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Published Every Thursday Since September 3, 1890 (908) 232-4407 USPS 680020 Thursday, December 4, 2008 OUR 118th YEAR – ISSUE NO. 49-2008 Periodical – Postage Paid at Westfield, N.J. www.goleader.com [email protected] SIXTY CENTS Town, Communication Workers Of America Agree to 4-Year Pact By MICHAEL J. POLLACK of 2 percent over the existing steps in to $50,982. The senior environmen- Specially Written for The Westfield Leader 2008, 2009 and 2010, as well as a 2.5 tal health specialist, in 2009, will WESTFIELD – The town council percent increase in the final year of earn between $61,979 and $67,149. on Tuesday introduced a new CWA the contract. In 2011, that rises to between $69,149 (Communication Workers of Under the deal’s terms, part-time and $71,420. America) contract after agreeing on a employees will see hourly increases In addition, there are two major four-year pact, retroactive to 2008, from a range of $13.54 to $16.89, changes to the contract. First, grade which goes through 2011. effective in 2008, to between $14.43 7, an entry level grade, has been elimi- In Westfield, the CWA comprises and $18.01, in 2011. The CBA also nated; adjustments have been made 40 full-time and 10 part-time posi- includes funding for the town’s TV- to get all current grade 7 workers into tions. The CWA covers positions, such 36 director. The position will see an the grade 8 classification. as the police clerk, deputy town clerk, increase from $29,714, in 2008, to “We had a hard time getting people deputy tax collector and building code $32,585, in 2011, a 9.6 percent in- hired at [salaries in the $20,000 processor. The CWA’s pay-scale sys- crease. range],” Mr. Gildea told The Westfield tem consists of four grades, each with The deputy town clerk will earn Leader last Wednesday. 15 steps. between $32,123 and $48,665 in 2009. Also, the move means that Westfield The new contract calls for increases That salary rises to between $33,585 will no longer be a “training ground,” according to the administrator. “We’d hire an office clerk at $23,000, then the person would go to another town and get paid double. We lost good people.” Secondly, the deal amends the method of contribution to the health Greg Ryan for The Westfield Leader insurance provider. HERE COMES SANTA CLAUS…Westfield Mayor Andy Skibitsky confers with Santa during Sunday’s traditional Starting in 2009, CWA workers Westfield Christmas tree-lighting ceremony. The event featured music by the Westfield Community Band and singers from will choose between Point of Service the Westfield-based Choral Art Society of New Jersey. (POS) and Preferred Provider Orga- nization (PPO) plans, which come at a higher cost. Westfield Council Appoints New Those who choose the more expen- sive PPO plan will have to pay the differential between the POS and PPO plans. The differential breaks down Court Administrator, Salvaggio into three categories: a $300 charge By MICHAEL J. POLLACK Council’s Community Block Grant appearing in the former Record Press, for family plans, $200 fee for hus- Specially Written for The Westfield Leader application for funding. The entity titled “Rat Probe Brings Apology.” band-wife plans and $100 for single WESTFIELD – With the retire- has applied for $17,000, to be used The article delves into the Fanwood plans. Those who choose the POS ment, effective at the end of this year, for facilities improvement. Borough Council apologizing to a plan pay no extra charge. of longtime court administrator Linda In other business, the town ap- resident after council members agreed In addition, in 2010 and 2011, CWA Chieffo, the town welcomed Carol pointed its risk management consult- the Westfield Regional Board of members will directly contribute to Salvaggio as its new acting court ad- ant. The town, which has joined both Health, of which the borough is a Christie Storms for The Westfield Leader WILPOWER...From left to right, Wil Kehler Benefit coordinators Paul Harbaugh, their insurance; an employee will pay ministrator at Tuesday’s meeting. the Suburban Joint Insurance Fund member, “overstepped its authority Craig Stock, Michael Kenny and Glen Kehler stand under the “Wilpower” 1 percent of his or her salary, regard- The town administrator, with the and the Municipal Excess Liability in investigating a rodent infestation.” balloon arch at the dinner held last Saturday at Temple Emanu-El. The Mark less of the plan, in 2010. That per- approval of the mayor and council, Joint Insurance Fund, must, by law, At the time, borough attorney Mark Pender Band, whose members hail from television’s “Late Night with Conan centage rises to 1.25 percent in 2011. proposed the appointment of Ms. appoint a consultant. Peck agreed with residents that health O’Brien,” performed. The band included Richie “LaBamba” Rosenberg, who The sides have negotiated since Salvaggio, who has served as one of Such a consultant examines an or- inspectors did not “have the power” appeared despite injuries sustained in a car accident last month. Silent and live November 2007, and came to a vol- the town’s two deputy court adminis- ganization to identify and quantify to enter private property in the ab- auctions included items such as a Marc Jacobs handbag sold for $900 and Super untary settlement in October. Media- trators for 12 years. Fellow deputy what it does, what it stands to lose in sence of an imminent health hazard. Bowl tickets (including hotel and airfare) sold for $6,500. The event benefited Wil Kehler, a 5-year-old Westfield boy recovering from cancer. His aunt, Vicki tion and arbitration were not neces- court administrator Anne Margeotes case of loss and what is needed to Mr. McRitchie said he did not want Spurr, said it was a “total success that exceeded our expectations.” sary. will remain in her current role; the protect its assets and earnings. The to “embarrass” the previous health “We feel it’s a fair, favorable deal town will not hire anyone to fill Ms. town has appointed AGA (Amalgam- officer of Westfield. for the town and the employee,” Mr. Salvaggio’s former position; it will ated General Agencies) to perform “Going forward,” he said, he hopes Gildea said. “We enjoy a good rela- be lost to attrition. the services outlined for 2.5 percent that the necessary “checks and bal- Closing of The Chippery tionship with CWA. It took a little Town Administrator Jim Gildea of the town’s annual assessment. ances” are imposed to “prevent reoc- longer than usual because of [finaliz- said he was “happy to recommend” “This saves us 3.5 percent of our curring things such as this.” ing the contribution element of the Ms. Salvaggio for the acting title “and, assessment,” Mr. Gildea said, as the Mr. Gildea on Wednesday told The Leaves Many Questions deal],” which he said the town is soon thereafter, hopefully the court rate, by law, cannot exceed 6 percent Leader, “2002 was six years ago, and By RAYNOR DENITZIO such eateries in Union and Middlesex pursuing with its other unions. The administrator title for a long future of a member’s annual assessment. there was no Westfield response men- Specially Written for The Westfield Leader Counties, according to a 2006 New CWA joins the library as the first two here.” Mr. Gildea said Ms. Salvaggio “So, we’ll pocket in the neighbor- tioned in that article. Fanwood con- FANWOOD — The abrupt closing York Times article. entities whose employees contribute has done a “phenomenal job” thus hood of $35,000.” tinues to be a member of The Westfield of popular Fanwood restaurant The “My family worked there, and I’ve to their health insurance. far. Under public discussion by citi- Regional Board of Health, which is a Seafarer Chippery has left many fans of been eating at The Chippery as long as Mr. Gildea said employee contri- To sum up, he touted the move for zens, former Westfield Councilman very successful program. Since that the eatery’s battered fish and fried chips I can remember,” Ms. Mahr said. “It butions are “important to offsetting the town council’s providing of “new Ken McRitchie provided council time, three other towns have been hungry for information. was a unique, family-owned operation the cost to the taxpayer.” leadership in the court and budget members copies of a 2002 article, added.” The restaurant shut its doors more that people came [to] from all over, The Westfield firefighters contract savings.” than a month ago, and recently, a “for especially during Lent.” expires at the end of this year, while Third Ward Councilman Mark sale” sign appeared in the building’s Ms. Mahr said she believed that the the police and teamsters’ agreements Ciarrocca said he had the opportunity BOE Discusses ESL, Must main window facing South Avenue. Cianciullis’ niece was currently run- expire at the end of 2009. to work with Ms. Salvaggio, whom The property and building are listed ning the restaurant. Construction In separate business, Councilman he called a “tremendous asset to the with Executive Business Brokers, a records and Internet research list Jim Foerst’s Code Review and Town town.” He said the town is losing Meet New State Standards real estate firm in Union. Catherine O’Brien of Scotch Plains as Property Committee introduced an someone “with a lot of experience,” By BETH BUDNICK Ms. Ulanet and Mr. Greer explained Long-time Fanwood resident and the owner of Chippery Systems Inc., ordinance that amends an article in in Ms. Chieffo, but it is gaining some- Specially Written for The Westfield Leader the process of revising the district’s member of the borough’s historic pres- which shared an address with Cianciulli the town’s land use ordinance and one “really competent” in return. He WESTFIELD – The board of edu- ESL curriculum. ervation committee Joe Nagy said The Family LLC, the property’s owner. creates an amended schedule of fees. said though the second deputy court cation, Tuesday night, heard a pre- In addition to the requirements for Chippery had stood at the site since at Calls to Ms. O’Brien by The Leader The “omnibus package of fee modi- administrator position is not being sentation from three Westfield En- every subject field, the ESL curricu- least the early 1970s. The earliest refer- were not returned. Both the phone num- fications,” as termed by Mr. Foerst, replaced, the work in the municipal glish as a Second Language (ESL) lum must also meet new state stan- ence to the restaurant as “The Chippery” bers for the restaurant and Chippery includes a host of increased charges. court “has not shrunk; in fact, we’re teachers about the ESL program. ESL dards, largely the result of the state found in the borough’s construction Systems, Inc. have been disconnected, The fee for “C” variances, also busier than we ever were…it’s a great is a program “people don’t know a joining the World-Class Instructional documents was in 1970. and the restaurant’s website has been known as bulk variances, will rise. example of doing more with less.” great deal about,” Superintendent of Design and Assessment (WIDA) Con- “I think the fact that [The Chippery] deactivated. The owners of the prop- This type of variance, according to In a separate matter, the town has Schools Margaret Dolan said. sortium. The WIDA Consortium is was there so long is a testament to the erty were also contacted through their Town Planner Bill Drew, is the “most entered into an agreement between Nancy Liggera, coordinator and run out of the University of Wiscon- fact that it was obviously well run and real estate agent, but were unavailable prevalent type of application a town the town of Westfield and Forest Glen teacher of ESL at Franklin School; sin, has 19 member states, and insti- appealed to the customers, and that for comment at press time. resident would file.” Realty Associates, which is an affili- Linda Ulanet, a teacher of ESL of the tutes standards for educating English usually verifies that a business was Borough Zoning Official David A resident would file a “C” vari- ate of Daunno Development. elementary and intermediate levels; Language Learners (ELL’s), Ms. managed well,” Mr. Nagy said. Blechinger said the land is currently in ance if, for example, he or she sought When completed, Forest Glen Es- and David Greer, a teacher of ESL Liggera said. Complying with both Mayor Colleen Mahr had fond a residential zone, but since its use as a to create an addition on their home tates, a three-lot subdivision on a cul- and French at Westfield High School, sets of requirements was “a little memories of the restaurant, noting that restaurant predates the borough’s zon- that did not comply with the prevail- de-sac off Rahway Avenue, will fea- gave the presentation. Ms. Liggera, CONTINUED ON PAGE 8 she is a distant relative, through mar- ing laws, the structure is considered a ing zoning standards. ture a new road, Forest Glen Court, riage, to the Cianciulli family, who are “legal pre-existing non-conforming Currently, a flat $50 fee exists re- which will be exclusive to the three listed as the owners of the property with use.” Mr. Blechinger said the property gardless of the amount of variances homes. the borough’s tax office. Ms. Mahr said was the home of a luncheonette dating filed. Under the new package, a single An advertisement earlier this year the restaurant was once part of a chain, back to the 1930s. Construction docu- variance would cost $150. Those with listed the pre-construction pricing and she remembers close to a dozen ments available at borough hall included multiple variances would pay $95 starting at $1.8 million. throughout the Union County area. a picture of an establishment known as each. The more-than-half-acre lots will The Chippery was the last of eight CONTINUED ON PAGE 8 “We compared ourselves with the back up to Tamaques Park and St. surrounding municipalities,” Mr. Helen’s Roman Catholic Church. Drew told The Leader last Wednes- According to Town Attorney Bob day, “and found that we were on the Cockren, preliminary subdivision bottom of the list. We decided to raise approval was granted in 2005. Prop- our fees so that they’re competitive, erty owner Carl Peschke had since not first.” sold his rights to the project to the Mr. Foerst said the town tried to developer. Forest Glen sought subdi- position itself in the 65th to 80th vision approval and received it in percentile. “We just want to collect a September. fair fee,” he said. Now, the developer and the town The town referred the matter to the have entered into a formal agree- planning board, which addressed it at ment, which deals with “how im- its December 1 meeting. The town provements will occur and who has hopes to have the amended fee sched- responsibility for the improvements,” ule set for the 2009 calendar year. Mr. Cockren said prior to the meet- Acting town engineer Kris ing. WON’T RAIN ON HER PARADE...Westfield resident Arielle Smelkinson re- McAloon said the town received one Mr. Cockren said this process is cently performed with legendary singer and parade grand marshall Andy Will- bid for its recycling program. The different from typical subdivisions; iams in the 82nd Annual Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. Arielle, a 2007 bid, coming from Great Northern, in this case, a parcel is being cut from graduate of Westfield High School, is currently a sophomore at New York which handles the majority of Union Rahway Avenue, and a new street is University’s CAP 21 theatre program at the Tisch School of the Arts. Above, she County towns, was $222,000, a 20 being made. Issues such as drainage, is aboard the “Macy’s Santaland Express” float. percent increase from the $184,000 sewerage, on-street parking and bond Ingrid McKinley for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times the town is currently paying. performance are considered as part PAGE INDEX A LANDMARK IN FANWOOD...An employee at the now defunct Chippery on Regional ...... 2-3 Obituary ...... 14 Real Estate .... 9-12 South Avenue in Fanwood is shown serving fish and chips to a customer in a photo Mr. McAloon said the changing pa- of the agreement. per market caused the “substantial in- In other news, the council an- Editorial ...... 4-5 Education ...... 13-14 Classifieds .... 12 published in The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times on March 23, 2000. The business Community ... 6-7, 14 Sports ...... 9-12 A&E ...... 15-16 suddenly shut down last month, surprising officials and residents alike. CONTINUED ON PAGE 8 nounced the Westfield Neighborhood Page 8 Thursday, December 4, 2008 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A Watchung Communications, Inc. Publication Sheriff’s Officers Stop Knife Attack in Elizabeth ELIZABETH — Union County ing commands in Spanish, at which sheriff’s officers, last week, sub- time Esparcza ran from the scene dued a man attempting to stab an- while Lopez put the knife down. other individual on 3rd Street in The officers then tackled Lopez and Elizabeth, according to authorities. handcuffed him, according to the According to a police report ob- report. tained by The Westfield Leader, Lopez was arrested and charged Antonio Lopez, 52, of Elizabeth with aggravated assault with a was observed by Sergeant Carlo weapon, unlawful possession of a Caparruva and Officer George weapon and possession of a weapon. Gyure “repeatedly trying to stab” Bail was set at $35,000, with a 10 Juan Esparcza, 43, of Elizabeth, percent cash bail. He was transported SUGAR COOKIES...The Woman’s Club of Westfield made 100 packages of “in the torso area” with a steak to the Union County jail. Christmas cookies at the Masonic Lodge in Westfield to be shared with the knife. Esparcza was located and brought patients of Runnels Specialized Hospital in Berkeley Heights. Pictured, left to Officer Gyure drew his gun and to the sheriff’s department in Eliza- right, are: front row, Delores Kilkenny, Anne Galante, Clemmie Tabor, Julia ordered Lopez to drop his knife, but beth for a statement. During the pro- Greg Ryanfor The Westfield Leader Nardone and Midred Beese. Second row, Nancy Youngling, Marjore Wieseman, Lopez “continued to lunge towards” cess, it was found that Esparcza had AN ANNUAL TRADITION…Westfield High School students gather to watch the Sally Brown, Helen Assmann and Madeline Roeber. Esparcza, according to the police re- an outstanding criminal warrant, for annual bonfire on November 26, at the Edison Intermediate School field. The port. which he was charged and taken to bonfire serves as a kickoff for the Homecoming Parade, Powder Puff game and the traditional Westfield-Plainfield football game. WF Council OK’s Contract Sergeant Caparruva started shout- the county jail. For CWA Members POLICE BLOTTER

CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 crease.” Whereas in the past, the vendor fees “reasonable” and “[commensu- Westfield monses and released. would lower the bid price because he rate]” with those of other towns. Friday, November 21, Robert Saturday, November 29, Nelson would benefit from the resale of paper, According to Acting Town Engineer Carter, 52, of Westfield was arrested Lemes, 24, of Linden was arrested at that is not happening at present. Kris McAloon, the permit is “for any at the intersection of South Chestnut Westfield police headquarters on traf- Still, Mr. McAloon said the $20 per- work done – repair, replacement or Street and Tremont Avenue on a fic warrants from Westfield and Lin- unit (household) fee is lower than sur- constructing new sidewalk in the town Cranford warrant in the state crimi- den, with bail amounts of $500 and rounding towns such as Kenilworth right-of-way. Everyone’s required to nal warrant system, with bail of $929. $154, respectively. Lemes was pro- and Cranford, which pay $24 or $26. get one. It’s only been a dollar. It gives Cranford authorities released Carter cessed and released after posting bail The alternative to the town’s recy- us an idea of where the work’s occur- on his own recognizance with a No- on both warrants. cling practice, said third ward Council- ring, gives our inspector a chance to vember 24 court date. Scotch Plains man Mark Ciarrocca, is to adopt make sure everything is done to our Friday, November 21, Jeremy D. Monday, November 24, Leslie Fanwood’s model of operating a town standards.” Joblon, 34, of Bloomfield was ar- Winn, 27, of East Orange was ar- recycling center. The town council will hold its reor- rested on a Clark traffic warrant dur- rested for an outstanding warrant af- Mr. Ciarrocca said the town must ganization meeting on Friday, January ing a motor vehicle stop at the inter- ter a motor vehicle stop. She was weigh the benefits of each. Westfield’s 2, 2009, at 6 p.m. at the municipal section of Central and Myrtle Av- transported to headquarters where she method is more convenient, as opposed building. HELPING HANDS...Members of Pack 177 of Mountainside joined the community enues. He posted $321 bail and was was processed and released. to do their part on Clean Community Day. These Boy Scouts picked up trash and to Fanwood’s, in which people must debris at the Trailside Nature and Science Center in the Watchung Reservation. released. Monday, November 24, a student sort their plastics by number and other Drug-Prevention Monday, November 24, Vincent L. at the Union County Vocational Tech- items by color. Irving, 57, of East Orange was ar- nical School reported that someone “More and more, these are the judg- Awareness ‘Takes Off’ rested at the East Orange Police De- removed her backpack from her un- ment calls we have to make [when WESTFIELD – Drug- and alco- partment on an outstanding Westfield locked locker, which contained an considering the economic impact of hol-prevention awareness is taking BOE Discusses ESL, Must criminal warrant with bail of $166.50. iPod valued at $205. such programs],” he said. “It’s a signifi- many forms in the Westfield public He was held pending the posting of Tuesday, November 25, a student cant service. It is convenient, but people schools this fall. Meet New State Standards bail. at Union Catholic High School re- are paying a tax point and a half.” Every school was provided with Tuesday, November 25, Iris Y. ported that someone removed his iPod As part of the omnibus fee package, reminders and materials during Red CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 Contreras, 37, of Plainfield was ar- valued at $175 from his unlocked the ordinance calls for a $1,000 fee to Ribbon Week. Washington and daunting,” she said. the state has just implemented a Span- rested at South Avenue and Crossway locker. convene a special meeting of the plan- Jefferson Elementary school children The Westfield program, “only ish version of the NJ ASK standard- Place on an outstanding North Thursday, November 27, Brian ning board or board of adjustment, up were visited by the New Jersey Na- teaches the students English, it is not ized test. For students whose first Plainfield traffic warrant with bail of Mundy, 21, of Elizabeth was arrested from $750. tional Guard, who landed by helicop- a bilingual program,” she said. The language is Spanish, exempting from $200. She was turned over to the for an outstanding warrant after a In addition, the town council at its ter on the school fields. distinction comes based on student the language-arts portion will no North Plainfield Police Department. motor vehicle stop. He was trans- Tuesday, December 3, meeting in- Officers on board spoke to the stu- numbers, she said. The Westfield dis- longer be an option because they will Wednesday, November 26, Rafael ported to headquarters where he was creased other fees. dents about leading healthy, drug- trict has 10 or more students who take the Spanish version of the test. Perez, 41, of Elizabeth was arrested processed and released. Concerning the Lamberts Mill Road free lives and gave all of them tours of have a native language other than In other business, Robert Morrison on an outstanding Westfield traffic Saturday, November 29, Tanya conservation center, permits will now the helicopter. The visit was arranged English. With these numbers, the dis- of the public accounting firm Hodulik warrant in the amount of $496. He Meyers, 26, of Plainfield was arrested cost $65, up from $55. The daily fee, through Officer Gary Moore of the trict must provide an ESL program and Morrison said he was “happy to was turned over to the Union County on an outstanding warrant after a formerly $15, has risen to $20. Westfield Police Department’s and have certified ESL teachers. Were say” that he found “three clean opin- jail. motor vehicle stop. She was trans- The town will increase its per-prop- D.A.R.E. program. there to be more than 20 students ions” on the district’s accounting pro- Wednesday, November 26, Joseph ported to headquarters where she was erty sidewalk permit fee, from $1 to whose native language was the same, cesses. Mr. Morrison said the results Pintauro, Jr., 40, of Cranford was processed and released. $10. Police Officer Charged the district would be required to pro- of a recent audit were a “tribute to the arrested at the Monmouth County jail Saturday, November 29, Heather The fee had not been changed since vide for a bilingual program and more management and staff” of the dis- on an outstanding Westfield traffic Christy, 19, of Cranford was arrested the mid-1980s. Public Works Commit- With Stealing From PBA support specific to this common na- trict. “Everything is operating the way warrant in the amount of $750. He for an outstanding warrant after a tee Chairman JoAnn Neylan called the PLAINFIELD — A Plainfield po- tive language, Ms. Liggera said. it is supposed to be. You should take was released after posting bail. motor vehicle stop. She was trans- lice officer was charged on Monday The curriculum that Ms. Liggera, comfort in this.” Wednesday, November 26, Robert ported to headquarters where she was with one count of third-degree theft Ms. Ulanet and Mr. Greer plan to The one, “small, managerial” rec- H. Schwartz, 38, of Westfield was processed and released. after he allegedly stole several thou- teach focuses on the four core lin- ommendation Mr. Morrison had was arrested on Doris Parkway on four Sunday, November 30, Max The Chippery sand dollars from the local Policeman’s guistic areas of listening, speaking, regarding a late reimbursement of outstanding, Westfield traffic warrants Delnegro, 19, of Scotch Plains was CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 Benevolent Association (PBA), ac- reading and writing with beginner, grant funds to the state. The grant totaling $402. He was released after arrested for an outstanding warrant Ro Ro’s Luncheonette at the site. cording to Union County Prosecutor intermediate and advanced levels for money totaled $5,000, according to posting bail. after a motor vehicle stop. He was The next owner of the property could Theadore Romankow. each area, and related to the language Board Member Anne Riegel. Wednesday, November 26, Tina transported to headquarters where he maintain it as a restaurant but would For the last year, Richard D. Brown, that students will need for school The board also passed a motion to Wissel, 47, of Westfield was arrested was processed and released. need to seek the approval of the zoning Jr., 52, was the treasurer of the local itself and other practical issues. approve the retirement of Renata on Lawrence Avenue on an outstand- Sunday, November 30, a resident board if he or she wished to increase PBA in Plainfield, where he has served The language of science, language Miller Brenner, a biology teacher at ing Westfield traffic warrant in the of Canterbury Drive reported that the size of the structure. as an officer for nearly 25 years. An arts, mathematics and social studies Westfield High School. Ms. Dolan amount of $120. She was processed someone removed his vehicle, which “So, a new restaurant could come in, investigation revealed that between are core aspects of the curriculum. called her an “extremely knowledge- and released after posting bail. was parked in the street in front of his they could fix it up, but they couldn’t June 11 and November 12 of this year, “At the beginner level, for example, able resource.” Ms. Dolan said Mr. Wednesday, November 26, Kim- house. make it any larger,” Mr. Blechinger “Brown wrote checks to himself from we want to teach them the basic things Brenner’s supervisor, David berly Matics, 37, of Union was ar- Mountainside said. “A renovation can happen, but the PBA account and treated the funds to do to survive in our schools,” Mr. Stonebach, said it was “not unusual rested and charged with driving while Tuesday, November 25, Jennifer R. they can’t enlarge it at all without a as his own,” Mr. Romankow said. Greer said. At the more advanced for [Brenner] to stay for hours after intoxicated after a motor vehicle stop Clementi, 36, of Winfield Park and variance.” During an audit last month other levels, students