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Published Every Thursday Since September 3, 1890 (908) 232-4407 USPS 680020 Thursday, September 16, 2010 OUR 120th YEAR – ISSUE NO. 37-2010 Periodical – Postage Paid at Rahway, N.J. www.goleader.com [email protected] SEVENTY FIVE CENTS Westfield Council Hears Residents’ Objections to Central Ave. Project By LAUREN S. BARR the traffic light and crosswalk instal- agreed that for a traffic light and Specially Written for The Westfield Leader lation in front of her home makes it crosswalk to not be located at an WESTFIELD — The town coun- difficult for her to leave her driveway, intersection “is a terrible idea.” She cil heard complaints at Tuesday and “is not safe” for pedestrians to said that this light has “completely night’s public meeting from residents cross because it is not at an intersec- destroyed” the portion of Central along the Central Avenue corridor tion. Ms. Enculescu’s home is the Avenue that looked residential. regarding the construction of a traffic second house from the intersection She said that while she understands light and the removal of a crossing of Clover Street and Central Avenue. it is a project being undertaken by guard at Sycamore Street. She also told the council that water Union County, she was told that it Adina Enculescu, on whose prop- now pools at the base of her driveway was designed and approved by erty a traffic light was installed, called because of the newly constructed side- Westfield. Ms. Carluccio cautioned the Central Avenue project “illogical walk, and she said that, at the age of the governing body that if a child is and irresponsible.” She said that her 71, she is not able to shovel in the killed while crossing at that location, property has been devalued because wintertime. “their blood is on your hands.” of the traffic-light installation. Maria Carluccio said that she spoke Mayor Andrew Skibitsky said the Ms. Enculescu told the council that with many of her neighbors, and they locations of the crosswalk and traffic light were chosen at the recommen- dation of the town’s traffic safety engineer. Third Ward Councilman Mark Ciarrocca said that in 2005, a bro- chure was mailed to all Westfield residents with a list of traffic “hot spots,” which included the Central Avenue corridor. He said many meet- ings were held with “hundreds” of residents in attendance, and that there was “substantial opposition” to a traf- Paul Lachenauer for The Westfield Leader fic light at Clover Street and Central SOLEMN REMEMBRANCE...Family, friends and residents pay tribute, on Saturday, at the Westfield 9/11 Memorial, to Avenue. the memory of those who were killed from Westfield, Scotch Plains and from the nation during the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001 in New York City, Washington, D.C. and Pennsylvania. Above, a relative places flowers at the memorial Councilman Ciarrocca said he is of See-Wong Shum. “very proud of the process” that was gone through to get residents’ input on the Central Avenue project and said that members of the council spent Cranford Committee Concedes, 4-1, many hours talking with residents and traffic professionals. Several residents from the east side To a Builder’s Remedy Lawsuit Benjamin B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader of Central Avenue voiced concern about the elimination of the crossing By FRED T. ROSSI Aschenbach as the lone dissenting ment on a mutually-beneficial devel- HARLEYS AT THE HOLLAND...Many hundreds of firefighters from several Specially Written for The Westfield Leader states on their Harley Davidson motorcycles with police escort queue into the guard from Central and Sycamore. vote, to approve the agreement with opment can be worked out. Holland Tunnel on Saturday morning, September 11, 2010, convoying to com- The residents urged the council to CRANFORD — The township Lehigh Acquisition Corp., which had The property at 555 South Avenue memorate those murdered at the Twin Towers in New York City – 3,000 people reconsider the decision, citing con- committee on Tuesday voted to con- filed a builder’s remedy lawsuit in is expected to be developed into a in all, including 500 firefighters – by terrorists on September 11, 2001. tinued safety concerns at the inter- cede to a lawsuit filed by a developer January 2008, accusing Cranford of housing complex with 160 or so total section due to speeding cars and driv- seeking to build a three-story hous- failing to provide an adequate num- units, 24 of which will be earmarked ers not obeying the “No Turn on Red” ing complex on 555 South Avenue. ber of affordable-housing units to as affordable housing. Residents who In Survey, WHS Ranks 41st rules. After nearly two hours of public residents, as required by various spoke at Tuesday’s committee meet- Public Safety Committee Chair- comment, most of it in opposition to court decisions over the past several ing raised concerns about the impact Among Top High Schools woman and Councilwoman JoAnn the structure, the committee voted decades. of the new development on the local CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 4-1, with Commissioner Daniel Mayor Mark Smith called the settle- school system as well as traffic in and By KIMBERLY A. BROADWELL was ranked 27th. ment “the best thing to do in this around the already-congested down- Specially Written for The Westfield Leader According to the magazine, New situation” and said the township’s town commercial district. WESTFIELD — The Westfield Providence was ranked fifth in the FW Borough Council OKs affordable-housing obligations would Commissioner Mark Dugan, in Board of Education announced, Tues- study, up from 17th in the 2008 study, now be satisfied. An earlier court casting his vote in favor of the settle- day evening, that Westfield High and Cranford was ranked 13th, as ruling had found that Cranford was ment agreement, said it would “not School (WHS) ranked 41st out of opposed to its 29th ranking in 2008. Revised Redevelopment Plan not providing adequate low- and me- be prudent” for the township to con- 322 public high schools in a state- Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School By TED RITTER “benefits” associated with allowing dium-income housing. tinue fighting the lawsuit and incur- wide study done by New Jersey was ranked 62nd, which is up seven Specially Written for The Westfield Leader wider driveways and curb cuts, sug- Commissioner Aschenbach, how- ring additional legal fees, which he Monthly Magazine and published in spots from 2008, and Summit ranked FANWOOD — At the regular gesting that safety would be improved ever, advocated taking the case “as said were already “astronomical.” August. 25th, which is down three spots from monthly meeting Tuesday night, the if more people could park their cars off far as it will go,” raising the specter of In other business, at its nearly three- According to Superintendent of its 22nd ranking in 2008. Arthur L. borough council approved, on second the street. numerous new housing units being hour meeting, the committee ap- Schools Margaret Dolan, WHS scored Johnson High School in Clark ranked reading, an ordinance to revise the “We’re all here to preserve and in- built as a result of the settlement. He proved resolutions waiving fees for very high in all areas of the study, 101st, as opposed to its 95th position Downtown Redevelopment Plan. crease our property values,” Mr. verbally sparred with the mayor new signs and awnings in the down- ranking eighth in the percentage of in 2008, and David Brearley High Resident Joe Britt, chairman of the DelCorsano added. throughout the meeting over the ac- town business district between Octo- scores in the advanced proficiency School in Kenilworth ranked 113th, Fanwood Republican Committee, Linden Slaugh, also of Poplar Place, tual number of affordable-housing ber 1 and December 31. Another reso- range in mathematics and 16th in the which is up from 178th in 2008. asked for an explanation of some of the said, “It does not increase safety to units that will be required. lution approved on Tuesday states highest average combined SAT The magazine noted that only pub- revisions, which the borough’s rede- have cars in the streets.” Prior to casting his vote against the that during that same time period, scores. Ms. Dolan reported that the lic high schools were included in the velopment consultant, Stan Slachetka, Another resident, Stacy MacNulty, settlement, Mr. Aschenbach urged any new business opening will re- average SAT score for Westfield was study and that the data was obtained characterized as “clarifications” and expressed her “concern” that the issue township officials to meet with the ceive one free six-month employee 1740. She also stated that Westfield from the state Department of “not changes to the intent of the plan.” has been unresolved for two years. She property’s owner to see if an agree- parking permit. ranked 21st in the percent of scores in Education’s most recent New Jersey Borough Attorney Dennis Estis also cited a “visibility problem” when the advanced proficiency range in school report cards. It also noted that added that some of the revisions incor- there are lots of cars parked at the curb language arts. special-education and vocational- porate “minor” recommendations sug- and she tries to back out of her drive- Ms. Dolan also reported that the technical schools in addition to gested by the planning board. way. school went up by 7.4 students in the schools without report card data were These include limiting the number Former Councilwoman Donna Dolce average class size portion of the study not included in the report. of driveways along South Avenue within suggested that changing the driveway since the last published study was In other business, it was announced the redevelopment area; requiring new and curb cut regulations “could have an done in 2008. She noted that the that Matthew Forte has been ap- downtown development to use “high underlying ripple effect on other neigh- formula for finding the average class pointed as the new assistant principal quality” building materials; and incor- borhoods.” size was done differently than in the at Edison Intermediate School for the porating certain architectural design “There’s more here than meets the past. During the 2008 study, Westfield CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 “features” such as clear glass windows eye,” Ms. Dolce said; she advised leav- on first floor retail businesses to ensure ing the ordinance “the way it is” and visibility. then allowing for variances as appro- Resident Harry McNally asked priate on a case-by-case basis. whether the redevelopment plan in- Mayor Mahr confirmed that there volves “eliminating parking.” will be some changes made to the regu- Mayor Colleen Mahr responded, lations this year and that curb cuts are “You can be fully assured that the rede- the major issue. velopment area has plenty of [residen- Councilman Mike Szuch said the tial and commuter] parking…for what planned revisions will address “quite a we’re proposing.” bit more of what the ordinance needed” On another matter, a group of Poplar to cover. Michael J. Pollack for The Westfield Leader Place residents attended Tuesday “I think you will be surprised,” the DOESN’T FALL FAR FROM THE TREE...New Jersey’s Secretary of Agricul- night’s meeting to address the ongoing councilman said. ture, Douglas Fisher, traveled to Westfield, Tuesday, for the official grand issue of residential driveway-width Mayor Mahr, acknowledging that opening celebration of Alan’s Orchard, a Westfield food store on Quimby Street regulations. the issue has been unresolved for some carrying only locally grown, sustainable and organic foods. At left, executive The borough has been discussing time, said, “We’ve kind of taken or our director of the Downtown Westfield Corporation, Sherry Cronin, leads the potential revisions to the regulations, time in order to get it right,” adding, cheers, as Alan Weinberg, founder of Alan’s Orchard, cuts the ribbon, with specifically whether to allow “double- “You will see changes by the end of the Westfield Town Councilman Keith Loughlin and State Senator Tom Kean, Jr. Courtesy of Roz Giuditta, Westfield Memorial Library to Mr. Weinberg’s right and Mr. Fisher on his left. CONSTITUTION WEEK...Fran Linn, a member of the Garden Club of Westfield, the wide” driveways to have matching year.” Daughters of the American Revolution and the Westfield Art Association, designed and “curb cuts,” or whether standard curb Councilwoman Katherine Mitchell, PAGE INDEX Police Blotter...6 created 13 Legend of Betsy Ross figures and 13 Revolutionary soldiers. They have cuts should be required even when during council reports, announced that Regional ...... 2-3, 19 Obituary ...... 8 Real Estate .... 12-17 decorated tables in New York at the Delegate’s Dining Room at the United Nations, as double-wide driveways are permitted. Fanwood’s police dispatching is ex- Editorial ...... 4-5 Education ...... 9, 20 Classifieds .... 18 well as in New Jersey and Pennsylvania. They are on display at the Westfield Memorial Resident Michael DelCorsano pre- pected to be turned over to the county Community ... 6-8, 18 Sports ...... 11-16 A&E ...... 20-22 Library as the Garden Club celebrates Constitution Week, September 17 to 23. sented the governing body with a list of CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage: The Market Leader for Westfield, Scotch Plains, Mountainside, Fanwood, and Cranford* “Leading Agents…Leading Your Marketplace”
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SP’s Bratti Sees Reforms Working But More Help is Needed From Trenton By PAUL J. PEYTON Heading the list of reforms is a local Specially Written for The Westfield Leader sewerage authority, he said, which was SCOTCH PLAINS – With eight candi- created to help the township stay within dates seeking three seats on the Scotch the current 4-percent cap on tax levies Plains council this fall, Dominick Bratti without cutting services. said he is counting on Republicans, Demo- “It’s not a gimmick. It’s a mechanism crats and Independents to support his cam- by which we can accomplish what we paign. need to accomplish. In hindsight, it was During an interview Friday in The absolutely the right thing to do, and I Westfield Leader offices, Mr. Bratti would do it again, because going into this pointed to a change in township attorneys, budget year we were in much better shape from Brian Levine to Jeff Lehrer of the than other towns who didn’t do these kind Warren-based law of mechanisms,” he firm of former Gov- said. ernor Donald Mr. Bratti said the DiFrancesco and council chose not to state Senator Kip take another option Jonathan O’Hea for The Westfield Leader Bateman (R- of deferring the Courtesy of Angus McDonald POWER BROKERS...New Jersey State Democratic Chairman John Wisniewski, township’s pension NEWS FROM THE FRONT...Roman soldier Maximus I, stationed at Fort left, greets United States Senator Robert Menendez (D-N.J.), right, and State Somerset), as the pri- mary reason he was obligations for mu- Arbeia in South Shields, UK near Hadrians Wall, reads Westfield Leader news Senate President Stephen Sweeney at the N.J. State Democratic Committee’s first nicipal employees. from the last month. Mr. “Big Steve” Richardson portrays the Roman soldier for statewide picnic Sunday at Burkes Park in Sayreville. bounced by the township’s GOP “It’s not getting rid visitors at Her Majesty’s museum in South Shields. committee. of the obligation; it’s “Marty Marks did just deferring it to SP Dems: Scotch Plains Could Do Fanwood Borough Council not like that (replac- the next year,” he ing Levine as town- said, money which A Better Job on Finances, Twp.Website CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 ship attorney). He ba- he said would have had a higher interest By PAUL J. PEYTON police officer who previously ran for this week. way that we’re seeing a service pushed sically riled people Specially Written for The Westfield Leader Ms. Mitchell said Fanwood will out of Trenton…and down on us here up…to put his slate Dominick Bratti rate on the repay- council in 2006, said merging the Scotch of candidates in posi- ment of debt. SCOTCH PLAINS – Scotch Plains Plains and Fanwood police departments have backups on hand during the in Fanwood.” “would save hundreds of thousands of switch-over, just in case, but she said, In announcing a “town hall” meeting tion,” Mr. Bratti said. “[During] the screen- Addressing the new 2-percent cap on Democratic council candidates are fo- ing process, there was a faction that packed tax levies, Mr. Bratti said a hard cap cusing this campaign season on fiscal dollars” by reducing the number of chiefs “they’ve thought of just about every at Fanwood’s Presbyterian Church on would eliminate the option of raising issues impacting the township, from the to one, creating one police station, reduc- contingency.” Monday night at 7 p.m., Mayor Mahr the room with some people that I had never seen before showing up to vote against me. taxes anytime the council faces a revenue municipality’s telephone carrier to ing the cost of telecommunications ser- The switch to county dispatching is said, “A lot is happening that affects I felt that the voters were really cheated by shortfall. whether merging police departments with vices paid to the State Police by both expected to save the borough about your property taxes,” and that, “no that, so I felt I had to run.” “I think it is good to have a restraint Fanwood makes economic sense. towns, phones and computer networks. $230,000 during the first three years. tools have been given to us” to help He said the committee’s decision came coming out of Trenton that tells us ‘here’s Looking at the decision last year to He said Scotch Plains has a 47-man de- Mayor Mahr announced that resi- municipalities stay within the state’s five months after he won a 600-vote mar- how far you can go. You can’t go any create a separate sewer utility in order to partment, with Fanwood employing 20 dents would receive their state mandated 2-percent budget cap. gin of victory to the council. Mr. Bratti further,’” Mr. Bratti said. “By the same remove this expense from the municipal officers. Mr. LeStrange feels a combined said that, as an attorney himself, he re- token, I would like to see Trenton loosen budget and bill residents separately for department would include 59 officers. Homestead Rebate applications Mayor Mahr said people “have a “And you would still have boots on the packages in the mail starting Satur- right to be angry” and “fed up” about cused himself from voting on the township up some of the mandates that we have.” these costs, Councilman Kevin Glover attorney. When asked about a proposed 15 to 22- said, “the funds were there to avoid hav- ground, because safety is obviously para- day, September 25. property taxes and other issues and percent hike on municipal water rates by ing to create this separate entity, which mount,” Mr. Glover said. However, Mayor Mahr noted that said it is hoped that the town hall “I consider this election to be a referen- dum that we’re not going to cave to politi- New Jersey American Water, Mr. Bratti has clearly had a significant impact on Mr. Marcus commented, “I don’t think the rebates are being administered in a meeting will provide an opportunity cal pressures; we’re still going to do the responded, “Because of the cap, it be- our community.” He said the council was it (shared services) carried the same “very different method” this year; in- for “dialogue.” work that we think needs to be done, comes a quality-of-life issue, because it only $200,000 over the statutory 4-per- weight [a few years ago] that it does stead of residents being mailed checks, “We haven’t had the chance as a regardless of which side of the fence a means a reduction in other services to cent cap on municipal tax levies. today. Now people have an understand- most of the money is being sent to community to come together in a long particular person falls,” Mr. Bratti said. meet that bill.” “The state had made arrangements for ing of what it means, and it is not just municipalities. time,” she said. Mr. Bratti was named by the GOP com- Mr. Bratti favors arbitration reform to us to borrow money at a very attractive something that’s being given lip service.” mittee two years ago to fill a vacancy left give towns more options when settling rate. We could have used our surplus Mr. Marcus said the results need to be The mayor said once the borough Mayor Mahr also confirmed the dates “shared” with the public and reviewed by gets the money, it would have to calcu- for two “public forums” that will focus when Nancy Malool was elected mayor. labor contracts. He also wants the state to money, which we clearly had,” he said. “Quite frankly, I think they (GOP com- remove a requirement that all contractors Mr. Glover said he had proposed three all council members. “At least share the late the proper amount for each home- on a joint Fanwood-Scotch Plains with government contracts must pay pre- years ago to save the township $35,000 results,” he said. owner and then send out tax bills re- shared services study, which was com- mittee) are upset with the reforms that Nancy Malool and myself and Mary vailing union wages which, he said, re- on telephone bills. “That’s $105,000 that “If everything makes sense (merging flecting a “credit” in that amount. pleted late last year. DePaola…have put in place,” he said. He sults in higher project costs. should have been in our treasury that police, public works, construction of- Noting that there will be “a lot of The two evening forums will be said Mayor Malool “has been true to her Mr. Bratti said he does not see big continues to go out the door,” he said. He fices, etc.)…and they result in economic work involved at the local level,” Mayor held on Wednesdays, October 13 and word, trying to rise above partisan politics savings initially from merging the Scotch said the township pays $55,000 annually reductions of costs, it makes sense to go Mahr characterized the change as “an November 10; more information is and do the right thing” by cutting wasteful Plains and Fanwood police departments, in phone bills. that way,” said Mr. Marcus. unfunded state mandate” and “another available at visitfanwood.org. spending and bureaucracy. as recommended in a shared services He said he also sought freezing salaries “The reality is we have to do it,” Mr. report prepared by a private consultant and requiring larger employee contribu- Glover said, noting Governor Chris and just released by the two municipali- tions on health insurance. The councilman Christie’s administration is going to mea- ties. also wants municipal contracts reviewed sure state aid “based on how you run your For instance, he questioned how one of to see if better options are available. government.” the two police chief positions would be “Everything needs to go under the mi- Addressing the state’s newly imposed removed. He said creating chief and po- croscope and be reevaluated,” added 2-percent cap on tax levies, Mr. Glover lice director positions, as has been typical Michael Marcus, one of Mr. Glover’s said, “Everything is negotiable,” citing when police departments are merged, running mates this year. phone, water and utility bills and the would not generate cost savings. Mr. Glover also was critical of the fact number of employees in a specific de- He said moving to one versus two that a shared-services report for Scotch partment. police department buildings would save Plains and Fanwood, prepared by a con- Mr. Marcus questioned how much in- money, as one of the buildings could be sultant from a $48,000 state grant, is only dividual taxes would increase under a 2- sold. Also, he said, civil service reforms being released now, after council mem- percent cap. Mr. LeStrange said the Leg- would be needed from Trenton, as Scotch bers in both towns received it in February. islature must approve “tool box” reforms Plains has a civil service hiring process Neal LeStrange chimed in that “gov- such as the ability to remove the town’s while Fanwood does not. Mr. Bratti said ernment is too big, not only local govern- civil service system and reductions in moving the township’s dispatch services ment, but I am talking county and state.” pension costs. to the county would likely produce sav- He questioned why both the county and Mr. Glover also was critical of the ings similar to what Fanwood will garner local police and the county and Scotch township’s website, saying videotaped with its recent county agreement. Plains public works departments, double council meetings have not been put on the When asked if merging of the two towns up on the same roadways, as well the site since March. He also wants dog li- was ever discussed as part of the shared Ashbrook Reservation. censes, the master plan, information on service committee’s proceedings, Mr. Bratti “We need smaller government, and we zoning matters and planning and zoning said, “I don’t think it was off the table from need to start merging services together,” board meeting dates on the website. He the beginning. It certainly wasn’t, in my he said. “It doesn’t take a brain surgeon to said he received no council support to mind, off the table from the beginning.” realize that smaller, more efficient gov- hire a part-time webmaster at $7,000 a “I think what residents of Scotch Plains ernment is beneficial to the people, and it’s year. He noted he also wants better con- and Fanwood are going to look at in the going to cost them less in the long run.” tent on TV-34, the township’s local cable end is, ‘is it going to bring my property Mr. LeStrange, a retired Scotch Plains access channel. taxes down? And how are my services Mr. LeStrange said the township “has going to be affected?’ That’s what they done nothing in the past 25 years to move really care about,” Mr. Bratti said. forward on technology, to move forward He also said the township needs to WF BOE with innovations.” He wants a web em- review all its contracts annually to see if CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 ployee “dedicated to have everyone in changing contractors or vendors would 2010-2011 school year. It was re- town (hall) go paperless.” save the municipality money. ported that he would replace the Mr. Marcus said at the very least, the “I think what we (Scotch Plains) could current assistant principal, Douglas township should update its voice mail to do is be an example to Trenton…that you Layman, who has been appointed a remove the names of former Township don’t have to be partisan politics; you Manager Tom Atkins and ex-Mayor Mar- don’t have to be at each other’s throats on principal at a district in Sussex tin Marks, as well as other former em- every issue. You can work together and County. ployees, including one who is deceased. get things done, and you can do the right The next board of education meet- When asked why they are running for thing and still get elected – hopefully,” ing is scheduled for Tuesday, Sep- office, Mr. Glover said, “I really love Mr. Bratti concluded with a pause. tember 28, at 8 p.m. what I do…It has been a privilege and an honor to work with a lot of citizens in Scotch Plains,” adding that he wants to continue that service. Westfield Town Council A 50-year Scotch Plains resident, Mr. LeStrange said public service “is just CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 ingrained in me to make this township Neylan said that in these “tough eco- part-time employees from participat- what it should be,” adding that he feels nomic times,” the town has to make ing in PERS, but many who were the township has not been run efficiently difficult decisions. She said the coun- hired prior to the change have been over the years. “I’ve got to pitch in and cil is hoping that residents will vol- allowed to continue in the system help,” he said. unteer to run “walking school buses” because they were “grandfathered.” Mr. Marcus, who grew up in Scotch in order to help children get to school These positions include the board of Plains, said, “Anything that I can do to safely. adjustment attorney, planning board make my community a better place I Councilman Ciarrocca, who chairs attorney, town attorney and munici- would like to do…I want to give back to the council’s Finance Policy Com- pal prosecutor. my community.” mittee, said with this year’s 4-per- cent budget cap requirement and next year’s 2-percent requirement, the council will “talk more about walk- ing school buses.” In other business, the council ap- proved resolutions setting the sala- ries for regularly salaried employees, firefighters and Department of Pub- lic Works employees for 2010. Councilman Dave Haas voted against the salaries of the regularly salaried employees because he said it contains the salaries for part-time attorneys. Councilman Haas said he was not objecting to the salaries, but rather that the employees are contrib- uting to the Public Employees Re- tirement System (PERS). He said the Benjamin B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader continued use of PERS by these part- “EVERYTHING NEEDS TO BE RE-EVALUATED”...From left to right, Neal time employees continues to drain LeStrange, Michael Marcus and Kevin Glover form the Democratic slate vying an already-underfunded system. for seats on the Scotch Plains Township Council. The team sat down with A change in state law in 2009 barred Westfield Leader editor Paul Peyton, right, to discuss its vision. Serving the community since 1959
USPS 485200 Thursday, September 16, 2010 Published Every Thursday Since 1959 (908) 232-4407 OUR 51st YEAR – ISSUE NO. 37-2010 Periodical – Postage Paid at Rahway, N.J. www.timesnj.com [email protected] SEVENTY FIVE CENTS Fanwood Borough Council OK’s Revised Redevelopment Plan By TED RITTER added that some of the revisions in- “You can be fully assured that the Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times corporate “minor” recommendations redevelopment area has plenty of FANWOOD — At the regular suggested by the planning board. [residential and commuter] monthly meeting Tuesday night, the These include limiting the number parking…for what we’re proposing.” borough council approved, on sec- of driveways along South Avenue On another matter, a group of Pop- ond reading, an ordinance to revise within the redevelopment area; re- lar Place residents attended Tuesday the downtown Redevelopment Plan. quiring new downtown development night’s meeting to address the ongo- Resident Joe Britt, chairman of the to use “high quality” building mate- ing issue of residential driveway- Fanwood Republican Committee, rials; and incorporating certain ar- width regulations. asked for an explanation of some of chitectural design “features” such as The borough has been discussing the revisions, which the borough’s clear glass windows on first floor potential revisions to the regulations, redevelopment consultant, Stan retail businesses to ensure visibility. specifically whether to allow “double- Slachetka, characterized as “clarifi- Resident Harry McNally asked wide” driveways to have matching cations” and “not changes to the in- whether the redevelopment plan in- “curb cuts,” or whether standard curb tent of the plan.” volves “eliminating parking.” cuts should be required even when Borough Attorney Dennis Estis Mayor Colleen Mahr responded, double-wide driveways are permit- ted. Resident Michael DelCorsano pre- sented the governing body with a list of “benefits” associated with allow- ing wider driveways and curb cuts, suggesting that safety would be im- proved if more people could park their cars off the street. “We’re all here to preserve and increase our property values,” Mr. Courtesy of Nancy Lama DelCorsano added. THE TONGUE AND THE RESTLESS...There was a lot of excitement at Scotch Plains’ Evergreen Elementary School, as Linden Slaugh, also of Poplar the students returned for their first day of school earlier this month. Pictured, from left to right, are: Mac Ferrone, Sophia Place, said, “It does not increase safety Lama, Olivia Fiore, Owen Ferrone and Henry Bowman. to have cars in the streets.” Another resident, Stacy MacNulty, expressed her “concern” that the is- Restaurant Approved for sue has been unresolved for two years. She also cited a “visibility problem” when there are lots of cars parked at the curb and she tries to back out of Former Mezzogiorno Site her driveway. By FRED T. ROSSI told the board that construction will Mark Marion, will be located where Former Councilwoman Donna Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times begin “as soon as possible.” the existing driveway leading from
Benjamin B. Corbin for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times Dolce suggested that changing the SCOTCH PLAINS — The plan- The upper floors will contain eight Park Avenue is currently located. HARLEYS AT THE HOLLAND...Many hundreds of firefighters from several driveway and curb cut regulations ning board on Monday unanimously two-bedroom apartments. Parking for Several board members mentioned states on their Harley Davidson motorcycles with police escort queue into the “could have an underlying ripple ef- approved site plans for a new restau- renters will be in the rear of the build- the possibility that the small piece of Holland Tunnel on Saturday morning, September 11, 2010, convoying to com- fect on other neighborhoods.” rant and two new floors of apartment ing, where 16 spaces will be avail- property in front of the municipal memorate those murdered at the Twin Towers in New York City – 3,000 people “There’s more here than meets the units at the site of the former able. Stairway and elevator access to parking lot — the so-called hedge in all, including 500 firefighters – by terrorists on September 11, 2001. eye,” Ms. Dolce said; she advised Mezzogiorno Restaurant on Park the apartments will be at the back of property — may be developed into a leaving the ordinance “the way it is” Avenue. the building. There was some discus- commercial building at some point in and then allowing for variances as LCD&K Warren Property Associ- sion about who would be able to use the future. Board chairwoman SP Dems: Town Could Do appropriate on a case-by-case basis. ates plans to expand the former res- the parking spaces, and it was agreed Paulette Coronato suggested some Mayor Mahr confirmed that there taurant, which closed earlier this year, to let the building’s owner decide type of buffering with plants so that will be some changes made to the to enlarge the kitchen slightly and how to allocate the spaces between al fresco diners are not looking at the Better on Finances, Website regulations this year and that curb also to add a covered outdoor dining the apartment users and the restau- side of a building. By PAUL J. PEYTON our treasury that continues to go out cuts are the major issue. area along the building’s north side, rant. Michael Brennan, who was de- Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times the door,” he said. He said the town- Councilman Mike Szuch said the adjacent to the parking lot at the The restaurant’s new outdoor seat- CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 SCOTCH PLAINS – Scotch Plains ship pays $55,000 annually in phone planned revisions will address “quite municipal building. Vincent DeNave, ing area, which will be about 400 Democratic council candidates are bills. a bit more of what the ordinance a principal with LCD&K Warren, square feet, according to architect focusing on fiscal issues impacting He said he also sought freezing needed” to cover. the township, from the municipality’s salaries and requiring larger employee “I think you will be surprised,” the Bratti Says Reforms Work; telephone carrier to whether merging contributions on health insurance. The councilman said. police departments with Fanwood councilman also wants municipal Mayor Mahr, acknowledging that makes economic sense. contracts reviewed to see if better the issue has been unresolved for Help Needed From Trenton Looking at the decision last year to options are available. some time, said, “We’ve kind of taken create a separate sewer utility in or- “Everything needs to go under the or our time in order to get it right,” By PAUL J. PEYTON vacancy left when Nancy Malool was der to remove this expense from the microscope and be reevaluated,” adding, “You will see changes by the Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times elected mayor. municipal budget and bill residents added Michael Marcus, one of Mr. end of the year.” SCOTCH PLAINS – With eight “Quite frankly, I think they (GOP separate for these costs, Councilman Glover’s running mates this year. Councilwoman Katherine candidates seeking three seats on the committee) are upset with the re- Kevin Glover said, “the funds were Mr. Glover also was critical of the Mitchell, during council reports, an- Scotch Plains council this fall, forms that Nancy Malool and myself there to avoid having to create this fact that a shared services report for nounced that Fanwood’s police dis- Dominick Bratti said he is counting and Mary DePaola…have put in separate entity, which has clearly had Scotch Plains and Fanwood, prepared patching is expected to be turned on Republicans, Democrats and In- place,” he said. He said Mayor Malool a significant impact on our commu- by a consultant from a $48,000 state over to the county this week. dependents to support his campaign. “has been true to her word, trying to nity.” He said the council was only grant, is only being released now, Ms. Mitchell said Fanwood will During an interview Friday in The rise above partisan politics and do the $200,000 over the statutory 4-per- after council members in both towns have backups on hand during the Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times of- right thing” by cutting wasteful spend- cent cap on municipal tax levies. received it in February. switch-over, just in case, but she said, fices, Mr. Bratti pointed to a change CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 Dominick Bratti “The state had made arrangements Neal LeStrange chimed in that “they’ve thought of just about every in township attorneys, from Brian for us to borrow money at a very “government is too big, not only lo- contingency.” Levine to Jeff Lehrer of the Warren- attractive rate. We could have used cal government, but I am talking The switch to county dispatching based law firm of former Governor our surplus money, which we clearly county and state.” He questioned why is expected to save the borough about Donald DiFrancesco and state Sena- had,” he said. both the county and local police and $230,000 during the first three years. tor Kip Bateman (R-Somerset), as Mr. Glover said he had proposed, the county and Scotch Plains public Mayor Mahr announced that resi- the primary reason he was bounced three years ago, to save the township works departments, double up on the dents would receive their state Home- by the township’s GOP committee. $35,000 on telephone bills. “That’s same roadways, as well the Ashbrook stead Rebate applications packages “Marty Marks did not like that $105,000 that should have been in CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 in the mail starting Saturday, Sep- (replacing Levine as township attor- tember 25. ney). He basically riled people up…to However, Mayor Mahr noted that put his slate of candidates in posi- the rebates are being administered in tion,” Mr. Bratti said. “[During] the a “very different method” this year; screening process, there was a fac- instead of residents being mailed tion that packed the room with some checks, most of the money is being people that I had never seen before sent to municipalities. showing up to vote against me. I felt The mayor said once the borough that the voters were really cheated by gets the money, it would have to that, so I felt I had to run.” calculate the proper amount for each He said the committee’s decision homeowner and then send out tax came five months after he won a 600- bills reflecting a “credit” in that vote margin of victory to the council amount. last November. Mr. Bratti said that, Noting that there will be “a lot of as an attorney himself, he recused work involved at the local level,” himself from voting on the township Paul Lachenauer for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times Mayor Mahr characterized the change attorney. SOLEMN REMEMBERANCE...Family, friends and residents pay tribute at the as “an unfunded state mandate” and “I consider this election to be a Westfield 9/11 Memorial to the memory of those who were killed from Westfield, “another way that we’re seeing a ser- referendum that we’re not going to Scotch Plains and from the nation during the terrorist attacks of September 11, vice pushed out of Trenton…and cave to political pressures; we’re still 2001 in New York City, Washington D.C. and Pennsylvania. Above, a relative down on us here in Fanwood.” going to do the work that we think places flowers at the memorial of See-Wong Shum. In announcing a “town hall” meet- needs to be done, regardless of which Benjamin B. Corbin for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times PAGE INDEX Police Blotter...6 TOWNSHIP ISSUES...Democratic candidates for Scotch Plains Township Council ing at Fanwood’s Presbyterian Church side of the fence a particular person Regional ...... 2-3, 19 Obituary ...... 8 Real Estate .... 12-17 discuss their ideas for governance with editor Paul Peyton last week at The Scotch on Monday night at 7 p.m., Mayor falls,” Mr. Bratti said. Editorial ...... 4-5 Education ...... 9, 20 Classifieds .... 18 Plains-Fanwood Times office. Pictured, left to right, are: Neal LeStrange, Michael Mahr said, “A lot is happening that Mr. Bratti was named by the GOP Community ... 7-8, 17 Sports ...... 11-16 A&E ...... 20-22 Marcus, Councilman Kevin Glover and Mr. Peyton. CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 committee two years ago to fill a Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage: The Market Leader for Westfield, Scotch Plains, Mountainside, Fanwood, and Cranford* “Leading Agents…Leading Your Marketplace”
