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Published Every Thursday Since September 3, 1890 (908) 232-4407 USPS 680020 Thursday, October 26, 2006 OUR 116th YEAR – ISSUE NO. 43-2006 Periodical – Postage Paid at Westfield, N.J. www.goleader.com [email protected] SIXTY CENTS WPD Concludes Kasko Hearing; Ruling Not Expected Until Dec. By NORDETTE N. ADAMS representation and did not notify him He said retaliation fueled accusa- Specially Written for The Westfield Leader that he was under formal investiga- tions against his client stemming from WESTFIELD – The town’s police tion during a February 6 meeting be- charges Officer Kasko made against department concluded a disciplinary tween the two men. former Police Chief Bernard Tracy hearing Friday against a Westfield In his opening statement, Arthur and a lawsuit Officer Kasko filed on police officer charged with lying un- Thibault, counsel for the WPD, said November 14 in U.S. District Court der oath and in departmental reports. police officers are called to testify Newark, against the former chief, A ruling is not expected from hearing about crimes in many cases in which Town Administrator Jim Gildea and officer Robert Lucid, the Summit it’s the officer’s word against the ac- the Town of Westfield. He said that police chief, until December. cused perpetrator’s. “Credibility and prior to Officer Kasko’s problems Defended by his attor- with former Chief Tracy ney Anthony Pope, Of- and filing of the law- ficer Greg Kasko, a 16- suit, he had been the year veteran of the de- “blue-eyed, blond- partment, faces termina- haired child” of the de- tion if found guilty on partment. charges of making false “You’d have to be statements of material blind not to see that this facts to superior officers is retaliation against this during a May 25 hearing man because you don’t conducted regarding like what he did,” Mr. charges that the officer Pope said. Horace Corbin for The Westfield Leader failed to back up another Officer Kasko’s three- ON THE MARCH…In the front row, from left to right, Officer Vincent Piano, Detective Lisa Perrotta, Officer Tom Ostrander, Sergeant Scott Rodger, Police Benevolent Association President Leo Lugo and Patrolman Kevin O’Keefe march patrol car during a motor count lawsuit alleges down North Avenue in Westfield to voice concerns about the status of contract negotiations. vehicle stop, while alleg- misuse of police depart- edly sleeping in his patrol ment computers to con- car at 1:24 a.m. on Janu- duct illegal background ary 29. Officer Kasko was checks in 2004 on sev- PBA, Teamsters Seek Support suspended from duty with eral town residents and pay on July 7 based on the Horace Corbin for The Westfield Leader the alleged retaliation he latest accusations. DRIVING HOME A POINT...Defense attorney Anthony Pope makes faced when he attempted Police Chief John a point during the disciplinary hearing of Westfield Police Officer Greg to look into the validity In Contract Talks With Town Parizeau, last Friday, tes- Kasko at the Westfield Municipal Courtroom. The hearing ended last of the illegal background By MICHAEL J. POLLACK cember 31, 2005. said, adding that the portions of the Friday, October 20, and hearing officer Robert Lucid is not expected to Specially Written for The Westfield Leader tified that Officer Kasko rule on the case until December. Pictured are: Westfield Police Chief checks. Westfield Mayor Andy Skibitsky tax bill allotted to these two entities committed perjury by stat- John Parizeau in the foreground and, left to right; Mr. Pope, Officer During Friday’s hear- WESTFIELD – Police officers said it was “his understanding” that are “significant.” ing under oath that he was Kasko, police department attorney Arthur Thibault and Mr. Lucid. ing, the police from Newark, Union Township, “the PBA has initiated the [binding]- “Despite the existing cost factors, not sleeping and drove his department’s GPS came Springfield, Mountainside, Plainfield arbitration process, and two media- this council has and will continue to patrol car three-tenths of a mile from truthfulness of an officer is para- under scrutiny. Mr. Pope said accusa- and Cranford, along with the Westfield tion sessions – including one held negotiate with good faith with the PBA Fairview Cemetery and back between mount,” he said. He argued that Of- tions against his client amounted to and Cranford Fire Departments and yesterday (Monday) – have already and the Teamsters, as it does with all 1:12 a.m. and 1:24 a.m. on January 29. ficer Kasko was “not fit” to serve if dependence on reports from a mechani- the Communications Workers of been conducted by the arbitrator.” He other labor unions that represent our Using reports from the WPD’s Global found guilty of lying under oath and cal device that may be faulty and that America representing town hall staff added that the Teamsters have “initi- town employees,” he concluded. Positioning System (GPS), Chief in departmental reports. the department had “no eyewitnesses” attended Tuesday’s Westfield coun- ated the mediation process and that the During public comment, Mr. Lugo Parizeau said Officer Kasko’s patrol Mr. Pope agreed that credibility to discredit Officer Kasko. cil meeting to support the Policemen’s mediation session was held last week.” said, “Being a police officer in car did not move from the spot where was the root of the case, but said The prosecution presented two sets Benevolent Association (PBA) Local Before the meeting, PBA President Westfield is more to us than just a Sergeant Todd Earl alleges he found the Officer Kasko’s credibility was not of GPS reports as evidence that Officer 90 and Teamsters Union during con- Leonard Lugo told The Westfield chosen profession. The men and patrolman sleeping. the problem. The WPD’s credibility Kasko lied about his movements while tract negotiations. Leader that “right now, presently women of the police department do Chief Parizeau also alleged that was at issue, he said. “You want to on duty January 29. The first set in- Teamsters, which represents pub- we’re without a contract for about 10 this job because we have come to Officer Kasko lied in letters and de- talk about credibility. Captain cluded a general system report and a lic works employees, and the PBA months. The town is looking for accept the fact that as individuals, we partmental reports when he said Cap- Wayman calls an officer in and puts a detailed system report, both generated continue to work under previous con- changes in the health care [benefits]. have an inherent need to be of service tain David Wayman denied him Po- tape on.” He said the captain taped CONTINUED ON PAGE 12 tracts, both of which expired on De- Of course, there are monetary issues to others, at times putting the service lice Benevolent Association (PBA) Officer Kasko “surreptitiously.” across the board. We want the public of others ahead of our families and support. We know they support us. ourselves. Every day, we come to We just wanted to clue them in on work knowing that when a member Police Take Down Credit what’s going on and where we’re at. of this community calls upon us, we We’ve had several meetings with the will respond with every resource pos- town. We’ve had mediation meetings sible and use every means to assist Card Skimming Operation and we feel it was time to let the them.” MOUNTAINSIDE – The chief and Union County Pros- public know what was going on and He added, “As with any form of Mountainside Police Chief James ecutor Theodore Romankow said four try to garner their support.” public service, our members do not Debbie announced Tuesday the persons, including a waitress from a Before the PBA spoke at Tuesday’s have an expectation of a golden para- takedown of an “enormous” credit- restaurant in the borough and three meeting, Mayor Skibitsky read a pre- chute beyond our means. But at the card skimming operation that netted Hudson County men, were charged pared statement, “acknowledging the very least, we ask to feel supported thousands of dollars from unsuspect- in connection with the thefts as part presence of a number of our police and appreciated by the very munici- ing victims throughout New Jersey of an investigation spearheaded by officers and DPW employees” and pal government of Westfield that we who had valuable credit information Captain Richard Osieja and Detec- “thanking them for their service to serve so proudly. The issues before us electronically lifted from their credit tive Donald Amberg. the community.” are not just about money, but are a cards and used to purchase items ille- It began several months ago, when “It seems clear that your collective matter of value, a value of what the gally. one victim came to police with a presence here tonight is to emphasize citizens of this community are get- “What these detectives from $1,500 unauthorized charge on his Courtesy of Kim Choma the fact that you are currently engaged ting and why they chose to come to Mountainside did, with some relent- account, Chief Debbie said. NATURE THRIVES...A Mountainside resident spots two coyotes in the back- with the town in negotiations for new Westfield to make this their homes less investigating, is quite impressive Police learned that a woman, Jessica yard of her Coles Avenue property. Mountainside Mayor Robert Viglianti last labor contracts,” he read. “As you know, and places of business.” week warned of coyote sightings in the borough. Mountainside resident Patrick in that it shut down an illegal network Beaton, 18, of Edison, was using her Thomas, the curator of mammals at the Bronx Zoo, is gathering information to the council has the responsibility to He concluded, “I am appealing to that was using the numbers and expi- job at the restaurant to “skim” credit help residents protect themselves, their families and their pets. balance the interest in negotiating a you. We are ready and willing to settle ration dates of credit cards from cus- information from customers and alleg- fair contract for our police officers and this contract. Let’s make it a win-win tomers from a business on Route 22,” edly obtain credit information using a public works employees with the cost situation for all, including the citizens Chief Debbie said. “It may very well portable electronic device known as a Garwood Braces to Hear of that contract, which must be paid of Westfield we both serve.” be that there are more than 200 differ- “skimmer” because it copies informa- for by the citizens of our town.” Resident Mike Jackson of Florida ent victims who had valuable credit tion from the magnetic tape on the back The mayor said Westfield taxpay- CONTINUED ON PAGE 12 stolen from them, and the extent of the of the card and can be stored. Hillcrest Proposal Friday ers pay more than $1 million for the theft could approach nearly $400,000.” “From there, the information was By MEGHAN GILL Friday’s meeting will take place to health insurance and more than $5.8 passed to the men in Hudson County, Specially Written for The Westfield Leader “discuss my options with you all.” million in salaries to the 59-person who could, in turn, have it transferred to GARWOOD — During the major- The council announced the bor- police department. In addition, he another card to be used to purchase ity of Tuesday evening’s meeting, the ough received a Union County Kids said those “familiar with the town Fall Back!Back!Fall high-end electronics and expensive borough council discussed a plan by Recreation Trust grant for $152,250. budget” know that Westfield taxpay- Daylight Saving Time Ends items,” the chief said. The three men, James Ward, the developer of the They also heard from business owner ers are responsible for “over a half identified as Remny A. Gomez, 19, and former St. Anne’s School property, to Joe Polyak of Little Joe’s Liquors on million dollars in health insurance Sunday, October 29, 2 a.m. Vladimir Nunez-Carrion, 23, of West relocate Hillcrest Academy South in South Avenue about sign ordinance and $2.27 million in salaries for our New York and Camilo Silva, 25, of Westfield to the site. A public meet- restrictions. 44-person public works department.” Union City, were arrested this week ing on the matter has been scheduled Of the county grant for improve- “When you consider that our total and charged with various theft offenses. for tomorrow, Friday, October 27, at ments of the athletic complex, Coun- municipal budget is about $33.9 mil- Mr. Romankow said Gomez, still 7 p.m. at St. Anne’s gymnasium. cil President Kathleen Villaggio said, lion, the police and DPW salaries and held in the Union County jail in Eliza- Westfield Board of Education mem- “It was a nice surprise.” health insurance alone consume about Happy Halloween beth, had bail set at $22,500, while bail ber Alice Hunnicut described Hillcrest Mr. Polyak of Little Joe’s Liquors 30 percent of that budget,” the mayor for Nunez-Carrion was set at $10,000. in June as a school for “students who addressed the council regarding a let- “This case serves as a reminder to have the intellectual ability to achieve ter he received from the new bor- citizens to check their monthly state- but who need a highly structured, ough-zoning officer, stating that his ments carefully because that is what led personalized environment in which shop is not within compliance of the CONTINUED ON PAGE 12 to succeed.” window signage ordinance. The council heard from resident “I don’t understand what I have to Bruce Paterson regarding the sched- do,” Mr. Polyak said. He asked the uled meeting on Friday night. Mr. council, “What is a window? And Paterson, an independent candidate what constitutes a window sign?” for mayor, said this could be a “major Borough Attorney Robert Renaud pot boiler” and asked the council if responded, “This is not an unusual they plan on attending this meeting. ordinance. Unfortunately, none of us “We will be there as residents,” Mayor have memorized the sign ordinance; Dennis McCarthy said. I’ll take a look at that.” A letter was posted on the bulletin In other business, Councilman board outside council chambers and Walter Tucker announced the police obtained by The Westfield Leader. department has received six new ra- Mr. Ward, of Ward & O’Donnell dar detectors. He also said flu vac- Property Development Co. Inc., cines should be expected shortly. writes, “I have recently purchased Loose-leaf collection will begin on Horace Corbin for The Westfield Leader Saint Anne’s School in Garwood. Monday, October 30, and family pool THE DEVIL MADE ME DO IT...More than 100 Westfield student-athletes and booster association adults participate in the annual Button Day Sales fundraiser Horace Corbin for The Westfield Leader When I purchased the school, it was night is scheduled to take place at last weekend. Pictured above, left to right, are: Kevin Hennessey, Mike Toth, WELCOME TO WESTFIELD…Citibank holds its grand opening in Westfield my intention to build 55-and-up age- Cranford indoor pool on Saturday, Bryan Knapp, Santo Nardi, Claire Stevens-Haas and Hope Skibitsky. Tuesday night. It is the bank’s first branch in New Jersey. The event was restricted housing on the site. November 4. highlighted by Citbank’s presentation of a $5,000 donation to the Westfield “I have since met with a govern- The council has scheduled its next PAGE INDEX Memorial Library. Pictured, left to right, are: Steven Nulty, regional manager, ment agency that would like to lease meeting for Tuesday, November 21, Regional ...... 2-3, 8-9 Obituary ...... 10 Real Estate .... 13-22 Roger Sullivan, library board vice president, Phil Israel, library executive the school from me for 10 years and at 7:15 p.m., with a workshop session Editorial ...... 4-5 Education ...... 11, 21-22 Classifieds .... 23 director, Valerie Ippolito, Citibank branch manager, and Helen Steblecki, Citibank community relations director for New Jersey. keep it as a school.” starting at 7 p.m. Community ... 6-7 Sports ...... 13-19 A&E ...... 24-26 Page 12 Thursday, October 26, 2006 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A Watchung Communications, Inc. Publication Mini-Golf Facility Opens At Scotch Hills Country Club By FRED T. ROSSI to realize about $100,000 in income Specially Written for The Westfield Leader from course fees. SCOTCH PLAINS — On a sunny Mayor Marks said the new facility and brisk Saturday, before nearly 125 was an example of the “creative think- spectators, Scotch Plains officials ing” demanded by residents looking unveiled a new miniature golf facility to the municipal government to come at Scotch Hills Country Club. Mayor up with revenue-raising ways to offset Marks termed the addition of the the municipal property-tax burden. course a “grand slam” for golfers in The course is not the archetypal Scotch Plains. mini-golf course with miniature wind- Before cutting the ribbon at the Oc- mills and Eiffel Towers; instead, it is tober 15 ceremony, more natural in ap- the mayor noted pearance, with Christie Storms for The Westfield Leader Courtesy of Donna Klein MILLER-CORY HOUSE…Scott Boughner of the Motts Artillery donned a NINETY-NINE RED BALLOONS…The Mountainside PTA launched a sea of Scotch Plains’ dis- large boulders dot- tinction of being ting the course and Revolutionary War uniform for the recreation of army camp life on the grounds red balloons donated by Party City of Watchung into the sky at Monday of Westfield’s Miller-Cory House Museum, one of the 23 properties showcased for morning’s kickoff ceremonies to commemorate Red Ribbon Week. Many other home to the county- waterfalls and Union County’s “Four Centuries in a Weekend” tour. See story on page 26. events are planned throughout the week that will promote drug and alcohol owned golf course streams winding awareness and celebrate sobriety. at Ashbrook Coun- throughout. try Club, a private Astroturf sand POLICE BLOTTER course at traps and roughs Kasko Disciplinary Hearing Shackamaxon are also featured at Westfield hicle stop at 6:29 a.m. on Westfield Road. CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 Country Club, the several of the holes. by GPS data related to Officer Kasko’s The prosecution put into evidence township-owned Mr. Poerio said Friday, October 13, Sean Foy, 22, of Monday, October 23, Peareen Dou- Fred Rossi for The Westfield Leader Fanwood was arrested following a motor glas, 52, of Plainfield was arrested for an patrol car movements on January 29. a transcript of Captain Wayman’s tape Scotch Hills facil- TEEING OFF…Scotch Plains Mayor the course would vehicle stop in the 900 block of West South active warrants out of North Plainfield The second set of reports included the of his February 6 meeting which the ity and, now, the Marty Marks tees off during the mini- remain open for the Avenue and charged with driving while and Fanwood after a motor vehicle stop. same types of GPS reports. However, prosecution said shows there is no mini-golf course — golf course’s grand opening. next several weeks intoxicated. He was turned over to a respon- Monday, October 23, William E. these reports were generated from data record of Officer Kasko requesting an 18-hole course until the weather sible individual after satisfying an outstand- Duckswort, Jr., 40, of Berkeley Heights recorded during an October 13 re-cre- PBA representation. Mr. Pope ob- at the intersection of Jerusalem Road turns colder. Fees are $6 for adults and ing warrant from Newark for $200 bail. was arrested for an outstanding Plainfiled ation of Officer Kasko’s testimony of jected to the transcript, saying with- and Plainfield Avenue. $4 for children and seniors. After 6 Friday, October 13, Dralan B. Alex, 30, warrant after a motor vehicle stop on his movements in January. Chief out the tape or knowing who tran- Besides the new golf facility, the p.m., the rates rise to $7 and $5, re- of Elizabeth was arrested at West South South Avenue. Parizeau conducted the recreation. scribed the tape, the transcript is sus- development includes additional spectively. Mini-golfers can pay at the Avenue and Crossway Place pursuant to a Monday, October 23, Christine M. contempt of court traffic warrant issued by Tomaszewski, 40, of Linden was arrested Mr. Pope objected to an October 13 pect. parking spaces along Jerusalem Road pro shop before heading to the course the Newark Municipal Court. He was trans- in the 500 block of North Avenue after a re-creation report’s inclusion. “It’s While cross-examining Chief and four cages where golfers using to pick up their clubs, balls, scorecard ported to Westfield police headquarters, field investigation. inadmissible evidence,” said Mr. Parizeau, Mr. Pope cited passages from the regular nine-hole course can prac- and an eraser-less pencil. processed and released after posting $250 Scotch Plains Pope, arguing that Chief Parizeau the GPS user guide that the Airlink tice their drives. Parks and Recre- Golfers wishing to take heed of bail. A court date was to be set. Friday, October 21, Andrew Regenthal, could not conduct an accurate recre- Pinpoint modem’s “data may be de- ation Director Ray Poerio said on Arnold Palmer’s advice — “I have a Sunday, October 15, Stanley Bazile, 27, of Scotch Plains was arrested and ation because he used a different layed, corrupted or lost.” He asked Saturday that the $486,000 project, tip that can take five strokes off 26, of Linden was arrested following a charged with third-degree burglary, third- model car with a different (GPS) sys- Chief Parizeau, “Do you dispute that?” which was started in the summer, was anyone’s golf game. It is called an motor vehicle stop at Ross Place and degree criminal mischief, possession of tem six months later. “It’s apples and The chief answered, “I think they completed within budget. He added eraser.” — will have to bring their Carleton Road and charged with hinder- burglary tools, criminal trespassing and oranges,” he said. put that in there for lawyers.” that the township government expects own eraser. ing apprehension after allegedly identify- providing alcohol to minors. ing himself by several different names. Michael Walker, Jr., 18, of Scotch Mr. Thibault objected to any charac- Mr. Pope also read passages saying He was released with a summons. Plains, Maxwell Carow, 18, of Fanwood, terization that Chief Parizeau used a that GPS accuracy can be affected by Sunday, October 15, Udon Myers, 25, Christopher Cooper, 18, of Fanwood, different system for the re-creation. whether there is a “full view of the sky, of Elizabeth was arrested following a Brian Halpin, 18, of Scotch Plains and “It’s the same system. We sent up a trees, tall buildings, or cloudy weather.” motor vehicle stop at South Avenue and Stephen Betau, 19, of Scotch Plains were different satellite, but it’s the same sys- He asked the chief, “Do you agree Cumberland Street on an outstanding no- arrested and charged with third-degree tem.” with that?” bail Union County Sheriff’s Department burglary, third-degree criminal mischief, However Chief Parizeau clarified “So says the guide,” answered the warrant and a traffic warrant from Eliza- criminal trespassing and under age pos- during testimony that while the sys- chief, who also said that “everything beth for $110. He was turned over to the session of alcohol. tem was the same, the patrol car’s is imperfect” but he had not observed Union County Sheriff’s Department. According to police the suspects en- Tuesday, October 17, an employee at a tered a Lambertsmill Road country club modem was not. He said the depart- such problems in his “hundreds of South Avenue business reported the theft and golf course through a window in the ment periodically has a “routine hours of training” and system use. of a pair of sunglasses from a motor ve- pool house and used the property to have change-out of cars” and assigns the Mr. Pope said no member of the hicle on the premises. Company personnel a party. Police said the individuals caused old patrol car numbers to the new WPD had been retrained on the sys- witnessed a black male dressed in all black damage to the pool house before taking cars. Officer Kasko’s patrol car has tem since 2003 and that the GPS clothing inside the car. The suspect fled in approximately 10 golf carts out onto the been replaced with a new model with company had not returned to check the direction of the Westfield train station golf course. Two carts were driven into a new GPS modem since January 29. the system. “They’re relying com- when approached, dropping the sunglasses the pool, two were driven into a ditch and Mr. Pope said the prosecution wanted pletely and solely on the mechanical as he exited the property. several others were driven into each other to “buttress” its case that the GPS sys- equipment to sustain these charges Tuesday, October 17, Alexandra causing damage. Severe damage was also tem was reliable using the re-creation (against Officer Kasko),” he said. Rakoczy, 21, of Whippany was arrested caused to the fairway and the greens. Horace Corbin for The Westfield Leader at Westfield police headquarters on an The suspects were processed and re- but that “the demonstration is flawed. He later asked Chief Parizeau about CANDIDATES CONFER…GOP candidates for office in Congressional District outstanding traffic warrant from Westfield leased pending a court date scheduled for It’s not reliable. (They had a) different the department’s 45-day rule for 7, New Providence and local races in Legislative District 21 confer at the home of for $98. She was processed and released October 25 in Elizabeth. device in the car. You can’t rely on a charging an officer with wrongdoing. Assemblyman Jon Bramnick in Westfield last Wednesday in preparation for the after posting bail. Mountainside brand new system or device to test what Mr. Pope said Chief Parizeau ex- November 7 General Election. Pictured, from left to right, are: former New Wednesday, October 18, a Westfield resi- Friday, October 13, a Fox Trail resi- was done by an old device.” ceeded the time limit. Providence Mayor Al Morgan, Rep. Mike Ferguson for reelection to Congress, J. dent reported the theft of $50 from his wallet dent reported that sometime overnight, After listening to Mr. Pope’s objec- Chief Parizeau said he didn’t know Brooke Hern for New Providence council, John Thoms for New Providence and his keys that had been left in an un- one or more unidentified individuals bent tions and Mr. Thibault’s assertions, of the rule, and Mr. Thibault objected, mayor, Stephen Vengrow for New Providence council and Mr. Bramnick. locked locker at a local recreation facility. a decorative driveway lamp. The value of Mr. Lucid allowed the October 13 saying Mr. Pope had misinterpreted Saturday, October 21, after responding the lamp was $250. to a report of a man with a stun gun, police Friday, October 13, a resident of Fox recreation report as evidence. the rule. arrested Bryan Mondello, 18, of Corinth, Trail reported that sometime overnight Chief Parizeau testified the WPD Captain Wayman testified that he Westfield Town Council Me. in a municipal parking lot off of someone smashed a globe light fixture started using GPS in 2003 at which met with Officer Kasko to inform him CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 Elmer Street and charged him with pos- located in the driveway of the residence. time a representative from the of Officer Earl’s report that he’d found Street said the council was “missing Rodger added that, “partially, the session of stun guns and other prohibited The value of the globe is $30. system’s company came in and trained Officer Kasko asleep at the cemetery. the boat” in terms of its negotiations quality of life [enjoyed] in Westfield weapons. Besides the two stun guns, Wednesday, October 18, Jason M. him on the system over a two-day He said he wanted to issue the officer with the PBA. Mr. Jackson said he and is based on the services we provide.” Mondello is alleged to have had in his Marzano, 30, of Warren was arrested period. He said he’s logged hundreds a “performance notice” based on the his wife have three children in town He said, “What’s most infuriating possession two switchblade knives and a following a motor vehicle stop and of hours working the system since his incident, which is “documentation of and that one reason they moved to is that the town has no faith in facts. It pair of metal knuckles. He was released charged with reckless driving and a $20 initial training. a performance error,” the lowest step Westfield was the “school system and doesn’t look at the crime rate or how upon the posting of $1,000 bail. warrant out of Warren Township. Sunday, October 22, Jason Kolterjahn, Thursday, October 19, Carl M. Henrie, Regarding the recreation he said, in the disciplinary process, he said. the other was [the] low crime rate.” many calls (25,000) we receive in a 21, of Westfield and Brian Scarpellini, 44, of Newark was arrested at the “I wanted to duplicate exactly what “Did Officer Kasko accept the per- He cited the police’s recent arrest of year. I feel that I’m dismissed and my 18, of Branchburg were arrested in a Middlesex County jail for an outstanding Officer Kasko said he did (January formance notice?” Mr. Thibault asked. a man found with a “stun gun, brass performance means nothing.” municipal parking lot off of Elmert Street Mountainside warrant. 29),” and he said that cars that use the “No, he did not,” answered Captain knuckles and knives.” He said the A paid bulletin board letter the PBA after police responded to a report of a man Friday, October 21, Mario J. Cortes, 19, GPS “all work the same way.” Wayman, saying that the officer’s re- Westfield police “arrested that man published on October 12 in The with a stun gun. Scarpellini was charged of Newark was arrested following a motor The system correlates longitude and jection warranted an investigation of and kept him away from my children. Leader alleges that starting salaries with possession of a stun gun and obstruc- vehicle stop and charged with not having latitude data to street addresses and the sleeping accusation. These men and women deserve your for police officers would increase tion of administration of law for allegedly an inspection sticker and with driving with measures mileage from one point to He said he turned his tape recorder support in everything they do.” $1,723 over four years, with starting attempting to flee the scene. Kolterjahn, a suspended license and multiple warrants. another. Officer Kasko testified in the on when he realized Officer Kasko Mr. Jackson, referencing the mayor’s salaries at $35,000. who allegedly had metal knuckles in his Saturday, October 22, Kazuya Sato, pocket, was charged with possession of 73, of Westfield was arrested following a past that at 1:12 a.m. on January 29 was in the building and coming to see mention of the $33-million municipal During the meeting, the council in- prohibited weapons. Kolterjahn and motor vehicle accident on Route 22 East when another officer called for backup him. According to the captain, the budget, noted the school’s budget of troduced on first reading an ordinance Scarpellini were released after posting and charged with DWI and leaving the on a motor vehicle stop on North Av- recorder was under papers in his three- $65.1 million “voted on by taxpayers that would amend salaries for the $1,500 and $2,000 bail, respectively. scene of an accident. According to the enue by Drug Fair, he did not hear the tier in/out desk tray. annually. They [Westfield residents] Westfield Firemen’s Mutual Benevo- Fanwood police, Sato stopped his vehicle on Route transmission. He said that later he heard “Why did you tape the conversa- voted ‘yes.’ [They said] ‘We want to lent Association (FMBA) No. 30. Police said between 10:30 p.m. on Fri- 22 and then put his vehicle in reverse and a partial transmission and attempted to tion?” Mr. Thibault asked. pay that kind of money’ – over double This comes after an arbitrator last day, October 13, and 11 a.m. on Saturday, backed into the vehicle behind him. The respond, moving his car approximately Captain Wayman answered, “I was what the budget is here in Westfield – week submitted a proposed settle- October 14, one or more unidentified suspect then fled the scene, police said. three-tenths of a mile from his position aware of instances where Officer to have our children educated. Don’t ment for a new contract between the individuals stole a radio from a vehicle Police said the suspect was appre- at Fairview Cemetery and then return- Kasko had taped conversations with you think that a little extra money to Town of Westfield and the FMBA. parked in the 70 block of South Avenue. hended. Police said Sato, who had two The incident is under investigation. blown out front tires, had been riding on ing to the same spot. other officers. In order to protect my- pay for our children’s protection is a Since neither side opted to appeal, the Wednesday, October 18, Tomas M. the tire rims. The suspect was taken to Mr. Thibault asked Chief Parizeau if self, I thought it would be prudent.” worthwhile thing? They deserve it from council presented the ordinance Tues- Ordonez-Salazar, 27, of Scotch Plains headquarters where he was processed and the system’s documentation showed Under cross-examination, Captain where I stand. I’m not up at 2 a.m. in day. The FMBA’s previous contract was arrested at 1:22 a.m. and charged released pending a court appearance. Officer Kasko’s patrol car moving on Wayman told Mr. Pope that this was the morning. The men and women of expired on December 31, 2005. with driving while intoxicated (DWI) Saturday, October 21, a past employee January 29 between 1:12 a.m., when “the first time” he had ever taped the police department are out there.” “The fact that the award included following a motor vehicle accident on of a Route 22 gas station reported his his fellow officer called for backup, and someone, and he “didn’t think there Mr. Jackson said he had family in many of the provisions of the town’s Terrill Road. vehicle was stolen from the gas station’s 1:24 a.m., when Sergeant Todd Earl was a need” for him to inform Officer law enforcement and “when they go final offer shows that this council’s Thursday, October 19, Tyreek L. Reeder, parking lot where she had been tempo- alleges he found Officer Kasko asleep Kasko. He said he turned the tape to work, the one thing that they know commitment is to negotiate in good 24, of Plainfield was arrested following a rarily parking it for several months. The at the cemetery. Chief Parizeau re- over to Chief Parizeau, who he said is that God forbid if anything should faith with all unions that represent motor vehicle stop on Terrill Road for an attendant at the gas station assumed the outstanding Piscataway warrant. employee had removed the vehicle and did sponded, “No, there was no movement.” made two copies. happen to them is that their families our employees,” the mayor said. Thursday, October 19, A Cray Terrace not notify police. The vehicle was identi- He said the report did not show the “So between February 6 and some- would be taken care of with health The council conducted advertised resident reported that someone cut a screen fied as a 1992, red, Chrysler convertible. car moving until 1:26 a.m., when time after May 25 you had the tape?” benefits. You can’t turn your back on hearings for two ordinances. One, in a window at the residence. According Officer Kasko returned to police head- asked Mr. Pope, to which Captain them. They deserve that. They should Fourth Ward Councilman Jim Foerst to police, entrance was not gained. quarters with Sergeant Earl. Wayman agreed. get everything and more.” said, is the “final codification of changes Friday, October 20, Orlend Gilbert, 34, The October 13 GPS recreation “Are you head of internal affairs?” Resident Jim Baker of Lincoln Road, that improve safety around McKinley of Plainfield was arrested and charged MS Arrest report indicated that a car moving Mr. Pope asked. who identified himself under “full dis- [Elementary] School.” The ordinance with eluding police, two counts of aggra- CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 three-tenths of a mile as Officer Kasko “No,” said Captain Wayman. closure” as a Democrat Party member changes the traffic pattern around the vated assault, resisting arrest and DWI to the investigation,” Mr. Romankow said he moved on January 29 would He then asked Captain Wayman if and a WECARE representative, spoke school and makes Osborn Avenue be- after police attempted a motor vehicle stop. said. “In addition, there is a pressing According to police, officers attempted register movement in the GPS. he was close to former Chief Tracy. about the increase in legal fees. tween First and West Broad Streets in a to pull Gilbert over but he did not respond need for legislation for tougher penal- Mr. Thibault asked Chief Parizeau “We were friends,” Captain Mr. Baker said the council raised the southeasterly direction a one-way street. to the request. He fled into Plainfield ties and statutes regulating unautho- about receiving a February 28 letter Wayman answered. municipal attorney rates two years ago The other ordinance restricts park- where he was stopped, police said. Gil- rized use of someone’s personal credit.” from Officer Kasko in which the officer “Were you aware of any problems to $150 an hour from $100 an hour, an ing in three areas. Second Ward Coun- bert jumped from the vehicle and struck Chief Debbie and the prosecutor cred- said that he asked Captain Wayman for between the former chief and Officer increase of 50 percent. The council cilwoman Jo Ann Neylan said the two officers in the face, police said. He ited key assistance from the Newark PBA representation but was denied and Kasko?” asked Mr. Pope. “didn’t adjust the rate to inflation. It ordinance calls for a “restricted park- was subsequently subdued and taken into Field Office of the United States Secret that the captain didn’t tell him he was “I may have heard rumors,” Cap- arbitrarily raised fees 50 percent in 12 ing zone around Gumpert Field” on custody, police said. Service with providing technical assis- under formal investigation. tain Wayman answered. months. We’re here passing a resolu- South Chestnut Street; creates 15- Saturday, October 21, at 2:39 a.m. a tance and manpower in the case. “We Chief Parizeau said when he asked The attorneys have until October 30 tion two weeks ago complaining about minute zones near the new 17-year-old Fanwood juvenile was ar- want people who have more informa- rested and charged with DWI on South Captain Wayman what happened, the to submit written summations to Mr. taxes and spending, when we raise the Chelmsford apartment area and lim- Avenue after a motor vehicle stop. He tion or feel they may be a victim to captain said he told Officer Kasko the Lucid. While hearing officers usually town attorney’s hourly rate by 50 per- its parking to only one side of Winyah also was charged with various other mo- reach out for the detectives working the January 29 incident was under formal render decisions within 30 days, Mr. cent and cost the town between $50,000 Avenue, near Wilson Elementary tor vehicle violations. case,” he said, adding that Silva and investigation and that Officer Kasko Lucid said he anticipates taking longer and $75,000 annually.” School, between North Chestnut Saturday, October 21, Charles Mueller, Beaton are due in court on November 1 had not requested PBA representation. due to the abundance of information Mr. Baker said he’d “like to suggest Street and Baker Avenue during the 21, of Fanwood was arrested for an active to answer the charges against them. he must review in this case. that the town attorney and his firm roll hours of 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. on school warrant out of Bass River after a field back their increases from $150 an hour days only to enhance safety of chil- investigation. Westfield Office of Vital back to $100 an hour. It seems to me dren walking to school, she said. Saturday, October 21, a person attend- Statistics Notice that there are areas in this town where All ordinances passed unanimously. ing a party at a First Street residence her purse containing credit cards, a cell phone WESTFIELD – The Town of we can spend that $50,000 to $75,000 and a small amount of cash was stolen. Westfield’s Office of Vital Statistics in a better manner.” At the conclusion Tax Office to Stay Open Saturday, October 21, Reginald B. will be closed for business on Tues- of his statement, all PBA and Teamsters Late on November 1 Piggee, 32 of Westfield was arrested on day, November 14, to allow the office supporters stood and clapped. an active warrant out of Westfield follow- staff to obtain the necessary training Before the meeting, Sergeant Scott WESTFIELD — The office of the ing a motor vehicle stop. credit hours to maintain professional Rodger of the Records Bureau told Westfield tax collector will be open Sunday, October 22, a 17-year-old certification, as required by law. The Leader that, “police are trained on Wednesday, November 1, from Scotch Plains juvenile was arrested and to observe” as part of their job. “They 8:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. charged with DWI after a motor vehicle Erratum see what’s going on. They see the The last day to pay taxes without a stop on Patterson Road at 3:31 a.m. Last week, The Scotch Plains- Sunday, October 22, Eric E. Schielke, town spending hundreds of thousands penalty is Monday, November 6. 24, of Linden was arrested and charged with Fanwood Times incorrectly reported of dollars on Belgian block curbing Payments received on Tuesday, No- DWI after a motor vehicle accident at 3:59 that the merger of local school dis- projects and spending millions on the vember 7, will be charged interest a.m. on North Avenue. Schielke was also tricts into countywide school districts Memorial Pool complex.” reverting back to November 1. charged with possession of a controlled was an idea being considered by the He said the council’s message The municipal building will be open dangerous substance (CDS), police said. Legislative Committee on Public seems to say, “‘Enforcing safety and on Election Day, Tuesday, November Sunday, October 22, Craig E. School Funding. The Legislative Com- David Samsky for The Westfield Leader well-being is not important. Beautifi- 7, but will close on Friday, November Campbell, 18, of Westfield was arrested mittee on Consolidation and Shared HALLOWEEN HAPPENINGS...Sonya, Samantha, Michael and Jeff Moore, shown and charged with DWI after a motor ve- from left to right, enjoy the Franklin School Pumpkin Fair. cation is more important to us.’” Sgt. 10, in observance of Veterans Day. Services actually proposed the idea. Happy Halloween

