Soccer Assoc. Upset with Decision Council

Ad Populos, Non Aditus, Pervenimus

Published Every Thursday Since September 3, 1890 (908) 232-4407 USPS 680020 Thursday, December 6, 2007 OUR 117th YEAR – ISSUE NO. 49-2007 Periodical – Postage Paid at Westfield, N.J. www.goleader.com [email protected] SIXTY CENTS Council Says Goodbye to Echausse, Addresses Prospect Street Closing By BETH BUDNICK they have been served by Pete,” he Caruana, who has campaigned and Specially Written for The Westfield Leader said, a message echoed by fellow worked with Mr. Echausse in the first WESTFIELD — The town council council members. ward, spoke in detail of Mr. marked a “very special night” Tues- “I would describe Pete with one Echausse’s “diligence, professional- day night, according to Mayor Andy word: passion,” said Councilman Jim ism and compassion,” saying that “no Skibitsky, as members of the council Foerst. He added, “Pete will be sorely one in recent history has tried harder and town residents bid farewell to be missed by this council.” than Peter” to better local govern- current financial-committee chairman Councilwoman JoAnn Neylan de- ment. This diligence has led to a large and First Ward Councilman, Peter scribed Mr. Echausse with the word time commitment, evident in Mr. Echausse, at his last Caruana’s message for official council meet- Councilman Echausse’s ing after seven years four children, who at- on the governing tended the meeting: body. “Your dad’s going to Mayor Skibitsky have a lot of free time began the meeting by now.” passing an official In addition to the coun- resolution com- cil members, other state memorating Mr. officials spoke on Mr. Echausse’s “selfless Echausse’s behalf. As- service of the needs semblyman Jon of the town” while on Bramnick (LD-21, the council. Mayor Westfield) was the first, Skibitsky detailed the who, in addition to much positions Mr. praise, joked: “The first Echausse held, since ward residents believe he stepped in as the your departure is prema- first-ward councilman ture because they have in 2001 to replace Beth Budnick for The Westfield Leader taken seven years to say former mayor Greg STOP! HAMMERTIME…Mayor Andy Skibitsky presents Council- your last name.” Greg Ryan for The Westfield Leader McDermott. First- man Peter “The Hammer” Echausse with a special parting gift to [“Echausse” is pro- HO, HO, HO…A child sits on Santa Claus’ lap and tells him what she wants for Christmas as carolers sing during Sunday’s ward residents subse- commemorate the end of Mr. Echausse’s seven years of service to the nounced “Eee-shaw.”] holiday celebration in the Westfield northside train station lot. town council. The nickname refers Mr. Echausse’s perseverance. He quently elected Mr. would “pound away at a problem until it was solved,” the mayor said. Former mayor Greg Echausse to a two-year McDermott, with whom term in 2001 and a four-year term in “integrity,” and Councilman Tom Mr. Echausse was a council member, 2003; he has served as finance-com- Bigosinski spoke of Mr. Echausse’s said, “When he saw something wasn’t Rec. Panel OK’s Field Allotments; mittee chairman most of his tenure. “unparalleled devotion to his con- right, he wasn’t afraid to say it.” Following the passage of the reso- stituents.” Councilman-elect Frank Arena, lution — rendering it an official docu- Councilwoman Vicki Kimmins who will take Mr. Echausse’s seat on ment made permanent in the archives added to these statements, calling Mr. the council, also spoke, and said he Soccer Assoc. Upset With Decision — council members in attendance Echausse the “epitome of a had “very big shoes to fill.” By MARIA WOEHR teams will be able to play on these fields and we need every sport repre- each spoke about Mr. Echausse. councilperson.” Other speakers included Recreation Specially Written for The Westfield Leader fields,” said Tom Castellone of the sented on the fields. We sympathize Councilman Mark Ciarrocca was “He fought for what was right and Director Bruce Kaufmann, Town WESTFIELD – The recreation com- Westfield Lacrosse Association. “This with your request, but everything the first to speak. “The people of this spoke his mind,” she said. Administrator Jim Gildea and Sharon mission approved the spring 2008 field will also allow our teams to prepare should be equal.” town really ought to know how well First Ward Councilman Sal Stockwell of WECARE (Westfielders schedule at its meeting Monday night. for the games in March.” “There are 29 nights for lacrosse Concerned About Responsible De- Representatives from the Westfield WSA members argued that because and only 18 for soccer. Our size is velopment). Soccer Association (WSA) were in at- their program has more than 1,000 bigger, and we represent more chil- Weingarten Continues Run Mr. Echausse responded to the tendance at the meeting to discuss cuts participants, extra days should be al- dren from third [grade] through high praise with a short speech of thanks that had been made to their field usage. lotted to them to fulfill there program school. This is not equal,” Mr. Clancy and finished by addressing his fellow “We had asked for two nights and requirements. said. For Congressional Seat council members: “You’ve got a good now we have only received one. This “We will have to change our pro- Mr. Castellone responded, “So you By PAUL J. PEYTON 40), is making phone calls throughout thing going here,” he said. “Don’t loss of a night during the week will gram because you feel that lacrosse is don’t get to practice three times a Specially Written for The Westfield Leader the district to determine the support blow it.” severely affect our program,” Bob a spring sport, while we have more week – maybe you practice twice a AREA – Former state assembly- level his campaign would generate. In addition to the speeches and Clancy, WSA vice president, said. children who are in high school and week. Our kids haven’t gotten to prac- man Joel Weingarten of Millburn an- Mr. Weingarten said the Democratic presentations related to the conclu- The recreation commission has traveling teams that want to partici- tice at all, except on driveways or in nounced last week he is considering National Committee in Washington, sion of Mr. Echausse’s time on the been working since July to give equal pate. We don’t want to be a selective the parks, but not as teams,” Mr. seeking the Republican nomination D.C., is “pouring tons of money” into town council, the council approved time with field constraints to lacrosse, program, and we have been working Castellone said. for the open Seventh-District Con- the campaign of likely Democratic three applications for Community soccer, softball and baseball this with you for these time slots all year At the meeting, two residents re- gressional seat of Rep. Mike nominee Linda Stender, a state assem- Development Block Grants (CDBG). spring, William Palatucci, commis- long,” Mr. Clancy said. quested that the lights at the Tamaques Ferguson, who will not seek re-elec- blywoman serving LD-22. The first application was for $48,000 sion chairman, said. “Soccer is still getting a majority of Park tennis courts be shut down early tion after four terms. As a member of the assembly, Mr. to the Westfield Community Center “We warned everyone that the fu- the fields; a 60/40 percent ratio. What from mid-November through Janu- Mr. Weingarten, who served in the Weingarten represented Kenilworth, for “facility and public improve- ture of these programs may not be the you have to tell us is what [does] this ary due to the cold weather. legislature from 1996 to 2001, previ- Roselle Park, Springfield, Summit ments.” The second CDBG applica- same of the past. Our view is this is the really means to the program?” Rob- “There is no one out there playing ously ran for Congress in 2000 but and Union in Union County, as well tion, also for the Westfield Commu- season for lacrosse, and this is not an ert Smith, a commissioner, asked. in 30-degree weather anyway,” a resi- came in third place behind Mr. as Millburn and seven other Essex nity Cetner, was $17,000 for the se- all-year-round sport. So we decided to WSA representatives said they did dent said. Ferguson and current State Senator County towns. nior citizens program. The third ap- give them some more time because not know what the impact would be to Mr. Kaufmann also requested that Tom Kean, Jr. (LD-21, Westfield). When reached for comment Mon- proved application was to the soccer is a year-round sport,” he added. the program other than an effect on the three people working for the rec- The former three-term legislator day, Kelly Hatfield, a former Summit Westfield Senior Citizens Housing Westfield Lacrosse has more than their three-nights-a-week practice reation commission on field mainte- said he would move to Summit from city councilwoman and board of edu- Corporation, in the amount of 600 children participating in the pro- requirements, but they said the cut nance and for the Department of Pub- Millburn if he enters the campaign. cation member, said she was “seri- $533,000, for the installation of handi- gram in third through eighth grades. would impact them “severely.” lic Works (DPW) be hired as full- Millburn was redistricted out of the ously considering” a run for Con- capped-accessible showers. These “Thank you for the process that “We are not telling you how to run time employees for the recreation Seventh District and into the 10th gress and was “getting closer” to applications will next go to the county took place this year. I’m glad we got your programs; we are only allocat- commission. following the 2000 U.S. Census; Rep. making a decision. CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 started early, and now all 24 of our ing the usage of the fields. We are “They don’t feel like they have a Donald Payne (D-Newark) represents “It’s a very big commitment. I want stewards of the taxpayers. These fields home,” Mr. Kaufmann said. that district. Union County to field a successful are funded by the taxpayers, and we The recreation commission ap- Mr. Weingarten said he has prop- candidate in the June Primary,” she Cranford to Study Changing are supporting all programs,” Mr. proved its budget to go to the town erty lined up to move into in Summit. said. Palatucci said. “It is really the growth council. The only changes to it came In an interview with The Westfield Citing her “15 years of experience of the lacrosse program that is driv- in salaries for the summer programs Leader last Thursday, Mr. Weingarten in local government,” Ms. Hatfield To Elected Mayor System ing this.” and for after-school programs, leav- said his children are now raised and said she believes she would be “an By CHRISTINA M. HINKE things at hand. We had to go through “If you want to throw it into the ing the budget increase from $74,000 said he thus has the time to dedicate to effective advocate in Washington” for Specially Written for The Westfield Leader flooding issues, FEMA and getting mix, baseball’s field allotment has to $84,000. serving the public in Congress, ac- the Seventh District. She served on CRANFORD — During the No- people back to where they were. The gotten cut too, so we would have to In other news, the commission an- knowledging that the position requires the Summit council nine years and on vember 6 general election, about 65 year flies by,” the mayor said. factor them in,” Bruce Kaufmann, nounced that a holiday concert would “considerable time” away from home. the school board for six. percent of Cranford voters agreed to He said under the current form of recreation director, said. be held next Wednesday at Edison He said his decision would be based Republicans who have declared a non-binding question on the ballot government there is the potential to Commissioner Debbi Judd added, Intermediate High School. In addi- on whether “the voting public [is] candidacy include Scotch Plains to have the township committee un- serve more than one year as mayor. “I think we all have the best interests tion, the Night Place will be held next ready for a real discussion of the Mayor Martin Marks, former Con- dertake a study to consider a change However, historically, the majority of for the children of Westfield in our Friday. The program, held 7:30 to issues and solutions, or is it to be gressional aide Kate Whitman, the to the form of government to a direct Cranford mayors have served one head, but we have a limited number of CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 politics as usual.” daughter of former Governor and En- popular election of mayor and make year. Mr. Plick began his service as He said if the public wants to ad- vironmental Protection Agency ad- recommendations based on the find- mayor January 1 of this year. Deputy dress issues, he would be “very inter- ministrator Christine Todd Whitman; ings. Mayor Robert Puhak will become ested” in the open Congressional seat. Assemblyman Leonard Lance (LD- Currently, the township has five mayor on New Year’s Day. Mr. Weingarten, who served with 23, Flemington) and Chris Venis of committee members; the group each This month, the township commit- retired Senator Lou Bassano and As- Hillsborough, a government relations year chooses one to be mayor. tee will discuss how to go about the semblyman Kevin O’Toole (now LD- CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 Mayor Michael Plick said he and study. other current committee members had “I’m hoping it only takes…I don’t been hearing from residents that they want to say two months, but several would like to elect a mayor. A non- months, so that a binding question is binding question on the ballot would on the ballot in November next year,” verify whether those opinions were Mr. Plick said. “There would be a valid for a majority of the residents, binding public question clearly de- the mayor said. fining the proposed government. The At the August 14 township com- following November would pit a race mittee meeting, four out of five com- for mayor.” mittee members voted to place the Mr. Plick said the cost for the study question on the ballot. Commissioner has not been determined. The town- George Jorn opposed the question. ship committee will examine the fi- According to Mayor Plick, Mr. Jorn nances in December with plans to thought the current form had its flaws have it flushed out in January. He said but served the people well. it would be a budgetary item. Mayor Plick said he favors a change Scotch Plains switched to an elected in government. from an appointed mayor for the 2000 courtesy of National Archives “The one benefit it would provide election. Berkeley Heights switched ALWAYS REMEMBER…Sixty-six years ago, on the morning of December 7, Japan attacked the United States at Pearl Harbor, bringing the U.S. into World is accountability on the mayor’s part,” to an elected mayor in the 2006 elec- War II. After two waves of attacks, 21 ships of the U.S. Pacific Fleet had been he said. “And [it would provide] lon- tion. Westfield changed its mayor and damaged, 347 planes were either destroyed or damaged, 2,403 people were dead gevity and the opportunities [for council terms from two to four years and another 1,178 were injured. goals] that the mayors wanted to ac- starting with the 2003 election. PAGE INDEX Greg Ryan for The Westfield Leader complish that they didn’t have time to Cranford, Springfield, Union and ‘TIS THE SEASON…Santa and the mayor lit the Westfield Christmas tree complete within a year.” Winfield are the only towns of the 21 Regional ...... 2-3 Obituary ...... 8 Real Estate .... 9, 12-14 Sunday night during a cold but festive ceremony in front of the tree at the “My case in point, back in April, municipalities in Union County that Editorial ...... 4-5 Education ...... 9 Classifieds .... 16 northside train station lot. the nor’easter distracted from other still appoint their mayors. Community ... 6-7 Sports ...... 11-15 A&E ...... 17-18 Page 10 Thursday, December 6, 2007 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A Watchung Communications, Inc. Publication GW Council Seeks $103,000 POLICE BLOTTER In Development Block Grant By KATHY MARQUES gram, which provides low and moder- Westfield tor-vehicle stop on Route 22 for having Specially Written for The Westfield Leader ate income seniors with home repair. Saturday, November 24, Andrew no inspection sticker. Rosenberg, 18, of Westfield was arrested Wednesday, December 4, a resident of GARWOOD – The borough coun- In other business, the council au- and charged with underage possession of Kings Court reported a fur coat missing cil Tuesday night passed an ordinance thorized an outdoor liquor license for alcohol after a motor-vehicle stop at from his home. According to police, the requesting $103,000 in grant money Bensi of Garwood to serve alcohol to Knollwood Terrace and Shackamaxon victim last remembered seeing the coat, from the Union County’s Community their dining customers at their side- Drive. He was released on his own recog- described as a brown or black full-length Development Block Grant program. walk cafe in front of the restaurant on nizance with a summons. coat, valued at $5,000, in February. The The council requests $68,000 to put South Avenue. Sunday, November 25, a Cranford resi- incident is under investigation, police said. towards automated handicapped access At the November 20 council meet- dent reported that her motor vehicle was Fanwood and handicapped parking at the ing, some residents expressed con- damaged while parked on the 200 block of Tuesday, November 27, Michael J. borough’s fire house and municipal cern about exposing their children to Roger Avenue. Both the front and rear Madden, 49, of South Plainfield was ar- passenger-side windows were smashed out. rested following a motor-vehicle stop for buildings, $20,000 for a senior-citizen alcohol in public, while other resi- Sunday, November 25, a motor vehicle an outstanding warrant out of Riverdale. program for dance, craft, education, dents said they didn’t see a problem owned by a Westfield resident was dam- Wednesday, November 28, Jaime health and exercise programs, $8,000 with it. Resident Anne Leonard, who aged while parked on the 100 block of Valentin, 41, of Piscataway was arrested for operating expenses of a senior-citi- didn’t attend the November 20 meet- Rutgers Court. A window on the vehicle for shoplifting from a local convenience zen transportation program and $7,000 ing, questioned the council’s reason- was broken. store. According to police, Valentin fled for the senior-citizen handyman pro- ing for issuing the license. Sunday, November 25, a resident of the scene in a vehicle; police later appre- “There are several conditions that Greg Ryan for The Westfield Leader the 700 block of Prospect Street reported hended him on South Avenue. MS Council OK’s DOT they [Bensi] must meet,” said Mayor BABY IT’S COLD OUTSIDE…People staged a live manger in front of the that her motor vehicle was burglarized He was also arrested for providing po- Dennis McCarthy. “They can only Presbyterian Church of Westfield on Mountain Avenue during Sunday night’s while parked in the driveway of her home. lice with false information and outstand- Sewer Work Off Rt. 22 frigid temperatures. Compact disks and an umbrella were taken ing warrants out of Watchung and serve liquor with a meal, they must from the vehicle. Bellville, as well as a Union County By EBONY MCQUEEN stop serving at 10 p.m. and there can- Specially Written for The Westfield Leader Monday, November 26, a resident of Sheriff’s Department no-bail warrant, not be any liquor left behind on the Scotch Plains reported the theft of an iPod authorities said. Bail was $2,000 for the MOUNTAINSIDE – The borough tables after the customers have left.” Nano from her daughter’s backpack after Fanwood incidents, police said. council has passed a resolution to Council President Charles Westfield Council it was left behind at an East Broad Street Thursday, November 29, Juan give the state Department of Trans- Lombardo, a Rahway Valley Sewage CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 eatery. Echeverria, 34, of Roselle was arrested portation permission to make storm- Authority commissioner, said a sew- for review and allotment of funds. he inquired about the construction of Monday, November 26, Tommy Fields, after a motor-vehicle stop on Martine water drainage improvements along erage drop should help the borough Additionally, two members of the a sidewalk, especially given the 36, of Newark was arrested and charged Avenue for an outstanding warrant out of Route 22. in its 2008 RVSA budget assessment. public spoke about issues of concern “many” trucks that come through the with burglary and theft in connection Warren Township. with the burglary of a residence on the Thursday, November 29, Breily E. The borough approved the concep- “This will help us when we are billed. in the town. street. 500 block of Hillside Avenue. Rodriguez, 23, of Patterson was arrested tual design, presented to them by The The estimate is based on less usage this Prospect Street resident Robert Town Engineer Ken Marsh said Police discovered the burglary while in- on an outstanding Patterson warrant after RBA Group, an engineering, archi- past year,” Mr. Lombardo said. Tarte said he was “very concerned” that the town would look into the vestigating a report of a suspicious person. a motor-vehicle stop on Martine Avenue. tecture and planning firm, at the Garwood’s assessment for sewage about the situation on Prospect Street issue of sidewalks, even though side- Officers observed signs of forced entry at Thursday, November 29, Alicia Brown, council’s November 27 meeting. The treatment has nearly doubled since in relation to the construction on the walks are “generally a residential re- the rear of the residence. Rooms inside the 44, of Plainfield was arrested on a design displays certain storm-water 2006, increasing by 94 percent from Savannah age-restricted condomini- sponsibility.” home had been entered and items were Somerset County no-bail body warrant drainage improvements along sec- $671,000 to $1.3 million. The sewer ums by developer James Ward. Mr. Ciarrocca, public-safety com- found in disarray, police said. It was un- after a motor-vehicle stop on North Av- tions along the north Mountain Av- tax is spread out over 1,095 house- “The road is closed nearly every mittee chairman, commented on the known what property was missing. enue. She was turned over to the Union enue exit off Route 22. holds plus the businesses in Garwood. day, many times in both directions,” high levels of truck traffic, saying Fields was arrested by Mountainside County Prosecutor’s Office, police said. police and charged at Westfield police Thursday, November 29, an unidenti- In other council business, the bor- The RVSA, undergoing more than Mr. Tarte said. that the committee would add the headquarters. He was transported to the fied patron passed a counterfeit $50 bill to ough renewed its contract with Com- $200 million in court ordered improve- “This has been going on since La- issue to their agenda. Union County jail in lieu of $7,500 bail. a business in the 500 block of North Av- merce National Risk Control. All ments, is assessing the cost of the debt bor Day,” he said, and has become “We’ll take a look at what we can Monday, November 26, a resident re- enue. Police are investigating the incident. Commercial Driver License (CDL) throughout the towns it serves – Clark, “out of control.” do about it,” he said. ported a motor vehicle was burglarized in Friday, November 30, Gregory Butler, holders are required to undergo Ran- Cranford, Garwood, Kenilworth, Mr. Tarte further said the town is Tamaques Park sometime between 7:30 45, of Somerville was arrested on an dom CDL Drug and Alcohol Testing. Mountainside, Rahway, Roselle Park, exercising “absolutely no consider- a.m. and 1:45 p.m. on November 24. outstanding Somerville warrant after a Council members said they have de- Scotch Plains, Springfield, Westfield, ation for people living on Prospect Someone entered the unlocked vehicle motor-vehicle stop on North Avenue. termined a need for these services, Winfield Park and Woodbridge. Street and people who have to use the Recreation and stole approximately $200 worth of Monday, December 3, a resident in the which will be provided by Commerce Mr. Lombardo, chairman of the street every day,” in reference to a CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 items, police said 100 block of South Avenue reported some- Tuesday, November 27, Kevin C. time between the hours of 4 p.m. and National Risk Control at a rate of council’s streets and roads committee, time when the road was closed on a 9:30 p.m., is for Westfield children in Ungaretta, 25, of Clark was arrested at 10:25 p.m. someone entered his vehicle $64.41 per CDL holder. said curbside collection will end this Saturday afternoon even though the grades 7 and 8. Westfield police headquarters on a Westfield and removed a pair of speakers valued at The council also renewed their con- week. The borough will begin bagged construction workers had left. The town will hold “Family Night” motor-vehicle warrant. He was processed $1,000 from the trunk. According to po- tract with Associated Humane Societ- leaf collection on Wednesdays start- Additionally, he said that the clos- on New Year’s Eve at the Westfield and released after posting $500 bail. lice, there was no sign of forced entry. ies of Newark to provide animal con- ing next week until the end of the year. ing of Prospect Street was “an impo- Armory. The event, aimed at families Wednesday, November 28, Laurine Scotch Plains trol services for the borough in 2008. The last scheduled meeting of the sition” and that detours result in “tak- with children 15 years old or younger, Connors, 44, of Fanwood was arrested on Friday, November 30, an employee at The governing body also appointed 2007 council is December 18. ing your life in your hands” to turn will be held from 6 to 10 p.m. the 1100 block of South Avenue, West, a Martine Avenue school reported that former councilman Ron Romak as act- The borough council will hold its out of Clark Street onto North Av- and charged with possession of a prescrip- someone removed a cell phone valued at ing zoning official. Mr. Romak, who is reorganization meeting on January 6 enue. Westfield Regional Health tion legend drug and obtaining a con- $250 from inside an office. currently the public-works director, will at 3 p.m. in the council chambers at trolled dangerous substance by fraud. She Sunday, December 2, Kareem Mr. Gildea spoke in response to Department Blotter was released on her own recognizance. Abdelraouf, 19, of North Plainfield was be filling in for Stephanie Trano while the municipal building. Newly elected Mr. Tarte, explaining the “very seri- Statistics for Westfield, Wednesday, November 28, Richard A. arrested for possession of marijuana after she is on maternity leave. His appoint- council members Stephen Napolitano ous safety concerns” that the town November 2007 Thomas, 42, of Westfield was arrested on police responded to a report of a suspi- ment took effect November 27. and Anthony Sytko will be installed has due to the “very unique” nature of the 100 block of Windsor Avenue on a cious person on South Avenue. The board introduced an ordinance at this public meeting, replacing cur- the construction. Vital Statistics Scotch Plains criminal warrant. He was Abdelraouf was transported to the Union outlining membership fees for use of rent council members Charles “There is dangerous scaffolding and Births 14 released after posting $200 bail. County jail after he was unable to post the borough’s community pool. Lombardo and Victor DeFillippo. work on the exterior on an already Wednesday, November 28, Erick bail, police said. narrow street,” he said, adding, “We Deaths 19 Lewis, 35, of Cranford was arrested at Sunday, December 2, a resident of are doing everything that we can.” Marriages 10 Cranford police headquarters on a Highlander Drive reported that someone Westfield motor-vehicle warrant. He was smashed his mailbox, valued at $100. Although the project will “go on for Civil Unions 0 held at the Union County jail in lieu of Sunday, December 2, an attendant at a District 7 Congressional Race many, many months,” Mr. Gildea said Domestic Partnerships 0 $650 bail. Route 22 gas station reported that some- CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 the work on the exterior should be Thursday, November 29, Todd Aurand, one requested $25 worth of gas and then professional and former political cam- said to be considering his candidacy, ending soon. 30, of Summit was arrested on the 800 left without paying for it. The attendant paign operative. as are Warren Township Mayor Vic- However, he said, “safety concerns Communicable / Reportable block of Central Avenue and charged with was unable to supply a description of the Mr. Lance, the senate minority tor Sordillo, Hunterdon Freeholder- come first.” When Mr. Tarte ques- possession of drug paraphernalia. He was vehicle, police said. leader for the past four years, listed elect Will Mennen, former pro wres- tioned these safety concerns, Mayor Diseases released on his own recognizance. Sunday, December 2, Samuel Shoulars, “fiscal responsibility, ethical integ- tler Michael Illions and Scotch Plains Skibitsky stopped him – “We’ll refer Hepatitis B 1 Saturday, December 1, Kyle Taylor, 43, of Newark was arrested for an out- 18, of Westfield was arrested and charged standing warrant after a motor-vehicle stop. rity and environmental protection” as physician Matt Smith. Hunterdon to our professionals about safety,” he MAC 1 issues in the election. Freeholder Matt Holt, the grandson said. with underage possession of alcohol after Sunday, December 2, a resident of Lake Hepatitis C 2 a motor-vehicle stop at Rahway Avenue Avenue reported that someone damaged “I believe my experience in Tren- of former U.S. Senator Clifford Case, Norwood Harris of Madison Av- and Grove Street. He was released on his his front lawn. He placed the damage at ton would be very helpful in Wash- has said he would not run if Mr. enue also addressed the council. While Pertussis 4 own recognizance with a summons. $300, police said. ington,” he said, specifically pointing Lance entered the race. he commended the town on begin- Lyme Disease 1 Mountainside Sunday, December 2, Ryjon Burke, to fiscal issues. He said he has been Mr. Kean, Assemblyman Jon ning the curbing project on the street, Tuesday, November 27, a resident of 34, of Westfield was arrested for driving an opponent of “[State] borrowing Bramnick (LD-21, Westfield) and Disease Outbreaks 1 Ridge Drive reported that someone en- while intoxicated after a motor-vehicle without approval from voters.” former Rep. Bob Franks of Berkeley BOE Meeting to Include tered her unlocked vehicle and removed a stop. According to police, Burke was cell phone and $100 cash from her wallet. stopped for a violation, at which time a Although noting the importance of Heights have said they would not run Retail Food Inspections fundraising, Mr. Lance said he believes for the seat. Principal Survey Results Friday, November 30, Corey E. Brown, strong odor of alcohol was detected. He Passed 16 28, of Roselle Park was arrested for driv- was processed and released with a sum- the “primary consideration should be The 7th district includes 54 towns WESTFIELD – The board of edu- ing with a suspended license after a mo- mons, police said. who is the best person for the job.” spread across Hunterdon, Middlesex, cation will meet this Tuesday, De- Conditionally Satisfactory 1 Assemblyman Peter Biondi (LD- Somerset and Union Counties. cember 11, at 302 Elm Street at 8 Total Initial/Re-inspections 22 16, Somerville), Republican Confer- Horace Corbin contributed to this p.m. ence Leader in the assembly, is also report. The agenda will include a sum- Walk-In Inspections 10 Sheriff’s Officers Round Up mary of the results of the online Pre-Operational Inspections 2 community survey at westfieldnjk12.org/whsprinsurvey, ‘Deadbeats’ in Morning Raid which will close for final tabulation Environmental By PAUL J. PEYTON other law-enforcement agencies. He on Monday at 3 p.m. Garbage 1 Specially Written for The Westfield Leader said the state informed his office of The district created the survey to Food Surveillance 4 COUNTY – Officers arrested 46 the date of the raids “a few weeks provide the community with input “deadbeat dads” early Tuesday morn- ago.” regarding the search for a perma- Animal Bites 3 ing as part of raids conducted by the The sheriff said the raids started at nent principal for Westfield High Union County Sheriff’s Department. 4 a.m.; six three-man teams and two School. Health Screenings/Programs Union County Sheriff Ralph transportation teams conducted them. A report on the financial audit of Froehlich said the targets were 67 Two state judges sitting in Union the district will also be on the agenda. Bone Density 1 people owning a total of $1 million in County set bail for some of the defen- A complete agenda will be available Pneumovax 3 child-support payments. He said of dants on Tuesday. on westfieldnjk12.org and in the Flu Vaccinations – Walk-In 10 that number, 46 people from “six or “There are some persons that lose board secretary’s office in the Elm seven out of the 21” towns in Union their jobs or have health problems Street building tomorrow. Flu Vaccinations – Home Visits 0 County, accounting for more than [that] the judge takes into consider- All board meetings are taped and Flu Vaccinations – Clinics 427 $700,000 in outstanding child sup- ation,” the sheriff said. He said, how- televised on Blue Devils TV-36 on port, were arrested. Forty-four were ever, that if a judge feels a parent has Tuesdays and Thursdays at 8 a.m. fathers; the other two were mothers. purposely not paid support, he/she and 7 p.m., as well as Saturdays and Enforcement Linden, Elizabeth and Rahway were would be charged. Sundays at 10 a.m. Court Cases 1 among those towns where officers “[Unpaid child support] is an on- conducted the raids. going issue,” Sheriff Froehlich said. “This is a statewide raid that we are ordered from the state to execute two times a year,” Sheriff get involved. Froehlich said. Officers execute the Call me today for help with your raids in coordination with the state’s goleader.com/organizations business insurance needs: Department of Human Services and auto, property & liability. (800) 554-6964

