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By BRUCE JOHNSON Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times Inside linebacker is where a foot- for losses, with 11 sacks and what that Brown did at WHS, connected on ball team generally puts its toughest seemed like a gazillion 107 of 189 passes for 1,423 yards this defenders, guys who are a combina- hurries; his career numbers are 172 fall, with 13 touchdown passes and tion of a lineman’s size and a d-back’s tackles, 35 for losses, and 19.5 sacks. just four . For the record, speed. Over the past six decades WHS Vall-Llobera was recently named Brown’s career totals were: 132 of 269 has had some outstanding guys there, the Courier-News’ Defensive Player for 1,808 yards and 16 touchdowns. whether it was in the 5-2-4 that Les of the Year, an honor also earned Phil Martini, who broke all of the Zorge, Gary Kehler and Dick Zimmer recently by WHS’s Matt Daly (2001), school passing records during the 2015 used, or the 4-4-3 that’s been preva- James O’Rourke (2011), Jack Simcox and 2016 seasons, was 0-for-0 for 0 lent the last three decades under Ed (2014) and Kessler (2016). Jack Curry yards as a sophomore. Tranchina, Jim Benedict and Jim was the Courier’s Offensive Player of With top receivers Emmitt Smith, DeSarno. the Year in 2015. Tommy Norris, Colin Freer and Grif- Since 1960, WHS has had a dozen (Note: while WHS’s defense was fin Rooney all coming back, and with all-state linebackers: Peter Braun, well-represented on the Courier- Tim Alliegro (920 rushing yards, 10 Jerry Hendershott, Doug Murphy, News’ All-Area team – the first team touchdowns) to keep the defenses hon- Frank Jackson, Jim Zitch, John Kerr, Devils included Vall-Llobera, Ortiz, est, Shapiro figures to only get better. Bob McNally, Jim Hoblitzell, Erwyn Steve Barden and Adam McDaniel; And he was plenty good this year. Lyght, Matt Daly, A.J. Murray and David B. Corbin (February 2017 files) for The Westfield Leader and The Times Jack Simcox. DRIBBLING AROUND AN INDIAN...Blue Devil Adam McDaniel, No. 10, tries to dribble around a Rahway Indian And there have been plenty more defender in the UCT second round game at Westfield (February 2017). McDaniel is one of the returning starters this season. inside guys who “coulda/shoulda” made all-state: Bill Bryant, Earl Vigne, Leroy Gallman, Pete Harvey, Bill Dunham, Skip Bode, John Iglar, Fred Blue Devil Cager Boys Have Kessler, Chris Drabin, Jim Mozoki, Steve Kocaj, Jason Yarusi, Todd Dowling, Matt Andzel, Marc Dowling, Will Harbaugh, Scott New Faces, Same Challenges Newman, Luke Prybylski, Mike O’Connor and Steve Barmakian. By ALEX LOWE clude Adam McDaniel and Mark be on hand. Both of this year’s inside backers, Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times Natiello. McDaniel averaged 10.8 “Griffin Rooney is talented but Shea Elliott and Drew Ortiz, had all- The Westfield High School boys points per game (ppg) as a junior and young,” said Palmieri. “He is coming state type seasons. As two-year start- basketball team heads into the 2017- tallied 21 points in a game against off of a concussion but hopes to be ers the senior duo combined for al- 18 hoops season looking to improve Roselle Catholic. Natiello averaged ready for the first game.” most 400 tackles the past two seasons on last year’s 8-15 record. The Blue 2.6 ppg as a junior. Westfield traditionally puts out good, on teams that went 24-0 and won two Devils will embark on this task with Other seniors that figure into the competitive teams but in the very pow- state sectional titles. And they did all many new faces but with the same old mix are 6’ 4” Chris Wagner (2.4 ppg) erful Union County basketball universe, that with the pressure of the team’s current 37-game win streak and three challenges shared by other programs , Dylan Jackson (1.3 rebounds per the challenge is to get to a level where Linebacker Drew Ortiz had 22 tackles in the state sectional final win over hopeful of advancing in the highly game) and Luke Spellman. The Blue they can not only compete with but also sectional titles, having also gone 12- Bridgewater-Raritan. Here he shows off his tackling technique against an Eliza- competitive Union