Ad Populos, Non Aditus, Pervenimus

Published Every Thursday Since September 3, 1890 (908) 232-4407 USPS 680020 Thursday, September 6, 2007 OUR 117th YEAR – ISSUE NO. 36-2007 Periodical – Postage Paid at Westfield, N.J. www.goleader.com [email protected] SIXTY CENTS Westfield Public Schools Begin Year With New Superintendent By MICHAEL J. POLLACK return to Jefferson for first grade – a centralized kindergarten system and Specially Written for The Westfield Leader Wilson kindergarteners will continue [dedicated] art and music rooms [at WESTFIELD – Westfield’s nine at Franklin through the fifth grade. the elementary schools],” she added. public schools opened yesterday, Sep- Ms. Korecky, noting that the “Gar- The $9.4-million bond, which tember 5, with new Superintendent dens” are in close proximity to passed by a 2,763 to 2,144 count ear- Margaret Dolan at the helm. Franklin, said, “historically, they’ve lier this year, will fund the new kinder- Westfield schools will open their gone to Franklin. In the last 10 years, garten arrangement at Lincoln School, doors to approximately among other things. 20 more students. They This September, crews opened last year with will remove old wrap- 6,060, according to an ping around piping to October 15 enrollment address asbestos at the report, and boast an es- school, located on timated 6,080 students Westfield Avenue. at the start of 2007. By October, “you Elementary-school will see signs of reno- enrollment will rise by vation,” including the 30 this year, with retir- installation of new ing Superintendent of windows, according Schools William Foley to Ms. Korecky. stating last Tuesday that In 2006, the board “second grade, with 566 of education opted not students, and fourth to renew the lease of grade, with 499 students, Lincoln School to are our biggest cohorts.” Hillcrest, operated by School/ Community David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader the Union County relations director Lorre PRACTICING PUNT PROTECTION…The Westfield High School foot- Educational Services Benjamin B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader Korecky told The ball team works on punt protection during practice on August 24. The Commission RAISING THE ROOF (AND THE REST OF IT TOO)…After a stop-work order halted construction on a Sinclair Place Westfield Leader that Blue Devils, who finished 6-4 last year, will open the regular season at (UCESC). home in June, officials determined that the structure’s foundation is “in the wrong spot,” Town Administrator Jim Gildea “some schools are bulg- Linden tomorrow at 7 p.m. Ms. Korecky said told The Westfield Leader at the time. To bring the house into compliance with the site plans as approved by the planning ing at the seams.” they must have shifted back and forth that presently, “Kindergarten teach- board, the owner/developer of the property must lift the house off its original foundation, move it about 18 inches to the right and rotate the house at an angle; and separately move the garage in a similar manner. Workers have dug a hole to the right She said that 20 Wilson School at least two times.” ers are meeting with the architect, Dr. of the house to eventually accommodate the new basement foundation that will be re-formed. kindergarteners who live in the “Gar- “Zero elementary schools have space Foley and (business administrator) dens” section of town will attend for a dedicated art and music room,” Bob Berman about how to situate the Franklin Elementary School, while with Washington housing music classes classrooms –from [finding a spot] to 21 Jefferson School kindergarteners in an outdoor trailer, she said. place coats, the color scheme and FRA Approves Westfield Quiet Zone, will go to Tamaques School. “The shift is dramatic at certain where to place carpeting.” While the change will only affect schools, such as Wilson. It’s part of She added, “By next year, [space Jefferson children this year – they will the impetus for the district to look for constraints] shouldn’t be a problem.” Ms. Dolan told The Leader that the Could Still Be 1.5-Year ‘Backlog’ happenings at Lincoln School are “very By MICHAEL J. POLLACK ing Conrail the nuances of the ordi- consultants and spent – the number I State, Local Election exciting...what an opportunity.” She Specially Written for The Westfield Leader nance, and we’re showing them how hear is – $150,000 and not gotten to said the early childhood learning cen- WESTFIELD – The Federal Rail- to do it.” where we are. ter would house pre-kindergarten, kin- road Administration (FRA) has ap- In terms of what remains, he said “Bob and his attorneys…have done Campaigns Kick Off dergarten and specialized programs. proved Westfield’s quiet zone at the the town must give one final notice to a Yeoman’s effort to get us farther By PAUL J. PEYTON cil. Incumbent Katherine Mitchell, a However, the new superintendent said railroad crossing on Rahway Avenue, the freight rail users – CSX than anyone around,” Mr. Ciarrocca Specially Written for The Westfield Leader nurse, seeks re-election and was to all elementary schools may not be able Fourth Ward Councilman Jim Foerst Intermodal, Conrail and Norfolk added. “And, I’ll bet you it was for a AREA – The Labor Day Weekend have run alongside incumbent Joseph to house dedicated art or music rooms announced at Tuesday night’s town Southern. significantly less cost.” is the traditional kickoff of the fall Higgins. Mr. Higgins resigned from immediately after moving younger stu- council meeting. “Once we give that final notice, Mr. Foerst said the council must election campaign season. Statewide, the council two weeks ago and will not dents to the Westfield Avenue school. Under a quiet zone, a train engi- they cannot object. They can only pass a resolution authorizing the voters will elect representatives to all run in November; former councilman Westfield schools are “heading in the neer is relieved of any obligation to give us comments,” he added. mayor to enter into the agreement in 120 seats of the legislature; all terms William Populus has replaced him on direction [of having dedicated rooms],” sound a horn, though he is permitted Simultaneously, Mr. Foerst said, addition to an ordinance designating expire this year. Locally, Westfield, the current body and has confirmed he she said. “[The new arrangement] will to use his discretion if an animal or the town must enter into an agree- the area as a quiet zone. Fanwood, Garwood, Cranford and will run on the Democratic ticket. help alleviate overcrowding.” person is in danger. ment with Conrail for them to per- He said, “We’re at the final piece Berkeley Heights will decide govern- Former borough police chief Anthony This summer, according to Ms. During his code review and town form the necessary work to enhance the town can do. We ask for our citi- ing body races. Kenilworth and Sum- Parenti and Joel Stroz, a corporation Korecky, restoration of outside brick- property committee report Tuesday the grade crossing in addition to re- zens’ patience.” Because of the pau- mit will elect mayors. litigation attorney, are running for work and masonry at Roosevelt to re- night, Mr. Foerst said the FRA has ceiving an estimated cost. city of vendors that make grade-cross- In Fanwood, first term Mayor Col- council on the GOP ticket. place cracked parapet walls continues. placed Westfield’s data on its website “They’ve provided us with a very ing apparatuses, he said, there could leen Mahr is currently unopposed in Republican Mountainside Council- “The building is 80 years old,” she – “a very big step in the process.” cursory, basic agreement,” he said. still be a “six-to-18-month backlog.” her re-election bid; former GOP can- man Glenn Mortimer, a realtor, and his said. Calling Westfield “pioneers,” he “When our legal counsel reviewed In other business, next week the didate Patricia Lindsey dropped out running mate, Jeffrey Wass, a member CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 said, “Our legal team has been teach- that, they felt it was not sufficient to town will address 11 resolutions au- of the race two weeks ago. Republi- of the borough’s planning board, are protect the interests of the citizens of thorizing the chief financial officer to cans have until Wednesday, Septem- unopposed for seats on the borough the Town of Westfield. The town has refund taxes related to pool member- ber 19, to file a replacement candi- council; there is no Democratic ticket. sent back its request for ships. date for the November ballot. Stephen Napolitano joins incum- changes…Once we get that agree- As Town Administrator Jim Gildea Mountainside Mayor Robert bent Charles Lombardo on the Demo- ment in place, we’re satisfied,” he explained, the town will refund money Viglianti, a Republican, is unopposed cratic ticket for Garwood Council. added. accrued through a 7-percent sales tax, in his quest for a sixth term. They face Republicans Anthony Third Ward Councilman Mark which was repealed July 1. Westfield, which changed from two- Sytko, a law student who came within Ciarrocca praised the work of Town The town, which collected $57,000 to four-year council terms in 2003, has 25 votes of a council seat three years Attorney Robert Cockren. “I under- and sent $18,000 to the state, will races in each of the town’s four wards. ago, and Dennis Clark, a supervisor/ stand that some towns have hired CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 In the first ward, Republican Frank dispatcher with a medical courier. Arena will face attorney Ross Katz, a Republican Councilman Victor Democrat, in the battle to fill the seat DeFillippo is not seeking a second Four Indicted for Swindle which Republican Peter Echausse will term. Democrats hold a 5-1 edge on vacate. Mr. Arena, a sales executive the council plus the mayor’s seat. with an information technology com- Among other municipal races in Of 88-Year-Old Westfield Man pany and the brother-in-law of former the county, Kenilworth Mayor Gregg By PAUL J. PEYTON with theft, theft by failure to make Mayor Greg McDermott, ran unsuc- David, a Democrat, faces a challenge Specially Written for The Westfield Leader required disposition and conspiracy cessfully for county freeholder in 2004. from GOP Councilwoman Kathi WESTFIELD – Four Elizabeth resi- to commit theft. Republican Second Ward Council- Fiamingo. Summit Mayor Jordan dents face between five and 10 years in Ms. Rubin said the four would be woman Jo Ann Neylan, a former pros- Glatt, the first Democrat to serve as prison if convicted following their in- arraigned on October 1. ecutor in Brooklyn, faces a challenge mayor in the city’s history, will face dictment last week on charges they According to the Westfield Police from Democrat Bruce Regenstreich, a Councilman Michael Vernotico, a Benjamin B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader swindled an 88-year-old Westfield Department, Richard Garcia be- former district attorney in New York Republican, in his bid for re-election. SCHOOL’S IN…Westfield High School students venture into the building man, authorities said last week. friended the victim, who is legally who now heads his own firm. The third In Cranford, where the GOP took a yesterday for the first day of school. Authorities charged Janet Garcia, blind and suffers from Alzheimer’s, in ward race pits incumbent Republican 3-2 edge on the governing body last 53, her children Richard, 26, and his daily activities. The suspects were Mark Ciarrocca, an attorney in Union, year, Democrats George Jorn and Jacqueline, 31, and Richard Garcia’s later able to gain access to the man’s against Democratic challenger Matt George McDonough seek to hold on Revised Preservation Law girlfriend, Lucia Heinz, 23, in the six- bank accounts, securities and personal Sontz, a lawyer who also holds a degree to the Democratic seats, while Re- count indictment. property. They scammed him out of in mechanical engineering. In the fourth publicans Mark Smith and Marcia According to Assistant Prosecutor $150,000 and persuaded the man to ward, retired Macy’s executive Lenore Garcia seek to give the GOP a 5-0 Advances at WF Town Hall Ann Rubin, under the first three charges turn over power of attorney. Scurry, a Democrat, challenges incum- majority. By WAYNE BAKER last year. She said homes could gain of the six-count indictment, Richard The Westfield and Elizabeth Police bent Republican James Foerst, an attor- In countywide races, Democratic Specially Written for The Westfield Leader protection under the ordinance as ei- Garcia and Heinz are charged with Departments executed a search of the ney in Millburn. Sheriff Ralph Froehlich faces chal- WESTFIELD — The new historic ther a single site or as a district. theft, theft by deception and conspiracy suspects’ Pennington Street address Republicans hold both a 6-2 coun- lenges for the post he has held for 30 preservation ordinance the town coun- She cited two examples of how a to commit theft by deception. on May 1 at which time they seized cil advantage and the mayor’s office. years from Republican Peter Lijoii of cil is considering continues to move single site might be selected – the In counts four through six, Janet evidence such as cash, computers and In Fanwood, Democrats seek to hold Summit, who the sheriff defeated forward. Talking about the impact of first being an extraordinary historic and Jacqueline Garcia are charged bank records. a 6-0 command on the borough coun- CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 teardowns and remodeling of homes incident occurring there, the second on the character of Westfield, town as a single historic home among other planner Judy Thornton said, “If we historically insignificant homes. An don’t do something, we’ll lose [the example of this would be a 150-year- character of town].” old farmhouse surrounded by mod- As described in the proposed ordi- ern tract homes built on the former nance, “The character, lifestyle and fields of the farmhouse, she said. very quality of life in the Town of Ms. Thornton said a protest peti- Westfield depend in great measure tion signed by 20 or more percent of upon the town’s protecting this heri- a proposed district’s homeowners (a tage of the past.” single site amounts to a one-home Ms. Thornton said, “Being desig- district) means the town council must nated doesn’t mean your home is fro- achieve a “super-majority” of two- zen in time. It is important to keep these thirds of the council, rather than a homes viable for modern living.” simple majority of greater than 50 The proposed ordinance was the re- percent. Additionally, she said, coun- sult of “flaws and weaknesses” in the cil members would need a “compel- current one, which Ms. Thornton said ling” reason to override a property she discovered when the town hired her CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 PAGE INDEX Martin Sweeney for The Westfield Leader Benjamin B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader Regional ...... 2-3 Obituary ...... 8 Real Estate .... 11-17 CATCH A COLD(WATER CREEK)...Coldwater Creek, a women’s clothing and WELCOME BACK…Parents wait with their children to send them off to their Editorial ...... 4-5 Education ...... 9 Classifieds .... 17 accessories store, has opened its Westfield branch at the corner of Central Avenue first day back to school yesterday at Franklin Elementary School. Community ... 6-7 Sports ...... 11-16 A&E ...... 19-20 and Elm Street, in the building that formerly housed Express. Page 10 Thursday, September 6, 2007 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A Watchung Communications, Inc. Publication WF Goes Back to School POLICE BLOTTER CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 In terms of RIS’s space, she said, “We hope to capture their imagina- Westfield of a movable property after stealing a “We still have less square footage, tion,” Ms. Dolan added. Monday, August 27, Jack D. Lipsett, scrapped air-conditioning unit from a smaller classes and higher enroll- In seventh grade, students will learn 3rd, 22, of Garwood was arrested at property on Sheffield Avenue. ment... we’re still facing challenges.” how to use digital cameras and digital Westfield police headquarters on a traffic Scotch Plains warrant issued by Westfield. He was re- Saturday, September 1, a business on According to the BOE website, $3.2 video “in coordination with what leased after posting $91 bail. Park Avenue reported that someone re- million will be spent “improving they’re learning.” Wednesday, August 29, Leonard R. moved a sign, valued at $400, from the Roosevelt Intermediate School by Eighth graders have the option to Newsome, Jr., 26, of Hillside was ar- front of the store. expanding Roosevelt’s cafeteria and learn a CAD program and discover rested on West South Avenue near Cross- Saturday, September 1, Kenneth Rob- library to accommodate enrollment aspects of graphic design, website way Place pursuant to a Roselle criminal ert, 20, of Plainfield was arrested for an and meet state standards; renovating design and digital storytelling. She warrant during an investigation follow- outstanding warrant, as well as underage Roosevelt’s deteriorating stairwells said her goal is for “teachers to use ing a motor vehicle stop. Newsome was drinking after police responded to a re- and improving lighting in hallways [the technology] to make the content transported to Westfield police headquar- port of a disturbance on Bartell Avenue. for safety; and enclosing an open area come alive.” ters and later released on his own recog- Saturday, September 1, a customer at a nizance per the Roselle Municipal Court. Park Avenue bank reported that someone breezeway to provide security.” As of August 10, there have been Thursday, August 30, a Cranford resi- withdrew money from her account with- The construction phase of the RIS more than 50 new hires, mostly teach- dent reported that her motor vehicle, a 2007 out her knowledge. addition is anticipated to begin in ers replacing positions vacant due to BMW X5, sustained damage while parked Sunday, September 2, a resident of November 2007, and the renovation resignations, leaves or retirements. at Mindowaskin Park the previous day. A Lamberts Mill Road reported that some- of the existing library will begin dur- Of the new hires, approximately 30 key or similar object was used to leave one struck his vehicle while it was parked ing spring break 2008. are new employees to the district, scratches in the vehicle’s paint and body. and fled the scene without stopping. Of collective-bargaining agree- while the others have been reassigned. Fred K. Lecomte for The Westfield Leader Friday, August 31, John Johnson, 74, Sunday, September 2, a resident of Ram- MORE THAN COFFEE FETCHERS...The Westfield Leader’s summer interns, of Plainfield was arrested on the 100 bling Drive reported that a former co- ments, Ms. Korecky said, “Negotia- In addition to Ms. Dolan, new ad- shown above in the Leader office in July, have completed the newspaper’s tions have concluded with the Westfield ministrators include Barbara Ball, hu- block of Summit Court and charged with worker has been calling her on the phone internship program and have served the paper in significant ways. The interns driving while intoxicated. He was re- repeatedly for the last several weeks. Support Staff Association (which rep- man resources specialist; Lynn Muir, have penned news and feature stories, participated in the editing and layout leased on his own recognizance to a re- Fanwood resents the janitorial workers).” Westfield High School assistant prin- processes and have worked on group projects, such as an online election section sponsible individual. Saturday, September 1, Jason T. Cagle, While there is no contract yet, “there cipal; Douglas Layman, Edison Inter- and upcoming in-print features. The Leader thanks them for their dedication and Friday, August 31, Patrick Hughes, 18, 24, of Plainfield was arrested following a has been a memorandum of agreement” mediate School assistant principal and hard work. Left to right, are: Ebony McQueen, Abby Ryan, intern coordinator of Westfield was arrested on the 300 motor vehicle stop for outstanding for a three-year deal beginning in 2007 coordinator of the Gifted and Talented Katie Newingham, Kelsi Browning, Martin Sweeney, Jenna Nierstedt, Allison block of Clark Street and charged with Plainfield and Union Township warrants. and culminating in 2010, she said. Program; Robert Gardella, Wilson as- Gibbons, Jillian Hernandez, Beth Budnick and Liza Katz. Not pictured, Georgia possession of heroin, possession of drug Saturday, September 1, Larry G. Westfield schools will emphasize sistant principal and basic-skills Mierswa and Sarah Queller. paraphernalia, possession of drug para- Langford-Davis, Jr., 31, of Plainfield and the use of new technology from as teacher, and David Heller, Franklin phernalia with intent to distribute and Amin H. Bradbury, 27, of Newark were early as elementary school. Elementary School assistant principal possession of hypodermic syringes. He arrested after a motor vehicle stop on Terrill Public Schools In Garwood was released on his own recognizance. Road and charged with unlawful posses- Between third and fifth grades, “we and basic-skills teacher. Friday, August 31, Derrick Cornigans, sion of a weapon, unlawful possession of want students to be literate in basic In terms of her primary goal, Ms. 55, of Newark and Christopher Boals, 28, of a handgun, possession of a defaced weapon, computer programs, such as Word Dolan told The Leader that she wants Scheduled to Reopen Today Massapequa, N.Y. were arrested at Davis possession of hollow-point bullets, pos- and Excel,” Ms. Dolan said. She said, to “make sure the entire community Court and East Broad Street and charged session of a controlled dangerous sub- for instance, when practicing punc- gets a sense of who I am and under- By SUZETTE F. STALKER School in Clark. with possession of hypodermic syringes. stance (CDS), possession of a CDS with tuation or capitalization, it represents stand my beliefs about education. I Specially Written for The Westfield Leader Acting Superintendent of Schools Cornigans was released with a summons. intent to distribute and possession of a a good time to teach aspects of Word expect to maintain the high standards GARWOOD – Public school stu- and Lincoln School Principal Teresa Boals also was arrested on an outstanding handgun while in possession of a CDS. or use social-studies data in Excel. Westfield expects.” dents will return to the first day of Quigley told The Westfield Leader Cranford traffic warrant with $50 bail and According to police, Langford-Davis In the middle schools, sixth-grade She said establishing the early classes today. last week that student enrollment is three Newark criminal warrants totaling was also charged with possession of a $950 bail. He was committed to the Union firearm by a convicted felon. Lanford- students will have the opportunity to childhood center and working to Borough youngsters in pre-kinder- up by 10 pupils for the start of the County jail on default of bail. Davis is being held at the Union County become entrepreneurs, said Ms. Dolan. maintain the curriculum while incor- garten and kindergarten attend Wash- 2007-2008 school year, bringing the Sunday, September 2, Hakim Ali, 52, of jail on bail set at $250,000 cash, police They will determine a business and porating new technology are two of ington School, while those in grades total number of district students to North Plainfield was arrested at Woodland said. Bradbury is being held on $150,000 have to produce business cards, flyers her main objectives. In terms of adapt- 1 through 8 are students at Lincoln approximately 415. Avenue and East Broad Street on a cash bail at the Union County jail. and write a letter to a bank to convince ing a working curriculum, she said, School. Garwood high-school stu- The district’s one new staff mem- Rockaway criminal warrant with bail of Sunday, September 2, Paul Caccuittolo, them to give the businesses a loan. “you must have constant vigilance.” dents attend Arthur L. Johnson High ber this year will be school psycholo- $1,257. Ali was released after posting bail. 22, of Fanwood was arrested and charged gist Caren Graber. Sunday, September 2, Kevin Ungaretta, with obstruction of justice after interfer- Ms. Quigley is serving as acting 25, of Clark was arrested on three traffic ing with a police investigation. He was superintendent while Superintendent warrants, one from Dunellen with $500 issued a summons and released. Westfield Council of Schools William Murphy remains bail and two from Scotch Plains totaling Sunday, September 2, James J. Lambert, CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 $1,000 bail, following a motor vehicle 41, of Fanwood was arrested in the 100 on medical leave. stop at South and Central Avenues. He block of Russell Road and charged with refund $39,000 to pool members. months of the year, ahead of the same The acting superintendent said that was released after posting bail. driving while intoxicated. He was processed When multiple council people seven months the prior year.” both Washington and the new Lin- Mountainside and released to a responsible adult. asked about recusing themselves due The existence of one “lagging” coln School are “cleaned, spruced up Tuesday, August 28, a resident of to their pool memberships, Mr. entity, construction permit fees, and ready-to-go” for the new school Pembrook Road reported that someone Westfield Regional Health Cockren said that wouldn’t be neces- “makes sense because of interest rates year. removed a plate compactor and a wheel- Department Blotter sary. “No one has a financial inter- and the building environment that She noted the district’s “walking barrow from his backyard. The missing Statistics for Westfield, July 2007 construction equipment is valued at ap- est,” he said. we’re seeing nationally,” Mr. school bus” program – designed to Vital Statistics Town Engineer Ken Marsh said a Echausse said. incorporate more exercise into stu- proximately $2,300. Thursday, August 30, a patron of the Births 32 study would be conducted on the fea- However, he said, “We’re only dents’ daily routine – would begin its Mountainside Community Pool reported sibility of incorporating additional down $30,000” and items such as second year in Garwood starting next that someone removed her wallet from Deaths 22 spots in the North Avenue train sta- parking revenue and the municipal Wednesday, September 12. her unattended bag while she was at the Marriages 26 tion parking-lot design plan. The area court system are “more than making Walking along Center Street pool. According to police, the wallet con- in question lies in the rear of the fire up for it.” through the .75-square-mile borough, tained $40 cash and two credit cards. The Civil Unions 0 wallet was recovered later that day when department. Next Tuesday, a 7 p.m. memorial physical education teacher Virginia Domestic Partnerships 0 Mr. Gildea said, “There’s a possi- service at the 9/11 monument will BIRDWATCH...A red-tailed hawk vis- “Ginni” Hansen is joined by students a resident found it in the roadway in front bility for extra spots. If we can maxi- precede the meeting. its the bird-bath in Scott Schmedel’s en route to Lincoln School – typically of the pool, police said. Mountainside backyard. Friday, August 31, a business on Route mize that space…it would be very arriving with at least 30 charges. Ms. 22 reported that someone knocked down Communicable / Reportable helpful. We want to see if that can Quigley said Ms. Hansen stated that, the company’s sign sometime overnight. Diseases happen.” After the meeting, Mr. Marsh “‘With all this emphasis on nutrition According to police, the Department of Hepatitis A 0 told The Westfield Leader that the lot Historic Preservation Ord. and better health standards, I wanted Transportation was working on the road could stand to gain 15 to 18 spots. CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 to do something to get the kids mov- overnight and it is suspected that a back- Salmonella 1 In terms of upcoming roadwork, owner’s wishes. nance would then be sent to the plan- ing.’” hoe could have knocked down the sign. Hepatitis C 0 crews will address repairs on Grove The first step in designating a home ning board, which would discuss the “Our motto at Lincoln School, that Police are investigating the incident. Street today. Mr. Gildea said the or district as historic is listing the proposal at a public meeting and re- we say over the loudspeaker, is work Friday, August 31, a resident reported Influenza 0 project would amount to a “one-day hard, be the best you can be, and be being the victim of possible identity theft. property as a property of interest on view the proposal for consistency with According to police, the victim received Lyme Disease 0 inconvenience” for Edison school- the town’s master plan, Ms. Thornton the town’s master plan. The board’s kind to one another – and that’s our a bill from Sprint listing a cell phone Disease Outbreaks 0 children and parents after a “bit of a said. There are currently about 250 recommendation would have to be goal,” Ms. Quigley said, adding that number that was unknown to him. delay.” Paving will take place today, properties listed on the master plan, returned to the council within 30 days. she is “looking forward to a wonder- Monday, September 3, Julio G. Other 6 with striping to occur on Saturday. and adding to the list requires amend- “There’s more work to be done. We ful year. I hope everyone has a great Alvarado, 38, and Delancy Taylor, 42, Within approximately two months, ing the master plan, she said. want to know who will be affected (by learning experience.” both of Elizabeth, were arrested for theft parking lots 1 and 8 near Trader Joe’s Following this action, the historic the amendments to the ordinance),” Retail Food Inspections will be conjoined. In terms of the preservation commission would have said Councilman Jim Foerst, chair- Excellent 0 project’s length, lot 1, off of Prospect to perform a study on the property or man of the code review committee that Passed 9 Street, will take four to five weeks, district, following guidelines of the will review the ordinance before send- while lot 8, off of Elm Street, will National Register of Historic Places. ing it to the full council. The commit- Conditionally Satisfactory 3 take roughly three weeks, according The study would designate the prop- tee wants more information as to the Unsatisfactory 0 to assistant engineer Kris McAloon. erty or boundaries, and the commis- zones that will be affected...then we Mr. McAloon said the work would sion would conduct a public hearing, will be able to refer it [the ordinance] Total Initial/Re-inspections 16 be “staggered,” with lot 1 addressed with advance notification to property out to council. We don’t want to to Mobile Food Inspections 1 first and half the lot remaining open. owners and the public. Following the refer it without having the answers.” Temporary Inspections 8 All told, he expects the work, which hearing, the commission would have The committee has received com- will begin Saturday, to be completed to make a recommendation to the ments from both the planning board and Food Samples / Lab Tests 0 by November. council. The commission’s role is the historic preservation commission. Retail Food Complaints 2 In the finance policy committee strictly advisory, Ms. Thornton said. “I am making sure we do it right the report, chairman Peter Echausse said The town council would then act on first time. I want to know who will be Food Borne Illness 0 three of four major revenue streams the commission’s recommendation by effected and make sure those people are “tracking, for the first seven introducing an ordinance. The ordi- are contacted. I anticipate the ques- Environmental tions the council will ask, and I want to know those answers. The number Garbage 4 one question would be how many Rodent 7 properities would be considered his- Fred Rossi for The Westfield Leader Animal Control 1 toric? What constitutes a historic NUNSENSE…Nuns enjoy some ice cream during the annual St. Bart’s Festival, zone? How many potential zones do held during Labor Day weekend in Scotch Plains. Lead Investigations 0 we have?” Mr. Foerst asked. Heating Complaints 0 After the board signs off, the coun- cil would then have a second reading Nuisance 1 of the proposed ordinance and public Election Preview Air, Water, Noise Complaints 0 CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 hearing. Following the hearing, the council would vote on whether to three years ago, and Charles E. for the assembly in 2005. adopt the ordinance designating a Mitchell, Sr. of Roselle, an indepen- Green Party candidates George Health Screenings/Programs property as historic. dent running under the “Clean Up DeCarlo, the Green Party’s state chair- Blood Pressure 0 Ms. Thornton said, “It would be Government” slogan. man, and Ryan Reyes, an interpreter, very difficult for the council to desig- In the freeholder race, incumbents both of Berkeley Heights, and Liber- Diabetes 0 nate” a property or district over the Bette Jane Kowalski, chairman, and tarians Darren Young of Summit, a Stroke 0 owner’s wishes. Dan Sullivan, who works for the state software developer, and Jeff Hetrick Health Education 0 Patrick Velderman, a former mem- Motor Vehicle Services Commission of Mountainside, a management rep- ber of the historic preservation com- and has been a freeholder since 1995, resentative for a chemical company, Other 0 mission and Kimball Avenue historic seek re-election. Plainfield City Coun- also vie for District 21 assembly seats. Flu/Pneumonia Vaccinations 0 district resident, said a key to balanc- cil President Rayland Van Blake will In District 22, Republican write-in ing preservation with improvement is join them. Mr. Van Blake replaced Free- Rose McConnell of Phillipsburg faces keeping the old portions of the home’s holder Adrian Mapp after the Demo- off against Democratic incumbent Child Health Services exterior identifiable. cratic Party’s county organization Nicholas Scutari of Linden for State Child Health Clinics 2 I help good drivers save money. Ms. Thornton said the ordinance bumped Mr. Mapp from the party line. Senate. In the assembly race, Demo- # of Children Attending 4 With the Safe Driving Bonus, part of Your would have no impact on the interior Mr. Mapp seeks re-election on the crats Linda Stender of Fanwood and of the property. However, it would independent slate; hopefuls Becky Jerry Green of Plainfield, both in- # of Vaccinations Given 4 Choice Auto Insurance, I can help you get require that a property owner obtain a McHugh of Linden and George cumbents, seek re-election against up to 5% off your renewal bill-on top of certificate of appropriateness for ex- O’Grady of Elizabeth join him. opposition from Republicans Bryan Physicals 3 any other discounts you already receive. terior changes to a property. On the Republican line, Wallace Des Rochers of Rahway and Robert Robert Newell, the planning Shackell Jr. of Cranford, Robert Reilly Gatto of North Plainfield. Nursing board’s representative to the historic of Cranford and Patricia Quattrocchi Call me today for a quote. preservation commission, said, “We of Garwood, a four-time freeholder Erratum Home Visits 0 (the town) haven’t really designated candidate, will run for seats. In a front-page article last week, School Audits 0 Democrats have held a 9-0 major- “DWC Approves Grants for South Ron Bansky any properties in the recent past.” Other 0 In response as to why Stoneleigh ity on the freeholder board for the Avenue Locations,” The Westfield (800) 554-6964 Park is on both the National and State past 10 years. Leader erroneously stated that funds