vide grant funding for programs and in the Westfield High School Cafeteria him by the extent to which one Catholic there who” … and “are you amazed how they should be paid be settled? Perhaps Phoenix, $87,996, and Dallas, $60,000. projects that directly serve the commu- from 8 a.m. to noon on Saturday, March school outscored another. Then later he far some people to go to get a Catholic Governor Christie and the superinten- According to the United States Depart- nity. The net proceeds received from this 5, 2011. Additional Pancake Breakfast asks readers “are you amazed at how far …” that went beyond asking legitimate dents will come to an agreement. Perhaps ment of Labor Bureau of Labor Occupa- raffle will directly support the commu- tickets can also be purchased at the break- some people will go to get a Catholic, or questions about high school sports. He it will be a matter for the State Legislature tional Employment Statistics Newark- nity service grants awards. fast for $6. Jesuit, education? And maybe play some instead pointed fingers at specific schools to solve. Or perhaps even for the Supreme Union, N.J.-Pa. Metropolitan Division Raffle ticket sales have begun, and all Westfield Rotary Club members are ball too …,” and notes two students trav- and implied that their integrity and the Court of New Jersey. here are some of mean annual salaries in tickets will be sold and turned in before selling the tickets. Please contact Sherry eling long distances to attend Catholic integrity of the families whose children Of help would be a comparison with various management occupations as of the first drawing on Tuesday, January 11, Cronin at (908) 789-9444 for more infor- high schools. attend them is less than WHS. salaries of other important public offi- 2009. 2011. A limited number of 1,000 tickets mation. This isn’t the first time Bruce has I think that’s sad and destructive. I’ve cials and private management positions. Chief executives, $201,180; general will be sold at $20 per ticket. Each ticket Rotary is a service organization com- singled out Catholic schools for criti- had one child graduate from WHS and I That the superintendent of any school and operational managers, $161,720; fi- purchased will be eligible for all 12 draw- prised of business and professional cism, and I’m not the first Westfield think there’s much that’s positive there. I district anywhere should make nearly as nancial managers, $137,360; manage- ings. women and men who either live or work Leader reader to write the editor to take also have other children attending Catho- much if not more than a United States ment occupations, $129,310; educational Grand Club Raffle drawings for $100 in or near Westfield. The Rotary Club of offense. So since it’s happened more than lic schools, including one “student-ath- senator or a federal circuit judge or a state administrators, post secondary, $127,510. will be held weekly at the regular Rotary Westfield meets every Tuesday at 12:15 once now, I have to ask why, and ask why lete” at a Catholic high school “out of governor or the chief justice of New The economies of the United States Club meetings on the following 11 Tues- p.m. for lunch at the Westfield Area Y. he tarnishes his column’s highlighting of town.” Each child chose his or her school Jersey Supreme Court or the mayor of and New Jersey are, of course, different days: January 11, January 18, January 25, Guests are always welcome at the meet- WHS sports accomplishments by criti- for various reasons. I’ve chosen to pay New York City or the prime minister of from those of countries around the world, February 1, February 8, February 15, ings. For more information, e-mail cizing other schools and Catholic schools tuition to private schools while at the the United Kingdom raises serious issues but it is interesting nevertheless to com- February 22, March 1, March 8, March [email protected] or see especially. same time continuing to fully support of proportion and balance. [Those sala- pare the salaries of the political leaders of 15, and March 22. In addition, on March westfieldrotary.com. There are many private schools in New Westfield schools as a Westfield tax- ries are as follows:] some other countries. 22, there will also be a special grand prize Jersey that attract students from outside payer. I’ve done so because each has Federal Courts: chief justice of Su- Salaries of world leaders are as follows drawing for $1,000. For The Birds their town, and many kids travel great strengths, each has their “place,” and preme Court, $223,500; associate justice (The Economist): United Kingdom, Every Rotarian will be selling tickets, The birds in the photo on the front page distances to go to them. Many non-Catho- each has earned and deserves respect. of Supreme Court $213,900; circuit $215,390; Indonesia, $124,171; Israel, which will have three parts: a numbered of the November 25 edition of The lic private high schools also have highly I think Bruce needs to consider whether judges, $184,500; judge of district court, $120,814; South Korea, $136,669; Rus- raffle ticket with the buyer’s name, ad- Westfield Leader “are grackles,” offers competitive sports programs, and have such criticism of other schools helps the $174,000; bankruptcy judge, $149,132; sia, $115,000; Argentina, $74,126; Po- dress, phone number, and the name of the Laura Cohen of Westfield. attracted kids from outside their town WHS sports tradition or tarnishes it. I also federal executive branch, vice-president, land, $45,045. who excel at a particular sport. think he and others need to recognize that $227,300; cabinet secretaries $180,100; The salaries of New Jersey superinten- If Bruce’s intent was to argue that kids many Westfield families have children Congress (Congressional Research Ser- dents of Schools (New Jersey Herald) are should instead play for their local public attending Catholic schools, and are likely vice), House speaker $227,300; majority as follows: Westfield, $196,000; Eliza- high school, than he should have said to take offense when a columnist for their and minority leaders, $193,400; senator, beth, $257,569 (before defeat in 2010 of that. If his objection was the fact that community’s newspaper seems to ma- $174,000; representative, $174,000; state school budget); Summit, $227,000; private schools aren’t limited to student- lign the integrity of Catholic schools as a governors, California, $206,500; New Plainfield, $200,000; North Plainfield, athletes from the town in which they’re whole. York, $179,000; New Jersey, $175,000; $215,000; Scotch Plains-Fanwood, located, he should have said just that. If Virginia, $175,000; Ohio, $144,830; $195,566; Morris Township, $208,000; Shane McDermott Massachusetts, $140,535; Florida, Linden, $175,000; Cranford, $175,000; he wished to question whether the com- Westfield petitiveness of a school’s sports programs $132,932; Texas, $115,345; Hawaii, Berkeley Heights, $190,000; Chatham, www.uniquecruiseandtravel.com $112,000, and Maine, $70,000; average $210,000; New Providence, $177,000; Carol Bevere Kearney• Proprietor More Must Be Done to Educate salary, $124,398. Warren, $168,000; Kenilworth, $150,000, Other New Jersey high-ranking public and Parsippany, $234,000; 207 CENTER STREET, GARWOOD People on Dangers of Energy Drinks officials: chief justice of the Supreme Stephen Schoeman 908-789-3303 Court, $192,795; associate justice of the Westfield Last month, Ramapo College in needs to be regulations that prevent slick Supreme Court, $185,482; secretary of Mahwah became the first college in the manufacturers from making small modi- state, $141,000; attorney general, United States to ban Four Loko, after 23 fications to the ingredients to skirt laws. $141,000; treasurer, $141,000; legisla- people were hospitalized from getting But we can’t expect to rely on govern- < continued > drunk on the beverage, each can equiva- ment regulation alone. We advocate for Energy Drink Danger lent to at least three beers, a can of Red education and outreach, such as mobiliz- Give yourself Bull and a shot of espresso. ing parents and school leaders. Most the drinks are mixed by the manufacturer, Across New Jersey, there is a push to people don’t even know that Four Loko the bartender or the consumer. ban the caffeinated malt liquor – which exists. Many don’t know that these drinks, We all want our teenagers and young a reason to smile. includes seven warning labels on each which can be mixed with vodka, are com- adults to be safe. This is a scary time, as $2.50 can. The Food and Drug Adminis- monly sold in the college student center. the fruity malt liquor industry is dili- tration (FDA) is questioning why people Young people need to know the dangers gently working to corner the market. Dr. Nina O’Connell offers personalized dentistry need to mix alcohol and caffeine. The and that the result can be life-threatening. Drunken driving continues to pose a dan- company that owns Four Loko has an- As state and local budgets tighten, po- ger to everyone who shares New Jersey’s to meet your individual needs. Dr. O’Connell will nounced “an intent” to remove caffeine. lice must maintain and consider increas- roads; these products exacerbate the prob- listen to your dental concerns, allay your fears Some liquor stores refuse to carry Four ing resources for liquor enforcement. lem. Loko; others assume it is already illegal. Scientists are grappling with the phar- Let’s tackle the issue with common and put together a custom designed treatment At Sunrise Detox, an alcohol and drug macology of caffeine and other stimu- sense: we need to be smart, apply reason- detox facility in Stirling, we believe that lants common to both alcoholic and non- able limits and encourage personal re- plan to give you the smile you deserve. banning Four Loko is a logical first step in alcoholic energy drinks, such as taurine, sponsibility. That must be the ultimate this trend of marketing fruity alcoholic guarana and yerba mate. As these ingre- responsibility of parents and loved ones, Dr. O’Connell uses the most advanced dental drinks bursting with caffeine. But regu- dients are mixed with new beverages, we not government regulators or those who lating this so-called “blackout in a can” is need to be fully aware of the effects. manufacture such concoctions as Four technology to achieve a beautiful healthy smile. just the start of what really needs to be It is critical that the public, university Loko. This includes anxiety free Waterlase dentistry, done to keep young people safe. officials, establishments that serve alco- Ira Levy There needs to be sweeping solutions holic drinks – and especially young people Stirling porcelain veneers, in-office whitening and that respond to companies that sell dan- – realize that mixing energy-drink stimu- Editor: Ira Levy is employed at Sun- gerous drinks, packaged in a way that lants with alcohol is dangerous – whether rise Detox, a private detoxification cen- tooth colored fillings. encourages over-consumption. There also < continued next column > ter in Stirling. Call today to take advantage of our complimentary new patient examination Nina D. O’Connell, DMD and four bitewing check-up x-rays. Save Time on Parking 169 Mountain Avenue (a $176.00 value) Westfield, NJ 07090 We look forward to seeing you! 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McMahon, 23, of Toms River was ar- ing with Escobar, he refused to take his Fulbright Scholar and veteran jour- “I had two goals,” said Professor rested at North and Lenox Avenues on hands out of his pockets and then at- nalism professor Tina Lesher, will be Lesher, a Westfield resident. “I wanted an active Westfield warrant in the amount tempted to flee. After a brief struggle he featured in an author’s program and to educate people about Abu Dhabi of $106. She was released after posting was placed under arrest, transported to book signing on and the UAE, and to bail. headquarters, processed and released Tuesday, December do so through a story Tuesday, November 30, James S. after posting bail. No evidence of crimi- 14, at 7 p.m. at the about women with Dillollo, Jr., 28, of Clemons, N.Y. was nal activity was found in the area Escobar fictional characters arrested and charged with shoplifting at was arrested, police said. Westfield Memorial a business on the 600 block of West Fanwood Library. The library based on a composite North Avenue. According to police, $315 Sunday, November 28, a resident in is located at 550 East of the wonderful worth of crystal Christmas tree orna- the 200 block of North Avenue reported Broad Street. people I interviewed ments was removed from the store. that sometime between Friday, Novem- Professor Lesher or met. And, as read- Dillollo was released on his own recog- ber 26, at 3 p.m. and Sunday, before will be on hand to ers will see, an nizance with a summons pending a De- 4:45 p.m., someone damaged two spot- sign copies of the American connection cember 8 court date. Authorities re- lights in his yard. book, which conveys forms a part of the turned all merchandise to the store. Thursday, December 2, Nicholas the marked change story.” Thursday, December 2, Nicholas Soper, 24, of Edison was arrested fol- Kinney, 29, of Phillipsburg was arrested lowing a motor vehicle stop on South women in the United The book’s title re- THE WAY IT WAS…Second graders from Washington Elementary School in fers to the black robe at the Hunterdon County jail on a Avenue for an outstanding warrant out Arab Emirates Westfield spent a day learning about living in the 1700s at the Miller-Cory House Westfield fugitive warrant for $500. of Piscataway. Christina Mendez, 21, of (UAE) have experi- worn by Emirati Museum in Westfield. Teachers worked with class parents setting up stations While Kinney was in the custody of the Elizabeth, a passenger in the vehicle, enced over the past women over their showing various chores, such as butter churning, and crafts that children used to do. Pictured, former Washington School teacher and Miller-Cory volunteer Westfield Police Department, authori- was arrested for an outstanding Eliza- few decades. She also Tina Lesher regular clothing. Ac- ties discovered two warrants for him beth warrant. Both were transported to will give a brief pre- cording to the author, Patricia D’Angelo discusses what life was like for children in the 1770s, in comparison to today. from Annandale, for a total of $1,600; headquarters, processed and released sentation about the country and her the abaya serves as a symbol of the an Asbury Park warrant, for $1,000, and after posting bail. time there, as well as her experience changing role of women in the UAE. a Springfield warrant, for $750. He was Thursday, December 2, a 1991 Jeep writing the book. Professor Lesher wrote the novel committed to the Union County jail on Cherokee was reported stolen from the The author spent two one-year stints while on sabbatical this past spring Library’s Digital Download the Westfield warrant. Coriell Avenue. According to police, “embedded” in Abu Dhabi in the UAE, from William Paterson University, Thursday, December 2, a business on while investigating the theft a vehicle teaching at a university and observing where she has taught for more than 20 the 200 block of East Broad Street re- reported stolen out of Union was recov- Enhances Film Offerings ported the theft of approximately $168 ered at the Coriell location. The Jeep the role of women in a society marked years. She spent time at Dairy Hollow worth of hardcover books. There were was later recovered in Millburn. by rapid cultural change. After inter- Writers’ Colony in Arkansas to WESTFIELD – Individuals with as one of their main sources for ob- no suspects at the time of the report. Friday, December 3, Lydia Jolicoeur, viewing many women in the UAE “jumpstart” her writing, and finished mobile devices such as an iPad® and taining materials.” Friday, December 3, Tyree Mills, 22, 32, of Elizabeth was arrested following about changes in their lives over the the work in Avalon, N.J., a shore town who enjoy independent and foreign To get started downloading mov- of Plainfield was arrested after surren- a motor vehicle stop on Pleasant Avenue past several decades, she returned to that ironically plays a part in the novel. films are invited to visit the Digital ies, audiobooks, eBooks and music, dering himself at Westfield police head- for an outstanding Hillside warrant. She the United States and gave presenta- “The Abaya Chronicles,” published Download Center at the Westfield interested persons should have their quarters on an active Westfield warrant. was transported to headquarters pro- tions centered on what she learned by iUniverse, is available on Memorial Library. The library is lo- library card readily available, visit He was processed and released on $106 cessed and released after posting bail. about these Emirati women. iuniverse.com, Amazon.com, cated at 550 East Broad Street. wmlnj.org and click on the image of bail. Friday, December 3, Jerry Rodriguez, Rather than synthesize her obser- barnesandnoble.com and other online “The Digital Download Center does the Digital Download Center. Friday, December 3, Ceni Messercola, 33, of Plainfield was arrested for an book retailers; it comes in hard copy, 36, of Scotch Plains was arrested on the outstanding Westfield warrant after a vations in an academic paper, Profes- not compete with Hulu or television For more information about other 600 block of West North Avenue and motor vehicle stop on South Avenue. He sor Lesher instead chose to formulate soft cover and e-book forms. network sites, but complements them,” library programs and services, visit charged with shoplifting $193 worth of was transported to headquarters, pro- said Library Director Phil Israel. “If wmlnj.org and click on the Online jewelry. She was processed and released cessed and released after posting bail. Home Show Tonight Soroptimist Int. Plans you’re looking for alternatives to mov- Calendar, or call (908) 789-4090, ex- on her own recognizance. Saturday, December 4, Phillip Hay, Dinner and Auction ies and prefer more thoughtful films, tension no. 4140. Individuals also may Friday, December 3, Anthony Duffy, 31, of Ewing was arrested for an out- To Aid Relay For Life as well as documentaries and travel, sign up on the library’s website to 41, of Westfield was arrested at Westfield standing Kenilworth warrant after a mo- MOUNTAINSIDE – A Relay for WESTFIELD – Soroptimist Inter- then this is the first site to visit for your receive the e-newsletter “Library police headquarters on an outstanding tor vehicle stop on Terrill Road. He was Life Home Show fundraiser will be national of the Greater Westfield Area downloading needs.” Loop” or stop by the library for a copy Roselle traffic warrant for $200. He was transported to headquarters, processed held tonight, Thursday, December 9, (SIGWA) will host its Annual Holi- Library cardholders also can down- of its quarterly newsletter, “Take Note.” processed and released after posting and released after posting bail. from 7 to 10 p.m. at the home of day Dinner with a Silent Auction to load audiobooks, eBooks and music bail. Sunday, December 5, a business in Friday, December 3, Edwin Vargas, the 50 block of South Avenue reported Marianne Jennings at 481 Bayberry benefit local charities on Wednesday, from the library’s website, wmlnj.org. Hypertension Clinics Jr., 21, of Roselle Park was arrested at that a black male, approximately six Lane in Mountainside. Featured ven- December 15, beginning at 6:30 p.m. These items can be checked out to Westfield police headquarters on an out- feet tall and 50 years of age and wearing dors will include Avon, Cards AMi, It will take place at the Echo Lake computers or mobile devices, any- To Wrap For Year standing Westfield traffic warrant for a skull cap, removed approximately $50 Creative Memories, Lia Sophia, Country Club, located at 515 Spring- time and anywhere, by visiting the SCOTCH PLAINS – The Scotch $106. He was processed and released worth of merchandise and fled without Longaberger, The Pampered Chef and field Avenue in Westfield. library’s website. Plains Health Department will hold after posting bail. paying. Unique Boutique Pocketbooks. Attendees may bring items to do- The titles can be enjoyed immedi- its last monthly hypertension screen- Friday, December 3, officers responded Sunday, December 5, a resident on All proceeds will benefit the Ameri- nate to be auctioned off, and/or bid on ately or transferred to a variety of ing for 2010 on Tuesday, December to the 100 block of East Broad Street on MacLennan place reported that some- can Cancer Society through David items that others have donated. New- devices, including cell phones, the 14, from 10 a.m. to noon at the Scotch a report of a fight in progress. Upon their one wrote letters in his freshly poured Jennings. David is a junior at the Acad- comers are welcome. Soroptimist Sony® ReaderT and the Barnes & Plains Public Library. arrival at the scene, they located a juve- sidewalk. emy for Allied Health Sciences in International is a women’s service Noble Nook. Some audio titles also While these clinics are offered in nile, who police determined to be the Tuesday, December 7, Pamela Dela- an effort to assist residents in main- victim of an assault. The suspect, who Cruz, 38, of Rahway was arrested for an Scotch Plains and is a past “all star” organization that supports charities can be burned to a CD, allowing fled the scene, also is believed to be a outstanding Highland Park warrant af- Relay for Life fundraiser. For addi- through local fund-raising activities people to listen on the go. Titles taining good health, those residents juvenile. Both the victim and the suspect ter a motor vehicle stop on Martine tional information and directions to and events. Admission is $40. For automatically will expire at the end who are over the age of 30 and who are believed to be from Westfield. Patrol Avenue. She was transported to head- the home show, call Marianne Jennings more information, call Jeanne at (908) of the lending period, so there are no smoke, or are overweight, or have a officers transported the victim to quarters, processed and released. at (908) 654-6414. 917-9900. late fees. family history of heart disease or Westfield police headquarters. His par- Mountainside “Our new Digital Download Cen- diabetes, and who have not had their ents responded to police headquarters, Wednesday, December 1, Yolanda T. ter is not only free and convenient, it blood pressure checked recently are refused medical treatment and took cus- Campbell, 51, of Irvington was arrested Ristorante is also an easy one-stop-borrowing particularly urged to attend. tody of their son. The matter currently is and charged with driving with a sus- center for everything from movies to The Scotch Plains Public Library under investigation. pected suspended license after a motor books,” continued Mr. Israel. “As is located at 1927 Bartle Avenue. For Saturday, December 4, Briana vehicle stop on Route 22. additional information, call Town- Giovanella, 24, of Westfield was ar- Wednesday, December 2, Leon D. people become more accustomed to rested during a traffic stop in the area of Walters, 29, of Plainfield was picked up watching and listening on the go, we ship Nurse Susan Higgins at her Walnut and Elm Streets. Authorities dis- at the Scotch Plains Police Department hope that they will think of the library Rahway office at (732) 827-2158. covered three outstanding Westfield traf- for contempt of court. He was detained TaorminaItaliano fic warrants for her. Giovanella was overnight for a Thursday morning court transported to Westfield police head- date. quarters, processed and released after Thursday, December 2, Curtis 482 Kenilworth Boulevard Kenilworth, NJ 07033 posting $229 cash bail. The motor ve- Randall, 27, of Newark was arrested hicle she was operating was impounded and charged with for DWI, obstruction Phone: (908) 497-1717 • www.taorminaristorante.com for having an expired registration. She of justice, resisting arrest and aggra- also received a summons for driving vated assault against a police officer. with a suspended license. According to police, an officer observed Scotch Plains Randall driving in the right lane of Route Monday, November 29, a resident of 22 traveling between 20 to 25 mph in a Donamy Glen reported that her credit 50 mph zone and swerving between card company notified her that someone lanes. The officer initiated a motor ve- attempted to commit identity fraud after hicle stop and observed Randall to be they attempted to open a second credit incoherent and confused at which point card in the victim’s name. he asked him to exit the vehicle. Tuesday, November 30, a resident of The officer asked Randall to remove Sycamore Avenue reported that some- his hands from his front pockets at which time overnight someone entered her un- point he began flailing his arms, police BUY GET FREE LAW OFFICES OF locked vehicle while it was parked in the reported. The officer, along with the of equal or lesser value: December 3 - 9 driveway and removed a GPS valued at help of a Springfield officer who re- Offer Cannot be Combined with Other Discounts ROBERT G. 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Reynolds, Jr., 24, of Plainfield was ar- Thursday, December 2, Eric Steed, rested and charged with DWI after a 35, of Elizabeth was arrested for an motor vehicle stop on Route 22. Ac- “WESTFIELD” outstanding Union warrant in the amount cording to police, he failed several field of $300. He was transported to police sobriety tests at the scene at which time headquarters, processed and released. he was transported to headquarters, pro- Friday, December 3, a resident of cessed. And released to a responsible Plainfield Avenue reported being the party. “Westfield,” a new volume victim of assault after an ex-girlfriend Saturday, December 4, Matthew W. of fascinating images and grabbed her and pushed her into a table. Feinstein, 27, of Scotch Plains was ar- According to police, it is unknown what rested and charged for driving with a details about our town’s caused the incident. suspended license after a motor vehicle Saturday, December 4, Barry Kelly, stop. He was processed and released at rich past, from the archives 46, of Plainfield was arrested and the scene. of the Westfield Historical charged with possession of suspected Monday, December 6, a patron of a crack cocaine after a vehicle he was a Route 22 storage facility reported that Society, by Jayne Book passenger in was stopped for a motor he had hired his brother and a friend to vehicle violation. According to police, move furniture in perfect condition from Salomon. $20 while speaking with the driver the of- his residence into storage. According to Arcadia Publishing, 2010 ficer observed Kelly attempting to hide police, when the victim went to check something under the seat. He was trans- on the furniture, he found approximately ported to headquarters, processed and $15,000 to $20,000 worth of damage to Sales at the Westfield Memorial Library released after posting bail. all the pieces including paint poured on to benefit the Westfield Memorial Library Foundation. Sunday, December 5, Ivan Escobar, a couch. It is uncertain who is respon- 50, (address unknown) was arrested and sible for the damage or how or when it www.WMLFoundation.org 908.248.4542 charged with obstruction of justice after occurred, but police are investigating, an officer on routine patrol observed authorities reported. A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, December 9, 2010 Page 7 IHM Announces Beginning Of Simbang Gabi Novena SCOTCH PLAINS – The Immacu- pino culture since the coming of late Heart of Mary (IHM) Roman Catholic missionaries to the Philip- Catholic Church will begin its nine- pines from Spain centuries ago. Work- day Simbang Gabi Advent Novena ing fishermen and farmers would be on Wednesday, December 15, at 7 called to pre-dawn Mass by the ring- p.m. as part of parish preparations for ing of the church bells, guided by the Christmas season. hand-made lanterns lit by candles. Simbang Gabi, or “Evening Mass,” To recall this, the Filipino commu- has been an integral part of the Fili- nity of IHM will decorate the church with lanterns hand-crafted by the chil- A Christmas Carol dren of the parish, depicting religious themes and festooned with garlands. Due at All’ Saints Each evening through the close of SCOTCH PLAINS – Triskelion, the Novena on Thursday, December with the All Saints’ Episcopal Church, 23, will begin at 7 p.m. with a recita- will present A Christmas Carol at the tion of the rosary in the Main Church. church. Performance dates are Friday An opportunity will be provided for and Saturday, December 17 and 18, at spiritual reconciliation, followed by 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, December 19, a celebration of the Mass. Each MR. AND MRS. DREW STOTLER at 3 p.m. All Saints’ Church is located evening will close with fellowship (She is the former Miss Jessica Alvarez-Calderon) at 559 Park Avenue in Scotch Plains. and light refreshments in the down- This one-man show, starring stairs auditorium. All are welcome Mark Byrne, is based on the origi- and there will be no charge. MR. AND MRS. NICHOLAS J. BRESANI nal script that Charles Dickens him- The Novena is being coordinated Miss Jessica Alvarez-Calderon (She is the former Miss Sara Kathleen Pankratz) self performed. Triskelion’s direc- under the auspices of the Filipino- tor and founder, Rich Johnson, will American Working Committee of direct the production. IHM. The church is located at 1571 A Christmas Carol is appropriate Martine Avenue in Scotch Plains. For Marries Drew Stotler Miss Sara K. Pankratz for all ages, although there are some additional information about this or Miss Jessica Alvarez-Calderon, cousin of the bride, did scripture mild frights that may be strong for other activities of IHM’s Filipino- the daughter of Guillermo and Ena readings. the very young. American community, call the parish Alvarez-Calderon of Lima, Peru, A 1997 graduate of the American Ticket prices are $20 for adults office at (908) 889-2100 or see the was married on Saturday, July 10, High School of Lima, the bride earned Weds Nicholas J. Bresani and $15 for children under 12. For parish website: ihmparish.net. 2010, to Drew Stotler. He is the son a Bachelor of Arts degree in Econom- Miss Sara Kathleen Pankratz, Howard Pendleton of Blackwood, directions and ticket information, of Andy and Mariclaire Stotler of ics and International Affairs from daughter of John and Kathleen friends of the groom. Mikhel Sinclair visit allsaints-spnj.org. ‘Wonderland’ Event Westfield. Lafayette College and is employed Pankratz of Westfield, and Nicholas and Giovanna Sinclair of Voorhees, Triskelion is the evolution of A Mix The evening ceremony took place with JP Morgan as a training manager. Joseph Bresani, son of Fred and Jane cousins of the groom, served as ring Productions. A Mix Production’s past Saturday to Aid CSH at the Church of La Resurreccion in The groom, a 1997 graduate of Bresani of Southampton, were mar- bearer and flower girl. performances have included Fish and WESTFIELD – The Westfield Lima, Peru. Father Jorge Roos per- Westfield High School, earned a ried in an afternoon nuptial mass on A 2002 graduate of The Oak Knoll Fancy Footwork. High School Key Club will host its formed the ceremony. A reception fol- Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Saturday, August 28, 2010, at St. School of the Holy Child in Summit, annual Winter Wonderland event this lowed at Vivero 4 Estaciones in Lima. Engineering from Lafayette Col- Helen’s Roman Catholic Church in the bride graduated cum laude with a ‘Lunch With Santa’ Saturday, December 11, from 9:30 The bride’s father gave her in lege and a Master of Business Ad- Westfield. An evening reception took Bachelor of Science in Nursing de- a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in Cafeteria B at marriage. The bridal attendants in- ministration degree from Colum- place at the Hilton Short Hills in gree from Villanova University in On Tap For Sunday the high school, located at 550 cluded Enita Alvarez-Calderon and bia University. He is a senior man- Short Hills. Villanova, Pa. in 2006. She earned a WESTFIELD – The Westfield Area Dorian Road. Magaly Alvarez-Calderon, sisters ager at Deloitte. Given in marriage by her father, Master of Science degree in Library “Y” will hold its Sixth Annual Lunch Families are invited to enjoy a of the bride, and Talia Venegras, A bridal shower was held in April the bride had Mrs. Robert Ward of and Information Science from Drexel with Santa event this Sunday, De- morning of holiday crafts, carnival friend of the bride. at the home of Mariclaire Stotler, Pottstown, Pa., her friend and soror- University in Philadelphia in 2010. cember 12, from 12:30 to 2 p.m. at games, face painting, food and a pic- The groomsmen were Michael given by friends and family. The ity sister, as matron of honor. Miss The bride is a nurse research and data the Main Y Facility, located at 220 ture with Frosty the Snowman. The Stotler, brother of the groom; groom’s parents hosted a pre-wed- Tara Weedfald of New York City, also coordinator for the cardiac catheter Clark Street in Westfield. event also will feature prizes and gift Guillermo Alvarez-Calderon, ding dinner for friends and family a sorority sister, was the maid of lab at Hahnemann University Hospi- Children may have their picture cards donated by local businesses. brother of the bride, and Derek traveling to Peru at Huaca Pucllana. honor. The bridal attendants included tal in Philadelphia. taken with Santa, and Christmas car- Admission for all these activities Fisher, friend of the groom. The couple traveled to Punta Mita, Miss Meredith Mendenhall of Wash- The groom, a 1999 graduate of ols will be sung. Advance ticket pur- is $6 per child. Accompanying adults Ryan Stotler, cousin of the groom, Mexico for their honeymoon and ington, D.C., another sorority sister, Woodbury High School in Woodbury, chase is highly recommended and may attend for free. All proceeds and Blanca Alvarez-Calderon, now resides in Hoboken. and Miss Mary Beth Tallman of earned a Bachelor of Science degree can be done at any Westfield Area from the event will benefit Children’s in Computer Engineering from “Y” location. All proceeds will ben- Specialized Hospital, which pro- Conshohocken, Pa., a close friend of the bride. Miss Amelia Bresani of Rutgers University in New Brunswick efit the “Y”’s Strong Kids Campaign. vides rehabilitation, treatment and Southampton, sister of the groom, in 2006, and currently is pursuing a For more details, call (908) 233-2700. care to children with special needs. 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PUBLICATION Trinity Slates Open House, Area Participants Sought Lessons and Carols Service For Christmas Bird Counts CRANFORD – The public is in- the parish by reusing key architectural AREA – Birding and nature enthu- The circle includes the Raritan River vited to attend an open house event elements in the new building. siasts are invited to participate in the in Piscataway, Highland Park and New for the newly renovated Trinity Epis- Following a bidding process, the National Audubon Society’s annual Brunswick, the Raritan Bayshore in copal Church building this Saturday, project was awarded to the team of Christmas Bird Counts in Central New Perth Amboy, South Amboy and Old December 11, from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Siano Brothers Contracting of Cranford Jersey during the holiday season. Bridge, the Metuchen/Edison Dismal corner of North and Forest Avenues and Thomas DiGiorgio Architecture of Every year, thousands of volunteer Swamp, Rutgers Ecological Preserve in Cranford. The new building re- Westfield. Deconstruction on the old bird watchers participate in hundreds and Cheesequake State Park. opened last Sunday with a thanksgiv- building began in the fall of 2009. of counts across North and South Each team will include veteran ing service of Holy Eucharist. “Our design goals were to give the America over a three-week period be- birders, moderately experienced people Trinity parishioners will be avail- building the look and feel of the origi- fore and after Christmas Day. Scien- and beginners. If a participant sees a able to show visitors around the new nal 1875 Trinity Church, while incor- tists and planners use data collected to bird that cannot be readily identified, church building and to answer ques- porating modern convenience and du- assess a region’s environmental health. others will figure out what it is. Binocu- tions about the renovations or the rability,” said Thomas DiGiorgio, owner There are two annual counts in this lars are helpful, but not required. history of the church. The newly re- of Thomas DiGiorgio Architecture. area, each covering a 15-mile diam- After the count, participants and stored and expanded pipe organ will Working with James Lenney, eter circle. The Great Swamp/ guests will be invited to join a wrap- be played during the open house. Trinity’s organist and choirmaster, the Watchung Ridges circle and the up dinner. The Great Swamp wrap- In 2006, after years of unsuccess- Peragallo Pipe Organ company de- SONGS OF CHRISTMAS PAST…Musicians Mary Heller, on guitar; Mel Freda, Raritan Estuary circle have been sur- up will be held at 6 p.m. at the Chim- fully grappling with structural issues, signed the organ and organ cabinetry standing, and Deborah Schnapf, with flute, will be featured during “A Civil War veyed for the past 63 years. ney Rock Inn in Gillette. The Raritan the parish voted to construct a new for the new church building. It incor- Christmas Concert” on Sunday, December 19, from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Crane- This year, the Great Swamp count Estuary wrap-up is held at a veteran Phillips House Museum in Cranford. The Civil War Sesquicentennial Committee will take place on Saturday, Decem- building. In 2007, the Trinity II capi- porated the pipes from the old organ as of the Cranford Historical Society will present the program. participant’s home. tal campaign raised $1.7 million for well as additional new pipes. ber 18, and the Raritan Estuary count A $5 participation fee for all counters the project. The sale of a small parcel On November 13, the parish held a will be held on Sunday, December 26. goes toward analysis and publication of church property raised the addi- “Thank You” dinner for the The Great Swamp circle is cen- of the data. For more information, tional funds necessary for the $2- craftspeople, advisors and workers Christmas Concert to Recall tered in New Providence in Union visit the National Audubon Society million project. and their families. County. The circle covers all of the website: birds.audubon.org/christmas- After evaluating multiple design In addition to the open house, Trinity Great Swamp, Lord Stirling Park, bird-count. options, ranging from a completely Episcopal will hold an Advent Lessons Music of Civil War Period Morris County Outdoor Education Interested persons should contact new building to a major renovation, the and Carols service this Sunday, De- CRANFORD – The Civil War Ses- Paul’s Episcopal Church Choir, and Center, Rahway River Greenway one of the coordinators. Pete Axelrod Trinity Executive Building Committee cember 12, at 4 p.m. A reception will quicentennial Committee of the has performed with The Celebration along Echo Lake and Lenape Parks, is coordinator for the Great Swamp recommended doing a major renova- follow and the public is invited. The Cranford Historical Society will Singers, the Oratorio Singers of the Watchung Reservation, South count and can be reached at (908) tion that would preserve the history of Reverend Gina Walsh-Minor is rector. present “A Civil War Era Christmas Westfield and the New Jersey Choral Mountain Reservation and multiple 347-2308 or [email protected]. Concert” on Sunday, December 19, Art Society. She also has appeared at other parks and habitats. Tom Ostrand is coordinator for the from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Crane-Phillips the Westfield Workshop for the Arts The Raritan Estuary circle is cen- Raritan Estuary count and may be House Museum. and the Westfield Bach Festival. tered in the Bonhamtown section of reached at (732) 549-8118 or Local musicians Mary Heller, Mel Ms. Schnapf has performed as an Edison Township, Middlesex County. [email protected]. Freda and Deborah Schnapf will be oboist with the Plainfield Symphony, featured during the program, which the Livingston Orchestra and the Sum- will be presented in the museum par- mit Orchestra and has played in cham- Dr. Mira Stotland Joins Team lor. They have been researching and ber music recitals in the New York area. practicing 19th-century musical The 150th anniversary of the pieces which would have been famil- American Civil War will begin in At Advanced Dermatology iar to soldiers and their families in the 2011 and run until 2015. On October WESTFIELD – Advanced Derma- certified dermatologist and fellowship 1860s and 1870s. 27, 2009, the Township of Cranford tology, Mohs and Laser Surgery Cen- trained Mohs Surgeon who special- Ms. Freda has taught piano in the adopted a resolution designating the ter is pleased to announce the arrival izes in the removal of skin cancer, Cranford area for more than 25 years. Cranford Historical Society as the of Dr. Mira Stotland. Dr Stotland is a plastic reconstructions, dermatologic She has accompanied the Orange Av- lead organization for celebrating that board certified dermatologist who surgery, laser procedures and cosmetic enue School Chorus and Orchestra, the defining period of American history. specializes in general dermatology dermatology. Dr. McFalls is a board Hillside Avenue School Orchestra and The Crane-Phillips House Mu- for adults and children, skin cancer certified dermatologist specializing in the Brookside Place Chorus. She cur- seum is located at 124 North Union and cosmetic dermatology. She has general dermatology for adults and rently is church organist for the Cranford Avenue in Cranford. Admission will received extensive adolescents. Rachel United Methodist Church and accom- be free. For further information, training in laser treat- Cittone, P.A.-C is a cer- panist for the vocal group the Westfield call the historical society’s office at ments for hair re- tified Physician Assis- NEW BEGINNING…Pictured above is the interior of the Trinity Episcopal Chansonettes. Additionally, she accom- (908) 276-0082 or e-mail moval, acne and scars, tant who specializes in Church in Cranford following recent renovations. The community is invited to an panies the Schola Chorus at St. John [email protected]. dermatology. open house event this Saturday, December 11, from 2 to 4 p.m. at the church. An chemical peels, Botox the Apostle School in Clark. This program will be made pos- treatments and filler Advanced Derma- Advent Lessons and Carols service, also open to the public, will be held at the sible in part by a HEART (History, church this Sunday, December 12, at 4 p.m. A reception will follow. Ms. Heller has sung with the St. injections including tology, Mohs and La- Education, Arts Reaching Thousands) Restylane and ser Surgery Center is a Grant from the Union County Board Juvederm. comprehensive der- of Chosen Freeholders. After completing matology center pro- Temple Schedules her undergraduate viding patients with a education at the Uni- wide range of medical Coat Drive Sunday versity of Pennsylva- and cosmetic services. WESTFIELD – Temple Emanu-El nia, Dr. Stotland Apart from skin will once again participate in the New graduated summa cum screenings, general Jersey Cares Annual Coat Drive this laude from the State Mira Stotland dermatology and sur- Sunday, December 12, only from 8:30 University of New gical dermatology, we a.m. to 1:30 p.m. to provide gently York (SUNY), Downstate Medical offer laser treatments for hair removal, used winter coats to state residents in Center, in Brooklyn. She completed acne, nail fungus, tattoo removal, Whether you’re new to the community need. Volunteers will be stationed in her internal medicine internship at spider veins and broken blood ves- the temple parking lot, located at 756 St. Vincent’s Medical Center in New sels, dark and age spots. We perform or looking for a deeper connection, East Broad Street in Westfield, to York and then returned to SUNY chemical peels, microdermabrasion, accept donations. Downstate to complete her residency Botox and Dysport and dermal fillers Donations should not be dropped off in dermatology, where she was named like Restylane and Juvederm. J Connection has something for you. at any other time. For more informa- Chief Resident in Dermatology in Our practice offers extended tion, contact Carolyn Shane, executive her final year of training. hours on Tuesday evenings, Thurs- director, at (908) 232-6770, extension Dr. Stotland has published on vari- day evenings and Saturday morn- no. 114, or [email protected], or visit ous topics including acne treatments, ings. We participate with Medicare the temple’s website, tewnj.org. sunscreen safety and laser treatments. and many other insurance plans. She is an active member of the Ameri- Our office is located at 240 East can Academy of Dermatology and of Grove Street in Westfield, N.J. 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MIDDLETOWN – William D. professional experience also includes Moss, president and CEO of Two Crown Bank, OceanFirst and PNC. River Community Bank, has an- A veteran of the United States nounced that Douglas A. Blyth has Army, Mr. Blyth received Standard been named assistant vice-president and Advanced Banking Certificates and branch manager of the Two River from the American Institute of Bank- office in Manasquan. Mr. Blyth as- ing and attended the Electronic Com- sumes overall operational responsi- puter Programming Institute. His bility for the branch, as well as busi- active community involvement in- ness development respon- cludes the Brick Township sibilities in southern Chamber of Commerce, Monmouth County. where he served as presi- “Doug brings diverse dent in 2008. He also and extensive branch man- served as president of that Boxers and Poodles, Puppies and Ponies! Local girls inspect stuffed animals at agement experience to our organization’s Education Boxer Express. bank, and we are very Foundation in 2009. pleased to have him as a Headquartered in TREE SALE UNDERWAY…Members of the Westfield Area Y’s Men’s Club member of our team,” Middletown, N.J., Two and volunteers gather last Saturday for the delivery of 400 fresh trees for the Y’s Boxer Express Now Offering Men’s Club’s Annual Christmas Tree Sale. The sale, currently taking place at the commented Mr. Moss. He River Community Bank is Elm Street Athletic Field in Westfield, will be held daily through Thursday, added that Two River con- a full-service banking insti- December 23. siders the Manasquan of- tution, operating 11 Douglas® Animal Collection fice critical in the distri- Douglas A. Blyth branches throughout bution of all banking ser- Monmouth County and four WESTFIELD – Boxer Express has from nose to tail. Westfield Y’s Men’s Club Currently vices to residents and businesses in branch locations in Union County. The received a large order of Douglas® Boxer Express is Westfield’s lo- southern Monmouth County. “Doug company serves residential, commer- Premium Plush animals, just in time cally-owned pack and ship center, Conducting Annual Tree Sale has been a presence in the area for cial and private banking customers in for the holidays. The collection in- located at 334 South Avenue, East. many years, and we believe his knowl- Monmouth, Union, Ocean and cludes the most popular breeds of The shop started carrying Douglas WESTFIELD – The Westfield An assortment of trees such as edge of the community will ensure Middlesex counties. Two River Com- dogs, plus cats, horses, giraffes and animals more than a year ago, said Area Y’s Men’s Club currently is Fraser Firs and Douglas Firs are continued growth of the Manasquan munity Bank is a wholly owned sub- other stuffed wildlife! owner Tom Pizor of Westfield. Boxer holding its Annual Christmas Tree available, as are Balsam Wreaths, office,” concluded Mr. Moss. sidiary of Community Partners Bancorp Two local girls, shown above, re- Express is one of only eight Douglas Sale, a tradition since 1953. The Pine Roping, tree stands and table- Mr. Blyth brings more than 25 years (NASDAQ: CPBC), also headquar- cently came in to inspect everything. dealers in the state. For more infor- group acts as a service club for the top trees. The sale will continue of branch management experience to tered in Middletown. Animals range from tiny Bongo the mation, call (908) 654-5800. “Y” and local youth by supporting through Thursday, December 23, at Two River Community Bank. He most Monkey (the star of a national cell Paid Bulletin Board Paid Bulletin Board phone ad) to Sherman the Retriever, worthy organizations. the Elm Street Athletic Field in recently served as branch manager of goleader.com/express goleader.com/express Selling Christmas trees has been Westfield (across from Stop and the Sovereign Bank office in Brick. His who stretches more than 45 inches the club’s primary fund-raising Shop.) Sale hours are 3:30 to 9 p.m. method. Since its inception, the Y’s Monday through Friday and 9 a.m. Dr. Tina Lesher, a journalism professor at Men have raised more than $2 mil- to 6 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday. Harpist Merynda Adams lion for community charitable grants. For more information, visit William Paterson University, will discuss The club sells approximately three westfieldynj.org and click on Com- tractor-trailer loads of trees per year. munity Calendar or Y’s Men’s Club. To Perform at Library the UAE and sign books at an: WESTFIELD – Between noon and and in 1998 she performed in a master 2 p.m. on Tuesday, December 21, class with Paris Opera Orchestra harpist Masonic Lodge to Present harpist Merynda Adams will play in Catherine Michel. the second-floor reading area of the In addition to running an active teaching studio, the harpist is an Af- Author’s Talk Program Westfield Memorial Library, located Child Identification Event at 550 East Broad Street. filiate Artist Teacher at Drew Univer- Ms. Adams is a graduate of the sity and has been an instructor of harp at Seton Hall University. She is fea- Westfield resident Tina Lesher’s CRANFORD – A CHIP Program the public, and all of the identifying Manhattan School of Music, where The Abaya Chronicles (Child Identification Program) will items generated during the program she was a merit scholarship student tured in the book “Plaza Weddings,” novel, , be sponsored by AzureMasada Free are given to the child’s family. of Kathleen Bride. She has been prin- playing at the weddings of Donald centers on women whose lives and Accepted Masons on Sunday, No appointment is necessary. This cipal harpist of The Orchestra at Wil- Trump and Eddie Murphy. Ms. December 19, from 10 a.m. to 2 service will be provided on a first- liam Paterson University for the past Adams’ other engagements include have changed dramatically in the p.m. at the Masonic Lodge, located come, first-served basis while sup- decade and has performed frequently events honoring Colin Powell, oil-rich United Arab Emirates. Beverly Sills and Andrea Bocelli. at 478 South Avenue in Cranford. plies last. For more information, con- on the Lyrica Concert Series. The author, who interviewed The CHIP Program provides par- tact Michael Andersen at Additionally, Ms. Adams has per- This program will be free and open ents with a detailed record for iden- [email protected] or (908) 230-6137. formed with the New York Grand to the public. For more information many women in that Middle East tifying their child, which is critical The Masonic Child Identification Opera, New Philharmonic, Plainfield about other adult, children’s or teen country as part of her work as a in the event a child goes missing. Programs are a charitable initiative Symphony, Metro Lyric Opera, Op- programs, visit the library’s website, Parents will receive a fingerprint provided by North American Ma- era at Florham and the Northeastern wmlnj.org; sign up on the website to Fulbright Scholar, uses a fictional card, a physical description, dental sonic lodges to aid in the identifica- Philharmonic. receive the e-newsletter, “Library approach to unveil the life of a impression, DNA sample and a com- tion and recovery of missing chil- A winner of the South Orange Sym- Loop,” or stop by the library for a copy puter disc that contains the child’s dren. CHIP programs are supported phony Artists’ Competition and the of its quarterly newsletter, “Take Note.” wealthy woman, her family, and personal information. monetarily at the Grand Lodge level, Goldblatt Award, she has appeared at her American friends. CHIP is provided at no charge to and are staffed by volunteers from Lincoln Center’s Bruno Walter Audito- CAREGIVER SERVICES subordinate lodges, as well as law rium, Avery Fisher Hall, and off Broad- St. Paul’s to Offer enforcement and dental profession- way in the long-running musical The Marisol’s Home Open to the Public als. The program has been lauded by Fantasticks. Ms. Adams has studied at Caregiver Services Lessons and Carols the National Center for Missing and the Hilversumse Conservatorium in the Tuesday, Dec. 14, 7 p.m. Netherlands with Erika Waardenburg, WESTFIELD – St. Paul’s Epis- Exploited Children. Family owned & operated Westfield Memorial Library copal Church invites the commu- Providing affordable nity to attend its annual Festival of Lessons and Carols on Sunday, In-home care, daily or live-in 550 E. 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By DAVID B. CORBIN a touchdown (TD), needless penal- out. Those things give you gray hairs.” Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times ties and a pair of injuries. More injuries plagued the Raiders Turnovers and persistent injuries After a loss to a tough Delaware in an overtime loss to Voorhees. never allowed the Scotch Plains- Valley team, the Raiders appeared to “We were banged up. We lost line- Fanwood High School football team be turning over a new leaf when they backers. In the Voorhees game, we were to get off on the right foot, and the looked very strong against Cranford, down to our third-team quarterback. result was several heartbreaking set- but the ceiling quickly collapsed with That changed us offensively. Each quar- backs and a 1-9 record. a negated TD and three interceptions terback had different strengths,” said “Our kids were doing a good job, that led to all three of the Cougars’ coach Ciccotelli. “We lost linemen the but what happened was the bottom TDs in a 21-14 win. The very next first couple of games, so we had to line was it came down to too many week, six turnovers and 65 yards in shuffle our line around. We lost our turnovers,” Raider Head Coach Steve penalties transformed a fine start into tight end. That compounded the situa- Ciccotelli said. “That cost us a lot. a disaster in a 22-7 loss to Somerville. tion. That’s part of football. Part of the Any coach at any level will say that. “It is my firm belief that there’s a luck is being injury free.” For whatever reason, it is just some- fine line between winning and losing, From that point, the young Raiders thing that happens. That was our unless you are really terrible, and we were left wondering how they could Achilles heel.” were that fine line. A play here, a play find a way to win. The Raiders tripped up with two there will change a lot of things “There’s no doubt, I think that is interceptions and a key touchdown- [Cranford]. We had two turnovers in part of it. When you have young kids, David B. Corbin (September files) for The Westfield Leader and The Times preventing penalty in their very first a row, and Somerville, we turned no matter how much you believe in MEMBERS OF THE 1,000 CLUB…Blue Devil quarterback Danny Kerr, left, passed for more than 1,000 yards this season, game against Westfield. The next over two series in a row. The Rahway them, they have to start believing in and running back A.J. Murray, right, rushed for more than 1,000 yards. The Blue Devils finished with a 7-3 record. game against Rahway featured lost game, we fumbled on the one [yard themselves. Sometimes, you have to fumbles, an interception returned for line] going in and on the one coming CONTINUED ON PAGE 12 MURRAY LED IN ‘O’ AND ‘D,’ KERR PASSED 1,000 YDs Blue Devil Gridders Exceeded Their Pre-Season Expectations