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David Samsky for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times terms.” last Thursday approved district goals school security and emergency prepa- board’s 2006-2007 audit report. TOP VOLUNTEER…Scotch Plains Mayor Martin Marks congratulates Mari Mr. Atkins told The Times he isn’t for 2007-2008. ration measures. This would include “The district is financially healthy McDevitt on receiving the “Female Volunteer of the Year” award at last Friday’s sure what he will do after leaving The first goal set is to meet or card-key access for state members in and the internal controls are sound,” Mayor’s Gala at the Shackamaxon Country Club. his position, although he said he has exceed the federal No Child Left all academic buildings, carrying out he said, “It’s a very solid financial received interest from firms in both Behind benchmarks, which would and evaluating off-site evacuation system.” the political and non-political are- include creating a Summer Challenge drills for middle-school and high- The auditor gave four recommen- Council Looks to Bring Fine- nas. He said he “will always be Math Academy for middle-school stu- school students, as well as the cre- dations, two of which included spe- available to help the town in any dents, continuing to carry out the ation of an off-site evacuation plan cial revenue grants that have already way I can” and promised that be- START Program and achieving addi- for elementary-level students and the been implemented. The remaining Arts Instruction to Fanwood tween now and his departure next tional parental participation, begin- completion of table-top assessments two recommendations include rec- By TED RITTER ments completed for other properties year, he would be “very active” in ning tutorial support in Scotch Plains- with the help of law-enforcement onciling bank accounts and the Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times in the redevelopment district. the 2008 budget process and the Fanwood High School and improv- workers, school officials said. treasurer’s report to the books and FANWOOD — Prior to their Councilman William Populus sug- daily operations of the township ing the writing abilities of seventh- In addition, the third goal would recording it monthly. The board noted monthly agenda meeting Tuesday gested that the borough hire a profes- government. and eighth-grade students with the call for increased parent/guardian that the audit report contains fewer night, Mayor Colleen Mahr and the sional planner to help coordinate the “I won’t slow down one bit until information-technology writing lab. participation in the district’s e-mail recommendations than previous borough council held a one-item spe- final stages of the downtown redevel- I’m done,” he said. The second goal includes upgrades notification system. years. cial meeting, initially reviewing a opment effort. to the district’s technology and facili- An audience member suggested “All of the recommendations from measure that would amend code regu- Mayor Mahr agreed with the Scotch Plains Town ties infrastructure and would consist later that a cell-phone notification last year were followed,” said board lations in the downtown redevelop- councilman’s suggestion, saying, “We of a review of the technology at the system should be implemented. member Donald Parisi. “[Barre and ment district. need to amend the redevelopment Hall Renovations district’s elementary schools, includ- “In case of an emergency, I may not Company] did a great job assisting us Borough Clerk Eleanor McGovern plan” to include the Sovereign Bank ing broadening their wireless capaci- be at a computer, but most likely I through the year.” explained that the ordinance would and Livingston-Wilbor properties, Near Completion ties, that would be set up by the sum- will have a cell phone on me,” she The board will meet next Thursday “add permitted uses” to the code. which are among the last to be rebuilt By FRED T. ROSSI mer of 2008. A similar plan for the said. She said that Westfield uses a CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 Borough Engineer Joseph Pryor, downtown. Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times high school would expand wireless who also serves as the planning The mayor said the borough might SCOTCH PLAINS — About a capabilities, as well as implement board’s engineer, said “several” po- be able to use existing grant funds to year after renovations to the upgrades to better network speed and tential tenants have expressed inter- pay for the planner. township’s municipal building got troubleshooting abilities by summer est in locating on the Messercola prop- “We want to make sure we carry underway, and more than five months 2009, school officials said. erty now being redeveloped. the ball down the field, to the line and after the initial expected completion The goal includes the completion However, Mr. Pryor said, these ten- over the line,” said Mayor Mahr, point- date, Township Manager Thomas of the artificial-turf fields and track ants wish to offer fine-arts instruc- ing to the importance of seeing that Atkins hopes that the $3.9-million replacement installation. Addition- tion, such as arts and crafts, and he redevelopment is completed. project will be fully completed within ally, the second goal calls for short- said the “current code excludes In other business, Council Presi- weeks and that the police depart- and long-term plans for adequate schools and any sort of instruction” dent Katherine Mitchell reported that ment, which has been housed in a space in the middle schools and the in this district. the borough’s current insurance car- trailer since early this year, can move implementing of the short-term plan. “I think [fine arts instruction] is a rier has said that insurance costs are its operations back inside the build- “Our middle schools are very use that goes well with that zone and “going up” for next year. Borough ing in early 2008. crowded, in particular Terrill,” busi- with that building,” he said. officials in past years have pointed to CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 ness administrator Anthony Del Sordi The governing body will hold a increasing insurance premiums as one second reading on the proposed ordi- of the key factors driving budget and nance during a special meeting on tax increases. Cranford to Study Changing December 19 at 7 p.m. The borough is reviewing numbers Also regarding the downtown, bor- and negotiating with its insurer now; ough officials discussed preparations Ms. Mitchell said she expects to hear To Elected Mayor System to finalize a contract with an environ- back from the company with revised By CHRISTINA M. HINKE gevity and the opportunities [for mental engineer for the redevelop- cost estimates by December 15. Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times goals] that the mayors wanted to ac- ment area. “Have we talked to more than one CRANFORD — During the No- complish that they didn’t have time to Borough attorney Dennis Estis said carrier?” asked Mr. Populus. vember 6 general election, about 65 complete within a year.” Martin Sweeney for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times the contract work would be divided “There are a lot of insurers out percent of Cranford voters agreed to “My case in point, back in April, ADMIRING THE LIGHTS… Fanwood residents Adam Biner and Brian Walsh up into three tasks, including review- there that don’t want us,” Ms. Mitchell a non-binding question on the ballot the nor’easter distracted from other brave the cold weather and admire the lighting of the Christmas tree at the Fanwood Train Station last Sunday. Snowfall earlier in the day contributed ing the Livingston-Wilbor property responded. to have the township committee un- things at hand. We had to go through towards a festive atmosphere. and previous environmental docu- CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 dertake a study to consider a change flooding issues, FEMA and getting to the form of government to a direct people back to where they were. The popular election of mayor and make year flies by,” the mayor said. recommendations based on the find- He said under the current form of ings. government there is the potential to Currently, the township has five serve more than one year as mayor. committee members; the group each However, historically, the majority of year chooses one to be mayor. Cranford mayors have served one Mayor Michael Plick said he and year. Mr. Plick began his service as other current committee members had mayor January 1 of this year. Deputy been hearing from residents that they Mayor Robert Puhak will become would like to elect a mayor. A non- mayor on New Year’s Day. binding question on the ballot would This month, the township commit- verify whether those opinions were tee will discuss how to go about the valid for a majority of the residents, study. the mayor said. “I’m hoping it only takes…I don’t At the August 14 township com- want to say two months, but several mittee meeting, four out of five com- months, so that a binding question is mittee members voted to place the on the ballot in November next year,” question on the ballot. Commissioner Mr. Plick said. “There would be a George Jorn opposed the question. binding public question clearly de- According to Mayor Plick, Mr. Jorn fining the proposed government. The thought the current form had its flaws following November would pit a race but served the people well. for mayor.” courtesy of National Archives ALWAYS REMEMBER…Sixty-six years ago, on the morning of December 7, Mayor Plick said he favors a change Mr. Plick said the cost for the study Japan attacked the United States at Pearl Harbor, bringing the U.S. into World in government. has not been determined. The town- PAGE INDEX War II. After two waves of attacks, 21 ships of the U.S. Pacific Fleet had been “The one benefit it would provide ship committee will examine the fi- Regional ...... 2-3 Obituary ...... 8 Real Estate .... 9, 12-14 damaged, 347 planes were either destroyed or damaged, 2,403 people were dead is accountability on the mayor’s part,” nances in December with plans to Editorial ...... 4-5 Education ...... 9 Classifieds .... 16 and another 1,178 were injured. he said. “And [it would provide] lon- CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 Community ... 6-7 Sports ...... 11-15 A&E ...... 17-18 Page 10 Thursday, December 6, 2007 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION Weingarten Continues Run For Congressional Seat By PAUL J. PEYTON retired Senator Lou Bassano and As- Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times semblyman Kevin O’Toole (now LD- AREA – Former state assembly- 40), is making phone calls through- man Joel Weingarten of Millburn an- out the district to determine the sup- nounced last week he is considering port level his campaign would gener- seeking the Republican nomination ate. for the open seventh-district Con- Mr. Weingarten said the Demo- gressional seat of Rep. Mike cratic National Committee in Wash- Ferguson, who will not seek re-elec- ington, D.C., is “pouring tons of tion after four terms. money” into the campaign of likely Mr. Weingarten, who served in the Democratic nominee Linda Stender, legislature from 1996 to 2001, previ- a State assemblywoman serving LD- ously ran for Congress in 2000 but 22. came in third place behind Mr. As a member of the assembly, Mr. Fred Rossi for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times Ferguson and current State Senator Weingarten represented Kenilworth, Jessica Jaskula for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times YMCA EXPANSION CONTINUES… Construction is continuing on the expan- CHAMPS AGAIN…The 141-member Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School Raider sion project at the Scotch Plains-Fanwood YMCA on Martine Avenue. The Tom Kean Jr. (LD-21, Westfield). Roselle Park, Springfield, Summit marching band received recognition from the district’s board of education last project includes expansion of the parking area, construction of a new pool, and The former three-term legislator and Union in Union County, as well Thursday for taking first place in the U.S. Scholastic Band Association Group 6A replace of the “red house” facility with a children’s center for preschool and said he would move to Summit from as Millburn and seven other Essex competition for the second consecutive year. Pictured, from left to right, are kindergarten programs. Millburn if he enters the campaign. County towns. student leaders of the band: Jessica Nagourney, Karthik Krishna Kumar, Victoria Millburn was redistricted out of the When reached for comment Mon- McNally, Zachary Feldman, Nick Murray and Joe Ellis. Gail Marie Sprague is seventh district and into the 10th fol- day, Kelly Hatfield, a former Summit missing from the photo. lowing the 2000 U.S. Census; Rep. city councilwoman and board of edu- SP-F Board of Education Donald Payne (D-Newark) represents cation member, said she was “seri- CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 that district. ously considering” a run for Con- Sheriff’s Officers Round Up for an open agenda meeting and on expectations.” Mr. Weingarten said he has prop- gress and was “getting closer” to Thursday, December 20, for a regular Some who spoke said that the band erty lined up to move into in Sum- making a decision. public meeting. has achieved more than just awards mit. “It’s a very big commitment. I want ‘Deadbeats’ in Morning Raid Prior to the meeting, the board rec- this season. In an interview with The Scotch Union County to field a successful By PAUL J. PEYTON Froehlich said. Officers execute the ognized the 141 members of the 2007 “It is not always about the destina- Plains-Fanwood Times last Thurs- candidate in the June Primary,” she Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times raids in coordination with the state’s SPFHS Raiders marching band, tion, but about the journey,” band day, Mr. Weingarten said his chil- said. COUNTY – Officers arrested 46 Department of Human Services and which, for the second consecutive director Durand Thomas said. “I think dren are now raised and said he thus Citing her “15 years of experience “deadbeat dads” early Tuesday morn- other law-enforcement agencies. He year, placed first place in all of the that the journey that we went on this has the time to dedicate to serving in local government,” Ms. Hatfield ing as part of raids conducted by the said the state informed his office of competitions for the U.S. Scholastic year has been a great one.” the public in Congress, acknowledg- said she believes she would be “an Union County Sheriff’s Department. the date of the raids “a few weeks Band Association Group 6A, which The board recognized student leading that the position requires “con- effective advocate in Washington” for Union County Sheriff Ralph ago.” took place at various venues across ers including band president Nick siderable time” away from home. the seventh district. She served on the Froehlich said the targets were 67 The sheriff said the raids started at New Jersey and Pennsylvania. The Murray, drum majors Zachary He said his decision would be based Summit council nine years and on the people owning a total of $1 million in 4 a.m.; six three-man teams and two band’s 2007 program was titled Feldman, Karthik Krishna Kumar and on whether “the voting public [is] school board for six. child-support payments. He said of transportation teams conducted them. “Quest: Vision of a Dream.” Victoria McNally, percussion captain ready for a real discussion of the Republicans who have declared that number, 46 people from “six or Two state judges sitting in Union The wins included first place at Joe Ellis and color guard captains Gail issues and solutions, or is it to be candidacy include Scotch Plains seven out of the 21” towns in Union County set bail for some of the defen- the Central Jersey Regional Cham- Marie Sprague and Jessica Nagourney. politics as usual.” Mayor Marty Marks, former Con- County, accounting for more than dants on Tuesday. pionships, the New Jersey State The board also said the music He said if the public wants to ad- gressional aide Kate Whitman, the $700,000 in outstanding child sup- “There are some persons that lose Championship and the Northern booster association has been named dress issues, he would be “very in- daughter of former Governor and port, were arrested. Forty-four were their jobs or have health problems States Championships. At the state “Volunteer Organization of the Year” terested” in the open Congressional Environmental Protection Agency fathers; the other two were mothers. [that] the judge takes into consider- championship, the band won special and was be recognized at last Friday’s seat. administrator Christine Todd Linden, Elizabeth and Rahway were ation,” the sheriff said. He said, how- awards in two categories, including Scotch Plains Mayor’s Gala. Mr. Weingarten, who served with Whitman, Assemblyman Leonard among those towns where officers ever, that if a judge feels a parent has a third-consecutive first place in best Lance (LD-23, Flemington) and conducted the raids. purposely not paid support, he would percussion and an award for best Chris Venis of Hillsborough, a gov- “This is a statewide raid that we charge that parent. color guard. Borough Police to Participate ernment relations professional and are ordered from the state to ex- “[Unpaid child support] is an on- The band placed second at the All former political campaign opera- ecute two times a year,” Sheriff going issue,” Sheriff Froehlich said. State competition, at which the per- tive. cussion and color guards again re- In DWI Holiday Crackdown Mr. Lance, the senate minority ceived first place wins. FANWOOD – The Fanwood Po- pating in “Over the Limit Under Ar- leader the past four years, listed “fis- POLICE BLOTTER Board President Trip Whitehouse lice Department (FPD) will be in- rest 2007 Year End Crackdown” offer cal responsibility, ethical integrity and congratulated the students on their creasing drunk-driving enforcement the following advice: “be responsible environmental protection” as central “highly successful competitive sea- as part of New Jersey’s Over the Limit and don’t risk driving impaired… issues in the election. Fanwood no inspection sticker. son.” Under Arrest 2007 Year End Crack- you will be caught; if you plan to “I believe my experience in Tren- Tuesday, November 27, Michael J. Wednesday, December 4, a resident of “You are the best of the best,” he down from tomorrow, December 7, drink, choose a designated driver be- ton would be very helpful in Wash- Madden, 49, of South Plainfield was ar- Kings Court reported a fur coat missing said. “You make this district, and all of through Wednesday, January 2. fore going out; realize before going ington,” he said, specifically point- rested following a motor-vehicle stop for from his home. According to police, the us, very proud. I’d like to thank you.” According to an FPD press release, out that every drink you have makes ing to fiscal issues. He said he has an outstanding warrant out of Riverdale. victim last remembered seeing the coat, Superintendent of Schools Marga- drunk drivers kill nearly 18,000 people it more difficult to know when you been an opponent of “[State] bor- Wednesday, November 28, Jaime described as a brown or black full-length ret Hayes added, “This is my second on the nation’s roads each year. In have had too much to drive; take mass rowing without approval from vot- Valentin, 41, of Piscataway was arrested coat, valued at $5,000, in February. The year as superintendent and this is the New Jersey, 252 of the 748 motor transit, a taxi, or ask a sober friend for ers.” for shoplifting from a local convenience incident is under investigation, police said. store. According to police, Valentin fled Westfield second year you won. There are great vehicle accident fatalities in 2005, or a ride home; spend the night where Although noting the importance of the scene in a vehicle; police later appre- Saturday, November 24, Andrew 35 percent, were alcohol related. the activity is held; report impaired fundraising, Mr. Lance said he be- hended him on South Avenue. Rosenberg, 18, of Westfield was arrested MS Council OK’s DOT The National Highway Traffic Safety drivers to law enforcement, (and) al- lieves the “primary consideration He was also arrested for providing po- and charged with underage possession of Administration (NHTSA) reports that ways buckle up – it’s your best de- should be who is the best person for lice with false information and outstand- alcohol after a motor-vehicle stop at Sewer Work Off Rt. 22 nearly 97 percent of Americans view fense against an impaired driver.” the job.” ing warrants out of Watchung and Knollwood Terrace and Shackamaxon By EBONY MCQUEEN drinking and driving by others as a “The holiday season is a time of joy, Assemblyman Peter Biondi (LD- Bellville, as well as a Union County Drive. He was released on his own recog- Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times threat to their families and themselves. not tragedy,” said Pam Fischer, direc- 16, Somerville), Republican Confer- Sheriff’s Department no-bail warrant, nizance with a summons. MOUNTAINSIDE – The borough “Indeed, Americans support tor of the New Jersey Division of High- ence Leader in the assembly, is also authorities said. Bail was $2,000 for the Sunday, November 25, a Cranford resi- council has passed a resolution to tougher enforcement and rank drunk way Traffic Safety. “The law enforce- said to be considering his candidacy, Fanwood incidents, police said. dent reported that her motor vehicle was Thursday, November 29, Juan damaged while parked on the 200 block of give the state Department of Trans- driving ahead of healthcare, poverty, ment community and safety organiza- as are Warren Township Mayor Vic- Echeverria, 34, of Roselle was arrested Roger Avenue. Both the front and rear portation (DOT) permission to make the environment and gun control as tions of the state are committed to tor Sordillo, Hunterdon Freeholder- after a motor-vehicle stop on Martine passenger-side windows were smashed out. storm-water drainage improvements an important social issue,” according eliminating impaired driving from our elect Will Mennen, former pro wres- Avenue for an outstanding warrant out of Sunday, November 25, a motor vehicle along Route 22. to the press release. roads, so that we may all enjoy a safe tler Michael Illions and Scotch Plains Warren Township. owned by a Westfield resident was dam- The borough approved the concep- Law enforcement agencies partici- and happy holiday season.” physician Matt Smith. Hunterdon Thursday, November 29, Breily E. aged while parked on the 100 block of tual design, presented to them by the Freeholder Matt Holt, the grandson Rodriguez, 23, of Patterson was arrested Rutgers Court. A window on the vehicle RBA Group, an engineering, archi- of former U.S. Senator Clifford Case, on an outstanding Patterson warrant after was broken. tecture and planning firm, at the has said he would not run if Mr. a motor-vehicle stop on Martine Avenue. Sunday, November 25, a resident of council’s November 27 meeting. The Scotch Plains Town Hall Lance entered the race. Thursday, November 29, Alicia Brown, the 700 block of Prospect Street reported CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 44, of Plainfield was arrested on a that her motor vehicle was burglarized design displays certain storm-water Mr. Kean, Assemblyman Jon Somerset County no-bail body warrant while parked in the driveway of her home. drainage improvements along sec- Mr. Atkins told The Times earlier to complete some electrical work, Bramnick (LD-21, Westfield) and after a motor-vehicle stop on North Av- Compact disks and an umbrella were taken tions along the north Mountain Av- this week that work on the exterior of along with the “likely” installation of former Rep. Bob Franks of Berkeley enue. She was turned over to the Union from the vehicle. enue exit off Route 22. the 33-year-old building, which in- some new walls in the first floor area Heights have said they would not run County Prosecutor’s Office, police said. Monday, November 26, a resident of In other council business, the bor- cluded new windows, façade changes of the building, officials said. for the seat. Thursday, November 29, an unidenti- Scotch Plains reported the theft of an iPod ough renewed its contract with Com- and a new roof that is housing a new Workers must also install the The 7th district includes 54 towns fied patron passed a counterfeit $50 bill to Nano from her daughter’s backpack after merce National Risk Control. All heating and air-conditioning system, department’s new communications cen- spread across Hunterdon, Middlesex, a business in the 500 block of North Av- it was left behind at an East Broad Street Commercial Driver License (CDL) is complete. The sidewalk in front of ter. Police Chief Brian Mahoney told Somerset and Union Counties. enue. Police are investigating the incident. eatery. holders are required to undergo ran- the building will be replaced as soon The Times this week that the new com- Horace Corbin contributed to this Friday, November 30, Gregory Butler, Monday, November 26, Tommy Fields, 45, of Somerville was arrested on an 36, of Newark was arrested and charged dom CDL Drug and Alcohol Testing. as possible, he said. munications equipment is presently report. outstanding Somerville warrant after a with burglary and theft in connection Council members said they have de- He said the contractor wanted to being programmed and will be ready motor-vehicle stop on North Avenue. with the burglary of a residence on the termined a need for these services, perform the sidewalk work earlier, for installation once the department is Monday, December 3, a resident in the 500 block of Hillside Avenue. which will be provided by Commerce but recent wet weather has resulted in cleared to re-enter the building. 100 block of South Avenue reported some- Police discovered the burglary while in- National Risk Control at a rate of delays. The building’s new second- He said that the displacement of his FW Council time between the hours of 4 p.m. and vestigating a report of a suspicious person. $64.41 per CDL holder. floor addition above the police de- department has not been easy but, he CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 10:25 p.m. someone entered his vehicle Officers observed signs of forced entry at The council also renewed their con- partment is “95 percent done,” Mr. said, “We had to face some adversity “It’s getting absolutely crazy,” said and removed a pair of speakers valued at the rear of the residence. Rooms inside the tract with Associated Humane Societ- Atkins said. He said much of the new in order to pick up some valuable Mr. Estis, referring to the “signifi- $1,000 from the trunk. According to po- home had been entered and items were ies of Newark to provide animal con- floor space has been divided up into space for expansion.” cant” insurance cost increases other lice, there was no sign of forced entry. found in disarray, police said. It was un- Scotch Plains known what property was missing. trol services for the borough in 2008. offices that police personnel, who municipalities are also facing. Friday, November 30, an employee at Fields was arrested by Mountainside The governing body also appointed have been housed in the building’s The governing body also discussed a Martine Avenue school reported that police and charged at Westfield police former councilman Ron Romak as basement, will now use. Cranford efforts to prepare applications for next someone removed a cell phone valued at headquarters. He was transported to the acting zoning official. Mr. Romak, Before the police department can year’s Community Development $250 from inside an office. Union County jail in lieu of $7,500 bail. who is currently the public-works di- reclaim its space, a Little Falls firm is CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 Block Grant funds. The borough seeks Sunday, December 2, Kareem Monday, November 26, a resident re- rector, will be filling in for Ruth Rees remediating some air-quality and re- have it flushed out in January. He said funds for senior-citizen bus transpor- Abdelraouf, 19, of North Plainfield was ported a motor vehicle was burglarized in while she is on maternity leave. His lated environmental problems in the it would be a budgetary item. tation, a full-time senior-citizens pro- arrested for possession of marijuana after Tamaques Park sometime between 7:30 appointment took effect November 27. department’s first-floor space, a pro- Scotch Plains switched to an elected gram coordinator and a start-up police responded to a report of a suspi- a.m. and 1:45 p.m. on November 24. The board introduced an ordinance cess that started late last week and from an appointed mayor for the 2000 handyman program serving local se- cious person on South Avenue. Someone entered the unlocked vehicle Abdelraouf was transported to the Union and stole approximately $200 worth of outlining membership fees for use of should be completed next week. When election. Berkeley Heights switched niors. County jail after he was unable to post items, police said the community pool. that work is done, workers will need to an elected mayor in the 2006 elec- “We want to put together a really bail, police said. Tuesday, November 27, Kevin C. tion. Westfield changed its mayor and good, solid application package,” Sunday, December 2, a resident of Ungaretta, 25, of Clark was arrested at council terms from two to four years said Mayor Mahr, directing the bor- Highlander Drive reported that someone Westfield police headquarters on a Westfield starting with the 2003 election. ough clerk to consider increasing smashed his mailbox, valued at $100. motor-vehicle warrant. He was processed Cranford, Springfield, Union and the amount of grant money re- Sunday, December 2, an attendant at a and released after posting $500 bail. Winfield are the only towns of the 21 quested and possibly applying for Route 22 gas station reported that some- Wednesday, November 28, Laurine municipalities in Union County that funds in more than one program one requested $25 worth of gas and then Connors, 44, of Fanwood was arrested on still appoint their mayors. category. left without paying for it. The attendant the 1100 block of South Avenue, West, was unable to supply a description of the and charged with possession of a prescrip- vehicle, police said. tion legend drug and obtaining a con- Sunday, December 2, Samuel Shoulars, trolled dangerous substance by fraud. She 43, of Newark was arrested for an out- was released on her own recognizance. standing warrant after a motor-vehicle stop. Wednesday, November 28, Richard A. Sunday, December 2, a resident of Lake Thomas, 42, of Westfield was arrested on Avenue reported that someone damaged the 100 block of Windsor Avenue on a his front lawn. He placed the damage at Scotch Plains criminal warrant. He was $300, police said. released after posting $200 bail. Sunday, December 2, Ryjon Burke, 34, Wednesday, November 28, Erick Lewis, of Westfield was arrested for driving while 35, of Cranford was arrested at Cranford intoxicated after a motor-vehicle stop. police headquarters on a Westfield motor- According to police, Burke was stopped vehicle warrant. He was held at the Union for a violation, at which time a strong odor County jail in lieu of $650 bail. of alcohol was detected. He was processed Thursday, November 29, Todd Aurand, and released with a summons, police said. 30, of Summit was arrested on the 800 Mountainside block of Central Avenue and charged with Tuesday, November 27, a resident of possession of drug paraphernalia. He was Ridge Drive reported that someone en- released on his own recognizance. tered her unlocked vehicle and removed a Saturday, December 1, Kyle Taylor, cell phone and $100 cash from her wallet. 18, of Westfield was arrested and charged Friday, November 30, Corey E. Brown, with underage possession of alcohol after 28, of Roselle Park was arrested for driv- a motor-vehicle stop at Rahway Avenue ing with a suspended license after a mo- and Grove Street. He was released on his tor-vehicle stop on Route 22 for having own recognizance with a summons.

Holiday Schedule Announcement - Our holiday newspapers will be mailed on Thursday, December 27, Christmas New Year’s 2007 and Thursday, January 3, 2008. Our closing press days for these editions are Monday noon, December Press Day Press Day 24 and Monday noon December 31, 2007 respectively. Please submit articles and advertisements a minimum Monday, Monday, of two days prior to press days to assure making the deadlines. December 24 December 31 Page 2 Thursday, December 6, 2007 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION Planner Says Wychwood Gov. Corzine Nominates Proposal Needs Variances Romankow for 2nd Term By CHRISTINA M. HINKE Kraus, will have a chance to counter COUNTY – Ending speculation Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times his testimony at the board’s next meet- about the position of Union County WESTFIELD — John Boyle, a 40- ing on January 9. prosecutor, Governor Jon Corzine on year resident of the Wychwood Road, Mr. Kraus brought two of his own Monday nominated Ted Romankow introduced an expert planner at Mon- witnesses earlier in the evening. The of Berkeley Heights for reappoint- day night’s planning-board meeting, applicant’s brother, Frank Marsella, ment to a second, five-year term, ac- resulting in an unexpected turn of described the process of his render- cording to a press release issued by events in the continuation of a subdivi- ings to the board. Governor’s office. The nomination sion proposal for 200 Canterbury Lane. Prior to Mr. Hudacsko’s testimony, now moves to State Senate for their Julie Marsella’s proposed subdivi- planner Elizabeth McKenzie said the advice and consent. sion would divide Wychwood’s “Little property sits at the southwest corner “This position is a labor of love,” Mr. Gatehouse” property into two single- of Wychwood Road and Canterbury Romankow told The Westfield Leader family lots with a home on each. Lane with a 300-foot frontage on and The Times on Tuesday. “I am look- Dennis Hudacsko, a Union County Wychwood. She said “just a corner” ing forward to serving another term.” planner hired by the proposal’s oppo- of the land touches East Broad Street, Mr. Romankow, 66, whose term nents, said in his examination of the whereas Mr. Hudacsko testified that ended on July 26, assumed the post in Victoria McCabe for The Westfield Leader and The Times zoning codes that the application is the property’s frontage is 17.98 square WYCHWOOD-GATE...A proposed subdivision for the property on which the 2002 after being appointed by then- deficient in applying for the proper feet along East Broad. Wychwood South Gatehouse, pictured above, on Canterbury Lane sits brought Governor Jim McGreevey, a Demo- variances. He said since the applicant Though the Little Gatehouse is listed more than 25 residents to the Westfield Planning Board’s meeting on Monday crat. He replaced Tom Manahan, who FIVE MORE YEARS...Governor Jon did not seek those variances, the board on the town’s historic-preservation night. One Wychwood Road resident introduced an expert planner, who argued was appointed in 1997 by Republican Corzine has nominated Union County could not approve the application. master plan, the house had never been that the application failed to request all necessary variances for the proposal. The Governor Christie Todd Whitman. Prosecutor Ted Romankow for another According to Mr. Hudacsko, a re- designated a historic site, Ms. applicant’s attorney will counter the testimony at the board’s next meeting on Mr. Romankow, a trial attorney spe- term. Above, he accepts an award from evaluation of lot lines is necessary McKenzie said. January 9. cializing in civil and criminal litiga- the Union County Educational Services when an intersection involves streets Multiple residents attending tion, left his firm, Garrubo, Romankow Foundation on April 26 for his work that are not straight lines. Since Monday’s meeting said they believe and Rinaldo, to assume the office of educating the public about Shaken Baby Wychwood curves leading into the the property should be a historic site Tri-County Red Cross Names prosecutor. He brought 34 years of Syndrome. intersection of East Broad Street, and not altered in any way. More than experience as a trial attorney to the ment officer, Mr. Romankow oversees where the property sits, he said the 25 residents were in attendance. office, with prior experience as a mu- the administration of the Union County frontage, lot width and rear-yard set- “I encourage you to approve it,” FW Man Volunteer of Month nicipal prosecutor for Berkeley Heights Police Department, the Sheriff’s Of- back are not compliant with the town’s Ms. McKenzie said. “Because it has FANWOOD – The Tri-County Red When asked about his response to and as a public defender for Rahway. fice and the county’s police academy building code and therefore the appli- not been designated by ordinance, Cross has named Mike Prasad of these fires, Mr. Prasad said, “The “Having experience on both sides in Scotch Plains. He coordinates the cation is deficient. He said the appli- there is no historic control. At this Fanwood November’s volunteer of more you can do for your community, has given me perspective,” he told law-enforcement activities of more cant put a false rear line on the plan. point, there are no local restrictions.” the month. the better. Residents should take pride The Leader/Times at the time. than 1,800 police officers in the The applicant’s attorney, Robert “There is no detriment to the public “Since his start as a volunteer with in their community to make it a better Mr. Romankow also served as a county’s 21 municipalities. good,” Ms. McKenzie said. “I think the Tri-County Red Cross in June of place for everyone.” member for five years and as chair- When he assumed his post, he enu- Kean Bill on Vets’ Jobs it’s preferable to have a subdivision.” this year, Mike has continually gone In addition to volunteering for man for one year on the Union County merated some of his goals for the She said that if Ms. Marsella were to above and beyond the call of duty for the Tri-County Red Cross Disaster Ethics Committee. county, including the coordination of Clears Labor Panel sell the property, other scenarios would a volunteer,” the organization said in Action Team, Mr. Prasad is the team “Holding the title of Special Mas- an anti-terrorism task force and an TRENTON – The state senate la- be far worse, noting that per the town’s a press release. leader of the Fanwood Community ter on the [Union County] Ethics Com- anti-gang task force. bor committee has approved legisla- ordinance, one house could be erected On November 18, Mr. Prasad re- Emergency Response Team mittee involved hearing and adjudi- “Educating the police, public and tion sponsored by Senator Tom Kean, at 8,000 square feet. She said Ms. sponded to two fires. The first fire (CERT). He said the two groups cating ethics charges brought against private business sectors will be key to Jr. (LD-21, Westfield) to insure that Marsella plans contain home sizes con- occurred around midnight in an compliment each other in provid- other attorneys,” he explained. implementing security throughout the soldiers returning from combat can sistent keeping with the neighborhood. apartment in Elizabeth, displacing ing the necessary emergency re- As the county’s chief law enforce- county,” Mr. Romankow said. return to their previous employer. Ms. McKenzie argued that the plan a family of seven with handicapped sponse needed for people in the Mr. Kean said, “Those who inter- follows the zoning ordinance in every needs. community. rupt their lives and careers to defend way, and said she believes the subdi- Mr. Prasad and the team of vol- “In just six months Mike has our nation deserve to get their life vision is a conforming application. unteers found a hotel that could proven to be a top-notch volunteer back when they return home.” The board heard an application for accommodate the family, provided who is dedicated, reliable and will- Existing law says those called into Hansel’s Carpets at 501-503 Central them with the means to purchase ing to do what it takes to ensure the active military service are entitled to Avenue. The flooring sales business clothing and food and ensured that community is served,” said Nathan get their jobs back at the conclusion received approval pending revisions they were taken care of after the Rudy, chief executive officer of the of their tour of duty. Mr. Kean said to the application for an expansion of fire. Tri-County Red Cross chapter. “The current law does not factor layoffs or the showroom and parking facilities. The second fire occurred in the Red Cross is an organization reorganizations eliminating the posi- Board members requested moving afternoon in Roselle Park, displacing founded upon volunteerism and tions of that returning soldiers previ- the handicapped parking spot from the a family of five. Although the resi- dedication to community, and Mike ously held. street to the parking lot and shifting dents had an extensive family net- exemplifies the highest examples Mr. Kean said this measure would the handicapped ramp to lead from the work, Mr. Prasad and the volunteers of our ideals.” entitle an employee whose previous front entrance into the parking area. for the Red Cross were able to pro- For more information, e-mail job had been downsized to an equiva- They said the rear fence must be four vide funds for food and clothing for [email protected] or call (908) goleader.com/classifieds lent job or any other position available. feet high, not six feet as proposed. the family. 756-6414.