will be prepared to the school day to help other teachers at South Avenue, West, and Boule- Renee A. Ronchi, 52, of Morristown Given its location on South Avenue, members of the PBA noticed the fi- “be in the school district once they’re plan their labs.” vard. She was transported to police were arrested and charged in connec- Mr. Nagy said he believes another simi- nancial discrepancies and reported ready to exit the program.” Addition- The board also approved compen- headquarters, processed and released tion with prescription medication fraud. lar restaurant could succeed on the prop- their findings to the prosecutor’s of- ally, students will learn to communi- sation for the directors of the Edison to a responsible individual. According to police, a doctor on erty. fice. Brown has been suspended from cate in day-to-day social interactions. and Roosevelt Intermediate Schools Thursday, November 27, David Route 22 told police Clementi, a “There has been talk that it is a good the department and is scheduled to Board Vice-President Julia Walker spring musicals, after discussion from Ryan, 28, of Cranford was arrested at former employee of his, might have location because it has parking, and it is make his first appearance before State inquired about the exit rate of stu- the board prompted by board mem- North and Central Avenues on an been fraudulently obtaining prescrip- high-density traffic, and traffic for about Superior Court Judge Joan Robinson dents from the ESL program, which ber Ann Cary. Ms. Cary spoke to outstanding New Brunswick crimi- tions. Upon questioning, Clementi what I would call relatively quick pick- Gross on Friday, December 12, ac- Ms. Liggera said was typically three “express her reservation” about the nal warrant in the amount of $250. He told police Ronchi, her former co- up of food, fast food, it’s a good place,” cording to a prosecutor’s office spokes- to four years, although variations ex- EIS spring musical director, an out- was processed and released after post- worker at the doctor’s office, would Mr. Nagy said. man. ist due to personal factors of students, of-district hire who cannot be present ing bail. call in the prescriptions for her and such as prior knowledge of English or for the two weeks prior to the show. Friday, November 28, Derrion Ab- Clementi would then pick them up. family situation. Ms. Dolan said this would not happen erdeen, 26, of Plainfield was arrested The prescriptions were filled at four The board also thanked the three “in a perfect world,” but that “thought on South Avenue on an outstanding different pharmacies. ESL teachers for their dedication and went into [the current arrangement]” Scotch Plains traffic warrant in the Police said the prescriptionwere “connection to families in situations and that “other options did not work amount of $165. He was processed datedfrom January 19, 2007 through where the parent might not have the out.” and released after posting bail. July 31 of this year. The prescriptions answer,” Ms. Dolan said. For example, Finally, during the public portion Friday, November 28, Ronald in question were for Alprozolam or the ESL teachers hold a meeting ev- of the debate, resident Amy Flax rep- Posyton, Jr., 48, of Westfield was Xanax, given for panic disorder and ery year at the Westfield Memorial resenting the New Jersey Coalition arrested on the 100 block of Clifton anxiety; Advair Diskus, prescribed Library to meet parents and intro- for World-Class Mathematics, ap- Street on an outstanding no-bail war- for asthma or COPD; and Vicoden, a duce them to the ESL program, as proached the podium. Ms. Flax said rant from the Union County Sheriff’s pain management drug. well as introducing them to a free the New Jersey Coalition for World- Office. He was processed and turned Ronchi was arrested at police head- service that the town offers. Class Math is a “grassroots coalition over to the Sheriff’s Office. quarters on Monday, November 24, Board President Ginny Leiz also of people concerned with the state of Friday, November 28, Qing Yang, and charged with fraudulently ob- asked the ESL teachers about the mathematics education in New Jer- 40, of Westfield was arrested at taining prescription drugs and pro- standardized testing procedures for sey.” She requested that the Westfield Westfield police headquarters on two viding them to others, obtaining a English Language Learners (ELL’s). BOE consider a resolution urging the outstanding Clark traffic warrants, with controlled dangerous substance by Ms. Liggera said the state requires state to revise its mathematics educa- total bail of $329. She was released fraud and possession of prescription ELL’s to take the mathematics por- tion, as the Bridgewater-Raritan after processing and posting bail. medications without proper authori- tion of the standardized tests, but school district has done. Ms. Leiz Friday, November 28, Nicole zation. She was released pending a exempts them of the language-arts said the matter would be discussed by Carscadden, 24, of Cranford and Friday, December 5, court date. portion for their first year. However, the board’s curriculum committee. Matthew Poirier, 22, of Westfield were Clementi was arrested at her home arrested and charged with possession on Tuesday, November 25, and of less than 50 grams of suspected charged with prescription fraud and marijuana after their motor vehicle obtaining controlled dangerous sub- was stopped in the area of Central stances by fraud. 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USPS 485200 Thursday, December 4, 2008 Published Every Thursday Since 1959 (908) 232-4407 SIXTY CENTS OUR 49TH YEAR – ISSUE NO. 49-2008 Periodical – Postage Paid at Scotch Plains, N.J. www.timesnj.com [email protected] FW Redevelopment Plan to Allow For More Mixed-Use Developments By TED RITTER a vote.” said the plan would allow for a “greater Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times The vote had been planned for the opportunity for mixed-use develop- FANWOOD — Mayor Colleen meeting, but procedural requirements ment in the remainder of the redevel- Mahr and the borough council on led the governing body to push the opment area.” Tuesday night discussed plans to planned vote to its Tuesday, Decem- He also said “comments” from the amend the blueprint for redeveloping ber 9, regular monthly meeting. planning board are now incorporated Fanwood’s downtown business dis- “We need to act [on the measure] into the plan, along with an increase trict. before the end of the year, or it just in the building coverage limit from The amended plan was originally goes away,” Mayor Mahr said. 75 to 80 percent and a requirement proposed and discussed in significant During the discussion, the that 25 percent of ground floor space detail over the summer, but the mea- borough’s redevelopment consultant, in the redevelopment area be desig- sure was “tabled” to allow the gov- Stan Slachetka, said the amended plan nated for office space. erning body to hold a series of meet- “provides for fundamental comple- Several questions were raised per- ings on the municipal budget. tion of the improvements originally taining to parking issues. Mayor Mahr said Tuesday night’s visualized” for Fanwood’s downtown Councilman Anthony Parenti asked special meeting was intended “to re- district. whether there is a scale model to fresh peoples’ memory before we have Among other things, Mr. Slachetka illustrate how the borough will pro- vide for parking behind the buildings fronting South and Martine Avenues. Mr. Slachetka said that level of detail would not be available at the “concept plan” stage, but would be prepared “when specific [redevelop- ment] projects are proposed.” “Our focus has always been to en- David B. Corbin for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times sure that there is sufficient parking TOUGH POWDER PUFF QUARTERBACK…Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School junior Kim Wenson completed for our redevelopment needs,” Mayor numerous passes, including a touchdown pass to Morgan Burke, and had an interception in the third annual Powder Puff Mahr said. football game November 29, sponsored by DECA. The seniors won in overtime, 20-13. See story of the game on page 11. During the special meeting’s pub- lic comment portion, resident Joe Nagy asked about the dimensions of Deer Census to Be Conducted a pedestrian crosswalk to connect LaGrande and South Avenues and an alley for vehicles, as well as how the parking will be laid out. In SP Residential Neighborhoods “You are going to have great diffi- By FRED T. ROSSI At the council’s conference meet- down from the post he has held for the culty getting this [parking] concept Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times ing on Tuesday, Township Manager past 11 years. He asked that residents realized; I’ve walked this many times,” SCOTCH PLAINS – The township Michael Capabianco said Wildlife interested in volunteering for the com- Mr. Nagy said. council wants to have a deer census Management Services, a private firm mission should visit the township’s Mr. Slachetka responded that he is conducted in a handful of neighbor- that has conducted a deer reduction website at scotchplainsnj.com. Ted Ritter for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times VIEWPOINTS…Fanwood resident Joe Nagy speaks at the podium about devel- “fully confident” in how the redevel- hoods in Scotch Plains beyond the program in the county-owned At its meeting next week, the coun- opment during the council meeting Tuesday night. Pictured, from left to right at opment plan addresses projected park- Ashbrook and Watchung Reserva- Ashbrook Reservation the past three cil is expected to approve an agree- the dais, are: Mayor Colleen Mahr, Councilman David Valian, Councilwomen ing needs at the concept stage. tions out of concern that deer are winters that removed 345 deer, had ment with Enforsys for the installa- Katherine Mitchell and Donna Dolce, Borough Attorney Dennis Estis and Bor- During its agenda meeting, the gov- increasingly wandering into residen- submitted a $2,200 proposal for a tion and implementation of a new ough Engineer Joseph Pryor. CONTINUED ON PAGE 8 tial neighborhoods. deer census in several heavily-wooded computerized police dispatch and neighborhoods to see if further cull- records management system. Most ing of the herd is needed. of the $83,900 price tag will be fi- At its regular meeting next week, nanced with a $74,824 U.S. Justice Closing of The Chippery SPF BOE Hears Plan the council is expected to approve a Department grant, according to Mr. resolution backing the new census, Capabianco. which will occur along Morse Av- The council plans a full schedule of Leaves Many Questions For Preschool Expansion enue, Jerusalem Road, the Rahway meetings to wind up the year, with By RAYNOR DENITZIO eration that people came [to] from all By JESSICA E. JASKULA benefit from a full-day program with Road/Cooper Road neighborhood, the regular meetings set for next Tuesday Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times over, especially during Lent.” Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times such supports and services, can be Terrill Road/Cushing Road/Coolidge and for December 23 and a confer- FANWOOD — The abrupt closing Ms. Mahr said she believed that the SCOTCH PLAINS – Scotch Plains- chosen through the Individualized Street neighborhood and around the ence meeting on December 16. of popular Fanwood restaurant The Cianciullis’ niece was currently run- Fanwood Board of Education (BOE) Education Program (IEP) process. Willow Grove Swim Club, among Seafarer Chippery left many fans of ning the restaurant. Construction members received information at their “Our district is planning to begin others. Police Officer Charged the eatery’s battered fish and fried records and Internet research list November 25 meeting on a plan to this process in the 2009-2010 Mayor Martin Marks cautioned that chips hungry for information. Catherine O’Brien of Scotch Plains expand the district’s preschool pro- school year by implementing two full no actual deer reduction activities are With Stealing From PBA The restaurant shut its doors more as the owner of Chippery Systems gram. -day programs for at-risk (defined as planned in any of the affected neigh- PLAINFIELD — A Plainfield po- than a month ago, and recently a “for Inc., which shared an address with Elementary Supervisor of Special those children eligible for free and borhoods. “This is only a census,” he lice officer was charged on Monday sale” sign appeared in the building’s Cianciulli Family LLC, the property’s Education Suzanne Flannery and Su- reduced-cost lunch) four-year-old said. But he said such a count was with one count of third-degree theft main window facing South Avenue. owner. pervisor of Specialized Programs of preschoolers. Within these classes needed to see if further efforts are after he allegedly stole several thou- The property and building are listed Calls to Ms. O’Brien by The Times Study Hope Swarts said the goal of there will be other students enrolled,” needed. sand dollars from the local with Executive Business Brokers, a were not returned. Both the phone the expansion plan for the district’s Ms. Swarts told The Times. “In future The mayor said he has noticed fewer Policeman’s Benevolent Association real estate firm in Union. numbers for the restaurant and preschool program is to enroll “90 years, we will add additional full-day deer in his own neighborhood, which (PBA), according to Union County Long-time Fanwood resident and Chippery Systems Inc. have been dis- percent eligible at-risk 3- and 4-year- classes and enroll 3-year-old at-risk abuts the Ashbrook Reservation, in Prosecutor Ted Romankow. member of the borough’s historic connected and the restaurant’s website old preschoolers by 2013-2014.” students.” more recent years. But Council- For the last year, Richard D. Brown, preservation committee Joe Nagy said has been deactivated. The owners of Ms. Swarts said that the full-day In other business, board officials woman Paulette Coronato said she Jr., 52, was the treasurer of the local the Chippery had stood at the site the property were also contacted preschool classes would be comprised voted Tuesday to accept the audit has noticed that Parker Greenhouses PBA in Plainfield, where he has served since at least the early 1970s. The through their real estate agent but of five tuition-paying students, five given by Nisivoccia and Co., LLP in on Terrill Road, as well as some resi- as an officer for nearly 25 years. An earliest reference to the restaurant as were unavailable for comment at press preschool disabilities students and the 2007-2008 Auditor’s Management dents in that area, have erected deer investigation revealed that between “The Chippery” found in the time. five at-risk students. This, she said, Report, as well as the Corrective Ac- fencing in an effort to keep deer off June 11 and November 12 of this borough’s construction documents Borough Zoning Official David would help the district meet the state tion Plan, in which the district was their properties. year, “Brown wrote checks to him- was in 1970. Blechinger said the land currently is target of 46 percent for inclusive given five recommendations. The mayor said he also wants Union self from the PBA account and treated “I think the fact that [The Chippery] in a residential zone, but since its use placements. Board Vice President Sasha Slocum County to conduct its own census the funds as his own,” Mr. Romankow was there so long is a testament to the as a restaurant predates the borough’s The plan, Ms. Swarts said, includes praised the outcome of the audit and within the Ashbrook Reservation to said. fact that it was obviously well run and zoning laws, the structure is consid- using existing staff, with two teach- said that it reaffirms, “as audits have see how the three-year reduction ef- During an audit last month, other appealed to the customers and that ered a “legal pre-existing non-con- ers from the current Jump Start pro- said in the past,” that “our district is fort has worked. The Ashbrook deer members of the PBA noticed financial usually verifies that a business was forming use.” Mr. Blechinger said the gram moving to full-day programs. fiscally sound.” reduction program was intended to discrepancies and reported their find- managed well,” Mr. Nagy said. property was the home of a luncheon- One preschool disabilities teacher Facilities committee chairman Rob reduce the herd from 120 per square ings to the prosecutor’s office. Brown Mayor Colleen Mahr has fond ette dating back to the 1930s. Con- would be moved to Jump Start for O’Connor said that the committee mile to a recommended 20 per square has been suspended from the depart- memories of the restaurant, noting struction documents available at Bor- two half-day sessions. would be meeting in December with mile. “I’d be very curious to see what ment and is scheduled to make his first that she is a distant relative through ough Hall included a picture of an The highlights of the program, Ms. the sub-committee of Scotch Plains- the census is in Ashbrook,” he said. appearance before State Superior marriage to the Cianciulli family, who establishment known as Ro Ro’s Lun- Swarts said, would be smoother tran- Fanwood High School parents to dis- In other business, Mr. Capabianco Court Judge Joan Robinson Gross on are listed as the owners of the prop- cheonette at the site. sitions, and the fact that the environ- cuss possible improvements and find- reported that Recreation Commission Friday, December 12, according to a erty with the borough’s tax office. The next owner of the property ment would allow the students to ings at the high school. In addition, Mr. Chairman Ed Zazzali plans to step prosecutor’s spokesman. Ms. Mahr said the restaurant was could maintain it as a restaurant, but engage in more focused and complex O’Connor said at the most recent meet- once part of a chain, and that she would need to seek the approval of projects. Additionally, students would ing of the facilities committee the group remembers close to a dozen through- the zoning board if they wished to have more “choice time” each day discussed the “Go Green” initiative and out the Union County area. increase the size of the structure. and the program would encourage will be meeting with an engineer next “My family worked there and I’ve “So a new restaurant could come conversation skills, as well as table month to discuss options. been eating at The Chippery as long in, they could fix it up, but they manners during meals. Business Administrator Anthony as I can remember,” Ms. Mahr said. couldn’t make it any larger,” Mr. Elaborating for The Scotch Plains- Del Sordi added that the group pin- “It was a unique, family-owned op- CONTINUED ON PAGE 8 Fanwood Times, Ms. Flannery said pointed “facility improvements,” the full-day routine would “include “conservation” and “behavior modi- snack time and a ‘family-style’ meal, fication” as three specific areas that which would promote sharing, in- would need to be looked into to make crease communication and provide the district’s schools more energy numerous opportunities for develop- efficient or “green” An example of ing social skills.” behavior modification, he said, would Ms. Flannery told The Times she be turning off lights. believed a benefit of the full-day Also during the meeting, board of- classes would be that “teachers would ficials approved the private vendor have more time to cover the curricu- Play Time Therapeutics, LLC for over- lum resulting in a more meaningful time and part-time nursing services. experience and greater growth for BOE members also voted Tuesday students.” to approve a contract for 2008-2009 IT’S A WONDERFUL ‘LIFE’…Students from the Union County Magnet High Additionally, she said, “students with the Bridgewater-Raritan Board School (MHS) and the Union County Academy for Allied Health Sciences would be integrated with peers with of Education for eight teachers to received an award from the American Cancer Society (ACS) for achieving the disabilities, providing them with op- continue participation in the Reading highest per capita amount of any high school in the 2008 Relay for Life fundraiser. The students raised $80,000 for cancer research. Pictured, from left to right, are: portunities to understand and accept Recovery Training Program. Deirdre McGuinness of ACS, MHS students Jean Ruggiero of Mountainside and others with special needs.” During the “Good of the Order” Jessica Feldman of Scotch Plains, Union County Vocational-Technical Board of Ms. Swarts said the program would portion of the meeting, Superinten- Education President Charles Mancuso, MHS students Dylan L. of Kenilworth be open to any classified student eli- dent of School Margaret Hayes said and Eliann Shadmi of Scotch Plains, Community Service Club advisor Debra gible for free or reduced-cost lunch the district is “moving along nicely” LeBrun and MHS Principal Gwen Seneschal. who will be 4 by October 1, 2009. She with its Strategic Planning effort. Ingrid McKinley for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times PAGE INDEX A LANDMARK IN FANWOOD...An employee at the now defunct Chippery on added that if other vacancies occur, The BOE will meet on Thursday, classified students, who will also be 4 December 11, for an open agenda meet- Regional ...... 2-3 Obituary ...... 14 Real Estate .... 9-12 South Avenue in Fanwood is shown serving fish and chips to a customer in a photo Editorial ...... 4-5 Education ...... 13 Classifieds .... 12 published in The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times on March 23, 2000. The business by October 1, 2009, that demonstrate ing and again on Thursday, December suddenly shut down last month, surprising officials and residents alike. a need and show that they would 18, for a regular public meeting. Community ... 6-7, 14 Sports ...... 9-12 A&E ...... 15-16 Page 8 Thursday, December 4, 2008 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION Sheriff’s Officers Stop Knife Attack in Elizabeth ELIZABETH — Union County ing commands in Spanish, at which sheriff’s officers, last week, sub- time Esparcza ran from the scene dued a man attempting to stab an- while Lopez put the knife down. other individual on 3rd Street in The officers then tackled Lopez and Elizabeth, according to authori- handcuffed him, according to the ties. report. According to a police report ob- Lopez was arrested and charged tained by The Scotch Plains-Fanwood with aggravated assault with a Times, Antonio Lopez, 52, of Eliza- weapon, unlawful possession of a beth was observed by Sergeant Carlo weapon and possession of a weapon. Caparruva and Officer George Gyure Bail was set at $35,000, with a 10 “repeatedly trying to stab” Juan percent cash bail. He was transported SUGAR COOKIES...The Woman’s Club of Westfield made 100 packages of Esparcza, 43, of Elizabeth, “in the to the Union County jail. Christmas cookies at the Masonic Lodge in Westfield to be shared with the patients torso area” with a steak knife. Esparcza was located and brought of Runnells Specialized Hospital of Union County in Berkeley Heights. Pictured, from left to right, are: Front row, Delores Kilkenny, Anne Galante, Clemmie Tabor, Officer Gyure drew his gun and to the sheriff’s department in Eliza- Julia Nardone and Mildred Beese, and second row, Nancy Youngling, Marjorie ordered Lopez to drop his knife, but beth for a statement. During the pro- Greg Ryan for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times Wieseman, Sally Brown, Helen Assmann and Madeline Roeber. Lopez “continued to lunge towards” cess it was found that Esparcza had BONFIRE…Westfield High School students gather to watch the annual bonfire Esparcza, according to the police re- an outstanding criminal warrant, for on November 26 on the Edison Intermediate School field. The bonfire serves as a port. which he was charged and taken to kickoff for the Homecoming Parade, Powder Puff game and the traditional Fanwood Council Sergeant Caparruva started shout- the county jail. Westfield-Plainfield football game. Discusses Development POLICE BLOTTER

CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 erning body scheduled a vote for its years and adjusted accordingly. Westfield nical School reported that someone December 9 meeting on a required “You’re required to assess and Friday, November 21, Robert removed her backpack from her un- plan to meet the state Council on measure your actual rate of growth Carter, 52, of Westfield was arrested locked locker, which contained an Affordable Housing (COAH) require- and revisit your [COAH] plan,” said at the intersection of South Chestnut iPod valued at $205. ments. Mr. Slachetka, adding that any addi- Street and Tremont Avenue on a Tuesday, November 25, a student “This is a huge issue for the state in tional affordable housing units re- Cranford warrant in the state crimi- at Union Catholic High School re- many towns,” Mayor Mahr said. quired as a result of “amendments nal warrant system, with bail of $929. ported that someone removed his iPod The plan to be voted on next week and changes” could be “phased in.” Cranford authorities released Carter valued at $175 from his unlocked relates to “third round” COAH regu- He recommended that new resi- on his own recognizance with a No- locker. lations, which require Fanwood to dential housing in the redevelopment vember 24 court date. Thursday, November 27, Brian provide 26 new affordable housing area “can easily accommodate a set- Friday, November 21, Jeremy D. Mundy, 21, of Elizabeth was arrested units as it approves future develop- aside” percentage for affordable hous- Joblon, 34, of Bloomfield was ar- for an outstanding warrant after a ment. ing units. rested on a Clark traffic warrant dur- motor vehicle stop. He was trans- However, Mr. Slachetka said the Borough Engineer Joseph Pryor ing a motor vehicle stop at the inter- ported to headquarters where he was borough already has 21 affordable reported that a $200,000 grant from HELPING HANDS...Members of Pack 177 of Mountainside joined the commu- section of Central and Myrtle Av- processed and released. housing unit “credits” from previous the New Jersey Department of Trans- nity to do their part on Clean Community Day. These Boy Scouts picked up trash and debris at the Trailside Center in the Watchung Reservation. enues. He posted $321 bail and was Saturday, November 29, Tanya rounds; therefore, its current “obliga- portation would help finance recon- released. Meyers, 26, of Plainfield was arrested tion” is to provide five additional struction work along Belvedere Av- Monday, November 24, Vincent L. on an outstanding warrant after a units. enue; meanwhile, he said the bor- Irving, 57, of East Orange was ar- motor vehicle stop. She was trans- “You’re in pretty good shape,” Mr. ough is accepting bids until Decem- Westfield, Union Workers rested at the East Orange Police De- ported to headquarters where she was Slachetka said. But, he said COAH ber 17, on the planned Helen Street partment on an outstanding Westfield processed and released. plans must be reviewed every two road improvements. criminal warrant with bail of $166.50. Saturday, November 29, Heather Agree to Four-Year Pact He was held pending the posting of Christy, 19, of Cranford was arrested Westfield Council Appoints By MICHAEL J. POLLACK because of [finalizing the contribution bail. for an outstanding warrant after a Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times element of the deal],” which he said the Tuesday, November 25, Iris Y. motor vehicle stop. She was trans- WESTFIELD – The town council on town is pursuing with its other unions. Contreras, 37, of Plainfield was ar- ported to headquarters where she was New Court Administrator Tuesday introduced a new CWA (Com- The CWA joins the library as the first two rested at South Avenue and Crossway processed and released. By MICHAEL J. POLLACK munication Workers of America) con- entities whose employees contribute to Place on an outstanding North Sunday, November 30, Max to the meeting. tract after agreeing on a four-year pact, their health insurance. Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times Mr. Cockren said this process is dif- Plainfield traffic warrant with bail of Delnegro, 19, of Scotch Plains was retroactive to 2008, which goes through Mr. Gildea said employee contribu- $200. She was turned over to the North arrested for an outstanding warrant WESTFIELD – With the retirement, ferent from typical subdivisions; in this 2011. tions are “important to offsetting the cost effective at the end of this year, of long- case, a parcel is being cut from Rahway Plainfield Police Department. after a motor vehicle stop. He was In Westfield, the CWA comprises 40 to the taxpayer.” Wednesday, November 26, Rafael transported to headquarters where he time court administrator Linda Chieffo Avenue, and a new street is being made. full-time and 10 part-time positions. The The Westfield firefighters contract ex- the town welcomed Carol Salvaggio as Issues such as drainage, sewerage, on- CWA covers positions, such as the police pires at the end of this year, while the Perez, 41, of Elizabeth was arrested on was processed and released. its new acting court administrator at street parking and bond performance clerk, deputy town clerk, deputy tax col- police and teamsters’ agreements expire an outstanding Westfield traffic war- Sunday, November 30, a resident Tuesday’s meeting. are considered as part of the agreement. lector and building code processor. The at the end of 2009. rant in the amount of $496. He was of Canterbury Drive reported that The town administrator, with the ap- In other news, the council announced CWA’s pay-scale system consists of four In separate business, Councilman Jim turned over to the Union County jail. someone removed his vehicle, which proval of the mayor and council, pro- the Westfield Neighborhood Council’s grades, each with 15 steps. Foerst’s, chairman of the Code Review Wednesday, November 26, Joseph was parked in the street in front of his posed the appointment of Ms. Salvaggio, Community Block Grant application for The new contract calls for increases of and Town Property Committee, will in- Pintauro, Jr., 40, of Cranford was house. who has served as one of the town’s two funding. The entity has applied for 2 percent over the existing steps in 2008, troduce an ordinance later this month that arrested at the Monmouth County jail Mountainside deputy court administrators for 12 years. $17,000, to be used for facilities im- 2009 and 2010, as well as a 2.5 percent will amend an article in the town’s land on an outstanding Westfield traffic Tuesday, November 25, Jennifer Fellow deputy court administrator Anne provement. increase in the final year of the contract. use ordinance and create an amended warrant in the amount of $750. He R. Clementi, 36, of Winfield Park and Margeotes will remain in her current In other business, the town appointed Under the deal’s terms, part-time em- schedule of fees. was released after posting bail. Renee A. Ronchi, 52, of Morristown role; the town will not hire anyone to fill its risk management consultant. The ployees will see hourly increases from a The “omnibus package of fee modifi- Ms. Salvaggio’s former position; it will town, which has joined both the Subur- range of $13.54 to $16.89, effective in cations,” as termed by Mr. Foerst, will Wednesday, November 26, Robert were arrested and charged in connec- be lost to attrition. ban Joint Insurance Fund and the Mu- 2008, to between $14.43 and $18.01, in include a host of increased charges. H. Schwartz, 38, of Westfield was tion with prescription medication fraud. Town Administrator Jim Gildea said nicipal Excess Liability Joint Insurance 2011. The CBA also includes funding for The fee for “C” variances, also known arrested on Doris Parkway on four According to police, a doctor on he was “happy to recommend” Ms. Fund, must, by law, appoint a consult- the town’s TV-36 director. The position as bulk variances, will rise. This type of outstanding Westfield traffic warrants Route 22 told police Clementi, a former Salvaggio for the acting title “and, soon ant. will see an increase from $29,714, in variance, according to Town Planner Bill totaling $402. He was released after employee of his, might have been thereafter, hopefully the court adminis- Such a consultant examines an orga- 2008, to $32,585, in 2011, a 9.6 percent Drew, is the “most prevalent type of ap- posting bail. fraudulently obtaining prescriptions. trator title for a long future here.” Mr. nization to identify and quantify what it increase. plication a town resident would file.” Wednesday, November 26, Tina Upon questioning, Clementi told po- Gildea said Ms. Salvaggio has done a does, what it stands to lose in case of loss The deputy town clerk will earn be- A resident would file a “C” variance if, Wissel, 47, of Westfield was arrested lice Ronchi, her former coworker at the “phenomenal job” thus far. and what is needed to protect its assets tween $32,123 and $48,665 in 2009. That for example, he or she sought to create an salary rises to between $33,585 to $50,982. addition on their home that did not com- on Lawrence Avenue on an outstand- doctor’s office, would call in the pre- To sum up, he touted the move for the and earnings. The town has appointed ing Westfield traffic warrant in the scriptions for her and Clementi would town council’s providing of “new lead- AGA (Amalgamated General Agencies) The senior environmental health special- ply with the prevailing zoning standards. ist, in 2009, will earn between $61,979 Currently, a flat $50 fee exists regard- amount of $120. She was processed then pick them up. The prescriptions ership in the court and budget savings.” to perform the services outlined for 2.5 and released after posting bail. were filled at four different pharma- percent of the town’s annual assess- and $67,149. In 2011, that rises to be- less of the amount of variances filed. Third Ward Councilman Mark tween $69,149 and $71,420. Under the new package, a single variance Wednesday, November 26, Kim- cies. Ciarrocca said he had the opportunity to ment. In addition, there are two major changes would cost $150. Those with multiple “This saves us 3.5 percent of our berly Matics, 37, of Union was ar- Police said the prescriptions dated work with Ms. Salvaggio, whom he to the contract. First, grade 7, an entry level variances would pay $95 each. rested and charged with driving while from January 19, 2007 through July 31 called a “tremendous asset to the town.” assessment,” Mr. Gildea said, as the grade, has been eliminated; adjustments “We compared ourselves with the sur- He said the town is losing someone rate, by law, cannot exceed 6 percent of intoxicated after a motor vehicle stop of this year. The prescriptions in ques- have been made to get all current grade 7 rounding municipalities,” Mr. Drew told at South Avenue, West, and Boule- tion were for Alprozolam or Xanax, “with a lot of experience,” in Ms. Chieffo, a member’s annual assessment. “So, workers into the grade 8 classification. The Times last Wednesday, “and found but it is gaining someone “really compe- we’ll pocket in the neighborhood of “We had a hard time getting people that we were on the bottom of the list. We vard. She was transported to police given for panic disorder and anxiety; tent” in return. He said though the sec- $35,000.” hired at [salaries in the $20,000 range],” decided to raise our fees so that they’re headquarters, processed and released Advair Diskus, prescribed for asthma ond deputy court administrator position Under public discussion by citizens, Mr. Gildea told The Scotch Plains- competitive, not first.” to a responsible individual. or COPD; and Vicoden, a pain manage- is not being replaced, the work in the former Westfield Councilman Ken Fanwood Times last Wednesday. Mr. Foerst said the town tried to posi- Thursday, November 27, David ment drug. municipal court “has not shrunk; in fact, McRitchie provided council members Also, the move means that Westfield tion itself in the 65th to 80th percentile. Ryan, 28, of Cranford was arrested at Ronchi was arrested on Monday, we’re busier than we ever were…it’s a copies of a 2002 article, appearing in the will no longer be a “training ground,” “We just want to collect a fair fee,” he said. North and Central Avenues on an out- November 24, at police headquarters great example of doing more with less.” former Record Press, titled “Rat Probe according to the administrator. “We’d The town referred the matter to the standing New Brunswick criminal war- and charged with fraudulently obtain- In a separate matter, the town has Brings Apology.” hire an office clerk at $23,000, then the planning board, which addressed it at its rant in the amount of $250. He was ing prescription drugs and providing entered into an agreement between the The article delves into the Fanwood person would go to another town and get December 1 meeting. The town hopes to processed and released after posting them to others, obtaining a controlled town of Westfield and Forest Glen Re- Borough Council apologizing to a resi- paid double. We lost good people.” have the amended fee schedule set for the bail. dangerous substance by fraud and pos- alty Associates, which is an affiliate of dent after council members agreed the Secondly, the deal amends the method 2009 calendar year. Daunno Development. Westfield Regional Board of Health, of of contribution to the health insurance Acting town engineer Kris McAloon Friday, November 28, Derrion Aber- session of prescription medications When completed, Forest Glen Es- which the borough is a member, “over- provider. said the town received one bid for its deen, 26, of Plainfield was arrested on without proper authorization. She was tates, a three-lot subdivision on a cul- stepped its authority in investigating a Starting in 2009, CWA workers will recycling program. The bid, coming from South Avenue on an outstanding Scotch released pending a Friday, December 5 de-sac off Rahway Avenue, will feature rodent infestation.” choose between Point of Service (POS) Great Northern, which handles the ma- Plains traffic warrant in the amount of court date. a new road, Forest Glen Court, which At the time, borough attorney Mark and Preferred Provider Organization jority of Union County towns, was $165. He was processed and released Clementi was arrested on Wednes- will be exclusive to the three homes. Peck agreed with residents that health (PPO) plans, which come at a higher cost. $222,000, a 20 percent increase from the after posting bail. day, November 25, at her home and An advertisement earlier this year inspectors did not “have the power” to Those who choose the more expensive $184,000 the town is currently paying. Friday, November 28, Ronald charged with prescription fraud and listed the pre-construction pricing start- enter private property in the absence of PPO plan will have to pay the differential Mr. McAloon said the changing paper Posyton, Jr., 48, of Westfield was ar- obtaining controlled dangerous sub- ing at $1.8 million. an imminent health hazard. between the POS and PPO plans. The market caused the “substantial increase.” rested on the 100 block of Clifton Street stances by fraud. She was processed The more-than-half-acre lots will back Mr. McRitchie said he did not want to differential breaks down into three cat- Whereas in the past, the vendor would egories: a $300 charge for family plans, lower the bid price because he would on an outstanding no-bail warrant from and released pending a December 5 up to Tamaques Park and St. Helen’s “embarrass” the previous health officer the Union County Sheriff’s Office. He court date. of Westfield. $200 fee for husband-wife plans and $100 benefit from the resale of paper, that is not Roman Catholic Church. happening at present. was processed and turned over to the Thursday, November 27, Mark According to Town Attorney Bob “Going forward,” he said, he hopes for single plans. Those who choose the that the necessary “checks and balances” POS plan pay no extra charge. Still, Mr. McAloon said the $20 per- Sheriff’s Office. Dwyer, 27, of Mountainside was ar- Cockren, preliminary subdivision ap- In addition, in 2010 and 2011, CWA unit (household) fee is lower than sur- proval was granted in 2005. Property are imposed to “prevent reoccurring Friday, November 28, Qing Yang, rested and charged for driving while members will directly contribute to their rounding towns such as Kenilworth and 40, of Westfield was arrested at intoxicated after being involved in an owner, Carl Peschke, had since sold his things such as this.” insurance; an employee will pay 1 per- Cranford, which pay $24 or $26. rights to the project to the developer. Mr. Gildea on Wednesday told The Westfield police headquarters on two accident. According to police, offic- cent of his or her salary, regardless of the The alternative to the town’s recycling outstanding Clark traffic warrants, with ers patrolling Summit Lane found Forest Glen sought subdivision approval Leader, “2002 was six years ago and plan, in 2010. That percentage rises to practice, said third ward Councilman Mark and received it in September. there was no Westfield response men- 1.25 percent in 2011. Ciarrocca, is to adopt Fanwood’s model total bail of $329. She was released Dwyer next to his vehicle where it Now, the developer and the town have tioned in that article. Fanwood contin- The sides have negotiated since No- of operating a town recycling center. after processing and posting bail. came to a stop after hitting two trees. entered into a formal agreement, which ues to be a member of The Westfield vember 2007, and came to a voluntary Mr. Ciarrocca said the town must weigh Friday, November 28, Nicole He admitted to have been drinking deals with “how improvements will oc- Regional Board of Health, which is a settlement in October. Mediation and ar- the benefits of each. Westfield’s method is Carscadden, 24, of Cranford and Mat- and was transported to Overlook cur and who has responsibility for the very successful program. Since that time, bitration were not necessary. more convenient, as opposed to Fanwood’s, thew Poirier, 22, of Westfield were Hospital for injuries sustained in the improvements,” Mr. Cockren said prior three other towns have been added.” “We feel it’s a fair, favorable deal for in which people must sort their plastics by arrested and charged with possession accident at which time samples of his the town and the employee,” Mr. Gildea number and other items by color. of less than 50 grams of suspected blood were taken for blood alcohol said. “We enjoy a good relationship with “More and more, these are the judg- marijuana after their motor vehicle level testing. CWA. It took a little longer than usual ment calls we have to make [when con- was stopped in the area of Central Sunday, November 30, a patron of a sidering the economic impact of such Governor Corzine programs],” he said. “It’s a significant Avenue and Oxford Terrace for hav- restaurant on Route 22 reported that service. It is convenient, but people are ing tinted windows. while dining at the establishment, some- Asks Feds for Help paying a tax point and a half.” After further investigation, police one entered her vehicle damaging the PHILADELPHIA – Governor Jon The town council will hold its reorga- also charged Carscadden with three driver’s side door lock and attempted to Corzine, Tuesday, addressed the National nization meeting on Friday, January 2, separate counts of possession of pre- remove the ignition box. According to Governor’s conference with President- 2009, at 6 p.m. at the municipal building. scription legend drugs. She and Poirier police, surveillance cameras caught the elect Barack Obama and Vice President- were transported to Westfield police perpetrators on tape and the incident is elect Joseph Biden in attendance. About headquarters, processed, issued sum- under investigation. the foreclosure crisis, he said that the monses and released. quickest path out of the current economic Chippery Saturday, November 29, Nelson recession lies with keeping families in CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 Lemes, 24, of Linden was arrested at “The Tough homes and keeping communities strong. Westfield police headquarters on traf- “The dream of homeownership has al- Get Going” ways been a driving force in the Ameri- Blechinger said. “A renovation can fic warrants from Westfield and Lin- can economy, and that dream must re- happen, but they can’t enlarge it at all den, with bail amounts of $500 and main alive if we are to see a timely eco- without a variance.” $154, respectively. Lemes was pro- nomic recovery,” Governor Corzine said. Given its location on South Av- cessed and released after posting bail “The housing and foreclosure problem enue, Mr. Nagy said he believes an- on both warrants. facing families and communities lies at other similar restaurant could suc- Scotch Plains goleader.com the base of the economic crisis. If the ceed on the property. Monday, November 24, Leslie foreclosure problem is not addressed, the “There has been talk that it is a Winn, 27, of East Orange was ar- economy will not recover.” good location, because it has parking rested for an outstanding warrant af- The governor called for a federal pro- gram. “We need a housing market recov- and it is high density traffic, and traf- ter a motor vehicle stop. She was Advertise ery program that’s at a scale that only the fic for about what I would call rela- transported to headquarters where she Here federal government can provide, other- tively quick pick up of food, fast was processed and released. wise toxic mortgages will poison the sys- food, it’s a good place,” Mr. Nagy Monday, November 24, a student tem indefinitely,” he said. said. at the Union County Vocational Tech- goleader.com Page 2 Thursday, December 4, 2008 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION Weiner-Lesniak Reappointed GW Council Proposes Health RVSA Counsel; Budget OK’d Care Waiver Payments By WAYNE BAKER different general counsels. During By RAYNOR DENITZIO from the paramedics for over $2,000. Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times that time, hourly legal charges have Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times “I think it’s your obligation to notify RAHWAY — The Rahway Valley risen from $150 to the current part- GARWOOD — In an effort to cut every senior in this town that this is likely Sewerage Authority (RVSA) board ner rate of $175, a rise of less than 17 costs, Borough Council President and to happen to them,” Mr. Principato said. has voted to reappoint Weiner, per cent. At the same time, average Finance Committee Chairwoman Borough Attorney Robert Renaud ex- Lesniak LLP of Parsippany as coun- annual costs of counsel rose from a Kathleen Villaggio recommended plained that the Garwood First Aid Squad sel after a vote to replace them with a bit shy of $77,000 to just over during the November 25 council meet- provides basic life support and that if a Newark firm fell short. $479,000. Dividing these numbers ing that Garwood offer payments to person requires advanced life support, While normally the board’s com- by hourly rates shows a rise in billed municipal employees who voluntar- paramedics respond to provide a higher mittees make a recommendation for hours from about 512 to 2,737 annu- ily opt out of the borough’s health level of care. He also said that if Mr. a particular provider and the board’s ally. insurance program. Principato submitted his bill to Medicare, vote simply approves the In other business, the RVSA ap- “We’re looking for ways to save money they would handle the payment. committee’s recommendation, the proved a $26,521,000 budget for next and this is one of the recommendations “Medicare will pay what it pays and contract for legal services at the year representing a slight reduction that was made,” Ms. Villaggio said. then they will reduce the bill,” Mr. November 25 meeting saw a vote to over the 2008 budget. Also, the RVSA As part of the finance committee’s Renaud said. “They can’t charge you replace Weiner, Lesniak with approved its 2009 appointments for HISTORIC EXHIBIT…Senate Republican Leader Tom Kean, Jr. speaks at the recommendation, current municipal more than what Medicare will allow.” McElroy, Deutsch, Mulvaney and professional services and several other unveiling of the exhibit, “Oh Freedom! Blacks on the Battlefront and in the employees who receive their health In other business, the council passed Carpenter LLP of Newark. The vote contracts including one for $1.25 Aftermath of the American Revolutionary War in New Jersey,” at the State benefits from the borough would re- four ordinances. Two were bonding Museum in Trenton. The display, on exhibit until December 31, is the result of five failed by a 7-4 tally. million for construction of a chemi- years of research. For more information, see njparksandforests.org. ceive annual payments of either ordinances for road projects includ- The yes votes came from Richard cal disinfection system for portions $2,800 for those with single coverage ing curbing on sections of Willow LoForte of Kenilworth, Clark Landale of the facility. or $6,000 for those in all other plans and Myrtle Avenue, road construc- of Mountainside, Joan Papen of RVSA officials said they foresee for waiving their coverage. Ms. tion on Second, Willow and Myrtle Scotch Plains and Maria Abram of $28,521,000 of spending in 2009 ver- DEP Says Fed Funds to Be Villaggio said these payments repre- Avenues and drainage on New Street. Springfield. Voting against hiring the sus revenue of $26,521,000 and utili- sent less than 50 percent of the The council also approved a $400 fee new firm were Allen Chin of zation of $2 million of unreserved borough’s current expenditures on for certificates of non-conformity and Westfield, Charles Lombardo of retained earnings, mostly the result Used for Recreation Trails health insurance for employees. a restricted parking zone in front of Garwood, Robert Luban of of energy savings due to the delayed TRENTON – The New Jersey De- Area and the Glades Wildlife Refuge. Resident Bruce Paterson said he 248 Myrtle Avenue. Woodbridge, Frank Mazzarella of startup of some new parts of the facil- partment of Environmental Protec- The National Park Service was felt the payment amounts were high, Clark, James Murphy of Cranford, ity. tion has announced that $1.7 million awarded $13,700 to maintain and up- noting that the Garwood Board of Post Office Automates Paul Sefranka of Rahway, and Attilio Commenting on the budget, both in federal grant money is available grade several trails within the Dela- Education offers $4,000 to employ- Centuro of Roselle Park. RVSA Executive Director Michael for maintaining and improving recre- ware Water Gap National Recreation ees who waive health coverage and For Holiday Season The board then voted, 8-3, to reap- Brinker and Secretary-Treasurer Rob- ational trails throughout the state. Area. The East Coast Greenway Alli- the County of Union offers $5,000. WESTFIELD – Automated Postal point Weiner, Lesniak LLP. Voting in ert Materna said the authority’s 2009 The funds are to improve public ance is using $25,000 to work with He asked the council to consider low- Centers (APCs), such as at the favor of the contract were representa- operating expense budget at $15.4 access to the state’s expanding net- Hudson, Essex, Union and Middlesex ering the payments. Westfield Post Office, will meet most tives from Westfield, Kenilworth, million is $75,000 less than 2008’s work of trails, enhance environmen- counties to install informational “I strongly urge you to make it of the shipping needs throughout the Garwood, Woodbridge, Clark, budget. tal resources, create urban and subur- kiosks along New Jersey’s section of $4,000 or even $5,000 like the county,” year as well as the holiday season. Cranford and Rahway, while Mr. Materna told The Westfield ban corridors, and provide additional the multi-state East Coast Greenway. Mr. Paterson said. “The APC provides quick, easy, Mountainside, Roselle Park and Leader and The Scotch Plains- hiking, biking and horseback-riding Government agencies and nonprofit Ms. Villaggio said the payment and convenient access to postal ser- Springfield voted against retaining Fanwood Times that the total RVSA opportunities. The DEP will award organizations have until December plans could not be compared since vices,” said Westfield Postmaster the firm. budget has grown from $25 million to approximately $1 million in com- 15 to apply for the 2009 funding. the school board and county may George Caswell. “Just as an ATM is a Mr. Centuro voted against both $28.5 million, the bulk of the in- petitive grants for groups that main- Among the approved 2008 recre- have different health plans than the virtual stand-alone bank, the APC is a firms as he was supporting a third crease of which comes from debt tain, develop and operate trails. Re- ational trail projects are $20,100 for borough. Councilman Keith Sluka virtual stand-alone Post Office. But firm, Greenbaum, Rowe, Smith and service on the court-mandated ex- cipients are required to provide a 20- the Eagle Rock Reservation trails also said although the $6,000 pay- unlike the ATM, there’s no transac- Davis, which was RVSA counsel from pansion of the sewerage treatment percent matching share for each Project and $25,000 for a Kiosks for ment may seem high, the borough tion fee. And with its easy access, you 1987 to 1996. facility. project. In 2008, 44 trail projects re- the East Coast Greenway Alliance in must keep in mind that many munici- can avoid the lines for the window Several members of the board and Officials said the authority faces a ceived $746,739 in funding from the Essex, Hudson, Middlesex and Union pal employees have spouses working counter.” officials declined to comment on the rise of $2.86 million in debt service Federal Highway Administration’s Counties and $24,700 for trail guides in the private sector whose compa- APCs provide access to postal ser- action. costs from $10.3 million to $13.1 Recreational Trails Program. for the New Jersey State Park Service nies are offering higher payments as vices 24 hours a day, seven days a Documents, which showed both million. More apparent to most area Those approved projects include a for Hudson, Middlesex, Monmouth an incentive. week. Transactions may be conducted bids and past expenses for legal ser- residents will be the effect of the $25,000 grant to Millstone Township and Ocean Counties. “You’re also competing against in English or Spanish. Using a credit vices, were made available. The bid change in assessments to member to develop a multi-use trail system private businesses where you’re about or debit card, a customer can ship from McElroy, Deutsch required no municipalities, who will see their that links public open space within Borough Tree Lighting $4,000 too short,” Mr. Sluka said. holiday packages weighing up to 70 retainer and showed a $175 hourly cost of service rise from $19 million the township. Also, the Ocean County The council will vote on a formal pounds. In addition to having a built- rate for services, while Weiner, to $26.1 million. Department of Planning will use Set For This Saturday resolution regarding the payments at in electronic scale, the APC allows Lesniak’s bid had an $8,800 retainer This year’s RVSA budget saw $9,050 to purchase and install inter- GARWOOD – Area residents are a later meeting and anticipates to customers to calculate and obtain and used a two-tiered hourly cost, $6 million used to offset assess- pretive signs along completed sec- invited to attend the Borough of have the recommended changes in postage in any amount for Express charging $175 for partners and $145 ments, while next year’s budget tions of the proposed 15.6-mile Garwood tree lighting this Saturday, place for January 1. Mail, Priority Mail, First-Class Mail for associates. has just $2 million available for Barnegat Branch Trail. Using a December 6, at 5:30 p.m. outside Bor- Also during the public comment and Parcel Post. APCs also provide Historical data on legal costs this purpose, officials said. The $13,007 grant, the DEP’s Division of ough Hall, located at 403 South Av- portion of the meeting, resident Peter mailing information, including a zip shared, divides the period from 1987 budget must now be approved by Fish and Wildlife partnered with Natu- enue. The rain date for this event is Principato addressed the council re- code lookup feature. though now into four periods with the state. ral Lands Trust, Inc. and Watchable Sunday, December 7, at the same time. garding a bill he received for medical “We know your time is important,” Wildlife, Inc. to develop a series of Free pictures with Santa will be services. Mr. Principato said he re- Mr. Caswell said, “especially during See it all on the web in color . . . interconnected water trails through available, which may be picked up at cently called 911 after his wife had a the holiday rush. The convenience of www.goleader.com Egg Island Wildlife Management Walgreens in Cranford. Additionally, heart attack. Although he said he was the APC will make mailing this sea- Girl Scouts will sing, with music pro- thankful for the efforts to save his son much easier.” vided by Michael Anthony Entertain- wife’s life, he said an ambulance other For more information, contact Mr. ment. Dunkin Donuts will provide than the Garwood First Aid Squad Caswell by e-mail at ASK THE DENTIST ! hot cocoa and doughnuts. responded and he later received a bill george.j.caswell@ usps.gov.