By DAVID B. CORBIN was pleased with our seniors. Our “We had a lot of good drives. In the Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times juniors stepped up. If you told me I five years I’ve been here, this is the Due to inexperience at the varsity was going to be 7-3 in August, I would least we’ve punted. [Linemen] Jessie level, there was concern as to how the have taken it and ran with it.” DeMartino, Ryan Elliott, Tony offensive and defense lines would This year, the offense took on a Mastrocola really held up. And on hold up under the pressure of a tough different look with senior A.J. Murray the left side Chris Mannino and Nick conference, but the Westfield High becoming the Blue Devils’ power Matthews,” Coach DeSarno recalled. School football team exceeded ex- running back. And it worked! Senior quarterback Danny Kerr also pectations, qualified for the North “We were looking more of a power reached a milestone by completing 72 Jersey, Group 4, Section 2 tourna- running team this year than we did in of 128 passes for 1,093 yards, includ- ment and finished with a 7-3 record. the past. We were more of a control ing 13 TDs and three interceptions. “It was something that we were team. We were not that high-scoring He also had 197 rushing yards with concerned with. They held up and got fast break, high scoring type of of- two TDs and a 38-yard reception. better as the year went on. They turned fense. We did a good job of moving Kerr developed a fine batch of into a pretty good unit,” Blue Devil the chains,” Coach DeSarno said. receivers as the season progressed, Head Coach Jim DeSarno said. “We With the blocking of the offensive and he had the most success con- weren’t the biggest group, but the kids line, Murray surpassed the 1,000- necting with the sure-handed junior fought out there. It was a lot of fun. I yards rushing mark – credited with wide receiver Peter Ondi, who had think we overachieved as a group. I 1,064 – with 16 rushing touchdowns 28 receptions for 417 yards, includ-