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Corzine Nominates Bagger To intendents nominated under a new acre of land from St. Agnes Roman The ordinance’s introduction Serve as Kean University Trustee law increasing the authority of county Catholic Church and the former 4.25- passed by a 8-0-1 vote, with Mr. Mapp Governor Jon Corzine has nomi- superintendents. acre Schwartz Farm property. Both abstaining. nated former State Senator Richard ELEC Extends Non-Profits’ properties are located in Clark. The board also approved a resolu- Bagger of Westfield to the Board of Pay-to-Play Disclosure Deadline “We are very happy that we have tion “urging the New Jersey State Trustees of Kean University in Union. The Election Law Enforcement closed on both of these properties,” Legislature to adopt legislature en- The nomination, which was consid- Commission (ELEC), in an “emer- said Freeholder Dan Sullivan, chair- abling county governments to estab- ered by the Senate Judiciary Com- gency” meeting last Thursday, voted man of the Union County Open Space, lish and administer homeless trust mittee on November 29, must go be- unanimously to extend the pay-to- Recreation and Historic Preservation funds.” fore the Senate for confirmation. Mr. play disclosure deadline for non-prof- Trust Fund. He said the latest open- Frank Guzzo, director of human Bagger, a former mayor and council- its to January 15, 2008. The deadline space purchases bring to more than services, said the New Jersey Asso- man in Westfield, served in the Sen- had been November 30, according to 300 acres the county has acquired ciation of Counties (NJAC) sought ate in 2002 after 10 years in the Gen- an ELEC press release. since voters approved the open-space the resolution. eral Assembly. ELEC said it took action in re- fund in November 2000. “It’s not a perfect piece of legisla- He would join Kean trustees Rob- sponse to a request from Leon Sokol, A 1.5-cent per $100 tax on as- tion,” he told the board, saying that ert Cockren, Westfield’s town attor- counsel to the New Jersey State Sen- sessed properties in the county fi- under the proposal, counties would Greg Ryan for The Westfield Leader and The Times ney and former chairman of the Kean ate, to extend the deadline while the nances the fund. have to fund the trust funds. He said GIVING TREE...The Girl Scouts of Westfield launch their 15th-annual mitten- board, and retired state Senator and Legislature considers a bill to ex- Union County purchased the St. if approved, the county would seek tree drive at the town’s Christmas tree-lighting ceremony on Sunday evening. The former Union County Republican clude non-profits from the scope of Agnes property, located on Madison other funding sources to finance the scouts are accepting collections of new mittens, gloves, hats, scarves and socks for Chairman Frank McDermott, both the statute. Hill Road, for $8 million and the trust fund. the needy. They will distribute the donations to organizations caring for the Westfield residents. Diane Allen Won’t Run For Schwarz Farm, located on Old Raritan Mr. Sullivan announced that the homeless. Corzine Nominates Doria To Jim Saxton’s Seat in Congress Road, for $3.6 million. state Department of Transportation DCA Post, Renames Sartor to PA GOP State Sen. Diane Allen (LD-7, Mr. Sullivan said both pieces of (DOT) has pulled the plug on the Governor Jon Corzine has nomi- Burlington) announced last Thursday land connect to the 42-acre Clark Route 78 Interchange 43 improve- Kate Whitman Announces nated former Senator and ex- she will not run for the third-district Reservoir, which the county has ment project off Diamond Hill Road Bayonne Mayor Joseph Doria as seat Rep. James Saxton (R- agreed to purchase from Clark Town- following opposition from the county Commissioner of Community Af- Burlington) will vacate at the end 2008. ship for a dollar. The county pur- and Berkeley Heights to the project. Bid for Congressional Seat fairs. Mr. Doria is serving as acting Ms. Allen, a former Philadelphia chased a 14-acre parcel from the Mr. Sullivan said DOT officials PEAPACK – Kate Whitman, the “In what looks to be a difficult commissioner until the Senate con- news anchor and candidate for U.S. Hazelwood Cemetery for $6.25 mil- determined the project “would do ab- daughter of former Governor and ex- election year, we need a Republican firms his appointment. Senate in 2002, has served in the lion and the former Esposito Farm for solutely no good and would really be EPA commissioner Christine Todd candidate who can run and win – and Mr. Corzine has put the name of Senate since 1998. She was an as- $2.9 million over the last few years. a waste of $35 million.” Berkeley Whitman, has announced her candi- Kate Whitman is that person. She Anthony Sartor of Scotch Plains in semblywoman from 1996 to 1998. Both properties are also in Clark. Heights Mayor David Cohen had said dacy for the Seventh Congressional will energize voters and bring us to for reappointment to the Port Au- The Philadelphia Inquirer reported Union County Manager George the widening of roadways off the exit District seat Rep. Mike Ferguson will victory in November, and that is why thority of New York and New Jersey that David Norcross, a national GOP Devanney told The Westfield Leader would “dump up to 300 cars going vacate at the end of 2008. so many people have already coa- board. committeeman, and Virginia Haines, and The Scotch Plains-Fanwood southbound down Diamond Hill Road “I’m running for Congress because lesced behind her candidacy even in Carmen Centuolo Nominated a former state lottery director, are Times that the county is nearing the a day.” I believe I can provide the type of these early days,” said Lew Eisenberg, For UC Exec. Superintendent considering running for the open seat. completion of the reservoir transac- Scotch Plains had supported the first-class representation and constitu- honorary chairman of Ms. Whitman’s Current County Superintendent of The district covers parts of Burlington tion. project, with Mayor Martin Marks ent service that the people of the finance committee. Schools Carmen Centuolo of and Ocean Counties and Cherry Hill “Hopefully it will be done by the saying the project would take stress Seventh Congressional District want The candidate and her husband, Mountainside has been nominated for in Camden County. end of the year,” Mr. Devanney said. off Bonnie Burn Road and transfer it and deserve,” Ms. Whitman said. Craig Annis, live in Somerset County appointment as Union County’s ex- Hyde Dies; Retired Rep. Led In other business, the board ap- to Diamond Hill Road while offer- “People are tired of politics as usual with their twin sons, Clayton and ecutive superintendent of schools. House Impeachment of Clinton proved a $625,986 contract with T&M ing residents another exit off Route in Washington, and as a small busi- John. She has worked for the former If the Senate approves her, Ms. Rep. Henry Hyde (R-Illinois) died Associates of Middletown for design 78. nesswoman and mother of two, I will chairman of the House Homeland Centuolo will monitor school dis- last week at the age of 83. He served and construction administration ser- The board also approved a resolu- bring a unique perspective that will Security Committee and the U.S. tricts’ performance in instruction and in Congress from 1975 until retiring vices for the development of the Pon- tion opposing a cell tower New York achieve results.” Secretary of Labor and as a staff program, personnel, fiscal manage- last year. As chairman of the House derosa Farm. SMSA Limited Partnership has pro- “The members of [Ms. Whitman’s member of the correspondent’s of- ment, operations and governance. She Judiciary Committee, Mr. Hyde led The county purchased the property posed for the Cranford Swim Club. campaign finance committee] recog- fice at the White House. would have the authority to disap- the impeachment proceedings against from the Sevell family in 2003 with The case will resume this Monday at nize that Kate Whitman has the ideal She has run her own consulting prove portions of a school district’s former President Bill Clinton. $10 million from the open-space fund. 8:15 p.m. before the Cranford board combination of experience, grassroots business and is currently a licensed budget deemed excessive in non-in- Gov. Nominates Glatt, Robins The county plans to develop the of adjustment. support, energy, intelligence and real-estate agent in New Jersey. structional areas and develop plans to To Serve on Financial Bd. site for soccer fields and a jogging During the public portion of the fundraising ability that is necessary Ms. Whitman is currently execu- consolidate, create or enlarge regional Governor Jon Corzine has nomi- path with a 90-space parking lot, a meeting, Bruce Paterson of Garwood to run for and win in the seventh tive director of the Republican Lead- school districts to eliminate all but nated Summit Mayor Jordan Glatt water-spray playground, gardens, a said he was “flabbergasted” by the district. We wholeheartedly offer her ership Council, formerly known as kindergarten-through-grade-12 dis- and Martin Robins of Westfield to patio and a multipurpose building. board’s response at a previous meet- our support,” former Rep. Jim Courter It’s My Party Too, which was founded tricts, subject to voter approval. serve on the state’s financial policy The board also introduced a modi- ing regarding a decline in property said. by her mother. She was one of 10 executive super- review board. fied bond ordinance last Thursday values in the county. regarding expansion of a pre-school “I don’t think any one of you know in Plainfield by the African-Ameri- how county taxes are [calculated],” can Fund of New Jersey. The free- Mr. Paterson said. “If the values go holders approved a $7-million con- down, taxes should decline.” Wine Tasting Sat. Dec. 8th 3-5 pm sent ordinance in October as requested Board members disagreed with Mr. GiftGift by the Union County Improvement Paterson, with Mr. Mapp, the chief Authority (UCIA), which is financ- financial officer for Roselle, saying ing the project. tax bills are based on assessed value, BaskBasketsets Under questioning from Freeholder not on the market price. Adrian Mapp, a Plainfield resident, The board reappointed Nicole Our Gift Baskets make Holiday Shopping Easy! UCIA counsel John Hudak said after DiRado for another three-year term Pick from our ready-made selections seeking bids on the project, the orga- as freeholder clerk. A former director or let us design something special for you. nization determined the bond ordi- in intergovernmental affairs for the nance needed to be increased to $7.5 county, she was appointed to the free- -million. holder clerk post in December 2004.

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By Horace Corbin, Publisher Members of: Below are four arcane words, each New Jersey Press Association • National Newspaper Association • Westfield Area Chamber of Commerce with four definitions – only one is correct. Scotch Plains Business & Professional Association • Fanwood Business & Professional Association It had been a tradition in our Corbin Confused, I asked, “Why, because family that the first-born male was of Imus?” “No,” was the response, The others are made up. Are you sharp Periodicals – Postage Paid at Westfield, New Jersey Periodicals – Postage Paid at Scotch Plains, New Jersey enough to discern this deception of dic- named Horace. As such, it was a little “because Santa Claus is no longer tion? P.O. Box 250 • 251 North Avenue, West P. O. Box 368 confusing during family get-to-gath- allowed to say “Ho, Ho, Ho.” If you can guess one correctly – good Westfield, N.J. 07091 Scotch Plains, N.J. 07076 ers when someone addressed a com- I received several e-mails from guess. If you get two – well-read indi- Tele: (908) 232-4407 • E-mail: [email protected] • Web: www.goleader.com • Fax: (908) 232-0473 ment to Horace. friends over the weekend on the mat- vidual. If you get three – word expert. If POSTMASTER: Send address changes to the offices of the newspapers at To compensate, my father was given ter as well. It turns out that a week you get all four – You must have a lot of free time! P. O. Box 250, Westfield, New Jersey 07091 the nickname of Ho to distinguish ago, a newspaper in Sydney, Austra- him from his father Horace during lia published an article stating that All words and correct definitions Published every Thursday by Watchung Communications, Inc. conversation. Ho became well used the vendor of the Santa Clauses for come from the board game Diction Deception. Paul Peyton Horace R. Corbin Fred K. Lecomte and accepted. This worked well for a the city asked all of their 500 workers ASSIGNMENT EDITOR PUBLISHER MARKETING DIRECTOR couple of decades until I came along to no longer say “Ho, Ho, Ho” but to Answers to last week’s arcane words. and inherited the nickname of Ho say “Ha, Ha, Ha” so as to be politi- 1. Thooid – Wolflike; a jackal Suzette F. Stalker David B. Corbin Michael L. Bartiromo 2. Delassation – Fatigue; weariness COMMUNITY ASSISTANT PUBLISHER & SPORTS MARKETING PRODUCTION along with the name of Horace. But cally correct and not take the chance 3. Wheedle – To flatter or coax Michael Pollack Karen M. Hinds Robert P. Connelly we dealt with it. of disparaging females. 4. Larrikin – A rude, disorderly person EDUCATION & ARTS OFFICE MANAGER OPERATIONS & LEGALS The biggest problems arose during Probably, the newspaper colum- Victoria McCabe Ben Corbin Christmas time when Santa arrived nist in Sydney was exercising his GYMNOTUS TECHNOLOGY SUBSCRIPTION PRICE SERVICES with his jolly greeting, “Ho, Ho, Ho.” great Aussie sense of humor with this 1. South American freshwater electric eel One-year – $28 • Two-year – $52 • Three-year – $76 • One-year college (September to May) – $20 Several males in our family were one, and he got his Christmas wish of bound to respond. notoriety as his yarn rippled around 2. A naked cell or mass of protoplasm Friends still call me Ho today and the world in just a couple of days. 3. A sports meet 4. An animal having one side male and we all feel comfortable with it, al- Silly as this flap is, would the seven the other side female WHS Class of 1939 Remembers though I use Horace when introduc- dwarfs (stature-challenged folks) now AMYOUS ing myself – considering Ho a little have to sing, “Hi Ha, Hi Ha, it’s off to 1. Having no outlets or pores informal for business salutations. work we go?” How would one sing 2. Friendly; likeable It wasn’t until the flap over Don “Minnie the Moocher?” 3. Lacking muscle or muscular strength Pearl Harbor, and More Imus’ use of Ho that I ever gave much The official policy of this newspa- 4. Drawn up so that it does not touch the consideration to the moniker. To me, per remains, however, that it is per- ground; elevated Editor’s Note: The following excerpts are from the ently wounded. The Japanese sent out wooden torpedo it was always a friendly use. fectly okay for Santa Claus to greet SIRIASIS Matters have been heating up in the everyone with “Ho, Ho, Ho.” 1. In Scots law, a legal stay of proceed- publication in 1994 of the 55th reunion of The Westfield boats to capture our men. ings High School (WHS) Class of 1939. The complete docu- We sank one after another using our eight forward public though on what some consider Although Don Imus is now back on 2. A sunstroke ment is available at www.goleader.com/whs1939. machine guns. Almost out of gas, we saw the most the allowable use of words. At a party the air at 770 on the dial, I wanted to 3. A skin condition, causing extreme ***** unforgettable, thrilling sight. A rescue sub was approach- last Saturday, a friend called me Ho, assure all my friends that it’s per- dryness, itchiness, redness and patching then paused and said, “Excuse me, I fectly fine for them to continue call- 4. A siren or a charm December 7, 1941, and our entry into World War II ing on the surface at full speed, spray flying, a large forgot I wasn’t allowed to say that.” ing me Ho. POLEMY changed the lives of WHS 1939 in ways none of us could American flag flying and officers on the conning tower 1. Warfare or opposition have imagined. We will be forever indebted to those who waving as we flew past. 2. A small flying squirrel, native to rose to the challenges of the war and gave their lives in the Years later, I found out the men were rescued. What a Remember When… Northern Europe process. Seven of our classmates from the class of ’39 fell heroic submarine crew. 3. A sort of coarse canvas Resident Questions Need For 4. A long handled battle-ax in the war. They, along with 77 other Westfield service- ***** men, lost their lives. Regensburg Bombing Run by Owen McWilliams Golf Course in Scotch Plains In remembrance are: Lieutenant Salter Storrs Clark, The odd thing about flying in combat, you just about go Letters to Editor’s Note: This letter appeared in Look at the few but neat and clean plants 2nd; Lieutenant H. Lester Gebler; Lieutenant William H. in a straight line, paying no heed to the antiaircraft The Scotch Plains Times, Thursday, that are located in this area now. No the Editor Lyman, Jr.; Corporal Lawrence A. Rankin, Jr.; Lieutenant batteries. In 1943, we flew mainly on our own, without March 12, 1964. problems, no extra firemen or policemen, Elefterios V. Stavros; Sergeant James L. Thomas; Lieu- fighter escort. OPEN LETTER TO: Township Com- no traffic jams, no capital expenditures, tenant Archibald L. Williams. Our fifth mission, on August 17, 1943, to bomb the mittee of Scotch Plains, Municipal Build- no children to increase school costs. Santa Claus Thanks We were the class of 1939 B.C. (before computers). Regensburg aircraft factory, was our downfall. We crashed ing, Scotch Plains, NJ. In fact, the taxpayers are making money Gentlemen: from these industries. Further develop- Scotch Plains Folks Remember? We were before Saran Wrap and Scotch in Germany and were captured. I was interned in Stalag As a taxpayer and resident of Scotch ment of this land for industry would pro- I just wanted to take this opportunity to Tape, before nylon and dacron, before penicillin and polio 7A near Munich and later sent to Stalag 17B in Austria. Plains for the past twelve years and as a duce an increase in traffic, but this is no thank the children of all ages who came vaccine, before Xerox and Polaroid, before credit cards We stayed there until April, 1945, when the flashes of businessman located in Scotch Plains, I problem since we have many of the roads out to see me at the holiday celebration in and even ball-point pens… We learned what was going on the Russian guns could be seen over Vienna. We were question the motivation and economic that serve similar industrial areas in Union Scotch Plains this past Sunday. It was in the world by hearing or reading about it, not by marched west toward the German border, 10 groups of us, soundness of creating a municipal golf County. Take a ride through other similar great to see so many people come out on course. The number of people that would industrial areas in our county and you will a cold, rainy day. Mrs. Claus and I had a watching it happen on TV. 500 men each. benefit from this project would be a very find that except for the meager flow of lot of fun meeting so many great children Pearl Harbor changed all that and what follows are We were liberated on May 3, 1945 by soldiers of the small percentage of our population and workers going to and from work the traf- and their families. wartime memories and experiences as recalled by some 13th Armored Division, part of Patton’s army. while I understand the courses are very fic flow is exceptionally low — far, far I want to thank the many people who of our classmates. - Robert R Hoffman, Editor. ***** crowded, our nine-hole course could only less than we are accustomed to along East made my visit possible. Thanks to the provide a very limited relief at an outra- Second Street and Park Avenue. Scotch Plains Fire Department, depart- ***** Blowing Up The Universe by BilI Lowe geous cost to the taxpayers. To those who argue that the Township ment of public works and recreation de- General Patton Expresses His Wishes by Ed Chatfield James B. Conant, President of Harvard, spoke on fight- While I might concede that the opera- would have to provide streets and sewers partment for helping to set up the event My first meeting with General Patton was when the ing the Nazis: “The forces of violence must be beaten tion may become self-sufficient after a at great expense, I say phooey — private and also allowing it to run smoothly. company failed to cross the river at the Maginot Line due back by superior violence.” I was ordered to a classified few years, let’s look at the tax dollars we industry will pay its own way and has Thank you to the Scotch Plains Police to enemy firepower. The next day, he spoke to us as he stood destination: the atomic bomb project at Los Alamos. are throwing down the drain. First of all, paid its own way in Scotch Plains. Department for keeping everyone safe. this land has been zoned for industry for I am also very puzzled as to why we Thanks also to the volunteer elves for on the hood of his jeep with both hands at his waist on his Achieving the extreme purity of plutonium needed for over 12 years and can be subdivided into need “open spaces” right smack in the making it a fun day. A special thank you pearl-handled pistols and said, “You will cross the river if the weapon to work was most difficult. We had a process small tracts and sold for approximately middle of an industrial zone. Let us take goes to Mayor Marks for his help in it takes a boxcar load of dog tags.” We crossed the river. (idea) by September 1944. $350,000. Wouldn’t $350,000 build a a long look at this project. We are talking lighting the beautiful Christmas tree in ***** By July, 1945, we saw the first baseball-sized pluto- nice and much-needed library for our about throwing $350,000 and an annual Alan Augustine Park. children and it wouldn’t cost the people of income of $70,000 away, just to provide A special thank you goes to Scotch Rescue In Osaka Bay by Avrel Mason nium hemisphere — half of the atomic bomb. On July 16, Scotch Plains a penny. a very small percentage of residents with Plains Business and Professional Asso- My most hair-raising experience was my 35th and last two halves were joined in detonating the first atomic Furthermore, development of this land a place to play golf and tennis in their ciation (SPBPA) President Lisa Mohn of mission. It was for air/sea rescue. In plain view of Japan, bomb in the Trinity test at Alamagordo. by private industry would net the town- leisure time. Apple Blossom Flower Shop and the vol- we located two downed fliers in life preservers, appar- The implications were not lost to us. ship about $70,000 annually from real Since 1951 my taxes have increased unteers of the SPBPA for planning the estate taxes alone, not to mention in- about 48 percent and I think it is time to event and making it a wonderful success. creased business for the local merchants, consider the taxpayer and I invite all Lisa’s tireless efforts have made the event and job possibilities for our local resi- taxpayers who feel as I do to write the a great success for many years. Number of Americans Killed In Wars, dents. Wouldn’t an annual income of township officials immediately and stop I want to wish everyone a happy, healthy $70,000 help relieve our soaring taxes? this irrational squandering of tax-produc- and peaceful holiday season. Don’t for- Acts of Terrorist Aggression Development of a light-industrial area ing potentials. get my cookies (chocolate chip or peanut would not produce the much advertised John M. Williams butter) and milk on Christmas Eve. And smoke-belching, odor-producing, noisy please don’t forget the carrots for the 1775-1783 Revolutionary War 25,324 killed 1944 D-Day 4,900 killed 336 Sycamore Ave. factories because your present ordinances Scotch Plains reindeer. forbid this type of industry in our town. 1789 Indian Wars 6,125 killed 1945 Iwo Jima 6,503 killed Santa Claus 1812-1815 War of 1812 2,260 killed 1950 Inchon 670 killed North Pole 1835-1836 Texas Independence 704 killed 1950-1953 Korea 54,246 killed 1846-1848 Mexican War 13,283 killed 1957-1975 Vietnam 58,219 killed Letters to the Editor Special People are not 1861-1865 Civil War, North 363,020 killed 1958-1984 Lebanon 268 killed Above the Law in WF 1861-1865 Civil War, South 199,110 killed 1964 Panama Canal 4 killed I read with great interest of a 30-year 1898 Spanish American 2,893 killed 1965-1966 Dom. Republic 59 killed Community Asked to Help Raise resident complaining about the Westfield 1899-1902 Philippines 4,273 killed 1966-1969 South Korea 89 killed Police Department Parking Division. [Let- 1900 Boxer Rebellion 53 killed 1967 Israel/USS Liberty 34 killed Money for ‘Donate a Smile’ Program ter, November 29, “Practice of Giving 1902-1913 Moro 30 killed 1968 Tet (Vietnam) 7,040 killed Tickets to Residents In Front of Their Last year, my friends and I started the delivered just before Christmas Eve. Re- Homes Must Stop”]. I read it out loud to 1911-1919 Mexico 19 killed 1983 Grenada 19 killed “Donate a Smile” program at Westfield member, your gift could be the only gift my 11- and 13-year-old children. Their 1912 Nicaragua 5 killed 1987 Persian Gulf 148 killed High School and you put our letter to the this child receives this holiday. response was that person must be special, 1915-1920 Haiti 146 killed 1989-1990 Panama 40 killed editor in your December 7, 2006 issue. As the holidays get closer, we ask you our family’s euphuism for people who 1916-1922 Dominican Rep. 144 killed 1990-1991 Desert Storm 363 killed We received calls from people outside of to get into the spirit and reach into your think that rules don’t apply to them. Westfield who moved away, and one hearts. Any donation will make a huge She insinuates that residents (specifi- 1917-1918 World War I 116,708 killed 1991-1992 Somalia, 8 killed local woman gave us a check for $500. difference for these kids. Please help to cally her family and friends) should be 1918-1919 Russia North 246 killed 1995 Oklahoma City 168 killed We hope that you can publish this letter put a smile on their faces. Our minimum allowed to violate state laws. She railed 1918-1920 Russia Siberia 170 killed 1996 Saudi Arabia 19 killed again. goal is $2,700, and hopefully, we will on about thinking a ticket her parents 1921-1941 China Yangtze 5 killed 2000 USS Cole 17 killed Last year, we reached out to the com- exceed our expectations again. received was because they parked be- munity and the Westfield High School If you are a Westfield High School yond the two-hour time limit rule on her 1927-1932 Nicaragua 136 killed 2001 Sept. 11 WTC 2,823 killed student body to help make dreams come student, all donations should be brought street, but it turned out it was issued for 1941 N. Atlantic Naval 141 killed 2001 Sept. 11 Pentagon 185 killed true for families at the YMCA of Newark to Bonnie Underwood’s room (252) or to parking their vehicle within 25 feet of a 1941 Pearl Harbor 2,388 2001 Sept 11 Flight-93 44 killed for Christmas. Thanks to everyone, we her mailbox in the main office. You can crosswalk/corner. 1941-1945 WWII 408,306 killed 2001-2002 Afghanistan 34 killed raised over $2,700 and exceeded our goal. also give donations in an envelope to This state law is there for our protec- We fulfilled everyone’s wish list, and Chris and Emma Franks, Gaby and Bran- tion. They should be thankful that no one 1942, June 3-7 Midway 307 killed 2002 Philippines 12 killed even had money left over to purchase arts don Gold, Brandon and Evan Heroux, got hurt because of an impaired line of 2003 to present, Iraq 3,882 killed 2003 to present, Afghanistan 401 killed and crafts supplies and Shop-Rite gift Nick LiVolsi, Evan Rosenburgh, and sight. What kind of ticket would they cards for when food stamps ran out. Danny and Jenna Strauss. Checks can be have gotten if a pedestrian had been hurt So again, we are asking for your help made payable to Linda Heroux and mailed or killed because a driver couldn’t see due for the less fortunate families in our area to 187 Lincoln Road, Westfield, NJ 07090. to their illegally-parked car? Should her – the YMCA of Newark – home to many Thank you for making Christmas guests be allowed to break the law just foster, homeless and DYFS children. brighter for these children. because they have illegally parked there Please donate money (any amount is Chris Franks, Brandon Heroux, Nick hundreds of times over 30 years? She greatly appreciated) to the “Donate a LiVolsi, and Danny Strauss should be grateful that there aren’t hun- Smile” program. This money will be spent Seniors at Westfield HS dreds of tickets for those incidents. to fulfill their special holiday wishes and Purposely parking where you know you shouldn’t is the equivalent of thumb- Westfield Rotary Calls for Help to ing your nose at the law and society. It’s as if you are saying that you are special, above the law. A ticket is getting off easy. Eradicate Polio in the World It is the responsibility of every driver to Many of your readers may not realize General Dr. Margaret Chan, has warned know the rules. We, too, live on a street that the crippling and sometimes deadly that without an immediate infusion of with two-hour restricted parking. We buy disease polio still threatens children in international funds, the opportunity could parking permits for our cars in order to parts of Africa, Asia and the Middle East. be lost forever, condemning an estimated park on the street in front of our home. We That’s why the Bill and Melinda Gates five million children to paralysis over the gratefully do that so visitors or people Foundation recently awarded a $100-mil- next 20 years. working at our home can park in our lion challenge grant to the organization I It is our fervent hope that the generos- driveway and not worry about a ticket. belong to, Rotary International, which ity of the Gates Foundation, combined We are grateful that our police enforce two decades ago made polio eradication with the commitment of Rotary, will in- “No Parking within 50 feet of a Stop its top priority. We in Rotary have pledged spire other individuals and organizations Sign” and “No Parking within 10 feet of to match the Gates grant dollar-for-dollar who care about the world’s children – a Fire Hydrant,” especially in school over the next three years to provide a including governments, foundations, cor- zones. We doubt police officers are much-needed $200 million for the global porations and non-governmental organi- camped out on Carleton Road. They have fight against polio. This will surely help, zations – to step up and make sure the 110 miles of road to watch. I wish there but unfortunately it still won’t be enough. Global Polio Eradication Initiative has were more enforcement but they do the It’s frustrating, because we are so close the resources to finish the job. best with the resources they have. to beating polio once and for all. In the With increased support from the donor I also take issue with the suggestion late 1980s, polio each year paralyzed nations and others, we can add to the that the police run license plates to see if more than 350,000 children worldwide. momentum generated by the Gates Foun- they belong in a neighborhood. I don’t But 20 years later, thanks to Rotary and dation-Rotary partnership and close the believe that’s legal, but this paper could our partners, cases have been slashed by funding gap that separates us from a po- check it with the police department. If a 99 percent, and the wild polio virus today lio-free world. We have the technical car is parked overtime, a parking meter or persists in only four countries. But the tools to achieve eradication, and achieve pay station spot has expired, then they cases represented by that final 1 percent it we must. No parent can rest easy as long should get a ticket and learn from it. are the most costly and difficult to pre- as polio threatens even one child any- We applaud our police for protecting vent, and a huge funding gap threatens to where in the world. all who live in and visit Westfield. derail the entire $5-billion initiative. Michael Hart Deborah Burslem World Health Organization Director, Rotary Club of Westfield Westfield A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, December 6, 2007 Page 5 DeAlessandro Foundation Pledges $500,000 to CIA AREA — The DeAlessandro DeAlessandro Foundation, Foundation has pledged a gift of established in 2003, invests in support $500,000 to The Culinary Institute of of people through education, human America (CIA) toward a fully services, the arts, the humanities, the endowed scholarship in memory of environment and science. In addition Dr. Joseph P. DeAlessandro, formerly to the CIA, healthcare, service, of Westfield. cultural, and religious organizations Dr. DeAlessandro, who died in have been recipients of recent grants 2002, was a generous friend of the from the foundation. CIA. He was an Honorary Member of Founded in 1946, The Culinary the college’s board of trustees and Institute of America is an independent, received an not-for-profit college SOUTH OF THE BORDER...Laura Reiff of Westfield enjoys her Thanksgiving Honorary Doctorate offering bachelor’s vacation in Nicaragua. E-mail your travel photos to [email protected]. of Humane Letters in and associate Victoria McCabe for The Westfield Leader and The Times 1999 in recognition degrees in the BROWNIES HAVE FUN…Brownies from Troop 146 of Evergreen Elementary of his support of culinary arts and School in Scotch Plains visit the office of the newspaper in Westfield last Thursday Food Donations Sought culinary education. baking and pastry to learn how newspapers are made. Publisher Horace Corbin demonstrates using He was an early arts. A network of the computers to make funny faces on photographs while the girls show their skills supporter of the more than 37,000 with “Post It” notes to make funny faces in real life. For Holiday Season Colavita Center for alumni in SCOTCH PLAINS – Assembly- Food Bank of New Jersey and mailed Italian Food and foodservice and woman Linda Stender welcomes resi- to Asw. Stender, attn: Community Wine on the CIA’s hospitality has State Senate Eyes Speeding dents to join the fight against hunger Food Drive, 1801 East Second Street Hyde Park campus. helped the CIA earn by donating non-perishable foods this 2nd floor., Scotch Plains, NJ 07076. The main dining its reputation as the holiday season. All donations are delivered to the room of the Colavita world’s premier Up Health Care Payments Mrs. Stender said, “Small dona- Community Food Bank in Hillside, Center’s Ristorante culinary college. TRENTON – Senate Bill S-2402 ance (DOBI) proposed an expanded tions from residents and businesses providing foods directly to individu- Caterina de’ Medici Dr. Joseph DeAlessandro The college’s main was approved in committee Monday, fee schedule that would implement a add up and have a big impact on als and families at risk of hunger. is named in his honor. campus is in Hyde geared to reform the processing and significant reduction to PIP reim- making a brighter, healthier holiday Foods such as canned tuna, peanut “Dr. DeAlessandro advocated for Park, N.Y. and at The Culinary payment for automobile insurance bursements. This proposal could cre- season for many needy families.” butter, canned meats, enriched cere- our students’ education and provided Institute of America at Greystone, in claims by having health care provid- ate a boom for insurance providers, Non-perishable items may be als, soups and stews are encouraged. significant guidance to the college,” St. Helena, Calif. For more ers paid faster and with fair compen- but at the expense of those injured in dropped off at Asw. Stender’s Scotch Avoid glass containers. said James Heisey, CIA Interim Vice information, visit the CIA’s website sation. The bill would expand cover- automobile accidents who need qual- Plains office Monday through Friday For more information, visit President for Advancement. “No more at ciachef.edu. age for services performed at ambu- ity care. The DOBI failed to provide from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Financial dona- njfoodbank.org, call Asw. Stender at important task exists than preparing latory surgical facilities. The bill now a fee schedule that determines the fair tions are also accepted and can be (908) 668-1900 or send an email to our students for success in an heads to the Senate for consideration. reimbursement cost for various ser- made payable to The Community [email protected]. increasingly competitive and global Endaz of Mountainside The legislation is sponsored by vices performed by health care pro- economy. Assuring financial Senator Nicholas Scutari (Linden) to viders.” resources to the best and most Completes Training make changes to drivers’ personal “The current law says that DOBI’s Red Cross Seeks Toys deserving students insures their AREA — Army National Guard injury protection (PIP) claims through schedule should incorporate reason- success and truly honors his legacy.” Pvt. Brittany M. Endaz of their auto insurance policies – in- able fees of 75 percent of health care The Dr. Joseph P. DeAlessandro Mountainside has graduated from tended to ensure providers are fairly providers in a given region,” said For the Area’s Needy Memorial Scholarship will be offered basic combat training at Fort Jack- compensated for their services. Am- Senator Scutari. “The commissioner PLAINFIELD – The Tri-County eligible to receive toys on Thursday, to two CIA students each year who son, Columbia, S.C. bulatory surgical facilities are in- declined to do this; instead, he has Red Cross (TCRC) is collecting new, December 20. demonstrate academic excellence, During the nine weeks of training, cluded to the list of health care pro- chosen to rely on indices such as unopened toys to distribute to needy Donations can be made online at financial need, an exceptional interest the soldier studied the Army mission, viders in the action approved by the Medicare, which have very little prac- children over the holidays. Families tricountyredcross.org, by mailing a in Italian food and wine and a strong history, tradition and core values, Senate Commerce Committee. tical relation to the real world cost of with children who live in any of the check to Tri-County Red Cross, 332 interest in continuing their career in physical fitness, and received instruc- “There is no doubt that it is in medical services, and completely chapter’s 22 communities can sign W. Front Street, Plainfield, N.J. the restaurant industry. Each recipient tion and practice in basic combat everybody’s best interest to have a negate the Legislature’s intent.” up until Friday, December 14 and 07060, or by calling (908) 756-6414. will receive a $12,500 scholarship skills, military weapons, chemical PIP fee schedule that is comprehen- Senator Scutari stated that the bill toys will be distributed at the The TCRC serves 22 towns: Clark, award. warfare and bayonet training, drill sive, definitive and binding,” said would also require that claims be Plainfield and Elizabeth offices. Cranford, Elizabeth, Fanwood, Prior to the turn of the millennium, and ceremony, marching, rifle marks- Senator Scutari (LD-22). “It is also paid by the insurer within 30 days, Businesses and civic organizations Garwood, Hillside, Kenilworth, Lin- Mr. DeAlessandro favored readers of manship, armed and unarmed com- essential that it be fair to all parties. and insurance companies would be can also serve as collection centers. If den, Plainfield, Rahway, Roselle, The Westfield Leader and The Scotch bat, map reading, field tactics, mili- The present reimbursement system liable for interest, plus attorneys fees interested, please contact Victor Web Roselle Park, Scotch Plains, Union, Plains-Fanwood Times with his tary courtesy, military justice system, does justly compensate health care and costs, for all late payments of at (908) 756-6414 extension no. 21. Winfield, Dunellen, Edison (NW), articles on restaurant reviews. The basic first aid, foot marches and field providers for vital services they pro- certain claims. To donate toys, visit TCRC loca- South Plainfield, Green Brook, North foundation has also contributed training exercises. vide, but this bill would create effi- Senator Scutari also noted that the tions in Elizabeth (16 Jefferson Av- Plainfield, Warren and Watchung. generously to the Westfield She is the daughter of Irene Dasilva ciencies for the insurance and medi- bill would penalize insurers up to enue) and Plainfield (332 W. Front Symphony Orchestra as well as of Mountainside. Pvt. Endaz is a 2007 cal care industries.” $10,000 per claim if they are found to Street). Toy collection will continue worthy charities in the area. graduate of Governor Livingston High According to Senator Scutari, “The have wrongfully delayed, withheld through Monday, December 17. Clarification The New Jersey-based School. Department of Banking and Insur- or denied payment on claims. 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23 Elm Street • Westfield, NJ • 908-232-5050 For a referral to an Atlantic Health physician, please call 888-454-9913. Get the latest health and wellness news by signing up for your free, personalized www.coolvines.com e-health newsletter at atlantichealth.org. Page 6 Thursday, December 6, 2007 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION Local Museum to Spotlight Polish Christmas Customs WESTFIELD – Area residents are Melinda Mucha and Janet Murphy of invited to celebrate Polish Christmas the Cooking Committee will prepare customs this Sunday, December 9, Polish holiday recipes over the open from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Miller-Cory hearth. Taste treats will be available House Museum. The museum is lo- for visitors to sample. cated at 614 Mountain Avenue in Costumed docents also will be on Westfield. hand to give tours of the fully fur- Thomas Sherry will discuss Polish nished farmhouse, built by Samuel Christmas customs and activities. Miller in 1740 for his bride, Sabra, According to the museum, the most and later purchased by Joseph Cory. beloved of all traditional Polish fes- The one-and-a-half story clapboard tivities is that of Christmas Eve. It is house is listed on both the State and then that the Wigilia, or Christmas National Registers of Historic Places. Eve dinner, is served. Visitors also may stop by the In the museum’s Frazee Building, museum’s gift shop, which carries a variety of Colonial reproductions, Candy Cabin Activity crafts, cookbooks, homemade jellies and educational merchandise. To Be Held at Library Admission to the museum for this SCOTCH PLAINS – Families and program is $3.50 for adults and $1 for children of all ages will have an oppor- students; children under age four may MR. AND MRS. SCOTT WILLIAM SCHUMACHER tunity to build candy cabins together attend for free. On Sunday, Decem- (She is the former Ms. Kim Lorraine Dickey) beginning at 1 p.m. on Sunday, De- ber 16, the museum will present cember 16, at the Scotch Plains Public “Christmas Traditions – Red and Library. A parent or guardian must Green Rule!” For more information, MR. AND MRS. GREGORY MICHAEL BAXTER accompany children age 10 and under. call the museum office weekday (She is the former Miss Petra Domingo) The library will provide all the mornings at (908) 232-1776. Ms. Kim Lorraine Dickey necessary supplies for this project. Registration is required. Interested Epiphany to Perform persons may reserve a spot by call- Weds Scott W. Schumacher ing the library at (908) 322-5007, Christmas Concert Miss Petra Domingo Weds extension no. 204, or e-mailing MOUNTAINSIDE – The musical Ms. Kim Lorraine Dickey, the William Baton, the bride’s stepfa- [email protected] with their name group Epiphany will perform an hour- daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William ther, played the piano and sang at the and telephone number. This program long show entitled “The Sweet Sounds Baton of Westfield and Mr. and Mrs. service. Gregory Michael Baxter will be held in the library’s Commu- of Christmas” this Saturday, Decem- Gregg Dickey of Cedar Grove, was A graduate of Westfield High nity Room. All programs at the li- ber 8, at 2 p.m. at the Mountainside married on Saturday, January 13, to School, the bride earned a Bachelor Miss Petra Domingo, the daughter are close friends of the bride. brary are free and open to everyone. Public Library, located at Constitu- Scott William Schumacher. He is the of Arts degree in Elementary and of Mrs. Lore G. Domingo of Scotch A 1995 graduate of Scotch Plains- The Scotch Plains Public Library is tion Plaza. son of Mr. and Mrs. Calvin Special Education from LaSalle Uni- Plains and the late Andres Domingo, Fanwood High School, the bride located at 1927 Bartle Avenue, one The program will include both a Schumacher of Rice Lake, Wis. versity in Philadelphia, Pa. and a Jr., was married on Saturday, Sep- earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree block from Park Avenue in the center cappella and accompanied pieces, tra- Pastor Paul E. Kritsch officiated at Master of Arts degree in Counseling tember 1, to Gregory Michael Baxter. from the Hartford Art School at the of the township. For more information ditional sing-along numbers and ar- the afternoon nuptials, which took and Human Services from Montclair He is the son of Harry Baxter of University of Hartford in West Hart- or directions, call (908) 322-5007. rangements of old favorites. Admis- place at the Redeemer Lutheran State University. She is employed Warminster, Pa. and Mrs. Eileen Bove ford, Conn. She is a graphic designer sion will be free and refreshments Church in Westfield. A reception fol- with the Westfield Board of Educa- of Cedarbrook. and currently works as an associate will be provided. For more details, lowed at Water and Wine in Watchung. tion as a guidance counselor at The Honorable Steven L. Lefelt art director with the IESNA in New Sheehys Welcome call the library at (908) 233-0115 or Given in marriage by her son Mat- Roosevelt Intermediate School. officiated the late afternoon nup- York City. visit the library’s website at thew Meusel, the bride wore an ivory The bridegroom earned a bachelor’s tials, which took place at Washing- The bridegroom, a 1995 graduate Twin Daughters mountainsidelibrary.org. and champagne gown with a side degree in economics from Millersville ton Crossing State Park in Titusville. of Edgewood Regional High School, Matt and Kelly Sheehy of Scotch rose atop the cascading skirt. She University in Millersville, Pa. and an A reception followed at the Wash- received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Plains have announced the birth of St. John the Apostle carried a handheld bouquet of white active duty commission in the United ington Crossing Inn in Washington Political Science from Rutgers Uni- their twin daughters, Madelynn Eileen roses and stephanotis held together States Army as the Distinguished Crossing, Pa. versity in New Brunswick in 1999. and MacKenzie Kay, on Wednesday, Posts Sunday Concert by an ivory bow and white pearls. Military Graduate from the Univer- Given in marriage by her uncle, He also attended law school at Rutgers October 31, at Overlook Hospital in AREA – St. John the Apostle Ro- Mrs. Nancy Baton, the bride’s sity of Pennsylvania. A veteran of Harold Grapenthin of Sun City, Ariz., University in Camden, earning his Summit. man Catholic Church, located on Val- mother, was the matron of honor. Mrs. Operations Desert Storm and Bosnia, the bride wore a white satin strapless Juris Doctorate in 2002. Mr. Baxter Madelynn, born at 2:14 p.m., ley Road in Clark, will again host the Sydney Dickey, the bride’s sister-in- he retired his commission as a cap- gown. Brian Baxter of Albany, N.Y., currently is employed in the environ- weighed 4 pounds and 9 ounces and Garden State Concert Band for a law, served as an attendant. Both wore tain after serving 10 years. He is the bridegroom’s brother, served as mental department at AIG Domestic measured 18 inches in length at birth. Christmas concert on Sunday, De- black dresses and carried bouquets of employed as director of Safety and the best man and witness. Mrs. Claims in Jersey City. MacKenzie, born at 2:15 p.m., cember 9, from 3 to 5 p.m. bright jewel toned flowers. Risk Management for the Louis J. Sharmila Iazzetti of Scotch Plains also Following a wedding trip to Spain, weighed 5 pounds and 8 ounces and Soprano Andrea Covais of Ruther- Master Brady Meusel, the bride’s Kennedy Trucking Company in was a witness. Ms. LyaNisha Gonzalez Italy and Switzerland, the couple re- measured 19 inches in length at birth. ford will be the soloist. A surprise son, served as the ring bearer. Miss Kearny. of Perth Amboy did a reading. Both turned to their home in Jersey City. The babies’ maternal grandparents “visitor” will narrate “Twas the Night Ashley Schumacher, the bridegroom’s Mrs. Nancy Baton and Mrs. Sydney are Rod and Joann Blauvelt of Au- Before Christmas.” daughter, was the flower girl. Dickey of Westfield hosted a bridal burn, Wash. Tickets are $20 for adults, $10 for Calvin Schumacher, father of the luncheon on November 18, 2006 at Matt and Joan Sheehy of Westfield children and $50 for families (par- bridegroom, was the best man. Michael the Glen Gardner home of Mrs. Bar- are their paternal grandparents. ents and children). For tickets, call Dickey, the bridegroom’s brother-in- bara Signa, a friend of the bride’s The twins’ maternal great-grandfa- Tom Dutkiewicz at (732) 827-2941 law, was a groomsman. family. ther is Bill Mansfield of Milton, Wash. (after 6 p.m.), Johanna Desiderio at Gregg Dickey, the bride’s father, Following a wedding trip to the and their paternal great-grandmother (732) 499-9730 or the St. John’s Rec- and Mrs. Jeanne Albright, the Dominican Republic, the couple re- is Joan Moran of Brooklyn, N.Y. tory at (908) 486-6363. bridegroom’s aunt, both did readings. sides with their children in Westfield. For All Your Business, Tax & Financial Needs