Registers of Historic Places, but not At the state level, in District 21, from the 5K run usually go to fund Other Inspections designated by the town, Mr. Newell which includes Westfield, Mountainside WHS’s Project Graduation. The noted that this was the result of ho- and Garwood, former Long Hill mayor Westfield Optimist club organizes, Pools 4 meowner objections. and current committeewoman Gina funds and runs Project Graduation; Tobacco Age of Sale 11 715 Central Avenue Suite 10 the DWC has never done so. “Our ordinance gave all rights to Genovese, a Democrat, challenges Re- Nursery/Day Care Centers 1 Westfield property owners and none to the publican Senator Tom Kean Jr.’s re- The article should have said that [email protected] municipality. The new ordinance is election bid. In the Assembly race, Re- DWC members, during a discus- Other 0 vital in preserving the historic char- publican incumbents Jon Bramnick of sion of sponsorship and promotion acter of town,” Mr. Newell said. Westfield and Eric Munoz of Summit for the 5K run, mentioned the pos- Feature is optional and subject to terms and conditions. Not available in every state. Safe Driving BonusSM based on (except in Enforcement NY) eligible premium for prior policy period and won’t apply after an accident. Allstate Insurance Company, Allstate Indemnity Mr. Foerst said he does not expect the will face Democrats Norman Albert of sibility of donating a portion of the Company, Allstate Property and Casualty Insurance Company and Allstate Fire and Casualty Insurance Company: Northbrook, ordinance to be reviewed by the full Cranford and Bruce Bergen of Spring- proceeds to educational events. Court Summons 1 IL. © 2007 Allstate Insurance Company. NASCAR® is a registered trademark of the National Association for Stock Car Auto council for another two to three weeks. field, an attorney in Cranford who ran We regret the error. Racing, Inc. Kasey KahneTM likeness is a trademark of Kasey Kahne Inc. used under license by Evernham Motorsports, LLC. Board Hearings 0 USPS 485200 Thursday, September 6, 2007 Published Every Thursday Since 1959 (908) 232-4407 SIXTY CENTS OUR 48TH YEAR – ISSUE NO. 36-2007 Periodical – Postage Paid at Scotch Plains, N.J. www.timesnj.com [email protected] SP-F School District Welcomes Back Students, Unveils Changes By MARTIN SWEENEY ementary-school teachers attended new literature for its reading program Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times workshops over the summer in lan- with hopes to enhance both guided SCOTCH PLAINS — Schools guage arts and literacy, mathematics, reading instruction in primary grade throughout the Scotch Plains- technology and assessment. Plans are levels and reading circles in third and Fanwood school district opened their in the works to incorporate more fourth grade. doors to new and returning students Smart Boards, interactive touch- At Brunner School, students will this morning, learn sign lan- marking the offi- guage. cial start to the According to 2007-2008 school officials, students year. at Park and Terrill As of Friday, Middle Schools August 31, the dis- will have altered trict had 5,341 reg- daily schedules. istered students Every Wednes- enrolled in its day, grades 6 to 8 schools. The will have an eight- school year wel- period school day, comes 51 new compared to the teachers into the standard seven- district, officials period day for the said. Scott remainder of the Bortnick is the school week. The new kindergarten eighth period will to grade 12 science serve as an advi- supervisor for the sory period in district, and Timo- which each grade thy Donahue is the level will have a new assistant prin- lesson pertaining cipal with respon- to a broader, Ted Ritter for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times sibilities for guid- The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times Archives learning-based WELCOME BACK HOME…Fanwood Mayor Colleen Mahr administers the oath of office to Councilman William ance services at SCHOOL’S IN… Classes begin today at Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School, topic. Populus, right, at a special meeting Tuesday night. Mr. Populus, who will finish the term of recently resigned Councilman Scotch Plains- shown above, and the rest of public schools in the Scotch Plains-Fanwood school According to Joseph Higgins, plans to run for a full term in the fall. Fanwood High district. the Scotch Plains- School. Susan Kukucka is the new screen whiteboards – in the class- Fanwood Board of Education bul- principal at McGinn School; she suc- rooms. letin, the advisory periods will “of- Populus Joins Fanwood Council, ceeds former principal Mariana Evergreen School has new teach- fer students enrichment opportuni- Cassidy. ers at the first-, third- and fourth- ties while simultaneously provid- Officials said more than 100 el- grade levels. School One purchased ing students and teachers a struc- ture in which to forge close rela- Will Run on Nov. Democratic Ticket tionships.” By TED RITTER Populus, a Democrat, to finish out the Also at the special meeting, the SP Expects Proposals For Team-building exercises will also Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times remaining term of Councilman Jo- governing body discussed a trio of be incorporated into the advisory FANWOOD — Mayor Colleen seph Higgins, who resigned unex- proposed ordinances pertaining to program. The bulletin states that “the Mahr, at a special meeting immedi- pectedly, citing personal reasons re- salary increases for borough public New Center by End of Month activities are structured so that stu- ately prior to Tuesday night’s council lated to his ongoing divorce. works and non-union employees. By FRED T. ROSSI At the council’s conference meet- dents work collaboratively to prob- agenda meeting, administered the Mr. Populus served one full term Councilman Bruce Walsh voted Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times ing on Tuesday, Councilman Jeffrey lem-solve, while exercising inter- oath of office to Councilman William and part of another term as a council- against two of the measures, includ- SCOTCH PLAINS — The town- Strauss, the governing body’s liaison personal skills, establishing trust, Populus. man during the mid and late 1990s. ing the ordinance spelling out the 4- ship recreation commission will re- to the recreation commission, said it demonstrating respect for others and Last month, Council President Prior to the swearing-in ceremony, to 4.5-percent range of possible in- view proposals from architects later is “not a fait accompli” that the exist- CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 Katherine Mitchell nominated Mr. Mayor Mahr said she was happy to creases for non-union employees. He this month for a new senior-citizens ing facility at Scotch Hills would be “welcome him home.” called for more discussion of the is- and community center at Scotch Hills razed and replaced. Instead, he said, When asked after Tuesday night’s sue before the mayor and council Country Club before submitting a the architectural proposals are a first meeting if he expects to be on the vote on specific increases by posi- report to the township council, offi- step in exploring options for the build- ballot in this November’s election, tion. cials announced at Tuesday night’s ing. Mr. Populus, who also ran for mayor “I think we need that kind of a council meeting. Councilman Kevin Glover, the in 1999, said, “I have learned to ex- discussion before we make any deci- Last month, Mayor Marty Marks council’s liaison to the senior-citi- pect everything,” before confirming sions about [borough employees’] said Scotch Hills was a possible lo- zens advisory committee, asked for that he will seek a full council term. CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 cation for a new center, with the the minutes of the August 29 meeting existing clubhouse possibly being with the architectural firms as well as razed and rebuilt. The mayor said at “all documentation” that has been State, Local Election the time that it was important to produced so far. He said that “the recognize the site’s historical sig- council needs to participate in the nificance. Scotch Hills was origi- process as it moves along” instead of Campaigns Kick Off nally called Shady Rest, a club for merely being presented with a final By PAUL J. PEYTON from the council two weeks ago and African-Americans. Any new facil- plan developed with minimal council Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times will not run in November; former ity would likely be named for John input. AREA – The Labor Day Weekend councilman William Populus has re- Shippen, Shady Rest’s golf profes- Mayor Martin Marks said that coun- is the traditional kickoff of the fall placed him on the current body and sional and the first African-Ameri- cil liaisons serve two purposes — election campaign season. Statewide, has confirmed he will run on the can golf pro in the United States. conveying the sense of the council on voters will elect representatives to all Democratic ticket. Former borough Last week, recreation director Ray matters of importance to these non- 120 seats of the legislature; all terms police chief Anthony Parenti and Joel Poerio held what he termed “a very governmental bodies and getting a expire this year. Locally, Westfield, Stroz, a corporation litigation attor- productive meeting” with eight ar- sense of those entities’ thinking for Fanwood, Garwood, Cranford and ney, are running for council on the chitecture firms to discuss the project. the council. He said council members Berkeley Heights will decide govern- GOP ticket. Robert Lynes from the Hatch Mott should “keep that in mind as we move ing body races. Kenilworth and Sum- Westfield, which changed from McDonald engineering consulting forward in the process.” Fred Rossi for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times mit will elect mayors. two- to four-year council terms in firm also attended to discuss the spe- Later in the conference meeting, NUNSENSE…Nuns enjoy some ice cream during the annual St. Bart’s Festival, In Fanwood, first term Mayor Col- 2003, has races in each of the town’s cifics of the project. during an update on the municipal held during Labor Day weekend in Scotch Plains. leen Mahr is currently unopposed in four wards. In the first ward, Repub- Township officials expect to re- building renovations, Mr. Glover said, her re-election bid; former GOP can- lican Frank Arena will face attorney ceive formal proposals from the firms with construction projects planned at didate Patricia Lindsey dropped out Ross Katz, a Democrat, in the battle late next week before the facilities Scotch Hills, the township public SP Town Hall Renovations of the race two weeks ago. Republi- to fill the seat which Republican Pe- subcommittee of the recreation com- works facility and the two firehouses, cans have until Wednesday, Septem- ter Echausse will vacate. Mr. Arena, a mission would review the proposals it was important to avoid the delays ber 19, to file a replacement candi- sales executive with an information and then meet with the top candidates experienced with the municipal build- To Be Completed By Oct. 15 date for the November ballot. technology company and the brother- the following week. The subcommit- ing project. By FRED T. ROSSI police station and the accomplish- Mountainside Mayor Robert in-law of former Mayor Greg tee would report to the full commis- On August 14, the council met with Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times ment of further façade work. Viglianti, a Republican, is unopposed McDermott, ran unsuccessfully for sion, which would then report to coun- the contractor and architect to assess SCOTCH PLAINS — Township Mr. Atkins told The Scotch Plains- in his quest for a sixth term. county freeholder in 2004. cil members. CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 Manager Thomas Atkins said the lat- Fanwood Times this week that the Fanwood Democrats seek to hold a Republican Second Ward Council- est schedule for the renovations of the building’s new heating and air-condi- 6-0 command on the borough coun- woman Jo Ann Neylan, a former pros- municipal building now lists a “sub- tioning system is expected to become cil. Incumbent Katherine Mitchell, a ecutor in Brooklyn, faces a challenge stantial completion date” of Monday, operational in the last week of Sep- nurse, seeks re-election and was to from Democrat Bruce Regenstreich, October 15, when the building should tember. have run alongside incumbent Jo- a former district attorney in New York be “99-and-a-half-percent finished,” Until then, the building’s summer seph Higgins. Mr. Higgins resigned CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 he said. hours have been extended until the The $3.9-million refurbishment, end of this month, with offices open which started late last year, was ini- from 8 a.m. until 3:30 p.m. on Mon- tially expected to be completed two day, Tuesday and Wednesday, until months ago, but periodic spells of 7:30 p.m. on Thursday and until 12:30 bad weather — from cold and icy p.m. on Friday. conditions in February and March to The window air-conditioning heavy rains in the late spring and units are expected to be fully re- summer — have been a factor in the placed next week, while the new construction delays. In addition, Mr. windows in the existing second Atkins said in July there was some floor, which houses the administra- concern about whether Paley Con- tion, engineering, building and con- struction Co., the general contractor, struction offices, will also be in- was using an adequate number of stalled next week. workers. Interior work on the new second The first stage of the renovation floor, to be utilized by certain police was replacing the 33-year-old department personnel who have been building’s flat roof with a slanted ensconced in the building’s basement, roof. will be done later this month, Mr. Last week’s sunny and mild tem- Atkins said. The police department peratures allowed progress to con- itself has been housed in a trailer in tinue, with completion of the roof the municipal parking lot since the over the new second floor above the early days of the project. KENYA DIG IT…Through the sale of hand-sewn tote bags, the Fanwood PAGE INDEX Presbyterian Women have raised $5,000 to send to a Kenyan village to fund the Christina Hinke for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times digging of a well so the women will no longer need to walk miles to bring water ROCK N’ ROLLING…Pat DiNizio of The Smithereens, left, belts out the Beatles’ Regional ...... 2-3 Obituary ...... 8 Real Estate .... 11-17 back to their people. Pictured above from left to right around a facsimile of the classic “I Saw Her Standing There” with The Broadcasters at the St. Bart’s Editorial ...... 4-5 Education ...... 9 Classifieds .... 17 check are: Cena Pollitt, Nancy Bassman, Ellie Kramps, Judy Wussler, Barbara Festival in Scotch Plains on Sunday night. Community ... 6-7 Sports ...... 11-16 A&E ...... 19-20 Knapp and Jeanmarie Stewart. Page 10 Thursday, September 6, 2007 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION Election Preview POLICE BLOTTER CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 who now heads his own firm. The years from Republican Peter Lijoii of third ward race pits incumbent Re- Summit, who the sheriff defeated Scotch Plains zance per the Roselle Municipal publican Mark Ciarrocca, an attor- three years ago, and Charles E. Saturday, September 1, a business Court. ney in Union, against Democratic Mitchell, Sr. of Roselle, an indepen- on Park Avenue reported that some- Thursday, August 30, a Cranford challenger Matt Sontz, a lawyer who dent running under the “Clean Up one removed a sign, valued at $400, resident reported that her motor ve- also holds a degree in mechanical Government” slogan. from the front of the store. hicle, a 2007 BMW X5, sustained engineering. In the fourth ward, re- In the race for freeholder, incum- Saturday, September 1, Kenneth damage while parked at Mindowaskin tired Macy’s executive Lenore Scurry, bents Bette Jane Kowalski, board Robert, 20, of Plainfield was arrested Park the previous day. The damage a Democrat, challenges incumbent chairman, and Dan Sullivan, who for an outstanding warrant, as well as consisted of scratches in the vehicle’s Republican James Foerst, an attorney works for the state’s Motor Vehicle underage drinking after police re- paint and body caused by a key or in Millburn. Services Commission and has been a sponded to a report of a disturbance similar type object. Republicans hold both a 6-2 coun- freeholder since 1995, seek re-elec- on Bartell Avenue. Friday, August 31, John Johnson, cil advantage and the mayor’s office. tion. Plainfield City Council Presi- Saturday, September 1, a customer 74, of Plainfield was arrested on the Republican Mountainside Coun- dent Rayland Van Blake will join at a Park Avenue bank reported that 100 block of Summit Court and cilman Glenn Mortimer, a realtor, them. Mr. Van Blake replaced Free- someone withdrew money from her charged with driving while intoxi- and his running mate, Jeffrey Wass, a holder Adrian Mapp after the Demo- account without her knowledge. cated. He was released on his own member of the borough’s planning cratic Party’s county organization Sunday, September 2, a resident of recognizance to a responsible indi- board, are unopposed for seats on the bumped Mr. Mapp from the party Lamberts Mill Road reported that vidual. borough council; there is no Demo- line. someone struck his vehicle while it Friday, August 31, Patrick Hughes, cratic ticket. Mr. Mapp seeks re-election on the Fred K. Lecomte for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times was parked and fled the scene with- 18, of Westfield was arrested on the Stephen Napolitano joins incum- independent slate; hopefuls Becky MORE THAN COFFEE FETCHERS...The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times’s sum- out stopping. 300 block of Clark Street and charged bent Charles Lombardo on the Demo- McHugh of Linden and George mer interns, shown above in the Times office in July, have completed the Sunday, September 2, a resident of with possession of heroin, posses- cratic ticket for Garwood Council. O’Grady of Elizabeth join him. newspaper’s internship program and have served the paper in significant ways. Rambling Drive reported that a former sion of drug paraphernalia, posses- They face Republicans Anthony On the Republican line, Wallace The interns have penned news and feature stories, participated in the editing and co-worker has been calling her on the sion of drug paraphernalia with in- Sytko, a law student who came within Shackell Jr. of Cranford, Robert Reilly layout processes and have worked on group projects, such as an online election phone repeatedly for the last several tent to distribute and possession of 25 votes of a council seat three years of Cranford and Patricia Quattrocchi section and upcoming in-print features. The Times thanks them for their dedica- weeks. hypodermic syringes. He was released tion and hard work. Left to right, are: Ebony McQueen, Abby Ryan, intern ago, and Dennis Clark, a supervisor/ of Garwood, a four-time freeholder coordinator Katie Newingham, Kelsi Browning, Martin Sweeney, Jenna Nierstedt, Fanwood on his own recognizance. dispatcher with a medical courier. candidate, will run for seats. Allison Gibbons, Jillian Hernandez, Beth Budnick and Liza Katz. Not pictured, Thursday, August 30, Raquel M. Friday, August 31, Derrick Republican Councilman Victor Democrats have held a 9-0 major- Georgia Mierswa and Sarah Queller. Jara, 22, of Linden was arrested fol- Cornigans, 55, of Newark and Chris- DeFillippo is not seeking a second ity on the freeholder board for the lowing a motor vehicle stop for an topher Boals, 28, of Massapequa, N.Y. term. Democrats hold a 5-1 edge on past 10 years. outstanding warrant out of Plainfield. were arrested at Davis Court and East the council plus the mayor’s seat. At the state level, in District 21, Thursday, August 30, Randy R. Broad Street and charged with pos- Among other municipal races in which includes Westfield, Back to School Burch, 24, of Cherry Hill was ar- session of hypodermic syringes. the county, Kenilworth Mayor Gregg Mountainside and Garwood, former CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 rested following a motor vehicle stop Boals also was arrested on an out- David, a Democrat, faces a challenge Long Hill mayor and current com- building relationships. At times, the construction throughout the sum- for an outstanding warrant out of standing Cranford traffic warrant with from GOP Councilwoman Kathi mitteewoman Gina Genovese, a team-building activities will include mer. Workers installed a partial new Bordentown. $50 bail and three Newark criminal Fiamingo. Summit Mayor Jordan Democrat, challenges Republican groups of students from all grade roof at Coles School from the main Saturday, September 1, Jason T. warrants totaling $950 bail. He was Glatt, the first Democrat to serve as Senator Tom Kean Jr.’s re-election levels working together toward a office to the third- and fourth-grade Cagle, 24, of Plainfield was arrested committed to the Union County jail mayor in the city’s history, will face bid. In the Assembly race, Republi- common goal.” lobby. following a motor vehicle stop for on default of bail. Councilman Michael Vernotico, a can incumbents Jon Bramnick of Sixth-grade students will engage At Scotch Plains-Fanwood High outstanding Plainfield and Union Sunday, September 2, Hakim Ali, Republican, in his bid for re-election. Westfield and Eric Munoz of Summit in activities focused on character School, workers renovated the girls’ Township warrants. 52, of North Plainfield was arrested In Cranford, where the GOP took a will face Democrats Norman Albert education and creative inventions. locker room and expanded both the Saturday, September 1, Larry G. at Woodland Avenue and East Broad 3-2 edge on the governing body last of Cranford and Bruce Bergen of In grade 7, students will participate front and senior parking lots, adding Langford-Davis, Jr., 31, of Plainfield Street on a Rockaway Township crimi- year, Democrats George Jorn and Springfield, an attorney in Cranford in a “pay-day project,” examining around 60 new spots for students, and Amin H. Bradbury, 27, of New- nal warrant with bail of $1,257. Ali George McDonough seek to hold on who ran for the assembly in 2005. the process of career exploration faculty and visitors, officials said. ark were arrested after a motor ve- was released after posting bail. to the Democratic seats, while Re- Green Party candidates George and setting goals. Eighth graders Trees on the front lawn had to be cut hicle stop on Terrill Road and charged Sunday, September 2, Kevin publicans Mark Smith and Marcia DeCarlo, the Green Party’s state will be instructed in a “college ex- down to make room for the parking with unlawful possession of a weapon, Ungaretta, 25, of Clark was arrested Garcia seek to give the GOP a 5-0 chairman, and Ryan Reyes, an inter- ploration project” that will offer a lot. unlawful possession of a handgun, on three traffic warrants, one from majority. preter, both of Berkeley Heights, and personal connection between learn- Parking permits were issued to stu- possession of a defaced weapon, pos- Dunellen with $500 bail and two from In countywide races, Democratic Libertarians Darren Young of Sum- ing and the process of planning for dents with a driver’s license begin- session of hollow-point bullets, pos- Scotch Plains totaling $1,000 bail, Sheriff Ralph Froehlich faces chal- mit, a software developer, and Jeff college, according to a BOE re- ning August 21; students that live session of a controlled dangerous following a motor vehicle stop at lenges for the post he has held for 30 Hetrick of Mountainside, a manage- lease. “too close” to the school were denied substance (CDS), possession of a CDS South and Central Avenues. He was ment representative for a chemical Park and Terrill teachers partici- permits, multiple sources said. with intent to distribute and posses- released after posting bail. Regional Health company, also vie for District 21 pated in a collaborative workshop to In terms of parking, Cedar Street sion of a handgun while in possession Mountainside Department Blotter assembly seats. learn about the advisory program on and Green Forest Park will provide of a CDS. Tuesday, August 28, a resident of Statistics for Fanwood, July 2007 In District 22, Republican write-in Tuesday, their first professional-de- 50 more spots for high school driv- According to police, Langford- Pembrook Road reported that some- Rose McConnell of Phillipsburg faces velopment day of the school year. ers. Davis was also charged with posses- one removed a plate compactor and a Vital Statistics off against Democratic incumbent This year, the middle schools be- “I think it’s going to put a signifi- sion of a firearm by a convicted felon. wheelbarrow from his backyard. The Births 8 Nicholas Scutari of Linden for State gin class at 8:10 a.m. and conclude cant dent in the problem,” said SPFHS Lanford-Davis is being held at the missing construction equipment is Senate. In the assembly race, Demo- at 2:42 p.m. Officials said the Principal David Heisey, referring to Union County jail on bail set at valued at approximately $2,300. Deaths 2 crats Linda Stender of Fanwood and Wednesday advisory programs the new parking procedures in a July $250,000 cash, police said. Thursday, August 30, a patron of Marriages 5 Jerry Green of Plainfield, both in- would have no effect on these start- interview with The Scotch Plains- Police reported that Bradbury is the Mountainside Community Pool Civil Unions 1 cumbents, seek re-election against ing and closing times since the length Fanwood Times. being held on $150,000 cash bail at reported that someone removed her opposition from Republicans Bryan of all periods will be shortened on Juniors receiving their licenses for the Union County jail. wallet from her unattended bag while Domestic Partnerships 0 Des Rochers of Rahway and Robert advisory days. the 2007-2008 school year will re- Sunday, September 2, Paul she was at the pool. According to Gatto of North Plainfield. District schools were busy with ceive parking permits on other resi- Caccuittolo, 22, of Fanwood was ar- police, the wallet contained $40 cash Communicable / Reportable dential streets, which Scotch Plains rested and charged with obstruction and two credit cards. The wallet was and Fanwood have yet to decide of justice after interfering with a po- recovered later that day when a resi- Diseases upon. lice investigation. He was issued a dent found it in the roadway in front Hepatitis A 0 The $2-million Turf-It project com- summons and released. of the pool, police said. Salmonella 0 mences in December following the Sunday, September 2, James J. Friday, August 31, a business on fall athletic season. Artificial turf will Lambert, 41, of Fanwood was ar- Route 22 reported that someone Hepatitis C 0 be installed at the varsity soccer field rested in the 100 block of Russell knocked down the company’s sign Influenza 0 and football field. The high school’s Road and charged with driving while sometime overnight. According to track will also be replaced. intoxicated (DWI). He was processed police, the New Jersey Department of Lyme Disease 0 A number of changes in curriculum and released to a responsible adult, Transportation was working on the Disease Outbreaks 0 at the high- school level have been police said. road overnight and it is suspected that Other 0 made in the social studies department Westfield a backhoe could have knocked down under the direction of department su- Monday, August 27, Jack D. the sign. The incident is being inves- pervisor Brad Siegel. The freshman Lipsett, 3rd, 22, of Garwood was ar- tigated, police said. Retail Food Inspections World History course has been re- rested at Westfield police headquar- Friday, August 31, a resident re- placed by U.S. History I; sophomore ters on a traffic warrant issued by ported being the victim of possible Excellent 0 U.S./ History I has thus been replaced Westfield. He was released after post- identity theft. According to police, Passed 3 by U.S. History II for future years. ing $91 bail. the victim received a bill from Sprint Conditionally Satisfactory 0 Wednesday, August 29, Leonard listing a cell phone number that was R. Newsome, Jr., 26, of Hillside was unknown to him. Unsatisfactory 0 SP Council arrested on West South Avenue near Monday, September 3, Julio G. Total Initial/Re-inspections 0 Crossway Place pursuant to a Roselle Alvarado, 38, and Delancy Taylor, CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 criminal warrant during an investiga- 42, both of Elizabeth, were arrested Mobile Food Inspections 0 the status of the municipal building tion following a motor vehicle stop. for theft of a movable property after Temporary Inspections 0 Fred Rossi for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times project, whose completion has been Newsome was transported to stealing a scrap air-conditioning unit Food Samples / Lab Tests 0 A BIRD’S EYE VIEW…The annual Labor Day weekend St. Bart’s Festival in delayed for months. Mr. Glover said Westfield police headquarters and from a property on Sheffield Av- Scotch Plains marks the end of summer and beginning of the school year. he had asked earlier this year for later released on his own recogni- enue. Retail Food Complaints 0 regular progress reports and said the Food Borne Illness 0 renovation project had caused “hard- ships” for residents and township Fanwood Council Meeting employees working in the building. Environmental CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 “It would be good to have some Garbage 1 salaries,” Mr. Walsh said. are often too expensive to attract larger explanation, full disclosure, as to what Mayor Mahr agreed and added that numbers of seniors. happened,” he said. Rodent 2 a public hearing on the salary range Mayor Mahr, crediting Mr. Mayor Marks said the issues Mr. Animal Control 1 measure is not scheduled until Mon- Peeney’s leadership, said the senior Glover raised had been discussed at Lead Investigations 0 day, September 17. club is a “strong, united group…and the August 14 meeting, which Mr. The governing body also reviewed that’s what we want; however when- Glover was unable to attend because Heating Complaints 0 administrative issues related to state ever we can help, we will.” he was out of town. The mayor sug- Nuisance 1 Council on Affordable Housing gested that Mr. Glover meet with (COAH) regulations. Thomas Atkins, township manager, Air, Water, Noise Complaints 0 Borough officials said Fanwood, to get further details from that meet- beginning next year, must begin work- interviews you won’t ing. Health Screenings/Programs ing to rehabilitate 10 affordable hous- Mr. Glover said that he “had asked ing units, even though the borough find on youtube for a meeting” with the contractor Blood Pressure 0 currently meets its COAH goal for and architect and said he was “disap- Diabetes 0 constructing new affordable housing goleader.com/video pointed” that the meeting was even- units. tually scheduled for a date when he Stroke 0 Officials said it is not clear how would be unable to attend. Health Education 0 long the borough could take to reach Other 0 the rehabilitation goal. Martin Sweeney for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times “What I’m concerned with is…the CATCH A COLD(WATER CREEK)...Coldwater Creek, a women’s clothing and Flu/Pneumonia Vaccinations 0 accessories store, has opened its Westfield branch at the corner of Central Avenue mechanism for doing this; can we and Elm Street, in the building that formerly housed Express. partner with the county?” asked Mayor Mahr. Child Health Services After further discussion, Mayor Child Health Clinics 0 Mahr directed Eleanor McGovern, Four Indicted for Swindling # of Children Attending 1 borough clerk, and Dennis Estis, bor- ough attorney, to get more specific # of Vaccinations Given 1 information from the borough’s 88-Year-Old Westfield Man Physicals 1 COAH consultant. By PAUL J. PEYTON with theft, theft by failure to make During the agenda meeting, the Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times required disposition and conspiracy governing body heard a presentation WESTFIELD – Four Elizabeth resi- to commit theft. Nursing from Fanwood Senior Citizen Club dents face between five and 10 years in Ms. Rubin said the four would be Home Visits 0 President Jim Peeney. prison if convicted following their in- arraigned on October 1. Mr. Peeney commended the bor- dictment last week on charges they According to the Westfield Police School Audits 0 ough for recently hiring a grant- swindled an 88-year-old Westfield Department, Richard Garcia be- Other 0 funded coordinator, Paulette Drogan, man, authorities said last week. friended the victim, who is legally to manage local senior programs. He Authorities charged Janet Garcia, blind and suffers from Alzheimer’s, said the club plans to meet with her 53, her children Richard, 26, and in his daily activities. The suspects Other Inspections for the first time later this month. Jacqueline, 31, and Richard Garcia’s were later able to gain access to the Pools 0 “She’s going to be a tremendous girlfriend, Lucia Heinz, 23, in the six- man’s bank accounts, securities and asset to us,” Mr. Peeney said. “There count indictment. personal property. They scammed Tobacco Age of Sale 4 are some holes that we’re not filling,” Benjamin B. Corbin for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times According to Assistant Prosecutor him out of $150,000 and persuaded Nursery/Day Care Centers 0 he added, noting that the senior club RAISING THE ROOF (AND THE REST OF IT TOO)…After a stop-work order Ann Rubin, under the first three the man to turn over power of attor- halted construction on a Sinclair Place home in Westfield in June, officials deter- Other 0 is able to run a lot of activities on its charges of the six-count indictment, ney. own. mined that the structure’s foundation is “in the wrong spot,” Town Administrator Richard Garcia and Heinz are charged The Westfield and Elizabeth Police Jim Gildea told The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times at the time. To bring the house “We certainly would appreciate into compliance with the site plans as approved by the planning board, the owner/ with theft, theft by deception and Departments executed a search of the Enforcement something in the [2008] budget to developer of the property must lift the house off its original foundation, move it conspiracy to commit theft by decep- suspects’ Pennington Street address help us subsidize some of these about 18 inches to the right and rotate the house at an angle; and separately move tion. on May 1 at which time they seized Court Summons 0 things,” said Mr. Peeney, specifically the garage in a similar manner. Workers have dug a hole to the right of the house In counts four through six, Janet evidence such as cash, computers and Board Hearings 0 mentioning bus trips, which he said to eventually accommodate the new basement foundation that will be re-formed. and Jacqueline Garcia are charged bank records. Page 2 Thursday, September 6, 2007 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION Overall Scores for Union County Hospitals Public Advocate Unveils NJ Department of Health and Senior Services; Phone: (609) 292-7837 Child Advocacy Center Heart Attack Pneumonia Heart Failure Overall Score Overall Score Overall Score Citizen-Friendly Website Hospital Name % % % Seeks New Donors State 10% scored equal to or higher than: 98 94 95

