Page 14 Thursday, March 14, 2019 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION Devil’s Den Blue Devil Boys Placed 2nd in UCT, Finish 9-4 CONTINUED FROM PAGE 11 The 1960s, the Decade formances, especially from several Veres finished seventh at 2:02.61 and placed third in the 400-freestyle relay underclassmen. But it was senior Tom freshman TJ Walsh finished 10th at with a time of 3:21.17. Brennan who seized first in the 100- 2:11.98. Baker also touched second Youssef placed third in the 100- WHS Really Took Off: 1961 breaststroke with a time of 59.13, in the 100-backstroke at 53.92, while butterfly with a time of 54.19 and By BRUCE JOHNSON while sophomore Barney Veres fin- freshman Seth Camacho took sixth at Camacho finished sixth at 56.16. Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times ished third at 1:00.96 and junior Kyle 56.66 and junior Zach Williams fin- Freshman Matt Swenson placed fourth Altman took seventh at 1:04.68. ished 10th at 58.54. in the 500-freestyle at 4:53.82 and Second of a 10-part series Freshman Roan Baker, Brennan, Prieto took second in the 100- Walsh took came in eighth at 5:09.17. As the 1960-61 school year arrived, senior Zach Youssef and senior Coo- freestyle at 48.56, while Kronheimer Swenson also finished seventh in the two young coaches who would take per Prieto placed second in the 200- finished fourth at 50.17 and McGann 200-freestyle at 1:51.27, followed by WHS to unprecedented heights were medley relay with a time of 1:36.62. took ninth at 51.08. Prieto also placed Moore at 1:54.11 and McGann at making their marks. Junior Jeremy Kronheimer, Baker, second in the 50-freestyle at 21.89, 1:54.15. Gary Kehler, who had played high Youssef and Prieto took second in the followed by Kronheimer at 22.55, At the Meet of Champions, the four- school football at Hackettstown un- 200-free relay at 1:28.62. Baker while Williams finished ninth at 23.31. some of Baker, Brennan, Youssef and der the legendary Chot Morrison, was placed second in the 200-Individual Youssef, Kronheimer, senior Tim Prieto placed eighth in the 200-med- about to replace the departed Les Medley with a time of 1:57.55, while McGann and senior Tomas Moore ley relay with a time of 1:37.52. Zorge as football coach. Kehler had With all the super times already turned already begun establishing himself as in by this strong batch of freshmen, the wrestling and golf coach. sophomores and juniors, next year’s And Walt Clarkson, a WHS gradu- outlook could be quite promising. ate in 1950 – a class that included “We had leaders step up in and out Jack Corbett, Rick McGinley, Dave of the pool with the likes of captains Townley and diver Ken Welch – was Tommy Moore, Tim McGann and the first-year coach of the cross-coun- Zach Youssef, along with Cooper try, swimming and the indoor and Prieto and Tommy Brennan. Both spring track programs. Cooper and Tommy really raised their Here’s a quick look at how the level this year with Tommy winning varsity sports teams did in 1960-61: counties in the 100-breast and Coo- Cross-country: The Walt Clarkson MEMORY LANE: The 1982 Westfield PAL seventh-grade basketball team. Era of running at WHS kicked off Front row (from left): Neil Horne, Dave Brown, Clint Factor, Kevin Stock, Dave per emerging as one of the preemi- Lavender, assistant coach Kurt Stock; back row: head coach Neil Horne, Ken nent sprinters in the state. We also had with an 11-0 season that included a Lane, Todd Graf, Glenn McSweeney, Rob Gladden, Chris Freer, assistant coach the infusion of very talented fresh- Watchung Conference championship. Steve Merrill. man class, with the likes of Roan The Devils, captained by Brian Baker, Seth Camacho, Matt Swenson, Mackey and led by David Coleman, Bill Shaffer were the singles players, Molly Ryan (’18) scored 14. and TJ Walsh, which means we have were also third at counties and although Richardson and Shaffer Knapp, who ended her career with David B. Corbin (Late December 2018 