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PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, December 6, 2007 Page 7 Let All of Us Pledge to Do Willow Grove Music Sunday Better In the Coming Year To Feature Harpist, Choir special choral pieces including John By RABBI DOUGLAS SAGAL use of war and aggression, all fall SCOTCH PLAINS – The Willow squarely in the realm of the Hebrew Grove Presbyterian Church will Rutter’s “Candlelight Carol.” Church In the Jewish tradition, the end of Bible and the New Testament, and yet present a Music Sunday Worship Ser- organist Marilyn Thorne will join the one year and the beginning of another we have not yet found our voice. Our vice on December 16 at 10:30 a.m. choir. Both traditional Christmas car- is a time devoted to personal reflec- fear of being labeled “liberal” or “con- Members of the community are in- ols and contemporary songs will be tion and contemplation of our faults servative” has made us forget that vited to attend. sung throughout the service. The Rev- and failures; a time when we resolve God knows no political party, and The service will feature guest harp- erend Cynthia Cochran-Carney’s ser- to improve ourselves morally and ethi- righteousness does not reside within ist Joanne Christine Hansen, who has mon, “Shepherds and Angels: Music cally. This is known in Hebrew as one political philosophy. In 2008, may performed both in the United States of Heaven and Earth,” will be based on heshbon hanefesh, literally an “ac- we find our voice. and abroad. She was the principal passages from Luke 2. count of the soul.” To we who are parents of children: harpist of the Orquesta Filarmonica Light snacks and beverages will We are to consider the meaning of Our children do not need new cars de Bogota, Colombia for eight sea- be available for all in Ryno Hall our lives and our relationships with and electronics as much as they need sons and appeared in concert exten- before and after the service. others; we are to strive to repair the love, attention and, yes, boundaries. sively in Colombia both as a soloist Childcare and children’s classes are hurts we have caused and live in order Our children need to be able to deal and with chamber ensembles. provided during the worship service, to better the world around us. This is with the obstacles and challenges Ms. Hansen also has been principal but youngsters also are welcome to a difficult, but necessary, process if that will inevitably face them in life, harpist of the Sinfonica Nacional de stay for the service. one is to grow and learn. and they cannot learn if we con- LITTLE HELPERS…The Junior League of Elizabeth-Plainfield (JLEP) will Panama and later entertained as a Located at 1961 Raritan Road in The month of December provides stantly seek to protect them at any hold its holiday toy sale on Saturday, December 8, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at its classical solo harpist in Ascona, Swit- Scotch Plains, the church is opposite all of us with the same opportunity to cost from experiencing any kind of Jumble Store thrift shop, located at 110 Walnut Avenue in Cranford. Children of zerland. Since returning to the United the south side firehouse and handi- consider the year that is coming to an disappointment or understanding the JLEP members, pictured clockwise from left, are: Owen Grahling, Ellie Rokicki, States in 1991, she has appeared regu- cap-accessible. For more details, call end, and should prod us to a renewed consequences of their actions. If they Will Rokicki, Christian Robinson, William Grahling and Danny Stender. larly with such ensembles as the New the church office Monday through sense of moral and ethical obligation get a “C,” they will perhaps work Jersey Pops, Connecticut Grand Op- Friday at (908) 232-5678, e-mail in the coming year. Not only person- harder. If we demand that their era, American Repertory Ballet Or- [email protected] or visit ally, but as a society we should strive teacher change their grade to a “B,” Junior League Announces chestra, Manhattan Chamber Orches- willowgrovechurch.org. in the coming year to be better than what will they learn from us? In tra and Long Island Opera. She also we have been. To that end, I offer a 2008, may we learn to help our chil- has accompanied and done backup few thoughts about the coming year: dren grow. Holiday Toy Sale Saturday work for various artists. FCC Music Service To our elected political leaders: To our soldiers in uniform: What CRANFORD – The Junior League tly used, in-season clothing for men, Director of Music Paul DiDario To Feature Messiah We, the people you represent, de- can we say to you who risk your lives of Elizabeth-Plainfield (JLEP) will women and children, plus household will direct the choir as it presents WESTFIELD – The First Congre- mand ethics and integrity from you, for our country? Only this: We pledge hold a holiday toy sale at its Jumble items, at discounted prices. The store gational Church will celebrate the and you have sorely failed us. Too to be better than we are, to resolve the Store thrift shop this Saturday, De- is located at 110 Walnut Avenue in Hadassah Chapter Sets season of Advent with a special mu- often, you sell your office and influ- foolish squabbling among us, to heal cember 8, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Cranford, near the Cranford train sta- sical service on Sunday, December 9, ence to the highest bidder, and ignore the divisions that plague us, to ignore New children’s toys will be avail- tion, and is situated on the NJ Transit Chanukah Party Date at 10 a.m. in the sanctuary at 125 the needs of your constituents who the attempts to involve us in the latest able, with all proceeds benefiting the South Avenue bus route and Raritan WESTFIELD – The Westfield Elmer Street in Westfield. put their trust in you. In the coming celebrity gossip and concentrate on JLEP’s community service initiatives. Valley train line. Chapter of Hadassah will hold its an- This year’s service will feature the year, we expect you to conduct your- the real issues; in short, to be a better In a departure from the Jumble Store’s Store hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. nual Latkes and Literature Chanukah Christmas portion of Handel’s Mes- selves with the highest standards of nation, one worthy of your service other special events, the toy sale will Tuesday through Saturday (Thurs- Party on Monday, December 10, at siah, under the direction of organist morality and honesty. We expect you and sacrifice. feature only new toys, which will be day until 8 p.m.) For more informa- noon at Temple Emanu-El, located at and Music Director Barbara Thomson. to spend your time doing the people’s To all of us: as we strive to better offered at thrift shop prices. tion, call The Jumble Store at (908) 756 East Broad Street in Westfield. Soloists will include Metropolitan work, stop pandering to the worst ourselves and our nation, may we The thrift shop sells new and gen- 276-0222. Members will be treated to home- opera star Jane Bunnell, alto; her hus- impulses within us and be faithful have a Blessed New Year. A non-profit organization, the JLEP made potato pancakes, a food tradi- band, baritone Marc Embree; Meredith guardians of the public trust. In 2008, * * * * * * * ‘Charles Dickens’ Due is comprised of women committed to tionally eaten during the eight days of Hoffmann-Thomson, soprano, and may you find your conscience. Rabbi Sagal is senior rabbi at promoting volunteerism, developing Chanukah. Additionally, chapter opera tenor Daniel Holmes. The 30- To our religious leaders: Too often, Temple Emanu-El, located at 756 East At Fanwood Library the potential of women and improv- member Dorothy Ehrich, who is in voice Festival Chorus will perform. we (and I surely include myself in Broad Street in Westfield. FANWOOD – The Fanwood Me- ing the community through the effec- charge of the Temple Emanu-El Li- The First Congregational Church is this) have been silent in the face of morial Library will present “Charles tive action and leadership of trained brary, will speak about new young a member of the United Church of growing injustice in our society. The Rosary Society Posts Dickens’ A Christmas Carol” on Sun- volunteers. The JLEP serves indi- Jewish writers. Christ. The sanctuary is accessible via growing gap between rich and poor, Christmas Party Date day, December 16, at 2 p.m. This one- viduals and organizations in need Mrs. Ehrich will give her recom- a wheelchair ramp and offers infrared the threat to God’s precious earth, the act, one-hour solo stage adaptation of throughout Greater Union County. mendations of the latest books by listening devices for the hearing im- WESTFIELD – The Rosary Soci- “A Christmas Carol” is based on a For more information, including how these writers. For more information paired. For more information, contact Hetfield House to Offer ety of the Holy Trinity and St. Helen’s condensed version of the novel that to partner with the JLEP, visit about this program, call Jeanne the church at (908) 233-2494 or visit Roman Catholic Churches will hold Dickens used while on the second of jlepnj.org or call (908) 709-1177. Goldstein at (908) 232-3308. its website at fccofwestfield.org. Gingerbread Festivities their annual Christmas party on his historic reading tours of the United MOUNTAINSIDE – A Ginger- Thursday, December 13, at noon. States. All are welcome. bread Open House event will take The celebration will take place at Greg Oliver Bodine of the North * Reiki (for humans & their dogs); place from 1 to 5 p.m. on Sunday, St. Helen’s Parish Center, located at Shore Theater Group adapted this * Stone Reiki Sessions; December 16, at the historic Hetfield the corner of Rahway Avenue and piece and will portray Dickens doing * Long Distance Reiki Sessions; House, located on Constitution Plaza Lamberts Mill Road in Westfield. a reading of his classic work. Through * Meditations; in Mountainside. Admission is free. changes of voice, gesture and expres- Various interactive events and * Seminars; Hypertension Clinics sion, he will recreate multiple char- * Spiritual Advisory Sessions; projects for children and adults alike acters from the tale. The library is will be available, enhanced by appro- To Conclude For 2007 located at North Avenue and Tillotson * Angel Card Readings. priate holiday décor. SCOTCH PLAINS – The final Road. For more information and to Among these activities will be gin- monthly hypertension (blood pres- register for this free program, call the Gift Certificates Available!! gerbread ornaments to decorate, mini sure) screening clinic for 2007 spon- library at (908) 322-6400. Visa & Mastercard Accepted. holiday-flower arrangements to make, sored by the Scotch Plains Health mulled apple cider and gingerbread Department will be held on Tuesday, Senior Citizens Plan to sample, and gingerbread houses on December 11, from 10 a.m. to noon display. at the Scotch Plains Public Library. Christmas Luncheon Caly Lehrer, Reiki Master & Spiritual Advisor Additionally, the Deerfield School These clinics are open to all town- WESTFIELD – The Holy Trinity PO Box 492, Scotch Plains, NJ | 908-222-0790 | www.PeaceByPeace.net Chorale and Woodwinds Ensemble ship residents. Individuals who have Senior Social Club will hold its an- will entertain during the afternoon. not had their blood pressure checked nual Christmas luncheon on Mon- Join our New “C Reiki Circle”….. a chance for those challenged with cancer to meet Santa and Mrs. Claus also will be on recently, and particularly those who day, December 10, at 1 p.m. in the hand to visit with children. smoke, are overweight or have a Holy Trinity Interparochial School and unite as one, while meditating and having Reiki channeled to each person Through a grant from the Watts family history of hypertension, heart gymnasium on First Street in individually and as a group. This circle will uplift and encourage, without discussing Foundation, the house’s restored disease or diabetes, are encouraged Westfield. Parish seniors from the the downfalls of cancer. There is an energy offering of $15.00 per person. kitchen fireplace will be in use to attend. Holy Trinity and St. Helen’s Roman throughout the day, conditions per- The schedule for the coming year Catholic Churches in Westfield are mitting. For more information, call will be published early in 2008. For invited to attend. Those who are in- First meeting: Wednesday, December 12, 2007 @ 7:00 PM the Mountainside Historic Preserva- more information, call (908) 322- terested in attending may respond tion Committee at (908) 789-9420. 6700, extension no. 306. by calling (908) 232-0365. STAHL FARELLA & SAROKIN, LLC Attorneys At Law Criminal Defense When it comes to Civil & Employment Litigation DWI & Municipal Court Medicare 220 St. Paul Street, Westfield, NJ 07090 908-301-9001 • www.stahlesq.com Part D, we’re committed to Life of Jesus: From Eternity to Eternity meeting your needs The Echo Lake Church of Christ will focus on the Jesus for an entire year (with a few exceptions). Beginning on and earning Sunday, December 9th, each sermon for the Sunday morning assembly will delve into the life of Jesus. You will be able to find more information including a schedule your trust. and audio of the lessons on our website.

Also on December 9th, you are invited to our 16th Annual Singing Fellowship. The singing is congregational (everyone sings) and a cappella (only voices). We will be That’s why Community CCRxSM has been rated #1 in customer satisfaction For more information, and to enroll in a Community concentrating on Jesus through hymns, readings, and among Medicare Part D enrollees.* Our CCRx-powered plans are built on the CCRx plan, visit www.CommunityCCRx.com prayers. It begins at 5:00 p.m. belief that the best way to make sure our members are satisfied is to build or call 1-866-684-5353 (TTY/TDD users call