David B. Corbin (Somerville game) for The Westfield Leader and The Times (TD). He also had six receptions for ing four TDs. A RAIDER MEMBER OF THE 1,000 CLUB…Raider running back Quinten Blackwell, No. 24, finished with 1,050 yards Probitas Verus Honos 73 yards, including a TD. He also “I don’t know if he had any drops rushing and six touchdowns. The Raiders completed their season with a 38-12 win over Millburn. added a pass completion for 38 yards. CONTINUED ON PAGE 12 Page 12 Thursday, December 9, 2010 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION Blue Devil Footballers Exceeded Expectations CONTINUED FROM PAGE 11 all year long. Maybe one! Beyond At cornerback, Ondi had 43 tackles eight tackles (1 loss) and 13 assists. that, key third down receptions! He with 12 assists, four tackles for losses, Senior Chris Mannino had 14 tackles kept drives going,” commented Coach two interceptions and five knocked (1 loss, 1 sack) and 13 assists. Joe DeSarno. down passes, and O’Rourke had 28 Rinaldi and Mark Frega (fumble re- Senior wide receiver Ryan Hess tackles with 13 assists, four tackles covery) each had eight tackles. turned out to be a deep threat and for losses, three interceptions and five Brendan Dugan, Kurt Kowalski and finished with 17 receptions for 362 pass knockdowns. Senior safety Pat Mitch Young had six tackles each. yards, including six TDs. Junior James Bergin had 41 tackles with 11 assists, “I thought we would be a little O’Rourke had 11 receptions for 55 one tackle for a loss, three intercep- weak at linebacker, but we plugged yards. Junior tight end John Lanzano tions and six pass knockdowns. Hess Pat Johnson in at outside linebacker, had six receptions for 129 yards, in- had two interceptions. and he had a great year. John Lanzano cluding the game-winning TD against “Kenny Miller, our defensive coor- at the other outside linebacker did a Linden in overtime. Junior James dinator, did a great job of putting kids nice job on the strong side. A.J. in the McCrea had three receptions for 56 in the right spots. This year I didn’t middle, he was probably our best yards, including a TD. think we were going to be as good defensive player the last two years, “We had all new receivers this year, stopping the run, but we were strong and we got good contributions from so it took a little time to get their again. The back of our defense was James McCrea and Chris Mannino,” timing and be comfortable with each tremendous. Three out of our top four Coach DeSarno said. other. Ryan Hess, I thought of him as tacklers! We didn’t let up too many Special teams also came through more of a possession receiver going big plays,” Coach DeSarno noted. well, especially on both sides of kick- into the season, but he became more Great results also came from the offs and punts. O’Rourke had 299 of a big play threat. Later on, we were linebackers and the defensive line. yards on punt returns and 174 yards able to get John Lanzano in. He had a Junior linebacker Pat Johnson made on kickoffs, while Ondi had 214 yards big game against Linden,” Coach 27 tackles (7 for a loss, 1 sack), 14 on kickoffs. Jon Gribbin kicked six DeSarno said. “We had a 1,000-yard assists, two interceptions, two fumble field goals and added 29 points after rusher in A.J. and we had a 1,000- recoveries and five pass knockdowns. touchdown. He also handled the kick- yard passer in Danny. That’s a good Lanzano had 13 tackles (3 for loss) 22 offs and most of the punting respon- balance.” assists, two interceptions and two sibilities. Joseph Schackman for The Westfield Leader and The Times BLUE DEVIL BOYS BASKETBALL CO-CAPTAINS…Blue Devil seniors Tim Younger, left, and Ryan Hess are looking Coach DeSarno pointed out that tipped passes, and McCrea had 18 “Jon Gribbin kicked some field for a season of rapid improvement in a very competitive conference. the Linden game had to be the most tackles, 34 assists and an intercep- goals and extra points for us. Kickoff exciting of the 10 games this season. tion. Senior defensive end Garrett coverage was by far better, and Jon “What a game! The two teams re- Pryor had 29 tackles (5 for loss, three did a great job of placing the ball,” HESS, YOUNGER SELECTED BLUE DEVIL CAPTAINS ally got after it. They had a lot of sacks) 31 assists and three pass Coach DeSarno said. talent. A lot of kids had their A-Game knockdowns, and Nick Matthews The Blue Devils’ three losses were that day,” he said. made 19 tackles (6 for loss, sack), to Bridgewater-Raritan, Immaculata As good as he was offensively, eight assists and two tipped passes. and, finally, to Hunterdon Central in Blue Devil Cagers Dedicated Murray was every bit as good from DeMartino had five tackles (1 loss) the state playoff. his inside linebacker position. To go and 13 assists. Juniors Ryan Elliott “The three losses that we had the with his 40 tackles and 46 assisted made 19 tackles (2 for loss, sack) and kids battled and never quit,” said tackles, he added three tackles for 16 assists, while Mike LaFace made Coach DeSarno, who considered To Season of Improvement losses, two sacks, an interception and 19 tackles (3 for loss, 1.5 sacks) and Hunterdon Central to be the toughest two tipped passes. 15 assists. Junior Mike Mondon made team.

By JOSEPH SCHACKMAN years out of conference, but have varsity roster had been set but that the Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times struggled a bit in-conference.” starting lineup was still in the air. No “I do not think people expect a Without a doubt coach Everly is doubt Hess will be a part of the start- whole lot from us,” Westfield High referring to St. Patrick’s, the peren- ing five. School boys basketball captain Ryan nial basketball powerhouse. This year, Last year, he led the team in assists Hess admitted. “But we plan on prov- the Celtics will be led by senior and was second in points. Hess has ing them all wrong.” Michael Gilchrist, one of the top re- shown the ability to take on defenders Hess is correct, the expectations cruits in the country, who has already and drive to the hoop, as well as are not high for the Blue Devils in the committed to play at Kentucky Uni- knock down a few jump shots; all upcoming 2010-2011 season. But versity. while shooting 73 percent from the after finishing last season with a 10- However, Coach Everly did not foul line. 11 record, there is without a doubt single out St. Patrick’s as a game the The Blue Devils will also look to a room for improvement for a team Blue Devils circle on the calendar. number of seniors to produce. The with a lot of upside. “Cranford will be big games for us other captain is Tim Younger, who is Head Coach Kevin Everly was this year. We do not have Scotch one of the stronger defenders on the without a doubt hopeful for the sea- Plains on the schedule this year, but team and can knock down a few threes. son. “This is a really good bunch of we have Cranford twice… It has be- However, the team’s biggest three- kids. I enjoy being around these guys. come a bit of a rivalry for us over the point threat is Joe Kamarsky, who They work hard and really care about last few seasons. That game is a good knocked down 44 percent of his shots what they are doing. They have really way to measure our progress as a from behind the ark. dedicated themselves to getting bet- team…But we really look forward to When asked what his team’s goals ter.” every game. One of the fun things for the season were, Coach Everly Coach Everly continued, “You here is that you really get to play said that, “We just want to go out and know the conference is always tough. against some very good teams.” play hard and smart every game and We have been successful the last few Coach Everly commented that the whatever happens, happens.” David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times WITH GOOD INTENTIONS…Westfield High School seniors Danny Kerr, left, and A.J. Murray simulate signing Letters of Intent. Kerr intends to play baseball at Brown University, and Murray will head south to play baseball for Georgia Tech. PrudentialNewJersey.com Turnovers, Injuries Plagued SPF Gridders blog CONTINUED FROM PAGE 11 learn how to win.” three TDs. Sean Colony had 20 re- for us. Quinten was one of our best Senior running back Quinten ceptions for 251 yards and two TDs. players on both sides of the ball. Matt OPEN HOUSE • SUNDAY, DECEMBER 12 • 1:00 - 4:00 PM Blackwell led the team in rushing and Matt Jegede had 11 catches for 244 Manns on both sides of the ball! Our finished with 1,050 yards and six TDs. yards and a TD, and Neville Hall had wide outs finally started playing at Defensively, he made 17 tackles, two nine catches for 81 yards and a TD. the end,” Coach Ciccotelli noted. fumble recoveries and an intercep- Defensively, Hall made 82 tackles On the final game of the season, the tion. Anthony Byers had 41 rushes for (9 for loss, 2 sacks). Jegede had 92 Raiders found the way to win with a 282 yards and a TD, and Connor Th- tackles (3 for loss) and two forced 38-12 triumph over Millburn. ompson had 25 rushes for 126 yards. fumbles. Mike Tufaro made 59 tackles “A lot of young guys played. We Of the three quarterbacks, Bret (4 for loss, 4 sacks). 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By DAVID B. CORBIN tournament in Atalntic City (AC) and with medals. Ellis Opoku (140 lbs.), Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times finish with a deceptive 24-8 record. Brian Bulger (145 lbs.), Kieran Cline Growing pains of a rebuilding sea- Barber will compete at 152 lbs. (171 lbs.) crown and Tom Snyder son after graduating a senior-domi- “Christian, every year came in with (215 lbs.) captured first. Kevin nated team quickly vanished last year his goals to be a state champion. By Castillo (130 lbs.), Mike DeLouisa when the Westfield High School wres- the time this is all said and done, he (152 lbs.) and Ross Workman (160 tling team exercised the abilities of wants to go out saying, ‘hey! I did lbs.) placed second. Austin Slifer (103 an athletic freshman and sophomore everything I could.’ He’s done just lbs.), Pat Currie (112 lbs.) and heavy- class to fill the vacancies and turn a 2- that,” Coach Kurz said. “The confi- weight Kyle Kania placed third. Jey 6 start into a respectable 9-8 finish. dence has got to be sky high after Yingling (135 lbs.) and Luke Gib- This season the Blue Devils have placing fifth in the Super 32, a na- bons (189 lbs.) took fourth. 35 wrestlers in the room with only tional level tournament. He beat state “A lot of those kids, who wrestled two seniors, but the outlook is ex- champs from other states. He has in that tournament last year, are go- pected to be even better. beaten place winners from Jersey. ing to be in our varsity lineup. They “Based on what we have coming It’s time for Westfield to have another are making that next step. For some back from a 9-8 season, you would state medalist.” of them, it will be a bit of a transition, think we would be OK, but I think we Senior Erik Gozdieski is expected the speed of a varsity match verses David B. Corbin (2010 Union County Tournament) for The Westfield Leader and The Times are going to be much better than to compete at 160 and 171. Junior the JV, but these kids have already READY FOR A GOOD SEASON…Raider junior Sean Cannon, top, seeks to have a successful mat season at 145 lbs. that,” Blue Devil Head Coach Glen veterans Mike Kalimtzis and Troy been to camp and dual-meet tourna- Kurz said. “These kids put in some Skibitsky are expected to make waves ment, so they have already had 40 time in the off-season. I think they in their respective classes. Kalimtzis matches in the off-season CANNON, STEINFELD, TUFARO BEEF UP CHANCES put themselves in a position to over- won the UC and District 11 titles last Juniors DeLouisa, Cline and Gib- achieve. It’s going to be fun.” year at 103 lbs., and Skibitsky, who bons will compete at 171, 189 and With a very successful off-season, placed second in the district at 125 215, respectively, while Keith senior Christian Barber has forced lbs., just missed his opportunity to Peterson, Kevin Cascillo and Opoku Raider Wrestlers Are Eying his way even further into the spot- qualify for AC. Kalimtzis should re- will compete at, 130, 135 and 140, light of whom to look out for at the main at 103, while Skibitsky has respectively. Sophomore Pat Currie, who wrestled 112 last year, has jumped to 125. Sopho- Far More Successful Season mores Anthony Aldana and Kyle Kania will remain at 119 and heavyweight, re- By DAVID B. CORBIN houses Brearley and Roselle Park, They are doing everything we are spectively, while Nick Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times the Raiders, now a bit more experi- asking them,” Raider Head Coach Rotundo will compete at Only a handful of experienced enced, sense a far more successful John Scholz said. “With the new teams 135. Freshman Nick Velez wrestlers took to the mat last year, season. I picked up, I think we should be will occupy 112. and the young Scotch Plains- “We have about 40 kids in the room. competitive against these teams.” “Kids like Pat Currie, Fanwood High School Raiders took All the kids are working hard. They With the Raiders’ JV coach An- he’s going to have a great their lumps enduring a tough sched- want to be there. We are working on thony Ferrante now an assistant coach year. Ellis, who was JV last ule. But with a little more relaxed heavy conditioning now. We are work- at Summit, former Raider standout year, was behind Barber schedule, which excludes power- ing on all the fine tuning of the moves. CONTINUED ON PAGE 14 and Brian Henry. That kid would have been varsity in most lineups,” said Coach Kurz, who added, “I think Nick Rotundo is going to have a great year. Keith Peterson has come a real long way. These are kids, who worked themselves into a varsity lineup.” In several JV matches last year, Rotundo was a terror WWW.SPFYBA.ORG on the mat, especially when it came to getting needed takedowns near the end of 2011 SPFYBA Baseball Registration Is OPEN Weichert his bouts. “He definitely has some SPFYBA’s 2011 Registration is underway. Registration fees remain unchanged as SPFYBA recognizes the Weichert potential. He did some good significant financial concerns the current economic climate are causing our families. The deadline for off-season work. My ques- registration for the 2011 season is December 15th. David B. Corbin (2010 Region 3 Tournament) for The Westfield Leader and The Times tion is I think he is commit- REVVING IN HIGH GEAR…Blue Devil senior Christian Barber, front, will be seeking his ted to the sport, I want to third district title and an opportunity to place high in Atlantic City. see how committed he is to 2010 Significant Accomplishments included: the program and everything • A record number of games played due to outstanding baseball weather! state level. Barber, who won District leaped to 145 lbs. that we do,” Coach Kurz said. “If he • Outstanding success with 50/70 division for our 6th graders to ease the 11 titles his freshman and sophomore “Our veterans, the guys who have buys into our system, I think he is transition to the big diamond seasons, wrestled some of the top been around like Christian and Mike going to have a good sophomore year nd • Our 2 annual family picnic, which hosted over 400 families. competitors in the 140-, 145- and and Troy, it’s going to be fun to watch and a great career here.” st 152-lb. classes in the state last year, how far they go,” Coach Kurz said. The Blue Devils will open their • Our 1 movie night at Booth Field, where our families enjoyed popcorn placed second in the Union County Another reason coach Kurz should regular season at Nutley on Saturday, and “The Sandlot”. Weichert (UC) and District 11 tournaments be optimistic about the season is that December 18. They will host A.L. • A combined league approach with other communities for our 16/18U and placed third in the Region 3 tour- the Blue Devils won the UC JV cham- Johnson on Wednesday, December division nament to qualify for the NJSIAA pionship and several returned home 22, at 4 p.m. • Continuing to work closely with SPFHS Varsity Baseball Manager and active SPFYBA board member Tom Baylock • Teaming with the SPF schools and the Board of Education for our middle school age players.