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Scotch Plains Democrats CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 Reservation. Scotch Plains has a 47-man depart- “We need smaller government ment, with Fanwood employing 20 and we need to start merging ser- officers. Mr. LeStrange feels a com- vices together,” he said. “It doesn’t bined department would include 59 take a brain surgeon to realize that officers. smaller, more efficient government “And you would still have boots is beneficial to the people, and it’s on the ground, because safety is going to cost them less in the long obviously paramount,” Mr. Glover run.” said. Mr. LeStrange, a retired Scotch Mr. Marcus commented that, “I Plains police officer who ran for coun- don’t think it (shared services) car- cil in 2006, said merging the Scotch ried the same weight [a few years Plains and Fanwood police depart- ago] that it does today. Now people ments “would save hundreds of thou- have an understanding of what it sands of dollars” by reducing the means, and it is not just something number of chiefs to one, creating one that’s being given lip service.” Benjamin B. Corbin for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times GETTING TO THE MEAT OF THE MATTER...Rep. Leonard Lance (R-7th) police station, reducing the cost of Mr. Marcus said the results need to campaigns for reelection in Scotch Plains last week at John’s Meat Market on telecommunications services paid to be “shared” with the public and re- Park Avenue. Pictured, left to right, are owners Vince and John Losavio with Rep. the State Police by both towns, phones viewed by all council members. “At Courtesy of Angus McDonald Lance. and computer networks. He said least share the results,” he said. NEWS FROM THE FRONT...Roman soldier Maximus I, stationed at Fort Arbeia in South Shields, UK near Hadrians Wall reads Westfield Leader news “If everything makes sense (merg- from the last month. Mr. “Big Steve” Richardson portrays the Roman soldier for ing police, public works, construc- visitors at Her Majesty’s museum in South Shields. Cranford Twp. Committee, by 4-1 Vote, tion offices, etc.)…and they result in economic reductions of costs, it makes sense to go that way,” said Mr. Ends Fight and Concedes to Builder’s Suit Marcus. Councilman Bratti By FRED T. ROSSI viding adequate low- and medium- town commercial district. “The reality is we have to do it,” CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 Specially Written for The Times of Scotch Plains-Fanwood income housing. Commissioner Mark Dugan, in Mr. Glover said, noting Governor CRANFORD — The township Commissioner Aschenbach, how- casting his vote in favor of the settle- Chris Christie’s administration is ing and bureaucracy. with its recent county agreement. committee on Tuesday backed the ever, advocated taking the case “as ment agreement, said it would “not going to measure state aid “based on Heading the list of reforms is a When asked if merging of the towns settlement of a lawsuit filed by a far as it will go,” raising the specter of be prudent” for the township to con- how you run your government.” local sewerage authority, he said, was ever discussed as part of the developer seeking to build a three- numerous new housing units being tinue fighting the lawsuit and incur- Addressing the state’s newly im- which was created so the town could shared service committee’s proceed- story housing complex on 555 South built as a result of the settlement. He ring additional legal fees, which he posed 2-percent cap on tax levies, stay within the current 4-percent cap ings, Mr. Bratti said, “I don’t think it Avenue. verbally sparred with the mayor said were already “astronomical.” Mr. Glover said, “Everything is ne- on tax levies without cutting services. was off the table from the beginning. After nearly two hours of public throughout the meeting over the ac- In other business, at its nearly three- gotiable,” citing phone, water and “It’s not a gimmick. It’s a mecha- It certainly wasn’t, in my mind, off comment, most of it in opposition, tual number of affordable housing hour meeting, the committee ap- utility bills , and the number of em- nism by which we can accomplish the table from the beginning.” the committee voted 4-1, with Com- units that will be required. Prior to proved resolutions waiving fees for ployees in a specific department. what we need to accomplish. In hind- “I think what residents of Scotch Plains missioner Daniel Aschenbach as the casting his vote against the settle- new signs and awnings in the down- Mr. Marcus questioned how much sight, it was absolutely the right thing and Fanwood are going to look at in the dissenting vote, to approve the settle- ment, Mr. Aschenbach urged town- town business district between Octo- individual taxes would increase un- to do, and I would do it again, be- end is, ‘is it going to bring my property ment with Lehigh Acquisition Corp., ship officials to meet with the ber 1 and December 31. Another reso- der a 2-percent cap. Mr. LeStrange cause going into this budget year we taxes down? And how are my services which had filed a builder’s remedy property’s owner to see if an agree- lution approved on Tuesday states said the Legislature must approve were in much better shape than other going to be affected?’ That’s what they lawsuit in January 2008 accusing ment on a mutually-beneficial devel- that during that same time period, “tool box” reforms such as the ability towns who didn’t do these kind of really care about,” Mr. Bratti said. Cranford of failing to provide an ad- opment can be worked out. any new business opening will re- to remove the town’s civil service mechanisms,” he said. He said the township needs to re- equate number of affordable housing The property at 555 South Avenue ceive one free six-month employee system and reductions in pension Mr. Bratti said the council chose view all its contracts annually to see units to residents, as required by vari- is expected to be developed into a parking permit. costs. not to take another option of defer- if changing contractors or vendors ous court decisions over the past sev- housing complex with 160 or so total Mr. Glover also was critical of the ring the township’s pension obliga- would save the municipality money. eral decades. units, 24 of which will be earmarked township’s website, saying video- tions for municipal employees. “It’s “I think what we (Scotch Plains) Mayor Mark Smith called the settle- as affordable housing. Residents who taped council meetings have not been not getting rid of the obligation; it’s could do is be an example to ment “the best thing to do in this spoke at Tuesday’s committee meet- put on the site since March. He also just deferring it to the next year,” he Trenton…that you don’t have to be situation,” and said the township’s ing raised concerns about the impact wants dog licenses, the master plan, said, money which he said would partisan politics; you don’t have to be affordable housing obligations will of the new development on the local information on zoning matters and have had a higher interest rate on the at each other’s throats on every issue. be satisfied. An earlier court ruling school system as well as traffic in and planning and zoning board meeting repayment of debt. You can work together and get things had found that Cranford was not pro- around the already-congested down- dates on the website. He said he re- Addressing the new 2-percent cap done, and you can do the right thing ceived no council support to hire a on tax levies, Mr. Bratti said a hard and still get elected – hopefully,” Mr. part-time webmaster at $7,000 a year. cap would eliminate the option of Bratti concluded with a pause. He noted he also wants better content raising taxes anytime the council faces on TV-34, the township’s local cable a revenue shortfall. access channel. “I think it is good to have a restraint coming out of Trenton that tells us Restaurant Mr. LeStrange said the township CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 “has done nothing in the past 25 years ‘here’s how far you can go. You can’t to move forward on technology, to go any further,’” Mr. Bratti said. “By scribed as a potential operator of the move forward with innovations.” He the same token, I would like to see restaurant, told the board that the wants a web employee “dedicated to Trenton loosen up some of the man- eatery will be open seven days a have everyone in town (hall) go dates that we have.” week for lunch and dinner, with hours paperless.” When asked about a proposed 15 to from 11:30 a.m. to about 2 a.m. Mr. Mr. Marcus said at the very least, 22-percent hike on municipal water DeNave said parking for restaurant the township should update its voice rates by New Jersey American Water, patrons would be available in the mail to remove the names of former Mr. Bratti responded, “Because of the municipal lot, along Park Avenue and Township Manager Tom Atkins and cap, it becomes a quality-of-life issue, in other nearby township parking lots. ex-Mayor Martin Marks, as well as because it means a reduction in other In other business, the board ap- other former employees, including services to meet that bill.” proved a subdivision application for one who is deceased. Mr. Bratti favors arbitration reform Anthony Tittanegro and Carmen When asked why they are running to give towns more options when Caruso to split a 13,400-square foot for office, Mr. Glover said, “I really settling labor contracts. He also wants lot at 2036 Mountain Avenue into love what I do…It has been a privi- the state to remove a requirement that two lots, raze the existing house and lege and an honor to work with a lot all contractors with government con- build two new single-family homes. of citizens in Scotch Plains,” adding tracts must pay prevailing union No variances were requested. that he wants to continue that ser- wages which, he said, results in higher vice. project costs. A 50-year Scotch Plains resident, Mr. Bratti said he does not see big Mr. LeStrange said public service “is savings initially from merging the Fanwood just ingrained in me to make this town- Scotch Plains and Fanwood police CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 ship what it should be,” adding that he departments, as recommended in a affects your property taxes,” and that feels the township has not been run shared services report prepared by a “no tools have been given to us” to efficiently over the years. “I’ve got to private consultant and just released help municipalities stay within the pitch in and help,” he said. by the two municipalities. mandated 2-percent budget cap. Mr. Marcus, who grew up in Scotch For instance, he questioned how Mayor Mahr said people “have a Plains, said, “Anything that I can do one of the two police chief positions right to be angry” and “fed up” about to make my community a better place would be removed. He said creating property taxes and other issues and I would like to do…I want to give chief and police director positions, as said it is hoped that the town hall back to my community.” has been typical when police depart- meeting will provide an opportunity ments are merged, would not gener- for “dialogue.” “We haven’t had the ate cost savings. chance as a community to come to- WF Hears Objections He said moving to one versus two gether in a long time,” she said. police department buildings would Mayor Mahr also confirmed the To Central Ave. Project save money, as one of the buildings dates for two “public forums” that By LAUREN S. BARR Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times could be sold. Also, he said, civil will focus on a joint Fanwood-Scotch service reforms would be needed from Plains shared services study, which WESTFIELD — The town council Trenton, as Scotch Plains has a civil was completed late last year and just heard complaints from residents along service hiring process while Fanwood released this week. the Central Avenue corridor regarding the construction of a traffic light and the does not. Mr. Bratti said moving the The two evening forums will be removal of a crossing guard at Sycamore township’s dispatch services to the held on Wednesdays, October 13 and Avenue at Tuesday night’s meeting. county would likely produce savings November 10; more information is Adina Enculescu, on whose property a similar to what Fanwood will garner available at visitfanwood.org. traffic light was installed, called the Cen- tral Avenue project “illogical and irre- sponsible.” She said that her property has been devalued because of the traffic light installation. Ms. Enculescu told the council that the traffic light and crosswalk installation in front of her home makes it difficult for her to leave her driveway, and “is not safe” for pedestrians to cross. Ms. Enculescu’s home is the second house from the intersection of Clover Street and Central Avenue. Maria Carluccio said that she and many of her neighbors agree that for a traffic light and crosswalk to not be located at an intersection “is a terrible idea.” Mayor Andrew Skibitsky said the lo- cations of the crosswalk and traffic light were chosen at the recommendation of the town’s traffic safety engineer. Third Ward Councilman Mark Ciarrocca said that in 2005, a brochure was mailed to all Westfield residents Jonathan O’Hea for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times with a list of traffic “hot spots” which POWER BROKERS...New Jersey State Democratic Chairman John Wisniewski, included the Central Avenue corridor. He left, greets United States Senator Robert Menendez (D-N.J.), right, and State said that many meetings were held with Senate President Stephen Sweeney at the N.J. State Democratic Committee’s first “hundreds” of residents in attendance. statewide picnic Sunday at Burkes Park in Sayreville. goleader online supplement We’ll Help Your Business The Westfield Leader www.goleader.com [email protected] (908) 232-4407
Get Back On Track Continue to the next page ==> Page 2 Thursday, September 16, 2010 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION Kean, DeCroce Push for WHS Grad Among Workers Vote on ‘Municipal Tool Kit’ Building NYC 9/11 Memorial TRENTON — Senate Republican place despite repeated requests. They By MAGGIE FRAM Mr. Hayes is the fourth member of Leader Tom Kean, Jr. (LD-21, would like hearings to be scheduled im- Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times his family to have worked at the World Westfield) and Assembly Republi- mediately to discuss and vote on all the WESTFIELD – Paul Hayes, a 1995 Trade Center site as an ironworker. can Leader Alex DeCroce (LD-26, bills that comprise the toolkit package. Westfield High School graduate, be- “My grandfather and dad worked Whippany) have sent a letter to Sen- “The Governor’s ‘municipal came a part of history last week when on the original 1969 building. My ate President Steve Sweeney (LD-3, toolkit’ is an important package of he connected one of the two original brother and dad worked in the cleanup West Deptford) and Assembly bills that is absolutely vital for mu- columns recovered from the World [following the collapse of the Twin Speaker Sheila Oliver (LD-34, East nicipalities to operate under the 2- Trade Center (WTC) to the National Towers],” Mr. Hayes said. “Ironwork- Orange) asking them to post Gover- percent property tax cap law,” Mr. September 11 Memorial and Mu- ers don’t get credit for the role they nor Chris Christie’s toolkit measures DeCroce concluded. “A timely up- seum currently under construction. had in the initial cleanup.” for a vote. or-down vote on this important issue Mr. Hayes works as an ironworker He said there was a lot of mangled The toolkit measures are aimed should be common sense.” and was widely photographed on steel from the collapsed towers, and helping towns rein in property taxes “As you know, [this] legislation is September 7 as the worker in the ironworkers used their “special skill through a number of comprehensive necessary to successfully implement yellow shirt who helped put the 50- set” to take it apart, so the other measures, including binding-arbitra- the cap,” the lawmakers said in their ton salvaged column into place. He cleanup workers could search for tion reform and civil-service reform. letter. “Unfortunately, only a few bills described how the construction of the possible remains and other personal “Giving municipalities the tools have been taken up in committee new building consists of all steel, possessions at the site. they need to lower property taxes, despite our continued requests. While which he described as “weird” be- “They didn’t get paid at first. They while still maintaining essential gov- the Senate considered a few tool kit Courtesy of Rita Ferrara cause structures such as memorials had to do it under bad working condi- ernment services, should be a top bills during the summer, the Assem- A FAMILY TRADITION...Standing in the bucket at left, former Westfielder Paul and commercial buildings usually tions. They used respirators. Eventu- priority for the Legislature,” Mr. Kean bly, to date, has not held any hear- Hayes, right (yellow shirt), is one of the many ironworkers working on the 9/11 consist of both concrete and steel. ally, they were paid for their work,” Memorial and Museum at Ground Zero. His family worked on the construction of stated. “We passed a historic 2-per- ings. Therefore, we are writing to the Twin Towers 30 years ago as well as the cleanup efforts after the collapse of the There is good reason for making the Mr. Hayes continued. cent property tax cap over the sum- again ask you to immediately sched- World Trade Center following the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001. structure as strong as possible, Mr. The 9/11 memorial is part of five mer, and now we need to follow it up ule hearings in your respective houses Hayes explained. projects at the WTC site in lower by passing substantive government- on this vital legislation, which will “They’re building it with extra steel, Manhattan. spending restraints.” save taxpayer dollars by bringing real Subpoenas Not to Be Issued and they’re making it so much stron- “There’s a lot of moving parts” to the In the letter, the two Republican and much-needed reform to govern- ger. I’d guess it’s about four times rebuilding process, he said. Mr. Hayes leaders said little action has taken ment budgeting on all levels.” stronger than the original building” is contracted to work on the main steel For Union Catholic Hearing at the World Trade Center site, he erection, and the ironworker’s crew is Norcross, Moriarty Website By FRED T. ROSSI done” in his three decades of repre- said. “If it happens again, the damage currently waiting for another original Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times senting land use boards. He added will be minimal,” Mr. Hayes believes. column from the sublevel about 75 feet Plugs ‘Reality Check Act’ SCOTCH PLAINS — The that he thought that issuing Mr. Mr. Hayes is a member of Iron below, he explained. TRENTON – Two state Democratic such as the New York-New Jersey township’s zoning board of adjust- LaCosta a subpoena would be “inap- Workers Local 40 in New York City The second 50-ton steel column, lawmakers have launched Port Authority. ment has decided that it will not propriate given his 30 years of expe- and has worked as an ironworker referred to as a “trident” column, StopSpendingMyMoney.com to pro- The legislation would: ban all issue any subpoenas to possible wit- rience in his job.” since 2008. He is part of the night came from the bottom of the Twin mote a bill they promise will crack perks, such as free EZ-Pass transpon- nesses in a forthcoming interpreta- In other business, at its first post- crew that is working with a total of Towers facades and was stored in a down on perks and abuse. The website ders, parking privileges, car and meal tion hearing on an application by summer meeting, the board approved 2,000 construction workers to build hangar at John F. Kennedy Interna- promotes the “Government Reality allowances and travel expenses; end Union Catholic High School, which a three-year extension of a temporary the National September 11 Memo- tional Airport before it was trans- Check Act,” proposed by Assembly- housing allowances for college presi- is seeking to install lights at its ball operating permit that will allow the rial and Museum, a $45-million ported to the site for installation. men Donald Norcross (LD-5, dents, authority executives, or any fields. Jewish Community Center (JCC) to project that was originally scheduled Much like his fellow ironworkers Camden), and Paul Moriarty (LD-4, public employee, stop luxury-vehicle The planning board is presently put up three tents during the summer for completion last year but is now before him, whose vital skills built Turnersville). stipends, eliminate personal drivers hearing the application, but the for- months for use by participants in its scheduled to open on September 11, structures like the Brooklyn Bridge The legislation would abolish and end government-issued credit mal hearings are being delayed by summer camps. The three tents in- 2011, the 10th anniversary of the and the Empire State Building, Mr. perks, special privileges and conflicts cards at all levels of government in procedural wrangling, with two at- clude two measuring 30 feet by 30 terrorist attacks on the WTC and the Hayes’ contribution at Ground Zero of interest for all elected officials and New Jersey. torneys representing objecting feet and one measuring 20 feet by 30 Pentagon in Washington, D.C. stands strong amongst them. public employees in the state. The Under a “Revolving Door” policy neighbors, who contend that the zon- feet. website would be a vehicle for a that would be created, any employee ing board, not the planning board, The board will consider an ap- SP-F Shared Services Report statewide citizens coalition to drive a or board member in a decision-mak- should be hearing an application. plication at its October 7 meeting campaign to institute reforms at ev- ing role over public contracts would The zoning board’s interpretation by the Evangel Church to replace ery level of government. The reforms be prohibited from working for a hearing will determine whether it is its existing sign with an LED sign. To Be Released to Public the proper venue for the application The application was scheduled to would apply to all levels of state, vendor they have hired for a period of AREA — Scotch Plains Mayor of success.” county and municipal government, two years from leaving that office. hearing. be heard last week but was post- Attorney Joseph Murray, who rep- poned until October because there Nancy Malool and Fanwood Mayor With staff assistance and a $48,000 state and county colleges and univer- Violators of the Act would face Colleen Mahr are releasing the re- grant from the New Jersey Depart- sities and school districts, and to all penalties of up to $10,000 per offense resents several Black Birch Road resi- were only five board members dents who oppose the application, present at last week’s meeting. sults of the Full Shared Services ment of Community Affairs, the com- independent authorities, agencies and and potential suspension or removal Study to the public. Their respective mittee hired Jersey Professional Man- commissions and bi-state agencies from office. had requested that the zoning board With five affirmative votes needed issue subpoenas to testify to, among for a use variance, attorney Will- governing bodies created a joint agement of Cranford as the consult- others, township Zoning Officer Rob- iam Butler, representing the study committee in 2009 to study a ants to study and report on various ert LaCosta. church, said he preferred to wait wide range of possible shared ser- aspects of the sharing of services Ristorante The zoning board voted not to is- until the October meeting, when a vices between their neighboring mu- between the two municipalities. sue any subpoenas at its September 2 larger contingent of board mem- nicipalities. The Shared Services The October 13 and November 10 meeting after board attorney Vince bers will be present, thereby in- Committee was formed and met meetings are forums, not public hear- Loughlin recommended against such creasing the odds of gaining the regularly during the course of the ings. a move, saying he had “never seen it needed five votes. study. Jersey Professional Management The committee has scheduled a President Dan Mason added that, TaorminaItaliano public forum to hear residents’ views “The public’s input and questions on issues that were addressed during will help guide their towns in the the study. Forums will be held most productive fashion, now that 482 Kenilworth Boulevard Kenilworth, NJ 07033 PERSONAL INJURY LAWYER Wednesday, October 13, at 7 p.m. the study has been completed.” Phone: (908) 497-1717 • www.taorminaristorante.com and again on Wednesday, November Mayor Malool said, “In these dif- Helping Accident Victims Every Day 10, at 7 p.m. at Scotch Plains- ficult economic times, we need to Fanwood High School. look at all cost-saving measures. According to Mayor Mahr, “We This study will thoroughly evaluate need this to be an inclusive process all of the services provided by both that fully considers the sentiments towns and determine how we can hen’s the best time to make THE BRAMNICK and perspectives of the entire Scotch continue to best serve our residents W Plains–Fanwood community. We while lessening the tax burden. Al- new friends? LAW FIRM want to deliver the results of the though the 2010 budget will not be consultant’s report and answer every able to be impacted by the results of reasonable question.” this study, I am hopeful that there Residents will have the opportu- will be an opportunity to realize nity at the forums to share with the significant savings in future budgets.” committee members which issues are Mayor Mahr said, “After many most important to them. years of excellent cooperation be- The committee studied and recom- tween our two towns, we want to mended whether the two towns should assure our residents and taxpayers share one or more departments or one that we are reviewing all opportuni- or more municipal services, and, if ties to reduce municipal costs and so, the extent to which such a partner- save them some of their hard-earned ship would be mutually beneficial. tax dollars. 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PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, September 16, 2010 Page 3 Former Gov. Florio Urges Atlantic City Action Plan TRENTON – Editor’s Note: transforming Atlantic City to make it Former Governor Jim Florio released a more attractive and competitive the following statement concerning venue expressing its unique cultures Governor Chris Christie’s advisory such as the beach, its boardwalks and commission’s report on Atlantic City: its world-class Convention Hall. This “Governor Chris Christie’s advi- plan will help New Jersey effectively sory commission’s report on how to compete against neighboring desti- improve the economic environment nations. in Atlantic City is thoughtful and The report calls on the state to balanced. The commission’s recom- reduce the regulatory costs, while mendations focus on how New Jer- monitoring standards of integrity and sey can expand both its tourism and empowering the local stakeholders its economy; this is a goal everyone to innovate and revitalize what is can and should support, because the already a multi-billion-dollar indus- entire state will benefit. In these chal- try. lenging economic times, New Jersey The specific recommendations fo- needs to take every step possible to cus on expanding non-gaming ameni- GAINING VALUABLE EXPERIENCE...State Senator Tom Kean, Jr.’s 2010 create a pro-growth economic envi- ties and cleaning up the streets. This Jonathan O’Hea for The Westfield Leader summer intern crew awaits its assignment at a recent Senate Republican event. ANY WORDS OF ADVICE?...Democratic Congressional candidate Ed Potosnak, From left to right are Richard Chandler, Andrew Tomasello, Betsy Thode, ronment, and the commission’s rec- could bring an overwhelming influx left, met with United States Senator Robert Menendez (D-N.J.), right, and State Michael Calavano and Drew Obergfell. ommendations will do just that. of new tourists into the state. The Democratic Chairman John Wisniewski at the N.J. State Democratic Committee’s “New Jersey’s casino-industry re- potential for growth is limitless. first statewide picnic Sunday at Burkes Park in Sayreville. sorts employ 38,000 people and sup- A cleaner and safer Atlantic City Interns Gain Experience port nearly 60,000 additional jobs will not only lure more convention across the state. They spend nearly business and tourists, it will improve AAA, County Police to $2 billion a year with small-business the quality of life New Jerseyans en- In Kean’s Legislative Office vendors in all 21 counties, and pro- joy across the state. WESTFIELD — Twelve students class study and has given me insight vide funding for government pro- Atlantic City revenues foot nearly Conduct Car-Seat Inspections completed internships this spring and into the workings of state politics.” grams that provide transportation and half the bill for vital government pro- SPRINGFIELD — Certified child- ample for their children by buckling summer in the legislative office of This year’s interns were: Michael prescription drugs to seniors and the grams that provide transportation and passenger-safety technicians will con- up themselves whenever they ride in a State Senator Tom Kean, Jr. Calavano of Clark, a student at Bos- disabled, paying nearly $900 million prescription drugs to senior citizens duct child-seat inspections at the AAA car. The senator noted that the students ton College; Richard Chandler of in taxes. and the disabled. We are all aware of Car Care Center in Springfield on To maximize child passenger safety, also benefit from the internship expe- Millburn, a student at Rutgers Uni- “New Jersey’s high unemployment the challenging fiscal crisis our state Saturday, September 25, as part of parents and caregivers should follow rience. “Interns are an extremely im- versity; Henry Chapman of Short is obviously a cause for concern. We is wrestling with; programs across National Child Passenger Safety Week. four basic rules: ·Read the portant part of our legislative team. Hills, a student at Millburn High would be foolish if we did not take the board are having their funds re- The technicians, members of the Union manufacturer’s instructions to both They come to work eager and willing School; Crystal Lee of Dover, a stu- every step possible to create an envi- duced. Increasing Atlantic City’s rev- County Police Department, will work the car seat and your vehicle for proper to help the citizens of New Jersey, dent at The College of New Jersey; ronment where one of our biggest enues will directly increase funding in conjunction with AAA seat techni- installation advice; face the child safety and in return, they gain insight and Justin Lee of Westfield, a Westfield employers can grow and create new for these essential programs that New cians from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. The seat in the proper direction. Infant knowledge on how the state govern- High School student; Andrew Marino jobs for our unemployed residents Jerseyans rely on. AAA Car Care Center is located at seats always face backwards; secure ment operates,” he said. of Westfield, a student at Notre Dame throughout the state. Atlantic City Atlantic City has been, and will 135 Route 22 East in Springfield. the child snugly in the car seat. Al- Intern duties include answering tele- University; Andrew Obergfell of supports nearly 2,000 small busi- always be, an integral part of New Known as “Seat Check Saturday,” ways buckle the seat’s harness system phone calls, assisting constituents in Cranford, a student at Drew Univer- nesses here in New Jersey. An in- Jersey’s economy. Implementing the the event is held annually during Na- securely to hold the child safely in the obtaining information from various sity; Brittany Stromko of Roselle crease in Atlantic City’s tourism and recommendations of the Governor’s tional Child Passenger Safety Week. It seat. In addition, parents should se- state agencies, researching legislation, Park, a student at American Univer- revenue will mean real dollars in the Advisory Commission, a true public- is designed to provide hands-on assis- cure the child car seat using the proper drafting responses to constituent in- sity; Elizabeth Thode of Cranford, pockets of New Jersey small-busi- private partnership, will increase tour- tance in the proper use of child-safety vehicle restraint system. Anchoring quiries, coordinating meetings and formerly of Westfield, a student at ness owners and their employees, who ism, create jobs and make Atlantic seats. According to the National High- the seat properly utilizing the vehicle scheduling items, and attending dis- Michigan State University; Andrew live and work in all 21 counties of the City a better place to live and work way Traffic Safety Administration restraint system is critical. A seat that trict events, Mr. Kean noted. Tomasello of Little Silver, a student state. for all of its residents. (NHTSA), nearly three out of four is not buckled securely to the car can “My internship was a fascinating at Christian Brothers Academy; Grace “Atlantic City is the second largest I urge the Governor and the Legis- child-safety seats are improperly in- tip over, slide sideways or, in a crash, look at government behind the scenes. Tung of Livingston, a student at tourist destination in the United lature to quickly turn these recom- stalled in vehicles. be ejected from the car. I met all kinds of officials, including Emory University, and Mateusz States, with nearly 34 million visi- mendations into a reality. And I urge According to NHTSA, in 2008, The Union County Police conduct the Governor’s nominee for the New Zacharski of Plainville, Conn., a stu- tors last year alone. However, the private industry, labor and leaders approximately 244 children under the car-seat inspections every Wednesday Jersey Supreme Court. I’ve always dent at Rutgers University. economic downturn and new gaming from across the state to come to- age of 5 avoided fatal injuries in a car and Thursday, between the hours of read a lot about all levels of govern- Additional information about in- competition in neighboring states gether to adopt this blueprint. crash because they were properly re- 7:30 a.m. and 11 a.m., excluding ma- ment in newspapers and magazines, ternship opportunities may be ob- have reduced revenues for the resort. If Atlantic City thrives, our whole strained in a child-safety seat or booster jor holidays. For information, call but it was awesome to experience it in tained by calling (908) 232-3673. The commission’s plan focuses on state benefits. seat. Parents can provide a good ex- (908) 789-6830. person, and see how it really works,” said Andrew Marino of Westfield, a student at Notre Dame University. 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Page 4 Thursday, September 16, 2010 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION ABCDICTIONOPQRSTDECEPTIONUVWXYZ The Westfield Leader The Scotch Plains–Fanwood Letters to the Editor Times Since 1959 — Established 1890 — DD Legal Newspaper for the Town of Westfield, Legal Newspaper for the Borough of Fanwood Law Firm Received $570,537 From DTM Boroughs of Mountainside and Garwood And the Township of Scotch Plains D Diction Deception And the County of Union, NJ. Members of: Morris County for Solar Program Below are four arcane words, each New Jersey Press Association • National Newspaper Association • Westfield Area Chamber of Commerce If you wonder why Union County is so collapses leaving county taxpayers to with four definitions – only one is correct. Scotch Plains Business & Professional Association • Fanwood Business & Professional Association interested all of a sudden in putting solar make good on their bond guarantee. The others are made up. Are you sharp panels up you need only check the details In selling this plan, the DeCotiis firm is Periodicals – Postage Paid at Rahway, New Jersey Periodicals – Postage Paid at Rahway, New Jersey enough to discern this deception of dic- of how Morris County funded a similar quoting savings of 25 to 45 percent, which tion? P.O. Box 250 • 251 North Avenue, West P. O. Box 368 plan. Morris County bonded $21.6 mil- they conveniently fail to mention would If you can guess one correctly – good Westfield, N.J. 07091 Scotch Plains, N.J. 07076 lion in February of which the law firm of only be on the solar portion of the energy guess. If you get two – well-read indi- Tele: (908) 232-4407 • E-mail: [email protected] • Web: www.goleader.com • Fax: (908) 232-0473 DeCotiis, Fitzpatrick, which pushed the used which might be about 10 percent of vidual. If you get three – word expert. If POSTMASTER: Send address changes to the offices of the newspapers at project there and in Union and Somerset the total. The savings on the total cost of you get all four – You must have a lot of counties, received $570,537. The bonds electricity, based on numbers in the Mor- free time! P. O. Box 250, Westfield, New Jersey 07091 are supposed to be repaid by the “solar ris County feasibility study, add up to All words and correct definitions Published every Thursday by Watchung Communications, Inc. provider” over 15 years with the first 2.36 percent, which might be hopeful come from the board game Diction payment due August 15, 2011 in the since it likely ignores the cost of subsi- Deception. Paul Peyton Horace R. Corbin Jeff Gruman amount of $2,682,145. The name of the dies. Answers to last week’s arcane words. ASSIGNMENT EDITOR PUBLISHER SALES MANAGER “solar provider” is Tioga Solar Morris At this point you may wonder if the 1. Cuirass – A brestplate of leather Suzette F. Stalker David B. Corbin Michael L. Bartiromo County 1, LLC. I seriously doubt that this decision makers in Union County have 2. Tawie – Tame COMMUNITY ASSISTANT PUBLISHER & SPORTS MARKETING PRODUCTION company existed before this deal was set this information and grasp it or whether 3. Renidification – The act of building Michael Pollack Ben Corbin Robert P. Connelly up and I seriously doubt that they will they blindly follow the direction of a another nest EDUCATION & ARTS SERVICES BUSINESS OPERATIONS exist when that first debt payment is due major campaign donor. I don’t. 4. Temiak – An Eskimo coat made of if the market for Solar Renewable Energy John Bury bird skins Certificates, which are supposed to ac- Kenilworth SUBSCRIPTION PRICE www.goleader.com/subscribe count for 58 percent of the debt service, YIRD One-year – $33 • Two-year – $62 • Three-year – $90 1. Vast; unending 2. A large vat to hold cloth for bleach- Leader Story Spent too Much Time ing 3. Strong beer or ale To Help Ourselves and Others Be A Harping on BOE Budget Cuts 4. Scottish for earth The September 2, article “Westfield dedicated teachers who are handling the LAURIN Schools Open Today With New Admin- changes with great ease and who strive to 1. A fatty, acrid, crystalline substance istrators” spent too much time harping on keep the learning environment of us stu- contained in the berries of the laurel Better And Safer Community the budget cuts and its negative effects dents the best as it can be. 2. A harem slave and failed to mention the hard work the The Westfield faculty has done an ex- 3. A concealed dungeon with a trap There are many things residents can do in their neigh- emergency, a home bearing this shield is a safe haven.” Westfield district has put in to make this cellent job overcoming the many ob- door at the top borhoods and towns to improve life, be safer and fill There have been complaints that the roof of the Scotch school year one of the best despite the stacles associated with budget cuts and 4. Shiny; glossy; beaming with light loss of 90 percent of the school budget. continuing in their assigned duties as if THESMOTHETE voids on matters previously taken for granted – where in Plains Volunteer Fire Department is leaking. Is it pos- 1. An interpreter; translater the past, services were expected to be provided by local sible with all the great craftsmen in the township that As a junior at Westfield High School, there was no change. They are deserving I barely noticed the changes the article of a round of applause for successfully 2. A pretender to learning; a quack governments. It’s evident now to most that government volunteers could get together and fix it? — Sort of like put so much stress, for instance, the lack starting the 2010- 2011 school year and 3. A legislator or lawgiver is too costly, that expenditures must be controlled – so do the old-fashioned barn raising? of new computers or books and the in- showing promise for another great year 4. A clairvoyant we return to the old fashioned way? – “God helps them The Friends of Mindowaskin are an active service creased class size. The negative effects of —state funding or not. PROTERANDRY 1. Renewal or restoration that help themselves” – Ben Franklin. group that keeps the Westfield park and pond the great the budget cuts are not being felt by the Tess Lukowiak students because of our resourceful and 2. The maturation of the male organs of The recent discussion of loss of a portion of the school treasure that it is. Congratulations to them. Westfield reproduction in advance of the female crossing guards comes to mind. Councilwoman Joann Members of garden clubs go around our towns and organs Neylan of Westfield this week in a letter points to the beautify our streets. The women enjoy doing it while Town Should Consider Returning 3. Abundant; plentiful “Walking School Bus (WSB)” program as an example. everyone appreciates the flowers. It helps eliminate the 4. An early stage or beginning In this program, parents of each school organize and “broken window” syndrome, too, and enlightens all Crossing Guard at Intersection visitors that we care about our towns. undertake assignments amongst themselves to walk The elimination of the crossing guard for the children who walk to school. The Letters to groups of children to school. This seems like a practical, Perhaps the examples above are the easy ones to deal at the corner of Sycamore (Clifton) and vast majority of the children crossing the the Editor useful and satisfying way to help out. We urge you to with. They are successful, however; and they demon- Central Avenues has created a particu- intersection are elementary school aged contact your school if you’d like to be involved. strate how each one of us can make a difference. larly unsafe condition for the children and must cross the intersection twice, as Martine Traffic Must About a decade ago, a March windstorm toppled trees A tougher issue to deal would be house burglaries that who must cross at that intersection to there are only sidewalks on one side of and destroyed the dugout at Booth Field in Scotch Plains. seem to be more frequent today. There is nothing more attend their school. According to an ar- Clifton side of the intersection. Be Considered in Rt. 22 maddening than being robbed, being powerless — along ticle published in The Westfield Leader As the situation now stands, students A group of dads and a contractor in town got together and dated August 20, 2009, the town is creat- will have to hope that the people making Park Ave. Project rebuilt the dugout for the youth baseball league. It with the feeling of being violated. Even in the best of ing a new traffic pattern that is intended to legal right turns are aware that they are in instilled pride. The job was done without consultants and times, the police can’t be everywhere. The answer is not increase the traffic on Central Avenue. In the crosswalk. I don’t think that children Many people run for local office be- the lowest public bidder. It’s still there now and the kids more police officers – it’s not practical. Somehow, the other words, the town is anticipating even trying to get to school should have to cause they want to make positive changes more traffic at the intersection at the hope that they are safe. I believe the town in their community. However, candidates really enjoy it. answer must lie within ourselves to organize in neigh- and elected public officials also need to The Westfield Jaycees, a service organization since borhoods, to be on-guard and to protect each other. exact time they have eliminated the cross- should consider returning the crossing ing guard. guard to the corner, or at the very least, be aware of what is happening in sur- 1953 (Junior Chamber of Commerce) painted over graf- We’re not sure the “Neighborhood Watch” program of While I realize that the town council in install a push-button-activated four-way rounding communities and the potential fiti at the train station in 2003. The group implemented the past is the answer. Perhaps there is a more modern no way intends for the situation to be stop light that would require all traffic to impact on their own town. The widening the Child Shield Program in 1966. According to Craig version of a self-help crime prevention program for unsafe, the introduction of a new traffic stop while children cross the streets on of the Route 22 overpass in Scotch Plains pattern, new lights, confusing signs in their way to school. is a case in point. Recently, I’ve have Stock, 2003 Jaycees president, “The goal of the Westfield neighborhoods that doesn’t turn us all into vigilantes been taking notice of the progress at the Jaycees Child Shield Program is to designate at least two packing Smith and Wesson — yet goes toward eliminat- addition to the elimination of the crossing Anne Johnson Endy guard at this intersection creates a danger Park Avenue/Route 22 overpass in Scotch homes on every block where children may go to