Bibles and Bible Studies are available for free at your and support the bond they have with the community pharmacists they know 1-866-684-5351), 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., everyday. convenience. and trust. Combine this philosophy with our outstanding plan features such as Visitors are welcome at all of our assemblies! no, or low, co-pays and deductibles, and you’ll see why over a million members Sundays: 9:30 Bible Study have come to trust Community CCRx for their prescription drug needs. 10:30 Worship Assembly (includes weekly Communion, Hymns, prayers and sermon) * Sources: According to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services’ (CMS) annual 6:00 Worship Assembly Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems survey; study date: 2007. Wednesdays: 7:00 Bible Study Strategic Consumer Research Inc. conducted an independent national study of 600 CCRx members and 600 competitor members in the same areas; study date: May 2007. Intersection of E. Broad St. and Springfield Ave Westfield, NJ 07090 908-233-4946 The Community CCRx Medicare Prescription Drug Plan is offered by Pennsylvania Life www.echolakechurch.org Insurance Company and American Progressive Life & Health Insurance Company of New York, which are contracted with the Federal government. © 2007 MemberHealth, LLC (S5803_07P0155_V1) (11/2007) [email protected] Page 8 Thursday, December 6, 2007 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION Virginia C. Urner, 93, Former Teacher; William H. Branch, Sr., 88, Established Antiques Dealer and Flower Show Judge – Obituaries – Branch Radiographic Labs in Cranford Virginia C. Urner, 93, died on Sun- club and an accredited flower show William H. Branch, Sr., 88, of employed by M.W. Kellogg in Jer- day, November 18, at the Golden Liv- judge. She resided in Westfield and Terry Monzella, 73, Westfield Realtor; Scotch Plains died on Thursday, No- sey City prior to forming his own ing Center in Gettysburg, Pa. Mountainside, where she was a mem- vember 29, at his home. business, Branch Radiographic Labs Born in 1913 in Newark, she was ber of the Mountainside Union Chapel. Was Active In Presbyterian Church Born in Chrystal Run, N.Y., he in Cranford. the daughter of the late Elbert and Following retirement, she first lived had lived in Jersey City before mov- He is survived by his wife of 70 Virginia Carrington. She was mar- in Liberty, Me., where she was a Terry Monzella of Westfield, who She also is survived by her brother, ing to Scotch Plains in 1956. years, Catherine Rita DeTommaso ried for 70 years to the late Frank E. member of the South Liberty Baptist touched many lives during four de- Richard J. Price, Jr., and his wife, A pioneer in the field of non-de- Branch; two sons, William H. Urner, who died in March 2007. Church, and then in Carlisle, Pa., cades as an active church member, a Peggy, of Grantham, N.H. and Stuart, structive testing, Mr. Branch was Branch, Jr. and his wife, Georgine, A brother, Kenneth Carrington, where she was a member of the Com- substitute teacher for several years Fla.; her sister, Susan P. Keener, and and Peter J. Branch and his wife, predeceased her. munity Baptist Church, before mov- and two decades as a Realtor in her her husband, Edison, of Pittsburgh, Joseph Bruno, 92 Catherine; three daughters, Surviving are two daughters, ing to Gettysburg in 1994. During hometown, died peacefully at home Pa.; her husband’s sister-in-law, Mary Joseph Bruno, 92, of Westfield Catherine Blatchley and her hus- Lynne Baxter of Gettysburg and her retirement years, she was a well- on Friday, November 30, 2007. She Monzella of Pelham, Ala. and numer- passed away peacefully at his home band, Carl, Mary Fenster and her Robin Whitebay of Highland, N.Y., respected dealer in early American was 73. ous nieces, nephews and on Saturday, December 1. husband, Dr. Gerald Fenster, and and one son, Frank A. Urner of antiques, doing business as Mole Hill Mrs. Monzella will be re- cousins. Born in Italy, he lived in Westfield Elizabeth English; his brother, Glendora, Calif. Antiques. membered for her quick wit The family became mem- for more than 20 years. Millard R. Branch, Jr.; his sister, Mrs. Urner received a teaching de- No services are planned. and her delightful sense of bers of The Presbyterian Mr. Bruno had been a machinist for Helen Margaret “Peggy” Nagel; 16 gree from the New Jersey State Teach- December 6, 2007 humor as well as her ability Church in Westfield in the the Ashland Corporation in Queens, grandchildren and 24 great-grand- ers College and taught primary grades to connect with people, es- late 1960s, and Mrs. N.Y. children. in Newark and Westfield for 11 years. Carolyn M. Urso, 61 pecially her family and Monzella served as a Sun- He was the beloved husband of the He was predeceased by two sons, She also was a homemaker who Carolyn M. Urso (Barone), 61, of friends. day school teacher, deacon late Serafina Bruno, who died in 2000, Joseph Branch, who died in 1958, loved old houses, collecting antiques Westfield passed away peacefully on She was born February 1, and elder and on a number of and the devoted father of Dr. Victor and Dr. Ralph Branch, who died in and gardening. Mrs. Urner was an Saturday, December 1, surrounded 1934, to Richard J. and commissions and commit- Bruno, M.D. and father-in-law of Dr. 1997. enthusiastic member of her garden by her loving family. Marian T. Price in Rockville tees over the years. She also Kathleen Murphy, M.D. He also will Funeral services were held on Born in Elizabeth, she was raised Centre, N.Y. After moving to Terry Monzella was active in the Westfield be deeply missed by his four grand- Monday, December 3, at the Memo- Marie C. Thomas, 86 in Union and resided in Westfield for West Virginia as an infant, Day Care Auxiliary. children, J.B., Sean, Brendan and rial Funeral Home, 155 South Av- Marie C. Thomas (Signorelli), 86, 37 years. she graduated from Falls View Elemen- Before beginning her career in real Brigid. enue in Fanwood. Interment followed of Westfield died on Thursday, No- Mrs. Urso was a registered nurse tary School in 1947, Gauley Bridge estate sales, Mrs. Monzella was a A funeral service will be held at at Restland Memorial Park in East vember 29. with St. Barnabas Medical Center in High School in 1951 and West Virginia substitute teacher at elementary and 10 a.m. on Saturday, December 8, at Hanover. Born in Elizabeth, Mrs. Thomas Livingston and a member of the Holy University in 1955 with a Bachelor of intermediate schools and Westfield the Dooley Colonial Home, 556 In lieu of flowers, donations may lived in Westfield and Berkeley Trinity Altar Society. Science degree in Journalism. High School. Westfield Avenue in Westfield. Visi- be made to the American Cancer Heights. She was the devoted daughter of Her journalism career was as Mrs. Monzella was a Realtor at tation will be tomorrow, Friday, De- Society, P.O. Box 815, Elizabeth, Surviving are her husband of 55 Catherine Green Barone and the late Woman’s Page editor of The Herald- The Johnson Agency, Rorden Realty cember 7, from 7 to 9 p.m., and N.J. 07207, (www.cancer.org). For years, John Thomas; a son, Mark Salvatore Barone, the beloved mother Dispatch in Huntington, W. Va. She and most recently with Burgdorff Re- Saturday at 9:30 a.m. Burial will additional information or to express Thomas; two daughters, Karen Tho- of Kimberley Leitner and her hus- and Charles Monzella, an Associated altors ERA, all located in Westfield. take place at Fairview Cemetery in condolences, please visit mas and Lynne Partridge, and two band, Neal, Joseph Urso and Lynda Press newsman and a native of Besse- A memorial service was held on Westfield. www.fanwoodmemorial.com. granddaughters. Urso, and the loving sister of Vincent mer, Ala., were married at her par- Monday, December 3, at The Presby- December 6, 2007 December 6, 2007 A Mass of Christian Burial was Barone and his wife, Carole. She also ents’ home in Glen Ferris, W. Va. on terian Church in Westfield. offered on Tuesday, December 4, at will be deeply missed by her three November 24, 1956. They celebrated Arrangements were by the Dooley the Holy Trinity Roman Catholic grandchildren, Rachel, James and their 50th wedding anniversary dur- Colonial Home, 556 Westfield Av- HUNG UP!! Church in Westfield. Burial took Andrea. ing a tour of Sicily in 2006. enue in Westfield. place at Fairview Cemetery in A Mass of Christian Burial will be In addition to her husband, Mrs. In lieu of flowers, the family asks Our True Friends are Those Westfield. offered at 10 a.m. today, Thursday, Monzella is survived by three sons, that donations be made in her memory Arrangements were under the di- December 6, at the Holy Trinity Ro- Paul, his wife, Judy, and their chil- to The Presbyterian Church in Proven to Be Dependable rection of the Dooley Colonial Home, man Catholic Church in Westfield. dren Michael and Kelley of LaGrange, Westfield, 140 Mountain Avenue, 556 Westfield Avenue in Westfield. Burial will take place at Fairview Ill., David, his wife, Elisha, and their Westfield, N.J. 07090 or to the Ameri- By Milt Faith, Executive Director Memorial donations may be made Cemetery in Westfield. children Adam and Jacob of Fanwood, can Cancer Society. Youth and Family Counseling Service to the Alzheimer’s Association. Arrangements are by the Dooley N.J., and Bryan of Lambertville, N.J. December 6, 2007 December 6, 2007 Colonial Home, 556 Westfield Av- A Discouraged Reader Writes: I dangers of drug abuse. I feel it is enue in Westfield. Alexandra Germinario-Cornell, 51; Was am moving to another apartment in healthy and appropriate for you and Catharine Smythe, 98 In lieu of flowers, donations in her several weeks. Three of my friends your wife to talk with him over dinner Catharine Duncan Smythe, 98, of memory may be made to either the Longtime Volunteer For Rescue Squad have agreed to help me move six big or, when you are together, to ask him Westfield died on Tuesday, Novem- Center for Hope Hospice, 1900 Raritan furniture items; I am bringing the rest some general questions: “How are ber 27, at Overlook Hospital in Sum- Road, Scotch Plains, N.J. 07076 or to Alexandra Germinario-Cornell, Kerry Hoffman, John Long and over in small cartons. I spoke to one things at school? Are you aware if mit. the Holy Trinity Church, 315 First 51, a lifelong resident of Westfield, Meredith Humphreys. She also will of the friends, who is also a relative, kids are smoking pot or drinking? Born in Jersey City, she grew up in Street, Westfield, N.J. 07090. passed away peacefully at her home be deeply missed by her uncle, reminding him about the moving date. Ever been tempted?” Reminds us Gillette and later lived in Johnstown, December 6, 2007 surrounded by her loving family. Frederick W. Schubert, and her nu- Chet (disguised name) said, “Oh, I when we were teens and were faced Pa. before moving to Westfield in She was executive administrative merous nieces, nephews and cousins. am driving to Atlanta that day to see with some of these situations. 1957. Walter E. Sampson, 81 assistant for the CIT Group in Funeral services were held yester- my family. Get someone else. I should Say, “please feel free to talk to us Mrs. Smythe had been employed Walter E. Sampson, 81, a lifelong Livingston and a longtime volunteer day, Wednesday, December 5, at the have told you.” Chet did this to me about this or anything else whenever with Stevens Institute in Hoboken resident of Westfield, died on Wednes- with the Westfield Rescue Squad. First United Methodist Church of once before, and I should know bet- you want to.” Be easygoing, yet dis- during the 1940s, later becoming a day, November 28, at his residence. Mrs. Germinario-Cornell was the Westfield. Burial took place at ter. Also, he is not a long distance play a parental sense of care, interest homemaker. She was a member of A graduate of The Pingry School beloved wife of Alessandro Fairview Cemetery in Westfield. driver. Why are people selfish and not and concern. Try to avoid The Presbyterian Church in Westfield and Drexel University, Mr. Sampson Germinario-Cornell and the late Arrangements were under the di- dependable? This puts me in a diffi- pontifications, warning too much, in- and also a member of the Woman’s was an electronics engineer with B.T. James M. Cornell (1996), and the rection of the Dooley Colonial Home, cult position since I don’t know too dicating distrust or your need to check Club of Westfield. Labs in Newark and Propel in Clark. devoted mother of James A., Michael 556 Westfield Avenue in Westfield. many individuals who would be avail- up on things. So often, the attitude you Her husband, Robert Smythe, pre- He retired in 1991. H. and Jeffery P. Cornell. She was the In lieu of flowers, donations may able. This is the end of my relation- convey is more important than words deceased her in 1990. Her brother, He was a member of the Fanwood- cherished daughter of her late par- be made in her name to the Westfield ship with Chet. spoken. Dr. Wilton Hallock, one of the Scotch Plains YMCA, the ents, John and Audrey Long, and the Rescue Squad, 335 Watterson Street, Answer: An old saying is, “Do not An Undecided Parent Writes: We founders of Overlook Hospital, also Mountainside Senior Citizens and the loving sister of Christopher Long, Westfield, N.J. 07090. get involved with family (and friends) have a gay daughter. “Gail” (disguised predeceased her. Sport Car Club of America. Mr. Leslie Long-O’Leary and the late December 6, 2007 when dealing with money, business, name) approached my husband and Surviving are her son, Duncan Sampson also was an avid skier and etc.” Since Chet failed you once, I me recently and asked if she and her Smythe of Westfield; her stepson, sailor. would have avoided him and expected partner could borrow some money to Robert Smythe of Basking Ridge; He is survived by his wife of 53 Toy Collection Is Underway nothing from him. help pay towards the down payment three grandchildren and five great- years, Margaret Jean (Lambert) Instead of remaining angry and of a home they wish to purchase. I am grandchildren. Sampson. Also surviving are several sad, try to find someone you can financially very secure and we helped Funeral services were held on Fri- nieces and nephews. To Benefit Needy Children pay to help with the move. Your our other two children when they day, November 30, at the Gray Fu- Mr. Sampson was the son of the WESTFIELD – Every December serving as co-chairmen for the other friends, who will help you, bought houses. I have mixed feel- neral Home, 318 East Broad Street late Walter M. and Edith (Frost) for some 70 years, Family and Westfield office of Coldwell Banker might know someone. Move, then ings. I love Gail, but don’t want Gail in Westfield. Sampson. Children’s Services has collected and and ask that all types of new un- take your helpers out for a nice to think that I approve of her lifestyle Memorial donations may be made Funeral services were held on Sun- distributed new toys, gifts and food wrapped toys (puzzles, games, col- dinner and drink. And remember to by helping her buy a house. How can to the Westfield Rescue Squad, 335 day, December 2, at the Higgins and for hundreds of needy children oring books, stuffed animals, etc.) be involved with people who are I let her know I love her, but reject her Watterson Street, Westfield, N.J. Bonner Echo Lake Funeral Home in throughout Union County. be brought to Coldwell Banker at sensitive and dependable. Be selec- sexual orientation? 07090. Westfield. Today the agency serves up to 2,000 209 Central Avenue. tive with those with whom you want Answer: You have a right to do as December 6, 2007 December 6, 2007 individuals a year, half of whom are Individuals who are unable to to be involved. Which reminds me you please. I strongly feel that an children. The great majority of these come in with their toys may call of another saying: Never make individual’s feelings towards another youths live in foster homes or city (908) 233-5555 to arrange for them someone a priority when you are should be consistent with his/her be- shelters, have been neglected or abused, to be picked up. The final date for only an option (to that person)! havior. You write nothing negative Dooley Funeral Service, Inc. or live in families with total incomes at the toy collection is Sunday, De- Good luck, and no, I’m not avail- about Gail other than she is gay and or below the federal poverty line. cember 16. able to help you move. you disapprove. You love her. I am In keeping with the holiday sea- A Concerned Parent Writes: What’s certain that, by now, Gail knows of Caring & Courteous Service to the son, Coldwell Banker Residential La Leche League Sets the best way to approach your child to your feelings re her sexuality. Brokerage’s Westfield office is work- talk about substance abuse? He is 15 Wouldn’t it be nice to be consistent Cranford / Westfield Area Since 1913 ing to collect new toys and books to Date For Next Meeting years old and my wife and I suspect with all three of your children when it be distributed to those in need. “We WESTFIELD – The La Leche his peers are encouraging him to try comes to supporting them as they want every child to experience hap- League of Westfield, a non-profit pot. We are concerned about his get- move along in life? Westfield piness, especially during the holi- breastfeeding information and sup- ting into drinking. Anytime we bring Why not tell Gail you love her, and 556 Westfield Avenue days,” said Michael Scott, manager port group, will meet on Thursday, him literature about these situations, you will support her, as you did her of the Westfield office. 233-0255 December 13, at 10 a.m. New, expe- or try to tell him about its dangers, he siblings, and hope she will be happy. All gifts collected at the Westfield rienced and expectant mothers and tells us not to worry and walks away. I must emphasize that in this crazy John L. Dooley office of Coldwell Banker will be dis- their children are invited to attend to He is a good boy, does well in school, world, where we all constantly look tributed to the Family and Children’s Manager learn more about breastfeeding, have is active in church, sports, etc. for the meaning of life, and our own Counseling and Testing Center of Eliza- their questions answered and meet Answer: Believe me, you are sense of worth, that the supportive NJ License # 4100 beth. The center is a private, non-profit other breastfeeding mothers. For more blessed. I would avoid lecturing to loving relationship between parent social service agency. information and the meeting location, him or presenting him with informa- and child, shown in emotions and Faith Maricic and Kathy Shea are call Mari at (908) 233-6513. tive material that may emphasize the behavior, should be a priority!

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The weekly column written by local high school students The True Nature of Giving By SARA BIRKENTHAL should not be obligated to count the Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times hours they spend “doing good.” These Many high school students can positive community actions should speak first hand about the personal be self-determined and for one’s per- rewards associated with community sonal fulfillment, rather than for an service. Serving one’s community at arbitrary requirement. We should not a young age can help foster a life- be instilled with the notion that com- long spirit of volunteerism. There munity service is “mandatory” be- are innumerable outlets provided on cause its voluntary nature is what the local, state, national and interna- makes it admirable. Community ser- tional levels for contributing actively vice is not time spent because you to the cause of your choice. must do so; it is time spent because CELL-ICIOUS…Sixth graders in Nisha Tamhankar’s middle-school science In my opinion, the most valuable you choose to do so. READ ALL ABOUT IT... It was standing-room only Monday night at the Clark class at The Wardlaw-Hartridge School crafted models of cells using edible thing about serving my community There are many opportunities for Barnes & Noble for McKinley Elementary’s annual “Principal’s Reading Night.” materials like leftover Halloween candy and even pancakes. Pictured above, and helping those less fortunate than students to become involved in giv- This event was one of many created by Principal Claudia Andreski, pictured, to Moenika Chowdhury and George Minnium examine each other’s edible cells. myself is knowing that I am doing ing back to the community during help raise funds for the visiting authors series sponsored by McKinley School. these things because I feel it is right the holiday season as well as through- Principal Andreski’s animated and lively interpretation of each story further to be doing them. We should all act out the rest of the year. If community proved that reading is a fun and interactive activity to enjoy with the whole family. Conference to Inspire Girls in accordance with our unique moral service is mandated by the board of convictions. Therefore, if you feel education, I fear that it will gain truly driven to do community ser- negative stigma and be seen as more Town Seeks Public’s Input Toward Entrepreneurship vice from the bottom of your heart, of a “chore” than as a pleasure. In then get involved in your activities previous decades, learning was a COUNTY – Cranford-based North- accomplished entrepreneurs, we will of choice. There has never been a pleasurable activity for young schol- On WHS Principal Search east Planning Corporation, in part- empower them to follow in their foot- better time to do something thought- ars, until schools made learning into nership with The Guardian Life In- steps and create the successful ful, whether on a small scale or a WESTFIELD – The Westfield pub- sponses will remain anonymous. more of a competition than a pursuit lic-school district continues to en- The deadline for responses to the surance Company of America, will women-owned businesses of the fu- large one. of personal knowledge. It would be a present the first-ever Girls Going ture,” Emily Viner, field vice presi- When schools mandate commu- gage in an extensive search process survey is Monday, December 10, at 3 shame to see community service fall for Westfield High School’s (WHS) p.m. A report summarizing the sur- Places Entrepreneurship Conference dent of individual markets at nity service programs or community to the same hopeless fate. If any- in New Jersey. Guardian’s New York office, said. service curriculums, students often new principal. vey results will be presented at the thing, a community service curricu- Dennis Fyffe, who will complete board of education (BOE) meeting The conference hopes to encour- Recently, Guardian Life opened up forget that they should volunteer for lum mandated by the board of educa- age financial literacy and educate the 2008 Girls Going Places Entre- genuine reasons. We should become his two-year interim term next June, on Tuesday, December 11, at 8 p.m. tion risks turning students away from currently serves as principal of the The BOE’s long-range planning young women ages 12 to 18 about preneur Award Program. The pro- involved in our communities because something valuable on all levels. Is it entrepreneurship and financial inde- gram is a national competition for we want to, not because we are man- high school. committee chairman, Beth Cassie, wrong to believe that volunteering Human Resources specialist Bar- has said that the survey responses will pendence. girls 12 to 18 who started their own dated to do so. High school students should remain completely voluntary? Students from middle and high businesses. The group is currently bara Ball has invited community help in the creation of a profile, which schools in more than 10 towns in accepting nominations. members to respond to the district’s will then be utilized to generate inter- Union County, including Westfield, For more information, call Pat online survey at westfieldnjk12.org/ est from qualified candidates. have registered to attend the confer- Comforti at (908) 709-0020, exten- Cranford District Wins whsprinsurvey to share their ideas Those interested can obtain hard ence, which will take place today, sion no. 184. about attributes that the new princi- copies of the survey in the school/ December 6, at Kean University from Service-Learning Grant pal should possess and discuss the community-relations office, Room 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Woman’s Club Sends future direction of WHS. The re- 201, at 302 Elm Street. More than 30 successful local CRANFORD – Learn & Serve dreds of third-, fourth- and fifth-grade women business owners and profes- Shoeboxes to Military America (LSA), a state government students from the Lafayette Street sionals will share their ideas and ex- WESTFIELD – Members of the organization that re-grants federal Elementary School in Newark will periences as conference mentors. At- International Affairs Department of funds, awarded the Cranford public- join CHS ninth to 12th graders and tendees will play “Hot Company,” a the Woman’s Club of Westfield con- school district a $5,263 service-learn- teaching staff for a day of interactive board game that introduces girls to tinue to work towards the club’s mili- ing grant. activities, performances and relation- the advantages and challenges of tary shoebox project. These funds are in addition to the ship-building. W e s t f i e l d M e m o r i a l L i b r a r y owning one’s own business. The women fill empty shoeboxes $78,000 in service-learning monies In the spring, Lafayette, in turn, They will also participate in a mar- with cookies, candies, small books awarded to the school system by LSA will host a group of CHS students for GRAND RE-OPENING CELEBRATION keting exercise called “Product-in-a- and personal items, all of which are for the 2006-2007 and 2007-2008 a comparable day. Box,” in which they will design a sent to military men and women sta- school years, as well as $50,000 in Brookside Place School will con- A series of special performances will take place through- product and present a marketing plan. tioned in the Middle East. grants awarded in prior years. tinue its Stamp Out Hunger Program. “We hope that by giving these girls The gift boxes are mailed through “Our relationship with LSA — During holidays, emergencies and in out the week of Sunday December 9 in celebration of the an opportunity to interact with these the help of the American Legion Inc. grounded in our mutual commitment the spring, students will collect food Martin Wallberg Post 3 in Westfield. to service-learning — is strong,” and provide it to needy Cranford resi- Westfield Memorial Library Grand Re-opening. McKinley PTO Hosts Stephen Izzo, Cranford’s manager of dents through Cranford Family Care. grants and special programs, said. Students also will donate gift certifi- CELEBRATE ‘Shop ’Til You Drop’ “We appreciate its continued sup- cates, cards, letters, meals, placemats, WESTFIELD – The McKinley El- port of our service-learning goals and eating utensils and other handcrafted Sunday, December 9 ementary School PTO will sponsor its programs,” he added. items to local residents in need. 1 - 5 pm once-a-year “Holiday Shopping Day” The most recent grant will help For questions about the LSA grant event, designed for shoppers of all ages, fund educational technology to in- and other special programs, contact from 3 to 5 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. on crease the connection students have Mr. Izzo at (908) 709-6207 or Friday, December 7, in the McKinley to their teachers, each other and the [email protected]. Performers School gym, located at 500 First Street. community. Sun Dec 9 2 - 4 pm Harpist, Kristy Chmura The event will feature a variety of Specifically, interactive TV-36 to Air Upcoming vendors offering a selection of gift NOT FORGOTTEN...Members of smartboards will be placed in selected Sun Dec 9 3 - 4:30 pm Jumble Trunk Show with the Woman’s Club of Westfield pack classrooms to enable teachers to Holiday Concerts Sarah & Kapila shoeboxes to send to soldiers in the Middle East. Pictured, from left to project images from their computers WESTFIELD – Westfield High Mon Dec 10 3:30 - 5:30 pm Mark Dolson, Balloon right, are: Eleanor Smith, Sally onto interactive and touch-sensitive School (WHS) Blue Devil TV-36 will Artist Brown, Phyllis Snyder, Nina Foley displays. air the school’s holiday concerts live and Cindy Neivert. The original two-year award and on consecutive Wednesdays in De- Mon Dec 10 7:00 PM Jazz Guitarist additional funds secured from LSA cember. Tues Dec 11 7:00 PM Harpist, Merynda Adams SP’s Forman Enrolls help the district more closely inte- On December 12, viewers can tune Thu Dec 13 7:00 PM Keyboardist grate service-learning into the cur- in at 7:30 p.m. for an instrumental At Dartmouth College riculum of four schools – Cranford concert featuring WHS’s chamber or- SCOTCH PLAINS – Matthew High School, Livingston Avenue chestra, symphony orchestra and jazz Enjoy these performances and more throughout the week! Forman of Scotch Plains has enrolled School, Walnut Avenue School (WAS) band. SHOP-AHOLICS...McKinley School as a member of the Class of 2011 at and Brookside Place School. Also, the annual Westfield High will host its “Holiday Shopping Day” Dartmouth College. event, designed for shoppers of all ages, This month, Cranford High School School winter choral concert will be Westfield Memorial Library from 3 to 5 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. tomor- Matthew is the son of Bruce and (CHS) will hold its third broadcast live at 7:30 p.m. on Wednes- 550 East Broad Street, Westfield, NJ 07090 908-789-4090 www.wmlnj.org row, December 7, in the McKinley gym. Donna Forman. “HolidayFest,” through which hun- day, December 19. items such as home goods, jewelry, designer jeans, children’s clothing, accessories and more. Personalized Video and DVD Joyce Taylor, Sales Associate Proceeds from this event will benefit the McKinley School PTO, which, over 908-233-6417, Direct Dial the years, has used funds to purchase Sports Recruiting – Family Biographies new playground equipment, comput- NJAR Circle of Excellence 1977—2007 ers and smart boards for the school, in Special Events – Video Montages addition to helping offset the cost of field-trip transportation for students. Refreshments will be served while Boomerang Video – (908) 447-4594 shoppers take part in the experience. For information, call event Chair- boomervid.com man Drew Escaldi at (908) 301-0917. Enjoy a Jg\Z`Xc

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See it all in color at! Sports Section www.goleader.com THE WEEK IN SPORTS Pages 11-15 PARKINSON, WHARAN, HANDZA LED TEAM SCORING Blue Devil Soccer Girls Had Fine Season, Finished 14-6-1

By FRED LECOMTE and we went on to win the next three We were shooting; we were crossing, Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times games. We lost to a good Scotch doing everything but scoring. They Expectations may not have been Plains team and then beat Kearny, 3- should be proud. I’m excited because reached this season but the Westfield 2, which I think is definitely one of a lot of younger people really showed High School girls’ soccer team did the highlights of our season.” their capabilities and that can only finish with a more than respectable The Blue Devils hammered Roselle mean good things for the future.” 14-6-1 record. Park, 9-0, in the opening round of the Seeded fourth in the North Jersey, “We started out really well with a Union County (UC) Tournament, Group 4, Section 2 tournament, the victory over Old Bridge, not knowing defeated Cranford on senior Corrine Blue Devils crushed the fifth-seeded what to expect. Three games later we Parkinson’s goal in the quarterfinals, Bayonne Bees, 7-0, before losing 1-0 to suffered a huge loss to Kearny, so it trounced Union Catholic, 3-1, in the Bridgewater-Raritan in the semifinals. really was inconsistent and part of semis, then fell to Scotch Plains- “That could have been one of the that was due to the fact that we lost Fanwood, 1-0, in the finals. hardest losses of the season,” said one of our key defenders for awhile, “We were really playing well. We coach Wertheimer. “Coming off a big David B. Corbin (November 2007 files) for The Westfield Leader and The Times so we were trying to adjust,” said knew that if they got one goal; they game against Scotch Plains, the girls DEFENSE WAS KEY TO RAIDER SUCCESS…The Raider girls yielded only eight goals in 24 games. In this picture, Westfield Head Coach Katie have a very strong defense and a very were physically and emotional Raiders Stephanie Glover, center, Bridget Cornwell, No. 11, and goalkeeper Jackie Law, who recorded 18 shutouts this Wertheimer. “It wasn’t until we played strong keeper and we knew it was drained. The first half, we knew it season, defend the goal. Clark, our eighth game, where we going to be tough,” said coach was going to be a battle and we were really hit our stride and started con- Wertheimer. “The girls gave it every- doing a great job. The goal that they LAW, CORNWELL, KRUPER NAMED ALL-UC 1ST TEAM necting. The newer kids were work- thing they had, especially in that sec- scored was somewhat controversial. ing well with some of the veterans ond half. We really took it to them. The referee called it in off of a corner kick and it was really difficult to see from our angle. It wasn’t like we all Raider Soccer Girls Exceeded felt the goal was obvious so that made it really hard on the girls. Unfortu- nately, sometimes you play a great game and you don’t always win.” The Blue Devils netted 77 goals Expectations, Won WC, UCT this season and Parkinson led with 21 goals and 11 assists. By DAVID B. CORBIN 18-3-3 record. to accomplish either. I thought we “She did a great job finishing and a Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times The Raiders tied rival Westfield, 0-0, would do fairly well and be competi- great job distributing,” said coach Graduating 11 starters from last early in the season then won a 1-0 battle tive in the counties and states. I thought Wertheimer. “She really had a suc- year’s North Jersey, Section 2, Group before defeating them again, 1-0, to the conference would be the most dif- cessful career here, made a name for 3 championship team may have wor- claim their third straight UC title – the ficult to win,” Raider Head Coach herself and is going on to play at ried some players but this year’s Scotch Blue Devils and the Raiders shared the Kevin Ewing said. “The kids who came Lehigh University.” Plains-Fanwood High School girls title last year. After defeating Kearny, back really didn’t get a lot of credit for Senior Hannah Wharan netted 13 soccer team exceeded its early expec- 1-0, at home late in the season, the the success we’ve had in the past. goals and five assists. tations by winning the Watchung Con- Raiders clinched the WC title. Through the season, they proved they “Last year she was playing in the ference (WC) and Union County (UC) “We weren’t too sure with what we were just as good a team as in the past.” shadows of some of the older people. Tournament titles, competing in the would be able to accomplish. The kids Perhaps the most feared vacancy to CONTINUED ON PAGE 14 sectional finals and finishing with an weren’t sure what they would be able fill would have been that of Lauren Mains, who recorded 14 shutouts last year and was selected First Team All- ALEXI KUSKA, LIZ HAWKINS NAMED CO-CAPTAINS State. However, as the season pro- gressed those fears quickly evapo- rated with the outstanding performance of junior Jackie Law, who Fred Lecomte (2007 files) for The Westfield Leader and The Times Blue Devil Girls to Prepare went on to notch 18 shutouts and to be DEVILS’ LEADING SCORER…Senior Corrine Parkinson, center, battles Raider named First Team All-Union County Bridget Cornwell, left, for possession of the ball. Parkinson led the Blue Devils (UC) Coaches Poll. Law, a fine bas- with 21 goals and 11 assists. Parkinson will play for Lehigh University next year. ketball player, used her rebounding For Interesting Swim Season and quick leaping skills to make numerous game-saving, notable saves. Westfield V’ballers Enjoy By J.B. RAYMOND team that won a state title back in late Plainfield, East Brunswick, Kearny “I said from day one, Jackie was the Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times February is definitely pressure. and Union, things start picking up on best goalie in the county. She proved Brooke Smith, the first-year coach “I think the girls think I’m a little Thursday, December 20, when pow- that. She’s a great leader and she came of the Westfield High School girls crazy already, with what I expect,” erful Bridgewater-Raritan comes to up big in games for us. She made some Successful, 14-11, Season swim team, has a little over a month said Smith, a sixth-grade English the Wallace Pool at the Westfield Y. inexperienced mistakes early on. She to get her team prepared for what teacher at Roosevelt Intermediate After that, the schedule is daunting, worked on her technique and her ath- By FRED LECOMTE “We were really challenging our- figures to be a very interesting mid- letic ability more than made up for it a Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times School. “But I feel it’s what they need to say the least, with Immaculate Heart selves in the conference at that point season. to do and hear to be successful. No (January 4), Scotch Plains-Fanwood lot of times,” coach Ewing said. Featuring a young but competitive to be contenders. That match went to Smith, taking over the storied pro- one ever said this was going to be (January 15), Hillsborough (January Law has always credited her defen- team, the Westfield High School vol- three games. We worked very well gram after four-year coach Jaime easy. We are facing a lot of tough 17), Mount St. Mary (January 22) and sive backs for keeping the ball out of leyball girls played with composure together. We were starting to get into Ruszala got married and moved to teams and these girls are going to Lawrenceville (January 26). harm’s way and limiting opponents and finished with a respectable, 14-11 movement patterns and covering each California, is a former WHS swim- have to put in the effort. I’ll do every- But no guts, no glory, so Smith has to only eight total goals in 24 games. record. The Blue Devils finished sec- other better. That was a nice turn mer (Class of 1999) and also swam at thing in my power to train them, but, decided hard work is the way to go. On several occasions, Stephanie ond in the Union County Tournament around,” coach Torok said. the University of Michigan. She in the end, it’s up to them. What they She wasted very little time in getting Glover (All-UC Second Team) suc- (UCT) and were competitive in a very Of the four seniors on the squad, trained during her high school years put in on a daily basis is what they’ll that message across to her new team. cessfully warded off shots when Law tough Watchung Conference (WC). senior Tri-Captain Laryssa at the Berkeley Aquatic Club, so she get out of it in February and March.” “We had a pretty short practice the was forced to charge out from the Seeded sixth in the UCT, the Blue Borkowsky led the defense, with 278 knows about pressure. After an early-season schedule that other day, but very intense at the end,” goal area. Outside backs Emily Devils rolled over Benedictine but CONTINUED ON PAGE 14 And being a first-year coach on a sees relatively easy meets with CONTINUED ON PAGE 13 CONTINUED ON PAGE 14 starting hitter Gabrielle Jakub and defensive specialist Kim Townsend suffered season-ending injuries prior to facing third-seeded Union Catholic. “We pulled up junior varsity player, sophomore Lisa Nehring and placed her at the opposite spot. She did help us along with freshman Jenelle Abbatista, who filled in at the defensive spot,” Westfield Head Coach Beverly Torok said. Westfield eliminated the Vikings in two games and eliminated second- seeded Roselle Catholic in the semifinals before falling to top-seed Cranford. “Beating Union Catholic without our two starters was an amazing feat in itself,” coach Torok said. “The kids were really rallying when Gabby came to watch. I could feel the kids get more of a surge and played that much harder to show her that they were giving her some support. The whole county tournament was a really important part of this year.” In the tougher WC American Divi- sion, the Blue Devils lost to Union in their first meeting and gave Eastside a challenge in their first meeting. Eastside won the second meeting soundly. One of the most satisfying mo- ments, however, came when the Blue Devils defeated the Union Farmers in their second meeting. Page 12 Thursday, December 6, 2007 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION Devil’s Den Meaning of Thanksgiving Devil of the Week Will Return Not Lost on ’07 Blue Devils On Dec. 20