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He had a hard time Head Coach Jeff Knight has taken on Juniors Jess Cronin will add depth JV program in the cafeteria to help at the beginning, coming from an the added responsibility as the Blue to the backstroke, Maeve Maloney soften the workload. eighth-grade program, but later, he Devil girls head coach. and Loren Ball will be strong in Junior Sean Cannon, a Region 3 was losing or winning bouts by a Last year, the Blue Devil girls re- freestyle, and Meg Myers is strong in qualifier his freshman year, missed point. He had a chance over the sum- gained the state Public A trophy by breaststroke. Sophomores Ellie out on qualifying last year and fin- mer to wrestle some guys from the rolling to a 96-74 victory over Reinhardt and Becky Zhang will add ished with a 16-12 record at 130 lbs. area, and he did quite well against Bridgewater-Raritan. They continued depth in freestyle. Cannon has shot up to the 145-lb. them.” their momentum and earned their 12th The top freshmen newcomers are class this season. Senior Danny Cardoza is expected state championship – and third in Sarah Cronin, Caroline Baldwin and “Sean wrestled all summer. He to compete at 112 lbs. “He’s a boxer, four years – with an 85-85 tie with Allie McBrearty in freestyle, Audrey struggled with it last year [in] not so his cardio has been up. I can see defending state champion West Bangs in backstroke and Erika Daniel making it out of the district. Some- him having a nice .500 or a little Windsor-Plainsboro South. in butterfly. times with those good kids, they have above that and surprising some kids “This year’s team has both center The Blue Devil boys have a score one year where they bang their head in our area,” Coach Scholz said. lane talent and overall depth. That to settle after falling to Bridgewater- against the wall. But that was his sopho- Juniors Luke Vuono and Jon Devia, combination should result in a deep Raritan, 86-84, in a North 2, Public A more year. Now it’s his junior year. who wrestled varsity last year, are run in the state tournament,” Coach championship last year, but their team He’s putting in the work, putting in the expected to compete at 160 and 152, Knight said. depth may be their strongest suit. David B. Corbin (SPF/Westfield) for The Westfield Leader and The Times road time, and he’s looking sharp in respectively. The Lady Blue Devils have a host of “The strength of this year’s team LEADING IN ASSISTS…Blue Devil Co-Captain Jennelle Abbattista, No. 11, led the room,” Coach Scholz said. “He is a physical specimen. This returning veterans. Senior Becky will be its depth, and its overall suc- her team with 306 assists. Junior Mike Steinfeld, who had a kid can walk on his hands all way DeLaFuente is especially strong in cess will be based on contributions 23-13 record and qualified for the around the school. Last year, he was freestyle and butterfly. Senior Anna from both inside and outside lane ABBATTISTA, PARTRIDGE LED WAY regions at 140 lbs. last year, is ex- a kid who would lose a match by one Fetter is strong in freestyle and indi- swimmers,” Coach Knight said. pected to remain at that class. or two points. I see him doubling or vidual medley, and senior Allison Rose The senior veterans are Nick Boyle “He and Sean are partners. They tripling his record,” Coach Scholz is strong in backstroke and breast- (freestyle, butterfly), Jack Lorentzen don’t say ‘boo.’ They are great role said of Devia. stroke. Senior Kylie Bangs is strong in (freestyle, breaststroke) and Larry Lady Blue Devils Finish models in the room. Each year, from Senior Devin Ausbon is expected to backstroke, and senior Meg Kaveney Zhang (individual medley, butterfly, his freshman year, the raw talent, to remain at 119 lbs. Sophomore Lucas breaststroke). The juniors are Brennan last year, wow! This kid is someone Cimafonte, who had a lot of action at PUBLIC NOTICE Haley (freestyle, backstroke) and Alex Volleyball Season, 12-9 to look for, and everyone is starting to 103 lbs. last year, has moved to 112. TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS Bond (breaststroke). Sophomore vet- know his name. This year, he is going Juniors Mike McFarlane and Luke ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL erans are Matt Daniel (freestyle, but- to be the kid [others will say], ‘ah Mineo will switch between 189 and terfly), Connor Moore (freestyle, By JOSEPH SCHACKMAN seeded Union Catholic Vikings in the Take notice that application has been Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times semifinals. man! I am going to have to wrestle 215. Senior Sebastian Rosen will com- made to the Township Council of the Town- backstroke) and Max Shin (freestyle, Mike Steinfeld.’ On his feet, he has pete at 171 and 189. Juniors Dion ship of Scotch Plains, 430 Park Avenue, The Westfield High School girls The Blue Devils also won the open- backstroke). volleyball team completed another taken everyone down. On top, he con- Natale and Joe Kostecki are expected Scotch Plains, New Jersey, to transfer to Strong freshmen are Tyler Lessner ing game of the state tournament, Spirits Holdings, L.L.C., a New Jersey successful season. The Blue Devils trols you. He hurts you, and he has to compete at 130 and 152, respec- (individual medley, breaststroke), defeating Elizabeth for the third time Limited Liability Company, trading as finished the season with a 12-9 record, in the season. Senior captain Jennelle great moves on bottom. I expect him tively. 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His wrestling Grill, for premises located at 2377 U.S. opponents and finished with a 10-17 skills are there. Dominick Natale, the Route 22 West, Scotch Plains, New Jer- Begins Second Round middle of the season, dropping two season. sey 07076. games to The Star Ledger Top 20 “We improved throughout the sea- record last year. Tufaro is bigger, much first time I saw him I said, ‘what talent The second round of the George stronger and ready to go forward. this kid has.’ So now, both boys just The persons who will hold an interest in T. Cron High School Ice Hockey team Union Catholic. son,” Blue Devil Head Coach Beverly this license are: The girls received the seventh seed Torok said. “We were the seventh “Anthony is weighing like 255. He have to get the hard knocks of wres- Anthony A. Peterpaul, 12 Isabella Way, Tournament will begin tonight, put on a lot of muscle mass. He is tling at the high school level,” he said. Warren, New Jersey 07059, Manager- Thursday, December 9, and will in the Union County Tournament and seed for Union County Tournament Member of LLC were able to beat St. Patrick in just (Union Catholic knocked us out, but biting at the bit. He wrestled all sum- The two freshmen and the rest of continue on Monday, December mer. He went to camp, and he has the Raiders will be knocking on the Frank Peterpaul, 14 Isabella Way, War- 13 at the Warinanco Rink in Roselle. two games, 25-17, 25-21. However, we played well) and Ridgewood ren, New Jersey 07059, Manager-Mem- done everything that he needs to do,” door at Metuchen in a tri-match ber of LLC There will be games at 6 p.m. and they could not get past the second- knocked us out in the state.” The Blue Devils were led by their Coach Scholz pointed out. “He got a against Metuchen and J.P. Stevens on Philip A. Sgroi, 2524 Oxford Avenue, 8:30 p.m. on both nights. chance to feel out some of the heavy- December 17 at 3:30 p.m. South Plainfield, New Jersey 07080, Mem- The semifinal round will be on Raiders, Devils Receive captains, Abbattista and Emma Par- ber of LLC Tuesday, December 14, and the tridge, who were each four-year var- Plans of the current licensed premises Girls Soccer Honors and proposed licensed premises are con- finals will be played on Wednes- sity members. Abbattista, the team’s tained in the license transfer application day, December 15. There will be Several Scotch Plains-Fanwood setter racked up 306 assists and 62 and may be examined at the office of the games at 6 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. on High School and Westfield High digs to go with her 62 digs. Partridge municipal clerk. both nights. School girls soccer players received had 85 kills, 91 digs and 24 aces. Objections, if any, should be made im- mediately in writing to: Bonnie Lacina, Spectator admission to the tour- additional honors at the New Jersey “My seniors were wonderful and RMC, Municipal Clerk, Twp. of Scotch nament is $4 for adults and $3 for Girls Soccer Coaches Association All- will be greatly missed,” Coach Torok Plains, Municipal Building, 430 Park Av- youths 17 years of age and under. Star Banquet at the Pines Manor in said after the season. “My two co- enue, Scotch Plains, New Jersey 07076. For further directions and recorded Edison on December 5. captains, Jenelle and Emma, were Spirits Holdings, L.L.C. Weichert c/o John F. Vassallo, Jr., Esq. information about skating classes, Raider seniors Avika Shah and both on the varsity for four years. 50 Twin Hill Drive Weicherthockey clinics and special events Emily Nagourney, and Blue Devil They were amazing leaders and kept Willingboro, New Jersey 08046-3724 at the Warinanco Ice Skating Cen- senior Hannah Kronick were selected the team together throughout the sea- 2 T - 12/2/10 & ter, please call (908) 298-7850. to the New Jersey North 2 (Region 2) son, as well as leading their positions, 12/9/10, The Times Fee: $74.46 Top-20 team. Nagourney, who was setter and outside hitter, respectively.” nominated as a possible All-Ameri- The captains were not the only See it all on the web in color . . . can, and Kronick were also selected seniors on the squad. This included www.goleader.com as a Top-20 in the state by the N.J. Abby Flaherty, Christina Martinez Girls Soccer Coaches Association. and Christine Pyo, who, “Each played Also honored as State All-Stars at their roles to assist in making our the banquet were Raiders Sarah Van team successful,” Coach Torok said. CELEBRATION TIME…Pete Echausse’s U14 Westfield girls soccer team re- COLDWELL BANKER Buskirk, Paige Della Badia and Flaherty had the second most blocks cently won the InterCounty soccer championship with a 1-0 victory over Berkeley & Claudia Falconieri, along with Blue on the team with 11 to go along with Heights. Pictured, left to right, are: front row, Claire Cassie, Carolina Sanchez, E XPERIENCE, TRUST, RELIABILITY S ERVICE Annie Condodina, Tiffany Hui, Gillian Wadman, Jenna Reed, Ava Wadman and HIRING A TOP AGENT ISN’T EXPENSIVE … IT’S PRICELESS! Devils Tina Landeka and Alex Tinfow. her 39 kills. Martinez was the team’s Catherine Bergin; middle row, Ellie Warsh, Corinne Kuntz, Emily Schuman, Shah, Nagourney and Kronick were defensive specialist and compiled 55 Melanie Nettler, Zoe Federbusch, Kayleigh Denner, Malorie Weisse, Lauren chosen to play in the North/South digs on the year. Echausse and Amy West; back row, Chris Hayes (trainer), Coach Pete Echausse OPEN HOUSE: SUNDAY, DECEMBER 12th 1-4PM New Jersey Girls Soccer Coaches The Blue Devils also had success and Coach Mike Schuman. Missing: Coach Bill West. Association Senior Showcase, and off the court. They hosted the second PUBLIC NOTICE Raider Head Coach Kevin Ewing had annual “Play for Pink” fundraiser, PUBLIC NOTICE the opportunity to coach the two one which raises money for breast cancer TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS last time. research. All the proceeds from the PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS Kronick finished her four-year ca- event were donated to Susan G. that the following Ordinance was passed PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN Weichert on first reading by the Township Council of that the following Ordinance was finally reer with 49 goals and 39 assists and Komen Foundation. the Township of Scotch Plains, County of adopted by the Township Council of the Weichert was one of 37 student athletes to be Going into next season the Blue Union, New Jersey on the 9th of Decem- Township of Scotch Plains, County of selected to the coaches 2010 Aca- Devils will look to Morgan Bowen ber 2010, and that said Ordinance will be Union, New Jersey, on the 7th of Decem- considered for final adoption at a meeting ber 2010. demic All-American Team. She also and Grace Antonelli to lead them to of the said Township Council to be held in received the MVP award by the another winning season. Bowen led the Council Chambers, 430 Park Avenue, ORDINANCE NO. 22-2010 Westfield Boosters Association for the team in blocks and kills, with 28 on the 21st day of December 2010 at 8:30 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING her achievement and leadership this and 82, respectively. Antonielli was p.m., at which time and place a public SECTION 8-1 OF THE TOWN- hearing will be held prior to final passage SHIP CODE TO REQUIRE THE season. the team leader in digs with 182. of said Ordinance and all interested per- REMOVAL OF UNDER- GROUND STORAGE TANKS. ® sons will be given an opportunity to be MEET YOUR WEICHERT, REALTORS NEIGHBORHOOD SPECIALIST heard concerning the same. Copies of ORDINANCE NO. 23-2010 said Ordinances can be obtained from the AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZ- Township Clerk’s Office at any time prior ING SALE OF AN ACCESS Kathleen Gwaldis to final adoption at no cost to any member AND MAINTENANCE EASE- 216 Scotch Plains Avenue, Westfield $650,000 of the general public who requests same. 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Council of the Township of Scotch Plains on December 7, 2010 that the undersigned will expose for sale at Public Auction, in accordance with Title 39:10A-1, at the times and locations specified below, the following motor vehicles which came into the possession of the Scotch Plains Police Department through abandonment or failure of owners to Jacqueline “Jackie” Waldman claim same. All the vehicles on the following lists are offered in strictly “as is” condition, with no of the Weichert Westfield Office representation as to condition or fitness for any particular purpose. Purchase must be made by cash or certified check. A 10% deposit must be given at time of auction. Balance must be paid by 4:00 p.m. the same day. Put her neighborhood knowledge and professional The public auction shall be held on December 14, 2010 in accordance with the laws of expertise to work for you. the State of New Jersey pertaining thereto. 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Registration can be lowing selection of positions for 2011: completed at the organization’s Ed Ronk, president; Gary Fox, vp/ website at WestfieldSoftball.org. The director of operations/fields; Sara season begins on April 1 and con- Clarkson, treasurer TBD director of cludes in mid-June. instructional leagues (K/1); Dennis Sponsorship opportunities are McLaughlin, director of instructional available to local businesses and pack- leagues (2/3); Joe Verga, National ages range from Business Name on League director (4/5); Ruth Maloney, team T-shirts to packages, including American League director (6/7/8); banners and links on the Patrick McBrearty, travel director; organization’s website. Interested Tom Grycan, league director at-large; GOING OVER THE BASICS...Coach Dave Brown discusses the fundamentals sponsors may e-mail Rich Boretz, registrar/website devel- with his second-grade girls basketball team known as the Cincinnati Bearcats. [email protected] opment; Jim Reardon, director of op- IHM TOURNEY FINALISTS…Scotch Plains’ Immaculate Heart of Mary’s 5th for detailed information. erations/uniforms and equipment; grade boy’s travel basketball team placed second in the Wayne PAL Thanksgiv- The GSLW sponsors over 50 teams John Fietkiewicz, senior director,and WBA Intown League Begins ing Weekend Shootout. Pictured, left to right, are: front row, Ryan Lee and Trent with over 700 Westfield participants Rosemarie Panarese, senior director. Miller; second row, Michael Gross, Tommy Drubulis, Patrick Downey and George Davis; third row, Ryan Muench, Cooper Heisey, Jack Brady, Ashton annually for girls 5-18 years of age to Miller (MVP) and Adam Freeman; back row, Head Coach Eric Muench and play at the in-town and competitive SPF Youth Baseball Girls Basketball Season Assistant Coach Tom Drubulis. travel levels. The GSLW is a Public Charity under Section 501 (c) (3) of Registration Ends Soon The Westfield Basketball led Villanova. the Internal Revenue Code with the There is just one week remaining Association’s (WBA) for the Girls The Duke Blue Devils met the purpose to provide the girls of to register for the Scotch Plains- Intown teams opened on December Syracuse Orange-girls and the en- FSPY Red Swim Boys Lose Westfield with the opportunity to learn Fanwood Youth Baseball 4. Eight second-grade teams played thusiasm and energy was very high. and to play fast-pitch softball. Association’s 2011 season. Scotch at Franklin Elementary School. Be- Michaela Hobson, Kayla Turnof, Liz With some exceptions, the GSLW’s Plains and Fanwood residents in cause of the instructional nature with McGuire, Katherine Wistner, Julia Close Meet to Red Bank programs are organized and run en- grades kindergarten through high emphasis on basic basketball skills, Johnson-Milstein, Sophia Scotto, school are eligible to sign up. no scores were kept. Maggie Burke and Julia McGann The Fanwood-Scotch Plains “Y” and Lance Linenberg took second. tirely by volunteers from the Westfield community. Additionally, the GSLW To register, please go to the In Game 1, an athletic Cincinnati energized the Dukies. Charlotte (FSPY) boys “Red” swim team lost a (11-12) John Piccinic and Chris Association’s website: Bearcats squad played the Michigan Dursee, Samantha Hoffmann, Jes- close meet recently against the Red Hoerrner took 1-3, respectively. (13- awards yearly scholarships to gradu- ating Westfield High School softball www.spfyba.org. For any questions, State Spartans. Allie and Megan sica Isser, Meredith Kean, Liz Healy, Bank “Y.” 14) Tomljanovic touched first, while please feel free to contact the asso- Hinkel, Brooke Scheurmann, Katie Aimee Riley, Brynn Gama, Maddy Individual Medley: (9-10) Logan (15-18) Drozdzewicz (first) and Nick players, and it tries to provide soft- ball educational opportunities. In the ciation at [email protected] McHugh, Ellie Kate Brown, Ryleigh Learner and Chloe Pappalardo led D’Amore placed third. (13-14) Matt Venditto (third) had best-time fin- Gildea, Maggie Aslanian and Emily the Orange. Marino touched first as did (15-18) ishes in the 200-fly. Korth led the Bearcats. Jaclyn Anthony Pacheco with Daniel Myers In the relays, 8U Spencer and Lance Dencker, Karena Gandhi, Emma PUBLIC NOTICE (second) and Chris Stankiewicz Linenberg, Chen and Vartanian in the FSPY Red Swim Girls Level Hanley, Daniella Miedrzynski, TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS (third). 100-medley relay and (13-14) Victoria Toal, Caroline Maher, Sara ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT Freestyle: 8U Matthew Chen took Marino, Isidron, Tomljanovic and Ridgewood ‘Y,’ 107-101 Perlin and Nora Quinn led the Spar- NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that at the first. (11-12) Nick Giardiello took Hays in the 200-medley relay took tans. meeting of the Zoning Board of Adjust- second. (13-14) Peter Tomljanovic first. The Fanwood-Scotch Plains “Y” Megan Small placed second. (11-12) Game 2, pitted Notre Dame against ment of the Township of Scotch Plains edged his RBY competition by .21 held on December 2, 2010, the Board PUBLIC NOTICE (FSPY) Girls Red Swim Team Natalie Jablonski clinched first with Pittsburgh. Samantha Surks, Nora seconds in the 200-freestyle for the squeezed out a 107-101 victory over Maddie Bebout in third. In 100-breast Bergin, Tess Caherly, Gianna Davis, adopted the following Resolutions: win. Sam Hays touched third. (15- NOTICE OF AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES BY Ridgewood “Y” on November 20. (13-14) Jillian Breckenridge touched Joy Mulzoff, Peri Oberman, Sadie Joseph Banker, approved for vari- 18) Daniel Drozdzewicz took first, THE TOWN OF WESTFIELD Individual Medley: (9-10) Lucy first. (15-18) Meghan Myers and Hoberman and Maddy McMahon ances to construct a three-car garage at and David Verdia took third. Zhang and Megan Small placed 2-3. Rosemarie Brigande took 1-2. led the Fighting Irish. Amanda property located at 5 Tempe Court, Block CONTRACTOR: Amalgamated Gen- 14801, Lot 39. Breaststroke: (9-10) Max Berg eral Agencies (AGA), 115 Grove Street (11-12) Lia Sartorio and Maya Backstroke: 8U Morgan Tsin placed Cerrachio, Julia Wojno-Oranski, touched first. (11-12) Zach Carter East, Westfield, New Jersey 07090 Dunchus placed 2-3 in 200 IM. Caitlin third. (9-10) Barcia, Zhang and Meghan Giulia Pinelli, Grace Lanza, Reyya Alex & Cathy Debelak, approved for a placed first and Marcello Betman placed NATURE OF SERVICES: Engaged to Glynn (13-14) and Meghan Myers Jaczko took 1-2-3. (11-12) Jablonski Kocagil, Julia Becker, Claire side-yard variance to construct an addi- third. (13-14) Marino and Matthew perform risk management consultant ser- tion at property located at 11 Wellington vices as detailed in the Bylaws if the Sub- (15-18) touched third in the 200 IM. and Sartorio touched 1-2 in the 50- Campbell and Maddy Silva sparked Downs, Block 14703, Lot 11. Isidron placed 2-3, while (15-18) Myers Freestyle: In 50-free, (8U) Isabella back. (13-14) Glynn took second in the urban Joint Insurance Fund and the Mu- the Panthers. Joseph Perone & Jill Deitch, approved and Pacheco placed 2-3. nicipal Excess Liability Joint Insurance Betman and Maeve Roberston 100. (9-10) Rachel DiFabrizio and UMass played Villanova in Game for a variance to construct a two-story Backstroke: 8U Armen Vartanian Fund.. touched 1-2. In the 9-10 100-free, Amanda Pyle placed 2-3, while (11- 3. Emma Pietrewicz, Mia Fleming, addition at property located at 537 Victor and Spencer Linenberg took 1-3, re- DURATION: January 1, 2011 through Street, Block 04301, Lot 14. December 31, 2011 Olivia Barcia, Gina Farenholz and 12) Victoria Isidron and G. Lesce placed Allison Fernandez, Jamie Beyert, spectively. (9-10) D’Amore and Alan AMOUNT: 2.5% of annual assessment Mackenzie Inacker swept 1-2-3. (11- 1-2 in the 50-fly. In the 100-fly, Emma Grace Endy, Kelly Eagan, Amanda Debbie Jorgensen, denied a variance Shao took 2-3. 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By DAVID B. CORBIN time district champion. We have had last year, and he continued with it this Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times only two of those in the history of the summer, beating a lot of tough kids. Auditions have been in place for high school. We have two guys, who We are looking forward to seeing the heaviest three weight classes, but are looking at getting 100 wins, and what Matt is going to bring. He’s got the Cranford High School wrestling that would be the third and fourth in high goals,” Coach Torsone said. team will have a solid lineup of veter- the history of the school. One is Greg Junior J.P. Christiano had a couple ans occupying the remaining slots Donofrio. Two is Pat Hogan. So we of classic battles with Brearley Bear and expect another fine season. have a lot of kids working toward John Balboni, who won the District The Cougars, who have 36 wres- personal goals,” Coach Torsone said. 11 crown and qualified for AC last tlers in the room with a good mix of Last year, Giaccio won the Union year at 152-lbs. Christiano placed upperclassmen with underclassmen, County Tournament (UCT) title, the third in the UCT, second in the dis- had a great season last year. They District 11 title and the Region 3 title trict but was unable to compete in the finished 19-5 and were runners-up in to qualify for the NJSIAA Tourna- regions due to injury and finished 28- the District 12 Tournament. ment in Atlantic City (AC) at 112- 5. He is expected to compete at 160 “We had a nice season. We had a lbs. He finished with a 32-4 record this season. couple of young kids with a lot of and is expected to compete at 119 or, “JP has battled through a couple of experience that we are looking for- possibly, 112. Markovitch (54 career tough injuries. Last wrestling season, ward to returning this year,” Cougar wins), who was injured the first half he couldn’t continue on in the regions, Head Coach Darren Torsone said. of last year, recovered to win the and football season this year, he got

David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times SENIOR LEADERSHIP…Seniors Jackie Monteagudo, left, Brie Capece, center, and Sara Gugliucci are looking forward to another very successful season for the Lady Cougars basketball team. SENIORS MONTEAGUDO, CAPECE, GUGIUCCI TO LEAD Lady Cougar Hoopsters Are Young, Maybe More Talented

By DAVID B. CORBIN Pink Floyd’s The Dark Side of the “It was very exciting, because the Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times Moon was released, CBS sold the year before that we made it to the Nostalgia echoed throughout the New York Yankees to a man named sectional finals, and we ended up Cranford High School gymnasium George Steinbrenner, Secretariat won playing Rumson, which had won it on March 9, 2010, and the achieve- the Triple Crown, the film American like 12 years in a row. To make it back ment of the Lady Cougars varsity Graffiti debuted, The Godfather won there again and get the opportunity to basketball team may have caused the Oscar for best picture, and the win on our home floor, the girls were many individuals of an earlier gen- Cranford High School girls basket- so excited. It was good for them, eration to reminisce. ball team won a sectional tournament because they worked really hard, In 1973, long hair and sideburns championship. Cougar Head Coach Jackie [nee were popular, authentic tie-dye shirts Thirty-seven years later, on March Huber] Dyer said.” were still worn, Richard Nixon was 9, 2010, a portion of that history Last year, the Cougars were a President, the Vietnan War ended, the repeated itself when the Lady Cou- younger team than the year before World Trade Center officially opened, gars ambushed the Somerville Pio- but finished with a 21-8 record. Three neers, 46-34, to capture the North talented starters from that champion- Probitas Verus Honos Jersey, Section 2, Group 3 champion- ship squad, Jamie Webb, Taylor David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times ship in Cranford. CONTINUED ON PAGE 2 ON THE VERGE OF GETTING INTO THE COUGAR RECORD BOOK…Senior Joe Giaccio, top, is seeking his fourth district crown, and with 88 career victories, he should easily surpass 100 career victories.