County basketball Devils should get talent injection at defeat teams like Linden, Roselle Catho- 0 during the 2015 season, when Elliott beth runner in 2016. landscape. the point guard position this season lic and The Patrick School among oth- had 42 tackles and Ortiz two as sopho- “The biggest challenge is that we but they will have to wait a while ers when the tournament rolls around mores. Elliott, Jake Dayon and Rory STREAKING need to play our best every night,” before they receive that boost. Junior and St. Mary’s of Elizabeth within the Elliott had 104 tackles this fall (227 McGovern were on second team; and While we remain in the dark as to said Blue Devil seventh year Head Matt Crowley transfers from St. Joe’s Mountain division. That will be a tall for his career), while Ortiz had 125 Joe SanGiacomo was third team – the how the town of Westfield came up Coach Daryl Palmieri. “The brutal (Metuchen) and Palmieri expects order as Westfield will oncc again have this fall (209 for his career), including offense got nobody. No Jack with Blue Devils as the nickname for schedule that we play does not allow good things from him. to depend on speed, team defense and 69 first-hits. McCauley? What about Fran its high school, a better choice, as for letdowns. We’ll need to lean on “Crowley will have to sit out but he solid shooting to counter the size and And in arguably the two biggest Alliegro? Jordan Barham? Declan things have played out, might have our seniors to guide us through. We will be a big factor when eligible to talent that the top level teams in Union games of the year, Ridge in the play- McCauley? Halfbacks Tim Alliego been the Blue Streaks. know that we must work a little bit play.” County possess. off opener and Bridgewater-Raritan (920 yards) and Juandre House (666) Of course back in the early 1940s, harder and play a little bit harder Junior Sebastian Ferraro saw ac- “Our goal every year is to win the in the playoff final, they came up averaged over 5.0 per carry, while when the school’s nickname evolved every game to counteract some of the tion in eight games last season and conference first and foremost,” said huge. Elliott had 15 tackles against gaining a combined 1,586 yards. There from the Blue and White or the Elm extremely talented teams that we en- averaged 2.6 ppg. Other juniors, Palmieri. “If we put ourselves in po- Ridge, while Ortiz had 19, including are a lot of really good teams in the Streeters to the Blue Devils, who at that counter each week. We are used to Michael Kane, Adam Perry and sition to win the conference, that will 12 solos. Then in this year’s champi- Courier’s area, but … ) time could have known the athletic this kind of competition, so I expect Tommy McGuire will compete for set us up nicely for a post season run onship game against Bridgewater- *** dynasty that was being built? (It’s also us to meet the challenges ahead.” time as well. Nicky Murray, Noah and achieving a good seed in both the Raritan – the biggest game of their The casual conversation took place impossible to imagine something with Graduated from last year’s team Levy and Matt Leone are also mem- county and state tournaments. We also lives played on the biggest stage in the stands prior to the Phillipsburg ‘Devil’ sneaking past the town’s very are players like Matt LaCorte bers of a very deep junior class. want to be one of the best public (MetLife Stadium) – Elliott had 12 scrimmage back in August. One fan conservative pooh-bahs of that era.) (Susquehanna University), Phil Mar- Sophomore Griffin Rooney, who school teams in Union County every stops, while Ortiz had 22. Yes, that’s was telling anyone who would listen – If win streaks were easy, there would tini, Jeff Gagum, Tristan Quallis and scored two touchdowns on 13 recep- year. The county is dominated by twenty-freakin’-two tackles! and some who probably wish they be plenty of them at lots of schools. Phil Zanfagna. The seniors, who will tions for the Blue Devils’ state cham- some very talented private schools While the offense carried the load weren’t – that he felt Westfield was But they’ve been a constant at WHS be called upon to replace them, in- pion varsity football team, will also but we want to be mentioned every during the 2015 team’s title run, and going to have a decent team again this since 1957, when the boys swim team year as one of the highest-ranked pub- to a lesser extent in 2016, this year’s year, but they still needed to find a really got the ball rolling, starting a lic school teams in the county.” title was much more defense-oriented. quarterback. 