By BRUCE JOHNSON Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times For years the sight of a group of present). ball League Super Bowl with an 18-0 Sheehan, Santo Nardi, Joe Schurig, hefty football players in their WHS Amazingly, the only two to have victory over Summit. In the semifi- Will Harbaugh and Tom Wansaw did a letter jackets walking up the steps to winning records in their first two years nals, PAL A-Blue defeated PAL A- great job opening holes for Malcolm the house at 130 Effingham Place was were Kehler and DeSarno. White, 24-18. Next fall they will be- Allen, Ricardo Johnson, Ryan Yarusi not a surprise to the neighbors. After WHS will enter the 2008 season as come one very tough WHS freshman and George Cornell, while also pro- all, that’s the home of Gary Kehler, the the sixth-winningest football team in team. tecting the mad scrambler, Tom legendary coach of some of the best state history with 554 victories, trail- Coached by Mike Giacone, Pete Bonard. teams in school history from 1961-82. ing only Phillipsburg (600), Atlantic Ondi, Ed Stravach, John O’Leary, Sal 1992 (5-3-1): Steve Monninger, Seth But Kehler’s last game as coach was City (562), Montclair (561), Pafumi, Lee Albanese and Rory Ruhl, Coren, Ron Mammano, Ron Nobile Thanksgiving Day 1982. So it was Hammonton (556) and Paulsboro PAL A-Blue went 9-1. Names to re- and Mark Borton provided the open- probably a bit of a surprise to some (555). member: Mike Giacone ot-de, Mike ings for Jamal Hester, John Mask and neighbors when several cars pulled up But when DeSarno took over before LaFace ot-de, James McCrea lb, Dave Duelks, while keeping QB Chris to 130 around 3 p.m. last Thursday and the 2006 season, WHS was coming off Nathan Mitchell qb, Rich O’Connor Infantino’s uniform clean. a bunch of football players in Blue and back-to-back 1-9 seasons. Fifteen og, Jackson O’Leary wr-db, Pete Ondi 2001 (8-3): Mike Charmatz, Matt David B. Corbin (February 2005 files) for The Westfield Leader and The Times White letter jackets made the climb up months later the program again has the hb-lb, Tony Pafumi hb-lb, Mike Brinkman, Mike Stanley, Matt Andzel BIG EVENING AGAINST GREEN BAY…Former Raider Nathan Jones, No. 33, the steps. look and feel of a winner, like the Stravach te, Alex Williams te-s. and Chris MacKay did the grunt work flanked by Athletic Director Rob Harmer, left, and football Head Coach Steve Kehler, who is very ill and bed- teams of the early and late ’90s. Coached by John Dugan, Owen as Terence Jenkins, Diano Reavis and Ciccotelli, had a big evening in the Dallas Cowboys’ 37-27 victory over the Green ridden, was unable to make it to that For those who might already be look- Brand, Paul Harbaugh, Scott Selert, Matt Daly piled up the yards. Bay Packers on November 29. Nate’s bruising hit, that knocked quarterback Bret day’s 28-27 WHS victory over ing ahead to next year — and what true Fred Scalera and Matt Ince, PAL A- Favre out of the game, caused an interception. Favre has started every game in his 2007 (7-4): Tom Wansaw, Scott Plainfield, the 25th anniversary of his high school fanatic doesn’t? — things White went 7-1-2. Names to remem- Newman, Josh Gribbin, Pat Stanley pro career. Jones was The Westfield Leader/Times Scholar-Athlete of the Year final coaching game. But the captains should be quite exciting out at Kehler (1999-2000). ber: Danny Bigelow c, Brendan Dugan and Eric Moran created openings for of the current Blue Devils team got Stadium. fb-de, Pat Dyer qb, Ryan Elliott ol-lb, Ricardo Johnson and Malcolm Allen their teammates to sign a football and This year’s senior-dominated var- Jonnie Gribbin wr, Billy Hedley lb, Pat and enabled QB Tony DiIorio to set a they and some of their teammates sity did have some outstanding Johnson db, John Lanzano wr, Alex couple of school passing records. D. Blair Corbin’s brought it to “G.K.” after the game. underclass starters — Jihad Billups McHugh og, James O’Rourke hb-lb. Defensive Some of the players probably only wr-s, Tony DiIorio qb, Ricardo Johnson And for those of you keeping track 1991 (6-3): The team allowed more knew of Kehler as the guy whose name hb-db, Willie Johnson de, Eric Moran of these things — and if you’re not, than one touchdown just once (two is on the stadium they play in every ot, T.J. Mruz lb and Chris Sheehan wr. you really should be — there are ap- TDs by Elizabeth) and the line of ends Saturday in the fall. But captains DiIorio (pass completions and at- proximately 283 days until the 2008 Tom Norton, Tyreese Moore and Seth Blue Devils Raiders Malcolm Allen, John Dugan, Scott tempts in a season) and Sheehan (re- opening game … Coren, plus tackles Maurice Barnett, Newman and Ryan Scanlon, along with ceptions in a game and in a season) FOOTBALL BANQUET Mark Borton and Ron Mammano were Ryan Brand, Charlie Read, Donny each set a couple of school records; At Monday night’s 41st WHS Foot- a big reason. Martinez, Ricardo and Willie Johnson, Ricardo Johnson led the team in rush- ball Banquet, it was announced that 1998 (9-3): With ends Greg Jack- and Da John Reeder got to meet and ing, while proving to be both tough John DiIorio, John Dugan, Scott son, Gabe Perez, Rob Albino and Jon talk with the legend. It had to be a and durable; Mruz had a team-best 80 Newman, Danny Selert, Joe Vall- Greenstein, and tackles Kyle Walk Down Memory Lane memorable moment, for the players tackles, while Willie Johnson was a Llobera and Tom Wansaw earned first- Martinovich, Devin Griffiths and and for Kehler. sophomore who played like a senior; team All-Watchung Conference, as Marcus Thornton, it wasn’t easy for From the archives of The Westfield ently playing for the Dallas Cow- Allen’s father Ron and Brand’s fa- Moran didn’t miss a snap all season at voted on by the coaches. Ricardo opponents to get to linebackers Bran- Leader and The Times. boys, finished with more than a mile ther Owen played for Kehler on some right tackle, and Billups averaged over Johnson, T.J. Mruz and Chris Sheehan don Doerr, Thomas Lee, Todd Dowling November 28, 1998: A make-or- of total yardage this season. He great teams in the late 1970s; Read is 20 yards per reception. were second team, while Eric Moran and Matt Krug. break tackle by Nygiem Calhoun in rushed for 1,376 yards on 215 car- currently dating his granddaughter Allie. But that’s not the only talent that’s earned honorable mention. 2007 (7-4): Although the defense the final seconds of the game allowed ries and scored 11 touchdowns. Jones It had to bring a tear to the eyes of returning. Including the eighth grade The Ray Bailey Award for the high- gave up a lot of points over the final Kehler, to still be remembered by the PAL teams, the overall record this fall est scholastic average went to Vall- three games, the line of John Dugan, Union to hold on for a 21-20 win over also had five receptions for 77 yards current team. And it was teary day for was a gaudy 43-8-2. Here are some with one touchdown. He had 10 kick- Llobera, who also picked up the Se- John DiIorio, Ryan Scanlon and Willie the gallant Scotch Plains-Fanwood the seniors, many of whom had been facts, figures and names from the 2007 nior Offensive MVP award. Dugan High School team in Union. off returns for 299 yards, with one Johnson was always solid. Dugan was playing together for most of the past seasons at the other levels: was the Defensive MVP. one of the top ends in school history. Raider quarterback Joe Franzone touchdown, and four punt returns decade, first on the PAL level, then Jayvee (juniors): 7-2 record, coached IT’S WHAT’S UP FRONT for 80 yards to accumulate 1,832 1990 (7-2): Across the front Mike hit receiver Blair Woodward for two freshman, junior varsity and finally by Dave Duelks, Doug Kehler and We got a request from a faithful Brawer, Drew Rountree, Maurice touchdown passes, one which was total yards. In addition, he tossed a varsity. Dave Hancock. Names to remember: reader to do something about the “un- Barnett and Tom Norton led a defense with 27 seconds left in the game to 39-yard touchdown pass. “I’ll never forget this day,” said Mike Clark te-de, Brett DeFazio hb- sung” heroes of any football team, the that allowed three touchdowns once, force the final Farmer stand. December 1998: Six Scotch Dugan, a three-year starter at defen- db, Craig Dyer te-de, Josh Firestone linemen, both offensively and defen- in a 35-20 win over Summit. Woodward’s other TD catch was a Plains-Fanwood High School boys sive end who first became “part of the og-de, Henry Kwok te-lb, Dan Ludlum sively. As everybody who follows foot- 2002 (7-3): Ends Montel Glasco, 67-yard gallop in the first quarter. soccer players and one Westfield High program” as a seventh grader when he og-de, Jimmy Reardon wr-lb, Chuck ball closely knows, a team is only as Bob Wilt and Rich Stewart, along with Running back Nathan Jones had a School soccer player have been se- lifted weights with the varsity players. Solon c, Matt Stroup ot-dt. good as its line. tackles Mike Finne and Joe Insinga nine-yard TD run. Jim Feeley, Dave lected to the 1998 First Team All- “Some of my best memories are (at Sophomores: 4-0, coached by Doug So, here’s our list of the best lines of were instrumental in a defense that Herrmann, Dan Loomis and Scott Union County by Union County Kehler Stadium). We beat Scotch Plains Kehler and Dave Hancock. Names to the post-Kehler era (1983-2007), based gave up 40 percent of its points in Paterson made key tackles. coaches. Seniors Todd Moser, Peter here last year and going out with a win, remember: Andrew Arnold og-lb, Wes solely on high school (won-loss record losses to Morristown and Roxbury. November 28, 1998: Two very Kobliska and Tafarie Laing, junior as a senior, it feels great.” Belle qb, Brandon Dietz ot-de, Pat in paranthesis). IN THE GENES fine teams gave almost 6,400 fans Eugene Ferrara and sophomores Brad Then he and some of his teammates Gray, wr-s, Mike Kardias fb-lb, Adam Offensive: Ben Danker, a 2007 graduate of nearly everything they could ask Lowyns and Mike Zotti were the went out and did something even Metz c, Hugo Nolasco wr-db, Joe Ondi 1998 (9-3): Greg Jackson, Will Blair Academy and the son of former for when the 18th-ranked Westfield Raider elite and junior Ralph Rapuano greater than winning a football game. fb-lb, Jhakyse Williams hb-db. Hannis, Rob Albino, Matt Krug and WHS football-baseballer Chip Danker High School football team battled was selected for the Blue Devils. FOOTBALL FUTURE BRIGHT Freshmen: 9-0, coached by Joe Tom Langton were outstanding for an (’73), was a first baseman on the the third-ranked Cardinals at Hub Moser was also named Union County In the 92 football seasons since 1916, Marino and Bill Mellott. Names to offense that put up 301 points, via the Branford, Conn., American Legion Stine Field in Plainfield. Two long Player of the Year and later was named there have only been 12 varsity foot- remember: Nick Boyle, Steve Forgash passing of Brandon Doerr and the run- Post 83 team that won the Northeast touchdown runs and a crafty run on First Team All-State. ball coaches at WHS: Hub Stine (1916- wr-s, Ryan Hess wr-db, Danny Kerr ning of Lamont Turner, Todd Dowling, Region and participated in the Legion a fake punt put the Cardinals on As a team, the Raider boys finished 20), W.A. Howe (1921-22), Howard qb-lb, Chris Mannino lb, Tony Thomas Lee and Kevin McCormack. World Series in Bartlesville, Okla. Ben course to a 21-7 win. Blue Devil at 24-2-1, repeated as Union County Batten (1923-28), Bob Duncan (1929- Mastrocola c-lb, Nick Matthews te-de, 1986 (5-4): Drew Carey, Paul is also the grandson of Al Danker 40), Joe Freeman (1941-54), Fred A.J. Murray hb-lb, Garrett Pryor fb-dt. Wampler, Chris Masterson, Ron Dau (’38). quarterback Brandon Doerr handed Champions, successfully defended Bradshaw (1955-56), Les Zorge (1957- And, looking ahead to the WHS their North Jersey, Section 2, Group 3 and Andy Kendeigh were workhorses The Devil’s Den appears Thursday off to Lamont Turner, who dashed 60), Gary Kehler (1961-82), Dick Class of 2012, which looks right now for Leroy Gallman, Mark Nelson, 42 yards for a TD. Crown and won their second straight in The Westfield Leader during the Zimmer (1983-84), Ed Tranchina like it could be a memorable group, the Chuck Mueller and Clint Factor, and school season. Contact us with com- December 1998: Raider junior Group 3 State Championship at The (1985-93, 1996-2005), Jim Benedict eighth grade PAL A-Blue team re- QB Dave Brown. College of New Jersey. ments, complaints or suggestions at running back Nathan Jones, pres- (1994-95) and Jim DeSarno (2006- cently won the Suburban Youth Foot- 2006 (6-4): Across the front, J.T. [email protected]. GO BLUE DEVILS!

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By J.B. RAYMOND anyone in the IM, fly and freestyle. freestyle), Stephanie Baliko (breast), By J.B. RAYMOND Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times Green has developed into a top-notch late December and put a 116-54 hurting Henkels is a top-of-the-line Becca Dunn (IM, fly, breast), Kelly Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times sprinter. Haddad (distance free) and on the Devils. At the time, that was the If it’s true that a team will go as far backstroker and strong in sprints, and Gajdizsz (distance), Leigh Kwansy, When the current group of seniors Holt (sprints, fly) are battle-tested. worst loss in school history. as its seniors will take it, things are Johnson is the same. And Cavanaugh Kim Many (free) and Perry Sandrock. arrived at Westfield High School as Granstrand, in just his second year of But, amazingly, that team re- looking pretty good for the Scotch has been a contributor in the breast- There are six freshmen who, once freshmen in September 2004, the boys swimming competitively, is a poten- grouped and rededicated itself to work Plains-Fanwood High School girls stroke. they get their feet wet, will be counted swimming team had won four of the tial county champion in the back- even harder. Led by seniors Matt swim team this winter but fielding one “The girls are very versatile, and upon: Ana Bogdanovski, Nicole previous five state Public A champi- stroke. Gelmetti (free, breast, IM), Cahill, Chris Driscoll, Scott of the youngest boys’ teams of her we seem to have a lot of depth, too,” Buzzanca (free), Jen Cua, Allison onships, including three in a row from Kane (back) and Rediker (sprints) Kautzmann, Paul Kolterjahn, Kyle coaching tenure will not change the Hulnik said. Koransky, Jillian Leahy (free) and 2002-2004. provide quality depth and all are McCloskey and Turner Yevich, the way Raider Head Coach Jess Hulnik The junior class of Arielle Brown, Emily Skaar (free). But while they have experienced proven lane leaders. Devils nearly beat St. Joe (86-84) and approaches the 2007-2008 season. Ashley DeShields, Kate Flor- Many of these Raiders were on the much success, including three Union Leading a very solid junior class is started to turn it on in February. After Coach Hulnik is blessed with eight Stagnato, Amanda Gianni, Cheryl teams in 2005 and 2006 that brought County championships, and gone up Chris DeLaFuente, one of the best rolling to the county title, WHS really senior girls, four of whom are among Montiero, Annie O’Halloran (sprints), home state championships. And against just about every top team in swimmers to ever attend WHS and a peaked in the state tournament, shock- the best swimmers in school history: Mary Poillon, Kim Rizzo (distance there’s quite a bit of talent, for sure. the state over the past three years, a 2007-2008 Academic All-American. ing Bridgewater-Raritan (86-84) in Becca Fox, Melissa Helock, Mary free), Bridget Sanmaritano, Jenna “Our goals are usually the same state championship has eluded this “Dee-Lah” is already on the WHS Top the state semifinals and then pulling Henkels and Kate Johnson. Add in Snodgrass, Julia Weigel and Alyssa every year, and that’s to do well at the group … so far. 15 All-Time List in the 200-IM and off the upset of the ages in an 89.5- Avery Boettcher, Katelyn Cavanaugh, Weinberg will provide much of that county championships and go as far As freshmen, WHS lost in the sec- 100-butterfly, and this winter figures 81.5 victory over a powerhouse Kim Kliesch and Jackie Lenoff and depth Hulnik mentioned. as we can in the state tournament,” tional final to eventual state champion to add the 200-, 100- and 500- Cherry Hill East team that had elimi- there’s plenty of reason for optimism. Almost as talented as the senior Hulnik said. Bridgewater-Raritan on a tiebreaker freestyles, along with the 100-breast- nated Shawnee. Yes, the same Fox has been an outstanding IMer, group is the sophomore class, which There are only three seniors on the after battling to an 85-85 tie. stroke. Classmates Max Blum (free, Shawnee that beat WHS by 62 points breaststroker and freestyler and features returning county breastroke boys’ team, captains Sean Dolgin (dis- The following year, Bridgewater IM), Justin Lo (sprints), Matt Morgan just two months earlier. Helock, when healthy, is as solid as champion Kelsey Rossi (also tance free), Brian Pesin (IM, breast) again won the sectional title, pulling and Evan Paulan all have extensive In those two meets, WHS swim- and Matt Plagge (sprints, breast). out the meet on the final event. big-meet experience. Pat Fringer, Ryan mers posted an unheard-of 95 per- “We still would like to do well at And last year, WHS got past B-R in Gradel, Chris Joyce, James Kazazis, sonal-best times out of 120 swims, 50 counties and states,” Hulnik said. the sectional final, only to lose in the Jake Lang and Rich Polini all showed against Bridgewater and then 45 more Blue Devil Girls to Prepare But there is plenty of returning state final to Cherry Hill West, again much improvement last year. just 72 hours later against CH East. talent in a strong junior class, and it on the final relay. Matt Meserole and Mike Oster are “Bridgewater and Cherry Hill East would appear there is help for the Three years, three heartbreaking the big guns in the sophomore group. were both way more talented than us, For Interesting Swim Season future in the freshman group. endings. Meserole posted the fastest freshman at least for 364 days and 23 hours,” Leading the Class of 2009 is versa- CONTINUED FROM PAGE 11 But there’s always next year, and 100-backstroke time in the state last former coach Bruce Johnson said. tile Zach Peart, who specializes in the next year is almost here. And second- year (54.73) and also helped in free, “But we were the better team for the she said, “and next to the yardage Maguire turned in the seventh fastest IM and backstroke, for SP-F but can year coach Jeff Knight thinks he’s got IM and butterfly. Oster was a freestyle hour of those meets. And that’s all total I put a little message that said, 100-breaststroke in school history last also handle most any stroke well. He’s the kind of talent that can make a run specialist, all distances, and can also anybody is ever going to remember.” ‘This is the easiest practice you’ll year (1:10.97), while Albright was a been among the county’s best at state title No. 21. help in strokes. Versatile Andrew That performance set the stage for ever have … don’t get used to it.’ double winner (200, 500 free) in the backstrokers since he was a freshman. “We are coming into this season Cordeiro, John Taylor and Yixiao the three-year run that began in 2002. When they were getting out of the state semifinals against Ridgewood Jon Kosenick will definitely help in hungry,” he said. “For all the guys Wang all “got their feet wet” last year. And that kind of performance doesn’t water a couple of them asked me if I and Sullivan has been a very depend- the sprint freestyle and the backstroke, who are returning, last year’s trip to While it’s still a little early to know just happen by accident. It is the result was kidding about the easiest prac- able sprinter. while Ryan Brown handles the sprints the state final was a new and educa- for sure about the freshmen, Larry of hard work and focus. For the tice. I just smiled and said, ‘Abso- The sophomore class, while not and butterfly. And Eric Walker (dis- tional experience. But it left them Zhang has been an age-group standout Westfield boys swimming team, it’s lutely not.’ I’m expecting a lot of quite on the level of the ’07 group yet, tance free, fly) really came a long way unfulfilled, being that close to what at the Westfield Y for years, mainly in the simple rule of aquabots: HW+F=21 them this year.” is one of the best groups WHS has last winter and could be a major force. we set out to do and not being able to the butterfly and breaststroke, while … or, hard work plus focus equals Smith, who is big on dry land work ever had. Suzanne Lemberg holds the The other juniors are Dorian finish the job. This year we want to Mike Blutfield is the younger brother another run at a state championship. and running in addition to wet work, school 100-free record, is just .14 of Bogdanovski, Sean Lockier, Alex get to that next rung on the ladder and of one of the captains, and Nick Boyle “The guys are a hard-working has been impressed by her team’s a second from breaking the 50-free Nieto and Pete Weigel. bring No. 21 back to Westfield.” brings some outstanding credentials group,” Knight said. “I can already work ethic, for the most part. And and also figures to smash the 100- Versatile Mike Henkels is the main The Blue Devils are the winningest from his younger days. see that the focus is there for us to despite a June graduation that took butterfly mark. Meredith Smith (free, man in the sophomore group, giving swim program in the state with over The schedule is the same as the make a run deep into February.” the strongest class in WHS girls swim- back, IM) is another BMS (big meet Hulnik an outstanding freestyler and 700 victories and have won 20 state girls, with relatively easy meets against ming history, there is a solid nucleus specialist), and classmates Kate butterflyer. His classmates include championships, the most of any pub- Plainfield, East Brunswick, Kearny Morawski Girls Get back, with a nice mix of youth and Heffernan (breast), Kelsey Wilson Max Kachalov, Zach Koch, Andrew lic school. WHS definitely doesn’t and Union to start the season. experience. (IM, fly, free), Emily Budnick Van Haastever and Albert Wu. lack for talent this winter. There are Bridgewater-Raritan comes to the All-State in Tennis Alexi Kuska and Liz Hawkins are (sprints), Elaine Anderson (sprints) If the freshman class produces as some super-solid veterans, and plenty Westfield Y’s Wallace Pool on De- Westfield High School Blue Devils the captains, and both have been and Kyle Higgins (distance) all were much as Hulnik anticipates, this could of outstanding veterans among the 27 cember 20 for the first in a string of six Kim and Melissa Morawski, who fin- battle-tested over the past three years. keys to last year’s state title. be a pretty solid year for the Raiders. returnees. And there are also 11 new- consecutive big meets. The January ished with a 21-1 record at first doubles, Kuska will graduate as probably the Freshmen are sometimes unher- Greg Faverau (IM, free), Mike Pesin comers, including seven freshmen. schedule includes St. Peter’s Prep have been selected to the All-State Sec- best female swimmer in school his- alded, but WHS has at least three who (free, back), Mike Rizzo (fly, breast) “We have talent throughout, with (January 4, when the girls swim Im- ond Team in girls tennis by The Star- tory. She has the school record in the figure to help: Becky DeLaFuente, and Jason Shaub (sprints, back), along some new additions coming on maculate Heart), Scotch Plains- Ledger. Kim and Melissa, who helped 200-freestyle, and had the 100-free Allie Rose and Olivia Scrofani. with Conor Lockier, should all be board,” Knight said. “And we have a Fanwood (January 15), at Hillsborough the 17-4 Blue Devils, under recently mark at one point. Smith, who ranks among the all- contributors. good corps of leaders, fronted by (January 17), St. Joseph of Metuchen retired Head Coach Ed Tirone, capture She also will likely break the 500- time greats at WHS in the IM (third, The schedule includes Oratory, captains Matt Blutfield, Matt Green, (January 22, when the girls swim their third straight Union County Tour- free mark soon and could be on relays 2:12.33), 100-fly (second, 59.33) and Pingry, St. Peter’s Prep, archrival Matt Haddad and Jon Holt.” Mount St. Mary) and at the nament, were also selected to the All- that break all three school marks. 100-breast (second, 1:08.03), is set- Westfield, Bridgewater-Raritan and In addition to the captains, there are Lawrenceville School (January 26). Group 4 First Team, as well as to the Hawkins has been an outstanding ting the bar very high. north Jersey power Rutherford, so seven other seniors, with Matt The last time WHS went three straight Union County (UC) First Team. sprinter and backstroker and is a “big “These girls definitely have the SP-F will be battle-tested by the time Gelmetti, Luke Granstrand, Mike Kane years without a state championship was Blue Devils Samantha Borr and Tara meet specialist.” Others seniors are heart,” she said. “And, with a little bit the state tournament arrives. and Mike Rediker all veterans of past 1997-1998-1999. That ’99 team also Criscuolo were named to the All-UC Devon Giordano, Annie O’Neill and of work, OK, with a lot of work, I don’t “Things change a lot between No- state finals and high pressure meets. saw the school’s 42-year win streak at Second Team, while Debbie Wu and Cat Winchester. think we’ll be beat. Just being around vember and February,” Hulnik said. Blutfield is one of the top counties ended. And things weren’t Amanda Simmons and Scotch Plains- Catherine Maguire, Steph Albright them and talking with them, I’m con- “We have a lot of versatility, and I think butterflyers and breaststrokers in looking too good for the 1999-2000 Fanwood Raider Alex Szcuka were and Lauren Sullivan lead the juniors. fident we’ll win another state title.” our freshmen will help us quite a bit.” school history, while the versatile team after Shawnee came to town in named to the All-UC Third Team. Kimberley Aslanian Haley Redefining Real Estate NJAR CIRCLE OF EXCELLENCE PLATINUM LEVEL 2002, 2004 & 2005

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Kimberley A. Haley Coldwell Banker www.KimHaley.com RESIDENTIAL BROKERAGE Direct Line 908.301.2004 Business 908.233.5555 [email protected] 209 Central Avenue, Westfield, NJ 07090 Page 14 Thursday, December 6, 2007 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION ETTINGER, CURIELLE ARE CAPTAINS Raider Soccer Girls Exceeded Blue Devil Bowlers Look Expectations, Won WC, UCT CONTINUED FROM PAGE 11 Competitive at State Level Meehan, Tina Camarda and Delia best center mid,” coach Ewing said. McGee (UC Honorable Mention) did Raychel Kruper (All-UC First Head Coach Mike Tirone, who has averaged in the low 200 range. Other a great job of breaking up attacks. Team) had a very powerful shot and been the only Westfield High School varsity bowlers returning are seniors “Defense was the key to our suc- drilled in five goals but her ability to bowling coach and started the pro- Jesse Embry and Arley Rojas. Embry cess. If the team (opponent) can only locate an open teammate earned her a gram in 1979, feels his team could averaged 198 and Rojas averaged 192. take shots from 30 yards out, that’s team-high 14 assists. once again be quite competitive in More of the talent pool will come saying something about the girls who “Raychel was the quarterback in the major tournaments, including the sec- from last year’s junior varsity team are in the fullback position. Stephanie midfield and dictated the flow of play tional and state tournaments. that finished with a 21-1 record. The was the leader back there. Delia al- for us. She is one of the reasons why “We lost three seniors from last one loss was its first loss in the past ways covered the opponents’ best we did so well,” coach Ewing said. year, co-captains Harrison Mercado two years. Seniors Trevor Yee, Patrick forwards,” coach Ewing said. “Tina’s Law, Cornwell, Kruper and Glover and Bryan Elsasser along with our Clancy and Zach Rubin should be an (Camarda) got a cannon for a shot. also have been nominated to receive high-average bowler Alex Wronski. asset, as will juniors Matt Marcus, Not too many girls can strike a ball All-State (Coaches Poll) recognition. All three were an integral part of our Kevin Murphy and Brian Dunn. Dunn with accuracy from 35 yards. Tina Alyssa Straniero netted 10 goals success and will be hard to replace,” will be the only newcomer who may was able to do that.” and Katie Cornacchia (All-UC Third coach Tirone said. see varsity action. Newcomers to the Fred K. Lecomte for The Westfield Leader and The Times Senior four-year starter Bridget Team) finished with nine goals and Last year, the Blue Devils’ varsity JV team this year include Josh Ettinger HAPPINESS IS TO BE A BLUE DEVIL V’BALL PLAYER…Enjoying a fine Cornwell had a variety of tasks and four assists. Avika Shaw and Sarah record was 26-l, losing only to Scotch and Colin Embry, along with Frank and competitive season are, front row: Laryssa Borkowsky and Caroline Fallon. did them all well, playing in the Canfield each scored seven goals and Plains-Fanwood. The Blue Devils were Carlone, Chanel Roberson and Tho- Back row: Olympia Gaglioti, Paige Roudebush, Julia Partenope, Jennifer Dilzell, backfield or up in the midfield when had three assists. Molly Meehan net- Watchung Conference champions, mas Hogaboom. Gabrielle Jakub, Katherine Payne and Kimberly Townsend. the situation demanded. Stopper/ ted four goals and six assists. Other Union County champions, and State “Our outlook has never changed midfielder Cornwell, who scored nine girls who also contributed well were Sectional Group IV champions for since I have been coach. We focus on goals and had seven assists, was also Ally Prestridge, Sheryl Markovits, North II. Additionally, they were rated our next match and try to win it. named First Team All-UC. Corrine Walker and Emily Nagoumey. in the top five all year, placed second in When that match is over, we start Blue Devil V’ballers Enjoy “Game-to-game, we evaluated Looking to the future, coach Ewing the state tournament and finished ranked over again. In the past 15 years we teams. If they had a particularly fast said, “You knock on wood. Hope for No. 3 in the state by The Star-Ledger. have always been able to win one of Successful, 14-11, Season forward, Bridget would play in the the best. If the kids work hard and However, despite the loss of the the major tournaments or the Union back. More times than not, she played keep up a good work ethic, we can be three top bowlers, there remains a County Tournament or the Sectional CONTINUED FROM PAGE 11 the midfield covering the other team’s successful next year.” vast pool of talent waiting to bowl Championship,” coach Tirone said. digs and had a 96 percent serving “She had some particularly good them over. Returning from last year’s “That would likely be where we start percentage with only seven errors. matches at home against Roselle varsity are senior captains Brett this year, looking to be a factor in the “After we lost All-State Anna Catholic and Cranford in the coun- Holy Trinity School Finishes Ettinger and Eric Curialle, both who tournaments and beyond.” Koehler last year who is now playing ties,” coach Torok said. at NYU, those were tough shoes to Senior Olympia Gaglioti led the fill,” coach Torok said. “Laryssa did team with 109 assists and had only Fine Cross-Country Season Blue Devil Soccer Girls Had very well for us and was our defen- five service errors. Holy Trinity Interparochial School grade division and Grace Pfeifer sive play staple.” “She got moved around a little bit. competed in three major cross-coun- placed seventh. Billy Fitzpatrick fin- Senior Tri-Captain/outside hitter/ Olympia was an opposite at the be- try meets this fall with their squad, ished seventh in 3:58 and Billy Skin- Fine Season, Finished 14-6-1 setter Paige Roudebush was the ver- ginning of the year, did some front representing kindergarten through 8th ner was 12th. Emily Wieszczek ran satile go-to player. Roudebush re- and back row, then we really ended grade. CONTINUED FROM PAGE 11 6:43 for 1.2 miles to take second in corded a 95 percent service percent- up needing her to set and she came Holy Trinity placed fourth at Our the JV race, while Caitlin Glynn was This year she came ready to work. goals and eight assists. age and only seven errors, had 62 through,” coach Torok said. Lady of Sorrows meet in South Or- eighth. Maddie Pfeifer and Mary Kate Again, I was impressed with her work “She was one of the top scorers last assists and notched 83 kills. The Blue Devils will return nine ange with standout performances Hrinkevich also ran in the JV divi- ethics and her scoring really picked up year as well. It was impressive to “She would do whatever we needed. experienced girls, including juniors from Shannon Wieszczek, who won sion. Jack Skinner was third in the JV in the latter part of the season when we have that many assists; being able to Last year she was a middle, and that is Jennifer Dilzell, Jakub, Katherine the girls 3rd/4th grade race, Emily race and Jimmy Killeen was eighth. needed it,” said coach Wertheimer. distribute as well as her scoring,” said more her true positioning, so for her to Payne and Townsend and sophomores Wieszczek, Caitlin Glynn and Maddie Kristen Ulrich ran her final XC Junior forward Tara Handza had 13 coach Wertheimer. move to the outside and do so well for Gabrielle Cerami, Danielle Cofone Pfeifer (third, eighth and 12th respec- race for Holy Trinity in a time of 9:39 Freshman forward Hannah Kronick us was nice,” coach Torok said. and Meghan Ince. Abbaltista and tively for grades 5 and 6), and Kristen for 1.7 miles, taking second place. PUBLIC NOTICE showed flair and finished with nine Senior Tri-Captain Caroline Fallon Emma Partridge will also be in the Ulrich and Amanda Williams in the Amanda Williams took fifth. Kayla mix and counted on heavily. BOROUGH OF FANWOOD goals and eight assists. recorded 94 kills and 42 aces. Varsity Division, placing second and Pantano also ran. James Potter re- PLANNING BOARD “To have her back, knowing that fifth, respectively. The boys got fifth- corded a time of 9:14 for fourth place. Please take notice that on December she’s capable of being a big contribu- Cara Levinson Represents N.J. place performances from Billy Victor Perez-Santalla (5th) and Eric 19, 2007 at 7:30 PM at the Fanwood tor, that can only mean good things in Fitzpatrick (grades 3-4) and James Fennik (7th) helped Trinity to win the Borough Hall, located at 75 North Martine the years to come,” the coach said. Potter (grades 7-8). boys Varsity division. The team placed Avenue, Fanwood, New Jersey, the Plan- At the Assumption School Meet in ning Board will hold a hearing on the Two of the Devils unsung heroes, At ‘State Games of America’ second overall in their home meet. application of the undersigned. The prop- perhaps, were senior Christina Cognetti Morristown, the Wieszczek, Glynn Cross-Country Director Trish erty in question is located at: 4 Cray Ter- and sweeper Stephanie Cortinhal. Cara Levinson, a competitive fig- Union, where she teaches group and (Caitlin and Colleen) and Pfeifer sis- Fitzpatrick said, “The team had an- race, Fanwood, New Jersey, also known “Cognetti can stay with anyone on ure skater and junior at Scotch Plains- private skating lessons. ters (Maddie and Grace) ran very other very good season. We are espe- as Block 95 Lot 2, as shown on the Fanwood well, as did Kristen Ulrich, who placed Tax Map, owned by John Celardo and the other team, not afraid to go up Fanwood High School, represented Having won two silver medals and cially proud of Kristen Ulrich and Maureen Duffy. against people who are bigger than New Jersey at the 2007 State Games one gold medal at the Garden State third in the Varsity race. The look forward to hearing about what The applicant requests 6 foot fence on her. Often times she comes up with of America, held in Colorado Springs Games qualifying competition in Hrinkevich sisters, Mary Kate, we feel will be a terrific high school a corner lot, which is in violation of Section some big plays that sometimes go in August. Morristown, Levinson was one of Meghan and Faith, also participated. running career. Kristen’s mother, 184-125C of the Fanwood Land Use Code. Billy Fitzpatrick placed fifth, while Variance Requested: Fence Height; Per- unnoticed. Cortinhal, one of our cap- Cara, the daughter of Joan and Les three New Jersey residents eligible to Nancy, has coached both cross-coun- mitted: 4 feet; Present: N/A; Proposed: 6 tains, who was injured early in the Levinson of Fanwood, is also a certi- compete at State Games at the junior Sean Wieszczek (grades 3-4 division) try and track at Trinity for many years feet. season, I just can’t say enough about fied U.S. figure skating instructor and level, among a field of 1,100 figure and Sean Puzzo in Varsity did well. and we will all miss her motivational The applicant requests 6 foot fence on her attitude and work ethic. She helped employed by Union Sports Arena in skaters from across the nation. Dur- The season concluded at the Holy leadership and dedication to the team.” property line of corner lot, which is in Trinity Invitational Meet held at the violation of Section 184-125K(3) of the keep us together back there, kept us ing the past 10 years, Levinson has Arlene Hrinkevich, Julia Grimes, Fanwood Land Use Code. Variance Re- calm and the girls looked up to her,” competed in local, regional and na- Mountainside campus, which drew Lauren Stahl Wieszczek, Tom Glynn, quested: Fence on corner lot; Permitted: said coach Wertheimer. tional competitions and she has per- over 200 runners. In the .75-mile run, Bill Fitzpatrick and Alan Feste Fence on the projection to the rear of the Starting goalie/Co-Captain Claire formed numerous times in exhibi- Shannon Wieszczek won the 3rd/4th coached the team. side of the structure; Present: N/A; Pro- posed: Fence on property line - street side. Bennett recorded seven shutouts and tions at Rockefeller Center. The applicant will also seek such other goalie Meghan Brody had one shutout. Most recently, and perhaps her relief as may be determined necessary at “Claire is a leader. She’s not the proudest achievement to date, is hav- the public hearing based upon review of most vocal person on the field all the ing passed her senior freestyle skat- the application or amendment(s) to the application. time but she leads by example,” said ing test, establishing her eligibility to The file pertaining to this application coach Wertheimer. “This year, espe- compete at the senior level, the high- is available for public inspection during cially, she was aggressive, came out est level possible in U.S. figure skat- normal business hours (8 AM - 4 PM, when she needed to and able to lead ing. On November 5, at Mennen Monday-Friday) from the Secretary of the Planning Board at the Administration Of- the girls from the back.” Sports Arena in Morristown, Cara fice of the Borough of Fanwood at 75 North Other contributors were junior successfully performed all the re- Martine Avenue, Fanwood, New Jersey. Brianna Gonclaves and sophomores quired elements as determined by a Any interested party may appear at Grace Mackenzie and Katie Esler. panel of three high ranking judges, said hearing and participate therein in accordance with the rules of the Fanwood “I can’t say enough about this un- and was awarded her second gold Planning Board. derclassman group. They’re really medal from the U.S. Figure Skating Applicant: showing their stuff and I’m excited Association in Colorado. Cara is an John Celardo and Maureen Duffy about the future because we have honor student who hopes to continue 4 Cray Terrace Fanwood, New Jersey 07023 these really talented players coming skating in college and compete on a 1 T - 12/6/07, The Times Fee: $40.29 back,” said coach Wertheimer. Cara Levinson collegiate team. Holy Trinity Interparochial School Cross-Country Team Open House: Sunday, December 9th • 1-4 P.M. 811 Cedar Terrace, Westfield