USPS 485200 Thursday, October 26, 2006 Published Every Thursday Since 1959 (908) 232-4407 SIXTY CENTS OUR 47TH YEAR – ISSUE NO. 43-2006 Periodical – Postage Paid at Scotch Plains, N.J. www.goleader.com [email protected] Council Candidate, Ex-Police Chief Spar Over Racism Issue By FRED T. ROSSI had received national press cover- which was billed as a camping and Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times age” in the 1990s. outdoor-activity event and attracted SCOTCH PLAINS — Democratic In 2002, Mr. LeStrange gave a depo- several hundred federal, state and lo- council candidate Neal LeStrange and sition as part of a reverse-discrimina- cal law-enforcement officials, nearly former township Police Chief Thomas tion lawsuit filed by four white police all white, from around the nation. O’Brien offered differing accounts this officers against the township police In 1995 — after media reports about week of Mr. LeStrange’s participation department, a former African-Ameri- overt racism at the annual outing, in- in an event during the early 1990s that can police chief and Mr. O’Brien. cluding skits, tee shirts, signs and mock was later the subject of congressional The lawsuit, which was recently shooting targets aimed at African- hearings and press reports regarding settled, alleged that then-Captain Americans — the Senate Judiciary the gathering’s “racist overtones.” Marshall Nelson, who succeeded Mr. Committee held hearings to examine In a letter in the October 12 issue of O’Brien as police chief, had improp- the involvement in the event of federal The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times erly reprimanded the officers for their law-enforcement agencies such as the (“Former SP Police Chief Writes of performance during an April 2000 traf- U.S. Marshals Service and the Bureau Depositions”), Mr. O’Brien, who fic stop involving four African-Ameri- of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms. served as police chief from 1996 to can men. The lawsuit also alleged that At his deposition (available at 2002, said that Mr. LeStrange, who then-Captain Nelson said excessive goleader.com/services/features/ retired from the township police de- force had been used and had made 06oct19-SP-PoliceSuit), Mr. partment in June after a 22-year ca- racially biased comments on the man- LeStrange said he went to the Tennes- reer, had attended the “Good Old Boys ner in which the four white officers see event with a friend and his friend’s Rally,” which Mr. O’Brien called “a handled the stop of the vehicle. two Secret Service colleagues. “We Christie Storms for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times four-day event participated in by mem- During Mr. LeStrange’s deposition were supposed to play golf and go FIREPLACE/OSBORN CANNONBALL HOUSE…Colonial pewterware, a spinning wheel and mannequins dressed in bers of various law enforcement per- in support of the four officers’ con- canoeing,” he said. “When I found out period clothing flank an original brick fireplace in the Osborn Cannonball House in Scotch Plains during Union County’s sonnel, particularly on a federal level.” duct, he was asked about his atten- it had racial background to it, I went ‘Four Centuries in a Weekend’ tour. See story on page 26. Mr. O’Brien called it “an event dance at a “Good Old Boys Roundup” camping and camped outside” the with derogatory racial overtones [that] during the early 1990s in Tennessee, grounds of the event. Mr. LeStrange said four years ago that he was “dis- SP Dems: Staffing Changes gusted by it and never went again.” He recalled seeing “a sign that had a picture of a black guy with a red circle around it with a line through it.” He Would Be Done ‘Objectively’ told The Times this week that when he By PAUL J. PEYTON was sent to the Clinton mayor, alleg- township council,” Mr. Lipstein said. returned from the event, he informed Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times ing a “hostile” work environment for Mr. McClintock said, “We heard then-Captain Nelson about it. SCOTCH PLAINS – This week, DPW employees. right from the start that’s what they “That’s not quite how I remember township Democrats promised that if Mr. Lipstein said he could not re- wanted to do (fire) with Mr. Atkins.” it,” Mr. O’Brien said this week, offer- elected, they would look at who might lease the name of a Scotch Plains “The fact that they are throwing ing a different recollection of Mr. be replaced at town hall “objectively.” DPW employee Democrats claim was Tom into political literature, it’s pretty LeStrange’s reaction to the “Good Old Republicans, who hold the mayor’s suspended for sending an anonymous obvious what they are trying to do,” Boys” event. “What disturbed me about office and all four seats on the town- letter to The Times about the alleged Mr. McClintock said. “I personally it,” he told The Times, “was when he ship council, say Democrats want to mistreatment of DPW employees by think that Tom Atkins is the wrong returned from it, he talked about it. fire Township Manager Tom Atkins Mr. Cerami. person to be attacking…it’s a bad Courtesy of Kim Choma He’s laughing, telling about it.” Mr. and Department of Public Works GOP Municipal Chairman Will- (campaign) strategy to be attacking NATURE THRIVES...A Mountainside resident spots two coyotes in the back- O’Brien recalls being “dumbfounded.” (DPW) Director Charles Cerami if iam McClintock referred the matter Mr. Atkins. We win that strategy. Tom yard of her Coles Avenue property. Mountainside Mayor Robert Viglianti last “Even back then,” he said, “who would they take the majority on the council. of the allegation to Mr. Atkins, who is a popular manager.” week warned of coyote sightings in the borough. Mountainside resident Patrick Thomas, the curator of mammals at the Bronx Zoo, is gathering information to expect something [such as the ‘Good “Everyone will be looked at objec- told The Times, “There has been no When asked if Democratic candi- help residents protect themselves, their families and their pets. Old Boys Roundup’] like that?” tively,” Scotch Plains Democratic suspension for six months. There has dates would appear at a press confer- He recalled telling Mr. LeStrange Municipal Chairman Ken Lipstein been no suspension for even one day.” ence called by the GOP due to the that the event was “not a good thing to told The Scotch Plains-Fanwood “It is that poor decision-making lack of a Scotch Plains candidates’ SP Council Moves to Rezone go to, especially [for] someone in law Times. “Our goal is to do what is best (that) needs to be addressed, and it is forum this year, Mr. Lipstein said he enforcement. It was really stupid.” for Scotch Plains” in terms of cost the current Republican administra- could not remember a political party Mr. O’Brien said he warned Mr. effectiveness and efficiency within tion that should have supervised this hosting its own event and inviting the Cooper Rd. Island Property LeStrange, who was a sergeant at the township government. matter and taken appropriate steps. It opposing candidates to appear. “That By FRED T. ROSSI the new conservation zone would be time, that “If this gets in the press, “Mr. Cerami was hired as director is this kind of poor management that sounds ludicrous to me,” he said. Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times the sixth township property desig- you could have a problem.” He said of Scotch Plains Department of Pub- leads to inefficiencies and, indeed, Mr. McClintock described Mon- SCOTCH PLAINS — A month nated as such since a 2000 ordinance Mr. LeStrange had responded that the lic Works when he was director of the expensive employee litigation, day night’s event as a “press confer- after approving a bond ordinance to establishing the zone was enacted. event was “light-hearted humor.” Clinton Township Department of which we have seen under the current ence for reporters, although I’m sure finance the purchase of the upper half Others include property on Hunter Mr. LeStrange, though, wondered Public Works when it was under crimi- Republican administration,” Mr. the public would be invited.” of Cooper Road island, the township Avenue, Crestwood Park, Morse Av- why, if Mr. O’Brien had been so dis- nal investigation by the Hunterdon Lipstein said. “Our candidates are willing to have council on Tuesday introduced a zon- enue, Plainfield Avenue and the lower turbed by the event in the early 1990s, County Prosecutor’s Office as re- “The people who should be re- an open forum and have people ask ing ordinance to change the designa- half of the Cooper Road island. there was never any sort of investiga- ported in the press,” he added. “Since placed are the current Republican them questions,” he said. tion of that half of the property to a Councilman Frank Rossi said the tion done, either at the time (he said the Mr. Cerami’s (hiring) there have been “conservation zone.” miniature golf course at Scotch Hills event occurred in either 1991 or 1992) complaints from Scotch Plains De- If the zoning change is approved at Country Club got off to a “fabulous” or after his 2002 deposition. “All of a partment of Public Works’ workers to SP-F BOE Supports Fiscal, the council’s Wednesday, November start in the week after its October 14 sudden, he [Mr. O’Brien] recollects township management about inap- 8, meeting, the two-acre parcel in the opening. He said about 700 rounds it?” he said this week to The Times. propriate treatment from Mr. Cerami.” middle of Cooper Road will be off- were played in the first week and nearly “I came forward” after attending According to an article in the Not Curriculum, Mergers limits to development of any kind. 60 families have already reserved the the event, Mr. LeStrange said. “I never Hunterdon County Democrat, Mr. By DEBORAH MADISON hind “the right bills.” The township’s $350,000 purchase course for birthday parties next year. hid anything.” Cerami resigned from the Clinton Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times Ms. Nelson announced there would of the property was part of the settle- He thanked members of the township’s Mr. O’Brien said he wrote his letter position on February 17 to take a SCOTCH PLAINS — At the Scotch be a parents’ rally and news confer- ment of a lawsuit filed earlier this recreation commission and profes- two weeks ago not to portray Mr. similar job with Scotch Plains Town- Plains-Fanwood (SP-F) Board of ence on Wednesday, November 1, at year against the zoning board of ad- sional staff for their efforts. CONTINUED ON PAGE 12 ship. The paper reported that a letter Education’s (BOE) monthly meeting 10 a.m. in Trenton. Ms. Nelson, who is justment by HUB Realty LLC, whose Township Manager Thomas Atkins last Thursday, board members Linda vice president of the Garden State application to build a single-family said leaf collection would begin next Nelson and Donald Parisi reported on Coalition (GSC) of Schools, said the home on the upper half of the island Monday. Newly enacted regulations FW Mayor, Council Thank developments taking place in the leg- GSC testified before the consolidation was denied by the board late last year. state that residents will not be able to islative committees commissioned to committee, representing this position The township moved to purchase place leaves on the street for pickup reform New Jersey’s property taxes. and supporting financial incentives for the one-acre parcel after its legal ad- more than seven days prior to a sched- Talcott for Environ. Work Mr. Parisi said the committee on districts, such as SP-F, that have vol- visors raised concerns that a judge uled pickup; in addition, leaves must By TED RITTER health from 1998 until this year – were consolidation and shared services had untarily merged. could overturn the zoning board’s be placed at least 10 feet away from a Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times jointly honored as the borough’s vol- proposed bills that would merge all Superintendent of Schools Margaret decision and allow a house to be built. storm sewer. Mr. Atkins said the goal FANWOOD – Mayor Colleen unteer of the month, and the council local school districts into countywide Hayes made a presentation of the dis- The lower half of the island is already is to collect on every street three times. Mahr and the borough council at their presented them with a framed drawing school districts. He said other pro- trict assessment report to the BOE and owned by the township and desig- The council passed a resolution noti- regular October meeting honored of Fanwood’s historic train station. posed bills would give county admin- the public. The report is compiled once nated as a conservation zone. fying Union County that the township’s veteran Environmental Commission Receiving the honor, Mr. Talcott istrators control over curriculum and every few years, reviewing the results Councilwoman Nancy Malool said general assistance and public assistance member Dean Talcott. said, “The great thing about Fanwood educational decisions, as well as fiscal of local, state and national standardized services will be taken over by the county. Mr. Talcott, a longtime semi-re- is that you can make a difference if ones, which he said would be “devas- tests measuring academic progress. The council made its decision in antici- tired borough resident, has stepped you want to get involved.” tating” to the quality of education. The report included the results of Fall Back!Back!Fall pation of the retirement of township aside after serving for 14 years on the Mayor Mahr pointed out that, among “The proposal is completely flawed the NJ Proficiency Assessment of welfare department Director Maria panel, including several as chairman. other accomplishments during his ten- and misguided and would significantly State Standards (NJ PASS) for grade Daylight Saving Time Ends Santo at the end of the year. He will, however, remain the care- ure, Mr. Talcott successfully fought a affect the quality of education by tak- 2 and the TerraNova Assessment for Sunday, October 29, 2 a.m. Councilwoman Paulette Coronato taker of the borough’s Nature Center. proposal to erect a cellular telephone ing away all local control,” he said. grades 9 and 10. The state assessment said the council was “grateful” for Sandra Redder, a former alternate, tower at the Nature Center. Mr. Parisi told the board that the tests included the NJ Assessment of Ms. Santo’s service. will take Mr. Talcott’s seat on the “What a travesty that would have district needed to get behind the bills Skills and Knowledge (NJ ASK) for At the start of its meeting, the coun- commission. been,” the mayor said, adding that that support merging transportation grades 3 through 7, the Grade Eight cil passed a resolution congratulating Mr. Talcott and his wife, Linda, – Mr. Talcott helped secure a local “con- and purchasing, but not educational Proficiency Assessment (GEPA) and Linda Brink on her retirement from who served on the borough’s board of servation easement” last year to pre- curriculum decisions. He also sug- the High School Proficiency Assess- the Scotch Plains-Fanwood school vent similar proposals for the prop- gested rallying parents’ support be- CONTINUED ON PAGE 12 district after 25 years of service. FW Candidates Forum erty in the future. The council’s next meeting will be In a recent interview with The Scotch held on Wednesday, November 8, in- Set for Monday Plains-Fanwood Times, Mr. Talcott stead of Tuesday evening, due to the FANWOOD – The Fanwood Candi- said blocking the cell tower’s con- November 7 elections. dates Forum for those seeking office on struction is “probably the biggest” of the borough council will be held on his accomplishments on the commis- Monday, October 30 at 8 p.m. at Fanwood sion, although he acknowledged the Borough Hall. The public is invited. The effort “took a lot out of me.” annual event will be televised by “It saved the Nature Center because Fanwood TV35 and aired several times they were going to take down trees, prior to Election Day, November 7. and this is the last bit of undisturbed The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times property left in town; once it’s gone, and the League of Women Voters spon- it’s gone for good,” Mr. Talcott said, sor the forum. The public is invited to referring to the approximately eight- submit topics in advance for the candi- acre facility framed by Terrill Road dates to discuss. Please send topics for and Cray Terrace as “an urban oasis.” consideration before Sunday, October Mr. Talcott, an outdoor enthusiast EN FUEGO…Battalion Chief John Lestarchick, pictured above, and Firefighter 29 by e-mail to [email protected]. and professional civil engineer by trade, Al Gialanella of the Scotch Plains Fire Department visited St. Bartholomew Information on the candidates can recalls his involvement with the Envi- Interparochial School on Tuesday, October 17. Fire department members in- be found at goleader.com/06election. ronmental Commission began when he structed Pre-Kindergarten and first-grade students on fire safety. The children There will not be a candidates’ fo- volunteered to help rebuild a wooden also received a tour of Rescue 31, along with hats and coloring books. rum this year for those seeking office footbridge that he used in the once- PAGE INDEX David Samsky for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times on the Scotch Plains Township Coun- neglected parcel of rare open space. SAY AAH...Dentist, Dr. Paul Arfanis D.D.S. performs a routine examination on Regional ...... 2-3, 8-9 Obituary ...... 10 Real Estate .... 13-22 patient Jasmine Salamea at the Scotch Plains Health Fair, held at the Scotch cil, as the Democratic candidates have From there, Mr. Talcott, who lives Editorial ...... 4-5 Education ...... 11, 21-22 Classifieds .... 23 Plains Municipal Building last Saturday morning. declined to participate. CONTINUED ON PAGE 12 Community ... 6-7 Sports ...... 13-19 A&E ...... 24-26 Page 12 Thursday, October 26, 2006 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION Neal LeStrange WPD Concludes Officer POLICE BLOTTER CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 LeStrange as a racist. Instead, he wanted that he had told at least one of the four Kasko Disciplinary Hearing Fanwood Duckswort, Jr., 40, of Berkeley Heights to relate that, “my experience over the officers in the aftermath of the traffic By NORDETTE N. ADAMS a transcript of Captain Wayman’s tape Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times Police said between 10:30 p.m. on Fri- was arrested for an outstanding Plainfiled years with him was that he was prone to stop that if it weren’t for the citizens’ of his February 6 meeting in which day, October 13, and 11 a.m. on Saturday, warrant after a motor vehicle stop on making very, very poor judgments. His complaints received concerning the WESTFIELD – The Westfield Po- they said shows there is no record of October 14, one or more unidentified South Avenue. attendance [at the ‘Good Old Boys’ officers’ conduct during the incident, lice Department (WPD) concluded a Officer Kasko requesting PBA repre- individuals stole a radio from a vehicle Monday, October 23, Christine M. event] was poor judgment.” “this would have been just four disciplinary hearing Friday against a sentation. Mr. Pope objected to the parked in the 70 block of South Avenue. Tomaszewski, 40, of Linden was arrested Mr. LeStrange told The Times that n*****s in a car.” Westfield police officer charged with transcript saying without the tape or The incident is under investigation. in the 500 block of North Avenue after a he believes his attendance at the Ten- Mr. LeStrange called Mr. O’Brien’s lying under oath and in departmental knowing who transcribed the tape, Wednesday, October 18, Tomas M. field investigation. nessee event “is not a valid issue what- comments the “most vile, disgusting reports. A ruling is not expected from the transcript is suspect. Ordonez-Salazar, 27, of Scotch Plains was Scotch Plains soever” in the campaign for township thing I’ve heard.” hearing officer Robert Lucid, the Sum- Captain Wayman testified that he arrested at 1:22 a.m. and charged with driv- Friday, October 21, Andrew Regenthal, council, in which he and two running Mr. O’Brien, while admitting, “I did ing while intoxicated (DWI) following a 27, of Scotch Plains was arrested and mit police chief, until December. met with Officer Kasko to inform him motor vehicle accident on Terrill Road. charged with third-degree burglary, third- mates are vying for three council seats utter those words,” said it had been Defended by his attorney, Anthony of Sergeant Todd Earl’s report that Thursday, October 19, Tyreek L. Reeder, degree criminal mischief, possession of currently held by Republicans. taken out of context during his deposi- Pope, Mr. Kasko, a 16-year veteran of he’d found Officer Kasko asleep at the 24, of Plainfield was arrested following a burglary tools, criminal trespassing and In a letter in the October 19 issue of tion. He told The Times that he had the department, faces termination if cemetery. He said he wanted to issue motor vehicle stop on Terrill Road for an providing alcohol to minors. The Times (“Neil [sic.] LeStrange Re- admonished the officers for their ac- found guilty on charges of making the officer a “performance notice” outstanding Piscataway warrant. Michael Walker, Jr., 18, of Scotch Plains, sponds to Letter From Former Chief tions during the traffic stop and asked false statements of material facts to based on the incident, which is “docu- Thursday, October 19, A Cray Terrace Maxwell Carow, 18, of Fanwood, Christo- Thomas O’Brien”), Mr. LeStrange ac- them, in effect, whether they would superior officers during a May 25 hear- mentation of a performance error,” the resident reported that someone cut a screen pher Cooper, 18, of Fanwood, Brian Halpin, cused Mr. O’Brien of “malign[ing] me have treated the incident as, in their ing conducted regarding charges that lowest step in the disciplinary process, in a window at the residence. According 18, of Scotch Plains and Stephen Betau, 19, with false and offensive innuendo for minds, “just four n*****s in a car” had the officer failed to back up another he said. to police, entrance was not gained. of Scotch Plains were arrested and charged patently political reasons” and said “the complaints not been lodged afterwards. Friday, October 20, Orlend Gilbert, 34, with third-degree burglary, third-degree patrol car during a motor vehicle stop The captain said he turned his tape of Plainfield was arrested and charged criminal mischief, criminal trespassing and attack on me was a desperate attempt For himself, Mr. LeStrange said, “I while allegedly sleeping in his patrol recorder on when he realized Officer with eluding police, two counts of aggra- under age possession of alcohol. by my opponents to discredit me.” defy anyone to find someone who car at 1:24 a.m. on January 29. Officer Kasko was in the building and com- vated assault, resisting arrest and DWI According to police the suspects en- Mr. LeStrange said this week he would accuse me of discriminating Kasko was sus- ing to see him. after police attempted a motor vehicle stop. tered a Lambertsmill Road country club wrote his letter “to tell people the against them on the basis of their race, pended from According to According to police, officers attempted and golf course through a window in the truth. I’m not what [Mr. O’Brien] color, creed or sexual orientation.” duty with pay on the captain, the to pull Gilbert over but he did not respond to pool house and used the property to have claims I am.” He said that during his Mr. O’Brien, though, maintained July 7 based on recorder was the request. He fled into Plainfield where he a party. Police said the individuals caused time with the police department, “ev- that Mr. LeStrange “has a track record the latest accu- under papers in was stopped, police said. Gilbert jumped damage to the pool house before taking ery time I saw a racial incident, I of poor judgment. Now he’s running sations. his three-tier in/ from the vehicle and struck two officers in approximately 10 golf carts out onto the complained and reported it.” for public office and I knew his track the face, police said. He was subsequently golf course. Two carts were driven into Police Chief out desk tray. subdued and taken into custody, police said. the pool, two were driven into a ditch and He said this contrasted with Mr. record for decision-making. I can’t John Parizeau, “Why did Saturday, October 21, at 2:39 a.m. a 17- several others were driven into each other O’Brien’s admission in his own depo- keep my mouth shut,” he told The last Friday, tes- you tape the year-old Fanwood juvenile was arrested and causing damage. Severe damage was also sition in the reverse-discrimination Times. Mr. LeStrange, for his part, tified that Of- conversation?” charged with DWI on South Avenue after a caused to the fairway and the greens. suit (also available at goleader.com). insisted that, “I’ve complained about ficer Kasko Mr. Thibault motor vehicle stop. He also was charged with The suspects were processed and re- Mr. O’Brien said in the deposition racism my whole entire life.” committed per- asked. various other motor vehicle violations. leased pending a court date scheduled for jury by stating Captain Saturday, October 21, Charles Mueller, October 25 in Elizabeth. under oath that Wayman an- 21, of Fanwood was arrested for an active Mountainside Defense attorney Anthony Pope speaks dur- warrant out of Bass River after a field Friday, October 13, a Fox Trail resi- he was not swered, “I was investigation. dent reported that sometime overnight, sleeping and ing Westfield Police Officer Greg Kasko’s aware of in- hearing. Saturday, October 21, a person attend- one or more unidentified individuals bent drove his patrol stances where ing a party at a First Street residence her a decorative driveway lamp. The value of car three-tenths of a mile from Fairview Officer Kasko had taped conversa- purse containing credit cards, a cell phone the lamp was $250. Cemetery and back between 1:12 a.m. tions with other officers. In order to and a small amount of cash was stolen. Friday, October 13, a resident of Fox and 1:24 a.m. on January 29. protect myself, I thought it would be Saturday, October 21, Reginald B. Trail reported that sometime overnight Chief Parizeau also alleged that Of- prudent.” Piggee, 32 of Westfield was arrested on someone smashed a globe light fixture ficer Kasko lied in letters and depart- Under cross-examination, Captain an active warrant out of Westfield follow- located in the driveway of the residence. mental reports when he said Captain Wayman told Mr. Pope that this was ing a motor vehicle stop. The value of the globe is $30. Sunday, October 22, a 17-year-old Wednesday, October 18, Jason M. David Wayman denied him Police Be- the “the first time” he had ever taped Scotch Plains juvenile was arrested and Marzano, 30, of Warren was arrested nevolent Association (PBA) representa- someone, and he “didn’t think there charged with DWI after a motor vehicle following a motor vehicle stop and tion and did not notify him that he was was a need” for him to inform Officer stop on Patterson Road at 3:31 a.m. charged with reckless driving and a $20 under formal investigation during a Feb- Kasko. He said he turned the tape Sunday, October 22, Eric E. Schielke, warrant out of Warren Township. ruary 6 meeting between the two men. over to Chief Parizeau, who he said 24, of Linden was arrested and charged with Friday, October 21, Mario J. Cortes, 19, Horace Corbin for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times Mr. Pope said retaliation fueled made two copies. DWI after a motor vehicle accident at 3:59 of Newark was arrested following a motor CANDIDATES CONFER…GOP candidates for office in Congressional District accusations against his client stem- “So between February 6 and some- a.m. on North Avenue. Schielke was also vehicle stop and charged with not having 7, New Providence and local races in Legislative District 21 confer at the home of ming from charges Officer Kasko time after May 25 you had the tape?” charged with possession of a controlled an inspection sticker and with driving with Assemblyman Jon Bramnick (LD-21) in Westfield last Wednesday in preparation made against former Police Chief said Mr. Pope, to which Captain dangerous substance (CDS), police said. a suspended license and multiple warrants. for the November 7 General Election. Pictured, from left to right, are: former New Bernard Tracy and a lawsuit Officer Wayman agreed. Sunday, October 22, Craig E. Saturday, October 22, Kazuya Sato, Providence Mayor Al Morgan, Rep. Mike Ferguson (LD-7), J. Brooke Hern for Campbell, 18, of Westfield was arrested 73, of Westfield was arrested following a New Providence council, John Thoms for New Providence mayor, Stephen Kasko filed against the former chief, The attorneys have until October 30 and charged with DWI after a motor ve- motor vehicle accident on Route 22 East Vengrow for New Providence council and Mr. Bramnick. Town Administrator Jim Gildea and to submit written summations to Mr. hicle stop at 6:29 a.m. on Westfield Road. and charged with DWI and leaving the the Town of Westfield which was Lucid. While hearing officers usually Monday, October 23, Peareen Dou- scene of an accident. According to the filed on November 14 in U.S. District render decisions within 30 days, Mr. glas, 52, of Plainfield was arrested for an police, Sato stopped his vehicle on Route SP Republicans Respond to Court in Newark, alleging misuse of Lucid said he anticipates taking longer active warrants out of North Plainfield 22 and then put his vehicle in reverse and police department computers to con- due to the abundance of information and Fanwood after a motor vehicle stop. backed into the vehicle behind him. The duct illegal background checks in he must review in this case. Monday, October 23, William E. suspect then fled the scene, police said. Lack of Candidates Debate 2004 on several town residents and Police said the suspect was appre- hended. Police said Sato, who had two SCOTCH PLAINS – G.O.P. Munici- was proposed 8 days previously. the alleged retaliation he faced when blown out front tires, had been riding on pal Chairman Bill McClintock has is- “In the October 19 edition of The he attempted to look into the validity FW Council Thanks Talcott the tire rims. The suspect was taken to sued the following statement: “The Re- Times, Democratic campaign man- of the illegal background checks. headquarters where he was processed and publican candidates for township coun- ager Dick Samuel reported that his During Friday’s hearing, the police CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 released pending a court appearance. cil are greatly disappointed that Demo- candidates would not debate because department’s Global Positioning Sys- in a home bordering the Nature Cen- work, “will still be there when they’re Saturday, October 21, a past employee crat campaign ‘handlers’ Richard Samuel of a fear of harsh treatment by Bill tem (GPS) came under scrutiny. GPS ter property, said his involvement soon adults; they can come back and show of a Route 22 gas station reported his and Ken Lipstein will not allow their McClintock, who is not even a candi- correlates longitude and latitude data expanded, and within two years, he their kids what they built.” vehicle was stolen from the gas station’s candidates to participate in the October date this year. to street addresses and measures mile- chaired the commission, gradually With the Nature Center’s “infrastruc- parking lot where she had been tempo- 30 Candidates’ Forum. Our candidates – “Deputy Mayor Nancy Malool said, age from one point to another. bringing in more volunteers. ture” basically complete, Mr. Talcott rarily parking it for several months. The attendant at the gas station assumed the Deputy Mayor Nancy Malool, Council- ‘To set the record straight, Richard Mr. Pope said accusations against “In the beginning, I did everything said he now looks ahead to regular employee had removed the vehicle and did woman Carolyn Sorge and Rich Duthie Samuel approached me on October 15 his client amounted to dependence by myself, and then I started to real- maintenance and other initiatives at the not notify police. The vehicle was identi- – will still be present at the Scotch Plains and said that the Democrats had no on reports from a mechanical device ize what a tool I had and how good it facility (along with longtime hobbies fied as a 1992, red, Chrysler convertible. Municipal building on October 30 at intention of participating in a candi- that may be faulty, and that the de- was for the community to get other of hiking, fishing and other outdoor Westfield 7:30 p.m. for a press conference and will dates’ forum. The ‘finding a conve- partment had “no eyewitnesses” to people involved,” Mr. Talcott said. activities, wine-making and involve- Friday, October 13, Sean Foy, 22, of answer questions from the media on any nient date’ strategy has evidently been discredit Officer Kasko. Today, the Nature Center consists of ment in a local men’s softball league). Fanwood was arrested following a motor aspect of the campaign and their vision a ruse all along, as the Democratic Mr. Pope objected to an October 13 about a half-mile of trails, a boardwalk “I’ve numbered some trees which vehicle stop in the 900 block of West South for Scotch Plains. campaign manager and their munici- re-creation of the GPS report’s inclu- with two footbridges, concrete benches correspond to the Nature Center’s Avenue and charged with driving while “For the past several editions of The pal chairman appear to have a lack of sion as submitted by the prosecution. and an observation and “outdoor class- guide, so I’d like to keep doing more intoxicated. He was turned over to a respon- sible individual after satisfying an outstand- Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times it has confidence in having their candidates “It’s inadmissible evidence” because a room” area, among other amenities. of that,” he said. ing warrant from Newark for $200 bail. been reported that an impasse had been appear in public side by side with different model car was used with a “There are a lot of people that have “There’s also lots of exotic vegeta- Friday, October 13, Dralan B. Alex, 30, reached regarding the scheduling of the Republican candidates to answer ques- different (GPS) system six months later. never been there, and when they fi- tion, briars and some ivy [within the of Elizabeth was arrested at West South traditional ‘Candidates Night’ for the tions about the campaign.’ Chief Parizeau said that while the nally get there, they say ‘why haven’t center], and it’s a lot of work” to clear Avenue and Crossway Place pursuant to a upcoming township council race. The “Councilwoman Carolyn Sorge system was the same, Officer Kasko’s I been there before?’” Mr. Talcott said. out and maintain, he said. “You have contempt of court traffic warrant issued by forum is typically cosponsored by The stated, ‘It now appears obvious why patrol car was replaced with a new He said a key element of his volun- to realize that not everything you the Newark Municipal Court. He was trans- Times and League of Women Voters the Democrats refuse to participate in model with a new GPS modem since teer-based efforts in the Nature Center want to do is going to get done, but ported to Westfield police headquarters, and has been moderated by Fred Rossi, the candidates’ forum. Firstly, recent January 29. is working with scouting organizations, I’m happy with the things I’ve done,” processed and released after posting $250 correspondent for The Times. news items, including their desire to Mr. Pope said the prosecution wanted youth groups and schools in town. Mr. Talcott said. bail. A court date was to be set. Sunday, October 15, Stanley Bazile, “In September of this year, Mr. fire Municipal Manager Thomas to “buttress” its case that the GPS sys- “Kids don’t build anything anymore; For more information about 26, of Linden was arrested following a Rossi reached out to the Republican Atkins, have proved publicly embar- tem was reliable using the re-creation they were just thrilled [to get involved],” Fanwood’s Nature Center, visit motor vehicle stop at Ross Place and Municipal Chair Bill McClintock and rassing for them. Secondly, thus far, but that “the demonstration is flawed. he said, adding that the results of their visitfanwood.com/naturecenter. Carleton Road and charged with hinder- the Democratic Municipal chair Ken the Democrats’ campaign has been It’s not reliable. (They had a) different ing apprehension after allegedly identify- Lipstein and proposed several dates devoid of any agenda to make Scotch device in the car. You can’t rely on a ing himself by several different names. during the month of October. Mr. Plains a better place. All we have seen brand new system or device to test what He was released with a summons. McClintock immediately responded is carping, griping and numerous dis- was done by an old device.” The re- SP-F Board of Education Sunday, October 15, Udon Myers, 25, that while some dates were more con- tortions without setting forth any con- creation was allowed as evidence. CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 of Elizabeth was arrested following a venient than others, the Republican crete plans or initiatives for the com- Mr. Pope said no member of the ment (HSPA). The national assess- dation made by board member Robert motor vehicle stop at South Avenue and ment tests included the SAT Reason- O’Connor, chairman of the facilities Cumberland Street on an outstanding no- candidates would be willing to de- munity if they were to be elected. I WPD had been retrained on the sys- bail Union County Sheriff’s Department bate on most any night and that the believe they feared being called on tem since 2003 and that the GPS ing test, the SAT subject tests and committee, permitting the administra- warrant and a traffic warrant from Eliza- earlier in the month the forum took describing what their actual plans for company had not returned to check Advanced Placement Program tests. tion to move forward with renovation beth for $110. He was turned over to the place the better in order to give the the community are in a public forum. the system. “They’re relying com- Mr. Parisi said, “This is probably plans for multiple athletic fields. Union County Sheriff’s Department. voters of Scotch Plains ample oppor- “Republican Council candidate Rich pletely and solely on the mechanical the most critical report on how we’re Mr. O’Connor said it was “clear” Tuesday, October 17, an employee at a tunity to watch rebroadcasts of the Duthie said, ‘The traditional candi- equipment to sustain these charges doing. It shows pretty clearly that this the fields were currently in “very South Avenue business reported the theft event on SPTV 34 and to read the dates’ forum is the one and only op- (against Officer Kasko),” he said. district offers an excellent education.” poor condition.” The facilities com- of a pair of sunglasses from a motor ve- associated coverage in the local pa- portunity for the citizens of the com- WPD Attorney Arthur Thibault The complete report is available at mittee, he said, supported renovating hicle on the premises. Company personnel pers. Democrat chair Ken Lipstein munity to see all the candidates in asked Chief Parizeau about receiving the BOE office at the Evergreen Ad- the high school’s football field and witnessed a black male dressed in all black ministration Building. soccer field with new artificial turf clothing inside the car. The suspect fled in would not agree to any date and at the action and answer the questions posed a February 28 letter from Officer the direction of the Westfield train station October 10 meeting of the township by Mr. Rossi that are meaningful to Kasko in which the officer said that The board approved a request from and resurfacing the track surround- when approached, dropping the sunglasses council, correspondent Fred Rossi our citizens. Being a council member he asked Captain Wayman for PBA the Army National Guard to hold a ing the football field. Artificial turf as he exited the property. publicly reported that Mr. Lipstein can be a challenging and at times representation but was denied and special homecoming ceremony and a reduces overall maintenance costs and Tuesday, October 17, Alexandra did not even respond since the latest demanding position. For the Demo- that the captain didn’t tell him he was salute to the ROTC at the homecom- allows greater use of the fields, espe- Rakoczy, 21, of Whippany was arrested and final offer of October 30, which crats to claim that they will not partici- under formal investigation. ing game scheduled for Saturday, cially after inclement weather, he said. at Westfield police headquarters on an pate in the forum because they are Chief Parizeau said Captain October 28. The ceremony will be The board’s approval allows ad- outstanding traffic warrant from Westfield Fanwood Food Drive afraid of harsh treatment does not por- Wayman told him he (Captain held at 11 a.m. and the game is sched- ministrators to consult engineers for for $98. She was processed and released To Begin October 28 tend well if they are to assume the Wayman) had informed Officer Kasko uled to begin at 1 p.m. cost estimates and for bond counsel after posting bail. Melanie Root, an Overhill Street resi- to look into a 2007 referendum. Saturday, October 21, after responding potentially stressful position of Coun- the January 29 incident was under to a report of a man with a stun gun, police FANWOOD – The Fanwood Com- cilmen. They are literally thumbing formal investigation and that Officer dent, addressed the board, requesting The total cost of renovating the fields munity Policing Alliance (CPA), in arrested Bryan Mondello, 18, of Corinth, their noses at the good people of our Kasko had not requested PBA repre- permission to send her son to the with synthetic turf was estimated at $1.8 Me. in a municipal parking lot off of conjunction with the Fanwood Police community by not participating in this sentation. Westfield school district. Overhill Street million, according to Business Admin- Department, Fanwood Fire Depart- Elmer Street and charged him with pos- important event. It is unconscionable.’” The prosecution put into evidence is a dead end off of Madison Avenue, istrator Anthony Del Sordi. A group of session of stun guns and other prohibited ment and the Fanwood Rescue Squad, located on the border of Westfield, ap- parents and athletic supporters have weapons. Besides the two stun guns, will collect canned goods, dry goods proximately half of a mile from Franklin formed the Turfit Foundation to raise Mondello is alleged to have had in his and other non-perishable items for its Elementary School in Westfield, but money for the project. Information re- possession two switchblade knives and a second annual food drive. more than two miles away from Scotch garding artificial turf for these fields can pair of metal knuckles. He was released The first collection of items will take Plains’ Evergreen Elementary School, be found on the web by searching under upon the posting of $1,000 bail. place on Saturday, October 28, from 10 Ms. Root told the board. “turfit” and “Scotch Plains.” Sunday, October 22, Jason Kolterjahn, a.m. until 12 noon at the QuickChek on 21, of Westfield and Brian Scarpellini, 18, She and her husband are attempt- Board member Betty Anne Woerner of Branchburg were arrested in a munici- North Avenue in Fanwood. The follow- ing to get the property annexed to said residents had a right to know ing items are sought: canned goods, dry pal parking lot off of Elmert Street after Westfield; however, in the interim, whether “costly” facilities upgrades police responded to a report of a man with goods like cereal and rice, bottled wa- she hoped that the SP-F school dis- or expansions would be needed in the a stun gun. Scarpellini was charged with ter, boxes of diapers, canned pet food trict would grant her permission to near future before being asked to ap- possession of a stun gun and obstruction of and new toiletry items such as tooth- send her child to Franklin. prove funding field renovations. administration of law for allegedly attempt- paste, toothbrushes and mouthwash. Board President Thomas Russo said The board approved the Quality ing to flee the scene. Kolterjahn, who Please note: no clothing or used items that although he was sympathetic to Assurance Annual Report and the allegedly had metal knuckles in his pocket, will be accepted. was charged with possession of prohibited her situation, the tuition burden on Violence and Vandalism Report, both weapons. Kolterjahn and Scarpellini were Additional drop-off locations will the district, over the course of 12 previously discussed at the board’s be posted in newspapers, on TV-35 released after posting $1,500 and $2,000 years, would be quite substantial and agenda meeting. The board also ap- bail, respectively. and online at fanwoodcpa.org. cost-prohibitive, running into the hun- proved funding to prepare plans for The Fanwood Police Department dreds of thousands of dollars, he said. roof renovations at Coles and Ever- Erratum organized the CPA in 2004 to create a BAND CHAMPS…Senior musicians and color guard members of the Scotch The board advised Ms. Root to pro- green Elementary Schools. Last week, The Scotch Plains-Fanwood link between the police and the com- vide them with more information re- The next agenda meeting of the board Times incorrectly reported that the merger munity to address a wide array of Plains Fanwood High School (SPFHS) marching band, pictured above, will be honored along with seniors from the SPFHS fall athletic programs and their garding Westfield’s tuition expecta- will be held on Thursday, November of local school districts into countywide topics, including crime prevention, parents and guardians this Saturday, October 28, prior to the home football game tions and determine if Westfield has 16, and the next regular meeting will be school districts was an idea being consid- child safety and community events. versus Cranford at 1 p.m. This fall, the marching band captured first place in permitted any other border homes to occur on Thursday, November 30. Both ered by the Legislative Committee on Pub- The CPA invites all residents and Group 6A at multiple major competitions across the state. Most recently, the lic School Funding. The Legislative Com- use its district tuition-free. meetings will take place in the admin- mittee on Consolidation and Shared Ser- those working in Fanwood to attend Raider Marching Band place first in Group 6A at the Central Jersey Regional The board approved a recommen- istration building at 7:30 p.m. meetings and become a member. Championships on October 22 at the College of New Jersey. vices actually proposed the idea. Page 2 Thursday, October 26, 2006 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION Dennis Newnham Appointed President of Mitsui Foods NORWOOD — In September, umm Company, Inc. Westfield resident Dennis Newnham was “My primary role will be to organize named President and CEO of Mitsui and lead an acquisition program that fo- Foods, Inc. He will be responsible for all cuses on specialty distributors and branded business in North America of the im- food companies that can gain from the porter of canned goods breadth of global experi- and juices to the food in- ence offered by Mitsui dustry. Foods, Inc.,” said Mr. Mr. Newnham has ex- Newnham. “Mitsui tensive experience within Foods offers tremendous the packaged goods and growth potential, not only food industry. He has through acquisitions, but served as President, CEO through new products and/or Chairman of Lea within the food service, & Perrins retail and national ac- PEOPLE IN JEANS...Employees wear jeans and donated $5 during National (Worcestershire sauce), counts sectors.” Denim Day in October as a fundraiser for the fight against breast cancer. Manischewitz Co. (ko- Mr. Newnham is a SUMMIT ROAD IMPROVEMENT…Candidates for reelection to the Union Pictured, left to right from Lindabury, McCormick, Estabrook & Cooper P.C. in sher foods), Steak-umm graduate of Binghamton County Freeholder Board, Al Mirabella, center, and Deborah Scanlon speak with Westfield, are: front row; Vernon Starks; middle row; Winnie Wos, Anne Burris, Company, Inc. (frozen University and resides in Summit Mayor Jordan Glatt about the recently completed $3.3-million road Lenora Wells, Barbara Lorenzo, Stacey Magliaro, Eric Flores, Stephanie Duris sliced steak), Adirondack Westfield, NJ. reconstruction project at the Morris and Glenside Avenues in Summit. The and Bill Watkins; back row; Scott Clark and Bob Anderson. Beverages, Wilkinson Dennis Newnham Mitsui Foods, Inc. project consisted of upgrading 11 intersections along Morris Avenue. Sword and Tsumura In- (MFI) has been in the Scotch Plains DEMS Council Candidates ternational (bath products food industry since 1953. By Scotch Plains GOP Candidates for Council and home fragrances). MFI headquarters is located in Norwood, Most recently Mr. Newnham was an New Jersey. MFI is a subsidiary of Mitsui Choice This Election Day is Clear advisor and partner with Post Capital & Co. (U.S.A.), Inc. and an ultimate Campaign Reaches Final Days Neal LeStrange, Kevin Glover and Jeff noting that despite all of the promises of Partners and, prior to that, was the point wholly-owned subsidiary of Mitsui & The 2006 township council campaign shameful, but it is also a bit puzzling. For Strauss, Democratic candidates for Scotch the incumbent Republicans to stabilize person in the acquisition of the Steak- Co., Ltd. of Japan. has just days remaining as Election Day some reason, the Democrats have tar- Plains Township Council, reflect on this taxes in their last election, Scotch Plains looms on November 7. Republican town- geted Township Manager Tom Atkins for election and look forward to November 7 had its highest municipal tax increase in Trick-or-Treat Set for Sunday ship council candidates Deputy Mayor wild attacks and will not disavow rumors when the voters will decide who will history in the Republicans’ first year in Nancy Malool, Councilwoman Carolyn that they will fire him if elected. Tom govern. The campaigns run by each side office, 16.9 percent over the prior year. Sorge and Rich Duthie have surpassed Atkins is known throughout the town and leaves a clear choice for the voters. The municipal tax has gone up over 31 In Downtown Westfield their intended goal of knocking on 2,000 beyond as a hardworking public servant The Democrats’ campaign had several percent since the Republicans were elected WESTFIELD – The annual Trick-or- hours. At 4:30 p.m., a costume contest doors throughout the township as esti- who has dedicated more than 25 years to aspects. Neal, Kevin and Jeff four years ago. Treat and Costume Contest will be held will be held on Quimby Street, featuring mates indicate that by Election Day some the citizens of Scotch Plains. As we meet made their backgrounds and Not only is it important to on Sunday, October 29 in downtown entertainment from Disc-Go-DJ’s, with 2,800 homes will have been people throughout the town, qualifications known in their point out the problem of high Westfield. Children are invited to trick- prizes being awarded in the following visited. they are shocked that the campaign literature and on taxes, it is even more impor- or-treat at downtown stores and restau- categories: Scariest Skeleton, Down to Deputy Mayor Malool said, Democrats have taken this their web site, tant to root out its cause, bad rants during normal Sunday operating Earth, Rock ‘n Roll, Characteristic, Need “The response from our resi- strategy. Residents are ready www.spdems.com. Knowing management by the Republi- of a Java Jolt, Prettiest Princess, Out of dents has been overwhelm- to cast votes against the Demo- the importance of participa- can administration. Failure to Jeffrey’s to Celebrate This World, Most Holes, Ugliest, Foot- ingly one of encouragement. crats on this issue alone. Also tion in our electoral process, maintain township-owned ball, Sweetest, Scariest, Spiciest, Timely, It appears that people are genu- a bit puzzling is the decision voter registration forms and property has resulted in a $3 Halloween All Weekend Trendy, Dazzling, One-of-a-Kind, Balle- inely appreciative that our of the Democrats to thumb absentee ballot applications were sent million dollar renovation bill for town WESTFIELD – Jeffrey’s of Westfield rina, Brilliant, Sparkly, Soul, Meatiest, campaign has been positive; their noses at the citizens of out. hall, $1 million of which just to change Restaurant will offer a Halloween cel- Casual, Creative Toy, Magnificent, Mu- highlighting the numerous Scotch Plains and not appear The three Democrats felt it was very the way the front of the building looks. ebration including extensive decorations, sical, Wizard of Oz, Biggest, Sportiest, successes Scotch Plains has realized over at the Candidates’ Forum sponsored by important to give the voters an opportu- The inability to manage employee is- music, costumes, menus and libations – Traditional, Fun & Entertaining, Artistic, the last several years and what our vision The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times and nity to meet them and will continue their sues has resulted in the expenditure of all designed around Halloween. Portions Anything with a Stitch, Scariest Smelling is for continued progress. We have worked the League of Woman Voters. To date our door-to-door campaign through to Elec- over $490,000 in just one lawsuit. The of the proceeds will benefit local and Shoes and Best Addams Family. hard to provide recreational opportuni- Democrat opponents have not made one tion Day. The public was invited to attend hiring of a public works director from national charities the restaurant supports The event is sponsored by the Down- ties for our youth and have set the stage public statement at our council meetings free barbeques in Jerseyland and another township whose DPW was under on a regular basis. town Westfield Corporation and area for a new center for our senior citizens. and now are afraid to debate because they Brookside Parks to provide a friendly criminal investigation is sure to lead to In its second year, the specially-themed businesses. We have also established creative ways fear harsh questions and treatment. In- setting for our residents to meet the can- more. Millions are wasted with the tax- party has been extended to four days – of generating new revenues for the mu- stead they have hidden behind the skirts didates and share their concerns and payers left to pay the bill. Friday, October 27; Saturday, October Halloween Festivities nicipal government such as our new com- of their campaign handlers Richard wishes for our local government. Com- And then there is the Republican cam- 28; Monday, October 30 and Halloween, munications tower and miniature golf Samuel and Ken Lipstein. Last year, muters at the Fanwood train station were paign. First, they threw up their hands and Tuesday, October 31. Each evening’s fes- On Tap In Fanwood course in order to ease the burden on our Mayor Martin Marks labeled state legis- greeted. The resounding concern was announced that they will wait for Trenton tivities will begin at 5 p.m. and continue FANWOOD – The Fanwood Recre- property taxpayers. Shared services with lators “cowards” for refusing to deal with about our high property taxes. to solve our tax problem. Then they took into the “bewitching” hour. ation Department will present the annual the county, our board of education and the statewide crisis in property taxes. But most important, Neal, Kevin and pride in their goal to maintain the status In addition to regular ala carte selec- Fanwood Halloween Parade and Cos- other municipalities are now at an all- Perhaps LeStrange, Glover, and Strauss Jeff identified the issues important to the quo with the apparent hope that the causes tions, a special Halloween menu has been tume Contest on Tuesday, October 31. time high and that bodes well for taxpay- are better suited for public office down in voters. They addressed the high taxes, of our high municipal tax will continue. developed including “Fried Spiders” The festivities will kick off at 5:30 p.m. in ers as well. We are so pleased that we are Trenton.” Amateur Astronomers to They proposed doing things like improv- (calamari), Black Cauldron Soup, Black the Fanwood Memorial Library parking now starting to use our Open Space Trust ing the township’s official website, which Death Ravioli (lobster), Dan’s Spider Web lot at North and Forest Avenues with Fund to acquire privately owned land so Meet November 17 they could and should have done long crusted pork tenderloin and Paul’s Ghostly “Trunk-or-Treat,” where surprise treats that improper development is curtailed.” Visit the Westfield CRANFORD – On November 17, ago. Finally, they resorted to their usual Graveyard Dessert Surprise. will be distributed to trick-or-treaters. Councilwoman Carolyn Sorge stated, Amateur Astronomers Inc. will meet at 8 bag of tricks and they turned nasty. One of Bartender Carol Hollick will be mix- Children and adults wishing to join the “While we keep things positive and lay Haunted House p.m. in the Roy Smith Theater at Union the Democratic candidates was hit with a ing Halloween favorites as Black Marti- parade are invited to assemble in front of out concrete pans for the future of Scotch October 31 County College in Cranford. At 9 p.m., a false and vicious slander. Desperation nis with “eyeball” garnishes; Blood Or- the library at 6 p.m. The parade will Plains, our Democrat opponents have WESTFIELD - For fright- lecture will be presented, “It’s Like watch- brought out the worst in them. But not ange Cosmos and a special Vampire depart for LaGrande Park at 6:15 p.m. reached new lows in negativity. Thus far, ful fun, the public is invited ing a tree Grow in Tokyo, Measuring once did the Republicans challenge the Merlot from Transylvania. Due to reconstruction of the LaGrande we have not seen nor heard any plans that Stellar Motion with HST” given by Dr. issues identified by the Democrats. to the Haunted House at the Reservations are suggested and gift baseball fields, the parade’s destination they might have to make Scotch Plains a Memorial Pool Complex on Carelton Pryor, an astrophysicist at Neal LeStrange, Kevin Glover and Jeff certificates are available. For additional has been changed this year to the skating better place. Instead we have seen base- Rutgers University. Strauss believe that you can judge the information, please visit rink near the tennis courts in the park. The less attacks, wild distortions, and in some October 31 from 5 to 9 p.m., All meetings and lectures are free and candidates and the kind of government www.jeffreysofwestfield.homestead.com costume contest will be held there for cases outright lies about our record on the rain or shine. The cost is $4 are open to the public. For more informa- they will bring by the campaign they run. or call (908) 232-4517 for a ghoulish and youngsters of all ages, from infants to township council. In past campaigns lo- per person. The event is spon- tion, please see www.asterism.org. The choice this Election Day is clear. fun evening. adults, starting at approximately 6:30 p.m. cal Democrats have been found distorting sored by the Westfield Rec- A jack-o-lantern contest will be held the tax history of Scotch Plains and ulti- reation Department and the outside the LaGrande Park building. Par- mately had to publicly apologize. This Optimist Club of Westfield. ticipants are asked to bring their pump- year the lies are particularly egregious For more information, con- kins there and fill out an entry form by 6 because they have involved hard working tact the Westfield Recre- p.m. Prizes will be awarded for the best township employees who have no con- costumes and the best jack-o-lanterns. nection to politics whatsoever. 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PEYTON $298,357 grant with the New Jersey WESTFIELD — In 2004 when Ayn ings also. Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times Department of Community Affairs Wisler of Westfield heard that the Na- She assisted at parties, having craft ELIZABETH – The Union County SHARE Program. The grant would tional Guard soldiers of the Westfield tables for kids and taking pictures of Board of Chosen Freeholders was be utilized “to facilitate, study, de- Armory would be deployed to Iraq, the families at Christmas for their sol- presented with a concept master plan velop or establish new shared and she noted that it would mean more than diers to receive via email. Ms. Wisler for the redevelopment of the Ponde- regional services.” just the 453 men and women of the collected syrup for the FRG pancake rosa Farm property located on Coo- Frank Guzzo, director of the de- 250th Signal Battalion leaving for a breakfast and donations of Girl Scout per Road in Scotch Plains. partment of human services, an- year — it would mean 453 families cookies from all the troops in town. In The county purchased the 23-acre nounced that the department has re- without fathers, mothers, sisters, broth- addition to smaller tasks like filling property in 2003 for $10 million from ceived a state Youth Corps grant, ers, sons or daughters. out customs forms, assembling pack- the Sevell family through the county’s which would help fund the adult di- While she could only send the sol- ages to send to Iraq, putting up and Open Space, Recreation and Historic ploma at the Union County Voca- diers packages from a distance, she taking down yellow ribbons, she made Preservation Fund. The freeholders tional-Technical Schools in Scotch thought she could help the families gift bags for the returning soldiers and had originally proposed a Green Plains. The board stepped in to fund locally a lot more. Once she got to planted a tree to honor the families of Meadows Children’s Farm on the $150,000 earlier this year to help 125 know the Family Readiness Group the soldiers who all returned unharmed property, but heavy opposition from adults receive their high-school di- THANK YOU, FAMILIES…A tree is planted and plaque set at the Westfield (FRG), the organization within the in November of 2005. neighboring residents and the town- plomas last August after the state Armory to honor the families of the soldiers of the 250th Signal Battalion who troops that binds the families during Earning the Girl Scout Gold Award served in Iraq. Girl Scout Ayn Wisler spent two years helping the families, earning deployment, her ideas started to grow. was a bonus for the special time she ship caused the board to rethink its stopped funding the program. the Gold Award. Pictured, from left to right, are: Lt. Henry, SFC Auriemma, Tim Prior to the deployment, Ms. Wisler spent with the families and soldiers. decision. Mr. Guzzo said the grant would Doerr of Master Memorials who crafted the plaque, SFC Wiess and Ms. Wisler. hung yellow ribbons around town and “I also began babysitting for a couple The new plan, unveiled by the help fund 200 students in this year’s had banners made to hang over the of families back in 2004 and it’s still county’s consultant, T&M Associ- program. He told the board that Mr. Celebrate Halloween at drill floor. She collected toys and equip- great to be with them now, reunited, as ates of Middletown, shows a less busy Devanney is developing a committee ment to set up a childcare room that the the kids get bigger. I feel as though I facility. Jeff Bottger, a landscape ar- to work on funding a “stable” source Jeffreys of Westfieldestfieldestfield FRG would use during their monthly have made lifelong friends,” said Ms. chitect with T&M, said plans call for of funding for the program. Jeffreys of Westfieldestfield meetings and the childcare for the meet- Wisler. two soccer fields, separate children’s play areas for 6-to-12-year-olds and 2-to-5-year-olds, a water spray play- ground, gardens, a patio and a multi- Prices effective through Nov. 7. SHOPHOPRITEITE Many items are in short supply, purpose building. A paved parking S R please shop early. lot for 90 cars will be included. He estimated each soccer field would need 30 spaces. ShopRite Wines & Spirits Plans also call for the construction has always been synonymous with great of a filled-in one-acre pond that Mr. prices, variety and service. 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Freeholder Dan Sullivan said he Fernleaf Kendall Jackson Summers Napa Andrianna’s Tenuta I Muracci believes “it’s going to be a great facil- Sauvignon Blanc 2004 Grand Reserve Merlot 2003 Cuvee Cabernet 2003 Fortediga 2004 ity for the residents of Scotch Plains Produced from grapes grown in Black plum, boysenberry, and cherry A deep and complex Cabernet that Delicious, excellent value! 40% Syrah, and of Union County.” He said what New Zealand’s key wine growing flavors with violet, chocolate and is a signature of its extraordinary 30% Cabernet Franc, and 30% was a “bad situation” a year ago has regions: Marlborough, Hawke’s cedar notes. This wine is smooth terroir. Barrel aging and judicious use Cabernet. This elegant, deep now developed into a “fabulous Bay and Gisborne. Fresh fruit and the tannins are refined and of new oak make this wine enjoyable ruby/purple-colored effort exhibits flavors, zesty herbaceous tones, round. This wine caresses the mouth young. Firm tannins make for a wine plenty of crunchy, delicious, black project.” and lingers beyond each sip. currant and cherry fruit, smoky, spicy Freeholder Mirabella said, “Cer- and mouthwatering acidity that worthy of cellaring. Serve with roast Sauvignon Blanc lovers treasure. Wine Enthusiast: 91 $17.99 chicken, London Broil or simply characteristics, a hint of new wood, tainly, it is something that suits the indulge with dark chocolates. and loads of charm and texture. A neighborhood” and would be a facil- Wine Spectator: 92 $7.99 hedonistic, seductive mouthful of wine. 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Lushly A dense ruby/purple-tinged color is ing aromatics akin to a Bordeaux layered, enchanting creamy texture but not sweet, ready for fresh crab. followed by heady aromas of black Hometown Video Festival award at a and a finish that lingers on and on. July 6 awards ceremony in Boston. from the Medoc. Brown sugar, black- Wine Advocate: 90 $10.99 cherry liqueur, smoke, roasted berry aromas topped with coconut $13.99 meats, licorice and espresso. The freeholders presented Mr. Robert Parker: 91 and vanilla in the nose. Blackberry Catena Malbec 2004 Robert Parker: 90 $14.99 McMeekan, a volunteer firefighter continues on the palate to the finish. 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Rich but very stylish, with Catena Chardonnay 2004 youthful, with highly concentrated, lar-meeting agenda. One resolution lush flavors of Jonagold apple, fig, Wine Spectator: 90 $16.99 Full yellow-gold. Exotic aromas of sweet dark berry flavors and lovely hazelnut, and honeysuckle. Fine would authorize County Manager apricot, orange, honey and smoky inner-mouth perfume and terrific acidity drives the long finish. George Devanney to apply for a Turkey Flat oak. Then sweet but firm, with vinosity. Finishes juicy, sappy and Wine Spectator: 90 $14.99 Butchers Block Red 2003 intense apricot, peach, kiwi and very long, leaving the palate refreshed. mineral flavors. Among the elite of Dense purple-tinged wine (76% Stephen Tanzer: 91 $12.99 Kim Crawford Argentina, as few other producers Mourvedre, 21% Grenache, and capture this much freshness of fruit. 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PUBLICATION ABCDICTIONOPQRSTDECEPTIONUVWXYZ The Scotch Plains – Fanwood Letters to the Editor The Westfield Leader TIMES — Established 1890 — — Established 1959— DD The Official Newspaper of the Town of Westfield Official Newspaper of the Borough of Fanwood Freeholder Kowalski Urges ‘Yes’ Vote DDTM Legal Newspaper for Union County, New Jersey and the Township of Scotch Plains Diction Deception Member of: Member of: On Parks Funds, Ballot Question #2 New Jersey Press Association New Jersey Press Association • National Newspaper Association Below are four arcane words, each National Newspaper Association Scotch Plains Business & Professional Association On November 7, New Jersey voters a press conference with representatives with four definitions – only one is correct. Westfield Area Chamber of Commerce Fanwood Business & Professional Association will have a chance to direct funding to of the Audubon Society, the Sierra Club The others are made up. Are you sharp Periodicals – Postage Paid at Westfield, New Jersey Periodicals – Postage Paid at Scotch Plains, New Jersey some of our most valuable resources: our and the Rahway River Association to enough to discern this deception of dic- parks. You will be asked to decide on a support this initiative. tion? P.O. Box 250 • 251 North Avenue, West P. O. Box 368 constitutional amendment that would pro- Freeholder Chairman Mirabella spoke If you can guess one correctly – good Westfield, N.J. 07091 Scotch Plains, N.J. 07076 vide a dedicated source of funding for of Union County’s ongoing investment in guess. If you get two – well-read indi- Tele: (908) 232-4407 • E-mail: [email protected] • Web: www.goleader.com • Fax: (908) 232-0473 maintenance and capital improvements our parks. Additional funding from the vidual. If you get three – word expert. If POSTMASTER: Send address changes to the offices of the newspapers at at our parks, historic sites and wildlife State will go a long way toward maintain- you get all four – You must have a lot of areas - without imposing any new taxes. ing neighborhood parks and wildlife ar- free time! P. O. Box 250, Westfield, New Jersey 07091 Ballot Question #2 would authorize eas so that residents can enjoy them for All words and correct definitions Published every Thursday by Watchung Communications, Inc. the State of New Jersey to use funds from many more years. come from the board game Diction the existing Corporate Business Tax Fund For more information, please visit the Deception. Paul Peyton Horace R. Corbin Fred K. Lecomte for our parks and historic sites. A “yes” New Jersey Department of Environmen- Answers to last week’s arcane words. ASSIGNMENT EDITOR PUBLISHER MARKETING DIRECTOR vote will make available $15 million a tal Protection’s website at: www.njsos.org 1. Cineraceous – Having the color of Suzette F. Stalker David B. Corbin Michael L. Bartiromo year through the year 2015 to fund capital Along with Chairman Mirabella, our free- ashes COMMUNITY ASSISTANT PUBLISHER & SPORTS MARKETING PRODUCTION repairs, improvements, construction and holder colleagues, and organizations 2. Bothrenchyma – In botany, tissue Michael Pollack Karen M. Hinds Robert P. Connelly renovations at state and local natural ar- around the state, I urge you to vote “Yes” composed of pitted ducts EDUCATION & ARTS OFFICE MANAGER OPERATIONS & LEGALS eas. for State Ballot Question #2. 3. Leucosis – Albinism Victoria McCabe Ben Corbin This funding will not require any new Bette Jane Kowalski 4. Carrion – The decaying flesh of a taxes or any other revenue source to be TECHNOLOGY SUBSCRIPTION PRICE SERVICES Vice Chair Union County Board of dead body raised or used. Last week, the Union Chosen Freeholders One-year – $28 • Two-year – $52 • Three-year – $76 • One-year college (September to May) – $20 County Board of Chosen Freeholders held THERIOMORPHIC 1. Grotesque transformation; such as By Garwood GOP Council Candidate Dennis Clark from a human to a werewolf 2. Said of gods having the form of an Don’t Scorn Magic of Past Souls; Pay-to-Play Ord. Needed in Garwood animal 3. Rapidly changing from a solid form On Tuesday, September 12, Council- give donations to the political machine. to a gaseous form man Victor De Fillippo of the Borough of There have been two subsequent council 4. An animal’s ability to change its Have a Happy Halloween Garwood introduced a Pay-to-Play ordi- meetings and, the ordinance has yet to be form to adapt to its surroundings for pro- nance, which was co-sponsored by Coun- put on the agenda. tection Although not sanctioned by any government cal- heard, calls from spirits; lonely souls close at hand cilman William Schadewald. This is a bi- When questioned about it, we were ARGALI endar, Halloween is a favorite holiday — colorful only during this time of year? Things we seldom partisan sponsored ordinance, which the given a song-and-dance routine, twice. 1. A species of very large wild sheep borough residents deserve to have en- What are the Democrats afraid of? If, as 2. Having a silver coating or luster and festive. Kids dress up as witches, skeletons and listen for today – but are they still there? acted. they say, “There is nothing shady going 3. A native of a mountainous area in ghosts, knocking on doors for treats – lest tricks and Ancient cultures divided their calendars accord- The ordinance is a model that is spon- on”, you think it would behoove them to northwestern Scotland haunts follow. It’s a rite of fall, but strange in that all ing to the seasons of the year, heavily influenced by sored by the Citizens Campaign, and can enact this ordinance, ASAP. It would be 4. A Scottish thatched hut be found online at the common sense a win-win situation for all the taxpayers in RYOT the fun seems based on the ‘darkside’ – death, cycles of weather with pastoral markings taken website. This ordinance has teeth. It pro- the borough. 1. A daydream goblins, haunted houses and horror. from the heavens. Astronomy provided the ac- hibits contracts being awarded to build- Come on Garwood residents. Demand 2. Robbery ers, developers and other companies, who your mayor and council pass this ordinance. Is it a hedonistic legacy or important sacrament? cepted wisdom of their time. We may scoff today 3. A tenant farmer of India 4. An undue burden or unfair demand Where did we learn to put fire in pumpkins, spread and challenge these superstitions. But, is it buried in Former SP Mayor Disagrees With DIANOETIC fake cobwebs to instill fright, decorate halls with the DNA of our souls? How can one tell in looking 1. Belonging to a species of caustic DEM Campaign Mgr.’s Response curves or surfaces caused by refraction phony human bones, pipe eerie music into our at the moon tonight or tomorrow night? 2. Capable of thought through logic, homes, dress in monstrous costumes and hope to fly Was that a bat or witch flickering by? Is there I read with much interest the article candidacy, they know that they will sub- rather than intuitive reasoning off into the night on broomsticks like evil witches? more to the wind? Does it carry the moans of our regarding the controversy caused by the jected to intense scrutiny. The people 3. Evil; doing the Devil’s work letter from former Scotch Plains police have a right to examine every aspect of a 4. The entire range of a musical instru- It inspires us to party, to mask what we are and to forefathers’ spirits? chief Tom O’Brien and the response to candidate’s past as well as considering ment or voice honor the strange – hoping to win a prize, but based For those that mock, we say spend Halloween your reporter from Richard Samuel, cam- their future prospects. paign manager for the Scotch Plains Demo- Former Chief O’Brien should be com- on what? night at Gallows Hill Road by Fairview Cemetery cratic candidates. I have been a candidate mended for bringing to the public’s aware- Maybe it was the Celts, centuries ago who created and your opinions may change. For others we say, in elections for local and state offices and ness a situation which could deem the More Letters this practice, before beliefs existed, as we now like play it safe, don’t scorn the magic of souls past. Put I completely disagree with Mr. Samuel’s candidate unfit to hold office, if elected. attitude regarding this situation. Chief O’Brien, as a resident of Scotch on Pages 8, 9 to think of our sophisticated selves. Is it because on your masks, don costumes, light Jack-o-Lan- When an individual declares his or her Plains, not only had a right to come for- we’re not so sure of our beliefs today, that we terns and party. ward with information potentially detri- gleefully pay homage to these rites of our roots? Do The shrieks of Ghosts Of Present (GOP) and Is Our Community mental to Mr. LeStrange but had a re- Use Iraq’s Turnout sponsibility to his neighbors to do so. Had we refuse to laugh at the supposed ignorance of Demons (DEMs) will soon silence, ending their Losing Its Character? the electorate been more diligent in ex- As Election Example As a longtime Scotch Plains resident, I amining the character flaws of political peoples long ago, those without science we say – campaigns of cajoling one to heave their lever, as if Last year there were two very im- those mired in fright and superstition and darkness in a Frankenstein laboratory with Jacob’s Ladder was appalled to see the new Scotch Plains candidates, we would not read of so many miniature golf course that was constructed politicians going to jail on a regular basis. portant elections, one in New Jersey as night each year extends over day; as winter winds crackling as risings arcs disappear into the ether. on Plainfield Avenue. My concerns in- Mr. Samuel was disingenuous in his and the other in Iraq. On a bright sunny howl during the fading fall. Are the sounds they Happy Halloween! clude the following: Who is paying for effort to deflect the heat away from his day in November only 43 percent of the water to run through the Fred Flintstone candidate by maligning a highly respected the voters in New Jersey bothered to fountain in the middle? Who is covering individual who dedicated his entire ca- vote. Under the threat of violence and the liability if someone gets hurt or falls reer in the service of our community. The even death 66 percent of the people in Letters to the Editor into one of the ponds on the site? Aren’t nobler course would have been to offer a Iraq went to the polls and voted. the lights going to disturb the neighbors rational response to Chief O’Brien’s let- Once a year we have the chance to across the street, and who is paying the ter. Mr. Samuel, a very successful attor- voice our opinion and select the people electric bill? ney, knows very well that Chief O’Brien we want to represent us. There are only We Need Ethical Representation, The mini-golf course was not needed. is not a candidate for public office and the a few short weeks before Election Day. It is ugly and the fencing and shrubs don’t incident to which Mr. Samuel refers has I urge every voter in New Jersey to hide that fact. Why couldn’t a mini-golf no relevancy in this election. take some time to learn about the can- Principled and not One-Party Rule didates and then take the time to go to The letters you published in the most litical parties and would, instead, be- also seems as if the town’s administrator, course have been rebuilt at Bowcraft on I detect a sense of panic in the Demo- Route 22, where it would have been in cratic camp. Perhaps this is the reason the polls and vote. There are people in recent issue [The Scotch Plains-Fanwood come familiar with serious decision mak- although obligated to act “neutral,” has the world fighting and dying for the Times] kind of “pushed me over the edge” ing processes based on thoughts of “right turned to be a (Republican) partisan - keeping with the amusement-park theme? that they refuse to debate this year, thus Is this what our tax dollars are paying for? leaving the citizens of Scotch Plains con- chance to vote. Let’s use the 66 per- and influenced me to write the following. and wrong,” represented by politicians which is, by itself, inexcusable. cent of the people in Iraq who voted as Being a native German, although a natu- who valued ethical principles as defined However, my belief that parties should I am not against progress, but our com- fused about the Democrats’ positions on munity is losing its charm and character. the issues, which confront us. One can an example and a goal for this election ralized U.S. citizen since 1992, I apolo- by George Washington, Abraham Lin- dominate our political votes is also not and “vote.” gize for not being perfect in choosing the coln and, yes, Ronald Reagan. perfect. I would admit that there should In addition to the teardowns being re- only wonder what the debate could have most appropriate words. However, this is I was wrong. Our politicians on the be at least one exception: Any member of placed with large big box houses, do we revealed by the pointed questions, which Thomas Lienhard what I like to contribute to our political national, regional and local level are the U.S. Senate should be, first and fore- have to put something up on every avail- obviously would have been asked. Westfield climate: more and more, it seems, forgetting ethi- most, ethically beyond reproach. Person- able piece of property in town? Former Mayor Gabe Spera Not “right and left”, but “right and cal principles and argue along party lines. alities like John McCain have shown us Cynthia Newman Scotch Plains Editorial on Nasty wrong” should be a voter’s guideline. As a consequence, we, the voters, need what we are allowed to expect. Mr. Scotch Plains When I moved into this country almost to also focus more on parties rather than Menendez simply cannot pass this ethical Politics Was On Target exactly 20 years ago, I was sure that I had on the individual candidate’s willing- standard. He comes, I regret to mention it, left behind the European political bicker- ness - not to talk about their abilities - to not even close. How Can One Compare Attending Your recent editorial about nasty party politics was right on target. But ing between “right and left” oriented po- change what is (or may be) wrong in the Dr. Fritz Bauer halls of congress or in our local govern- you neglected to mention the two major Scotch Plains ‘Disgusting’ Rally to Accident? races currently taking place here in the ments. Promises made before an elec- After first reading last Thursday’s (Oc- Secondly, Mr. Samuel, how can any- S. Plains Cannot Afford tion have been broken too frequently by Garden State. Parents Responsible tober 12) front page Time’s article, “Let- one compare the attending of this disgust- First, Mike Ferguson and Linda those we elected - and there is not much ter Raises Controversy,” then reading re- ing rally in Tennessee with Chief To Lose Tom Atkins of a difference between Democrats and Stender. I have received over a dozen Recent rumors seem to be swirling For Child’s Actions tired Chief O’Brien’s letter to the editor, O’Brien’s gun incident? One was a vol- mailings from Congressman Ferguson Republicans. and finally doing some Internet research untary, free-will action on Mr. LeStrange’s about in our town that the Democratic Focusing on parties rather than on per- Recently, I read an article relating to a telling me that “Stender is a Spender.” candidates for the Scotch Plains Council 14-year old California student who wrote on the “Good Ole Boys Roundup,” I find part, the other an accidental event. If that’s his best shot, sounds like Ms. sonal qualities makes it evident that a it necessary to respond to the extremely Lastly, Mr. Samuel, I am disturbed by plan on firing Tom Atkins as the munici- party candidate, who, just to use one the words “Kill Bush” on her website. Stender would be a fine representative. pal manager if they get control of our The phrase was accompanied by a bullet- irresponsible comments of Richard your cavalier use of the term “Good Old But he has yet to tell me why I should example, tells us that the civil war we Samuel, Democratic campaign manager. Boy” in referring to the Scotch Plains government. created in Iraq is part of our war against ridden illustration of the President with a vote for him. Let’s see, he supports the I encourage this paper to investigate dagger stabbing his outstretched hand. Mr. Samuel, why do you take issue with Republicans in this particular context. Iraq war, he favors tax cuts for the rich terrorism, shouldn’t get the vote of any- a concerned former long-time public ser- Using this phraseology about the Republi- these rumors and if proven true, find out body who - like the majority of our adult In response to this posting, the Secret and famous, he supports illegal wire- why the Democrats are basing their cam- Service visited the student to question vant, Chief O’Brien, bringing to the cans in rebuttal to your candidate’s atten- taps of U.S. citizens, he supports an population - is convinced that we moved electorate’s attention the fact that your dance at an event that was actually called paign on something so totally destructive against Iraq because the Bush administra- her. The article indicates that the parents amendment forbidding same-sex mar- rather than constructive. of the 14-year-old did not like the way the candidate attended a blatantly racist rally “Good Ole Boys” seems to be some sort of riage and he opposes stem cell research. tion used the trap of deception to “sell” its that featured anti African-American skits warped attempt on your part to make a Tom Atkins grew up in this town and (long existing) intentions. agents spoke to their daughter. Now there is a candidate I could really has worked tirelessly and well for the Any child who could write the words and a rampant amount of signs and litera- connection between the two. Our local support. Not. Focusing more on parties on our re- ture that featured the N-word, rather than Republicans are not Confederate flag wav- community for several decades. He has gional and local levels also makes it evi- “kill a President” should have been disci- And then there is the Kean vs worked with both Republican and Demo- plined by her parents long before the shock and outrage with said candidate ing, white supremacists, as the attendees Menendez senatorial race. This cam- dent that we shouldn’t any longer tolerate LeStrange’s participation at this event? Do of the real “Good Ole Boys Roundup” are cratic Councils over the years and is re- “one-party governments.” It becomes Secret Service had to get involved. This paign has been in the gutter from day spected statewide for his work in the field. unfortunate incident demonstrates how you feel the same as Mr. LeStrange that and they are owed an apology. one but I ask this question: If Tom necessary to have Republicans join the this is “dirty politics” rather than important I have always known him to be a gentle- Union County Board of Freeholders; it many in society blame someone else for Marc Ginsberg Kean’s name were Tom Keene, could man and faultlessly dedicated to the resi- their failures. These parents failed to teach character information of a Scotch Plains Scotch Plains his candidacy for the U.S. Senate be becomes necessary, too, to send Demo- Township Committee candidate? dents of this community. Scotch Plains crats into the town council of Scotch their child how to appropriately voice taken seriously? He lacks experience, cannot afford to lose such a fine public Plains. In our township, the Republicans disagreement with the President. which would qualify him for the Sen- servant because of personal political ven- have long abandoned the classic credo of I think the Secret Service should have Representatives must be Accountable ate; he has shown little in the way of dettas. the conservatives to tightly control costs reprimanded the parents as well. innovation or imagination and he has supported the president and all of his Elizabeth Mangan and keep taxes at least in check with the Assemblyman Jon M. Bramnick And They must Serve Selflessly inflation rate if they can’t be reduced. It failed policies. Do we really need an- Scotch Plains Westfield Mr. Rich Alber asked in his letter to the nate points of view?” other Bush rubber stamp in the Senate? editor last week in The Scotch Plains- Mr. Alber, who is a resident of Fanwood I think not. Fanwood Times about Fanwood Demo- for less than two years, seems to have no Kurt Pollak crats: “Do they have the ability to work knowledge of history in this town. He Westfield well with others and openly listen to alter- doesn’t know, and it seems has not been told by his Republican associates, that it Why Should We Vote was the former Republican administra- www.goleader.com tion that four years ago did not want to For Existing Politicians? listen to others. I wonder if any one has noticed the two That Republican majority tried to force- Bad Behavior is sets of signs that have been cropping up feed the people of Fanwood the one- on yards through out the state. One set is developer method for the redevelopment Disheartening the political sign telling us to vote for of the downtown district. In taking that As I was leaving the Westfield train their candidates. The other is the House approach, they showed that they had no station this morning, I noticed three for Sale sign. How ironic, these signs are. interest in working with others, espe- Ferguson signs surrounding one that People are moving out of state, a num- cially the business owners who provide was smashed to the ground. The mangled ber most likely, due to the runaway prop- Fanwood with important services while sign was red, white and blue and I erty taxes. Politicians have had decades earning their livelihood. recognized it as Linda Stender’s. Ap- to address the problem and have failed to Mr. Alber goes on to say that the resi- parently, this is not the first evidence of even come close to resolution. All they dents of Fanwood should “send a mes- someone tampering with Stender signs, seem to know how to do is raise taxes. sage” to borough, county and state offi- and it is yet another disheartening ex- This raises the question, “Why should cials by “electing representatives that ample of bad behavior associated with we vote for existing politicians to be re- believe in accountability and selfless ser- what should be a substantive campaign. elected or elected to a higher public ser- vice.” I could not agree more. The reason this mid-term election is vice if they brought us to the point were That is why Donna Dolce, an able described as historical is because its many are unwilling or unable to live in administrator with a proven record of consequences could determine how this state?” A vote for these individuals accountability and leadership both on our much longer American and Iraqi kids will only be supporting their failed lead- borough council and professionally as the will be killed in an increasingly un- ership. In fact, we are their employers and chief executive officer for the Washing- popular war. As parents, voters, tax- they have failed to give us the services ton Rock Girl Scouts; and David Valian, payers, and media organizations, we that we have dearly paid for. whose own accountability and leadership should insist that the prospective candi- I hope that my fellow taxpayers stand is demonstrated as an executive officer dates address serious issues — military up and refuse to keep these people in for his company and as a coach in PAL aggression, civil liberties, stagnant positions of power. To fail to do this football, at the Fanwood-Scotch Plains wages, unsecured ports, energy policy would only be condoning their inaction, YMCA and with the SPF Baseball Asso- and stem cell research — that will in- and some of the responsibility will be on ciation, will be getting my vote on Tues- evitably dictate the quality of life for our shoulders. day, November 7. our children for decades to come. Albert Muller Daniel Zucker Mary Giovinazzo Scotch Plains Fanwood Westfield A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, October 26, 2006 Page 5 By DEM Freeholder Candidate Al Mirabella By GOP Candidate for Freeholder Glenn Mortimer County Prescription Plan Fills Void It’s Time For A Change Letters to the Editor Manufacturers of 193 brand-name pre- children, if any. If you meet these eligibil- Business as usual in New Jersey is no multiple full or near full-time jobs to one scription drugs used by older Americans ity requirements, you can acquire one longer acceptable. The current system individual. After all, how many jobs can Departed Has Too Much Violence; raised the price they charge wholesalers program card listing covering your fam- has been created to benefit the incumbent one person perform effectively? It seems 3.9 percent on average during the first ily members for just one enrollment fee. power structure at the expense of the to me it is a way to transfer money from quarter of this year, according to a recent Here are some additional points for citizenry. Stories about how politicians the taxpayer to “connected” individuals. When Will America Say ‘Enough’? report by AARP, the advocacy group. residents to consider before enrolling: have benefited from their offices are com- One of the largest abusers of this sys- A body falling from a rooftop landing out the world, has a moral responsibility This is the highest average first-quarter Always speak with your physician or monplace. The only stories that seem to tem is Senator Wayne Bryant. He has with a thud on the ground. A dead Jack to make movies that do not graphically increase since 2000, according to AARP. pharmacist to see if you may take a ge- be more common are about tax hikes. We multiple jobs pulling down large govern- Nicholson, his bullet-ridden body cov- mine the worst instincts and elements in In addition, the AARP study stated the neric medication. Generics have the same read about the 51 percent cumulative tax ment salaries and the prospects of a large ered in blood. Enough gore to fill four human nature. 2006 first-quarter increase in brand-name active ingredients as their brand-name increase enacted by the all Democratic pension. It was also discovered that one bathtubs. Brains shot out. Bloodied faces. Stephen Schoeman drug prices more than tripled the general counter-parts, meet the same rigorous Union County Board of Freeholders since of these jobs was a “no-show” job with A boot smashed against a hand injured in Westfield inflation rate of 1.1 percent that occurred FDA approvals for safety and effective- the year 2000, and the 17 percent hike in UMDNJ. For this blatant disregard of the a bloodied assault on a face. Four-letter during the same period. The average ness, and they cost less. the sales tax by Governor Jon Corzine. taxpayer’s welfare, I call for Senator curse words pouring out like water. The manufacturers’ price increase over that If you are taking maintenance medica- The two go hand-in-hand, inefficient gov- Bryant’s resignation and the reimburse- leading characters all lying dead in pools Bramnick to Perform at 12-month period was 6.2 per- tions, consider the conve- ernment leads to higher taxes. ment of the funds. I have not of their own blood. Such is The Departed. cent compared to 3.5 percent nience of AddHealth’s mail Contributing to the current heard this from the leaders of David Ansen of Newsweek says the NJPAC Charity growth in general inflation. order option. You can get up inefficient government is the the Democrat party. In fact, movie is “profoundly funny and savagely WESTFIELD — On November 1, As- This all spells bad news for to a 100-day supply delivered practice of pay-to-play. My run- Senator Menendez recently entertaining. The entire cast is firing on semblyman Jon Bramnick (LD-21) will older Americans, many who directly to your door. Because ning mates and I have always shared the stage with Senator all cylinders.” Richard Schickel of Time perform comedy and be an auctioneer at may not have adequate plans AddHealth’s mail-order supported Senator Tom Kean, Bryant at a rally. magazine says, “It stirs the soul of those NJPAC, New Jersey Performing Arts Cen- or who lack a plan at all. To house buys in volume, acqui- Jr. in his efforts to enact effec- We believe it is time to who still treasure the power of movies ter, for a fundraiser benefiting Link Com- help fill the void for those in sition costs are less and, those tive pay-to-play legislation. change the political culture in and has the cunning and knockdown fe- munity School, a Newark charter school. need, the County of Union savings are passed along to This legislation continues to die New Jersey. The system must rocity of a below-the-belt punch.” Leah The school enrolls approximately 128 has provided a prescription drug plan for you. in Trenton, since the Democratic incum- be returned to a system where the govern- Rozen of People magazine says, “A tre- students who come from low-income the past several years. The plan is open to If you already have primary insurance bents benefit from the current system. ment serves the people and not the other mendously satisfying film that will have families. It offers students the academic those 18 and older and for disabled resi- coverage on your prescription medica- Without this legislation, companies do- way around. This culture has contributed you leaving the theater saying, ‘Now that foundation and character development dents of any age. “Disabled” means a tions, PAAD, Senior Gold, etc., you may ing business with the government can to large tax increases, and a negative is a movie.’” These review snippets are necessary to be successful lifelong learn- condition that meets the criteria for en- not benefit in any way from enrolling in make hefty campaign donations. These national impression of our state. headlined in The New York Times with ers and members of their future commu- titlement to Social Security disability this program. donations go heavily to the incumbent We pledge to bring change to Union “The best reviewed movie of the year is nities. Fundraisers are crucial to the school payments. If you have prescription coverage that elected officials. Sometimes the recipi- County government. I will propose pay- also the #1 movie in America.” as 85 percent of its operating revenue is This program provides a way to reduce is limited (i.e. certain medications are ents of these donations look kindly to- to-play reform at the county level, pro- Is there not enough violence in funded by outside gifts and donations. out-of-pocket expenses for permanent excluded or annual dollar caps), then you wards those donors when contracts are pose banning pension padding patronage America? When will the American people Over the past 20 years, Mr. Bramnick residents of Union County, especially for may benefit from enrolling in this pro- awarded. This does not always mean that jobs, and restricting multiple job-holders. say ‘enough’? Civilizations rot from has raised funds for more than 30 differ- those who have no prescription coverage. gram. the best provider of the product or service We are not products of a political ma- within. History can repeat itself. America ent charitable organizations including the Savings vary and depend on whether the The program cost of $19, breaks down has been chosen. This hurts taxpayers as chine; therefore, our only loyalty is to the need not go the way of the Roman Em- Diabetes Foundation, Emanuel Cancer medication is a brand name or its generic to $1.58 per month. If for some reason well as “non-connected” businesses. residents of Union County. pire. Hollywood, which has such a perva- Fund, World Trade Victims Fund and equivalent. The program’s enrollment fee you are not satisfied with your savings, or We stand against the practice of pen- Please give me your vote, Glenn sive influence in our country and through- AIDS Benefit Committee. is $19 annually and is paid to AddHealth, you find you have no need of it, AddHealth sion-padding patronage jobs. This occurs Mortimer, Republican candidate for Inc., the company selected by Union will refund the cost of those months paid when a “connected” individual works part- Union County Freeholder. To learn more County to administer the program. No tax for in advance that will not be used. (i.e. time for many years to get their years of about me, please visit our website dollars are used to fund this program. if you enrolled in January and decide to service into the system. At the end of their www.unioncountygop.org or call our In order to be considered for the plan, cancel coverage in June, then you will be career, a friendly politician secures them county headquarters at (908) 789-0200. you need a clear, legible copy of a driver’s refunded six-months worth of payments a full-time job. The pension is then based license or utility bill reflecting your Union covering the canceled term of July through upon the higher salary and the total years Top Volunteers Told County address as primary residence, plus December). For more information, call 1- accumulated (including all part-time copies of birth certificates of dependent 800-733-8546. years). This not only costs taxpayers By Gala Committee money, but also threatens the pension SCOTCH PLAINS — The Scotch By Linda Stender, DEM Candidate for Congress system for all the hardworking govern- Plains Mayor’s Gala Committee has an- ment employees. nounced its 2006 Volunteers of the Year. Tax Refund Deadline, Birth Control We also stand against the granting of This year’s award winners are: Sharon Machrone, female volunteer; Tom Pater- WINE BAR & RESTAURANT Assemblywoman Linda Stender of Under the measure (A-992), pharma- Women Endorse the son, male volunteer and the Fanwood- Fanwood reminds homeowners and ten- cies would be required to dispense pre- Scotch Plains Rotary Club. The Rotary ants that the deadline to apply for the New scribed medications to patients, regard- Female Cty. Candidates will receive 50 percent of the proceeds. Jersey Property Tax Reimbursement Pro- less of any religious or philosophical con- AREA — The Union County Women’s Jeff and Norell Baines has benn chosen gram and the FAIR Rebate Program has cerns held by employees. In cases where Political Caucus, the oldest political cau- couple of the year. been extended to October 31. the pharmacy does not have a prescribed cus in the state, endorses two Republi- The gala will be held at the Live Jazz Hundreds of thousands of New Jersey medication in stock, the bill would re- cans, Diane Barabas and Patricia Shackamaxon Country Club on Friday, homeowners and tenants are eligible for quire the pharmacist to order the prescrip- Quattrocchi, and one Democrat, Deborah December 1, starting at 7 p.m. with a Tuesday thru Sunday the Property Tax Reimbursement Pro- tion or locate a pharmacy of the patient’s Scanlon, for election to the Union County cocktail hour followed by a recognition gram. Tenants may be eligible if they live choice that carries the drug. Freeholder Board. The caucus is dedi- ceremony, dinner and dancing. in buildings that are subject to property Mrs. Stender said she introduced the cated to increasing the number of pro- The event raises funds for the Munici- taxes. measure to protect women and their right gressive women in elected and appointed pal Alliance Committee. Tickets are $55 THE ONLY LIVE ENTERTAINMENT IN TOWN If you need assistance, you may con- to make healthcare choices following positions in government, protecting re- and are available in the recreation office, tact the Division of Taxation. See nationwide reports of pharmacists who productive freedom and promoting equal room 113 in the municipal building. Do- 16 Prospect Street, Westfield 908-232-7320 www.state.nj.us/treasury/taxation, e-mail refused to fill prescriptions of birth con- rights for women. For the first time, the nations for the auction are being sought as to [email protected] or call 1-800- trol pills and the so-called “morning after caucus will donate to the candidates. well as contributions for the ad booklet, LUNCH: Tues. – Sat. DINNER: Tues. – Thurs. • 5:00pm – 9:30pm 882-6597. pill” for personal or religious reasons. For more information, please contact which will be distributed at the gala. For Fri. – Sat. • 5:00pm – 10:00pm Sun. • 4:30pm – 8:30pm The New Jersey Assembly Health and According to a November 2004 CBS Ellen Steinberg at (908) 686-0500 or e- more information, please call (908) 322- Senior Services Committee this week re- News/New York Times poll, eight out of mail her at [email protected]. 6700, extension 222 for details. leased legislation Mrs. Stender sponsored ten Americans believe pharmacists who that would prohibit pharmacists from us- personally oppose birth control for reli- ing the pretense of their personal philo- gious reasons should not refuse to sell Don’t Forget! Pick up your monthly sophical, moral or religious beliefs to oral contraceptives. A July 2005 study addition of Wine News at . . . refuse to dispense prescription medicines. conducted by HCD Research found that 78 percent of physicians believe that state laws should require pharmacists to fill prescriptions of the “morning after pill” despite their personal or religious objec- tions. The bill passed the committee by an 8-2 vote. It now heads to the Assembly Speaker, who decides if and when to post it for a floor vote. For more information, call Ms. goleader.com/subscribe Stender’s office at (908) 668-1900.