TRENTON — Citizens can find help online presence, giving people an easy State 50% scored equal to or higher than: 94 87 86 ELIZABETH – When Ted cal staff and a coordinator. Now, Mr. for specific concerns and information way to access our information and Muhlenberg Regional Medical Center 94 92 87 Romankow became Union County’s Romankow seeks to replace the facil- about broad issues affecting New Jer- services,” said Public Advocate Overlook Hospital 96 87 93 prosecutor in the summer of 2002, he ity he deemed obsolute. RWJ University Hospital at Rahway 94 84 82

sey residents at the Public Advocate’s Ronald Chen. “The new website also Trinitas Hospital 89 83 63 vowed to make the protection of chil- Mr. Romankow said he began work-

new website, njpublicadvocate.gov. allows people to give us their feed- Union Hospital 95 87 93 dren a priority during his tenure. ing with an architect to create a con- The site offers information on the back and find help with specific prob- He inherited a child abuse unit lo- ceptual drawing of a state-of-the-art Public Advocate’s activities, including lems they may be experiencing.” cated in a Victorian house in Elizabeth Child Advocacy Center, which would updates on efforts to reform the use of The site hosts consumer-oriented First Report on Care in NJ not far from the prosecutor’s main include space for the attorneys, de- eminent domain, safeguard children, information, including how to plan office, according to a press release tectives and other staff of the senior citizens and people with dis- for making medical decisions in the from the prosecutor’s office, but the prosecutor’s office, but would also abilities and protect voters’ rights. event a person becomes incapacitated, Hospitals Released 70-year-old house was in need of re- incorporate space for DYFS workers, New Jersey residents can also seek how to find help for a mental health TRENTON — The Department of Over-utilization of Cesarean-sec- pair and too small to handle a caseload an on-site nurse examiner and coun- help online if they have a grievance problem and a guide to New Jersey Health and Senior Services has re- tion delivery continues to increase in that had more than doubled since it selors. The new CAC would also in- with another government agency, sus- beach fees and access. leased its first report comparing New the state, while vaginal births after C- was first pressed into service in 1995. clude age-appropriate interview pect an elderly person is being abused The Department of the Public Ad- Jersey’s hospitals on 32 nationally- section continue to decline. The Union County Child Advo- rooms with digital recording capabil- or neglected in a long-term care facil- vocate was reopened in March 2006. recognized measures of quality care, In general, utilization rates vary cacy Center, run by the prosecutor’s ity and a waiting room. ity or need help settling certain dis- The Public Advocate works to protect Health and Senior Services Commis- considerably among hospitals and office, has provided legal and coun- “We would like to be able to pro- putes. the interests of the public, with a spe- sioner Fred Jacobs, M.D., J.D., an- from county to county. seling services to child victims of vide every service the children and “Every day, the department is work- cial focus on senior citizens, people nounced last Thursday. “Inpatient Quality Indicators” is physical and sexual abuse and their their families need under one roof,” ing to serve the public interest so it with mental illness or developmental “Inpatient Quality Indicators: New the newest in a series of reports that families for more than 25 years, ac- he said. “We want to make sure that was important that we have a strong disabilities, consumers and children. Jersey 2005,” includes hospital-spe- includes Cardiac Surgery in New Jer- cording to the prosecutor’s office. the victims receive the proper medi- cific scores as well as statewide and sey, Bariatric Surgery in New Jersey In 1995, the center was purposely cal, psychological and legal services.” national comparisons. and the Hospital Performance Re- separated from the main building of With architect’s drawings in hand, “New Jersey has a long and distin- port. Although the report is written the prosecutor’s office to protect the Mr. Romankow is now looking for an guished history of publicly reporting for a more technical audience, it can privacy of abused children and their appropriate location to build — and on the quality of health care in this also be useful to consumers and oth- families and to provide them with a funding for the project. state,” Commissioner Jacobs said. ers doing health care research. more comfortable, home-like envi- “John Esmerado authored a “This latest report gives health pro- DHSS plans to publish additional ronment where they could deal with $500,000 grant request which was fessionals, policymakers and consum- quality indicator reports, possibly in- their trauma and anguish. awarded to us by the State of New ers one more tool they can use in cluding some specifically for a con- When the prosecutor’s office Jersey in April,” he said. “That, making important health care deci- sumer audience. The next report will moved into the house in 1995, it was coupled with the value of the current sions.” use a different AHRQ’s software reconfigured, rewired and retro-fit- house, will give us a $1 million head The report analyzes hospital bill- module – Prevention Quality Indica- ted with air conditioning to make it start. But we’ll still need about $2 ing data for more than 1 million New tors. These indicators measure in- habitable. million to complete the project.” Jersey hospital admissions using qual- patient hospitalization that could have Authorities said when CAC relo- Local businessman Victor Richel ity indicators chosen by the federal been avoided with timely, effective cated to the house in 1995, it handled created the Friends of the Child Advo- Agency for Healthcare Research and primary care. For example, with ef- over 200 referrals of possible child cacy Center of Union County, Inc., a Quality (AHRQ). AHRQ chose the fective primary care, many asthma- abuse from police, hospitals, DYFS non-profit corporation, earlier this year. indicators based on the strength of related hospitalizations can be (Division of Youth and Family Ser- According to Mr. Richel, he cannot research showing the measure was avoided. vices) and schools during its first year think of any greater goal than “provid- related to health care quality. “Inpatient Quality indicators” is in operation. By 2006, that number ing a safe non-threatening environ- Indicators include inpatient death available on the DHSS web site at had grown to over 500 referrals a year. ment for thousands of children who rates for a variety of medical condi- nj.gov/health/healthcarequality. When he took office, Mr. Romankow have been robbed of their childhoods tions and surgical procedures, such increased the number of detectives through sexual and physical abuse.” LOCKS OF LOVE…Ophelia Murray, a second grader at Wilson School in as heart attack, stroke, heart surgery assigned to the child abuse unit and Mr. Richel hopes to raise about Westfield, shows off her new haircut after donating 11 inches to Locks of Love this and hip replacement. There is also get the word out. summer. appointed a new supervisor, Assistant $2.5 million from private sources. data on the numbers of specific pro- get involved. Prosecutor John Esmerado, to handle “Children are our greatest asset— cedures each hospital performed, the growing number of cases. Cur- they must be protected at all cost. where research shows that perform- goleader.com/organizations rently, the unit includes three assistant What could be more important?” Mr. ing more procedures is associated prosecutors, eight detectives, two cleri- Romankow said. with lower death rates. In addition, the report examines how frequently hospitals perform pro- cedures – such as Cesarean section births or minimally invasive gall blad- der removal – that can be overused, underused or misused. Also included are county level utilization rates for common surgeries such as heart sur- gery or hysterectomy. According to the report: New Jersey’s statewide risk-ad- justed surgical and medical death rates are generally in line with or better than the national average. In most cases, there was no clear trend across an individual hospital’s scores. Most hospitals showed con- siderable variation, possibly due to data limitations. 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Valerie had The Kaleidoscope of Hope, reported on May 24 that State Assem- pleas for a lesser sentence, saying lived in Neptune with her husband, founded in 2000 as a nonprofit 501 blywoman Linda Stender of Fanwood such crimes deserve “severe punish- Bob, and son, Luke. (c) 3 corporation by three ovarian officially filed papers in May for a ment” and not a “pat on the wrist.” Ms. O’Rourke Foley was diagnosed cancer survivors, is dedicated to rais- rematch against Rep. Mike Ferguson Monmouth County developer Moshe with stage three ovarian cancer in the ing funds for ovarian cancer research (R-7) of New Providence. Mrs. Gohar pleaded guilty to making a spring of 2003. She fought a brave and awareness. It raises most of its Stender, a Democrat, nearly defeated $50,000 corrupt payment to Weldon to and often humorous battle with her funds through its annual walkathon Mr. Ferguson in 2006 in part to de- gain zoning approvals for a develop- cancer for three years, but lost her events. clining approval rating in the state by ment project he was involved in with fight in March 2006. Ms. O’Rourke President George W. Bush. The Hill the township, U.S. Attorney Christo- Foley worked to increase awareness Trailside Offers Nature reported that Mr. Ferguson has raised pher Christie said last December. and education about ovarian cancer, $418,000 in anticipation of facing Senator Craig Resigns Over and the Kaleidoscope of Hope orga- Hike on Horseback Mrs. Stender again. His Arrest in Minnesota nization was dear to her heart. She MOUNTAINSIDE – The Trailside YOURS IN SCOUTING…Andrew Perry, Principal of Washington Elementary Stender’s Chief of Staff, Ed U. S. Senator Larry Craig of Idaho, School, receives the Community Award from the Girl Scouts of Washington Rock was able to take part in their walk in Nature and Science Center will offer Oatman, told The Hill that Mrs. a Republican, resigned on Monday Council for his support of the Westfield Girl Scout community. Mr. Perry receives Morristown one year, and had a nature trail ride on horseback for Stender needed to file, as funds to the following his guilty plea to disor- his award from Senior Girl Scout Samantha Luscombe of Westfield, who nomi- dreamed of expanding the walkathons adults ages 18 and older on Sunday, campaign were already coming in. derly conduct in a Minneapolis air- nated him for support of the Girl Scouts of his school, as well as their activities to the shore area where she lived. September 9, at Watchung Stable in He said Mrs. Stender had not made an port restroom. throughout her 13 years in scouts. This year, Kaleidoscope of Hope is Mountainside. official decision to jump into the race. While being stationed in the Min- holding its newest walk – the Avon/ Sessions of 45 minutes will depar- Ocean Mayor Weldon Gets neapolis airport, an officer investiga- Monmouth County walk – on Sep- ture at 9, 10 and 11 a.m. Rides are 58-Month Sentence for Bribe tion allegations of sexual contact in Lautenberg, Menendez tember 29 along the Avon-by-the- suitable for beginners. Rides will go Ocean Township Mayor Terrance airport restrooms reported that Craig Sea boardwalk in honor of O’Rourke through the woods and fields on the Weldon was sentenced to 58 months signaled that he would like to engage Foley. way to Lake Surprise. A park natural- in jail after pleading guilty to corrup- in sexual conduct by moving his foot Announce FTA Grants Registration forms for the walk can ist will interpret sights and sounds tion charges, The Star Ledger reported into the policeman’s stall and tapping AREA – Senator Frank R. expand its transportation research be picked up at The Jolly Trolley on and identify plants and wildlife. last week. His attorney called the it three times. Lautenberg (D-NJ) and Senator Rob- abilities and address transportation North Avenue or State Farm Insur- Participants should wear sturdy Craig served on the Veterans Affairs ert Menendez (D-NJ) have announced problems at the Rutgers Center for ance on Elm Street. Those unable to shoes with a heel and a helmet if they Walk for Hope To Committee, the appropriations sub- that the Federal Transit Administra- Advanced Transportation Initiatives attend that would like to make a do- have one. Pre-registration is required. committee in charge of the Interior tion (FTA) has allocated $525,960 in under its newly formed Transporta- nation to the Kaleidoscope of Hope The fee is $35 per person for Union Benefit CancerCare Department and the Energy U.S. Department of Transportation tion Coordinating Council. walk in Valerie’s memory can contact County residents and $45 for out-of- CRANFORD – CancerCare of New Committee’s panel on public lands funding to Rutgers University for Christine Cosenza at 2 Elm Street or county riders. Jersey has announced its annual Walk before resigning pending an ethics transportation research. Polish Harvest Festival (908) 233-9100. Those interested should call for Hope. The event will be taking panel’s review of his June arrest. “Widespread congestion and dete- Ovarian cancer is the fourth lead- Watchung Stable at (908) 789-3665. place at five locations in New Jersey, Aronsohn Will Not Seek riorating roads and infrastructure are To Be Held In Clark including Nomahegan Park in 2nd Run Against Scott Garrett serious concerns,” Mr. Lautenberg CLARK – The Polish Cultural Foun- Cranford on Saturday, September 22, Paul Aronsohn announced August said. “We need to do all we can to dation in Clark will present its annual beginning at 11:30 a.m. 27 that he would not seek another run research and develop strategies to Polish Harvest Festival, highlighting To our patrons, To benefit CancerCare of New Jer- for Congress against Rep. Scott improve efficiency and modernize our 1,000 years of Polish tradition, on The Northside Trattoria is undergoing renovations starting this week- sey, Tim Dursee is holding the ninth Garrett, a second-term Republican roads, traffic patterns and transit sys- Sunday, September 16, at 3 p.m. end. We hope to be complete and reopen in a couple of weeks. Thank annual “Walk for Mom” in memory from Sussex County, Politicsnj.com tems. These funds will help fuel the Polish ethnic food will be avail- you for your patience. Until then, of his mother, Charlotte Dursee. Any- reported. Mr. Aronsohn cited a lack plans we need to increase transit rid- able, as well as a cash bar. Disk jockey one who wishes to participate can of money. Mr. Garrett won the 2006 ership, reduce maintenance costs and Jaroslaw Kaczynski will provide join the Dursee family and friends for race by 11 points, 55 to 44 percent. improve emergency preparedness.” music all evening for dancing. John a walk around Nomahegan Park, and “These monies will continue Niemczyk will emcee the event. receive a “Walk For Mom” T-shirt. MS KOC to Sponsor Rutgers’ drive down the road to a The “Hejnal” Polish American folk The Bar Is Closed Participants will enjoy entertain- better, safer and more efficient trans- dancers of Long Island will lead the ment, activities for children and re- October Bike for Life portation system in our state and across festival program. Dressed in colorful, freshments. MOUNTAINSIDE – The Knights the nation. Transportation is not just regional costumes, they will perform Walk for Hope brings family mem- of Columbus will sponsor the seventh about moving goods and people; it is harvest, folk and traditional dances. bers, friends and the community to- annual Bike for Life on October 7 on about improving quality of life, pro- The Polish Cultural Foundation is 16 Prospect Street gether for a fun-filled day to benefit the Our Lady of Lourdes Church tecting our environment and ensuring located at 177 Broadway off Exit 135 CancerCare’s cause. This year, the grounds. New Jerseyans spend less time on the of the Garden State Parkway in Clark. non-profit organization’s goal is to Rides will begin at 1 p.m. and there roads and more time with their fami- General admission tickets for the fes- Westfield recruit 1,500 walkers and raise will be festivities after they start. All are lies,” said Mr. Menendez. tival are $8; children under age 12 (908) 232-7320 $250,000 to benefit its free services. welcome to participate. The funding will allow Rutgers to may attend for free. The walk will take place rain or More details are available at at shine. Those seeking more informa- bikeforlife.us or at (908) 305-3966. tion or wishing to register can visit Don’t Forget! Pick up your monthly cancercare.org/walkforhope or con- "When it absolutely tact Kathy Trethaway at 1-800-813- must get there." edition of Wine News! HOPE or at [email protected]. goleader.com/express

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Such individuals show little All words and correct definitions Published every Thursday by Watchung Communications, Inc. marriage is an eye opener. My ad- or no remorse, nor conscience, about come from the board game Diction vice: don’t get involved with anyone! their violent behavior. Later in life, Deception. Paul Peyton Horace R. Corbin Fred K. Lecomte Answer: I disagree. Marriages, this pattern of behavior is often trans- ASSIGNMENT EDITOR PUBLISHER MARKETING DIRECTOR Answers to last week’s arcane words. commitments, are wonderful institu- ferred onto people. 1. Ninut – The magpie Suzette F. Stalker David B. Corbin Michael L. Bartiromo tions. Your difficulty was choosing Justin’s behavior may be related to 2. Paynim – A pagan or heathen COMMUNITY ASSISTANT PUBLISHER & SPORTS MARKETING PRODUCTION “losers.” You were aware, on some the birth of your daughter, which has 3. Execration – Cursing Michael Pollack Karen M. Hinds Robert P. Connelly level, that there were problems. 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A formation of new flesh in a wound; not be resolved (initially), move on. therapist now, one who can evaluate a cicatrix Smiles, Hope and Confidence of Resolve relationship issues, and you Justin’s mental and emotional state CATAPHRACT will find your eye openers early and of mind and recommend and/or pro- 1. A horseman in complete armor 2. A puma; a cougar not after you are married! vide appropriate therapy. 3. A powder formerly used for sprin- Our Community’s New Friends A Concerned Mother Writes: I am A Faithful Reader Writes: You’ve kling the body Back to school is a welcome relief to many as all the at athletic events and with social functions. Now, they will worried about my nine-year-old son. written “Hung Up” for over 40 years. 4. Inflammation or a mucous mem- plans that have been worked on the last several months are have more time on their hands and go other ways, but we’ll We have two cats and two dogs whom How did you get the name and did brane; especially of the nose or throat now in place and operational. It’s easy to see how things miss them in their prior roles. we love. My son, Justin (disguised you ever think of changing it? IMPUTRESCIBLE are working in the public schools as everything is nearby. A whole new group of parents will rise and assume name), plays with them a lot. He pulls Answer: “Hung Up” expresses the 1. Vile; evil The strong community support structure provides mo- their tails, teases them with a broom everyday difficult situations and rela- 2. Not subject to corruption these essential roles in supporting the education of our 3. Not capable of being measured or mentum and oversight to help the system work well – or youth in the community. We look forward to making new and then takes a swing at them. Once, tionships in which we all find our- I heard a cry, ran in and it looked like selves. People can identify with this. weighed to help correct items that may come up with a glitch. friends. 4. Wanting; needy It’s not so easy for parents to tell how things are Our college students will excel and grow while away he was choking the cat. The original names included “Faith- URTICARIA working regarding their youngsters who are off to college from home. We have every confidence in their success and My husband feels this is a phase, fully Yours,” “Have Faith,” “Dear 1. Bacteria causing inflamation of the for the first time. For them, it’s faith in the character of the hope they stop by from time to time. since he has been doing this for a few Milt” (a definite no-no) and “Solving urinary tract student who left the nest. Time will tell, and will most Still, while on the high-school football field reporting months. I think this is sadistic. I now Problems.” I stuck with “Hung Up.” 2. A parasitic infestation of the intes- likely provide proud relief. on a game this fall, we’ll glance over our shoulder, looking worry about Justin playing with his Thanks for asking. tines of Bears There are many who are forgotten in this changing of up in the stands for familiar faces of last year, and they 3. Hives the guard. Parents with seniors last year, and with no more won’t be there. 4. Wild strawberries children in school this year, become the new empty But that moment of nostalgia will vanish as we see the Letters to the Editor nesters. Many of these parents worked very hard in PTOs, smiles, hope and confidence of our new friends. Letters to Letters to the Editor SP Township Should Stop the Editor Their Capital Spending Spree FWFD Thanks For Mayor Marks Replies to Cell Tower Issue on After, at least, two debacles this year Even if the cost of these projects with capital projects, Scotch Plains Mu- wouldn’t raise our tax rate by 5 to 10 Help With Wetdown The Zoning Board of Adjustment Considerations nicipal Manager Tom Atkins and Mayor points a year during a financial crunch, The Fanwood Fire Department held Marty Marks want to do it, at least, two their inability to get the first two right – their wetdown celebration on August 4, Editor’s Note: Mayor Martin Marks be used to decide an application. Some- the Zoning Board in Fanwood turned more times. The total cost of their follies the municipal building and the miniature welcoming Ladder 1 into the fire service. replies to Mr. Flanagan’s letter below. times, what might seem reasonable, ratio- down an application for a cellular tower will cost the Scotch Plains taxpayers about golf course – should give them reason for We would like to thank those who made Mr. Flanagan: Thank you for contact- nal, logical and fair isn’t necessarily le- because it was objectionably too close to $8 million. They say the taxpayers can pause to question their own ability to this celebration an amazing success. ing me (see letter to editor on this page). gal. While we have our own land use/ a residential area. The denial was ap- afford it because it is being bonded. The propose and manage such capital projects. First and foremost, thanks to the resi- This issue has certainly received a lot of zoning ordinances on the books here in pealed to the courts and the Fanwood debt service will only cost us between a They would be wise to deal with the dents of Fanwood, especially those who attention, and I have been following it Scotch Plains, much of what we do is Zoning Board was overturned. This cell half-a-million to a million dollars a year DPW building and firehouses state of live around LaGrande Park, for their con- carefully. governed by higher levels of government tower was erected soon after. for twenty years. disrepair rather than go off on additional tinued support. We would also like to As with many land use board applica- (state and federal) of which we have no As to the issue of siting a cell tower They are not worried because the one fantasies. They should stop their spend- thank the mayor and council of Fanwood. tions, there can be misconceptions pro- control. near school property, I will refer you to thing they do well is timing things to get ing spree and leave their successors with A special thank you to the following mulgated among our residents. As you For instance, the issue of wetlands and the previous paragraph referencing what the costs into the right budget year. If they a fighting chance to repair the fiscal dam- businesses from Fanwood for their gen- know, the application is being heard be- other environmentally sensitive areas is a might seem reasonable, rational, logical shuffle the money around, they can keep age they have already done. erous donations: Laser Design Inc., Re: fore our Zoning Board of Adjustment. valid point of inquiry in most any applica- and fair. You will likely hear at the Zon- the amount that hits next year’s budget Transportation Inc., Fanwood Bagels, The Township Council does not have to Dick Samuel, Chair tion. There must be interaction with the ing Board hearing that this cannot legally low and only have it hit after the next Scotch Plains Democratic Comm. Family Investors Co., The Wonder Years ratify nor can they necessarily “veto” State DEP by the applicant and the mu- be used as a criteria for denying this type municipal election. Academy, Kristopher Piccola’s Land- decisions of the Zoning Board. However, nicipality to define sensitive areas, estab- of application. In fact, if the Zoning Board scaping, Golden Hanger Cleaners, Metro in certain situations, the Township Coun- lish adequate buffers, and in some cases used this as a criteria to deny, it poten- American Sales Inc., Fanwood Clipper, cil can be the appellate body should ob- deny applications because of the inherent tially could be used in an applicant appeal There Should be Limits on Candidate Watchung Pediatrics, Schembre and jectors choose to appeal an approved ap- value of the environmentally sensitive to the courts. Our Board of Education is Gannon LLC, The Mattress Factory, plication. This is why any member of the area (defined by the state, not us). fully aware of this and that is why they Spending, Media Must Help Shultz Insurance Agency, Memorial Fu- Township Council (including myself) This issue will likely be thoroughly have taken no public position on the ap- neral Home, Fanwood Transmissions, must not involve itself to any appreciable threshed out at the Zoning Board plication. American democracy is in danger be- ster, postage, food and lodging expenses. A&P Fanwood, Messercola Construc- extent while there is an active application hearing(s). By the way, our “sisters” in You will also likely hear at the Zoning cause of the role money plays in the Money distorts the political process. tion and Jim Drewes Snap-on Tools. pending. This could jeopardize the rights Fanwood, Westfield and Cranford all must Board hearings that municipalities have American political system. Money provides access. Migrant workers We would also like to thank the fol- of the applicant and/or residents like your- comply with these standards set by higher an obligation to relax their zoning stan- Mayor Bloomberg of New York City, do not have the political clout of the lowing businesses from outside the bor- self. levels of government and they all have dards (which, by the way, does not allow worth billions of dollars, spent tens of pharmaceutical industry. The public ough: A&P of Clark, Hi-Tech Data Floors One of the more frustrating aspects of cell towers, some of which might be in for cell towers anywhere in Scotch Plains) millions of his own dollars to make this agenda becomes skewed. To raise money of Lakewood, Computer Floors Inc. of land use applications is educating our objectionable locations. in order to allow for applications that little-known figure mayor of the city. Gov- takes much of a candidate’s time and Clifton, Federated Fire Equipment of residents on what criteria can and cannot In fact, within the last couple of years have an “inherently beneficial use” (state ernor Jon Corzine, worth hundreds of mil- effort. This is time and effort, which could South Plainfield, New Jersey Fire Equip- of NJ legal term, not mine) to the public lions of dollars, spent millions of his own be better devoted to defining, presenting ment of Green Brook, Stop and Shop of Scotch Plains Needs Pride, Not Just to be accommodated. This could be dollars to become first a United States and solving the many problems of our Watchung, Shop-Rite of Watchung, viewed as a problem for communities like Senator, and then Governor of New Jersey. great country. Showroom Hand Car Wash of Scotch Scotch Plains that is mostly residential Even at the local level, who can raise the To save American democracy, there Plains, Structuretone Inc. of Matawan Saying that it is Close to Westfield neighborhoods with few industrial or com- most money is often the person chosen to should be limits on what a candidate may and Those Guys Fire Co. of Union Editor’s Note: This letter was sent to up and coming place to live. Because of mercial areas. be the candidate. It is true that money does spend. Television and radio broadcasters County. Scotch Plains Mayor Martin Marks and this, we made a major expansion in our Please keep in mind that this applica- not guarantee electoral victory, as wit- must give free airtime and the print media nessed by the failed attempts of Stephen must give free space to candidates run- Volunteers of the Fanwood Fire copied to The Scotch Plains-Fanwood home in the past year (taking a double hit tion is made by a private entity. It is not a Department Times. township initiative. I, nor any member of Forbes and Ross Perot to become Presi- ning for office as much as The Westfield of reassessment tax and property tax in- Leader I am a concerned resident of Scotch creases in the process). township government had anything to do dent of the United States. And it is also true does. Plains writing to you regarding the cell Many of my new neighbors have moved with bringing it about. that wealthy individuals often are good The First Amendment to the United tower to be built on the Willow Grove here to raise a family in a safe place. Even though this is not a township elected officials. Still, money provides States Constitution prevents mandating Swim Program Helps Swim Club property. It is imperative that Instead, I have seen Westfield re-emerge initiative, our zoning board is obligated to advantages, which make the playing field that the mass media provide free air time this cell tower not be allowed to go up. as a glowing meeting area, Fanwood hear the application as they would be for elective office uneven. and free space but the American public, Inner-City Children The proposed site is in an area known making vast redevelopments and Cranford obligated to hear other applications that Political campaigns are expensive and their audience and ultimate owner of the becoming even more so. When all the airways, can demand that the mass media Last summer, you published an article as Robinson’s Branch Watershed and has making a major leap in becoming a vital do not conform with our zoning ordi- about the swimming program I ran for my been identified by the Department of downtown spot to spend time and money. nances. In any event, I encourage you to votes have been counted, the Republican acquiesce. and Democratic presidential candidates As citizens, we should be deeply con- Boy Scout Eagle project. I thought your Environmental Protection (DEP) as one And the best that Scotch Plains can do is be present for the zoning board hearings readers might be interested to know that of the highest pollutant areas due to “poor permit yet another cell tower? and listen very carefully to the many other will have spent a billion dollars to win cerned about who is not able to run for election. Each candidate will have raised political office. Who knows what with tremendous support from so many land use” and lack of natural filtration I am heartbroken by the fact that this relevant factors to be discussed and the people in Westfield, this program was (through natural vegetation such as trees town seems destined to be the low-class interaction of our board members, and more than a million dollars a day. Churchill, Eisenhower, Reagan, or FDR It takes tens of millions of dollars to there might be if money did not play such successfully repeated this summer. and wooded areas. This has been ex- sister to Fanwood, Cranford and their legal and technical board advisors. Twice a week for six weeks, my volun- plained to me by contacts at the DEP). Westfield, with a minimal downtown area They are there to protect not only indi- campaign for statewide office in New a vital role in getting elected to office? Jersey, New York, California and Florida. teers and I gave swimming lessons to the Once the cell tower is built, extreme dam- that cars just speed through to get to vidual neighborhoods, but also the char- Dr. Stephen Schoeman children in the summer camp run by the age can be done to our waterways and our Route 22. The best that can be said for my acter of Scotch Plains as a whole. There are travel, staff, consultant, insur- Westfield ance, campaign literature, telephone, poll- Elizabeth Coalition to House the Home- reservoir drinking water. area now is that it is close to Westfield. Please keep in mind that there are cer- less. When they were not having their The cell tower will be located within Mr. Mayor, please, sir, I beg of you to tain prevailing laws that can “tie their lessons, the children had a great time 400 feet of McGinn School, near a wet- speak with the council members and in- hands,” so to speak, when trying to satisfy Scotch Plains Resident Praises Plans playing in the pool for a couple of hours. lands area and many residences. Our prop- vestigate the proposal by Omnipoint to this noble goal. I will continue to monitor Forty-seven children participated in the erty values will go down. Scotch Plains build this unwanted structure. And, please, the process as it unfolds and also work For John Shippen Community Center program over the course of the six weeks. will be known as the town that has six cell if the variance is granted, I hope that you with the township council’s legal and This program would not have been towers and one next to an elementary and the council members can find a way technical advisors to make certain all A very special activity is about to be- Marks and the township council for keep- possible without widespread support from school. to veto it. It will be a step toward restoring potential angles are fully explored. come a reality in Scotch Plains. We will ing the promise made and making this our town. The Westfield Service League I have lived in Scotch Plains for over pride in Scotch Plains. Thank you again for contacting me. join the thousands of other towns across dream a reality. Scotch Plains has just made a very generous grant to cover ex- twenty years, and I had been encouraged the United States that can proudly say we leapt forward into the twenty-first cen- penses. The Leader Store helped us out James Flanagan Mayor Martin Marks have a community center, with a place for tury. in the last ten years that my town was the Scotch Plains Scotch Plains with goggles for all the children. the seniors in our town to call their own. Elizabeth Mangan Over 160 bathing suits were donated Seniors in this town have waited pa- Scotch Plains by families with children in the Westfield tiently for this and now we can say to elementary schools (Extra suits go to St. them the possibility is becoming a reality. Editor’s Note: John Shippen was the Shady Rest Golf & Country Club long- Joseph’s Social Service Center in Eliza- They will have a place to sit and walk beth). down memory lane, to watch a movie, to time professional and greens supervisor (now Scotch Hills Country Club). Ac- All the volunteer swim instructors were listen to music or just pass the time of day from Westfield, most from the Memorial with their peers. cording to various records, African- American John Shippen was the first Pool’s swim team. This year’s volunteers Our community center will meet the were John McGrory, Brian Hart, James needs of one of the fastest growing demo- American born professional golfer and played in the US Open in 1896. Kazazis, Rich Polini, Sean Sullivan, Brian graphics across the country. By naming Gingrich, Max Blum, Connor Jennings, the center for John Shippen, Scotch Plains Resident Says Anti- Matt Blutfield and Mike Cifelli. will honor one of its icons, the person It is now recognized that many minor- who, along with the black residents of Tower Group ‘Lies’ ity children, especially from the inner Scotch Plains, gave us the rights to the city, don’t know how to swim, and that property now known as the Scotch Hills I write to you about the above because their drowning rates are much higher than Country Club. For those not familiar with of the unethical behaviors of some who those of white children as a result. John Shippen, he was the first black pro- are opposed to the tower. This is why the swimming program is fessional golfer in the US and is honored I, personally, have no objections to so important. I would like everyone to today worldwide by golfers like Lee El- anyone’s options – this is America. Un- know about the program and feel proud der, Tiger Woods and other legends of the fortunately, there are people who are op- about the difference our town made for game. posed to this tower and are illegally put- this needy group of children. There wouldn’t be a Scotch Plains with- ting flyers in people’s doors and sending out our senior population, which has spam with untrue information. Eric Hagstrom steadily grown over the years. They are These very few people are creating bad Westfield the builders and shapers of our commu- feelings among a small community and nity who created much of what we value trying to get people to believe their lies. I Deadlines in this town. Ask every realtor in town the have no issue with people voicing their General News - Friday 4pm day after the center opens and they will opinions, as long as it is within legal Weekend Sports - Monday 12pm tell you that prospective buyers will be boundaries and factual. Classifieds - Tuesday 12pm told we have a Community/Senior Center This group is slandering not only a pool Ad Reservation - Friday 4pm that serves all our residents. club but the PTA and BOE – as if any of Ad Submittal - Monday 12pm The town’s value will increase. The those entities would have anything to do John Shippen Community Center will with such an issue. To Reach Us say this is a town that cares not just for the I urge the Scotch Plains Planning Board E-Mail - [email protected] children but for the grandmothers, grand- to look at the “big picture” and at those Phone - (908) 232-4407 fathers, grand aunts and uncles and all who are voicing opinions legally instead who made it possible to have a great town. of those who are not. Help For more information, see We have waited long for this to happen. Barbara-Ann Cuccaro My sincere thanks to our Mayor Martin Fanwood www.goleader.com/help A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, September 6, 2007 Page 5 MEET THE CANDIDATES MEET THE CANDIDATES Pat Quattrocchi, Candidate Matt Sontz, Candidate For Union County Freeholder For Westfield Council, Ward 3 Freeholder Board Did ‘Right Thing’ in Police Presence in Westfield Ward 3 Reconsidering Veterans’ Monument Required to Curb Rampant Speeding Two weeks ago, the public learned that I shared my day with them. My father was Speeders are a rampant problem in the Also, this summer, as I was campaign- $1 million which the Union County Board right. otherwise quiet neighborhoods of the third ing door-to-door, I found myself just a of Chosen Freeholders had put aside spe- My appreciation of the veterans deep- ward of Westfield. Speeders come flying few blocks away from the Clifton Street/ cifically for a monument in Elizabeth, the ened when my own son joined the mili- over the Central Avenue bridge from Boulevard intersection when a young man county seat, to honor Union County’s tary directly out of high school. He was Clark. on a motorcycle was hit by an individual veterans, was to be used for other pur- stationed at Fort Stewart in Georgia, and They cut through the neighborhood, who blew past the stop sign. poses and there would not be a memorial. I will never forget the feeling when I south of Jefferson School between News of the accident spread quickly I have to say I felt an unexpected pang watched the evening news that Columbus Rahway Avenue and Central Avenue, so and residents were, sadly, not surprised. to my heart, so I was relieved that the Day weekend and saw those rapid de- as to avoid stopping for the train. They impressed upon me the absolute board executed a political save last week ployment units being dispatched to Ku- They fly down Boulevard and Summit critical nature of the speeding problem when it announced that a committee was wait. Courtesy of Sherman Feller Avenue to catch trains and avoid the and demanded that the town take steps to to be formed to develop a plan to erect a My son got no farther than Savannah SUMMER VACATION...Lake Maggiore in Italy near the Swiss border is viewed lights on Central Avenue. correct the situation immediately. monument, not quite the grandiose scope living out of a duffle bag on 24-hour alert from the Lido Palace Hotel in the small town of Baveno, Italy. It was a favorite spot They peel off Central Avenue down I want my neighbors of the third ward of what was originally planned, but a for months, taking the situation in his of Winston Churchill and Queen Elizabeth over 50 years ago. The island in the Massachusetts Street, Connecticut Street to know that I have heard you loud and suitable memorial just the same. Free- stride, but we back home were on the edge photograph is owned by the Borromeo family, of significance in Italian history. and Roger Avenue just to get to Cranford clear. As your councilman, I will push for holder Mirabella is quoted in the local of our seats until the war in Kuwait ended a few seconds faster. more police presence on our residential papers as saying, “We had it in our minds and things were back on track until my They barrel past Windsor Park on streets in all neighborhoods of the third that we were going to do something.” next close call. Military Academy Fair For Windsor Avenue, which is full of chil- ward. Admittedly, I rarely have kind words The scenario repeated itself often dur- dren on most days of the week. While I will continue the council’s for this board, but in this case, I must say ing his almost 10-year attachment to the All the while, speeders ignore the dan- efforts to correct problem “hot spots,” I that it is doing the right thing. Army and the NJ National Guard. gers they pose to us and our children, both will not do so at the expense of other Being a Veterans Day baby was not Our family was truly blessed that our HS Students Set Sept. 8 as we cross the street and walk the side- intersections and streets in our ward. easy growing up. This may seem silly, but soldier remained out of harm’s way just AREA – Rep. Mike Ferguson will host service academies,” Mr. Ferguson said. walks. They also ignore the danger they My name is Matt Sontz, I am a candi- those who celebrate their natal days on by the luck of the draw; however, my an Academy Fair for 7th District high “It’s my hope that this special Academy pose to our cars parked on the street and date for the Westfield town council in the legal holidays can appreciate the feeling heart goes out to those moms who are not school students at Raritan Valley Com- Fair will be an important one-stop infor- other cars in which they share the road. third ward, and I hope you will consider of never going to the mailbox to find a as fortunate. As a mother, it doesn’t mat- munity College (Conference Room A and mation shop for interested students and As I have visited my neighbors in the me when you vote this fall. surprise birthday card on your special ter how old our children get. We still want B) in North Branch on Saturday, Septem- parents.” third ward, so many have asked me why day, since there is no mail delivery. to protect them, and when bad things ber 8 from 1 to 2:30 p.m. The nation’s service academies are the town hasn’t done more to stop the Or in grade school, not bringing cup- happen to them, we wish that we could Representatives from each of the the Army’s U.S. Military Academy in speeders. They have asked why more Laganga to Discuss cakes in to share with the class; the day take their places so that they could be nation’s service academies – the Air Force, West Point, N.Y.; the U.S. Air Force police haven’t been stationed in our neigh- Preparedness, Sep. 19 before just wasn’t the same and a day later spared. Marines, Navy, Army, Merchant Marines Academy in Colorado Springs, Colo.; borhoods to catch them - the only real was, well, anticlimactic. My late father, a I cannot even begin to imagine the and Coast Guard – will attend the event to the U.S. Naval Academy in Annapolis, deterrent. FANWOOD — Ben Laganga, Di- WWII Vet to his credit, understood, and feeling of losing a child in the military, answer students’ questions and explain Md.; the U.S. Merchant Marine Acad- Many residents have asked why the rector of Union County Emergency as soon as I was old enough to grasp the but it must be something somewhere be- the academies’ required qualifications and emy in Kings Point, N.Y.; and the U.S. town designated one traffic “hot spot” in Response, will speak at a workshop concept, started to instill in me a sense of tween overwhelming despair and extreme selection process. Mr. Ferguson’s staff Coast Guard Academy in New Lon- the third ward (at Park Street and Boule- on Wednesday, September 19 at 2 what made my day special, who the vet- pride, combined with utter helplessness; and members of his academy advisory don, Conn. vard) and ignored the rest of our neigh- p.m. at the Chelsea at 295 South Ave. erans are, and what a privilege it was that it must be indescribable. board will explain the congressional nomi- Ferguson’s Academy Fair is free and borhoods. Mr. Laganga will discuss the appli- These women, the Gold Star Mothers, nation process. open to all high school students in the 7th In fact, at one point this summer, home- cation of science, technology, plan- are my personal heroes. Perhaps a fitting Service academy alumni from New District, which includes portions of made signs that read “Slow Down” had ning and management to deal with "When it absolutely tribute would be to include them in the Jersey also have been invited to attend the Hunterdon, Middlesex, Somerset and been put on telephone poles south of must get there." county’s veterans’ memorial in some way; event to share their personal insights and Union counties. However, because of Jefferson School on Summit Avenue. extreme events that can deeply affect I suggest a gold star embedded in the experiences with students and parents. space limitations, all students are encour- Several residents on Summit Avenue a community. pavement to represent the piece of their “One of the most important parts of my aged to RSVP to Roni Desmond in and Boulevard told me they would even To RSVP or for more information, goleader.com/express heart that they have so bravely and gener- job is nominating highly qualified 7th Ferguson’s Somerset County office at allow the police to station themselves in call Linda Caminiti of the Chelsea at ously given to the rest of us. District high school students to the nation’s (908) 757-7835. their driveways to catch the speeders. (908) 654-5200.