Three of those veterans, seniors Joe District 11 crown and to place fourth injured, but he’s 100 percent right Giaccio, Matt DiGiovanni and Kyle in the Region 3 Tournament at 130- now. He’s a quick healer. He is excited Markovitch, have a good shot at enter- lbs. He finished 14-3 and is expected about wrestling season, and he’s im- ing the All-Time Cranford High School to remain at 130. proved a lot,” Coach Torsone said. record books in two categories. Giaccio DiGiovanni came on very strong Two more veterans, senior Eric and Markovitch have an opportunity last year. After placing third in the Knight and junior Ian Henry, are ex- to win their fourth District 11 title, UCT at 135, he won the District 11 pected to have a fine season. Knight, while Giaccio with 88 wins and crown and placed fourth in the region who finished 15-13 at 140-lbs last DiGiovanni with 65 wins have a shot to finish with a 30-7 record. He will year, will remain in that slot. Henry, at surpassing 100 career wins. compete at 145-lbs this season. who placed third in the UCT at 119- “Joe Giaccio and Kyle Markovitch “Matt not only had a great season lbs and finished 19-10, is expected to should have a shot at being a four- last year, he had a breakout season CONTINUED ON PAGE 2

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David B. Corbin (2009-2010 season files) for The Westfield Leader and The Times David B. Corbin (2009-2010 season files) for The Westfield Leader and The Times LOOKING TO GET INTO THE COUGAR RECORD BOOK…Senior Matt DiGiovanni, top, has a shot at reaching the STRONG DEFENSIVELY AND STRONG INSIDE…Cougar sophomore Kate McGovern, in white, has strong defensive 100-career win mark with a very good season. Greg Donofrio and Pat Hogan were the only two Cougars to reach 100 wins. skills. She will also be strong under the boards for rebounds and inside shooting.

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CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 compete at 125-lbs. pete at 171-lbs, and freshman Ryan and Region 3 titles at heavyweight to D’Antico and Danielle Gross, have The young Lady Cougars will look have a good inside game, so that’s “Ian Henry and Eric Knight are Espuga will compete at 103-lbs. Three qualify for AC. Both have graduates, graduated, but even with a younger to three seniors, Jackie Monteagudo going to be something that we have to two of our hardest workers in the candidates, sophomores Mike so presently, their slots will be occu- squad this season, the Cougars may (forward) and guards Brie Capece tweak a little bit,” Coach Dyer said. room. It so happens that they are Helmstetter and Diego Castro, and pied by sophomores Jeff Weiss (215) even be better. and Sara Gugliucci, for leadership, The inside strength will come from workout partners. We are looking for freshman Cory Birch, are vying for and Ryan Farrell (heavyweight). “The ironic thing is that we are and they will receive strong outside sophomore guard Jess McCoy and them to have a great season,” Coach the 119-lb slot. Sophomores Jim “It was kind of a luxury having actually younger this year, and our shooting from junior guard Morgan sophomore forwards Kate McGovern Torsone added. Dwyer and Cory Markovitch will fill those two guys. Not that we took skill level is unbelievable. The things Miller. Because of her deadly outside and Aaron Wichelns and freshman Sophomore Rob Kessler will com- the 152-lb slot. The 189-lb slot that them for granted, but we always that some of the girls can do after shooting, Miller forced opposing de- forward Carly Maucione. being in practice for a couple of days fenses to stretch, so the Cougars could Last year, McCoy led the team and just playing together is exciting. also find success with the inside game. with 214 rebounds and was second So this year should be as good as last Miller, who finished with 274 points, in assists, steals and blocks with 47, year,” Coach Dyer said. banged a team-leading 40 three-point- 58 and 32, respectively. She also Also some changes in this season’s ers and sank 35-for-50 (70 percent) bucketed 231 points. McGovern, schedule may favor the Cougars. last year. who had 61 points, was strong under “Roselle Catholic and Roselle Other outside shooters include the boards with 81 rebounds and moved up in the conference, and Oak sophomore Jenna Goeller, junior nine blocks. Knoll and New Providence moved up Danielle Jakubik and freshmen The Lady Cougars will open their into our conference. We will play Mairead McKeary and Kerry regular season at Oak Knoll in Sum- more of Oak Knoll, New Providence, Wischusen. mit on Friday, December 17, at 4 p.m. Union Catholic, Johnson and Gover- “We have a very good outside Their first home game is scheduled nor Livingston,” Coach Dyer ex- shooting team. We just need to work for Tuesday, January 4, at 7 p.m. plained. more on getting the ball inside. We do against A.L. Johnson.

David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times ALSO ON THE VERGE OF GETTING INTO THE COUGAR RECORD BOOK…Senior Kyle Markovitch, top, will be seeking his fourth District 11 crown. Markovitch won the 130-lb crown last year, and he will be competing at the same weight class this season. was occupied by Errol Petgrave last counted on them, and they were there. year is presently open, but coach We are going to have to move things Torsone has been auditioning for the around to fill in those spots,” Coach 215-lb and heavyweight slots. Last Torsone said. year, Julian Campo won the District The Cougars will host their sea- $)3#/6%2 11 crown at 215-lbs and finished 26- son-opener against Bishop Ahr on 7, and Joe Brady won the District 11 Friday, December 17, at 4 p.m. WHYMILLIONHOMEOWNERS TRUSTTHEIRHOMESTO 34!4%&!2-

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Pictured, from left to right, are: Joseph Koomar; Daniel Fitzpatrick; A.M. on 12/14/10, downloaded, and publicly opened and read, from Bidders classified Vincent LaRocca; Timothy Connell;Berly Hanna Jr., County Boys state chairman; Nannies - Housekeepers PHOTOGRAPHY under N.J.S.A. 27:7-35.1 et seq.; in the CONFERENCE ROOM-A, 1st Floor F & A Jeff Kennedy, county commander, and Jack Ford, Boys State chairman for Post 3. BabyNurses Needed Event and family photographer to Building, New Jersey Department of Transportation, 1035 Parkway Avenue, Trenton, New Jersey 08625; for: Live-in / -out, Full/Part-time keep your Soiree alive forever. Maintenance Drainage Cleaning & Video Contract, North - 2011, Various Solid References Required. Professional references. Call locations including and North of Route 57, Counties of Bergen, Essex, Hudson, Legion Delegates Learn CALL (732) 972-4090 Dave Samsky at (908) 693-0158 Morris, Passaic, Sussex, Union, and Warren; 100% State; DP No: 10470 www.absolutebestcare.com Email: [email protected] Bidders are required to comply with the requirements of P.L. 1975, c. 127 N.J.A.C 17:27. The awarded bidder must provide a completed Contractor Certification and About American Gov. Disclosure of Political Contribution Form(s) according to both P.L 2205, C.51 and Executive Order No. 117 within fourteen (14) days from the award date. Executive Order WESTFIELD — The Martin President Barack Obama in the White No: 117 is effective on November 15, 2008. Pursuant to N.J.S.A. 52:32-44, all bidders Wallberg Post No. 3 of the American House. More Union County News must be registered with the New Jersey Department of Treasury, Division of Revenue, Business Registration, as of the date of bids. The awarded bidder must provide proof of Legion in Westfield held an awards Timothy Connell was one of the valid business registration within fourteen (14) days from the award date. Pursuant to the ceremony on November 3 for del- two Delegates elected to Boys Na- “Public Works Contractor Registration Act”, N.J.S.A. 34:11-56.48 et seq. (P.L. 2003, c. egates who attended American Le- tion from New Jersey and he spent a 91), all bidders must be registered with the New Jersey Department of Labor, Division of gion “Jersey Boys State,” a week- week in Washington studying Ameri- County Receives Award for Wage and Hour Compliance, at the time of bid. The awarded bidder must provide proof of PWCR within fourteen (14) days from the award date. long civics camp where the delegates can government, setting up and elect- The Department, in accordance with Title VI Civil Rights Act of 1964, 78 Stat. 252 learn about the United States form of ing a mock senate and president. They U.S.C., 49 C.F.R., Parts 21 and 23 issued pursuant to such Act, and Section 504 of the government and set up and have elec- had a private tour of the White House Gang Prevention Program Rehabilitation Act of 1973 will afford minority business enterprises full opportunity to tions for city, county and state gov- and had a personal meeting with Presi- submit bids in response to this invitation and will not discriminate against any bidder on COUNTY – Union County’s probation department and juvenile the grounds of race, color, sex, national origin, or handicap in the project award. ernment. dent Obama. The four Delegates were Plans, specifications, and bidding information for the proposed work are available at They then elected two delegates given Good Citizen Certificates and Christopher’s Program, which helps detention center. Each participant Bid Express website www.bidx.com. You must subscribe to use this service. To from New Jersey to go on to American Boys State Appreciation Certificates. at-risk youths avoid gangs and gang- attends the program twice weekly subscribe follow the instructions on the website. Fees apply to downloading documents Legion Boys Nation in Washington, Tim, in turn, presented Post 3 with related violence, has recently been for six consecutive weeks. An alter- and plans and bidding access. The fee schedule is available on the web site. All fees are awarded the Community Change native schedule of one session directly payable to Bid Express. Plans, specifications, and bidding information may be D.C., along with 96 other delegates a full-size photo of the 98 Delegates inspected (BUT NOT OBTAINED) by contracting organizations at our Design Field from 48 other states. They set up a and President Obama, which will be Award by the 2010 New Jersey weekly for 12 weeks is also under Offices at the following locations: “Mock” national government and met displayed at Post 3. Black Issues Leadership Conven- consideration. Sessions are held in 200 Stierli Court Route 79 and Daniels Way 1 Executive Campus Rt 70W tion in New Brunswick. The pro- the detention center or at three com- Mt. Arlington, NJ Freehold, NJ Cherry Hill, NJ PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE gram was selected from hundreds munity locations for those who are 973-770-5141 732-308-4025 856-486-6624 3 T - 11/25/10, 12/2/10 and 12/9/10, The Leader Fee: $201.96 TOWN OF WESTFIELD of applications submitted through- on probation or home confinement. out New Jersey. Christopher’s Program is also PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE OF REAL ESTATE FOR NON-PAYMENT OF TAXES AND ASSESSMENTS Union County Freeholder Nancy available to all Union County school NEW JERSEY DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Public notice is hereby given that the undersigned, The Collector of Taxes of the Town Ward spearheaded the development districts upon request, and accepts DIVISION OF PROCUREMENT, BUREAU OF CONSTRUCTION SERVICES of Westfield, Union County, New Jersey, will sell at public auction on the 17th day of of Christopher’s Program, which referrals from local community 1035 PARKWAY AVENUE, PO BOX 605 December, 2010 in the Tax Collector’s office in the Municipal Building, 425 East Broad TRENTON, NEW JERSEY 08625 was named in honor of Christopher agencies. The program also includes Street, Westfield, New Jersey, at nine o’clock in the morning, the following described Booker, who was brutally murdered a professional development and Notice is hereby given that bid proposals will be received via the Internet until 10:00:59 lands: A.M. on 12/14/10, downloaded, and publicly opened and read, from Bidders classified The said lands will be sold to make the amount of Municipal liens chargeable against by gang members on Thanksgiving community education component under N.J.S.A. 27:7-35.1 et seq.; in the CONFERENCE ROOM-A, 1st Floor F & A that same on the 17th day of December, 2010, together with interest and cost of sale, weekend 10 years ago. that serves to enhance community Building, New Jersey Department of Transportation, 1035 Parkway Avenue, Trenton, exclusive however, of the lien for taxes for the year 2010. New Jersey 08625; for: “The death of Christopher Booker awareness and community educa- The said lands will be sold in fee to such persons as will purchase the same, subject opened my eyes to a world that, 10 tion regarding the topic of gangs Re-Advertisement of Maintenance Machine Sweeping Contract, North - 2011, to redemption at the lowest rate of interest, but in no case in excess of eighteen percent Various locations including and North of Route 57, Counties of Bergen, Essex, (18%) per annum. Payments for the sale shall be made by cash or certified check before years ago, I knew nothing about – and youth violence. Hudson, Morris, Passaic, Sussex, Union, and Warren; 100% State; DP No: 10494 conclusion of the sale or the property will be resold. the presence of gang violence in the “Christopher’s Program is unique Bidders are required to comply with the requirements of P.L. 1975, c. 127 N.J.A.C Any parcel of real property for which there shall be no other purchaser will be struck off 17:27. The awarded bidder must provide a completed Contractor Certification and State of New Jersey,” Freeholder in that the partnership between the and sold to the Municipality in fee for redemption at eighteen percent (18%) per annum Ward said. “After much searching court system, the [Union County] Disclosure of Political Contribution Form(s) according to both P.L 2205, C.51 and and the Municipality shall have the right to bar or foreclose the right of redemption. Executive Order No. 117 within fourteen (14) days from the award date. Executive Order The sale will be made and conducted in accordance with the provisions of Article 4 of for answers, I did indeed gain Department of Human Services and No: 117 is effective on November 15, 2008. Pursuant to N.J.S.A. 52:32-44, all bidders Chapter 5 of Title 54, Revised Statutes of New Jersey , 1937, and amendments thereto. knowledge about organized gangs, our communities will now allow us must be registered with the New Jersey Department of Treasury, Division of Revenue, At any time before the sale the undersigned will receive payment of the amount due on Business Registration, as of the date of bids. The awarded bidder must provide proof of their history in New Jersey, what to reach thousands of additional the property, with interest and costs incurred up to the time of payments, by certified was being done to combat this grow- youths in the years to come who valid business registration within fourteen (14) days from the award date. Pursuant to the check or cash. “Public Works Contractor Registration Act”, N.J.S.A. 34:11-56.48 et seq. (P.L. 2003, c. Industrial properties may be subject to the Spill Compensation and Control Act ing epidemic, and most importantly, stand at imminent risk of joining or 91), all bidders must be registered with the New Jersey Department of Labor, Division of (N.J.S.A. 58:10-23.11 et seq.), the Water Pollution Control Act (N.J.S.A 58:10A-1 et seq.) what more should be and must be staying in organized street gangs,” Wage and Hour Compliance, at the time of bid. The awarded bidder must provide proof and the Industrial Site Recovery Act (N.J.S.A. 13:1K-6 et seq.) In addition, the munici- of PWCR within fourteen (14) days from the award date. done.” Freeholder Ward said. pality is precluded from issuing a tax sale certificate to any prospective purchaser who Before Christopher’s Program, The New Jersey Black Issues The Department, in accordance with Title VI Civil Rights Act of 1964, 78 Stat. 252 is or may be in any way connected to the prior owner or operator of the site. U.S.C., 49 C.F.R., Parts 21 and 23 issued pursuant to such Act, and Section 504 of the The said lands so subject to sale, described in accordance with the tax duplicate, Freeholder Ward initiated numer- Leadership Conference Commu- Rehabilitation Act of 1973 will afford minority business enterprises full opportunity to including the name of the owner as shown on the last duplicate and the total amount due ous two-day gang prevention pro- nity Change Award focuses on lo- submit bids in response to this invitation and will not discriminate against any bidder on thereon respectively on the 17th day of December, 2010, exclusive of the lien for the year the grounds of race, color, sex, national origin, or handicap in the project award. grams in Union County. cally initiated programs that work 2010 are as listed below: “The experience made it appar- toward reducing disparities in eco- Plans, specifications, and bidding information for the proposed work are available at Susan Noon Bid Express website www.bidx.com. You must subscribe to use this service. To Collector of Taxes ent to me that a permanent, con- nomic opportunity, education, subscribe follow the instructions on the website. Fees apply to downloading documents Westfield, New Jersey tinuous and more expansive Union health and human services, and and plans and bidding access. The fee schedule is available on the web site. All fees are directly payable to Bid Express. Plans, specifications, and bidding information may be Location of Block Amount Due County program was needed in or- law, justice and public safety. inspected (BUT NOT OBTAINED) by contracting organizations at our Design Field Property Address Owner & Lot Dec. 17, 2010 der to quash the ongoing recruit- Christopher’s Program was recog- Offices at the following locations: 1. 5 Fairhill Road Sharpe, Larry & Susan 201/43 $ 5,414.70 ment of our young people into orga- nized for its innovative approach 200 Stierli Court Route 79 and Daniels Way 1 Executive Campus Rt 70W 2. 1053 Lawrence Avenue Lawrence Avenue, LLC 304/11 $15,705.01 nized gangs,” Freeholder Ward said. and for its potential to be adapted Mt. Arlington, NJ Freehold, NJ Cherry Hill, NJ *3. 955 Lawrence Avenue Wissel, Conrad & Tina 304/17 $ 1,504.58 Christopher’s Program went into for use in different settings, and in 973-770-5141 732-308-4025 856-486-6624 4. 24 Barchester Way Berry, Glenn & Sally 308/1 $35,535.01 3 T - 11/25/10, 12/2/10 and 12/9/10, The Leader Fee: $201.96 operation earlier this year, through other counties throughout New 5. 367 Brightwood Avenue Pringle, Edward 701/8 $ 3,236.56 the Union County Department of Jersey. PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE 6. 109 Dudley Avenue W Parsloe. Robert Joseph & Mary Lynn 1004/8 $ 17,422.03 7. 132 Lincoln Road Trask, Stephen & Megan 1006/15 $ 9,329.07 Human Services. It consists of in- “I am confident that the contin- NEW JERSEY DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION 8. 619 Kimball Avenue Khedr, Christine-Gadzera, Irene 1206/23 $ 7,775.00 teractive sessions with trained ued partnership of our Union DIVISION OF PROCUREMENT, BUREAU OF CONSTRUCTION SERVICES 9. 209 Sunset Avenue Genievich, Jean 1902/15 $13,783.42 speakers, experts and agencies in County government, our court sys- 1035 PARKWAY AVENUE, PO BOX 605 10. 201 Baker Avenue Buontempo, Anthony 2212/6 $19,844.33 TRENTON, NEW JERSEY 08625 *11. 618 Maye Street O’Brian, Theresa M. 2302/51 $ 302.66 New Jersey, dealing exclusively tem and our probation department Notice is hereby given that bid proposals will be received via the Internet until 10:00:59 12. 728-734 South Avenue West Buontempo, Joseph, LLC 2510/5.01 $49,984.48 with the topic of gangs and youth will serve to greatly reduce the cycle A.M. on 12/14/10, downloaded, and publicly opened and read, from Bidders classified 13. 440 West Broad Street Centennial Lodge #400 IBOP Elks 2512/27 $ 3,520.88 violence. of recruitment of our young people under N.J.S.A. 27:7-35.1 et seq.; in the CONFERENCE ROOM-A, 1st Floor F & A 14. 1020 South Avenue West Buontempo, Joseph 2606/10 $18,286.87 Participants are selected at the into gang lifestyles going into the Building, New Jersey Department of Transportation, 1035 Parkway Avenue, Trenton, 15. 1016 South Avenue West Buontempo, Joseph 2606/11 $16,444.49 New Jersey 08625; for: 16. 918 South Avenue West Journeyman Title Agency, Inc. 2606/18 $11,127.26 discretion of the courts, the county’s future here in Union County, while Maintenance Long Life Pavement Markings Contract, North – 2011; Various 17. 115 Scotch Plains Ave No Taliaferro, Lucille & Evans, R 2704/20 $ 6,280.50 PUBLIC NOTICE also serving as a model program for locations including and North of Route 57, Counties of Bergen, Essex, Hudson, 18. 642 West Broad Street Barnes, James & Monroe, Mark 2709/21 $ 8,184.35 other counties in New Jersey,” Free- Morris, Passaic, Sussex, Union, and Warren; 100% State; DP No: 10454 19. 624 Downer Street Clavijo, Victor & Maria 2710/16 $ 1,659.11 TOWN OF WESTFIELD holder Ward said. Bidders are required to comply with the requirements of P.L. 1975, c. 127 N.J.A.C 20. 601 First Street Aguirre, Donna Contreras M. 2802/1 $10,011.31 PLANNING BOARD 17:27. The awarded bidder must provide a completed Contractor Certification and 21. 214 Scotch Plains Avenue Morse, Norman & Nancy 2816/2 $10,309.44 For more information on the pro- Notice is hereby given that the Westfield Disclosure of Political Contribution Form(s) according to both P.L 2205, C.51 and 22. 401 West Broad Street B & G Properties, A Partnership 2901/1 $ 4,209.92 gram, schools and community or- Planning Board, at its meeting on Decem- Executive Order No. 117 within fourteen (14) days from the award date. Executive Order *23. 530 Summit Avenue Farrington, Robyn 3003/24 $ 487.64 ber 6, 2010, adopted the following resolu- ganizations can contact Bonnie No: 117 is effective on November 15, 2008. Pursuant to N.J.S.A. 52:32-44, all bidders 24. 220 Elmer Street CBK Realty LLC 3114/9 $25,253.87 tion for the application decided at the No- Herrmann of the Union County De- must be registered with the New Jersey Department of Treasury, Division of Revenue, 25. 412 Elmer Street South Mormile, Antonio & Mary Ann 3207/6 $ 1,219.89 vember 1, 2010 meeting. Business Registration, as of the date of bids. The awarded bidder must provide proof of 26. 724 Sherman Street Rear Hirth, Edward & Diane 3405/2.08 $ 64.63 partment of Human Services at valid business registration within fourteen (14) days from the award date. Pursuant to the 27. 118 Cacciola Place Colonel, Lottie c/o N. Pringle 4001/4 $ 423.50 PB 10-13 (V) Hospice Provider Group, [email protected] or (908) 527- “Public Works Contractor Registration Act”, N.J.S.A. 34:11-56.48 et seq. (P.L. 2003, c. 28. 114 Livingston Street Furnari, Nancy J. 4001/16 $ 1,444.32 227 Elmer, Block 3113, Lot 17, Applicant 4800. 91), all bidders must be registered with the New Jersey Department of Labor, Division of 29. 228 Windsor Avenue Henry, Lois 4001/61 $ 4,725.44 sought preliminary and final major site Wage and Hour Compliance, at the time of bid. The awarded bidder must provide proof 30. 117 Myrtle Avenue Frasier, Sheila Est of 4001/94 $ 5,914.20 plan approval for a modification of utiliza- of PWCR within fourteen (14) days from the award date. 31. 727 Central Avenue Patel, Hasmukh S-Patel, Mahendra C 4001/98 $16,915.34 tion to use a portion of the first floor of the Reading is Good For You The Department, in accordance with Title VI Civil Rights Act of 1964, 78 Stat. 252 32. 229 Windsor Avenue Winsor, Barbara Franklin 4004/43 $ 1,263.81 building for a service use (massage thera- U.S.C., 49 C.F.R., Parts 21 and 23 issued pursuant to such Act, and Section 504 of the 33. 820 Carleton Road Buontempo, Anthony 4707/4 $14,416.49 pist) and a portion of the first floor for the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 will afford minority business enterprises full opportunity to 34. 124 Grove Street East Allen, Craig J. & Juanita 4802/4 $ 2,872.12 existing personal service (A Face For- submit bids in response to this invitation and will not discriminate against any bidder on 35. 152 Harrow Road DelMonico, Gerald & Joanne 4911/16 $ 8,295.47 ever). The proposed uses, while permitted the grounds of race, color, sex, national origin, or handicap in the project award. 36. 6 Byron Court Cort, James & Yvonne 5004/28 $ 8,441.10 uses in the GB-3 zone, are a change from Plans, specifications, and bidding information for the proposed work are available at 37. 8 Manchester Drive Metz, Lillian D. Est Of 5004/37 $19,672.41 the former retail use and require a c vari- Bid Express website www.bidx.com. You must subscribe to use this service. To 38. 454 Otisco Drive Genievich, Jean M. 5105/13 $13,435.04 ance for the number of parking spaces subscribe follow the instructions on the website. Fees apply to downloading documents 39. 30 Genesee Trail Buontempo, Anthony 5112/26 $13,154.30 required. Applicant sought variance relief and plans and bidding access. The fee schedule is available on the web site. All fees are 40. 12 North Wickom Drive Gabriel Estates, LLC 5203/13 $21,814.22 from Section 17.02C of the Land Use directly payable to Bid Express. Plans, specifications, and bidding information may be 41. 101 Surrey Lane Genievich, Jean 5205/17 $11,894.89 Ordinance to allow 5 onsite parking spaces inspected (BUT NOT OBTAINED) by contracting organizations at our Design Field 42. 132 Cambridge Road Junno, Anna Mae 5717/1 $15,225.02 and one street space where 13 parking Offices at the following locations: *sidewalk or curbing assessment spaces are required. Application approved 200 Stierli Court Route 79 and Daniels Way 1 Executive Campus Rt 70W with conditions. In the event that the owner of the property is on Active Duty in the Military Service, the Mt. 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Roland Crystal, Mallory Cunningham, Thomas Honor Roll Cunningham, Natalie Daniele, Connor Danik, Sixth Grade Distinguished Christopher Debellis, Christopher Decker, John First Marking Period Del Sordi, Dustin Demarsico, Ariana Donaldson, Honor Roll – 78 Students Thabitha Dwumfour, Daniel Farrell, Daniel Alexandra Aloe, Melissa Baldani, Danielle Federico, Jacqueline Fletcher, Jahtiana Foote, Barber, Nicole Barber, Emma Beckerman, Emma Calabrese, Nicholas Cheney, Paul McGriff, Connor McSherry, Tatiana Melendez, Matthew Goetz, Ryan Hambor, Stephen Handy, Allyson Bisgay, Jason Calabria, Natalie Cestone, Cherubini, Jackson Cooney, Kyle Coupe, Casey Timothy Mitchell, Haley Monahan, Jake Robert Harrington, Jeffrey Hasiak, Timothy Rebecca Citarella, Alyssa Christina Cordero, Daudelin, Emma Duggan, Zakary Elseht, Mruczinski, Amenda Ni, Shannon O’Neill, Ben- Hesson, William Hochman, Brian Howard, Justin Cunningham, Brooke De Paul, Nicole Samantha Ferrara, Heather Goeller, Samantha jamin Powell, George Ramos, Geneva Rata, Danielle Hurtado, Matthew Irslinger, Christian Dencker, Francesca Difabio, Sarah Dolan, Gorman, Liam Guarnuccio, Dakota Halma, Connor Reddington, Daniel Reimers, Sandi Isolda, Ashley Jackson, Abigail Jenkinson, Helen Caroline Drubulis, Fizzah Ehsan, Robert Fallo, Zachary Halma, Julian Iarussi, Eva Issacs Anne Rivera, Nicholas Robins, Anjanette Saleh, James Johns, Pierce Johnston, Joshua Kamath, Marissa Daniela Fonseca, Jack Friebely, Claudia Gentile, Marie Kearns, Maxwell Kearns, Nolan Kearns, Sherry, Aboluwarin Songonuga, Matthew Lamastra, Patrick Lay, David Leong, Jeffrey Rose Giandana, Brynne Hambor, James Harcourt, Megan Kieltyka, Brian Kilcullen, Jonathan Sosnowski, Nicholas Spadaro, Jacob Sutterlin, Lieblich, Sasha Lofton, Michaela Lowe, Jessica Rachel Horn, Hayley Howell, Natalie Jablonski, Kriney, Kaavya Krishna Kumar, Rachel Lam- Lauren Szpond, Ryan Tannenbaum, James Luong, Letizia Macchini, Eric Manfra, William Gianna Januszanis, Demetrius Johnson, Bryce bert, Thomas Leistikow, Sierra Lesiak, Stefany Tenzer, Adesh Thanawala, Tinnapat Triamarit, McDuffie, Alyson McGrath, Ryan McSherry, Jones, Nupur Kashikar, William Kluckas, Grace Lucas, Gabriela MacPherson, Caitlyn Mannino, Dante Trigo, Amani Williams, Victoria Will- Gabriel Migliore, Josh Mineo, Alexander Lama, Tayonna Lee, Emma Levenson, Amy Owen Martin, Michelle Marvosa, Darren iams, Erik Willis, Joseph Witkowski, Tyler Mirabella, John Musso, Christine Nocum, Ben- Liu, Jamie Lopez, Samantha Lopez, Sylvia Mascioli, Sean Meisch, Alyssa Miguelino, Wrenn-Sheffield, Georganne Yarbenet jamin Pacaja, Anthony Pares, Ashish Patel, Kayla Lubalin, Ian MacPherson, Anthony Magnotta, Zachary Miller, Micayla Mirabella, Mark Mital, Pennington, Matthew Perper, Naomi Porter, Maya Mansingh, Morgan Martinson, Colin Kathryn Musso, Saleena Nival, Tyler O’Brien, Eighth Grade Distinguished Isabel Quinones, Gianna Rosello, Jason Rosen, GETTING TO KNOW YOU…Last month, students at Roosevelt Intermediate McAlindin, Juliana Monteiro, Amelia Morel, Faegan Peck, Anne Pierce, Cara Provenzano, Khansinee Ruangsirin, Todd Ryan, Anthony Dylan Redfield, Caroline Ringel, Jennifer Rivera, Honor Roll – 62 Students School participated in Mix It Up at Lunch Day, a “national campaign to improve Andrew Mu, Kaitlyn Mullany, Haley Savoca, Jeremy Scialdoni, Marcus Shaw, John inter-group relations, reduce prejudice and build inclusive learning communi- Nakonechny, Alexa-Jada Nelson, Marc Olivia Roberts, Mariel Sass, Matthew Schweizer, Jacob Beckerman, Samantha Bordman, Sheehy, Christopher Sheil, Kola Shomade, Caroline Scobee, Katherine Seeney, Nikola Kayla Brady, Morgan Bransky, Olivia Brown, Amber Simmons, William Stoll, Garrett Szeto, ties,” according to Roosevelt School counselor Christine Trottere. Groups sat at Occhipinti, Amelia Paladino, Gia Pares, Ryan lunch together and got to know more about each other. Pictured, from left to right Peterson, Juliana Pigna, Zachary Polak, Stephanie Segulin, Alyssa Shann, Kelly Smeltzer, Nicho- Bryan Buchanan, Megan Burke, Shannon Burns, Ivan Earl Tajo, Raina Tellado, Andrew Tomasulo, Ponterio, Justin Purvis, Rhea Rao, Margaret Ri- las Stone, Mary Stovall, Rohan Suresh, Kiersten Jamie Bush, Rachel Butler, Melissa Calabria, Hallie Traiman, Megan Tsipas, David Valian, going clockwise, are: sixth graders Gabe Givelber, Joelle Ballecer, Rob Retcho, chard, Marco Rodrigues, Lorie Marie Rosado, Swaak, Kate Traina, Jack Valian, Bridget Van Jodie Cornwell, Nicholas D’Apuzzo, Steven Paige VanBuskirk, John Walling, Erica Waltsak, Emily Beattie, Charlotte Rule and eighth grader Stephanie Brown. “It’s a good Emma Rossi, Vincent Ruzek, Meghan Ryan, Natta, Zoe Verrico, Samiksha Vittralraj, Connor Davies, Tyler Dencker, Alexandra Duke, Christopher Wasieczko, Thomas Weideli, Jr., way to get to know more people,” said Emily. Mohnish Sabhani, Stephen Scarcella, Erin Walsh, Gali Zaborowski, Linda Zhang, Hang Elisabeth Duke, Emily Fidlow, Alexandra Gale, Ethan Yang, Anthony Young, Abbigail Ziobro Sheehy, Sydney Shuler, Julia Sikora, Holly Smith, Zheng, Natalie Zimmermann Christian Germano, Sophie Giuliani, Hannah Area Students Begin Sydney Smith, Bhupinder Sohal, Daria Speranza, Glock, Daniel Harcourt, Shivanee Hendre, Eliza- Lukas Stein, Erin Walling, Kaitlyn Wilson, Ryan Seventh Grade beth Hom, Tyler Hubbert, Angela Ignomirello, College Life at Pace Yawger Amanda Karacsony, Kaitlyn Killeen, Elizabeth AREA – The following students from Honor Roll – 82 Students Lamorte- Wright, Michael Lee, Zachary Lipshitz, THE STUDENT VIEW Sixth Grade Honor Roll – Dylan Abar, Noelle Alber, Dulce Almonte, Lauren Lockfeld, Evelyn Logie, Alyssa Lopez, the immediate area were admitted as Paolo Almonte, Alfonso Amore, Brianna Becker, Rigel Madraswalla, Grace Makowski, Hannah first-year students at Pace University 82 Students Jordan Belford, William Benavides, Bennett Matysek, Anita Mo, Nicole Nilsen, Grace The weekly column written by local high school students this fall: Amir Diwane, from Garwood, Ryan Abramowitz, Ashley Andrews, Madi- Briana, Zachary Carter, Sean Cheney, Chloe O’Brien, Kelsey O’Connor, Alan Payne, Brianna Cimino, Amanda Ciurciu, Vincent Conti, Chris- is a first-year student at Pace son Annicchiarico, Julia Bonaccorso, Kaitlyn Peterson, Keenan Porter, John Quigley, Megan University’s New York City campus. Buchanan, Charles Butler, Francesca Carvalho, tian Cornejo, Daniel Dawson, Bianca DeMaria, Rickmers, Jeffrey Rodgers, Danielle Scheu, Sh- We Should Embrace The Learning Ryan Chan, Callie Ciarrocca, Anthony Dada, Mark Devine-Gelling, Gabriella DiLollo, James annon Shaw, Katarzyna Sierant, Steven Skubish, Vjollca Marke, from Berkeley Heights, Deja DeMaria, Kiera DeProspero, Julia Di DiFrancesco, Margaret DiVirgilio, Francesca Connor Smith, Elisa Staniec, Amanda Suhovsky, is a first-year student at Pace Giacomo, Michael Di Giacomo, Laurel Elkin, Dobies, Taylor Downing, Courtney Dreyfus, Philip Tice, Phoebe Wahby, Alyssa Webster, Opportunity This Season Provides University’s Pleasantville campus. Aaron Eoff, Grace Fanning, Keara Farley, Mat- Marina Duffy, Maria Duque, Abrahim Elseht, Rachel Williams, Ethan Yoo, Jerry Zhu, Lina Brendan Fanning, Dominic Gannon, Darya Zikas By ABBIE GOLDRING Furthermore, religion is a personal Christopher Mitsoulis, from Cranford, thew Furino, Lane Gentile, Raphael Genty, Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times Victoria Gonzalez, Riley Guma, Victoria Haas, Ganzha, Allison Gara, Stacy Garzon, Ian Gor- preference. To a point, it is acceptable is a first-year student at Pace Scott Hargrove, Nathaniel Harris, Connor don, Ethan Graham, Nathaniel Graham, Gabriela Eighth Grade University’s New York City campus. Guerrero, Irem Gure, Rachel Janssen, Maya Scotch Plains resident Lisa Rafal has to teach it in school, but the line is Hedden, Alexandria Hudak, Andrew Hunte, Honor Roll – 101 Students been getting heat from other locals sometimes crossed. Public school Morghan Johnson, Stephanie Judge, Jake Jegede, Shreya Kachroo, Lauren Kaminskas, Freshman Receives Kloepfer, Callen Leahy, Ryan Lo, Emily Selin Kargi, Gregory Kraus, George Leichtling, Carl Acito, Bruce Arthur, Nicole Baldani, concerning her vocal discontent re- should be a place for discussion and Lockatell, Michael Lockfeld, Kyra Lockhart, Grace Lesce, Giancarlo Lorusso, Chloe Mansilla, Tori Baliatico, Andrew Barcia, James Beirne, garding the singing of “Joy to the World” education, but it should not be a place Hammeke Scholarship Nicolette Lorusso, Jhoanna Lucas, Frank Andrew Matthews, Kevin McAlindin, Aaron at her son’s school concert last year. that establishes one view over another. Machinski, Blake Mackey, Annerys Mancebo, I understand that singing a song in The separation of church and state is SCOTCH PLAINS – Union Catho- Carmina Mauricio, Abraham May, Bennett public school that expresses Christian an important part of the Bill of Rights, lic High School announced that Arthur Mazza, Paige McKeown, Paris Mcnamara- Wright of Woodbridge has been se- Wnoroski, Sean McNeely, David McQuilkin, beliefs may disturb some people. Nev- but singing a Christmas carol at a school Richard Nardone, Matthew Newman, Brittney ertheless, we should not get too caught concert does not cross that line. lected as the 2010 recipient of the Oliveira, Rucha Patel, Donald Perkins, Connor up with the lyrics and messages of I bet that the choice to sing “Joy to Eldon M. Hammeke Scholarship. Perry, Derek Phansalkar, Jiatian Qu, Anisah classic holiday songs. the World” was not a direct intention to The scholarship was established in Ramjohn, Jonathan Randall, Michael Raphael, memory of Mr. Hammeke by his wife, Michael Rash, Jessica Rickmers, Paul Santos, No mother would let her child go to teach Christianity in the school. It pro- Erin Schetelich, Alyssa Simmons, Arjeta college without reading “To Kill A vides a chance for children to learn Grace, and is supported by the Knights Sinanovic, Victoria Stratton, Luke Susino, Mockingbird,” which has become an about other religions and different types of Columbus Summit Council 783, Mckella Sylvester, Michael Szanto, Dionisio important part of American culture. of music. We are lucky to live in such a of which Mr. Hammeke was an active Trigo, Luke Uriarte, Jessica Van Tassel, Gabriel member. Vaz, Samuel Venick, Jessica Waltsak, Kathleen Just the same, children should hear diverse and accepting community, so Weideli, Sharlene Yantin, Peter Yarem, Erica traditional songs that have been known we should just embrace the learning The award is presented every year Yoo, Luke Zhuang, Alexander Zitofsky for centuries. opportunity the holiday season pro- to one current freshman student at a Catholic high school and is renew- Seventh Grade Distinguished It is possible that a Jewish child vides. would not hear “Joy to the World,” or Abbie Goldring is a junior at WHS. able for the recipient’s remaining Honor Roll – 74 Students that a Catholic child would be unfamil- three years at the school. Jamie Abar, Catherine Acito, Jennifer iar with the dreidel, unless they had Anclien, Matthew Auda, Madeleine Bebout, Isabella Bernardo, Shay Blechinger-Slocum, attended a school concert. For instance, I remember the chorus St.B artho lome w A c adem y