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We reserve the right to limit quantities while quantities last. Not responsible for typographical errors. All prices do not include state sales tax. Page 6 Thursday, October 26, 2006 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION Storytelling Tutorial Among Upcoming Library Events WESTFIELD – The Westfield Me- coming-of-age story about boxing and morial Library will offer a two-part love, it will be shown free of charge to storytelling tutorial on Sundays, No- Westfield Library and MURAL vember 5 and 12, from 1:30 to 3:30 cardholders. Registration is recom- p.m. These sessions are intensive, how- mended. to-do-it workshops for adults who need “TGIF: Fred Astaire” will be fea- the impetus to start telling stories to tured Friday, November 3, at 1:30 p.m. children and other adults. This free program is open to Westfield Parents, teachers and childcare pro- Library and MURAL cardholders. No viders are encouraged to register for registration is necessary. one or both sessions, led by profes- Free programs also will be offered sional storyteller Julie Pasqual. Also for children. “Mother Goose Is Com- a professional dancer, clown and ac- ing to the Library,” for those age two tress, she has appeared at the Kennedy to five, will be held on Saturday, Ms. Mairen F. Lenehan and Michael J. Romaszka, Jr. Center, the New Jersey Storytelling November 4, at 10 a.m. Mother Festival and the Connecticut Goose (Ann Coppola) will share Storytelling Festival, as well as nursery rhymes, songs and other ac- schools, libraries and museums. tivities. Advance registration is re- Ms. Mairen Lenehan to Wed Advance registration is required quired. This program is open to full- MR. AND MRS. BRIAN JOSEPH NORTON for this free program, which is open service Westfield Library (She is the former Miss Marla Reinoso Genoni) to Westfield Library and MURAL cardholders only. To register, please cardholders. To register, please call call the Children’s Desk at (908) Michael Romaszka, Jr. (908) 789-4090, extension no. 3, or 789-4090, extension no. 3 stop by the library’s Children’s Desk. Youngsters also are invited to bring Mr. and Mrs. Robert J. Lenehan of son of Michael James Romaszka, Sr. Miss Marla R. Genoni Westfield have announced the en- Additionally for adults, the film a friend and play chess every Satur- of Las Vegas, Nev. and the late Mrs. Girlfight will be screened on Wednes- day from 10 a.m. to noon. This activ- gagement of their daughter, Ms. Carolyn Romaszka. Mairen Fields Lenehan of New York day, November 1, at 2 and 7 p.m. A ity is open to Westfield Library and The bride-to-be was raised in MURAL cardholders. City, to Michael James Romaszka, Westfield and graduated in 1997 from Marries Brian J. Norton Jr., also of New York City. He is the Pie Contest to Be Held The library is located at 550 East Miss Marla Reinoso Genoni, the Oak Knoll School in Summit, the bride Westfield High School. She was Broad Street. For more information, awarded a Bachelor of Arts degree in At Harvest Festivities daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth received a Bachelor of Arts degree, please call (908) 789-4090, access Genoni of Westfield and Monmouth Phi Beta Kappa, in Economics from ‘Grandma’s Attic’ Set French from Connecticut College in WESTFIELD – The First Baptist www.wmlnj.org or stop by the library New London, Conn. in 2001. Ms. Beach, N.J. and Arlington, Va., was Harvard University in Cambridge, For Nov. 4 at Church Church of Westfield, located at 170 for a copy of its quarterly newsletter. married on Saturday, June 3, to Brian Mass. in 2000. She earned an Interior Lenehan is employed as a pharma- Elm Street, will hold its pie-baking SCOTCH PLAINS – The Scotch ceutical sales representative in New Joseph Norton. He is the son of Ms. Design degree in 2005 from The De- Plains Baptist Church will hold its contest this Sunday, October 29, at Miller-Cory to Present Deborah Burditt of Glen Ellyn, Ill. and sign Institute in Newport Beach, Ca- York City for GlaxoSmithKline. noon. All are invited to enter. Pre- annual Grandma’s Attic Bazaar on The future bridegroom was raised ‘Hocus Pocus’ Sunday Crystal Lake, Mich. and Thomas Norton lif., where she was also valedictorian. Saturday, November 4, from 10 a.m. registration is required. of Washington, D.C. and Chicago, Ill. The bridegroom was awarded his in Port Jefferson Station, N.Y., gradu- Judges will select the best pie in WESTFIELD – “Halloween Hocus to 3 p.m. It will include one-of-a-kind ating in 1995 from Comsewogue Se- The afternoon ceremony took place Bachelor of Arts degree in American items, brand-new and used; Christmas each of several categories and all the Pocus,” described as ideal for young at Saint Stephen Martyr Church in History from Harvard University in nior High School. He earned a Bach- pies will be served as dessert for the children, will take place this Sunday, and gift items; toys; jewelry; clothing elor of Science degree in Finance and Washington, D.C., with the bride given 2001. He is employed as Vice-Presi- for children, women and men; china; congregation after the church’s an- October 29, from 2 to 4 p.m. at the in marriage by her father, who also dent of Business Development at Accounting in 1999 from Georgetown nual Harvest luncheon and program. Miller-Cory House Museum. Cos- glassware; miscellaneous household University in Washington, D.C. where sang at the ceremony. Officiating was MRU Holdings in New York City. items and some antiques. Children are invited to wear non- tumed docents will greet visitors at the the Reverend Monsignor Edward Jo- The bride was hosted at three show- he played football for the Georgetown scary Halloween costumes on Sun- door of the 1740 farmhouse at 614 Fresh-baked goods, plus hot and cold Hoyas for four years. seph Filardi. A reception followed at ers. Mrs. Vicki Bekkedahl, Mrs. Cathy café refreshments will be available, day and take part in several arts and Mountain Avenue in Westfield. the St. Regis Hotel, located two blocks Halpin and Mrs. Mary Carolyn Johnson, Mr. Romaszka is employed as a crafts activities. Adults will hear about Activities will include crafts, among other offerings. Proceeds from vice president in the Fixed Income, from the White House on Sixteenth family friends of the bride, gave one in the bazaar will be used to support church plans for 2007 programs at the church storytelling, play-acting, a scavenger Street, also in Washington, D.C. Westfield. Another, in Glen Ellyn, Ill., Currencies and Commodities divi- and vote on a proposed budget for hunt and face painting. Festive re- and local mission projects. The Scotch sion of Goldman, Sachs and Co. in The bride wore a personally designed was given by Mrs. Barbara Perry, the Plains Baptist Church is located at 333 next year. freshments will be served. Participants strapless white silk super organza gown bridegroom’s aunt, and Mrs. Alison New York City. A barbecue lunch will be featured. are invited to come in costume. The Park Avenue between Mountain and The couple is planning an October with seed pearls and Austrian crystals Larkin, a friend of the bridegroom’s Grand Avenues. For more details or Following the luncheon, adults and fee is $3 for children. Adults may at the bodice and hem, with pleats at the family. Mrs. Vita Reinoso, the bride’s 2007 wedding and will reside in New youth will compete in a “find the attend for free. directions, please call (908) 322-5487. York City. waist and hem line and a dropped waist aunt, gave a third in New York City. bean” pie-eating contest. A $5 do- Other upcoming Sunday events at at the back, complemented by a cathe- Mrs. Anne Dunning of London, nation per person, or $10 per family, the museum include “Antiques Ap- dral-length train. England hosted a bridesmaids’ lun- is suggested. Visitors are welcome. praisal Affair” on November 5; “Corn She wore a cathedral-length veil for cheon the day before the ceremony, For details on entering a home-baked Husk Crafts” on November 12 and the ceremony and a blusher veil after- to which all the women guests were pie or to pre-register, please call the the annual “Thanksgiving Dinner and ward. In her hair she also wore pearls invited, at The Sulgrave Women’s church office at (908) 233-2278 or e- 18th Century Table Manners” pro- and crystals. She carried a white bou- Club in Washington, D.C. mail [email protected] gram on November 19. For more de- quet of miniature double French roses, The parents of the bridegroom before noon on Friday, October 27. tails, please call (908) 232-1776. petite tulips, miniature calla lilies and hosted a rehearsal dinner the evening Please come and find the best travel deals of the year at the lilies of the valley designed by before the ceremony at the Cosmos Multiflor of the Capital in Virginia. 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(908) 232-6100 A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, October 26, 2006 Page 7 Mr. Banks to Be Honored Loving Our Neighbor Helps On 20th Year at St. Paul’s Strengthen World For All By SUZETTE F. STALKER ner, recalled how Mr. Banks “rejuve- By MSGR. WILLIAM C. HARMS and affection. People miss it when Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times nated” the choir program at St. Paul’s they don’t have it. I would suggest WESTFIELD – In what promises What is going on in our world, our that this lack of belonging, friend- following his arrival two decades ago society, our neighborhood? The to be a celebration filled with song by creating the present choirs. ship, being cared for, loved, is at the and spirit, the congregation of St. headlines are anything but joyful. root of improper activity of humans. Reverend Hamersley said Mr. American military slain; another ter- Paul’s Episcopal Church will honor Banks’ “influence on the parish has There is a sense of separation, an Charles Banks on his 20th anniver- rorist attack, whether in Spain, Lon- aloneness, a missing of togetherness. been profound and deeply beneficial. don, Russia or New York. Another sary as Director of Mu- His accomplishments We should reach out to others with sic this Sunday, October school has students slain by an adult our whole being – body, heart and are many. We are par- or fellow students. A teen is ab- 29, during the 10 a.m. ticularly grateful for the mind – not just with a small part of worship service and at a ducted, beaten, raped. Another firm ourselves. Jesus allowed himself to ways he conveys the has had funds filtered into the hands reception afterward in the faith through musical be touched and embraced and he church’s parish hall. of a leading executive in an improper knew how to embrace. Through us performance and lead- BRIDGE NIGHT…The Woman’s Club of Westfield sponsors an open weekly manner, whether in the corporate or All are welcome to ership. His skills in mo- duplicate bridge game benefiting the club’s charitable projects each Friday at 7:30 he can continue to reach men and share in the occasion, p.m. at Sunrise Assisted Living, 240 South Springfield Avenue in Westfield. not-for-profit setting. women with a heart of flesh. tivating both adult and One could go on and on looking at which will begin at 9:50 children’s choirs will Pictured, left to right, are: Standing, Diane Stites, Director Duane Englehardt and Can we change the world at large? a.m. with the prelude. St. Evelyn Warberg, and seated, Carol Nichols, Jeff Ahrens, Bob Stites and Bill Nichols. the world happenings and say, “What Perhaps, perhaps not – but we cer- have a lasting effect on is this all about?” “Has humankind Paul’s Church is located the spiritual lives of all tainly can change our attitude and at 414 East Broad Street lost its sense of value?” “Has hu- approach to those in our circle of ages.” mankind lost its sense of care for in Westfield. In addition to forma- Presbyterian Women Reveal people. If we actively reach out to Originally from West- Charles Banks each other?” “Has there ever been a others, they in turn may do the same. tion of the choirs, Mr. sense of care for the other?” ern North Carolina, Mr. Banks has Banks designed and coordinated in- We can teach our youth by word and lived in New Jersey for 24 years and Oriental Rug Sale at Church Our society has been drawn so example so they can follow sound stallation of St. Paul’s new pipe organ close together that when something in Westfield since 1987. He holds a with digital enhancements that made adult model. There are plenty of adults Bachelor of Sacred Music degree and WESTFIELD – The Westfield Pres- whom were impacted by the earth- happens on the other side of the who model poor behavior. We need to its debut following extensive renova- world, we know about it moments a Master of Music degree in Organ tions to the sanctuary. The custom- byterian Women will offer a large quake in their country last October. counteract improper modeling. Performance with highest honors, selection of hand-knotted, heirloom Also available for sale will be after the event. I do not wish to get In the late ’50s, Erich Fromm, a very designed organ is the only floor sidetracked into that reality; I’d rather both from Westminster Choir Col- manual organ in Westfield and one of quality Oriental rugs on Friday, No- “Church in the Snow” note cards; popular author and psychologist, pub- lege in Princeton. He was a first-prize vember 3, from 7 to 9 p.m. and Satur- the “Our Favorite Recipes” cook- look at the root problem. lished a book called “The Art of Lov- only a few of that variety in New What has happened to the Bible winner in the American Guild of Or- Jersey. day, November 4, from 9 a.m. to 3 book, reprinted by popular demand, ing” (1956). In this book, which has ganists Competition. p.m. in The Presbyterian Church in and an extensive food section featur- injunction: “love your neighbors as gone through over 20 printings, Fromm “When I interviewed for the posi- yourself.” The love, which the scrip- Mr. Banks serves as organist for tion in 1986, the search committee Westfield’s Assembly Hall, located ing baked and canned specialties. states, “Love is an activity, not a pas- Sunday services at St. Paul’s, as well at 140 Mountain Avenue. All proceeds will benefit local, ture speaks of, is a love for all human sive affect – the active character of acknowledged the need for a fine beings. Such love is characterized by a as director of the parish choirs. These organ that would enhance the church’s The fair trade rugs, handmade by domestic and international mission love can be described by stating that choirs include the 40-voice St. Paul’s adult artisans in Pakistani homes, will projects supported by Presbyterian lack of exclusiveness. If an individual love is primarily giving, not receiving. Anglican worship tradition, provide has developed the capacity for love, Choir, the Junior Choir, Primary Choir choral accompaniment and better sup- be for sale in various sizes and colors. Women. More information is avail- – In the very act of giving, I experience and Treble Choir. The three latter Made of 100 percent sheep wool, they able by calling (908) 233-0301 or at then one cannot help loving others. my strength, my wealth, my power – I port the congregational singing,” Mr. In loving all there is the experi- children/youth ensembles are com- Banks told The Westfield Leader and are dyed by a skilled master. Occa- www.westfieldpc.org. To preview experience myself as overflowing, prised of 65 singers. sionally, silk threads are used to accent the rugs, please visit ence of union with all, a human soli- spending, alive, hence as joyous – in The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times darity. This expression of love is All of these choirs are scheduled to Monday. “This dream became a real- a design. Once dyed, the wool typi- rugs.tenthousandvillages.com. the act of giving him the expression of perform during the 10 a.m. service, cally will not take another color, which based on the experience that we all my aliveness.” ity in 2004 with the installation of the are one. The difference in such ele- along with the summer choir and oth- magnificent four manual organ built means it will not absorb the color from FUMC Kids to Help We are called to reach out in love ers who periodically lend their vocal spilled food or beverages. ments as talents, intelligence and to all. Let’s begin at home and let it by Cornell Zimmer Organ Builders.” knowledge are minute in compari- talents to the church. St. Paul’s music “It has been a privilege to serve as Two weavers knot for two months UNICEF at Party spread. to complete one four-foot by six- son with the identity of the human program, with choir members rang- director of music at St. Paul’s Church SCOTCH PLAINS – Sunday * * * * * * * ing in age from seven to 70, is nation- foot Pak-Bokhara Oriental rug. Hand core common to all people. for the past 20 years,” Mr. Banks school students from the First United We tend to get caught up in the Reverend Monsignor Harms is pas- ally recognized in the Episcopal noted. “Fine music has always been a knotting a nine-foot by 12-foot Pak- Persian carpet takes five skilled Methodist Church (FUMC) will accidentals of a person and not reach tor of St. Helen’s Roman Catholic Church for excellence. hallmark of St. Paul’s and to have launch their fall mission project this Church, located at 1600 Rahway Av- Family and friends of Mr. Banks weavers 12 to 16 months. A video to the core of the individual. We tend been chosen out of 200 applicants to Sunday, October 29, with a UNICEF to see the difference, which is on the enue in Westfield. also will be on hand for his milestone continue this wonderful tradition was about the rug-making process will be shown throughout the event. party from 9:15 to 10:15 a.m. Young- surface, and not the core of the other anniversary according to Meg Smith, indeed an honor.” sters age three through high school part of the group of parishioners and For the occasion, Westfield Pres- person. Differences separate, core Rummage Sale Set byterian Women have joined with are welcome but are asked to regis- awareness unites. friends planning the celebration in ter by leaving a message with the Sunday at Temple conjunction with the Reverend An- St. Paul’s Seeks Items Ten Thousand Villages, a leader in The Lord has given us the com- the fair trade movement that has church office at (908) 322-9222. mandment to love all our brothers AREA – The Sisterhood of Temple drew Hamersley, rector of St. Paul’s. For Annual Book Sale Linda Naugle, a representative from Mr. Banks himself is preparing helped provide work for more than and sisters; many take this command- Beth El Mekor Chayim will hold its WESTFIELD – St. Paul’s Episco- 700 families in Pakistan, many of UNICEF’s New York headquarters, ment seriously. Unfortunately, many annual Rummage Sale on Sunday, special music he will play at the will attend the party. Children will service, said Ms. Smith, adding that pal Church is seeking donations for do not or have not learned its mean- October 29, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at its annual Friends of Music Book play games to collect change for the ing or we would not have the chaos the temple, located at 338 Walnut the festivities also will include pre- Mrs. Hogaboom Plans orange UNICEF boxes and watch a sentations to the director of music at Sale that will take place from Sun- that surrounds us. Unfortunately, Avenue in Cranford. day, November 5, beginning at 1 Talk About Mythology DVD by children about the youngsters some who have heard this command According to Event Chairwoman the reception. they will help. Following the 10:30 Ms. Smith, a long-time parishio- p.m. through Tuesday, November 7. WESTFIELD – Anita Hogaboom relate only on an intelligent level Jessica Hoff-Gottschalk, men’s, Especially needed are hardback will discuss Greek mythology during a.m. church service, the FUMC high and not with their heart. It is head women’s and children’s clothing will and paperback fiction, nonfiction, the Westfield Historical Society’s First school class will host a bake sale. versus heart. Some are not moved by be available for sale, as well as house- JCC to Host Concert cookbooks, audio books, videos, Wednesday Luncheon at noon on The First United Methodist Church an enthusiasm or any feeling of soli- hold items, bric-a-brac, toys and mis- computer software, compact discs, November 1 at B.G. Fields Restau- is located at 1171 Terrill Road in darity. These folks are simply carry- cellaneous items. For more details, For Teens on Nov. 4 DVDs, puzzles and children’s books. rant, located at 560 Springfield Av- Scotch Plains. For more informa- ing out a duty. please call the temple at (908) 276- SCOTCH PLAINS – The Jewish Donations of textbooks, magazines, enue in Westfield. tion, please call the church office. All human beings need friendship 9231 during business hours. Community Center (JCC) of Central encyclopedias or Reader’s Digest Mrs. Hogaboom, who recently re- New Jersey will host a “Music on condensed books cannot be accepted. tired as a freshman English teacher at Martine” concert for teenagers on Sat- Donations may be dropped off be- Arthur L. Johnson High School in urday, November 4, featuring national ginning on Saturday, October 28, Clark, has had an interest in mythol- and local musicians. through Saturday, November 4 (look ogy in general and Greek mythology The event will be held from 8 to 11 for signs in the driveway or Parish in particular for over 38 years. She p.m. and is open to JCC members and Hall area). To reach the Parish Hall, will give examples of how Greek my- non-members. Opening the show will please use the Euclid Avenue drive- thology and astrology have influenced be Goodman Brown, the members of way entrance. everyday speech and lives and relate which all hail from Scotch Plains. Items may be dropped off between and illustrate tales such as the “Story Following will be the Durham, N.C. 3 and 9 p.m. weekdays and from of Creation according to the Greeks.” singer/songwriter Stuart Pierce. noon to 9 p.m. on weekends. St. A telephone committee of the soci- Headlining the evening will be Thao Paul’s Church is located at 414 East ety will contact regular luncheon at- Nguyen from Falls Church, Va., Broad Street (opposite the munici- tendees to verify their reservations. known for his guitar and vocals. Tick- pal building) in Westfield. For more Space permitting, others also may ets are $8 in advance and $10 at the information, please call (908) 232- attend. Those interested are asked to door. The JCC is located at 1391 8506, extension no. 10, or e-mail call (908) 233-2930 by noon on Mon- Martine Avenue in Scotch Plains. [email protected]. day, October 30.