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Fanwood Memorial Library will hold a.m. to noon and from 2 to 4 p.m.; on Girl Scout community with the Thanks In 1992 Mrs. Walsh started the its annual book sale this month, September 24 from 7 to 9 p.m. and on Badge, an award recognizing outstand- Westfield Mitten Tree Project, an an- which for the first time will extend to September 26 from 10 a.m. to noon. ing contributions to the Girl Scout nual holiday event to collect mittens, four consecutive days. The Friends will accept recent fic- organization over a number of years. gloves, hats, scarves and socks. It con- Members-Only Night will take place tion, paperbacks, current and rel- Created in 1913 by Juliette Gor- tinues today to include collections of on Thursday, September 27, from 3 to evant nonfiction, as well as DVDs don Low, the founder of items for military person- 7 p.m. Friends members are invited to and compact disks. This year, the the Girl Scout organiza- nel serving overseas. preview and buy any item (member- organization cannot accept toys, tion, the Thanks Badge is She also was Westfield ship may be purchased at the door). games, puzzles, video or audiocas- one of the Girl Scouts’ Cookie Coordinator for The sale will open to the public on settes, fiction or nonfiction that is highest national adult many years, a Religious Friday, September 28, from 9 a.m. to out of date, textbooks, encyclope- awards. Mrs. Walsh re- Award Coordinator and, noon and from 3 to 7 p.m., and will dias, magazines, condensed books ceived the award this as a Westfield delegate, continue on Saturday, September 29, or any mildewed or damaged item. spring at the Girl Scouts has helped form the poli- from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The fourth and Volunteers are welcome to help of Washington Rock cies of the GSWRC. Mrs. final day of the sale will be Bag Day on sort and sell items. To sign up or Council’s (GSWRC) 50th Walsh also for many Sunday, September 30, when bags of obtain more information, please con- anniversary celebration. years prepared “The books and other materials may be pur- tact Carol Campell at (908) 322-9179 A member of the Shirley Walsh Trailmarker,” Westfield’s Jeffrey M. Boccia and Ms. Pamela A. Lygate chased for $5 each from noon to 4 p.m. or [email protected], or Thena Westfield Girl Scout com- news bulletin for Girl Donations for the sale will be col- Rosahl at (908) 889-1661 or munity for nearly 25 years, Mrs. Scout leaders. lected and the sale itself will be held [email protected]. Walsh has been active in many ca- She was a member of the 40th once again at Forest Road Park, lo- pacities, among them as Service Anniversary Quilt Committee that cated three blocks from the Fanwood Hypertension Clinics Bulletin Coordinator for the Service selected the picture representing Ms. Pamela Anne Lygate Memorial Library at the end of For- Team. She created a booklet – which early Girl Scouting in Westfield and est Road across Midway Avenue. To Resume Sept. 11 she updates annually – of service was instrumental in its creation. Donations of salable items may be SCOTCH PLAINS – The monthly opportunities that has grown over Her daughters, Christa and Kate, To Wed Jeffrey M. Boccia brought to Forest Road Park on Sep- hypertension (blood pressure) screen- the years to nearly 20 pages. both earned Girl Scouting’s Cadette ing clinics sponsored by the Scotch Mrs. Walsh keeps track of service Silver Award and the Gold Award. Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Lygate of will teach special education at Plains Health Department will re- hours for more than 1,000 Girl Scouts For her efforts on behalf of Girl Westfield have announced the en- Millburn High School in the fall. Genealogy Meeting sume on Tuesday, September 11, at in Westfield. To add more incentive Scouting, Mrs. Walsh was recog- gagement of their daughter, Ms. Her fiancé graduated from Arling- To Have Irish Theme the Scotch Plains Public Library from for service, she initiated the Red Star nized with the Outstanding Volun- Pamela Anne Lygate of Westfield, to ton High School in Poughkeepsie, 10 a.m. to noon. All residents are program, given for every 10 hours of teer Pin in 1989, the Emerald Award Jeffrey Michael Boccia of Stamford, N.Y. in 1997. He attended Hartford WESTFIELD – The Genealogical welcome. service. in 1994, the Appreciation Pin in 1998 Conn. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. University in Connecticut, graduat- Society of the West Fields will present Those who either have not had their Additionally, she introduced the and the Outstanding Service Team Michael Boccia of Poughquag, N.Y. ing with a Bachelor of Fine Arts a program on Thursday, September blood pressure checked recently or Westfield Girl Scout Service Day, Member Award in 2004. A 1998 graduate of Westfield High degree in Graphic Design in 2001. 13, featuring aspects of Irish geneal- who smoke, are overweight or have a which provides various opportuni- School, the bride-to-be attended Mr. Boccia worked at ESPN in ogy. It will be held at 1 p.m. in the family history of hypertension, heart ties for girls to be involved with Parkinson’s Group Rutgers University in New Bristol, Conn. for four years and cur- Community Room of the Westfield disease or diabetes are particularly service projects. Among these en- Brunswick, graduating in 2003 with rently is employed as a graphic de- Municipal Building, located at 425 encouraged to attend. deavors has been Project Linus, in To Resume Meetings both a Bachelor of Arts degree in signer with Versus in Stamford, Conn. East Broad Street. The Scotch Plains Public Library which the girls design cotton squares WESTFIELD – Following a sum- English and a Masters in Education The couple will be married in July The speaker will be Dick O’Malley, is located at 1927 Bartle Avenue. For mer break, the Westfield Parkinson’s degree. of 2008 at the Immaculate Heart of who has extensive experience in Irish more details, please call (908) 322- All Saints’ to Present Disease Support Group will resume Ms. Lygate taught English for four Mary Roman Catholic Church in genealogy. He will cover advanced 6700, extension no. 306. its fall schedule on Monday, Sep- years at Millburn High School and Scotch Plains. preparation for a research trip to Ire- Wine Tasting, Dancing tember 10, at 1:30 p.m. in the Parish land, important books to review, the SCOTCH PLAINS – The All House Lounge of The Presbyterian services of county genealogy offices Garden Club to Debut Saints’ Episcopal Church will hold a Church in Westfield, located at 140 Calvary Lutheran to Hold and new websites offering maps. special event on Friday, September Mountain Avenue. The public is invited to attend this New Season Monday 21, from 7 to 9:30 p.m. in Lea Hall Guest speaker David King, clini- program and refreshments will be WESTFIELD – The Garden Club that will feature music, wine tasting cal specialist at the Kessler Institute Backpack Blessing Sunday served. For additional information, of Westfield will meet at 1 p.m. on and ballroom dancing. for Rehabilitation, will provide in- please call Elizabeth Youngs at (908) Tuesday, September 11, in Assem- Norbert Ludewig will provide mu- formation on the benefits of physi- CRANFORD – The Calvary children and their families in Fellow- 276-7104. bly Hall of The Presbyterian Church sic for the occasion. During the cal therapy for Parkinson’s patients, Lutheran Church will present its sec- ship Hall. Sunday school for children in Westfield, located at 140 Moun- evening, Patricia Ludewig will teach including reducing the risk of falls. ond annual “Blessing of the Back- from three years old through seventh tain Avenue. attendees some of the main steps to Mr. King also serves as physical packs” on Sunday, September 9, at grade is held from 9:45 to 10:45 a.m. Scanlons Welcome To inaugurate its new season, the various dances, after which they will therapist for the ALS clinic at Rob- the 9:30 a.m. worship service. in the Education Building behind the club will welcome Wini Applegate, have opportunities to try them out. ert Wood Johnson University Hospi- Worshipers are invited to bring their church. Katherine Ann former Garden Club of New Jersey Claire and Bob Okell are planning tal and is a columnist for the quar- backpacks, lunch boxes and computer Also meeting at the same time is Kevin and Laura Scanlon of president, member of the Seaweeders and organizing the wine tasting. terly newsletter of the New Jersey bags for the blessing from Calvary’s the Adult Forum, which offers a look Westfield have announced the arrival Garden Club of Bay Head and Cheese, crackers, desserts and non- Chapter of the American Parkinson pastor, the Reverend Carol A. Lind- at church issues, current events and and adoption of their daughter, Mantoloking, active environmental- alcoholic beverages will be served. Disease Association. He worked as a say. Calvary Lutheran is located at spiritual growth. Katherine Ann Scanlon. ist and wedding and party designer. Door prizes and a raffle also will be physical therapist at Beth Israel 108 Eastman Street in Cranford. Calvary will continue to offer a Katherine was born on Friday, May She will demonstrate how to use gar- included. Participants are encouraged Medical Center in Manhattan for 12 Continuing the theme of this Back- mid-week worship opportunity this 4, 2007, at 4:57 p.m. She weighed 7 den flowers in home design. to dress up for the event. years prior to his current positions. pack Sunday, the congregation also fall known as “WOW,” Worship on pounds and 4 ounces and measured The club will structure its activities The cost is $20 per person. All Persons with Parkinson’s Disease will collect new and gently used Wednesdays, at 7:30 p.m. Dress is 20½ inches in length at birth. for the coming year under the banner Saints is located at 559 Park Avenue and/or their caregivers are invited to school backpacks and lunch boxes to casual at this 45-minute, informal Katherine joins her brother, Dylan “Think Heritage, Plant Native” to en- in Scotch Plains. Interested individu- attend this meeting, which is offered be given to needy school children in service. Alfred, age 2½. courage gardeners to use native spe- als are asked to make reservations by free of charge. The Parkinson’s Dis- Camden. Additionally in September, the The baby’s maternal grandmother cies in landscapes in order to combat calling the church at (908) 322-8047. ease Support Group regularly meets The following Sunday, September Calvary Lutheran Church is celebrat- is Joan DeYoung of Staten Island, the growing problem of invasive on the second Monday of each month. 16, Calvary will return to its fall sched- ing its 79th anniversary. The church N.Y. plants. Invasive plants choke forests Light refreshments will be served ule with worship services at 8:30 and is a congregation of the New Jersey Helen Scanlon of Jackson, N.J. is and meadows, changing eco-systems, See it all on the Web! following the presentation. For more 11 a.m. Both services will include Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran her paternal grandmother. and destroy habitats that nurture ani- information, please call Barbara Holy Communion. Church in America, serving the Katherine was baptized on Sun- mals, birds and butterflies. www.goleader.com Ringk at (908) 322-9214 or the A Rally Day Celebration at 9:45 Cranford-Westfield area and sur- day, July 15, at St. Anne’s Roman This effort follows the general church office at (908) 233-0301. a.m. will welcome Sunday school rounding communities. Catholic Church in Garwood. theme chosen by the president of Her godparents are John and National Garden Clubs, Inc., the di- Kathryn DeYoung of Staten Island, rector of the Central Atlantic Region N.Y.; Doreen Aiello of Chester, N.J. and the Garden Club of New Jersey, and Patricia Canfarotta of Stratford, Inc. president. The Garden Club of Conn. The baby was named in honor Westfield, Inc. is a member of these of her mother’s grandmother, the late organizations, joining the New Jer- Ann Schubert. sey Federation in 1925.

Our 31st Year of Service

SUMMIT, NEW PROVIDENCE SCOTCH PLAINS, KENILWORTH A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, September 6, 2007 Page 7 Willow Grove Church Posts Presbyterian Church Plans Upcoming Activities For Fall Annual Rally Day Festivities SCOTCH PLAINS – The Willow weekly discussion class for youth in WESTFIELD – The Presbyterian explain what their groups do. Grove Presbyterian Church, located fifth grade and up. The focus this fall Church in Westfield will hold its Attendees also will have an op- at 1961 Raritan Road in Scotch Plains, will be on the Book of Genesis. All annual Rally Day on Sunday, Sep- portunity to sign up for the many has announced a series of programs youth classes take place during the tember 16, from 9:15 to 10:15 a.m. activities scheduled for the remain- starting up this month. worship service following the Mes- and from 11:45 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. on der of the year and into 2008. Mem- Beginning Sunday, September 9, sage for Young Disciples. the front lawn of the church. bers of the congregation are encour- the church will enter into its fifth year A new course of stretching exer- This year’s celebration will fea- aged to invite friends and neighbors of the Sunday school curriculum cises entitled “Stretches For Health” ture a western theme and partici- to the event. Rally Day is open to the called “Discovery Kingdom: God will be held in Alexander Hall. Free pants are invited to wear western public. For more information, please Made Us Special” for those of kin- and open to all, it will begin Septem- attire. In the event of rain, the fes- call the church office at (908) 233- dergarten age through fourth grade. ber 11 and continue every Tuesday tivities will move into Assembly Hall 0301 or visit the church website at Following the Message for Young during the fall from 10:30 to 11:30 of the church’s Parish House. The westfieldpc.org. Disciples during the 10:30 a.m. wor- a.m. Connie DiDario of South church is located at 140 Mountain ship service, the youngsters will leave Plainfield, a Willow Grove member Avenue in Westfield. Holy Trinity Seniors the service to learn about Christian and certified Yoga instructor, will A buffet breakfast, including eggs, faith through a rotation model using lead the classes. Individuals are ad- bacon, sausage and rolls, is slated for To Begin New Season multi-media resources. The same vised to wear comfortable clothes. the early event; an ice cream social is WIGS FOR KIDS…Meg Brennan of Randolph, left, and Christina Sloan of WESTFIELD – The Holy Trinity Bible story is a constant theme for All exercises will be done while sit- Westfield, right, donated their very long ponytails in June in honor of Meg’s four- planned for the gathering following Senior Social Club will hold its first four weeks. This Sunday, they will ting in chairs. year-old sister, Kathleen, center, who was diagnosed last year with bilateral the 10:30 a.m. worship service. Addi- meeting of the season on Monday, begin learning the story of Jonah. The Spiritual Growth Team will Wilms tumor, a rare cancer of the kidneys. After a year of treatment, Kathleen is tional highlights will include games, September 10, at 1:30 p.m. in the Holy The Children’s Ark nursery, staffed conduct a weekly Bible study series now doing well. Elegant Image Salon of Westfield cut the girls’ hair and sent it off music and information about activi- Trinity Interparochial School gymna- by congregation volunteers, is avail- exploring the Book of Genesis. Those to Wigs for Kids, a non-profit organization that helps children who have lost their ties planned for the coming year. sium on First Street in Westfield. At- able for children under age three while interested may attend the program on hair from cancer and other conditions. Meg and Christina, born just two days Rally Day serves as a “welcome torney Nicholas Guiditta will be the their parents attend worship. For chil- Wednesdays starting September 12 apart, along with their twin brothers, Stephen and Matthew, respectively, have back” event after the summer break; a guest speaker. dren ages three and four, there is a from 7:30 to 9 p.m. or Thursdays been best friends since all were newborns together in the hospital nine years ago. fellowship opportunity for members Mr. Guiditta maintains a general special class with activities and mu- beginning September 13 from 10 to of the congregation and guests, as well practice in Cranford with a focus on sic with Biblical themes. 11:30 a.m. The Reverend Cynthia as a kick-off for the new season of elder law estate planning, probate and “A Walk Through the Bible” is a Cochran-Carney, pastor, will lead the All Saints’ to Commence church activities. Commission and guardianship matters. Participants will series, which will run for eight con- committee members will be present to have an opportunity to ask questions secutive weeks through October. about living wills, advance directives Screenings at FUMC The Adult Sunday School: Discover New Sunday School Year First Baptist to Begin for health care and other topics. the Bible Class will be offered on A bus trip is planned for Wednes- To Assess Stroke Risk Sundays at 9 a.m. starting September SCOTCH PLAINS – The All Classes begin at 9:55 a.m. and last ‘Kidmo’ This Sunday day, October 10, to the Platzl Brauhaus WESTFIELD – Screenings to de- 9. This fall, the class will focus on the Saints’ Episcopal Church will hold for approximately 40 minutes. Chil- WESTFIELD – On Sunday, Sep- in Pomona, N.Y. for an Octoberfest tect stroke risks will be offered on Book of Hebrews. registration for its new season of Sun- dren come into church during the tember 9, the First Baptist Church of celebration. Interested persons may Wednesday, September 12, at the First Following the Sunday worship ser- day school this Sunday, September 9, announcements to join their parents Westfield will launch its fall children’s sign up for this trip at the September United Methodist Church of Westfield. vice at 12:30 p.m. is a weekly adult following the 10 a.m. service. Classes and take part in Holy Communion. program, “Kidmo,” for youngsters in meeting. Appointments will begin at 9 a.m. Life class, “What Should a Christian Do?” will begin the following Sunday, Sep- Glen Robertson directs the Sunday pre-kindergarten through fifth grade. Line Screening Radiology LLC, a that will begin September 16. Each tember 16. All children are welcome. school as chairman of the Sunday Developed by Kidmo LLC, the Caregivers to Gather mobile vascular screening service, will week, participants discuss a particu- Classes are offered for pre-kinder- School Committee, which includes Kidmo curriculum aims to teach perform the procedures. lar news story or issue and reflect on garten/kindergarten through grade 7. teachers and parents. The Reverend young people to affect change in their At St. Helen’s Monday Screenings involve the use of ul- how Christian theologies, Biblical There also is a nursery for younger Jane Rockman is rector of the parish. families and communities through WESTFIELD – A support group trasound technology and scan for po- foundations and one’s culture affect children and a youth group for middle The All Saints’ Episcopal Church choices and actions based on Biblical for those caring for elderly or chroni- tential health problems related to: people’s lives and their choices. school- and high school-age young- is located at 559 Park Avenue in Scotch principles. Registration for the five- cally ill loved ones will meet on Mon- blocked arteries that can lead to a For more information about Wil- sters. Each class will emphasize Bible Plains. Parking is available behind week session will begin at 10:15 a.m., day, September 10, at 8 p.m. in the stroke; aortic aneurysms that can lead low Grove, please call the church stories from both the Old and New the church and can be accessed with the program to follow immedi- parish center of St. Helen’s Roman to a ruptured aorta, and hardening of office during morning hours, Mon- testaments, along with arts and crafts through School Place. For more in- ately. The First Baptist Church is lo- Catholic Church on Lamberts Mill the arteries in the legs, which is a day through Friday, at (908) 232- projects. On the first Sunday of each formation, please call (908) 322-8047. cated at 170 Elm Street. Road in Westfield. Group meetings strong predictor of heart disease. A 5678, e-mail month, special Sunday school pro- For more information on the Kidmo are held on the first non-holiday Mon- bone density screening for men and [email protected] or visit grams are planned, incorporating ac- Rosary Society Sets program, please call the First Baptist day of each month. These are informa- women also will be offered to assess willowgrovechurch.org. All facilities tivities that go beyond what can be Church at (908) 233-2278, e-mail tion and sharing sessions. For more their risk for osteoporosis. All four are handicap-accessible. covered during the regular periods. Meeting Next Week [email protected] or details, please call Marilyn Ryan at screenings take less than an hour to WESTFIELD – The St. Helen and visit fbcwestfield.org/. (908) 233-8757. complete. The cost for a wellness Holy Trinity Rosary Society has an- package of all four screenings, in- Fanny Wood Day to Feature nounced that it will meet at noon on cluding the free osteoporosis screen- Thursday, September 13, at St. Temple Sha’arey Shalom ing, is $129. Helen’s Parish Center. The parish The First United Methodist Church New and Returning Contests center is located on Lamberts Mill is located at One East Broad Street. Road in Westfield. Announces Fall Activities For more information or to schedule FANWOOD – A variety of contests decorate their favorite bicycle, wagon, AREA – Temple Sha’arey Shalom please call the temple office. an appointment, please call (877) 237- will again be part of the 12th Annual stroller or other non-motorized Free Classes to Feature will host special fall events in addi- On Wednesday, September 26, the 1344 or visit lifelinescreening.com. Fanny Wood Day celebration to be “wheels” and help kick off Fanny Wood tion to a regular schedule of Shabbat temple Brotherhood will present the Pre-registration is required. held on Sunday, September 30. The Day by parading their creations down Qi Gong Meditation services and High Holiday worship. first Sukkot Ice Cream Social at 6:15 event will take place from noon to 5 the middle of Martine Avenue. SCOTCH PLAINS – A new exer- Located at 78 South Springfield p.m., followed by family-friendly p.m. at the corner of South and Martine Sponsors for the many contests in- cise course in Medical Qi Gong medi- Avenue in Springfield, Temple Erev Sukkot services at 7 p.m. and FUMC Plans Brunch Avenues in downtown Fanwood. clude South Street Café, Double Dip- tation, offered free of charge, will be Sha’arey Shalom is a mid-sized re- ending with Kiddish in the Sukkah. In addition to entertainment, food per Ice Cream, Commerce Bank and held at the Willow Grove Presbyte- form congregation that includes On Saturday, September 29, at 7 For Those In 30-40s and other activities for all ages, several the Environmental Commission, which rian Church in Scotch Plains. members from Union, Essex and p.m., the temple will feature a WESTFIELD – The First United different contests will be available for have offered prizes for each of the Classes will take place on Satur- Morris Counties. Havdalah/Sukkot concert showcas- Methodist Church (FUMC) will host local residents. Every winner will re- contests. For specific information on days, September 8, October 6, No- Opening day of the K-3 Shabbat ing Rick Recht. Tickets may be pur- a casual brunch on Sunday, Septem- ceive a prize through the support of the contests, complete rules and entry vember 3 and December 8, from 11 morning program will take place this chased through the temple office. ber 16, at 10 a.m. for people in their area merchants. forms, please access Fanwood’s a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in the church’s Saturday, September 8, at 9 a.m. The Preschool will host the an- 30s and 40s. Admission is free. All The pie-baking contest will be website at visitfanwood.com. Ryno Hall. Willow Grove member Registration currently is underway. nual Character Breakfast for young- are welcome, regardless of marital among the returning events this year. Margo Mann will lead the classes. For details, please call the temple sters on Sunday, September 30, be- status or whether or not they have A single- or double-crusted pie with Registration on Tap The classes are described as an ini- office. ginning at 10 a.m. Those interested children. any fruit, baked by a resident of tial demonstration of what Medical Qi The opening day for the temple’s may respond to the temple office. Located at One East Broad Street in Fanwood or Scotch Plains, may be For Learning for Life Gong meditation can do for people in preschool is Monday, September 10, On Wednesday, October 3, a Westfield, the FUMC offers two dif- entered into this contest. AREA – Registration for the 73rd practical terms. Participants are asked at 9 a.m. Some spots are still avail- Simchat Torah service will be held ferent services on Sundays. The 9:15 Prizes will be awarded to the top season term of Learning for Life will to be prompt, as once class begins, it able. Interested persons are asked to at 7 p.m. a.m. Seekers Service, held downstairs, two finishers. Pies will be auctioned be held on Monday, September 17, cannot be interrupted for its duration. call the temple office and speak with The temple office may be reached is described by the church as a more off to the highest bidder, with pro- from 10 a.m. to noon at the United The Willow Grove Presbyterian Director Nina Greenman. at (973) 379-5387. Individuals may contemporary and casual, “bring your ceeds benefiting the Fanwood Rescue Presbyterian Church, located at 525 Church is located at 1961 Raritan Area residents are invited to par- request a newsletter through the of- cup of coffee with you” discussion- Squad. East Front Street in Plainfield. Road. For more details, please con- ticipate in High Holiday Worship fice for details on all events. Infor- oriented service. Participation is not There also will be a birdhouse-build- Learning for Life is a non-profit tact Margo Mann at (908) 757-2495 through reflection, renewal and song. mation also is available online at required. The 10:45 a.m. worship ser- ing contest. Any material will do, but educational program offering a or [email protected]. For service and ticket information, shaarey.org. vice, held in the main sanctuary, is a the final product must look attractive choice of 10 topics presented in two, more traditional service that features and hold up to the elements. Bird- one-hour sessions on 10 successive music and inspirational messages. houses become the property of the Monday mornings from September Families are invited to attend either Fanwood Environmental Commission 24 to November 26. service before or after the brunch. for use in the Fanwood Nature Center. A personal bag lunch and an after- Free childcare is available for new- New to this year’s event is an ice noon, one-hour “Town Meeting” pro- borns to age four from 9 a.m. until cream eating contest. gram featuring lectures or artistic noon. Sunday school begins at 9:15 The second annual “Parade on entertainment follows the morning a.m. Those interested in attending the Wheels” also will be part of the fes- sessions. A $15 registration fee cov- brunch are asked to call the church at tivities, for which participants may ers the cost of the full program. (908) 233-4211. St. John the Apostle Have you found the warm & welcoming Offers Healing Mass AREA – A Healing Mass will take community in which your family will thrive? place on Wednesday, September 19, LET’S TALK. at 7:45 p.m. at St. John the Apostle Consulting services available: th Roman Catholic Church, located at Religious School begins Sunday, September 9 ! 1805 Penbrook Terrace in Clark/Lin-
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The Chelsea at Fanwood is pleased to host a The Chelsea at Fanwood is Pleased to Announce Pancake Breakfast Fundraiser The Second Annual to benefit the Fanwood Fire Department Chelsea Spelling Bee

Come out and join The Chelsea at Fanwood for this Please join the Chelsea at Fanwood for a Pancake non-competitive spelling bee for 3rd and 4th graders. Breakfast Fundraiser to benefit the Fanwood Fire Meet our special guest, Mayor Colleen Mahr, and enjoy Department. Meet and support Fanwood’s local heroes, treats and prizes for all! Don’t miss this event, while enjoying a full breakfast, raffles, prizes, moon guaranteed to be fun for everyone! bounce, piñata and more. All proceeds will help outfit No need to worry, no need Fanwood’s first Ladder Truck. WHO: 3rd and 4th Graders to fret. This is as simple as Adults: $10.00 WHEN: Wednesday, September 12, 2007 it can get. Be part of a team TIME: 4:00p.m. to get the job done. This WHEN: Sunday, September 9, 2007 Children ages 7-17: $5.00 Bee is all about having fun! TIME: 9:00a.m. to 11:00a.m. Children under 6: FREE WHERE: The Chelsea at Fanwood WHERE: The Chelsea at Fanwood 295 South Avenue 295 South Avenue Fanwood, NJ 07023 Fanwood, NJ 07023 HOW: Call Linda to register: RSVP: 908-654-5200 908-654-5200