files) for The Westfield Leader and The Times a very bright future to look forward sectionals, and second at states. teamed up to win the county doubles 1,045 career points, was selected for FIRST IN UCT...Senior Tom Brennan placed first in the breaststroke at the UCT. to,” Coach Knight emphasized. Football: The final year of Les tournament. the first Beyond Sports Women’s Zorge’s four-year reign saw the Dev- Track: The team went 8-2 in the Collegiate All-Star Game this Satur- ils go 7-2, avenging losses to Rahway, first year under former WHS star Walt day at Roanoke College. The Jumbos Columbia, North Plainfield and Clarkson, taking fourth at counties, went 112-15 during her four years as Cougar Boys Were Competitive; Finished 11-12 Plainfield – but shockingly losing to second at the conference and fourth at a starter. Ryan started all 31 games as CONTINUED FROM PAGE 11 Roselle and Butler in weeks 3 and 4. sectionals. At the Central Jersey Group a freshman and had 214 points. Two-time all-stater Peter Braun and 4 meet, captain Bob Duncan (discus), NJSCA HONORS WHS PAIR had a banner season, leading the team when he hit five 3-pointers in the sists and two blocks. Ross Mannino were co-captains. Dave David Coleman (880), and Jim Kathy Luckey and Jeff Knight will with 364 points, which included 83 classic 77-74, overtime loss to the Sophomore Arjun Petgrave cer- Reitze was an all-state tailback, in Kovacs (javelin) won sectional titles. be inducted into the New Jersey Scho- free throws and 18 3-pointers. He was Pioneers, who won the North Jersey, tainly left a positive impression, not WHS’s final year of the single wing Record: 96 wins, 28 losses; one lastic Coaches Association Hall of particularly strong driving to the bas- Section 2, Group 1 title, and the Group only for being second on the team in formation until the mid-1990s. conference, two county, one state title. Fame on Sunday, March 24, noon, at ket which resulted either with a lay- 1 title. Ruka finished with 237 points, scoring with 248 points, which in- Basketball: The team went 7-10, Next week: 1962 the Princeton Forrestal Village in up or a trip to the charity line. A prime which included 28 free throws. cluded 52 free throws, but also across the worst record of John Lay’s career. HELP NEEDED Plainsboro. example of his effectiveness was in “Jeremy Ruka was a great two-way the board. He was hands on every- Co-captains Bill Clancey and Lowell A GoFundMe page for former WHS Luckey coached the girls tennis team the 61-59 loss to Hanover Park where player for us and stepped up as one of where and led the team with 201 re- Higgins were the top scorers, but the baseball player Mike Cappiello (’08) for 22 years, winning 350 matches and Goff put in 32 points, which included the only players returning with sig- bounds, while creating 32 steals, dish- starting lineup included junior Dick has been started on Facebook. Cappiello four state Group 4 titles. She also eight free throws. Goff also dished nificant minutes last year. He did a ing out 24 assists and adding 11 blocks. Myers and still-growing sophomore was diagnosed with FSGS, a kidney coached the first girls basketball team out 38 assists and added 59 rebounds, great job being our defensive force In the 77-74, overtime game against Bob King, both eventual Hall of disease, in 2012, just after graduating in the modern era at WHS. 18 steals and three blocked shots. and also scoring on the other end,” the Pioneers, Petgrave pulled a team- Famers. Future NBA star Rick Barry from Plymouth State. From 2015-18 he Knight has been the boys swim- “Hunter Goff was our go-to guy Coach Trotter commented. leading 14 rebounds. hit 21 of 31 from the floor for 53 underwent dialysis three times a week, ming coach for 13 years, winning 168 this year. For a guy who had not Primarily a play setter senior Kevin Sophomore Joe Carrea demon- points in Roselle Park’s 80-77 over- awaiting a donor (see Devil’s Den, Feb. meets and six state