seek the ing the evil. Westfield Plains and realize the changes and road- assistance of a responsible adult in emergency situa- We’d like to hear your ideas, and the ideas of our way improvements will have a direct tions. In conjunction with the Jaycees, the Westfield officials, for pitching in — to help ourselves and to help County Freeholders Can’t Get Waiver effect on the safety and welfare of Fanwood residents. Police Department teaches children in school how to others be better and safer communities. Send us your Fortunately, my running mate for the recognize the brightly colored red, white, and blue stories and we’ll share them. Please send an e-mail to Next Year to Exceed New State Cap borough council is the retired Fanwood shield. The children are instructed that in times of [email protected]. No matter what the result of of the 2 percent cap. This is huge. The Police Chief Tony Parenti. Leveraging November’s election for freeholder, the county budget has run under the radar of Tony’s nationally-recognized expertise Union County Board of Chosen Free- many voters because most of us pay our in traffic safety and years of experience in What Is a Walking School Bus? holders will be under the Governor’s 2 taxes with our mortgages at city hall. The Fanwood coupled with my analytical The air is crisp, the days are getting shorter and school is back of the important facets of this effort has been to encourage our percent cap legislation. Last week I was county simply gets a check from all 21 skills and experience in problem solving, in session. As chairperson of the town council’s Public Safety, children to walk to school. Westfield elementary schools will able to ask Governor Christie if the 2 municipalities in Union County. The lo- together we can make a difference. Transportation and Parking Committee, I want to welcome back celebrate the annual Walk Your Child to School Day on Wednes- percent cap would apply to county gov- cal elected officials usually take the heat It is becoming clear that as progress to school all of our students and their parents. I also want to talk day, September 22. There are so many benefits to walking your ernment. I’ve seen the legislation and I for rising taxes. The freeholders often develops, the improvements will do little about an important program called the Walking School Bus. child to school. knew that it would be, but the devil is in take the glory for events, special projects to relieve the vehicular traffic on Martine This is not a new program, in fact, it has been around and By walking to school, we cut down on gas emissions which the details. So, the next question is whether and other things funded by our property Avenue in Fanwood. We need to find working here in Westfield for at least a couple of years. It is the helps our environment, we ease up congestion on the streets the county could go before the Local taxes and for doling out funds from the ways to keep Martine Avenue safe with goal of the Public Safety Committee to increase and expand this around the schools which promotes safety, we teach our children Finance Board, as it has in the past, for state and federal governments. They are efficient traffic movement especially in program. the value of outdoor exercise and, of course, we get to spend time exemption [waiver] to the existing 4 per- used to spending; reining in expenses our business district. What is a Walking School Bus? Like a vehicular school bus, with our children doing something positive. Walking your child cent cap. The answer was no. will be much harder. To that end, Tony and I undertook an on-site inspection of key points on the a walking school bus has a defined route and an adult “driver” to school may be a small gesture, but I venture to say, it is time So the really good news is that for the Ellen Dickson who follows the route to school, picking up students at “stops” well spent and a memory worth making. first time the freeholders will have to go roadway and we realize the need for Republican Candidate for aggressive efforts to find ways to deal along the way. Parents can know that their children are safely Westfield has a rich history of volunteerism. We are such a to a public vote to be granted an override Union County Freeholder escorted to school. The Walking School Bus program is funded great town because of the type of person who lives here – the with the inevitable. We know the Martine by a grant from the New Jersey Department of Transportation, type of citizen who sees a need and graciously steps in for the Avenue bridge, built in 1926, needs im- under its Safe Routes to School program. The Town receives betterment of the community. This year, especially, we are Girl Scouts Honor Beloved Mayor mediate attention. We know the Route 22 support for the program from The B.R.A.K.E.S. (Bikers, Run- hoping more people will step in and join the Walking School overpass improvements will increase ners and Kids Are Entitled to Safety) Group, a volunteer Bus. Information about the Walking School Bus program will be With Garden at Rescue Squad Martine Avenue traffic. We know traffic organization that promotes pedestrian safety and the board of available at your school on September 22 at the annual Walk congestion on Martine Avenue will shift education along with the town council and the Westfield Police Your Child to School Day. Thank you and please feel free to With the passing of their friend, Mayor 40517/40695, along with a generous do- unwanted vehicular and truck traffic on Department. contact me at [email protected]. Robert Viglianti, Mountainside Girl nation from David Williams of Williams to local streets. We know there has to be Scouts wanted to do something special to Nursery in Westfield, this project be- a plan on how to deal with these prob- Recently, there has been an increased emphasis on getting Joann Neylan people to leave their cars at home and walk around Town. One honor him. came a reality. lems. We know we have a plan. Westfield Councilwoman With Earth Day just upon them, plant- This once vacant spot is now filled We have also taken note that a new ing a memorial garden seemed appropri- with lots of beautiful green bushes, shrubs, grocery market has recently opened, and ate. They chose the piece of land in front colorful perennials and flourishing annu- a convenience store will soon open near of the rescue squad entrance. Not only als. A place that all can see and visit. A the corner of South Avenue and Terrill was the front of the rescue squad in des- place in honor of their friend, Mayor Road. Although this may seem meaning- perate need of a makeover, but the perfect Viglianti. less, it could affect pedestrian and ve- place to plant a memorial garden for their The Mountainside Rescue Squad loves hicular traffic patterns that will require mayor. This was a place that was loved by their new garden. attention. These observations point out all and a place that Mayor Viglianti first that there are significant changes going dedicated his time and service to. Corinne Moore on in and around Fanwood that necessi- With a lot of thought and planning, Vice-President, tates authentic leadership that recognize troop leaders from 40599/40185 and Mountainside Rescue Squad changes and effectively move forward by dealing with whatever “spill over” may occur. In short, we need elected officials Resident Questions Police Follow-up focused on getting things done. Councilman Tony Parenti and I are not On Burglary at Her SP Home politicians, but practical people with the I would like to report a robbery at my evening my neighbor (who was on vaca- necessary background and knowledge to house (as it was not printed in the papers tion) who lives three houses across from deal with rapid growth. We will reach out at all.) I am a resident of Roberts Lane in me realized she, too, had been robbed. to our neighboring municipal officials to Scotch Plains. On Friday, August 20, we By talking and looking at the obvious discuss changes that may occur in either had gone out from 6:30 p.m. to 10:30 pm. we constructed the sequence. They came jurisdiction that may affect our borders. I did not realize of the crime until the next to my house first and then my neighbor. This is exactly the kind of leadership I’ll morning at 5 a.m. I immediately called Not just us, the burglars tried to rob a provide and I hope to have the opportu- the police. The detective took two finger- house on Acacia Road and then a house nity to serve on the borough council work- prints and tried to find how the thieves on Mountain Avenue. Four robberies in ing for real solutions for Fanwood. had broken in and exited. one night! My story, henceforth, contin- Jason Benedict They broke in the house through a ues. Monday morning I was at the police GOP Cand. for Fanwood Council window, the screen of which could not be station and wanted to talk to someone. found (which my husband found later by Believe you me, no one was available to Our Troops Really the fence of our house). After some time talk to me. The reason was due to back log they left saying sorry and clearly stating from the weekend. I was not a priority Enjoy Your Support that I should not have any hopes of recov- case. Three weeks have passed and I The Support Our Troops Committee ering anything. They gave me a sheet to wonder if the police have done anything (Westfield) needs support from your read- report the lost items. At 8 a.m., I started to find the burglars. Whose fingerprints ers to continue. Our cash donations and calling up all my neighbors and asking did they find? Did they inform the pawn donations of goods to ship are very lean. them if they saw somebody. Later that shops of the robberies? We’ve been shipping 10 cases of goods, All I had was 24 carat gold. The bangles nine times a year, and we hope to con- Union County Freeholders and antiques earrings were absolutely tinue as long as our troops are deployed 10 Elizabethtown Plaza unique, something I can vouch nobody Your State Legislators overseas in war zones defending our coun- Elizabeth, New Jersey 07207 would possess. If I were to look at my try in this War on Terrorism. ---LD-21------LD-22--- LD-21 includes Westfield, Mountainside, (908) 527-4000 jewelry I could immediately pinpoint as We have three drop off points for goods Sen. Thomas Kean, Jr. (R) Sen. Nicholas Scutari (D) Garwood, Summit and Cranford. George Devanney, Mgr. being mine because of the color and de- — The Westfield Library, RE/MAX Prop- 425 North Ave. E. 1514 E. Saint Georges Ave. sign of the jewelry. My loss consists of erties at 200 North Avenue, East and the [email protected] the precious pieces of jewelry, which Westfield, N.J. 07090 Linden, N.J. 07036 LD-22 includes Scotch Plains, Fanwood, Sebastian D’Elia, Public Info. American Legion Hall (after 2 p.m. at (908) 232-3673 (908) 587-0404 Plainfield, Clark and Linden. were antiques and passed down to me. 1003 North Avenue, West, Westfield). Asm. Jon Bramnick (R) Asw. Linda Stender (D) (908) 527-4419 Everything had a sentimental value at- We know times are hard, but these men 251 North Ave. West 1801 East Second St. E-mail [email protected] tached to them. I really enjoyed wearing and women put their lives on the line for Westfield, N.J. 07090 Scotch Plains, N.J. 07076 [email protected] Dan Sullivan, Bd. Chair them and I will miss it all. us daily. They really enjoy the goodies (908) 232-2073 (908) 668-1900 [email protected] [email protected] I called up the detective who is han- we send, especially chips, pretzels, hard Asm. Nancy Munoz (R) Asm. Jerry Green (D) [email protected] dling my case, be he never called me candies, beef jerky, peanut butter crack- 57 Union Place, Suite 310 17 Watchung Ave. [email protected] To Reach Us back. Who should I talk to? Can anyone ers, unscented wipes and small toiletry Summit, N.J. 07901 Plainfield, N.J. 07060 [email protected] E-Mail - [email protected] give me a lead? Maybe its time for Scotch and stationary items. Thanks to all our (908) 918-0414 (908) 561-5757 [email protected] Plains residents to form a citizens’ forum. supporters in the past and the future. 7th Congressional District For more information, see Maria Ali www.goleader.com/help Pete Hogaboom Representative Leonard Lance, 425 North Avenue E., Westfield, NJ 07090 (908) 518-7733 Scotch Plains Westfield A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, September 16, 2010 Page 5 Union County News Letters to the Editor September 11: Remember, Lease Plan at Incinerator Reflect and Recommit Will Save Taxpayers $276 Million Lance Opposes $50-Billion Stimulus; Today [last Saturday] marks the ninth love and loss are forever ingrained in our anniversary of 9/11, when nearly 3,000 hearts. Daniel Sullivan innocent people were murdered in an And to everyone else, your presence Federal Spending Must Be Cut Chairman, Union County Freeholder Board unprovoked attack against our country. here this morning affirms the great forti- President Obama announced a series stimulus programs. Ch i To be sure, the passage of time does tude and benevolence of the American of proposals this week to stimulate the And while I am pleased that the Presi- Our plan to save Union County tax- 10 percent share of all energy revenue not diminish the magnitude of the trag- people, as we stand together as a commu- economy, including $50 billion in trans- dent is reaching across the aisle and em- payers more than $276 million during the created at the facility by the burning of edy our nation suffered nine years ago. nity, united in honoring and supporting portation infrastructure spending as well bracing targeted tax relief, like the 100 course of a lease extension for the Union solid waste — an amount totaling $86 Each innocent loss of life that day your fellow citizens. as limited tax relief for small businesses, percent write-off on capital investments County Resource Recovery Facility (the million over the life of the lease extension created an everlasting and unimagin- We all have been deeply affected by specifically, a permanent extension of and legislation to make the R&D tax county’s garbage incinerator in Rahway) to 2045. Municipal solid waste is burned able void for the families and friends the horrific events that took place nine the research and development (R&D) tax credit permanent, the most urgent eco- is beginning to take root. at high temperatures in the Resource Re- of the victims and for our country as a years ago. The pain we felt then and the credit and allowing businesses to deduct nomic issue facing small businesses like Last week, we held an initial meeting covery Facility’s combustion chambers, whole. pain we feel today must now serve to from their taxes the full value of new John’s Meat Market [In Scotch Plains] is at the county administration building with and the heat is used to generate steam We stand together as a community to bring a greater awareness and apprecia- equipment purchases. the pending $3.8-trillion tax increase ef- representatives of municipalities con- which drives a turbine to produce 45 remember and pay tribute to our dearly- tion to our everyday blessings and activi- For more than 18 months the fective January 1, 2011. tracted with our waste-disposal facility to mega watts of clean, renewable electric- departed neighbors and to offer our sup- ties. Today, let us not only remember and President’s tax-and-spend policies have I once again call on President Obama discuss the specifics of the plan and the ity enough to satisfy energy needs of port and comfort to the families who so reflect, but let us also recommit ourselves failed to jump start our economy. That’s and leaders in Congress to renew the savings their taxpayers would receive. 35,000 homes annually. unjustly lost their loved ones. to the fundamental values that built our why I am opposed to spending another soon-to-expire Bush tax cuts for all tax- We look forward to finalizing this plan by As some of you may recall more than To the Westfield families, there are no great nation. Let us never falter in the $50 billion on stimulus spending that payers and bring some much-needed eco- the New Year, and bringing much needed a decade ago, the County of Union took words to adequately express our pro- defense of our American way of life. most economists agree will have no im- nomic certainty forward. tax relief to our residents. the lead in restructuring the Resource found sorrow for your incomprehensible mediate impact on jobs this year. We Rep. Leonard Lance For the record, the 14 municipalities Recovery Facility, completely turning loss. I can only assure you that the memo- Mayor Andrew Skibitsky must instead cut government spending to that have already been contracted with around what was a bankruptcy situation ries of your loved ones are forever in our Westfield levels prior to TARP bank bailouts, gov- Congressman, Dist. 7 the Resource Recovery Facility to dis- into millions in waste disposal savings, thoughts and prayers and our feelings of ernment takeovers and trillion-dollar Candidate for Reelection pose their solid waste would reap the and especially for those municipalities greatest savings on an annual basis from here today that had the foresight to sign Be Prepared By Gaining Skills now until 2045. contracts for waste disposal. SP GOP Candidates Door-to-Door The list of the 14 towns, and their Our current plan presents yet another annual savings are: Elizabeth, $697,429; such scenario, where we will be able to To Deal With Future Disasters Union Township, $297,624; Plainfield, extract savings from this facility through Campaign Has Reached 1,000 Homes Today (9-11) the American Red Cross Red Cross after 9/11. Maria was in a $247,340; Rahway, $160,647; Linden, a lease extension with Covanta, its opera- Tony Patti, Sal Trifiro, and William and have built our town to the great place joins millions of people across the coun- neighboring building that was evacuated $152,407; Hillside, $113,360; Roselle, tor. What’s best is that our plan would “Bo” Vastine, Republican candidates for it is today. They all have a vision for our try and around the world in honoring the after the second plane hit. She was one of $93.335; Summit, $92,218; Springfield, provide tax relief while guaranteeing that the Scotch Plains Township Council, are town as well and it is important for us as lives of those lost nine years ago when the the many people in the streets running $73,045; Roselle Park, $59,333; New our municipalities maintain low disposal already several weeks into door-to-door- township council candidates to be good unthinkable happened – an act of terror- away as the towers fell. She speaks of the Providence, $44,289; Kenilworth, rates, currently among the lowest in the campaign to meet Scotch Plains resi- listeners too. There are many issues out ism resulted in the tragedy, devastation feeling of helplessness as she passed $32,072; Garwood, $28,155, and region. dents. With summer coming to a close, there; some of which are relevant to indi- and loss we now remember as 9/11. The people who needed assistance but she Winfield, $10,306. What’s next? County representatives GOP campaign manager and former vidual neighborhoods and some are im- Tri-County Chapter remembers the out- didn’t have the skills to help. After she The seven other municipalities whose will now approach each contracted mu- Deputy Mayor, Paulette Coronato, has portant to the township as a whole.” pouring of support for the victims and made it back home to find her sister and residents use private contractors to dis- nicipality to finalize the terms of the lease announced that the Republican candi- Mr. Vastine concluded, “The ideas and their families, and the unspeakable grief mother safe, Maria began looking into pose of waste at the facility would also extension, and bring the plan to fruition dates have already been to nearly 1,000 opinions we have received from our resi- we all shared. being prepared in the event of another benefit from an immediate rate decrease by January of 2011. homes and intend on visiting voters in all dents have been fairly consistent. Citi- After the bridges and tunnels were disaster. set forward in the lease extension, result- This tax savings plan — its size and of Scotch Plains’ 22 districts before Elec- zens want smaller and more efficient closed on that Tuesday, many people She took her first Red Cross class just ing in lower disposal rates. Under the scope — is something that is truly unique tion Day. government, and that goes for all levels; were stranded in Elizabeth and surround- a couple weeks later, and soon after took lease extension terms, there will be an to Union County and it comes at a time “While walking door to door in the federal, state, county, and municipal. In ing communities. Tri-County Red Cross the classes to become a Red Cross first immediate rate reduction in the tipping when it is needed most, and especially heat of the summer months can be physi- these tough economic times, we should volunteers set up two massive shelters for aid/CPR trainer so she could teach other and private haulers will be required to since governmental agencies are starving cally arduous, the response we have been be mindful of the contrasting approaches more than a thousand people who wanted people how to help in a disaster. A year pass these savings along to their custom- for revenues and tax relief. getting from our residents has been en- to government being displayed by the no more than to go home to their loved ago she became our health and safety ers. Freeholder Dan Sullivan thusiastic and refreshing,” Mr. Patti said. Obama Administration in Washington ones. Disaster mental health volunteers director and oversees the training of tens In addition to these rate reductions, Candidate for Reelection “We are blessed with an intelligent elec- vs. the Christie Administration in Tren- began reaching out to people affected by of thousands of people every year so that, after 2029, Union County will receive a torate in Scotch Plains who not only are ton. While the federal government con- the tragedy, and over the following weeks should the unthinkable happen again, they well versed in politics on a national and tinues to spend and run up an irrespon- met with dozens of people who lost fam- will all be better prepared to help them- Feds Provide $12 Million For state level, but are also in tune to issues sible level of debt, state government is ily and friends that day. selves, their families and others. right here in our home town. Most are contracting and doing more with less. It is Our own director of health and safety, It is vitally important that we all be as anxious to spend the time letting us know clear from our interactions with our resi- Maria Salamanca, first worked with the prepared as possible should we be at- N.J. Home Foreclosure Crisis what is on their minds, and I look forward dents that they are demanding the latter.” tacked again, or hit by a massive hurri- WASHINGTON – The U.S. Depart- doned properties. to meeting as many residents as possible SPFHS Alumni Meeting cane, or have a fire in our home. You can ment of Housing and Urban This third round of grants were awarded in the coming weeks,” Mr. Patti said.. make sure that you and your loved ones Development’s announcement that it has to communities with the highest concen- Mr. Trifiro added, “We want to reach To Take Place 9/21 are safer by learning first aid and CPR; or awarded New Jersey communities $11.6 trations of foreclosures, delinquent loans, as many residents as possible to express SCOTCH PLAINS – The first 2010- arrange a free Be Red Cross Ready hour- million in additional funding to help mini- and subprime loans. our vision for Scotch Plains. At the same 2011 meeting of the Scotch Plains- long presentation at your community cen- mize the negative effects of the foreclo- New Jersey grants will be distributed time, this has been a tremendous learning Fanwood High School (SPFHS) Alumni ter, place of worship or office; donate a sure crisis. This funding will be distrib- as follows: Union County, $1,574,051; experience too. We have met citizens of Association will be held on Tuesday, pint of blood, become a volunteer for any uted through HUD. The grants will be Paterson, $1,196,877; Essex County, all ages and many backgrounds. Some September 21, at 7:30 p.m. in the high of our services by calling (908) 756- used to help communities purchase fore- $1,851,984; Newark, $2,018,637, and the are new to the community and some have school’s adaptive gym. 6414; or make a donation to support closed homes, land and property, demol- State of New Jersey, $5,000,000. been in Scotch Plains for many decades At this meeting, the association will American Red Cross disaster relief. ish or rehabilitate abandoned property, experience another innovative activity, Tuesday, September 11, 2001 was a assist low- and middle-income as the high school’s robotics team will day that will live with all of us forever, homebuyers with down payment or clos- Fall Semester Starts September 27 show off their robot. and cannot be forgotten. We at the Tri- ing costs, and manage the use of vacant The team recently traveled to Texas County Red Cross continue to mourn land. Many New Classes! for a worldwide competition. The pro- those who lost their lives that day, and are The Neighborhood Stabilization Pro- gram will also include a PowerPoint pre- dedicated to making our communities gram (NSP) was created with the purpose sentation of the event, which took place prepared in the event that such horrors of helping stabilize communities that have in Dallas, with China winning. come again. suffered the impact of foreclosures and See class listing on our website, or find the print version in your Alumni can enjoy the program and abandonment as a result of the mortgage Nathan Rudy refreshments. Those with questions Executive Director crisis by facilitating the purchase and mailbox, local libraries, and train stations. Register online, by mail or in should call (908) 232 1468. Tri-County Red Cross redevelopment of foreclosed and aban- person at Westfield High School Monday evenings during semester. Mention this ad first day of class for a free tote bag! 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Box 2213 Westfield, N.J. 07091 908-322-4178 www.mattressfac.com blog - www.flipandrotate.com www.mattressfac.com http://westfieldnj.com/optimist Open Mon-Fri 10-6 * Thur 10-8 * Sat 10-5 * Sun 12-5 Open Mon-Fri 10-6 * Thur 10-8 * Sat 10-5 * Sun 12-5 E. Hanover closed Sunday & Monday Page 6 Thursday, September 16, 2010 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION Library Events to Spotlight POLICE BLOTTER Business, Photos and Music WESTFIELD – During the third been the principal harpist of The Or- Westfield on Terrill Road. She was transported to Wednesday, September 8, Evan F. police headquarters, processed and re- week of September, the Westfield Me- chestra at William Paterson Univer- Jadosz, 24, of Westfield was arrested at leased. morial Library will present three pro- sity for the past decade and has per- Park Street and Central Avenue and Saturday, September 11, Jason Barthe, grams for adults, including “25 Busi- formed frequently on the Lyrica Con- charged with driving while intoxicated 21, of Plainfield was arrested and charged nesses You Can Start with Little or No cert Series. In addition to running an (DWI) after being stopped for a traffic with disorderly conduct after an officer Money,” “How to Take Action Shots active teaching studio, she is an Affili- violation. He was transported to Westfield responded to a fight on Park Avenue. with Advanced Photography” and two ate Artist Teacher at Drew University police headquarters, processed and re- According to police, the officer advised leased on his own recognizance to a re- Bathe to leave the area and he refused, hours with the harpist Merynda Adams. and has been an instructor of harp at sponsible adult. continuing to yell obscenities. He was A representative from the Service Seton Hall University. Thursday, September 9, a Garmin GPS transported to police headquarters, pro- Corps of Retired Executives On September 22 at 7 p.m., pro- unit was reported stolen from a motor cessed and released. (SCORE) will present a program on fessional photographer Anthony vehicle that was parked in a driveway on Sunday, September 12, a resident of Tuesday, September 21, at 7 p.m., Lauro will present “How to Take Breeze Knoll Drive. The incident is be- Victor Street reported being the victim of lieved to have occurred between August criminal mischief. Sometime overnight, designed to debunk the idea that Action Shots with Advanced Pho- 19 and 20. someone slashed a tire on his motor ve- businesses can only be started with a tography.” An architect originally Thursday, September 9, a Cherry Lane hicle while it was parked in the street in great deal of money. Veteran SCORE from Scotch Plains and founder of resident reported that his motor vehicle front of his house. counselor Buck Buchanan, the APL Photography, LLC, Mr. Lauro was entered. Ten dollars in assorted Mountainside founder of two successful busi- will discuss how to best take action change and six CDs were stolen. The Tuesday, September 7, Christopher A. nesses, will be the featured speaker. shots with a digital camera. incident likely occurred during the over- Worthington, 24, of Hillside was arrested SCORE is a non-profit associa- The library is located at 550 East FAMILY HISTORY…Author Bob Mayers holds a copy of a letter to George night hours, according to police. and charged with providing police with Washington that was sent by his ancestor, Corporal John Allison, from Jockey Thursday, September 9, Marcquese W. false information and on a no-bail warrant tion dedicated to educating entre- Broad Street in Westfield. These pro- Hollow during the hard winter of 1780. Mr. Mayers, who wrote a book about Paisley, 18, of Edison was arrested on out of Essex County on a gun possession preneurs, as well as the formation, grams will be open to Westfield Me- Corporal Allison, will be the featured speaker at a Westfield Historical Society Central Avenue in Clark and charged with charge. Jahid J. Worthington, 22, also of growth and success of small busi- morial Library and MURAL program on Friday, September 24, at 7:30 p.m. possession of a controlled dangerous sub- Hillside, was arrested for allegedly driv- nesses nationwide. It also is a re- cardholders. Registration is not nec- stance, identified by police as less than 50 ing with a suspended license. source partner with the U.S. Small essary to hear the harpist, but those grams of suspected marijuana. Paisley An officer responded to the area of a was arrested after being stopped for a Route 22 storage facility on a report of a Business Administration. interested in the SCORE program Westfield Historical Society motor vehicle violation that was observed suspicious act, after an individual wit- On Wednesday, September 22, harp- and the Advanced Photography work- in Westfield. He was transported to nessed two men cutting the lock off of a ist Merynda Adams will play for two shop should register by visiting Westfield police headquarters, processed storage unit. According to police, a motor hours starting at noon in the second- wmlnj.org and clicking on Online To Host ‘War Man’ Author and released after being served with a vehicle matching the description of one floor reading area. A graduate of the Calendar, or calling (908) 789-4090, summons. observed at the scene was spotted and the WESTFIELD – Author Bob Publishing, is available in book- Thursday, September 9, Michael officer initiated a motor vehicle stop. Manhattan School of Music, she has extension no. 4140. Mayers will present a look at the stores or online. O’Conner, 24, of Plainfield was arrested After an investigation, it was deter- American Revolution through the The program will be held in the at Westfield police headquarters on an mined that the storage unit belonged to eyes of a front-line soldier, as por- Community Room of the Westfield active Mountainside warrant in the amount the suspects’ aunt, and they were cutting Girl Scouts Announce Date trayed in his recent book “The War Municipal Building, located at 425 of $50. He was processed and released the lock off because she had lost her key, after posting bail. police said. Both men were transported to Man: The True Story of a Citizen- East Broad Street. Light refresh- Thursday, September 9, Matthew W. police headquarters, where Jahid Soldier Who Fought from Quebec ments will be served. For more in- Feinstein, 27, of Scotch Plains was ar- Worthington was processed and released For Informational Meeting to Yorktown,” on Friday, Septem- formation, call the Westfield His- rested at Watchung police headquarters, with a summons and Christopher SCOTCH PLAINS – The Fanwood-Scotch Plains Girl Scout ber 24, at 7:30 p.m. torical Society at (908) 654-1794. pursuant to a traffic warrant from Worthington was held on the fugitive Fanwood-Scotch Plains Community troops, which span kindergarten During this program hosted by Westfield. He was transported to Westfield warrant. of Girl Scouts will hold an informa- through high school. police headquarters, processed and later Tuesday, September 7, Lauren J. Stasil, the Westfield Historical Society, Mr. Connection Café Set released after posting $1,000 bail. 40, of Franklin Park was arrested for al- tional meeting for adults and girls To form new troops, especially at Mayers will recount the story of Thursday, September 9, an abandoned legedly driving with a suspended license interested in joining the Girl Scouts the Daisy level, the community needs Corporal John Allison, who spent Saturday Evening bicycle was discovered on the 600 block after being involved in a motor vehicle on Tuesday, September 21, at 7 p.m. adults to volunteer as leaders, co- the hard winter at Jockey Hollow, SCOTCH PLAINS –Connection of Tremont Avenue. The bicycle was de- accident on Summit Road. She was trans- It will take place in the cafeteria of leaders and assistants. Free training Morristown and another at Café Worship will take place on Sat- scribed as a boys’ black, mountain bike- ported to police headquarters, processed Terrill Middle School, located at 1301 is provided for all adult volunteers, Pompton, and ran through the streets urday, September 18, beginning at 6 style Murray Windrunner. It was secured and released. for safekeeping at Westfield police head- Tuesday, September 7, Ahmed A. Terrill Road in Scotch Plains. and ongoing support is available. of many New Jersey towns on his p.m. at the Willow Grove Presbyte- quarters. Osman, 53, of Hillside was arrested for Girls ages 5 to 17 in Fanwood and Volunteers also are needed to help way to the great battle of Yorktown. rian Church. The theme for the Friday, September 10, police received allegedly driving with a suspended li- Scotch Plains are invited to explore with short-term projects at the com- Often in the presence of George evening will be how God’s forgive- a report of a theft on the 100 block of cense after being involved in a motor new interests, develop leadership munity level, such as fun events, Washington, Corporal Allison ness can refresh and change people, Prospect Street. The victim reported that vehicle accident on Summit Road. He skills, help their community and form badge workshops and cookie sales. marched in the ranks with Lafayette enabling them to start anew with a approximately $8,000 in credit card re- was processed and released at the scene. lifelong friendships by joining Girl Fanwood-Scotch Plains is part of and was drilled by Baron Von Steuben. ceipts was stolen from her place of busi- Wednesday, September 8, a patron at a “clean slate.” ness. Route 22 restaurant reported that when he Scouts. Adults, with or without daugh- the Girl Scouts Heart of New Jersey He was commanded by Benedict There will be live music, multi- Saturday, September 11, three men returned to his motor vehicle after dining ters, also can enjoy these benefits by Council, which covers seven counties Arnold and served with Alexander media, a relevant message and time were arrested on the 300 block of South in the establishment, he noticed someone becoming Girl Scout volunteers. across central New Jersey. For more Hamilton at Yorktown. As a soldier, to connect with God and others. Avenue on disorderly persons offenses. had smashed a beer bottle against his Kindergarten and first-grade girls information, call Julie Murphy at (908) he was present at an array of the most Coffee and desserts will be served. Elias Cayado, 54, of Westfield and Louis vehicle. According to police, the manager can join Daisy Girl Scouts. Older 322-7963 or visit memorable battles, campaigns and Childcare for young children and Sanchez, 55, of Middletown each were of the restaurant reviewed the surveil- girls can join one of more than 90 fanwoodscotchplainsgs.org. charged with failure to disperse. Al lance video and observed two individuals encampments of the war. activity packets for older children Rispoli, 58, of Island Heights was charged parked in a vehicle next to the victim’s Mr. Mayers, who served as a com- will be available. with failure to disperse and resisting ar- who continuously got out of their vehicle bat officer in the Navy and Marine The Willow Grove Presbyterian rest. All three were issued summonses and were seen looking into the victim’s Richard J. Kaplow, Esq. Corps, first learned about Corporal Church is located at 1961 Raritan and released. vehicle for approximately 20 minutes. Allison while researching his fam- Road in Scotch Plains, across the Monday, September 13, Miguel I. Rios, Entrance to the vehicle was never gained ily history. He discovered that this street from the Southside Firehouse 23, of Roselle was arrested and charged and the suspects drove away after throw- “25 Years Experience” with DWI following a motor vehicle stop ing the beer bottle at the victim’s vehicle. Civil & Criminal Trial Lawyer soldier was his ancestor and used and soccer field, and near the corner on the 600 block of South Avenue. He The manager checked the bar receipts for letters, muster rolls, orderly books, of South Martine Avenue. All church also was charged with possession of a sales of the type of beer that was thrown, service records and oral family his- facilities are handicap-accessible. prohibited weapon, identified by police and it was determined the suspects were FAMILY LAW tory to reconstruct his life. For information on other ministries, as a switchblade knife. Rios was released never in the restaurant. “The War Man,” by Westholme visit willowgrovechurch.org. with summonses to a responsible adult. Friday, September 10, a resident of Scotch Plains Bayberry Lane came into police head- · Divorce · Domestic Violence Monday, September 6, a resident of quarters to report that his residence had Custody Child Support Riverdale Court reported an act of crimi- been burglarized, after several items were · · nal mischief after someone scratched both reported missing from his home. Accord- doors on the driver’s side of his motor ing to police, there were no signs of forced Massage (Asian) vehicle while it was parked in a parking entry, and the victim stated that he has had spot. a contractor working at his residence since · DWI · Criminal Defense Monday, September 6, a resident of April 25. 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A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, September 16, 2010 Page 7 Oasis-Church to Celebrate Senior Council Plans Event Grand Opening on Sunday Addressing Housing Options MOUNTAINSIDE – Oasis- people and no funding,” Pastor Butler MOUNTAINSIDE – The Union the Senior Citizens Council. Church-NJ.com, a new contempo- said. “But one day, an attorney who I County Senior Citizens Council will The program will feature speakers rary Christian church, will celebrate barely knew in Family Court where I hold a special program on living ac- who will discuss how to make homes its Grand Opening this Sunday, Sep- used to work heard about our vision to commodations next Thursday, Sep- safer, how to obtain better service tember 19, at 11 a.m. at 1180 Spruce help people and offered to donate tember 23, at L’Affaire, located at access, such as home aides, transpor- Drive in Mountainside. $90,000 for some initial funding. 