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PUBLICATION RVSA Resolves Regulatory Peyton's Issues, Questions Proposal Peek at the Week By WAYNE BAKER 523 standard-cubic-feet-per-minute of In Politics Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times methane at a 50-percent concentration RAHWAY — The regular meeting and that the landfill would continue to By Paul Peyton of The Leader/Times of the Raritan Valley Sewerage Author- supply gas for 10 years. ity (RVSA) was held on the evening of RVSA Interim Executive Director Menendez Leads Kean to investigate whether State Senator October 19. Michael Brinker raised concerns with In Monmouth U. Poll Wayne Bryant (D) used his political Much of the business conducted at the impact the measure would have on Robert Menendez (D) leads Tom office as chairman of the Senate’s the meeting pertained to increases to an existing five-year “put or pay” agree- Kean, Jr. (R), 48-39 percent, in the Budget Committee to gain a no-show, contracts for professional services re- ment with Elizabethtown Gas for a gas latest Monmouth University/New $35,000 job at the University of Medi- lated to the authority’s three ongoing line to supply the new cogeneration Jersey Poll released this week. A cine and Dentistry of New Jersey construction projects: the increase in facility. That agreement was put in place Quinnpiac University New Jersey Poll (UMDNJ), according to Tuesday re- plant capacity, the cogeneration plant/ to permit Elizabethtown Gas to justify had Mr. Mendendez, the incumbent, port in The Asbury Park Press. A sludge drying facility and a new pipe- the cost of installing a mile of piping to up 49-45 percent as of their survey federal investigator has found that line. Most of these cost overruns were the cogeneration facility, he said. released October 12. On Sunday, Mr. Bryant used his committee posi- due to unexpected difficulties in ap- Mr. Brinker said that while this gas Senator Hillary Clinton of New York tion to steer additional funds to provals, permitting and compliance, might represent a savings of $2 million Wayne Baker for The Westfield Leader and The Times was in Paramus at an event for Mr. UMDNJ. The ethics panel opted not board members said. at current natural gas costs, much of that AUTHORITY DEBATES…Rahway Valley Sewer Authority (RVSA) commis- Menendez while Senator John to hear the case until determining The Treatment Works Approval could be offset by costs related to piping sioners Attilio Venturo and Rahway Mayor James Kennedy (foreground left and McCain attended an Edison rally for whether the probe would interfere (TWA) appeals process, which pertains the gas from the site, the need for added right) debate the merits of the City of Linden’s landfill gas proposal. Watching the Mr. Kean. with a continuing investigation by to the wastewater capacity increase, has filtration and adjusting blending to com- exchange are Commissioners Robert Luban, Thomas McHale and Clark Landale, along with authority Secretary-Treasurer Robert Materna, Office Administrator State Senate Confirms the office of United States Attorney’s progressed, the board said, with two of pensate for the lower gas quality than Zazzali As Chief Justice the three issues in the appeal negotiated Joanne Grimes and Commissioner Joan Papen. and New Jersey Attorney General’s from the authority’s digesters. The State Senate on Monday ap- offices. to the mutual satisfaction of both the Linden claimed to have sent studies New Jerey Department of Environmen- proved State Supreme Court Justice Merkt Says Convention and inquiries previously, but the au- Must Be on Spending tal Protection (DEP) and the RVSA. thority said it was unaware of such PA Board Authorizes Rail James Zazzali, 69, of Rumson as the Recognizing this progress, Commis- correspondence. Linden had asked for new Chief Justice. He replaces Chief State Assemblyman Richard Merkt sioner James Kennedy, who also serves a response by the end of the week, Justice Deborah Poritz, who reached (R) of Morris County said in a press as mayor of Rahway, introduced a reso- commissioners said. Projects At Port of NY & NJ the mandatory retirement age of 70. release issued October 19 that if the lution authorizing the formal acceptance Multiple commissioners expressed NEWARK – The Port Authority with hundreds of millions of dollars we Justice Zazzali will be sworn in later state opts to hold a constitutional of the agreement. The board approved questions about demand for a quick Board of New York and New Jersey’s will invest to deepen harbor channels, today to his new post, which he will convention on property taxes it must the resolution. RVSA response, noting that a mayoral Commissioners have authorized con- will ensure that our port remains the serve in for eight months before he focus on spending issues. “Conven- The outstanding issue pertains to the election was underway. Attilio “Sonny” struction of the remaining pieces of the leading East Coast destination for in- turns 70. He is the first cousin of ing a constitutional convention is no authority’s effort to increase the plant’s Venturo, the commissioner represent- on-dock rail infrastructure, which will ternational shippers.” Scotch Plains Recreation Commis- guaranteed solution to New Jersey’s rated capacity from the current 40 mil- ing Roselle Park, said of the proposal, give the port the ability to handle up to A new eight-track rail facility at the sion Chairman Ed Zazzali. The Sen- property-tax crisis,” Mr. Merkt said. lion gallons per day. A judicial order “They don’t know what they have.” 1.3-million containers a year by rail. Elizabeth-Port Authority Marine Ter- ate also confirmed Appellate Divi- “The root cause of high property taxes mandated the authority increase the The commissioners voted to discuss The board authorized an additional minal opened in October 2004, and sion Justice Helen Hoens, 52, of Bask- lies in fiscally irresponsible behav- plant’s capacity to 105 million gallons the matter further with Linden and did $66 million for the rail program, which construction is underway to add an ing Ridge as the new Supreme Court ior.” per day, which cost the authority $148 not clarify a time frame for implement- includes final design and construction additional 10 tracks. ExpressRail Staten justice. Mr. Merkt said so far the only con- million. ing an agreement. of ExpressRail Port Newark and of the Island is scheduled to commence op- Ethics Panel Delays vention proposal considered by the The appeal of the capacity rating A representative from Camp, Dresser ExpressRail Corbin Street rail support erations around the end of this year, Decision on Bryant Legislature was designed so the del- increase is to be combined with the and McKee, a consulting firm hired by facility. It will provide capacity to stage, restoring freight rail service to Staten The State Legislature’s ethics panel egates are only allowed to decide ongoing appeal of the authority’s New the RVSA, will make a presentation arrive and depart two-mile-long trains, Island after a 15-year hiatus. this week delayed action on whether what other taxes to raise to pay for Jersey Pollution Discharge Elimina- about privatization and contract opera- and it will integrate rail traffic from the spending now funded by property tion System (NJPDES) permit. tions of the authority at a mayors’ fo- three on-dock ExpressRail facilities. Westfield Regional Dept. taxes. The authority continues to work to- rum in November. The work is projected to be com- Smith Favors Question wards getting a modified permit for Other business included a decision pleted by 2011 and will support previ- On Consolidation air quality approved for the addition To Sponsor Health Fair to sell the former executive director’s ous projects for on-dock rail terminals Senator Bob Smith (D), co-chair- of the fourth engine in the cogenera- car, a change to the hiring and firing at the Howland Hook Marine Terminal WESTFIELD – The Westfield Re- 30, to Thursday, November 16, from 9 tion facility. gional Health Department will hold a a.m. to 4 p.m. at the health department, man of the state’s Joint Legislative policy and submission of a late budget on Staten Island, Port Newark and the Committee on Government Consoli- The authority discussed a proposal to the state. Elizabeth-Port Authority Marine Ter- health fair at Roselle Park High School located in the Westfield Municipal Build- by the City of Linden that would form The next RVSA meeting will be held minal, according to the Authority. cafeteria, located at 185 West Webster ing at 425 East Broad Street. dation and Shared Services, issued a an agreement for the RVSA to pur- on Monday, November 20, at 8 p.m. in The authority’s investment in the rail Avenue, on Saturday, November 18, from Only residents of Fanwood, Garwood, statement following the committee’s chase methane produced in Linden’s the boardroom of the RVSA adminis- program now stands at $530 million. 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Mountainside, New Providence, Roselle hearing on October 18 regarding pro- landfill site. Reports provided by Lin- tration building at 1050 East Hazelwood Authority Chairman Anthony Coscia A free raffle for a ShopRite Wine and Park, Springfield, Summit and Westfield posals for consolidating school dis- den indicated the landfill could provide Spirits gift basket will be held. If available, are eligible for the service. tricts into county-based administra- Avenue in Rahway. said, “The board recognizes the crucial flu vaccine will be given. Free health screen- Free pneumococcal pneumonia vacci- need to invest now in the port’s rail tive districts. ings will be given including pulmonary nations will also be available. Pre-regis- “I’m under no delusions in think- infrastructure so we can efficiently function testing, oral cancer screenings, tration is required. Persons using Medi- handle the projected 7-percent annual blood pressure screenings, hearing exams, care Part B must bring their cards. ing that what we’re calling for isn’t You’re Invited ! growth in international cargo. Upgrad- chiropractic consultation, colorectal blood According to the health department, the equivalent of asking schools to ing and expanding our rail facilities is screening kits, blood glucose testing with Pneumococcal Pneumonia vaccine is fundamentally change the way they critical if we are to increase the eco- a1c, massages, anemia screenings, given to all adults 65 years of age and do business. That’s why I think we nomic benefits and number of jobs that colorectal screenings kits and lead testing older and those with diabetes mellitus, should put any plans to consolidate Open House the port generates.” for children under six years of age. chronic pulmonary or cardiac disease, government on the ballot, and let the Executive Director Kenneth Ringler Blood tests will be available as fol- sickle cell disease, asplenia nephrotic people decide if they’re willing to go Jr. said, “It is prudent that we make this lows: chemistry, Lipid Panel and CBC, syndrome, immune problems, alcohol- this route,” he said. “New Jersey suf- First Congregational Church major investment because it’s a prior- $17; TSH, $10; T4, $5; PSA, $30; C- ism and chronic liver disease. Reactive Protein, $20; Hepatitis Immu- Pneumococcal pneumonia revaccina- fers under an overburdened, overlap- ity for us to handle greater volumes of ping and inefficient school cargo by rail instead of by truck to nity Titer, $25; Hepatitis C screening, tion is recommended if the first dose was $25; Urinalysis, $10, and CA-125, $30. given before age 65 and five years have system…A straight, apples-to-apples Sunday, November 5 allow the port to remain strong and Anyone who wants bloodwork done elapsed since the first dose or if the comparison between New Jersey and vibrant. These investments, coupled must pre-register from Monday, October person’s immunization status is unknown. 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For More Information: 908-272-0200 www.dhplaw.net A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, October 26, 2006 Page 9 By GOP Candidate for Freeholder Patricia Quattrocchi By FW GOP for Council Andrew MacDonald Political Campaign Signs Letters to the Editor Mayor Misstates Fanwood Facts Political signs are popping up along the keting signs, the blue and white signs for our I must say that I am flattered that Mayor mail only — two days before (Friday for roadways around the state, and over the campaign are intended to assist us in our Colleen Mahr has taken the time from her the Sunday event) and five days before course of the next week or so, more will pursuit to bring about financial stability, in WF Mayor, Council Need to End various photo-ops to attack me in her (Thursday for Tuesday’s event). appear. Driving down some of the major our case to Union County. recent missive (October 20 letter to the Like most people in today’s society, arteries in the county, it occurred to me that The current Board of Chosen Freehold- Pension Abuse Here at Home editor). Some number of years ago, the my schedule is tight. Sunday, I had family the lines of signs were reminiscent of an ers has raised county taxes 51 percent I read with great interest Frank Arena’s pensated, or putting those lucrative posi- late Senator Daniel Patrick Moynihan plans already in place and Tuesday, I had American marketing tool first developed since the year 2000, not including the letter to the editor in the October 19 tions out for bid. Instead, they have not stated during a debate, “You are entitled to work. If this was a real ground breaking in the 1920’s, the Burma Shave signs. separate Open Space tax. This has been edition of The Westfield Leader. In that made any changes despite being urged to to your own opinion, but you are not and not just a show – where was the Now, I do realize that most of the people determined by information found in the letter, Mr. Arena criticizes Fourth Ward do so 10 months ago by Mr. Bigosinski entitled to your own facts.” Such is the courtesy of giving those who would be reading this have never seen the Burma freeholders own budget publication this Councilman Tom Bigosinski and Third and Mr. Haas. case with the mayor’s letter. interested decent notice? It is interesting Shave signs as they were last erected in year. It cannot help but be noticed that our Ward Councilman David Haas, who he Westfield taxpayers would be inter- The mayor begins by speaking of two that the mayor made sure the press was 1965, but for 40 years they dotted the land- opponents, sitting freeholders, Scanlon, claims “feared the wrath of party bosses” ested to know that the Westfield town groundbreaking ceremonies along South there, but not the public. scape around the county and helped bring a Mirabella and Holmes, have chosen to at the prior week’s meeting of the town attorney – who has been appointed each Avenue. She goes on to attribute to me Finally, let me state that Rich Alber failing men’s grooming company to finan- stay away from the tax issue. In fact during council. of the last five years to this no-bid part- points of view regarding development and I will work for the people of this cial stability. Though I have always found this campaign season, they haven’t men- I personally attended the October 10, time position, and is a recipient of that and the horrendous misuse of eminent borough, and we will work with the elected the political sign competition to be a pain in tioned it much, if at all. Rather, they have 2006 council meeting. I think it was clear undeserved pension – was for many years domain that are plain, flat-out wrong. I representatives, all of whom are currently the “you-know-what,” the quest for the best loaded their campaign materials with how that Mr. Bigosinski and Mr. Haas were the chairman of the Westfield Republi- am particularly appalled that she stated Democrats. This town is too small for the placement, or which candidate has more they are spending the residents hard-earned the only elected officials present who can Party. He is also a member of the that I favor some kind of eminent domain silly name-calling and misstatement of signs than the other, does however, appear tax dollars, some endeavors undeniably made real proposals to reduce wasteful New Jersey Republican State Commit- which has never been part of any plan facts that are too frequently a part of the to be a necessary evil of the political cam- are commendable, others totally unneces- spending in Westfield. While disapprov- tee, and his “day job” is as a partner at an proposed by anyone – except as a scare political discourse. paign season. Like the Burma Shave mar- sary. It seems to me that there is absolutely ing of Governor Corzine’s tax scheme approximately 700-attorney law firm. tactic of Mayor Mahr. no justification for the annual increases with respect to municipal services, both Apparently, our town council – save for She ridicules my use of the term, “lack Driving Impatience Ponderosa Teamwork levied on the county residents, and I don’t Mr. Bigosinski and Mr. Haas urged their Mr. Bigosinski and Mr. Haas – feels he of progress.” Okay, you can be the judge. Was ‘Refreshing’ know of any taxpayer who has realized a fellow council members to take matters also needs you (the Westfield taxpayer) Colleen Mahr and her minions have held Causes Accidents corresponding 51 percent increase in their into their own hands rather than playing to provide him and other part-time town power since January 1, 2004. It took her I am relieved to hear that Mayor Marks incomes during this same timeframe. two years, nine months and 15 days to put This letter is for the McGinn School the blame game. The points made by Mr. attorneys with additional retirement se- parent who honked at me today. She has announced that the county and the town In short, it is no surprise that the resi- Bigosinski and Mr. Haas are simple: Let’s curity. a shovel in the ground. It is customary for have come to terms on the future use of the dents of Union County are now finan- a builder, at that point, to begin digging honked because she decided she (in her fix what we can fix, starting with pension This outrageous practice – which Gov- full-size SUV) was a better judge than I of Ponderosa property on Cooper Road. Just a cially hemorrhaging as a direct result of a abuse. ernor Corzine and many state legisla- up the earth and laying a foundation. As few months ago, we were all up in arms board that just doesn’t get it, or worse yet, of now (Sunday, October 22, 2006), there whether or not my 1993 Honda Civic was Unfortunately, pension abuse is alive tors, including State Senator Tom Kean, capable of pulling out onto Martine Av- about the prospect of having a zoo at the site has deliberately chosen not to. and well right here in Westfield. Pension Jr., have specifically decried – creates is no construction equipment on site, nor with all the negative impact that such a The Democratic Freeholder candidate’s any other sign of construction. enue in front of the non-stop stream of abuse has burdened the taxpayers of this the need for what Mr. Arena refers to as cars speeding at me. facility would bring to a residential area. signs will be sprouting up like mushrooms town for years, and – until the issue was Trenton’s “latest tax grab.” So, when And, according to borough records, Now it appears that we will have a nice as well, and as Election Day draws closer, there are no building permits issued. In- In the interest of not causing an acci- first raised by Mr. Bigosinski and Mr. you look at your rising property tax bill dent, and perhaps incurring physical in- park with extra soccer fields for the youth of more and more will appear on lawns and Haas this past January – its impact has and wonder who is to blame, save some deed, one could hypothesize that the en- our area. The prospect of creating a senior along the sides of the through fares in an tire photo-op was exactly that, for it cer- jury to others, or myself I ignored her been entirely ignored by the mayor and room for the Republican mayor and coun- honk and waited until I decided it was center on the property also sounds like a effort to catch, not only your eye, but your town council. Of course, neither Mr. Arena cil members and their historic practice of tainly was not a start of a building project, great idea. It was exciting to see the commu- vote. The GOP team of Quattrocchi, since you cannot build without a building safe to go. nor any member of the town council ad- diverting your tax dollar to their local Is this the worst experience I’ve had nity mobilize against the zoo proposal and Mortimer and Barabas want to remind dressed Mr. Bigosinski or Mr. Haas’ com- superheroes. I hope that the mayor and permit. By the way, why did these events it was fortunate that our township council county voters that our blue and white signs occur three weeks before Election Day? recently on our ever-more-crowded roads? ments about the proliferation of pension other members of the town council will Of course not. But it is indicative of the members publicly and privately stood up represent financial reform and stability, abuse in Westfield, which makes one join Mr. Bigosinski and Mr. Haas in Then, there is the question of my not for our residents and this neighborhood. while those of our opponents stand for run being able to attend the photo-op. What impatience that is causing accidents, in- wonder to whom Mr. Arena is referring their efforts to end this pension abuse juries and, sometimes, deaths. Thanks should also be extended to the away spending of your money. when he talks about “fear[ing] the wrath now. the mayor did not mention is that these county government for hearing our con- Borrowing a rhyme from Burma Shave, of party bosses.” “events” were so hurriedly put together Rosemarie McCallion cerns and switching to a well-received remember: “If you don’t know whose Matthew Sontz that the invitations were sent out — by e- Fanwood What is pension abuse, and what im- Westfield “Plan B.” With all the negativity associ- signs these are, you can’t have driven pact does it have on Westfield? The state ated with government these days, it is very far.” – “For fiscal responsibility, you pension system exists to provide retire- Prices effective: 10/25 thru 11/7/06 refreshing to see two levels of govern- too have a say. Vote Republican on Elec- ment security to public employees who ment work well with each other and their tion Day.” Corny, but cute. 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Odell, 93, Had Been Active Nellie Cunningham, 94, Was Volunteer; With FUMC, Lions and CONTACT – Obituaries – Enjoyed Knitting, Gardening, Scrabble Marjorie Janice Odell, 93, of Her husband, Harold Sherman Nellie Eileen Berich Cunningham, Nellie is survived by her daughters Fanwood died on Saturday, October Odell, predeceased her in 1978. Morton F. Jones, 92, Mobil Oil Retiree; age 94, a hospital volunteer, died at the and sons-in-law, Carol and Ralph 21, 2006, at Runnells Specialized Surviving are her son, William S. Sandpiper Nursing Home/Rehabilita- Miller of Mount Pleasant, S.C. and Hospital of Union County in Berke- Odell, and his wife, Denise, of Brick; Old Guard and Masonic Lodge Member tion Center in Mount Pleasant, S.C. on Elaine and Jack Falzone of Crystal ley Heights. her daughter, Judi Jones, and her hus- Thursday, September 28, 2006, fol- Lake, Ill., and seven grandchildren, Born in Scotch Plains, she lived in band, Doug, of Fanwood; a sister, Morton F. Jones, 92, of Scotch Funeral Home, 155 South Avenue in lowing respiratory difficulties. Jeffrey (Kathy) Miller of Fairfax Sta- Fanwood since 1937. Priscilla Sockwell, and her husband, Plains died on Tuesday, October 17, Fanwood. She was born on July 5, 1912 in tion, Va., Robin (Douglas) Schantz of Mrs. Odell had been employed as a Wayne, of Watchung; six grandchil- at his home. In lieu of flowers, memorial dona- Travis, Staten Island, N.Y. to Albert Saline, Mich., Kenneth (Donna) bookkeeper with Meyer & Depew in dren and five great-grandchildren. Born in Blossburg, Pa., he had lived tions may be made either to the First T. and Annie (Watson) Berich. The Miller of Westfield, N.J., Matthew Union for 15 years before retiring in Funeral services were held yester- in Rochester, N.Y. before moving to United Methodist Church, 1171 youngest of eight siblings, Nellie was (Molly) Miller of Greenville, S.C., 1985. Earlier, she had worked as a day, Wednesday, October 25, at the Scotch Plains 45 years ago. Terrill Road, Scotch Plains, N.J. preceded in death by four brothers, Jill (Roger) Reiling of Crystal Lake, seamstress at the Ida Gavit Dress First United Methodist Church. In- Prior to retiring in 1975, Mr. Jones 07076 or to Atlantic Home Care and Albert, William, Henry and George, Ill., Jamie (Cary) Falzone Jones of Shop in Plainfield. terment followed at Cloverleaf Me- had been a domestic wholesale mar- Hospice, 33 Bleeker Street, Millburn, and three sisters, Violet, Anne and Mesa, Ariz. and Jaclyn Falzone of She was a volunteer with CON- morial Park in Woodbridge. keting manager with Mobil Oil Cor- N.J. 07041. Jessie. Chicago, Ill. Also surviving are 10 TACT We Care; a member, past presi- Arrangements were by the Memo- poration in New York City for 40 October 26, 2006 On March 2, 1941, she was united great-grandchildren, Elizabeth and dent and treasurer of the Westfield rial Funeral Home, 155 South Av- years. in marriage to George H. Cunningham William Miller, Andrew, Kellie and Business and Professional Women’s enue in Fanwood. He was a 1935 graduate of Lafayette Jessica Boumans, 23 in Staten Island, N.Y. They resided in Daniel Schantz, Tori and Mary Kate Club and assistant editor of the bulle- In lieu of flowers, donations in her College in Easton, Pa., where he re- Jessica Elizabeth Boumans, 23, a Clark, N.J. for 40 years. Following Miller, Jared Reiling and twins Caleb tin of the Fanwood Lions Club. memory may be made to Runnells ceived a Bachelor of Science degree. lifelong resident of Westfield, died the death of her husband in 1980, and Logan Jones. Mrs. Odell also was a long-time Specialized Hospital of Union Mr. Jones was a member of the on Saturday, October 21, in Boca Nellie remained at their Clark resi- A graveside service will be held at member of the First United Method- County, 40 Watchung Way, Berkeley First United Methodist Church of Raton, Fla. dence for another 24 years. She was a 10 a.m. on Saturday, October 28, ist Church in Scotch Plains, where Heights, N.J. 07922. Scotch Plains, the Westfield Old A graduate of the Winston School volunteer at Robert Wood Johnson 2006, at Rahway Cemetery. The Rev- she served as choir mistress, organist October 26, 2006 Guard and Atlas Pythagoras Lodge in Short Hills and the Purnell School Hospital at Rahway for more than 20 erend Margay Jo Whitlock, pastor of and as a member of the bell choir. No. 10 Free and Accepted Masons in in Pottersville, where she was the years. the Zion Lutheran Church in Rahway, Westfield. recipient of the Best Student Award, Nellie was a member of the Zion will officiate. Relatives and friends His first wife, Alfretta Jones, pre- she received her bachelor’s degree in Lutheran Church in Rahway, N.J. Well are welcome. John B. Haertlein, 86, Was Executive; deceased him. hospitality management from Lynn into her 80s and early 90s she enjoyed In lieu of flowers, memorial funds Surviving are his wife, Dorothy S. University in Boca Raton in 2005. knitting, reading, gardening, Scrabble may be donated to The Community Outdoorsman Hiked Appalachian Trail Jones; a daughter, Kitty Kuna of Ari- She was pursuing her master’s degree and walking. In 2005 she moved to School of The Southwest Autism zona; a son, Skip Jones of New Jer- in hospitality management, also at Spring Arbor of Daniel Island, Resource and Research Center, 300 Former long-time Westfield resi- widely known in his specialty area of sey; his stepdaughters, Sandra Lynn University. dent John B. Haertlein of Monroe metal powders and served as presi- Charleston, S.C. to be near her oldest N. 18th Street, Phoenix, Ariz. 85006. Basanavage of Pennsylvania and She was the beloved daughter of daughter. October 26, 2006 Township, N.J. died Wednesday, Oc- dent of the Metal Powders Producing Brenda Bradley of New Mexico; four Paul J. and Rita V. (Brophy) Boumans; tober 18, at his home. He was 86. Association. He received the first grandchildren and seven great-grand- the loving sister of Rita Marie A native of Cambridge, Mass., Mr. Distinguished Service Award in Pow- children. Masterson; the devoted aunt of Nicho- Charles C. Laterra, 76, Business Owner; Haertlein was the son of the late Albert der Metallurgy presented by the Graveside services will be held at a las and Joseph Masterson, and the and Ethel Lacey Haertlein and grew American Society for Testing and time to be arranged by the family in best friend of Lelyte Seimoniet. Served on Presidential Honor Guard up in Watertown, Mass. He graduated Materials (ASTM). Blossburg, Pa. There will be no call- Visitation will take place from 2 to from Harvard University, where his Before moving to his retirement ing hours. 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. today, Thursday, Charles C. Laterra, 76, a lifelong A United States Army veteran of father was dean of civil engineering, home in Monroe Township, Mr. Arrangements are by the Memorial October 26, at the Dooley Colonial resident of Westfield, died on Thurs- in 1942 with a Bachelor of Science Haertlein and his wife, Jean Heilich the Korean Conflict, he had served on Home, 556 Westfield Avenue in day, October 19, at Frankford- the presidential honor guard. degree in Chemistry. He also did Haertlein, who predeceased him, lived Kathryn Fusco, 58 Westfield. A Mass of Christian Burial Torresdale Hospital in Philadelphia, graduate work at Stevens Institute of in Westfield, N.J. from 1951 to 1978, Surviving are his wife, Margaret Kathryn (Blanton) Fusco, 58, of will be offered at 10 a.m. tomorrow, Pa. Panyko Laterra; two daughters, Technology and Rutgers University, where their five children graduated Westfield died on Friday, October 20, Friday, October 27, at the Holy Trin- A self-employed businessman, Mr. both in New Jersey. from Westfield High School. Frances Laterra and Charlene at Overlook Hospital in Summit. ity Roman Catholic Church in Laterra owned Charles Laterra, Ltd. Chavarria; a son, Douglas Laterra; a A United States Navy veteran of He was a co-founder of the High- Born in Wallingford, Pa., she lived Westfield. Entombment will be at of Westfield since 1973. Before that, World War II, Mr. Haertlein had a 36- land Swim Club cooperative. An avid brother, John Laterra, and two grand- in New York City, Brussels, Belgium Gate of Heaven Cemetery in East he owned Charlie’s Italian Deli, also children. year business career capped as divi- outdoorsman and environmentalist and White Plains, N.Y. before mov- Hanover. in Westfield. sion president at Alcan Aluminum, throughout his adult life, he particu- A funeral service was held on Tues- ing to Westfield in 1986. October 26, 2006 He was a member of the Nu Voices day, October 24, at the Dooley Colo- headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio. larly enjoyed scuba diving, hiking Mrs. Fusco, who believed in three of New Jersey laryngectomy group, During his career, Mr. Haertlein was and traveling – interests that he im- nial Home, 556 Westfield Avenue in things – faith, family and friends – Elizabeth McCarren, 73 the Piscataway Amateur Radio Club Westfield. Interment took place at parted to his children and grandchil- was a member of the Bible Study Elizabeth Anne McCarren, 73, of and the Jazz Record Masters of North dren. He also was a member of the Fairview Cemetery in Westfield. Edith Rubinson, 90 Fellowship International Springfield Taylors, S.C. died on Tuesday, Octo- Jersey. October 26, 2006 Sierra Club and the Appalachian Trail Chapter, the Westfield Bridge Group, ber 17, 2006, at St. Francis Hospital Edith Rubinson, 90, of Scotch Conservancy, and during retirement Plains died on Thursday, October 19, the Westfield Service League and the in Greenville, S.C. Edward Pasterczyk, 63, Police Officer; completed his dream of hiking the Echo Lake Country Club. Born in Scarsdale, N.Y., she was a at Our Lady of Hope Nursing Home entire trail. Mr. Haertlein also was in Richmond, Va. She earned a bachelor’s degree from daughter of the late Joseph Vincent Had Been Singer and Movie Extra active with Harvard University alumni St. Francis University in Loretto, Pa. and Elizabeth Adele Mechelke Necas. Born in Pawtucket, R.I., she re- activities. sided in Scotch Plains for many years. A brother, William Blanton, prede- Ms. McCarren was a retired ad- Edward “Jukebox Eddie” ing A Beautiful Mind and Catch Me He is survived by five children, Jeff ceased her. ministrative assistant and a member Pasterczyk, 63, of Mountainside If You Can. She was a member of St. (Carol) of Scotch Plains, N.J., Bruce Bartholomew the Apostle Roman Surviving are her husband, Claude of the Prince of Peace Catholic died on Wednesday, October 11, at Surviving are his wife, Debra (Linda) of Ponte Vedra Beach, Fla., E. Fusco, Jr.; a son, Claude E. Fusco, Church in Taylors, S.C. Saint Barnabas Medical Center in Spicer Pasterczyk; two daughters, Catholic Church and the Golden Barbara of Lebanon, N.J., Patricia of Agers, both in Scotch Plains. III; two daughters, Diana C. Fusco Surviving are a daughter, son-in- Livingston. Veronica Pasterczyk of Las Vegas, Lebanon, N.J. and Carol of Portland, and Emily Fusco, and a brother, Daniel law and granddaughter, Maureen, Born in Newark, he had lived in Nev. and Kristen Pasterczyk of Her husband, Max Rubinson, pre- Ore., as well as three grandchildren, deceased her in 1985. Blanton. Henry and Jennie King of Roanoke, Irvington before relocating to Mountainside, and a brother, Lauren of Scotch Plains, N.J. and A Mass will be offered at 10 a.m. Va.; two sons and a daughter-in-law, Mountainside 21 years ago. Stanley Pasterczyk of Middletown. Surviving are a daughter, Elvira Brent and Tyler of Ponte Vedra Beach, Baculis of Scotch Plains; three grand- today, Thursday, October 26, at St. Hugh and Stephanie McCarren of Mr. Pasterczyk had been a police A funeral service was held on Fri- Fla. Helen’s Roman Catholic Church in Owatonna, Minn. and Chris officer with the Irvington Police day, October 13, at Paul Ippolito children and 10 great-grandchildren. A memorial service will be held at The funeral was held on Tuesday, Westfield, after the 9 a.m. funeral McCarren of Greenville, S.C.; three Department for 30 years, retiring Summit Memorial in Summit. A the Rossmoor Meeting House in from the Higgins and Bonner Echo grandchildren and two sisters, Connie in 1999 with the rank of sergeant. committal service was private. October 24, from the Memorial Fu- Monroe Township on Saturday, No- neral Home, 155 South Avenue in Lake Funeral Home in Westfield. In- Callaway of Sarasota, Fla. and Jackie During the 1960s, he performed Memorial donations may be made vember 11, at 11 a.m. terment will follow at Fairview Cem- Smith of Greenville, S.C. as a singer with The Reminis- to the American Cancer Society, P.O. Fanwood. A Funeral Mass followed In lieu of flowers, the family rec- at St. Bartholomew the Apostle etery in Westfield. A memorial mass will be held at a cences, recording a Top 20 hit. Box 815, Elizabeth, N.J. 07207. To ommends contributions to the Harvard In lieu of flowers, contributions later date at Prince of Peace Catholic He also was a movie extra who send condolences, please visit Church. Interment took place at Hill- University-Albert Haertlein Memo- side Cemetery in Scotch Plains. may be made to the Cancer Center at Church. appeared in several films includ- www.ippolitofuneralhomes.com. rial Scholarship Fund, 124 Mount Overlook Hospital, 99 Beauvoir Av- Arrangements were by the Thomas October 26, 2006 Memorial donations may be made Auburn Street, Cambridge, Mass. to the Scotch Plains Rescue Squad, enue, Summit, N.J. 07902 or the Cen- McAfee Funeral Home in Greenville. 02138 or the Nature Conservancy, ter for Hope Hospice, 1900 Raritan Condolences may be sent to the fam- P.O. Box 325, Scotch Plains, N.J. Attention: Treasury, 4245 N. Fairfax 07076. Road, Scotch Plains, N.J. 07076. ily by visiting www.thomasmcafee.com. October 26, 2006 Drive, Suite 100, Arlington, Va. October 26, 2006 October 26, 2006 22205. More Community News Arrangements are by the Crabiel Wilma Catanzaro, 76 Home for Funerals, 170 N. Main Wilma F. Palmer Catanzaro, 76, of Street at Riva Avenue in Milltown. JCC and Arthritis Group VOTF Speaker to Address Westfield died on Thursday, October October 26, 2006 19, at her home. To Hold Exercise Program Born in Wilkes Barre, Pa. on July Helen Scalza, 81 Conflicts Involving Faith 12, 1930, she lived in Westfield for Helen Dippilito Scalza, 81, of SCOTCH PLAINS – The Jewish members and $60 for non-members. the last 40 years. Westfield died on Saturday, October Community Center (JCC) of Central Space is limited. WESTFIELD – Paul Dinter, a Doc- faith. A question-and-answer period Mrs. Catanzaro had been a lunch 21, at Robert Wood Johnson Hospital New Jersey, in partnership with the For more information or to register tor of Biblical Studies and former will conclude the evening. aide at Tamaques Elementary School in Rahway. Arthritis Foundation, will offer a six- for this program, please contact Karen Catholic chaplain at Columbia Uni- The First United Methodist Church in Westfield for more than 20 years. Born in Elizabeth, she lived in week exercise program beginning Rosen, Director of Fitness, at versity, will be the guest speaker at a is located at North Avenue and Broad A sister, Betty Bertram, prede- Westfield for more than 50 years. Wednesday, November 1. The class [email protected] or (908) 889-8800, program hosted by Voice of the Faith- Street. Free will donations are ac- ceased her. A daughter, Karen Scalza, prede- will be held on Mondays and/or extension no. 224. ful (VOTF) of Union County on cepted to support guest speakers. Surviving are her husband, ceased her. Wednesdays from 11:30 a.m. to 12:15 Thursday, November 2, at 7:30 p.m. For directions, please access Lawrence Catanzaro; a son, Larry Surviving are her husband of 54 p.m. at the JCC, located at 1391 Israeli Journalist at the First United Methodist Church www.fumcwestfield.org/about/ Catanzaro; a daughter, Lori years, Louis J. Scalza; four daugh- Martine Avenue in Scotch Plains. in Westfield. directions.htm. Archambault; a sister, Dolores ters, Patricia Koerner, Carol The program will include activities To Speak at Temple Mr. Dinter has taught at Fordham VOTF is a Roman Catholic lay Samsel; three grandchildren and a Villalobos, Linda Orner and Jeanne involving weight bearing, range of AREA – Israeli journalist Allan University, Manhattan College, the group that believes the future health great-grandson. Scalza; a son, Louis M. Scalza, and motion, balance, endurance, breath- Abbey will discuss “Win, Lose or Maryknoll School of Theology and of the Church lies in the willingness Services were held on Monday, eight grandchildren. ing and relaxation and coordination. Draw: Israel Regroups After the several other campuses. He will of the hierarchy to dialogue with all October 23, at Graceland Memorial A Mass of Christian Burial was Participants will do exercises in a Hizbullah War” this Sunday, October clarify apparent conflicts with former members of the Church. Further in- Park in Kenilworth. offered on Tuesday, October 24, at St. chair, with standing as an option as 29, at Temple Beth O’r/Beth Torah, ways of thinking and proclaiming formation about the group is avail- Arrangements were by the Dooley Helen’s Roman Catholic Church in appropriate. Health education also 111 Valley Road in Clark. the faith, while sketching out the able at www.votfnj.org. Colonial Home, 556 Westfield Av- Westfield. Entombment took place in will be part of the program. The program, sponsored by the changes that have taken place in enue in Westfield. Woodbridge Memorial Gardens in The program is open to both JCC temple’s Men’s Club, will begin at 10 modern biology and evolutionary Newcomers Club Plans Memorial donations may be made Woodbridge. members and non-members. Partici- a.m. A bagel and lox breakfast at 9:45 psychology. to Robert Wood Johnson University Arrangements were by the Dooley pants may sign up for one or two a.m. will precede the keynote ad- He will challenge participants to Annual Vendor Night Hospital at Rahway Hospice, 2865 Colonial Home, 556 Westfield Av- classes per week. For a once-a-week dress. The cost for the entire event is see faith and religion in broader his- SCOTCH PLAINS – The Scotch Stone Street, Rahway, N.J. 07065. enue in Westfield. class, the cost is $25 for JCC mem- $10 per person. Responses are re- torical and societal contexts and ex- Plains-Fanwood Newcomers’ Club October 26, 2006 October 26, 2006 bers and $30 for non-members; for quired and may be made by calling plain how belief can coexist with will hold its second annual Vendor twice a week, the cost is $50 for JCC the temple office at (732) 381-8403. questioning, allowing individuals to Night on Thursday, November 16, at gain an adult version of childhood the Scotch Hills Country Club, lo- cated at Plainfield Avenue and Institute of Music Plans Jerusalem Road in Scotch Plains. Dooley Funeral Service, Inc. Doors will be open to shoppers from Holiday Crafts Fair 8 to 10 p.m. AREA – The Institute of Music for Among the featured products Caring & Courteous Service to the Children, Inc. will sponsor its Annual onsite will be Tupperware, hand- Holiday Crafts Fair on Saturday, No- painted decorative items, home fur- Cranford / Westfield Area Since 1913 vember 18, from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. nishings and accessories, jewelry, in the Third-Westminster Presbyte- personalized gift items, puppets, rian Church’s Fellowship Hall. The Discovery Toys, Pampered Chef, Westfield church is located at 780 Salem Av- Cherished Memories enue, at the corner of North Avenue, (scrapbooking), Longerberger Bas- 556 Westfield Avenue in Elizabeth. Lunch will be available kets and Gifts, hair accessories and 233-0255 beginning at noon at the Institute Café. Home Spa Products and Gifts. Vendors are welcome. The price of A non-profit social organization, John L. Dooley a table is $25. For more information, the Scotch Plains-Fanwood New- Manager please call (908) 352-5827 and ask to comers’ Club offers daytime and speak with Pat. The non-profit Insti- evening activities for women and NJ License # 4100 tute of Music for Children, Inc. pro- their children. For more information vides tuition-free music and arts in- about the club, please visit http:// struction to youth ages six to 14. scotchplains.com/newcomers/.