Open to the Public – Please join us for this event – Everyone is welcome! Open to the public – Please join us for this FREE event – Everyone is welcome! www.chelseaseniorliving.com www.chelseaseniorliving.com This program is part of The Chelsea’s ongoing commitment to professional and This program is part of The Chelsea’s ongoing commitment to professional and community involvement and family education. community involvement and family education. Page 8 Thursday, September 6, 2007 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION Barbara J. Schwinn, 60, Active at FCC; Justin L. Bantz, 18, Local Musician; Was Westfield Art Association President – Obituaries – Avid Fisherman and Motorcyclist Barbara Joan Schwinn, 60, of In the early 1970s, she worked at Justin L. Bantz, 18, of Fanwood Surviving are his beloved parents, Westfield passed away unexpectedly Vogue Pattern Book in New York. George F. Ryan, 78, Business Owner; died suddenly on Tuesday, August Brian and Nancy Michel Bantz; his on Saturday, September 1, at Over- Barbara was confirmed at the First 28, at Muhlenberg Regional Medical sister, Kathryn E. Bantz; his grand- look Hospital in Summit. Congregational Church of Westfield Was Barbershop Chorus Member Center in Plainfield. mother, Elizabeth J. Michel, and a Born March 3, 1947 in Jersey City, and was active in choir and on nu- Born in Summit, he was a lifelong loving extended family. she resided in Westfield since 1952. merous boards and committees. George F. Ryan, 78, of Easton, Pa., Westfield Knights of Columbus and resident of Fanwood. A memorial service was held on Barbara was an honor student, Her greatest love was art. She was formerly of Westfield, died on Mon- the Veterans of Foreign Wars, and a Justin was a 2006 graduate of Saturday, September 1, at the graduating in the Westfield High president of the Westfield Art Asso- day, August 27, in Louisa, Va. Cub Scout leader in Westfield. Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School, Fanwood Presbyterian Church. In- School Class of 1965. She earned ciation for many years. Born in Richmond Hill, N.Y., he He also was a member of the Holy where he played percussion with the terment was private. her undergraduate degree and a She also was involved with the was raised in New Hyde Park, Long Trinity Roman Catholic Church par- Moonglowers jazz band. He also was Arrangements were under the di- master’s degree in textile design from Westfield Area Chamber of Com- Island, N.Y. He had lived in Sayreville ish in Westfield, where he was married a member of the band “Archaic rection of the Memorial Funeral Cornell University. merce and was a recipient of the for six years and in Westfield for 41 in 1956, and a member of the Immacu- Cycle,” playing at local clubs. Home, 155 South Avenue in Fanwood. “Faith in Westfield” award. late Heart of Mary Ro- He was a confirmand of the PUBLIC NOTICE years before moving to In lieu of flowers, memorial dona- Her parents, George and Alice Easton, Pa. two years ago. man Catholic Church in Fanwood Presbyterian Church and tions may be made to the Fanwood SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY (Repko) Schwinn, predeceased her. Mr. Ryan had been the Scotch Plains. Mr. Ryan was an avid fisherman and motor- Rescue Squad, 123 Watson Road, CHANCERY DIVISION UNION COUNTY Barbara will be missed by her sis- owner of Gasoline Marketers was a past member of the cycle enthusiast. Fanwood, N.J. 07023, or online at the DOCKET NO. F-20379-07 ter, Elaine Schwinn Newcomb, and of America in Fords until Sayreville Auxiliary Po- He was currently employed as a rescue squad’s website, NOTICE TO ABSENT DEFENDANT her husband, Brad, of Willington, 1990. From 1990 to 1994 he lice. motorcycle mechanic at Cross Coun- visitfanwood.com/rescue. Conn.; her beloved nephew and niece, worked for the McDowell Oil He is survived by his try BMW in Metuchen. September 6, 2007 (L.S.) STATE OF NEW JERSEY TO: JUANITA TAGGART Derek and Ashley Newcomb, and Co. in Westfield. Early in his beloved wife of 51 years, her twin uncles, William and Ed- career, he was employed in Mary Ryan (Butler); his YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED AND Catherine Blejwas, 90, Was Recognized REQUIRED to serve upon RALPH F. ward Schwinn of Florida. sales for both Chevron and devoted children, Mar- CASALE & ASSOCIATES, LLC, plaintiff’s Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Mobil Oil Companies. guerite Burdge, George By Today’s Catholic Teacher Magazine attorneys, whose address is 290 ROUTE today, Thursday, September 6, at the He served in the United George F. Ryan Ryan, Mary Browne, 46 WEST, DENVILLE, NEW JERSEY Dooley Colonial Home, 556 States Army Signal Corp. as a David Ryan, Joseph Ryan Catherine Blejwas, 90, of Westfield of Ocean, Peter Blejwas of 07834, an Answer to the Complaint filed in Westfield Avenue in Westfield. Ser- master sergeant during the Korean and Colleen Harlan. He will be deeply died on Thursday, August 30, at home. Newington, Conn. and Matthew a Civil Action, in which DEUTSCHE BANK Blejwas of Acworth, Ga.; eight grand- NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY, AS vices will be held at 11 a.m. tomor- Conflict. In 1955, he was awarded a missed as well by his 12 grandchildren. Born and raised in Brooklyn, N.Y., TRUSTEE OF AMERIQUEST MORT- row, Friday, September 7, at the First Bachelor of Science degree in Mar- Mr. Ryan also is survived by his loving she had lived in Clark before moving children and four great-grandchildren. GAGE SECURITIES, INC. ASSET Congregational Church. keting and Philosophy from Fordham sisters, Elizabeth Ryan and Margaret to Westfield in 1994. Funeral services were held on Tues- BACKED PASS THROUGH CERTIFI- In lieu of flowers, contributions to the University in New York. Tobey, and his brother, Donald Ryan. Mrs. Blejwas had taught school at day, September 4, at the Dooley Co- CATES, SERIES 2006-M3 UNDER THE lonial Home, 556 Westfield Avenue POOLING AND SERVICING AGREE- Westfield Rescue Squad; the First Con- Mr. Ryan was a 35-plus-year mem- A Funeral Mass was offered on Saint John the Apostle School in MENT DATED AS OF SEPTEMBER 1, gregational Church, 125 Elmer Street, ber of the Westfield Area Barber- Saturday, September 1, at the Im- Clark, Saint John Vianney School in in Westfield. A Mass followed at the 2006, WITHOUT RECOURSE is the plain- Westfield, N.J. 07090, or the donor’s shops Chorus; a member of the maculate Heart of Mary Roman Colonia and Saint Joseph’s School in Holy Trinity Roman Catholic Church tiff and LARRY E. ROYAL; MRS. LARRY Carteret. In 1987 she was selected as in Westfield, with interment at Saint E. ROYAL; JUANITA TAGGART; are de- favorite charity would be appreciated. Westfield Area Old Guard, the Catholic Church in Scotch Plains. September 6, 2007 Gertrude Cemetery in Colonia. fendants, pending in the Superior Court of Burial took place at Fairview Cem- one of the “Top 40” Catholic educa- New Jersey, Chancery Division, UNION Elizabeth Keller, 83 etery in Westfield. tors of the past 20 years by Today’s Memorial contributions may be County and bearing Docket No. F-20379- Elizabeth MacFarlane Keller, 83, Arrangements were by the Dooley Catholic Teacher magazine. made to Holy Trinity Roman Catho- 07 within thirty-five (35) days after SEP- Legal Advertising She was predeceased by her par- lic Church, Maryknoll Sisters or At- TEMBER 6, 2007 exclusive of such date. passed away on Sunday, September Colonial Home, 556 Westfield Av- MORE IN BACK SECTION 2, in Raleigh, N.C. enue in Westfield. ents, Stanley and Henrietta lantic Home Care and Hospice. If you fail to answer or appear in accor- September 6, 2007 dance with Rule 4:4-6, Judgment by De- Born in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada, In lieu of flowers, donations in his Komorowski; her husband, Stanley fault may be rendered against you for relief PUBLIC NOTICE she was a long-time resident of Westfield memory may be made to the Ameri- Blejwas, Sr.; two sisters, Tessie demanded in the Complaint, and Amend- Marshall and Florence Sonier; a Joseph H. Moran, II, 96 ment to Complaint, if any. You shall file before moving to Raleigh in 1996. can Heart Association. TOWN OF WESTFIELD September 6, 2007 brother, Edward Komorowski, and a Joseph H. Moran, II, 96, died on your Answer and Proof of Service in dupli- BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT Betty was a voice major at the cate with the Clerk of the Superior Court of Philadelphia Conservatory of the Arts son, Stanley Blejwas, Jr. Monday, September 3, at the Francis New Jersey, Hughes Justice Complex - SPECIAL MEETING and became a professional singer and Carol A. Tussel, 67 Surviving are five sons, Christo- E. Parker Memorial Home in CN 971, Trenton, New Jersey 08625, in The Board of Adjustment of the Town of voice teacher. Carol A. Tussel, 67, of Scotch Plains pher Blejwas of Metuchen, Andrew Piscataway. accordance with the Rules of Civil Prac- Westfield, New Jersey will meet on Sep- Blejwas of Bridgewater, Paul Blejwas Born in Brooklyn, N.Y., he lived tice and Procedure. tember 24, 2007 in the Council Chambers She sang for several churches in died on Friday, August 31, at You are further advised that if you are in the Municipal Building, 425 East. Broad Westfield and neighboring towns. Muhlenberg Regional Medical Cen- for many years in New York City. unable to obtain an attorney you may Street, Westfield, New Jersey at 7:30pm Betty and her family were long-time ter in Plainfield. PUBLIC NOTICE After retiring as executive vice-presi- communicate with the Lawyer Referral to hear and consider the following appeal members of The Presbyterian Church Born in Maplewood, she was a dent of Moran Towing and Transport Service of the County of Venue and that if for variance relief from the requirements of SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY Company in New York City, a com- you cannot afford an attorney, you may the Westfield Land Use Ordinance: in Westfield. She worked for the Town lifelong resident of Scotch Plains. CHANCERY DIVISION communicate with the Legal Services Of- of Westfield and volunteered in the UNION COUNTY pany founded by his grandfather, he Joseph Buontempo, 1016 - 1020 Mrs. Tussel had been employed as fice of the County of Venue. The tele- community. a letter carrier with the Fanwood Post DOCKET NO. F-6092-07 lived in Switzerland, Hobesound, Fla. phone number of such agencies are as South Avenue, West, Block 2606, Lots FILE NO. 9829-07 10 & 11 seeks preliminary and final major She was married to the late Nelson Office before retiring 22 years ago. and Sea Cliff, Long Island. He spent follows: Legal Services Office 908-354- NOTICE TO REDEEM his later years at McKeen Towers in 4340 - Lawyer Referral Service 908-353- site plan approval with variance relief from A. Keller for 34 years. Surviving are two sons, Frank Tussel 4715. Sections 11.28G8, 11.28G11, 17.02B.4, Surviving are her three daughters, WACHOVIA CUST/PLYM PK West Palm Beach, Fla. and the Parker and 17.10G of the Land Use Ordinance. and his wife, Patty, of Scotch Plains and This action has been instituted for the Tina Howe of Raleigh, N.C., Lisa Bob Tussel of Flemington; two daugh- TAX SRVS, PLAINTIFF VS. Memorial Home in Piscataway. purpose of (1) foreclosing a mortgage Applicant proposes construction of a colo- THE PARAMOUNT GROUP, nial style, three-story, mixed-use, frame Baril of Winston-Salem, N.C. and ters, Sue Berberian of Branchburg and Mr. Moran was a graduate of Poly dated July 27, 2006, made by, LARRY E. INC.; GREGORY M. Prep Class of 1929, Williams Class of ROYAL, as mortgagor(s) to ARGENT building with office space on the first floor Katy Myers of Ridgefield, Conn.; her Laurie Holsten of Berkeley Heights; SCHNEIDER; FRANKLIN D. MORTGAGE COMPANY, LLC and (2) to and residential units on the second and eight grandchildren and one great- BURSTEIN; INTERCHANGE 1933 and Harvard Law Class of 1936. third floors. her brother, Richard O’Connor of recover possession of and concerns pre- grandchild. Piscataway, and five grandsons. STATE BANK; EKA ASSOCI- A nationally ranked skier, he com- mises commonly known as 10 LUCIEN List of New C.40:55D-70 c and d ATES, P.A.; RITA ALICE variances requested A memorial service will be held on A memorial service was held yes- peted well into his 80s. During World PLACE, LINDEN, New Jersey. HINTENACH; JOSEPH War II he served as a lieutenant in the Said mortgage was eventually assigned §11.28.G.11 Maximum Allowable Im- Saturday, September 8, at 3 p.m. at terday, Wednesday, September 5, at HINTENACH; MIDDLESEX to the Plaintiff, DEUTSCHE BANK NA- pervious Coverage is 70%. Proposed is The Presbyterian Church in Westfield. COUNTY BOARD OF SOCIAL United States Navy aboard PT Boat 75.9%. the Memorial Funeral Home, 155 TIONAL TRUST COMPANY, AS September 6, 2007 South Avenue in Fanwood. SERVICES; SONIA 494. He was awarded the Bronze Star. TRUSTEE OF AMERIQUEST MORT- §11.28.G.8 Maximum Allowable Habit- HERNANDEZ; able Floor Area is 50% or 10,000 square In lieu of flowers, donations may His beloved wife, Polly, passed GAGE SECURITIES, INC. ASSET LUMBERMANS MUTUAL CA- away on November 25, 1993. BACKED PASS THROUGH CERTIFI- feet. Proposed is 57.33% or 11,466 square be made to the Plainfield Area Hu- SUALTY COMPANY, AS- CATES, SERIES 2006-M3 UNDER THE feet. mane Society, 75 Rock Avenue, SIGNEE N/K/A KEMPER IN- Surviving are his children, Cynthia §17.02.B.4 Parking required by zone is Legal Advertising POOLING AND SERVICING AGREE- Plainfield, N.J. 07060. SURANCE COMPANIES; Moran of Sutton, Mass. and Diana MENT DATED AS OF SEPTEMBER 1, 33 spaces. Proposed are 25 spaces. ARISTIDES HERNANDEZ; §17.10G Location of Light Fixture from MORE IN BACK SECTION September 6, 2007 Chabrier and her husband, Wilfred, 2006, WITHOUT RECOURSE. SONIA CHOTO; TRI STATE of Westfield and their children, YOU, JUANITA TAGGART, are made Curb: required is a minimum of 3 feet. HOME FURNISHINGS INC.; party defendant to the above foreclosure Proposed is 1.5 feet. PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE STATE OF NEW JERSEY, Francesca, Julia, Gabriela and action because on April 13, 1995, a judg- Formal action may be taken. DEFENDANT(S) Kristina. He also is survived by many NEW JERSEY DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION ment was entered in the Superior Court of Variances, waivers or exceptions from TO: GREGORY M. SCHNEIDER; DIVISION OF PROCUREMENT, BUREAU OF CONSTRUCTION SERVICES dear nieces, nephews and friends. New Jersey by yourself against Larry certain site plan details or relief from re- FRANKLIN D. BURSTEIN; RITA ALICE 1035 PARKWAY AVENUE, PO BOX 605 Visitation will be tomorrow, Fri- Royal, bearing Judgment No. J-275369- quirements may be sought as appropri- HINTENACH; JOSEPH HINTENACH; TRENTON, NEW JERSEY 08625 day, September 7, from 2 to 4 and 7 to 1995, and or any lien, claim or interest you ate. SONIA HERNANDEZ; ARISTIDES may have in, to or against the mortgaged The application and plans are on file in Notice is hereby given that bid proposals will be received via the Internet until 10:00:59 HERNANDEZ; SONIA CHOTO; 9 p.m. at the Gray Funeral Home, 318 premises. the office of the Secretary of the Board of A.M. on 9/11/07, downloaded, and publicly opened and read, from Bidders classified PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that an order East Broad Street in Westfield. Fu- DATED: August 30, 2007 Adjustment, 959 North Avenue West, under N.J.S.A. 27:7-35.1 et seq.; in the CONFERENCE ROOM-A, 1st Floor F & A made on August 24, 2007, the Superior neral services will be held at 2 p.m. on THEODORE J. FETTER, Clerk Westfield, New Jersey and may be seen Building, New Jersey Department of Transportation, 1035 Parkway Avenue, Trenton, Court Fixed October 9, 2007 between the Saturday, September 8, at St. Paul’s of the Superior Court of New Jersey Monday through Friday, 8:30am to 4:30pm. New Jersey 08625; for: hours of nine o’clock in the forenoon and RALPH F. CASALE & ASSOCIATES, LLC Kathleen A. Nemeth four o’clock in the afternoon, prevailing Episcopal Church, 414 East Broad Maintenance Hot Mix Asphalt Pavement Repair Contract, North -2008, Various 290 Route 46 West Secretary, Westfield Board of time, at the office of the Tax Collector of locations including North of Route 57; Bergen, Essex, Hudson, Morris, Passaic, Street in Westfield. Denville, New Jersey 07834 Adjustment ELIZABETH, located at CITY HALL, 50 Sussex, Union Counties and partly Warren Co.; 100% State; DP NO: 07437 In lieu of flowers, contributions 1 T - 9/6/07, The Leader Fee: $70.38 1 T - 9/6/07, The Leader Fee: $43.35 WINFIELD SCOTT PLAZA, ELIZABETH, may be made to the Kennedy- Bidders are required to comply with the requirements of P.L. 1975, C.127 N.J.A.C. NEW JERSEY 07201, as the time and 17:27. Pursuant to P.L. 2005, C. 51 the awarded bidder must provide a completed place when and where you may pay to the Donovan Center, Inc., One Commer- Contractor Certification and Disclosure of Political Contribution Form(s) within plaintiff the amount so found due for prin- cial Street, Foxboro, Mass. 02035. fourteen (14) days from the award date. Pursuant to N.J.S.A. 52:32-44, all bidders must cipal and interest on its certificate of tax September 6, 2007 Dooley Funeral Service, Inc. be registered with the New Jersey Department of Treasury, Division of Revenue, sale as follows: Business Registration, as of the date of bids. The awarded bidder must provide proof of LOT 1096 BLOCK 13 on the tax dupli- valid business registration within fourteen (14) days from the award date. Pursuant to the cate of ELIZABETH. Total amount re- “Public Works Contractor Registration Act”, N.J.S.A. 34:11-56.48 et seq. (P.L. 2003, c. quired to redeem tax sale certificate no. AARP Chapter to Meet Caring & Courteous Service to the 91), all bidders must be registered with the New Jersey Department of Labor, Division of 008021 is $15,070.33, together with inter- Wage and Hour Compliance, at the time of bid. The awarded bidder must provide proof est from July 13, 2007 and costs. At New Site on Sept. 10 Cranford / Westfield Area Since 1913 of PWCR within fourteen (14) days from the award date. And that unless, at the same time and WESTFIELD – Westfield Area The Department, in accordance with Title VI Civil Rights Act of 1964, 78 Stat. 252 place, you or one of you redeem by paying U.S.C., 49 C.F.R., Parts 21 and 23 issued pursuant to such Act, and Section 504 of the the aforesaid sum so found due to plaintiff, Chapter 4137 of the American Asso- Rehabilitation Act of 1973 will afford minority business enterprises full opportunity to then you, and each of you shall be de- ciation of Retired Persons will hold its Westfield submit bids in response to this invitation and will not discriminate against any bidder on barred and foreclosed of and from all right first meeting of the 2007-2008 year on the grounds of race, color, sex, national origin, or handicap in the project award. and equity of redemption of, in and to the Monday, September 10, at 1 p.m. The 556 Westfield Avenue Plans, specifications, and bidding information for the proposed work are available at lands and premises above set out and Bid Express website www.bidx.com. You must subscribe to use this service. To described in the complaint and every part meeting will take place at a new site, 233-0255 subscribe follow the instructions on the website. Fees apply to downloading documents thereof, and that the plaintiff be vested the Scotch Hills Country Club, lo- and plans and bidding access. The fee schedule is available on the web site. All fees are with an absolute and indefeasible estate cated at Plainfield Avenue and Jerusa- John L. Dooley directly payable to Bid Express. Plans, specifications, and bidding information may be of inheritance in fee simple in said lands lem Road in Scotch Plains. inspected (BUT NOT OBTAINED) by contracting organizations at our Design Field and premises. Manager Offices at the following locations: Anything to the contrary notwithstand- A different format for chapter meet- NJ License # 4100 200 Stierli Court Route 79 and Daniels Way 1 Executive Campus Rt 70W ing, redemption shall be permitted up until ings will begin on this date. The pro- Mt. Arlington, NJ Freehold, NJ Cherry Hill, NJ the entry of final judgment including the gram speaker will open the meeting, 973-770-5141 732-308-4025 856-486-6624 whole of the last date upon which judg- followed by the business portion and 3 T - 8/23/07, 8/30/07 and 9/6/07, The Leader Fee: $205.02 ment is entered. Michael G. Pellegrino, Esq. concluding with refreshments. Dr. Attorney for Plaintiff Sean Kaufman, a podiatric physician/ PELLEGRINO & FELDSTEIN, L.L.C. surgeon, will be the guest speaker. Dr. Denville Law Center Kaufman has a practice in Kenilworth. Cranford Hillside Cemetery 290 Route 46 West Denville, New Jersey 07834 Dues for the 2007-2008 year may be 218 North Avenue 1 T - 9/6/07, The Leader Fee: $62.73 paid at the first meeting in September. 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

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PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, September 6, 2007 Page 9 Airborne Launches Teacher Trust Fund in Area Districts AREA – Airborne, an herbal health Education Policy, 71 percent of the formula, is working to provide relief nation’s 15,000 school districts have to teachers to keep arts and music reduced time spent on subjects such programs alive. as art, social studies and history since Elementary- and middle-school 2002. teachers in Cranford, Garwood, “It’s frightening to think of a Mountainside, Scotch Plains- world in which children are not ex- Fanwood and Westfield school dis- posed to the arts in any meaningful tricts are now eligible to apply for the way,” says Elise Donahue, Airborne Airborne Teacher Trust Fund. CEO. “As corporations and indi- A non-profit charitable corpora- viduals it is up to us to make sure tion that helps support art and music we’re investing in the future of our education, the Airborne Teacher Trust country.” Fund awards grants of $200 to $10,000 Application information is avail- to assist teachers in implementing able at airbornetrust.com. these programs. PEACE OUT...From left to right, Brad Hansell, Gina Schiano (teacher and As of August 1, teachers in all 50 Three Students Make resident of Westfield), Caroline Carr and the Constellation Class at Sundance states and the District of Columbia NEW SUPERINTENDENT WELCOMES NEW TEACHERS…New teachers School in North Plainfield send a symbol of peace to the people of Japan. can apply for these grants. Now en- AU Spring Dean’s List and administrators were welcomed into the Westfield School district at a New tering its second year, The Airborne SCOTCH PLAINS – Three Scotch Teachers’ Breakfast on August 30. Superintendent of Schools Margaret Dolan, Teacher Trust Fund is the vision of Plains students earned dean’s list sta- standing, personally greeted many of them, including, from left to right, Demont Sundance School Teams Victoria Knight-McDowell, a former tus at American University. Heard, Brooke Smith and Mike Chiera. second-grade teacher and creator of Aaron Klemow and Jessica Airborne Health Formula. McGarry, students in the School of Up in the Spirit of Peace “With budgets becoming tighter Communications, major in public Westfield Schools Welcome WESTFIELD – With the help of kemia 10 years later, became known, each year, schools are faced with the communication and journalism, re- Westfield resident and teacher Gina people from around the world have difficult decision of having to cut spectively. 42 New Teachers, 6 Admins Schiano, the Constellation Class at sent origami cranes to the Children of vital programs,” said Ms. Knight- Sara Woods, a student in the Kogod Sundance School in North Plainfield the A-Bomb statue in the Hiroshima McDowell. “The Airborne Teacher School of Business, majors in busi- WESTFIELD – Superintendent Victor Alfonso, Fifth Grade, Tamaques sent 1,000 cranes to the Hiroshima Peace Park as a symbol and wish for Trust Fund is meant to fill the gap and ness administration. Margaret Dolan welcomed a total Antoine Allen, Special Education, WHS keep our youth engaged and inspired, To earn dean’s list status at Ameri- Kathleen Bigelow, Environmental Peace Memorial in Japan. peace. of 42 new teachers and six new Science, WHS Cranes for Peace began as a project “Our 1,000 folded cranes repre- so they can live full and rewarding can University, a student must obtain administrators to the Westfield Pub- Keri-Lyn Billows (Krawiec), Math, to collect paper cranes for the 50th sent our commitment to peace in our lives.” a 3.5 grade point average or better on lic Schools during a New Teacher Roosevelt Intermediate anniversary of Hiroshima on August lives and in the world,” said Ms. According to the 2006 Center for his or her semester courses. Orientation Breakfast on Thursday, Steven Bini, Fourth Grade, Tamaques Brittany Byron, Fourth Grade, Jefferson 6, 1995. Schiano. August 30. Michael Chiera, Special Education, Ever since the story of Sadako Together, after reading Sadako Area Residents Make Ms. Dolan, who enters a new role Roosevelt Intermediate Sasaki, a young girl who was 2 at the Sasaki’s inspirational story, the class as superintendent following 11 years Karen Ciaramella, Art, Tamaques and Wilson time of the bombing and died of leu- of 27 Sundance students, ages 7 to 9, as a district administrator, shared her Tina Marie DeStefano, Phys Ed and Health, teamed up in the spirit of peace and Roosevelt Intermediate Marist College Dean’s List thoughts with the new hires. Martha Fico, Nurse/Health Educator, love to meet a year-long goal of fold- She encouraged them to listen, keep Goodman Makes Union AREA – The following students James Scariati of Westfield is a mem- Edison Intermediate ing 1,000 cranes. perspective and celebrate the small Mary Flannery, Special Education, WHS College Dean’s List “There is an old Japanese legend were named to the Marist College ber of the Class of 2007 and majored in victories in the classroom. She closed Diana Fleck, Art, Washington WESTFIELD – Diana Goodman Dean’s List for the spring semester. digital media. John Velasco of Westfield Stephanie Flynn, Leaps and Bounds (district- that says if 1,000 cranes are folded, her remarks by expressing her wish wide autistic), Wilson has attained Dean’s List status at your wishes come true,” said Ms. Maxwell Carow of Fanwood is a is a member of the Class of 2009 and is that the new faculty members and member of the Class of 2010 and is majoring in communications, radio, TV Lydia Fogelman, Science, Roosevelt Union College for 2006-2007. Schiano. administrators experience a year of R. Brent Geyer, Music/Strings, McKinley Diana, a resident of Westfield, is a The students collaborated to write majoring in digital media. and film. Alison Yuhas of Westfield is a learning and growing. Amy Grentus, Special Education, 2006 graduate of Westfield High Bryan Smith of Fanwood is a mem- member of the Class of 2007 and ma- Roosevelt Intermediate the following message sent along Board President Ginny Leiz wel- Demont Heard, Physical Education, School. with their cranes: “A crane is a ber of the Class of 2008 and is major- jored in digital media. comed the new hires and announced ing in communications and public Roosevelt Intermediate In order to be named to the Dean’s spectacular symbol of peace because that the 48 new staff members were Damaris Helm, Guidance Counselor, WHS List at Union College, a student must we use our hands, hearts and minds relations. WF BOE Invites selected from more than 1,500 Nathan Hollis, School Learning Consultant, have attended classes for the entire to come together as one. We here at Meral Akyuz of Scotch Plains is a résumés. Almost half have advanced Wilson and Franklin Public to Meet Dolan Annie Howe, Second Grade, Jefferson academic year and completed three Sundance send wishes of health, member of the Class of 2008 and is degrees and 10 were raised in majoring in digital media. Caitlin MacDonald, English, WHS courses during each of the three terms happiness, peace and love through- WESTFIELD – The Westfield Westfield. Six of the new teachers are Maria McGrath, Achieve, Tamaques with no fewer than eight courses in the out the world.” Ryan Lynch of Scotch Plains is a Board of Education invites the public from out-of-state, with the farthest Jacqueline Meert, Social Studies, WHS index. He or she must have maintained member of the Class of 2009 and is to meet or reacquaint themselves with Leanne Merlo, Speech, Jefferson being from Phoenix, Ariz.. Joshua Miller, Fifth Grade, Tamaques an overall index of 3.5 or greater. majoring in business administration Margaret Dolan, the new superinten- Michael Seiler of the Westfield with an emphasis: international. Alana Passananti, Fourth Grade, Franklin Local Residents Attain dent of schools, on Tuesday evening, Education Association formally Dana Passananti, Fifth Grade, Wilson Christina Minniti of Scotch Plains September 11. greeted the teachers and assured them Lisa Piegaro, Special Education, W&M Dean’s List is a member of the Class of 2008 and The “Meet and Greet” will be held Roosevelt Intermediate AREA – The following residents that they were entering a community Jennifer Roman, English, WHS is enrolled in the psychology five- at 7 p.m. in the Westfield High School where education is supported. of New Jersey were recently named year bachelor’s/master’s program. cafeteria with refreshments. The pub- Nicholas Salvatore, Special Education, WHS to the Dean’s List at the College of Westfield Parent-Teacher Council Silvia Sangiovanni, School Psychologist, WHS Alexander Resnick of Scotch Plains lic is invited to remain for the board President Joann Spera, representing Eric Shore, Guidance Counselor, WHS William and Mary for the spring 2007 is a member of the Class of 2010 and of education meeting that will follow Diana Simoes, Fourth Grade, Tamaques semester: the parent community, told the new Kathy Skoba, Kindergarten, Tamaques is majoring in communication arts. at 8 p.m. teachers that parents are very helpful Katherine Van Haasteren of Ryan Cockren of Westfield is a “Although Dr. Dolan has been an Laurie Smedley, First Grade, Tamaques Fanwood, Catherine Madurski of resources for them. Brooke Smith, Sixth Grade, member of the Class of 2010 and is administrator in Westfield for 11 years, The new teachers completed a Roosevelt Intermediate Fanwood, Amy Ryan of Scotch Plains, majoring in information technology in her new position as superintendent of Daniel Smith, Chemistry, WHS Sam Hays Jeffrey Perrella of Westfield, Thomas three-day orientation program within Michelle Spreitzer, Health, WHS and systems. Jeffrey Hogan of schools she will assume a more public Westfield’s New Teacher Institute, Fringer of Westfield and Max Kaplan Westfield is a member of the Class of Thomas Staab, Technology, Sixth Grader to Perform role as the leader of the school district,” focusing on Classroom Management, Roosevelt and Edison of Westfield. 2009 and is majoring in communica- said board President Ginny Leiz. Tamara Yellin, Science, Edison Intermediate In Macy’s Parade In order to achieve Dean’s List Technology, Differentiated Instruc- tions, gaming and interactive media. “We wanted to give the public the tion, Special Education and Library Emily Yudkovitz, Fourth Grade, Washington WESTFIELD – Westfield sixth status, a full-time degree seeking opportunity of informally speaking Martha Zervas, Special Education, grader Sam Hays will perform with undergraduate student must take at Resources. Edison Intermediate WF’s Petrik Makes to Dr. Dolan and welcoming her as They received orientation at the Camp Broadway in the opening act least 12 credit hours and earn a 3.6 superintendent,” she added. “We are New school administrators include of the 2007 Macy’s Thanksgiving Quality Point Average during the UMASS Dean’s List school level from their principals and Eileen Cambria, Principal, Franklin thrilled to begin the new school year mentors, and were also escorted on a Day Parade in Herald Square. semester. WESTFIELD – Carrie Petrik, in her capable hands.” School; Matthew Bolton, Assistant Auditions were held this summer daughter of Stephen and Patricia bus tour of the town of Westfield. All Principal, Roosevelt; Robert Gardella, in locations across the United States, Local Students Earn Petrik of Westfield, has been named Nicole Hagerty Named the new administrators and all but Assistant Principal, Wilson; David and Sam was one of 600 singer/danc- to the spring 2007 dean’s list at the three of the new teachers are replac- Heller, Assistant Principal, Franklin; ers chosen to perform “Makin’ Degrees at Rensselaer University of Massachusetts Amherst. To Dean’s List ing those who have retired, resigned Douglas Layman, Assistant Princi- Magic” on Thanksgiving Day. FANWOOD – Local students Eric Undergraduate students who re- SCOTCH PLAINS – Nicole or are on leave. pal, Edison; and Douglas Sanford, Sam is a member of The Little Douglas Pratt of Fanwood, majoring ceived a 3.5 grade-point average or Hagerty of Scotch Plains has been The new teaching staff for the Assistant Principal, Westfield High Opera Company in Westfield, a divi- in computer science and graduating better on a four-point scale qualified named to the dean’s list at Western Westfield Public Schools includes: School. sion of the NJ Workshop for the Arts. cum laude, and Angela Mary Stanford for the dean’s list. New England College for the spring He is also a member of the Young of Fanwood, majoring in interdisci- Carrie is pursing a second semester of 2007. Artist Institute at NJPAC. plinary science, received diplomas bachelor’s degree and is majoring in To earn dean’s list status for a se- HERMANN & BATEMAN from Rensselaer Polytechnic Insti- geology at the university. She gradu- mester, students must achieve a se- ATTORNEYS AT LAW County Residents tute during the 201st commencement ated from Bard’s College at Simon’s mester grade point average of 3.30 or on May 19. Rock in 1999. higher. To Attend FDU AREA – Michael Sherman and Federal & State Tax Employment Joseph Brace of Scotch Plains, as Catholic High School Admissions Exam Disputes Law well as Paul Camarda of Cranford, Tax Collection Matters Discrimination have received the Colonel Farleigh S. Failure to File Severance Agreements Dickinson Scholarship, granted to COOP Exam for September 2008 entrance Innocent Spouse Civil Service incoming students based on their aca- Sales & Employment Tax Employee Benefits demic records, SAT scores, co-cur- Friday, November 9, 2007 ricular accomplishments and on-cam- Audits Wrongful Termination pus interviews with FDU faculty. Don’t miss out on the opportunity of a lifetime for your current eighth grader. 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See it all in color at! Sports Section www.goleader.com THE WEEK IN SPORTS Pages 11-16 BENCIVENGO, CORNWELL, MEEHAN TO LEAD TEAM Lady Soccer Raiders Envision County, State Championships