1099 Route 22, East, in Mountainside. tation and food, and how to find the Oasis is geared toward couples with “I thought he was nuts until he called This program will address the issues necessary financial wherewithal to children and singles who either are us to pick up the check. Then, out of and options involved in choosing to remain in one’s home. turned off by church and religion as the blue, our present great facility in relocate or to remain in one’s own Speakers also will discuss alterna- usual, or who have never attended a Mountainside, right off Route 22, home. tive living arrangements, such as as- church. Participants have an opportu- opened up for us to use. God is pretty “The decision to move out of the sisted living and adult communities; nity to enjoy and worship to Christian amazing in the way He works.” house you have lived in for most of the pros and cons that go along with rock music, hear Biblical but relevant In November 2009, Oasis began your adult life is one of the most downsizing, as well as how to sell a messages for everyday life and meet Sunday morning monthly services stressful choices we have to make in home in today’s market and how to new friends. Fun and safe children’s that attracted up to several hundred our later years. Unfortunately, many prepare for the move. programs also are available. people at times. This past month, the people are forced to make this deci- Doors will open at 9 a.m., with a Oasis has taken an unconventional church began weekly services in sion at the worst possible moment,” continental breakfast available. At- route in getting the word out about preparation for the Grand Opening. SPRUCING UP…Lisa Ranaldo, left, and Krista Simmons update plantings said Ellen Steinberg, chairwoman of tendees will have the opportunity to the church by advertising on “Oasis is an imperfect church for around the Jumble Store thrift shop in preparation for its reopening, which took the Union County Senior Citizens browse among multiple informational Facebook and taking out movie ads at imperfect people looking to find more place last Saturday. Located at 110 Walnut Avenue in Cranford, the Jumble Store Council. “It is important that we have exhibits on display. The formal pro- various theaters in the area, including meaning and purpose in life,” Pastor is owned and operated by the Junior League of Elizabeth-Plainfield. Proceeds the resources and information in ad- gram will run from 10:15 to 11:45 the Westfield Rialto, Cranford The- Butler said. “We really believe God support the league’s community projects. It is open Tuesday through Saturday vance so that we can prepare and a.m., with time allotted for questions atre and the AMC Loews in touches lives in the 21st century, so if from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. (Thursday until 8 p.m.) make decisions that will best suit our at the end. Mountainside. you’re a seeker, curious or just look- needs and desires.” For more information, call the “We wanted to engage the culture ing for more of God in your life, Watchung Stable to Offer “Our panel will address options to Union County Senior Citizens Coun- around us, not close ourselves off without all the religious mumbo- be considered in choosing whether to cil at (908) 964-7555. The Senior from it. We wanted to meet people jumbo, come check us out on Sep- stay or to move and will include top- Citizens Council is a not-for-profit where they’re at, so for our target, tember 19.” Date Night September 26 ics such as the financial and tax im- organization devoted to the needs of that’s places like Facebook and the A free lunch buffet will follow the MOUNTAINSIDE – The Union Lane in Mountainside, and sign up plications of selling a home,” added older Americans, their families and movies,” said Pastor David Butler. service, and a special gift will be County Board of Chosen Freehold- as soon as possible. Richard Stone, executive director of caregivers. The vision for Oasis began in 2009 presented to all first-time guests. For ers has announced that the county’s Any couple wishing to find out around Pastor Butler’s dining room more information or directions, call fourth “Date Night at Watchung about space availability for the trail ‘Senior Day’ Events on Tap table, with a couple of likeminded Pastor Butler at (732) 406-7821 or Stable” will take place on Sunday, ride, directions or information about friends. “We had no place to meet, no visit Oasis-Church-NJ.com. September 26. other riding programs is asked to “Couples, ages 18 years and older, call (908) 789-3665. At Scotch Hills Next Week Series to Explore Harmony are invited to go out on a date in a new and exciting way – on horseback!” Open House to Include SCOTCH PLAINS – The Scotch place from noon to 2 p.m. Seniors who said Freeholder Vice Chairwoman Plains Recreation Commission will are unable to attend the barbecue are Deborah Scanlon, liaison to the Parks Borough History Book sponsor “Senior Day at Scotch still welcome to experience the mini- Between Science-Religion Hills” on Thursday, September 23, golf and golf course at any time that SCOTCH PLAINS – The Willow and Recreation Advisory Board. MOUNTAINSIDE – An open in conflict, but rather are harmonious house event will take place this Sat- which will be open to all Scotch day, by simply going to the pro shop Grove Presbyterian Church will of- “Along the trail, through the pic- and complement each other. turesque Watchung Reservation, urday and Sunday, September 18 and Plains senior citizens. and obtaining their free round. fer an Adult Forum series entitled The church is located at 1961 Raritan It will take place at the Scotch Those who are in need of trans- “Science and Religion, Perfect To- you’ll visit Lake Surprise and mean- 19, from 1 to 3 p.m. both days, at the Road in Scotch Plains, opposite the historic Deacon Andrew Hetfield Hills Country Club, located at 820 portation to and from the event are gether” on Sundays at 11:30 a.m. der through the woods and fields to Southside Firehouse and soccer field discover the wealth of wildlife ac- House. The house is located on Con- Jerusalem Road in Scotch Plains. asked to call the Scotch Plains Dial- starting September 19, to be held in and near the corner of South Martine Participants will have the opportu- A-Ride hotline at (908) 322-5151. the church lounge. tive in the late afternoon,” she added. stitution Plaza in Mountainside. Avenue. All facilities are handicap- Visitors to the open house will have nity to experience a free round at All ride reservations must be made Elder August Ruggiero will lead a Trail ride participants must arrive accessible. For more information, visit by 3:45 p.m. to sign in. The ride, an opportunity to buy the book, “A the award-winning Scotch Hills by Monday, September 20. For more study and discussion of “The Lan- willowgrovechurch.org, call the mini-golf course at any time that information, call the Scotch Plains guage of God: A Scientist Presents approximately one hour in duration, History of Mountainside, 1945-2007,” church office at (908) 232-5678 or e- which retails for $19.99. Author Connie day. They also will be able to enjoy Recreation Department at (908) 322- Evidence for Belief” by Dr. Francis will leave at 4 p.m. Each couple also mail [email protected]. will receive a $20 gift certificate for McNamara has agreed to provide mul- golf for free that day on the nine- 6700, extension no. 1221 or 1223. Collins. Dr. Collins was head of the hole Scotch Hills Golf Course. Human Genome Project, which broke Mosaico Restaurant, located at 1072 tiple signed copies for this event. Seasons to Resume All proceeds from the sale of this Bingo will be held from 10:30 to the complex code for human DNA. Route 22, West, in Mountainside. See it all on the Web! No riding experience is necessary; book go to this committee to main- 11:15 a.m., with prizes awarded to Participants will review and discuss Meetings Sept. 22 the winners. Dr. Collins’ account of how he changed the trail will involve a leisurely walk tain and restore the 1760’s Hetfield www.goleader.com WESTFIELD – Seasons, a support House. Book sales are regularly fea- Additionally, a barbecue will take from an atheist to a believer in God, and only. Pre-registration and pre-pay- group for divorced, separated and wid- ment are required, as space is lim- tured at the Mountainside Public Li- how he rationally resolved some of the owed persons of all faiths, as well as doubts which he and many people ited. The fee for the Date Night Trail brary, also located on Constitution anyone who has experienced the loss of Plaza, and at special local book-sign- grapple with, including comparing the Ride is $50 per couple for Union Anchors for the Storm a relationship, will resume meetings on County residents and $60 per couple ing events. Another signing will take Big Bang Theory to the Bible. Wednesday, September 22. Meetings On September 26, attendees will for out-of-county participants. In- place at the Hetfield House during th th will continue through June 24. the “Four Centuries in a Weekend” On September 18 -19 (Saturday/Sunday), Dr. John Mark examine and discuss some of the con- terested persons are asked to stop by The first meeting will be a social the Watchung Stable, 1160 Summit historic tour in October. Hicks will be speaking at the Echo Lake Church of Christ on troversial conflicts between scien- event, during which attendees will tists and those who interpret the Bible have a chance to meet each other. “God’s Response to Our Suffering.” literally. This will include Galileo’s Seasons is designed to provide assis- persecution by some church leaders tance in the journey toward healing What is He doing? Does He even notice or care? for his view that the earth is not the of emotions and spirit through group Where is He? Why does He allow so much suffering? center of the universe, and debates discussions, guest speakers and so- How can I believe in a God like this? about Darwin’s Theory of Evolution. cial activities. All are welcome. The final session, on October 3, Meetings are held every second th will focus on Dr. Collins’ ideas about and fourth Wednesday from 7:15 to 9 Saturday, September 18 –Coffee at 9:30 a.m. how science and religion are compat- p.m. in the St. Helen’s Roman Catho- . ible, a view that is shared by 40 lic Church activities center building, God Loves—10:00 a.m percent of scientists. Participants will located at 1600 Rahway Avenue in God loves me during the storm explore and discuss his ideas about Westfield. For more information, call The Unrelenting Love of God God’s role in evolution, and why spiri- Bob Laudati at (908) 322-7762 or tual truth and scientific truth are not Joan Hernandez at (908) 930-2791. 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McNelis of Toms River, In lieu of flowers, donations may passed away on Friday, September 10, away on December 31, 2005. formerly of Scotch Plains, passed be sent to the ALS Support Group, 2010, at Memorial Sloan-Kettering He is the devoted father of away Sunday, September 12, after a John Dancy and PALS Foundation, Hospital in New York City, surrounded Lawrence L. Darrow and his wife, Had Been Teacher and Administrator 14-year battle with ALS (Lou c/o Kathy Valentino, Riverview Medi- by his loving family. Donna, Todd S. Darrow and his wife, Donald G. Roeser, 69, of Fanwood Fanwood High School Music Boost- Gehrig’s disease). He was 57. cal Center, 1 Riverview Plaza, P.O. Mr. Darrow was born in Plainfield Jennie, and Jaime L. Darrow; the died on Monday, September 6, at ers and for the Raider Marching Band. David was a physician assistant Box 8157, Red Bank, N.J. 07701. For and resided in Westfield for 36 loving brother of Rita Poole, and the Overlook Hospital in Summit. Surviving are his wife, Susan and worked for the Port Authority additional information or to express years. He was a graduate of Parsons cherished grandfather of Emma Bar- Born in Floral Park, N.Y., he lived Stahr Roeser; three children, John Medical Department at the World condolences, please visit College in Fairfield, Iowa. Larry bara Darrow. in Dongan Hills, Staten Whiting Roeser, Trade Center until ALS forced his www.fanwoodmemorial.com. was an entrepreneur within the op- A Mass of Christian Burial was Island, then in Scotch Courtney Roeser retirement in 2001. He was awarded September 16, 2010 tical industry. Throughout his ca- offered on Monday, September 13, at Plains for many years Rovito (and her hus- a commendation and medal for his reer, he was the founder and opera- the Holy Trinity Roman Catholic before moving to band, Michael John heroic actions during the 1993 World Elfriede K. Bunger, 90 tor of numerous optical retail chains Church in Westfield. Fanwood in 1998. Rovito) and Douglas Trade Center bombing. Elfriede K. Bunger, 90, of Scotch including Opti-Care, with stores in Arrangements were under the di- A graduate of Floral Thompson Roeser; He was a lifelong soccer player, Plains died on Thursday, September Westfield, Somerville, South rection of the Dooley Colonial Park High School, Mr. three grandchildren, playing into his forties, and coached 9, at the Clark Nursing and Reha- Plainfield and Red Bank. Home, 556 Westfield Avenue in Roeser received his Isabella Ann, Sophia many teams for over 15 years for the bilitation Center. Larry was extremely involved in Westfield. bachelor’s degree in Elizabeth and Fiona Rahway Soccer Association and Born in Heidelberg, Germany, she the lives of his children, spending Donations in Mr. Darrow’s memory business from Wagner Jane Rovito, and his sis- Scotch Plains-Fanwood Soccer As- lived in Scotch Plains since 1948. time coaching baseball, leading Cub may be made to Memorial Sloan- College and his Master’s ter-in-law, Jane Roeser. sociation. David was an avid fisher- Mrs. Bunger was a member of the Scout Troop No. 79 and participating Kettering Cancer Center, P.O. Box degree in Education Ad- Services were held on man and Mets and Jets fan. Deutscher Club in Clark and the in Indian Guides. He also spent many 27106, New York, N.Y. 10087-7106. ministration from Rich- Saturday, September Since his retirement due to illness, Scotch Plains Woman’s Club, and hours with his wonderful and close For further information or to leave mond College. 11, at the All Saints’ David began writing short stories. He was a former member of the friends, gathering at 16 Prospect and a message of condolence, visit He was employed as a Donald G. Roeser Episcopal Church. Cre- recently completed and published his Plainfield Gesang-ung and Turn- Vicki’s Diner, both in Westfield. www.dooleycolonialfuneralhome.com. teacher and administra- mation was private. book, “Patrick and the Giant,” with Verein. She also volunteered at He was very proud to donate his Also, please visit the Facebook Com- tor with the New York City Board of Arrangements were by the Me- only the use of his foot. Greystone Hospital for 23 years and home to host a party for children from munity Page, “In Memory of Larry Education prior to retiring in 1999. morial Funeral Home, 155 South David is survived by his wife of 26 was active in local charity work. Children’s Specialized Hospital. H. Darrow.” Mr. Roeser was a member of the Avenue in Fanwood. years, Linda, and daughters Maureen Her husband, Bernhard, prede- Larry was the beloved husband of September 16, 2010 Delta Nu fraternity at Wagner; a In lieu of flowers, donations may be Simpson and her husband, Jeff, Erin ceased her in 2003. member of the Fanwood Republi- made to the Fanwood Rescue Squad, McCabe and her husband, Sean, and Surviving are her son, Bernhard P. Myrna Wayne, 77, Private Duty Nurse; can Club and a founding member of 218 Forest Road, Fanwood, N.J. 07023; Caitlin McNelis and her fiancé, Josh Bunger (and his wife, Elizabeth) of the board of directors of the Scotch the Wounded Warrior Project Sanders; his son, Sean McNelis; his Piscataway, and two granddaugh- Enjoyed Dancing, Conversation, Friends Plains-Fanwood Soccer Associa- (www.woundedwarriorproject.org) or grandchildren, Conor, Seamus and ters, Alicia and Erin Bunger. tion. He also was a member of the Overlook Hospital Foundation, Cullen, as well as many loving fam- Services were held on Monday, Myrna Bullock Wayne, 77, of and her sister, Mildred Robinson. All Saints’ Episcopal Church in (marked for CCU), P.O. Box 220, Sum- ily and friends. September 13, at the Memorial Fu- Scotch Plains entered into rest on She leaves two loving daughters, Scotch Plains, where he volunteered mit, N.J. 07902. For additional infor- The funeral will be at 10 a.m. to- neral Home, 155 South Avenue in Friday, September 10, 2010, at JFK Jacquie Bird of Orlando, Fla. and in many areas. mation or to send condolences, please day, Thursday, September 16, from Fanwood. Interment was private. Medical Center in Edison. Michele Burgess and her husband, He additionally was a volunteer visit www.fanwoodmemorial.com. the Memorial Funeral Home, 155 Contributions may be made to the Born on August 10, 1933 in Melvin, of Northampton, Pa.; two fundraiser for the Scotch Plains- September 16, 2010 South Avenue in Fanwood. A Funeral Deutscher Club Building Fund. Plainfield, Mrs. Wayne was a lifelong grandsons, Omar Bird and Aaron Mass will follow at 11 a.m. at the For additional information or to resident of Westfield, spending her Wayne; a great-granddaughter, Immaculate Heart of Mary Roman express condolences, please visit later years at the Westfield Senior Citi- Aariona Wayne, and a large extended More Community News Catholic Church, 1571 Martine Av- www.fanwoodmemorial.com. zens Housing Corporation complex. family of cousins and friends. enue in Scotch Plains. September 16, 2010 Due to injury and illness in 2003, she Visitation and memorial services moved to the Ashbrook Nursing and will be held tomorrow, Friday, Sep- Rehabilitation Center in Scotch Plains. tember 17, at Higgins Home for Fu- AAI Meeting Set Tomorrow; Presbyterian Church Plans Myrna was a member of the first nerals, 209 West 8th Street, Plainfield. graduating class of the Dorian Road Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to Westfield High School facility in noon, immediately followed at noon ‘Apollo 8’ to Be Discussed Rally Day This Sunday 1952. Prior to retiring, she was a by home-going services. Interment CRANFORD – Amateur Astrono- Apollo 8 (Four Walls Eight Win- WESTFIELD – The Presbyterian starting at 8:30 a.m. In addition to the private duty nurse in Westfield for will be at Fairview Cemetery in mers, Inc. (AAI) will conduct its dows),” and “The Chronological En- Church in Westfield will hold its an- food, there will be games for the over 20 years. Westfield, with the repass from 2 to 5 monthly membership meeting tomor- cyclopedia of Discoveries in Space.” nual Rally Day this Sunday, Septem- children, music and information about Known for her love of dancing and p.m. at the Jerseyland Park Commu- row, Friday, September 17, at 8 p.m. In addition to his writing, Mr. ber 19, starting at 9 a.m. on the front all the activities planned for the com- conversation, Myrna was outgoing, nity Center, 783 Jerusalem Road, in the Main Lecture Hall of the Zimmerman is a cave explorer and lawn of the church. ing year. quick to smile and a loyal and defen- Scotch Plains. Interment will be on Nomahegan Building at Union cartographer. He posts commentary This year’s theme will be “Wel- Representatives from all commis- sive friend. Saturday, September 18, at 11:45 a.m. County College, located at 1033 and updates on news topics at his come Aboard,” with all invited to sions and committees will be on hand Mrs. Wayne was predeceased by at Franklin Memorial Park Cemetery Springfield Avenue in Cranford. website, behindtheblack.com. participate in the kickoff of the 2010- to discuss their groups’ contributions her father, James A. Bullock; her in North Brunswick. Immediately following the busi- Following the lecture, attendees 2011 church year. In the event of rain, to church life. Attendees will be able mother, Thelma (Barnett) Bullock, September 16, 2010 ness meeting, at approximately 8:45 will be invited to the William Miller the festivities will move into the As- to learn about and sign up for Sunday p.m., the club will present a lecture Sperry Observatory, located on the sembly Hall of the Parish House. The school for children, youth and adults, entitled “The Story of Apollo 8,” given campus, for refreshments and the church is located at 140 Mountain as well as mission projects, all sec- Hearing Society to Resume by Robert Zimmerman. Mr. opportunity to speak with Mr. Avenue in Westfield. tions of the music program, plus other Zimmerman is an award-winning Zimmerman. If weather permits, ce- A buffet breakfast, including opportunities. For more information science journalist and historian who lestial viewing focusing on Jupiter scrambled eggs, pancakes and sau- regarding Rally Day, call the church Classes Today In Westfield has written more than one hundred will be conducted using the club’s sage, as well as bagels, cream cheese office at (908) 233-0301 or visit the articles and four books: “The Uni- two large telescopes. and smoked salmon, is scheduled, church website: westfieldpc.org. WESTFIELD – The Hearing So- ments. Occasional social gatherings, verse in a Mirror: the Saga of the In addition to the monthly meet- ciety, a local not-for-profit organi- support sessions and potluck lunches Hubble Space Telescope and The ings held on the third Friday of each zation that serves people with im- also are held throughout the year. Visionaries Who Built It;” “Leaving month, September through May, in- Temple Sisterhood Meeting paired hearing, has announced that Anyone interested in joining this group Earth: Space Stations, Rival Super- formal meetings are held on the re- its weekly informal class in speech may contact the Society at (908) 232- powers and The Quest for Interplan- maining Fridays at the Sperry Obser- (lip) reading will resume today, 6546 for more information. etary Travel;” “Genesis, The Story of vatory. At 8:30 p.m., lectures are given To Feature Yoga Program Thursday, September 16. The Society also has announced on topics relating to astronomy. If CRANFORD – The Sisterhood of Fund Pins, cookbooks and “lucky This class meets from 10:30 to 11:45 that it is continuing to provide aca- SHERIFF’S SALE weather permits, celestial viewings Temple Beth El Mekor Chayim has lady” 50/50 tickets will be available a.m. at the First Baptist Church of demic scholarships to five area resi- SHERIFF’S FILE NO.: CH-10005741 take place throughout the evening. announced that its first meeting of for purchase. Hospitality Chairper- Westfield, located at 170 Elm Street, dents. These college students are SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY CHANCERY DIVISION All meetings and lectures are free the season will be held on Tuesday, sons Joan Finkelstein, Sandra from September through May. Classes AnnMarie Baccino of Union, who is UNION COUNTY and open to the public. Free parking September 21, at 8 p.m. in the Youth Sussman and Jill Schulz will serve begin with coffee and light refresh- attending California State University DOCKET NO. F-137-08 Plaintiff: BANK OF NEW YORK AS TRUSTEE is provided. For more information Lounge at the temple, located at 338 healthy snacks. For further informa- at Northridge; Patricia Finnegan, also FOR THE CERTIFICATEHOLDERS CWABS, INC., ASSET-BACKED CERTIFICATES, SE- about AAI and directions, visit Walnut Avenue in Cranford. tion, call the temple at (908) 276- of Union, attending Seton Hall Uni- RIES 2005-7 asterism.org or call (908) 276-STAR. The guest will be Lana La Padura, 9231 during office hours. versity; Deborah Martin of Berkeley VS. Defendant: SHARON HAMMOND AND MR a Certified Hatha Yoga instructor, who Heights, at Stony Brook University; HAMMOND, HUSBAND OF SHARON SHERIFF’S SALE HAMMOND will lead a yoga class suitable for all VFW Post Announces Rebecca Van Langen of Scotch Plains, Sale Date: 10/13/2010 SHERIFF’S FILE NO.: CH-10005704 ages and abilities. Ms. La Padura has at SUNY at Oneonta, and Andrew Writ of Execution: 05/27/2010 SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY By virtue of the above-stated writ of execution CHANCERY DIVISION taught at multiple locations through- Showboat Casino Trip Warren of Manville, attending Roch- to me directed I shall expose for sale by public UNION COUNTY vendue, at the UNION COUNTY ADMINISTRA- DOCKET NO. F-13969-09 out Union County, and also offers MOUNTAINSIDE – Veterans of ester Institute of Technology. TION BUILDING, 1ST FLOOR, 10 ELIZABETH- Plaintiff: DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TOWN PLAZA, Elizabeth, New Jersey on TRUST COMPANY, AS TRUSTEE FOR GSAA private sessions. Foreign Wars (VFW) Post No. 10136 WEDNESDAY, at two o’clock in the afternoon of HOME EQUITY TRUST 2006-18 Hatha Yoga involves a gentle yoga of Mountainside will sponsor a trip to Mountainside Seniors said day. All successful bidders must have 20% VS. of their bid available in cash or certified check at Defendant: LISA RICHLIN; FRANK ZACK sequence including warm-up the Showboat Casino in Atlantic City the conclusion of the sales. Sale Date: 10/13/2010 Seek New Members The judgment amount is: ***Two Hundred Writ of Execution: 07/27/2010 stretches, healing postures and a short on Monday, September 27. All are MOUNTAINSIDE – The Senior Four Thousand Five Hundred Eighty Four and By virtue of the above-stated writ of execution meditation. Attendees are asked to welcome. 02/100*** $204,584.02. to me directed I shall expose for sale by public Citizen Club of Mountainside is The property to be sold is located in the Town- vendue, at the UNION COUNTY ADMINISTRA- bring a large towel or yoga mat and to The bus will depart at 9:30 a.m. ship of Scotch Plains, County of Union, State of TION BUILDING, 1ST FLOOR, 10 ELIZABETH- looking for new members. Begin- New Jersey. TOWN PLAZA, Elizabeth, New Jersey on dress in comfortable clothing. from the parking lot of the Our Lady ning this month, the seniors will It is commonly known as 370 Jackson Avenue, WEDNESDAY, at two o’clock in the afternoon of Sisterhood President Donna Rubin of Lourdes Roman Catholic Church, Scotch Plains, New Jersey. said day. All successful bidders must have 20% meet on the second and fourth Fri- It is known and designated as Block 602, Lot of their bid available in cash or certified check at will conduct a short business meet- located at 300 Central Avenue in 19. the conclusion of the sales. days of each month at the Commu- The dimensions are approximately 55 feet The judgment amount is: ***Four Hundred ing. Program Vice-Presidents Karen Mountainside, and return at 7:30 nity Presbyterian Church on Meet- wide by 105 feet long. Ninety Six Thousand Four Hundred and 79/ Platt and Jill Schulz are in charge of p.m. The cost is $28, with $30 back. Nearest cross street: Front Street 100*** $496,400.79. ing House Lane in Mountainside. Prior lien(s): Subject to Mortgage Book 5933, The property to be sold is located in the Town the evening’s program. Checks should be payable to VFW Page 0129 in the amount of $40,000.00. Fidelity of Westfield, County of Union, State of New Club activities include trips to National Title Insurance Company will insure Jersey. Additionally, the gift shop will be No. 10136 and mailed to: Eve Vitale, Atlantic City and the Hunterdon without exception or issue letter of indemnifica- Commonly known as 511 Benson Place, open. Gift cards, tribute cards, Torah 286 Ravenswood, Mountainside, tion as to same. Westfield, New Jersey 07090 Hills Playhouse, plus holiday lun- Subject to any unpaid taxes, municipal liens or Tax Lot No.: 14 in Block 3410 N.J. 07092. Participants are re- other charges, and any such taxes, charges, Dimensions of Lot (Approximately): 62 x 112 cheons throughout the year. liens, insurance premiums or other advances Nearest Cross Street: Coolidge Street SHERIFF’S SALE minded to bring their Player Card Mayor Paul Mirabelli will be the made by plaintiff prior to this sale. All interested Subject to any open taxes, water/sewer, mu- for the slot games. For more details, parties are to conduct and rely upon their own nicipal or tax liens that may be due. SHERIFF’S FILE NO.: CH-10005355 guest for the September 24 meeting. independent investigation to ascertain whether Tax and prior lien info: At the time of publica- SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY call Eve Vitale at (908) 789-8568. or not any outstanding interest remain of record tion taxes/sewer/water information was not avail- CHANCERY DIVISION For further information, check Chan- and/or have priority over the lien being fore- able. You must check with the tax collector for UNION COUNTY nel 35 or call Louisa at (908) 232- closed and, if so the current amount due thereon. exact amounts due. DOCKET NO. F-34856-08 SHERIFF’S SALE Total Upset: ***Two Hundred Forty Nine Thou- Prior Mortgages and Judgments (if any): None Plaintiff: GRP LOAN, LLC 0768. sand Nine Hundred Fifty Five and 12/100*** Total Upset: ***Five Hundred Sixty Five Thou- VS. SHERIFF’S FILE NO.: CH-10005568 $249,955.12 together with lawful interest and sand Eighty Nine and 97/100*** $565,089.97 Defendant: CHERYL A JONES; TILDEN SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY costs. together with lawful interest and costs. JONES, III CHANCERY DIVISION Surplus Money: If after the sale and satisfac- Surplus Money: If after the sale and satisfac- Sale Date: 10/06/2010 UNION COUNTY tion of the mortgage debt, including costs and tion of the mortgage debt, including costs and Writ of Execution: 07/27/2010 DOCKET NO. F-16914-08 expenses, there remains any surplus money, the expenses, there remains any surplus money, the By virtue of the above-stated writ of execution Plaintiff: SOVEREIGN BANK money will be deposited into the Superior Court money will be deposited into the Superior Court to me directed I shall expose for sale by public VS. Trust Fund and any person claiming the surplus, Trust Fund and any person claiming the surplus, vendue, at the UNION COUNTY ADMINISTRA- Defendant: MILDRED ECKER; SKYLANDS Gray Funeral Homes or any part thereof, may file a motion pursuant to or any part thereof, may file a motion pursuant to TION BUILDING, 1ST FLOOR, 10 ELIZABETH- ENERGY SERVICE INC; NORTH STAR CAPI- Court Rules 4:64-3 and 4:57-2 stating the nature Court Rules 4:64-3 and 4:57-2 stating the nature TOWN PLAZA, Elizabeth, New Jersey on TAL ACQUISITION LLC and extent of that person’s claim and asking for and extent of that person’s claim and asking for WEDNESDAY, at two o’clock in the afternoon of Sale Date: 10/06/2010 an order directing payment of the surplus money. an order directing payment of the surplus money. said day. All successful bidders must have 20% Writ of Execution: 07/23/2010 Since 1897 The Sheriff or other person conducting the sale The Sheriff or other person conducting the sale of their bid available in cash or certified check at By virtue of the above-stated writ of execution will have information regarding the surplus, if will have information regarding the surplus, if the conclusion of the sales. to me directed I shall expose for sale by public any. any. The judgment amount is: ***Three Hundred vendue, at the UNION COUNTY ADMINISTRA- There is a full legal description on file in the There is a full legal description on file in the Seventy Nine Thousand Three Hundred Fifty TION BUILDING, 1ST FLOOR, 10 ELIZABETH- Union County Sheriff’s Office. Union County Sheriff’s Office. Five and 89/100*** $379,355.89. TOWN PLAZA, Elizabeth, New Jersey on The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn this The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn this The property to be sold is located in the Town- WEDNESDAY, at two o’clock in the afternoon of sale for any length of time without further adver- sale for any length of time without further adver- ship of Scotch Plains, County of Union, State of said day. All successful bidders must have 20% tisement. tisement. New Jersey. Commonly known as 1165 Wash- of their bid available in cash or certified check at Ralph Froehlich Ralph Froehlich ington Avenue, Scotch Plains, New Jersey 07076. the conclusion of the sales. Sheriff Sheriff Tax Lot No: 7 in Block: 8802 The judgment amount is: ***Seventy Nine Attorney: Attorney: Dimentions of Lot (Approximately): 50 feet x Thousand Seven Hundred Nine and 72/100*** STERN, LAVINTHAL, FRANKENBERG & ZUCKER, GOLDBERG & ACKERMAN, LLC 100 feet $79,709.72. NORGAARD, LLC 200 SHEFFIELD STREET Nearest Cross Street: Evelyn Street The property to be sold is located in the Town 105 EISENHOWER PARKWAY SUITE 301 Subject to any open taxes, water/sewer, mu- of Westfield, County of Union, State of New SUITE 302 MOUNTAINSIDE, NEW JERSEY 07092 nicipal or tax liens that may be due. Tax and prior Jersey. Commonly known as 104 Hazel Avenue, ROSELAND, NEW JERSEY 07068 (908) 233-8500 lien info: At the time of publication taxes/sewer/ Westfield, New Jersey 07090. (973) 797-1100 File No.: XCZ-117943 water information was not available - You must Tax Lot No: 1.01 F/K/A 1 & 16 in Block: 2819 4 T - 09/16, 09/23, 09/30 4 T - 09/16, 09/23, 09/30 check with the tax collector for exact amounts F/K/A 735 & 10/07/10 Fee: $204.00 & 10/07/10 Fee: $173.40 due. Dimentions of Lot (Approximately): 86 feet x Prior Mortgages and Judgements (if any): 100 feet x 83 feet x 100 feet The plaintiff has obtained a letter of indemnifi- Nearest Cross Street: West Broad Street Begun in 1876 by William Gray, in Cranford and later Incorporated in cation which will insure the successful bidder at Subject to any open taxes, water/sewer, mu- sale in respect to: Judgement #DJ-107972-1991 nicipal or tax liens that may be due. Tax and prior 1897 as the Gray Burial & Cremation Company. and Judgement #DJ-018315-1992 lien info: 79709.72 Total Upset: ***Four Hundred Twenty Three Prior Mortgages and Judgements (if any): None Today, known by many simply as Gray’s. We continue to provide the Thousand Seventy Six and 33/100*** Total Upset: ***Ninety Two Thousand One personal service that began with Mr. Gray, whether it be for burial or $423,076.33 together with lawful interest and Hundred Seventy Seven and 86/100*** costs. $92,177.86 together with lawful interest and costs. cremation. Surplus Money: If after the sale and satisfac- Surplus Money: If after the sale and satisfac- tion of the mortgage debt, including costs and tion of the mortgage debt, including costs and expenses, there remains any surplus money, the expenses, there remains any surplus money, the Gray Funeral Home Gray Memorial Funeral Home money will be deposited into the Superior Court money will be deposited into the Superior Court Trust Fund and any person claiming the surplus, Trust Fund and any person claiming the surplus, 318 East Broad St. 12 Springfield Ave. or any part thereof, may file a motion pursuant to or any part thereof, may file a motion pursuant to Court Rules 4:64-3 and 4:57-2 stating the nature Court Rules 4:64-3 and 4:57-2 stating the nature Westfield, NJ 07090 Cranford, NJ 07016 and extent of that person’s claim and asking for and extent of that person’s claim and asking for an order directing payment of the surplus money. an order directing payment of the surplus money. William A. Doyle Mgr. Dale R. Schoustra Mgr. The Sheriff or other person conducting the sale The Sheriff or other person conducting the sale NJ Lic. Number 2325 NJ Lic. Number 3707 will have information regarding the surplus, if will have information regarding the surplus, if any. any. (908)-233-0143 (908)-276-0092 There is a full legal description on file in the There is a full legal description on file in the Union County Sheriff’s Office. Union County Sheriff’s Office. The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn this The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn this sale for any length of time without further adver- sale for any length of time without further adver- John-Michael “J.M.” Jones tisement. tisement. Ralph Froehlich Ralph Froehlich N.J. Lic. #4869 Sheriff Sheriff Attorney: Attorney: ZUCKER, GOLDBERG & ACKERMAN, LLC ZUCKER, GOLDBERG & ACKERMAN, LLC Director 200 SHEFFIELD STREET 200 SHEFFIELD STREET SUITE 301 SUITE 301 MOUNTAINSIDE, NEW JERSEY 07092 MOUNTAINSIDE, NEW JERSEY 07092 www.grayfuneralhomes.com (908) 233-8500 (908) 233-8500 File No: XCZ-106257 File No: XCZ-94375 4 T - 9/9, 9/16, 9/23 4 T - 9/9, 9/16, 9/23 & 9/30/10 Fee: $183.60 & 9/30/10 Fee: $169.32 A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, September 16, 2010 Page 9 UCC Offers Free Classes For Area Senior Citizens CRANFORD – Union County Col- ics in Biology” on Wednesdays at lege is offering free classes for senior 12:30 p.m., and Professor Coma will citizens as part of the Learning Is teach “Introduction to Drama” on Fri- ForEver (LIFE) Center throughout the days at 1 p.m. county. Classes will run until the week In Roselle, Professor Nicoli will of December 10. Registration will be teach two courses, “Painting I” on held during the first session of each Mondays at 10 a.m. and “History of class. Art” on Mondays at 1 p.m., at the The LIFE Center program provides Roselle Community Center (1268 free college-level academic education Shaffer Avenue.) for senior citizens who are Union Professor Nicoli will teach “Appre- County residents, 62 years old or over, ciation of Art” in Scotch Plains at the NEW TEACHERS READY FOR SCHOOL…The Westfield Public School at off-campus locations throughout JCC of Central New Jersey (1391 District held its annual New Teacher Institute on August 30 at Westfield High the county. The courses are offered at Martine Avenue) on Wednesdays at School. While the district eliminated more than 30 positions due to budget cuts places and times convenient to the 10 a.m. earlier this year, the newly hired staff members are filling positions created students, mainly at community and In Springfield, at the Sarah Bailey largely by retirements, resignations or as leave replacements. senior citizen centers. Civic Center (30 Church Mall), Pro- Classes are free for the students, fessor Gibbs will teach “American BE LINGUAL...Spanish teacher Luis performs at the Puppet Show organized by and there is no limit to the number of Foreign Policy” on Wednesdays at Be Lingual! in Hoboken in 2009. See story below. New Westfield Teachers courses that an individual may take. 1:30 p.m. The courses are offered during the fall In Summit, “Introduction to Be Lingual! Comes to Westfield Welcomed and Ready and spring semesters only, and each Shakespeare” will be held at Sage course is held for two hours a week for ElderCare (290 Broad Street) and Open House: Tues., Sept. 21, 4-6 p.m. WESTFIELD – A total of 25 new Dragone, Roosevelt Intermediate 15 weeks. taught by Professor Comeau on Mon- teachers and support staff, as well as School – Social Studies; Lindsey El Those students who wish to pay for days at 1 p.m. Professor Gibbs will WESTFIELD - Be Lingual!, the ing and listening skills. It also pro- four new administrators, were wel- Koury, Westfield High School – their classes and complete the aca- also offer “American Foreign Policy” language program for children and motes creativity. And the earlier chil- comed to the Westfield Public Schools Physical Education; Christopher demic requirements of the course may at the Summit Community Center adults, will be offering Spanish, Man- dren start learning a new language, the at a luncheon on August 30 during Flores, Westfield High School – Ath- earn up to three college credits to be (100 Morris Avenue) on Tuesdays at darin and French classes for children better the results. participation in the New Teacher In- letic Trainer; Erin Hurts, Special Ser- used towards an Associate or Bach- 1 p.m. ages 18 months to 8 at The Presbyte- Early language education also en- stitute (NTI) , the orientation and vices – Special Language Specialist; elor degree. The courses are usually In Union, at the Green Lane YM- rian Church in Westfield starting the hances cross-cultural competency, cre- training program for educators new Danielle Kedzierski, Westfield High offered in history, fine arts, political YWHA (501 Green Lane), Professor week of September 27, 2010. There ating a better understanding of other to the district. School – Mathematics; Dana Kickey, science, literature, health and science. Toplansky will teach “Survey of Yid- While the district eliminated more Westfield High School – Special Edu- also will be a special program avail- cultures and respect for others. Be This fall, the following courses are dish Literature” on Mondays at 1 p.m., able for bilingual French children. than 30 positions due to budget cuts cation; Stephen Markowski, being offered: and Professor Melman will offer “Nu- Lingual’s website, earlier this year, the newly hired staff McKinley – Music; Elizabeth Mar- In Elizabeth, at the Peterstown trition in Health and Disease” on Be Lingual! will have an Open House www.BeSmarterBeLingual.com, pre- members are filling positions created tin, Washington – First Grade; Will- Community Center (622 Salem Av- Thursdays at 12:30 p.m. on September 21, 2010 from 4 to 6 sents a summary of important research largely by retirements, resignations iam Meixner, Edison and Roosevelt enue), “American National Govern- In Westfield, Professor Gibbs will p.m. at The Presbyterian Church in published on this subject. or as leave replacements. Intermediate Schools – Industrial ment” will be taught on Fridays at offer “English History, 1485 to Westfield, with activities and snacks If you would like more information Superintendent of Schools Margaret Technology; Christine Mills, 10:30 a.m. by Professor Lipkin, and Present,” at the Westfield Senior for all. about Be Lingual! or if you want to Dolan, Board President Julia Walker, McKinley – fifth grade; Julia Panos, at the O’Donnell Dempsey Senior Citizens Housing (1133 Boynton Early language learning is a gift that check their schedule, you can visit their President of the Westfield Education Westfield High School – Special Edu- Center (408 Palmer Street), Profes- Avenue) on Fridays at 10 a.m., and lasts a lifetime. website at BeSmarterBeLingual.com Association Kim Schumacher and Par- cation; Carol Petersen, Jefferson – sor Bruckner will teach “Music Ap- Professor Coma will teach “Intro- Brain research has shown that early ent Teacher Council President Rose third grade; Cristina Pianet, Tamaques or contact their team at (201) 656-4089 preciation” on Tuesdays at 1 p.m. duction to Drama” on Thursdays at language education results in substan- or [email protected]. Hughes welcomed the new hires prior – fourth grade; Allison Roberts, In New Providence, at the Senior 2:30 p.m. at the Second Westfield to the luncheon buffet in the Westfield Westfield High School – Mathemat- tial and long-lived benefits. Benefits Paid Bulletin Board Citizen Center (15 East Fourth Street), Senior Citizens Housing (1129 goleader.com/express High School Student Center. Other ics; Jeanne Roughley, Washington – Professor Dunscombe will teach “Se- Boynton Avenue.) include better verbal, problem-solv- board members present included Vice 4th grade; Francis Santora, Special lected Topics in Biology” on Mon- For additional information or to President Ann Cary, Jane Clancy, Ginny Services – Psychologist; Nicole days at 10:30 a.m. receive the schedule of classes for all WF’s Mottley Joins Wardlaw Leiz and Mitch Slater. Scimone, Westfield High School – In Plainfield, at the Senior Center LIFE Center courses offered in the The new teachers completed their English; Joseph Tremarco, Edison (400 East Front Street), Professor fall, call the LIFE Center at (908) one-day program within Westfield’s Intermediate School – Special Edu- Dunscombe will teach “Selected Top- 497-4360. As New Learning Specialist NTI, followed by a district-wide in- cation; Bailey Verdone, Westfield service and a school-level orienta- High School – English, and Shilpa EDISON – The Wardlaw-Hartridge gram teacher in a variety of public tion later in the week. Wakde, Westfield High School and WF Adult School Announces School in North Edison has an- school districts. The NTI program, which tradition- Roosevelt Inter. – French. nounced that Michele Mottley of She taught in Scotch Plains- ally had been held for four days, was Westfield welcomes two new ad- Westfield has joined the independent Fanwood public schools since 1989, reduced to one this year due to budget ministrators at Westfield High School New Class Offerings school as one of its new learning and her most recent position com- cuts in the district. Meetings also will for 2010-2011, including Richard WESTFIELD – The Westfield Adult WestfieldAdultSchool.com or can call specialists. bined teaching basic skills for stu- take place during the school year, as Charwin, Supervisor of Pupil Per- School begins its fall 2010 semester on (908) 232-4050 for additional infor- Ms. Mottley, who will serve stu- dents with learning issues and en- has been the practice. sonnel Services/Guidance K-12 and Monday, September 27. Class lengths mation. Online registration offers pay- dents in the Lower School (grades richment to gifted-and-talented stu- The new teaching and support staff Derrick Nelson, Assistant Principal vary from one to eight weeks, and start ment by credit card. One can also reg- PreK-5), comes to Wardlaw- dents. She earned bachelor’s and for the Westfield Public Schools in- of Roosevelt Intermediate School. on different dates and times during the ister by mail or in person on Monday Hartridge after a career as a class- master’s degrees from Kean Univer- cludes: In addition, Sandy Mamary, long- semester. Most classes are held at evenings, beginning September 27, in room teacher, special-education sity, and is certified as a Learning Lauren Anderson, Franklin – first time athletic trainer for the district, Westfield High School, located at 550 the main office at Westfield High School teacher and gifted-and-talented pro- Disabilities Teacher Consultant. grade; John Brzozowski, Westfield was appointed Supervisor of Athlet- Dorian Road, on Monday evenings. and continuing each Monday evening High School – Vocal Music; Allison ics, to fill the position vacated by Ed New classes being offered this se- throughout the semester, with payment Bucciarelli, Special Services – Tranchina upon his retirement. The mester include “Computers for Seniors- by check or cash. St.B artho lome w A c adem y Speech Language Specialist; Mel- former assistant principal of Roosevelt What is Behind the Start Button,” If Monday night is not convenient, issa Cook, Roosevelt Intermediate Intermediate School, Matthew Bolton, “Cookies, Cookies, Cookies,” “Creat- some classes are offered on other eve- The Catholic Academy that makes a difference School – Science; Adrienne DeLee- has taken the reins as principal of ing an Appetizing Cheese Board,” nings, and during some daytime hours in your child’s life. Fleming, Edison Intermediate School McKinley School following the re- “Modern Dance,” “Curves Smart Work- as well, at other locations (please check – Special Education; Marissa tirement of Claudia Andreski. out,” “Internet Marketing,” the website or catalogue.) “Storytelling Secrets You Wish You Registered students may stop by one Knew,” Reiki and Yoga, offered on of the tables or the main office in the Westfield Students Launch several different days. The catalogue high school to pick up a complimen- features the many other new classes. tary Westfield Adult School environ- Research Web Service One can view all of the Westfield ment-friendly tote bag before one’s Adult School’s courses and register on first class. WESTFIELD – Whether one is a “Notes for Later takes notes faster student or a casual browser of the than pen and paper, and stores them in Internet, now there is a new web ser- your e-mail. The address of the site THE vice that automatically saves a website’s you’ve been using and any content URL address to one’s e-mail. you’ve highlighted is saved to your e- WARDLAW-HARTRIDGE Two Westfield students created this mail with a click of the mouse,” said new web service, called “Notes for Mr. Cary. 