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PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, December 6, 2007 Page 15 WF Y Devilfish A Boys Whip FSPY Boy Swimmers Defeat Ocean County Y, 106-83 Ridgewood Y Swim Boys The Westfield Y Devilfish boys A 25-back: (8U) Colin Daniel and The Fanwood-Scotch Plains Y Boys 18) Marino notched another first. swim team stung the Ocean County Y Matthew Barmakian took 1-2. 50- “black” team recently defeated the Backstroke: (9-10s) Green took sec- Tiger Sharks, 106-83 on November 7. back (9-10) Kevin Clauss won. (11- Ridgewood Y boys “A” team. ond, Matthew Auda took third and 100-IM: (9-10) Ryan Daniel and 12) Max Shin and Luke McGrory Individual Medley: (9-10s) Alex Jason Steinberg had a season’s best. Brandon Leuthold placed 1-3. (11- took 1-2. 200-backstroke (15-18) Wang, Marcel Green and Henry (11-12) Gajdzisz, (13-14) Burzynski 12) Anthony Gurrieri and Stephen Matt Meserole won. Chang placed 2-3-4. (11-12) Ryan and (15-18) Zach Peart placed first. Husch touched 1-2. 25-fly: (8U) Nick Youssef and Griff Gajdzisz touched first. (13-14s) Greg (15-15) Mike Stankiewicz (third) and 25-free: (8U) Griff Morgan, Jack Morgan touched 1-2. 50-fly (9-10) Baliko and Joe Dunn touched 2-3. (11-12) Matt Marino had strong Naughton and Colin Daniel took 1-2- Ryan Daniel and Griffin Whitmer (15-18) Scott Marino touched first. swims. 3. 50-free (9-10) Jack Rose, Gavin took 1-2. (11-12) Matt Daniel and Freestyle: (8s) Colin Sullivan and Butterfly: (9-10s) Skoog and Auda Conlon and Andre Benz took 1-2-3. Anthony Gurrieri placed 1-3. 100-fly Chris Hoerrner finished 2-3. (9-10) finished 1-2 and Eric Chang posted a 50-free (11-12) Matthew Daniel, Max (13-14) Michael Rizzo got third. (15- Alex Skoog, (11-12) Tim Walsh, (13- season’s best. (11-12s) Tim Walsh 14) Alex Burzynski and (15-18) Brian and Matt DiBiasse touched 2-3. (13- Shin and Luke McGrory placed 1-2- 18) Max Blum took third. LEAGUE CHAMPIONS...The Westfield team coached by Rich Wilson and Leon 3. 100-free (15-18) Max Blum and 8Us (Daniel, Naughton, Youseff, O’Donnell touched first. (9-10) JB 14) Dunn took second. (15-18s) Dan Ciampa celebrates after winning the Fall Intercounty Youth Soccer League U14 Walling finished fourth. (15/18s) Livolsi and Jon Feeley placed 2-3. Matthew Blutfield touched 2-3. Morgan) won the 100-free relay. (9- Championships held in Cranford. Pictured, left to right, are: bottom row, Meghan 25-breast: (8U) Colin Daniel and 10) 200-free relay of Rose, Conlon, Mike Volski and Matt Green (second FSPY swept the relays to remain un- Clifford, Sarah Leahy, McKenna Wilson, Jessie Miller, Alexx Gillespie and Leigh place) finished strong. defeated in dual meets. Jack Naughton took 1-2. 50-breast Benz and Daniel won, while Whitmer, Heinbokel; back row, Coach Rich Wilson, Halsey Urban, Jessica Ciampa, Maria Breaststroke: (8U) Sullivan took (9-10) Jack Rose and Andre Benz Taylor, Clauss and Leuthold took third. Ireland, Maura Heinbokel, Mary Kate Boylan, Coach Leon Ciampa, Julia Miller, PUBLIC NOTICE Clara Smith, Liz Connolly and Amber LaRusso. Not pictured are Danielle Cristiano, first and Zach Arber touched third. took 2-3, (11-12) Stephen Husch, (11-12) 200-free relay: Daniel, BOROUGH OF FANWOOD Aidan Donadio and Aram Barmakian Gurrieri, Husch and Shin won and Cara Realmuto and Kelly Gray. Leigh Heinbokel was also recognized with the (11-12) Aaron Markey and Jeff Peart league’s “Keeping it Positive Award” for outstanding goaltending. touched 1-2 and Andrew DiBiasse NOTICE OF INTRODUCTION OF placed 1-2-3. 100-breast (13-14) (13-14s) Pesin, Hobson, McGrory and ORDINANCE 07-26-R had a strong swim. (13-14s) Baliko Michael Rizzo took third. 200-breast Rizzo took second as did 15-18s Blum, See it all on the web in color . . . AND PUBLIC HEARING PUBLIC NOTICE and Greg Favreau touched 1-3. (15- (15-18) Matt Morgan took first. Morgan, Meserole and Blutfield. www.goleader.com An ordinance was introduced by the TOWN OF WESTFIELD PUBLIC NOTICE Mayor and Council of the Borough of PUBLIC NOTICE Fanwood on December 3, 2007. Copies of Public Notice is hereby given that the NOTICE OF AWARD OF CONTRACT TOWN OF WESTFIELD this ordinance can be obtained without SPFSA Wildcats Claw to 9-1 Soccer Season ordinance as follows was passed and cost in the Clerk’s Office, at the Fanwood FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES BY adopted by the Town Council of the Town This is to certify that the within resolution The Scotch Plains-Fanwood record of 5-0-1. THE TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS Borough Hall, 75 North Martine Avenue, of Westfield at a meeting thereof held on is a true and exact copy of the resolution Fanwood, New Jersey between the hours Wildcats U-9 girls soccer team re- The Wildcats players are: Cori CONTRACTOR: Hatch, Mott, December 4, 2007. adopted on December 4, 2007 by the of 8 a.m. and 4 p.m., Monday through cently completed its first season of Bernstein, Allyson Bisgay, Sophie MacDonald; 27 Bleeker Street, Millburn, Claire J. Gray Town Council of the Town of Westfield. Friday. New Jersey 07041-1008 Town Clerk Claire J. Gray An ordinance amending Sections 8 and travel soccer. The Wildcats com- Brause, Alexis Brunetto, Brooke Town Clerk NATURE OF SERVICE: Consulting GENERAL ORDINANCE NO. 1908 117 of Chapter 184 to add Fine Arts Schools peted in Flight 2 of the Mid New DePaul, Alyssa Difrancesco, RESOLUTION Engineer for Southside field for lights and AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND as a permitted use in the General Com- Jersey Soccer Association, and fin- Sophia Dilorio, Andrea Leitner, turf. THE CODE OF THE TOWN OF CODE REVIEW & TOWN PROPERTY mercial District. ished the fall season with a 9-1 Maxine Manville, Morgan DURATION: Completion of above. WESTFIELD, CHAPTER 13, COMMITTEE This ordinance is scheduled for public record. The Wildcats also partici- Martinson, Christina Rodgers and AMOUNT: $115,000. “MOTOR VEHICLES AND DECEMBER 4, 2007 hearing and adoption on December 19, pated in the Bridgewater Kickoff Daria Speranza. Joe Parker trained THE RESOLUTION AND CONTRACT TRAFFIC” BY AMENDING BE IT RESOLVED that pursuant to 2007 at 7:00 P.M., Fanwood Borough Hall, FOR SAME ARE ON FILE IN THE OF- CERTAIN PROVISIONS N.J.S.A. 40-45A-1, the Organization Meet- 75 North Martine Avenue, Fanwood, New tournament and the North the team and the parent coaches FICE OF THE TOWNSHIP CLERK. THEREOF ing of the Town Council of the Town of Jersey. Brunswick Spookarama tournament were Danny Difrancesco and David Barbara Riepe (re: Traffic Control Signal Westfield for the year 2008 will be held on Eleanor McGovern to finish with an overall tournament Bernstein. Township Clerk Installation) Tuesday, January 8, 2008 at 7:00 p.m. Borough Clerk 1 T - 12/6/07, The Times Fee: $15.81 1 T - 12/6/07, The Leader Fee: $17.85 1 T - 12/6/07, The Leader Fee: $16.32 1 T - 12/6/07, The Times Fee: $22.44

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Date Adopted: 11/29/07 RESOLUTION Date Adopted: 11/29/07 Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- (908) 347-6289 Public Notice is hereby given that the PUBLIC NOTICE CODE REVIEW & TOWN PROPERTY Public Notice is hereby given that the ers has awarded a contract without com- Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- COMMITTEE Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- petitive bidding as a Professional Service PUBLIC NOTICE TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS ers has awarded a contract without com- DECEMBER 4, 2007 ers has awarded a contract without com- pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(1)(a)(i). This ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL petitive bidding as an extraordinary UNION COUNTY BOARD TAKE NOTICE that the Town Council of petitive bidding as a Professional Service contract and the resolution authorizing it is unspecifiable service pursuant to N.J.S.A. OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS Take notice that application has been the Town of Westfield will meet in Confer- pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(1)(a)(i). This available for public inspection in the Office 40A:11-5(1)(a)(ii). This contract and the NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD made to the Township Council of the Town- ence Session, at which meeting the public contract and the resolution authorizing it is of the Clerk of the Board. resolution authorizing it is available for Date Adopted: 11/29/07 ship of Scotch Plains, 430 Park Avenue, may attend and make comments, and available for public inspection in the Office public inspection in the Office of the Clerk RESOLUTION NO: 2007-1140 Public Notice is hereby given that the Scotch Plains, New Jersey, to transfer to address Council to discuss and consider of the Clerk of the Board. of the Board AWARDED TO: Netta Architects, Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- The Wine Warehouse On Line Inc, a New matters of public business, upon which no RESOLUTION NO: 2007-1106 Springfield, New Jersey ers has awarded a contract without com- Jersey Corporation, for premises at 1700 formal action will then be taken but which RESOLUTION NO: 2007-1127 AWARDED TO: Specialty Medical SERVICES: for the new pre-kitchen floor petitive bidding as a Professional Service East 2nd Street, Scotch Plains, New Jer- may subsequently be acted upon in a AWARDED TO: Social Services for Consultants coating system and shower stall renova- pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(1)(a)(i). This sey 07076, the Plenary Retail Distribution regular Council Meeting, on the following the Homeless (SSH) SERVICES: to provide services to the tions at the Oriscello Correctional Facility contract and the resolution authorizing it is License No. 2016-44-002-007, heretofore dates in 2006 in the Administrative Con- SERVICES: this resolution would fur- patients/residents of Cornerstone Units at COSTS: in an additional amount of available for public inspection in the Office issued to Brian’s Discount Liquorland, Inc., ference Room in the Municipal Building, ther authorize the transfer of funds among Runnells Specialized Hospital $11,900 for a new contract amount of of the Clerk of the Board. for the same premises at 1700 East 2nd 425 East Broad Street, Westfield, New the listed agencies during the contract PERIOD: January 1, 2008-December $182,590 Street, Scotch Plains, New Jersey 07076, Jersey, at 8:00 p.m., the said dates being period should service needs change and/ 31, 2008 Nicole L. DiRado, Clerk RESOLUTION NO: 2007-1103 but which has been a “pocket license” the following Tuesdays, unless otherwise or if any of the listed agencies fails to meet COSTS: in the amount for $5,000. of the Board of Chosen Freeholders AWARDED TO: Care Perspectives, since its seizure by the New Jersey Divi- noted: its contractual obligation. The attached Nicole L. DiRado, Clerk 1 T - 12/6/07, The Leader Fee: $21.42 Inc., Phillipsburg, New Jersey sion of Taxation: spending plan was approved by the Hu- SERVICES: to provide consultation and January 15 and 29 of the Board of Chosen Freeholders The person who will hold an interest in man Services Advisory Council (HSAC) PUBLIC NOTICE continuing education services to the staff February 13 (Wednesday) 1 T - 12/6/07, The Leader Fee: $21.42 this license is: PERIOD: January 1, 2008-December at Runnells Specialized Hospital March 4 and 18 UNION COUNTY BOARD Payal P. Parikh, 10 Wright Street, Edison, 31, 2008 PUBLIC NOTICE PERIOD: January 1, 2008-December April 8 and 29 OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS New Jersey 08820 COSTS: in the total amount of $611,520 31, 2008 May 13 and 27 UNION COUNTY BOARD NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD Sole Stockholder, Director, President, (Federal Funding: $611,520) COSTS: in the amount for $17,400 June 10 and 24 OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS Date Adopted: 11/29/07 Secretary & Treasurer Nicole L. DiRado, Clerk Nicole L. DiRado, Clerk July 29 NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD Public Notice is hereby given that the Objections, if any, should be made im- of the Board of Chosen Freeholders of the Board of Chosen Freeholders August (None) Date Adopted: 11/29/07 Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- mediately in writing to: Barbara Riepe, 1 T - 12/6/07, The Leader Fee: $27.03 1 T - 12/6/07, The Leader Fee: $21.42 September 2 and 16 Public Notice is hereby given that the ers has awarded a contract without com- R.M.C., Township Clerk, Township of Scotch Plains, Municipal Building, 430 Park October 7 and 21 PUBLIC NOTICE Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- petitive bidding as an extraordinary PUBLIC NOTICE November 5 (Wednesday) and 25 ers has awarded a contract without com- unspecifiable service pursuant to N.J.S.A. Avenue, Scotch Plains, New Jersey 07076. December (None) UNION COUNTY BOARD petitive bidding as a Professional Service 40A:11-5(1)(a)(ii). This contract and the UNION COUNTY BOARD The Wine Warehouse On Line Inc OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS 1700 East 2nd Street TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the Town pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(1)(a)(i). This resolution authorizing it is available for NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD Scotch Plains, New Jersey 07076 Council of the Town of Westfield will meet contract and the resolution authorizing it is public inspection in the Office of the Clerk Date Adopted: 11/29/07 Date Adopted: 11/29/07 2 T - 11/29/07 in regular public meeting, at which the available for public inspection in the Office of the Board Public Notice is hereby given that the Public Notice is hereby given that the & 12/6/07, The Times Fee: $57.12 public may attend and participate, on the of the Clerk of the Board. Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- RESOLUTION NO: 2007-1130 Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- following dates in 2006 in the Council ers has awarded a contract without com- RESOLUTION NO: 2007-1107 AWARDED TO: 180 Turning Lives ers has awarded a contract without com- PUBLIC NOTICE Chambers of the Municipal Building, 425 AWARDED TO: Choice Rehab, Inc., Around, Inc 2nd Floor petitive bidding as a Professional Service petitive bidding as a Professional Service UNION COUNTY BOARD East Broad Street, Westfield, New Jersey, Marlton, New Jersey SERVICES: a non-profit charitable or- pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(1)(a)(i). This pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(1)(a)(i). This OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS at 8:00 p.m., with a preliminary meeting at SERVICES: to continue to provide physi- ganization to provide a toll free helpline for contract and the resolution authorizing it is contract and the resolution authorizing it is NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD 7:45 p.m. in the adjacent Council Confer- cal therapy services for the patients/resi- high school teenagers. This Pilot program available for public inspection in the Office available for public inspection in the Office Date Adopted: 11/29/07 ence Room which the public may also dents of Runnells Specialized Hospital will initially provide services to both middle of the Clerk of the Board. of the Clerk of the Board. Public Notice is hereby given that the attend, the said meeting dates being the PERIOD: to extend the contract through and high schools in up to four Union County Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- following Tuesdays, unless otherwise RESOLUTION NO: 2007-1102 March 31, 2008 School Districts. RESOLUTION NO: 2007-1109 ers has awarded a contract without com- noted: AWARDED TO: Epicare Associates, COSTS: to increase the contract amount PERIOD: December 1, 2007-June 30, AWARDED TO: Partners Med B, LLC, Inc., West Caldwell, New Jersey Jersey City, New Jersey petitive bidding as a Professional Service January 22 by $48,000 for a total contract amount of 2007 SERVICES: to provide three full pro- SERVICES: to continue to provide en- pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(1)(a)(i). This February 5 and 26 $195,900. COSTS: at a cost not to exceed $90,000. grams with contact hours and compe- teral nutrition for the residents/patients at contract and the resolution authorizing it is March 11 Nicole L. DiRado, Clerk Nicole L. DiRado, Clerk tency check lists for Crisis Intervention Runnells Specialized Hospital who are available for public inspection in the Office April 1 and 15 of the Board of Chosen Freeholders of the Board of Chosen Freeholders Certification; 18 sessions on On the Unit tube fed and urological/ostomy supplies of the Clerk of the Board. May 6 and 20 1 T - 12/6/07, The Leader Fee: $22.95 1 T - 12/6/07, The Leader Fee: $24.48 Crisis code Practice for Crisis Intervention for the residents/patients who are in need June 3 and 17 RESOLUTION NO: 2007-1110 Update and 18 classes for Medical Emer- PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE for this service July 1 AWARDED TO: Father Peter Igwilo, gency Mock code PERIOD: December 1, 2007-Novem- August 5 UNION COUNTY BOARD UNION COUNTY BOARD Hackensack, New Jersey PERIOD: January 1, 2008-December ber 30, 2008 September 9 and 23 OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS SERVICES: to provide chaplaincy ser- 31, 2008 COSTS: in the amount of $40,500. October 14 and 28 NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD vices for the Catholic residents/patients at COSTS: in the amount for $17,100 Nicole L. DiRado, Clerk November 12 (Wednesday) Date Adopted: 11/29/07 Date Adopted: 11/29/07 Runnells Specialized Hospital Nicole L. DiRado, Clerk of the Board of Chosen Freeholders December 2 Public Notice is hereby given that the Public Notice is hereby given that the PERIOD: January 1, 2008-December of the Board of Chosen Freeholders 1 T - 12/6/07, The Leader Fee: $23.46 Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- 31, 2008 1 T - 12/6/07, The Leader Fee: $54.57 1 T - 12/6/07, The Leader Fee: $24.48 COSTS: in the amount of $12,000. ers has awarded a contract without comers has awarded a contract without com- PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE petitive bidding as a Professional Service petitive bidding as a Professional Service Nicole L. DiRado, Clerk pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(1)(a)(i). This pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(1)(a)(i). This UNION COUNTY BOARD of the Board of Chosen Freeholders UNION COUNTY BOARD OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS contract and the resolution authorizing it is contract and the resolution authorizing it is OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS 1 T - 12/6/07, The Leader Fee: $21.42 ORDINANCE: 662-2007 available for public inspection in the Office available for public inspection in the Office NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD PUBLIC NOTICE FIRST READING: 11/29/2007 of the Clerk of the Board. of the Clerk of the Board. Date Adopted: 11/29/07 Public Notice is hereby given that the NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the following proposed bond ordinance was RESOLUTION NO: 2007-1108 RESOLUTION NO: 2007-1121 UNION COUNTY BOARD Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- introduced and passed on first reading at a meeting of the Board of Chosen Freeholders amending (Resolution No. 2006-1242) AWARDED TO: T & M Associates, OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS ers has awarded a contract without com- of the County of Union, State of New Jersey, held on the 29th day of November, 2007, AWARDED TO: Interstaff, Inc., Owing Middletown, New Jersey NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD petitive bidding as a Professional Service and that said ordinance will be taken up for further consideration for final passage at the Mills, New Jersey SERVICES: for the development of the Date Adopted: 11/29/07 pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(1)(a)(i). This meeting of said Board of Chosen Freeholders to be held at its meeting room in the County SERVICES: to provide supplement oc- Pondorosa Farm Park, Scotch Plains, New Public Notice is hereby given that the contract and the resolution authorizing it is Administration Building, Elizabethtown Plaza, Elizabeth, New Jersey on the 20th day of cupational therapy services for the pa- Jersey. This contract will be for the pur- Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- available for public inspection in the Office December, 2007, at 7:00 P.M., or as soon thereafter as said matter can be reached, at tients/residents at Runnells Specialized pose of design and construction adminis- ers has awarded a contract without com- of the Clerk of the Board. which time and place all persons who may be interested therein will be given an Hospital tration services, and will be from the Open petitive bidding as a Professional Service opportunity to be heard concerning the same. PERIOD: January 1, 2007- December Space, Recreation and Historic Preserva- RESOLUTION NO: 2007-1141 pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(1)(a)(i). This A copy of this ordinance has been posted on the Bulletin Board upon which public 31, 2007 tion Trust Fund AWARDED TO: Kanen Psychological contract and the resolution authorizing it is notices are customarily posted in the Administration Building of the County, and a copy COSTS: for a total contract amount of COSTS: in an amount not to exceed Associates, Ridgewood, New Jersey available for public inspection in the Office is available up to and including the time of such meeting to the members of the general $404,275 $625,986. SERVICES: to provide psychological of the Clerk of the Board. public of the County who shall request such copies, at the office of the Clerk of the Board Nicole L. DiRado, Clerk Nicole L. DiRado, Clerk services/evaluations to Correctional Of- RESOLUTION NO: 2007-1143 in said County Administration Building in Elizabeth, New Jersey. of the Board of Chosen Freeholders of the Board of Chosen Freeholders ficer Candidates, Correctional Officer fit- amending (Resolution No. 765-2007) Nicole L. DiRado, Clerk of the Board of Chosen Freeholders 1 T - 12/6/07, The Leader Fee: $23.46 1 T - 12/6/07, The Leader Fee: $23.46 ness for duty and re-evaluations AWARDED TO: Palumbo & Renaud, County of Union, State of New Jersey PERIOD: January 1, 2007-December Cranford, New Jersey PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 657-2007 ADOPTED SEP- 31. 2007 SERVICES: to represent Sheriff Officer TEMBER 27, 2007 PROVIDING THE CONSENT OF THE BOARD OF TOWN OF WESTFIELD COSTS: in an additional amount of Frank Rose in the matter entitled Anthony CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS OF THE COUNTY OF UNION TO THE ISSU- $5,000 for a new contract amount not to Nwaka v. UC, et als NOTICE OF SALE OF REAL ESTATE FOR ANCE BY THE UNION COUNTY IMPROVEMENT AUTHORITY OF ITS exceed $12,500 COSTS: in an amount not to exceed NON-PAYMENT OF TAXES AND ASSESSMENTS NOT TO EXCEED REVENUE BONDS, SERIES 2007 (AFRICAN AMERI- Nicole L. DiRado, Clerk $5,000 CAN FUND OF NEW JERSEY PLAINFIELD PROJECT), TO INCREASE Public notice is hereby given that the undersigned, The Collector of Taxes of the Town of the Board of Chosen Freeholders Nicole L. DiRado, Clerk THE AGGREGATE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF BOND TO NOT EXCEEDING of Westfield, Union County, New Jersey, will sell at public auction on the 14th day of 1 T - 12/6/07, The Leader Fee: $23.46 of the Board of Chosen Freeholders 1 T - 12/6/07, The Leader Fee: $21.42 $7,500,000 IN CONNECTION WITH THE AUTHORITY’S PROJECT December, 2007 in the Tax Collector’s office in the Municipal Building, 425 East Broad PUBLIC NOTICE Street, Westfield, New Jersey, at ten o’clock in the morning, the following described WHEREAS, the Union County Improvement Authority (the “Authority”) has been duly PUBLIC NOTICE lands: created by an ordinance of the Board of Chosen Freeholders (the “Board of Freeholders”) UNION COUNTY BOARD The said lands will be sold to make the amount of Municipal liens chargeable against of the County of Union, New Jersey (the “County”), as public body corporate and politic OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS UNION COUNTY BOARD that same on the 14th day of December, 2007 together with interest and cost of sale, of the State of New Jersey (the “State”) pursuant to and in accordance with the county NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS exclusive however, of the lien for taxes for the year 2007. improvement authorities law, constituting Chapter 183 of the Pamphlet Laws of 1960 of Date Adopted: 11/29/07 NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD The said lands will be sold in fee to such persons as will purchase the same, subject the State, as amended and supplemented from time to time (the “Act”); and Public Notice is hereby given that the Date Adopted: 11/29/07 to redemption at the lowest rate of interest, but in no case in excess of eighteen percent WHEREAS, The Torain Group on behalf of its Client, the African American Fund, Inc. Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- Public Notice is hereby given that the (18%) per annum. Payments for the sale shall be made by cash or certified check before (formerly the Black United Fund) or its affiliate or transferee (the “Borrower”)has ers has awarded a contract without com- Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- conclusion of the sale or the property will be resold. requested the Authority’s assistance in relation to the expansion of a pre-school facility petitive bidding as an extraordinary ers has awarded a contract without com- Any parcel of real property for which there shall be no other purchaser will be struck off in the City of Plainfield; and unspecifiable service pursuant to N.J.S.A. petitive bidding as a Professional Service and sold to the Municipality in fee for redemption at eighteen percent (18%) per annum WHEREAS, the City has expressed its support for the Project in a letter from the Mayor 40A:11-5(1)(a)(ii). This contract and the pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(1)(a)(i). This and the Municipality shall have the right to bar or foreclose the right of redemption. dated August 7, 2007; and resolution authorizing it is available for contract and the resolution authorizing it is The sale will be made and conducted in accordance with the provisions of Article 4 of WHEREAS, the Authority had proposed to finance the Project through the issuance public inspection in the Office of the Clerk available for public inspection in the Office Chapter 5 of Title 54, Revised Statutes of New Jersey, 1937, and amendments thereto. of one or more series of Bonds (the “Bonds”) in an aggregate principal amount of not to of the Board of the Clerk of the Board. At any time before the sale the undersigned will receive payment of the amount due on exceed $6,000,000; and the property, with interest and costs incurred up to the time of payments, by certified RESOLUTION NO: 2007-1128 RESOLUTION NO: 2007-1142 WHEREAS, the Bonds shall have such other terms as set forth in those certain check or cash. AWARDED TO: Community Services AWARDED TO: Schenck, Price, Smith resolutions authorizing the issuance of the “Revenue Bonds, Series 2007 (African Industrial properties may be subject to the Spill Compensation and Control Act Block Grant (CSBG) & King, Morristown, New Jersey American Fund-Plainfield Project)” of the Union County Improvement Authority to be (N.J.S.A. 58:10-23.11 et seq.), the Water Pollution Control Act (N.J.S.A. 58:10A-1 et SERVICES: to provide and deliver ac- SERVICES: special counsel in the mat- adopted by the Authority prior to the issuance of the Bonds (the “Bond Resolution”; the seq.) and the Industrial Site Recovery Act (N.J.S.A. 13:1K-6 et seq.) In addition, the tivities, programs and services for low inter entitled Alyssa D. Scala v. UC, et als Bond Resolution, and any amendments or supplements thereto in accordance with the municipality is precluded from issuing a tax sale certificate to any prospective purchaser come residents of Union County COSTS: for an additional sum of $5,000 terms thereof may be collectively referred to as the “Bond Resolution”); and who is or may be in any way connected to the prior owner or operator of the site. PERIOD: October 1, 2007-April 30, 2008 for a new contract amount not to exceed WHEREAS, the principal of (including sinking fund installments, if any) and interest on In the event that the owner of the property is on Active Duty in the Military Service, the COSTS: in the amount of $409,830 $60,000. the Bonds when due may be, if the Authority determines it to be in its best interest, insured Tax Collector should be notified immediately. Nicole L. DiRado, Clerk Nicole L. DiRado, Clerk by a municipal bond insurance company (the “Bond Insurer”) in accordance with the The said lands so subject to sale, described in accordance with the tax duplicate, of the Board of Chosen Freeholders of the Board of Chosen Freeholders terms of a new issue municipal bond insurance policy (the “Bond Insurance Policy”); and including the name of the owner as shown on the last duplicate and the total amount due 1 T - 12/6/07, The Leader Fee: $21.42 1 T - 12/6/07, The Leader Fee: $20.40 WHEREAS, the Authority made application to the Local Finance Board in the Division thereon respectively on the 14th day of December, 2007, exclusive of the lien for the year of Local Government Services of the Department of Community Affairs of the State (the PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE 2007 are as listed below: “Local Finance Board”) for the Local Finance Board’s review of the Project and received Susan Noon UNION COUNTY BOARD UNION COUNTY BOARD positive findings on September 12, 2007; and Collector of Taxes OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS WHEREAS, the Borrower has advised that certain of its construction cost bids have Westfield, New Jersey NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD exceed the initial estimates, resulting in a request to increase the financing from Date Adopted: 11/29/07 Date Adopted: 11/29/07 $6,000,000 to $7,500,000; and Location of Block Amount Due Public Notice is hereby given that the Public Notice is hereby given that the WHEREAS, the Project does not require an expenditure of public funds or credit; and Property Address Owner & Lot Dec. 14, 2007 Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- WHEREAS, the Authority believes: (i) it is in the public interest to accomplish such 1. 382 Orenda Circle Primavera Parkview, L.L.C. 401/18 $ 733.82 ers has awarded a contract without comers has awarded a contract without com- purpose; (ii) said purpose is for the health, wealth, convenience or betterment of the 2. 405 Quantuck Lane Holzer, Eric 403/19 $ 7,078.01 petitive bidding as a Professional Service petitive bidding as an extraordinary inhabitants of the County; (iii) the amounts to be expended for said purpose are not 3. 848 North Avenue West Menza, John 906/31 $ 2,677.66 pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(1)(a)(i). This unspecifiable service pursuant to N.J.S.A. unreasonable or exorbitant; and (iv) the proposal is an efficient and feasible means of 4. 440 West Broad Street Centennial Lodge #400 IBOP Elks 2512/27 $ 886.72 contract and the resolution authorizing it is 40A:11-5(1)(a)(ii). This contract and the providing services for the needs of the inhabitants of the County and will not create an 5. 444 West Broad Street Centennial Lodge IBPO Elks 2512/28 $ 3,096.79 available for public inspection in the Office resolution authorizing it is available for undue financial burden to be placed upon the Authority. 6. 1144 South Avenue West Mormile Brothers 2606/1 $17,513.05 of the Clerk of the Board. public inspection in the Office of the Clerk NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE BOARD OF CHOSEN FREEHOLD- 7. 210 Palsted Avenue Lark, Morris G. & Carolyn 2707/40 $ 2,308.83 of the Board ERS OF THE COUNTY OF UNION, NEW JERSEY, as follows: RESOLUTION NO: 2007-1122 8. 625 West Broad Street Ecker, Mildred 2819/1.01 $ 6,939.26 Section 1. In accordance with Section 13 and all other applicable law, the Board of amending (Resolution No. 750-2005) RESOLUTION NO: 2007-1134 9. 240-244 North Avenue W. Jade Westfield Realty, LLC 3116/14 $ 13,536.65 Freeholders hereby consents to (i) the Project and the financing of same, (ii) the AWARDED TO: Louis Berger Associ- amending (Resolution No. 2007-242) 10. 401 Elmer Street South Mormile, Anthony & John 3201/5 $ 10,551.75 execution and delivery by the Authority of the Financing Documents and such other ates, Florham Park, New Jersey AWARDED TO: Coventus Consult- 11. 727 Central Avenue PATEL, Hasmukh S-Patel, Mahendra C. 4001/98 $ 3,902.91 documents as necessary and reasonable for the transaction, which documents shall be SERVICES: to provide professional ing, LLC., Westfield, New Jersey 12. 202-220 Cacciola Place BLM Realty Co 4002/1 $ 1,383.22 filed with the Clerk of the Board prior to the issuance of any Bonds, (iii) the adoption by project management system service and SERVICES: to provide Labor Manage- 13. 251 Windsor Avenue Richardson, Gary L. 4004/32 $ 514.88 the Authority of the Bond Resolution, and (iv) the issuance, sale and delivery of the Bonds engineering oversight as needed to pro- ment Relations services to the County 14. 644 Central Avenue Barbato, Fabio 4101/10 $ 3,231.27 to effect such purpose. The consent hereto given to the Financing Documents contem- vide support for the County Intermodal PERIOD: March 1, 2007-December 31, 15. 679 Rahway Avenue Eadie, J. Donald 4206/18 $ 3,241.25 plates the insertion of the final financing terms. Freight Project 2007 16. 58 Westbrook Road Nogan, Joseph & Joanna 4301/19 $ 10,076.37 Section 2. This ordinance shall take at the time and in the manner provided by law. COSTS: for an additional amount of COSTS: in an additional amount of 17. 1010 Seward Avenue Isbrecht, Richard W. 4604/2 $ 9,841.92 Section 3. Upon the adoption hereof, the Clerk of the Board of Freeholders shall $60,000 in grant funding for a total contract $10,000 for a new contract amount of 18. 531 Grove Street West Vavquez, Israel 4702/1 $ 6,237.91 forward certified copies of this ordinance to the County Manager, County Counsel, amount of $259,000 $70,000. 19. 154 Summit Court Kania, Joseph & Suzanne 5504/17 $ 6,064.65 Executive Director of the Authority, and John G. Hudak, Esq., Bond Counsel to the Nicole L. DiRado, Clerk Nicole L. DiRado, Clerk 20. 1717 Boulevard Snider, A. Est of c/o Denman 5607/21 $ 8,235.19 Authority. of the Board of Chosen Freeholders of the Board of Chosen Freeholders 1 T - 12/6/07, The Leader Fee: $135.66 4 T - 11/15, 11/22, 11/29 & 12/6/07, The Leader Fee: $412.08 1 T - 12/6/07, The Leader Fee: $23.46 1 T - 12/6/07, The Leader Fee: $23.46 A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, December 6, 2007 Page 17 Sounds of the Season Community Band, EIS Join Together for Concert WESTFIELD – The Westfield present the 16th-annual holiday con- Community Band and Edison Inter- cert sponsored by the Westfield Rec- mediate School will join together to reation Department on Wednesday, December 12, at 7 p.m. in the Edison St. Paul’s Celebrates auditorium, located at 800 Rahway Festival Advent Service Avenue. The Westfield Community Band, THE PAINTING’S ON THE WALL...Jersey Mike’s Subs on East Broad Street WESTFIELD – St. Paul’s Episco- under the direction of Thomas boasts new murals on its walls after recently undergoing a makeover. The pal church will present a Festival Ser- Connors, will perform a wide selec- sandwich shop, located where the old barbershop used to be, formerly had “bare” vice of Advent Lessons and Carols on tion of holiday favorites, including green walls, owner Norman Greco said. He hired a painter to adapt vintage Sunday, December 9, at 11:15 a.m. the “Suite from the Nutcracker Bal- photographs of Westfield and scenes from Point Pleasant, where the business The service will begin with a spe- let” by Peter Tchaikovsky. began in 1956, into murals. Mr. Greco said he wanted to add “a little more cial prelude at 11 a.m. In addition to Performed around the world on a character” to the shop. hymns and carols, the service will yearly basis, the suite tells the all photos by Benjamin B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times include excerpts from Vivaldi’s fairytale with well-known move- Magnificat, Handel’s Messiah and ments such as the “Dance of the Schubert’s Deutsche Messe, as well Sugar Plum Fairy” and “Waltz of the as instrumental music of Telemann Flowers,” among others. and Vivaldi. The service will include The program will include classi- St. Paul’s Parish Choir, soloists and cal selections such as “Emmanuel members of the New Jersey Sym- Variants” by Robert Foster and phony Orchestra. “Once in Royal David’s City” ar- The Reverend Andrew Hamersley, ranged by Phillip Sparks, along with rector of St. Paul’s, will be the cel- more traditional classics such as ebrant for this service. The public is “March of the Toys” by Victor invited to attend. Herbert and “Christmas Music For St. Paul’s is located at 414 East Winds,” arranged by John Cacavas, Broad Street in Westfield, across which features an array of holiday from town hall. favorites. For more information, call (908) The EIS Broadway Singers, di- 232-8506, extension 10, or e-mail rected by Kristine Smith-Morasso, [email protected]. will join the band in concert. The Broadway Singers will perform a Horn Performs collection of holiday songs to celebrate the festive mood of the sea- ™ Dickens’ Reading son. POPCORN WESTFIELD – Westfield High The Broadway Singers is an extra- Mid-Day Musicales Presents School English teacher Peter Horn curricular choral group that performs No Country for Old Men: will perform a dramatic reading of for a variety of area organizations, Charles Dickens’ “A Christmas including Children’s Specialized Mother-Daughter Duo Carol” accompanied by music Hospital and local nursing homes. WESTFIELD – The First Congre- Contes d’Hoffmann at Opera North All’s, Well, It Doesn’t End Well teacher Bill Mathews and a chorus Concluding the evening’s concert, gational Church of Westfield, located in Lebanon, N.H. of Westfield High School students the Community Band will join the at 125 Elmer Street, announced the Meredith has appeared as the so- One Popcorn, Poor • Two Popcorns, Fair • Three Popcorns, Good • Four Popcorns, Excellent and alumni at 4 p.m. on Saturday, Broadway Singers in performing Irv- third of its Mid-Day Musicales con- prano soloist in the Mozart Corona- By MICHAEL S. GOLDBERGER They are ideologues. Even Llewelyn December 15, at the First Baptist ing Berlin’s “White Christmas.” certs for the 2007-2008 season with a tion Mass with the Westfield Sym- 3 & 1/2 popcorns probably isn’t just thinking about the Church, located at 170 Elm Street. This event is free to the public. program by the mother-daughter duo phony Orchestra. No Country for Old Men, the Coen money. We like this survivor. Maybe Donations support Grace’s Westfield Recreation Department Meredith Hoffmann-Thomson, so- Her mother, organist Barbara Brothers’ latest meditation on the ran- he wants vindication. But when it Kitchen in Plainfield. This ninth- Director Bruce Kaufmann sponsors prano, and Barbara Thomson, piano, Thomson has concertized in the dom unseemliness that preoccupies comes to unknown motivations, annual performance continues the the Community Band. on December 12 at noon. their minds, has a terrible ending. I’m Chigurh makes him seem like a piker. tradition of dramatic readings of this For more information, visit These free half-hour concerts are against it. But then, if this filmic anxi- This is one strange dude. He is story that began with Dickens him- westfieldcommunityband.com or presented in the church sanctuary on ety attack about a fellow who happens everything bad. An aberration...a dirty self. call (908) 789-4080. Wednesdays during the church sea- upon $2-million worth of a fouled-up splash of misdirected DNA, possibly sons of Advent and Lent and are fol- drug deal weren’t so superb, the end- arrived to human form after an intern- lowed by a soup-and-sandwich lun- ing wouldn’t much matter. ship in Hell. Sometimes lumbering WF Symphony Hosts Annual cheon available in the church social But it does matter. Because up until like a monster, especially if healing hall for $5. that disappointing 11th hour, the film- from fresh wounds, true to his nefari- Ms. Hoffmann-Thomson has per- making freres are pitching a no-hit- ous ilk, he lives to terrorize and ex- New Year’s Eve Celebration formed in opera, oratorio and recital ter. Watching the action unravel as ecute, but not before spouting some WESTFIELD – The Westfield will present its New Year’s Eve Cel- venues. This year, she sang the role of Josh Brolin’s everyman desperately judgmental nonsense. Symphony Orchestra (WSO), under ebration in the Westfield High School Musetta in La Boheme at the Sarasota tries to keep the jackpot he’s found, He is empowered by his will to kill, the baton of Maestro David Wroe, auditorium on December 31 at 7 Opera and those of Miss Wordsworth we are set on the edge of our seats. a vague weariness in his eyes – so p.m. in Albert Herring and Antonia in Les And with each new twist or turn, many people to murder, so little time. Youth Chorus Holds This year’s performance, Hats Off names like Lumet, Hitchcock and De And he has a companion. It is a self- To Old Broadway, features Nat Chan- Coffee With Conscience Palma come to mind. devised air gun, a killing machine he Holiday Performance dler (Scarlet Pimpernel, Phantom) The desolate, mystifying west the totes like a teddy bear, like his botsy, AREA – On Sunday, December and other stars from the Broadway Presents John Flynn Coens are so fond of imagining, once reminiscent of crazy Frank Booth’s 16, at 3 p.m., the New Jersey Youth stage. The night will serve as a revue WESTFIELD – The Coffee With again, haunts. Roger Deakins’s cin- nitrous cocktail in David Lynch’s Blue Chorus will perform its annual holi- of American musical-theater clas- Conscience Concert Series will con- Meredith Hoffmann-Thomson, soprano ematography stunningly comple- Velvet (1986). Gosh, he’s insane. day concert at The Mayo Center for sics, presented in symphonic splen- tinue its eighth season by presenting ments. But Javier Bardem as Brolin’s Via clever direction, only we know Performing Arts in Morristown. dor. award-winning singer/songwriter John United States and Europe. pursuer, Anton Chigurh, takes the the true extent of his madness. The A portion of the proceeds will go Hats Off To Old Broadway gives Flynn on Saturday, December 15. Her performances have included cake. He is a sociopathic villain the picture splices between Chigurh’s to the Morristown Memorial Hos- the audience an insight into the The concert will take place at the recitals at the Cathedral of Notre likes of which hasn’t reared its ugly dogged pursuit and Llewelyn’s equally pital to benefit its Center for Diabe- wacky, tender, comic and tragic ele- First United Methodist Church of Dame in Paris, the Riverside Church head on film since Jane Seymour’s gritty evasion. The Man Who Hires tes. ments of musical theater, all rolled Westfield, located at 1 East Broad and Trinity Church Wall Street in Cathy in East of Eden (1981). Wells asks Carson, “Just how danger- Christine and Helen Daifotis of up in cabaret style. Street (corner of North Avenue). New York, the National Presbyterian So complete is Bardem’s portrait ous is he?” To which Harrelson’s mer- Westfield, along with Claire Smith The WSO has designed the event Doors will open at 7:30 p.m., with Church and the Kennedy Centerin of evil that it often overshadows the cenary responds, “Compared to what? of Berkeley Heights, perform with to serve as a family-friendly affair. the concert beginning at 8 p.m. Ad- Washington, D.C., the Sacred Heart great portrayal Brolin contributes as The bubonic plague?” the chorus. Adults will reminisce about songs mission is $16. All net proceeds from Cathedral Basilica in Newark, and the protagonist/adventurer. Llewelyn “Hmm,” we think. There’s more to The New Jersey Youth Chorus, from the past, while kids enjoy some the concert will be donated to the the Methuen Memorial Music Hall in Moss, like so many men of rare tal- this than the surface story. There is founded in 1992, is an auditioned of the more peculiar characters to Community FoodBank of New Jer- Methuen, Mass. ent, has gone unnoticed. That is, until metaphor, simile, allegory and all those choral program for children in grades grace the Broadway stage. sey in Hillside. She has performed with the this crucial moment in time. Whether other things Mr. Stamelman taught us 4 through 12. More than 100 vocal- Tickets for the event, which will New Jerseysinger/songwriter and Peabody Symphony Orchestra, the or not it’s his lucky break is just one in English class. So bring your thinking ists come from almost 40 towns in be performed at 550 Dorian Road, social activist Spook Handy will be Westfield Symphony Orchestra and of the film’s numerous speculations. cap. And don’t believe there is only one six New Jersey counties. The chorus cost $32 and $64 in advance ($40 the opening act. the North Jersey Bach Festival. Making it a troika of fine perfor- explanation to the story. When the Coens performs a range of choral literature and $70 at door). The show will end For more information about Mr. She serves as the organist and di- mances, and more or less a conundrum deemed to toss us that paltry ending, from music of the classical masters at about 8:45 p.m. Flynn, a songwriter and an activist, rector of music at the Congregational in itself, is Tommy Lee Jones’s depic- everything went back on the table. to international folk music and gos- For tickets or information, call the see johnflynn.net. More information Church of Westfield. tion of Sheriff Ed Tom Bell, narrator Truth is, they’re too good to be at a pel. WS) office at (908) 232-9400 or e- about the Coffee With Conscience For further information or to make and third-generation Texas lawman. He loss for a finale. You don’t go this far, The chorus regularly performs mail [email protected]. Concert Series can be found at luncheon reservations, contact the is the genuine, rustic article. Investigat- this perfectly, to sheepishly offer up with established musicians, includ- Those interested can visit WSO coffeewithconscience.org. church office at (908) 233-2494. ing the murderous cat-and-mouse game some unfinished symphony. Nay, ing collaborations with noted pro- ticket outlets – Fast Frame of that ensues, he has a piece to say about whether pretentious or ingenious, fessional organizations such as the Westfield, Martin Jewelers of whither goest civilization. there is method to their latest bit of New Jersey Symphony Orchestra Cranford and World of Music in There are two other powers that cinematic madness. Whereas a tradi- and Canadian Brass. Summit. NJWA Music Studio have an interest in these sordid mat- tional conclusion would have settled ters. Near ethereal in their omni- matters, it also would have closed the Welcomes Gary Lewis scient monitoring of Llewelyn one is philosophical door. Westfield Student Musical simply known as The Mexicans. The Hence, this is what I call a coffee- WESTFIELD – Ted Schlosberg, organist and music director at Grace other, a Mr. Big (Stephen Root) table movie. You, the Mrs. and your Performances Welcome the Public founder and executive director of the Lutheran Church in Union, he is perched amid glass on the 14th floor, friends see it, mull it over dinner, and WESTFIELD – The public schools’ fine-arts department invites the public New Jersey Work- also a member of the is listed in the credits as “The Man then bring it home to hammer out to this winter’s 18 musical concerts. About 2,500 students in kindergarten shop for the Arts Appraisers Associa- who Hires Wells.” around the coffee table. So, clean up through high school will perform. All concerts are free and begin at 7:30 p.m. (NJWA), has an- tion of America. The reference is to Woody a little. Buy those pastries your friend Date Performing Groups Address nounced that Gary The Music Studio, Harrelson’s spicily conceived Carson likes so much. And, keep an open Dec. 6 Edison 6th-Grade Chorus & Band 800 Rahway Ave. Lewis has joined the located at 150-152 Wells, a private detective/soldier of mind. You won’t be all-wrong when Dec. 6 Franklin Band 700 Prospect St. staff of the Music Stu- East Broad Street in fortune. Like everyone else, he’s hard you again opine, “It’s about life.” Dec. 6 Wilson Band & Vocal at RIS 301 Clark St. dio. Westfield, offers vo- to figure. The axiom “follow the * * * Dec. 10 Elementary Stringfest I at EIS 800 Rahway Ave. Mr. Lewis, a piano cal and instrumental money” works here only as a rough No Country for Old Men, rated R, is Dec. 10 Tamaques Band & Vocal 641 Willow Grove Rd. instructor, holds both lessons to both chil- outline. Greed is too simple a mo- a Miramax Films release directed by Dec. 10 Franklin Vocal 700 Prospect St. a Bachelor of Arts de- dren and adults, in a tive, suggest the Coens. Ethan Coen and Joel Coen and stars Dec. 11 Washington Band & Vocal 900 St. Mark’s Ave. gree with a concen- variety of styles in- We suspect that, to a man, these Javier Bardem, Josh Brolin and Tommy Dec. 12 WHS Chamber Orchestra, Symphony 550 Dorian Rd. tration in music his- cluding classical, players are worse than opportunists. Lee Jones. Running time: 122 minutes. Orchestra, & Jazz Band I tory and literature contemporary and Dec. 13 Roosevelt Concert 1 301 Clark St. and a Master of Arts jazz. Dec. 13 Edison 7th- & 8th-Grade Chorus & Orch. 800 Rahway Ave. degree in musical For more informa- Dec. 17 Elementary Stringfest II at EIS 800 Rahway Ave. composition from tion or a complete JUXTAPOSE GALLERY Dec. 17 Roosevelt Concert 2 301 Clark Str.t Montclair State Uni- brochure, visit the Dec. 17 Jefferson Band & Vocal 1200 Boulevard versity. studios of the NJWA, Dec. 17 McKinley Band & Vocal 500 First St. As a faculty mem- Gary Lewis call the office at Dec. 19 WHS Choral Concert 550 Dorian Rd. ber at the Montclair (908) 789-9696 or Dec. 20 Roosevelt Concert 3 301 Clark St. Music Studio, Mr. Lewis taught pi- visit the studio online at Jan. 10 Edison 7th- & 8th-Grade Band, Jazz Band 800 Rahway Ave. ano, violin and music theory. An njworkshopforthearts.com.