Public A titles. He played much varsity time, we really Donovan led the Cougars by far with strated his scrappiness by pulling time win. 22, 2018). Finally, two months ago his also coached the girls team for four relied on him to run our offense,” 66 assists, while contributing 37 down 99 rebounds. He scored 105 Swimming: Cross-country/track mother donated one of her kidneys, years, winning 65 of 66 meets and Coach Trotter said. points. Defensively, he pulled 64 re- points and added 20 assists, 17 steals coach Walt Clarkson added swim- which it was hoped would finally cure three state Public A titles. Senior Jeremy Ruka, a stalwart on bounds and was second on the team and a pair of blocked shots. Another ming to his resume and produced a the disease. Sadly that wasn’t the case. ASLANIAN DRAFTED defense, led the team by far with 27 with 38 acts of thievery, while adding sophomore, Dennis DiMarino, expe- 12-0 team that captured county and Within 72 hours the disease had at- Chris Aslanian (’14), a senior cap- blocked shots, something that became four blocked shots. riencing partial time on the court, state A Division titles. Captain Danny tacked the new kidney. tain at Hobart University, was picked very discomforting to opposing teams. “Kevin Donovan is the guy who scored 48 points and added 25 re- Nichols won the state 100 butterfly ‘Cappy’ is home now, but he’s facing by the Denver Outlaws in the second He was second on the team in re- will do anything you ask of him,” bounds, 11 assists and seven steals. crown, while Greg Weiss (breast) and more dialysis treatments, which is a round of the Major League Lacrosse bounds with 143 and third in assists Coach Trotter expressed. Sophomore Devin Haughey contrib- Jeff Hitchings (100 free) also were huge financial drain for his family. If draft last weekend. After a two-goal, with 36, while adding 19 steals. An- The “Chief Thief” however was uted 36 rebounds, 28 points, two as- state champs. you can help, if you’re a Blue Devil or three-assist game against Vermont last other discomforting factor to other junior Cole Blazek, who snatched 41 sists, two blocks and a steal. Wrestling: Gary Kehler’s squad a fan of the Blue Devils, please go to week, the 6-foot-3, 200-pound attack teams was Ruka’s ability to bang the basketballs. Blazek also grabbed 86 With limited court time, sophomore went 11-1, finishing second at dis- google and type in “Mike Cappiello Go shares the school’s all-time Division big “three” as he pumped in a team- rebounds, scored 141 points, includ- Jack Connolly scored eight points tricts and getting solid seasons out of Fund Me” and give whatever you can. 1 points record. leading 41 3-pointers. It was evident ing 10 3-poiinters, and added 33 as- and added two rebounds and a blocked district champs Doug Wight (14-1 at RECORDS KEEP FALLING LACROSSE REUNION shot. Junior Pat Blowe had seven 98) and Ken Cornell (14-3 at 123), Seniors Ajay Olson, Steve Zucker, Hall of Famer Dan Gilday (’84), Guimaraes Named Cougar Athlete of Week points, 11 rebounds and an assist. along with captain Ron Viglianti (14- Matt McIntyre and Jake Saltzer ended WHS’s first lacrosse all-American, Catarina Guimaraes, a freshman sprinter on the winter and spring track and Junior Anthony DeCostello had seven 3 at 148), Jay Benedetti (14-3 at 157) their record-breaking indoor season took in the Furman-Georgetown game field teams has immediately stepped into a varsity role. She has personal-best points, four rebounds and two assists. and Bob Adelaar (13-2 at 168). with two more school marks at the recently in D.C and said “it was a nice times of 8.78 seconds in the 55-meter dash and 32 seconds in the 200-meter Senior Gaven Bridgeman had five Baseball: Playing their home National Indoor Track Champion- Blue Devil reunion.” Pat Aslanian dash. Catarina has also qualified for and placed in both national and points and five rebounds, Sophomore games behind Edison Junior High for ships in New York. They