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By JOSEPH SCHACKMAN The Raiders persistence paid off as paying off as the Cougars began to Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times they broke the game wide open to- claw their way back into the game. In a rematch of last years Union wards the end of the first half. On a But the Raiders defense would not County High School girls soccer corner kick in the 16th minute, senior budge and Cranford could not muster championship, Scotch Plains- captain Emily Nagourney buried a much offense. Fanwood and Cranford opened their header in the back of the net to the put Again around the 16-minute mark, 2010 season on September 11 at Scotch Plains up 1-0. In the eighth things began to fall apart for the Cou- Cranford Memorial Field. The Raid- minute, the Raiders got a spark from gars. Nagourney almost tallied her ers avenged a 1-0 loss last year to the their bench, when Lisa Matrale fought second goal of the day when she Cougars with a dominating 4-0 win. off two defenders and ripped a shot separated from her defender and Both teams looked evenly matched past Cranford’s diving keeper. blasted a shot off the crossbar. to start and exchanged goal-scoring Just two minutes later the Raiders A few minutes later, Raider Gabby opportunities just a few minutes into got another goal. Junior Erin Pierce Vacca broke through the defense and the game. Raider Avika Shah took a played a beautiful through ball to a darted towards net, but pushed her free kick at the top of the box that was streaking Julie Glover, who split the shot wide. However, her effort would appeared to be curling into the net but defenders and finished it perfectly, be rewarded in the 13th minute when was snatched out of the air by Cou- putting her shot just off the inside of the ensuing goal kick was mis-hit and David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times gar goalkeeper Emily Baumann. the post. ended up at her feet, just outside the LOWERING THE BOOM ON DEFENSE…Blue Devil Peter Ondi, No. 27, makes initial contact on Raider receiver Sean Cranford missed an early chance as The first half came to a close with box. She again raced towards net and Coloney, No. 14, as Blue Devil linebacker AJ Murray, No. 9, closes in. Westfield defeated the Raiders, 28-0, in Scotch Plains well, when Raider keeper Paige the Raiders having dominated the this time buried her shot in the back on September 11. DellaBadia made an excellent div- play and leading 3-0, while allowing of the net, with the keeper caught out ing save on a ball volleyed off a just one shot on goal. of position, to put a stamp on this MURRAY RUSHES FOR 3 TDs, HESS HAULS IN TD PASS corner kick. Cranford Coach Jennifer early season win for the Raiders. However, 15 minutes into the game Michewicz made a number of adjust- After the game, Raider Head Coach the Raiders made their move. They ments to try and disrupt the posses- Kevin Ewing said, “ I think that, for controlled the ball in the middle and sion of the Raiders. They also changed the most part, we won a lot of the 50/ Blue Devils Shut Out Raiders were passing it well, not allowing keepers, subbing in junior Leah 50 balls. In the first half we were Cranford any offensive opportunities. Quinn. Their changes seemed to be moving the ball pretty well; in the second half, not as quite as well. But over all, I am very pleased.” Nagourney was also happy with In Grid Season Opener, 28-0 the result but said that the Raiders need to work on, “keeping posses- By DAVID B. CORBIN saw what he could do, but we also on 10 plays (nine rushing), which sion and finishing crosses. We had a Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times saw that by the fourth quarter, he was ended with Murray’s eight-yard TD number of chances that we didn’t Good blocking from the offensive dragging out there. It’s a little differ- gallop with 8:37 on the clock. John finish in front of the goal, and we line, control of the line of scrimmage ent experience playing a whole var- Gribbin nailed the first of his four need to finish every time we are up from the defense and fine running sity football game than a varsity bas- points after to make the score 7-0. there.” from senior running back AJ Murray ketball game, but he will get it. It’s The Blue Devils added another 70- While it was a disappointing start led to a 28-0 victory for the visiting good that we got him a touchdown, yard, 11-play scoring drive that ended for Cranford, there are positives to be Westfield High School football team and he played well for us today,” Blue early in the second quarter when Kerr taken from the game. Coach over Scotch Plains-Fanwood on Sep- Devil Head Coach Jim DeSarno said. found Hess in the left corner of the Michewicz stated after the game, “I tember 11. “I am glad he came back. I think he end zone for an eight-yard TD think throughout our scrimmages this Murray carried 24 times for 122 would have missed it if he didn’t completion. season we haven’t seen the speed of yards, including touchdown runs of play. He was an awesome target to In the meantime, the Raiders were play up to the level that Scotch Plains eight, eight and four yards, respec- have,” said Kerr, who also rushed for having no success with their running was at today, and I think that was a tively. The 1-0 Blue Devils totaled 16 yards. game, but junior quarterback Steve little bit of a wakeup call for us. I 202 yards rushing on 41 carries, and Blue Devil fullback Garrett Pryor Alleman took to the air and had some think we came out evenly the first 15 quarterback Danny Kerr completed also had some key runs as he bashed success with short passes over the minutes of the game, but once they six of 11 passes for 67 yards, includ- through the Raider defense for 52 middle. But Alleman, who finished scored their first goal off the corner, ing an eight-yard TD strike to senior yards on nine carries. 12-for 32 for 107 yards, was inter- we did let down a little. I think it was wide receiver Ryan Hess, who fin- Kerr added, “It’s almost impos- cepted twice in the first half. The first our goal in the second half to come ished with three receptions for 37 sible to tackle him by yourself. He came three plays after he handed off out stronger and we were able to do yards. Hess, who did not go out for and AJ!” to running back Quintin Blackwell, the football team last year to concen- Joe Schackman for The Westfield Leader and The Times that a bit better and hold them to only The Blue Devils wasted little time who fired a 37-yard strike to wide MOVING THE BALL DOWNFIELD…Raider Julie Glover, No. 23, moves the one goal in the second half.” trate on basketball, was a welcome taking control of the game when they receiver Matt Jegede. Blue Devil ball downfield as teammate Emily Nagourney arrives to the scene. The Raiders Sc. Pl.-Fanwood 3 1 4 addition. began their opening drive from the James O’Rourke ended the drive with defeated Cranford, 4-0, in Cranford. See Online Cranford Exclusive for more. Cranford 0 0 0 “It’s nice having him back. You 20-yard line and marched 80 yards CONTINUED ON PAGE 14 Page 12 Thursday, September 16, 2010 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION Devil’s Den
Two That Got Away Devil of the Month Are Coming to Town Returns October 7
By BRUCE JOHNSON Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times The football game between WHS starters. In fact, Calello, Mondon and tournament. In 72 overall match-ups, athletic program in 2009-10, on Satur- and Scotch Plains-Fanwood is always Bigelow were on the field for the en- SP-F has won 31 times, WHS 30 and day, Sept. 25, at 12:45 p.m., prior to the biggest game of the season. So tire 80-yard opening drive, because there have been 11 draws. the 1 o’clock football game against hopefully new athletic director Sandy Nick Mathews, Chris Mannino and The WHS girls won 2-1 in the lone Watchung Hills. Mamary will see that it is scheduled Tony Mastrocola were late arrivals match-up of ’09, improving their record The girls tennis team is going to be much later in the season next year, and because of SAT tests, and the offense in the 56-match series to 39-9-8. tough to beat. With Lexi Borr back at in the years to come. You don’t see didn’t miss a beat. Ditto for James BYRNE GOLF TOURNEY No. 1 singles, older sister Sam, a former Alabama starting its season with Au- McCrea at inside linebacker, and de- The 12th John Byrne Memorial Golf No. 1 player, at No. 2, and Debbie Wu, burn, or Michigan vs. Ohio State, Okla- fensive tackle Mike LaFace. Outing will be held Monday, Oct. 11, who would be No. 1 at 95 percent of David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times homa vs. Texas, etc. For another, teams will pick on jun- at Copper Hill Country Club in West the schools in the state, at No. 3, the BLUE DEVIL VOLLEYBALL CAPTAINS…Senior co-captains Jenelle But it’s over and done with for an- ior corners James O’Rourke and Pete Amwell Township, Hunterdon County. defending state Group 4 champs could Abbattista, left, and Emma Partridge are looking forward to a promising other year now, and it’s on to two very Ondi, who are listed in the program as The annual event is a reunion for be looking at a Tournament of Cham- volleyball season. big games the next two weeks, against 5-foot-5 and 5-6, respectively. Both friends and family of the late John pions rematch with Haddonfield. a couple of Somerset County oppo- are tough and athletic, so there should Byrne (’79), a football, basketball, DEVIL OF THE MONTH nents who surprised WHS last year: be some fun one-on-ones. Both had track and baseball standout at WHS. With the Devil’s Den only appear- ABBITISTA, PARTRIDGE WILL LEAD Bridgewater-Raritan tomorrow, 3 p.m., interceptions vs. SP-F. There will be giveaways, door prizes, ing twice a month this year, the Devil and Watchung Hills, Sept. 25, 1 p.m. Also, split end Ryan Hess is going raffles, and prizes for a hole-in-one, of the Week will now be the Devil of Both games will be at Kehler Stadium. to be one tough guy to guard – just as long drive and top foursome. There the Month. On the first Thursday of Lady Blue Devils Sense Watchung Hills won 21-7 last year he is on the basketball court. The more are still some openings and anybody is every month, an athlete will be se- on the way to a 2-8 record; the Warriors success A.J. Murray and Garrett Pryor welcome to participate, especially lected for their above-and-beyond ef- lost to North Hunterdon last Friday. have running the ball, the more effec- WHS, SP-F and Cranford athletes of forts from the previous month, earn- Bridgewater won 23-14 last year on tive Hess will be, if an opponent has to the late ’70s era. ing a free sub from Mike the owner at Promising V’ball Season the way to a 6-4 record; the Panthers try and guard him one-on-one. Murray Even if you don’t play golf, you can Westfield Subs (261 South Ave. East). knocked off Hillsborough last Friday. and Pryor are a difficult 1-2 punch for still be part of the event by joining us The Devil’s Den appears in The By DAVID B. CORBIN corner last year as the Devils’ right- Westfield went 8-3 last year, the opponents. For those with a long WHS for cocktails and dinner ($50). You Westfield Leader on the first and third Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times side hitter, finishing with 119 attack only other loss coming to Phillipsburg memory, Murray’s running style is can also help by volunteering for the Thursday of every month from Sep- A rebuilding season resulted in an attempts and 11 blocks. in the sectional semifinals. similar to all-stater Bob McNally (’77), registration table, par 3’s and “course tember through June. Contact us with 11-14 record for the Westfield High The main hitters are junior middle Every game on the schedule is a while Pryor looks like a later-day Ed management.” Whether you attend or comments, complaints and suggestions School girls volleyball team last year, Amanda Earl and Jesse Fang. Last huge game. Especially if you look at (Nicky) Morton (’72). not, you can show your support by at [email protected]. And remember, but this year, with some strong re- year, Earl had 215 service attempts last weekend’s results, where touted SP-F had several WHS connections sponsoring a tee ($100) and/or hole win or not, WHS4evr! turning veterans and a squad that and served up 23 aces. Junior Grace Linden was dumped by Hunterdon in its lineup. Tailback Quentin ($100) or donating prizes for the raffle. worked very hard in the off-season, Antonelli will start her third year at Central, Union rallied to beat Mont- Blackwell is the son of Kenny Check-in is at 10:30 a.m., with a Devil Boys Get 2nd the Lady Blue Devils can sense a libero. gomery, Elizabeth lost a wild one to Blackwell (’73), a standout halfback buffet lunch at 11. The shotgun start promising season. “The key thing for us is I have a Franklin, Immaculata edged Ridge, and trackster at WHS. Kyle Berwick goes off at noon, with a buffet dinner At Roxbury Invt’l “The upperclassmen have taken on junior libero, who played varsity since Rahway was slammed by North is the son of former WHS athlete Lorrie to follow at 5:30 p.m. huge leadership roles in preparing The Westfield High School boys her freshman year,” coach Torok Plainfield and Plainfield was poll-axed Zitch (’75) and nephew of the late Jim To play and have dinner is $185. For the kids through the summer,” Blue pointed out. by Phillipsburg. Zitch (’71), an all-state guard-line- information, contact Owen Brand at cross-country team finished second Devil Head Coach Bev Torok said. in the junior/senior division at the Freshman Elana Scarano will do In other words, at least from the backer and co-captain of the unbeaten 908.789.2730 or [email protected]. “This year, we have steady improve- some libero detail and some defen- view of these blue-tinted glasses, ev- Blue Devils. And Dan Lynch, a two- THIS AND THAT Roxbury Invitational on September ment from some kids, who have been 11. The Blue Devils did win the sopho- sive specialist detail. Senior Chris- ery game is winnable … or not. As way tackle, is the son of Giants vice Tomorrow’s football game against working in the off-season. We have a tina Martinez and Christene Pyo, who always, a lot depends on staying president of media Dan Lynch (’81), a Bridgewater-Raritan at Kehler Stadium more race and placed fourth in the number of freshmen, who are filling freshman division. was a utility player last year, are also healthy and taking the games as they WHS lacrosse player. Blackwell and will start at 3 p.m. because of Rosh in. We have a junior, Morgan Bowen, expected to work into the lineup. come. Berwick are co-captains. Hashanah, the Jewish New Year. Steve Zach Lizmi crossed seventh with a who was in gymnastics. She’s going time of 16:22, Sam Tooley finished After a somewhat down year, there What exactly did we learn from WHS-SPF ‘FUTBOL’ Markowski (WHS, ’06) will make his to be a starting middle.” may have been some questions as to WHSs 28-0 win over SP-F? The WHS vs. SP-F soccer rivalry debut as the new “Voice of the Devils.” ninth at 16:28.5 and Andrew Kirna Senior co-captain Emma Partridge finished 10th at 16:40.8 in the junior/ what to expect from the Lady Blue For one thing, next year’s offensive will be center stage today, with the Markowski, a member of the ’05 foot- will be an outside hitter. Last year, Devils this season. line should be pretty good, given all boys meeting at Kehler Pitch and the ball team, is the older brother of June senior division. Kevin Smith at she led the team with 116 kills. The 16:52.4, Eric Sokol at 17:11 and Alex “In August, I wasn’t sure, but now the action seen by tackle Nick Calello, girls going at it behind SP-F, both with graduate, Amanda Markowski, a soc- other co-captain, senior Jenelle it’s September. We’ve had a couple of guard Mike Mondon, center Dan a 4 p.m. start. cer-basketball standout. Hay at 17:40 finished 4-6-10 in the Abbattista, has assumed the role as Last year the WHS boys won both sophomore race. Matthew Luppino scrimmages under our belt, and we Bigelow, guard Alex McHugh, tackle Athletic director Sandy Mamary will setter. Last year, she demonstrated held our own, so I am feeling that it is Ryan Elliott, and tight end John meetings, 2-1 in the regular season receive the ShopRite Cup trophy, hon- took third in the freshmen division remarkable improvement in ball con- and 4-3 in a shootout during the county with a time of 13:03. very promising,” coach Torok said. Lanzano – the latter two are regular oring WHS as the state’s top Group 4 trol and led her team with 221 assists. The Lady Blue Devils competed in “I have a setter, who is a senior, and the Jersey Classic at Paramus High that is a very important role,” coach School on September 11, then against C OLDWELL B ANKER Torok said. “And there are kids who Roselle Catholic on September 13 really want to hit the ball.” and at Scotch Plains-Fanwood on Sep- Senior Abby Flaherty turned the tember 14. PREVIEWS Raider Gymnasts Expect I NTERNATIONAL® Strong Freshmen Help
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By DAVID B. CORBIN Here we go again!’ But we knew we “We have been working on a new Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times had plenty of game left, and we knew thing all year called bending with the History did not repeat itself when we could get the job done,” Papandrea new defense we have. I saw the center the Cranford High School football team said of the fumble. pull. When I saw that ball go on the walked into the locker room with a The tide began to flow even more ground, my eyes got bigger than two-touchdown lead over A.L. Johnson in the Cougars’ direction when de- they’ve ever been in my life. I wanted (ALJ) in Clark on September 10. Un- like last year’s stinging 28-21, over- time setback to the Crusaders, the Cou- gars held their own, and even more, to strut home with a 43-20 victory. Cougar Head Coach Erik Rosenmeier predicted that his option offense, with all of its weapons, would make it very difficult for opposing teams to defend against, and he was right. The 1-0 Cougars amassed 515 David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times rushing yards – penalties came right BLUE DEVIL GIRLS’ CROSS-COUNTRY CAPTAINS…Pictured, left to right, are Blue Devil girls cross-country captains after two runs that totaled 23 yards, Alyssa Hatch, Abbie Kwok, Ellie Tanji and Shannon Mooney. but the penalties were marked off from the spots of the gains. HATCH, KWOK, TANJI, MOONEY NAMED CAPTAINS Hooking predominantly around the corners, running back Sean Trotter amassed 197 yards on 14 carries, which included a 51-yard run that Lady X-C Blue Devils Sense eventually led to the Cougars’ first touchdown (TD) and a 71-yard TD sprint. Running back Tyrone Avent bashed his way through the middle of ‘Potential for Improvement’ the Crusaders’ defense for 139 yards on 17 carries, including TD runs of 21 yards and 18 yards. Quarterback Joey By DAVID B. CORBIN and Ellie Tanji will lead a pack of tainly are going to be challenged, but Papandrea carried 18 times for 129 Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times talented runners in a quest for quali- I believe we have the horses. Our yards, including TD runs of one yard David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times Winning has been a tradition with fying in the Group 4 tournament. In motto this year is ‘20 and below’, and 39 yards. Running back Justin RUNNING A SUCCESSFUL OFFENSE…Cranford quarterback Joey Papandrea the Westfield High School girls cross- addition to the captains, other key which means the top-5 have to run an Van Ostenbridge carried six times for finished with 129 rushing yards, including two touchdowns, against AL Johnson. country team ever since the first Blue runners will be Xio Alvarez, Astrid average of 20 minutes.” 59 yards, and Nick Diaz carried four See Online Cougar Exclusive pages for more. Devil runner set foot on Tamaques Adriaens, Tierny Cummings, Danielle On September 11, the Blue Devils times for 11 yards. fensive lineman Tim Handy deliv- that ball,” Handy said. Park soil. The Lady Blue Devils have Grimes, Julia Fisher, Allegra Larche, set out to defend their St. Dominic’s Disaster struck early on the Cou- ered a hit on a Crusader receiver Tim With 7:01 left in the half, Gaeta made it a habit of dominating their Alex Frankel, Hannah MacRoberts, Invitational title but came up a little gars’ first series, when Papandrea’s Lisowski and pounced on the loose split the uprights with his 36-yard regular-season competition, winning Courtney Han and Jeanette Cusina. short, placing second, with a total of pitchout to Trotter went awry, and ball at the ALJ 27. Four plays later, field goal. Two minutes later, Trotter the lion’s share of Union County “This is a cross section of freshmen 59 behind Rumson at 43. Hatch fin- Crusader Anthony Fischetti recov- Avent barreled through the middle took a different route and cut through championships (UC) and qualifying through seniors who could be our ished third, with a time of 21:32. ered the ball on the Cranford nine- for his 21-yard TD to make the score the middle for a 71-yard TD sprint. for the state Group 4 meets. varsity 12 at the end of the season; yard line. Three plays later, Crusader 13-7 at the end of the first quarter. CONTINUED ON PAGE 14 Undefeated dual-meet records had however, we have some newcomers Youth Soccer Clinics to quarterback Josh Urbanovich slipped been the norm. The Blue Devils ran who need to be watched: Danielle in from the four, and Matt Morozoff up an 88-meet winning streak until it Ciampa, Alex Hawkins, Jen Porch, be Held September 25 hit the point after (PAT) to make the PROMOTING GROWTH OF UNION COUNTY was snapped by rival Scotch Plains- Ashley Edwards, Alana Basil, Katie WESTFIELD - The Westfield High score 7-0, with 9:41 on the clock. GIRLS VOLLEYBALL Fanwood in 2003. The most recent Fox and a very strong contingent of School Boys and Girls Varsity Soccer The Cougars, however, kept their winning streak of 37 was also halted returning sophomores, juniors, and Teams will be running separate clin- wits and engineered a seven-play, 80- • A New Middle School by the Raiders last year, which re- seniors,” coach Hornish pointed out. ics for youth players on Saturday, yard scoring drive that ended in a Program For All Girls sulted in a 7-1 record for the Blue The Blue Devil freshmen team is September 25, from 9 to 11 a.m. The peculiar way, when the ball was jarred GR 4 - 8. Devils. 20-strong. Some of the top freshmen from Trotter’s grasp, and it rolled into Last year, the Blue Devils swept are: Jeannette Cusina, Natalie boys clinic will be held at Tamaques • Fall "Team" Elementary School, and the girls clinic the end zone, where offensive line- the conference title, winning at the Brennan, Sarah Davidson, Aly Dia- man Chad Preucil alertly smothered 6 Week Program varsity, JV and freshmen levels. With mond, Samantha Grushkin, Elizabeth will be held at Roosevelt Intermedi- it for the TD. Rob Gaeta’s PAT at- at Union County College heightened county competition, the Kwok, Emma Prevoznak, Sarah ate School. The registration fee will tempt went wide left. Gaeta finished For more information and to register, varsity placed third in the UC, while Russo, Anna Tanji and Kathleen be $30 per player, which includes a with four PATs and a 36-yard field please log onto CRUSHVB.com the JVs took first and the freshmen McCutcheon. Clinic-T shirt. All players must bring goal. finished second. All three teams won “Although this year is my 38th, I’m a soccer ball, water bottle, cleats and “It’s tough to see that happen, be- LET’S PLAY VOLLEYBALL! BRING YOUR FRIENDS! the St. Dominic Invitational, but the as excited about this season as I was shin guards. cause I know, especially everybody HURRY-SPACE IS LIMITED! biggest letdown came when the var- when I was given the opportunity and All youth soccer players in grades sitting in the stands, it is like, ‘Oh no! sity placed sixth in the sectional meet honor of being a part of the cross- 3 to 8 are encouraged to come out and failed to qualify for the Group 4 country tradition. I think we have the meet. potential of improving upon last sea- and learn more about the game, im- “Last season was a good season. We son,” Coach Hornish said. “We cer- prove their soccer skills and train were disappointed by the fact that, for with the WHS Varsity players and the first time in 25 years, we did not Blue Devil Boys Rap coaches. More information and reg- PrudentialNewJersey.com qualify for Group 4, because we came istration can be found on the Westfield in sixth in the section. North Jersey 2 Linden in Soccer, 3-0 Soccer Association website: blog has become one of the toughest, com- Senior Joe Greenspan scored two www.westfieldnjsoccer.com. Click petitive sections in the state, espe- goals and added an assist, while on the separate links for the Boys and cially with Hunterdon Central, which Ryan Heine contributed a pair of the Girls Clinics for the registration OPEN HOUSE • SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 19 • 1:00 - 4:00 PM may have the best team in history,” assists in the Westfield High School said Blue Devil Head Coach Thom boys soccer team’s 3-0 victory over forms and all the details. 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CONTINUED FROM PAGE 11 CONTINUED FROM PAGE 13 “Our linemen blocked incredibly ever had.” his interception on the Westfield 20. not going to run the ball on us. All well. I wouldn’t have been anywhere The Crusaders answered with a five- Alleman’s second interception had they could do was pass to get it through without them. We are just trying to play, 65-yard TD drive when devastating results when Blue Devil us, so we really settled down. The pound it down teams’ throats, play Urbanovich connected with wide re- Peter Ondi grabbed the pass at the coaches stressed, get your hands on offense and win games. I have been ceiver Mike Pace for 23 yards. Cou- Westfield 30 and returned it down the the tight end and for we linebackers here since I was a sophomore, and we gar defensive lineman Bobby Anstatt left sideline to the Raider eight. On to really pressure the middle.” have been losing all these games. It’s blocked the PAT. The Cougars added the first offensive play, Murray “I’m pleased. We got the running time that we win. The seniors blocked the final TD midway through the rumbled in for the TD to make the game going. We have work to do. We great. I saw a huge whole, and I went fourth quarter when Avent galloped score 21-0. didn’t throw the ball real well today, through it,” Trotter explained. 18 yards into the end zone. Just before the half, Blackwell made and our defense picked it up. Our front Linebacker JT Vicci recovered a “It was the entire offense and the an interception and returned the ball to four really controlled the line of scrim- Crusader fumble on the ALJ 15 to set entire defense. We practiced hard all the Westfield 37. A few plays later, mage, and that made it hard for them to up the next score. Four plays later, week. Everybody did his job tonight. Alleman hooked left from the 10-yard get in the rhythm,” said coach DeSarno. with 1:32 left in the half, Papandrea We stepped it up. Our blocking al- line and was knocked out of bounds “I was really pleased with our special slipped in from the one to make the lowed these guys to score as much as just inches from the goal. With sec- teams. That’s been something that we score, 29-7. In a span of 40 seconds, they did,” Handy said. “Without us, onds remaining in the half, the Raiders struggled with early in the season the the Crusaders went to the air six times, they can’t score, and without them, received a five-yard delay of game last four years. They helped us in terms David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times FIELD HOCKEY SENIOR LEADERSHIP…The Blue Devil seniors expect to covering 65 yards, and scored when we have no reason to block.” penalty, which lessened their chances of field position. Peter Ondi made lead their team to a successful season. Pictured, left to right, are: front row, Jamie Urbanovich hit wide receiver PJ “All I have to do is thank my whole of a score before the half. some nice plays. Mike Mondon Turicollo, Diana Mason, Jillian Ceasarine and Natalie Materek; back row, Emily Franciotti with a 25-yard TD pass. line for blocking. Ingenious coach- “We should have had a score at the stepped in. We had a lot of kids who Ronk, Sarah Crawford, Kerry Austin and Hannah Purdy. “Last year when we went into the ing! Without that coaching from coach half, and I will take the blame for that stepped up. It wasn’t just one.” locker room, we were up by two touch- Rosenmeier, I don’t think I could delay of game,” Raider Head Coach “I thought we did a great job today. downs. It was the same exact thing have put any points up today,” Avent Steve Ciccotelli said. The linemen were staying on their tonight. We knew that we couldn’t let said. “I’m lucky I have a great center Westfield’s final score came with blocks. People were getting open. We Blue Devils Absolutely this happen again. We turned the ball like Handy. He always tells me, ‘watch 9:49 left in the game when Murray were running through people. It was over early, but then our defense made the nose guard! He’s going to pull.’ I capped a seven-play, 52-yard drive a lot of fun,” Kerr said. a big play. That is the thing that is just read it and I run. They blew us out with his four-yard TD run. “We were not consistent enough on Improved in Field Hockey different about this team. When we my sophomore year, and we gave it The Raiders totaled only 85 yards on offense. We blew routes on coverage. need to make a big play, we make it,” up my junior year. This year, it feels the ground and Blackwell provided 67 There were a couple of sacks. We had By DAVID B. CORBIN year. We do have a solid chunk of Papandrea said. excellent.” of them. Wide receiver Sean Coloney a couple of blitzes, but there are other Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times girls coming back. We absolutely are And more big plays came in the “We have weapons, and we are not had five receptions for 24 yards. Jegede things. We have to stop the run, and A new season has brought a brighter improved. This will be a stronger third quarter when Trotter made an afraid to go to whoever we need to go had two for 52 yards, Alex Daboub had overall we didn’t do a great job. The outlook for the Westfield High School season record-wise and a stronger interception at the Cougar 22, then to, as far as moving the ball,” one for 13 yards and running back second half, we played better,” coach field hockey team that struggled last season playoff-wise.” after ALJ recovered a Cranford fumble Papandrea said. “It’s not like I need Neville Hall had a 16-yard reception, Ciccotelli said. “I know we are a year and produced only three wins. A large part of that optimism comes on the 10-yard line, defensive back the ball. It’s not like Sean needs the while Moussa Channaoui had a six- better football team [than last year], “Last year, we were only able to with the return of senior goalie Eric Garguilo intercepted on the five- ball or Tyrone. When it’s a collabora- yard reception and Blackwell had a but the thing is you got to learn how win three games. It was a very long Hannah Purdy, a First Team All-Union yard line. On the first offensive play, tive effort, we are happy blocking for five-yard reception. to win again. With the first-year guys, season,” Blue Devil Head Coach County player last year. Avent made his best run of the evening, each other. Going down the field and “Offensively, we controlled the we have some guys, who are going to Caitlin MacDonald said. “We gradu- “Hannah is not only the best player shedding several tackles and rum- scoring points! That’s what it’s all game all four quarters. The blocking be real good players. This was their ated eight seniors, but we have eight on our team, she is the best goalie bling for 38 yards to the Cranford 43. about. We have five great guys up was great. There were a lot of holes,” first game.” seniors coming back. Four of them around,” coach MacDonald predicted. Six plays later, Papandrea curled 39 front. We have Tyrone leading me Murray said. “Defensively, we took Westfield 7 14 0 7 28 were on varsity. We also have three or Sophomore center forward Halsey yards on a keeper for the TD. through holes. It’s everybody!” over the game right away. They were Sc. Pl.-Fanwood 0 0 0 0 0 four juniors who were on varsity last Urban, an All-Union County Honor- “They called me Adrian Peterson,” Cranford 13 16 7 7 43 able Mention, also adds to the confi- chuckled Avent. “It was the best run I A.L. Johnson 7 7 6 0 20 dence level of the team. “She’s awesome! We played our first , scrimmage this year, and she didn’t Joyce Taylor Sales Associate come out of the game. She is well conditioned,” coach MacDonald said. 908-233-6417, Direct Dial “Another thing that is good about her is that she is so smooth with the ball. She uses her teammates well. She has the NJAR Circle of Excellence 1977—2009 best stick handling on the team. She knows how to put the ball in the goal.” Open House Sunday, September 19th 1:00 - 4:00 pm Assisting Purdy in the backfield will be junior left back Kelly Gray and sophomore right back Natalie Tupper. Junior Olivia Pecora, currently injured, will also play on defense. Sophomore Casey Gillespie (right midfield/right inner) will experience a lot of playing time, as will senior center midfielder Jillian Ceasrine and senior left middie Jamie Torcicollo. Sophomore Christina Gulla is ex-
pected to occupy the left-middle or David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times right-back positions. Junior Katie YOUTHFUL RAIDER GYMNASTS…The Raider gymnastics team, comprised DeMasi will play at right midfield. mostly of underclassmen, look for an exciting season. Seniors Natalie Materek and Diana Mason will be at right and left wing, respectively. Sophomore Lauren Anzevino will be at left wing. Juniors Raider Gymnasts Expect Help Meg Anderson and Alina Spera will CONTINUED FROM PAGE 12 be at right and left inner, respectively. Junior Megan Murphy (inner), and Gara, along with sophomore Zoe Stein their regular season at Union Catho- seniors Sarah Crawford (forward) and should be solid. Last year at the UCT, lic on September 14 They will travel Emily Ronk (forward) will also see Peluso took sixth all-around with a to Elizabeth today, September 16. playing time. 35.125 and placed fourth in the vault Their first home meet will be a thriller “We are hoping to make states this with a 9.15. She also turned in a 9.275 against rival Cranford on September year. I think that is a reasonable ex- on the balance beam and a 9.0 in the 21 at 4 p.m. pectation,” coach MacDonald said. vault in the meet against Westfield. “Last year, we had a fantastic season. The Blue Devils opened at home “Alex Peluso, we are expecting her We came out and beat our season-high 520 Carleton Road Westfield, New Jersey against Newark Academy on Sep- to compete all-around, along with of the past six years. We are hoping this tember 11, played at Governor Melissa Gara and Zoe Stein,” coach year to work up by the end of the season A fabulously convenient location & a magnificent renovation enhance the allure of this Livingston on September 13 and Cerchio noted. to possibly even breaking that score as exquisite Colonial that enchants you with hardwood floors, moldings, wainscoting, and hosted Ridge on September 15. The Lady Raiders were to open well,” coach Cerchio said. high ceilings. The living room & formal dining room sparkle. The updated eat-in kitchen with granite counters & stainless steel appliances flows to the powder room & den. The master bedroom with new bath, is joined by two more bedrooms & another updated bath. There is a 3rd floor family room, fourth bedroom & office. A rec room, new gas fired fur- BestBuyInWestfield.com nace & central air-conditioning, fenced backyard, lovely landscaping & an inviting wrap- around porch complete this charming portrait. Presented for $789,000. Dir: South to Boulevard, left onto Ross, right on Carleton Open Sunday 1-4 PM Open House Sunday, September 19th 1:00 - 4:00 pm More Than Meets the Eye
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By DAVID B. CORBIN can’t predict [the outcome]. I don’t managed to eke out a 6-5 victory in Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times want to put myself in a hole.” eight innings. The annual St. Bart’s Oldtimers St. David pitcher and birthday boy Smith ripped a pair of triples and Men’s Softball League Labor Day (September 6) Howard Bialos, who scored after both. Jason Fiore fol- Championship game is no ordinary lives in Mountainside and has been lowed with a pair of singles and three event. Hundreds of people converge with the league 12 years, commented, RBI. Russ Voorhees, Bernstein and on Brookside Park in Scotch Plains “I found out through other friends Ed Villaverde each singled and scored to witness the two best teams in the who were in the league. This is my once. Pete Costello doubled and league battle for supremacy, before second. The first time I played was scored once. Dave Rothenberg (RBI), migrating to the picnic area to feast also on my birthday. We had a little Erik Hastrup, Steve Spoljarie and Bill on fine cuisine and listen to music BP [batting practice] and a little pitch- Lawrence each singled. from a group known as Wolf Creek. ing practice. I threw about 60 balls Nigro led Killian with three singles This time, the main athletic attrac- before I came this morning. We are in and an RBI, and veteran Harry Semple tion pitted top-seeded St. David great shape.” doubled, singled and scored twice. against St. Killian. Veteran Marty Bernstein, who Chris Nardi (run scored), Mike Walch St. Killian’s Dan Nigro, a five-year plays for St. David, said, “I started in (RBI) and Harry Hopler each had member of the league, was hoping to 1992 when I was 30-years-old. A lot two singles. Paul Leso added an RBI win his first title. His brother, Pat, of softball! I have been in the finals single and an RBI sacrifice fly. Scott also a league member, asked him to five times, and I have two champion- Friedrichs (RBI) and Scott Curtis each David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times join and he did. ships.” singled. EXPECTING TO BE VERY STRONG ONCE AGAIN…The Blue Devil gymnasts expect another very good season. “This probably is the best team Teammate Scotty Smith added, Although there were a few base- Pictured, left to right, are: front row; Lyndsay Lee, Abby Cook, Anna Centrella, Christana Psyhojos and Megan McAllister; I’ve ever played with personality- “This is my sixth year with St. Bart’s, running miscues divided evenly be- back row, Kelly Vasel, Sara Shields, Kelly Bohlinger, Kaitlyn Johnson and Lindsay Ripperger. wise, talent-wise. As a team that gelled and this is my third championship tween the two teams, the key to vic- throughout the year, I think today is game. We won one and lost one. We tory came down to fine fielding plays our day,” Nigro said. just want to get out there, get it done in the final two innings, and second BOHLINGER, JOHNSON SELECTED TEAM CAPTAINS St. Killian’s Al Weber, one of the and win. It’s double elimination. We baseman Bernstein had the hot hand four remaining pioneers, who began want to win the first game and get to when he initiated all three putouts in with the league 33 years ago, said, the barbeque. Just have some fun! the seventh inning and gunned down “I’ve been in five or six [champion- That’s what this league is about.” the potential tying run in the eighth to Lady Blue Devil Gymnasts Eye ships]. I’ve got four plaques, so I am There was indeed a lot of fun, but secure victory. aiming for my fifth today. We had a there was also a lot of seriousness, Fiore drilled a two-run single in the good practice over at Forest Road. I and that was proven when St. David top of the first, but St. Killian fired back with three runs in the bottom of Bright Future on the Horizon the second. Nardi and Harry Semple scored on respective RBI from By DAVID B. CORBIN Head Coach Melissa Bryan said. “I starter and leading us to states,” coach Friedrichs and Walch, then Leso fol- Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times especially think that people are going Bryan said. lowed with his RBI sac fly to right Year after year, the Westfield High to look at Abby Cook. [She’s] defi- Junior Lindsay Ripperger powered field. School gymnastics team has churned nitely an all-around contender. I have her way into the limelight last year by Voorhees singled and scored to tie out some of the highest team totals in been told she is a cross between Lacy placing first on the balance beam at the score in the third, then Smith the state and has had several indi- Cummings and Jenna Rodrigues. the UCT and tying Cummings for tripled and scored on an error in the vidual standouts. This season, the She’s got the strength, the power of first on the floor exercise at the sec- fourth to give St. David a 4-3 lead. momentum appears to be tumbling in Lacy, the determination of both girls, tional tournament. Nigro plopped an RBI single in the the same direction. as well as the elegance of Jenna.” “Lindsay Ripperger, I really saw as Killian fourth, but Costello doubled Last year, the Blue Devils captured Team captains Kelly Bohlinger, a being one of our contenders for states. and scored in the fifth. Harry Semple their fourth straight Union County senior, and junior Kaitlyn Johnson Very talented all-around, strength, singled and scored on Leso’s RBI Tournament (UCT) crown, placed sec- are expected to add leadership, as elegance, beauty, difficulty! She’s single to knot the scored, 5-5, after ond in the sectional tournament and well as high scores. somebody whom I thought everyone five. finished sixth in the state tournament. “Kelly will be one of my starters as was going to be looking at this year, In the bottom of the seventh, St. Lacy Cummings, a 2007 state she was last year. I foresee her going but she unfortunately got a concus- Killian had the top of its order at the champion in the vault, and Jenna far on floor [exercises] as she did very sion in the off-season. It’s going to plate, but Bernstein’s three key Rodrigues, who have graduated, well at counties last year. She’s got cause us to work even harder,” coach putouts squashed the opportunity for played a major role in the Blue Dev- elegance. She’s got grace, and she’s Bryan pointed out. victory. Smith tripled and scored on ils’ success last year; however, sev- willing to work hard. Kaitlyn was Two additional girls, junior Abby Fiore’s single in the eighth, then eral primary contributors have re- always a strong scorer and is very Goldring and sophomore Kelly Vasel, Walch hopped a two-out single to turned, and several fine freshmen are consistent. I foresee her doing a lot of “always worked hard last year. They right with a runner on base who opted just waiting for the chance to demon- all-around as well,” coach Bryan said. are dedicated members of the team,” to head for home. Bernstein fired the strate their skills. Junior Sara Shields had a strong said coach Bryan, who added, ball home to Lawrence in time for the “We have five freshmen, who offer season last year, and more of the “There’s a lot of new rules and re-
David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times final out. a lot of talent. They are future pros- same is expected this season. quirements this year, so it’s going to SAFE AT SECOND BASE…St. Killian veteran Harry Semple slides safely into St. David 201 110 01 6 pects to help us be as strong as we “Sara Shields was a starter last take time getting used to that, but I second with a double as St. David shortstop Scotty Smith covers the base. St. Killian 030 110 00 5 have been in the past,” Blue Devil year. I see her continuing to be a see a bright future.”
