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Published Every Thursday Since September 3, 1890 (908) 232-4407 USPS 680020 Thursday, December 10, 2009 OUR 119th YEAR – ISSUE NO. 50-2009 Periodical – Postage Paid at Rahway, N.J. www.goleader.com [email protected] SIXTY CENTS Union County Proposes $6.5-Mil. Animal-Control Facility in Springfield By PAUL J. PEYTON He said wetlands, natural habitat tional wings to separate younger and Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and other environmental studies have older dogs. Buildings on the site would ELIZABETH — The Union all been completed, and state officials use natural ventilation to reduce op- County Board of Chosen Freeholders have approved the location. “So those erational cost and to produce an envi- received a preliminary proposal hurdles have gone through already,” ronment using natural light for ani- Thursday night to build a $6.5-mil- Mr. Vinegra said. “The site is well mals and volunteers at the facility, he lion countywide animal shelter at the suited for this facility.” said. Houdaille Quarry, property owned Mr. Vinegra said the facility would Mr. Vinegra said the county’s 21 by the county located off Route 78 in serve two purposes – animal-control municipalities paid a total of $1.3 Springfield. The facility would be services and an adoption program for million in 2008 for outside animal- available to Union County towns as a homeless animals, as well as veteri- control agencies. shared-service initiative. nary services, including spaying and “For 2008, the average increase Victor Vinegra, a planner and engi- neutering. He said, upon arrival at the was 10 percent, and that has been neer with Harbor Consultants, Inc. of facility, animals would be logged in, going up 10 percent a year for many Cranford, contracted by the county to inspected by a veterinarian for any municipalities,” he said. draft a plan for the project, estimated diseases and photographed for place- Officials were told grants might be that the facility could be completed ment on the Internet in hopes of find- available for the project given that it within two years, with construction ing them a home. contains an environmentally friendly taking 18 months. The facility would be built in sec- component. Union County Sheriff Ralph Froehlich, a longtime proponent of a countywide animal shelter, in 2002, served on a state animal task force, which recommended that every county have a regional animal-con- trol function that would not be a “pound where animals are thrown Michael J. Pollack for The Westfield Leader [in] and eliminated” but rather have JOB WELL DONE...Westfield Councilmen Tom Bigosinski, left, and Sal Caruana congratulate each other and display “animal control and education” on satisfaction for their service to the town, as they serve at their final council meeting last week. how to properly care for animals, including spaying and neutering. Dianne O’Donnell, executive di- Sal Caruana Says Goodbye rector for People for Animals (PFA) in Hillside, said her service has ad- ministered over 125,000 spaying and neutering surgeries since 1985, aver- After Seven Years on Council aging 14,000 per year. She pledged By MICHAEL J. POLLACK and effort.” Caruana did “behind the scenes” for the service’s “full support” for the Specially Written for The Westfield Leader Mr. Caruana, who assumed the role the greater good of Westfield, includ- proposed shelter. PFA charges $85 WESTFIELD – After seven years of Finance Policy Committee Chair- ing bringing smiles to kids’ faces for surgeries on dogs and $63 for cats. of serving on the Westfield Town man in January 2008, took the reins every Halloween, when his family She offered to provide the surger- Council, Sal Caruana took his seat on from former councilman Peter hosted an extravagant haunted house Benjamin B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader ies for the new facility by either pro- the dais for the final time on Tuesday, Echausse, who came last Tuesday at his property; “tirelessly” raising NEW COUNCILWOMAN...Deanna Andre meets with staff of The Westfield viding transportation to and from PFA December 1. night to speak of his successor. money so kids have the opportunity Leader last week to discuss her appointment to fill a vacant seat on the Mountainside or by assisting in setting up an on-site One by one, current and former Mr. Echausse said he did not want to go to college and refurbishing old Borough Council. CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 colleagues and friends emerged to to reiterate all of Mr. Caruana’s pro- computers for those who could not thank Mr. Caruana, who decided not fessional accomplishments; instead, afford them. to seek re-election to his First Ward he chose to talk about the work Mr. CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 Deanna Andre Begins Term seat this past November. Assemblyman Jon Bramnick (LD- 21, Westfield) said Mr. Caruana “rep- Villaggio Commended, Two On Mountainside Council resents pure intelligence and un- By PAUL J. PEYTON nity,” Mrs. Andre said. abashed opinion.” Specially Written for The Westfield Leader Garwood Officers Sworn In As a councilwoman, Mrs. Andre “Thank you for your intellect,” he