finished (’15) is a senior midfielder on the international track and field competitions. Adam Kutzer had four points and the first time, John Lay’s team went 12th in the 4x200 in 1:30.03, and Hoyas, whose goalie Owen McElroy three rebounds, junior Jake DiClerico 14-10 and qualified for the state tour- ninth in the 4x400 in a school record also has a WHS connection: his dad had six steals, two rebounds and a nament (losing to Trenton, 11-1). Jim 3:22.18. Individual splits: 4x4 Olson John (’83) is a former Blue Devil FSPY Men’s 30+ Basketball point, and junior Anthony Serson Wilday was the team captain and the 51.31, Zucker 51.48, McIntyre 50.65 football/wrestling/lacrosse athlete, added a rebound and an assist. pitching staff included Tony Reid, and Saltzer 48.72. who played at Georgetown. WHS grad With the graduation of Goff and his Ron Viglianti, Bob Richold and Pat The girls all-sophomore 4x800 re- Dave Humiston (’85) lives nearby League Playoff Results: inside scoring ability, Ruka with his Kennedy. Reid, who had a 1.29 ERA, lay – Caroline Collins, Isabel and his son will be playing with the accuracy from beyond the perimeter lost a no-hitter against Roselle Park Boufarah, Grace Endy and Katie Hoyas next year. SCOTCH PLAINS: The road to the contest averaging 66 ppg., but were and defensive toughness, and with two outs in the seventh when Hamilton – finished ninth in 9:36. IN PASSING Final Four went as scripted for 3 of the missing two of its top point produc- Donovan with his play setting, the future NBA star Rick Barry singled. WITH THE COLLEGIANS Christopher Pallies, a professional top 4 seeds during Quarterfinal play- ers. Gavin Ford (25 pts, 8 rebs) was Cougars will have some shoes to fill Golf: Gary Kehler’s third team went Julia Myers (’16), a junior at the wrestler better known as King Kong off action in the Fanwood-Scotch Plains Ford tough, and Capt. Blake Sonnek- but the shoes will be there with the 14-0 (running its win streak to 37), University of Rochester, finished 20th Bundy, passed on Monday, March 4, YMCA Men’s 30+ Basketball League Schmelz tallied 6, in a losing cause. return of an experienced depth-filled won the county title for the third in the mile (5:04.55) at the NCAA at age 63. He was a two-time N.J. on March 10. But, Cinderella did crash Lightning with a Splash of Thun- crew of underclassmen. straight year and finished second at Division 3 Indoor Track champion- Region 8 heavyweight champion the Big Dance, spoiling the party for der 60, Under the Radar 43: 5 seed “This years senior captains, states. Dave Taylor was co-medalist ships. Myers, who was co-captain of (Washington Township). Bundy lost one of the post-season favorites. Radar forged a 28-21 advantage at Donovan, Goff and Ruka, did a great at counties, while Larry MacBean, the 2016 WHS track team, took was to Hulk Hogan in a steel cage match at SuperSonics 57, The Goonies 48: the intermission. But, 4 seed Light- job leading this team and showing the Bob Michaels and Jim Grant com- third at the Liberty League meet and WrestleMania 2 in 1986. The 3 seed Sonics had dropped their ning stormed back with an electric rest of the program the dedication and pleted the big four. fourth at the all-Atlantic Regional ON THIS DATE last two regular-season contests, how- 39-15 performance in stanza two, to hard work it takes to win in this county. Tennis: The Blue Devils had a ‘dis- championships. 