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Bryant Convicted of ties as part of the federal government’s ning board gave the new Italian res- notification of this free parking did examined, according to a study re- “However, the current situation also Corruption and Bribery neighborhood stabilization program, taurant-in-progress on South Avenue not make it into the final measure as leased by the New Jersey chapter of creates opportunities to build a stron- Former Senator Wayne Bryant, a WCBS Radio 880 has reported. a green light to move toward opening, a condition by the board due to an the Hall Institute of Public Policy. ger future. But to do this, decisions Democrat who chaired the budget and Corzine Pays $362,500 to Katz’ at its meeting Monday night. objection by board member Robert “The extreme volatility of the mar- must be rational and not emotional.” appropriations committee, has been Brother-in-Law to Avoid Suit The property owner William Perillo Newell. ket, the difficulties being faced by The report is the first of a series of Hall brought an appeal to the board re- With a motion by board member non-American markets, the loss of Institute studies on the pension issue. convicted on all counts in his federal Governor Jon Corzine has paid corruption trial. A jury found him guilty questing relief on the town’s parking Gretchen Olig, the board then unani- major players in the financial indus- $362,500 to the brother-in-law of his ordinance. The ordinance would have mously passed the appeal for relief try, and the much more intrusive role of bribery for soliciting a job at the former girlfriend, labor leader Carla Raritan Coalition School of Osteopathic Medicine in required 20 parking spaces for the on the mandatory parking ordinance of the government in the market all Katz, The Star-Ledger has reported. pending restaurant at 301 South Av- for the Perillo property with the have led to an environment we have To Meet Monday Camden County and for using his The deal with Rocco Riccio, a former influence as appropriations chairman enue, West. The restaurant would, condition the property owners re- not seen before,” Hall Institute Ex- WESTFIELD — NJ Transit offi- state employee, was completed in Sep- according to the property’s architect quest three permits for employee ecutive Director Michael Riccards cials will provide an update on the to help the school, affiliated with the tember after Mr. Riccio reportedly University of Medicine and Dentistry William Figdor, take advantage of parking. said. same-platform transfer project at the threatened to sue the governor for public parking across the street in the Also before the board was the In- Mr. Riccards said the Hall Institute Monday, December 10, meeting of of New Jersey, to acquire $10.5 million allegedly reneging an offer for a pri- in state grants between 2003 and 2006. South Avenue lot, on South Avenue Town Condominium Construction study found a need for greater trans- the Raritan Valley Rail Coalition. The vate-sector job. Mr. Riccio received itself and Boulevard, which is a cross- Co., an age-restricted condominium parency, broader use of outside man- meeting will be held at 8:30 a.m. at Bryant was also found guilty of $15,000 last year from the governor mail and wire fraud in connection street. project on Prospect Street headed by agement, and a stronger and larger the Westfield Municipal Building on after he agreed to resign from the The Perillo property (currently James Ward. Mr. Ward sought to ex- staff with better training, compensa- East Broad Street. with a $35,000-a-year “low-work” Turnpike Authority. job he received at the school. unnamed) is slated to be a “fine Ital- tend a May 5, 2008, regulation by the tion and technical resources. The transfer project will allow most Tolls Increase on Parkway, ian” restaurant, Mr. Figdor said. “The board allowing two of his signs to “There will be higher costs in man- Raritan Valley line inbound trains Menendez Named Head New Jersey Turnpike owners will be focusing on healthy, remain on the property. Mr. Ward aging this portfolio than in the past — during morning peak times to stop, Of Campaign Panel Tolls on the New Jersey Turnpike not greasy food,” he said. “Not yet said these signs needed to remain on but in the end these investments are thus allowing passengers to disem- U.S. Senate Majority Leader Harry and the Garden State Parkway in- another Italian restaurant, but more the building because not all of the critical to the state’s future,” Mr. bark on the same platform as their Reid has named Senator Robert creased on Monday. The cost of an along the lines of fresh food.” The condominiums had been sold, which Riccards said. “New Jersey should connecting trains into Penn Station Menendez of New Jersey as the chair- average 22-mile trip has gone from property currently has four allotted had not been expected. focus on creating an environment New York. man of the Democratic Senatorial $1.25 to $1.70 on the Turnpike, while spaces on South Avenue. The appeal The slowing economy was blameed where the best people want to work, An update will also be given on the Campaign Committee (DSCC) for the one-way tolls on the Parkway have for parking relief was necessary be- for the unsold condominiums. Cur- or continue to work, and where they Cross County Connection Project 2010 election cycle. Mr. Menendez gone from 35 to 50 cents. Both roads cause the property is changing from a rently, Mr. Ward said that 18 condo- have the tools necessary for success.” from Cranford to Elizabeth and other will take over the DSCC from Senator are under the New Jersey Turnpike business to a restaurant, which falls miniums have been sold and four are The report, The History and Future destinations that would provide in- Charles Schumer (D-NY). Authority. The additional revenue will under the town’s ordinance for man- pending. However, because of the of New Jersey Pensions, is posted on creased connectivity for Raritan Val- AIG Top Exec Cuts Pay be used to repay bonds used for con- datory parking spaces. economic situation, “people who are the Hall Institute website at hallnj.org. ley passengers to the Northeast Cor- To $1 as Part of Bailout struction projects and to pay for $8 However, board member and coun- buying need more time to sell their Copies also were sent to Governor ridor, Secaucus Junction Train Sta- AIG Chief Executive Edward Liddy billion in roadwork. Among construc- cilman James Foerst said restaurants current homes,” Mr. Ward said. The Jon Corzine, State Treasurer David tion and Newark Liberty International has agreed to reduce his annual salary tion projects, are three added lanes on located in the town’s central business board unanimously approved an ex- Rousseau, Senate President Richard Airport. to $1 as part of pay restrictions by top the Turnpike between exits 6 and 8A, district can waive that rule. “And my tension of the May 5, 2008, signage Codey and Assembly Speaker Joseph The meeting will be held in the executives tied to a $150 billion federal and a third lane on the Parkway be- understanding is that you are in the regulation. Roberts. town council chambers. tween exits 63 and 80. central business district, and there- government bailout, CNN has reported. Sale prices effective: 10/22 thru 10/28 AIG will also forgo bonuses this year Ex-Mercer Co. 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He would Avenue restaurant with an exception WINE CELLAR has agreed to stay on in the administra- to the parking mandate. Furthermore, the Wine Department at tion of President-elect Barack Obama, replace James Plousis, a Republican. ShopRite Wines and Spirits of Westfield Debit Governor Recalls Message customers can park in the South Av- Cards according to news outlets. Other ap- enue lot and on Boulevard, the board pointments include Timothy Geithner, On Infrastructure Plan decided, even with Boulevard’s two- head of the New York branch of the A statewide plan “to move forward hour parking restrictions. Federal Reserve, as treasury secre- on $2.8 billion in transportation “Two hours seems like a reason- Make ShopRite Your Gift Headquarters tary; Larry Summers, former Harvard projects, supporting or creating an es- able amount of time for dinner,” board University president, as head of the timated 26,000 jobs” through Decem- member Lori Duffy said. National Economic Council, and Pe- ber 2009, was released on Wednesday The board, however, decided on for Wines and Spirits. ter Orszag, head of the Congressional and recalled 48 hours later. tighter parking guidelines for the res- Budget Office, as head of the Office of Steve Lonegan Launches taurants’ employees. The board de- Management and Budget. Bid for Governor’s Office cided that parking relief would only be Former Federal Reserve Chairman granted with the condition that Mr. Paul Volcker has been appointed to Former Bogota Mayor Steve Santa Lonegan officially announced his Perillo apply for three permit spots PINOT 99 head a new Economic Recovery Ad- from the town. 750 visory Board, while New Mexico candidacy for the Republican Party GRIGIO nomination for governor on Monday. The restaurant’s future manager, Margherita 19 ML Governor Bill Richardson will be- If elected, he vowed to reduce the size Patrick Jemas of Metuchen, told the come commerce secretary. Former board that six to seven people were Senate Majority Leader Tom Daschle of state government by 20 percent through layoffs, by eliminating pro- likely to work at the restaurant. Rutherford of South Dakota has been tapped to During the period of public com- 99 serve as secretary of health. grams, and “devolving government 750 from Trenton to local municipalities,” ment, Greg Tarsi, a landlord of a MERLOT New Jersey to Use Fed Funds Hill 15 ML according to poltickernj.com. He joins property on the 400 block of Boule- To Buy Foreclosed Properties Assemblyman Richard Merkt (LD- vard, expressed his concern that his Governor Jon Corzine has said New 25, Mendham) as the only announced tenants “will come home from work and there not be any parking spaces Kim Jersey will receive $51 million to buy GOP candidates. Former U.S. Attor- SAUVIGNON 99 foreclosed properties and rehabilitate left on Boulevard” because of the 750 ney Chris Christie has not made any BLANC and sell them in Paterson, Newark, Jer- official statement on whether he will restaurant. Crawford 13 ML sey City and Union and Bergen Coun- seek the governor’s office. The board attempted to address

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Page 4 Thursday, December 4, 2008 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION ABCDICTIONOPQRSTDECEPTIONUVWXYZ The Scotch Plains–Fanwood HUNG UP!! The Westfield Leader A Few Clever Quotes to Help Times Since 1959 — Established 1890 — DD Legal Newspaper for the Town of Westfield, Legal Newspaper for the Borough of Fanwood Brighten Those ‘Blue’ Days DTM Boroughs of Mountainside and Garwood And the Township of Scotch Plains D Diction Deception And the County of Union, NJ. By Milt Faith, Executive Director Members of: Youth and Family Counseling Service Below are four arcane words, each with New Jersey Press Association • National Newspaper Association • Westfield Area Chamber of Commerce four definitions – only one is correct. The Scotch Plains Business & Professional Association • Fanwood Business & Professional Association An Ardent Reader Writes: I need agitated tone, said, “Instead of a guy, others are made up. Are you sharp enough to discern this deception of diction? Periodicals – Postage Paid at Westfield, New Jersey Periodicals – Postage Paid at Scotch Plains, New Jersey some clever and/or funny sayings to I’m raising a gay.” I am so afraid he is give me a boost when I wake up on a going to upset Tyler. How can I con- If you can guess one correctly – good P.O. Box 250 • 251 North Avenue, West P. O. Box 368 guess. If you get two – well-read indi- Westfield, N.J. 07091 Scotch Plains, N.J. 07076 dark, cold day and need a “lift” to go vince my husband that he is wrong? on. What are some of the quotes you Answer: You have to tell your hus- vidual. If you get three – word expert. If Tele: (908) 232-4407 • E-mail: [email protected] • Web: www.goleader.com • Fax: (908) 232-0473 you get all four – you must have a lot of used recently as “enhancers” when band that his anxiety is inappropriate free time! POSTMASTER: Send address changes to the offices of the newspapers at we feel blue? and not based on fact. If he conveys All words and correct definitions P. O. Box 250, Westfield, New Jersey 07091 Answer: Some of the sayings are his feelings to Tyler, he may or will come from the board game Diction Published every Thursday by Watchung Communications, Inc. quotes from Mark Twain sources and create self-doubts and insecurities Deception. offer thoughtfulness and smiles. En- within the boy and set up self-image Answers to last week’s arcane words. Paul Peyton Horace R. Corbin Fred K. Lecomte joy: and sexual doubting problems. Tap ASSIGNMENT EDITOR PUBLISHER MARKETING DIRECTOR 1. Pourridie – Any of various fungus “We ought never to do wrong when dancing, acting and writing do not growths which decay the roots of vines Suzette F. Stalker David B. Corbin Michael L. Bartiromo people are looking.” make a male child gay. If he enjoys 2. Requin – A shark COMMUNITY ASSISTANT PUBLISHER & SPORTS MARKETING PRODUCTION “Never tell the truth to people who these activities, excels and wants to 3. Miche – To hide or sneak Michael Pollack Karen M. Hinds Robert P. Connelly 4. Treague – A truce EDUCATION & ARTS OFFICE MANAGER OPERATIONS & LEGALS are not worthy of it.” pursue them, encourage it. Ben Corbin “Always obey your parents – when Scott needs to be told that he must DELACRIMATION SERVICES they are present.” not project his interests, nor his con- 1. Dehydration SUBSCRIPTION PRICE www.goleader.com/subscribe “A full belly is little worth when cerns onto the boy. He has a right to 2. Wateriness of the eyes One-year – $28 • Two-year – $52 • Three-year – $76 • One-year college (September to May) – $20 the mind is starved.” be athletic; Tyler has a right to be 3. Yielding no milk “Nothing so needs reforming as artistic. Let us continue to dissolve so 4. Dryness of the skin other people’s habits.” many of the stereotypes, which many TURPITUDE “There is no sadder thing than a in our society display. Allow Tyler to 1. Pertaining to overindulgence in any Should County Freeholders Give young pessimist, except an old opti- evolve into a person who is happy and activity 2. The act of defiling; corruption mist.” motivated to enjoy his talents and 3. Baseness; vileness “All good things arrive unto them uniqueness. Scott – it’s okay! 4. Agitation; violence Themselves and Directors Raises? that wait – and don’t die in the mean- A Young Adult Writes: I am a 19- TEIL time.” year-old virgin dating a 22-year-old 1. The lime tree Every December, the Union County Board of The Union County freeholders last had an salary “The man with a new idea is a guy who I met in college. I like “Todd” 2. A translucent quartz of leek-green Chosen Freeholders give out raises to department increase – $1,500 – in 2003. They were to have crank until the idea succeeds.” (disguised name) very much and want color A Frustrated Mother Writes: My to continue to see him. He is very 3. The powder of aloes heads and, every few years, to themselves. Last year, received a non-retroactive $900 raise in 2008. A 11-year-old son is the only boy in tap sweet and sensitive, but lately wants 4. A green vegetable pigment the freeholders had a change of heart and opted to county spokesman said as of Monday afternoon, LANDLOPING dance class at a local dance studio. us to become intimate. He says this is 1. A footprint rescind raises that would have increased their sala- there were no raises on tonight’s freeholder agenda He has always wanted to be a profes- part of a loving relationship, and he 2. A vagabond ries modestly, by a combined $8,055 for all nine of or regular meetings. The freeholders also have two sional dancer, and I have never dis- will enable me to feel like a complete 3. A trap, snare them. meetings scheduled for December 18. couraged this. My husband has and woman and free me from inhibitions. 4. Cutting; especially with an ax or saw still does. My husband “Scott” (dis- I told him I was not comfortable with Freeholders are part-time employees. They have We hope they will again opt not to authorize guised name) has always been into this, but the more I say no, the more Letters to other full-time jobs, some with government agen- freeholders’ raises. sports and got through college on a pressure he puts on me. I don’t want cies. The freeholder chairman position pays $31,500; We do not have anything against the freeholders or football scholarship. to lose him, and I’m afraid I may give the Editor the vice-chairman position pays $30,500, and the the county executives. We are concerned about the Since “Tyler” (disguised name) was in just to keep him. What should I do? other seven freeholder positions pay $29,500 each. nation’s economic turmoil and the impact on people little, Scott played ball with him, and What can I say? Restaurant Thanks thought he could develop into a good Answer: Start with “Adios, The total is $268,500, plus the cost of benefits and losing their jobs and their mortgages. To help deal pitcher. He enrolled Tyler in wres- goodbye, see you, Todd.” You should Fire Departments the state pension fund. with these problems, we believe all salaries for tling and soccer. Although Tyler was not be involved in such an intimate The owners of Costa’s Ristorante would All the past raises have been retroactive to the freeholders and department directors should be fro- involved in all these sports, he seemed situation out of fear of losing some- like to thank the community for their to be doing it to satisfy his dad. one. That person is not worth it and is support during this difficult time, espe- previous January. So, this amounts to a Christmas zen until further notice to show the taxpayers and cially the Roselle Park Fire and Police bonus, plus a raise for the coming year. Last year, the those suffering that the county is listening. Now, that As he is getting older, Tyler says he probably talking from his hormones. Departments, as well as all the local fire wants to be active in other situations If he were sensitive and caring, he nine department heads collectively received $32,717, would be real leadership. departments that responded and assisted like tap dancing, acting and writing. would respect your feelings, period. at the location during the fire. Your time about $5,000 less than 2006. True, that really doesn’t A frozen executive salary is one thing, but this Needless to say, my husband is hav- If he cannot, and applies pressure, it and dedication is greatly appreciated. The seem like a lot of money. Salaries range from $112,240 pales in comparison to what seems to be happening ing a silent fit, feeling my son will not is time to move on, and I repeat, do restaurant suffered a fire on November for the engineering and public works director to to the “little guy.” grow up to be a strong “guy.” The not do anything in which you are not 17. other night, he turned to me and in an comfortable. Costa’s has reopened for business $164,000 for the county manager. Raises ranged Also, we’re not singling out the county. This is a around the corner from its original loca- from 3 to 6 percent. local, statewide and national issue where priorities MAYOR reMARKS tion. This temporary site will be used In the past, the county has said the freeholders’ of salaries and benefits paid for by taxpayers will during the reconstruction of the primary location. The temporary location is at 9 salaries were raised to fit more within the county’s need to be examined from the top down – and West Westfield Avenue in Roselle Park, total population as it compares to New Jersey’s other adjusted in the most socially conscious manner, and A ‘Big Tent’ Party Is formerly Café Michael Angelo. 20 counties. to fall in line with the resources available. The restaurant and pizzeria has been a Needed, Tolerant landmark in Roselle Park for generations, servicing many people within our com- By Mayor Martin Marks, Scotch Plains munity. Now Is the Time to Talk with Please call (908) 241-1131 or (908) I am incredibly pleased that State themselves either moderate or con- 245-2611 if you have any questions. Senator Leonard Lance will soon be servative. Christine Alger the next representative for our 7th Those that consider themselves Roselle Park Your Mayors About Volunteering Congressional District. As I person- now, or aspire to be leaders in the ally told Mr. Lance soon after the New Jersey Republican Party must Sheltie Dog Megan, If you’re thinking about volunteering in your may interest you to help match your interest with June 2008 Republican Primary, there acknowledge that for our party to town government, now is the time to contact your your availability. Talk with existing committee mem- A Joy to Commuters is no politician on the face of the ever be a majority again in the Garden To all daily commuters using East mayor and discuss your interests. For the most part, bers and chairmen. They can help you learn what’s Earth to whom I would rather lose an State, we must indeed be a “Big Tent” Broad St. in Westfield, many of you have the mayors make the appointments. All govern- involved. election! While Congressman-elect party, tolerant, if you will, of a vast noticed a small sable sheltie dog Megan ments are reorganizing now through the end of the Each town has opportunities to serve on commit- Lance and I do differ on some issues, array of viewpoints. Joy, whirling in circles as you drove by. it was an honor to support him in the Tolerance, of course is a two way Lacking sheep in the area and she being a year. Often, there are many rewarding opportuni- tees such as (names vary from town to town): Traffic, General Election and it is a greater street. For any Republican leader to herding breed, Megan practiced her herd- ties to serve. You need to let them know. It’s best to Communications, Board of Adjustment, Architec- honor to call him my friend. proclaim the conservative wing of the ing skills on the cars passing by. It is with speak with your mayor in person, but using email tural, Planning, Health, Recreation, Library, Com- With that said, I believe it is im- party as somehow preaching moral- deep sorrow that I inform you of the passing of Megan Joy due to cancer on can be a good start. munity Development, Historic Preservation, Insur- portant to recognize that Leonard ity is extraordinarily shortsighted and October 7 of this year, three months be- Appointments vary in length of service, typically ance, Tree Preservation, Housing, Local Assistance, Lance could never have been elected divisive and will ultimately render fore her 12th birthday. from one to three years. Each year, terms expire and Solid Waste, Transportation, Cultural and Heritage in the 7th Congressional District the GOP as the perennial minority As her dog Mom, I would like to in- had he not had the support of those party in New Jersey. The “Preaching form you of her accomplishments. After the seats need to be filled. Just what is available and and Business Development. voters that consider themselves in- Morality” accusation is trite and best her training, she received her companion who is serving on the committees can be learned The strength of town governments is very much dependents, and more relevantly left to liberal Democrats, not Repub- dog certification, completed three agility from the town clerk or town administrator. determined by the involvement of its citizens and unified Republicans that consider lican leaders. courses and was a certified therapy dog. Her greatest achievement was being a Local government committees and commissions service of volunteers. The mayors in our towns are loyal, devoted and faithful companion to are varied in their scope and the amount of work. nice people and will be glad to talk with you. A few me. Some require just a little time and meet only a few of the mayors include Bob Viglianti of Mountainside, Letters to the Editor I hope she entertained you on your daily commute. No one will miss her times per year. Others can become very involved, Dennis McCarthy of Garwood, Andy Skibitsky of more than I do — her human Mom and such as planning and zoning boards. We suggest you Westfield, Colleen Mahr of Fanwood and Nancy Mayor Viglianti’s Old Time Series Is companion. study the operations of the various committees that Malool (mayor-elect) of Scotch Plains. Joan Cavanaugh Augmented by Westfield Reader Westfield As a lifelong resident of Westfield I Ave. was Merit gas station operated by really enjoyed Mr. Viglianti’s series about Bill Drake and on the other corner (now At Least Santa is Safe old time Westfield, however I would like Clyne and Murphy) was Tomkins Ice to clarify one thing. J.S.Irving was lo- Cream Parlor, double dip for a dime. in Westfield cated on North Ave. at Central Ave. near Further up where the Dive shop is was Not meant to be an editorial. I just where the Drug Fair is now located. The Hahn’s Meat Market where I delivered thought this was a great statement on the coal and lumber company on South Ave. meat on my bicycle every day after school parking issue [in Westfield]. Do with it was Tuttle Brothers at the time. After that, and all day Saturday for $5 a week. When what you will. J.S.Irving relocated about 1951 to where I told Mr. Hahn I was quiting he told me I lived in Brooklyn for 32 years. Park- Tuttle Brothers was. he was just about to give me a raise to $7, ing was always an issue (triple parking The building, which is now the I could not turn that down and I worked was not unusual). I laugh at Westfield’s Westfield Bank, was the office, as you until the day I had an accident making a constant complaints. Westfield thinks they face the building the area on the left, delivery, broke my nose and ended up in have ticket problems? At least Santa is which I believe is a drive up, was where the hospital. When my father called Mr. safe, unlike this poor merry old soul in the scale to weigh the coal trucks was Hahn to tell him about the accident the Bay Ridge, Brooklyn (see the following located, the lumber mill was where the first thing he said was “What happened to from The Brooklyn Eagle, November 30). large office building is now located. the meat,” my career at Hahn’s Meat “Blitzen has been blitzed. An over- Across the street on the corner of South Market ended then and there. Again thanks zealous traffic agent engaged in a traffic Ave. and Spring St. (now Watterson St.) to Mr.Viglianti for the series. ticket spree on the launch of the Shop was Willie Schulz Atlantic gas station Brooklyn holiday promotion, tickets one Dave O’Connor of Santa Claus’s helpers on “Brooklyn and next to that was Nelson’s Diner. Westfield Further east on the Corner of Westfield Friday” and bringing the spirit of the Grinch who stole Christmas to Bay Ridge. On the busiest shopping day of the Federal Gov. Has Forgotten It Is year, the Merchants of Third Avenue, with Borough President Marty Markowitz, ‘We The People’ Not ‘We Wall St.’ made the most of the merry holiday sea- Trillions of dollars for the financial has pleaded poverty for years? There isn’t son with a ‘Santa Claus Visits Third Av- institutions, which helped create the se- enough money for health insurance for enue’ promotion, bringing the jolly old vere economic and financial crisis the children, not enough money for a national elf onto the bustling avenue. They pro- country and the world, are in now. Yet, health insurance program, not enough vided him with a horse-drawn wagon. not one penny for the homeowner facing money for the deteriorating national park Reindeer and sleigh were out of the ques- foreclosure, the senior citizen unable to system, not enough money for the per- tion, without any snow. pay for prescription drugs, the local forming arts, not enough money to for the Santa Claus, sitting on his white wicker businessperson going bankrupt, the con- most modern equipment to protect our chair on the wagon, made stops along the sumer burdened by insurmountable debt. soldiers in Iraq and Afghanistan. But sud- avenue at selected sites, giving out free What about these people and the tens of denly there is more than enough money to candy and toys to children who happily millions of other Americans who sit at the save Wall Street from its greedy excesses lined up at those locations for their chance kitchen table night after night and wonder and incompetence. to chat with the world’s greatest Christ- where the money will come from to pay The federal government must show the mas promoter. At McLaughlin Funeral Your State Legislators the bills? Most of these people are honest same concern for the little guy that it Home at 97th Street, with Santa’s wagon as the day is long. They work hard. They shows for Wall Street and its legions of parked outside and merry children visit- ---LD-21------LD-22--- LD-21 includes Westfield, Mountainside, ing him with glee, an SUV that was part of Sen. Thomas Kean, Jr. (R) Sen. Nicholas Scutari (D) Garwood, Summit and Cranford. play by the books. They try to keep within highly paid lobbyists and government the family budget. They don’t assume insiders. Santa’s entourage, carrying his helpers, 203 Elm St. 1514 E. Saint Georges Ave. was approached by a city traffic agent Westfield, N.J. 07090 Linden, N.J. 07036 LD-22 includes Scotch Plains, Fanwood, outrageous risks like those, which toppled The little guy wants to know that the Lehman Brothers and Bear Sterns and federal government is as concerned if not who began writing a ticket. (908) 232-3673 (908) 587-0404 Plainfield, Clark and Linden. Shocked by the action, Rosalie Rance, Asm. Jon Bramnick (R) Asw. Linda Stender (D) nearly destroyed other venerable finan- more concerned with saving main street cial institutions. Where is the federal gov- as it is with saving Wall Street. The very Brooklyn Chamber of Commerce’s vice 251 North Ave. West 1801 East Second St. E-mail Addresses president of marketing and membership, Westfield, N.J. 07090 Scotch Plains, N.J. 07076 [email protected] ernment to help out these individuals? first words in the Preamble to the United Most Americans must suffer the con- States Constitution are “We the people.” and others pleaded with the agent not to (908) 232-2073 (908) 668-1900 [email protected] issue the ticket. The gruff uniformed meter Asm. Eric Munoz (R) Asm. Jerry Green (D) [email protected] sequences of their own mistakes. But not Not “We Wall Street.” Our leaders in the Wall Street. Financial institutions bet on federal government have forgotten these maid was not persuaded, said observ- 57 Union Place, Suite 310 17 Watchung Ave. [email protected] ers.” Summit, N.J. 07901 Plainfield, N.J. 07060 [email protected] making oodles of money on very risky three beautiful words. It is time they re- sub-prime loans, lost, and receive enor- membered them. It seems that Santa can’t even escape (908) 918-0414 (908) 561-5757 [email protected] ticketing. mous amounts of bailout money. Stephen Schoeman To reach us, Email - [email protected] For more information, see www.goleader.com/help What is the average American going to Westfield Michele Zahka say about a federal government, which Westfield A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, December 4, 2008 Page 5 Solar Energy Helps Keep Kenilworth Business Cool KENILWORTH – Carl Swenson, an tificate of energy you produce you get a electrical contractor in Westfield, credit.” swensonandsons.com, had the opportu- “The rates do fluctuate as the market nity to help a company to “Go Green” changes,” said Doyal Siddell, a spokes- when he was hired to install solar panels person for The New Jersey Board of Pub- at Joelin Foods in Kenilworth. lic Utilities. Every 1,000 KWh (1MWh) Joe Tabatchnick, owner of Joelin Foods, is one SREC. thought about alternative energy for three Solar panel systems also include in- or four years then had a solar panel sys- verters, which convert direct current from tem with 200 panels installed atop of his the solar panel and turn it into alternating 16,000 sq. ft. building that houses refrig- current that is present in the grid and used erated and frozen foods. The solar panels by companies. reduce the strain on the electrical grid and State and federal incentive programs provide a reduction in power costs. influence the financial viability of clean Mr. Tabatchnick estimates he will save energy programs. 