MOUNTAINSIDE — The borough said, “We all have Bob’s (Viglianti) continued. “We won’t forget your time LAUREN S. BARR thanked her for her dedication and council welcomed its newest mem- interests in mind. We want to keep Specially Written for The Westfield Leader said that she “had the residents’ needs ber, Deanna Andre, earlier this month. what he built alive and growing.” GARWOOD — Tuesday night, the at heart.” She fills a vacancy left when Paul “As of right now, I am learning borough council welcomed two new Mayor McCarthy presented Ms. Mirabelli was named mayor follow- everything else,” she said. The police officers and bid farewell to Villaggio with a resolution to “pub- ing the death of six-term mayor Rob- Mountainside Republican Commit- nine-year Councilwoman Kathleen licly acknowledge and commend” her ert Viglianti in October. She is the tee, as well as Mayor Mirabelli and Villaggio. years of service on the council, which first woman to serve on the borough the borough council, interviewed the Mayor Dennis McCarthy swore in included a stint as council president council since Marilyn Hart served new councilwoman prior to her being Scott Erikson and Joseph Ostrander, and service on a variety of commit- from 1979 to 1991. selected to fill the council vacancy. recent police academy graduates, as tees. Citing Ms. Villagio’s work for An 11-year borough resident, Mrs. She was chosen over two other candi- probationary patrolmen. the “betterment of the townspeople,” Andre grew up in Linden and is a dates. As it was her final meeting, Ms. Mayor McCarthy stated, “This reso- graduate of Kean University where Mrs. Andre said she is willing to SOUNDS OF THE ALPS...Members Villaggio read a statement bidding lution just doesn’t seem to say she holds a bachelor’s degree in pub- help in any area the mayor and coun- of the New Jersey Workshop for the farewell. “It was truly an honor, and enough.” lic relations. She is employed as a cil need assistance, although recre- Arts International and American I gave 110 percent,” she said. She In other business, the borough is marketing representative in the area ation is an area with which she would Alphorn Society will entertain holiday thanked the members of the govern- applying for three Community De- of industrial development for Twin especially like to be involved. shoppers in downtown Westfield this ing body, borough employees, vol- velopment Block Grants. The ap- season. Directed by Ted Schlosberg, Boro Physical Therapy, which has Eyeing how the community may the Alphorn Society will recreate the unteers and her family. She said, plications will be submitted request- offices around the state, including view the borough with a new mayor sounds of the Alps on Saturdays in “For myself, having a speech dis- ing $25,000 for the Senior Citizen Westfield. and councilwoman, Mrs. Andre said December, from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m., on Lauren Barr for The Westfield Leader ability… I never hesitated to answer program, $12,000 for Senior Citi- Mrs. Andre and her husband, it was important to note that, “We are the corner of East Broad and Elm THANK YOU...Kathleen Villaggio is questions or give detailed reports… zen Transportation and $10,000 for Michael, have two children, Zoe, 7, not looking to change anything nec- Streets. In the event of rain, the en- commended by Garwood Mayor Den- It is not easy sitting up here.” She the Senior Citizen Handyman pro- and Roman, 5, who attend the essarily, but just improve what is our semble will perform the following nis McCarthy for her nine years of said she is proud of her accomplish- gram. borough’s school system. Mrs. Andre foundation that Bob (Viglianti) has Thursday evening from 7 to 8 p.m. service on the borough council. ments. Ms. Villaggio announced during has been involved in the PTA, where given us.” Ms. Villaggio also congratulated the Finance Committee report that she worked on its Tricky Tray Mrs. Andre said Mayor Mirabelli Councilman-elect Tim Hak, who de- the state is withholding the Decem- fundraisers. She is also involved with “was one of the biggest reasons why WF Planning Bd. Approves feated her in the November election, ber state aid, in the amount of $10,600, the Girl Scouts and the Mountainside I felt very confident and comfortable and wished him “the best in years to due to budget shortfalls. She added Education Foundation, where she coming on board.” come.” that this will not affect the borough’s serves on the Grant Review Commit- Her term expires next year, al- Subdivision, New Lot Line Council President Keith Sluka regular operating budget. tee. though, Mrs. Andre plans to seek a By CHRISTINA M. HINKE Lot 8, to 523 St. Marks Avenue, Lot 9, thanked Ms. Villaggio for her service The Tuesday, December 22, meet- “I am happy and honored now to be new, full three-year term. Specially Written for The Westfield Leader to allow for more driveway space on to the community, saying that she ing is canceled. The council will re- part of the council for the community WESTFIELD – The planning board Lot 9, sought out by applicants Ashok was his “go-to person on the council” convene for its re-organization meet- I really want to be a part of,” Mrs. H1N1 Vaccination approved two plans at its Monday Maliakal, Marina Thottan and Linda whenever he had questions. ing on Sunday, January 3, 2010, at 3 Andre said. night meeting. Duncan. Councilman Anthony Sytko p.m. The new councilwoman worked as Clinics, Dec. 14 and 16 Continuing from last month’s meet- Lot 8 measures 75 feet by 150 feet, a paralegal for former four-term SCOTCH PLAINS – An H1N1 ing, applicants Jim Peterson and Cliff and Lot 8 measures 50 feet by 150 Caldwell Mayor Paul Jemas, han- Vaccination Clinic will take place on Peterson had new plans drawn up for feet, before the movement of the lot dling commercial and real estate con- Monday, December 14, from 4:30 to 203-209 Livingston Avenue to reflect line. tracts in his law office. 