at Edison Intermediate School in FDU Honors Westfield singing the “Hallelujah Cho- The Catholic Academy that makes a difference SP Resident Chaplin rus,” another hymn praising God. The in your child’s life. “Hallelujah Chorus” is such a beautiful SCOTCH PLAINS – Fairleigh and powerful work that it would be a Dickinson University (FDU) honored HONORED…Union Catholic High School announced that Arthur Wright has shame for a student not to hear it simply Richard Chaplin of Scotch Plains for been selected as the 2010 recipient of the Eldon M. Hammeke Scholarship. The because of its religious content. 40 years of service. award is presented every year to one current freshman student at a Catholic high school and is renewable for the recipient’s remaining three years at the school. Some may feel that children do not Mr. Chaplin is a Professor of Ac- need to hear these centuries-old hymns. counting, Taxation and Law at FDU’s Pictured above, left to right, are: Grand Knight Frederick Cowburn, Hammeke Scholarship recipient Arthur Wright, Grace Hammeke and Sister Percylee Hart, However, it is just one of those things College at Florham campus. principal. See release at right. that is important to be educated about. On the other hand, I acknowledge Westfield’s Elsasser that Ms. Rafal could be voicing the Organizes Conference opinions of other parents who are afraid to speak out. Parents may think that WESTFIELD – The Lock Haven their child feels excluded while the University Recreation Management chorus sings songs about a different and Sport Administration majors Serving children in grades PreK - 8 religion, or they may fear that their teamed up this year and organized a child will absorb aspects of that reli- professional conference in November. gion. 2032 Westfield Avenue The conference, entitled “A Run-In Many parents send their children to Scotch Plains, NJ 07076 With Recreation Management and CCD or attend High Holiday services 908.322.4265 Sports Administration,” offered valu- in order to instill a certain religious able sessions for professionals in recre- ideology. Why would they want these ation management and sport adminis- efforts reversed? Call for information or visit: www.stbacademy.org tration, and for students interested in learning more about a career in these fields. Students in Assistant Professor Judy Elliott’s special-events class organized the conference. The students worked diligently to organize and run a profes- FREE sional workshop that was beneficial to students and professionals working in the field. PSAT Result Evaluation One of the students involved in orga- nizing the conference was Westfield resident Bryan Elsasser, a senior ma- at Ivy Ed joring in the Community/Commercial Recreation Track. Test prep expert and Ivy Ed partner Jacqui Byrne will be Where intellect and faith meet. available in Ivy Ed’s Scotch Plains office for free, private evaluations on Sunday, December 12, from 11am-1pm, and Wednesday, December 15, 3-6pm, by appointment only.