Cranford Hillside Cemetery 218 North Avenue Regarded as one of the most beautiful cemeteries in the East 276-0255 Charles V. Dooley Scotch Plains Manager 908.756.1729 NJ License # 3703 www.hillsidecemetery.com It is far easier for your family if you plan ahead A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, October 26, 2006 Page 11 SP Library Offers College Admissions Do’s, Don’ts SCOTCH PLAINS – Angela phasizing areas of strength to secure Fleyzor is a private college consult- a well-rounded educational experi- ant and founder of College Choice ence, while freshman should start to Consultants, LLC. She gives many enjoy their high school experience.” free workshops in the area pertaining A student’s sophomore year is a to current college admission topics. time of importance and excitement Her next workshop will be on about pursuing a college degree, and Thursday, November 9 at 7 p.m. at providing an understanding of the the Scotch Plains Public Library, 1927 college entrance format, she said. Bartle Avenue. The topic will be “Col- “Students become aware of the vari- lege Admissions Do’s and Don’ts.” ous standardized tests required by To reserve a seat, call the library at colleges and universities, and em- (908) 322-5007, extension 202, or e- phasis is to concentrate on academic mail [email protected]. preparation and to continue to de- Courtesy of Greg Ryan Ms. Fleyzor said, “As parents, we velop basic skills.” THREEPEAT…The Westfield High School Blue Devil Marching Band competed make many choices to provide the Ms. Fleyzor concluded that, “In jun- at South Plainfield High School on October 21 and for the third week in a row, won A WALK TO REMEMBER…Franklin Elementary School first grader Daniel best education for our children. One ior and senior years, positioning, chal- First Place in their division, first in Best Music, Best Visual, Best Overall Effect, Shenker and his sister, Sherry, of Westfield were escorted to school by Westfield of the most critical tasks we face is lenging and maximizing the student’s Best Color Guard and Best Percussion. Pictured above are drum majors and color firefighter Lou Cerchio during their participation in Walk to School Day. selecting and applying to college. The ‘total image’ is the goal. Looking at guard captains in front of the band celebrating their win and trophies. college application process is time specific colleges, summer job oppor- consuming, demanding and complex. tunities, and competitive programs in “The next four years of planning the academic areas, as well as in the begins with the freshman year,” she arts and sports, is recommended. Sit- added. “Emphasis should be on ting for the standardized tests or opt- strengthening weaknesses and em- ing out is a major decision.” Troupe Teaches Brunner Students about Respect SCOTCH PLAINS – With mes- and participating in the performance,” sages such as “be a leader not a fol- she said. lower,” kindergarteners through In the first skit, Brunner students fourth graders at H.B. Brunner El- learned that telling secrets can hurt ementary School in Scotch Plains feelings and reputations. Another skit learned character-building lessons at asked a student volunteer to stand up a theatrical assembly held on Octo- to peer pressure by saying “no” to ber 17 as part of the school’s “Week smoking. Several students also par- of Respect” program. ticipated in role-playing games in PEACE TALKS…On October 10, Karen and Lauren Berk of Fanwood lobbied The hour-long show, titled “I’m in which they were asked to act out Charge of Me!”, used role-play, stu- feelings of happiness, anger and sad- RUN FAST, RUN FREE…Kevin Sokol rounds the bend for another lap during their congressmen, Rep. Mike Ferguson, in Washington, D.C. to support peace the second annual Jaguar Jog at Jefferson Elementary School in Westfield. talks in Northern Uganda, which has been ravaged by conflict for 20 years. dent participation and humor to raise ness. awareness about important and timely Brunner’s “Week of Respect” pro- social issues such as respect, respon- gram ran from October 16 to 20 and Jeff. Students Participate sibility, peer pressure, bullying, name was sponsored by the school’s Parent- Berks of Fanwood Call for calling and self-esteem. Teachers Association. The program Cameo Cast, Inc., a professional tour- used flyers, character-based teaching In ‘Jaguar Jog’ for Charity Peace in Northern Uganda ing theatrical troupe from New Jersey tools, giveaways and famous quotes of that specializes in character education the day to reinforce respect lessons, WESTFIELD – On October 16, districts also support Pure Water for FANWOOD – Karen Berk and her to LRA terror, the Ugandan govern- assemblies, performed the show. such as “The Golden Rule.” Students Jefferson Elementary School took part the World. teenage daughter, Lauren, of Fanwood ment has confined one-and-a-half to “The assembly used creative skits, also were asked to write a “respect in the second annual “Jaguar Jog” for Jefferson students, through the traveled to Washington, D.C. to join two million northern Ugandans to music and humor to reinforce very pledge” about how they would try to charity. “Jaguar Jog,” raised nearly $1,200. hundreds of people from around the internally displaced persons camps. important life lessons about how to show respect to themselves and oth- Students and faculty spent their This event also reflected the school’s country to urge lawmakers to help Mrs. Berk said, “Despite the hor- treat others with respect,” Principal ers, at home and at school. recess time walking laps around the two-year theme of “Jefferson – Where bring peace to war-torn northern rific situation in northern Uganda, Jodi Frank said. Cameo Cast, Inc. has been touring school to raise funds for Pure Water Every Day is Earth Day!” Uganda. the United States has remained to- “I was excited to see so many of our the tri-state area for the past 15 years. for the World. This organization be- “We are particularly proud of the On October 10, the Berks united tally silent on this issue. At the mo- students raising their hands, laughing They are members of NJ Character gan in 1994 with the primary objec- Jefferson Jog,” Principal Jeannette with Americans from 40 states in one ment, there are peace talks taking Education and Communities Against tive of improving the health of chil- Munoz said. “This is the second year of the biggest lobby days ever – the place between the warring parties, Nicoll Participates Tobacco. Many of its performers have dren under the age of 15 who suffer where students are able to contribute Northern Uganda Lobby Day and but they may collapse unless the been seen in films and television and and die from intestinal parasites and directly to a lunchtime fundraiser. By Symposium. Participants met with United States and other countries get In Coexistence House have toured around the world. The illness due to impure water. their participation this year, students their congressional representatives behind them. We need the House of cast performs at several conferences The organization provides clean walked to bring clean water to those WESTFIELD – Hillary Nicoll of who are less fortunate. Many chil- and urged them to take action to bring Representatives and senators from Westfield is a resident and participant each year, including peer mediation drinking water for one family, one community at a time through several dren their age must walk all day to an end to the violence. New Jersey to act now.” in the Middle East Coexistence House and the National Conference for Stu- The Berks conferred with Jessica She added, “The current peace talks dents Against Destructive Decisions different treatment methods, such as find a clean water source.” at Rutgers University. “How wonderful for our students Lewis, senior policy advisor of U.S. between the government of Uganda Eleven students – five Jewish, three in Washington, D.C. slow sand filtration and solar pasteur- ization. Individual rotary clubs and to walk to ease their plight,” she added. Senator Robert Menendez (D-NJ); and Lords Resistance Army (LRA) Muslim, one Hindu, one Christian Amanda Thorpe, legislative assistant are seen by many as the best opportu- and an agnostic student – live and CLASSES FOR BABIES, CHILDREN & TEENAGERS to U.S. Representative Michael nity in over a decade to end the war. study together at Jameson Residence Ferguson (LD-7); Lisa Smith, con- International support is seen as vital Hall at Douglass College at Rutgers. gressional fellow in the office of Rep- to keeping pressure on both parties to Their goal is to learn about the resentative Robert Andrews, and An- keep working towards peace and ad- Middle East and ultimately improve YOGA drew Wimer, legislative assistant to hering to the ceasefire, yet the United Jewish-Muslim relations at Rutgers Representative Scott Garrett. States has not given any public sup- and beyond. NEW PROGRAM NEW KUNDALINI CLASSES The 20-year war in northern Uganda port to the peace process.” STARTS NOV. 6 between the rebel Lords Resistance Lauren said, “So many children Army (LRA) and the Ugandan gov- have died or been captured and forced More Education ernment has forced two million people to become child soldiers, and this has on Pages 21 & 22 FREE from their homes and led to the deaths been going on for 20 years. As Ameri- Introductory of at least 200,000 people. cans, we have to try and do all we can 24 CLASSES Class The LRA has abducted more than do to bring peace.” Holy Trinity to Hold PER WEEK SINCE 1988 30,000 children, using them as child People may contact Mrs. Berk at Fall Clothing Drive Wed. Nov.1 @ 8:30 pm for beginner soldiers and sexual slaves. In response [email protected]. Sat. Nov. 4 @ 12:30 pm for beginner WESTFIELD – The Home and Sat. 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By GHOSTWRITER BLAIR regain the Watchung Conference Not figuring in the team scores, Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times Championship title that it had won in Plainfield’s Jahlisa Smith put on a big Sophomore Brittney Veeck and jun- 2003 and 2004. The Raiders had a kick in the final mile to cross first ior Cassy Valdes finished 2-3, with team total of 25 to top the Westfield with a time of 19:30. At the one-mile respective times of 19:42 and 20:21 girls who totaled 38 at the 3.19-mile mark, Veeck, Valdes and Smith led to help the Scotch Plains-Fanwood course at Warinanco Park in Roselle the rest of the field by 20 meters and, High School girls cross-country team on October 19. at the two-mile mark, Veeck led by nearly 30 meters before Smith stepped up her pace. Commenting on the performance and affect that Plainfield’s Smith would have had on the race, Raider Head Coach Jeff Koegel said, “We knew she would be tough in the front but she would not factor in the team scoring because they didn’t have a full team. Our goal was to get one and two in David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times the team scoring and RUNNING IN A TIGHT PACK…Blue Devil Evan Friedman, left front, Raider Adam Biner, center, and Blue Devil Alex break up Westfield’s Tarlow lead a tight pack after the first mile of the Watchung Conference Championship at Warinanco Park. pack.” Blue Devil senior Nicole RAIDER ADAM BINER CROSSES LINE FIRST AT 17:09 DiBenedetto finished fourth behind Valdes with a time of 20:40 followed by teammate Kim Legones at 20:53 but Raider Allie Hoynes-O’Connor Blue Devil X-C Boys Capture managed to slip into the sixth posi- tion with a time of 21:11 to beat out Blue Devil Ayn Wisler who crossed seventh at 21:21. The Raiders’ No. 4 and No. 5 runners, Emily Carow at Second Straight WCC Crown 21:32 and Cathy Harley at 21:33, finished 9-10, respectively, ahead of By Q. T. RAVEN Jack Martin. “Evan ran well. He is who have never run cross-country the Blue Devils’ No. 4 and No. 5 Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times still recuperating from an iron defi- before this season. Adam is our only runners, Aileen Grogan at 21:45 and Six Blue Devil shirts crossed the ciency and is getting stronger by the senior. He’s really the only one with Ali Lowenstein at 21:48, who fin- line ahead of the Scotch Plains- day. Our runners in the top ten all any experience,” commented Raider ished 13th and 14th, respectively. Fanwood High School boys cross- were solid. Kevin O’Rourke has im- Head Coach Jeff Keogel who added. Battling injuries, the Blue Devils country team’s No. 4 runner to earn proved steadily throughout the sea- “The race went out ridiculously slow. had to face the Raiders without the Westfield its second straight son. The soggy course and slow first Nobody wanted to take the lead.” participation of Jen Danielsson who Watchung Conference championship mile affected the race a bit.” Battling the tail end of a severe is recovering from stress fractures. on the 3.19-mile course at Warinanco “I have three guys in the top seven CONTINUED ON PAGE 16 David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times Last year, she placed fifth with a time Park in Roselle on October 19. The TRIO OF LADY LEADERS…Raider Cassy Valdes, left, Plainfield’s Jahlisa of 20:38, which would have been Blue Devils had a total of 43 to the Smith, center, and Raider Brittney Veeck finished 3-1-2, respectively, in the good for fourth this year. Rejoining Raiders’ 56. Watchung Conference Championship. CONTINUED ON PAGE 16 Blue Devil Evan Friedman finished fourth with a time of 17:23 ahead of ALLEN SCORES ON 25-YARD TOUCHDOWN GALLOP the Raiders’ No. 2 runner Pat Doliber who finished fifth at 17:28 but Blue Devils Alex Tarlow at 17:38 and Kevin O’Rourke at 17:39 finished 7-8 ahead Elizabeth Minutemen Chill of Raider Martin Sweeney, who was ninth with a time of 17:42. Then Blue Devils Brendan Berkowitz at 17:50, Brent Souders at 18:02 and Neil Fitzpatrick at 18:11 finished 10th, 14th Blue Devil Footballers, 38-6 and 16th, respectively, ahead of Raider Mike Ragan who crossed 19th at 18:23. By DAVID B. CORBIN Allen accounted for 108 of the Blue 32 yards. Defensively, lineman Ryan “We have a whole bunch of guys Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times Devils’ 168 yards rushing and full- Scanlon recovered a fumble and end who train together and that carries Two huge miscues early in the first back George Cornell accounted for John Dugan recorded an eight-yard over to races. Our JV leaders are quarter by the Westfield High School 51 rushing yards and a 13-yard recep- sack. always challenging for a spot on the football team set the stage for a 38-6 tion. Blue Devil quarterback Tom Minuteman quarterback Michael varsity,” said Blue Devil Head Coach victory for the No. 19 Elizabeth Min- Bonard completed no passes in three Eargle completed seven of nine passes utemen at Gary Kehler Stadium in attempts and was intercepted once, for 196 yards, including a 70-yard Westfield on October 21. The 5-1 which resulted in a 45-yard TD return TD hookup with Syam Rhodes and a Minutemen jumped out to a 25-0 lead by Minuteman Ray Graham. Backup 45-yard reception to Khaseem before the 2-4 Blue Devils could get quarterback, Mark Boyd, who took Greene, who also gave his team a 14- on the board with a 25-yard touch- over for Bonard who was sidelined 0 lead by scooping up a Blue Devil down (TD) run from junior running with a knee strain in the second quar- fumble and returning it 42 yards for a back Malcolm Allen. ter, completed three of four passes for CONTINUED ON PAGE 16 COLDWELL BANKER& E XPERIENCE, TRUST, RELIABILITY S ERVICE