7:30 p.m. at the Rahway Recreation a more regular lot pattern, as sug- The board also approved Mr. “But I was also very much in tune Center, located at City Hall Plaza in gested by the board last month. Maliakal’s proposal to add a one-car to what was going on in his commu- CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 The prior plan for the proposed garage in the rear of Lot 8. In a subdivision depicted a “jog” on Lot previous application, the board ap- 10 at 209 Livingston Avenue to make proved Mr. Maliakal to build an addi- up for the lack of square footage tion on his home, but the board re- necessary to meet the zoning require- quired that he have the existing ga- ments. The “jog” depicted on the ear- rage demolished because of too much lier plan is a small square-like piece impervious surface. of property that juts out on half the Mr. Watson explained to the board portion at the end of the lot. Without that since that application, the board the extra land, the property would be had “changed the ordinance twice.” suitable for a single-family home, The new ordinance, he said, allows according to the zoning law. him to “get his garage back.” He also The new plans approved by the said Mr. Maliakal is ripping up some board show both new lots rectangular pavement during the construction of in size, without the jog on Lot 10. The the driveway and garage. new plan, planner Jim Watson said, The proposed plans “give him a Horace Corbin for The Westfield Leader splits the lot line in half. Each lot usable garage and a more usable drive- POWER ASSEMBLAGE…Asm. Alex DeCroce, right, Republican Assembly proposed measures 7,812.50 square way,” Mr. Watson said. leader, and Asm. Jon Bramnick of Westfield, center, Republican Assembly conference leader, visit with Westfield Leader editor Paul Peyton. Mr. DeCroce of feet, where 8,000 square feet is re- The application for 751 Central Morris County quipped that he will visit Westfield more often given it is also the quired. He said the parking is fully Avenue was moved to January 7, 2010. home of Tom Kean, Senate Minority leader; Richard Bagger, chief of staff to conforming, and each lot has a one- The agenda states that the applicant Governor-elect Chris Christie; Bill Palatucci, consultant to Mr. Christie, and the Courtesy of Christopher FitzPatrick car garage. The applicants will build “proposes to construct a three-story office location of Rep. Leonard Lance. BOZO BOWL...The Bozo Bowl tradition started in 2000 with fifth graders at one, two-family home on each of the building with retail/commercial or PAGE INDEX Westfield’s Washington School. With the kids now sophomores in college, the lots. business, administrative or profes- game is still going strong. The 10th annual Turkey Day game was held on In the second application heard, sional offices in the first floor and six, Regional ...... 2-3 Obituary ...... 15 Real Estate .... 11-13 Thanksgiving morning. Washington schoolers are joined by friends from Roosevelt, the board approved moving a lot line two-bedroom residential apartments Editorial ...... 4-5 Education ...... 8-9 Classifieds .... 14 Community ... 6-7, 15 Sports ...... 11-14 A&E ...... 16-18 Edison and Westfield High School. Vince FitzPatrick won the game ball. two feet from 519 St. Marks Avenue, CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 Page 10 Thursday, December 10, 2009 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A Watchung Communications, Inc. Publication White Fir from Mountainside Will Be County Courthouse Christmas Tree COUNTY – The Union County Court- Tomorrow, December 11, a crew from house in Elizabeth soon will have its new the Union County Shade Tree Bureau Christmas tree. A White Fir, donated by will go to Mountainside to cut the tree and Pat and Tony Messano of Mountainside, load it onto a flatbed truck. Once the tree will adorn the Courthouse Rotunda for reaches the courthouse at 2 Broad Street the rest of December. in Elizabeth, a crane will hoist it onto the “This is a holiday tradition that many front steps. people in Union County really look for- “Getting the tree into the building is ward to,” said Freeholder Chairman quite an event,” said Chairman Mirabella. Alexander Mirabella. “We appreciate the “It takes a skilled crew with a lot of donation of the tree from the Messano patience.” family and we look forward to decorating Once inside the Courthouse Rotunda, the tree and having it in the courthouse the tree is tied with rope and lifted