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STUFFING THE RUNNER…Westfield PAL C Blue linebacker Matt LaCorte IN FOR THE SCORE…Westfield PAL C-White’s Chad Dembiec, No. 7, hands and the Westfield defense stuff Parsippany for no gain in a 34-0 win. off to Jack Neiswenter, No. 5, who goes in for the score against Perth Amboy. WF PAL C Blanks Parsippany WF C White Blanks Perth Amboy, 19-0
The Westfield C-White, 12-year- Brett Spass, Jacob Kaplan and Angus In Grid Season Opener, 34-0 old PAL football team opened its Applegarth. The Westfield PAL C football team had another touchdown reception. season with a 19-0 shutout over Perth Westfield C did not allow the Red defeated Parsippany, 34-0, in the sea- Amboy on September 12. Westfield’s Offensive linemen Philip Zanfagna, Raiders past the 50-yard line. Middle son opener at Kehler Stadium in Jake Cullen, Owen Kessler, Ben offense gained nearly 200 yards on linebacker Mike Ukrainskyj re- Westfield on September 12. the ground. Kwok and Jack Hall assisted Brennan corded 10 tackles. Gang tackling On Westfield’s first play, Brendan on a strong run. Meanwhile, the de- Jack Neiswenter led the way with was the story, with many players Glenn made a 30-yard run. Defensive touchdown runs of 35 and 24 yards, fense recorded big tackles by LaCorte involved in stifling Perth Amboy’s linemen Jack Meiselman, Jack and Michael Fuccillo and a near- and Nick Gibson added a beautiful attack. Chad Dembiec, Cam Newhard, Jeff Hoens and Nick Maher 22-yard scamper off-tackle for an- interception by Mark Daaleman. McLaughlin, Ben Kelly, Danny forced the RedHawks to punt. Kyle In the second half, Brennan re- other score. The Blue Devils con- Audino, Cam Scalera, Conor Dombroski returned the ball to a fa- trolled the line of scrimmage, with turned a punt for a touchdown. Be- Scanlon and the Shirk brothers (Kyle vorable midfield position. hind great blocking from Aaron excellent blocking from Max and Jack) all played well together to Westfield quarterback Philip Mar- Schwetje, Conor Root, J P Tyahla, Coleman and Kessler, Matt Varano gain the shutout. READY TO SACK THE QB…Westfield PAL A defense men Liam Boland, No. tini threw a 42-yard touchdown pass took the ball over the line for the 58, Sean Elliott, No. 86, and Cotter Spurlock, No. 66, sack the Parsippany quarterback at Kehler Stadium. to Dombroski. Kevin Brennan rushed extra point. in for the extra point. Next, Matt Reilly Kopser, Cullen, Chandler See it all on the web in color . . . LaCorte forced a Parsippany fumble Merz, Meiselman, Matt Harris, Josh and Ian Humphrey recovered the ball. Ebel and Maher made huge defen- www.goleader.com On the first play of the second sive plays, including a clutch fumble quarter, Martini fired a touchdown recovery on the Parsippany 15-yard pass to Michael Moriarty, who sped line in the fourth quarter. After Glenn 25 yards to the goal. Later, Timmy gained some yardage, Varano sprinted Day had a long run and Dombroski for a 75-yard touchdown. WF White B Grid Kids Battle New Homes throughout Parsippany to Scoreless Tie Thee Westfield White B PAL foot- before turning the ball over on Westfield ball team battled Parsippany to a 0- downs. Later, Mitchell Bryk recov- 0 tie at Kehler Stadium on Septem- ered a Parsippany fumble. A few ber 12 in the season opener. plays later, Hess snagged a Redman Cranford Parker Hess and Justin Dudzinski fumble to end the first half. got Westfield defense started with Heinbokel scooped up a key tackles on Parsippany’s opening Parsippany fumble early in the sec- drive. Liam Heinbokel and Ben ond half, but Parsippany intercepted. Scotch Plains Meltzer both lent some hard hits to Meltzer and Dudzinski delivered force the Redmen to turn the ball timely hits then Heinbokel ended over on downs. Vin DiFilippo got the Parsippany drive with a quarter- the handoff on Westfield’s first of- back sack. From $599,000 - $1,199,000 fensive drive, but a turnover gave the On Parsippany’s next series, Bryk ball back to Parsippany. Dudzinski and Hess forced a third-and-long capped off the first quarter with a then Hess recovered a fumble. For more information, contact quarterback sack. In the fourth quarter, Owen Parsippany struggled with penal- Colwell, Doug Smith, Mueller, ties in the second quarter. Nick DiFilippo, Meltzer and Heinbokel 908-294-2128 Mueller put a big stop on the Redman pushed Parsippany into negative offense to force a turnover. yardage. Varano and Curry took turns Westfield’s offense showed some carrying the ball in the fourth quar- spark when Jack Curry and Chris ter, with gains of six and seven yards, Varano both carried for a first down. but a sack ended the drive. Quarterback J.D. Marner connected With time running out, Parsippany with Hopper Murray and then drilled threatened in Westfield’s redzone, OPEN HOUSE: Sunday, September 19th • 1-4 PM a ball downfield to Varano for a 12- but a bad handoff opened the door yard gain and another first down for Colwell to deliver the final hit. 617 Lawrence Avenue, Westfield
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By DAVID B. CORBIN Governor Livingston (GL), New Taylor Rattray, a second doubles Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times Providence, Scotch Plains-Fanwood, player, was the only starter who gradu- Three years, 1983, 1994 and 1995, Dayton and five-time reigning cham- ated, but there have been some the Cranford High School girls ten- pion Westfield, the competition in changes in the lineup. Grabbing the nis team have reached 16 victories, the county would be very stiff. first singles slot this season will be but last season the Cougars did one “They know that! They see the sophomore Marianna Dzunova. Last better and finished with a 17-5 record. Westfields, the GL’s. They know the year, she was a very pleasant addition This year, with all but one starter competition is tough, but this has to the team at third singles where she returning, the Lady Cougars are fac- been the best that we’ve been in a placed sixth in the UCT and finished ing the possibility of another fine long time in back-to-back seasons,” 18-5. She also finished 1-1 at second season. Coach Melleno said. singles and was named to the Union “It was the most wins they have The Lady Cougars also have their County Mountain Conference Sec- had in the program,” Cougar Head eyes set on the top spot in their con- ond Team. Coach Eugene Melleno noted. ference, which consists of Cranford, “We have the lineup established. A Last year, the Cougars finished New Providence, Johnson, Linden, couple of changes! Marianna moved up eighth in the Union County Tourna- Plainfield and Elizabeth. to No. 1. Liz [Berry] went down to [No.] ment (UCT), their best finish in many “We are expecting to give a good 3, and Maggie [Brown] went to [No.] 2. years. This year, the Lady Cougars shot in our conference. We haven’t First doubles is still the same. Second are shooting for a higher spot on the won a conference since 1983. New doubles is Lori Joseph and [senior] Col- UCT ladder, but with such tough Providence is probably the team to leen Jones,” said coach Melleno. David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times teams as Kent Place, Oak Knoll, beat,” coach Melleno said. CONTINUED ON PAGE 3 A VERY HARD MAN TO BRING DOWN...Cougar running back Tyrone Avent, No. 44, rushed for 139 yards and two touchdowns in the 43-20 victory over the A. L. Johnson Crusaders on September 10 in Clark. AVENT, ‘PAP’, TROTTER (197 YDs), PREUCIL SCORE TDs Cougars’ ‘Big-O’ Option Rips Crusader Footballers, 43-20
By DAVID B. CORBIN spots of the gains. four times for 11 yards. Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times Hooking predominantly around Disaster struck early on the Cou- History did not repeat itself when the corners, running back Sean Trot- gars’ first series, when Papandrea’s the Cranford High School football ter amassed 197 yards on 14 car- pitchout to Trotter went awry, and team walked into the locker room ries, which included a 51-yard run Crusader Anthony Fischetti recov- with a two-touchdown lead over A.L. that eventually led to the Cougars’ ered the ball on the Cranford nine- Johnson (ALJ) in Clark on Septem- first touchdown (TD) and a 71-yard yard line. Three plays later, Crusader ber 10. Unlike last year’s stinging 28- TD sprint. Running back Tyrone quarterback Josh Urbanovich slipped 21, overtime setback to the Crusad- Avent bashed his way through the in from the four, and Matt Morozoff ers, the Cougars held their own, and middle of the Crusaders’ defense hit the point after (PAT) to make the even more, to strut home with a 43-20 for 139 yards on 17 carries, includ- score 7-0, with 9:41 on the clock. victory. ing TD runs of 21 yards and 18 The Cougars, however, kept their Cougar Head Coach Erik yards. Quarterback Joey Papandrea wits and engineered a seven-play, 80- Rosenmeier predicted that his option carried 18 times for 129 yards, in- yard scoring drive that ended in a offense, with all of its weapons, would cluding TD runs of one yard and 39 peculiar way, when the ball was jarred make it very difficult for opposing yards. Running back Justin Van from Trotter’s grasp, and it rolled into teams to defend, and he was right. Ostenbridge carried six times for the end zone, where offensive line- David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times The 1-0 Cougars amassed 515 rush- 59 yards, and Nick Diaz carried man Chad Preucil alertly smothered it PART OF THE COUGAR STARTING SEVEN…The Cranford Cougar girls tennis team has returned all but one of its ing yards – penalties came right after for the TD. Rob Gaeta’s PAT attempt starters and expect a strong season. Pictured, left to right, are: junior Rachel Halek, senior co-captain Maggie Brown, senior two runs that totaled 23 yards, but the Probitas Verus Honos went wide left. Gaeta finished with Lori Joseph and senior Elizabeth Berry. Absent from photo are: sophomore Marianna Dzunova, senior co-captain Kristy CONTINUED ON PAGE 3 Daubert and senior Colleen Jones. penalties were marked off from the goleader.com online exclusive Page E-2 Thursday, September 16, 2010 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains–Fanwood TIMES A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION NAGOURNEY, MATRALE, GLOVER, VACCA RIP GOALS Lady Raiders Stop Cougars In Soccer Season Opener, 4-0
By JOSEPH SCHACKMAN off two defenders and ripped a shot this time buried her shot in the back Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times past Cranford’s diving keeper. of the net, with the keeper caught out In a rematch of last years Union Just two minutes later the Raiders of position, to put a stamp on this County High School girls soccer got another goal. Junior Erin Pierce early season win for the Raiders. championship, Scotch Plains- played a beautiful through ball to a After the game, Raider Head Coach Fanwood and Cranford opened their streaking Julie Glover, who split the Kevin Ewing said, “ I think that, for 2010 season on September 11 at defenders and finished it perfectly, the most part, we won a lot of the 50/ Cranford Memorial Field. The Raid- putting her shot just off the inside of 50 balls. In the first half we were ers avenged a 1-0 loss last year to the the post. moving the ball pretty well, in the Cougars with a dominating 4-0 win. The first half came to a close with second half, not as quite as well. But Both teams looked evenly matched the Raiders having dominated the over all, I am very pleased.” to start and exchanged goal-scoring play and leading 3-0, while allowing Nagourney was also happy with opportunities just a few minutes into just one shot on goal. the result but said that the Raiders the game. Raider Avika Shah took a Cranford Coach Jennifer need to work on, “keeping posses- free kick at the top of the box that was Michewicz made a number of adjust- sion and finishing crosses. We had a appeared to be curling into the net but ments to try and disrupt the posses- number of chances that we didn’t was snatched out of the air by Cou- sion of the Raiders. They also changed finish in front of the goal, and we David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times gar goalkeeper, Emily Baumann. keepers, subbing in junior Leah need to finish every time we are up PREPARING TO WORK WITH A YOUNG SQUAD…Cougar co-captains Ray El-Khoury, left, and Eric Walano will have Cranford missed an early chance as Quinn. Their changes seemed to be there.” the responsibility of developing a young squad into a coordinated boys soccer machine. The Cougars are expected to be well, when Raider keeper Paige paying off as the Cougars began to While it was a disappointing start strong in the middle, but they have a very young group of forwards. DellaBadia made an excellent div- claw their way back into the game. for Cranford, there are positives to be ing save on a ball volleyed off a But the Raiders defense would not taken from the game. Coach ERIC WALANO, RAY EL-KHOURY NAMED CAPTAINS corner kick. budge and Cranford could not muster Michewicz stated after the game, “I However, 15 minutes into the game much offense. think throughout our scrimmages this the Raiders made their move. They Again around the 16-minute mark, season we haven’t seen the speed of controlled the ball in the middle and things began to fall apart for the Cou- play up to the level that Scotch Plains Cougar Soccer Boys to Build were passing it well, not allowing gars. Nagourney almost tallied her was at today, and I think that was a Cranford any offensive opportuni- second goal of the day when she little bit of a wakeup call for us. I ties. separated from her defender and think we came out evenly the first 15 The Raiders persistence paid off as blasted a shot off the crossbar. minutes of the game, but once they Around Four Solid Veterans they broke the game wide open to- A few minutes later, Raider Gabby scored their first goal off the corner, wards the end of the first half. On a Vacca broke through the defense and we did let down a little. I think it was corner kick in the 16th minute, senior darted towards net, but pushed her our goal in the second half to come By DAVID B. CORBIN said. “He is going to be one of the best With the youth up front and the captain Emily Nagourney buried a shot wide. However, her effort would out stronger and we were able to do Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times players in the county, if not the state, absence of Hartnett, coach Curci felt header in the back of the net to the put be rewarded in the 13th minute when that a bit better and hold them to only Very little more could have been this year. He’s got the ability to change that his offensive attack pattern would Scotch Plains up 1-0. In the eighth the ensuing goal kick was mis-hit and one goal in the second half.” done by last season’s veteran Cranford games.” definitely be different this season. minute, the Raiders got a spark from ended up at her feet, just outside the Sc. Pl.-Fanwood 3 1 4 High School (CHS) boys soccer team Senior midfielder/co-captain Ray “We are not going to have a 27- their bench, when Lisa Matrale fought box. She again raced towards net and Cranford 0 0 0 that shattered numerous CHS records El-Khoury ominous presence and goal scorer. It was great to have and finished with a 22-1-2 record, the toughness saw to it that opposing Hartnett, but we are going to be spread most by far in CHS boys soccer his- players kept that one step behind, out this year. I am expecting Ray and tory. maybe two. Connor to be able to score. Eric is Previously, the most wins by the “He’s big and strong, but besides going to be making some runs from Cougars were 16. The Cougars won that, he’s got speed, and he’s skilled. his stopper position, because we don’t their third straight conference title He makes great decisions. He has anchor him there. If he’s got to run, and defeated Westfield, 1-0, to claim played at a high level at club ball. He he will make his run. Eric stepped up their first Union County Tournament does make guys think twice, because from day 1 when he walked into this title. Their only loss came in a 1-0, we do let him roam quite a bit in the program four years ago. He’s tough. setback in the North Jersey, Section middle. He will be on the right side, He’s physical. He’s positive on all 2, Group 3 semifinals to the Millburn the left side. He’s got a motor. He can accounts. He keeps everybody in or- Millers, who defeated Scotch Plains- go all day,” coach Curci pointed out. der. Having those guys up the middle, Fanwood for the title. Veteran co-captain/stopper Eric knowing how we play and trusting “It was a groundbreaking season Walano was instrumental in keeping each other is going to be key,” coach for the program. It really was a won- the ball out of the Cougars’ defensive Curci said. derful year, but again you got to go side of the field last year and more of VARSITY BOYS SCHEDULE: back a few years, and that first group the same is expected from him this Head Coach: Mike Curci had its first winning season three season. Junior George El-Khoury will 09/10 Fri Plainfield A 4:00 PM years ago. It was a foundation for shift from his midfield position to 09/14 Tue Elizabeth A 6:30 PM these guys to see what winning was sweeper. Seniors Dan Couto and Dan 09/16 Thur Pequannock H 4:00 PM all about and to take it to the next Cleary will be the outside backs. 09/20 Mon Sc. Pl.-Fanwood A 4:00 PM level,” Cougar Head Coach Mike “Eric Walano is back at stopper. He 09/22 Wed Summit H 7:00 PM Curci said. had a phenomenal season and plugged 09/24 Fri Union A 4:00 PM With the graduation of seven start- up the middle nicely. George El- 09/28 Tue Linden H 4:00 PM ers, including All-State goalkeeper 09/30 Thur Westfield A 4:00 PM Khoury, who played outside midfield 10/04 Mon Plainfield H 4:00 PM Scott Boyer, a four-year starter, who last year. We moved him back to 10/06 Wed Elizabeth H 4:00 PM finished with 54 varsity wins in his sweeper. He’s grown tremendously 10/08 Fri Mt. Olive A 4:15 PM career, and forward Pat Hartnett, who as a player over the last nine months. 10/12 Tue Sc. Pl.-Fanwood H 4:00 PM had a Union County leading 27 goals Up the middle, we are going to be 10/14 Thur Union H 4:00 PM last year, the Cougars must build their strong,” coach Curci said. 10/16 Sat Red Bank Cath A 10:00 AM young squad around four solid veter- Filling the vacancy left by Boyer 10/19 Tue Linden A 4:00 PM Joseph Schackman for The Westfield Leader and The Times ans. will be senior Mark Osofsky. The 10/25 Mon Somerville H 4:00 PM GIVING IT A BOOT DOWNFIELD…Cougar Hanna Dowzycki, No. 12, prepares to kick the ball downfield in the game “We are fortunate, even though we backup goalie is Dan Weber. 10/28 Thur N. Providence A 4:00 PM against Scotch Plains-Fanwood at Memorial Field in Cranford on September 11. lost seven starters, to have four play- “It’s hard to replace a two-time all- ers back, who we can build around. state goalie. That said, Mark Osofsky That includes Connor DeMars and is one of the best athletes in the school. Ray El-Khoury our central He is progressing nicely every day,” midfielders, who were instrumental coach Curci said. in leading us to the county champion- Coach Curci has been looking for Hey Mother Nature! ship. I wouldn’t trade them for any- senior Mike Giodon, junior Jeff $)3#/6%2 one. They work well together,” coach Francis, sophomores Mike Kniazuk, WHY MILLION HOMEOWNERS Curci said. Tom Fitzgerald and Tom Paparatto, TRUST THEIR HOMES TO DeMars, a senior midfielder, al- and freshman Andrew Gee to fill the Bring it on. ways seemed to be a step ahead of his outside midfield positions. 34!4% &!2- competition last year. Three sophomores, James Sands, “Connor is a tremendous athlete. Matt Aquiles and Mike Helmstetter, He’s got terrific skill. Tremendous and senior Brian Petrucci will fill the footwork, smart with the ball! He’s forward positions. always thinking ahead. That’s what “We will be young up front, but we makes him so effective. He’s reading have some sophomores with a lot of things as it happens,” coach Curci ability,” noted coach Curci.