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WESTFIELD OFFICE • 209 CENTRAL AVENUE • (908) 233-5555 Page 14 Thursday, October 26, 2006 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION Devil’s Den Now We’ll See True Colors Devil of the Week Claire Bennett Of the WHS Football Team Girls soccer (See below) By BRUCE JOHNSON Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times The leaves are changing colors and larly in 1961. WHS leads the series Elizabeth. (Class of ’78), Mark Ciarrocca (’78), falling. The annual “fall back” chang- 34-11-2, but SP-F has won the last Kapner’s crew has allowed just 16 Shawn Flaherty (’81), Chris Aslanian ing of the clock is this weekend, mean- four meetings. goals in 17 games (through Monday) (’85) and Rob Schmalz (’86) — took ing it will be getting dark an hour Nov. 11: The unknown opponent as and is 10-5-2 into yesterday’s home the time to attend his recent induction earlier. The temperatures on the of today will most likely be a team game against Scotch Plains. Kapner into the Elmwood Park/East Paterson Weather Channel show nothing over with a similar record to WHS, maybe now has 795 career coaching victo- High School Hall of Fame. 59 degrees for the next 10 days (at Bayonne, Bridgewater, Columbia, ries, so a deep run into states could get OUT OF STATE UPDATE least). It is the best time of the year, Edison or Franklin, and most likely it him to the amazing 800 total this fall. Anybody own a personal jet that can the time some WHS football teams in will be at Kehler Stadium. But if WHS In addition to Mattes, the defense take me from Newark (after the WHS- David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times the past have won some historic and wins out, or takes three of four, it could includes Nick Barba and Kevin SP-F RAIDER GYMNASTS…The Raider gymnastics team relaxes before com- Shabazz game) out to Massillon, Ohio, petition at the Cougar Invitational. The Raiders have a large group of youthful legendary games. earn one of the eight playoff spots, and Hennessey, Jimmy McManus and by 2 p.m.? The Tigers kept their play- gymnasts. This year’s team will not get to win it’d be way more fun, and proof that goalies Mike Lessner and Adam Fine off hopes alive with a 65-6 win over any historic or legendary games. But the program is truly on the way back, (filling in for injured ’keeper Greg Cincinnati Western Hills and have to it can still change the course of to play Phillipsburg, North Hunterdon O’Brien). beat unbeaten archrival Canton Blue Devil Gymnasts Capture people’s perception of WHS football. or Woodbridge on Nov. 11. Coach Katie Wertheimer’s girls team McKinley (expect 22,000-plus crazed The team had shown some major Nov. 26: And Plainfield is a very has been even more stingy, allowing loonies at Paul Brown Tiger Stadium) progress over the first five games disappointing 1-6, though records just nine goals in 15 games. Goalie to have any shot at the playoffs. … In Union County Championship before getting drubbed by Elizabeth usually don’t mean much in the an- Claire Bennett has been had posted Pennsylvania, Neshaminy took a 29-7 last Saturday. (WHS did double nual Thanksgiving game. WHS leads five shutouts in a row before Saturday’s After grabbing the title at the Cougar drubbing at North Penn, but can still The Blue Devils last won the county Elizabeth’s total of rushing yards, but the series 50-44-7, but Plainfield has 3-1 victory over Summit in the UCT qualify for districts with wins over Invitational with a team score of 105.575 title in 2003. allowed touchdowns on an intercep- won the past three games. quarterfinals. The key in the back is Bensalem and Pennsbury. on October 13, the 13th-ranked Blue Devil freshman Jenna tion return, a fumble return and a So you do the math. Either 6-4 or 5- Jillian Kape, who not only is terrific at THE PLACE TO BE Westfield High School gymnastics team Rodrigues and senior Claire kickoff return. Ouch!) There are four 5 (depending on the SP-F result) stopping the other team but is quick on The Union County Volleyball Tour- did what it knew it could do by captur- Macdonald both finished in the top games left in the season. The current seems possible. The question is, does turnarounds and attacking herself. nament finals will be held in the WHS ing the Union County crown with a six in the All-Around that was won by record is 2-4 with upcoming games a team with talented seniors like Will The girls, who had a huge game team total of 105.6 at Union High School gymnasium tomorrow afternoon, and standout Danielle Scott of Union who against Shabazz, Scotch Plains, an Harbaugh, Santo Nardi, Ryan Yarusi, yesterday against Scotch Plains, play the joint should be rockin’. WHS on October 21. Union finished second had a 36.725. Rodrigues placed sec- opponent to be named, and Plainfield. Sean Ferro, George Cornell, Jack Cranford in the UCT semifinals Sat- played Cranford in the semifinals in the team scoring with a 102.625 total ond All-Around with a total of 36.125 Is The Den’s preseason prediction Meagher, Joe Schurig, J.T. Sheehan, urday, 5 p.m., at Linden. and Scotch Plains-Fanwood finished yesterday and the winner would face and won her favorite event, the floor of six victories possible? Let’s take a Mike Henry, Tyrell Simmons, C.J. GYMNASTICS UPDATE the Union-Union Catholic survivor sixth at 96.075. exercise, with a fine score 9.325. She look at the possibilities. Patella, Matt Ince, Tom Bonard, Mark The blend of veterans (Claire in the title match. Last year, Union with a 106.3 total also tied for third with Dayton- Saturday: Malcolm X Shabazz is Boyd and outstanding underclassmen MacDonald) and youth (Jenna out-dueled the Dayton-Brearley girls If you haven’t been to a volleyball, Brearley’s Andie Sablosky in the vault 1-5 and lost last Friday to Cranford. like John Dugan, Scott Newman, Rodrigues and Kelsey Greenfield) has go check it out. Coach Bev Torok’s who totaled 103.675. Westfield fin- with a score of 9.25, placed fifth on The series, which started in 1997, is Ryan Scanlon, Eddie Simmons, made the WHS gymnastics team one team is among the best in the state, ished fifth with a score of 101.175. the uneven bars at 8.5 and took sixth tied 4-4. Malcolm Allen, Tom Wansaw, John of the state’s best. The girls have been when it’s on its game. Anna Koehler, SPF Ice Hockey Sets on the balance beam with a 9.05. Nov. 4: Scotch Plains is a solid 4-2, DiIorio, and Ricardo Johnson have scoring consistently in the 105’s, and the Roudebush sisters, Caroline Macdonald placed second on the with a solid line and outstanding line- what it takes to shake off the Eliza- that was more than enough for them to Fallon, Molly Williams and Tara Daly Mini Golf Fundraiser beam with a great score of 9.3 behind backers. This is the big game of the beth loss, play to its potential and win easily capture the Union County Tour- are a veteran group and took a 19-3 Union’s Jessica Greenwald who season for both teams, and has been out to finish at 6-4? nament last weekend. It was their first record into yesterday’s game with Scotch Plains-Fanwood High scored a 9.375. She also took sixth on since the teams started meeting regu- SOCCER ‘D’ELIGHTFUL UCT win since 2003, and the 10th in Cranford, who they’d already beaten School (SPFHS) Homecoming week- the floor with an 8.625 and sixth on Both the boys and girls soccer teams school history. Next up is the sectionals, twice by 2-1 margins. end events will begin with a benefit the unevens with an 8.25. Blue Devil Soccer Devils Defeat have been on a nice roll, and they’ve which WHS hasn’t won since its four- MUST READING for the SPF Ice Hockey program at Lacy Cummings placed fifth on the both done it with defense. year sweep (1998-2001), when the If you’re a high school sports fan the new mini golf course at Scotch beam with a 9.15. Viking Boys in UCT The boys’ turnaround came follow- Caravello sisters, Jessica and Lauren, (and since you’re reading the Devil’s Hills Country Club in Scotch Plains. TEAM SCORES: The fourth-seeded, 9-5-2 Westfield ing a 5-0 loss to Kearny. Veteran coach were doing their thing. Den, you must be), you have to check Half of all gate receipts will go sup- 1. Westfield (W) 105.6, 2. Union (U) High School boys soccer team de- George Kapner decided to shake things CHEREWICH HONORED out Frank Deford’s Viewpoint piece on port the JV and Varsity Ice Hockey 102.625, 3. AL Johnson (J) 99.275, 4. feated Union Catholic, 2-1, in the up, moving senior captain Chris Mattes Cranford (C) 99.1, 5. Dayton-Brearley When Shaun Cherewich came to SI.com titled “No Athlete Left Behind.” teams, which are the only sport or (D) 98.275, 6. Scotch Plains-Fanwood quarterfinals of the Union County back to sweeper, and that one move WHS in 1976, he was hired as an It’s about how high school sports are club at SPFHS that receive no fund- (SPF) 96.075, 7. Elizabeth (E) 32.7 Tournament in Elizabeth on October has produced seven straight victories, English teacher and assistant football changing, and not necessarily for the ing from the Board of Education. TOP VAULT: 21. Senior Chris Mattes, off an assist including Saturday’s 2-1 come-from- coach. But he also had a passion for better, with movies and TV shows and Admission before 6 p.m. is $4 for 1. Danielle Scott (U) & Jenny from Roberto Olivares, scored with behind win over Union Catholic in the Buontempo (C) 9.3 lacrosse and his constant barrage of reality TV shows. He’s right on target. seniors and children 16-and-under. TOP UNEVEN BARS: five minutes remaining in the game Union County Tournament letters soon got a club lacrosse pro- DEVIL OF THE WEEK Adults are $6. After 6 p.m., admis- 1. Scott (U) 9.25 then converted a feed from Nick Barba quarterfinals. The win was especially gram started, and eventually a youth Even though she allowed a goal sion is $5 and $7, respectively. The TOP BALANCE BEAM: for the victory. Gabriel Avans scored sweet because U.C. had knocked WHS league in town. In 1978, lacrosse be- (gasp!), this week’s free sub at mini gold course opens at 10 a.m. and 1. Jessica Greenwald (U) 9.375 in the first half for the 9-3-1 Vikings. out of the last two county tourna- TOP FLOOR EXERCISE: came a varsity sport at WHS and Westfield Subs (261 South Ave.) goes closes at 10 p.m. 1. Jenna Rodrigues (W) 9.325 ments. Westfield gets Union in the within 10 years WHS was a state to Claire Bennett, the outstanding This first annual fundraising event TOP ALL-AROUND: Soccer Raiders Blank UCT semifinals Saturday, 8 p.m., in power. The 1986 and ’87 teams won goalie of the WHS girls soccer team. will help provide funding for coaches, 1. Scott (U) 36.725 state championships. This in a town After posting five straight shutouts transportation, uniforms and ice time Oak Knoll Girls in UCT Soccer Devils Level where, prior to Cherewich’s arrival, (and nine total), she was finally beaten for the two teams. The Scotch Plains- Soccer Raiders Jar The top-seeded, 13-1-1 Scotch lacrosse to most people was probably for a goal in Saturday’s 3-1 victory Fanwood Parks and Recreation De- Plains-Fanwood High School girls Summit Girls in UCT nothing more than a bunch of Indians over Summit. partment will cosponsor the event. Lady Kardinals, 1-0 soccer team blanked Oak Knoll, 3-0, running around in the old Mazola Word from Al the Owner is that The Raider Varsity Ice Hockey in the quarterfinals of the Union The second-seeded, 12-3 Westfield Corn Oil commercials on TV. former Devils of the Week Lane Team will be playing at Union Sports The No. 13, 13-1 Scotch Plains- County Tournament in Berkeley High School girls soccer team leveled Fanwood High School girls soccer During Cherewich’s often-stormy Maloney and Ricardo Johnson have Arena, located on Route 22 West in Heights on October 21. Raychel 10th-seeded, 7-8-1 Summit, 3-1, in 19-plus years as the lacrosse coach, yet to stop by for their free subs. Union. The first home game is sched- team jarred No. 15 Kearny, 1-0, in Kruper, on an assist from Allie the quarterfinals of the Union County Kearny on October 19. Raider Col- WHS posted a 208-118 record, and The Devil’s Den appears Thursday uled for December 3. For more infor- Hambleton, scored the first goal. Af- Tournament in Berkeley Heights on had a slew of all-state and all-Ameri- in the Westfield Leader during the mation, please contact the SPF Ice leen LaForge fired in a through ball ter an own goal, Molly Meehan, as- October 21. Corrine Parkinson netted from Allie Hambleton. Lauren can players, starting with Dan Gilday scholastic season. Contact us with Hockey Association by emailing sisted by Lauren Weisbrod, scored two goals and Erin McCarthy scored in 1984. It is a true measure of comments, complaints, story ideas or [email protected]. Mains recorded her seventh save the third goal. Lauren mains recorded once. Claire Bennett stopped six shots. and made 11 saves. Cherewich’s legacy that five of his notesy items at [email protected]. GO See picture on page 19. her eighth shutout. Alex Reid scored for Summit. former players – Tom Castellone DEVILS!

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By FRED LECOMTE Game 3, our passing game was main- In Game 3, it was more of the same, Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times tained, covered more ground, served as Westfield ran smoothly, highlighted It was another game on the sched- well and ran a number of plays, which by well-placed serves and jumped ule that resulted with a continuation we had not been able to do.” ahead quickly to a 12-2 lead. Cranford of dominance and great accomplish- In Game 1, the Cougars took to the snarled back with four strikes but was ments for the experienced, 17-3 court full of confidence and handed quelled by Erin Roudebush and Gabby Westfield High School girls’ volley- Westfield, a 25-17 pounding. Jakub, who each poked back with ball team. As it turned out, the Blue Cranford’s momentum throughout and huge hits to up the lead to, 17-7. Devils rolled with a, 17-25, 25-13, double blocks at every position proved The Cougars pawed back with 25-17, victory over a quality, 14-5 to be the deciding factor. Westfield on three-straight points. With coach Cranford team at Westfield on Octo- the opposite side appeared dazed and Torok instructing, ‘no mistakes,’ Erin ber 19. lackadaisical in their play. Roudebush, Dilzell and Fallon an- Senior outside hitter Erin “We played them before and may swered the call with good reads and Roudebush had a heavy hand in the have been a little too confident and hard hits resulting in a 25-16 win. victory, smashing 14 kills, register- we put nothing together,” said Erin “The first couple of games, we had ing two service aces and worked 10 Roudebush. defense and were putting the ball digs. Senior Co-Captain/libero Anna The Blue Devils focused, demon- down. The third game, we decided to Koehler chalked up 15 digs. Senior strated their strength and accuracy put power behind our hits. Everyone Molly Williams added eight assists, and breezed easily to a 25-13 victory came out swinging away with most of four digs and one block and junior in Game 2. Williams, Erin Roudebush them staying in,” said Koehler. David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times setter/Co-Captain Tara Daly recorded and Fallon connected on all cylinders STOPPED IN MID FLIGHT…Raider running back Marcus Green, No. 21, attempts to leap over the pile but gets stopped 14 assists. Junior outside hitter with accurate passing, setting and High School Girls in mid-flight by Farmer linebacker Isa Abdul-Quddus, No. 40, for no gain. Volleyball Results: BRAND HAS 75-YD TD RUN, CHERVENYAK 96-YD TD OCTOBER 19: Westfield (16-3) over Cranford (14- 5), 17-25, 25-13, 25-17 Westfield: Anna Koehler 15 digs; Molly Williams 8 assists, 4 digs, 1 Farmers Unload in 2nd Half, block; Tara Daly 14 assists Union Catholic (13-5) over Newark Central, 25-3, 25-10 Union Catholic: Alicia Palmieri 6 kills, 5 assists; Dani Dampierio 1 kill, Stun Football Raiders, 38-19 5 assists, 15 service points, 4 aces; Kristine Esquerra 4 kills, 4 service points; Katie Ryan 2 kills, 1 dig By DAVID B. CORBIN 14 times for 83 yards, including a including a 75-yard TD sprint. Matt OCTOBER 20: Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times Westfield (17-3) over Shabazz, 25-6, six-yard TD run. Huether had seven carries for 37 yards. 25-3 Senior tailback Chris D’Andrea The 4-2 Raiders totaled 249 yards Fullback Marcus Green had two re- Westfield: Katherine Payne 4 found a weakness in the Scotch on the ground – 232 in the first half – ceptions for four yards and tight end kills, 5 aces, 1 block; Gabby Jakub 2 Plains-Fanwood High School foot- kille, 2 assists, 8 aces; Olympia and quarterback Mike Chervenyak, Keith Baker, who led the team with Gagliott1 4 digs ball team’s defense and sprinted for who had a 96-yard TD run and was 14 tackles, had one reception for 15 three long touchdown (TD) runs in Scotch Plains-Fanwood (12-6) over sacked three times, completed three yards. Linden (8-8), 25-23, 17-25, 25-10 the second half to lead the 4-2 Union of 11 passes for 68 yards, which in- The Farmers drove into Raider ter- SPF: Morgan Finkel 4 kills, 3 ser- Farmers to a 38-19 victory in Union cluded a 45-yard TD strike to wide ritory on the opening drive until Raider vice points, 1 ace, 6 digs; Maetal on October 20. receiver Jason Zelesnick. He was also lineman John Badala recovered a Fred K. Lecomte for The Westfield Leader and The Times Rosenberg 11 assists, 8 service The Farmers scooped up 351 yards CONNECTING ON ALL CYLINDERS…Senior co-captain/libero Anna Koehler, points; Alicia Matthews 2 assists, 8 intercepted once. Running back Greg fumble on the 25. On the first play, No. 11, outside hitters Caroline Fallon, middle, and Erin Roudebush demon- service points, 5 aces; Izzy Balch 8 on the ground and D’Andrea ac- Brand had 14 carries for 134 yards, Brand hooked to the left sideline and strated accurate passing with top notch hitting to steer the Blue Devils to victory. kills, 10 service points, 6 aces, 2 counted for 241 of those yards, in- galloped 75 yards for the TD with digs, 2 blocks cluding 162 yards in the second half. Lady Blue Devils Top 7:05 left in the first quarter. A botched Caroline Fallon blasted three kills hitting all topnotch to build the Blue OCTOBER 21: Quarterback Jim Melody, who had a UNION COUNTY TOURNEY: snap on the point after attempt forced and served two service aces. Middle Devil lead at 19-11. Cautioned by one-yard TD push, completed four Raiders in Tennis, 4-1 a pass that failed. blockers senior Kristen Ditzell Westfield (18-3) over Kent Place, 25- coach Torok’s “don’t let them chip 14, 25-15 of 10 passes for 84 yards, including The Westfield High School girls At the end of the quarter, Brand, notched three kills and two blocks away, just smart plays,” Westfield Westfield: Erin Roudebush 5 a 58-yard TD strike to Dwight tennis team stopped Scotch Plains- also an effective linebacker, was in- and junior middle blocker Paige maintained final control with several kills, 9 digs, 1 block; Paige Mitchell late in the third quarter. Fanwood, 4-1, on October 19. At first Roudebush 5 kills, 2 blocks; Tara jured and was unable to return until Roudebush chipped in with two nice blocks and spikes that set Fullback Isa Abdul-Quddus rushed singles, Lane Maloney defeated the fourth quarter. This misfortune blocks. Daly 10 assists; Molly Williams 8 Cranford of its heels. assists Raider Kathleen Yan, 6-0, 6-3. Blue would prove to open the door for the “First game, we were very flat, “Between games, coach Torok told Soccer Vikings Sting Devil Tara Criscuolo topped Kiara Farmers’ offense. Cranford was very hot. They served Union Catholic (14-5) over Rahway us in a revised version, ‘this is not (10-9), 25-18, 14-24, 25-17 Thomas, 6-0, 6-0, at second singles “We didn’t have him for most of us very well, they hit us and they how we are going to play to win UC: Becky Mehringer 9 kills, 4 Lady Pioneers, 2-1 and Raider Jaci Lopez won her third the first half. It probably hurt us more blocked us, which was key. It put a counties.’ Individually everyone blocks, 4 aces; Katie Ryan 11 kills, 2 The 11-1-1 Union Catholic girls singles match over Lauren Sullivan, digs; Kristine Esguerra 8 kills, 6 digs; on defense than offense because he is damper in our game plan,” said Blue sparked up and everything came alive soccer team got a goal from Amanda 6-3, 4-6, 10-8. a very good inside linebacker,” said Devil Head Coach Beverly Torok. Alicia Palmieri 2 kills, 7 digs, 22 as- with that desire to win,” said Erin sists Dalton in the second overtime to sting At first doubles, Blue Devils Lind- Raider Head Coach Steve Ciccotelli. “Second game, (we) started out fresh, Roudebush. OCTOBER 23: 8-3 New Providence, 2-1, in Scotch say Goldberg and Meredith Kender “But that’s part of the game. We are established our passing game right “We got rolling early and that built REGULAR SEASON: Plains on October 19. Jessica defeated Sahrula Kubie and Alex Westfield (19-3) over Scotch Plains- not going to bellyache about that. The away, which allowed us to set up our the confidence for the rest of the Gavilanes scored for the Vikings and Szczuka, 6-2, 6-3. At second doubles, young kids got to understand. When plays and we hit spots. That gave us a Fanwood (12-7), 25-12, 25-8 game and into the third. We came out Westfield: Caroline Fallon 3 kills, Sarah Lowe netted a goal for the Blue Devils Alli Annis and Hannah you are second team, you are a play lot of confidence getting a few kills in strong hitting wise and that’s really 4 aces, 8 digs; Molly Williams 6 as- Pioneers. Melissa McClintock made Wrisman topped Rachel Kreyer and away. You’ve got to get ready. As and we stayed consistent throughout. sists; Erin Roudebush 2 aces, 6 kills what wins the games,” added Koehler. eight stops for the Vikings. Courtney Burke, 6-1, 6-1. CONTINUED ON PAGE 18

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CONTINUED FROM PAGE 13 stomach virus, Biner reached deep heard the Westfield coach say (to his onto the grass, Sacca had 30 meters inside and came from behind to win runners), ‘you’re going to make your then Adam just reeled him in and the individual title with a personal- move after two miles.’ So Sacca and I passed him,” said Koegel. best (on the course) time of 17:09 started to throw in little surges. Come Looking ahead to the county tour- ahead of Mike Sacca of Union who to the two-mile mark, Sacca took off. nament (held yesterday, October 25) crossed second in 17:18. I tried to make a move. My legs got coach Martin said, “We will have a “It’s my best time on this course. I tight. I got a little scared. My stomach tough test and all of the boys are ran 17:07 at Holmdel. It’s possibly started hurting. It was burning. I focused on defending the title.” one of the fastest last miles I have ever thought I had an ulcer. At the three- Martin felt that his stiffest compe- run but I don’t think it’s the fastest. It mile mark, my coach said to me, ‘you tition would come from Roselle was definitely a heart wrenching last didn’t just run this for nothing.’ I ran as Catholic, the Raiders, Union Catho- mile,” said Biner. “Going into this hard as I could and caught him. I threw lic and Summit. race, I just wanted to make the most in all I had.” TEAM SCORES: out of it. I was feeling a little weak, “Adam was in the hospital on Mon- 1. Westfield 43, 2. Scotch Plains- waking up this morning. Last night day night. He was sick as a dog. He Fanwood 56, 3. Elizabeth 69, 4. Kearny was the first meal I have eaten in five couldn’t finish his workouts. When 71, 5. Union 134, 6. Irvington 149, 7. days or so. Running that first mile, I they were turning off the macadam Newark East Side 214, 8. Linden 222

David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times SWARMING OVER A MINUTEMAN…Blue Devils Will Harbaugh, No. 57, Santo Nardi, behind, Jack Meagher, No. 5, and Ryan Scanlon, No. 54, swarm all over a Minuteman running back. Elizabeth Minutemen Chill Blue Devil Gridders

CONTINUED FROM PAGE 13 TD. Eargle, who rested most of the “They are a good football team. left in the quarter to up the score to second half, had 58 of his team’s 113 They scored a lot of points today. The 17-0. Midway through the second rushing yards. first two scores, we threw a pick and quarter, Syim Bass capped a five- The Blue Devils’ offense showed fumbled the ball. I thought all game play, 55-yard scoring drive with a three-yard TD bash. Eargle hit signs of moving the ball on their first that we did a pretty decent job of David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times series but the march came to an abrupt running the football but it’s hard when Baseem Hudeen for the two-point TAKING OFF AT THE LINE…The Raiders and Blue Devils take off at the line to start the race at the Watchung Conference halt when Graham snagged Bonard’s you put yourself in a 14-0 hole before conversion. Championship at Warinanco Park in Roselle. pass and rumbled in to score with the game really got going. It seemed The Blue Devils and Boyd put to- 9:28 left in the first quarter. After the everything they did worked,” said gether a 65-yard scoring drive, which kickoff, the Blue Devils were moving Blue Devil Head Coach Jim DeSarno. included Cornell’s 13-yard reception the ball again but Greene scooped up The Minutemen capped a 60-yard and Allen’s 25-yard TD run with 1:30 Raider X-C Girls Win Watchung Conference Title a fumble and took it into the end zone scoring drive when George Norena left in the half; however, that moment with 7:08 left in the quarter. booted a 29-yard field goal with 1:08 of elation was deflated when Graham CONTINUED FROM PAGE 13 grabbed the kickoff and returned it 65 the action after a month off due to everybody else backed them up. TEAM SCORES: yards for a TD to give Elizabeth a 32- injury were Blue Devils Marissa Brittney being able to come out her 1. Scotch Plains-Fanwood 25, 2. 6 lead at the half. Mumford and Rose Driscoll who fin- first year and contribute, we wouldn’t Westfield 38, 3. Kearny 75, 4. Union 101, “We ran OK! They haven’t let up a ished 16th and 18th with respective have done it without her.” 5. Elizabeth 139, 6. Linden 155 point in a couple of months. I felt times of 21:51 and 22:10. confident we could run the ball on “It was a good race! Going into it, them. The quarterback is one of the we knew it would be a question of most valuable players on the team how the third, fourth, fifth runners and Mark stepped up. It was his turn would run. We put two people be- and he did a good job,” said DeSarno. tween their number two and number Another insult came after the kick- three runner. What we needed to do off to open the second half. With the was have three people between their ball on the Minuteman 30, Eargle number three and number four run- fired a bomb to Rhodes, which was ners. Unfortunately, we only had one,” good for a 70-yard TD completion. said Blue Devil Head Coach Thom The Blue Devils managed to answer Hornish. “Scotch Plains deserves somewhat with a 12-play, 60-yard credit. They ran a great race.” march that ended on the Minuteman “We had our fifth girl in before 21. Both teams were silent in the their fourth. We only ran six girls. We fourth quarter. don’t have seven healthy varsity level “Our problem all year has been big runners so we went out and ran hard,” plays,” said DeSarno. “We’ve got to said Koegel. “We did what we came get that under control. Once we get here to do. It’s all about coming here that under control, we are a much and running well to win the meet.

David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times better football team.” That’s three in the last four years, so David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times MAKING FORWARD PROGRESS…Blue Devil running back Malcolm Allen, Elizabeth 17 15 6 0 38 this is nice. Brittney and Cassy did A HUGE WAVE OF BLUE…The Raiders and Blue Devils dominated the front No. 33, rushed for 108 yards, including a 25-yard TD, against the Minutemen. Westfield 0 6 0 0 6 what they were supposed to do and pack at the Watchung Conference Championship.

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By DAVID B. CORBIN “I got a good through ball from (yard line) and took my shot when I Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times Tina (Cognetti). I took it and saw an had it,” said Parkinson. Linden sophomore goalie Tyler opening against the defenders. I pulled Although keeper Bennett had little Scoles got quite a workout when the a move against her and I took the Tiger threats, senior sweeper Gillian Westfield High School girls soccer shot,” explained Parkinson. Kape seemed to be at the right place team shelled her area with 15 first- Despite the lead, the Blue Devils at the right time to ward off any half shots – 9 meaningful – and 12 were not smooth in their passing in thought of penetration deep into Blue more in the second half en route to a the first half but, in the second half, Devil territory. 6-0 shutout of the Tigers at Kehler the machine was well oiled. “Gillie, in my opinion, is one of the Stadium in Westfield on October 18. “A lot of times we come out and we best defenders in the entire state. She Blue Devil junior keeper Claire are flat. I don’t know if it’s because is by far the best defender in our Bennett recorded two saves, one a charg- we get along so well and we are county,” opined coach Wertheimer ing stop to prevent an attacker from having such a good time that we for- who added, “We play against a lot of getting off a shot, to record her seventh get we need to be competitive. We good teams but she is consistently shutout. Scoles recorded 12 saves. need to have that fire that is going to good, consistently composed. Com- posure in the back is key and she really helps the

team in that way. We can Fred K. Lecomte for The Westfield Leader and The Times rely on her in the back. UP TO THE TASK…Despite the fact that A.L. Johnson downed the Blue Devils, 4-1, senior goalkeeper Natalia Sometimes, we get into Mavrogiannis responded with another great game, halting 13 shots including a penalty shot. trouble because we rely on her too much. She knows how to position HEALY SCORES LONE GOAL, MAVROGIANNIS STOPS 13 herself between the ball and her player and she is not going to randomly kick the ball out of ALJ Lady Crusaders Rock bounds.” Handza scored her goal after McCarthy’s shot was deflected and rolled Field Hockey Blue Devils, 4-1 away from keeper Scoles, then midway through the By FRED LECOMTE better second half,” Agront notched a goal to lift the Cru- half, McCarthy scored Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times after Handza’s shot was In the first half, the Blue Devils sader lead to 3-1. Still working hard deflected by Scoles. One goal just before the whistle made some good passes up and down and putting passes together, Agront “I had the girls passing ending the first half and three strikes the field, positioned themselves well, paralyzed the Devil keeper off a cor- combinations all over the in the second half was enough for kept stoking the fire and frustrated ner with a scorcher at 5:39. field, playing aggres- A.L. Johnson to down the Westfield the Crusaders. Then, with 21:44 re- “I felt we played really well, par- sively and winning the High School girls field hockey team, maining, junior left-winger Agustina ticularly during the first half; how- 50-50s,” said 4-1, in Westfield on October 20. Healy, who scored her sixth goal of ever, our hopes were doused by a Wertheimer. “Against the The 9-4-2 visitors, led by Casey the season, ripped an explosive siz- couple of lucky shots,” said Hughes. David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times Agront and Meghan Howlett who zler into the top-left side of the net off “They scored with no time left, so SCORING BIG AGAINST THE TIGERS…Blue Devil striker Corrine Parkinson ripped in two stronger teams, are we goals against the Linden Tigers. going to be able to do each netted two goals, shelled the a corner by senior forward Maureen that was disappointing. They got an- that? No! We are going to Blue Devil cage with a 17 shots while Hughes. other lucky break when the ball The 11-3 Blue Devils, whose losses motivate us to go for the gold,” said be in the hole by the end of the first Westfield managed to poke seven “There were a few passes around bounced off a girls’ leg for a score. came at the feet of Scotch Plains- Blue Devil Head Coach Katie half and try to dig ourselves out. We shots at the Crusader cage. Blue Devil the cage after Maureen’s corner. One After that, it just began weakening Fanwood, Randolph and Kearny, took Wertheimer. “I feel like I have given can’t have that! keeper Natalia Mavrogiannis stopped of them came to my stick, I shot it and our defense. Johnson played much 13 shots and Crusader Frodley halted in it went between the keeper’s legs,” better than we did in the second half. six corner kicks in each half but did them the same halftime speech over Linden 0 0 0 not convert on any but junior forward and over. It seems to work. Whatever Westfield 2 4 6 six. said Hughes. With every goal scored, our confi- Corrine Parkinson led a pinching at- I say, they come out and they are fired “I thought we played real well the Unfortunately, with a tick remain- dence went down and we were unable tack and netted two goals. Erica up. From that 41st minute, they are all first half. We did a lot to control the ing in the half, Howlett jarred the ball to get the ball up field.” Ammermuller, Julie Shelman, Tara over the place. It was a tremendous See photos of Sports: tempo of the game and we had past Mavrogiannis to tie the match at “Our focus is to end the season Handza (2 assists) and Erin McCarthy difference.” Johnson running to cover. We pushed 1-1. with a winning record. We’re 5-8-1, each put in a goal and Christina That fire began immediately when on www.goleader.com the ball up field and we got out ahead, The unrelenting fired-up Crusad- we have three games next week and Cognetti had an assist. Shelman lofted an angular shot into Westfield/Elizabeth Football which was a nice feeling,” said Blue ers continued to take control of the we want to win them all,” concluded Ammermuller, on an assist from the net from the extreme right corner SPF/Union Football Devil Head Coach Maggie game; set the tempo, while sending McFadden. “We have a game with Handza, ripped in the first goal 3:12 just 20 seconds into the second half. Westfield/Linden Soccer McFadden. “But you’re right, after the bunched-up Blue Devils back- Metuchen after that and we would into the game then Parkinson slanted Eight minutes later, Parkinson booted Westfield/ALJ Field Hockey we gave up that goal at the end of the peddling, burning the net with three like to win that one to end the season, from the right side and drilled the ball her second goal into the upper center WCT Cross-Country half with no time left, it kind of took goals during the second half. Howlett 9-8-1.” inside the near post with 5:30 left in of the net. Westfield/Cranford Volleyball a little wind out of our sails. It gave connected for her second goal off a AL Johnson 1 3 4 the first half. “I got the ball, took it along the 18 Johnson a little lift and they played a deflection at 24:03. Six minutes later, Westfield 1 0 1 WALK TO EVERYTHING. (EXCEPT, PERHAPS, THE OPPORTUNITY)

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John Dugan coordinated Rittendale, Kurt Kowalski, Michael the event for the Police Athletic Mondon, Brendan Dugan, Alex League, which featured participa- McHugh and Kevin Mulvey. tion from 34 teams from New Jer- The NFL, the New York Giants sey, New York and Pennsylvania. and the Westfield PAL thank all of The winning teams in each age the volunteers, parents, and partici- bracket received an invitation to the pants who helped make the day a national tournament held in Or- resounding success. lando, Florida. Coach Rick Elliott’s squad fin- Parsippany PAL Tops ished with a 3-1 record, narrowly missing an opportunity to play in the WF C Grid Kids, 13-6 semifinal round. Thomas Randazzo, The Westfield PAL C football Sean Elliott, Jeremy Dedea, Mark team dropped a 13-6 decision to David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times Luino and Nick Groeher anchored Parsippany on October 22. HEADING TOWARD PAY DIRT…Raider tailback Greg Brand, No. 22, sprinted Steve Kim (Image 1 Hour Photo) for The Westfield Leader and The Times for a 75-yard touchdown against the Farmers. coach Elliot’s aggressive zone de- Westfield scored early to grab a fense. The offense featured Dylan 6-0 lead at the start of the first SQUASHING THE ATTEMPT…Westfield PAL B-Blue’s Austin Slifer, No. 79, Elliott, the speedy duo of Jacob Boyle quarter. Brian Githens, Brett Glenn squashes the attempt by Scotch Plains to score. and Matt Storks, Patrick Decker, JP and Nick Arnold pushed their way Farmers Unload in 2nd Half, Gilmartin and Tyler Schiavo. up field and drove in for the early Mark Mitchell’s team went unde- touchdown. Westfield’s extra point Westfield PAL B-Blue Bests feated in the preliminary rounds and was stopped. Parsippany ran a suc- Stun Football Raiders, 38-19 lost a nail-biter in the semifinals. cession of passing plays and an- swered with a touchdown, followed Scotch Plains Gridders, 13-0 CONTINUED FROM PAGE 15 “We were a game away from play- ing for a trip to Florida. Tough loss, by an extra point. Westfield’s PAL football B-Blue ception. The attempt for an extra coaches, we have to have them ready.” whatever you want to call it, a guard/ but all the kids played great,” stated Despite some crushing tackles by team tallied its sixth shutout of the point failed. In the second quarter, the Raiders tackle pull. We coaches did not do a coach Mitchell. Thomas Ross and Keegan Hess the season with a 13-0 victory over host With the exception of a long run that had to punt from inside their 10-yard good enough job preparing them well Michael Androconis provided su- Westfield defense was unable to stop Scotch Plain on October 22. was taken down by cornerback Austin line and the Farmers got good field enough. We should have drilled that perior quarterback play. Eli Parsippany and gain back posses- Westfield shuffled things up a bit to Slifer, Westfield shutdown the Scotch position on the Raider 40. Twelve play more so our kids would feel Wirtshafter, Danny Mitchell, Mat- sion. Parsippany scored again in the compensate for the injured standout Plains offense. Noseguard Mike plays later, Melody scored on his comfortable with it,” said Ciccotelli. thew Lanzano, Chris Sullivan and third quarter to come up with the player, Tony Pafumi. On Westfield’s Giacone caused havoc with five tack- one-yard plunge with 4:02 left in the “The disappointing thing is how we Connor O’Donnell provided the of- win, 13-6. second possession, quarterback les behind the line of scrimmage. Other half. Raider Jason Boff blocked the gave up those scores. It’s one thing fensive spark. Danny McHugh, Chris Westfield will play its final game Nathan Mitchell hit tight end Alex outstanding defensive players for the point after attempt. One minute later, when a team puts together a drive. We McGlynn, Koryn Kraemer and James of the regular season this Sunday, Williams on a five-yard screen, which game were cornerback Mike Kalimtzis the Raiders took a 13-6 lead when have to correct that, which we will, Brucia anchored a stubborn defense. October 29, at 12:00 at Kehler Sta- he ran 30 yards for a touchdown. and safety Jackson O’Leary. Chervenyak sneaked through the and learn from it.” Coach Dan Gribbin’s team also dium. Running back Peter Ondi ran in the The victory for B-Blue (6-0-1) middle and rambled 96 yards for the The Raiders’ offense sputtered and point after. helped clinch first place in the Ameri- TD. The Farmers got the kickoff on the Farmers took over on their own On their next possession, B-Blue can Conference of the Suburban their own 33 and five plays later, just 42. On the first play, Melody con- Chrone’s Old Timers Pull off got on the scoreboard again as Ondi Youth Football League. Blue’s next after D’Andrea had a breakaway 44- nected with Mitchell for the 58-yard swept to the left side for a 35-yard regular season game will be this yard run, Abdul-Quddus smashed in TD reception. The point after was touchdown. Ondi led the team with Sunday as they host Millburn for a for a six-yard TD with 1:16 left in the good. The Farmers led 32-13. Softball Squeaker, 22-20 over 100-yards rushing and an inter- 10:30 a.m. game. half to tie the score. Early in the fourth quarter, With Brand still out, the third quar- Chervenyak hit Zelesnik for the 45- By KERRY MOONEY Willie Costine said, “We were ini- ter proved disastrous. With less than yard TD reception but the Farmers Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times tially disoriented as the kids switched two minutes off the clock, D’Andrea answered when D’Andrea dashed 46 MOUNSTAINSIDE – In the all- the field from our normal play at the Westfield PAL B-White Raps darted around the right side for a 36- yards for his third TD. Raider Mike for-fun event and for the third time in field next to borough hall. I don’t yard TD. The failed two-point con- Katz blocked the extra point attempt. the eight years of the Chrone’s think it was a ruse by them to gain an version made the score 19-13. On the “We lost some players and there Oldtimers softball game, the Senior unfair advantage. Fortunately, we re- Parsippany Grid Kids, 27-7 Farmers’ next possession, D’Andrea were situations where they took ad- Gents prevailed over Chrone’s Kids covered in time to win the game.” hooked left for a 47-yard TD with vantage,” said Ciccotelli. “It’s just on Sunday, October 15, in a squeaker In the top of the fifth inning, the The Westfield PAL B team upped zone on an end run. The PAT was 5:47 on the clock. A two-point con- one of those games. We have a good by the score of 22-20. kid’s coach, Neal Bradley, confidently its record to 4-2-1 with a 27-7 victory converted on a pass from O’Rourke version attempt was fumbled and re- group of kids. We will rebound. We At Echo Lake Park, the Chrone’s but errantly substituted freely. Re- over Parsippany on October 21. to WR Justin Ricardo. covered by Zelesnik. will be back!” Kids jumped off to what seemed to be sponding to this oversight, old-timer Westfield will face Scotch Plains this Flanker John Lanzano also had a an insurmountably, 18-4, lead after Sunday at Kehler Stadium at 3 p.m. great game with several long runs “They ran a counter play and we Sc. Pl.-Fanwood 6 7 0 6 19 Frank Niemiec hit a three run homer. just didn’t read it. It’s a counter-trey, Union 0 13 19 6 38 four innings. Senior Gents coach Then in the sixth inning, Bruce The scoring opened with a sweep through the Parsippany defense. The Underhill hit a grand slam home run. around the left end by Paul Werner. Westfield offense opened up the pass- Outstanding defensive play by QB James O’Rourke converted the ing attack with a number of passes to Hye-Young Choi Mike Gilliespie on third base helped point after. Late in the second quarter, TE’s Geoff Scognamiglio and Nick to throttle the kids during the resur- O’Rourke found the end zone on a Knepper who advanced the ball nicely #1 Realtor in the Westfield Office - 2005 gence of the Senior Gents. QB keeper. down the field. Top Associate, Total Production - 11 Years! The game became a real nail-biter In the second half, TE Jonnie Defensively, Ryan Elliott, the back- by the seventh inning as the old guys Gribbin hauled in a pass from bone of the unit, had another out- email: [email protected] closed within two runs. O’Rourke who had great blocking all standing game as did DT Anthony In a brilliant strategic move, coach evening from lineman Dan Bigelow, Amatucci and LB’s Bill Hedley, Matt Contact Hye-Young Choi Today for the Perfect Home! Costine put in Mohamed as a pinch Kevin Anderson, Mike Mondon and Huff and Joe Rinaldi who kept the hitter with the bases loaded. Working Nick Calello. FB Brendan Dugan Parsippany offense in check. Dugan Open House: Sunday 10/29, 1-4pm • 235 Benson Place to a full count, Mohamed slammed a added the PAT with a run up the had a QB sack and Werner returned perfect pitch to clear the bases and middle. Werner added his second TD an interception late in the game set- win the game. with another scamper into the end ting up a Westfield score.