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Cummings, 85, NYSE VP; Mary DeCamp, 80, Artist and Author; WW II Veteran, Purple Heart Recipient – Obituaries – Volunteer With Pug Rescue Group Donald Edward Cummings died 1939 and established another tan- George Battschinger, 87, WWII Pilot; Mary Kennedy DeCamp, 80, of books, “Full Frontal Pug” and “Seize of cancer on Thanksgiving Day, No- nery there, a major industry in the Los Angeles, Calif., formerly of That Pug.” vember 25, 2010, peacefully at his city. Don attended local public schools Active With Veterans’ Organizations Grandview on Hudson, N.Y., passed She was a member of The Pug Dog home in Westfield, surrounded by until transferring to Kimball Union away on Thursday, Sep- Club of Greater New his entire family of three genera- Academy during his final year of George V. Battschinger, 87, of and was awarded the Air Medal and tember 30, after a short York and later volun- tions, at age 85. high school. Carolina Trace, Sanford, N.C., five Oak Leaf Clusters. He served illness. teered for Little Angels He had worked full-time, living He then attended Harvard Univer- passed away on Tuesday, November three years during the war and 13 Born in Evanston, Ill. Pug Rescue in Los An- unassisted, until one week prior to sity for a short period before entering 30, 2010, at WakeMed in Cary, N.C. years after in the active reserve, and on July 6, 1930, Mary geles. his passing. Universally admired and the army during World War II. Serving Born in Newark, N.J. on January was discharged as a captain in 1958. attended New Trier Surviving are her son, loved by all who knew in combat with the 15, 1923 to the late Hazel Marie Mr. Battschinger worked for Elec- High School and Peter, of Los Angeles him, Mr. Cummings 100th Infantry Division Burns and George Battschinger, he trical Industries in Murray Hill, N.J. Northampton School for and her daughter, Ardis, will be deeply missed. in northeastern France was the first of six children. He re- for 24½ years, while also working Girls. She was a gradu- of Westfield, N.J., as well His primary lifelong in 1944, he received the ceived his education in Newark and 22½ years for the U.S. Postal Ser- ate of Ogontz Junior as two grandsons, David passion was to make Purple Heart for inju- attended the University of Vermont. vice in Newark. He retired from the College (now part of and Adam Perry of close personal bonds ries he had sustained. During World War II, he was a B- Postal Service in 1983 and from Penn State University) Westfield. 17 bomber pilot in the 8th Air Force, and then attended The The family has re- with people around After the war, he re- Electrical Industries in 1984. Mary DeCamp him and to help them sumed collegiate aims, stationed in England. He flew 35 Mr. Battschinger was married to Art Institute of Chicago. quested that, in lieu of in any way he could. graduating from combat missions over Nazi Germany, Pearl Ethel Lau, formerly of Newark, After working as a stewardess for flowers, donations be made to a local Don was born on Harvard and then from for 65 years. They moved to Scotch United Airlines for two years, she animal rescue group or pet shelter. November 6, 1925 in Dartmouth’s Tuck David L. Beers, 83 Plains, N.J. in 1946 and lived there married Jack M. “Pete” DeCamp, now December 9, 2010 Woburn, Mass., the School of Business. David L. Beers, 83, of Bluffton, S.C. until moving to Sanford, N.C. in 1997. deceased. Happily married for 55 second son of Eustace Arriving in New York died on Sunday, December 5, 2010. They have one daughter, Karen Ann years, Mary and Jack traveled the world Franklin A. Chenitz, 88 Born October 16, 1927 to David while raising their two children. Haven Cummings, Donald E. Cummings City in 1950, he Battschinger of Sanford, N.C. Franklin A. Chenitz, affection- owner of the E. worked there for 60 and Helen Beers of Warren, Ohio, he He also leaves three brothers, Rob- Mary was an accomplished artist ately known to those who knew and Cummings Leather Co., and Eleanor years, about one third of that time in served in the U.S. Army and gradu- ert, Edward and William, and two and illustrator and author of two loved him as Frank or Bubby, passed Houston Ray Cummings. securities brokerage, as a founder of ated from the University of Michigan sisters, Jeanne Milia and Barbara away peacefully in his home on He was raised with his brothers, Bregman, Cummings, and Co., as in 1951. He married Carol Rogers on DiMarzio. John D. Brunnquell, 48 Saturday, November 20, 2010, at Eustace William Cummings and Ri- well as Cummings and Taylor, Inc. January 3, 1959. Mr. Battschinger was a member John D. Brunnquell, 48, died on the age of 88. chard Haven Cummings, in close Then followed an equivalent length A longtime resident of Westfield, of the Eighth Air Force Historical Thursday, December 2, 2010, at his Formerly of Newark, N.J., where proximity to their extended family; of time as a vice-president of the New N.J., he retired to Hilton Head, S.C. Society and the 487th Bomb Group residence. he was a playground director and both brothers still survive. York Stock Exchange, from which he in 1997. of the Eighth Air Force. He also was He was the beloved son of Anne physical education teacher, he relo- They moved to Lebanon, N.H. in was required to retire at age 65. Surviving are his wife, Carol; son, a member of American Legion Post Brunnquell and the late Gerard cated to Boynton Beach, Fla. 20 Changing direction, he then worked David; daughter-in-law, Nancy, and No. 209 and VFW Post No. 10122, Brunnquell, longtime residents of years ago from Westfield, N.J. Julia M. Allegrini, 92 for nearly 20 years on the administra- granddaughter, Carol. both of Scotch Plains. Westfield. Surviving, in addition to A graduate of Panzer College and Julia Mary (Palma) Allegrini, 92, tive staff of the Manhattan Veterans’ A celebration of life will be held A service will be held privately by his mother, are his wife, Kimberly; Seton Hall University, Frank was a of Newbury, Mass. died on Thursday, Affairs Medical Center. tomorrow, Friday, December 10, from the family at a later date. Memorials his daughters, Donna and Elizabeth; star basketball player in high school December 2, 2010, at the Anna Jaques Residing in Westfield, he and his 3 to 5 p.m. at Sigler’s, Sheridan Park may be made to: Mighty Eighth Air his brothers, James, Stephen and and college and played profession- Hospital in Newburyport, Mass. wife of 56 years, Elaine Pankopf Circle, Bluffton. Force Museum, with “in memory of David Brunnquell, and many nieces ally in the Eastern League. He also Julia was born in Waterford, N.J. to Cummings, raised three children who Memorial contributions may be George Battschinger” on the memo and nephews. served as a medical technician in the late Philip and Susan (Morrocco) survive, Diane Elaine Simonds of made to Volunteers in Medicine, 15 line of the check. Mail memorials A former resident of North the Pacific during World War II. Palma. She lived in Westfield, N.J. Nobleboro, Me., Carolyn Ray Northridge Drive, Hilton Head, S.C. to: Mighty Eighth Air Force Mu- Plainfield, N.J. and Washington He was the beloved husband of for 50 years and was involved with Cummings Cordeiro of Westfield and 29926 or Hilton Head Regional Habi- seum, P.O. Box 1992, Savannah, Ga. Crossing, Pa., John was a steel fabri- Harriet, devoted father of Ilene the Westfield senior groups and St. Professor David Eustace Cummings, tat for Humanity, 21 Brendan Lane, 31402. Online condolences may be cator at Brunnquell Iron Works in McVea, Nancy Bernstein (Steven), Helen’s parish in Westfield. MD of Seattle, Wash. Bluffton, S.C. 29910. made at www.millerboles.com. Dayton, N.J. and, most recently, Cre- Frani DeJaco (Raymond) and Ri- Predeceased by her husband, Aldo Others surviving are Don’s Arrangements are by the Island Fu- Miller-Boles Funeral Home and Cre- ative Metals in Bensalem, Pa. chard Chenitz (Patricia), and cher- P. Allegrini, and son, Peter A. children’s spouses, Peter J. Simonds, neral Home and Crematory, mation Service of Sanford is serving He will be deeply missed by his ished grandfather of David, Mat- Professor Peter G. Cordeiro, MD and www.theislandfuneralhome.com. the family. family and by all who came to know thew, Julie, Vicki, Emily, Sarah, Allegrini, she is survived by her December 9, 2010 daughters, Elaine LePoriere of Felicia P. Cummings, MD, as well as December 9, 2010 him. Jacob, Isa and Jada. Edison, N.J., Joan Clayton of grandchildren Julia and Elliot Barnes, A Funeral Mass was held on Tues- Services were held on Wednes- Monrovia, Calif. and Mary Fisk of Christina, Catherine and Andrew day, December 7, 2010, at the Holy day, November 24, 2010, at Beth Newbury, Mass.; six grandchildren Cordeiro and Nathan and Cameron St. Paul’s Church Reveals Trinity Roman Catholic Church in Israel Memorial Chapel in Boynton and four great-grandchildren. Cummings. Westfield. Interment was at Fairview Beach, Fla., followed by interment A Funeral Mass will be celebrated Burial took place in the Cummings Cemetery in Westfield. in Eternal Light Memorial Gardens. Services For Christmas December 9, 2010 December 9, 2010 today, Thursday, December 9, at 10:30 plot at Woodbrook Cemetery of a.m. at the Church of the Immaculate Woburn, Mass., in the presence of WESTFIELD – Three different and percussion will join organist Conception in Newburyport. Family Don’s large extended family. Christmas celebrations will be held and Director of Music Charles Best Friend Announces Sales and friends may call today prior to A memorial service will be held at at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church. The Banks in works by Sweelinck, the Mass, from 9 to 10 a.m., at the 1 p.m. on Tuesday, December 28, in community is invited to join in one Schubert and Nestor, as well as Twomey-LeBlanc and Conte Funeral The Presbyterian Church in Westfield, or more of these festive services. traditional hymns and carols. The To Help Homeless Animals Home, 193 High Street, Newburyport, followed by a reception at Echo Lake The Family Service and Reverend Andrew Hamersley, rec- Mass. 01950. Country Club in Westfield. Children’s Christmas Pageant, fea- tor, will deliver the Christmas Mes- AREA – Best Friend Dog and Ani- Greenhouse, located at 982 Lake Memorial contributions may be In lieu of flowers, people wishing turing the St. Paul’s Primary and sage. Attendees are encouraged to mal Adoption will hold a holiday Avenue in Clark. made to the American Heart Asso- to make donations are requested to Junior Choirs, will be held at 4 arrive early for these services to bake sale from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. this Additionally that day, Best Friend ciation, 20 Speen Street, contribute in Mr. Cummings’ name p.m. on Friday, Christmas Eve, De- ensure a seat for the Christmas Saturday, December 11, at Miele’s will feature a 50-percent-off sale on Framingham, Mass. 01701. To leave to Camp Mowglis (P.O. Box 517, cember 24. Children from the Sun- Liturgy. all merchandise in its thrift store. The online condolences or for directions Kingfield, ME 04947), where Don day school classes will enact the The third and final Christmas FCC Event Tomorrow store is located at 1750 East Second to the funeral home, please visit served for many years as a trustee, Christmas story in word and song, service will be the Eucharist ser- Street in Scotch Plains and is open www.contefuneralhomes.com. treasurer and stalwart supporter. to be followed by the liturgy of the vice on Saturday, December 25, To Feature Oil Benefits from 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. every December 9, 2010 December 9, 2010 Eucharist. Christmas Day, at 10 a.m. with a WESTFIELD – The First Congre- day except Sunday and Monday. The second celebration will oc- Homily and carols of the season. gational Church, located at 125 The Best Friend rescue group is a Sidney F. Keoughan, Jr., 79, Executive; cur later that evening with the Fes- St. Paul’s Episcopal Church is Elmer Street in Westfield, will offer not-for-profit organization run solely tive Choral Eucharist, beginning located at 414 East Broad Street in a special program tomorrow, Friday, by volunteers. Volunteers from the Family Man Active In Scouts and Sports at 9:45 p.m. with a Carol Sing. The Westfield, across from the munici- December 10, at 7:30 p.m. organization will gift-wrap at Barnes Christmas Eucharist will follow at pal building. For more information, Sponsored by the church’s & Noble, located at 1180 Raritan Sidney F. Keoughan, Jr. died on to his wife and four children. He was 10 p.m., featuring St. Paul’s Parish call (908) 232-8506, extension no. Women’s Fellowship group, the pro- Road in Clark, tonight, Thursday, Wednesday, November 24, 2010, at very active with the Boy Scouts and and Treble Choirs. A brass quintet 10, or access stpaulswestfield.org. gram will explore fragrant oils de- December 9, from 5 to 11 p.m. and Venice Regional Medical Center in coached various baseball and soft- signed to reduce stress, lift mood Saturday, December 11, from 9 a.m. Venice, Fla. He was 79 years old. ball teams for the Scotch Plains- and aid sleep. Attendees will learn to 5 p.m. at the front of the store. Born in Denver, Colo. on August Fanwood Youth Recreational leagues. about the relaxation benefits of natu- Best Friend always is in need of 30, 1931, he was the son of Hazel and For many years, he served as trea- ral essential oils and afterwards make dog and cat food, both wet and dry, as Sidney F. Keoughan, Sr. He had re- surer of the Westfield Tennis Club, their own linen spray, bath salts and well as clumping litter, for its foster sided in Denver, Colo. and suburbs of Swim Team director at Willow Grove body scrub to keep or give as a gift. animals. Donations can be dropped the Chicago, Ill. area during his youth. Swim Club in Scotch Plains and was Refreshments will be served and off at the thrift store during business He was a 1952 graduate of Colorado on the board of directors at the the program will be open to the pub- hours. College in Colorado Springs, Colo., Fanwood-Scotch Plains YMCA. He lic. The cost of $10 will cover sup- For more information, call (732) where he played Varsity Baseball and was an avid tennis player, swimmer plies. Free off-street parking is avail- 388-8930 or view pets waiting for a majored in economics. and bird watcher. able behind the church. For addi- permanent home at Mr. Keoughan continued with his In addition to his parents, Sid tional information or to register, call bestfriend.petfinder.org. Tax-deduct- baseball career by playing in the Keoughan was predeceased by his son, the church office at (908) 233-3494 ible donations may be mailed to: Best Minor League. He also was a first Christopher L. Keoughan, in 1999. or visit the church website, Friend, P.O. Box 335, Cranford, N.J. lieutenant with the United States He is survived by his wife of 53 fccofwestfield.org. 07016. Marine Corps and was stationed in years, Barbara Keoughan of Venice, Japan and Hawaii. Fla.; two sons, Thomas of Hoboken, During his career in the pharma- N.J. and Mark of Phillipsburg, N.J.; a Westfield Rotary Highlights ceutical industry, he was Senior Vice- daughter, Kathleen, of Stockton, N.J.; President of Marketing at Johnson & a brother, Ken, of Friendship, Me., Johnson in New Brunswick, N.J., and a granddaughter. December Program Topics where he was credited as the co- A memorial service will be held at WESTFIELD – The Rotary Club and outside of the school district, the inventor for several surgical patents. the Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic of Westfield, a non-denominational ensemble will sing a collection of He then rose to the position of Direc- SONGS OF THE SEASON…Some members of the St. Paul’s Episcopal Church Church in Venice, Fla. Choir practice seasonal music. The church is located at 414 East Broad Street in service organization of professional seasonal favorites. tor of Marketing Development with Memorial donations can be made Westfield. women and men who live or work in “Rotarian Concert: Holidays C.R. Bard’s Hospital Division in to Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic the Westfield area, has announced its Around the World” is scheduled for Murray Hill, N.J. Church, 1301 Center Road, Venice, upcoming programs for the month of December 21. Ted Schlosberg, Sidney Keoughan left the pharma- Fla. 34292. December. founder and executive director of the ceutical industry to devote more time December 9, 2010 The club meets 50 weeks per year, Westfield-based New Jersey Work- In Gratitude from 12:15 to 1:30 p.m., for lunch and shop for the Arts, will direct a special a program in the second-floor Kellogg concert consisting of traditional and We would like to express our deep Room at the Westfield Area “Y,” lo- contemporary songs from around the cated at 220 Clark Street in Westfield. world and featuring Rotarians Ron Gray Funeral Homes appreciation for the recognition and love Guests are always welcome. Swist on guitar, Liz Ensslin on oboe “Youth Holiday Concert: Roosevelt and Phil Rinaldi on saxophone, Since 1897 shared with us by our friends Sharps & Flats” will be featured on among other highlights. December 14. The Sharps & Flats, Anyone interested in attending a in the community upon the loss of directed by Sabino Losco, is an extra- program, speaking or learning curricular singing group made up of more about Rotary in Westfield our beloved Sandy. select audition group students from may contact Ray Kostyack, presi- Roosevelt Intermediate School in dent, at (908) 789-7834 or With heartfelt thanks, Westfield. Touring frequently both in [email protected]. The Reiss Family