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David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times REALLY GETTING INTO THE SPIRIT OF THINGS…The Cougar mascot was really roaring during the football game ALL READY FOR THE SEASON OPENER…The Cranford High School cheerleading squad is all smiles prior to the between the Cougars and the Crusaders of A.L. Johnson in Clark. The Cougars defeated the Crusaders, 43-20. season-opening football game between the Cougars and the A.L. Johnson Crusaders in Clark on September 10. Cranford Cougars’ ‘Big-O’ Option Rips Apart A. L. Johnson Crusader Footballers, 43-20
CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 four PATs and a 36-yard field goal. ball at the ALJ 27. Four plays later, field goal. Two minutes later, Trotter Trotter explained. back Eric Garguilo intercepted on we have no reason to block.” “It’s tough to see that happen, be- Avent barreled through the middle took a different route and cut through Linebacker JT Vicci recovered a the five-yard line. On the first offen- “All I have to do is thank my whole cause I know, especially everybody for his 21-yard TD to make the score the middle for a 71-yard TD sprint. Crusader fumble on the ALJ 15 to sive play, Avent made his best run of line for blocking. Ingenious coach- sitting in the stands, it is like, ‘Oh no! 13-7 at the end of the first quarter. “Our linemen blocked incredibly set up the next score. Four plays the evening, shedding several tackles ing! Without that coaching from coach Here we go again!’ But we knew we “We have been working on a new well. I wouldn’t have been any- later, with 1:32 left in the half, and rumbling for 38 yards to the Rosenmeier, I don’t think I could had plenty of game left, and we knew thing all year called bending with the where without them. We are just Papandrea slipped in from the one to Cranford 43. Six plays later, have put any points up today,” Avent we could get the job done,” Papandrea new defense we have. I saw the center trying to pound it down teams’ make the score, 29-7. In a span of 40 Papandrea curled 39 yards on a keeper said. “I’m lucky I have a great center said of the fumble. pull. When I saw that ball go on the throats, play offense and win games. seconds, the Crusaders went to the for the TD. like Handy. He always tells me, ‘watch The tide began to flow even more ground, my eyes got bigger than I have been here since I was a sopho- air six times, covering 65 yards, and “They called me Adrian Peterson,” the nose guard! He’s going to pull.’ I in the Cougars’ direction when de- they’ve ever been in my life. I wanted more, and we have been losing all scored when Urbanovich hit wide chuckled Avent. “It was the best run just read it and I run. They blew us out fensive lineman Tim Handy deliv- that ball,” Handy said. these games. It’s time that we win. receiver PJ Franciotti with a 25-yard I ever had.” my sophomore year, and we gave it ered a hit on a Crusader receiver Tim With 7:01 left in the half, Gaeta The seniors blocked great. I saw a TD pass. The Crusaders answered with a up my junior year. This year, it feels Lisowski and pounced on the loose split the uprights with his 36-yard huge whole, and I went through it,” “Last year when we went into the five-play, 65-yard TD drive when excellent.” locker room, we were up by two Urbanovich connected with wide re- “We have weapons, and we are not touchdowns. It was the same exact ceiver Mike Pace for 23 yards. Cou- afraid to go to whoever we need to go thing tonight. We knew that we gar defensive lineman Bobby Anstatt to, as far as moving the ball,” Cougars Return Six Starters in Girls Tennis couldn’t let this happen again. We blocked the PAT. The Cougars added Papandrea said. “It’s not like I need CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 turned the ball over early, but then the final TD midway through the the ball. It’s not like Sean needs the our defense made a big play. That is fourth quarter when Avent galloped ball or Tyrone. When it’s a collabora- Dzunova has been very impressive She’s very consistent. She will do a another tremendous season from the thing that is different about this 18 yards into the end zone. tive effort, we are happy blocking for in pre-season and coach Melleno ac- very good job at [No.] 2, and Liz them,” said coach Melleno. team. When we need to make a big “It was the entire offense and the each other. Going down the field and knowledged, “Last year, I think it Berry dropping from [No.] 2 to [No.] Senior Lori Joseph, who will team play, we make it,” Papandrea said. entire defense. We practiced hard all scoring points! That’s what it’s all was kind of all new to her. She came 3 will do a very nice job at [No.] 3. up with Jones at second doubles, And more big plays came in the week. Everybody did his job tonight. about. We have five great guys up into the program. She got the third They are very consistent players. I placed sixth in the UCT at that posi- third quarter when Trotter made an We stepped it up. Our blocking al- front. We have Tyrone leading me singles spot. As the season went on, expect a lot from them this year,” tion last year and finished with a 19- interception at the Cougar 22, then lowed these guys to score as much as through holes. It’s everybody!” you could see how strong she was. coach Melleno said. 7 overall record. Last year, Jones had after ALJ recovered a Cranford they did,” Handy said. “Without us, Cranford 13 16 7 7 43 That’s what happened this year. She Senior Co-Captain Kristy Daubert, a 1-2 record, while competing at first fumble on the 10-yard line, defensive they can’t score, and without them, A.L. Johnson 7 7 6 0 20 came in ready to play and took over a four-year varsity player, and junior doubles, and a 4-1 record at second first singles. She’s a very strong Rachel Halek, who placed seventh in doubles to finish 5-3 overall. player. She hits the ball very hard. the UCT at first doubles, are together “Second doubles, we have a differ- She’s going to be a force for four once again at that slot. Daubert had a ent combination. We are working with years here at Cranford High School.” 16-5 record at first doubles and a 2-2 them. They are improving every day. Last year, while playing the cream record at third singles last year to As a matter of fact, that was a big of the crop at first singles Brown, finish 18-7 overall. Halek finished surprise last year. Our second doubles now a four-year varsity player, fin- with an 18-8 record at first doubles. won a lot of matches to help us win ished with a 13-10 record. As a senior The twosome also qualified for the matches, so we are hoping to gel this co-captain, she should be very effec- NJSIAA Doubles Tournament, which team to do the same thing,” coach tive at second singles. Berry, a three- required a 70 percent winning record Melleno said. year varsity player, finished 12-9 at by the cutoff date. second singles. She should also reap “Last year, they had an outstand- Cranford High School in quite a few more wins at third ing season. They had a year under singles. their belt together. They are going to Girls Tennis Schedule: “Maggie is a good [No.] 2 player. be more confident this year. I expect Head Coach: Gene Melleno 09/13 Mon Somerville A 4:00 PM 09/14 Tue New Providence H 4:00 PM 09/15 Wed Roselle Park A 4:00 PM 09/16 Thu Plainfield A 4:00 PM 09/20 Mon Elizabeth A 4:00 PM 09/21 Tue Sc. Pl.-Fanwood H 4:00 PM 09/23 Thu UCT A 9:00 AM 09/24 Fri UCT A 9:00 AM 09/27 Mon AL Johnson H 4:00 PM 09/28 Tue Jon. Dayton A 4:00 PM www.uniquecruiseandtravel.com 09/29 Wed Gov. Livingston H 4:00 PM 09/30 Thu Linden H 4:00 PM Carol Bevere Kearney• Proprietor 10/04 Mon Union A 4:00 PM 10/05 Tue JFK Iselin A 4:00 PM 207 CENTER STREET, GARWOOD 10/07 Thu AL Johnson A 4:00 PM 908-789-3303 10/08 Fri Union Catholic A 4:00 PM 10/11 Mon Rahway A 4:00 PM 10/12 Tue Elizabeth H 4:00 PM 10/14 Thu New Providence A 4:00 PM David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times 10/15 Fri North Plainfield A 4:00 PM COUGAR ATHLETES OF THE WEEK…Nicole Ravetier and Joe Papandrea have been named Cougar Athletes of the 10/18 Mon Bound Brook H 4:00 PM Week. 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Drama UNION – Kean University will host artistic director, The McCarter The- Reading is Good For You an International Conference on Ameri- ater; Jill Dolan, professor of English can Drama, in partnership with a pro- and Theater, Princeton University, who duction of Thornton Wilder’s Our will interview Ms. Mann about her Town, directed by Bill Bowers, a Broad- work, and Chris Bigsby, professor of way actor known for his outstanding American Studies, University of East David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times achievements in physicalization and Anglia. Distinguished Professor of En- HONORING AMERICA ON LABOR DAY…The four remaining members who played in the opening season of the St. mime. The conference will be held on glish Brenda Murphy from the Univer- Bart’s Oldtimers Men’s Softball League 33 years ago salute the American flag prior to the start of the St. Bart’s Friday and Saturday, October 29 and sity of Connecticut and Louise Ber- Championship game on Labor Day at Brookside Park in Scotch Plains. Pictured, left to right, are: Joe McEvoy, Paul Morello, goleader.com/subscribe 30, on the university’s main campus, nard, curator of the American Litera- Bill Lawrence and Al Weber. located at 1000 Morris Avenue in ture Collection at Yale’s Beinecke Rare Union. Both the conference and the Book Library, also will be featured. 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Christie has submitted the following dundancies and bureaucracy, Gover- The Governor also welcomed the F. Guarasci (Hackensack, Bergen); Anna nominations to the state Senate. The Marie Mascolo (Fairview, Bergen). nor Chris Christie signed an executive report of his cabinet’s recommenda- Ethics Reforms Package nominations, except those stipulated order, last Friday, eliminating 60 state tions directing a cabinet-level review Delaware River And Bay Author- TRENTON – Governor Chris original bill sought only to prevent under “direct appointment,” are sub- ity: Richard S. Mroz (Haddonfield, boards and commissions that were of all authorities, boards and com- ject to the advice and consent of the found through review to be expired, missions, per a previous executive Christie has unveiled a series of ethics the Governor and State Ethics Com- Camden). reform measures that reflect his com- mission from extending the filing Senate. New Jersey Maritime Pilot And inactive, non-operational or otherwise order, to determine whether each en- Kean University Board of Trustees: defunct. tity should continue or cease to exist. mitment to change the culture of gov- deadline for financial disclosure state- Docking Pilot Commission: Charles ernment, demand accountability and ments. Frank X. McDermott, (Westfield, E. Stapleton (Annandale, Hunterdon). “The councils, commissions and The review resulted in recommenda- Union); Joseph Wilf (Hillside, Union); boards targeted for elimination have tions to eliminate approximately 250 maintain the integrity of office, hold- “Ethics reform in New Jersey has New Jersey State Board of Cosme- ers and employees and the electoral been a patchwork of half measures Helyn Payne Baltimore (East Orange, tology And Hairstyling: Anthony J. quite frankly outlived their useful- entities and over 60 additional rec- Essex); Ada Morell (Monroe Town- ness,” the Governor said. “Removing ommendations for mergers. The Gov- process at all level of government to that failed to be fair and uniform, left Fiore (Haddonfield, Camden);. better serve the people of New Jersey. gaping loopholes for special interests ship, Middlesex); Robert W. Cockren, Passaic Valley Sewerage Commis- this bureaucratic clutter is central to ernor will review the cabinet’s rec- (Scotch Plains, Union); Barbara Sobel the process of administration’s goal of ommendations and propose legisla- The ethics plan represents the first to maneuver through and fell far short sion: Thomas Tucci, Jr. (Nutley, specific policy proposals of the of what the public demands,” Gover- (Short Hills, Essex). Essex). cutting overlapping, redundant or use- tion to eliminate or merge boards and Montclair State University Board less layers of government, streamlin- commissions that were created by broader Christie Reform Agenda out- nor Chris Christie said. “These mea- New Jersey Transportation Trust lined by the Governor this week. Ad- sures are about good, open and honest of Trustees: Rose C. Cali (Montclair, Fund Authority: Nelson Ferreira (Far ing operations, and reducing red tape.” statute. Essex); George J. Hiltzik (Teaneck, Examples of duplication and ineffi- In addition to directing a compre- ditional reforms to address the areas government, where the playing field Hills, Somerset). of pension and benefits, economic is level for everyone and the rules are Bergen); Ralph A. Larossa (Allendale, New Jersey Urban Enterprise Zone ciency addressed in executive order hensive review of all state authorities, Bergen); John L. McGoldrick include: the Invasive Species Council boards and commissions, the previ- development and job creation, and unambiguous.” Authority: Eric Hector Jaso, education will be released in the com- A day after his inauguration, Gov- (Princeton, Mercer); Nominate For (Morristown, Morris); Daniel R. duplicates activities of the Depart- ous executive order took action to Appointment Thomas Maguire (Long ment of Environmental Protection; the reform abusive fiscal practices at those ing weeks. ernor Christie signed an executive Lindemann (Wayne, Passaic). Among the proposals advanced by Valley, Morris); J. Thomas Presby Casino Reinvestment Development Delaware Bay Weakfish Commission entities by limiting the hiring of lob- order which limited political dona- (Essex Fells, Essex); Michael L. Carter has expired; the Apparel Procurement byists, eliminating “golden para- the Governor during a town hall meet- tions by labor unions that had con- Authority: Howard Kyle (Mays Land- ing in Raritan Township are: (West Orange, Essex). ing, Atlantic); Edward H. Gant (Egg Board is inactive; the New Jersey chutes” to departing executives and tracts with the state, saying that unions New Jersey City University Board Abraham Lincoln Bicentennial Com- employees and capping travel ex- Omnibus ethics legislation, which should be subject to the same restric- Harbor Township, Atlantic). ends dual government employment of Trustees: Cynthia Maner Campbell, South Jersey Transportation Author- mission has expired; and, the New penses at $250. tions as corporations or individual (Jersey City, Hudson); Tung-Lung and dual office holding, requires for- donors. That executive order was over- ity: Dianne Solomon (Haddonfield, feiture of pensions by convicted pub- Steven Chang (Livingston, Essex); Camden); State Board of Education; turned in-part by a state appeals court Henry A. Coleman (Woodbridge, Mayors Jail and Bail lic officials, prohibits use of cam- which – without passing judgment on Peter Simon (Green Village, Morris); paign funds for criminal defense costs, Middlesex); Vijayant Pawar, Claire Chamberlin Eckert the intent of the executive order – said (Morristown, Morris); Carlos A. and redefines conflict of interest for legislation would be required to enact (Bernardsville, Somerset). Fundraiser Set for Oct. 2 legislators by making recusal manda- Rendo, (Woodcliff Lake, Bergen); Burlington County Superintendent the restrictions. Edward A. Whittaker (Hoboken, FANWOOD – Mayors, community Michael Giordano, North Plainfield; tory for direct financial conflict (no “This is undeniably a matter of of Elections: Joanne Nyikita (Beverly, more self-evaluation to determine Hudson); Owen M. Ryan, Jr. (Bask- Burlington). leaders and businesses will come to- Jim Kennedy, Rahway; Joseph important public policy,” Governor ing Ridge, Somerset); Karen Desoto, gether on Saturday, October 2 for di- DeLorio, Roselle Park; Nancy Malool, whether the member “feels” there is Withdrawal, New Jersey Health In- Christie said. “This pay-to-play re- (Jersey City, Hudson); Dr. Henry formation Technology Commission; saster relief by putting elected offi- Scotch Plains, and Albert Ellis, or is not a conflict) and strict disclo- form package strengthens New Fernandez-Cos (West New York, cials in the slammer – so to speak. Watchung. sure of legislative conflicts of inter- Withdraw Honorable Upendra J. Jersey’s existing laws to protect the Hudson). Chivukula (Somerset, Somerset). These “jail birds” will be sent to the Also taking part are council mem- est. integrity of our electoral process in a New Jersey Institute of Technology Fanwood Municipal Court before a bers, Derek Armstrong, Linden; Mary A comprehensive legislative reform Direct Appointments: Brick City way that preserves the public’s confi- University Board of Trustees: Philip Development Corporation-Board of guest judge to hear their charges and Forbes, North Plainfield; Everett package, which imposes a uniform dence in the system. Special interests Beachem (Wall Township, Monmouth); post bail for the Tri-County Red Cross Merill, North Plainfield; Jamel Holley, standard for awarding contracts at all Directors. should not be in a position of deciding Elizabeth Garcia (North Bergen, Reappoint Richard W. Roper Mayors Jail and Bail fundraiser. Roselle; Douglas Singleterry, North levels and branches of government in elections by flooding the political pro- Hudson); Anthony J. Knapp, Jr. (North All bail raised will be for Red Cross Plainfield, and Anthony Sytko, New Jersey and expands the reach of (Maplewood, Essex). cess with money.” Branch, Somerset); Kathleen New Jersey Real Estate Commis- programs and services in the commu- Garwood. the pay-to-play law to make public The pay-to-play reform proposal Wielkopolski (Chester, Morris); Anne nity, namely disaster relief and pre- Also taking part will be Michael labor unions subject to the same con- sion: Appoint Harold J. Poltrock, also restricts the practice of “wheel- S. Babineau, (Summit, Union); Anthony (Millburn, Essex); Appoint Diane K. paredness. Residents can visit Prasad, Tri-County Red Cross emer- tribution and disclosure obligations ing,” by eliminating many of the R. Slimowicz (Long Hill Township, american.redcross.org/jailandbail to gency services director; James Rodino, as other entities doing business with Disbrow, (Tuckerton, Ocean). exemptions on contribution limits Morris); Gary C. Dahms (Allenwood, New Jersey State Board of Accoun- find out and support the community North Plainfield public works direc- the state. The bill also restricts the for county or municipal political Monmouth); Amy Pappas (Tenafly, by bailing out their mayor. Red Cross tor; Beverly Rolston-Blenman, vice- tancy: Daniel J. Geltrude, (Nutley, practice of “wheeling,” or the transfer committees. The proposal – which Bergen). Essex). jail birds are not limited to mayors. president of Solaris Health Systems; of political donations to circumvent has strong supported from the Elec- Ramapo College of New Jersey Anyone can be a jail bird and there is Nathan Rudy, Tri-County Red Cross State Ethics Commission: Honor- campaign financing laws. tion Law Enforcement Commission Board of Trustees: Gary L. Montroy able Lee Solomon (Haddonfield, still time to register by visiting executive director, and Mark Vernick, Also, the Governor conditionally – would curtail the unlimited trans- (Mahwah, Bergen); Vincent Paul american.redcross.org/jailandbail to branch manager, TD Bank of Scotch Camden); Marc D. Larkins, (Irvington, vetoed A-2768 to strengthen finan- fer of campaign money between Colman (Mahwah, Bergen); Sharon K. Essex); Richard E. Constable, (Or- get started. Plains. cial disclosure and to require the Leg- committees and from committees to Mcgahee (Maplewood, Essex); Edward Participating mayors are: Colleen Funds raised will help local fami- ange, Essex); Appoint Andrew S. islature and its senior staff to file the candidates in different parts of the Zarnock (Roselle, Union); Thomas Berns (Parsippany, Morris). Mahr, Fanwood; Victor Sordillo, War- lies who have lost their home to fires same financial disclosure statements state, which can unfairly impact lo- Zelante, (Morristown, Morris). ren; Antonia Ricigliano, Edison; floods, and other natural disasters. Governor’s Council On Mental required of the executive branch. The cal races. Richard Stockton State College Health Stigma: Appoint Melanie A. Board of Trustees: Curtis J. Bashaw Willette (Montclair, Essex). Christie Vetoes Actions of Maritime SP’s Needle Named New (Cape May, Cape May); Clarence C. Sussex County Community College Hoover, (Montclair, Essex); Albert L. Board of Trustees: Glen Vetrano (New- Pilot and Docking Pilot Commission Gutierrez (Egg Harbor Township, At- ton, Sussex). lantic); Leo B. Schoffer, (Margate, TRENTON – Governor Chris The first veto involves the adoption Trustee at Wardlaw School Atlantic). Baum Earns Dean’s Christie continued to hold New of the commission’s proposed Fiscal EDISON – Erica Needle, a resi- thropy board for the last five years. Board of Governors – Rutgers Uni- Jersey’s authorities and commissions Year 2011 budget, including a line item dent of Scotch Plains, has been named She was the board communications versity: Candace Straight (Bloomfield, Award at Colgate accountable, on September 1, by re- in the amount of $50,000 for “Over- a new member of the board of trust- chairwoman from 2007 to 2009. Essex); Rutgers University Board of WESTFIELD – Westfield’s Chelsea jecting two resolutions approved by sight Services.” Since no analysis was ees at The Wardlaw-Hartridge School She has held several leadership roles Trustees; Michael Duhaime Baum, daughter of Jeanine and the New Jersey Maritime Pilot and performed before the meeting to deter- in North Edison. Mrs. Needle and with the Jewish Federation of Central (Hoboken, Hudson). Jonathan Baum, was a recipient of the Docking Pilot Commission during its mine the necessity of the services and her husband, Steven, are the parents New Jersey in Scotch Plains, includ- Rowan University Board of Trust- Dean’s Award for academic excel- July 20 board meeting. This is the the costs required to perform them, the of Haley, a sophomore, and Max, a ing member of the board of directors ees: Virginia R. Smith (Upper lence during the spring 2010 semester eleventh veto exercised by Governor amount of $50,000 is considered specu- seventh grader, at the independent and president of the Women’s Cam- Makefield, Pa). at Colgate University, where she is a Christie against actions taken by vari- lative at best and raises questions about school. paign. She is currently a vice-presi- The College of New Jersey Board member of the Class of 2012. ous state authorities and commissions. the sufficiency of the commission’s “My family and I are extremely dent. of Trustees: Jorge A. Caballero (Long To be eligible for the Dean’s Award, budget preparation. proud to be part of the wonderful From 2004 to 2006, she served as Valley, Morris); Anne P. McHugh, a Colgate student must achieve a 3.30 Two Compete Tonight While the commission presented Wardlaw-Hartridge community,” said the Vice-President of the JCC of Cen- (Pennington, Mercer); Christopher R. or higher average while carrying a In Toastmasters Event three different budget options, con- Mrs. Needle. “It is a great honor to tral New Jersey, and since 2009, she Gibson, (West Deptford, Gloucester); full course load of four courses per taining three different amounts for have the opportunity to become a has been a parliamentarian at the JCC. Robert A. Altman (Princeton, Mer- semester. WESTFIELD – Toastmasters of “Oversight Services,” the final amount trustee, and I am looking forward to She has also served on several of the cer); Brad Brewster, (Lambertville, A 2008 graduate of Kent Place Westfield has announced that Angela was not selected until the day of the working with the board team to suc- organization’s committees, including: Hunterdon). School, Chelsea is concentrating in Chester of Plainfield and Marie meeting. “Accordingly, the Fiscal Year cessfully fulfill our school mission Capital Campaign, Membership, Fit- Thomas A. Edison State College Peace and Conflicts Studies at Colgate, Morrison of Westfield will compete 2011 budget should not have been and bring The Wardlaw-Hartridge ness Task Force, Early Education and Board of Trustees: Fred J. Abbate while minoring in anthropology. this evening, Thursday, September 16, approved absent a thorough review of School to the next level.” Youth and Family. (Moorestown, Burlington); Pastor J. She is a member of the Varsity Al- in the next level of a public-speaking these issues,” Governor Christie wrote She added, “My vision is to engage In 2000, Mrs. Needle received the Stanley Justice (Trenton, Mercer); Brian pine Ski team and president of the competition. The contest will take in his August 31 veto letter to the more families to benefit from all that Volunteer of the Year Award from the T. Maloney (Flemington, Hunterdon). Madison Crafts Club. place beginning at 6:15 p.m. at the commission. William Paterson University of New our school has to offer and to have JCC. The Jewish Federation of Cen- PUBLIC NOTICE Clark Public Library, located at 303 Consequently, Governor Christie Wardlaw-Hartridge regarded as the tral Jersey presented the Rhoda Jersey Board of Trustees, Public Mem- Westfield Avenue. also vetoed the board’s approval of a gold standard in educational excel- Rosenbach Leadership Award to Mrs. ber 13: Maureen A. Conway TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS Ms. Chester won for her best Table resolution that authorized a reduction lence.” Needle in 2004. (Ridgewood, Bergen); Frederick L. RESOLUTION Topics entry, and Ms. Morrison won in fees charged to Maritime Pilots in Mrs. Needle graduated cum laude PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE AWARDING PROFESSIONAL SER- for her best-prepared humorous accordance with the Commission’s in 1983 from Tulane University in VICE CONTRACT TO HATCH MOTT speech, called “Man Caves,” during reduced budget. Since the New Orleans where she received a TOWN OF WESTFIELD MACDONALD TO PERFORM A RIGHT Commission’s Fiscal Year 2011 Bud- OF WAY SURVEY FOR KATHERINE the club contest September 2. Bachelor of Science degree in Psy- Public Notice is hereby given that an ordinance of which the following is a copy was STREET. Table Topics features off-the-cuff get was vetoed, the associated fee introduced, read and passed on first reading by the Council of the Town of Westfield at chology. In 1995, she earned a Doctor WHEREAS, there exists a need for the reduction also was denied until a final a meeting held September 14, 2010, and that the said Council will further consider the speaking, in which contestants are of Psychology degree in School Psy- professional services of a Licensed Land same for final passage on the 28th day of September, 2010 at 8:00 p.m., or as soon given a topic and have up to two budget is authorized. Surveyor to perform a right of way survey chology from Ferkauf Graduate thereafter as said matter can be reached, in the Council Chambers, Municipal Building, minutes to complete a response. They “After reviewing the minutes of the for Katherine Street; and School of Psychology in the Bronx. 425 East Broad Street, Westfield, New Jersey, at which time and place any person who WHEREAS, the Local Public Contracts do not know the topic ahead of time. Maritime Pilot and Docking Pilot Com- may be interested therein will be given an opportunity to be heard concerning said She has been employed as a school Law, N.J.S.A. 40A:11-1 et seq., specifi- “Man Caves” was a humorous look mission, it is evident that the last-minute ordinance. psychologist at Beadleston Therapeu- cally N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5 permits the award Claire J. Gray at how various men decorate their process used to finalize this budget was of professional services without public tic High School in Clark and she has Town Clerk basement getaways, and posed some flawed and completed without suffi- advertisement as defined in N.J.S.A. sales experience in commercial real GENERAL ORDINANCE NO. 1963 19:44A-20.7 or competitive bidding, pur- questions as to what a “lady cave” cient analysis,” Governor Christie said. AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE CODE OF THE TOWN OF WESTFIELD, estate. She has served as president of suant to the provisions of N.J.S.A. 19:44A- would look like. “New Jersey’s financial situation de- the parents’ association and a mem- CHAPTER 13 mands that all authorities and commis- 20.4; and; and Tonight’s competition will feature ber of the Board of Directors at BE IT ORDAINED by the Town Council of the Town of Westfield in the County of Union WHEREAS, Hatch Mott MacDonald has the best speakers from among multiple sions be held accountable for the devel- that section 13-4.2 be repealed in its entirety and replaced with the following: submitted a proposal, attached hereto as opment of responsible budget and Solomon Schechter Day School of Toastmasters clubs in Central New Essex and Union Counties. SECTION I. Exhibit “A” and have indicated that they spending plans.” Sec. 13-4.2. Right turn prohibitions – controlled intersections. are a professional licensed land surveyor Jersey. The winners of the competition Mrs. Needle take pride in volunteer will advance through several levels No other veto power was exercised No person shall turn a vehicle to make a right turn when facing a steady red signal and can provide the services requested by on any other actions taken by the Com- activities with The Jewish Federation (STOP) indication at any of the following locations whenever an official sign is present the Township of Scotch Plains; and until the final contest, which will take of North America. She currently sits prohibiting such a turn on the red signal: WHEREAS, Hatch Mott MacDonald has mission at the July 20 meeting. completed and submitted a Business En- place during the District 83 fall confer- Intersection Right Turn on Red Prohibited on the National Women’s Philan- tity Disclosure Certification which certifies ence in November. For more informa- Central Avenue and Grove Street Northeast bound Grove Street to southeast that they have not made any reportable PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE bound Central Avenue and southwest bound tion about Toastmasters of Westfield, contributions to a political or candidate Grove Street to northwest bound Central Av visit toastmastersofwestfield.com, e- NEW JERSEY DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION committee in the Township of Scotch Plains enue mail [email protected] or call DIVISION OF PROCUREMENT, BUREAU OF CONSTRUCTION SERVICES in the previous year, and that the contract (908) 358-6821. 1035 PARKWAY AVENUE, PO BOX 605 Central Avenue and Grove Street Southeast bound Central Avenue to northeast will prohibit them from making any report- TRENTON, NEW JERSEY 08625 bound Grove Street and northwest bound able contributions through the term of the PUBLIC NOTICE Notice is hereby given that bid proposals will be received via the Internet until 10:00:59 Central Avenue to southwest bound Central contract, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.4, A.M. on 10/5/10, downloaded, and publicly opened and read, from Bidders classified Avenue between 8:00am and 4:00pm school et seq.; and TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS under N.J.S.A. 27:7-35.1 et seq.; in the CONFERENCE ROOM-A, 1st Floor F & A days only WHEREAS, the Mayor and the Town- Building, New Jersey Department of Transportation, 1035 Parkway Avenue, Trenton, ship Council feel that it is in the best At the regular meeting of the Township Central Avenue, Ross Place and East bound South Avenue to southwest bound New Jersey 08625; for: interest of the Township to award a Pro- Council of the Township of Scotch Plains South Avenue Ross Place and southeast bound Central Av Maintenance Drainage Repair Contract, North - 2011, Various locations fessional Service contract to Hatch Mott held on September 7, 2010 the following enue including and North of Route 57, Counties of Bergen, Essex, Hudson, Morris, MacDonald to perform a right of way sur- ordinances were adopted: Passaic, Sussex, Union, and Warren; 100% State; DP No: 10467 Central Avenue and Park Street Northeast bound Park Street to south bound vey for Katherine Street. ORDINANCE #13-2010 Bidders are required to comply with the requirements of P.L. 1975, c. 127 N.J.A.C Central Avenue NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RE- AMENDING CHAPTER 10 OF 17:27. The awarded bidder must provide a completed Contractor Certification and SOLVED by the Mayor and the Township Central Avenue and Park Street South bound Central Avenue to northeast THE TOWNSHIP CODE TO Disclosure of Political Contribution Form(s) according to both P.L 2205, C.51 and Council of the Township of Scotch Plains, bound Park Street between the hours of 8:00am ESTABLISH HOURS OF OP- Executive Order No. 117 within fourteen (14) days from the award date. Executive Order County of Union, and State of New Jersey, and 4:00pm school days only ERATION FOR TOWNSHIP No: 117 is effective on November 15, 2008. Pursuant to N.J.S.A. 52:32-44, all bidders as follows: PARKS AND FACILITIES. must be registered with the New Jersey Department of Treasury, Division of Revenue, Central and Cacciola Place Northwest bound Central Avenue to northeast 1. The Mayor and Township Council Business Registration, as of the date of bids. The awarded bidder must provide proof of bound Cacciola Place between the hours of hereby authorize Hatch Mott MacDonald ORDINANCE #16-2010 valid business registration within fourteen (14) days from the award date. Pursuant to the 8:00am and 4:00pm school days only to proceed with the professional services AMENDING CHAPTER 25 OF “Public Works Contractor Registration Act”, N.J.S.A. 34:11-56.48 et seq. (P.L. 2003, c. detailed on the attached proposal to per- THE TOWNSHIP CODE TO East Broad Street and Elm Street All right turns 91), all bidders must be registered with the New Jersey Department of Labor, Division of form a right of way survey for Katherine UPDATE THE TOWNSHIP Wage and Hour Compliance, at the time of bid. The awarded bidder must provide proof Street in an amount not to exceed one FEE SCHEDULE FOR South Avenue and Westfield Avenue East bound South Avenue to south bound of PWCR within fourteen (14) days from the award date. thousand eight hundred ($1,800.00) dol- RECORDS REQUESTED UN- Westfield Avenue The Department, in accordance with Title VI Civil Rights Act of 1964, 78 Stat. 252 lars. DER THE OPEN PUBLIC U.S.C., 49 C.F.R., Parts 21 and 23 issued pursuant to such Act, and Section 504 of the East Dudley and Elm Street All right turns between the hours of 8:00am 2. A Certificate showing the availability RECORDS ACT (OPRA). Rehabilitation Act of 1973 will afford minority business enterprises full opportunity to and 4:00pm school days only of funds for the attached proposal shall be Also at the September 7, 2010 the fol- submit bids in response to this invitation and will not discriminate against any bidder on provided by the Chief Financial Officer Central Avenue and Sycamore All right turns between the hours of 8:00am lowing ordinance was tabled: the grounds of race, color, sex, national origin, or handicap in the project award. and is attached hereto and made a part Street and Clifton Street 4:00pm school days only Plans, specifications, and bidding information for the proposed work are available at hereof, indicating that the appropriation ORDINANCE #14-2010 Bid Express website www.bidx.com. You must subscribe to use this service. To SECTION II. All ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict or inconsistent with any for the within expenditure is charged to AMENDING CHAPTER 28 OF subscribe follow the instructions on the website. Fees apply to downloading documents part of the terms of this ordinance are hereby repealed to the extent that they are in such Account No.04-215-55-986-001. THE TOWNSHIP CODE TO and plans and bidding access. The fee schedule is available on the web site. All fees are conflict or inconsistent. 3. A notice of this action shall be printed UPDATE THE TOWNSHIP directly payable to Bid Express. Plans, specifications, and bidding information may be SECTION III. In the event any section, part or provision of this ordinance shall be held in the official newspapers required by law FEE SCHEDULE FOR TOW- inspected (BUT NOT OBTAINED) by contracting organizations at our Design Field unconstitutional or invalid by any court, such holding shall not affect the validity of this within ten (10) days of the adoption of this ING AND STORAGE-RE- Offices at the following locations: ordinance as a whole, or any part thereof other than the part so held unconstitutional or Resolution. LATED SERVICES. 200 Stierli Court Route 79 and Daniels Way 1 Executive Campus Rt 70W invalid. TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS BARBARA RIEPE Mt. Arlington, NJ Freehold, NJ Cherry Hill, NJ SECTION IV. This ordinance shall take effect after passage and publication, as soon Barbara Riepe Township Clerk 973-770-5141 732-308-4025 856-486-6624 as, and in the manner permitted by law. Township Clerk 1 T - 9/16/10, The Times Fee: $28.56 3 T - 9/16/10, 9/23/10 and 9/30/10, The Leader Fee: $201.96 1 T - 9/16/10, The Leader Fee: $108.12 1 T - 9/16/10, The Times Fee: $58.14 Page 20 Thursday, September 16, 2010 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION Early American History Comes to Life at Festival MOUNTAINSIDE – On Sunday, children’s games and crafts and but- Dan’s Charity Baseball September 26, the Union County ter churning. Board of Chosen Freeholders and The festival will include a Native the Department of Parks and Com- American lodge and artifact displays, Game Returns This Month munity Renewal will host the 29th storytelling and performances, Co- annual Union County Harvest Fes- lonial and Native American crafts WESTFIELD – Daniel Berke’s tion. So far, every year has exceeded tival, rain or shine, at Trailside Na- and work skills, a petting zoo, pony fifth annual Charity Baseball Game the proceeds from the year before, ture and Science Center from 11 rides, log sawing, shingle splitting will return later this month, and he and Daniel is hoping that this year a.m. to 5 p.m. and much more. An always-popular has chosen “Canine Companions for will be no exception. “As in years past, this year’s Har- feature will be the “Build a Scare- Independence” (CCI) as this year’s Those who cannot attend but vest Festival promises to be a fun- crow” contest, which requires a beneficiary. would still like to support the game filled event for visitors of all ages,” nominal fee for participation. CCI is a national non-profit orga- can make online donations directly said Freeholder Chairman Daniel Vendors will be on site selling a nization that breeds, raises and trains to CCI using the DONATE button Sullivan. “Walking through the fes- variety of food and beverages. assistance dogs for children and on Daniel’s website, tival grounds will give everyone a Admission is $3 per person, with adults with physical and mental danscharitygame.blogspot.com. chance to see early American his- children ages 7 and younger admit- handicaps other than blindness. Donations will also be accepted via tory come to life.” ted free of charge. Trailside Nature After 18 months of being raised check through mail at 6 Karen Ter- Visitors to the Harvest Festival and Science Center is located at by CCI “puppy raisers,” during race, Westfield, N.J. 07090. Checks will have the opportunity to enjoy a 452 New Providence Road (at Coles which time they learn basic com- should be made payable to Meg Berke. variety of displays, demonstrations Avenue) in Mountainside. Addi- AN APPLE A YEAR…This year marked the 40th anniversary of kindergarten mands, canine etiquette and social- All donations are tax-deductible, and and activities, including music and tional information can be obtained students beginning the school year in the Westfield Public Schools by wearing a ization, the pups spend close to a the Berkes will gladly provide a letter by calling (908) 789-3670 or by personalized wooden apple necklace. More than 12,000 of them have been worn year in advanced training before they for tax purposes. entertainment, quilting, tin pierc- by kindergarten children like Lincoln School students, left to right, Charles ing, a blacksmith demonstration, visiting ucnj.org. are ultimately placed free of charge Daniel has garnered many raffle Blessing, Hale Cozewith and Ariana Keith. Very often, the wooden apples on a with the people who need them. items, including some new ones. He string of yarn are held in safekeeping by families and worn again when the student The dogs learn specialized com- has also gotten grocery stores/food attends commencement ceremonies at Westfield High School. The tradition SP Student Receives actually began in Lincoln School, which served as an elementary school at the mands, including how to pull a establishments to donate coffee, ba- time, and soon was followed by all of Westfield’s elementary schools. The Lincoln wheelchair, retrieve dropped objects, gels, wraps, muffins and more. PTO, whose coordinator this year was Donna Kenney, administers the apple turn lights on and off and open doors. Check out the website also for a Inspiration from HOBY necklace project. It is estimated that it costs approxi- listing of raffle items. New items are mately $45,000 to turn out just one being donated daily. EDISON – Liban Ahmed of dence, integrity, maintaining bal- of these highly trained working ca- Again this year, the game will fea- Scotch Plains was among 250 stu- ance in one’s life and critical-think- Sheriff’s Youth Academy nines. ture two levels of tickets: dents from the state of New Jersey ing were some of the other lessons The game will be held on Sunday, One level features tickets for $1 each, to attend the Hugh O’Brian Youth taught during the seminar. September 26, at noon at Tamaques six for $5 and 16 for $10. These tickets (HOBY) Leadership Seminar. The “These qualities of leadership are Graduates 30 Teenagers Park, field 6. Like last year, the boys are for all raffle items with a value of three-day program offered Liban a key to achieving success. People AREA — The Union County in a wide variety of emergency ser- will challenge, and be challenged $50 or less. crash course in self-leadership, tend to follow others instead of driv- Sheriff’s Youth Academy graduated vices and law enforcement functions by, the Westfield Police Department; The second level features tickets sold group-leadership and decision- ing their own lives,” said Liban, its third class recently after two and training. In addition, youths have the boys won last year’s game 13-12 for $5 each, five for $20 and 10 for $30. making skills from mentors attend- who learned from guest speaker Jim weeks learning about law enforce- the opportunity to learn respect for with a play at the plate. These tickets are for all raffle items ing universities such as Brown and Tuman (national youth speaker and ment up close. More than 30 teens law enforcement through positive Last year’s game raised $4,100 with a value greater than $50. Winners Harvard. radio/television personality) that from across Union County took part interaction during their time in the for the “Friends of Jaclyn” Founda- need not be present. Self-value, responsibility, confi- priority should be placed on think- in the Sheriff’s Youth Academy, a program. ing of others instead of material program designed to familiarize “Showing them the human ele- Contest Taking Place things. young people with the role of a po- ment of law enforcement helps our Liban, the son of Dr. Omar Abdi lice officer. Also, it operates similar young people connect with officers