By FRED LECOMTE time draw and won their first ever see where we go,” said Raider Head Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times North Jersey, Section 2, Group 3 Coach Kevin Ewing. Matching the accomplishments of crown with a 1-0 victory over Outstanding players, who have last year may be a monumental task Mendham. After being stopped by graduated, included midfielder Allie but this year’s Scotch Plains-Fanwood Ramapo, 1-0, in the Group 3 tourna- Hambleton, Colleen LaForge and High School girls soccer team can ment, the Raiders finished with an sweeper Allie Zazzali, who led the envision success on the county and 18-3-2 record, the highest in school stubborn defense. This season the state levels. history. Raiders’ march to the top may prove Last year, the Lady Raiders cap- “It was nice to have that success to be just a bit more difficult one after tured the Watchung Conference title, over the past few years, however, we having had the luxury of 11 highly shared the Union County tournament do want to continue working towards experienced seniors. Perhaps one of title with Westfield after a 1-1, over- capturing county and state titles and CONTINUED ON PAGE 15

David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times PREPPING FOR ANOTHER EXCITING SEASON…Blue Devil team captains Scott Newman (No. 53), John Dugan (No. 80), Malcolm Allen (No. 33) and Ryan Scanlon (No. 54) look to lead their football team to another winning season. DUGAN, ALLEN, SCANLON, NEWMAN TO LEAD DEVILS Blue Devil Footballers Look To ‘Keep Momentum Going’

By DAVID B. CORBIN sons, the Blue Devils had a promising pecially in the last half of the season, Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times beginning, weathered a midseason and scampered for five touchdowns Westfield High School football fans storm of very tough teams then rolled (TDs). He also kicked three field goals had something to cheer about last on a four-game winning streak to and 23 extra points season. After two straight 1-9 sea- complete the season 6-4. Now, the Junior Tony DiIorio has taken the Blue Devils look to keep that mo- reins as quarterback and will intro- ALL-CORBIN TEAM mentum going. duce a different style. Fred K. Lecomte for The Westfield Leader and The Times Last year, the Blue Devils defeated “It’s a little different style of quar- RAIDER SOCCER LEADERSHIP…Pictured, left to right, are: Bridget Cornwell, Molly Meehan and Alana Bencivengo, ARRIVES SEPT. 13 Cranford, Kearny, Shabazz, terback. He will throw the ball a little who have been selected Raider Tri-captains and envision County and State championships. The 10th annual All-Corbin Bridgewater-Raritan, Plainfield and, better and reads defenses. He does a Team will appear in the Septem- probably the most memorable, a 28- good job at that. He will control the DRISCOLL, MUMFORD, REINHARDT NAMED CAPTAINS ber 13 issue of The Westfield 21 victory over Scotch Plains- game more,” said Blue Devil Head Leader and The Scotch Plains- Fanwood on November 4 at Gary Coach Jim DeSarno. “We needed Tom Fanwood Times. The All-Corbin Kehler Stadium. Adjusting to a new to be a playmaker last year. We are a Team features photos of fine or offensive scheme was a little rough in little bit better at the tailback position Lady Blue Devils Set Sights unusual plays, umpires and fan the beginning but it paid off in divi- and those guys are going to have to shots taken at local softball league dends as the season progressed. Ver- step up and provide some of those big and youth baseball games. satile senior quarterback Tom Bonard plays that Tommy gave us last year.” On WC, UC WeichertCrowns in X-C broke loose on several occasions, es- CONTINUED ON PAGE 14

Weichert By DAVID B. CORBIN Fanwood. As a result, the team’s total are team captains Josey Reinhardt, Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times record from 1980-2006 has risen to Marissa Mumford and Rose Driscoll Wave after wave of runners make 201-70. They also finished second in who have been with the program since up this year’s Westfield High School both the Watchung Conference (WC) their freshman year. Senior veteran girls cross-country team and the in- and State Sectional meets. Tessa Schaaf, juniors Aileen and tention is to overwhelm opponents at “We have a very talented group, a Bridget Grogan, and sophomore Allie the Watchung Conference and Union plethora of returning varsity runners,” Lowenstein fit into that equation also. County championships, as well as to stated Head Coach Thom Hornish, in Sophomore Megan Pulliam and se- repeat an undefeated dual meet record. his 36th season as cross-country coach nior Jaclyn Kirna, a transfer from The lady Blue Devils have their larg- (29th for the girls). “Given the strength soccer, will add to the depth. est ever squad of 90 to 100 strong. of the frosh and JV teams and a solid The addition of a strong freshman Last year, the Lady Blue Devils eight returning varsity runners from group also insures years of future Weichert finished the regular season with an- last year’s top-12, we look forward to success for the Blue Devils. other undefeated, 9-0 record, includ- a strong competitive season.” “What’s exciting about the number ing a victory over rival Scotch Plains- Part of that powerful running group CONTINUED ON PAGE 15

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Another summer fades into the past 8. Cyndil Mathew. If coach Tara ejection from the game for a second points in the final five minutes to win and another year of high school sports Pignoli can convince the talented jun- offense. And if your team is losing by last year. is on the horizon. The sound of the ior to just swing for singles and doubles, more than two touchdowns when it The schools’ soccer teams don’t marching bands and cheerleaders, the she might bat 1.000 (and the triples and happens, it’s an immediate ejection. have to wait long to get their seasons hot dogs (smothered in spicy brown homers would come). And there are 8. Dunking is returned to its illegal into high gear. They’ll be squaring off mustard), the athletes playing for the seven other returning starters as status of the late 1960s. Every dunk, Monday at 4 p.m., the boys at SP-F pride of their home town, their school Pignoli’s crew eyes a big season. even during layup drills, was a techni- and the girls at Kehler Stadium. and with the friends they’ve grown up 9. Boys tennis. What do you do after cal foul back then. We say every dunk Why Not Us? with since grammar school. Is there a winning the Tournament of Champi- earns an ejection and 10 free throws Does anybody else look at the team’s better time of year? ons with no seniors in your top seven? for the other team. And there will be in North Section 2 Group 4 — As we await tomorrow’s opening You do it again, but with a bigger, fatter no more “charging” or “offensive” Bayonne, Bridgewater-Raritan, Eliza- David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times BLUE DEVIL TRI-CAPTAINS…Seniors Allanah Suchomel, left, Aly Annis, day/night, here are the 10 best reasons bull’s eye on your back. Kevin fouls if the defensive player is not beth, Hunterdon Central, North center, and Kim Morawski will lead the youthful but talented Blue Devil net girls to be a WHS fan this school year: Shallcross, Ravi Netravali, James Chu, actually playing defense. Just step- Hunterdon, Piscataway, Phillipsburg, to another successful season. 1. John Dugan, Scott Newman. As- Greg Luppescu, Dean Thompson, ping in front of an offensive player in Ridge, J.P. Stevens, Watchung Hills suming they are healthy (and find their Graeme Stahl, Jason Snyder and Co. midair is gutsy, but it’s not playing — and say, “Why not us”? white socks by game time), these two should be up to the task. defense, and the stepping-in-front OK, that’s by far the toughest sec- MORAWSKI WANTS 4TH UCT CROWN should lead the defense, which is still 10. Jack Martin. Is there a better player will be charged with the foul. tion in the state, but I look at our seniors what wins football games. (Newman coach in New Jersey? In any sport? 9. People wise up and stop listening — Dugan, Newman, Allen, Scanlon, will likely miss tomorrow night’s The 2008 spring boys’ track team to the morons on sports-talk radio and Wansaw, Vall-Llobera, Stanley, opener at Linden due to a knee injury could be one of his best, and he’s had use the mute button when they watch Gribbon, DiIorio, Brand, Martinez, Blue Devil Net Girls Are but should be good for the home opener a bunch of really good squads. the clowns on SportsCenter. Read, Selert, Wilt, Wikander, Mills, vs. Cranford on Sept. 15). And while we’re on the subject, 10. All current leagues not set up on Falk (hope I didn’t forget anybody) — 2. Alex Tarlow and Evan Friedman. here are 10 things we would love to a county basis are disbanded (schools and think, why not us? Very Young but Talented With them leading the way, WHS’s see happen during the 2007-08 school in Sussex, Monmouth, Ocean, Burke To Be Honored cross country and track teams will be year: Hunterdon, Warren and Middlesex Dennis Burke (WHS Class of ’64), gunning for county, sectional and state 1. Don Bosco Prep, Bergen Catho- counties are OK) and county or multi- one of the craftiest lefties to ever wear By DAVID B. CORBIN volved in high-pressure situations. Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times honors. lic, St. Peter’s Prep and St. Joseph county leagues are set up, irregardless the Blue and White, will be inducted Westfield usually has a pretty high 3. Erin Miller, Gabby O’Leary and (Montvale) are put into a giant all- of football power points. Let’s bring into the East Carolina University Hall Two straight years of Union County profile program. Two of our top three Tara Handza. The sharp-shooting parochial league with the rest of the back neighborhood rivalries, in all of Fame on Oct. 5. ECU’s all-time Tournament (UCT) dominance is on players are probably freshmen, and Miller will graduate as the school’s state’s two-, three- and four-county sports. earned run average leader at 1.33 (he the line when this season’s Westfield freshmen or sophomores (are) possi- all-time basketball scoring leader all-star teams. We can even give them WHS vs. SP-F had a 17-4 career record), Burke was High School girls tennis team takes bly playing doubles. As it stands right (male or female). And O’Leary and their own chat room so they can sit Speaking of backyard brawls, this a standout for Norm Koury’s first two to the courts with a very young but now, I see one or two seniors playing. Handza should help her keep WHS there all day and tell each other how will be the 37th season of what has WHS teams and also pitched for talented squad. Four-time UCT cham- That is the extent of it.” winning until Diana Venezia returns. great they are and how public schools become one of the top high school Westfield American Legion Post 3 pion Lane Maloney, first singles To date, Criscoulo and freshman The talented sophomore had ACL sur- are a bunch of whiners. Maybe we rivalries in New Jersey — Westfield and Robert Turner’s Westfield Mer- player Nikki Reich and UCT doubles Samantha Borr are vying for the first gery last month and hopefully will could even set them up with a special vs. Scotch Plains-Fanwood. Although chants. champion Lindsay Goldberg have singles position. Morawski’s sister rehab in time to contribute come reflective screen on their computer, so Scotch Plains didn’t have its own high Other WHS lefties in the ’60s were graduated but tri-captain Kim Melissa, a freshman, and junior Amy county and state tourney time in they could stare into it and say, “Mir- school until 1926 — before that, the Pat Kennedy, “Wild Bill” Dlouhy, John Morawski returns and will be seeking Weiss are contending for the third March. ror, mirror … who’s the best of all” all kids in the township went to either Bednarz, Bob Thiel and Skeeter her fourth UCT doubles crown. singles position. 4. The Matts—Green, Blutfield, day. Westfield or Plainfield — the rivalry MacCloskey. Last year, the Lady Blue Devils Most likely, the first doubles pair Gelmetti, Morgan and Meserole—of 2. Parents and fans, even the high was sporadic from 1926-1961, when In Passing won three of the five flights, while will be Kim Morawski and the person the boys swim team. Along with Luke schoolers in the stands, learn that boo- WHS joined the Watchung Confer- In the summer of 1969, one of my placing second at first singles and who does not win the third singles Granstrand, Jon Holt, Matt Haddad, ing is a sickness, a form of insanity, ence. Since then, things have been, jobs at the Plainfield Courier-News third at second doubles, to easily grab position. Morawski, who had already Chris DeLaFuente, Max Blum, Evan not a right because you buy a ticket. shall we say, very intense. was tracking down box scores for the the UCT title with 88 points. Maloney won at second doubles her freshman Paulan, Mike Oster and Larry Zhang, Only idiots and morons boo. Athletic Last year WHS had 26 wins, SP-F Union County, Plainfield Twilight and won at second singles, Reich placed and sophomore years, would love to they should be in the hunt for state directors will remove any “booers” nine and there was one tie. The total Tri-County baseball leagues. The Tri- second and Goldberg teamed with repeat as the UCT first doubles champ. title No. 21. from the premises, and officials can from 1926-27 through 2006-07 is: County was interesting in that I’d Morawski to win the first doubles “That would be exciting! I’m hop- 5. John Barnes. The junior went 26- penalize any team whose fans are WHS 713 wins, SP-F 290 wins, with pretty much never heard of the towns title, while Tara Criscuolo, now a ing to get first doubles again. I’m also 9 last year, won a district title and is seen or heard booing during a game. 30 ties. That gives WHS a winning in the league: Alpha, Clinton, Riegel sophomore, won at third singles. hoping it’s with my sister. That would the key guy on coach Glen Kurz’s 3. Companies make baseball caps percent of nearly 72 against the Raid- Ridge, Washington and Whitehouse. Joining Morawski in the leader- be fun,” she said. very young wrestling team. that can only be worn with the bill of ers. The man who ran the Tri-County ship rolls as tri-captains are Allanah Twelve girls have been competing 6. Alexi Kuska and Suzanne the cap in the front. Wearing them But over the years, most of the League for nearly all of its 40 years Suchomel, who played second for the second doubles spot. Two fresh- Lemberg. When March rolls around, backward or sideways will cause an greatest moments in SP-F sports his- was Wes Lance, perhaps a bit more doubles last year, and Aly Annis. All men, Izzy Weisman and Debbie Wu, senior Kuska will likely be talked irritating electric shock. tory have been at WHS’s expense. famous as a state senator. I never met three have had very stiff competition have shown promise, as well as senior about as the best freestyle swimmer in 4. All black Nike swoosh mini-socks There was 1978, when an 0-2-1 SP- Mr. Lance, but I never heard anybody from the very talented freshmen class, Hannah Weisman, junior Amanda WHS girls’ history. And considering are put into a giant incinerator and F notched its first football win over say a bad thing about him, and as as well as several highly improved Simmons and, “Alannah (Suchomel) there have been girls like Lora Mas- burned into oblivion. C’mon, just do it! WHS after 16 losses and a tie; or presidents go, that’s pretty good. Mr. upperclassmen. played last year so she has the experi- ters, Dana Zonnevylle, the Scott sis- 5. No more high school sports shows 1999, when the Raiders won the county Lance passed away last week at the “The incoming freshmen are very ence,” said Tirone who added, “If I ters, Kerry Hertell, Christina and Mei- on television, like Two-A-Days or Fri- boys swimming championship to end age of 98. He joins names like Robert good and all the people returning are could take the attributes from this one, Mei Caroe, Abby and Jesse Coxson day Night Lights. WHS’s national record 42-year reign; Turner, Al Moeller, Ray Pope, and better so I think we have a good this one, this one and this one, we and others, that’s really saying some- 6. Steroid sticks, aka aluminum bats, or 2001, when SP-F stunned the WHS others who gave so much of their time chance,” said Kim Morawski. could make one good tennis player. thing. But Lemberg, a sophomore, are outlawed. How can you be anti- tennis team 4-1 for its only win in over to enable young men to play summer “It will be pretty exciting. We have They all have possibilities and that’s has the potential for three school Barry Bonds and pro-aluminum bats? a half-century; or last winter, when baseball. a lot of good freshmen and some of where we are. We are up in the air with records, too. Let’s find out how good a hitter you WHS’s bowling team went 26-1, the The Devil’s Den appears Thursday our upper classmen have come a long whom it’s going to be. Obviously, 7. Justin Olsen, Evan Shapiro, Vall- really are. (Note: If you want to play lone loss being to SP-F. in The Westfield Leader during the way,” said Blue Devil Head Coach Ed Kim has played three years so she’s Llobera and Mike Cappiello in the home run derby, go play softball.) And the last two football games scholastic season. Contact us with Tirone. “We are young and inexperi- going to be one of our leading people.” middle of the baseball lineup. Add 7. Dancing around after a tackle or have had the kind of finishes that beat comments, complaints and sugges- enced but talented. It’s how that tal- The Blue Devils host Montclair in Chris Jenkins on the mound, and this a long run, posturing, preening, and just about anything shown on ESPN tions at [email protected]. Go Blue ent can handle stepping up and play- their home opener tomorrow, Sep- is a team that could go far even with wild celebrations after a touchdown; Classic; SP-F rallying for an overtime Devils! Devil of the Week will return ing high school tennis and being in- tember 7, at 4 p.m. wood bats. make it a 30- or 45-yard penalty, with win in 2005, and WHS scoring 14 on Sept. 13.

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By FRED LECOMTE an aggressive game and it’s some- touch, so I’m still deciding where I Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times thing to really be in awe when you see like to place her,” said Stack. Outdoing the achievements of last her play,” said Stack. In the mix, include setter junior Jill year will not be good enough for this Opposite hitter Colineri, a great Coffeey, who possesses a beautiful year’s Scotch Plains-Fanwood High athlete who is very fast, has an ability touch on the ball and can set three-two School girls’ volleyball squad. Fin- to reach to any ball with her aggres- or one’s. Junior Kristen Betau, a very ishing with a 14-9 record, the Raiders sive style. aggressive player, will be an opposite qualified for the first time to the As to Karis, Stack said, “She is hitter. Junior Ciera Gano will occupy NJSIAA Group 3, Section 2 Tourna- someone who has continued to grow the middle or outside position. ment where they fell to Teaneck in a and develop over the years and has “Great height, great intensity, wants two-point, Game 3 to win and will heartbreaker. capitalize on “We made team any opportu- goals that we set for nity to get any ourselves as a playing time benchmarks last in the game,” said Stack of year. Out of the David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times eight, we accom- Gano. DIVING INTO SECOND TO START A RALLY…Damon Roth face dives into second base an incites a series of three plished four, includ- Sophomore straight doubles followed by Keith Gibbons’ RBI single to lead St. Luke to an 11-10 victory. ing making it to the outside hitter states and keeping Becky Brand up communication has a strong GIBBONS RIPS GAME WINNER, SPELLMAN GETS 3 RBI on the court. Those court sense and were big milestones has created a for the program. great serve. We’re hoping to turn “I am al- St. Luke Grabs ‘Angels’ Halo the program around, ways looking make it legitimate for a champi- and the girls are onship, not for working hard to do me but for With 11-10 Win Over St. Pats that,” said Raider them and the Head Coach Raiders are a By DAVID B. CORBIN top of the seventh to preserve Luke’s RBI. Scott Smith smacked an RBI Adriene Stack. force to be Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times The Raiders gradu- reckoned victory. double, singled and scored once. Cap- ated five varsity play- with,” con- After three-straight doubles, Keith But Gibbons was not the only hero tain Luke Fugett plopped an RBI ers, but the loss of cluded Stack. Gibbons ripped an RBI single in the in this ferocious showdown between single, tripled and scored. Bill Fred K. Lecomte for The Westfield Leader and The Times bottom of the sixth inning in what two quality teams – St. Luke entering McKinney (2 runs scored) and Rick three-year setter A RAIDER FORCE TO BE RECKONED WITH…Enjoying a lighter moment “I expect Maetal Rosenberg them, I don’t turned out to be the winning run to the game with a 16-6 record and St. Regenthal (run scored) each had two before a hard practice are volleyball players, Izzy Blach, Alyssa Karis, Nicole earn St. Luke the Angels Division Pats with a 15-7-1 record. Luke team- singles. Nick DiNizo doubled and may be huge. “The Colineri, Alicia Mathews, Meghan Reilly, Nicole DeSando, Kim Shelus, Jill Coffey, hope for, I ex- setter I like to equate pect them to crown with an 11-10 victory over St. mate Kevin Spellman rapped an RBI scored, Art Hobble wiggled an RBI Kristin Betau, Ciera Gano and Becky Brand. Assistant coach T.J. Gavor and Head double, an RBI single and an RBI single and scored, Bob Pielhau had to a quarterback. Coach Adriene Stack. make it to Patrick in the St. Bart’s Oldtimers They are the leaders states and I Men’s Softball League playoffs at sacrifice fly. Damon Roth rapped a two RBI and Larry Szenyi singled. on the court, they set expect them to Jerseyland Field in Scotch Plains on pair of doubles and a rare single, Pat leadoff hitter Paul Bifani singled the tone and those are big shoes to fill. really stepped into her game as a make it beyond the first round. I August 29. St. Luke advanced to face while scoring twice and adding an CONTINUED ON PAGE 15 Along with her, I lost outside hitter middle hitter. It’s beautiful to watch expect them to make it beyond the archrival St. Jude for the overall St. Morgan and Allison Brown, my oppo- her play and think back to when she first round of counties and these are Bart’s crown on Labor Day. site hitter. I believe that those shoes can was a sophomore and how much she’s goals that are attainable if they stay Just off the injured reserve list, be filled this year because I have girls grown in those years.” focused, push themselves and give Gibbons, guarding first base, followed who work very hard and are very deter- Senior setter Alicia Mathews uti- the game and their team everything up with spectacular (three-inch verti- mined to win. I believe they are going to lized excellent speed on the court and they have.” cal) leaping grab of a liner to set up go far this year.” is very aggressive at the net. Senior the first of three-straight outs in the The higher experience level may opposite hitter Meghan Reilly, a phe- pay off for the Raiders with the return nomenal back row passer according GOLF INSTRUCTION AVAILABLE of team captains, Izzy Blach, Alyssa to Stack, throws her body down to the Karis and Nicole Colineri. court to play up any kind of dink or • Private Lessons “Izzy, Nicole and Alyssa have an any kind of ball. Junior Nicole intensity that teams really should be DeSando will take the court as the • Group Lessons intimidated by,” said Stack. “They outside hitter. • Gift Certificates play to win the game, play to win “I’ve known her since her fresh- points and they play to keep their man year and to watch her become • Video Swing Analysis teammates up.” such an aggressive hitter and a vocal The Raiders return 11 varsity play- player on the team is really great to Call Derek McDonald PGA Teaching Professional. ers, including five seniors, five jun- watch,” said Stack. Tel: 908 232 4288 [email protected] iors and one sophomore. It is a nice Last year’s junior varsity setter Kim • 2004 New Jersey PGA Assistant of the Year Echo Lake nucleus led by middle hitter Blach. Shelus will also be an asset. “She has • Top 10 in New Jersey Player of the Year Award 2005 Country Club “She is a phenomenal player, plays a great back row pass and has a great

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By FRED LECOMTE outside hitter and powerful senior Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times Paige Roudebush may slide to an Finishing with a 25-4 record in outside position. Senior Laryssa 2006, the Westfield High School girls Borkowsky will be counted on as one senior-dominated volleyball team was of the main defensive players, along one of the toughest and highest re- with junior Kimberly Townsend. A garded talented teams in the state. force to be reckoned with and an This season, the Blue Devils will look integral part of the offensive attack is to youth to fill those vacated shoes. junior Katherine Payne in the middle. The Blue Devils captured their first Several freshmen, yet to be named, Union County championship since are seeking varsity playing time. 1998, defeating rival Union Catholic, Defensive and passing, according David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times and captured the Watchung Confer- to Torok, is something that the Blue GEARING UP FOR THE SEASON…Senior Dan Strauss, right, and the Blue David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times Devils gear up for the season opener during a scrimmage with Summit. CHECKING HIS TROOPS…Blue Devil Head Coach Jim DeSarno goes over ence title before falling in an evenly Devils concentrate on heavily. “It is punt protection with his players during practice on August 24. matched-up battle with Southern Re- extremely important that, no matter gional in the quarterfinals of the what play is happening that the other NJSIAA Group 4 State Tournament. team is doing to you, you have to pass GRALLA, O’BRIEN NAMED CAPTAINS According to Westfield Head Coach the ball, so we work on it a lot. Laryssa Blue Devil Footballers Look Beverly Torok, “We had strong hit- is really taking to picking up the ting, strong setting and All-State balls. She moves very well. She dives Junior Dominance Spears player Anna Koehler as our libero. very well. She can read the ball and To ‘Keep Momentum Going’ We’ll miss that very much.” we’re looking towards her to be our Add to that the departure of outside pass maker.” CONTINUED FROM PAGE 11 power hitter and go-to player Erin As to Westfield’s chances for the Blue Devil Soccer Boys Last year, the Blue Devils got some there yet. They have an understand- Roudebush in the front and back row, county championship, the conference fine mileage from now senior Co- ing. We didn’t have to spend as much outside hitter Tara Daly and setter and the state tournament, Torok said, By DAVID B. CORBIN as we go into the regular season,” Captain/tailback Malcolm Allen, who time teaching the system. They have Molly Williams, both four-year letter “It is a tough act to follow and we are Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times Kapner said. rumbled 774 yards on 135 carries and an idea, when we bring a play in they winners. going to experience some learning It was the best of times, it was the Filling the positions vacated by had six TDs. His biggest day came remember it from last year. They un- “We do have a pretty strong tradi- curves. We have a tough schedule this worst of times, it was the best of graduating seniors Chris Mattes, when he rushed 204 yards and had derstand the terminology,” said tion here in volleyball and we are year, which will challenge us. We times, it was tournament time de- Kevin Hennessey, Jon Ramalho and two TDs against Shabazz. Much more DeSarno. looking forward to our new cast of open up with one of the best teams in scribed the flow of last year’s Nick Barba, who were selected First can also be expected from junior All four co-captains, three-year players, while finding the right niche the state, Hunterdon Central and Westfield High School boys senior Team All-Union County Coaches Poll speedster Ricardo Johnson, who starter John Dugan (end), Ryan for everyone,” Torok said. Mendham is also nothing to look past. dominated soccer team’s season. How could be of special concern. stunned Union last year with two Scanlon (tackle), Newman and Allen This season the small Blue Devil Then of course we’re in the American this season will flow may be deter- “You replace a team. You don’t 90+-yard kickoff returns for TDs. (inside linebackers – ILB) will lead team will return just a handful of vet- Division, which includes playing the mined by the adjustment of the large replace individuals. We are trying to “Malcolm is better than he was last the defense. erans and lots of new bodies who are better teams twice in our conference, junior class that led the Blue Devils to find the best group of kids in the best year and Ricardo is also better. They “Dugan was a big play guy for us. making quick progress. Senior Olym- including Scotch Plains. I have faith the Union County Junior Varsity title places and the best system. That’s the both are fast and they both are tough. He had some big sacks and knocked pia Gaglioti will be one of the starting progress will continue and we’ve been last year. purpose of pre-season,” said Kapner. The best part about it is Ricardo is a down some passes,” noted DeSarno. setters, while juniors Gabrielle Jakub improving daily in practice and work- Last year, the Blue Devils won “We have juniors all over the field. little tougher than you think and Vall-Llobera, Sheehan and senior and Jennifer Dilzell may be consid- ing our attack into precision. It’s go- their first three games then went into Most of them don’t have varsity ex- Malcolm is a little faster than you Mike Wikander will be the outside ered as the other setters. ing to be one game at a time; we’re a 0-5-2 slide before breaking out with perience. They won the (JV) county think,” said DeSarno. LBs. Junior TJ Mroz will play ILB Senior Caroline Fallon returns as not looking ahead to anything.” an 8-0, winning streak just prior to tournament. I’m very pleased where Senior Joe Vall-Llobera has been and seniors John DiIorio and Donnie tournament time. That winning streak these guys are.” adjusting to the tight end position, Martinez will play end and tackle, was snapped by Union, 3-2, in the Leading the Blue Devils into the seniors John Wilt and Adam Bergo respectively. Johnson and senior Dan Union County semifinals. However, flow of things at the forward posi- will be the split ends and junior Chris Sellert will defend the corners and within a week, the Blue Devils roared tions are juniors Tom McManus, Mike Sheehan will be the flanker. senior Charlie Read will be the free back to defeat the Farmers, 3-2, and Forgash, Mike Lessner (a goalkeeper “It’s a whole new group. We moved safety. ended the season with a 13-7-2 record. last year) and Matt Isabella. At Joe ‘V’ from fullback to tight end. “The older guys have to really step “We started out great. Everything midfield, senior co-captain Matt He’s done a good job catching the up and bring the younger guys along. was wonderful. We had a couple of Gralla and senior Dan Strauss will be ball. Chris is getting his first chance We weren’t happy with our defense injuries, lost a couple of games and working with juniors Mike Irving, on the varsity. These guys got to step last year, particularly back defense. went into a downspin. We rearranged Vlad Bouchouer and Andrew Flood. up and show us something, give us We are really trying to get better at the entire lineup and the system. We The defenders are expected to be the confidence to throw the football. that this year,” said DeSarno. responded to that immediately,” said seniors Brandon Heroux, Chris Franks We like them so far. They are working Scanlon will assume the kicking Blue Devil Head Coach George and Mike Rediker, and juniors Pat real hard and we are happy with their duties and Vall-Llobera will do the Kapner. “Most of that team has gradu- Tresnan, Nick Brezza, Zach Connolly progress,” said DeSarno. punting. ated and this year we are junior domi- and Todd Saunders. Waiting to come Last year’s offensive line struggled “Joe is a really good punter and nated. A great bunch of kids! They off the injured list are juniors Kevin a bit early in the season learning the Ryan is good with the extra points but have worked super hard in pre-sea- Murphy and Justin Ramalho. Junior new offensive scheme. This year, se- we got to get a little bit better on our son.” Malcolm Opoku will play striker and nior veterans Tom Wansaw at tackle kickoffs. It’s important to us,” com- The Blue Devils scrimmaged Sum- senior co-captain Greg O’Brien and and Co-Captain Scott Newman at mented DeSarno. mit at Kehler Stadium on September sophomore Adam Fine will assume guard, with the addition of senior Pat Fred K. Lecomte for The Westfield Leader and The Times goalkeeping responsibilities. The Blue Devils travel to Linden LOOKING TO BECOME THE BEST…Westfield High School varsity volleyball 1 and were to test their skills against Stanley and junior Eric Moran, ap- for the season’s opener tomorrow, players Laryssa Borkowsky, Caroline Fallon, Olympia Gaglioti, Paige Roudebush, Pingry on September 4 and Chatham The Blue Devils will also get a true pear to be adjusting well. Friday, September 7, at 7 p.m. The Julia Partenope, Jennifer Dilzell, Gabrielle Jakub, Katherine Payne and Kim- today, September 6. test with a trip to Scotch Plains- “We have a new offensive line that home opener will be against Cranford berly Townsend will seek to uphold the tradition of working towards the common “That will give us a great deal of Fanwood for the season opener on needs to come together. We are not on Saturday, September 15, at 1 p.m. goal of winning the county, conference and state tournament titles. understanding of what we need to do Monday, September 10.