42-year streak of Union County cham- The Blue Devils tip off the season The Blue Devils allowed just a single Aspiring QB Hank Shapiro was 14 pionships that ran until 1998. During against Linden this Friday, December touchdown in 11 of their 12 games. years, 11 months old at that moment that time the swimmers also had 59- 15 at 5 p.m. at Union High School. Elliott and Ortiz were great, but three- in time. He hadn’t exactly shined yet. and 45-meet winning streaks. And year starting defensive end Jake Vall- And while there were some growing after losing their 1957 opener to Co- PUBLIC NOTICE Llobera is equally deserving of all- pains along the way, by season’s end lumbia, the mermen didn’t lose to SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY star recognition. He was the lone re- WHS was 12-0 and Shapiro had put another public school for 17+ years, CHANCERY DIVISION turnee this year on a line that had together one of the best statistical when they lost 86-84 to Cherry Hill UNION COUNTY graduated three-year defensive mon- seasons in school history, let alone by East in 1974. DOCKET NO. F-016212-17 sters Owen Kessler, Nick Maher and a sophomore. That includes the last Through this fall, the five longest FILE NO. 23922-17 Jeff Gagum. All ‘Val’ did, as a marked sophomore to start a game at WHS – streaks in WHS history are: NOTICE TO ABSENT DEFENDANT man, was make 77 tackles, 19 of those , who went on to record- 5) 61 straight wins by boys tennis, (L.S.) STATE OF NEW JERSEY TO: breaking career at 2007-08; THE WHITE PALACE, INC.; PUBLIC NOTICE and a 10-year career in the NFL with 4) 64 straight wins (also 68-0-1 un- YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED AND TOWNSHIP OF CRANFORD the Giants and Cardinals. beaten) by girls swimming, 2010-14; REQUIRED to serve upon PELLEGRINO ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT Shapiro, who wears the same No. 10 3) 74 straight wins by girls swim- AND FELDSTEIN, LLC, plaintiff’s attor- TAKE NOTICE that on the 4th day of neys, whose address is 290 Route 46 ming, 1984-90; December, 2017, the Zoning Board of the West, Denville, New Jersey, an Answer to PUBLIC NOTICE 2) 92 straight wins by girls cross- Township of Cranford, in the County of the Complaint filed in a Civil Action, in Union took the following actions: TOWN OF WESTFIELD country, 1994-2003; which MTAG CUST FOR EMPIRE VII NJ WESTFIELD, NEW JERSEY 1) 97 straight wins by boys cross- PO is the plaintiff and THE WHITE PAL- 1. Application #ZBA-17-023: Adopted Courtesy of James Finver ACE, INC., ET ALS; are defendants, pend- a Resolution of Memorialization granting SPECIAL ORDINANCE NO. 2211-1250 country, a streak that started in 2004 ing in the Superior Court of New Jersey, approval to Conrad and Tricia Brink, Appli- and will still be active when the 2018 GETTING FIRED UP...The Westfield High School ice hockey team gets ready for BOND ORDINANCE Chancery Division, UNION County and cants, to permit construction a two-story action. STATEMENT AND SUMMARY season starts next fall. bearing Docket No. F-016212-17 within rear addition with the following variance: to The football team will enter the thirty-five (35) days after December 14, exceed maximum allowable lot coverage; The bond ordinance, the summary terms 2017 exclusive of such date. If you fail to and the following pre-existing conditions: of which are included herein, has been 2018 season riding a 37-game win- WHS Boys Hockey Team answer or appear in accordance with Rule exceeds the maximum allowable lot cov- finally adopted by the Town Council of the ning streak, which broke the old school 4:4-6, Judgment by Default may be ren- erage on Block: 176, Lot: 12 as designated Town of Westfield, in the County of Union, mark of 36 set from 1969-73. dered against you for relief demanded in on the