33 percent in his electric cost – about Five years ago, the State of New Jersey FRIENDS...New officers are chosen for The Friends of Westfield Symphony $3,300 per month, or about $39,000, per began the Clean Energy Program to pro- COOLING TECHNOLOGY...200 solar panels generate electricity from the roof Orchestra. Pictured, left to right, are: outgoing president Carole Leone, co-host year – by using the solar panels. mote alternative renewable energy of Joelin Foods in Kenilworth. The company uses the electricity to refrigerate Lee Corcoran and new president Shuang Guo-Wroe. At some installations, excess power sources, such as solar, wind and biopower. frozen foods. from solar panels can be sold back to the According to state.nj.us/njbusiness/fi- power supplier. nancing/clean/ Friends of WSO Honor New Mr. Swenson said his company has financing_assistance.shtml, the grant pro- installed solar and wind systems as busi- gram is under review. According to the nesses want to move away from reliance website, proposals are not being accepted on foreign supplies and save money. at this time. President, Shuang Guo-Wroe The savings possible and the installa- WESTFIELD – Members of The a progressive dinner early in the spring tion costs are dependent on many factors Friends of Westfield Symphony Orches- and the premier fundraiser for the benefit such as the amount of energy used, the Corzine Video Details tra (WSO) met last week for a gourmet of the symphony, A Tour of Notable size of the system, time of the year, amount luncheon to honor Shuang Guo-Wroe on Homes, a community tradition held each of sunlight, weather conditions, geo- Pension Deferrals her recent election as the new president of year in the month of May. graphic location, government incentives TRENTON – Governor Jon Corzine the group. Mrs. Guo-Wroe, a professional con- and tax credits. last week released a video on his website, Thirty members of The Friends and cert pianist who frequently performs with N.J. business owners can sell surplus state.nj.us/governor, about his request that prospective members attended the event, the WSO ensemble during its subscrip- energy produced by solar panel systems the Legislature allow local governments which was held in the Westfield home of tion season, also provided information to another company, a utility company to defer 50 percent of their current pen- Carole Leone, out-going president, who about the orchestra’s upcoming tribute to broker or an aggregator in a unit termed sion contributions in order to avoid double co-hosted the luncheon with Lee the old year and welcome to the new Solar Renewable Energy Certificate digit property tax increases that some Corcoran. through its New Year’s Eve concert, (SREC). local governments already have planned. The purpose of The Friends, founded “Puttin’ On The Ritz,” to be held Decem- “It’s a traded economy, like a stock,” The Governor said any savings from in 1983 by community advocates who ber 31, at Westfield High School at 7 p.m. explained Eric Smith, an engineer for this deferral must be used to stave off believed the establishment of a symphony The concert features a mélange of the Ecostream, a solar panel integrator com- property tax increases and that the long- orchestra would enhance the quality of best of Broadway music performed by pany based in California. “For every cer- term health of the pension fund is sound. Thinking life in our town, is fundraising for the leading New York performers and the WSO and community awareness for its orchestra. Tickets for “Puttin’ On The initiatives. 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For more Additionally that day, Trailside Nature information, call the Union County De- and Science Center will host the 25th partment of Parks and Community Re- annual Nature Crafts Show from 11 newal at (908) 527-4900. Information a.m. to 5 p.m. also is available by calling (908) 789- Visitors to the Holiday Lights Cel- 3670 or visiting ucnj.org. ebration are encouraged to bring an Trailside Nature and Science Center item of dry or canned food or a new, is located at 452 New Providence Road unwrapped toy to be distributed by in Mountainside, while Watchung Stable local charities. Attendees will be able is located at 1160 Summit Lane in Ms. Susanne Schrader and Christopher Pipoli to meet Santa and Mrs. Claus and Mountainside. Both are services of the enjoy a petting zoo, lead-line horse Union County Board of Chosen Free- rides, children’s crafts, holiday sing- holders. ers and refreshments. Parents are in- John O’Brien, Jr. and Ms. Heidi Martindill Ms. Susanne Schrader vited to bring cameras to take their Temple to Participate child’s picture with Santa. The Union County Sheriff’s K-9 Unit In Annual Coat Drive dogs will demonstrate their skills, and WESTFIELD – Temple Emanu-El Ms. Heidi Martindill To Wed Christopher Pipoli county police will be on hand to display will once again participate in the New the bomb squad robot and offer finger- Jersey Cares Annual Drive to provide Mr. and Mrs. Richard Schrader of Psychology in 2002 and a Master of printing and D-Chips for youngsters. gently used winter coats to state resi- Westfield have announced the en- Arts in Teaching degree in 2003 Many Union County employees will dents in need. Volunteers will be sta- To Marry John O’Brien, Jr. gagement of their daughter, Ms. from Fairleigh Dickinson Univer- have a friendly competition again this tioned in the temple parking lot at 756 Mr. and Mrs. Charles Martindill of University with a Bachelor of Arts Susanne Schrader, to Christopher sity in Madison. She currently year as they decorate themed trees. Deco- East Broad Street in Westfield on Sun- Lancaster, N.H. have announced the degree in Economics. While at Pipoli of Manhattan. He is the son of teaches fifth grade at Washington rations will range from hats, scarves and day, December 14, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. mittens to dolls, sports toys and school engagement of their daughter, Ms. Colgate, he lettered for four years in Mr. and Mrs. Harry Pipoli of Cranford. School in Hillside. to accept donations of coats only. Heidi Martindill, to John O’Brien, Jr. both cross-country and track and field. A 1998 graduate of Westfield The future bridegroom is a 1991 supplies. Visitors will be able to vote for Donations should not be dropped off their favorite tree. All items on the trees, He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. John Mr. O’Brien also received a Master High School, the bride-to-be re- graduate of Cranford High School at any other time. For more informa- O’Brien, Sr. of Westfield. of Business Administration degree ceived a Bachelor of Arts degree in and attended Elon College in North plus the trees themselves, will be do- tion, contact Jackie Master, communi- nated to families in need throughout cations coordinator, at (908) 232-6770 The bride-to-be was raised in Hous- from the Babcock School in 2006. Carolina. Mr. Pipoli is a freelance Union County. ton, Tex., where she graduated from Presently, he works for Siemens Fi- film editor with ABC News in New or [email protected], or visit the Luncheon and Program Weather permitting, horse-drawn car- temple’s website, tewnj.org. Bellaire High School. In 2002, Ms. nancial Services in its Energy Group. York. riage rides will be offered in the Union Martindill graduated cum laude with a A June 2009 wedding is planned. Set at Willow Grove A wedding is planned for June of County Loop Playground area from 1 Miller-Cory to Feature Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics SCOTCH PLAINS – The 12 2009 in Bay Head. to 4 p.m. The afternoon’s festivities from Colgate University in Hamilton, JLEP Holiday Toy Sale O’Clock Club invites area residents will culminate with tree and menorah ‘Gingerbread Sunday’ N.Y., where she was a member of the lightings at 5 p.m. at Watchung Stable. to the Willow Grove Presbyterian College Club to Receive WESTFIELD – The Miller-Cory Delta Delta Delta sorority. Slated at Jumble Store Church on Tuesday, December 16, During the Nature Crafts Show at She subsequently graduated with a CRANFORD – The Junior League Trailside, shoppers will be able to pur- House Museum will present “Ginger- from noon to 2 p.m. for a luncheon Honor at Mayor’s Gala bread Sunday” on December 7 from Master of Business Administration of Elizabeth-Plainfield (JLEP) will hold and entertainment program. SCOTCH PLAINS – The College chase a variety of unique, handcrafted degree from the Babcock School of its annual Holiday Toy Sale at The gifts with nature themes. 1:30 to 4 p.m. Reservations are re- The festivities will include the Club of Fanwood-Scotch Plains, quired for this program and must be Business at Wake Forest University in Jumble Store thrift shop this Saturday, pre-school’s Christmas pageant, which is celebrating its 75th anniver- Watchung Stable, the Loop and Winston-Salem, N.C. Ms. Martindill December 6, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Trailside Nature and Science Center are requested by noon tomorrow, Friday, plus singing and guitar playing from sary this year, will be among the December 5. Spaces are limited. currently works for Deloitte Consult- New and gently used toys, books Presbyterian Church Pastors honorees at the annual Mayor’s Gala Children will hear stories about the ing in its Human Capital division. and games for children of all ages Cynthia Cochran-Carney (Willow tomorrow, Friday, December 5, at the Lions Club to Begin Gingerbread Man, learn about ginger- Her fiancé grew up in Westfield will be available. All proceeds will Grove) and Jeffrey Cochran-Carney Shackamaxon Country Club in Scotch Tree Sale Saturday root and make a gingerbread house to and graduated in 1999 from Colgate support the JLEP, its mission and (Westminster Presbyterian Church Plains. The club has been named Vol- take home. Light refreshments will be outreach efforts. of Berkeley Heights.) unteer Organization of the Year in the FANWOOD – The Fanwood Lions served. To register, call the museum Library to Present The Jumble Store is located at 110 Additionally, the free Stretches Township of Scotch Plains. Club will kick off its annual Christ- office today or tomorrow between 9 a.m. Walnut Avenue in Cranford near the for Health exercise program is of- On October 26, club members and mas Tree Sale this Saturday, Decem- and noon at (908) 232-1776. The fee is The Lives of Others Cranford train station. It is open Tues- fered every Tuesday from 10:30 to guests marked the organization’s ber 6, which will continue until Christ- $4 per child; adults may attend for free. WESTFIELD – The Westfield day through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at the Willow Grove milestone anniversary with an after- mas. It will take place at LaGrande Located at 614 Mountain Avenue in Memorial Library, located at 550 East 5 p.m. (Thursday until 8 p.m.). For Westfield, the museum also features a Broad Street, will screen The Lives of Church. Individuals are invited to noon wine and cheese event held at Park, located at LaGrande Avenue gift shop that will be open Sunday. more information, call The Jumble try out the program on December The Chelsea at Fanwood. Club Vice- and Second Street in Fanwood. Others on Monday, December 8, at 2 Store at (908) 276-0222. 16, after which they may stay for the President Linda Squires of Scotch Sale hours will be 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. and 6 p.m. It will be shown as part of luncheon and program. Plains chaired the event. Eight former on weekends, and 6:30 to 9 p.m. on Fire Dept. to Escort the library’s continuing International Holiday Festivities Set The cost of the luncheon and pro- College Club presidents attended the weekdays. A large selection of trees Film Festival. gram is $5. Those interested are asked reception and were recognized. will be available for purchase, in- Santa December 14 A study of the horrifying and some- Sunday In Borough to respond by Sunday, December 7. Past President Helen Aron compiled cluding Balsams, Douglas Firs and GARWOOD – For the 30th con- times unintentionally funny system FANWOOD – The Fanwood Recre- To make reservations, call the a history of the club, which high- Fraser Firs, along with plain and deco- secutive year, the Garwood Volunteer of observation in the former East Ger- ation Commission will sponsor the church office at (908) 232-5678, e- lighted its 75 years of service to the rated wreaths. Fire Department will escort Santa many, it focuses on how the system borough’s annual holiday celebration mail [email protected] communities of Fanwood and Scotch The Fanwood Lions have extended through the borough on Sunday, De- impacted a couple who were impor- this Sunday, December 7, beginning at or visit the church website, Plains. Among its activities, the club appreciation to residents of Fanwood, cember 14. They will start at noon on tant intellectual stars in the socialist 3 p.m. at the North Avenue train station. willowgrovechurch.org. has awarded nearly $450,000 in col- Scotch Plains, Westfield, Plainfield the north side and continue until all state during the early 1980s, although Families are invited to come for an The Willow Grove Presbyterian lege scholarships over the years to and other area communities for their the streets are covered. secretly not loyal to the party line. afternoon of music, holiday crafts Church is located at 1961 Raritan approximately 425 young women who continued support of the club’s tree There will be Santa stop signs at In 2007, The Lives of Others won and refreshments, as well as an ap- Road in Scotch Plains, across the resided in Fanwood or Scotch Plains. sale. Revenue from this sale benefits every fire hydrant. Upon hearing the an Oscar for Best Foreign Language pearance by Santa Claus, all offered street from the Scotch Plains For information on membership, local charities and scholarships for trucks announce Santa’s arrival, bor- Film, in addition to multiple Euro- free of charge. Every child who stops Southside Firehouse and near the interested persons may call (908) local students. Through these activi- ough residents are asked to go to the pean awards. by to see Santa will get a free Polaroid corner of South Martine Avenue. 233-2948 or e-mail ties, the Fanwood Lions Club fulfills nearest stop with their camera. The This program is open to Westfield picture of his or her visit. The building is handicap-accessible. [email protected]. its mission of community service. rain date is Sunday, December 21. Memorial Library and MURAL Additionally, contests will be held, cardholders. To register, visit the with prizes for the winners. The cel- library’s website, wmlnj.org, and click ebration will conclude at 5 p.m., when on Calendar or call (908) 789-4090, the mayor will light the borough tree extension no. 4140. on the train station lawn. DO-IT-YOURSELF To show our appreciation of CLASSIFIED ADS your business we are offering these Specials from Wed. December 3rd 24/7 to Wed. December 10th Visit Our Website Prime N.Y. Strip Steaks: $10.99/lb www.goleader.com Penn Dutch Chicken Cutlets: $2.99/lb American Spring Loin Lamb Chops: $8.99/lb “Peter Luger” Sirloin Steaks: $9.99/lb Prime Eye Round Roast: $4.99/lb Veal Chops: $9.99/lb Center Cut Pork Chops (Western Fed): $3.99/lb Pork Tenderloins: $4.99/lb BE SURE TO USEB YOUR DENTAL Buffalo Burgers: $7.99/lb INSURANCE OR FLEXIBLE SPENDING Lobster Bisque: $7.99/qt ACCOUNTS BEFORE YEAR’S END! Store Made Chicken Pot Pie: $5.99/small $15.99/large Prime Rib Boneless Roast or Steaks: $10.99/lb www.johnsmarket.com 389 Park Avenue • Scotch Plains (908) 322-7126

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It seems that each month get dollar-cost averaging; I’m talking tiative, whereby care packages filled Efforts will be made to send dona- is followed by another horrific finan- about heavenly wealth that comes with donated items are shipped to tions directly to troops and military cial month. Many are expressing their with a personal expression of faith. United States troops serving in Iraq units from New Jersey. shock as they watch so much value; so Holy Scripture provides concrete and Afghanistan. All shipping and For more information on “Sup- much hard-earned money, just evapo- answers and direction as we seek the packaging expenses are covered by port Our Troops,” call Chairman rate in such a short period of time. best place to add value to our wealth donations and other Legion revenues. Pete Hogaboom at (908) 518-5448 With such a precipitous drop in portfolio. “Do not lay up for your- Needed supplies include personal or Richard Thompson of the Union stocks adding to the already precari- selves treasures on earth, where moth care items and toiletries (toothbrushes, County Office of Veteran Affairs at ous mortgage state, and one unsettled and rust destroy and where thieves tooth paste, eye drops, foot powder (908) 659-7407. world crisis after another, there is break in and steal; but lay up for your- and baby wipes), along with food items Rotary Luminary Sale definitely a worry concerning per- selves treasures in heaven, where nei- such as dried drink mixes, granola sonal financial security. The main ther moth nor rust destroys and where CHRISTMAS TREES FOR ALL…Members of the Westfield Area Y’s Men To Begin on Saturday bring trees to the Elm Street lot in Westfield for the organization’s annual bars, Pop Tarts, small juice cans and question is how to preserve an accus- thieves do not break in and steal. For Christmas tree sale. Currently in its 60th year, the sale is now underway and will instant coffee, among other such se- FANWOOD – The Fanwood- tomed standard of living when noth- where your treasure is, there your heart continue through Tuesday, December 23. See related article on this page. lections. Contributors are asked not to Scotch Plains Rotary Club will begin ing seems to hold value? will be also.” (Matthew 6:19-21). donate chocolate or aerosol items. its annual luminary sale on Saturday, Inquiries, as who is to blame for Is your heart invested in the Lord’s Additionally, American flags and December 6, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. It this financial chaos, have arisen. The heavenly corporation? Hasn’t it become Tree Lighting This Saturday pre-paid international phone cards will take place at the Fanwood Mu- Congress, the Democrats or Republi- vividly clear in the last few months that have been requested. A complete nicipal Garage, located on Manfra cans, mortgage companies, Wall investing our treasures in material items list of acceptable items is available Way across from the Fanwood Me- Street brokers, banking institutions, such as “paper money,” “property” or To Kick Off Holiday Events online at operationshoebox.com. morial Library at Tillotson Road and the President and his administrative “commodities” does not provide for Monetary donations will be used to North Avenue. Proceeds will benefit policies, the inability of citizens to the future life? And how can it, when it MOUNTAINSIDE – The woodwinds at 2:30 p.m. and the Our purchase additional requested items. charities supported by the Fanwood- manage their own finances and live has failed to even provide adequately Mountainside Historic Preservation Lady of Lourdes Roman Catholic All donations are tax deductible. Scotch Plains Rotary Club. within their means all have been bat- for this present temporal life? Committee has announced a lineup Church children’s choir at 3 p.m. Care package items may be Fanwood-Scotch Plains Rotary ted back and forth as potential perpe- The true treasure belongs to those of holiday events that will take place The event will feature a display of dropped off at American Legion Post Club volunteers also will sell candle trators. One might say that all these who find the everlasting treasure this month, including the Gingerbread gingerbread house creations from the No. 3 from 2 to 10 p.m. Monday kits on the weekends of December events have come together to form found in the Lord, for He is the eter- Open House at the Deacon Andrew community, including an original gin- through Saturday. Items also may 13 and 14 and December 20 and 21 the perfect financial storm. nal value. By investing in Him, we Hetfield House. gerbread replica of the storied Hetfield be left at ReMax Properties Unlim- from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. each day, and In the midst of a credit crunch, a become free of those things that bind Leading off the festivities will be House itself, plus cider and desserts ited, located at 200 North Avenue, on Christmas Eve, Wednesday, De- mortgage meltdown, a broken banking us to earthly possessions and assure the community tree lighting ceremony provided by various local bakers. East, in Westfield from 9 a.m. to 5 cember 24, from 9 a.m. to noon. system and shredded stocks, how are for ourselves a place in His heavenly at New Providence Road and Route Throughout the afternoon, the p.m. Monday through Friday. Each candle “kit” costs 50 cents you currently investing your wealth? kingdom. We must remember that, 22 on Saturday, December 6. It will Westfield Volunteer String Ensemble Post No. 3 also has “packing” and contains one candle, a paper If you are completely vested in the just as moths consume that which is begin at approximately 4 p.m., de- will perform holiday tunes. Santa and nights to prepare shipments for over- bag and sand. financial systems, your house is in precious and just as rust destroys that pending on the weather and light of Mrs. Claus will be on hand to greet seas. Anyone interested in partici- During the luminary sale, the club which is made of steel, our invest- day. Traditional hot cocoa and baked guests and for pictures – visitors are pating is asked to call (908) 232- also will accept non-perishable, pack- Y’s Men’s Tree Sale ment in the earthly will also eventu- cookies will be available for sale. invited to bring their cameras. There 9689. aged food for distribution to the local ally dissolve and disappear. It profits While the familiar tall tree fell vic- also will be free crafts for children. Monetary donations may be food pantry. For more information Underway In Westfield us not. Only by investing in God’s tim to disease and had to be cut down, Anyone wishing to display a gin- mailed to “Support Our Troops,” about the sale, call Denise Hughes at WESTFIELD – The Westfield Area portfolio of faith do we add precious a newer, smaller tree at the site will gerbread creation is asked to drop it American Legion Post 3, 1003 North (908) 490-0742. Y’s Men have kicked off their 60th and eternal value to our souls. take center stage for the tree lighting. off at the Hetfield House between 10 annual Christmas tree fundraising sale In this time of financial turmoil, it A third tree, donated to the County of a.m. and noon on Saturday, Decem- at the Elm Street Field in Westfield. is important to remember that the Union, has been designated to serve ber 13. The displays may be picked Members from Westfield, Scotch discovery of true and fulfilled life is as the county’s Holiday Tree in the up after the event between 4 and 5 Plains, Mountainside, Plainfield and found in our Lord God. courthouse rotunda. p.m. on December 14. Cranford participate in this event, which St. Ambrose of Milan, a fourth- The Gingerbread Open House will The restored kitchen fireplace will began in 1947. Many other volunteers century saint, says, “Christ does not follow on Sunday, December 14, from provide warmth during the open from area organizations also lend their ask for money, but for faith which is 1 to 4 p.m. Entertainment will be pro- house. The Hetfield House is located support to make this sale possible. more valuable than money.” vided by the Deerfield Middle School on Constitution Plaza near the This year’s tree selection includes The Prophetic Book of Isaiah pro- choir at 2 p.m., the Deerfield School Mountainside Public Library, off of Fraser Fir, Canaan, Colorado Blue vides us with much wisdom at such Birch Hill Road. For further informa- Spruce, Concolor, Douglas Fir and time. This verse should remind us Santa to Ride Through tion on these events, visit Balsam. Sizes range from three-foot that the true treasure is found in our mountainsidehistory.org. “tabletop” trees to nine-foot-plus Fraser Lord, who in His heavenly kingdom Borough December 13 Firs. All trees are given a fresh cut to will provide for all. FANWOOD – Santa Claus, along Visitors Invited Sunday take water; branched trimmed per cus- “You, who are thirsty, go to the with the Fanwood Fire Department, tomer request; vertically drilled for a water, and all who have no money, go rescue squad and Policeman’s Be- To Cannonball House tree stand, and bailed and loaded onto and buy wine and food, and eat and nevolent Association Local No. 123, SCOTCH PLAINS – The Osborn customers’ cars or vans. Also available drink without money and price. Why will make his annual ride through Cannonball House, located at 1840 are wreaths, roping and tree stands. do you value at the price of money, the borough on Saturday, Decem- Front Street in Scotch Plains, will be All proceeds will benefit local and give your toil for what does not ber 13, starting at 11 a.m. open to visitors this Sunday, Decem- charities and organizations. The tree satisfy? Listen to Me and eat good Packages can be dropped off at ber 7, from 2 to 4 p.m. during the lot will be open through Tuesday, things, and your soul will delight in the Fanwood Police Department township’s holiday celebration and St. Paul’s Students Help to Feed the Hungry December 23. Sale hours are 3:30 to good things. Seek God, and when through Sunday, December 7. Late Christmas tree lighting. WESTFIELD – St. Paul’s Day School students participated in a Thanksgiv- 9 p.m. Monday through Friday and 9 you find Him, call upon Him when gifts cannot be accepted. Festive decorations will adorn the ing food drive held by the church to benefit local homeless programs and food a.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. He draws near to you.” (Isaiah 55). All packages must include a name, circa 1750 farmhouse museum, which pantries. Pictured above is Mrs. Elizabeth Belden’s class presenting some of * * * * * * * address and telephone number and is maintained by the Historical Soci- the school’s donations to Gwen Howard, director of Christian Education at St. Father Delvizis is presiding priest should be no larger than 12 inches ety of Scotch Plains and Fanwood. Paul’s Episcopal Church in Westfield. The students helped about 178 families See it all on the Web! of the Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox by 12 inches. All packages for the There is no admission charge. This while learning about the meaning of giving and sharing in this worthwhile www.goleader.com Church, located at 250 Gallows Hill same address must be bundled to- will be the final event of the year at program. St. Paul’s Day School serves children from age 2 through kindergar- Road in Westfield. gether. Sirens will announce Santa’s the Cannonball House. The museum ten. 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See it all in color at! Sports Section www.goleader.com THE WEEK IN SPORTS Pages 9-12 TAYLOR SCORES 2 TOUCHDOWNS, GREEN GETS TD Minutemen Gridders Reject Raiders on Turkey Day, 48-20

By FRED LECOMTE Green chugged 71 yards on 10 car- Alex Graham and each added two Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times ries, including a three-yard TD run, tackles and senior Robert Alcine re- Four big touchdown (TD) runs from and added a seven-yard reception. covered a fumble in the fourth quar- halfback Raymond Graham opened Junior quarterback Gary Binkiewicz ter. the door for a 48-20 Elizabeth High completed four of eight passes for 36 The Minutemen dazed the Raiders School victory over the Scotch Plains- yards, including a 17-yard strike to in their opening possession with Fanwood football team in the Thanks- junior wide receiver Doran Nelson, Graham’s 55-yard TD run with 7:57 giving rivalry at Williams Field in and rushed for 12 yards. left. Disaster struck the Raiders’ sec- Elizabeth on November 26. Graham Green provided brilliant blocking ond possession after they marched 42 gobbled up 229 rushing yards and TD offensively and recorded 12 tackles yards to the Minutemen 26 but the runs of 55,17, 26 and 73-yards, re- and three sacks defensively. Seniors promising drive was halted when the spectively. Mike Ferrara, Petros Petridis and Minutemen recovered a fumble that The 7-3 Minutemen could hardly Kenny Azard each dropped five, concluded with Graham’s 17-yard TD contain the hard-nosed rushing effort sophomore Matt Manns had an inter- run with 3:04 left in the quarter. David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times by senior halfback Anthony Taylor, ception and two tackles and senior Early in the second half, the Raid- TURNING DOWNFIELD…Blue Devil wide receiver Chris Sheehan, No. 5, receives a pass from quarterback Tony DiIorio, who rumbled over would be tacklers defensive back Alex Carow added a ers came out cracking on their next right, and turns toward the sideline to gobble up more yardage. for 148 yards on 24 carries, which fumble recovery that led to a Raider possession beginning from the 20. included a pair of two-yard (TD) runs. TD. Sophomore Quintin Blackwell, Led by Green’s vicious blocks, it Senior fullback/linebacker Marcus senior Brandon Brown and junior CONTINUED ON PAGE 12 JOHNSON SCORES 3 TDs; MRUZ, BILLUPS KEY PLAYS Blue Devils Ground Cardinals In Turkey Day Classic, 21-19