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PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, October 26, 2006 Page 19 WF White and Blue Battle To 0-0 Grid Kid Stalemate In a PAL football game that matched Ondi drove the ball within inches of the top two teams of the American the goal but time ran out. Division of the Suburban Youth Foot- B-Blue had possession for eight ball League, Westfield’s B-Blue and plays to start the second half but was B-White battled to a 0-0 tie on Octo- forced to punt. Elliott blocked the ber 15. punt, giving B-White the ball on the After both teams sputtered on their Blue 19. Dugan ran behind key blocks first possessions, B-White took pos- by Kevin Anderson. O’Rourke ran session on the 22-yard line. Brendan for a touchdown an illegal motion Dugan, B-White’s leading rusher, had penalty nullified the score. B-Blue’s several good rushes and quarterback Mike LaFace helped push B-White James O’Rourke completed a 25-yard back and Ryan Marsh recorded a sack pass to wide receiver John Lanzano. on fourth down. B-Blue took over its 25-yard line After five plays, B-Blue faked a late in the second quarter. Quarter- punt and Williams sprinted right but LEADING THEIR WAY TO VICTORY…Westfield PAL A football team CHASING THE RUNNER…Several Scotch Plains-Fanwood PAL D defenders back Nathan Mitchell completed a was stopped short B-White’s Kurt quarterback Daniel Kerr, No. 10, and his offensive line led the Blue Devils to a 22- chase down the Irvington running back. The game ended up in a 7-7 tie. 25-yard pass to Alex Williams. Be- Kowalski and Pat Johnson at the 48- 14 victory over Parsippany to bring their record to 7-0. hind strong blocking of fullback Pe- yard line. B-Blue got the ball back ter Ondi and tackle Mike Giacone, and drove down field but a holding SPF PAL D Footballers Tie halfback Tony Pafumi pounded penalty turned the ball over to B- Westfield’s Boca Junior U-9 Ties downfield, bringing Blue to a first White. O’Rourke completed a 20- and goal 19 seconds left in the half. yard pass to Jonnie Gribbin. Two Irvington Grid Kids, 7-7 B-White’s defense, led by Ryan Elliott plays later, B-Blue’s Jackson O’Leary BridgeH2O, Lose to S. Brunswick and linebacker Bill Hedley, stopped intercepted the ball on B-White’s 30- The Westfield Boca Juniors U9 Westfield dominated early with Sam The Scotch Plains-Fanwood (SPF) yards before a forth and one conver- the first two downs. On third down, yard line. PAL D football team tied Irvington, soccer team tied Bridgewater, 1-1, Karnofsky’s playmaking creating sion failed. SPF’s offensive line of on October 21 and dropped a 3-2 7-7, on October 22. SPF D, now at 5- Brian Heath, Tyler Bowman, Danny numerous scoring opportunities. 1-1, will travel to Westfield on Octo- decision to South Brunswick on Luke Beaulieu nearly scored but the VanBrunt, Christian Lettieri, Sam October 22. ber 29 for its last game of the season McQuoid and Zach Erickson did ev- ball skipped off his foot before go- SPF moved the ball quickly down Sam Brown took a pinpoint pass ing over the goal line. erything they could to open holes for from Tyler Roth, then split the de- the field for the touchdown. James Lettieri, Walker and Monahan but South Brunswick scored first but Lettieri marched 35 yards in five fense and drove home a goal. Brown tied the score with the first of Irvington held through the half. Westfield dominated the play before plays to set up Thomas Walker’s In the second half, sacks by Horre, his two goals in the first quarter. seven-yard TD. Owen Monahan ran Bridgewater came back to tie the Eddy Encinas drilled a hard shot McQuoid, Lettieri, VanBrunt and score in the second half. in the extra point. Robert Lewis cost Irvington 44 lost from inside the 18-yard line but South Johnny Horre and Will Westfield had numerous scoring Brunswick blocked the possible goal. yards. Almost every Irvington of- chances. Kevin Bronander charged Rosenberger closed down Irvington’s fensive attempt found Justin Just after South Brunswick took a first rushing attempt. But a 22-two the net and nearly scored before play 2-1 lead, Brown scored again. Davidson, Lewis or McQuoid in the was stopped. Billy Cook and Matt yard pass to the wide receiver pro- backfield breaking up the play. As Mackey Rembisz’ and Billy Cook’s vided an open field to finish a sixty- McIlroy split goaltending duties and aggressive play kept the ball on the the clock ticked down, Sean Duthie made several tough saves. McIlroy yard play in the end zone. A success- recovered a fumble on the Irvington offensive end and Nick Greenspan ful extra point tied the score. made a save on a point blank shot. and Jack Cash played strong de- 15-yard line but Irvington held strong Jack Gorelick made a late run but On SPF’s second possession, again and SPF turned over the ball fense. Late in the fourth quarter, Stephen Deduck began to move the could not break through the South Brunswick scored. Roth and after failing a fourth-and-one con- SPF ICE HOCKEY TEAM…The Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School Ice Hockey Bridgewater defense. ball but Irvington kept him to 12 version. Brown turned up the heat but time players after a hard practice with Sergei Starikov. Against South Brunswick, expired.

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WESTFIELD: vard, $675,000. Charles T. and Wendy Schmidt to Arthur J. and Katherine Palmer to D. Villane Construction, LLC, 294 Jeffrey Gabriel, Jr., 49 Moss Avenue, Seneca Place, $700,000. $520,000. Yossi Arbitsman to Ann Marie Irving and Rachelle Golden to Cozzini and Nancy C. Cozzini, 601 Jacqueline Betancurt, 149 Summit Short Hills Court, $985,000. Court, $620,000. Frances Poranski to Harol Cespedes, Robert T. and Patricia Macrae, Jr. to 523 North Chestnut Street, $460,000. Vassil M. Mihaylov and Ralitza P. Ae Kyuy Kim to Francis Haddad, Staneva, 105 Connecticut Street, 1160 Wychwood Road, $850,000. $470,000. Frank and Edith Duneczky to David and Robin Bailey, 614 Maye Street, Two WF Residents $560,000. James Williams and Clare Minick Graduate Miami (Ohio) to Perfect Partners, LLC, 616 Maye WESTFIELD – Miami University Benjamin B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times Street, $800,000. in Ohio awarded 665 degrees to stu- PREPARED FOR HALLOWEEN…This house on East Broad Street in Westfield Beth A. Tanzosh to Naomi S. dents graduating in the summer term. is prepared for the enchantment that comes with Halloween. Gelfand, 515 Trinity Place, $410,000. The students included two Westfield Heathermede Corporation to residents. Christopher Freisen graduated with Debbie Hoffman for The Westfield Leader and The Times Fall Fitness Classes to Begin in Mountainside Steven Needle, 208 Lenox Avenue, A COMMUNITY EFFORT…Brighton Gardens in Mountainside residents spon- $550,000. a Bachelor of Science degree in Edu- MOUNTAINSIDE – The next ses- sored a “tricky tray” on October 19 to benefit the Mountainside Rescue Squad. Mondays only, $88 for Wednesdays Prudential Relocation Inc. to Justin cation. Krista Hasenfus graduated Dozens of residents, family members, staff and friends attended the event. sion of fitness classes offered by the only, or $165 for both. and Heather Fiory, 826 Harding Street, with a Bachelor of Science degree in Mountainside Recreation Department Hatha Yoga will be offered Tues- $599,900. Family Studies. will begin the first week of November. days and Thursdays from 7 to 8:15 Westfield Builders. LLC to Pearl A. Also, Michael DiGiovanni of Report: Mountainside Schools Body sculpting classes will be fea- p.m. beginning November 2. The reg- Ehrlich, 624 Benson Place, Cranford graduated with a Bachelor tured on Monday and Wednesday istration fee for residents is $54 for $1,100,000. of Science degree in Business. from 7 to 8 p.m. beginning November Tuesdays and $54 for Thursdays. Frank and Lisa Pessolano to Ioannis Violence-Free for 2005-2006 1. Those who take the class will de- Enrollment is limited, and partici- Potamousis and Sally Narkis, 330 velop muscle endurance with three- Reading is Good For You By GINA LEVINE-LEVY fund their own plans. pants may register for one night. Benson Place, $680,000. Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times to-five-pound hand weights. The reg- Non-residents may register for the Elaine R. and Erich R. Mertz to Board Secretary Roderic istration fee for residents is $54 for above classes for an additional fee. Grover L. Raynor and Karla Jones MOUNTAINSIDE — There were McLaughlin said if participants Mondays only, $62 for Wednesdays All fitness classes are held in the Raynor, 114 Gallows Hill Road, no incidents of violence or vandal- “were to obtain this (plan) on their only, or $116 for both classes. Non- Community Room at Borough Hall, $793,000. ism in the Mountainside schools last own, it would cost significantly residents may register for an addi- 1385 Route 22 East, in Mountainside. Philip F. Falcone, Jr. and Grace B. year, according to the 2005-2006 more.” He said the plan is “relatively tional fee. Registration should be in person at Doctorow to Raymond and Laura violence and vandalism report ap- competitive” with other available Kick Boxing classes will be held the Recreation Office. For more in- Gribble, 802 Fairacres Avenue, proved at the October 18 board of plans. Mondays and Wednesdays from 9:15 formation, call (908) 232-0015 or $675,000. education meeting. The BOE appointed a second in- to 10 a.m. beginning November 1. The visit mountainside-nj.com/recre- Simon and Mabel D. Lee to Ralph goleader.com/subscribe Chief School Administrator Rich- structor for the chess program at registration fee for residents is $77 for ation. A. Rapuano, Jr., 845 and 831 Boule- ard O’Malley said that although no Beechwood Elementary School. violence should be expected in the Mrs. Schaumberg said the program schools, it is still “something to be needed another instructor because proud of.” participation is “so high.” There are Mary McEnerney, CRS, GRI, SRES “We provide not only a good edu- 58 students in the program. cation, but a safe education for our In other business, the CSA said he NJAR Circle of Excellence Award kids,” he said. has received positive feedback re- The BOE also approved the qual- garding the recently published re- Gold Level: 1997-2004, Platinum: 2005 RESIDENTIAL BROKERAGE ity assurance annual report (QAAR) sults of last year’s standardized test Direct Line: (908) 301-2052 for the 2005-2006 school year. scores. Board President John Perrin 209 CENTRAL AVENUE In other business, the BOE ap- commended Mr. O’Malley for his Email: [email protected] WESTFIELD, NJ 07090 proved an item not on the pub- presentation of the scores and com- (908) 233-5555 EXT. 189 lished agenda. The district will of- parison to neighboring districts. fer long-term care insurance to “You’re setting a high level of ex- employees and retirees provided pectation for yourself,” he said. by the State of New Jersey Pruden- Board meetings will be held this tial plan. month on Tuesdays, November 14 Board Vice President MaryBeth and 28, at 7:30 p.m. at Beechwood Schaumberg said participants would School.

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A lovely mix of quiet elegance and relaxed comfort fill this this pristine Center Hall Scotch Plains Colonial with an unsurpassed interior. Hardwood floors, crown & dentil molding, chair rails, raised panels & French doors enhance the many charming rooms. A lovely sun lit living room & formal dining room mingle with a delightful family room & wonderful en- closed porch. The new designer eat-in kitchen with handsome cabinetry, granite counter & Westfield . . . Great curb appeal! Welcome to this freshly painted, charming three bedroom home stainless steel appliances adds to the allure of the first floor. Ample private spaces, includ- ideally situated near park, pool, tennis, New York City transportation and top-ranked Westfield Schools. This home boasts a large Living Room with wood-burning brick fireplace and built-ins, ing a marvelous master suite, a superbly finished basement, a sprawling professionally large formal Dining Room, country Kitchen, sun-drenched Den, detached one car garage and landscaped yard with Brazilian hardwood deck and an fabulous location craft the ideal more. Features include hardwood floors, natural woodwork, custom blinds throughout and new home for anyone. carpeting. $469,000 WSF0828

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E-mail: [email protected] Anne Sank-Davis, Sales Associate www.suechecchio.com 908·233·6313, Direct Dial ©2006 Coldwell Banker Real Estate Corporation. Coldwell Banker® is a registered trademark licensed to Coldwell Banker Corporation. An Equal Opportunity Company. Equal Housing Opportunity. Owned and Operated by NRT, Incorporated. [email protected] WESTFIELD OFFICE 209 CENTRAL AVENUE 908-233-5555 A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, October 26, 2006 Page 21 SCOTCH PLAINS: Adriano and Helena Pinto, 2087 Pros- Luis A. and Aixa Olivo to Robert Recent Home Sales pect Avenue, $481,000. and Andrea Azzarello, 569 Hunter Mildred R. and Walter C. Provost Avenue, $350,000. to Thomas M. and Regina G. Read, Joseph and Patricia English to Luis mas J. and Susanna B. Larmore, 2282 Ramapo Way, $540,000. 2228 Lyde Place, $457,500. A. and Aixa Olivo, 359 Myrtle Av- Elizabeth Avenue, $562,500. Judith A. Rittenhouse to Charles E. Floyd R. Gellerman to Realistic enue, $455,000. Lawrence Grippo and Juliette H. and Diane W. Compton, III, 1860 Properties, LLC, 2292 Mountain Av- Noah and Amanda Tennant to Louis Zhang to Peter E. Nein and Erika S. Winding Brook Way, $755,000. enue, $241,000. and Mary Cerchio, 21 Village Park Warcholak, 2258 Newark Avenue, Cary R. Hardy, Administrator to Ruth E. Sanford to NJL Holdings, Court, $350,000. $440,000. the Estate of Robert Nixon to Michael Inc., 230 Mountainview Avenue, Michael P. Farmar and Margaret Diane C. and Donald T. Kowalski and Louise Leluyer, 2137 $285,000. Bergin to Ricardo Angeles and Molly DiFrancesco to Renate Gravers, 1939 Buttonwood Lane, $539,900. Edward and Catherine Kassel to McDevitt, 381 Montague Avenue, West Broad Street, $650,000. Linda Pisano, Executrix of the Es- Brian and Darlene Doyle, 2394 Moun- $475,000. Brian M. and Katie M. Diplock to tate of Peter Sisto to Joel N. L. and tain Avenue, $355,000. Bakcela Nare and Lydia Matonbo Mary Diplock, 41 Fieldcrest Drive, Melody J. Sunbear, 1 Harwich Vil- Frank J. and Suzanne Sabatino to to Michael and Kathleen Migliaccio, $630,000. lage, $460,000. Leonid W. and Tiffany J. Ocana, 528 379 Parkview Drive, $465,000. Stanley and Mary L. August to Michael Busardo to Anthony M. William Street, $409,000. Edward B. Johnson to Ebel Clerge Susan Mason and C. Sobolewski, Giordano, 1047 Cellar Avenue, Joseph T. Duffy and Mary Walters and Marie S. DesGranges, 874 Ternay 1695 Oakwood Terrace, $549,000. $215,000. Executors to Estate of Mary T. Duffy, Avenue, $440,000. William F. Borom, Jr. to Stephen Edward C. and Susan E. Davis to to Cheryl and John Gillick, 227 Vic- Joseph DeRose and Jose Neves to Drozic, 1156 Martine Avenue, Robert and Janet Mornan, 1151 Coo- tor Street, $355,000. Darren Simon, 2402 Park Place, $465,000. per Road, $975,000. Bill C. Dickson to George P. and $520,000. Stanley A. and Catherine J. Debelak Peter R. and Kathy Lynn Patton Ericka D. Jones, 609 Donato Circle, David and Kristen Lissy to Tho- to Laurent and Corinne Siret, 1571 Brown to Raymond and Susan Chin, $455,000. 60 Clydesdale Road, $830,000. Lawrence M. and Cynthia J. Fields Robert A. and Kristi M. Wilson to to Joseph K. Sapora and Carol B. Samuel E. and Valerie S. Weiss, 304 Ducas, 2628 Far View Drive, Hunter Avenue, $359,000. $930,000. Robert A. Baudistel to Burchell Jimmy and Ann Marie Hurtado to and Marie Mundle, 343 Hunter Av- Iris Rios, 2284 North Avenue, enue, $334,000. $500,000. Paulette Rosen, Executrix for the Brandon M. and Holly C. Troup to Estate of Thomas H. Cochran to Erika Cartus Financial Corporation, 1189 Morasco, 5 King James Court, Washington Avenue, $535,000. $275,000. Daniel and Grace Wong to Kathy Fabio and Linda M. Araneo to Pe- Santor, 2228 Elizabeth Avenue, ter Richter, 315 Cedar Grove Terrace, $395,000. $335,000. Needle Point Homes, LLC to VIVE LA FRANCE...Seventh graders in Gayle Fredericks’ French class at The Douglas W. Hansen, Jr., Executor Steven H. Berg, 25 Pheasant Lane, Wardlaw-Hartridge School in Edison said “oui to a meal of croissants and jelly to the Estate of Douglas W. Hansen $1,800,000. during their French breakfast (petit dejéuner). Each French class participates in and Michael B. Blacker to Shanaaz Anthony Dente, Executor for the one meal per year, either breakfast or lunch, depending upon their schedule. For Estate of Agnes Hendry to Michel younger students, the event ties in with their study of food and culture, so each Coelho, 1824 Front Street, $405,000. pupil learns firsthand about food and eating habits. More advanced students Marc and Lucine Estriplet to Jacober Revocable Living Trust, 1430 learn lessons involving tableware, dishes, etc. Pictured, above, is Jessica Clarke of PUBLIC NOTICE Rahway Road, $1,000,000. Scotch Plains. I’VE GOT RHYTHM, I’VE GOT MUSIC…From left to right, Lindsey Allen, TOWN OF WESTFIELD

Lauren Walsh and Lauren Sullivan, kindergarten children at Holy Trinity PLANNING BOARD Interparochial School in Mountainside, tap their “rhythm sticks” to the beat PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that Daunno JOYCE TAYLOR, SALES ASSOCIATE during music class. Children from the pre-K (three-year-old) to kindergarten Development Company L.L.C., contract classes have music, library, movement and art instruction each week. purchaser of property located at 35 Mohawk Trail, Westfield, New Jersey, has 908-233-6417, Direct Dial filed an application with the Planning Board of the Town of Westfield for minor subdivi- NJAR Circle of Excellence 1977—2005 sion approval to subdivide the subject property into two lots. The property is located in the RS-8 Single Family Resi- dence Zone District and is designated on the Town of Westfield Tax Maps as Block 5116 Lot 5. In connection with this applica- tion, the applicant has also applied for a variance from Section 11.08E.4 of the Land Development Ordinance to permit a lot depth of 105 feet whereas a minimum lot depth of 120 feet is required under the ordinance. The applicant also requests that the Planning Board grant any other variances or waivers that may be required in connection with this application. This application has been placed on the Planning Board’s agenda and a public hearing has been scheduled for Monday, November 6, 2006 at 8:00 P.M. in the Council Chambers of the Municipal Build- ing, 425 East Broad Street, Westfield, New Jersey. At such hearing you may appear and present testimony and com- ments in favor or against this application. The documents filed by the applicant are available for inspection at the office of the Westfield Planning Board, 959 North Avenue West, Westfield, New Jersey. ALAN G. TREMBULAK, Esq. IT’S A POPPIN’ GOOD CAUSE…Luke and Alex Brezik of The Patriot Council Attorney for Pack 73 at Holy Trinity Interparochial School sell popcorn to their neighbor, Daunno Development Company L.L.C. Catherine D’Orsi of Mountainside, to fundraise for the Boy Scouts. 1 T - 10/26/06, The Leader Fee: $34.17 Inviting & heartwarming, this enchanting Westfield Colonial, located at 644 Arlington Ave- nue, effervesces with a splendid mix of traditional charm & modern amenities. Hardwood floors, box beam ceilings, moldings & abundant windows craft a captivating interior. A COMINGSOON
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PUBLICATION More Community News CONTINUED FROM PAGE 11 Franklin Takes Part Cannonball House In Walk to School Day Museum Open Nov. 5 WESTFIELD — Students, parents SCOTCH PLAINS — The circa and staff from Franklin Elementary 1760 Obsorn Cannonball House, lo- School recently took part in Walk to cated at 1840 Front Street in Scotch School Day. Participants wore red and Plains, will be open to visitors on were invited to sign a large “We Walked” Sunday, November 5, from 2 to 4 banner provided by the PTO’s p.m. BRAKES (Bikers, Riders and Kids are Costumed docents will be avail- Entitled to Safety) group upon arrival. able to give tours of the museum, A school-wide lottery was held, which will feature a continually run- and special members of the school ning film “Two Lords And A Lady”. staff and community escorted win- The film tells the story of Aunt Betty ners. Third-grader Annie Condodina Frazee and the historic battle of the walked with principal Dr. Mary Fleck, Short Hills, fought in Scotch Plains fifth-grader Heather Aberdeen walked on June 27, 1777. It dramatizes Aunt FIDDLESTICKS…From left to right, fiddler Lissa Schneckenburger and guitar- ABBEY ROAD…Evergreen Elementary School held its annual “Walk to School with vice principal Paul Nigro, third- Betty’s confrontation with two of the ist Cory DiMario, who both performed music for the Westfield Cooperative Day” on October 5. The PTA’s Health Committee sponsored the event to promote Nursery School, are joined by Joey and Janice Sokolowski. the importance of exercise and good nutrition. Some of the walkers included the grader Lainie Yamano walked with highest-ranking generals in King mayors of Scotch Plains and Fanwood and several police officers and firefighters third grade teacher Daria Plaskon and George’s army, Lord Cornwallis and from both towns. Pictured is a group of enthusiastic student walkers from first-grader Daniel Shenker walked General Howe. St. Bartholomew Sets WF Nursery Students Evergreen. with Westfield firefighter Lou There is no admission charge. For Hear Musical Duo Cerchio. more information, please send an e- First Casino Night PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE Walk to School Day encourages stu- WESTFIELD – Students at mail to [email protected]. SCOTCH PLAINS – On Saturday, SCOTCH PLAINS-FANWOOD BOARD OF EDUCATION dents and their families to get more Westfield Cooperative Nursery October 28, from 7 to 11 p.m. the St. NOTICE OF MEETINGS exercise. The program reduces traffic School (WCNS) recently heard the (In Compliance with OPEN PUBLIC MEETINGS ACT - Chapter 231) Bartholomew School will hold its talents of Lissa Schneckenburger, a *ADDENDUM TO REGULARLY SCHEDULED MEETINGS* around the school. It also provides CLASSIFIEDS opportunities for noting unsafe condi- first annual casino night in the school New England fiddler and folk singer, TYPE OF MEETING: Special Meeting tions that may be encountered along the Buy & Sell on the Net gym. and Cory DiMario, guitarist. The event will feature games of DATE OF MEETING: October 30, 2006 way, such as sidewalks in need of repair goleader.com/classifieds The duo performed lively, tradi- chance, black jack, roulette, craps, LOCATION: Administration Building or dangerous intersections. tional folk songs and music about Evergreen Avenue & Cedar Street money wheel and prizes. animals, people and nature. Children Scotch Plains, New Jersey 07076 Prizes will include trips, sporting clapped and swayed to Irish melo- TIME: 7:00 p.m. event tickets, restaurant gift certifi- dies. cates, Broadway tickets, entertain- PURPOSE OF MEETING: The Board will meet and recess into executive Both musicians are graduates of session to review personnel items. ment systems and more. the New England Conservatory of The $50 admission fee includes ACTION TO BE TAKEN: Action may be taken. Music in Boston. They have several $200 in chips, two alcoholic drinks albums to their credit and have per- DATE OF NOTIFICATION: October 26, 2006 and hors d’oeuvres. 1 T - 10/26/06, The Times Fee: $32.64 formed at various venues, including If paying at the door, one will re- the Kennedy Center. ceive $100 in chips instead of $200. The performers came to WCNS at To reserve a spot, contact the St. the behest of Joey Sokolowski, an OWEN BRAND Bartholomew Rectory at (908) 322- alumnus of the school. For more in- 5192 or mail a check to 2032 Westfield formation, contact Terri Mandrillo at Your Home-Town Avenue, Scotch Plains, N.J. 07076. (908) 233-4501. MORTGAGE BANKER