Township Tax Map, also known as State of New Jersey, on December 11, The girls soccer team is currently Begins Season with 4 Wins the Complaint. You shall file your Answer 14 West Holly Street in the R-3 Zone. 2017, and the 20-day period of limitation and Proof of Service in duplicate with the within which a suit, action or proceeding working on a 41-game unbeaten 2. Application #ZBA-17-019: Adopted Clerk of the Superior Court of New Jersey, questioning the validity of such ordinance streak, having gone 34-0-7 the past In a start that can only be described Bertucci’s only commitment was a a Resolution of Memorialization granting Hughes Justice Complex - CN 971, Tren- can be commenced, as provided in the approval to 10-12 Commerce, LLC, Appli- two seasons. as the best-case scenario, the Westfield Bill Belichik-like response of, “We ton, New Jersey 08625, in accordance Local Bond Law, has begun to run from the cant, to permit a change in use to permit ON THIS DATE High School varsity boys ice hockey will take it one shift, one period and with the Rules of Civil Practice and Proce- date of the first publication of this state- use and occupancy of a day school on the dure. ment. Copies of the full ordinance are 1962: Bob King scored 38 points in team has come flying out of the gate to one game at a time”. first and second floor for a private thera- You are further advised that if you are available, at no cost and during regular a 92-74 basketball victory over begin their season. An intensive off- Giresi added, “Like I tell this group peutic school in a zone where not permit- unable to obtain an attorney you may com- business hours, at the Clerk’s office for ted on Block: 636, Lot: 3 as designated on Plainfield. That tied Dick Myers’ year- season regimen led by Head Coach all the time, here we go boys!” municate with the Lawyer Referral Service members of the general public who re- the Township Tax Map, also known as 10- old school record, set against Roselle Joe Bertucci and Assist Coach George Senior Matt Rittendale will serve of the County of Venue and that if you quest the same. The summary of the 12 Commerce Drive in the C-1 Zone. No cannot afford an attorney, you may com- terms of such bond ordinance follows: Park. Before the school year was out, Giresi has paid early dividends for the as the team captain and the alternate changes to the property are anticipated municate with the Legal Services Office of King scored 42 against Roselle and hard-skating squad. captains are senior Kenneth Meyer other than interior. TITLE: BOND ORDINANCE the County of Venue. The telephone num- TO AUTHORIZE THE RE- 43 vs. Rahway, the top two single- The Blue Devils are currently un- and junior Christopher (CJ) Duffy. ber of such agencies are as follows: Law- 3. Application #ZBA-17-022: Granted PLACEMENT OF THE PLAY- game totals in school history. defeated in four games with two wins Big contributions are expected from yer Referral Service 908-353-4715 - Legal approval to Marc and Melissa Ricci, Appli- GROUND AT MINDOWASKIN Services Office 908-354-4340. cants, 30 Columbia Avenue, Block: 236 (ALMOST) ON THIS DATE coming via shutout. The season opener other seniors on the squad including: PARK IN, BY AND FOR THE THE ACTION has been instituted for the Lot: 12 Zone: R-4, to permit construction to Dec. 12, 1992: With , was a 3-0 victory over league rival Andrew Milstein, Sean Biglin, Matt TOWN OF WESTFIELD, IN purpose of foreclosing the following tax increase the size of an existing dormer and THE COUNTY OF UNION, and all Governor Livingston within the Cetlin, Matt Bromberg, Leo Warsh, sale certificate: to mirror said dormer on opposite side with STATE OF NEW JERSEY, TO injured, rookie Dave Brown made his friendly confines of the newly reno- Tanner Devin, Brett Denner and Bryce 1. A certain tax certificate 14-00184, the following variances: to exceed maxi- APPROPRIATE THE SUM OF sold on 6/8/2015, dated 6/18/2015, and mum allowable Floor Area (§136-31E.