For Birdhouse Building and Ms. Ester Abukar, was selected to an actual police academy for teens in a way they never thought they FANWOOD – The Fanwood Envi- to attend the HOBY seminar based interested in law enforcement. could,” the sheriff added. ronmental Commission is sponsoring on nominations from faculty and “The Youth Academy aims to teach The Sheriff’s Youth Academy is its annual Birdhouse Building Con- staff members. Founded in 1958, our kids about law enforcement, and not a “boot camp” for troubled youth. test. Birdhouses must be hand-made, HOBY’s mission is to inspire and it is a great first step for those inter- In order to enroll in the program, the able to withstand weather conditions develop a global community of ested in the field,” said Sheriff Ralph youngsters must have a minimum for at least one year and include a youth and volunteers to a life dedi- Froehlich, a candidate for reelection GPA of 2.70 (B- average), letters of suitable mounting mechanism. cated to leadership, service and in- this November. “And from what I reference and write an essay ex- Birdhouses will be used in the novation. heard from these fine young women plaining why the student would like Fanwood Nature Center or other bor- “I want to be there to help others and men, we succeeded in all of our to attend the academy. ough open spaces. Prizes will be in the best way possible,” said Liban, goals in this program.” During the first week of the pro- awarded in each of the following two who has performed hundreds of Sheriff Froehlich also thanked the gram, the teens engaged in a physical categories: Child (under 13 years) hours of community service at his officers from the various law enforce- training regime twice a day while and General (13 years and above). local YMCA, hospital and Ameri- ment agencies that participated in the attending lectures on subjects such as Entries should be dropped off at can Red Cross. He also looks for- program, including the New Jersey crime scene investigations, K-9 and the Fanwood Memorial Library, lo- ward to encouraging his classmates State Police, the FBI, the Union County motor vehicle stops. They also re- cated at North Avenue and Tillotson to reach into their local communi- Police Department and the Union ceived visits from representatives Road, during regular library hours by ties and lend a helping hand. County Department of Corrections. from several branches of the military, Friday, September 24, at 4 p.m. Win- “I especially would like to thank the State Police and Secret Service. FROM WESTFIELD TO CRANFORD...Donna Stein, figure and landscape artist, ning entries will be announced at the WF’s The 45’s Appear the chiefs from Berkeley Heights, The second week of the Youth former Westfield teacher and resident of Clark, will exhibit her work at the Artist Fanny Wood Day festival on Sunday, Hillside and Elizabeth who provided Academy involved class trips to the Framer on 17 North Avenue, East, in Cranford from September 24 to October 29. September 26. At Crossroads This Sat. the Youth Academy with full-time U.S. Marshall’s Office in Newark, Meet the artist at the opening reception on September 24 between 6 and 8 p.m. Registration forms are available at WESTFIELD – Local Westfield instructors from the course,” Sheriff the Union County Fire Academy in the Fanwood Memorial Library and band “The 45’s” will appear at The Froehlich added. Linden, the Union County SWAT New Dance Company Makes the Scotch Plains Public Library, lo- Crossroads in Garwood, located at Participants in the Youth Acad- Range and the Union County jail in cated at 1927 Bartle Avenue, as well 78 North Avenue, this Saturday, emy received hands-on experience Elizabeth. as the Fanwood Environmental Com- September 18, from 4 to 5 p.m. Its Home in N. Brunswick mission website, fanwoodec.org. The The 45’s have just released their website also offers further informa- first CD, entitled “Roof-Hopping.” AREA – New Jersey’s newest arts Opening September 20, LDT’s tion, as well as tips and resources on Those attending the show will re- organization, lustigdancetheatre, under Dance and Wellness Studio is located building birdhouses. ceive a free copy of the CD. Tick- the artistic leadership of Graham Lustig, within walking distance of New ets may be purchased at the door. has been created to provide opportuni- Brunswick’s train station, where there PUBLIC NOTICE The band members are all from ties to appreciate the benefits of dance. are two dance studios with a wi-fi- With a pledge to promote wellness in enabled waiting lounge. TOWN OF WESTFIELD Westfield. Brothers Scott and Bill Nisley have been playing together the community, lustigdancetheatre Classes will be offered for all ages in Public Notice is hereby given that the for three years, formerly under the (LDT) is offering classes that focus on ballet, contemporary, hip-hop and tap, ordinances as follows were passed and fitness, strength, balance and flexibil- along with wellness classes such as adopted by the Town Council of the Town band name “Boulevard,” and most of Westfield at a meeting thereof held recently as “Boulevard Brothers.” ity for all ages. Pilates, yoga-stretch and “Fit Folk” – a September 14, 2010. This is the Nisleys’ third album of Mr. Lustig said, “Dance is a lifelong class especially for seniors. Claire J. Gray experience. At any age, what you learn The general public is invited to Town Clerk original songs. Adam Sherman is playing lead from dancing can be applied to many LDT’s free open houses, from Sep- GENERAL ORDINANCE NO. 1961 guitar for The 45’s, and Zach Belka areas of your life.” tember 15 to 17, from 4 to 8 p.m., and AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND The professional company is made September 18 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. GENERAL ORDINANCE NO. is playing drums. Adam and Zach 1899 ENTITLED “AN ORDI- graduated from Westfield High up of 12 dancers. Mr. Lustig’s highly Attendees will be able to interact with NANCE FIXING THE SALA- School (WHS) this past spring; respected and innovative work will form the company dancers, enjoy refresh- RIES OF CERTAIN EMPLOY- Scott, a 2009 WHS graduate, plays the foundation of the repertoire and ments and attend free open classes. EES OF THE POLICE AND also include works by up-and-coming lustigdancetheatre is located at 80 FIRE DEPARTMENTS IN THE keyboard and bass. Bill, currently a TOWN OF WESTFIELD AND freshman at WHS, has written two choreographers. Albany Street in New Brunswick. VARIOUS AMENDMENTS songs on the new album and fills in THERETO.” on drums for a couple of songs. St. John’s Schedules DAR Chapter Honors GENERAL ORDINANCE NO. 1962 The band’s music ranges from a CAMARADERIE…Members of the Woman’s Club of Westfield’s (WCW) AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND Recreation Department recently gathered at Giovanna’s Restaurant in Plainfield School Fair Saturday Nine Local Students THE CODE OF THE TOWN OF jazz-rock style on Scott’s songs to for lunch followed by bridge and other card games. Women from the recreation SCOTCH PLAINS – St. John’s WESTFIELD – Students graduat- WESTFIELD, CHAPTER 13 a little harder edge on the songs department and their guests meet monthly throughout the year for this club ing from the eighth grade recently (TURN PROHIBITION AND penned by Adam to a more pop feel activity. Pictured, from left to right, are: WCW member Marjorie Saylor-Wilson, Baptist Church will host its second HANDICAPPED PARKING) Back to School Community Fair for were honored by the Westfield Chap- on Bill’s songs. guest Josephine Macaluso, WCW member Betty Peterson and WCW member ter of the National Society of the 1 T - 9/16/10, The Leader Fee: $23.97 and Recreation Department Chairwoman Dawn Engel. For more information all area children and their families this about the club, call Dolores Geisow at (908) 233-2339. Saturday, September 18, from noon to Daughters of the American Revolu- PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE 4 p.m. in the church parking lot. tion (DAR) for their achievements PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE in American history and citizenship. SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY Last year, with the help of spon- CHANCERY DIVISION purpose of foreclosing the following tax TOWN OF WESTFIELD Each year, the chapter presents these 15,915 square feet of lot area within 178 sors and private donations, the UNION COUNTY sale certificate: 1. A certain tax certificate PLANNING BOARD feet of lot depth. Existing lot has 47,746 awards in the form of medals and DOCKET NO. F-31351-10 no. 07-00052, sold on 10/18/2007, dated church distributed 270 drawstring The Westfield Planning Board will meet square feet of area within 178 feet of lot certificates. The faculties of the indi- FILE NO. 12249-10 10/18/2007, and was recorded on 12/14/ bags of school supplies. St. John’s 2007 in Book 12370 at Page 658, made by on Monday October 4, 2010 in the Council depth. mission is to give a bag of school vidual schools select the recipients. NOTICE TO ABSENT DEFENDANT TERRI MALANDA, Collector of Taxes of Chambers in the Westfield Municipal Build- 2. Section 11.05 E 2 Minimum Lot Width. The following students were hon- ing, 425 East Broad Street, Westfield, Ordinance requires a minimum lot width of supplies to each child in grades 1 to (L.S.) STATE OF NEW JERSEY TO: UNION, and State of New Jersey to US New Jersey at 7:30 p.m .to hear and 90 feet. Proposed lot has a lot width 89.46 ored for having done outstanding JOHN DOE HUSBAND OF BANK/CUST FOR PLYMOUTH PARK 12 in the community. consider the following application: feet. Existing lot has a lot width of 268.38 work in American history: Allison LYNN HAMPTON, SAID TAX SERVICES and subsequently as- Additionally, there will be rides, Mark Angelo (the “Applicant”) seeks feet. NAME JOHN DOE BEING FIC- signed to plaintiff, US BANK/CUST FOR McBrearty of Edison Intermediate Minor Subdivision Approval allowing the 3. Section 11.05 E 3 Minimum Lot Front- games, local school and tutoring TITIOUS; JOHN J. MILLER PLYMOUTH PARK TAX SERVICES. This School; Elizabeth Gonzales of subdivision of the existing property known age. Ordinance requires a minimum lot information, plus free meals for HOLDING COMPANY; covers real estate located in UNION, Roosevelt Intermediate School, and County of UNION, and State of New Jer- as 1053 Prospect Street into three (3) frontage of 90 feet. Proposed lot has a lot children. Adults can purchase their YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED AND sey, known as LOT 45 BLOCK 4811 as residential building lots. The existing house frontage of 89.56 feet. Existing lot has a lot meals for a nominal price. Regis- Noah Penders of Holy Trinity REQUIRED to serve upon PELLEGRINO shown on the Tax Assessment Map and will be removed and three (3) new single frontage of 268.68 feet. Interparochial School. & FELDSTEIN, LLC, plaintiff’s attorneys, family houses are proposed to be built on PROPOSED LOT 20.03 tration is not necessary, no fees will Tax Map duplicate of UNION and con- be charged and attendees need not Good Citizenship medals and cer- whose address is 290 ROUTE 46 WEST, cerns premises commonly known as 47 the proposed new lots. The property is 1. Section 11.05 E 2 Minimum Lot Area tificates are given to those students DENVILLE NEW JERSEY 07054, an An- MAPLE AVE, UNION, New Jersey. also known as Lot No. 20 in Block No. 201 within 178 feet of lot Depth. Ordinance be affiliated with the church. swer to the Complaint filed in a Civil Ac- YOU, JOHN DOE HUSBAND OF LYNN on the Tax Map of the Town of Westfield requires 16,000 square feet of area within Donations in the form of school who exhibit honor, service, courage, tion, in which US BANK/CUST FOR PLY- HAMPTON, SAID NAME JOHN DOE and is located in the RS-16 District (RS-16 178 feet of lot depth. Proposed lot has leadership and patriotism. The med- MOUTH PARK TAX SERVICES is the Zone). 15,916 square feet of lot area within 178 supplies, paper, pens, pencils, back- BEING FICTITIOUS, are made party de- packs or cash are welcome and may alists this year included Erica Fischer plaintiff and GRAYSON HAMPTON, ET fendant to the above foreclosure action In connection with said application for feet of lot depth. Existing lot has 47,746 and James Schiano of Edison Inter- ALS; are defendants, pending in the Su- because plaintiff has been unable to de- Minor Subdivision Approval, the Applicant, square feet of lot area within 178 feet of lot be brought to St. John’s Baptist perior Court of New Jersey, Chancery termine whether defendant LYNN HAMP- is also seeking variances from the follow- depth. Church, located at 2387 Morse Av- mediate School; Helen Forrest Division, UNION County and bearing TON is married, and if married, the name ing provisions of the Land Use Ordinance 2. Section 11.05 E 2 Minimum Lot Width. Keating and David Kane of Roosevelt Docket No. F-31351-10 within thirty-five of the Town of Westfield: Ordinance requires a minimum lot width of enue in Scotch Plains. For addi- of LYNN HAMPTON’s spouse. If LYNN tional information, call Deaconess Intermediate School, and Mary (35) days after September 16, 2010 ex- HAMPTON is married, the plaintiff joins PROPOSED LOT 20.01 90 feet. Proposed lot has a lot width of Hrinkevich and Andrew Jordan of clusive of such date. If you fail to answer or JOHN DOE HUSBAND OF LYNN HAMP- 1. Section 11.05 E 2 Minimum Lot Area 89.46 feet. Existing lot has a lot width of Sonia Johnson at (908) 317-9725. appear in accordance with Rule 4:4-6, TON, SAID NAME JOHN DOE BEING within 178 feet of Depth. Ordinance re- 268.38 feet. Holy Trinity Interparochial School. Judgment by Default may be rendered FICTITIOUS as a defendant for any pos- quires 16,000 square feet of lot area within 3. Section 11.05 E 3 Minimum Lot Front- PUBLIC NOTICE against you for relief demanded in the sessory or marital rights you may have. 178 feet of lot depth. Proposed lot has age. Ordinance requires a minimum lot PUBLIC NOTICE BOROUGH OF FANWOOD Complaint. You shall file your Answer and YOU, JOHN J. MILLER HOLDING COM- 15,915 square feet of lot area within 178 frontage of 90 feet. Proposed lot has a lot PLANNING BOARD TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS Proof of Service in duplicate with the Clerk PANY, are made party defendant to the feet of lot depth. Existing lot has a lot area frontage of 89.56 feet. Existing lot has a lot PLANNING BOARD of the Superior Court of New Jersey, above foreclosure action because on an of 47,746 square feet within 178 feet of lot frontage of 268.68 feet. Notice is hereby given that the PLAN- Hughes Justice Complex - CN 971, Tren- unspecified date, James Gladden, ex- depth. Applicant also seeks any other vari- NING BOARD OF THE BOROUGH OF NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that at the ton, New Jersey 08625, in accordance ecuted a mortgage to John H. Miller Hold- 2. Section 11.05 E 2 Minimum Lot Width. ances or waivers that may be necessary. FANWOOD, after public hearing on July Planning Board meeting of September 13, with the Rules of Civil Practice and Proce- ing Company in the amount of $2280.00, Ordinance requires a minimum lot width of Plans and application are on file in the 10, 2010, granted variance approval from 2010, the Board adopted the Resolution dure. which mortgage was recorded on July 11, 90 feet. Proposed lot has a lot width of Office of the Town Engineer, 959 North the requirements of 184-115E for a side for Anthony Tittanegro and Carmen Caruso You are further advised that if you are 1947 in the UNION County Clerk’s/ 89.46 feet. Existing lot has a lot width of Avenue West, Westfield, New Jersey and yard setback on property owned by Michael for 2036 Mountain Avenue, Block 2002, unable to obtain an attorney you may Register’s Office in Mortgage Book 1541 268.38 feet. may be seen Monday through Friday 8:30 D. and Elizabeth Hogan at 128 Second Lot 10, R-3A Zone for minor subdivision communicate with the Lawyer Referral at page 434. Said mortgage is subordinate 3. Section 11.05E3 Minimum Lot Front- a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Street, Fanwood, New Jersey, being Block approval to subdivide one lot into two Service of the County of Venue and that if to the Plaintiff’s lien. age. Ordinance requires a minimum lot Arthur P. Attenasio, Esquire, 85 and Lot 13. conforming lots. you cannot afford an attorney, you may DATED: September 9, 2010 frontage of 90 feet. Proposed lot has a lot Attorney for Applicant, Documents pertaining to this applica- The file pertaining to this application is in communicate with the Legal Services Of- Jennifer M. Perez, Clerk frontage of 89.56 feet. Existing lot has a Mark Angelo tion are available for public inspection at the Office of the Planning Board, Munici- fice of the County of Venue. The tele- of the Superior Court of New Jersey frontage of 268.68 feet. Arthur Attenasio, L.L.C. Borough Hall during normal business pal Building, 430 Park Avenue and avail- phone number of such agencies are as PELLEGRINO & FELDSTEIN, L.L.C. PROPOSED LOT 20.02 324 East Broad Street hours. able for public inspection during regular follows: Lawyer Referral Service 908-353- Denville Law Center 1. Section 11.05 E 2 Minimum Lot Area PO Box 490 Mr. Michael Hogan business hours. 4715 - Legal Services Office 908-354- 290 Route 46 West within 178 feet of Depth. Ordinance re- Westfield, New Jersey 07091-0490 128 Second Street Barbara Horev, Secretary 4340. Denville, New Jersey 07834 quires 16,000 square feet of lot area within (908) 233-6013 Fanwood, New Jersey 07023 Planning Board THE ACTION has been instituted for the 1 T - 9/16/10, The Leader Fee: $82.11 178 feet of lot depth. Proposed lot has 1 T - 9/16/10, The Leader Fee: $80.07 1 T - 9/16/10, The Times Fee: $17.34 1 T - 9/16/10, The Times Fee: $16.32 A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, September 16, 2010 Page 21 WSO Opens Season Bernstein’s Daughter To Take With Cavalleria /I Pagliacci Part in PF Symphony Opener WESTFIELD – On Saturday, Sep- and N.Y. City Opera, stars as the tember 25, at 8 p.m., at The Presbyte- scheming Santuzza in Cavalleria By GREG WAXBERG performance is part of the basic format esting and a little bit different. There rian Church in Westfield, Westfield Rusticana. Leoncavallo’s clown is Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times for these concerts, which she has pre- might even be more of these types of Symphony Orchestra (WSO) will played by internationally acclaimed PLAINFIELD — Orchestras always sented for numerous symphony audi- concerts in the future,” he said. present Cavalleria Rusticana/I tenor seek to make their season-opening con- ences, including family concerts and Thanks to family friendships – Mr. Pagliacci, a double bill of soaring Todd Geer, who has taken leading certs special and memorable, and this regular subscription concerts. Prince’s father, theater producer Harold tales of passion, betrayal and sacri- roles with San Francisco Opera and idea often involves an element that is For this concert, she and Mr. Prince Prince, was one of the original produc- fice, featuring a host of renowned other major Opera Houses through- out of the ordinary. chose the music together based on the ers of Mr. Bernstein’s musical West international soloists. out the United States, Europe and To open the 2010-2011 subscription idea of composers borrowing from one Side Story – Mr. Prince and Ms. “We are kicking off the season Asia, will sing Turiddu in Cavalleria season, the Plainfield Symphony will other. The program includes Bernstein’s Bernstein have known each other since with a truly grand evening of opera,” Rusticana. feature Jamie Bernstein, the daughter “On the Waterfront” Suite, excerpts childhood and have been collaborating explained WSO Music Director David New York City Opera’s and Met- of the late composer and conductor from Copland’s “Billy the Kid” Suite for years. Wroe. “These two highly accessible ropolitan Opera’s Andrew Oakden Leonard Bernstein, in a program that and Ives’ Symphony No. 2. “There’s no better person in the world and realistic works come together to is Tonio in Pagliacci and Alfio in pays tribute to his “Young People’s Mr. Prince did not want to divulge to get an audience more involved and provide the audience with two tem- Cavalleria Rusticana. Renowned Concerts” with the New York Philhar- too many specifics about the concert, to interested in any music than my dearest pestuous love affairs, tales of earthy soprano and international prize- monic, where he served as music direc- avoid spoiling the fun, but said it would friend Jamie,” Mr. Prince said. treachery and tragedy, and a fantastic winner Asako Tamura is Nedda, The Westfield Symphony Orchestra, tor from 1958 to 1969. be interactive and audience-friendly. Admission for the concert is $25. night of passion.” and acclaimed young baritone including its esteemed violinists, are “It’ll enhance [people’s] concert ex- For more information, visit Cavalleria Rusticana is a razor- Daniel Lee, who recently joined preparing for the upcoming season, Jamie perience, and I hope they realize that plainfieldsymphony.org or call (908) sharp thriller with a rich melodic the Metropolitan Opera roster, which begins on September 25. concerts can be fun, informative, inter- 561-5140. score that made composer Pietro sings Silvio. Mascagni famous overnight. Set in a Supporting the internationally cel- SP Library Showcases remote Sicilian village on Easter day, ebrated soloists is Summit Chorale, Men’s Glee Club Chooses this hapless tale of conflict between one of New Jersey’s oldest active Work of Picard love and honor, justice and violence, community choral organizations, di- SCOTCH PLAINS – The public is with its bold confrontational scenes rected by Artistic Director Thomas S. invited to view an exhibition of art- WF Woman as Conductor at the same time, contains the serene Juneau. work by Marjorie Cliff Picard, start- MAPLEWOOD – For 65 years the spired further, but Dr. Wicke’s enthu- romantic bliss Mascagni’s famous The performance has been made ing today, September 16, downstairs Maplewood Glee Club has been per- siasm was infectious and exciting. “Intermezzo.” possible in part by the generous sup- at the Scotch Plains Public Library, forming choral music for audiences in Our members are all looking forward Pagliacci is a music drama of in- port of the family of the late Joseph located at 1927 Bartle Avenue. The New Jersey. It is one of the oldest to the first rehearsal in the fall.” tense passions in the lives of a troupe DeAlessandro of Westfield. A short show runs until the end of the month. continuing music groups in the state Ms. Wicke received her under- of Commedia dell’Arte players that lecture and pre-opera chat, designed Ms. Picard has been a Scotch Plains Bernstein and has been led by a series of 12 graduate degree in music from Evan- explodes in mid-performance into a to make one’s opera experience more resident for 33 years. She has studied Plainfield Symphony Music Direc- conductors, all male. gel University, her Masters and Doc- horrifying double murder. enjoyable, will be conducted at the art the the Visual Arts Center of New tor Charles Prince will conduct “Mas- However, the glee club will have a torate in Conducting from the Uni- The vivid musical play-within-a- church by Barbara Thomson prior to Jersey in Summit for approximately ter Class with Jamie Bernstein” on new look in 2010- versity of Miami. play begins innocently, as simple the concert at 7 p.m. 12 years. She took classes, off and on, September 25 at 7 p.m. at Crescent 11. After a national She is the found- farce, but becomes an ominous series Tickets, priced between $25 and through college and during her stint as Avenue Presbyterian Church. search for a new ing director of the of threatening encounters that end in $70, may be purchased directly from mom to he son Bill, 33, and daughter, The evening combines music and director to succeed Continuo Arts tragedy. It contains the aria “Vesti la the WSO office, located at 224 East Debbie, 31. She began to foocus on art lecture in a setting that will allow the Matthew Russell, Foundation in giubba,” made famous by Caruso, in Broad Street, or by calling the box more seriously after graduating from audience to learn more about Bernstein, who has left the Westfield and has which betrayed clown Canio must office at (908) 232-9400. Tickets are nursing school in 1997. Aaron Copland and Charles Ives and, state to pursue a conducted fre- laugh through his tears. also available at The Town Bookstore Her collection of artwork consists specifically, how they borrowed musi- doctorate in music quently at Maestro Wroe blends international of Westfield and Martin Jewelers in of landscapes in oil, portraits in pas- cal and compositional ideas from each at Ohio State Uni- Carnegie Hall. soloists of the first magnitude to bring Cranford. tel and oil, and photographs. She other and earlier American composers. versity, the club has Her international these two great operas to life. For further information, call (908) won a blue ribbon at the Union “My whole approach to these con- chosen Candace experience includes Argentinian-American soprano Fa- 232 9400, e-mail County Senior Art Show for one of certs is to make everybody feel like Wicke, a resident of conducting pro- biana Bravo, who performs regularly [email protected] or go her pastels several years ago. Her they’re having fun. ‘Fun’ is a word that Westfield with a grams at St. Peter’s with both the Metropolitan Opera to westfieldsymphony.org. landscapes and photos reflect her my father used a lot, and he didn’t use distinguished back- Square in Rome, at love of nature which developed dur- it lightly. I don’t think he made the ground in conduct- Sacre Coeur and ing her childhood in Chatham. distinction between ‘fun’ and ‘work’ ing both instrumen- Notre Dame in ‘Poetry Vaudeville’ in FW A reception will be held on Mon- because he was one of those lucky tal and choral Paris, and in Taipei. day evening, September 20, from 7 people who loved his work,” Ms. groups. Members of the to 8:30 p.m. There will be refresh- Bernstein said. Ms. Wicke was Glee Club reside in To Feature Weil, Sept. 21 ments and music provided by a string She describes Leonard Bernstein’s selected from a a number of com- FANWOOD – The Carriage House For more information, call (908) 889- ensemble associated with the New approach to fun as immersing himself field of more than munities within Poetry Series will return from its sum- 7223 or (908) 889-5298. For online Jersey Workshop of the Arts, which in music, finding the details that ex- 20 applicants for New Jersey. The mer hiatus on Tuesday, September 21, directions and information, visit includes Ms. Picard on the viola. All cited him, and then sharing his excite- the position. In an- club welcomes new with a presentation of “Poetry Vaude- carriagehousepoetryseries.blogspot.com/ are welcome at the reception. ment with others. Ms. Bernstein tries to nouncing her ap- Westfield’s Candace Wicke members. ville,” featuring Joe Weil in an evening ™ do the same for her audiences. pointment, Glee The prerequisite, of poetry, music, surprise cameos and a POPCORN “I want people to think that classical Club President Erik Solberg noted Mr. Solberg noted, is simple; members bit of the old soft shoe. music is like a vitamin they need to that her wide experience and evident should receive enjoyment from sing- The free performance will begin The American: make their lives more worthy. I hope love of conducting placed her above ing and good fellowship. Rehearsals promptly at 8 p.m. in the Patricia Kuran they think of music as something won- all the other candidates. take place on Monday evenings at the Arts Center on Watson Road, off North derful that will make them feel great,” “Her feeling for choral music came DeHart Center in Maplewood from Martine Avenue, adjacent to Fanwood A Different Yearning to be Free she said. across the moment our interview 7:45 to 9:45 p.m. Borough Hall. Her discussion of a piece, or a sec- started,” he said. “We love music and Maplewoodgleeclub.org features ad- Mr. Weil grew up in Elizabeth and One Popcorn, Poor • Two Popcorns, Fair • Three Popcorns, Good • Four Popcorns, Excellent tion of the piece, prior to the orchestra’s did not think we needed to be in- ditional information. was described by The New York Times By MICHAEL S. GOLDBERGER on the clock. The cryptic Pavel re- as personifying that town: “working- 3 popcorns minds Jack that he once knew that class, irreverent, modest, but open to Artsy without being too schmartsy, rule. the world and filled with a wealth of director Anton Corbijn’s The Ameri- We speculate if this will prove a possibilities.” can should please those viewers who tragic flaw, or if the filmmaker is Mr. Weil, known for his humor, don’t mind their movies veering off just throwing us off the track with storytelling and eloquence, currently the main line from time to time. one of many slick curves. The thing lives in Vestal, N.Y., and teaches po- Though there’s no way of grasping is, what track? We know so few etry and fiction in the creative-writ- all the secret ponderings that spirit things for certain. Nevertheless, per- 2010-2011 CHAMBER MUSIC SERIES O 31st SEASON O MAPLEWOOD O WESTFIELD ing program at Binghamton Univer- this tale of derring-do, trying to make haps like our title protagonist, we sity (SUNY). heads or tails of things certainly can only hope there is an epiphany He is a Geraldine R. Dodge Founda- commands our attention. forthcoming…that some sense and tion Poet, has appeared on “Fooling Combining a respect for intrigue vindication will come of our indul- with Words” with Bill Moyers on PBS- rarely seen since the brooding age of gence. TV and has published several books of film noir with a style reminiscent of Director Corbijn serves up an el- poetry, including “What Remains,” the experimentalism Michelangelo emental landscape of ideas draped “Painting the Christmas Trees,” and Antonioni unleashed in Blow-Up in a meticulous tapestry of chess “The Plumber’s Apprentice.” (1966), Corbijn dusts off some great moves, where survival is chided and His poems have been published in old cues. And none of it is lost on challenged by love, sex and death. numerous journals and anthologies, in- George Clooney as the alternately Making the gambit all the more con- cluding Paterson Literary Review, Poet cold-blooded and melancholic hit founding, if a grand plan exists in all Lore, Ploughshares, Rattle and The man at the center of the tale. this cloak-and-dagger turbulence, it New York Times. Clooney hops right aboard in a is elusive. A couple steamy scenes The September 21 reading is free. fine, studied performance. He is Jack, are tossed in for good measure. An open mic will follow the featured or maybe Edward. “Is that really Doing a neo-Steve McQueen, MOSTLY MUSIC will present the first concert of its 31st Season on performance. your name?” asks Clara (Violante Clooney’s quiet character study is Placido), the prostitute he’s been among the most artful he’s ever ven- Roselle Art Assoc. keeping company with while trying tured. It makes the film. Uttering SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 26, 2010 to sort out the mechanics of an as- only a pungent smattering of care- Members Exhibit signment in the hauntingly pictur- fully exacted lines, he does more ELIZABETH – The Union esque village of Castel del Monte, with an arched eyebrow, a thin smile, County Freeholders will present an Italy. There are essentially two plots. a weak grimace and a pounding fist ANI KAVAFIAN and CARTER BREY exhibit of creations by the mem- First, there’s the one concerning than one thought possible. He is that bers of the Roselle Art Association. Jack’s latest job, “a custom fit” as rare mix of movie star and thespian. and SPECIAL GUEST ARTISTS The artworks of various medi- it’s called by his boss, Pavel (Johan The awesome Castel del Monte ums are available for viewing at the Leysen), a weird power player al- backdrop offers Clooney a perfect violin Freeholders Gallery, located on the most always shown in half shadows. stage for Jack’s ruminations. A ma- ARNAUD SUSSMAN, sixth floor of the Union County But while it’ll surely be a while, if jestic, labyrinthine complement to Administration Building, ever, before we can comprehend all his quandary at this crucible in time, CYNTHIA PHELPS, viola Elizabethtown Plaza in Elizabeth. this clandestine stuff, there are other it is both breathtaking and poeti- The exhibit will run through Octo- fish to fry, like witnessing the turn- cally analogous. Paulo Bonacelli’s , cello ber 4. Gallery hours are Monday to ing point in a provocateur’s life. town priest injects a philosophical RON THOMAS Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Corbijn slyly gives us partial dis- question mark, albeit with a homey Taking part in the exhibit are pensation from feeling guilty about touch, as the uncertain catalyst. — PROGRAM — Roselle Art Association member identifying with an assassin by paint- But this isn’t for everyone. Those artists, from Elizabeth, Susan ing everyone else a bit more darkly. who prefer meat ‘n’ potato heartiness Farkas, Jane Hasson, and Marilyn No one escapes suspicion. Not even at the Bijou may deem this fine bit of Savidge; Kenilworth, Rita Iannarilli Father Benedetto, the old town priest pâté a bit esoteric and derivative. On GLAZUNOV: and Carolyn Rohal; Linden, Beth who takes a nosy if not altruistic the other hand, both budding cineastes “Novelettes” for String Quartet Simonelli; Roselle, Nettie Bizelia, interest in Jack. If there’s a meta- in search of revelation and veteran Dot Chorazak, Barbara Dixon, and phor here, it doesn’t speak very be- filmgoers who welcome an occasional Sylvia Weidemann; Scotch Plains, nevolently of mankind. testing of the gray matter should find ARENSKY: Sonia Ash; Union, Carol Norman But that doesn’t necessarily re- The American’s foreign influence re- Quartet for Violin, Viola and Two Cellos and Anne Szabo; Westfield, Eliza- flect on the power of the human warding. beth Sturges and Victor Mankowski. spirit, which is alive and well in The * * * The Roselle Art Association American, as are dreams and the The American, rated R, is a Focus GLAZUNOV: meets every Tuesday morning from rationalizations necessary to stav- Features release directed by Anton 10 a.m. until noon at the Amalfe ing off inevitable truths. Of course, Corbijn and stars George Clooney, String Quintet for Two Violins, Viola and Two Cellos Community Center, located at 1268 this might mean breaking rules, like Violante Placido and Thekla Reuten. Shaffer Avenue in Roselle. Mem- getting personally involved while Running time: 105 minutes bers are senior citizens interested MAPLEWOOD ~ MORROW CHURCH in creating artwork in the company 600 Ridgewood Road at 2:30 p.m. of other like-minded individuals. Artists bring their own art supplies and draw or paint with oil, acrylics, WESTFIELD ~ TEMPLE EMANU-EL pastels or watercolor. Members are encouraged to bring 756 East Broad Street at 7:30 p.m. their own still-life set-up or photo- graphs. On occasion, Laura Brown Admission: $25, Seniors – $22, Students 10-21 – Free of Westfield, a fine-arts instructor at the Arts Guild of New Jersey, donates her time and technical ad- vice to artists who request a cri- tique. For more information, con- CALL US AT 973.762.0108 tact Sylvia Weidemann, president, www.mostlymusic.org at (908) 241-8998. Page 22 Thursday, September 16, 2010 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION An interactive installation made with recycled plastic water bottles (at MusicFest 2010)
Artist Allows One To See More Than Eyes Allow By MARYLOU MORANO Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times SCOTCH PLAINS – Scotch Plains resident Marilyn Espinoza’s relation- ship with photography came about in the traditional way. “I just enjoy taking photos,” she said. Union County Music Fest A group of photographs, created by this self-educated now-professional photographer, entitled “Beautiful Saturday, September 11 Sights,” is currently on exhibit at the Union County Office of Cultural and Susan M. Dougherty for The Westfield Leader and The Times Heritage Affairs on Pearl Street in Eliza- ALL ABOARD...Train, the popular Grammy-winning rock band from San Francisco, wowed an estimated 25,000 fans beth. on Saturday, September 11, at Union County Musicfest. The festival, held at the Oak Ridge Park in Clark, hosted tents As her work attests, Ms. Espinoza with games of chance, skill, and food and drink. Above is Patrick Monahan, lead vocalist. Guitarist Jimmy Stafford has taught herself well. Her photo- appears at upper right, with both men appearing together at lower right. The two most famous hits by Train are “Calling graphs are delicate, yet make bold state- all Angels” and their latest, “Hey, Soul Sister,” their most successful single to date, which has been charted in the top ments. three on Billboard’s Hot 100 and has reached the top 10 slots in other countries worldwide. Monahan puts on a one- man-show with his gyrations and physicality. People lucky enough to have a front row spot in the crushing crowd waited “Peeking Through Driftwood,” hours for their coveted space. One woman, in her mid-40s, who sang along to every song the band played, said she waited which placed first in the nonprofes- 10 hours to be in the front. “I have the sunburn to prove it,” she said. sional category in the 2009 Union County Senior Arts Exhibit, is one ex- ample of this artistic dichotomy. The piece, which measures 19-by- 23 inches, is positioned as a photo- graph-within-a photograph, as a small distant mountain is framed by drift- wood. The effect is such that the mountain, which is the larger element, is in actu- ality dwarfed by the smaller entity. Another photograph utilizing moun- tains as a focal point is “Mt. Shukshan, WA with Ripples.” Here, the DAVID WROE, MUSIC DIRECTOR Westfield Art Association
The Joseph DeAlessandro Memorial Opera Concert Gets Back Into Full Swing By MARYLOU MORANO On Sunday, October 24, Paul Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times Casale, a well-known artist and WESTFIELD – Back in July, the member of WAA, will create a por- Westfield Art Association (WAA) trait of a model that he will supply. celebrated 89 years of bringing art On December 5, multi-media art- to the Westfield community. ist and art instructor Anne Kullaf, an The organization will get into full instructor at Somerset Art Center Mascagni swing on Sunday, September 26, and The Visual Arts Center in Sum- when it holds its first meeting of the mit, will be the guest demonstrator. “Peeking into Driftwood” 2010-2011 sea- WAA meetings, snowcapped mountain is visible in du- CAVALLERIA RUSTICANA son. which are free and plicate, as it is reflected in a body of At the helm will open to the pub- water below it. Leoncavallo I PAGLIACCI be a new slate of lic, begin at 2 p.m. As the viewer gazes at the photo- featuring international guest soloists officers that in- and are held in the graph, it is evident that there is a form cludes Brooke Community of competition at hand, between the and Summit Chorale Gardiner of Room. Parking is real mountain and its reflection. Mountainside, behind the build- Clearly, the mountain is vying for its president; Sheilia ing, in the park and own identity and reminds us that at Saturday, Sept. 25, 2010 at 8pm Lenga, of Union, on East Broad times, there is not much that separates vice-president; Street. The com- the genuine from the imposter. The Presbyterian Church Toby Meyers of munity room has Sunrises and sunsets are Ms. Union, secretary, a ramp for the dis- Espinoza’s favorite photographic sub- in Westfield, NJ and Mary Ann abled. jects. Iannitto of South Also in the plan- “I consider them daily gifts from Plainfield, trea- ning stage are an God,” she stated. surer. art show, artistic Her “Sunset Seagull at Ocean City “WAA started demonstrations MD” expresses this relationship. In it, TICKETS $25 to $70 in 1921, and we and activities such a single seagull in shadow is juxta- Students K-12 $10 want to give it ev- as artist speakers, posed against a distant sunset reflect- CALL 908.232.9400 ery chance to con- a sidewalk art ing on water. tinue its glorious Mick’s “Autumn Remembered” show and a “Paint- Ms. Espinoza captures an exquisite or visit our ticket outlets past into the fu- ing Westfield” interplay of light and shadow that The Town Bookstore in Westfield ture,” reported Mr. Gardiner. event. prompts onlookers to remember that, “We are planning on doing some Mr. Gardiner would like to reach once again, life consists of more than Martin Jewelers in Cranford cooperative programs with the Con- out to all area artists. the eye can see. temporary Art Group that meets at “Since we have not been active in Ms. Espinoza’s “Beautiful Sights” www.westfieldsymphony.org the Watchung Arts Center,” he added. the past few years, we may have new exhibit will be at the Pearl Street Gal- Danielle Mick artists in Westfield [and surrounding lery until September 30. The gallery is (danniellemick.com), an accom- communities] who we have not located at 633 Pearl Street in Elizabeth. plished artist and past president of contacted….The more the merrier. Gallery hours are 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Millburn-Short Hills Art Associa- Any adult is welcome to join,” he said. weekdays. Free on-site parking is avail- tion, will be the guest demonstra- The WAA is a 501(c)(3) organization. able. tor at the September 26 meeting, Membership dues for the 2010-2111 To learn more, call (908) 558- 2550 held in the Westfield Community season will remain at $20 for a single or visit beautifulsights.biz. Design: MoldaveDesigns: Mountainside, NJ Room in the Westfield Municipal membership and $25 for families. Complex on Broad Street in “We are heartened that more than Westfield. 70 people have paid their dues for Ms. Mick, who has worked in the year, and we expect that many many media, studied at the Art Stu- more will join our happy ranks as dents League in New York, The Na- they find out what we have to offer,” tional Academy of Fine Arts, The Mr. Gardiner said. New School of Parsons and The Dues can be sent to the treasurer Frank and Lydia Chicago Institute of Art. She will at the Art Association, P. O. Box Bergen Foundation Funding has been made possible in part through a grant give a demonstration of her acrylic- 874, Westfield, N.J. 07090. More by the New Jersey State Council on the Arts/ Department of State, a partner agency of the National Endowment for the Arts. painting technique. information about the WAA can be Two additional meetings are sched- found online at uled for the remainder of the year. westfieldartassoc.org. “Lone Cabin” Monk’s Painting www.monkspainting.com 973-635-7900 www.goleader.com \ȐɕɜсȐȵȇLɴȹɉȣɄȽɴ<ɑȃȣȐɕɜɑǸ David Wroe, Music Director and Conductor
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Saturday, September 25, 2010 at 8pm Saturday, October 30, 2010 at 8pm Subscription Subscription The Presbyterian Church in Westfield, NJ The Presbyterian Church in Westfield, NJ Concert 1 Concert 2
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The Joseph DeAlessandro Memorial Opera Concert Savor the silver screen’s original MURDER – IT’S NO Phantom experience with Hollywood’s first great horror movie. Lon Chaney’s LAUGHING MATTER 1925 epic, complete with LIVE Cavalleria Rusticana/Pagliacci symphonic sound track by Gabriel Thibaudeau, takes the horribly disfigured Pietro Mascagni, Ruggero Leoncavallo Phantom through the catacombs beneath Feel the passion in this double bill of earthy treachery and the Paris Opera House. tragedy. Verismo tales of jealousy, betrayal and cold-blooded HALLOWEEN COSTUME CONTEST WITH CASH PRIZES. murder suggest that all politics are local. WESTFIELD SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA
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