By DAVID B. CORBIN strike to Ron James. Forte finished Mruz recorded a five-yard sack on a Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times with five receptions for 160 yards. fourth-down play. Numerous key defensive plays, a The Blue Devil defense limited the “It was a fourth-and-two from the five-yard touchdown (TD) run and a 4-6 Cardinals’ ground game to 34 yards seven. We ran that play in practice all pair of breakaway TD runs from se- in the first half and, after Ricardo week. We filled the hole in and got nior halfback Ricardo Johnson was Johnson capped a 10-play, 59-yard him in the backfield. It was a team just enough for the Westfield High drive with his five-yard TD scoot mid- effort,” Mruz said. School football team to absorb two way through the first quarter, line- “TJ has been so solid. He’s our fourth-quarter TDs by Plainfield in a backer T.J. Mruz throttled the Cardi- leading tackler. You don’t have to yell 21-19 victory in the annual Thanks- nals’ first drive with a seven-yard stuff. at him to tell him what to do,” said giving Day classic at Hub Stine Field Defensive end Nick Matthews coach DeSarno. in Plainfield on November 27. smothered a fumble at the Plainfield Blue Devil left tackle Eric Moran Johnson had 51 rushing yards, in- 38 on the Cardinals’ next possession also recovered an offensive fumble, cluding his five-yard TD, in the first and wide receiver Chris Sheehan (2 as did Dan Ludlum, and Willie half but added 156 more rushing yards Johnson added a six-yard sack. Fred K. Lecomte for The Westfield Leader and The Times receptions, 18 yards) bought the Blue PASSING THROUGH WITH OFFENSIVE FURY…Raider Marcus Green, No. 21, powers through the Minutemen line. and breakaway TD sprints of 45 and Devil offense more time with a 23- “Their line was very big, very fast. The senior provided 71-yards on 10 carries, including a three-yard TD, and recorded 12 tackles and three sacks. 74 yards, respectively, to finish with yard gallop on a fake punt. Although They played hard. We played hard. It 207 yards. Johnson did receive some Ricardo Johnson’s 29-yard hook was just a great game,” said Moran. key blocks on his huge gains but he around the left side gave the Blue “I’m so happy to win my last game in MACKENZIE NAILS PATs, SCORES TD, HAS KEY PUNT also had to scrape out extra yardage Devils a first down at the nine, Cardi- high school.” on his own, several resulting in first nal Ron James intercepted quarter- Plainfield threatened early in the third downs, which kept possession in the back Tony DiIorio’s pass near the goal quarter and moved the ball to the Blue hands of the 7-3 Blue Devils. line and returned it to the Westfield 35 Devil 12 but Jihaad Billups intercepted Blue Devil Junior Girls Jolt “He played tough in big games, to set up a four-play scoring drive that Jenkins’ pass deep in the end zone and against Elizabeth, against Union. He ended with Roach’s nine-yard TD re- returned the ball to the Westfield 46. is a game player. He’s the best player ception in the second quarter. “It was a heads up play for him to I’ve coached since I’ve been here,” The CardinalsWeichert kept the momentum intercept it in the end zone to see Seniors in PowderWeichert Puff, 16-15 Blue Devil Head Coach Jim DeSarno and threatened before halftime but CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 said. “Sometimes he took the block- ing he got. Sometimes he made some- By DAVID B. CORBIN Both DiIorio and Sheehan admit- On defense, “One of our key players Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times thing out of nothing. That’s special!” ted that they have something up their is Maria Niemiera. She is a basketball Cardinal backup quarterback An- A Winning Equation: Whether it is fine coaching, inten- sleeves in the way of trick plays. player. She can take down some of thony Jenkins started in place of sity of the competitors or both, the Junior coach Bob McKeon also their players. Our speed, we have Katie Tyrone Johnson, who had been Westfield High School junior/senior had a sleeve. “We have a very fast Davidson and Julia Spiridigliozzi at Athletic Skill + Academic Achievement + benched for missing practice, and, Powder Puff showdown has been running back in Lacy Cummings. We corner to take away the outside run although he was intercepted twice, evolving into a real football game. have fast wide receivers and our of- and we have a bunch of people to stop had some success, completing six of A Boomerang Recruiting DVD = In last year’s game, then junior fensive and defensive teams are just Cyndil Matthew on the run,” said de- 12 passes for 63 yards, including a receiver Arielle Ziering caught Aileen as good as theirs. fensive coach Pat Gray, who added, nine-yard TD strike to Rashon Roach. Grogan’s pass for a touchdown (TD) Receivers Amanda Markowski, “We have a strong safety, who plays Johnson came in late in the third College Scholarships & Acceptances as time ran out to give the junior girls Julia Spiridigliozzi, Diana Venezia rugby.Weichert She (Kaylen Santiago) will be quarter and was 7-for-14 for 170 a 21-21 tie with the seniors. This and Kelly Irving would be looking to covering the deep ball.” yards, including a 77-yard TD strike Boomerang Video (908) 447-4594/boomervid.com year’s game at Gary Kehler Stadium the junior quarterback who “is a new The real mystery girl, however, turned to Tyray Forte and a six-yard TD on November 26 was decided by girl. She’s our mystery girl (Kiyana out to be Mackenzie, who kicked both Grace Mackenzie’s two-point con- Raugh). She can throw the deep ball,” two-point conversions, ran for a 32- version kick through the uprights to McKeon said. yard TD and punted from her end zone give the juniors a 16-15 victory. When asked whether she was a to the 40-yard line with only three Prior to the showdown, senior of- running or passing quarterback, seconds remaining in the game. fensive coach Tony DiIorio said, “We Raugh simply commented, “We will The seniors got strong runs from have Aileen Grogan coming in as the have to see.” CONTINUED ON PAGE 11 starting quarterback. We have a lot of height at wide receiver so we are going to throw the ball a little bit today. The best part of our team is our Westfield Baseball League OPEN HOUSE: SUN. 12/7 12-4PM line. They have been working well to Weichert open up some holes.” Spring Registration 128 East Dudley Avenue Joining Ziering as wide receivers were Catherine Payne, Katie Abruzzo Is Now Open! and Bridget Grogan. Offensive line- men Julia Watkins, Brianna Registrations received after January 15, 2009 Goncalves, Anna Morton and com- will be subject to a $25 late fee. 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Many people fourth behind Rick McGinley, Kehler the winner, runner-up and consolation moment in changing the momentum.” The Cardinals got one more chance. and towns, not just in New Jersey but thought Rovers coach Steve Shiffert and Woolfolk). And for those who game match-up. If anybody does, they “Basically, you want to get a stop in After two incomplete passes, Tyrone across the country, that no longer have was crazy, but he made it very clear think comparisons with Woolfolk are will win a night at the Jolly Trolley on the second half. They came out and Johnson could not find an open re- Thanksgiving Day games. And I feel which game was “more important” to unfair because the latter had to share me. were moving the ball and he makes a ceiver and decided to run but DeFazio sorrier for those pathetic souls who Easton, and that anything else was the carries with Kelly and Owen Brand, So here are the seeds again. Send great play. It was absolutely a momen- made a brilliant open-field tackle. The cry on the internet chat rooms about gravy. Given a choice between WHS consider that Johnson was WHS’s en- your bracket winners (including who tum changer,” coach DeSarno added. fourth-down pass also fell incomplete. “meaningless” Thanksgiving Day winning a sectional title or beating tire running attack this year, the only beats who in each bracket final), con- Two plays later, with 9:50 left in “It doesn’t matter what the records games, when there’s “more impor- SP-F, I’d pick beating SP-F every time. runner opponents had to key on. solation and title game winners to tant” games to be played the following That’s what rivalries are all about. Sheehan tied his year-old school [email protected]. The results will the third, Ricardo Johnson got great are. This is going to be a tough, nail- weekend, i.e., state playoff games. blocking from fullback Joe Ondi and biter every year,” said coach DeSarno. Things change. Some call it records for receptions in a game (8) appear in next week’s Devil’s Den. How many state playoff finals do Top bracket: No. 1 1977 (11-0) vs. No. 16 junior right-side linemen Brandon “They wanted to win just as badly progress. And in many parts of New and ended with a school-record 59 you think will have bigger crowds Jersey, there now are no Thanksgiving career receptions. His 713 career yards 1931 (7-0-1), No. 8 1965 (9-0) vs. No. 9 Dietz and Mike Sheehan, and bolted as we did but I think we got the ball than last Thursday’s 104th meeting of 1971 (9-0). /div Day games. Who knows what the were second only to Brian Middle top bracket: No. 4 1976 (10-0-1) 45 yards for the TD. bouncing our way a lot today. It feels WHS and Plainfield? How about people, who run high school football Ciemniecki’s 941. “Ricardo had a great game. He was great to come out with a win,” said vs. No. 13 1998 (9-3), No. 5 1961 (9-0) vs. Phillipsburg, which will play three in NJ, will do over the next few years? And John Gribbin, brought up to the No. 12 1945 (9-1). breaking tackles. Once he gets free, Sheehan. playoff games this fall whose com- They’re always tinkering, sometimes varsity in game eight against SP-F, be- Middle bottom bracket: No. 3 1947 (10- he’s gone. Joe Ondi stepped up big Westfield 7 0 7 7 21 bined attendance will not equal the for the good, sometimes not so much. came the highest scoring freshman in 0) vs. No. 14 1974 (9-0), No. 6 1941 (9-0) and did a great job blocking. We were Plainfield 0 7 0 12 19 crowd of 14,500 at its Thanksgiving It’s like with the new Mid-State 40 school history with his nine PAT kicks. vs. No. 11 1966 (7-1-1). running it right basically all day so I Bottom bracket: No. 2 1970 (9-0) vs. No. Day game with Easton (Pa.). Football Conference that WHS will be The only other WHS freshmen to score 15 1990 (7-2), No. 7 1972 (9-0) vs. No. 10 got to give credit to the two juniors. All-Watchung Conference No, the “meaningless games” are in next year. were Lee Waring (eight points in 1928) 1944 (10-0). We had a great day all around. We First Team: actually the playoff games, the ones It’s nice that WHS gets matchups and Brian Ciemniecki (six in 1992). ‘WILPOWER’ UPDATE were running the ball. I didn’t have to Tony DiIorio, Chris Sheehan, where teams think they’re win a “state with Group 4 schools like Watchung The team finished with 299 points, Over 600 friends, family and towns- pass,” chuckled DiIorio. T.J. Mruz, Willie Johnson, Eric championship” for merely winning Hills, Bridgewater-Raritan, North fourth best in school history, trailing people gathered at Temple Emanu-El “At first we were kind of flat in the Moran and Ricardo Johnson their section. Winning those games is Hunterdon and Montgomery (a com- only 1977 (413 in 11 games), 1970 last Saturday night to help raise money line but I couldn’t have done it with- nice, for about 30 seconds. Then it’s bined 15-25), instead of Kearny, (354, nine) and 1947 (354, 10). for Wil Kehler, the 5½-year-old grand- out the line, Eric Moran, Josh Irvington, Shabazz and East Side. But The last time WHS had three straight son of the late Gary Kehler, who re- Firestone, Dan Ludlum, Dietz, if it wasn’t for the dumb playoffs and winning seasons was 2000-02 (21- cently had to have limb-salvation sur- (Sheehan) Sheegee,” said Ricardo. “I stupid power points, we might still be 10). The last time WHS had four gery and is still undergoing months of just wanted to get into the end zone playing former rivals like Rahway, straight winning seasons was 1989-92 rehab and chemotherapy. At $75 a every time I got the ball.” A.L. Johnson, Summit and Gov. (23-12-1). The best streak was 24 head, plus the money from raffles and Mruz added a sack and Brett Livingston (a combined 30-14), or straight winning years, 1959-82. items that were auctioned by the ener- DeFazio intercepted Jenkins on the Cranford. It will be interesting to see how the getic Jon Bramnick, over $70,000 was next Cardinal possession then, when Who knows what will happen next? all-county and all-state lists play out, added to the Wil Kehler Fund. Tyrone Johnson took over on the next But if you don’t think my Thanksgiv- but it’s hard to imagine DiIorio, By a little after 10, the Mark Pender Cardinal possession, Matthews forced ing dinner – three White Castle double Johnson, Sheehan, T.J. Mruz and Eric Band had the dance floor filled with a fumble and Willie Johnson recov- cheeseburgers on the drive to work – Moran, along with juniors Brandon gyrating couples, often including ered it on the Westfield 26. On the didn’t taste better last Thursday be- Dietz, Willie Johnson, Joe Ondi and Pender, when somebody else was so- very next play, Ricardo Johnson found cause WHS had beaten Plainfield, and Pat Gray not earning something. loing. Pender, who had me playing my a seam and sprinted 74 yards for the because I got to see a lot of old friends, And for those out there who like to Bix Biederbecke cd’s on the drive TD with 9:20 remaining in the game while enjoying a great high school look ahead to next fall, it should be home, was amazing on trumpet, in- to put Westfield ahead, 21-7. football game on a cool, crisp, gray, something special again, with return- cluding his famous “hold that note.” On the ensuing kickoff, after Blue overcast day, you’d be wrong. ees like W. Johnson, Dietz, Ondi, Gray, And don’t forget trombonist Richie Devil Jordan Johnson made a great FOOTBALL UPDATE Mike Sheehan, and juniors-to-be A.J. (LaBamba) Rosenberg, playing in a shoestring tackle at the 23, Tyrone WHS’s final record was 7-3, giving Murray and Nick Matthews. Add in wheelchair after being injured recently Johnson wasted no time connecting coach Jim DeSarno a three-year record guys like Chris Fantini, Aiden Scanlon, in a car accident, and guitarist Glenn on a long bomb to Forte, which re- of 20-11, with a yearly improvement of Andrew Arnold, Brett DeNicola, Jesse Alexander of Westfield. The jazz/ sulted in a 77-yard TD play. Mruz 6-4, 7-4, 7-3. With a once-beaten junior DeMartino, Tony Mastrocolo, Nick RandB/funk band was at its best on the intercepted what appeared to be an varsity and unbeaten freshman team Boyle, Jorge Cusina, Adam Metz, horns-driven “Soul Man,” with Pender accidental two-point conversion at- joining a long list of returning veterans, Mike Kardias, Steve Forgash, Dan and his saxophonist playing, while tempt. The Cardinals came right back David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times next fall figures to be another good one. Kerr, Wesley Belle, Ryan Hess, Hugo wandering among the audience. MOMENTUM CHANGER…Blue Devil Jihaad Billups, No. 2, intercepts in the DeSarno became the first WHS coach Nolasco, Brian Henry, Jhakyse Will- DEVIL OF THE WEEK with a four-play, 51-yard scoring drive end zone and returns the ball to the Westfield 46. Joe Ondi is No. 30. after James made his six-yard TD to beat Plainfield in his first three years iams, Garrett Pryor, Gerald Schuman This week’s winner of a free sub of coaching, though it’s been three and others … from Al the Owner at Westfield Subs over. Winning your Thanksgiving barnburners: 17-7, 28-27 and 21-19. Hey, just 281 days until Elizabeth. (261 South Avenue East) is T.J. Mruz. game, especially against a long-time Joe Freeman also beat PHS the first And I promise to be a good boy all The senior linebacker, playing with EXTRAORDINARY AGENTS rival – like WHS-Plainfield, Roselle- three times – 1941, ’44, ’45 – but they year, Santa, if you will please give the enthusiasm and non-stop pizzazz Roselle Park, Haddonfield-Haddon weren’t consecutive years because the WHS a rematch with Ridge next No- of the Energizer Bunny, was in on a Heights, Long Branch-Red Bank, schools did not play any athletic events vember. bunch of huge plays, as usual, as WHS P’burg-Easton, Millville-Vineland, in ’42 and ’43 after PHS walked off the WHS BCS UPDATE won its Thanksgiving game with Burlington City-Palmyra, Riverside- field during the ’41 game. Last week we ranked the top 16 Plainfield. Florence, Neptune-Asbury Park, South Individually, quarterback Tony WHS football teams and created a The Devil’s Den appears Thursday Hunterdon-Delaware Valley (formerly DiIorio, halfback Ricardo Johnson and bracket for a BCS-type playoff. We in The Westfield Leader during the Lambertville vs. Frenchtown) – that is end Chris Sheehan finally finished said the results would be in today’s school year. Contact us with com- what high school sports are all about. amazing careers. A breakdown of their Den, but then thought it might make ments, complaints and suggestions at Those wins are forever. accomplishments: things more interesting to allow you to [email protected]. Win or lose, The old friends and the old alumni DiIorio set six school records: at- fill out brackets and see if you can get WHS4EVR! returning, the old-timers out there tempts in a season (164) and career along the fences … Thanksgiving (307), completions in a season (88) morning … and, if everybody is lucky, and career (164), and yards in a season it’s a cold, crisp, gray, overcast day. (1,176) and career (1,995). He is also Those days are forever. No. 3 in touchdowns passes for a sea- My second favorite rivalry is P’burg son (13, behind Joe Monninger and vs. Easton. It’s like WHS vs. SP-F, but Brandon Doerr) and No. 3 in career with a river separating the two towns. touchdown passes (21, behind In 2004 Easton was in the Pennsylva- Monninger and Sam Mitchell). nia state playoffs, and its state Johnson didn’t set any school quarterfinal game was scheduled for records, but he established himself as the Saturday after Thanksgiving. The one of the best backs in school history. PIAA wanted Easton to cancel the With his 207 yards against Plainfield, P’burg game. That request was quickly he became just the 12th WHS runner turned down by Easton. When the to reach 200 in a game. He also be- PIAA wouldn’t move the game to came the seventh 1,000-yard rusher in WESTFIELD OFFICE Sunday, the Rovers went ahead and school history, finishing the year with ÈääÊ œÀÌ Ê
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By DAVID B. CORBIN out, juniors!” and handed off to Kim Shellus for a Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times Senior Head Coach Nick Bonadies 23-yard gain to the junior 25. Whitney Jackie Law fired a bullet to receiver and assistants Kenny Azard and Billy Adams carried to the 16 but Burke Stephanie Glover in the end zone in Johnston had different ideas. intercepted at the five. overtime (OT) to give the seniors a Bonadies commented, “We have a lot On the juniors’ first play, Mineo 20-13 victory over the juniors in the of good team speed all around. Big intercepted Wenson’s pass at the 15 third annual Scotch Plains-Fanwood win for the seniors!” but junior Nicole Ostrowski answered High School (SPFHS) Powder Puff Law also had a few words before in a big way with an interception at the football game sponsored by the the game. “We are definitely going to 10, where she returned it untouched, SPFHS chapter of DECA on the turf prevail. No doubt in my mind!” 90 yards for the touchdown. Kathryn field in Scotch Plains on November The juniors received the opening Dinizo booted the extra point to give 29. The junior/senior showdown came kickoff and quarterback Kim Wenson the juniors a 7-6 lead at the half. just after the sophomores, coached came out gunning with three straight Shellus made a 25-yard kickoff re- David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times by John Howarth, defeated the fresh- completions to Morgan Burke (25 turn to start the third quarter but the DANGEROUS THREATS…Junior Grace Mackenzie, left, booted a pair of points after, scored a 32-yard touchdown run men, coached by Luke Vuono. yards), Ali Zimmerman (5 yards) and junior defense held at midfield. With and had a 40-yard punt from the end zone. Senior Cyndil Matthew, right, had several big runs and ran in an extra point. The event was designed to raise Sarah Canfield (9 yards) but the drive Jill Coffee’s key sack, the senior de- money for charity. DECA is the co- stalled on the senior 31. Senior start- fense also held. Kelly Cianciotta had curricular marketing club at the high ing quarterback Nikki Mineo mixed nine-yard run to the junior 36. After school. Every year New Jersey State handoffs to Katie Cornacchia and three straight incompletions, the se- Blue Devil Jr Girls Jolt Srs in Powder Puff, 16-15 DECA designates a charity for which Michele Avena with pass completions niors got a fortunate interference call, each chapter is asked to fundraise. This to Law and Saxony Nielsen to move to which gave them a first down at the CONTINUED FROM PAGE 9 19. But Wenson intercepted in the Lauren Farrell and Abby Ryan on a 10-yard strike to Santiago then pass to the ground with 2:06 remain- end zone. After senior Jessica their first series to get the ball to the Cummings added runs of 10 and 13 ing. A seesaw of penalties and a key Loshiavo recorded a seven-yard sack, junior 29. Then Matthew bolted 23 yards to place the ball on the senior 32 flag by senior Gabby Jakub forced the juniors were forced to punt. yards to the six where Grogan, on a where Mackenzie, at quarterback, Mackenzie to punt from the end zone Midway through the fourth quarter, keeper, slanted right into the end zone. slanted to the right then wiggled left but the kick soared to the 40. A 10- after senior Marisa Fortes carried the Matthew ran in the point after with for the TD with 6:11 remaining. Her yard penalty placed the ball on the ball to the junior 17, Law passed to 1:34 left in the quarter to give the two-point conversion put the juniors junior 30 with three seconds left. Glover in the end zone for the TD. Law seniors a 7-0 lead. in front, 16-15. Conroy, with the blocking of Mat- split the uprights to give the seniors a Cummings’ runs of 30 yards and 12 Grogan answered with a 54-yard thew, rolled right to the junior 15 13-7 lead with five minutes remaining. yards, and Molly Maher’s run of 15 keeper to the junior 11. Junior Meghan where Freundenheim pulled the flag Wenson went to work with pass Freundenheim’s flag of Matthew on to preserve the victory. completions to Devon Daly and Dinizo See photos of Sports: the 12 forced a fourth down play Juniors 0808 16 to put the ball on the senior 20. As time where Kyle Higgins batted Grogan’s Seniors 7080 15 ran out, Wenson hit a TD strike to on www.goleader.com PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE Burke in the left corner to make the SPF Powder Puff Football score 13-13. The seniors blocked the Westfield Powder Puff Game TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS point after to force overtime. NOTICE OF SALE OF PROPERTY FOR NONPAYMENT OF TAXES, Westfield/Plainfield Football ASSESSMENTS AND/OR OTHER MUNICIPAL LIENS After the seniors sputtered on their SPF/Elizabeth Football first series in OT, Law added an inter- Public notice is hereby given that I, Lori Majeski, Collector of Taxes of the Township of Scotch Plains, County of Union will sell at public auction on TUESDAY, DECEMBER ception to stop the juniors. Taking yards gave the juniors a first down on 16th, 2008 in the Municipal Court, 430 Park Avenue, Scotch Plains, New Jersey at 1:00 matters into her own hands, Law the senior eight where Cummings o’clock in the afternoon or at such later time and place to which said sale may then be hooked right to the two-yard line. hooked left for the TD with 3:20 left adjourned, all of the several lots and parcels of land assessed to the respective persons Two plays later, Law hit Glover in the whose names are set opposite each respective parcel as the owner thereof for the total in the half. Mackenzie strutted in and amount of municipal liens chargeable against said lands respectively, in accordance with end zone then nailed the extra point to nailed the two-point conversion. N.J.S.A. 54:5-1, et seq. as computed to the 16th day of December 2008. make the score 20-13. Senior line- Leading 8-7, the juniors began the Take further notice that the hereinafter described lands will be sold for the amount of David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times backer Olivia Francavilla iced the second half with more fine runs from municipal liens chargeable against each parcel of said land assessed as one parcel, LAYING DOWN THE LAW…Senior Jackie Law booted two extra points, game with a 10-yard sack. Cummings but penalties retarded for- together with interest and costs to the date of the sale. Said lands will be sold at the lowest passed for two touchdowns (TD), had a TD reception and grabbed a key rate of interest bid, but in no case in excess of 18%. Payments for said parcels shall be interception. The 1-2-3 punch of Law, Mineo and ward progress. Then two of those made prior to the conclusion of the sale in the form of cash, certified check or money order Glover seemed to make the difference. senior linebackers, Julia Conroy and or other method previously approved by the Tax Collector or the property will be resold. year’s cause was the Autism Research the junior 37 where she pitched out to “I am a teammate with both of them. Nicole Scalera provided some cru- Properties for which there are no other purchasers shall be struck off and sold to the Center at UMDNJ. Last year SPF Law, who fired to Glover at the 12- Nikki, I play basketball with and Township of Scotch Plains at an interest rate of 18%. cial stops on the series but Maher had At any time before the sale I will accept payment of the amount due on any property DECA raised over $800. The High yard line. From there, Law made a Stephanie is my sweeper in soccer, so I another 10-yard gain and Rauch hit with interest and costs. Payment must be in the form of cash, certified check or money School Athletic Boosters donated time leaping snag of Mineo’s pass in the know her very well. I found Stephanie Markowski for a 10-yard reception. order. to help with the concession stand. end zone, making the score 6-0. The two or three times for great plays. She’s Conroy, however, flagged a runner Industrial properties may be subject to the Spill Compensation and Control Act Prior to the game, a two-hand touch conversion pass fell incomplete. got great hands for a soccer player,” (N.J.S.A. 58-10-23.11 et seq.), the Water Pollution Control Act (N.J.S.A. 58-:10A-1 et on fourth down to turn the ball over to seq.) and the Industrial Site Recovery Act (N.J.S.A. 13:1K-6 et seq.), In addition, the format, junior coaches David Kreps After junior Jenna Cepparulo re- said Law, who added, “We got through the seniors at their own 36. On the very municipality is precluded from issuing a tax sale certificate to any prospective purchaser and John Maxwell, who have been turned the kickoff to the senior 44, it. They shocked us in the beginning. next play, Grogan fired a bomb 20- who is or may be in any way connected to the prior owner of the site. running extensive drills with their teams, Wenson tossed an 18-yard comple- They had a great quarterback in Kim yards downfield to Ziering, who grabbed In the event that the owner of the property is on Active Duty in the Military Service, the were pretty confident. “I’m happy with tion to Colleen Campbell but the se- Wenson. They had a really good de- Tax Collector should be notified immediately. the pass and sprinted to the end zone to The lands to be sold are described in accordance with the last tax duplicate as follows: the girls. We ran a couple of practices. nior defense held. Junior middle line- fense. We had trouble getting our of- complete a 64-yard TD with 1:45 re- They are all excited. I think it will be a backer Natalie Deduck made the first fense working but we ended up win- BLK LOT QUAL OWNER LOCATION TOTAL DUE maining in the third quarter. Briana 901 11 Barlow, Jacqueline 338 Willow Avenue $ 3,131.57 good game,” Kreps said. of her several blitzing sacks but se- ning the game. It was fun!” Goncalves booted the two-point con- Maxwell predicted, “All of our de- nior quarterback Jenny Altman found Lori Majeski Juniors 0706 0 13 version to give the seniors a 15-8 lead. Collector of Taxes fense is great. Gang tackles! Blow Nielsen for a seven-yard completion Seniors 6007 7 20 Rauch began the juniors’ series with 4 T - 11/20, 11/27, 12/4 & 12/11/08, The Times Fee: $244.80