1959: WHS lost to Weequahic, 72- ever, spearheaded by their ace marks- punch their ticket to the Final Four. The seniors will be greatly missed and appointing’ 12-3 under Sam Bunting, The Tufts women’s basketball team 57, in the basketball sectional final at man Brendan Ryan (18 pts, 4 treys), Splash’s balanced attack was led by I thank them for making my transition losing in the second round of states. (28-3) was eliminated by host Scranton, Upsala College. The loss ended a 24- held off a pesky bunch of Goonies to Orlando Jean-Charles’ 15 pts, 14 as head coach as easy as it was,” said Dave Richardson, Dan Hanke and 44-41, in the Elite Eight of the NCAA 3 season, the best in school history. advance. Big Smooth James Patrick markers apiece from Capt. Troy Sims Coach Trotter, who added, “We are PUBLIC NOTICE Division 3 tournament on Saturday. AROUND THIS DATE (11), Capt. Steve Murray (9), and and Warren Lowe, and 13 tallies from looking forward to the future with a lot On Friday, the Jumbos had ended March 13, 1965: The 200 medley reliable Eric Lai (8) played pivotal first-year baller Drew Stahley. U.T.R., of players returning that we are expect- BOROUGH OF FANWOOD Messiah’s 28-game win streak, 55-41. relay of John Ketcham, Dave roles in the victory. The Goons, play- which had been riding a three-game ing a lot out of. We are hoping Petgrave, PLANNING BOARD Jackie Knapp (’15) had five points and Perkowski, Harvey Gerber and Peter ing without their leading playmaker, winning streak, was paced by guard Blazek, Carrea and all the other return- Please take notice that on March 27, Heesch earned all-American honors Gregg Carder, hung tough behind their Greg Shea (14 pts, 4 from down- ing players will make a big step in the 2019 at 7:30 PM at the Fanwood Borough PUBLIC NOTICE and set school, state and national right direction after a solid year this Hall, located at 75 North Martine Avenue, double-double machine Joe town), newcomer Ethan Williams (12 Fanwood, New Jersey, the Planning Board TOWN OF WESTFIELD records with a 1:39.5 to power the year. Losing three big starters is going DeGennaro (14 pts, 9 rebs), and trailed and 7), and Eljay Aguillo (7). will hold a hearing on the application of the WESTFIELD, NEW JERSEY swim team to its fifth straight state title. to hurt a lot but hopefully with all the undersigned. The property in question is by only three at halftime, 33-30. Capt. Draymond 50, Ocho Macho 26: GENERAL ORDINANCE NO. 2126 Chris Mattina (12 pts, 4 triples), Once upon a time, Davy did slay returning players we have, we can con- located at: 221 North Martine Avenue, PUBLIC NOTICE Fanwood, New Jersey, also known as Block AN ORDINANCE AMENDING tinue to get better and better.” BOROUGH OF FANWOOD Commish Kevin Adams (10), and the Goliath. Not on this Sunday, though. 10, Lot 15 as shown on the Fanwood Tax CHAPTER 4 OF THE TOWN ageless Steve Lee (9 pts, 10 boards) The league’s G.O.A.T., Capt. Jamal Map, owned by Fanwood Chemical Incor- CODE OF THE TOWN OF Notice is hereby given that ORDINANCE were stellar in defeat. Berry, had it all on display, finishing UCSSL Seeks Softball porated. WESTFIELD AS IT RELATES NO. 19-04-R The applicant requests a certificate of TO THE HOURS FOR THE RunAsOne 52, Team 8 39: The with 27 pts (five 3’s), 7 rebs, and 5 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING Players for Season nonconforming use for the continuation of RETAIL SALE OF ALCO- CHAPTER 280, VEHICLES 7th-seeded RunAsOne, floundering dimes, powering the top-seeded the preexisting nonconforming use of the HOLIC BEVERAGES FOR The Union County Senior Soft- AND TRAFFIC, OF THE CODE at mid-season, was not OneAndDone Draymond over the not-so Macho property in the R-150 zone district as office CONSUMPTION ON AND OFF OF THE BOROUGH OF ball League is seeking experienced space on the ground floor and residential PREMISES as they ran out to acquire an injury Men. Diaper dandy Taj Belfield (9), FANWOOD, RELATING TO players for its slow pitch softball apartments on the second floor which is in replacement to bolster their attack. steady Dave Berger (6), and Frank NOTICE OFF-STREET PARKING season in both its 50+ Division (born violation of: And, boy, did it help a lot. Newly- Vallejo (6) made key contributions 1969 or earlier) and its 60+ Division Section 184-114A of the Fanwood Land Notice is hereby given that the foregoing was passed and adopted on the second minted Charles Lott stood tall (16 and for the victors. It was a mucho Oucho Use Code. Variance Requested: preexist- ordinance