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A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, December 9, 2010 Page 19 RHGC’s Holiday Home Tour Offers Creative Inspiration By CHRISTIE STORMS made decorations with a Victorian flair. sor cuts.” tuated with green apples and berries Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times Pressed Queen Anne’s lace “snow- Outside, pinecones and ribbons cre- welcomed guests at the front door of WESTFIELD — Anyone tired of flakes” along the window glass added ated an impressive cascading wind the stately Tremont Avenue home. pulling out the same old boxes of the charm to the study, while across the chime over the patio table. Inside the traditional center hall, the same old Christmas decorations year hall, nosegays in wallpaper cones en- The contemporary style of the grand staircase banister was draped in after year could have benefited from hanced the grand Christmas tree along- Knollwood Terrace home inspired bold evergreens, fruits and graceful bows. attending the Rake and Hoe Garden side an antique-style sleigh filled with holiday décor with clean lines and Small red wreaths wrapped each Club (RHGC)’s “Deck the Halls” Holi- elegantly wrapped packages. modern flair. Brilliant red floral ar- candelabra arm of the crystal chande- day House Tour this past weekend. The dining room featured gold place rangements popped against the home’s lier above a full-length tablescape of The tour featured four homes with settings topped with glittering green neutral Asian-inspired style. luscious florals and golden trees in the refreshing and innovative ideas in holi- ornaments filled with flowers and Irene Greenstein, publicity chair, dining room. Square boxwood wreaths day decorating along with plenty of glued to small round mirrors. said each room on the tour was as- hung in the windows while round ones helpful docents to explain how they Four Christmas tree-shaped topiar- signed a “team” to decorate it. were secured to the back of each din- were achieved. ies glistening in gold and copper stood She and her team crafted several ing chair with satin ribbon. Each house had its own theme cus- proudly along the kitchen island, while hundred origami birds and floral orna- White magnolias and winterberries tomized to the décor throughout. floral and fruit arrangements sparkled, ments for the Christmas tree, which mixed with white pine in the living RHGC members incorporated two dipped in a combination of three kinds featured modern round lights. A square room highlighted the room’s raised small rakes and hoes at each residence of glitter and beads. wreath and a trio of gold stylized trees panel fireplace mantel and crown as part of a contest, and visitors who Each hand-cut pineapple ornament further enhanced the living room. mouldings. Christie Storms for The Westfield Leader and The Times EDIBLE VILLAGE...Visitors pause to admire a charming Gingerbread Village could locate them all entered a draw- on the family room Christmas tree In the kitchen, pears suspended from The family room Christmas tree while touring a Cowperthwaite townhouse during the Rake and Hoe Garden ing for three prizes. took an hour to create. The intricate ribbons inside glass vases served as a featured white willow branches Club of Westfield’s “Deck the Halls” Holiday House Tour last weekend. On Kimball Avenue, a Tudor home patterns were an example of the Ger- unique centerpiece among table set- weaved throughout its boughs, and provided an elegant backdrop for hand- man art of “Scherenschnitte,” or “scis- tings dressed with evergreens and the bookshelves displayed a festive chopsticks. Santa collection. Community Sings Along to Club member Barbara Straight said The RHGC’s Junior Club of el- ‘Conscience’ Presents First many of the dried flowers throughout ementary and middle school-aged the tour were grown at members’ own members, decorated the patio, fasten- Handel’s Most Famous Work residences. Most of the arrangements ing evergreen swags behind each chair By BARBARA THOMSON chorus and the massive closing move- A Capella Holiday Concert were also for sale. with a string of decorative cranber- Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times ment, Worthy Is the Lamb. WESTFIELD – The Coffee With temporary A Cappella Society’s “Best The town house filled with antiques ries. Choral Art Society Messiah Commu- Some sing-ins use professional sing- Conscience Concert Series invites the Original Song” award, and has also on Cowperthwaite Square was dressed Kris Luka, who co-chaired the nity Sing, First United Methodist Church ers for the solo movements, but in this public to its first-ever holiday concert, won the “Best Male Vocalist” prize. for the holidays in charming, old-world event with Liz Dwyer, said this of Westfield, December 3, 8 p.m. case, the choir singers were invited to featuring the “father of modern A For 11 years he was a lead singer, style. The living room tree featured fundraiser is traditionally held every * * * sing the solos as a group. The chorus, capella,” Sean Altman, and the A arranger and composer for the pio- ornaments comprised of pressed ferns, four years. This year, a portion of the WESTFIELD – The New Jersey numbering 45 or so, included many capella supergroup, the neering group Rockapella, with whom dried artichokes and pomegranates and proceeds will go to the Clair Brownell Choral Art Society had its annual Mes- members of the Choral Art Society GrooveBarbers. he released nine CDs and starred in was topped with a sunburst of dried Memorial Wildflower Garden at the siah sing-in last week. While people who were clearly familiar with the This performance will take place at the five-year PBS-TV series “Where allium, while hand-stamped wrapping Westfield Historical Society’s Reeve were certainly welcome to just come work, and the chorus movements went the First United Methodist Church, In The World Is Carmen Sandiego?” paper adorned presents. House. and listen, it was really a chance for fine, by and large. The solo move- located at 1 East Broad Street (corner In the GrooveBarbers, each mem- A red cone tree of hypericum ber- The Reeve House was also the lo- anyone with (or without) a voice to ments vary in difficulty. The easier of North Avenue), in Westfield this ber of this all-vocal powerhouse quar- ries nestled against a boxwood wreath cale for the tour’s “Celebrate the Sea- come sing along with Handel’s most ones went rather well, the difficult Saturday, December 11. Doors will tet is a bona fide star in his own right: of blue thistle, lavender and roses cre- son” boutique, where visitors could famous work. ones, less so. There were some decid- open at 7:30 p.m., and the concert Mr. Altman, Charlie Evett and Steve ated a striking centerpiece in the din- enjoy refreshments and shop for items Messiah, with texts drawn from the edly rocky spots in several places, but begins at 8 p.m. Admission is $19 on Keyes are former members of the pio- ing room. such as unique floral arrangements, Bible, was written in 1741, and is the point was to have fun, not put on a line and $23 at the door. neering contemporary a cappella Scrumptious gingerbread houses seasonal greenery, handcrafted cards, undoubtedly the most often-performed concert, so it really didn’t matter. Holiday songs from a mix of tradi- group Rockapella, and Kevin Weist is led the way between the kitchen and ornaments and gifts. oratorio in the English language. It Director James Little was equal parts tions will be presented A capella, with a renowned vocal guru. Collectively, family room to a table-top tree featur- Ms. Luka expressed appreciation tells the story of Jesus’ life in three conductor, singer, and cheerleader, a lot of antics thrown in between them. they have established themselves as ing gilded blown eggs. for Linda Winter and Linda Parker, sections, corresponding to the proph- conducting when things were going This show is family-friendly, and net the “go-to” vocal group for rock, doo- Dozens of white poinsettias sur- who coordinated the boutique this year. esies and birth, the crucifixion and smoothly, and singing along with the proceeds will benefit the Community wop, jazz and even barbershop. rounded the rich, dark mantel, where “We want to thank all the members resurrection, and his glorification. It is men or encouraging others when things FoodBank of New Jersey. Advance For more information about the Cof- glass blocks housing small LED lights for all their hard work,” she said, add- written for four soloists and chorus, would go awry. The star of the evening purchase of tickets is highly recom- fee With Conscience Concert Series, glowed, wrapped up like presents. ing that the RHGC hopes to plan an- with orchestral accompaniment. was organist Trent Johnson, who played mended by going to the upcoming performance or ways in A majestic evergreen wreath accen- other holiday home tour for 2014. A performance of the entire work is the notoriously difficult accompani- holidayshow2010.eventbrite.com. which to get involved with the series, quite lengthy; this was an abbreviated ment with energy and accuracy, pro- Mr. Altman is considered “the fa- visit coffeewithconscience.org, call version consisting of Part 1 in its en- viding the good rhythmic underpin- ther of the modern a cappella.” He is (908) 412-9105 or send an e-mail to Cranford Theatre Presents tirety, and selections from Parts 2 and ning vital to a performance of this the only three-time winner of the Con- [email protected]. Volunteers are al- 3, including the famous Hallelujah work. ways appreciated. Crescent Singers to Stuart Little for Children CRANFORD – A musical version Mustard (telephone repairman) and A Holiday Tradition Present Familiar Carols CF Singer Carumpalos of the popular children’s tale ‘Stuart Natalie Pastrof (42nd Street tap PLAINFIELD – The gothic sanc- Little’ will run for six performances dancer). tuary of the Crescent Avenue Presby- Sings Handel’s Messiah at Cranford’s CDC Theatre this week- With music directed by Ruslan Continues in Rahway terian Church, lit by candles and deco- MORRISTOWN – Long-time end, December 10 to 12. Based on the Odinstov, other people and animals RAHWAY – RSI Bank will present Box Office at (732) 499-8226 or rated with greens, will be the back- Masterwork Chorus member book by E.B. White, who also wrote involved with Stuart include: Nina Orchestra of St. Peter by the Sea on online at ucpac.org. The UCPAC Box ground for the Crescent Singers’ an- Anastasia Carumpalos of Cranford is “Charlotte’s Web,” the musical fea- Natividad as Babette, the cat; Chey- Saturday, December 11, at 8 p.m. at Office, located at 1601 Irving Street, nual Christmas Carol Program, this singing Handel’s Messiah, a holiday tures songs by Joseph Robinette and enne Pellicoro as Miss Clydesdale; the Union County Performing Arts is open Wednesday through Saturday Sunday afternoon, December 12, at classic. Ronna Frank, as well as a large cast Amanda Poszyler as the bus-stop Center (UCPAC). from 11 a.m. until 5 p.m. 5:30 p.m. The church is located at the Led by Music Director Andrew of residents from Union County. mom; Ashleigh Poszyler as a Central The elegance and grace of the Rev- corner of 7th Street and Crescent Megill, the Masterwork Chorus and Starring in the role of Stuart Little, Park jogger; Joel Redmount as Dr. erend Alphonse Stephenson and the Avenue in Plainfield. Orchestra will give a performance of a mouse who is raised by a human Carey, Nathanial Redmount as Leroy, spectacular sound of the Orchestra of First Congregational The third in this season’s Crescent Messiah at the Community Theatre family, is Emmanuelle Nadeau. the brat; Nicole Sollazzo as Katherine, St. Peter return to Rahway for this Concerts series, this concert is the in the Mayo Center for the Perform- Stuart’s parents are Bryan Murray a student, and Jessica Zimmerman as annual holiday spectacular at Presents Magnificat organization’s gift to the community, ing Arts, in Morristown, on Tuesday, and Jessica Murray. The mouse has a a New York City businesswoman. UCPAC. Tickets are $27. WESTFIELD – The Festival Cho- and admission is free. Directed by December 14, at 7:30 p.m. They will human brother as well, George, Produced by Bill Chamis, the mu- Rev. Stephenson provides humor- rus of the First Congregational Church Ronald Thayer, the church’s music also give the only matinee perfor- played by Duncan Cook. The family sical features costumes by Doris Dias, ous and personal anecdotes perfectly of Westfield, located at 125 Elmer director, the 22 singers will present mance of the work at Carnegie Hall cat, Snowbell, who is none too happy hair and make-up by Michael Miguel, tuned to the occasion. His 42-piece Street, will present a performance of more familiar carols in unusual ar- on Sunday, December 19, at 2 p.m. living with a mouse, is played by with props by Susan Schnitzer, sets orchestra skillfully performs holiday John Rutter’s Magnificat this Sun- rangements as well as lesser-known Soloists will include a quartet of Zach Love. Stuart’s friend, Margalo by Terry Schultz and lights by Jack classics with passion and precision day, December 12, during the 10 a.m. carols. The audience will have an rising young singers: soprano Sara the bird, is played by Ella Chamis. Frey. Leslie Riccie is the stage man- that makes this an evening not to be worship service. opportunity to sing along in six popu- Pelletier, mezzo-soprano Elizabeth Directed by Ty Jacobs, the tale is ager. missed. The event is an annual sell- “Magnificat” is the first word of lar carols, accompanied by organs. Knight, tenor Steven Caldicott Wil- narrated on stage by Madge Wittel Performances are at 7:30 p.m. on out. Mary’s Biblical reply to the Angel Among the carols to be sung are son and bass Paul Max Tipton. and includes a large number of people Friday, December 10; 1:30, 4:30 and A student of the late George Schick Gabriel at the Annunciation — “Once in Royal David’s City,” “The Tickets for the Carnegie Hall per- who Stuart encounters in his adven- 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, December 11, of the Metropolitan Opera and Rob- “Magnificat anima mea Dominum!” Holly and the Ivy,” “We Wish You a formance range from $22.50 to $95. tures around New York City, includ- and 1:30 and 4:30 p.m. on Sunday, ert Abramson of the Juilliard School, — “My soul doth magnify the Lord!” Merry Christmas,” “Silent Night” and They may be purchased by calling ing Madeleine Armstrong (Harriet December 12. All tickets are $12. Rev. Stephenson has been guest con- and it is the opening of the many “Go Tell It on the Mountain.” Addi- CarnegieCharge at (212) 247-7800 Ames), Tyler Beresford (Shop- CDC Theatre is located at 78 Winans ductor of the Fresno Philharmonic, settings of this joyful text from the tional carols include “Adam Lay or by visiting Carnegiehall.org. For keeper), Lauren Costa and Becky Avenue in Cranford. For more infor- Delaware Valley Philharmonic, Metro Middle Ages to the present. Ybounden,” “While Shepherds Were tickets to the Morristown perfor- Lenox (Water Dancers), Kelsey mation, call (908) 276-7611. Tickets Lyric Opera, the Greater Palm Beach British musician John Rutter has Watching,” “Zither Carol,” “Fum, mance on December 14, visit Kilpatrick (Mary, a student), Michael may now be purchased online at Symphony Orchestra and the Key become probably the most beloved Fum, Fum,” “The Virgin Mary Had a MayoArts.org or call (973) 539-8008. Marcus (school superintendent), Jack cdctheatre.org. West Pops Orchestra. composer of contemporary church Baby Boy,” “Veni, Veni Imman-uel” Tickets are priced at $30, $42 and Now in their 23rd year of making music in the United States, his beau- and others. $53. Tickets to the Golden Circle can music, the Orchestra of St. Peter is tiful melodies and lush harmonies Handicap access and bathrooms, be purchased for $85. This includes WF’s Gaglioti to Open one of New Jersey’s premier music never failing to move audiences. One as well as large-print programs, are prime orchestra seats and a cham- organizations. The musicians of Or- of Mr. Rutter’s major works, his available. For inquiries, call (908) pagne reception with Mr. Megill and chestra of St. Peter by the Sea repre- Magnificat is in a style that’s part 756-2468. the soloists. ‘Christmas Time’ Concert sent some 750 collective years of classical, part jazz, part Broadway WESTFIELD – Westfield’s young solo talent. So, to discover she study, 684 teachers and 57,000 con- and entirely uplifting. Catalina “Cat” Gaglioti will appear was not only from Westfield but also certs and recitals. They are products Flute, oboe, clarinet, harp, percus- Horizon Fdn. Sends $10,000 as the featured soloist opening The sang in last year’s ‘Christmas Time in of 177 colleges and universities sion and organ, as well as feature Continuo Arts Foundation’s “Christ- the City’ chorus was very exciting, around the world. All of the musi- soprano soloist Carelle Flores, will mas Time in the City” concert this and we are pleased that Catalina is cians are members of the American accompany the chorus, conducted by To Arts Guild New Jersey Sunday, December 12, at the Pres- able to join us as a soloist in this Federation of Musicians. Barbara Thomson. The public is cor- RAHWAY – Arts Guild New Jer- lives of people across New Jersey.” byterian Church of Westfield at 6 year’s concert.” Tickets are available at the UCPAC dially invited to attend. sey has received a grant in the The board of trustees of Arts Guild of p.m. Catalina will begin the concert sing- amount of $10,000 from the Hori- New Jersey also announced the receipt A senior at Westfield High School, ing “Silver Bells” followed by an zon Foundation for New Jersey. This of a contribution of $3,500 from RSI Catalina’s singing career began at array of singers, soloists and en- JUXTAPOSE GALLERY grant will fund general operating Bank of Rahway for 2010 expenses. an early age and has led her to na- sembles, including a Children’s Cho- expenses. RSI Bank (formerly the Rahway Sav- tional recognition rus, Treble Chorus, Due Sorelle Jewelry “This grant from the Horizon Foun- ings Institution) is Rahway’s oldest as the National The Catalyst Quar- dation for New Jersey will enable Arts bank and has provided financial ser- High School Teen tet, 14-year-old Annual Holiday Trunk Show Guild New Jersey (formerly The Arts vices in the town since 1851. Idol winner. violinist Amy Guild of Rahway) to continue our im- Ronald McDonald House Charities / It was as a Zhang, organist Save the Date portant work in the presentation of New York Tri-State Area Chapter has scholarship win- Jason Klein, visual arts and art education,” said contributed $6,700 to Arts Guild New ner and Rising Westfield Lawrence Cappiello, executive direc- Jersey for the Pre-K Art Education Star nominee in Presbyterian’s tor of Arts Guild New Jersey. “We are Program, taking place this year in the Paper Mill Raymond Roberts extremely grateful to Horizon Founda- four elementary schools in the Rahway Playhouse’s Sum- and a new boys tion for New Jersey for their recogni- Public School District. mer Music Con- ensemble (The tion of the quality and quantity of the During the 2010-2011 school year, servatory that Continuos!) that arts programs at the Arts Guild. Their Arts Guild New Jersey will provide Continuo Arts Ex- Catalina “Cat” Gaglioti features Westfield general operating support grant will Pre-K art instruction on a weekly basis ecutive Director residents Blake help us to meet the expenses for staff- for 20 weeks thanks to grants from and Principal Conductor Candace Fallon, Charlie McCready, Alex ing and management that allow us to Ronald McDonald House Charities Wicke heard Catalina perform. Monterio, Dylan Wicke and Dallas continue our work in arts program- ($6,700), Turrell Fund ($3,000), and “I was enjoying a terrific New Wicke. ming this year.” Target ($2,000). The guild also received Voices concert presented as the finale The concert concludes with an au- “We are delighted to partner with a 2010 HEART Grant (History, Arts, of the Paper Mill’s summer musical dience sing-a-long of holiday favor- Arts Guild New Jersey,” said Lawrence Education Reaching Thousands) for theater program, and a fabulous young ites. Admission is free, and everyone Altman, executive director of the Hori- $2,500 from the Union County Board singer took the stage, captivated the is welcome to join together in usher- zon Foundation for New Jersey. “The of Chosen Freeholders. crowd and sang brilliantly,” Ms. ing in the season; donations will be Horizon Foundation for New Jersey is Arts Guild New Jersey is located at Wicke said. “I put a star by her name accepted at the door. For more infor- dedicated to supporting charitable or- 1670 Irving Street in downtown in the program to remember who she mation, contact The Continuo Arts ganizations making an impact in the Rahway. was and find out more about this Foundation at (908) 264-5324. Saturday, December 18th • 10am -5pm CDC COMMUNITY THEATRE December 10-12 presents DecemberFri 7:30p 10-12 Sunday, December 19th • 12-5pm FriSat 12/10 1:30p, 4:30p, 7:30p Sat 10/9, 10/16, 10/23: 8p Please Join Us SunSun Mat 1:30p, 10/17: 4:30p 2p New! PurchaseSTUART tickets LITTLE online at: New! Purchase tickets online: Serving The Community for 33 Years www.cdctheatre.orgwww.cdctheatre.org CDC Community Theatre 58 Elm Street • Westfield CDC78 Winans Community Avenue Theatre 908-232-3278 Cranford,78 Winans NJ Avenue07016 908.276.7611Cranford, NJ 07016 STUART LITTLE. A full length musical based on the book by E.B. White. Adapted for stage www.juxtaposegallery.com by Joseph Robinette. Music by Ronna Frank. Lyrics by Joseph Robinette & Ronna Frank. 908.276.7611 Page 20 Thursday, December 9, 2010 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION WSO’s ‘Home for The Holidays’ Sets Perfect Tone for the Season By BARBARA THOMSON ished their musical product. Hearing Maestro David Wroe lent a light Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times Bernstein’s lush orchestration versus touch to the proceedings with his Westfield Symphony Orchestra, a few players with a synthesizer – spoken commentaries (who knew the “Home for the Holidays,” there is just no comparison.) Waltz was once considered scandal- December 4, The Presbyterian The players seemed to be having ously provocative?). Originally Brit- Church in Westfield. fun, too. The orchestra’s three per- ish, he drew a laugh from the audi- * * * cussionists were busy all night, what ence by introducing a familiar tune as WESTFIELD – The Westfield with sleigh bells, castanets, slap- “I Saw Mummy Kissing Santa Claus.” Symphony’s Christmas concert on sticks, xylophones and bongo drums After going back and forth between Saturday set just the right tone for a adding spice to the evening. Barry Mummy and Mommy, he finally happy holiday season. The church Centanni left his usual post at the ended in mock exasperation by an- was beautifully decorated with gar- timpani to show all those rock-and- nouncing “I Saw My Mother Kissing lands and Christmas trees; there was roll wannabes how to handle a drum Santa Claus!” a Yuletide sing-a-long, and the pro- set. Harpist Anna Reinersman shone The final section of the program gram of holiday favorites left every- in her extended solo in the was a sing-a-long. With words printed one with a happy glow. All that was Nutcracker’s “Waltz of the Flow- in the program, the audience swayed needed was a blazing fireplace and a ers,” and the orchestra’s principal and smiled and sang along with such cup of eggnog. clarinetist, William Shadel, switched favorites as “Frosty the Snowman,” What a pleasure it was to hear hats to play the tenor sax lead in the “Here Comes Santa Claus” and “Have traditional favorites like “White “Christmas Waltz.” The orchestra Yourself a Merry Little Christmas.” Christmas” and “Sleigh Ride” played always sounds good, but these com- A standing ovation led to a reprise of by a full symphony orchestra. Other mercial arrangements had wonder- the Nutcracker’s “Trepak” as an en- lesser-known works, like the “Christ- ful parts for the brass instruments, core. mas Waltz” and music from the movie and the large section of four French This was billed as the orchestra’s Polar Express, added to the seasonal horns, two trumpets, three trombones first Christmas pops concert; both Tom Fortunato for The Westfield Leader and The Times repertoire. Three selections from the and tuba lent a wonderful richness to the large audience and I hope it will ‘DIRTY JOBS’...Rapper Dirty Mac, representing Scotch Plains, took his unorthodox rhyming style to the Stone Pony in perennial Christmas favorite, the sound. be an annual event. Asbury Park last week. Tchaikovsky’s Nutcracker had sev- eral children literally dancing in the aisles as their smiling parents swayed Rapper ‘Dirty Mac’ – From in their seats. The closest they came to a “classi- cal” work was the beautiful prelude Park Middle to the Park of Asbury to Humperdinck’s opera Hansel and Gretel, which is built around the By TOM FORTUNATO lived most of his early life in Elizabeth The end result is that no matter what touching prayer the children sing as Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times until March 2000, when, at the age of part of the state one happens to be from, they go to sleep, lost and frightened, ASBURY PARK — On Thursday, 13, he and his family moved to Scotch upon hearing that song, the listener in the dark woods. The suite from Scotch Plains resident and up-and-com- Plains. He attended Park Middle School finds at least a part of it to be familiar. Bernstein’s West Side Story has only ing rapper Dirty Mac shared the stage and Scotch Plains-Fanwood High “People always make claims that marginal holiday associations (off to with five other New Jersey rap acts and School, where he graduated in 2005, they’re from New York, that they’re the theater for a special outing), but the band Flight’s Kool, who performed and then went on to Rutgers University, from Detroit, they’re from California; the music is timeless, beautiful and live backing instrumentals. where he is now finishing his studies as they always have these distinct, spe- exhilarating, leading to a roar of ap- At Thursday’s show, Dirty Mac per- a journalism major. cific places that people rep[resent],” plause from the audience. (As an formed all new material to be featured In “NJ Mindframe,” Dirty Mac pays Dirty Mac explained, “and I feel like aside, hearing a full orchestra play on his sophomore album, “Service With homage to his home state by using a New Jersey is a little bit more of a cult this, I couldn’t help but think how the A Style,” in addition to “NJ string of clever puns derived from the in a sense that people inside New Jer- enormous down-sizing of Mindframe,” a song from his first al- names of places from throughout the sey embrace New Jersey, but no one in Broadway’s pit orchestras has dimin- bum, “Uncommon Courtesy,” which state, such as: “told the Millburn, a New Jersey wants to embrace each he performed as an impromptu a capella Woodbridge was made, out of a Long other to help one another make it.” Church Welcomes to fill time while Flight’s Kool was Branch, it gave Maple Shade. Made a “I think New Jersey is worst when it Courtesy of the WSO Trumpet Ensemble THE YULETIDE’S A TURNING...The Westfield Symphony Orchestra wel- figuring out the melody of the last song. Pilesgrove right after I was done, sent comes to haters because I think every- comed the holiday season with a program of seasonal favorites last Saturday at Dirty Mac, also known as James all the trees back to the Town of one is trying to be that one person from WESTFIELD – The First Congre- The Presbyterian Church in Westfield. The evening featured a wide array of McNamara, was born in Edison and Lumberton.” New Jersey [who] makes it,” he contin- gational Church of Westfield, located songs, from the traditional “White Christmas” to music from the movie Polar ued. “There’s been many different rap at 125 Elmer Street, presents the Express. acts [from New Jersey], but I think Montclair State University (MSU) Tamborlane’s Paintings more so now than ever, people are still Trumpet Ensemble as part of its Mid- coming out of New York, the midwest, Day Musicales concert series on SPFHS Rep Theatre Stages Chicago, LA… and New Jersey just Wednesday, December 15. These free, Selected in Competition doesn’t really have that different thing, half-hour noon concerts are followed CRANFORD – Cranford artist One of Ms. Tamborlane’s paintings it’s always been undermined for the by a soup-and-sandwich luncheon Hairspray in March 2011 Theodosia A.G. Tamborlane has been selected for the exhibition, “Ombrello’s most part.” available in the church social hall for SCOTCH PLAINS-FANWOOD – the past several years, takes on the selected to exhibit her work in a na- Nature’s World,” (48 by 36 inches in Dirty Mac earned his name out in the $7. Scotch Plains-Fanwood High added responsibilities of production tional juried exhibition at the Florida size) compels one to acknowledge the underground hip-hop community when The Trumpet Ensemble, directed School’s (SPFHS) Repertory The- co-coordinator. West Arts Gallery in Bonita Springs, majesty of the world from its deep, he began competing in the End of the by Charles Bumcrot, is part of an atre has announced that its spring Jan Allen, choral director at the Fla. rock-laden core to the heavens above. Weak MC Challenge, a global hip-hop active chamber music program at The production will be Hairspray and that high school, will be the production’s As reported by gallery director Another selected work, “Bouquet in competition that started in New York John J. Cali School of Music at MSU. behind the scenes, it will be an alumni musical director, and Durand Tho- Patrick Distasio, from the hundreds of Grandma’s Bowl, Fleurs des Temps,” City in 2000 and now is held in nine The ensemble, consisting of the 10 affair. mas is, once again, the pit band direc- art works entered, artists were selected (32 by 27 inches in size) challenges the countries across three continents. top trumpet students at the school, To begin, Hairspray’s music and tor. Gisa D’Iorio returns as choreog- from 15 states, with Ms. Tamborlane viewer to see the exquisite geometry In 2008, Dirty Mac won the MC has developed an extensive library lyrics were written by Tony- and rapher. being the only artist selected from New present in various flowers. Challenge of Champions, and then went with varied repertoire and performs Emmy Award winner and five-time “This is a very exciting time to see Jersey. The exhibi- Ms. Tamborlane to London to represent the United States programs and recitals both at the Cali Oscar nominee Marc Shaiman, who how our alumni are giving back to the tion is open through has her paintings in in the International MC Challenge. School and off campus. December 16 at the personal collec- Dirty Mac has also been featured on the Performances in their inaugural gallery, located in tions in the United VH1 Hip-Hop Honors in 2007 and year, 2009-2010, included concerts Bonita Springs. States and the Neth- 2008, as well as on BET’s “106 & at the Basking Ridge Presbyterian The use of dy- erlands. Her gallery Park” in 2008 and 2009. Church, the New Jersey Music Edu- namic colors and is Simply Gallery “At the end of the night, if I get cators Association conference in East the expression of in Cranford. She is people to tell me that I’m different Brunswick, the Kaleidoscope con- movement are hall- a selected member than any of the other acts, that makes certs at MSU, the opening of the marks of Ms. of the New Century me [believe that] the music and the Leshowitz Recital Hall at the Cali Tamborlane’s oil- Artists Gallery and people need me,” he said. Dirty Mac School of Music and performances on-canvas paint- a member of the Pen explained, “As I was leaving [The with internationally acclaimed trum- ings. The colors are and Brush Gallery Stone Pony], the security guard told pet soloist Christian Jaudes. At the Co-Directors this year for Hairspray are Matthew Capodicasa (2005, SPFHS) and chosen and person- in New York City, me, ‘You’re different; I like you.’ opening concert of the new Recital Christine Perrotta (2002, SPFHS). Both starred in Rep productions all four of ally mixed by her the Contemporary That’s what I hope for, because if I Hall, the Trumpet Ensemble sounded their years at SPFHS and went on to study theater in college. for each painting to Art Group of New sound the same [as any other popular the first “performance” notes ever grew up in Scotch Plains and at- district. I can’t think of anyone else express a spiritual Jersey, the artist out there], I’m not doing my heard in the new hall. tended SPHFS. that could lead a high-school musical contact with nature. Woodbridge Arti- job.” The fall 2010 MSU Trumpet En- Returning to Rep Theatre after a better than Laurie Wellman, and to Many of her san Guild and Stu- “I don’t have a date yet [for ‘Ser- semble has already had an impres- four-year hiatus is producer Laurie have Matt and Chrissy as paintings explore dio Montclair. vice With A Style’],” Dirty Mac told sive array of performances to its Wellman, an SPFHS alumna. Ms. directors…well, it’s going to be an life as a unique and “Bouquet In Grandma’s Bowl, Ms.The Leader and The Times, “but it credit. At this year’s Kaleidoscope Wellman was choral director of the amazing performance,” said Fine Arts significant journey Fleurs Des Temps” Tamborlane is cur- will be no later than March 2011. All concert, the ensemble presented a high school for 26 years and pro- Supervisor Vinnie Turturiello. during which a person has opportuni- rently affiliated with the Art Stu- the recordings [are] mostly done; a world premiere entitled “Concert duced and directed 11 previous Rep Hairspray garnered eight Tony’s, ties to be one with nature and to work dents League in New York City and lot of the mixing, artwork, prepping Fanfare” by Joseph Russo, composed Theatre productions. including Best Musical, in 2003. A for peace and progress or, voluntarily can be reached at for iTunes are still in the works. I specifically for the Cali School Trum- Co-directors this year are Matthew family-friendly musical comedy, with or involuntarily, to support activities [email protected] or at would say one song still needs to be pet Ensemble and the 2010 Kaleido- Capodicasa (2005, SPFHS) and a score influenced by the rock, pop, R that diminish or destroy the world. Tamborlane.com or (908) 276-4967. recorded, just one.” scope concert. Other performances Christine Perrotta (2002, SPFHS). & B and soul music of the early As he jokes in “NJ Mindframe,” have included chamber recitals, re- Both starred in Rep productions all 1960s, it tackles the social injustices Dirty Mac has really moved up from cruiting visits and clinics and a split four of their years at SPFHS and went of that period with humor. the “showcase in Park Middle recital with the Tuba/Euphonium stu- on to study theater in college. Mr. Performances will be held on Fri- CHRISTOFFERS (School) to the Park of Asbury,” and dio at MSU. Capodicasa graduated New York day, March 11, at 8 p.m.; Saturday, still continues to rise. For further information or to make University’s Tisch School of the Arts March 12, at 8 p.m.; Sunday, March Established 1976 To learn more, visit an optional luncheon reservation, call in 2009 with a Bachelor of Fine Arts 13, at 3 p.m.; Thursday, March 17, at dirtymacmusic.com. the church office at (908) 233-2494. degree in Drama, and Ms. Perrotta 7 p.m.; Friday, March 18, at 8 p.m., graduated from the University of In- and Saturday, March 19, at 8 p.m. 860 Mountain Avenue diana in 2006 with a Bachelor of Arts All performances take place at the degree in Theatre and Drama. Manya Ungar Memorial Auditorium Mountainside NJ 07092  Joanne Sprague, another alumna at Scotch Plains-Fanwood High 908-233-0500 who has been involved with Rep since School, located at 667 Westfield the late 1970s and who has been the Road. Ticket information will be an- costume designer for Rep Theatre for nounced after the first of the year. ChristmasANNUAL has arrived at Christoffers

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