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Y (FSPY) girls black swim team on breaststroke. Sarah Cronin (IM, back- well. 9-10s Matthew Auda and Colin Butterfly: 11-12s Marcel Green November 15. Despite a blistering stroke) and Julie Haggan (butterfly) Sullivan took 1-3 in the 100-free, each (first) and Skoog (third) got gold times anchor leg, FSPY’s 13-14, 200- placed second. Emma Sherry with a YMCA NJ gold time, and Jake in the 50-fly as well as 13-14 Joe freestyle relay team was narrowly (freestyle) and Savannah Llewellyn Lessner swam well. 11-12 Matt Dunn (first) in the 100-fly. In the 15- out-touched by a fraction of a second. (butterfly) took third. Giardiello (100) and 15-18 Will Brown 18 200-fly, brothers Dan (first) and 15-18: Individual medley (Nicole 9-10: Kathryn Musso and Julia (200) notched gold times and took first. Mike Napolitano (third) posted gold Colucci, Janene Senofonte), freestyle DiGiacomo touched 1-2 in the Breaststroke had five boys achieve times and Tim Foster swam strong. (Ariana Lyons, Jessica Colucci), freestyle. Maggie O’Connell (IM, gold times. 11-12s T. Lessner and Josh Davidson swan well in the 9-10 breaststroke (Stephanie Baliko, butterfly) and by Casey Daudelin Peart finished 1-2 in the 50-breast. In 50-fly. FSPY won three of the five Rebecca Dunn) and backstroke (backstroke) touched second. Musso the 100-breast, 13-14 Greg Baliko medley relay races. (Hannah Markey, Nicole Colucci) (breaststroke) and DiGiacomo (but- PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE touched 1-2. Senofonte touched sec- terfly) took third. Musso, DiGiacomo, ond in the butterfly and was a mem- Daudelin and O’Connell touched first TOWN OF WESTFIELD ber of the first place 200-freestyle in the 200-freestyle relay. NOTICE OF SALE OF REAL ESTATE FOR relay with N. Colucci, J. Colucci and 8U: Eight of the 11 swimmers swam NON-PAYMENT OF TAXES AND ASSESSMENTS Lyons. personal best times in one or more Public notice is hereby given that the undersigned, The Collector of Taxes of the Town 13-14: Backstrokers Nicole events. These improving young swim- of Westfield, Union County, New Jersey, will sell at public auction on the 12th day of DePaola and Micaela Lyons placed December, 2008 in the Tax Collector’s office in the Municipal Building, 425 East Broad mers are Erika Frazier, Gina Bratti, ALL-STARS…Four members of the Westfield PAL A football team were selected 1-2. Molly Gaynor and DePaola fin- Sydney VonOehsen, Hannah Davis, to play in the NJSYFL All-Star game on November 23 in Scotch Plains. Pictured, Street, Westfield, New Jersey, at ten o’clock in the morning, the following described left to right, are: Brian Githens, Ryan Esposito, Brenton Harries and Nick lands: ished 2-3 in the butterfly. Lyons (IM), Meghan Jaczko, Lauren Davidson, The said lands will be sold to make the amount of Municipal liens chargeable against Anna Volski (freestyle) and Madeline Anna Dunchus and Gina Fahrenholz. Rotondo. that same on the 12th day of December, 2008, together with interest and cost of sale, exclusive however, of the lien for taxes for the year 2008. MEET YOUR WEICHERT, REALTORS® NEIGHBORHOOD SPECIALIST The said lands will be sold in fee to such persons as will purchase the same, subject to redemption at the lowest rate of interest, but in no case in excess of eighteen percent Westfield Y B Swim Boys Top (18%) per annum. Payments for the sale shall be made by cash or certified check before conclusion of the sale or the property will be resold. Any parcel of real property for which there shall be no other purchaser will be struck off Phyllis Stern and sold to the Municipality in fee for redemption at eighteen percent (18%) per annum Woodbridge Tiger Sharks • Top Lister Month of November and the Municipality shall have the right to bar or foreclose the right of redemption. The sale will be made and conducted in accordance with the provisions of Article 4 of The Westfield Y Devilfish Boys B Kevin Clauss placed 2-3 in the 50- • Union County Area Specialist Chapter 5 of Title 54, Revised Statutes of New Jersey , 1937, and amendments thereto. swim team stung the hosting breast. Sean Beattie, Jordan Hickman • Residential . . . Including Condos and Townhouses At any time before the sale the undersigned will receive payment of the amount due on Woodbridge Y Boys B Tiger Sharks, and Wagner took 1-2-3 in the 50- • Buying, Selling or Rental the property, with interest and costs incurred up to the time of payments, by certified check or cash. 108-90, on November 22. back. Pyle and Kreusser took 2-3 in Industrial properties may be subject to the Spill Compensation and Control Act 8U: Alex Apostolos, Timothy the 50-fly. (N.J.S.A. 58:10-23.11 et seq.), the Water Pollution Control Act (N.J.S.A 58:10A-1 et seq.) McGann and Kabir Mohan touched 13-14: Nicandro Donadio and If you are interested in a complementary and the Industrial Site Recovery Act (N.J.S.A. 13:1K-6 et seq.) In addition, the munici- pality is precluded from issuing a tax sale certificate to any prospective purchaser who 1-2-3 in the 25-freestyle. Rory Daniel Myers took 1-3 in the 200IM. market analysis or just in knowing market is or may be in any way connected to the prior owner or operator of the site. McGovern won the 25-breast. Alex Donadio and Ryan Thomas touched trends or prices, please contact me. The said lands so subject to sale, described in accordance with the tax duplicate, Apostolos and Dylan Wagner touched 1-2 in the 100-free. Thomas (100- including the name of the owner as shown on the last duplicate and the total amount due 1-3 in the 25-back. Tim McGann and breast), Donadio (100-back) and thereon respectively on the 12th day of December, 2008, exclusive of the lien for the year 2008 are as listed below: Rory MCGovern touched 1-2 in the Myers (100-fly) touched first. Phyllis Stern Susan Noon 25-fly. 15-18: Michael Rizzo and Michael Collector of Taxes 9-10: Jesse Liu and Noah Bram Pesin touched 1-3 in the 200IM. Jus- of the Weichert Westfield Office Westfield, New Jersey touched 1-3 in the 100IM. Brady tin Lo, Chris Joyce, Steven Herrera Location of Block Amount Due Siegal placed second in the 50-free. swept the 100-free. Joyce and Mike Put her neighborhood knowledge and professional Property Address Owner & Lot Dec. 12, 2008 Bram and Kevin Wang placed 1-2 in Cifelli touched 2-3 in the 100-breast. expertise to work for you. 1. 122 Eaglecroft Road Reitz, Susan Daly 707/45 $ 2,959.86 the 50-breast. John Pettit placed sec- Lo and Pesin touched 1-2 in 100- 2. 619 Kimball Avenue Khedr, Christine & Gadzera, Irene 1206/23 $ 6,588.13 ond in 50-back. Liu placed and Wang back. Rizzo, Cifelli, Matt Trinkle 3. 582 Springfield Avenue Bonner, Edward & Ann 1701/3 $ 9,343.63 Invite Phyllis in, and she’ll bring results! 4. 429 Springfield Avenue Picone, Matthew 1904/37 $ 6,918.18 took 1-2 in the 50-fly. swept the 100-fly. 5. 888 Winyah Avenue Jordan, Charles N. Jr. 2103/9 $ 4,712.29 11-12: Sean Beattie and Austin The Devilfish won all relays: 8Us Westfield Office / 908-654-7777 6. 210 Palsted Avenue Lark, Morris G. & Carolyn 2707/40 $ 1,438.52 Kreusser touched 2-3 in the 100IM. McGovern, Apostolos, Wagner and 7. 637 Downer Street Five Star Homes, LLC 2709/3 $ 1,412.86 Thomas Pyle, Noah Stiles and McGann; 9-10s Siegal, Warren, Pettit 185 Elm St., Westfield, NJ 07090 8. 718 Austin Street Selig, Robert C. 2816/6 $ 9,636.29 9. 127 Windsor Avenue Carter, Lillie c/o Evelyn, Joan 4001/34 $ 4,960.47 Tommaso Wagner touched 1-2-3 in and Wang; 11-12s Pyle, Penn, Stiles 10. 229 Windsor Avenue Winsor, Barbara Franklin 4004/43 $ 2,431.81 the 50-free. Brandon Leuthold and and Kreusser; 13-14s, Donadio, 11. 249 Grove Street West Nadeau, Gary W. & Erin M. 4707/1 $10,732.92 Haley, Adsit and Thomas, and 15-18s 12. 115 Grove Street West Brown, Violette M. 4801/7 $ 2,128.83 PUBLIC NOTICE Cifelli, Rizzo, Trinkle and Herrera. 13. 152 Harrow Road Del Monico, Gerald & Joanne 4911/16 $ 7,579.13 COLDWELL BANKER TOWN OF WESTFIELD 14. 1321 Pine Grove Avenue Deutsche Bank National Trust Co. 5009/7 $ 2,807.89 & BOARD OF HEALTH E XPERIENCE, TRUST, RELIABILITY S ERVICE 15. 154 Summit Court Kania, Joseph & Suzanne 5504/17 $12,609.06 Reading is Good For You 16. 113 Connecticut Street 113 Connecticut Street Trust 5714/6 $ 8,514.84 Public notice is hereby given that Ordi- OPEN HOUSE: Sunday, December 7th • 1-4:30PM 4 T - 11/13, 11/20, 11/27 & 12/4/08, The Leader Fee: $371.28 nance #BOH2-2008, amending Ordinance BOH2-2004 entitled “GENERAL PROVI- 532 Sherwood Parkway SIONS, BOARD OF HEALTH OF WESTFIELD”, was adopted as amended by the Westfield Board of Health at a Open Sunday, 1-4pm regular meeting held on December 1, 2008. This Ordinance shall take effect imme- diately after publication as required by 115 Wells Street Westfield law. Marylou Fashano-Soltis Board Secretary 1 T - 12/4/08, The Leader Fee: $14.28 goleader.com/subscribe PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE TOWN OF WESTFIELD BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT BOROUGH OF FANWOOD PLANNING BOARD NOTICE OF SPECIAL MEETING Please take notice that on December The Board of Adjustment of the Town of 16, 2008 at 7:30 PM at the Fanwood Westfield, New Jersey will hold a special Borough Hall, located at 75 North Martine meeting on December 9, 2008 in the Coun- Avenue, Fanwood, New Jersey, the Plan- cil Chambers in the Municipal Building, ning Board will hold a hearing on the 425 East Broad Street, Westfield, New application of the undersigned. The prop- Jersey at 7:30 pm to hear and consider the erty in question is located at: 35 South following appeal for variance relief from Avenue, Fanwood, New Jersey, also the requirements of the Westfield Land known as Block 55 Lot 5.01, as shown on Use Ordinance: the Fanwood Tax Map, owned by M&R Millenium Properties, 1464 East Diamond Quilting CO. Broad Street, Block 3902, Lot 2, Appli- The applicant requests Additional Use cant is seeking permission to demolish a which is in violation of: single family residence and to construct Section 184-118B(1)9 of the Fanwood WESTFIELD Just Reduced! $699,000 four townhouse style condominium units Land Use Code. Variance Requested: in two buildings. The property is located in Kennel Use; Permitted: N/A; Present: N/ This Dutch Colonial on quaint, tree-lined street features 4 bedrms, a single family, RS-12 zone district; the A; Proposed: N/A. construction of townhouse style homes is The applicant will also seek such other 2.1 baths, cedar shake roof, HWflrs, NEW CAC, open front not permitted in the RS-12 zone. Applicant relief as may be determined necessary at Upsized, upgraded and upscaled! Entertain in style: the sweeping requires bulk (c) and use (d) variance relief the public hearing based upon review of bluestone porch, updated kitchen opening to fam. rm/den w/ family room is warmed by a grand river stone fireplace, and the from Sections 11.06A1, 12.04A, 17.03B, the application or amendment(s) to the built-ins, new MBR bath w/Bizazza tiles and radiant flr. heating, enormous kitchen addition is Chef Ready for 2 or 200. 5 big bed- 11.06E5, 11.06E7, 11.06E10 & 12.04F1, application. 11.06E9 and 12.04G, 11.06E1, 12.04G The file pertaining to this application is fully finished bsmnt/rec.rm, newly landscaped w/outdoor lighting rooms and 3 full baths with real au-pair/in-law accommodations. and 17.05A of the Land Use Ordinance. available for public inspection during nor- Come see the huge backyard from the Luxurious Master Suite. Formal action may be taken. mal business hours (8 AM - 4 PM, Monday and bluestone patio in back, private yard. A Great Holiday Gift Idea! through Friday) from the Secretary of the Variances, waivers or exceptions from Planning Board at the Administration Of- certain site plan details or relief from re- fice of the Borough of Fanwood at 75 North Jayne Bernstein quirements may be sought as appropri- SCOTT GLEASON TEAM Martine Avenue, Fanwood, New Jersey. Sales Associate ate. Any interested party may appear at said NJAR Circle of Excellence Sales Award: 1997-2005 RE/MAX Properties Unlimited The application and plans are on file in hearing and participate therein in accor- the office of the Secretary of the Board of dance with the rules of the Fanwood Plan- Direct Line: (908) 301-2006 200 North Ave East Westfield NJ 07090 Cell Phone: (908) 403-9330 Adjustment, 959 North Avenue West, ning Board. E-mail: [email protected] RESIDENTIAL BROKERAGE 908-233-9292 Westfield, New Jersey and may be seen Applicant: Monday through Friday, 8:30am to 4:30pm. © 2008 Coldwell Banker Real Estate Corporation. Coldwell Banker® is a registered trademark licensed to Coldwell Banker Real Estate Corporation. Call Susan Gallagher direct 518-5491 K-9 Resorts, LLC An Equal Opportunity Company. Equal Housing Opportunity. Owned and Operated by NRT Incorporated. Kathleen A. Nemeth, Secretary, 43 South Avenue www.LuxuryHomesNJ.com Westfield Board of Adjustment Fanwood, New Jersey, 07023 WESTFIELD OFFICE • 209 CENTRAL AVENUE • (908) 233-5555 1 T - 12/4/08, The Leader Fee: $34.17 1 T - 12/4/08, The Times Fee: $34.17 A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, December 4, 2008 Page 13 THE STUDENT VIEW

The weekly column written by local high school students After Receiving Assistance Post 9/11, Westfield Family Returns The Favor By MATT ENSLIN and find some old supplies or clothes Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times that they haven’t used in years and This past week, we celebrated donate it to a community in need, Thanksgiving, which marks the begin- possibly even School 17. ning of the holiday season. During this If you donate something, imagine a time of year, many children in our poor child wearing or using your do- community are worried about getting nation, smiling like they have never the latest Xbox 360 game or a new cell faced the troubles they endure every- phone. But, some children don’t have day. the luxury of worrying about the latest I was inspired by Ms. Cohen- SPFHS ANNOUNCES COMMENDED STUDENTS…Nine students from Scotch electronic gadget; instead, they want Alameno and her kids’ generosity Plains-Fanwood High School have been named Commended Students in the 2009 for some of the basic items we all take and thoughtfulness, and wanted to HALLOWEEN FOR HUNGER...Sam Renfree, left, and Christopher stone, National Merit Scholarship Program. The students that have demonstrated a for granted, like binders and backpacks. write this article to share it with oth- right, students at Park Middle School, designate trick or treating as “Halloween strong academic performance include, starting with the front row, left to right, Many of these children attend School ers. If you are interested in giving to for Hunger.” Four very large boxes of food were collected and donated to the James Walsh, Anne Marie Noronha, Allison Killeen, and Michelle Conway. In the 17, a K-8 public school in Elizabeth School 17, contact Ms. Cohen- Immaculate Heart of Mary Church. back row, left to right, are: Roger Liu, Gerardo Castro, Petros Petridis, Martin with 1,000 students. Many of these Alameno at [email protected]. Sweeney and Karthik Kumar. These commended students placed among the top students are children of immigrants, Matthew is a student at Edison Inter- 5 percent of more than 1.4 million students who entered the 2009 competition by Union Catholic Students taking the SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test. and English may be their second lan- mediate School. guage. As such, the school provides three ESL [English as a Second Lan- Westfield Students Participate in MLK Conf. Woman’s Club Announces guage] teachers. One of them is Lucy Esteves, who, in Focus on Respect SCOTCH PLAINS – Union Catho- Students also had an opportunity early November, had a chance meeting WESTFIELD – Students at lic High School of Scotch Plains to hear from Kevin Hudson, director Youth Poetry, Story Contest with Sally Cohen-Alameno, a Roosevelt Intermediate School chal- participated in the Martin Luther of External Affairs for The Wight Westfielder with children attending lenged social and racial boundaries King Youth Lead- Foundation, Inc. WESTFIELD – Woman’s Club of phone number, title of poem or short Edison Intermediate and McKinley during the first annual “Mix It Up at ership Conference in Newark, and Westfield invites all aspiring student story, the category entered and the Elementary Schools. Lunch Day.” held at Ramapo New Jersey’s Sec- poets and authors from first grade name of the sponsoring club must be Since Ms. Cohen-Alameno used to The 774 sixth, seventh and eighth College in retary of State, through high school to enter The New in the top right-hand corner of each work at the Brearley School in New Mahwah. Nina Wells, who Jersey State Federation of Women’s page. All entries are judged on con- York City, she started talking to Ms. Along with stu- encouraged them Clubs’ Youth Poetry and Short Story tent, organization and form. The Esteves about School 17. Ms. Esteves dents from all over to recognize the Contest. judges’ decision is final. told Ms. Cohen-Alameno about her the state, 17 Union high level of po- Poetry entries may be any style with Two copies of the material should students and how many of them were Catholic students tential they pos- a minimum length of eight lines and a be submitted to the Woman’s Club of from poor families and did not have were chosen as a sess and use that maximum of 30 lines. Short stories are Westfield, 314 Orenda Circle, proper school supplies. result of their to make positive limited to 2,000 words. Entries must Westfield, N.J. 07090, postmarked Feeling empathy for these unfortu- demonstration of life choices. be typewritten, double-spaced, with a before January 14, 2009, and must be nate children, Ms. Cohen-Alameno leadership quali- YOUNG LEADERS...Union Catholic Ms. Wells said, minimum of one-inch margins, on one the original unpublished work of the went home and collected old books, ties inside the High School of Scotch Plains partici- “Our mission is to side of 8 ½” x 11” paper. author, written during the contest year. backpacks, school supplies, clothes and classroom, as well pated in the Martin Luther King Youth empower our A student may enter one short story Writers must be amateurs, with toys from her children Joe and Nina. as in their school Leadership Conference held at Ramapo youth to embrace College in Mahwah. and/or poem for the local club contest. earnings from writing not to exceed Ms. Cohen-Alameno then called Ms. PEER LEADERSHIP…Pictured community. the ideals and phi- The author’s name, address, tele- $500 annually. Authors are asked to Esteves, telling her that she had found above are sixth graders in the cafeteria Chosen participants included losophy of Dr. King to further ad- keep copies of their works, as entries several everyday items to donate to the during Mix-It-Up Day in a discussion Katie Lubin, 2012, and Stephanie vance his legacy of social justice for SP Resident, AU Student cannot be returned. kids at School 17. Overjoyed, Ms. of social consequences and feelings led Walls, 2009, of Cranford, as well as all Americans.” The categories in both poetry and Esteves delivered the gifts to students, by eighth-grade peer leader Greg Megan Tosato, 2011, of Aids His Community Rachman (far right). short story are: Category One (Grades who were greatly appreciative. Mountainside. PUBLIC NOTICE SCOTCH PLAINS – David Gordon l, 2, 3); Category Two (Grades 4, 5, Ms. Cohen-Alameno, Joe and Nina graders joined more than 4 million The day was designed to enhance of Scotch Plains, a freshman at Ameri- 6); Category Three (Grades 7, 8, 9), felt that the donations had been a good others across the country on November the leadership skills of the students, BOROUGH OF FANWOOD can University (AU), participated in the Category Four (Grades 10, 11, 12). lesson to others, who they hope can be 13, in a project designed to foster re- as well as inspire them to be future PLANNING BOARD Freshmen Service Experience (FSE), a Winners of the local contest will be altruistic as well. Shortly after donating spect and understanding in schools and implementers of change through con- Notice is hereby given that the PLAN- community service project in which NING BOARD OF THE BOROUGH OF sent on for judging at the New Jersey the items, they received a photograph communities. Organized by Roosevelt’s tinuing their education. FANWOOD after public hearing on Octo- first-year students contributed nearly State Federation of Women’s Club from Ms. Esteves of her students wear- Counseling Office, the program began Through workshops focusing on ber 28, 2008, granted approval for a vari- 10,000 hours of service at 37 sites level. First-place state winners will ing Joe and Nina’s old backpacks! Due earlier in the week with in-class lessons various topics concerning today’s ance to 184-145G, permitting a 21 foot around the Washington, D.C. area. then go on to be judged by the Gen- to their generosity, the Alamenos were on acceptance and tolerance. youth, such as self-acceptance and boat on property owned by Antonio Rocha More than 600 AU students partici- at 150 Hunter Avenue, Fanwood, New eral Federation of Women’s Clubs, invited to the school’s Christmas Party. Eighth-grade peer leaders created body image, continuing education, Jersey being Block 28, Lot 24. pated in the four-day program this year. the national level. The Alamenos were inspired to do questions to bring to the luncheon tables character development, civic/com- Documents pertaining to this applica- David worked with MOMIE’s TLC, an this charitable act because of great gen- on November 13, following a call to munity education and workforce de- tion are available for public inspection at after-school program for low-income, Airman Kenton Brown erosity showed towards them in the action to all the students to take a new velopment, students were provided Borough Hall during normal business elementary-age youth. The program hours. past. They received an outpouring of seat in the cafeteria. with information on bettering their Mr. Antonio Rocha also included a Black History Month Completes Training compassion and sympathy after An- “By making the move, students can communities, as well as connecting 150 Hunter Avenue program open to the public and other SCOTCH PLAINS — Air Force drew Alameno died in the 9/11 tragedy. cross the lines of division, meet new with positive role models who can Fanwood, New Jersey 07023 student-led groups of volunteers served Airman Kenton Brown has graduated After this, Ms. Cohen-Alameno felt people and make new friends,” counse- aid in their future aspirations. 1 T - 12/04/08, The Times Fee: $16.32 and prepared meals, rebuilt homes from basic military training at strongly that she wanted to help oth- lor Kimberly Lisnock said. cleaned local and national parks, and Lackland Air Force Base, San Anto- ers, “After having people give to me “Our goal is to help build inclusive, worked with children and the disabled. nio, Tex. and my children, I wanted to pass it welcoming learning environments,” she During the six weeks of training, on to others,” she said. added. A follow-up lesson was con- WF’s Holt Participates the airman studied the Air Force mis- I hope that many people can go ducted in the classroom the week of Wesley Hall School In Intl. Study Program sion, organization, core values, and through their closet after reading this November 17, for all the grades. military customs and courtesies; per- for Early Childhood WESTFIELD – Benjamin Holt of formed drill and ceremony marches, Westfield participated and received physical training, rifle in St. Lawrence marksmanship, field training exer- Losetwopoints.com Wesley Hall invites you to meet our University’s Interna- cises, and special training in human tional Study Program relations. In addition, airmen who Kindergarten Teaching Team for the fall 2008 se- complete basic training earn credits •NJ State-Approved Online mester. toward an associate in applied sci- and learn more about our Mr. Holt is a gradu- Benjamin Holt ence degree relating through the Com- ate of Westfield High munity College of the Air Force. Defensive Driving Course FULL DAY KINDERGARTEN PROGRAM! School. Currently, he is studying in He is the son of Towana Brown of France. South Plainfield and Chester Brown •Remove Two Points from your License PUBLIC NOTICE Jr. of Scotch Plains. Kenton is a 2007 th graduate of South Plainfield High •Reduce Auto Premiums Wednesday, December 10 , 2008 TOWN OF WESTFIELD School. Ordinances were introduced by the Town 11:45 a.m. Council of the Town of Westfield on De- cember 2, 2008. Copies of these ordi- nances can be obtained without cost in the in our Kindergarten Room Town Clerk’s Office at the Westfield Town Hall, 425 East Broad Street, Westfield, New Jersey between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Monday through Fri- day. FREE Wesley Hall School for Early Childhood GENERAL ORDINANCE NO. 1928 1 East Broad Street AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE CODE OF THE TOWN OF PSAT Result Evaluation Westfield, New Jersey 07090 WESTFIELD CHAPTER 2, “ADMINISTRATION”, AR- TICLE II, TOWN OFFICERS at Ivy Ed AND EMPLOYEES, DIVISION Please call to Register: 908-233-9570 3, PERSONNEL POSITIONS AND SALARIES SCHEDULE”, SEC. 2-12.28, “SCHEDULE”. Test prep expert and Ivy Ed This ordinance adopts the salary ranges for all present and future full-time employ- partner Jacqui Byrne will be ees of the Town of Westfield whose posi- tions are covered by the collective bar- available in Ivy Ed’s Scotch Plains gaining agreement between the Town of Westfield and the Communications Work- ers of America Local 1040 and who are on office for free, private evaluations the payroll on the date of signing the agreement. on Monday, December 15th, from GENERAL ORDINANCE NO. 1929 4-8, by appointment only. AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE CODE OF THE TOWN OF WESTFIELD, CHAPTER 10A This ordinance changes fees for the Ivy Ed offers ACT and SAT diagnostic Westfield Conservation Center. GENERAL ORDNANCE NO. 1930 evaluations and test prep (SAT, ACT, AP, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING IB, SATII, SSAT, ISEE), curriculum ARTICLE 5, ENTITLED “FEES, DEPOSITS, GUARAN- tutoring, college counseling, and college TEES AND OTHER PAY- MENTS” OF THE LAND USE essay and application consulting. Students ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN OF WESTFIELD meet with the same tutor each week. Tutor This ordinance changes the fees, de- bios and more information on website. posits, guarantees and other payments in connection with various applications for development and other matters which are the subject to this ordinance. Scotch Plains General Ordinance No. 1931 AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE CODE OF THE TOWN OF 1833 Front Street WESTFIELD, CHAPTER 24 This ordinance changes the permit fee for sidewalk and retaining wall opening located in the public right of way to $10.00. 908 322-0533 These ordinances are scheduled for adoption on December 16, 2008 at 8:00 p.m. or as soon thereafter as said matter www.ivyed.net can be reached, in the Council Chambers, Municipal Building, 425 East Broad Street, Westfield, New Jersey, at which time and place any person who may be interested Ivy Ed also has an office in Bernardsville, therein will be given an opportunity to be heard concerning said ordinance. 1 Anderson Hill Road (below new library) Claire J. Gray Town Clerk 908 630-0533 1 L - 12/02/08, The Leader Fee: $61.20 Page 14 Thursday, December 4, 2008 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION Oscar J. C. Klein, 97, DuPont Retiree; William Petrino, 60, Superintendent CSH Volunteer and Active Parishioner – Obituaries – Of Rahway Public Schools, UCESC Oscar J. C. Klein, 97, of Westfield Haney of Wickford, R.I.; three sons, William Petrino, 60, of Westfield, only a short time in this position. died on Saturday, November 29. John Klein of North Plainfield, George J. Bacsik, 88, Navy Veteran; former Rahway Superintendent of Bill enjoyed sports, whether as a Born in Erie, Pa., he had lived at his Charles Klein of Plainfield and Paul Schools, died on Monday, November participant or spectator. He played home in Westfield for many years Klein of Piscataway, and four grand- Had Designed Refineries For Exxon 24, at Overlook Hospital in Summit. rugby in his college years at Villanova. until moving to Sunrise Assisted Liv- children. George John Bacsik, 88, died on Memorial Funeral Home, 155 South A resident of Westfield for 33 years, As a father, he coached his daughters’ ing in January 2007. A Mass of Christian Burial will be Sunday, November 30, at Wynwood Avenue in Fanwood. A Funeral Mass Bill was a lifelong learner and advo- soccer and softball teams. During the He earned a Bachelor of Science offered at 10 a.m. today, Thursday, Assistive Living in Manlius, N.Y. will be offered at 10 a.m. at the Im- cate for education. He earned his Bach- 1980s, Bill was commissioner of the degree in Chemical Engineering and December 4, at the Holy Trinity Born in Baggaley, Pa., he had lived maculate Heart of Mary Roman Catho- elor of Science degree from Villanova Girls’ Softball League of Westfield. a Master of Science degree in Chem- Church. Burial will be at Fairview in Fanwood from 1950 until recently lic Church, 1571 Martine Avenue in University, his Master of Arts degree He loved cheering on his daughters istry from the University of Penn- Cemetery in Westfield. moving to New York. Scotch Plains. Interment will follow at from Montclair State College and his when they played field hockey for sylvania. Arrangements are by the Dooley A 1937 graduate of Bayonne High Fairview Cemetery in Westfield. Ed.D. from Rutgers University. Westfield High School. Mr. Klein had worked for DuPont, Colonial Home, 556 Westfield Av- School, Mr. Bacsik proudly served in In lieu of flowers, contributions may Working in the Rahway Public Throughout his life, Bill enjoyed as a chemical engineer and then as a enue in Westfield. the United States Navy during World be made to the National Parkinson Schools for 34 years, Bill began his golf. He was always striving to lower chemist, for 40 years. He retired in In lieu of flowers, donations may War II aboard the USS Duncan, which Foundation (www.parkinson.org). For career as a school psychologist. He his handicap, but no matter what his 1976. be made to The Center For Hope was sunk during the battle of Cape additional information or to express steadily worked his way up to Super- score, there was never a bad day on He and his late wife of over 56 Hospice, 1900 Raritan Road, Scotch Esperance on October 11, 1942. He condolences, please visit intendent of Schools before leaving the course. years, Florence S. Klein, were active Plains, N.J. 07076. also served in the Korean War, con- www.fanwoodmemorial.com. the district in 2006. Surviving are his wife, Lynn; his congregants of the Holy Trinity Ro- December 4, 2008 tinuing in the Navy reserves until 1958. December 4, 2008 Always an advocate for children, daughters, Jane Petrino and Susan man Catholic Church of Westfield and Mr. Bacsik attended Drew Univer- Bill was very proud of founding Butler; his son-in-law, Brian Butler, volunteers at Children’s Specialized Lois Faye Moser, 90 sity and later graduated from Villanova Hermine L. Bowen, 85 Rahway’s Alternative Center for Edu- and his granddaughter, Erin. Also Hospital. Mrs. Klein predeceased him. University in 1946 with a Bachelor of Hermine L. Bowen, 85, of Scotch cation (A.C.E.) and of his work as the surviving are his mother, Gloria Surviving are two daughters, Anne Lois Faye Moser, 90, died on Sun- director of Special Services. In July Petrino; his brothers, Michael and day, November 30, at The Chelsea at Mechanical Engineering degree. Plains died on Monday, November Tupper of Plymouth, Mass. and Mary He was employed with Exxon Re- 24, at Norwood Terrace in Plainfield. 2006, he was appointed Superinten- Richard, and his sister, Diann. Fanwood. dent of the Union County Educa- A memorial service was held for Born in Wharton, she had lived in search and Engineering in Florham Park Born in Germany, she was a long- Estelle Kempner, 88 from 1949 until retiring in 1980. While time resident of Scotch Plains. tional Services Commission and was Bill on Saturday, November 29, at the Scotch Plains before moving to The looking forward to returning to his First United Methodist Church of Estelle Kempner, 88, of Westfield Chelsea three years ago. working, he received his master’s de- Prior to retiring, Mrs. Bowen had gree in chemical engineering from been employed as a cafeteria worker roots in special education. Unfortu- Westfield. died on Sunday, November 30. Mrs. Moser had been employed as nately, due to illness, he served for December 4, 2008 Born in Newark to the late Karl and the manager for A-1 Employment in Stevens Institute of Technology. Mr. with the Scotch Plains-Fanwood Domenica Wojenski, she lived in Scotch Plains prior to retiring in 1970. Bacsik led an interesting career, travel- Board of Education. She was a mem- Westfield since 1949. She was a member of the First ing throughout the world designing re- ber of the First United Methodist Mrs. Kempner had been a legal United Methodist Church in Scotch fineries, and also was a longtime mem- Church in Scotch Plains and the Congregational Church secretary for the Essex County Law Plains and a former member of the ber of Exxon Annuitants. Scotch Plains Senior Citizens. Department in Newark for 42 years, Scotch Plains Woman’s Club. His wife, Anne Somyk Bacsik, pre- Her husband, Glendon B. Bowen, Continues Musicales retiring in 1982. Her husband, Walter Moser, pre- deceased him in 1994. predeceased her in 1973. She was a communicant of St. deceased her in 1999. Surviving are his son, Robert Surviving are a niece, a nephew WESTFIELD – The First Congre- cheon in the church’s social hall for $6. Helen’s Roman Catholic Church of Surviving are two sons, Thomas Bacsik, M.D. and his wife, Alicia, of and many friends. gational Church of Westfield, located The Westfield Symphony Brass Westfield. and his wife, Kathleen, and Gordon Watertown, N.Y.; his daughter, Karen Funeral services were held on Sat- at 125 Elmer Street, will continue its Quintet is made up of the principal Her husband, George Kempner, and his wife, Gail; her sister, Mary Bacsik-Kohn, M.D. and her husband, urday, November 29, at the Memorial 25th season of Mid-Day Musicales chair players and members of the sym- predeceased her in 1984. Two sisters, Bernice Ward; five grandchildren, Lawrence Kohn, M.D., of Funeral Home, 155 South Avenue in on Wednesday, December 10, at noon phony, including Donald Batchelder Helen and Nellie, also predeceased David, Lori, Kelly, Scott and Todd, Fayetteville, N.Y.; his brother, An- Fanwood. Interment followed at with a program by the Westfield Sym- and Charles Bumcrot, trumpets; Patrick her. and four great-grandchildren, Rory, drew Bacsik of Bayonne, and four Fairview Cemetery in Westfield. phony Brass Quintet. Milando, French horn; Gary Surviving are her close friend, Sara, Amelia and Lexi. grandchildren, Jeff and Jennifer Kohn For additional information or to The Mid-Day Musicales has show- Capetandes, trombone, and Jonathan Lucille Murray, and her husband, A service was held yesterday, and Ryan and Kathleen Bacsik. express condolences, please visit cased musicians from all over the Fowler, tuba. All have had accomplished Martin, as well as many close rela- Wednesday, December 3, at the Me- The funeral will be held at 9 a.m. www.fanwoodmemorial.com. world. As a thank you to the Westfield careers as orchestral performers, solo- tives. morial Funeral Home, 155 South today, Thursday, December 4, from the December 4, 2008 community for its years of support, ists and chamber musicians. Their pro- A Mass of Christian Burial was Avenue in Fanwood. Interment was the Mid-Day Musicales is featuring a gram will consist of works by Morley offered yesterday, Wednesday, De- private. Harriet Kitsz, 83, College Club Member; season of performers with Westfield Calvert, Malcolm Arnold, David cember 3, at St. Helen’s Church. In lieu of flowers, donations may be connections. Samson and some holiday music. Burial took place at Saint Gertrude made to the Center For Hope Hospice, Nursery School Teacher at Churches These free, half-hour programs in For further information, or to make Cemetery in Colonia. 