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There’s No Business Like Washington School Show Business School Seeks Alumni for 60th-Anniversary Performance By CHRISTIE STORMS show that is both “adult and kid Alumni Bruce Vasel, who has pre- Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times friendly.” viously co-directed the show several WESTFIELD — The Town of “It has to have a certain number of times, is in charge of directing this SOUNDS OF SWITZERLAND… Westfield may have changed a bit choruses, dance numbers, solos and year’s alumni number, a song and Members of the New Jersey Workshop over the past 60 years, but one thing speaking parts so everyone who tries dance medley of “That’s Entertain- for the Arts Alphorn Ensemble will has remained constant: the parents at out can do something,” Mr. Cook ment” and “There’s No Business Like entertain holiday shoppers in down- Washington Elementary School (and said. “You also have to keep the whole Show Business.” town Westfield this season. Directed Jersey Mike’s Gets a Makeover previously the former Grant School) thing under two hours, including “We’re pulling in all the old blood,” by Ted Schlosberg, the Alphorn En- 17 continue to write, direct, produce, music and intermission…It’s like Mr. Vasel said, citing two alumni, semble will recreate the sounds of the Alps on three consecutive Thursdays – photo by Benjamin B. Corbin choreograph and perform an original doing the Sunday crossword puzzle, Madeleine Lee and Dianne Mroz, today and December 13 and 20, from 7 show for their annual PTO fundraiser. trying to fit it all together.” who have returned to choreograph. to 8 p.m. in front of the Wachovia Bank And to help celebrate the show’s 60th Ms. Bergin said that approximately He hopes to get at least 50-60 on the corner of East Broad and Elm year, all who were involved at any 150 parents participate in the show alumni to perform together. Streets. point in its history are invited back to annually, including those behind the “That’s the normal choral size, but ‘Papermates’ Display Works perform together in a special “alumni scenes. if we get 100, I’ll make sure we have number” during three performances Script selection takes place in May room for all,” he said. “I’m hoping it Inside over the weekend of January 25 and or June for the show that will run the will be the five minutes everyone At UCC’s Tomasulo Gallery 26, 2008. following January. And while the remembers from the show.” By MARYLOU MORANO mystical, with a touch of the exotic. According to Monica Bergin, who scripts are original, Ms. Bergin said The Boothes look forward to par- Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times She presents mixed-media works, produces this year’s show along with they are often peppered with pop cul- ticipating. CRANFORD – “Papermates,” a such as “The Shaman’s Box,” an al- Susan Cook, Lois Walter and Charlie ture references and songs. “The show was our social life for two-artist exhibit of mixed-media most-three-foot-long wall hanging, Bowman, the original performances Mr. Cook said this year’s show will years,” Mrs. Boothe said. work currently at Union County and “Nefreteti’s Knapsack,” a purse began simply as a way to encourage feature a few “American Idol,” “Danc- “It’s always been great because you College’s (UCC) Tomasulo Art Gal- made of handmade paper and printed parents to attend PTO meetings at ing with the Stars” and “Fame” scenes don’t get a lot of egos,” Mr. Vasel lery, focuses on handmade paper. with hieroglyphics. Grant School. and songs. He also said 60 years of its added. “Everyone is just happy to be The holiday concert The exhibit showcases the work of Ms. Willner’s work, on the other It wasn’t until Grant School closed history are delicately woven into the a part of it.” Lois Shapiro of Watchung and Fran hand, hints of the whimsical. to make way for the Westfield Memo- script. Rehearsals for the show, which season is here – Willner of Her contribution to the ex- rial Library that Grant’s families were “I didn’t want it to be an obvious Lucy Biegler and Mitch Slater will Maplewood. The hibit consists of works such redistricted to Washington School and thing, but we wanted to mention that co-direct, will begin in early January. read up on Fran Willner 17 two women teach “The Artist” as “Red Grande,” a mixed- brought the show along with them. it was at Grant School for 29 years Alumni interested in participating local groups papermaking found objects,11” x 3” media creation of acrylic paint, Alumni and former Westfield and Washington for 31, and I wanted can contact Mr. Vasel at classes together at 2007 fabric, gold leaf and handmade mayor Bud Boothe and his wife, Gail, to involve the library,” he said. “It’s [email protected]. For more show gearing up for the Visual Arts paper, as well as multiple small described the show’s earlier years. just really been a privilege to work on information, visit the Washington performances. Center of New Jer- sculptures incorporating feet. “The Grant School auditorium it.” School website at westfieldnjk12.org. sey (NJCVA) in Her quirky “Bird Woman” – a wasn’t much bigger than your living Summit and at the bodiless half-woman, half-bird- room,” Mr. Boothe said. Newark Museum. head perched atop a foot that is He explained the variety-type show Ms. Shapiro perched atop a racecar – exem- soon evolved into a “book show” and Ms. Willner’s two-de- plifies her “fleet-of-foot” expres- which followed a plot from begin- cades-long history of artful collabo- sions. ning to end. And as it became more ration is the inspiration for the title of “The first thing that grabs the viewer popular, the lack of space became an the exhibit: “Papermates.” of this exhibition is how creative and issue, especially when a new parti- In 1996, they curated NJCVA’s diverse these two artists are, even as tion wall was constructed through the “The Glove Project,” an exhibit of 70 they use the same medium of hand- auditorium in the 1970s. bequeathed gloves transformed into made paper as the basis for most of Mrs. Boothe was instrumental in art, many created by New Jer- their art,” said Valeri Larko, director moving the show’s performance to sey female artists. of the Tomasulo Gallery. the much larger Roosevelt Intermedi- More recently, the two “Fran Willner playfully ate School auditorium, where it con- women curated weaves Renais- tinues to be performed today. “CHAIRS: Form Follows sance “[The PTO] went to the board of Vision” at VACNJ. The themes into education with the idea, and it was exhibit consisted of the her work, great because it gave us a bigger work of 25 New Jersey while Lois audience, bigger stage, bigger every- artists who used the Shapiro often thing,” Mrs. Boothe said. “It was nice chair as an artistic [references] to earn the extra money to give the medium. ancient Egyp- school, too.” In “Papermates,” tian themes and Ms. Bergin said nowadays the show Ms. Shapiro and gives them her often sells out and typically raises Ms. Willner each Lois Shaprio: own twist. She approximately $25,000 for Washing- express a unique handmade tends to work with ton School. “The Shamon’s Box, photo of archives taken by Michael J. Pollack for The Westfield Leader and The Times perspective on paper, 3 a more limited pal- Mr. Boothe recalled one of his fa- As it appeared in February 12, 1976: A rousing musical tribute to America’s bicentennial ended this year’s Grant School what most people con- 4” x 13” x 5”, 2005 ette that concentrates vorites – All for the Kids – because it play and brought audiences of over 2000 to their feet. The patriotic red, white and beautiful finale had the entire cast on stage sider a commonplace and ordinary ” on rich earth tones, contained lots of humor, a feature waving flags, with voices raised in song around a stirring tableau in the spirit of ‘76 with the Statue of Liberty, her torch raised item. white and black,” she frequently incorporated. on high, and Uncle Sam doffing his tall hat. This “Revolutionary” comedy brought humor, action, lively music and dancing However, handmade paper, which, added. “There’s also always a line that in this original show, Who’s Afraid of George the Third? It was produced by Grant School parent and teachers organization, according to the artists, originated in In addition to their many group goes ‘Hi Muck, Hi Mire,’ Mr. Boothe whose members one month each year become “The Grant School Players.” Endless hours of effort go into producing such ancient China more than 3,000 years shows, often together, Ms. Willner has added. “I don’t know who started a high-caliber show where talent peaks on-stage and off. All the hundreds of costumes were created by parents and teachers- ago, has only been recognized as a displayed solo shows at the Newark that, but it’s usually preceded by some- turned-seamstresses. The enthusiasm bubbled over into the audience in this bright and bouncy Bicentennial Celebration. legitimate art form for less than 100 Museum, Kean University and one saying they had to get through the years. Brandeis University. Ms. Shapiro has muck and the mire to get there.” Ms. Shapiro’s work borders on the also featured her work in solo fashion, This year’s script writer, Tony Children’s Specialized with shows at the Newark Cook, confirmed that traditional line Museum, the NJCVA in has been written into this year’s show, Summit and the Print entitled Ghostwriter. He also spoke Houses ‘Home and Abroad’ Council of New Jersey in about the challenges of creating a By MARYLOU MORANO tails of older buildings, including North Branch, in addition Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times some in Westfield. to other venues. Jane Bernstein to Visit WESTFIELD – Although Westfield “[The architecture] is something “Papermates” will be on resident and artist Linnea Rhodes has that is changing,” she commented. exhibit at the Tomasulo Art WF Town Bookstore drawn and painted for a number of “Some of the buildings that were there Gallery on the Cranford WESTFIELD – Carnegie Mellon years, she has only recently begun a year ago are no longer there any- Campus of UCC until De- University professor (and ex-Union exhibiting her work in solo exhibits more.” cember 20. County resident) Jane Bernstein will in New Jersey. Those who missed “At Home and The college is located visit the Town Bookstore in Westfield In October, Mrs. Rhodes’s debut Abroad” will have a second chance to at 1033 Springfield Av- to discuss her new book, “Rachel in solo exhibit, “At Home and Abroad” explore Mrs. Rhodes’ work at the enue. The exhibit is open the World: A Memoir,” this Saturday, appeared at The Artist Framer in Children’s Specialized Hospital, lo- from Monday to Thurs- December 8, from 2 to 4 p.m. The Cranford. The exhibit showcased a cated at 150 New Providence Road in day, 1 to 4 p.m., Tuesday bookstore is located at 270 East Broad collection of pen-and-ink, watercolor Mountainside, between December 8 to Thursday, 6 to 9 p.m., Street. and oil paintings inspired by the and February 2. and Saturday from 10 a.m. The book chronicles ages 5 to 22 in artist’s travels both in the United States This exhibit will showcase oil paint- to 1 p.m. the life of Ms. Bernstein’s develop- and Europe. ings, water-colored pen-and-inks, The Tomasulo Art Gal- mentally disabled daughter, Rachel, The exhibit showcased scenes from open-edition prints of Westfield and lery is located on the first while Ms. Bernstein seeks social ser- France, Italy, Greece, the Netherlands Cranford scenes, photos from Eu- floor of the Kenneth vices for the family. and England, as well as New York and rope and a few pen-and-ink sketches. Campbell MacKay Li- Ms. Bernstein recently authored a Colorado. The public can view the exhibit any brary. For more informa- New York Times Magazine piece about The exhibit also included familiar time the hospital is open. Attendees tion, call (908) 709-7155 Rachel, that was adapted from the scenes from Westfield and Cranford, can access the exhibit through the or log onto ucc.edu/go/ book. goleader.com/ such as Eastman Plaza and Quimby ambulance entrance at the rear of the TomArt. For more information, contact the classifieds and Elm Streets. building. Fran Willner: “Bird Lady,” found objects, 7” x 4”, 2007 bookstore at (908) 233-3535. “I carry a digital camera and a jour- nal for pen-and-ink sketches wherever Cranford Library I go,” Mrs. Rhodes said, adding that she creates her art using both. Displays Teen Artwork the farmhouse store She especially likes working on the AREA – The 2007 Teen Arts Trav- Festival of Advent computer, as it allows her to enlarge eling Exhibit is on display at the like no other store in Westfield her photos and study their details. Cranford Public Library, located at Mrs. Rhodes majored in fine art at 224 Walnut Avenue, from now Douglass College with a concentra- through January 4. tion in printmaking, etchings and li- The exhibit consists of 60 pieces Lessons & Carols thography. of art selected from more than 600 When she left the workforce to visual-art works shown at the 2007 raise her family, she started a small Union County Teen Arts Festival held business, creating fine-line pen-and- in March at Union County College ink drawings of homes in Westfield. in Cranford. Sunday, December 9 at 11:15 A.M. More than 10 years later, she be- The Union County Office of Cul- gan painting in oils and, just last year, tural and Heritage Affairs adminis- Special Prelude at 11:00 A.M. according to the artist, she started ters the annual event. “enhancing her pen-and-ink sketches The 2007 exhibit features local with watercolors.” artists, including Scotland Preston with She purposely draws in ink so that of Mountainside’s Deerfield School, she can’t start over. Kevin Aubourg and Heather Pasko The St. Paul’s Choir, Soloists & “I think of myself as a self-taught of Scotch Plains’ Union County Vo- members of painter and because I have no training cational-Technical School, Sayeed in watercolors, I call my medium Dean of Hillcrest Academy-South in The New Jersey Symphony Orchestra ‘water-colored pen-and-ink,’” she Scotch Plains, Bryan Chen and Dan said. Mandelbaum of Westfield’s Edison The transformation from pen-and- Intermediate School, Monica Sousa featuring works of Archer, Handel, Nestor, Poston, ink to color has been an exciting one of Westfield’s Beadleston High Schubert & Vivaldi for Mrs. Rhodes. School and Kathia Salguero of “I love exploring the influence of Westfield’s Hillcrest Academy, light and shadow on color,” she ex- North. St. Paul’s Episcopal Church plained, adding that she tries to re- For information about the Teen 414 East Broad Street in Westfield Pottery Jewelry Metal produce the lighting exactly as it ap- Arts program, contact the Union Glass Textiles Wood Paper County Office of Cultural and Heri- (across from Town Hall) pears on location and feels she best www.thefarmhousestore.com does this with oils. tage Affairs at 633 Pearl Street in Information: 908-232-8506, EXT. 10 221 North Ave East, Westfield 908-654-0444 She has only recently started to Elizabeth or call (908) 558-2550 or paint and draw the architectural de- e-mail [email protected].