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David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times 1990, first from 1991 to 2001, second was a four-year varsity runner for STIRRING UP A CLOUD OF DUST…St. Luke’s Luke Fugett plows into third in 2002, first in 2003, second in 2004 Westfield and the coach of Summit, Senior-Heavy Squad, Ace base with a triple in the second inning against St. Pat. and 2005, and fifth in 2006. Neil Sharma, graduated from Only two seniors graduated from All-Group 3 Second Team and All- Also, since 1984 the Blue Devils Westfield as well,” he said. “We have last year’s Scotch Plains-Fanwood UC First Team. Hessemer was also have qualified for the Group IV Cham- our hands full. We want to retrieve High School boys soccer team that named All-Group Second Team and pionship meet by being among the county and conference champion- won its 20th straight Watchung Con- All-UC First Team and Cohen was St. Luke Grabs ‘Angels’ Halo top five teams from the section. ships, take back the group sectional ference title, finished with a 16-6-1 selected to the All-UC Second Team. Westfield grabbed first or second from title and do as well as we can for the record and won it’s 11th Union County But there are several more Raiders With 11-10 Win Over St. Pats 1991 to 1996. The Blue Devils were Group 4 and Meet of Champions.” Tournament (UCT) title under 32-year who will help add victories to coach Head Coach Tom Breznitsky. This Breznitsky’s career record of 543-123- CONTINUED FROM PAGE 13 season, 14 seniors and according to 39. Among them are: senior stopper in all four at bats and scored twice. Pat pitcher Blasi held the Lukes to Lady Soccer Raiders Envision coach Breznitsky, “an ace in the hole”, Evan Aspell (All-UC Third Team), Milk Monroy mixed a pair of RBI one run in the third, which prompted will dominate the Raiders’ turf. senior Jeff Stuart, who did an excel- singles with a run scored and Frank Pepe to shout, “That’s the way to Unlike the 2005 squad, last year’s lent job playing the back position, and Pepe singled in all three at bats. Bob pitch to those guys.” County, State Championships team was not overly large in stature but senior Tyler Stanek, who netted six Guy singled twice and scored once. After the Lukes scored three runs tall in talent. Mike DeVizio, now a goals and contributed four assists. Jack Kennedy (RBI) and Jim Barba on four hits in the fourth to take an 8- CONTINUED FROM PAGE 11 senior, demonstrated that his talent was Additionally, sophomore Joe each singled once and scored twice. 6 lead, Pepe’s shout subsided to a the challenges facing the Raiders will believe we will be pretty solid and much greater than his 5’5” height by D’Annunzio is expected to be a men- Marty Marks drilled an RBI single mumble but St. Onge pleaded, “Let’s be the replacement of Lauren Mains, that is where our strength lies. Hope- scoring three goals in the UCT finals. ace to opponents. As to Breznitsky’s and scored once, Tony Blasi and John stop the bleeding.” noted as one of the most exceptional fully it will continue to be that way; Tri-Captains DeVizio, Brian Hessemer ace in the hole, we will just have to DeProspero each singled and had an With the help of a few porous gloves goalkeepers in the state (14 shutouts) Glover, who is a big kid and one of the and Jarek Cohen are expected to keep wait and see. RBI and Tom Kucin scored once. and four singles, the Pats gushed forth “Our goalie will be Jackie Law and fastest girls on the team, along with the talented Raiders moving forward The Raiders host Cranford in the Luke pitcher Steve Morano initi- with four runs in the fifth to seize a 10- I must say, she will be great,” said Cornwell, who is one of the fastest and pressuring opponents’ goal. season opener tomorrow, September ated a double play to mute the Pats in 8 lead. The Lukes limped back to the Coach Ewing. “If it wasn’t for Lauren girls in Union County, and Camarda, DiVisio scored 16 goals and had 7, at 4 p.m. then they will host rival the first. field after all three batters made outs in being in our net last year, she could a solid and smart player.” eight assists last year and was named Westfield on Monday, September 10. “Nice double play! Let’s gets things the bottom of the fifth but despite an have played a lot and there is no doubt The Raiders will be pretty solid in started,” hollered Pielhau as St. Luke error followed by two straight singles in my mind she could have started for the midfield but will rely on Meehan, came to bat. the Pats failed to score in the sixth most if not all the other schools in our Kruper and Cornaccchia to help in Gibbons added, “Let’s jump on when Spellman smothered a hot county as a sophomore.” the scoring column along with them right now.” grounder at second to end the inning. Featuring several returning se- Straniero and DelMauro. Ewing also The Lukes jumpstarted with three Roth, Smith and Spellman led off niors and a fine group of talented plans to inject several new and very runs in the bottom of the inning then the bottom of the sixth with consecu- juniors and sophomores, Ewing talented faces into the lineup. the Pats peeped with one in the sec- tive doubles and Gibbons lined his expects to find depth in the midfield “Again it’s another very tough chal- ond. Luke responded with Fugett’s RBI single to put the Lukes up 11-10. by returning Tri-Captains Alana lenging schedule, whereby we’ll play triple and Pielhau’s RBI groundout to After Gibbons made his leaping grab Bencivengo and Molly Meehan, Westfield twice and you know they Weichert make the score 4-1. in the seventh, Morano absorbed a along with Raychel Kruper and are always very good, along with two Attempting to focus his team, Pat sizzling grounder and fired to first Katie Cornaccchia games against Kearny, who will be a man Kevin St. Onge said, “Let’s keep then Roth basketed a fizzling fly in “We will took to Alana and Molly top-five team in the state. We open up loose guys!” left to secure the victory. who got a lot of playing time last year with Cranford and face Pingry, the The Pats slipped five runs across Celebrating ensued! to bring leadership in the midfield.” most probable top team in the state, the plate on five hits in the third to “Yes! It means a lot to us,” said In the backfield the Raiders’ three so our schedule is second to none but take a 6-4 lead. McKinney and Roth simultaneously. very experienced players, include that’s how you get better as a team,” “We got a game now,” reminded St. Patrick 015 040 0 10 four-year starter Tri-Captain Bridget concluded Ewing. Gibbons. St. Luke 311 303 x 11 Cornwell, Tina Camarda and Stephanie Glover. Two athletic and Reading is Good For You hard working players who did see spot time last year and will be counted on this year are Alyssa Straniero and Tyler DelMauro. Included in the mix Weichert are Kim Appezzato, Julie Meurer and Sheryl Markovits. When asked what defensive changes he may consider making, Ewing said, “I don’t know if we have to change that much. Jackie is an excellent, excellent goalie and we goleader.com/subscribe return three kids to our back line. I

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35 B: 4 Bedrooms, 2 ½ Baths, Hardie Plank, Cedar, and Cultured Stone, Elagant Master suite and custom Kitchen . . . $1,039,000 Call For Invite Holly in, Presented By: More Information! and she’ll bring results! 251 Westfield Avenue, Clark, NJ Holly Cohen 732-396-3995 weichert.com www.daunnorealty.com WESTFIELD OFFICE / 185 Elm Street / 908-654-7777 Page 16 Thursday, September 6, 2007 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION SP-F Youth Netters Shine In Plainfield Tennis Tourney The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Youth For the boys, Erick Walker defeated Tennis team’s season ending tennis fellow teammate Matt O’Donald for tournament, took place at the Donald the boys 16U division. In the boys Van Blake Tennis Center in Plainfield 14U, Ezra Klemow topped teammate on August 17. Coached by Rita Bokert Ajit Bopalkar for the title. and Karen Tarpley, 16 members com- Others who participated included peted in five categories, with six mem- Adi Dahiya, Kyle Douglas, Chang bers of the team finishing as finalists Yaramathu, Rory Szeto, Spencer or champions. Hambleton, Harmeet Sohal, Michael In the girl’s 18U, Kathleen Yan Rizzo, Birju Amin, Kenneth Lee and took home the championship trophy, Garrett Szoto. Both coaches Bokert while 12-year-old Alex Sullivan was and Torpey expressed their pride in The American Legion Post 209 Senior “AAA” Softball Team a finalist in the 14U girls division. accomplishments of all their players. American Legion Srs Qualify for World Series HAVING A REALLY GOOD TIME…The two 13-year-old Westfield B The American Legion Post 209 Senior “AAA” tournament softball team traveling baseball teams dueled in a Blue vs. White game on July 19. A giant from Scotch Plains has qualified for the World Series of Softball to be played picnic followed the game. Pictured, left to right, are: front row; Richard in Phoenix, AZ during the month of October. The team managed by Keith Malacrea, Charlie Scott, Tom Malley, Rusty Browning, Dan Berke, Bran- Gibbons and Frank Pepe has had a successful season so far winning don Eng, Keith Peterson, James DeDea, Evan Friedman, Patrick Johnson tournaments in Wilmington, Del., Bridgewater, N.J. and recently finishing and Eric Saunders; back row, Henry Hershey, James Kowalski, Thomas third in Manassas, VA. Edwards, Joey Rinaldi, Mike Stravach, TJ Lutz, Will Hogge, Jacob Ziff, The team expects to enter a few more tournaments before heading out west Josh Posluszny and James McCrea. Not pictured: Frank Scalera, Mike Kalimtzis, Tony Pafumi, Jake Harris, Brendan Seery, Justin Brody and to compete in the World Series. Along with Gibbons and Pepe, other local Ryan Feraro. players on the team include Ed Belford, Larry Berra, Angelo Corbo, Frank Besterman, Tom DeRocco, Rich Kovach, Joe Massimino, Mike Menzer, PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE Gary Pence, Tony Radace, Harry Semple, Tom Straniero and the Williams brothers Tony and Brian. TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS accompany the bid proposal. Additionally, a certified check, cashier’s check or bid INVITATION TO BID bond issued by a responsible bank, trust Invitations are extended to qualified Bid- company or insurance company, payable ders to bid for the following Project: to the Township of Scotch Plains shall be Hye-Young Choi Westfield Road, Section 2 Milling & Top submitted with each bid as a guaranty that # 1 Realtor Total Production - 11 Years Course Paving (Contract E2007-1) if a contract is awarded the Bidder shall Major items and approximate quantities execute said Contract. The Bid Security email: [email protected] • web: www.hyeyoungchoi.com for this project are: shall be in the amount of ten percent (10%) NJAR Circle of Excellence® - Gold Level: 1987-2001 Milling, 2 inch Depth – 6,471.0 Square of the total amount of the bid or Twenty- Scotch Plains-Fanwood Youth Tennis Team Yards Thousand Dollars ($20,000.00), which- Platinum Level: 2002-2006 Superpave Asphalt Surface Course, 2 ever is lower. All bid Security, except the inch Thick – 840.9 Tons Bid Security of the three (3) apparent See it all on the web in color . . . Traffic Striping, Thermoplastic – 5,828.0 lowest responsible Bidders shall, if re- Linear Feet quested in writing, be returned after ten www.goleader.com This project will be partially funded by (10) days from the opening of the bids the New Jersey Department of Transpor- (Sundays and holiday excepted) and the tation, Bureau of Local Aid. bids of such Bidders shall be considered Bids will be accepted only by mail or in withdrawn. person to the Office of the Township Clerk, The Township reserves the right to re- Scotch Plains Municipal Building, 430 Park ject any or all bids, and to waive immaterial Avenue, Scotch Plains, New Jersey 07076 informalities, or to accept any bid which, in (ATTN: Barbara Riepe, Township Clerk) the opinion of the Township of Scotch until 10:00 a.m. on September 25, 2007. Plains, will be in the best interest of the The Township of Scotch Plains (hereinaf- Township all in accordance with the New ter “Township”) shall not be responsible Jersey Local Public Contracts Law N.J.S.A. for any bid mailed which is lost in transit or 40A:11-1 et seq. In the event of an equal Carole R. Carlin delivered late by the Postal Service or or tie bid, the Township shall award the bid other delivery service. At the above time, to the Bidder which, in the Township’s sole VOLATILE TIMES REQUIRE A STABLE LENDER the bids will be publicly opened and read discretion, best serves the interest of the aloud. All bids must be presented in sealed Township. The Township also reserves MAKE SURE YOUR MORTGAGE GETS TO CLOSING WHEN envelopes, clearly marked “Bid for the right to reject any and all bids if suffi- YOU DO! WESTFIELD ROAD, SECTION 2 - MILL- cient funds are not available and/or appro- ING & TOP COURSE PAVING (CON- priated. The selected Bidder, will, within Low Competitive Rates TRACT E2007-1), 430 Park Avenue, seven (7) days of award of the bid, enter OPEN HOUSE: Sunday, Sept 9th • 1-4pm Specializing in JUMBO Financing Scotch Plains, New Jersey 07076”. No bid into an appropriate contact with the Town- 6.375% will be received after the time and date ship. 756 Warren Street Up to $417,000: (30 yr. fixed; 0 pts, apr 6.415%) specified. All Bidders must comply with N.J.S.A. 6.625% After receipt of bids, no bid may be 10:5-31 et seq. and N.J.A.C. 17:27, relat- Westfield . . . Over $417,100: (30 yr. fixed; 0 pts, apr 6.666%) withdrawn within sixty (60) days after the ing to Equal Employment Opportunities. Builder’s own custom home. 3 BRS, 2 ½ BTHS. Large Family Room w/sliders to 3 season porch 19x14. LR w/ date of the bid opening except if provided All Bidders must also comply with the MILLENIUM HOME MORTGAGE for herein. The bid of any Bidder who Americans With Disability Act, where ap- frplc, DR, newer sunny KIT w/custom wndw treatments, MBR consents to an extension may be held for plicable. w/full BTH. New ROOF, CAC, furnace 5 yrs, plaster walls, 211 NORTH AVENUE EAST consideration for a longer period of time as All Bidders must be registered with the WESTFIELD, N.J. 07090 may be agreed upon between Bidder and New Jersey Department of Labor to en- HDWD FLR under carpet. Close to schools. $629,000 the Township. gage in public work as defined in the (908) 233-9615 All bids must be on the bid forms pro- requirements listed under N.J.S.A. 34:11- vided by the Township of Scotch Plains in 56.51 through 56.55, as well as N.J.A.C. WESTFIELD OFFICE [email protected] the Bid Package. Plans and specifications 12:62-1.1. All Bidders must comply with for this work may be examined at the P.L. 2004, c. 57 and be registered with the 209 CENTRAL AVENUE Licensed Mortgage Banker in NJ, FL. Licensed in NY as MHM Mortgage, a Mortgage Banker. Office of the Township Engineer, Munici- N. J. Division of Revenue. 908-233-5555, EXT. 169 Licensed in CT as MHM Home Mortgage, a Mortgage Banker. pal Building, 430 Park Avenue, Scotch Where applicable, prevailing wage rate RESIDENTIAL BROKERAGE Licensed Mortgage Broker in PA Plains, New Jersey, during business hours, shall be paid to all workers on the job as DIRECT LINE: 908-301-2015 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., beginning Septem- per N.J.A.C. 34:11-56, 25 et seq. © 2007 Coldwell Banker Real Estate Corporation. Coldwell Banker® is a registered trademark licensed to Coldwell Banker Real Estate Corporation. ber 13, 2007, and purchased for a $25.00 BY ORDER OF THE TOWNSHIP OF An Equal Opportunity Company. Equal Housing Opportunity. Owned and Operated by NRT Incorporated. non-refundable fee. SCOTCH PLAINS OF THE COUNTY OF Bid proposals and all required docu- UNION, STATE OF NEW JERSEY. ments must be completed and submitted Thomas Atkins Barbara Riepe by the date as set forth above. All docu- Municipal Manager Township Clerk ,UXURY www.goleader.com ments in the enclosed Bid Package must 1 T - 9/6/07, The Times Fee: $97.41 #ONDOMINIUM2ESIDENCES

OPEN HOUSE: Sunday, September 9th • 1-4pm 25 Marion Lane, Scotch Plains Elegant and stately this magnificent property sits on a park like acre and a half of property at the end of a prestigious cul de sac and backs onto a lovely park. Spacious and grand the 4(%3!6!..!( $%3)'.%$"9*!-%37!2$ gorgeous entry gives access to the sunken living room, the large dining room and leads on to the gathering room with gas fireplace and multiple lighted art niches. French doors lead to the  ,UXURY#ONDOMINIUM2ESIDENCES marvelous conservatory with glass walls overlooking the roman style loggia and the garden terrace beyond. The kitchen is a masterpiece of form and function offering every amenity set in beautiful colors with the finest in cabinetry and countertops. A walk in pantry and laundry %NHANCE9OUR1UALITY/F,IFE
room are adjacent to the kitchen and the library or guest room is nearby on this first level. 2ESIDENCE$ESIGNS&ROM3Q&Tn3Q&T Five bedrooms are offered on the second level. The master suite boasts a wonderful sitting "EDROOMS "ATHROOMS 3TUDIESAND,IBRARIES room, large closets and dressing room and a lush bath. Twelve wonderful rooms with abundant )N4HE(EARTOF$OWNTOWN7ESTlELD 7INNEROFTHE'REAT!MERICAN-AIN3TREET!WARD built-ins, six fabulous baths, a three car garage, a finished basement, designer accoutrements (ALFA"LOCKTO.9#4RAINAND"USs5NDERGROUND0ARKINGs#ONCIERGE3ERVICE throughout and an unbelievable amount of special features artistically presented make this (ARDWOOD&LOORSs"ALCONIESAND4ERRACESs3EAMLESS'LASS3HOWERS one of the finest properties offered to the marketplace. DIR: Raritan Road to Black Birch, left #APPUCCINO-ARBLE"ATHROOMSAND0OWDER2OOMSs0ELLA7INDOWS on Marion to end of cul-de-sac. Offered for $2,195,000 WSF0450 *ENN !IRAND6IKING!PPLIANCESs/NEOR4WO&IREPLACESIN%ACH2ESIDENCE /NE,EVEL,IVINGWITH%LEVATORTO%ACH&LOOR 0RICESFROM  &ORMOREINFORMATIONCONTACT%LEGANT(OMES2EALTY REVA BERGER %ILEEN7ARD #ONWAY /WNER"ROKER/FFICE   Broker / Sales Associate *OSEPHINE7ARD 'ALLAGHER 2EALTOR#ELL   DIRECT LINE: 301-2005 E mail: [email protected] WWW4HE3AVANNAH7ESTFIELDCOM %QUAL(OUSING/PPORTUNITY/RALREPRESENTATIONSCANNOTBERELIEDUPONASCORRECTLYSTATINGREPRESENTATIONSOFTHEDEVELOPER&ORCORRECTREPRESENTATIONS MAKEREFERENCETOTHEOFFERINGPLAN © 2007 Coldwell Banker Real Estate Corporation. Coldwell Banker® is a registered trademark licensed to Coldwell Banker Real Estate Corporation. WHICHWILLBEFURNISHEDBYADEVELOPERTOABUYERORLESSEE!LLDIMENSIONSAREAPPROXIMATE ANDALLmOORPLANSANDDEVELOPMENTSARESUBJECTTOCHANGE.OTANOFFERWHEREPROHIBITEDBYSTATE An Equal Opportunity Company. Equal Housing Opportunity. Owned and Operated by NRT Incorporated. STATUTES4HISOFFERINGISMADEONLYBYTHEPROSPECTUSFORTHECONDOMINIUMANDNOSTATEMENTSHOULDBERELIEDUPONIFNOTMADEINTHEPROSPECTUS0RICES PLANSANDSPECIlCATIONSARESUBJECTTO CHANGEWITHOUTNOTICE WESTFIELD OFFICE 209 CENTRAL AVENUE 908-233-5555 A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, September 6, 2007 Page 17

HOUSEKEEPING PART TIME RECEPTIONIST HOUSE FOR RENT OPEN HOUSE SUN 9/9, 1-4PM Residential house cleaning, Westfield matrimonial attorney WESTFIELD - No realtor fees! Westfield, 934 Prospect St exellent refs, 13yrs. exp, reliable, seeks experienced receptionist to CLASSIFIEDS Quiet street near Washington New Construction own transportation, move in - handle telephones, filing, School near park. 3 bdrm, 2 bth, Fabulous 5 Bdrm, 4-1/2 bth Colonial move out serv. laundry, etc. scanning and general office tasks. appliances included. No smoking. with cutting edge ammenities. Call Kathy (908) 868-0371 At least 3 years of experience HELP WANTED CHILDCARE No pets. $2400/mth + Utils. Call to preview or stop by! working in an office or law firm Prudential NJ Properties’ 2 schoolage children. In my (908) 654-5207 COLDWELL BANKER MATH TUTOR environment a MUST. Ability to Westfield Office is hiring full-time (908) 233-5555 Union home 5 days. 3hrs in am; MOUNTAINSIDE Make this school year ‘Count’! work with MS Word and agents, both new and exp- 3hrs pm. Car & local ref reqd. Carol Gross x-246 Affordable tutoring and effective Dictaphone exp. a PLUS. erienced. Corporate training Fantastic family! 900 & 1200 sq.ft. offices cell (908) 377-9287 Fax resume to (845) 477-2793 program/in-house training. Call near Rt 22 with ample parking, organizational skills offered at your Call (908) 624-1677 after 7pm. OPEN HOUSE SUNDAY 1-4PM convenience for students in middle or email to Margie for confidential interview services, suitable for doctor, etc. school to 10th grade. Proven track [email protected] at (908) 232-5664, ext. 103. CHILDCARE Reasonable Westfield, at 802 Fairacres Avenue, Traditional elegance awaits your record of Distinguished Honor Roll NURSES (908) 789-8961 and member of National Honor SALES HELP WANTED 12 YO boy, after school, approval! New 10 Rm 5Br, 3.1 bath 3:30-5:30, My Westfield home, PERSONAL TRAINER Society. References on request. FT/PT - Progressive allergy Experienced salesperson for home. Built by Buontempo Bros. Call (908) 451-8988 practice with computerized Driver’s Lic & local ref’s required. Personal Trainer available to train Ready for quick occupancy! SOLE Shoes. Full time, great Please leave msg (908) 389-1562 medical record located in potential for advancement to a you in the comfort of your own Contact Rich Buon-tempo for CUSTOMER SERVICE Westfield. Also offices in home. Nursing and Nutrition details (908) 416-6739. management position. Must be NEIDE HOUSE CLEANING HoneyBaked Ham, Watchung Hillsborough & Annandale. responsible, friendly and enjoy background. Specializes in post- ERA Village Green Realtors seeks Clerks, phone, food prep Fax resume to (908) 252-1055 working with children,18 and over I will clean your house, pregnancy fitness. Please call Kim (732) 381-7477 or e-mail resume to apartment or condo. for consultation. (732) 580-8495 & delivery people. please. Will train the right person. OFFICE BUILDING FOR RENT Call (908) 755-3524 [email protected] (908) 654-7800 Reliable, reasonable rates. I do laundry. Good references. HOUSE CLEANING Insurance Agents, Lawyers CHILDCARE NEEDED ENTREPRENEURS WANTED SPECIAL ED. TEACHER 5 years exp. Experienced, responsible Accountants. Nannies - Housekeepers For each client you give me, 2700 sqft Office Building College Grad Finds Cash Cow. Westfield - Search Consulting Polish woman will clean your BabyNurses Needed 1 extra job free. house for reasonable prices. Furnished, Utilities, Internet, Ceo Income No Ceo Stress. Live-in / -out - Full/Part-time seeks cert. teacher for out-of- Call me! (973) 583-5570 or Kitchen, Conf. Room, Parking Call Eric Dick At school work w/ autistic and dd Free estimates. Solid References Required. (973) 878-2181 Neide Call Urszula (732) 388-2355 Mountainside (908) 337-7200 (800) 662-1961 x 7400 or CALL (732) 972-4090 children. Provide assistance www.CeoSalaryNow.com www.absolutebestcare.com through applied behavior analysis. NOT ALL WILL QUALIFY Emphasis on dev. learning prog. CHILDCARE NEEDED for families to implement at-home. Open House: Sunday, September 9th • 1-4 P.M. HOUSE / OFFICE CLEANING Childcare in my Westfield home. BA, Ed./Sp. Ed, 12 mos exp in sp. Portugese Lady 2 boys age 9, 2:30-7:30PM, 3-4 ed; NJ teachers cert. req’d. 811 Cedar Terrace, Westfield Reliable & Honest days a week. Clean driving record. $36,580/yr. Resume to: Good References Must own car. Driving and lt. Search Consulting (732) 855-9543 housekeeping duties. Local P.O. Box 427 references and background check Westfield, NJ 07091 ESTATE SALE required. Perfect for college Westfield: 1955 Baldwin student or paraprofessional. FREELANCERS WANTED Acrosonic Piano, mid-century Call Helene at (908) 233-0325 modern light oak cabinet, fine tonal Strong, detail-oriented writers quality, $1,500; Herman Miller FABULOUS with professional demeanor credenza/multi-media center, needed to cover local Window Treatments government meetings. Must 1955 custom designed rosewood Interior Designing by George Nelson 80x24x36 in be able to meet deadlines, by a Professional Designer know how to write a lead, and excellent condition, $2,100 Free Consultation Call (908) 232-4684 take an active interest in their (732) 726-0241 beats in order to develop news stories. Please email See it all on the web in color . . . resume and clips to: www.goleader.com [email protected] PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE NEW JERSEY DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION DIVISION OF PROCUREMENT, BUREAU OF CONSTRUCTION SERVICES RESTAURANT 1035 PARKWAY AVENUE, PO BOX 605 TRENTON, NEW JERSEY 08625 Notice is hereby given that bid proposals will be received via the Internet until 10:00:59 A.M. on 9/25/07, downloaded, and publicly opened and read, from Bidders classified under N.J.S.A. 27:7-35.1 et seq.; in the CONFERENCE ROOM-A, 1st Floor F & A Building, New Jersey Department of Transportation, 1035 Parkway Avenue, Trenton, New Jersey 08625; for: Maintenance Machine Sweeping Contract North 2007-08; Routes, 78 / 80 / 280 / 287; Bergen, Essex, Hudson, Morris, Passaic, Sussex, Union and Warren A full measure of sophistication fills this architectural jewel with an elegant ambiance, paring modern Counties; 100% State; DP NO: 07430 luxuries with period delights. This 5 bedroom 2.5 bath Center Hall Tudor has a majestic presence gleaned Bidders are required to comply with the requirements of P.L. 1975, C.127 N.J.A.C. from beautiful hardwood floors, moldings, custom built-ins and vintage accents. The handsomely appointed 17:27. Pursuant to P.L. 2005, C. 51 the awarded bidder must provide a completed Contractor Certification and Disclosure of Political Contribution Form(s) within living and dining rooms compose a gracious entertaining vignette while an airy family room and den craft fourteen (14) days from the award date. Pursuant to N.J.S.A. 52:32-44, all bidders must GRAND RE-OPENING a feeling of heart warming intimacy. A highlight is the smartly designed kitchen with center island which is be registered with the New Jersey Department of Treasury, Division of Revenue, Business Registration, as of the date of bids. The awarded bidder must provide proof of APPLY TODAY! ideal for entertaining. The private rear yard can easily accommodate your large joyous occasions. Well valid business registration within fourteen (14) days from theWeichert award date. Pursuant to the We are seeking individuals situated at one of Westfield’s more prestigious Weichertlocations. Offered at $ 1,569,000 WSF0732 “Public Works Contractor Registration Act”, N.J.S.A. 34:11-56.48 et seq. (P.L. 2003, c. to join us in our NEW Weichert 91), all bidders must be registered with the New Jersey Department of Labor,Weichert Division of Scotch Plains, NJ restaurant. Wage and Hour Compliance, at the time of bid. The awarded bidder must provide proof of PWCR within fourteen (14) days from the award date. FT/PT Positions avail for: The Department, in accordance with Title VI Civil Rights Act of 1964, 78 Stat. 252 U.S.C., 49 C.F.R., Parts 21 and 23 issued pursuant to such Act, and Section 504 of the Servers, Bartenders, Dennis Devine Rehabilitation Act of 1973 will afford minority business enterprises full opportunity to Hosts/Hostesses, Bussers, submit bids in response to this invitation and will not discriminate against any bidder on the grounds of race, color, sex, national origin, or handicap in the project award. Line Cooks, Dishwashers Sales Associate Plans, specifications, and bidding information for the proposed work are available at We offer lively & fun work Bid Express website www.bidx.com. You must subscribe to use this service. To Cell Phone: (908) 447-8966 environment + flex schedules, subscribe follow the instructions on the website. Fees apply to downloading documents [email protected] and plans and bidding access. The fee schedule is available on the web site. All fees are 401K & paid vacation as RESIDENTIAL BROKERAGE directly payable to Bid Express. Plans, specifications, and bidding information may be part of the benefit package. inspected (BUT NOT OBTAINED) by contracting organizations at our Design Field Offices at the following locations: Westfield Office • 209 Central Avenue • (908) 233-5555 200 Stierli Court Route 79 and Daniels Way 1 Executive Campus Rt 70W Apply daily bet 8AM-6PM Weichert Mt. Arlington, NJ Freehold, NJ Cherry Hill, NJ Weichert2376 North Ave ©2007 Coldwell Banker Real Estate Corporation. Coldwell Banker® is a registered trademark licensed to Coldwell Banker Corporation. 973-770-5141 732-308-4025 856-486-6624 Scotch Plains, NJ. EOE An Equal Opportunity Company. Equal Housing Opportunity. Owned and Operated by NRT, Incorporated. 3 T - 8/23/07, 8/30/07 and 9/6/07, The Leader Fee: $205.02

MULTI-FAMILY OPEN HOUSE: SUN. 9/9 1-5PM Weichert Weichert 57 Manitou Circle

WESTFIELD . . . Located in the Nomahegan Hills section of Westfield, this 4 bedroom, 2 ½ bath Bi-Level is situated on a large & level corner lot. The spacious backyard is right next to Lenape Park, with its abundant fields, nature walks and biking riding/jogging trails; a perfect location for those who love to be outdoors. The large, ground level bedroom is perfect for a WESTFIELD . . . Large two family, five bedroom home located close to NYC bus and train. Great home office or a nanny/au-pair. Also, this home has CAC, formal dining room, eat-in kitchen, investment for rental market or conversion back to a large one family residence. Deep 157’ lot with hardwood floors & an attached 2-car garage. DIR: E. Broad to Springfield Ave. to Nomahegan big 2-car garage & additional parking. Presently owner occupied. $549,000 (052111552) to Manitou #57 $669,000 (052NEW)