1900 Raritan Road, Scotch Plains, N.J. the church sanctuary are followed by optional lunch reservations, call the Harriet L. Kitsz, 83, of Manchester iam Kitsz; two daughters, Linda Kelly an optional soup-and-sandwich lun- church office at (908) 233-2494. Arrangements were by the Dooley 07076. For additional information or Township died on Saturday, Novem- and her husband, Philip, and Leslie Colonial Home, 556 Westfield Av- to express condolences, please visit ber 29, at Community Hospital in Koopman and her husband, John; enue in Westfield. www.fanwoodmemorial.com. Toms River. seven grandchildren and three great- Wardlaw-Hartridge to Host December 4, 2008 December 4, 2008 Born in New York City, she had grandchildren. lived in Scotch Plains before moving Funeral services were held yester- Area Church to Present ‘Heifer Project’ Sunday to Manchester earlier this year. day, Wednesday, December 3, at the Admission Open House FANWOOD – Adults and their fami- school classes each sell shares of differ- Mrs. Kitsz attended the University Memorial Funeral Home, 155 South EDISON – The Wardlaw-Hartridge est of the child in mind. lies from area communities are invited ent animals, including bees, chickens, of Maryland, where she was a mem- Avenue in Fanwood. Interment fol- School, located at 1295 Inman Avenue For more information or to attend the to join members of the Fanwood Pres- rabbits, pigs, goats, llamas and cows. ber of the Alpha Xi Delta Sorority. lowed at the Scotch Plains Baptist in Edison, will host its next admission admission information session, call byterian Church on Sunday, Decem- The “Heifer Project” is considered She was employed as a nursery school Church Cemetery. information session for prospective stu- (908) 754-1882, extension no. 155, or ber 7, at 11 a.m. in Westminster Hall to be an alternative Christmas gift, and teacher at the Scotch Plains Baptist In lieu of flowers, donations may dents on Wednesday, December 10, e-mail [email protected]. on Marian Avenue in Fanwood for a the buyer receives a Christmas card to Church and The Presbyterian Church be made to the Scotch Plains Bap- from 9 to 11 a.m. special Advent Mission Project called acknowledge the animal contribution. in Westfield prior to retiring. tist Church, 333 Park Avenue, Charlotte Vigeant, Wardlaw- Labyrinth Walk Is Set the “Heifer Project.” The recipient of an animal will She was a member of the Scotch Scotch Plains, N.J. 07076. For ad- Hartridge director of Admissions and The congregation and guests will be receive training for the care of the Plains Baptist Church, the College ditional information or to express Financial Aid, said, “Prospective fami- Sunday at Area Church encouraged to purchase “shares” of animal, and any offspring of the gift Club of Scotch Plains-Fanwood and condolences, please visit lies will learn about the wonderful CRANFORD – The First Presby- the Army-Navy chapter of DAR. www.fanwoodmemorial.com. various animals as Christmas gifts. A animal will be given to another fam- December 4, 2008 opportunities Wardlaw-Hartridge has terian Church of Cranford will spon- needy family elsewhere in the world ily in need. In that way, the “gift” Surviving are her husband, Will- to offer its students. They will spend sor a series of open labyrinth walks, would actually receive the animal to continues to give help to others. time with the directors of the lower, with the next one scheduled for Sun- own and care for. During the lively, For more information, call the middle and upper schools, as well as day, December 7. All walks will be bazaar-like event, the church’s Sunday church office at (908) 889-8891. with the students. held in Bates Hall at the church, lo- Willow Grove Presbyterian “Families will tour the facility with cated at 11 Springfield Avenue. student ambassadors and admission Participants are invited to walk the representatives and have the opportu- labyrinth any time between 1 and 4 Dooley Funeral Service, Inc. Posts Activities For Advent nity to speak with teachers,” she p.m., but are asked to begin their walk SCOTCH PLAINS – The Willow mas tree in the Willow Grove sanc- added. “This open house is a wonder- by 3:30 p.m. Subsequent walks will Grove Presbyterian Church has an- tuary. Attendees at the festival also ful time for students and parents to be held on the first Sunday of every Caring & Courteous Service to the nounced the dates and details for may make wreaths and gingerbread get to know the Wardlaw-Hartridge month unless otherwise specified. two Advent season programs. houses. Afterward, participants will community. Current parents will at- Everyone is welcome. Cranford / Westfield Area Since 1913 An adult forum will be held on sing Christmas carols together and tend this open house to share with Walking the labyrinth is an ancient three Sundays, December 7, 14 and enjoy a pizza dinner. The cost is $5 others why they have chosen spiritual practice of prayer and medi- 21, from 11:30 a.m. to 12:15 p.m., per person, with a maximum of $15 Wardlaw-Hartridge for their child.” tation that has been revived in mod- Westfield focusing on the nativity. Participants per family. All are welcome. Gerard Gonnella, associate director ern times. The 11-ringed pattern, will learn what parts of the tradi- Reservations are appreciated but of Admissions, and a 1989 graduate of painted on canvas, is modeled after 556 Westfield Avenue tional story actually appear in the not required. To make reservations The Wardlaw-Hartridge School, will the 13th-century labyrinth at Chartres 233-0255 Bible and discover more about the for the Advent Festival or for more join Mrs. Vigeant in guiding prospec- Cathedral in France. In Medieval Middle Eastern culture into which information about either program, tive families and students through the times, walking the labyrinth symbol- John L. Dooley Jesus was born. There is no charge. call the church office Monday admission process with great care, con- ized the Christian pilgrimage to Manager During the three Sunday sessions, through Friday at (908) 232-5678, e- sistent support and with the best inter- Jerusalem for those who could not personally make the journey. NJ License # 4100 attendees will view and discuss a mail [email protected] video series featuring Dr. Kenneth or visit the church website, Seasons Support Group For more information about the Bailey, a research professor of willowgrovechurch.org. labyrinth program or future walks, Middle Eastern New Testament stud- The church is located at 1961 Schedules Next Meeting call the church at (908) 276-8440. ies at Tantur Ecumenical Institute in Raritan Road, across the street from WESTFIELD – Seasons, a sup- Borough Seniors Plan Jerusalem. Dr. Bailey was raised in the Scotch Plains Southside port group for divorced, separated Cranford the Middle East. Individuals are in- Firehouse and near the corner of and widowed individuals, as well as Christmas Luncheon vited to bring a Christmas card or South Martine Avenue. anyone who has experienced the MOUNTAINSIDE – The Senior 218 North Avenue two that embellishes the Christmas loss of a relationship, will hold its Citizen Club of Mountainside will 276-0255 story to share with the class. FBC Event to Feature next meeting on Tuesday, Decem- host its annual Christmas Party lun- The second event will be the Wil- ber 9, from 7:15 to 9 p.m. The topic cheon on Friday, December 19, at Charles V. Dooley low Grove Advent Festival this Sat- Cookies, Gingerbread will be “Handling the Holidays.” 12:30 p.m. at L’Affaire Fine Cater- Manager urday, December 6, from 4 to 7 p.m. WESTFIELD – The First Baptist Open to people of all faiths, this ing, located at 1099 Route 22, East, Participants will have an opportu- Church of Westfield will host its an- group offers participants assistance in NJ License # 3703 in Mountainside. nity to create a beautiful white and nual Cookie Exchange and Ginger- the journey toward healing of emo- The luncheon menu will consist of gold ornament in the shape of a bread House Build on Wednesday, tions and spirit through group discus- a choice of Chicken L’Affaire, Christian symbol. Called a Jesse December 10, at 7 p.m. sions, guest speakers and social activi- salmon or sliced filet, cream of mush- Tree ornament, or a Chrismon Participants are asked to bring a ties. Last month, the group had a room soup, salad, roasted potato, (Christ Monogram), these symbols container of their favorite cookies Thanksgiving potluck get-together. mixed vegetable, rolls and butter. represent the person, life or minis- and will have the opportunity to go Meetings are held every second Coffee and tea also will be served, try of Jesus and the history of the home with a variety of other cookies. and fourth Tuesday of the month in with peach melba for dessert. Christian Church. These symbols Children will work together with help- the activities center building of St. The cost is $26 for members and Gray Funeral Homes are designed to help individuals ers to make their own little ginger- Helen’s Roman Catholic Church, $30 for non-members. Checks know more about the basic beliefs bread house to take home. located at 1600 Rahway Avenue in should be made payable to the Se- of Christians and deepen their own The First Baptist Church is lo- Westfield. Since 1897 nior Citizen Club of Mountainside relationship with God. cated at 170 Elm Street. For more For further information, call Bob and mailed to: Eve Vitale, 286 Each Sunday during Advent, more information, contact the church of- Laudati at (908) 322-7762 or Joan Ravenswood, Mountainside, N.J. of these ornaments will be explained fice at (908) 233-2278 or Hernandez at (908) 930-2791 or e- 07092. For more information, call during worship and put on the Christ- [email protected]. mail [email protected]. Eve Vitale at (908) 789-8568.

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PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, December 4, 2008 Page 15 Community Band, Edison Singers Combine Forces WESTFIELD – The Westfield The Edison Intermediate School’s Community Band and the Edison Broadway Singers, directed by Intermediate School Broadway Sing- Kristine Smith-Morasso and Ken- ers are joining forces to present the neth Horn, is an extra-curricular sing- 18th Annual Holiday Concert, spon- ing group made up of select seventh sored by the Westfield Recreation and eighth grade students. Department. The concert will be held Touring frequently outside of the on Wednesday, December 10, at 7 school district, the ensemble will p.m. in the Edison Intermediate sing a collection of holiday favor- CELEBRATE THE SEASON...The Chansonettes close out their 60th anniver- School auditorium, located at 800 ites. Devlin – Cranberry Christmas sary year this Sunday, December 7. Rahway Avenue in Westfield. The band and choir will conclude The Westfield Community Band the concert with a joint performance CONTINUED FROM PAGE 16 has honored American composer of “White Christmas” by Irving Ber- here / Christmas is just around the As for the books, she said, “They Chansonettes’ Holiday Leroy Anderson’s 100th birthday lin. corner.” are all out of print right now. We were throughout the year and will finish For further information regarding “It’s the first original holiday single looking to reprint them…We’ll see its tribute with holiday favorites such the holiday concert, contact the from an animated TV special in de- what happens with the show.” Concert Tour Begins as “Sleigh Ride” and “A Christmas Westfield Recreation Department at cades,” Mr. Ungar, screenwriter and The Devlins’ children’s books are WESTFIELD – The Chansonettes The Chansonettes is an all-women’s Festival.” (908) 789-4080 or go to executive producer of the special, said available at the Mountainside Library. of Westfield will begin their tour for the choral group, which began 60 years The band will perform holiday westfieldcommunityband.com. in a press release. Contact the library by calling (908) holiday season, entitled “Celebrate the ago meeting and singing in various selections such as “Rhapsody for If things go well, “they have plans 233-0115 or logging on to Season,” as they close out their 60th group member’s houses. Hanukkah” by Stephen Bulla, fea- Summit Symphony to do Cranberry Thanksgiving next mountainsidelibrary.org. The single anniversary year. Currently the group, which performs turing music on the Festival of Lights, year,” Ms. Gates said of Ocean Spray’s “Christmas is Just Around the Cor- Concerts begin on Sunday, Decem- a holiday and spring concert series each as well as Victor Herbert’s “March Performs ‘Peter, Wolf’ intentions. ner” is available on iTunes. ber 7, at The Presbyterian Church in year, rehearses once a week at the Pres- of the Toys,” from the film Babes in SUMMIT – The Summit Sym- Westfield. The program will feature byterian Church on Mountain Avenue Toyland. phony Orchestra will present its third songs celebrating the holiday season in Westfield, under the direction of Jean Additional selections for the annual children’s concert on Sunday, and the choral group’s 60th anniversary Schork and accompanied by Mel Freda. evening include “Midnight Sleigh December 14, at 2 p.m., at the Sum- year, including “Celebrate this Day The group is currently looking for Ride,” by Sergei Prokofiev, “Snow,” mit High School, located on Kent Together,” “Jazzy Old Saint Nicholas,” new members, particularly first sopra- arranged by Jerry Brubaker, and Place Boulevard. “Lights of Hanukah” and “A Simple nos, who enjoy singing and gathering “Christmas Fiesta,” arranged by The symphony will perform Song of Peace.” with friends. Rehearsals will begin again Lloyd Conley. Tchaikovsky’s “Nutcracker Suite” The tour will continue on Tuesday in late January for the spring concert and Prokofiev’s “Peter and the Wolf.” December 9, at Spring Meadows in series for any one interested in joining Local Bands Perform Robert Sherman will narrate “Peter Summit; Wednesday, December 10, at the group. and the Wolf.” the Chelsea at Fanwood; Thursday, Anyone needing more information In Clark Fundraiser For more information about the free December 11, at Runnells Specialized regarding upcoming concerts, interested AREA – Six local teen bands will concert and the Summit Symphony Or- Hospital; and finally, at Westfield Se- in joining the group or booking a future perform at Rockstock on Saturday, chestra, visit summitsymphonynj.org. nior Housing on Tuesday, December concert may call Vice President Jackie December 6, at 8 p.m. at the Clark 16. Costello at (908) 789-5819. Recreation Auditorium, located at 430 Temple Players Westfield Avenue in Clark. The event is sponsored by the Rahway Music Present Squabbles Musical Club of Westfield Company, a local music school. WESTFIELD – Audiences will There will be a cover charge of $5. enjoy the laughs that come from pit- The event is a fundraiser for the ting a young couple against their ever- Announces Dec. Program Rahway Music Company’s new fa- arguing father and mother-in-law in WESTFIELD – The Musical Club wife piano duo, return to perform the cility, which will be located at 207 the play Squabbles, written by of Westfield’s holiday program, to be first movement of the Italian Symphony Center Street in Garwood. The school Marshall Karp and presented by held on Wednesday, December 10, at 1 by Felix Mendelssohn, Allegro vivace, will offer a variety of private and Temple Emanu-El in Westfield. p.m. in the First Baptist Church, lo- in honor of the composer’s 200th birth- group music instruction, music semi- On Saturday, December 13, at 7 cated at 170 Elm Street in Westfield, day in 2009. nars, master classes, music apprecia- p.m. the show is being presented will feature music for clarinet, piano They will conclude their portion of tion, yoga and art classes. “Dinner Theatre-style,” with hors four hands, and madrigal choir. the program with a performance of the “The vision for my school is simple. d’oeuvres, carving stations, dessert Clarinetist George Toenes, a long- “Holiday Pastiche,” a sparkling med- I see a school where children of all and a cash bar at $54 per person. time member of the musical commu- ley of seasonal music arranged for pi- ages and needs can go to have fun, Additional performances will be held nity in Westfield, will perform Claude ano four hands by Paul Kueter. work hard and develop their music on Thursday, December 11, at 8 p.m. Debussy’s Première Rhapsody for clari- The Cranford High School Madrigal abilities,” said E.J. Gaub, president, and a Sunday matinee, December 14, net and piano. Pianist Beverly Thomson Choir will round out the program, per- Rahway Music Company. at 2 p.m. at $18 per person and $10 for Shea will accompany him. forming a range of holiday pieces, in- The teen bands slated to perform students and seniors. The Première Rhapsody was com- cluding music from the renaissance, are Blue Side Down, Checkerboard Temple Emanu-El players have also posed in 1910 as a “morceau de the present and everything in between. Armada, Ace, Bullet Train, Plan of performed The Sunshine Boys and concours” (competition piece) for the The program is free and open to the Attack and Message. The teen musi- the musical Two by Two, both di- Paris Conservatory and was performed public. A reception featuring light re- cians come from Westfield, Clark, rected by Ken Rosenblum. 11 times in that first year by students, freshments will follow the performance. Cranford, Garwood and To learn more, contact the temple with Debussy himself as a member of All are welcome to stay and meet the Mountainside. The Rahway Music office or Jackie Master, communica- the faculty reviewing the performances. performers. Company Teacher Band will open the tions coordinator, at (908) 232-6770, Carolle-Ann Mochernuk and Paul For membership information, call show. For more information, call Mr. by e-mail at [email protected] or Kueter, the acclaimed husband-and- (908) 232-2173. Gaub at (908) 451-2548. visit tewnj.org.

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Comes to Life on the Small Screen WESTFIELD — Ever wonder what Mr. Menapace immediately thought This includes the hat she recently Broadway stars do backstage between Ms. Ragusa’s unique hats would fit in custom-made for Ina Garten, host of By CHRISTINA M. HINKE the pond that sits between his home and ters from the book; no new characters acts? Michele Ragusa, currently star- well with the other handmade textiles, the Food Network’s “Barefoot Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times Mr. Whiskers’ property, claiming it’s were added. ring in The New Mel Brooks Musical: jewelry and pottery his store offers. Contessa.” MOUNTAINSIDE — The newest on his land. Rob Paulsen, voice of Raphael from Young Frankenstein at the Hilton The- Originally from Buffalo, N.Y., Ms. This past summer, Ms. Ragusa took animated Christmas tale to air on ABC As Mr. Whiskers hurriedly searches the “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles,” over the role of Elizabeth in Young Family Channel’s “25 Days of Christ- his dusty cottage for the deed to the lends his voice to the “kindly and feisty” Frankenstein for Megan Mullally of mas” comes straight from the pages of pond to save the Christmas spirit for the Mr. Whiskers, as Ms. Gates describes television’s “Will and Grace” fame. the beloved “Cranberry Christmas” children, groaning his trademark “Suf- the seaman. Donald Sutherland was She described Elizabeth as the “ador- children’s book by the late Wende and fering codfish!”, Grandmother and approached, but Ms. Gates said he was able madcap fiancée” of Frankenstein Harry Devlin, who resided in Maggie spruce up his modest dwelling under contract with another juice com- (played by Roger Bart). Mountainside. for holiday dinner guests. pany. She said the show stays fairly true to The half-hour special features two The special airing at 7:30 p.m. on “My mother always made fresh cran- the original hit movie by the same title, new songs by Barry Manilow and a Monday, December 8, and rebroadcast berry sauce and cranberry bread,” dur- except there’s “a lot more singing and screenplay by the former head of Mar- ing the holidays, Ms. Gates said. She dancing.” vel Productions, Rick Ungar. suspects that maybe her mother’s idea The role provides at least a solid hour For the Devlin family, seeing a “Cran- for the Cranberryport children’s books between Ms. Ragusa’s appearances on berry” story come to life on the screen came from her mother’s love of cook- stage. This is when the majority of her was a long time coming. Since the ing with the fruit. crafting takes place. Cranberryport series was first published Ms. Gates said she receives mes- At the meet and greet at the Farm- in the 1970s, the Devlins searched out sages daily through the family’s website, house Store this Monday, visitors can Ocean Spray to collaborate on an ani- harryandwendedevlin.com, of people additionally enjoy wine and cheese mated show but to no avail. telling stories about how the book has while browsing and listening to Ms. As it turns out, last year, the become a part of their holiday tradi- Ragusa’s Broadway demo and other author’s and illustrator’s children tions. show tunes. received a message from the cran- Around the country, Christmas trees Christie Storms for The Westfield Leader and The Times berry juice maker’s advertising are decorated with seashells in homage GIVE MY REGARDS TO BROADWAY...The Farmhouse Store owner, Ed agency, Arnold, inquiring about the to the makeshift tree adorned with Mr. Menapace, enjoyed a visit from Broadway actress Michele Ragusa, who addition- same idea. Whiskers’ seashell collection in “Cran- ally knits the unique felted hats sold there. The store, located at 221 North Avenue, “We were in negotiations with an- berry Christmas,” and holiday dessert East, will host a meet and greet with Ms. Ragusa on Monday, December 8, from other deal. We had to weigh the two,” trays are full of freshly baked cranberry 6 to 8 p.m. said Wende Devlin Gates, daughter of cookies and bread using recipes taken ater, knits the time away by fashioning Ragusa never set out to become a hat the book creators. “Arnold had such from the books. felted wool hats. designer, but then again, she didn’t plan integrity to be faithful to our parents’ “We were moved by this lovely And her creations have become so to become a professional actress either. work and the book they created.” on Saturday, December 13, at 12:30 children’s story because it celebrates popular that local merchant Ed “I wasn’t one of those ‘show-bizzy’ “It’s a shame they are not alive to see p.m. has “a few little twists and turns the importance of community as well Menapace has decided to sell them at little kids who was always dancing on this,” said Ms. Gates. “They would be not from the book,” said Ms. Gates. as the simple pleasures of the holiday his Farmhouse Store, located at 221 coffee tables,” Ms. Ragusa said. “In so thrilled.” “But [otherwise], it’s true to the book.” season,” Manilow said in press release. North Avenue, East, where he’ll host a high school, I started out as a dancing The book is one of 12 from the Three of the seven siblings, Ms. Gates “The songs we wrote for this television meet and greet with Ms. Ragusa this coin in a number called ‘Wall Street.’” Cranberryport series, and it features as well as Jeff and Harry Devlin, over- special reflect the themes of the story, Monday, December 8, from 6 to 8 p.m. Even post-graduation, she went on to Mr. Whiskers, the black-bearded, portly saw the construction of the screenplay. which we hope will help viewers step Mr. Menapace recalled how im- business school with no inkling she sea captain who appears in many of the “We made comments on the different back from the holiday hustle and bustle, pressed he was upon first glimpse of would have a career in theatre. other charming children’s books writ- characters,” Ms. Gates said. “They al- and get in touch with the true spirit of one of Ms. Ragusa’s hats during a din- But when her performances were so ten by Mrs. Devlin and illustrated by tered those things.” the season.” ner party she hosted with her husband, well received at Erie Community Col- her husband Mr. Devlin. Animators for the adaptation of the A verse from an online audio clip of Tom Richter, also an actor, at their lege in Buffalo, she quit with “only four With only three days until Christ- book also have worked on “The Manilow’s single “Christmas is Just Plainfield home. classes to go for a business degree” and mas, the crotchety Cyrus Grape has Simpsons” and “King of the Hill.” The Around the Corner” is filled with the A former performer himself who has instead pursued theatre for a Bachelor shooed all the children ice skaters off TV show will include all of the charac- childlike anticipation of Christmas. He danced with the California Ballet, Mr. of Fine Arts degree at Niagara Univer- HATS OFF...Michelle Ragusa wears sings: Menapace said he chose the store’s sity in Niagara Falls, N.Y. her creation. 2XUSURJUDPLQVSLUHV “Candles are glowing everywhere / Westfield location because he thought Since then, she’s appeared in numer- A limited number of hats will also be 3$8/1$==$52086,&678',2086,&/(662163,$12 /(662163,$12/(66216,11-3,$12/(66216,11(: H[FLWHPHQWFUHDWLYLW\DQG 3,$12/(66216-(56(<3,$12/(66216&5$1)25'3,$127($&+(5 :(67),(/' YLUWXRVLW\ can’t wait until that night / reindeer its consumers would have the sophisti- ous other Broadway productions such available for purchase. $//$*(6 Urinetown and Titanic, the 2004 film And while Ms. Ragusa plans to con- WHDFKHUVWKDWPRWLYDWHZKR artisan-crafted wares. Heart of a Spider and various television tinue felting hats well into the future, FDQWHDFKPDQ\VW\OHVRIPXVLF 15 CONTINUED: DEVLIN 3DXO1D]]DUR0XVLF6WXGLR3LDQR DQGXWLOL]HWHFKQRORJ\VHDPOHVVO\ “This is a great town,” he said. programs such as “Law and Order: her aspirations remain in theater. /HVVRQV:HVWÀHOG1-:HVWÀHOG ZLWKOHDUQLQJ SVU.” “I’d ultimately love to create and 1HZ-HUVH\3LDQR7HDFKHUSLDQR (YHU\VWXGHQWUHFHLYHVD Ms. Ragusa said she first began cre- originate a principal role on Broad- OHVVRQVIRUDGXOWV SURIHVVLRQDOO\PDVWHUHG&' RI\RXUPXVLFVLPSO\E\WDNLQJ ating hats backstage while performing way,” she said. “And I’d love to play OHVVRQVDWWKHVWXGLR in She Loves Me at Paper Mill Play- Evita in Evita.” 7KHSHUIRUPLQJRSSRUWXQLWLHV house in Millburn a few years ago. “No, she really wants to become the DWWKHVWXGLRDUHIXQHQFRXUDJLQJ DQGLQYLWHVXFFHVV “I saw one of the dressers was doing ultimate milliner,” Mr. Menapace joked. 2XUDGXOWVWXGHQWSURJUDP felting for a great hobo bag,” Ms. Ragusa “The heck with Broadway.” WDNHVJUHDWFDUHRIDGXOWVZKRZDQW said. “I’d always enjoyed knitting…so Mid-Day Musicales WRSLFNXSWKHSLDQRDJDLQDQG my husband bought me a felting book, PDNHVWKHEUDQGQHZVWXGHQWIHHO FRPIRUWDEOHDQGLQVSLUHG and it had great little hats in it.” Celebrate 25th Year &DULQJLQVWUXFWLRQLQRXU Ms. Ragusa signs and numbers each WESTFIELD – The First Congrega- 6DLQW3DXO6WUHHW:HVW¿HOG1- SULYDWHKRPH /LVWHQLQJWRWKH one-of-a-kind design, which takes her QHHGVRIHYHU\LQGLYLGXDOVWXGHQW tional Church of Westfield’s Mid-Day approximately three to four perfor- Musicales are celebrating its 25th year mances to craft backstage. with a season of concerts featuring ZZZ1D]]DUR0XVLFFRP  “Each hat also has my own specific performers with Westfield connections. With support from the Westfield Foundation and the Union County Di- vision of Cultural and Heritage Affairs, CHRISTOFFERS the store the series will present performers who farmhouse currently live or work in Westfield, Established 1976 grew up in Westfield or are members of welcomes the Westfield Symphony Orchestra. Series founder and director Barbara 860 Mountain Avenue Thomson said, “Westfield has supported Broadway Star & Hat Designer these concerts for 25 years, and this is Mountainside NJ 07092 our way of saying thank you, while 908-233-0500 highlighting the many talented perform- ers with Westfield connections.” Michele Ragusa Over the years, the Mid-Day Musi- cales have presented performers as di- verse as the Newark Boys’ Choir, vari- Come to ous string quartets and pianists, the Bamboo Breeze orchestra of traditional Christoffers Chinese instruments and multiple jazz programs. We’ll keep your While the focus has been on profes- sional musicians, student groups from “Spirit” Rutgers University and Westfield and intact Cranford High Schools have also per- formed. These free, half-hour concerts are Flowers, Plants, presented in the church sanctuary, 125 Wreaths, Cards & Gifts Elmer Street, at noon, and are followed by a soup-and-sandwich luncheon avail- No Gift is Too Small able for $6 in the church’s social hall. Michele’s extraordinary felted wool hats are handmade, backstage at The concerts for this season include: for us to Wrap MariposaTM Ornament Platter December 10, The Westfield Symphony the Hilton Theater where she is currently starring in Brass Quintet; December 18, Meredith The New Mel Brooks Musical: Hoffmann-Thomson, soprano, Barbara Thomson, piano; February 25, Barbara Plenty of free parking in front & rear Young Frankenstein. Thomson, organ; March 4, Barbara Each amazing hat is signed and numbered by the artist. Biggers, harpist of the Westfield Sym- phony; March 11, The Westfield High www.christoffersflowers.com Meet Michele on her “night off” and join us for wine & cheese School Concert Choir; March 18, The Westfield Symphony String Quartet; HOURS: MON. - FRI. 9:00 - 5:30 • SAT. 9:00 - 5:00 Monday 12/8 from 6:00-8:00 March 25, Jesse Blumberg, baritone; THURSDAYS: 9:00 AM - 8:00 PM 221 North Ave East, Westfield NJ 908-654-0444 April 1, The Westfield Symphony Woodwind Quintet.