was approved for final adoption and final reading at a meeting of the Mayor (born 1959 or earlier). ing nonconforming use; Permitted: single as amended by the Town Council of the and Council of the Borough of Fanwood 13), rookie standout Bryan Stitt (14 campaign for the league’s cellar dwell- Each team plays two games per and 8), and vet Doug Barker (10) also ers, who received 6 pts from Tim family residence; Present: office and resi- Town of Westfield at a Regular Meeting held on March 4, 2019. week beginning in mid-April and dential; Proposed: office and residential. held on March 12, 2019. This Ordinance shall take effect immedi- reached double figures, as the upstart Gray, and 5 each from Westley Etheart ending with league playoffs in late Section 184-114E of the Fanwood Land Tara Rowley, RMC ately after final passage and publication as Runners eliminated the high-octane and Capt. Joe Encarnacion. Use Code. Variance Requested: preexist- Town Clerk required by law. August. If interested, contact the ing front yard setback; Permitted: 30 feet; 1 T - 3/14/19, The Leader Fee: $20.40 Eleanor McGovern 2-seeded Team 8. R.B. Alverna tossed Final Four Playoff – 3/17: league commissioner at in 6, Ray Johns snared 9 caroms, and 1 Draymond v. 4 Lightning with a Present: 17.11 feet; Proposed: 17.11 feet. Borough Clerk [email protected] or (908) The applicant also seeks such other PUBLIC NOTICE 1 T - 3/14/19, The Times Fee: $18.36 Capt. Jason Shann dished out 9 help- Splash of Thunder relief as may be determined necessary at 232-0477. TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS ers for the winners. T8 came into the 3 SuperSonics v. 7 RunAsOne the public hearing based upon review of PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF QUORUM the application or amendment(s) to the COUNCIL, PLANNING BOARD AND BOROUGH OF FANWOOD application. ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT LOOKING FOR A SUMMER VACATION RENTAL OR NEW HOME? The file pertaining to this application is Notice is hereby given that ORDINANCE available for public inspection during nor- PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN NO. 19-03-S mal business hours (8 AM – 4 PM, Monday that a quorum of the members of the Scotch AN ORDINANCE AMENDING through Friday) from the Secretary of the Plains Township Council, Planning Board AND SUPPLEMENTING Planning Board at the Administration Of- and Zoning Board of Adjustment may be in CHAPTER 86, SALARIES fice of the Borough of Fanwood at 75 North attendance at a Special Meeting of the AND COMPENSATION, AND Martine Avenue, Fanwood, New Jersey. Scotch Plains Downtown Redevelop- CHAPTER 67, POLICE DE- Any interested party may appear at said ment Committee to discuss the Tier 2, PARTMENT, OF THE CODE hearing and participate therein in accor- Phases 4 & 5 and Block 204, Lot 5 (the OF THE BOROUGH OF dance with the rules of the Fanwood Plan- Jade Isle property) redevelopment of FANWOOD ning Board. the Scotch Plains Downtown. The meet- Applicant: ing will be held on March 28, 2109 at 7:30 was passed and adopted on the second Vincent DeLisi p.m. at the Scotch Plains-Fanwood High and final reading at a meeting of the Mayor (Fanwood Chemical Incorporated) School Auditorium, 667 Westfield Road, and Council of the Borough of Fanwood PO Box 159 Scotch Plains New Jersey 07076. held on March 4, 2019. Long Beach Island sales and rentals Fanwood, New Jersey 07023 No formal action will be taken by the This Ordinance shall take effect immedi- Attorney for Applicant: Township Council, Planning Board or Zon- ately after final passage and publication as Meg Freer/Sales Agent Pepper Hamilton LLP ing Board of Adjustment at this meeting. required by law. 301 Carnegie Center, Suite 400 BOZENA LACINA Eleanor McGovern 908-358-5307 / [email protected] Princeton, New Jersey 08540 Municipal Clerk Borough Clerk 1 T - 3/14/19, The Times Fee: $45.90 1 T - 3/14/19, The Times Fee: $21.42 1 T - 3/14/19, The Times Fee: $19.89