Call For Invite Tim in, Call For Invite Brian in, More Information! and he’ll bring results! More Information! and he’ll bring results! Timothy “Tim” O’Shea Brian Fitzpatrick weichert.com weichert.com WESTFIELD OFFICE / 185 Elm Street / 908-654-7777 WESTFIELD OFFICE / 185 Elm Street / 908-654-7777 Page 18 Thursday, September 6, 2007 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE Legal Advertising Legal Advertising BOROUGH OF FANWOOD TOWN OF WESTFIELD NOTICE OF INTRODUCTION OF PLANNING BOARD PUBLIC NOTICE ORDINANCE 07-19-S SPECIAL MEETING PUBLIC NOTICE AND PUBLIC HEARING BOROUGH OF FANWOOD The Planning Board of the Town of Notice is hereby given that ORDINANCE BOROUGH OF FANWOOD An ordinance was introduced by the Westfield, New Jersey will meet on Sep- NO. 07-17-S Notice is hereby given that ORDINANCE Mayor and Council of the Borough of tember 27, 2007 in Council Chambers in AN ORDINANCE AMENDING NO. 07-16-S Fanwood on October 9, 2007. Copies of the Municipal Building, 425 East Broad AND SUPPLEMENTING AN ORDINANCE AMENDING this ordinance can be obtained without Street, Westfield, New Jersey at 7:30pm CHAPTER 86, SALARIES AND SUPPLEMENTING cost in the Clerk’s Office, at the Fanwood to hear and consider the following ap- AND COMPENSATION OF CHAPTER 86, SALARIES Borough Hall, 75 North Martine Avenue, peals: THE CODE OF THE BOR- AND COMPENSATION OF Fanwood, New Jersey between the hours OUGH OF FANWOOD RELAT- THE CODE OF THE BOR- of 8 a.m. and 4 p.m., Monday through 07-10(V) STARBUCKS CORPORA- ING TO THE FANWOOD PO- OUGH OF FANWOOD RELAT- Friday. TION, 117 CENTRAL AVENUE, LICE CHIEF ING TO PUBLIC WORKS An ordinance amending Chapter 86, of Block 3107, Lot 14; seeking was passed and adopted on the second was passed and adopted on the second the Fanwood Borough Code relevant to Amended Site Plan approval and final reading at a meeting of the Mayor and final reading at a meeting of the Mayor establishing salary ranges for certain em- with variances. Applicant seeks and Council of the Borough of Fanwood and Council of the Borough of Fanwood ployees. permission to retain two illumi- held on September 4, 2007. held on September 4, 2007. This ordinance is scheduled for public nated signs on the inside of the This Ordinance shall take effect imme- This Ordinance shall take effect imme- hearing and adoption on September 19, existing building. diately after final passage and publication diately after final passage and publication Horace Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times 2007 at 7:30 P.M., Fanwood Borough Hall, 07-15(V) LCI HOLDINGS, 249/255 E. as required by law. as required by law. GETTING OUT THE VOTE...Westfield young ladies gather last week during the 75 North Martine Avenue, Fanwood, New BROAD STREET, Block 2405, Eleanor McGovern Eleanor McGovern campaign kickoff party of Bruce Regenstreich for Westfield Council, Ward 2. Jersey. Lot 17, Amended Site Plan ap- Borough Clerk Borough Clerk Pictured, left to right, are: Rebecca Sarkos, Sarah Sarkos, Charlotte Sarkos and Eleanor McGovern proval with variances. Applicant 1 T- 9/6/07, The Times Fee: $18.36 1 T - 9/6/07, The Times Fee: $17.85 Borough Clerk Claudia Sarkos, with Jennifer Regenstreich at rear. seeks site plan approval to 1 T - 9/6/07, The Times Fee: $22.44 PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE mount one wall sign at a height PUBLIC NOTICE of fifteen (15) feet and place two SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY THE ACTION has been instituted for the furnished you on request addressed to tioned address. signs in windows. purpose of foreclosing Tax Sale Certifi- the attorneys of the plaintiff at the above TOWN OF WESTFIELD CHANCERY DIVISION YOU, HEIRS, DEVISEES AND PER- 07-09(V) ERIC GERCKENS 10 & 12 UNION COUNTY cate #95-11 dated December 14, 1995 mentioned address. SONAL REPRESENTATIVES OF CHAR- ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL YOU, MRS. FRED ARMSTRONG, are Mohawk Trail, Block 5115, Lots DOCKET NO. F-13109-07 made by Thomas J. Grady, Collector of ITY WASHINGTON, AND THEIR OR ANY TAKE NOTICE that an application has made a defendant in the above entitled 27 & 28, Minor Subdivision with FILE NO. 57235-4 Taxes of the Township of Cranford, County OF THEIR SUCCESSORS IN RIGHT, been made to the Municipal Clerk of the action because plaintiff is uncertain variances. Applicant proposes of Union, and State of New Jersey, to Eric TITLE AND INTEREST, AND EACH of Town of Westfield, 425 East Broad Street, NOTICE TO ABSENT DEFENDANTS whether Fred Armstrong is married, and if to subdivide 1000 square feet Smith and covers real estate located at 4 you are made defendants in the above Westfield, New Jersey 07090, for A Place married, the name of his spouse. There- from Lot 28 to Lot 27. STATE OF NEW JERSEY TO: McClellan Street in the Township of entitled action because plaintiff is uncer- to Place transfer (Expansion of Premises) fore, plaintiff joined Mrs. Fred Armstrong BENJAMIN ARMSTRONG, Cranford, County of Union and State of tain whether Charity Washington is living. of Plenary Retail Consumption License 07-16(V) DANIEL C. MURRAY, 924 - as a party defendant. The nature of which HIS HEIRS, DEVISEES AND New Jersey, known as Lot 3, Block 599, as Therefore, plaintiff joined Charity Wash- 2020-33-025-007 hereto fore issued to 934 PROSPECT STREET, and the reason that you and each of you PERSONAL REPRESENTA- shown on the Tax Assessment Map and ington, her heirs, devisees and personal Ferraro’s Restaurant Group, LLC dba: Block 306, Lot 54.03 & 55.01, are joined as defendants is set forth with TIVES, AND THEIR OR ANY Tax Map duplicate of Township of Cranford. representatives, and their or any of their Gerraro’s Restaurant. LLC for premises Minor Subdivision with vari- particularity in the Complaint, a copy of OF THEIR SUCCESSORS IN YOU, BENJAMIN ARMSTRONG, are successors in right, title and interest as located at 6-22 Elm Street, Westfield, New ances. Applicant seeks approval which will be furnished you on request RIGHT, TITLE AND INTER- made a defendant in the above entitled party defendants. The nature of which and Jersey 07090, for the purpose of expand- to subdivide approximately 5 addressed to the attorneys of the plaintiff EST; MRS. BENJAMIN action because you are one of the record the reason that you and each of you are ing the premises to 22 Elm Street. square feet from lot 55.01 to lot at the above mentioned address. ARMSTRONG; FRED owners of the property being foreclosed. joined as defendants is set forth with par- The persons who hold an interest in this 54.03. YOU, CALVIN LAUREL, are made a ARMSTRONG, HIS HEIRS, The nature of which and the reason that ticularity in the Complaint, a copy of which license are: Lina Ferraro, 272 Meeting- defendant in the above entitled action 06-30(V) RALPH RAPUANO, 766 & 772 DEVISEES AND PERSONAL you and each of you are joined as defen- will be furnished you on request addressed house Lane, Mountainside, New Jersey because you are a former or present Prospect Street, Block 603, Lots REPRESENTATIVES, AND dants is set forth with particularity in the to the attorneys of the plaintiff at the above 07092; Maria Ferraro-Murray, 947 spouse of Evelyn Laurel a/k/a Evelyn 44 & 45; seeking Minor Subdivi- THEIR OR ANY OF THEIR Complaint, a copy of which will be fur- mentioned address. Sedgewick Court, Westfield, New Jersey McGill, one of the record owners of the sion with variances. Applicant SUCCESSORS IN RIGHT, nished you on request addressed to the YOU, JOHN DOE, HUSBAND OF 07090; Giuseppe DiPietro, 272 Meeting- property being foreclosed. The nature of proposes to subdivide two ex- TITLE AND INTEREST; MRS. attorneys of the plaintiff at the above men- CHARITY WASHIGNTON, SAID NAME house Lane, Mountainside, New Jersey which and the reason that you and each of isting lots into three lots. FRED ARMSTRONG; CALVIN tioned address. JOHN DOE BEING FICTITIOUS, are made 07092; Vincent Ferraro, 1141 Foothill Way, you are joined as defendants is set forth LAUREL; WILLIE MAE YOU, HEIRS, DEVISEES AND PER- a defendant in the above entitled action Mountainside, New Jersey 07092. Formal action may be taken. with particularity in the Complaint, a copy JONES, HER HEIRS, DEVI- SONAL REPRESENTATIVES OF BEN- because plaintiff is uncertain whether Char- Plans of the proposed licensed premises Variances, waivers or exceptions from of which will be furnished you on request SEES AND PERSONAL REP- JAMIN ARMSTRONG, AND THEIR OR ity Washington is married, and if married, may be examined at the office of the certain site plan details or relief from re- addressed to the attorneys of the plaintiff RESENTATIVES, AND THEIR ANY OF THEIR SUCCESSORS IN the name of her spouse. Therefore, plain- Municipal Clerk. quirements may be sought as appropri- at the above mentioned address. OR ANY OF THEIR SUCCES- RIGHT, TITLE AND INTEREST, AND tiff joined John Doe, husband of Charity Objections, if any, should be made in ate. YOU, WILLIE MAE JONES, are made a SORS IN RIGHT, TITLE AND EACH of you are made defendants in the Washington, said name John Doe being writing to Claire J. Gray, Municipal Clerk of Plans and application are on file in the defendant in the above entitled action INTEREST; HENRY JONES; above entitled action because plaintiff is fictitious as a party defendant. The nature the Town of Westfield, 425 East Broad office of the Town Engineer, 959 North because you are one of the record owners CHARITY WASHINGTON, uncertain whether Benjamin Armstrong is of which and the reason that you and each Street, Westfield, New Jersey 07090. Avenue West, Westfield, New Jersey and of the property being foreclosed. The na- HER HEIRS, DEVISEES AND living. Therefore, plaintiff joined Benjamin of you are joined as defendants is set forth Ferraro’s Restaurant Group, LLC may be seen Monday through Friday from ture of which and the reason that you and PERSONAL REPRESENTA- Armstrong, his heirs, devisees and per- with particularity in the Complaint, a copy 6-22 Elm Street 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. each of you are joined as defendants is TIVES, AND THEIR OR ANY sonal representatives, and their or any of of which will be furnished you on request Westfield, New Jersey 07090 Kathleen A. Nemeth set forth with particularity in the Com- OF THEIR SUCCESSORS IN their successors in right, title and interest addressed to the attorneys of the plaintiff 1 T - 9/6/07 Recording Secretary, Planning Board plaint, a copy of which will be furnished RIGHT, TITLE AND INTER- as party defendants. The nature of which at the above mentioned address. & 9/13/07, The Leader Fee: $60.18 1 T - 9/6/07, The Leader Fee: $52.02 EST; JOHN DOE, HUSBAND and the reason that you and each of you you on request addressed to the attor- YOU, COLUMBIA CREDIT SERVICES, OF CHARITY WASHINGTON, are joined as defendants is set forth with neys of the plaintiff at the above men- are made a defendant in the above entitled SAID NAME JOHN DOE BE- particularity in the Complaint, a copy of tioned address. action because on December 11, 2006 PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE ING FICTITIOUS; COLUMBIA which will be furnished you on request YOU, HEIRS, DEVISEES AND PER- you docketed a judgment in the Superior CREDIT SERVICES; UN- addressed to the attorneys of the plaintiff SONAL REPRESENTATIVES OF WILLIE Court of New Jersey against Williemae NEW JERSEY DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION KNOWN OWNERS/UN- at the above mentioned address. MAE JONES, AND THEIR OR ANY OF Jones for a debt of $13,763.52, plus inter- DIVISION OF PROCUREMENT, BUREAU OF CONSTRUCTION SERVICES KNOWN CLAIMANTS, THEIR YOU, MRS. BENJAMIN ARMSTRONG, THEIR SUCCESSORS IN RIGHT, TITLE est and costs. Docket No. DJ-327096- 1035 PARKWAY AVENUE, PO BOX 605 HEIRS, DEVISEES AND PER- are made a defendant in the above en- AND INTEREST, AND EACH of you are 2006. The nature of which and the reason TRENTON, NEW JERSEY 08625 made defendants in the above entitled SONAL REPRESENTTIVES, titled action because plaintiff is uncertain that you and each of you are joined as Notice is hereby given that bid proposals will be received via the Internet until 10:00:59 action because plaintiff is uncertain AND THEIR OR ANY OF whether Benjamin Armstrong is married, defendants is set forth with particularity in A.M. on 9/11/07, downloaded, and publicly opened and read, from Bidders classified whether Willie Mae Jones is living. There- THEIR SUCCESSOR IN and if married, the name of his spouse. the Complaint, a copy of which will be under N.J.S.A. 27:7-35.1 et seq.; in the CONFERENCE ROOM-A, 1st Floor F & A fore, plaintiff joined Willie Mae Jones, her RIGHT, TITLE AND INTEREST Therefore, plaintiff joined Mrs. Benjamin furnished you on request addressed to the Building, New Jersey Department of Transportation, 1035 Parkway Avenue, Trenton, heirs, devisees and personal representa- YOU ARE HEREBY summoned and Armstrong as a party defendant. The na- attorneys of the plaintiff at the above men- New Jersey 08625; for: required to serve upon the Law Offices of ture of which and the reason that you and tives, and their or any of their successors tioned address. Goldenberg, Mackler, Sayegh, Mintz, each of you are joined as defendants is set in right, title and interest as party defen- YOU, UNKNOWN OWNERS/UN- Maintenance Machine Sweeping Contract North Region, 2007-08, Various State Pfeffer, Bonchi & Gill, A Professional Cor- forth with particularity in the Complaint, a dants. The nature of which and the reason KNOWN CLAIMANTS, THEIR HEIRS, Highways; Bergen, Essex, Hudson, Morris, Passaic, Sussex, Union and Warren poration, Attorneys for Plaintiff, whose copy of which will be furnished you on that you and each of you are joined as DEVISEES AND PERSONAL REPRE- Counties; 100% State; DP NO: 07427 defendants is set forth with particularity in address is 660 New Road, Suite 1-A, request addressed to the attorneys of the SENTATIVES, AND THEIR OR ANY OF Bidders are required to comply with the requirements of P.L. 1975, C.127 N.J.A.C. the Complaint, a copy of which will be Northfield, New Jersey 08225, an answer plaintiff at the above mentioned address. THEIR SUCCESSORS IN RIGHT, TITLE 17:27. Pursuant to P.L. 2005, C. 51 the awarded bidder must provide a completed furnished you on request addressed to to the Complaint filed in a civil action in YOU, FRED ARMSTRONG, are made AND INTEREST, AND EACH of you are Contractor Certification and Disclosure of Political Contribution Form(s) within the attorneys of the plaintiff at the above which Eric Smith is plaintiff and Lulu Belle a defendant in the above entitled action made defendants in the above entitled fourteen (14) days from the award date. Pursuant to N.J.S.A. 52:32-44, all bidders must mentioned address. Armstrong a/k/a Lula Belle Armstrong, et because you are one of the record owners action because you have or may claim to be registered with the New Jersey Department of Treasury, Division of Revenue, YOU, HENRY JONES, are made a de- al. are defendants, pending in the Supe- of the property being foreclosed. The na- have some right, title, lien or other interest Business Registration, as of the date of bids. The awarded bidder must provide proof of fendant in the above entitled action be- rior Court of New Jersey, within 35 days ture of which and the reason that you and affecting the real estate being foreclosed valid business registration within fourteen (14) days from the award date. Pursuant to the cause you are the spouse of Willie Mae after September 6, 2007, exclusive of such each of you are joined as defendants is set by virtue of ownership, inheritance, de- “Public Works Contractor Registration Act”, N.J.S.A. 34:11-56.48 et seq. (P.L. 2003, c. Jones, one of the record owners of the date. If you fail to do so, judgment by forth with particularity in the Complaint, a scent, intestacy, devise, dower, courtesy, 91), all bidders must be registered with the New Jersey Department of Labor, Division of property being foreclosed. Therefore, default may be rendered against you for copy of which will be furnished you on mortgage, deed, or conveyance, entry of Wage and Hour Compliance, at the time of bid. The awarded bidder must provide proof plaintiff joined Mrs. Fred Armstrong as a the relief demanded in the Complaint. You request addressed to the attorneys of the judgment or other legal or lawful right. The of PWCR within fourteen (14) days from the award date. party defendant. The nature of which and shall file your answer and proof of service plaintiff at the above mentioned address. nature of which and the reason that you The Department, in accordance with Title VI Civil Rights Act of 1964, 78 Stat. 252 the reason that you and each of you are in duplicate with the Clerk of the Superior YOU, HEIRS, DEVISEES AND PER- and each of you are joined as defendants U.S.C., 49 C.F.R., Parts 21 and 23 issued pursuant to such Act, and Section 504 of the joined as defendants is set forth with par- Court, Hughes Justice Complex, CN-971, SONAL REPRESENTATIVES OF FRED is set forth with particularity in the Com- Rehabilitation Act of 1973 will afford minority business enterprises full opportunity to ticularity in the Complaint, a copy of which Trenton, New Jersey, 08625, in accor- ARMSTRONG, AND THEIR OR ANY OF plaint, a copy of which will be furnished you submit bids in response to this invitation and will not discriminate against any bidder on will be furnished you on request addressed dance with the rules of Civil Practice and THEIR SUCCESSORS IN RIGHT, TITLE on request addressed to the attorneys of the grounds of race, color, sex, national origin, or handicap in the project award. to the attorneys of the plaintiff at the above Procedure. You are further advised that if AND INTEREST, AND EACH of you are the plaintiff at the above mentioned ad- Plans, specifications, and bidding information for the proposed work are available at mentioned address. you are unable to obtain an attorney you made defendants in the above entitled dress. Bid Express website www.bidx.com. You must subscribe to use this service. To YOU, CHARITY WASHINGTON, are may communicate with the New Jersey action because plaintiff is uncertain DATED: September 6, 2007 subscribe follow the instructions on the website. Fees apply to downloading documents made a defendant in the above entitled State Bar Association or Lawyer Referral whether Fred Armstrong is living. There- Theodore J. FETTER, Clerk and plans and bidding access. The fee schedule is available on the web site. 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High End Prep Spray / Roll / Brush Sheetrock / Spackling Trim / Crown Installation 732-396-1383 A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, September 6, 2007 Page 19 Barbara Schwinn – 1947-2007 Former President of Westfield Art Association Broadbent Explores Role Of Fatigues in Park Exhibit By MARYLOU MORANO not help but see the garment in a Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times political light, complete with all its SUMMIT – The galleries at the related associations and represen- Visual Art Center of New Jersey tations. (VACNJ) in Summit are well-known To counter this, the artist has hung for their juried art shows, eclectic the fatigues upside down, “to reflect exhibits and displays of both faculty chaos in the current political cli- Susan M. Dougherty for The Westfield Leader and The Times and student work. mate.” GOOD GROUP…In Union Catholic High School’s Performing Arts Company However, those seeking wonderful In doing so, Mr. Broadbent asks the (UCPAC) August production of Merrily We Roll Along, friends and lovers, both art can also satisfy their craving with- viewer to see “Fashion Foliage Fa- past and present, gather. From left, Joe (Michael McKeown) Beth (Sammie Mellina), Franklin Shepherd (Angelo Cerimele), Charley Kringas (Greg Gedman) out even stepping tigues” more as and Mary Flynn (Jillian Hernandez) watch the up-and-coming bigshot Franklin through the door of entertainment and accept an imaginary award. VACNJ, as the less as political park-like grounds commentary. TAKE THE STSTTHE AAAGEGEGE surrounding the The artist also center have been invites the viewer Merrily, Sondheim Raises transformed into to form a relation- FEELS SO RIGHT, IT CAN’T BE WRONG...Gennaro Raimo of ASAP Photo and an outdoor gallery ship with his over- Questions About Friendship Millburn Township Committeeperson Ellen Steinberg “practice” their dance num- where larger-than- sized sculptures. ber for the Happy Days Block Party and Sock Hop in Millburn on September 23. life pieces of sculp- “The viewer’s By SUSAN MYRILL DOUGHERTY possesses a delightful, bright voice ture are displayed. physical presence Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times that brings life to the song “Old Each year, the and action com- SCOTCH PLAINS – Sondheim Friends,” a reprise of “Not a Day ‘Happy Days’ Are works of several pletes my art as an musicals are a little like eating sushi. Goes By” and “Our Time.” sculptors are displayed in this sculp- added component of the whole…I They aren’t for everyone, and some- Angelo Cerimele, a rising junior at ture park. seek out a situation where the specta- times it’s tough to get people to try it UCHS, has the good looks and cha- Here Again (in Millburn) Currently, the park has an exhibit tor combines …unique and personal even though you think they’ll like it. risma to fit the role of Frank, who gets MILLBURN – On Sunday, Sep- nesses Roxy Shoes, Leonard entitled “Fashion Foliage Fatigues” interaction with the installation, thus The summer theater group at Scotch lost in the world of success. tember 23, from 5 to 7:30 p.m., resi- Bornstein Entertainments, Gotham by Thomas Broadbent on display. completing a cycle of discovery,” he Plains’ Union Catholic Performing Arts Rising sophomore Greg Gedman dents can get out their varsity sweat- City Clothing and Nita Ideas (Nita Comprised of camouflage fabric, said. Company (UCPAC) selected Merrily is perfectly cast as Charley Kringas, ers, poodle skirts and leather jackets played Rizzo in the Broadway pro- metal, lights, wire and plastic, the Mr. Broadbent has exhibited inter- We Roll Along as its second Sondheim the other half of the creative lyricist/ for a back to the ‘50s evening on duction of Grease!) will judge the pieces in “Fashion Foliage Fatigues” nationally in Belgium, Canada and show in the last three summers. musical duo. Greg’s song, “Franklin Main Street in Millburn. contest. invite viewers to discern for them- Austria. Closer to home, his work has Not a well-known show, Merrily’s Shepherd, Inc.” is a tough number There will be dancing in the streets The “Paper Mill Kids” will also selves the difference between fash- been displayed at the University of Broadway run lasted barely more than because of speedy tempo and the in- to the live sounds of Reminisce, as give a dance demonstration. For those ion and conformity/uniformity. Maryland and in several New York a fortnight. ordinate number of verses, but he Millburn Township celebrates its who are hungry, there will be ham- The exhibit recalls a time when galleries. So why would director Maryann pulls it off terrifically well. 150th Anniversary and the opening burgers, hot dogs and ice cream floats camouflage material was used to cre- In addition to the materials used in Carolan of the teen summer program Playing a sympathetic character, of Paper Mill’s production of Happy at 1950’s prices (50 cents a ham- ate uniforms, not fashion, as is the “Fashion Foliage Fatigues,” the artist (open to current students and alumni Beth, the wife who is left in the dust Days, the new musical by Garry burger and a quarter for a hot dog) case now. uses inflatable materials, video, bill- of Union Catholic High School) tackle of philandering Frank’s success, is Marshall. sponsored by Investors Savings and This dichotomy is further empha- boards and ice to create sculpture. a long shot? Sammie Mellina, a rising sophomore. Mr. Marshall, who created the tele- Martini’s Bistro. sized by the size of the pieces, which “Fashion Foliage Fatigues” will be “We saw it as a challenge for every- She packs an emotional, passionate vision series “Happy Days” and also WMTR Radio, home of the Clas- are approximately 15 feet high and on exhibit in VACNJ’s sculpture gar- one to stretch creatively and to learn punch in “Not a Day Goes By.” directed Pretty Woman, Beaches and sic Oldies, will bring its promotional 40 feet wide. den until October 25. something,” said Ms. Carolan in the Michael McKeon, with merely a the Princess Diaries, is coming to van. There will also be hula-hoop Yet, even when the fatigue is taken VACNJ is located at 68 Elm Street director’s notes in the playbill. The swagger and a cigar, is able to add town for this block party and sock contests, vintage cars, motorcycles out of its context, as is the case in Summit. For more information, director’s gamble paid off handsomely. years and credulity to his character hop. and more. ASAP Photo will photo- when it becomes fashion, one can- call (908) 273-9121. Adding to the testimony of talent and Joe, a producer. In addition, jitterbuggers will get graph couples for free in a 1950’s dedication by cast and crew, the out- to strut their stuff in a 50’s costume cut-out. standing presentation was put together contest. There will also be dance For more information, contact Ellen Visual Arts Ctr. to Feature in little more than a dozen rehearsals. contests for all ages and a Fonzie Steinberg at (908) 686-0500 or (908) Merrily We Roll Along uncharac- Look-a-Like Contest. Millburn busi- 327-0922. teristically goes backwards by start- Joint Exhibition on Sept. 7 ing in 1976 at the end of the story of POPCORN™ SUMMIT — The Visual Arts Cen- 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and Saturday three young people that have struggled ter of New Jersey (VACNJ) will hold through Sunday from 10 a.m. to 4 to make it big in the world of show- a joint exhibition on Friday, Septem- p.m. For more information, visit biz. It’s a story about friendship, com- Resurrecting the Champ: ber 7, from 6 to 8 p.m. artcenternj.org. promise and the price of success. The domogallery will include a The domogallery will present art- Specifically, Merrily follows jaded ‘Coulda’ Been a Contender modern dance performance by Lydia work and objects from the private composer Franklin Shepherd (Angelo Johnson Dance at the arts center. A collection of Patricia Bell, curated Cerimele) and his two estranged One Popcorn, Poor • Two Popcorns, Fair • Three Popcorns, Good • Four Popcorns, Excellent TYPECAST…In 1956, Mary Flynn free “Art Bus” will be provided to by Mari D’Alessandro, director of friends – lyricist Charley Kringas (Jillian Hernandez) is content to pound By MICHAEL S. GOLDBERGER of the week. The shortcoming brings shuttle those attending back and forth exhibition programs at the VACNJ. (Greg Gedman) and their gal pal Mary 2 and ½ popcorns a typewriter as a secretary in Stephen attention to other inadequacies. between the arts center and The exhibit, “An Artful Life,” is a Flynn (Jillian Hernandez). Sondheim’s Merrily We Roll Along, Union Director Rod Lurie’s Resurrecting Hartnett’s miscasting glares. domogallery throughout the evening. glimpse into the world of a private After the opening scene in ‘76, a Catholic High School’s second summer the Champ, a morality play about a A good-looking fellow, he plays The entire event is free and open to contemporary art collector. series of interim steps take them back show. According to Jillian, “The re- street bum who claims to have been a better in period piece and costume, the public. Domogallery opened in Decem- to 1956 when the trio first meets on hearsals were professionally run so that heavyweight contender, is full of high and just doesn’t offer enough com- The VACNJ has also announced a ber 2003 to promote the visual arts the rooftop of a 110th Street apart- the students would get a feel for what it’s ideals and grand intentions…about plexity of character to wrestle with new contemporary view series ex- in New Jersey. The gallery focuses ment building in New York City. like to be in a Broadway show.” 20 minutes too much of them. But the dilemma of conscience Erik faces. hibition of the work of African- on abstract, figurative and concep- That flashback technique may have Most impressive is the character when the heartfelt tale at its core He is little boy lost. While wife Joyce, American painter Peter Williams tual contemporary art such as paint- been the show’s ultimate downfall in Gussie Carnegie, a Broadway star that peeks out through the treacle and played by Kathryn Morris, is more entitled, “Peter Williams: Artistic ing, sculpture, photography and 1981 when it opened. The audience knows what she wants and zeros in on preachiness, it works. like authoritarian mom than partner. Repair.” Mr. Williams explores a prints. doesn’t know where the show is go- it like a seagull after an unsuspecting Act one, scene one: The title char- OK, she’s a little older and more range of racial and social issues in The gallery offers the public the ing. But, like sushi, it isn’t going prey. Arielle Gonzalez, a rising sopho- acter, portrayed a la dreadlocks by established. But her holier than thou his powerful and often humorous opportunity to review national and anywhere. It just is. more who played Juliet in The Romeo Samuel L. Jackson, holds court in the attitude makes things a tad unseemly. paintings. international emerging and estab- The professional-quality choral and Juliet Project for UCPAC earlier back alleys of Denver, regaling any- The combination of love and approval The “Peter Williams: Artistic Re- lished artists. ensemble sensationally walks (and this summer, projects the confidence one who’ll listen with how the once she’ll withhold until he can solve pair” exhibition was selected by the Visit the gallery online at dances) the audience through “transi- and determination of a superstar. Her great Bob Satterfield almost set the some unspoken riddle smacks more New Jersey State Council on the Arts domogallery.com. tion” songs that place us in the correct stellar acting, singing and dancing boxing world on its cauliflower ear. of conceit than virtue. Boy, if only a as part of the American Masterpieces Lydia Johnson Dance will per- year. The projections on the movie- make her a triple threat. He is a favorite of the boozing young William Holden (Sunset Bou- Series in New Jersey. form a contemporary dance perfor- theater-size screen behind the teens Musical Director Tim Herman bullyboys who, for a few dollars, feel levard) could have played Erik. The exhibition will be on display at mance inspired by the art of Peter provide visual reinforcement. keeps the ensemble and solos together they have the right to pummel him. Surprisingly effective, though it the art center from Saturday, Septem- Williams. The performances will Another visual plus is the fact that with his excellent piano accompani- He laughs it off, perhaps seeing it would seem much more fraught with ber 8, to Sunday, November 25. Gal- take place at 6:30, 7 and 7:30 p.m. the characters wear basically the same ment. as the paid beating a sparring partner peril, is the sentimentality between lery hours are Monday to Thursday upstairs in the art center’s double clothes throughout. After a 10-year hiatus from UCHS, must routinely endure. Then he’s up, Erik and son Teddy. Dad has been from 9:30 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Friday from arts studio. One unmistakable fact is the en- Emily Eger Donahue returns to cho- stoically laying down a repetitive piling it high. And now, as part and ergy and talent that, although raw in reograph the show with simple but patter of his exploits as he pushes his parcel of the moral cleansing, he must places, offers a glimpse of pain in effective staging/movement and dance. jingle-jangling shopping cart of emp- set the little lad straight. Community Players to Host friendship gone awry. At the end of this Sondheim musi- ties and related treasures. And on it In one of the film’s more profound And although Frank can’t see that cal, the three main characters, full of might have gone if sportswriter Erik pronouncements, Erik explains how Mary is insanely true to him because idealism and optimism, don’t know Kernan hadn’t caught his act. idolization by one’s child is perhaps Volunteers Open House of her undying love, we get it right what’s in store for their troubled, com- A moment of skepticism intercedes. the most fulfilling ego trip of all. WESTFIELD –Westfield Commu- Born Yesterday, followed by Beth away. Jillian Hernandez’s portrayal plicated lives. Didn’t Bob Satterfield, who once Some funny moments help temper nity Players (WCP) will host an open Henley’s Pulitzer-prize-winning of Mary, the gal brimming with unre- But as the philosopher Kierkegaard broke Marciano’s nose (the little bone, the schmaltziness. Like Teddy’s re- house at the theater on Saturday, Sep- play Crimes of the Heart in January quited love, makes us sympathize with reflected, and as this Sondheim work not the big one) in a training session sponse when Erik asks if he’d still be tember 15, from 12 to 3 p.m. with 2008. her character. depicts, “Life is best understood back- at Grossingers, die about twenty years his hero, even if he never did play golf light refreshments. In March 2008, Tim Kelley’s mys- Jillian, a 2007 UCHS graduate, wards but must be lived forwards.” ago? with Muhammad Ali. Located at 1000 North Avenue West tery, The Uninvited, set in a bleak, “I thought you were dead,” the Pity, there’s not enough of this one- in Westfield, the open house is for English seacoast house, is onstage, fighter counters, wondering how this two punch glibness to offset all the anyone interested in learning more followed in May by the high spirits could be the famous sportscaster who heavyweight deductions. Some better about the operations of a community- and soaring harmonies of Stuart once rang the death knell on his ca- portrayals might have helped, too. The based, non-profit theater and willing Ross’s Forever Plaid, which traces reer. only truly stellar performance is Alan to give his or her time to support the the “almost singing career” of four “That was my father, cancer of the Alda’s supporting stint as Erik’s dys- new season of four shows. young men cut short by the British throat,” he sheepishly responds. They peptic editor, a hardly p.c. fellow who President Letty Hudak said a simi- invasion of American pop music. ponder the irony. insults not only the struggling scribe’s lar event last year netted new people Mrs. Hudak noted that all skills are For now, as the movies is wont to do, copy, but his manliness as well. willing to work backstage and on the needed, from stage crew, set construc- the parallels are drawn. Played by Josh But no further help emanates from business side of things, such as set tion, costumes, makeup and ushers to Hartnett, Kernan is a little down and the corner. And so, without a truly painting and selling ads for the sea- box office and facilities. Even with no out himself. Covering the ring for the dramatic punch to score a knockout, son playbill. She added, “it is a great theater experience, WCP has plenty of Denver Times, of late he’s been living the best Resurrecting the Champ can opportunity to come see what WCP is people willing to train a new genera- on the old man’s laurels. Metz (Alan muster is a fairly respectable split about and to help us get ready for our tion of backstage and office workers. Alda), his acerbic editor, doesn’t miss decision based on its few good points 75th season, which opens in October an opportunity to remind him that he’s and a lot of heart. 2007.” Westfield Community Players nowhere near as good as his dad. The new season theme is Mystery, Making it worse, there’s trouble in * * * * Comedy and Harmony, which fea- 1000 North Avenue West, Westfield NJ 07090 the paradise that once existed for him Resurrecting the Champ, rated PG- tures political comedy, a Pulitzer- and his wife. She’s also a journalist…a 13, is a Yari Film Group release di- prize-winning play, a murder mys- very respected one, at the same paper, rected by Rod Lurie and stars Josh tery and the soaring harmonies of a Box Office: 908-232-1221 opens 1 week before show of course. Apparently, not only do Hartnett, Samuel L. Jackson and 60’s pop group. they take their work home, but have Kathryn Morris. Running time: 111 October brings Garson Kanin’s Reserved Seating All Curtain times 8 PM allowed it to disrupt their marriage. minutes. take on Washington shenanigans, Add to the mix a six-year-old, daddy- “Born Yesterday” “Crimes of the Heart” worshipping boy (Dakota Goyo). 2XUSURJUDPLQVSLUHV A Pulitzer Prize winning play H[FLWHPHQWFUHDWLYLW\DQG A Comedy by Garson Kanin Voila. Allison Burnett and Michael 3,$12/(66216 YLUWXRVLW\ by Beth Henley Bortman’s script offers two redemp- $//$*(6