(1) first start at quarterback for the New vated Warinanco Ice Skating Center Dannevig. Unfortunately, the Blue $1,250,000 TO PAY THE COST was recorded on 8/20/2015 in Book 13972 & (2); and the following pre-existing con- York Giants. The 1988 WHS gradu- in Roselle. In the feel-good story of Devils will be without slick skating THEREOF, TO MAKE A at Page 423, made by PAUL M. LESNIAK, ditions: less than the minimum required DOWN PAYMENT, TO AU- ate was injured during the 19-0 loss to the young campaign junior Anthony senior Sean Taylor due to season- Collector of Taxes of ELIZABETH, and front yard setback (§136-30 Attachment 1, THORIZE THE ISSUANCE OF Phoenix and out the rest of the season. Oliveri netted the team’s first goal of ending surgery. State of New Jersey to MTAG CUST FOR Schedule 1); less than the minimum re- BONDS TO FINANCE SUCH EMPIRE VII NJ PO and subsequently as- quired lot area (§136-30 Attachment 1, Dec. 15, 1972: Scott Novacek’s the season. Oliveri missed the major- Grizzled veterans Alex Park, Petey APPROPRIATION AND TO signed to plaintiff, MTAG CUST FOR EM- Schedule 1); less than the minimum re- 50-foot desperation heave went in the ity of his sophomore year due to in- Buontempo, Timmy Rosa, Zack PROVIDE FOR THE ISSU- PIRE VII NJ PO. This covers real estate quired lot width (§136-30 Attachment 1, ANCE OF BOND ANTICIPA- basket and lifted WHS to a 52-50 jury. Peterson, and John Humiston join located in ELIZABETH, County of UNION, Schedule 1); and exceeds the maximum TION NOTES IN ANTICIPA- victory at Scotch Plains. Bobby Jester The second tilt of the season was a Duffy and Oliveri as the other juniors and State of New Jersey, known as LOT allowable impervious surface (§136-30 TION OF THE ISSUANCE OF 421 BLOCK 5 as shown on the Tax As- Attachment 1, Schedule 1). topped the Blue Devils with 14 points. road victory at Clary Anderson Arena on the club. The team’s youth move- SUCH BONDS. sessment Map and Tax Map duplicate of The Devil’s Den appears on occa- in Montclair over another league op- ment includes returning letterman 4. Application #ZBA-17-027: Granted ELIZABETH and concerns premises com- Purpose(s): Replacement of the play- approval to DePala Realty Co., Inc., Appli- sion in The Westfield Leader. ponent, Montclair Kimberly Acad- Trevor Tanella and fellow sopho- monly known as 17 ERIE STREET, ELIZA- ground at Mindowaskin Park with a handi- cant, 206 North Avenue West Block: 176, emy (MKA). The Blue Devils over- mores Will Gamba, Nick Forno and BETH, New Jersey. capped-accessible playground with a PUBLIC NOTICE Lot: 21 Zone: ORC to permit a waiver from YOU, THE WHITE PALACE, INC., are safety surface and various amenities in, by came an early 2-0 deficit, and a rowdy Dylan Howard. site plan approval to convert first floor TOWNSHIP OF CRANFORD made party defendant to the above fore- and for the Town. MKA student section, to win 5-4. The Follow the WHS boys varsity ice space from business use to residential use PLANNING BOARD closure action because you are the owner which is not permitted in the ORC zone (D- Appropriation: $1,250,000 third game of the season was their hockey team on Twitter of a property which is the subject of the TAKE NOTICE that on the 6th day of 1 variance) with the following pre-existing Bonds/Notes Authorized: $1,190,000 most complete effort with the WHS (@westfieldpuck) for an informative above entitled action. December, 2017, the Planning Board of conditions: less than the minimum required Grants (if any) Appropriated: $-0- DATED: December 8, 2017 the Township of Cranford, in the County of team dominating their adjacent town and entertaining take on the season’s lot area; less than the minimum required Section 20 Costs: $15,000 Michelle M. Smith, Clerk Union took the following actions: rival Cranford, 5-0. The most recent activities. Fans can also visit the team lot width; less than the minimum required Useful Life: 15 years Superior Court of New Jersey front yard setback; less than the minimum 1. Scheduled Wednesday January 10, win came, once again at Warinanco, website (westfieldicehockey.net) to PELLEGRINO & FELDSTEIN, L.L.C. Tara Rowley, RMC required side setback (§136-30, Attach- 2018 as the Board’s Reorganization meet- at the expense of Jackson Memorial see the schedule of upcoming games. Denville Law Center Town Clerk ment 1, Schedule 1). ing. High School, a 6-3 final. 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