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No LCD & PLASMA TVs 4BD, EIK - 2 years old, FDR, Monday, 10/30/06 TOWN OF WESTFIELD NEW gas furnace, 2 zone heat, Westfield Office nights or weekends. Perfect for Turn-key installation of LCD & (908) 233-0065 Public Notice is hereby given that the Plasma TVs. Includes televi- fenced yard, 1 car attached individuals with school children. Chartwells, 550 Dorian Rd, www.goleader.com ordinance as follows was passed and sion, speakers, cables, wiring - garage. $355,000. Immediate OPEN HOUSE - SUN, 10/29 1-4PM adopted by the Town Council of the Town we take care of everything. We Occupancy. Call (908) 889-6203 Westfield, NJ. (908) 233-6584 of Westfield at a meeting thereof held on North Edsion, FSBO, Desirable, EOE PUBLIC NOTICE October 24, 2006. also install multi-zone audio Timberline, End Unit, Minutes to Claire J. Gray AUTO FOR SALE TOWN OF WESTFIELD systems fea-turing 100 CD Westfield, 3BR, 2.5 Bath, Deck NANNY WANTED ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL Town Clerk changers, satellite radio, IPOD 2003 Mercury Grand Marquis. front & back, det. Gararge, tennis GENERAL ORDINANCE NO. 1880 connectivity - all operated via Single mother of 3 looking for Take notice that a Place to Place trans- Islander Edition. Only lite usage - & pool, 181 Hidden Hollow Ct. responsible nanny who drives fer application has been made to the Town- AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND touch screen key pads. $475K (908) 723-1164 ship Council of the Town of Westfield, 425 THE CODE OF THE TOWN OF like new! <20k miles, leather and speaks English, from 2:30- WESTFIELD TO CHANGE NO ONE WILL BEAT OUR upholstery. Never food, smoking, East Broad Street, Westfield, New Jersey PRICE! CALL RICH AT WATER FRONT PROPERTY 8pm, M-F and some Saturdays. 07090 by Sunrise ShopRite Liquors, Inc., THE TRAFFIC PATTERN kids or pets. Asking $13,000 OBO. Please Call (908) 233-8186 trading as ShopRite Liquors of Westfield, AROUND MCKINLEY (908) 377-4711 To see call (908) 889-6338 Beach Haven West / LBI ShopRite Wines and Spirits of Westfield, SCHOOL ARMOIRE AND TV and as Sunrise Cellars, the current holder GENERAL ORDINANCE NO. 1886 Auction Pricing For 30 Days Only! of the Plenary Retail Distribution License Reading is Good For You HOUSEKEEPING Lovely oak armoire and AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND 50' X 80' Seconds to Open Bay. No. 2020-44-013-004. The application THE CODE OF THE TOWN OF Own transportation, flexible hours, 27 inch Panasonic TV. pertains solely to the premises located at WESTFIELD, CHAPTER 13 Must Be Sold or 333 South Avenue East, Westfield, New 1 T - 10/26/06, The Leader Fee: $18.87 excellent references, move-in/out Great condition. $75. will be returned to Estate. (908) 233-1540 Jersey 07090, and seeks to incorporate clean ups, small offices. mezzanine space already located in the PUBLIC NOTICE Call Cathy (908) 868-0371 or $429,000 reduced to $375,000. premises. PUBLIC NOTICE The persons who will hold an interest in TOWN OF WESTFIELD e-mail: [email protected] BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT Call Bill (732) 261-4650 TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS this license are: * Sunrise ShopRite Liquors, Inc. pro- Notice is hereby given that Westfield NOTICE is hereby given that at a meet- PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE posed licensee, owner and operator of the Board of Adjustment adopted Resolutions ing of the Township Council of the Town- licensed premises, with offices located at NEW JERSEY DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION at its October 16, 2006 meeting for the ship of Scotch Plains, held in the Council 540 Passaic Avenue, West Caldwell, New DIVISION OF PROCUREMENT, BUREAU OF CONSTRUCTION SERVICES following applications heard at its Septem- Chambers in the Municipal Building of Jersey 07006 1035 PARKWAY AVENUE, PO BOX 605 ber 11, 2006 meeting: said Township on Tuesday, October 24, * The Sunrise (GST) Grantor Trust, goleader.com/subscribe TRENTON, NEW JERSEY 08625 2006 there was introduced, read for the shareholder of Sunrise ShopRite Liquors, Germaine & Richard Trabert, 940 SEALED BIDS will be received from bidders classified under N.J.S.A. 27:7-35.1 et first time, and passed on such first read- Inc., with offices located at 540 Passaic Minisink Way, The application involves a seq.; in the NJDOT MULTIPURPOSE ROOM, New Jersey Department of Transporta- ing, the following ordinance: Avenue, West Caldwell, New Jersey request made to the Board of Adjustment PUBLIC NOTICE to reverse and overrule determinations tion, 1035 Parkway Avenue, Trenton, New Jersey 08625; until 10:00 A.M. on 11/21/06 AN ORDINANCE SUPPLE- 07006, Ned Gladstein, Trustee made by the Town Zoning officer that 1) and opened and read for: MENTING AND AMENDING * The Sunrise (NON-GST) Grantor Trust, TOWN OF WESTFIELD construction of a retaining wall on the CHAPTER XXIII, ZONING, OF shareholder of Sunrise ShopRite Liquors, Maintenance Long-Life Pavement Marking Contract, North - 2007, Various premises commonly known at 940 Minisink An ordinance was introduced by the THE REVISED GENERAL Inc., with offices located at 540 Passaic Locations including and North of Route 57, Counties of Sussex, Moris, Passaic, Way, Westfield, New Jersey does not cre- Town Council of the Town of Westfield on ORDINANCES OF THE Avenue, West Caldwell, New Jersey Bergen, Essex, Hudson, Union and Part of Warren, 100% State ate an exceptional risk to public safety in September 5, 2006. Copies of this ordi- TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH 07006, Ned Gladstein, Trustee DP NO: 06437 violation of Section 12.10, and 12.08E of nance can be obtained without cost in the PLAINS, 1978, RE-ZONING * Hannah Gladstein, beneficiary of The the Land Use Ordinance; and 2) construc- Town Clerk’s Office at the Westfield Town Bidders are required to comply with the requirements of P.L. 1975, C.127 N.J.A.C. BLOCK 14702, LOT 1 FROM Sunrise (GST) Grantor Trust and The tion of a retaining wall, land excavation Hall, 425 East Broad Street, Westfield, 17:27. THE “R-1” ZONE TO THE Sunrise (NON-GST) Grantor Trust, resid- and grading on the premises commonly New Jersey between the hours of 8:30 Effective October 15, 2004, Pursuant to P.L. 2005, C. 51 (formerly known as “CONSERVATION” ZONE ing at 222 Maple Street, Brooklyn, New known as 940 Minisink Way, Westfield, a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Monday through Fri- Executive Order 134) apparent low bidder must provide a completed, signed Contrac- AND AMENDING THE ZON- York, 11225 New Jersey does not violate Sections day. tor Certification and Disclosure of Political Contribution Forms within seven (7) ING MAP ACCORDINGLY * Dara Gladstein, beneficiary of The Claire J. Gray state busines days from the project bid date. Sunrise (GST) Grantor Trust and The 10.14A.1 and l0.14A.3 of the Land Use Town Clerk Pursuant to N.J.S.A. 52:32-44, Business Registration, proof of valid business registra- Purpose: To re-zone Block 14702, Lot 1 Sunrise (NON-GST) Grantor Trust, resid- Ordinance by creating a significant risk of from the R-1 Zone to the Conservation erosion and damage to existing trees along ORDINANCE NO. 1878 tion shall be submitted by a bidder with its bid proposal at the time of bid for 100% State ing at 44 Maple Drive, North Caldwell, funded projects. Zone which was recently purchased by New Jersey 07006 the property line with the premises com- AN ORDINANCE AMENDING the Township of Scotch Plains. monly known as 930 Minisink Way, THE LAND USE ORDINANCE Pursuant to the “Public Works Contractor Registration Act”, N.J.S.A. 34:11-56.48 et * Liza Gladstein, beneficiary of The seq. (P.L. 2003, c. 91), bidders must register with the New Jersey Department of Labor, A public hearing for same will be held on Sunrise (GST) Grantor Trust and The Westfield, New Jersey. Appeal Granted. OF THE TOWN OF Wednesday, November 8, 2006 at 8:00 Division of Wage and Hour Compliance. 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PUBLICATION Poet Robert Carnevale WESTFIELD FOOD 4 THOUGHTTHOUGHTTHOUGHT Delivers ‘Quiet Intensity’ By MARYLOU MORANO “[It is] serious but not self- Trick-Or-Treats Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times serious…precious, intelligent and FANWOOD –Renowned New Jer- kind at the same time.” By JAYNE SALOMON sey poet Robert Carnevale was re- He holds a Masters of Fine Arts Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times 3 large eggs cently a guest reader at the Carriage degree in poetry from Columbia Uni- 2 cups sifted all-purpose flour Here come those scary ghosts and 1 teaspoon baking soda House Poetry series in Fanwood. versity and currently teaches writing ¼ teaspoon salt Born in Benevento, Italy, and raised and literature at Sussex County Com- goblins again. Ding dong! Trick-or- 2 teaspoons baking powder in the Patterson area, Mr. Carnevale munity College and Drew University. Treat. It’s Freddie Krueger and ¾ cup milk now lives in Wan- He worked as Batman along with blood-dripping Ghost shaped pan graveyard escapees at the door. 1-12 ounce container whipped white frost- tage. principal literary ing “Poetry did start researcher for the Motley looking witches and pretty 2 chocolate kisses early with me, “Voices & Vi- princesses are all out in the dark 1 Twizzler Pull-n-Pell candy around the age of sions” film series haunted night looking for some candy, 10 or 11, and it has on American po- but where did such a creepy tradition PROCEDURE been a constant etry that aired na- come from? Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease the throughout all tionally over PBS VITAL ORGANS…Organist Trent Johnson sits at the console of the grand organ Some say Halloween has evolved ghost shaped pan well. In a large mixing bowl, other changes,” he in 1988. of Radio City Music Hall in New York City after a recent performance. from the Celtics (circa 800 B.C.), cream the softened butter and sugar. Beat in who held an annual celebration at the vanilla and eggs. Add the flour, baking soda, explained. Mr. Carnevale salt and baking powder. Stir until smooth. His poems ap- notes publication end of October to celebrate the end of Beat in the milk. Bake at 350 degrees for 30 pear in three an- in The Paris Re- Beethoven summer. minutes. Remove and let cool for five minutes. thologies: “The view and The New They called this harvest festival Remove cake by scraping along the sides once CONTINUED FROM PAGE 26 “Samhain” in commemoration of the the cake has cooled. If difficult to remove, use Anthology of Yorker among his a spatula to get under the cake. Frost the cake Magazine Verse,” accomplishments. In the second movement, the bal- slowly but surely, joins in. being believed to be the Celtic God of and decorate with two chocolate kiss candies “Unsettling He has also ance between the winds and the strings When Beethoven “confused” the the Dead. Although this is now as- inserted upside down for the eyes. Cut a three America: An An- served as the as- was at first a bit off – the wind melody orchestra, made them cycle through sumed to be a myth, it is probable that and a half inch piece of a Twizzler Pull-n-Peel thology of sistant coordina- that first slows down the string-driven the preceding three movements and the modern day concept of ghosts and and use for the mouth Multicultural Po- tor of the pulse was masked a bit by the strings’ gave those protesting cellos and basses creatures resurrecting on Halloween GHOST PEARS etry” and “The Geraldine R. zealousness. But the piano sections that melody – the “Ode to Joy” – the has its roots in this old Celtic belief. Breath of Parted Dodge Poetry brimmed with intensity, and the mu- symphony would never be the same. In celebration of the harvest, the 1 pear (ghost shaped) sical tension mounted as the orches- Järvi’s orchestra breathed life into Celts went from door to door to col- 1 small container (12ounces) whipped white Lips II: Voices Robert Carnevale Foundation Pro- frosting from The Frost gram for six years tra relayed Beethoven’s tonal tricks, the triumph fantastically; the lect food to offer to their Gods. It is 2 chocolate kisses Place.” and worked on avoiding real harmonic resolution and orchestra’s dogged insistence on play- likely that trick-or-treating has sprung 11 mini chocolate morsels At the reading, Mr. Carnevale in- four of its poetry festivals. hinting at the bigger surprise to come. ing the old themes was made musi- from this tradition. One thing we do troduced the audience to a wide se- Recently, he has collaborated with The orchestra’s loving treatment of cally hysterical by the lower strings’ know for sure: Halloween has turned PROCEDURE lection of his poems, including the scholar Carol Ueland on translating the Ninth’s dolce third movement was sharp melodic reproof. into a very profitable proposition for Frost the pear with whipped white frosting. hauntingly reflective “A Bottle of the writings of the Russian poet as impressive as the vigor and agility From there, the excitement only the sugar industry, as well as for den- Press the kisses on for eyes and arrange the Milk,” as well as the reminiscent “A Aleksandr Kushner, work for which it poured into the surrounding move- mounted. The orchestra’s exuberant tists. mini chocolate morsels in a circle for the mouth. Clothesline in Patterson.” they won a National Endowment for ments’ powerful displays. The abso- frenzy built up to bass soloist Kevin To make your Halloween more “Robert Carnevale’s poems are the Arts Literary Translation Fellow- lutely sublime beauty of the move- Langan’s sudden entrance – a sur- “spooktacular,” visit the haunted powerful, evocative and superbly ship in 2003. ment is just spellbinding – among all prising interruption even to those who house at Memorial Pool, which has crafted. For many years, his work has An independent entity, the Carriage the discord, it is the longing the tor- knew it was coming. The solo vocal been a favorite for Westfield resi- impressed, humbled and moved me,” House series currently functions as a tured, deaf composer felt in his heart. quartet was excellent; the blend of dents and their friends for the last 15 Fanwood’s Adele Kenny, co-director satellite project of the Fanwood Arts And the NJSO understood; the or- the two female voices was lovely. years. of the Fanwood Arts Council and Council and meets monthly from Sep- chestra delivered dynamic swells The Montclair Chorale sang with Haunting hours begin at 5 until 9 founder of the Carriage House Poetry tember to June at the Patricia M. Kuran worthy of the Romantic era Beethoven the crispness and dexterity of a pro- p.m. on October 31. It is obvious by Series, said. Cultural Arts Center in Fanwood. On was ushering in. fessional choir. The singers passion- the abundance of decorations adorn- “In performance, he engages his December 7, The Carriage House Po- Every chord locked into place, ev- ately rose above the orchestra, and ing so many homes that Westfield audience in a gentle but compelling etry Series will celebrate its eighth ery section of the orchestra moved as their dynamic range and control was takes this holiday very seriously. manner which, like his poems, is reso- anniversary with poets Renee Ashley one. First-violin runs reminiscent of impressive. Trick-or-treaters love visiting the Ghost Cupcakes nant with quiet intensity,” she contin- and Peter Murphy. earlier movements now sounded It was a breathtaking finale, and elaborately decorated home on East ued. For more information about the placid and elegant, and the orchestra audience members couldn’t jump out Dudley, which has come to be known caressed the delicate phrases to heart- of their seats fast enough to applaud by many as “The Halloween House.” GHOSTLY CHOCOLATE CUP- Mr. Carnevale, commenting on the Carriage House Poetry Series, log CAKES Carriage House Poetry Series, called onto Fanwood’s website at breaking effect. wildly as the orchestra and chorus Here are some culinary ideas to it “a lovely literary scene.” visitfanwood.com. The regal horn entrance was as brought the explosive symphony to a spruce up your Halloween celebra- INGREDIENTS jarring as it was meant to be, inter- close. By Järvi’s third curtain call, it tion: rupting the movement’s gentle rev- was obvious that he and his orchestra Cupcakes: 1-3/4 cups all-purpose flour Johnson to Accompany erie only a few minutes before its end had done much more than present ¾ cup sugar with a sort of call to arms, again two pieces bookending a symphony- ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder blocking the movement from achiev- writing career; they had illustrated 2 teaspoons baking powder Silent Film Presentation ing any real resolution. the incredible growth of an incredible ¼ teaspoon baking soda ½ teaspoon salt WESTFIELD – At 7:30 p.m. on which the Wurlitzer theater organ was Then, with a tremendous, crashing composer, from his beginnings to 1 cup buttermilk Friday evening, October 27, the lights the orchestra, Mr. Johnson will pro- chord, the orchestra arrived at the possibly the defining work of his ½ cup (1 stick) butter (melted) will dim in the sanctuary of vide the many moods, excitement and core of the Ninth (and one of the best massive oeuvre. 1 egg musical jokes in history) – the epic Perhaps the highest moment of a 2 teaspoons vanilla extract Westfield’s First United Methodist romance portrayed on the screen. 2 tablespoons chocolate malted milk pow- Church (FUMC), located at One East The 1923 film version of The fourth movement. Immediately, concert filled with emotional highs der Broad Street. The audience will settle Hunchback of Notre Dame, starring something is wrong. The orchestra came during the orchestra’s encore of 1 small package (3.4 ounces) chocolate pud- and the sounds of the overture played Chaney as Quasimodo and Miller as starts “tuning” – Beethoven has them the Ninth’s finale’s coda. Järvi liter- ding powder (optional) start playing the first movement again! ally jumped up and down as he con- 1 -12 ounce container chocolate frosting on the grand organ will announce the Esmeralda, and directed by Wallace Witches Hat Orange sugar evening’s feature presentation — the Worsley, is one of the more famous After a few phrases, the cellos and ducted, mimicking intense violin recent restoration with original color adaptations of Victor Hugo’s novel basses cut everyone off – “Hold on, tremolos with his arms and letting his WITCHES HATS Ghost Decorations: tinting of The Hunchback of Notre “The Hunchback of Notre Dame.” we’ve already been here,” their uni- musicians run free. The four soloists 24 Nutter Butter cookies son melody says without words. “Try belted out the tutti vocal parts along INGREDIENTS 24 toothpicks Dame starring Lon Chaney and Patsy An active organ recitalist, Mr. 1- 12 ounce container whipped white frost- Ruth Miller. Johnson has performed recitals in something else.” But instead of find- with the choir, and the look on the 5 fudge striped cookies ing At the console of the Aeolian-Skin- many of the major churches and ca- ing a new melody, the rest of the soprano’s face was (no pun intended) 5 chocolate kisses 48 mini chocolate morsels orchestra starts playing the second the purest joy – a rare moment of 1 tube orange frosting ner organ will be organist Trent thedrals in the United States and Eu- colored sugar and confetti for decorations PROCEDURE Johnson, director of music at the rope. movement. Again the cellos and singing just for the fun of it, shedding FUMC, who will play the music ac- Mr. Johnson often collaborates with basses object, but the orchestra moves the air of decorum that usually hangs PROCEDURE Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease two companiment to the silent film. Per- brass soloists and ensembles, having right on to the third movement’s over classical-music performances. 12-cupcake pans. In a large bowl, sift the flour. formed in the style reminiscent of the performed with members of the Bal- melody. This time, after the lower This was how Beethoven’s contem- Turn the cookies upside down. Squirt a glob Add the sugar, cocoa, baking powder, baking strings scold the orchestra, they take porary audiences would have experi- of frosting on the bottom of each chocolate soda and salt. Add the buttermilk and butter theater presentations of yesteryear at timore Symphony, Westfield Sym- kiss. Place the kiss over the hole of each cookie and stir. Add the egg, vanilla extract and phony Orchestra (WSO) and Ameri- matters into their own hands, pre- enced the piece – in a much less and decorate with colored sugar and/or con- malted milk powder and combine well. If Metro Chorus Seeks can Brass Quintet among many oth- senting a new melody. The orchestra formal setting, musicians and audi- fetti before serving. desired, add the pudding powder to the mixture ers. As a recording artist, Mr. Johnson listens to the quiet, fluid theme and, ence diving into a masterpiece to- and stir well. Spoon the batter into the pre- Interested Singers gether. GHOST CAKE pared cupcake pans and bake for 25 minutes or can be heard on Summit Records, Art in the Gardens until a toothpick comes out clean when in- CRANFORD – The Metro Albany Records and the Xtreme La- The orchestra presented INGREDIENTS serted. Cool cupcakes and frost with the choco- Rhythm Chorus encourages all bel. Features Local Artists Beethoven’s symphony-writing meta- late frosting. Sprinkle with orange sugar. adult women who love to sing to His premieres in 2006 have in- morphosis beautifully. It will be won- 10 tablespoons butter (softened) 1 stick + 2 Insert a toothpick in the Nutter butter cook- AREA – Art in the Gardens, a derful to watch such top-notch musi- tablespoons ies and frost with white frosting. Place two join them in rehearsing each cluded The New Colossus, commis- month-long celebration of the arts at 1 cup sugar chocolate morsels on each cookie for eyes and Wednesday at 7 p.m. in the gym of sioned by the WSO, five psalms for cians fill in the timeline this season. 2 teaspoons vanilla extract insert a ghost into each cupcake. Jersey Gardens, New Jersey’s largest * * * * the Presbyterian Church, located soloists, chorus and orchestra written outlet mall, comes to a close on Octo- at the intersection of Springfield for the Oratorio Singers and two vi- The next performance in the NJSO’s ber 28 and 29. Beethoven series features the Sixth and Union Avenues in Cranford, gnettes commissioned by the Cygnus The following performances are Organist Concert to Honor toward a holiday performance to Ensemble and premiered in New Symphony (“Pastoral”) on Novem- scheduled in the mall’s center court ber 17 and 18 at NJPAC in Newark. be presented on Sunday, Novem- York’s Merkin Concert Hall. and feature local artists: ber 26, at 4 p.m. at the church. A $5 donation at the door is re- Saturday, October 28, 5 to 6 p.m. – Mountainside Hosts Parishioner on November 5 This community show is an an- quested. No tickets or reservations are Shubanjali School of Performing Arts, nual event in Cranford, wherein the required. Parking will be available in Inc. of Scotch Plains. V-Day 2007 Auditions CRANFORD – Organist Michael Avenue. For details, call the church at Metro Rhythm Chorus starts off the the church lot with an entrance off 7 to 8 p.m. – Chinese American MOUNTAINSIDE – Auditions for Kaminski will perform the season- (908) 740-4047 or go to holiday season with bright, cheerful Ferris Place. Other parking is available Music Ensemble of Westfield. Eve Ensler’s The Vagina Monologues opening concert at Trinity Episcopal trinitychurchcranford.com. music, festive costumes and light on adjacent streets and in nearby lots. Sunday, October 29, 4:30 to 5:30 will be held on October 28 and 29 in Church on Sunday, November 5, at 4 Featured in the November 5 con- refreshments. The church and sanctuary are handicap p.m. – Gil Chapman of Westfield. Mountainside. Organizers also seek a p.m. The concert is dedicated to the cert will be Bach’s Prelude and Fugue The ability to read music is not accessible. In the event of warm weather, Jersey Gardens is located on stage manager and volunteers to help memory of long-time parishioner in G, as well as works by Grieg, required of any interested singer. the sanctuary is also air-conditioned. Kapkowski Road at Exit 13A of the out with the show and festive events Rose Barber, who had been an avid Franck, Saint Saens and more. Learning tapes are provided, along For further information, call the church New Jersey Turnpike. For more in- leading up to it. supporter of the church’s concert se- The concert series continues with with free vocal lessons. The music office at (908) 233-4211 daily from formation about Art in the Gardens The Vagina Monologues will be ries. an Advent presentation by the is easy, and the tunes familiar. 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. and other programs and services of performed in Summit this February Mr. Kaminski is an adjunct associ- church’s adult, bell and children’s the Division of Cultural and Heritage and all proceeds will go to local anti- ate professor of organ at Brooklyn choirs on Sunday, December 17, at 4 PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE Affairs, contact the Division at 633 violence charities. College, as well as at Saint Francis p.m. in the church. Attendees are in- TOWN OF WESTFIELD PLANNING BOARD Pearl Street in Elizabeth by e-mailing Those interested in auditioning or College. He is also on the faculty of vited to a reception following each NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING to [email protected] or calling helping out can e-mail the Brooklyn Conservatory. concert in Wirthington Hall. 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Place of Hearing: Westfield Municipal Building Walnut Street over Elizabeth Industrial Track; Brough of Roselle, Union County 1. Applicant: D. Villane Construction, LLC Council Chambers 100% State, DP NO: 06417 425 East Broad Street 2. Owners: Charles T. & Wendy Schmidt Bidders are required to comply with the requirements of P.L. 1975, C.127 N.J.A.C. Westfield, New Jersey 07090 17:27. 3. Property: 294 Seneca Place 7. Application: Amend Application No. 04-27(V) approved on Effective October 15, 2004, Pursuant to P.L. 2005, C. 51 (formerly known as Westfield, New Jersey 07090 June 6, 2005 and memorialized on June 20, 2005 Executive Order 134) apparent low bidder must provide a completed, signed Contrac- Block 701, Lot 2 to allow an existing garage to remain (rather than tor Certification and Disclosure of Political Contribution Forms within seven (7) 4. Zone: RS-6 be demolished). The garage requires the follow- state busines days from the project bid date. ing bulk variance relief: Pursuant to N.J.S.A. 52:32-44, Business Registration, proof of valid business registra- 5. Date of Hearing: Monday, November 6, 2006 tion shall be submitted by a bidder with its bid proposal at the time of bid for 100% State Ordinance Permitted Present Proposed 6. Time of Hearing: 8:00 P.M. funded projects. Section 13.01.F. 5.0 feet 2.55 feet 2.55 feet Pursuant to the “Public Works Contractor Registration Act”, N.J.S.A. 34:11-56.48 et 7. Place of Hearing: Westfield Municipal Building Council Chambers Side Yard Setback Accessory seq. (P.L. 2003, c. 91), bidders must register with the New Jersey Department of Labor, 425 East Broad Street Section 13.01.G.1.b 5.0 feet 3.71 feet 3.71 feet Division of Wage and Hour Compliance. Westfield, New Jersey 07090 Rear Yard Setback Accessory The Department, in accordance with Title VI Civil Rights Act of 1964, 78 Stat. 252 8. Application: Minor Subdivision – demolish existing single-family U.S.C., 49 C.F.R., Parts 21 and 23 issued pursuant to such Act, and Section 504 of the Section 12.04 F. 1 & 2 22% 25.34% 25.34% residence and create two new conforming lots from Rehabilitation Act of 1973 will afford minority business enterprises full opportunity to Maximum Building Coverage the existing lot submit bids in response to this invitation and will not discriminate against any bidder on An Application dated August 11, 2006 was filed by the Applicant. the grounds of race, color, sex, national origin, or handicap in the contract award. An Application dated August 23, 2006 was filed by the Applicant. 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Arlington, NJ Freehold, NJ Cherry Hill, NJ LEIB, KRAUS, GRISPIN & ROTH Attorneys for Applicants 973-770-5141 732-308-4025 856-486-6624 Attorneys for Applicants 1 T - 10/26/06, The Leader Fee: $81.60 3 T - 10/12/06, 10/19/06 and 10/26/06, The Leader Fee: $211.14 1 T - 10/26/06, The Leader Fee: $66.30 A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, October 29, 2006 Page 25 POPCORN™ Flute Excites in Mostly Man of the Year (Baroque) Music Concert Won’t Last the Week By BRAD TINFOW panied only by the continuo (harpsi- Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times chord, cello and bass). Ms. O’Connor One Popcorn, Poor • Two Popcorns, Fair • Three Popcorns, Good • Four Popcorns, Excellent WESTFIELD — On Sunday, Oc- played it with beautiful tone and el- By MICHAEL S. GOLDBERGER the muse of comedy nor drama is tober 15, Mostly Music performed a egant phrasing. 2 popcorns served. program of baroque music by J.S. The brisk final movement was a George S. Kaufman said, “Satire is Giving it their all with somewhat Bach, Vivaldi and Rameau at Temple display of flute and string virtuosity. what closes on Saturday night.” But better results, both Christopher Emanu-el. Ms. Staples alternately played pas- with a little luck, Man of the Year Walken’s Jack Menken and Lewis Like the concert I attended last sages in thirds with Ms. O’Connor should at least make it to the Sunday Black’s Eddie Langston are fun. March, this one missed featured artist and Ms. Francis. The ensemble and matinee. Former business manager Menken is Ani Kavafian, who could not partici- clarity of the rapid, intertwining Too bad it isn’t that funny. Man- now running Tom’s campaign, while pate due to a scheduling conflict. voices was wonderful. kind might have benefited. Not just Langston has merely switched hats Carter Brey, the other featured artist, After the intermission, Ms. Staples because of the laughs we could have from comedy scribe to speechwriter. was present. and Ms. Francis joined with Mr. shared. There’s some awfully impor- The supporting pundits serve as con- “Wrong Turn” by Bryan Zanisnik, c-print, 2006, 24" x 40"- Tomasulo Exhibit Guest artists included Tara Helen Wolinsky in a group of dances by tant stuff at stake here… maybe the duits for writer-director Levinson’s O’Connor (flute), Lily Francis (vio- Rameau entitled Concert II. Mr. future of America, or perhaps even polemical barbs. lin and viola), Mark Holloway (viola), Wolinsky explained that the piece the whole Western World. What we are left with is an occa- Tomasulo Exhibit Sheds David Grossman (bass) and Robert was among a group of trios by the Okay, just kidding. It‘s merely to sionally amusing, what if scenario, Wolinsky (harpsichord). With two- composer that were the first to have illustrate the way director Barry incongruously swallowed up by a weeks notice, the able Cheryl Staples the harpsichord part completely writ- Levinson somberly and piously de- cloak and dagger tale, its saving grace New Light on Garden State replaced Ms. Kavafian on violin. ten out. livers unto us his latest comedy, if Miss Linney‘s splendid portrayal of By MARYLOU MORANO on the dense transportation network Mr. Holloway’s knowledge of the The violinists stood in front of the that’s what it is. Some apologists have the gal with a tragic dilemma. Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times in and around Newark, Jersey City, baroque repertoire made him the de harpsichord. The playing was grace- coined “dramedy” to explain away Representative of the American CRANFORD – Union County Bayonne and Elizabeth. His photo- facto host. His informal and occa- ful, and the thinner texture of the the often joyless lilt of his albeit mes- conscience, Eleanor Green must de- College’s (UCC) Tomasulo Gallery graphs of the movement of trains, sionally witty remarks provided a dances permitted the harpsichord to sage-filled fantasy about a comedian cide between truth and expediency. opened its 2006-2007 season with an planes, trucks and cars were shot in historical and musical context for each be more of an equal partner with the becoming the President of these Maybe this idealistic funnyman will eclectic multimedia exhibit center- the dark with low speed film and piece. two violins as they played in counter- United States. make a better President than either of ing on the Garden State, entitled “Site extremely long exposures. He mentioned how great an influ- point. Pity, the last three great Presidents the major parties’ clowns. But if he Specific, NJ: Photographic Explora- Newark and Jersey City, along with ence Vivaldi’s music had on the young Ms. Staples and Ms. Francis alter- we’ve elected have been but chimeras wasn’t duly elected, aren’t we then tions.” Kearney, are also the subjects of Ms. Bach and how the building of nately played separate lines and also on the big screen: Kevin Kline as missing the whole idea of this great The exhibit places a spotlight on Wilcox’s photographs. Her work con- Versailles in 1690 ultimately led to a joined each other in thirds and sixths. Dave (1993); Michael Douglas as experiment we call democracy? seven artists whose work transcends centrates on those places that are demand for music in the French style The music had plenty of ornamenta- The American President (1995), and The film’s well-intentioned, alle- the negative stereotypes usually as- slowly disappearing to make room throughout Europe. tion, often in duet, which required now Robin Williams as talk show gorical sentiment is never in doubt: sociated with New Jersey, and offers for urban renewal. Mr. Brey and Mr. Wolinsky per- and received great ensemble between host/comic Tom Dobbs. The key word, Even with the shoe on the left foot, it refreshingly new perspectives on the The interiors of two abandoned formed Bach’s Sonata in G minor. the participants. Especially lovely was you’ll note, is elected. still doesn’t feel quite comfortable. place we call home. railroad cars situated alongside the Playing on his modern cello, Mr. Brey the G minor Menuet, which was strik- Yes indeed, it’s a sore subject in But without the proper strategy to Rural, suburban and industrial land- Delaware and Raritan Canal in made a concession toward the ba- ingly chromatic. this 230th year of our declared inde- artistically convey that truth, Mr. scapes are featured in this presenta- Lambertville are the topics of Ms. roque equivalent viola da gamba by The final piece in the program was pendence as a nation of free people. Levinson’s Man of the Year doesn’t tion, which ranges from a mosaic of Wilson’s “Lambertville Train Series.” eschewing his instrument’s endpin Bach’s marvelous Suite No. 2 in B It’s the crazy aunt of our country’s win our vote. more than 100 Polaroid snapshots to Her photographic study transforms and instead holding the cello between minor. The full complement of musi- history. We know she’s there, locked- * * * * c-prints to traditionally developed objects of neglect into objects of his knees. cians was arrayed on stage as it was up in the attic. We don’t discuss it Man of the Year, rated PG-13, is a photographs. beauty. In the first movement Vivace, Mr. previously with the Vivaldi, with Ms. much. Mr. Levinson tries to kick start Universal Picture’s release directed The seven artists – Brendan Carroll, The compromised landscape of the Brey’s full sound and dynamic style O’Connor the only musician stand- the dialogue. by Barry Levinson and stars Robin Deborah Garwood, Andrzej Jerzy New Jersey Meadowlands is the fo- seemed to overshadow the compara- ing. Most of the first violin part More studious than sly, his lam- Williams, Laura Linney and Christo- Lech, Tom Sullens, Emma Wilcox, cus of Mr. Zanisnik’s photography. tively uninflected harpsichord, whose doubled the flute, with the latter poon is a veritable bibliography of pher Walken. Running time: 115 min- Christina Wilson and Bryan Zanisnik Playful and innovative, his work con- volume was limited by the thin tex- granted the occasional solo. None of the process. And admittedly there are utes – study New Jersey in unique and tains satellite imagery and homemade ture of the writing. the musicians rested for very long, some good things here. You have to diverse ways, then offer their work to map keys. Mr. Brey seemed to adjust to this especially the featured flutist. go some to find characters who wryly Dina West Holds the viewer for personal interpreta- Mary Birmingham guest curates disparity and toned down as the piece The suite, as was typical of the quote Twain. “The difference between tion. “Site Specific, NJ: Photographic Ex- progressed. In the second movement genre, began with an Overture in the fact and fiction is that fiction must Book Signing in WF The artists’ perspectives range from plorations.” Adagio, Mr. Brey moderated his vi- French style, which had an opening seem credible,” opines a campaign WESTFIELD – Dina West of the colorfully playful to the stark The exhibit opened on Septem- brato substantially, and achieved a section in stately tempo with dotted aid as populist candidate Tom Dobbs Mountainside, author of “Bloom and intenseness of black and white. ber 15 and is scheduled to close more transparent sound that meshed rhythms. The second section consisted dreams the impossible dream. Grow with Your Learning Disabil- Mr. Carroll offers a wall full of today. better with Mr. Wolinsky’s harpsi- of a fugue in a faster tempo, replete But common sense, wit and wis- ity” and “Study Abroad Survival captioned Polaroid snapshots of his Opening at Tomasulo Gallery on chord, which employed a melodic with several solo episodes by the flute. dom can’t make up for the obvious Guide” will hold a book singing on hometown of Kendall Park that he November 10 is “Counter Balance,” a line in the right hand over a walking The movement ended with a 16-bar dearth of real belly laughs. Nope, Saturday, October 28, from 2 to 4 calls “Kendall Park Series.” His pho- solo show of stoneware clay sculp- bass in the left hand. reprise of the stately theme. even with posterity in the balance, p.m. at the Westfield’s Town Book tos show a progression of the area ture by Elaine Lorenz. The fugal Allegro ended the piece Of particular interest in this piece audiences want to cackle and snort. Store, located at 255 East Broad from the 1950s to the present. The Tomasulo Gallery is located in with great panache, with brisk trip- was an extended flute solo in the Levinson self-consciously chafes Street. Ms. Garwood contributes a series the Kenneth MacKay Library on the lets being traded back and forth be- Double of the Polonaise. The continuo at the inherent challenge his mission Dina, a senior at The College of St. of photographs of south Jersey’s Cranford Campus of UCC, located at tween the two instruments. played the Polonaise theme under- presents. And we sense the diffi- Elizabeth’s in Morristown, majors in Evans Pond from a body of work that 1033 Springfield Avenue. The gal- Vivaldi’s Concerto for Flute and neath the florid variation by the flute. culty… especially when the initial psychology and history. Her recently she has been creating since 1997. lery is open from 1 to 4 p.m. on Strings in D “La Giardellino” ended The final Badinerie was taken at high jinks make a surprise turn down published books are both educational Mr. Lech’s photographs of empty Mondays through Thursdays and from the first half of the program. All the breakneck speed. Although the violin Suspense Street. No longer chuck- and motivational. Asbury Park locations echo what once 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturdays. performers participated, with Ms. shadowed some of the flute passages, ling, we’re now worrying about the Interested attendees who are un- was. He uses traditional printing tech- Evening hours are from 6 to 9 p.m. on O’Connor standing in the center of a the flutist really had the limelight. fate of Eleanor Green (Laura Linney), able to attend this event can call the niques and vintage cameras to create Tuesdays through Thursdays. For half circle formed by the rest of the There were no rests in the score, only love interest and discoverer of a real bookstore at (908) 233-3535 and re- his photographic study. more information, call (908) 709- musicians. a few quarter notes that Ms. O’Connor bad secret the vote tallying company serve an autographed copy. Mr. Sullens’s work concentrates 7155. The first movement had the famil- could use to sneak in a breath. she works for is trying to keep under iar form of the baroque concerto with Although it was obvious the move- wraps. episodes sandwiched between ment was technically challenging, Ms. Sound all too familiar? Well, it is Garwood Studio Offers ritornelli. As Mr. Wolinsky mentioned O’Connor never sacrificed tone or preaching to the choir. The blue state before the piece, Vivaldi used the phrasing in her effort to execute the people will yell hooray. Barbra flute to mimic birdcalls in a fashion rapid notes. Streisand will call Levinson to sing Free Ballroom Dance Trial similar to that in the “Spring” move- The performance was dazzling, her kudos. And the red state crowd WESTFIELD – Instead of dread- register. ment of The Four Seasons. capping a fine concert with many of will grumble, “…never happened.” ing going out on the dance floor, The Cindy Smith Dance Studio is Ms. O’Connor’s bright and lush the audience rising to their feet. Ms. The opposing groups will separate to interested parties can learn the tech- located at 98 North Avenue in sound captured the audience’s atten- O’Connor may have been the star of different parts of the Bijou. This hardly niques of ballroom dancing. Garwood. For information on classes tion immediately. Ms. Staples and the evening, but the taut and sensitive makes for guffaws. Ballroom dancing will be offered in tap, jazz, ballet, modern, hip-hop, she traded lines back and forth with playing of the other six musicians Not that Robin Williams doesn’t at Garwood’s Cindy Smith Dance pointe, competition, pre-school, adult sensitive interplay. made it all work seamlessly, and the try to mend fences. He’s the right Studio and instructed by John classes and more, visit The second movement was a lovely audience made it clear that they ap- Pagliacci for the job alright. He’s Russitano, who has taught ballroom cindysmithdancestudio.com. aria for the flute, which was accom- preciated it. done this before…adeptly walked the dance for seven years at local area line between serious send-up and the studios. He will also instruct in waltz, endearing wackiness that his trade- foxtrot, swing, samba, rhumba, tango, mark, rapid-fire shtick can generate. salsa, merengue, quick step, cha cha Yet the script’s shortcomings shape and more. his performance into a microcosm of Mr. Russitano performs on the film‘s overall problem. Neither Dina West Comcast television in “Make You Wanna Dance,” seen on local chan- KEAN nels in Scotch Plains, Westfield, Mosaic Madness to Come Summit, Short Hills, Berkeley Heights and other local towns. Classes are available privately or for To Visual Arts Center groups. SUMMIT – The Visual Arts Center turn the shards into a new piece. It Mr. Russitano is a Fred Astaire- of New Jersey, located at 68 Elm will teach attendees to turn ordinary trained professional ballroom dance Street in Summit, will offer several tables, shelves, picture frames and instructor. He has also developed a STAGE workshops this fall for adults and more into extraordinary mosaic mas- Social Rhythm program taught in kids on the art of mosaics. terpieces using simple techniques. Union County. For adults, Concrete Mosaic Fig- For kids, instructor Lynn Celler There will be a free ballroom dance presents ures will be taught by potter and ce- will teach two workshops on mosa- class offered on Friday, November Westfield Symphony Orchestra ramicist Becky Santora and offered ics, both on a Thanksgiving holiday 3, at 5:30 and 6:30 p.m. and on on Sundays, October 29 and Novem- theme. Thanksgiving mosaic trays Sunday, November 5, at 3:30 and ber 5, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. In this will be offered Wednesday, Novem- 4:30 p.m. Frankenstein workshop, students will design and ber 15, from 3:45 to 5:15 p.m., and Also available for a free trial class create a concrete figure embedded Friday, November 17, from 3:30 to 5 is Dance Dance Revolution (DDR) with tiles to decorate their homes or p.m. on Friday, November 3, at 7 and 8 Lives! gardens. Ms. Santora will also teach Children will learn how to decorate p.m. for all ages. Attendees can have Introduction to Mosaic on two Sun- a wooden tray with mosaics and then fun, get exercise and learn to com- days, November 12 and 19, also from paint a Thanksgiving theme in the pete. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. center, creating a lovely centerpiece Tony Smith, Jr., former co-director This workshop provides a way to for their holiday table. and current staff member of Star of recycle broken china or colored glass For information on these and the Tomorrow Performing Arts Camp or tiles from a recent renovation and many other classes and workshops where he taught Stage Combat, Spe- that are offered at the Visual Arts cial Effects, Stage Make-Up and more, Edison to Present Center of New Jersey, contact will teach DDR. He is also a certified Dannielle Mick, education director, stuntman and member of the United It’s A Wonderful Life at (908) 273-9121, extension 16 or Stuntmen’s Association. For addi- WESTFIELD – The Edison Inter- visit artcenternj.org. tional information, visit Stars of mediate School Theater Guild pre- Tomorrow’s website at sents its fourth annual fall drama, the McGinn School Holds starzoftomorrow.com. retelling of Frank Capra’s classic It’s Prospective dancers interested in a Wonderful Life. Live Art Auction participating in any of the free George Bailey is a small-time build- SCOTCH PLAINS – McGinn El- classes, must call (908) 789-9123 to ing and loan owner who always ementary School of Scotch Plains will dreamed of leaving the small town of hold a live art auction fundraiser on Kean Presents WSO’s Bedford Falls and becoming some- October 27 at 7 p.m. at the Kenilworth Frankenstein Lives thing bigger, but always felt that he Veterans of Foreign Wars Post. October 28, 2006 at 7:30 p.m. never lived the “good life.” Tickets are $20 per person in advance WESTFIELD – Using the master- Wilkins Theatre It is not until Mr. Bailey meets his or at the door and include hors d’oeuvres, works of the classical music reper- guardian angel that he realizes how beer, wine, coffee and dessert. toire and new original material, The important he is to all those around Students recently participated in Westfield Symphony, under the di- Using the masterworks of the classical music repertoire and him whom he loves. an after-school project to create fab- rection of David Wroe, will perform new original material, The Westfield Symphony, under the It’s a Wonderful Life is a tale that ric squares that have been made into a soundtrack accompaniment to in- direction of David Wroe, performs a soundtrack as the demonstrates how all actions make a a handmade quilt to be auctioned at tensify the visual suspense of this movie is projected above the orchestra and directly in view the event. of the audience. Never before has this horror classic been difference to many people, and it Boris Karloff horror classic Fran- brought to life in such symphonic splendor, intensifying the speaks to the preciousness of life. Sports memorabilia, sculpture, jew- kenstein Lives at Kean University’s visual suspense created by Boris Karloff’s genius. Nick Kapur, Amelia Morabito, Nick elry and framed artwork will also be Wilkins Theatre, located at 1000 Shorrock, Catalina Gaglioti, Rachel available for preview at 7 p.m. before Morris Avenue in Union, at 7:30 Public: $30 Chodor and Colleen McCabe will the live auction at 8 p.m. Proceeds will p.m. Alumni, Faculty, Staff, Senior: $25 star in the production. benefit McGinn classrooms. Gift bas- Tickets are $30 for the general pub- Student, Child: $20 Performances are held on Friday kets from local businesses will be lic, $25 for seniors and $20 for chil- Conductor David Wroe and Saturday, November 3 and 4, at raffled off at the event. dren, and are available at the Wilkins 7:30 p.m., with a special after-school More information is available at Theatre Box Office by calling (908) For more information, call the Kean Stage/Wilkins Theatre Box Office at 908-737-SHOW (7469) performance on Thursday, Novem- spfk12.org/mcginn or from Chairper- 737-SHOW (7469), and online at or visit our Web site at www.keanstage.com and order your tickets online! ber 2, at 4 p.m. son Jane Costello at (908) 928-1125. www.keanstage.com. Page 26 Thursday, October 19, 2006 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION ‘Four Centuries’ Of Homes Brings Union County’s History to Life By CHRISTIE STORMS small simple six-over-six windows in Elaborate architectural moldings, Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times the original section versus the more Ionic pilasters and columns flank AREA — It has often been said elaborate millwork surrounding large not only the exterior façade but the Beethoven, Jersey Style that if walls could talk, every house bay windows in the final parlor addi- interior fireplaces and room en- would have a unique story to tell. tion. trances. It features large leaded glass This past weekend, the 23 sites se- The entire home was moved from windows, an expansive open string NJSO Travels ‘The Beethoven Route’ in Kickoff Concert lected for Union County’s “Four its original Route 22 locale to its staircase with raised-panel mold- By VICTORIA McCABE Centuries in a Weekend” tour spoke current setting in 1985. It features a ings and carved stringer ornamen- Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times volumes about our local history. room dedicated to the war veterans of tation, as well as gilded mirrors and AREA — Nineteenth-century com- Beyond the words original oil poser Richard Wagner once declared presented in infor- paintings of that Beethoven broke the symphonic mative brochures the time pe- form. Wagner said that, with his Ninth available at each lo- riod. Symphony, Beethoven had pushed cation, the homes Also inter- the symphony as far as it could go, also told their sto- esting to note and that to attempt to match ries through archi- is the use of Beethoven’s effort would be futile. tectural details such tiles left over And though composers since as fireplace mantels, from the build- Beethoven have in fact ventured to staircases, millwork ing of the Hol- write symphonies again, the Ninth and windows. Tour- land Tunnel (so widely revered and so familiar ing each site al- that line the that the “Symphony” part is almost lowed visitors to ex- wall behind superfluous) still stands as one of the perience and com- the 10-burner cornerstones of the Beethoven myth pare different eras Vulcan range and as one of the greatest master- of local living. in the kitchen. pieces in all of classical music. Built in the early By being Last Friday night, the New Jersey NINE LIVES...Neeme Järvi, musical director of New Jersey Symphony Orches- 1700s, the Osborn able to experi- Symphony Orchestra (NJSO), under tra (NJSO), conducts his musicians. In his second year with the NJSO, Maestro Cannonball House in ence the atmo- the baton of Neeme Järvi, kicked off Järvi will lead his orchestra through a season-long exploration of Beethoven’s Scotch Plains got its sphere and de- its season-long exploration of nine symphonies. name after being tails of homes Beethoven’s music-history-altering ditional symphony Beethoven would Symphony, the Ninth breaks conven- struck by a cannon- from various symphonies with a clever and appro- ever write with aplomb. The crisp tech- tions from the very first note, and the ball during the Revo- centuries all in priate “The Beethoven Route: 1 & 9” nique the musicians employed in the captivating Maestro Järvi physically lutionary War. The one weekend, program. The only program of the first movement allowed the oboe and embodied the contrasting musical white clapboard Christie Storms for The Westfield Leader and The Times visitors could series that would feature Beethoven’s wind melodies to soar, and the cellos styles of the two pieces. Conducting structure features low PARLOR TRICKS...Period artifacts fill the living room of the Osborn Cannon- really get a feel work exclusively, experiencing the and second violins blended for beauti- the stately First Symphony, his physi- hand-hewn ceilings, ball House in Scotch Plains, including an authentic Victorian Hair Wreath which for the changes composer’s first and last symphonies ful passages in the second movement. cal expressions came through his arms a narrowly steep was often woven by women in mourning using the hair of departed loved ones. that occurred back-to-back promised to be extraor- It was a fine performance, and as – he danced with them in the third staircase and origi- as our county dinary. delightful as many of the piece’s scherzo movement, he gestured nal wide floorboards. Despite its mod- Mountainside, genuine Union County grew and prospered. Thanks to the Even for a true Beethoven fanatic, moments are, above all it generated grandly in the finale. est size, it once housed the Osborns tax ledgers from the 1800s and dis- many dedicated volunteers and care- the performance exceeded expecta- amazing excitement for the program’s But for the overwhelming Ninth, and their eight children. Dressed in plays of period textiles. takers of the properties, these his- tions. With the First Symphony, con- latter half. Järvi’s own movements were as im- period costume, Ginger Bishop, a do- Visitors at the Deserted Village of torically significant stories can con- ductor and orchestra showed us the * * * * passioned as the notes. He conducted cent from the Scotch Plains Historical Feltville in Berkeley Heights were tinue to be shared with future gen- symphony as Beethoven found it. With At the premiere performance of the with his whole body, at turns wild, at Society, acquainted tourists with arti- invited to taste apple cider from an erations. the Ninth, they showed us how Ninth Symphony in 1824, others tender, emoting the wide spec- facts such as a dry sink, jelly cupboard, authentic cider press operated by vol- Beethoven transformed it. And their Beethoven’s audience was completely trum of the piece’s emotional range. old toys and decorative wreaths wo- unteers from Boy Scout Troup 23 of inspired performance left us eager to confused. As people entered the the- Beethoven wastes no time adding ven from human hair. Elizabeth. return for every symphony in between. ater, they had absolutely no idea what to his audiences confusion; the open- In Westfield, members of the Motts This site consisted of several his- During the First Symphony, the a choir was doing on the stage. This ing measures of the symphony are Artillery recreated army camp life in torical structures from the original mid- orchestra played as a row of percus- was a symphony – four movements, open fifths that, for one matter, don’t their Revolutionary War uniforms and 19th-century mill town. The houses sion instruments sat unmanned off to four sets of expectations, a conduc- sound like an opening melody, and greeted visitors at the circa-1740 Miller- typically featured more than one en- one side – a hint at the aesthetic tor, an orchestra, but definitely no for another, do sound exactly like an Cory House. Administrator Joan Barna try, fireplace and staircase, indicating evolution that was to come. choir. Of course, by then the music orchestra tuning. It’s a brilliant trick, and Arlene Soong fired up the authentic occupation by multiple families, most The NJSO performed the most tra- world had seen Beethoven defy con- and in the NJSO’s hands, the “tun- beehive oven to prepare dishes typical likely those who worked at the mill. ventions in myriad ways, but this was ing” melody rose into a sense of ur- of the time period, such as cornbread, The exterior of the Crane-Phillips exceptionally odd. gency, immediately asserting itself pork and apple pie, baked beans and House in Cranford is a vibrant dis- Odder still was the music they heard as a whole different musical aesthetic. “Bubble and Squeak,” a stew com- play of late 19th-century colors. This – every movement had an unfinished The timpanist showed excellent com- prised of bacon, potatoes and cabbage. Victorian-style cottage houses arti- air to it, and there were many more mand; his instrument thundered, un- The chore demonstrations, colonial facts such as a wood burning stove musical jokes than the mere inclusion derscoring the impact of the aug- wares and simple furnishings helped and primitive “washing machine.” of a choir in a purely instrumental form. mented instrumentation Beethoven provide a genuine representation of Visitors were invited to operate its Even though this modern audience wrote into the symphony. early American farm life. authentic pump faucet in the kitchen. knew at least a little about what Some small missteps appeared – a The Deacon Andrew Hetfield The majestic Twin Maples House Beethoven had up his sleeve for the few erratically punctuated phrases, a House in Mountainside was built in in Summit reflects the grandeur of Christie Storms for The Westfield Leader and Ninth, walking back into the theater few sloppy notes in a solo – but they three stages beginning with the origi- the 1900s. Modeled after the neoclas- The Times after intermission and seeing the 140- were hardly noticeable and immedi- THE SIMPLE LIFE...Ginger Bishop, nal circa-1760 dwelling and ending sical style of the White House, it docent of the Scotch Plains Historical member Montclair State University ately forgotten as the orchestra dug with the addition completed in 1830. reflects upscale trends of an era when Society, provided detailed informa- Chorale on stage with a considerably into the tempestuous tonal ambigu- Changes in the architectural details railroads first allowed businessmen tion about colonial life as she guided bulkier orchestra was quite impres- ities that drive the symphony for- of each period are evident, such as in to commute to New York City while visitors through the Osborn Cannon- Happy Halloween sive. ward. the varied widths of siding and the living in New Jersey’s finest suburbs. ball House tour. Unlike the more form-abiding First CONTINUED ON PAGE 24

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