into a during the holiday season. It will make a barrel stand that is weighed down with great centerpiece for our Christmas sing- concrete. Then the process of adding lights along on Thursday, December 24.” and ornaments begins. For 53 years, Union County has chosen As in years past, workers will take a CHARITY…Tony Cook, left, discusses fundraising with Westfield United Fund co- an evergreen tree to stand in the Court- few days to decorate the tree, which will chairmen Charlie Weidman and Jennifer Jaruzelski. The response from Westfielders house Rotunda during the holiday sea- require about 25 strands of lights. The Fred Rossi for The Westfield Leader is great – 70 percent of the $650,000 goal. “The Westfield United Fund is the best way son. This year’s selection, the White Fir, public is invited to view the tree from CHEER AND SMILES...Santa Claus brings Christmas cheer to the many to help the most people, and we are counting on the continuing support of also is known as a Concolor Fir. Wednesday, December 16, until it is re- children during the holiday celebration in Scotch Plains at the Village Green on Westfielders during this holiday season,” noted Ms. Jaruzelski and Mr. Weidman. “I feel proud that I planted this tree 25 moved just before New Year’s Day. Sunday. years ago when it was about two feet tall,” The public is invited to a Christmas said Mr. Messano, a retired police cap- Eve sing-along hosted by the Freehold- tain. “It’s a pretty tree and it will be nice ers, which begins at 10:30 a.m. Santa Freeholder Animal Control to see it decorated in the courthouse for Claus will pay a visit and present gifts to POLICE BLOTTER CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 people to enjoy.” all children in attendance. neuter service at the new animal con- All health and animal control offi- Prosecutor Requests Information trol center. cials were interviewed as part of the Westfield standing warrant after a motor vehicle Ms. O’Donnell said having access preliminary study for the facility. In Tuesday, December 1, a resident of stop. He was transported to police head- to affordable neutering services addition, Harbor Consultants visited On Suspect in Union Murder Basalt, Colo. reported finding a women’s quarters, where he was processed and through a countywide shelter “will animal control facilities within the UNION — An arrest warrant has been Romankow. During the struggle in which Movado wristwatch at East Broad Street released. save millions of [animals’] lives and county and region, as well as talking issued against a 20-year-old man wanted Mr. Singh was killed, it appears that and North Euclid Avenue and turned the Friday, December 4, Dyvonne Abner, millions of tax dollars in the long to representatives of a company that in connection with last week’s fatal stab- Brinson was injured. This is based on item over to the Westfield Police Depart- 43, of Linden was arrested and charged term” and be “more efficient and cost builds facilities in the United States, bing inside a Union Township deli, said evidence gathered at the scene, and other ment. with DWI after a motor vehicle stop, at effective than the current system.” Canada and Mexico. Prosecutor Theodore Romankow. locations linked to Brinson. His last known Wednesday, December 2, Pamela which time the officer smelled the odor Freeholder Dan Sullivan said the Tina Renna of Cranford, president Daivon K. Brinson has address is on Mt. Prospect Davis, 48, of Plainfield was arrested at of alcohol. He was transported to police been identified as the prin- Avenue in Newark. Westfield police headquarters on a headquarters, where he was processed quarry “is the best location in the of the Union County Watchdog Asso- ciple suspect in the No- “There was a blood trail Westfield criminal warrant in the amount and released. county that we have come up with” ciation, inquired about how many vember 30 homicide of leading from the deli,” said of $308. She was released after posting Friday, December 4, a resident of Ab- for the facility. employees would be hired at the fa- Mohinder Singh, 41, the Mr. Romankow. “What we bail. erdeen Road reported that an unknown cility. owner of Three Stooges believe to be the murder Thursday, December 3, a resident of person called his house and stated that Mr. Mirabella responded, “That’s Deli. Union County Supe- weapon was found nearby.” the 100 block of Elizabeth Avenue re- the victim needed to send money imme- to be determined.” He also said it had rior Court Judge James The Union County Ho- ported an apparent attempted burglary of diately to help out a relative who was in Vaccination not been determined how towns would Heimlich signed the war- micide Task Force, the his residence. Someone attempted to gain trouble. According to police, the victim CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 financially support the facility. rant and set bail at Union Township Police and entry by removing the screen on a rear wired $1,800 to the suspect. $750,000. the County Forensic Labo- bedroom window and then prying the Friday, December 4, an employee of a Rahway, and Wednesday, December “It’s nice that we are at the point Brinson is at large and ratory are conducting the where we are moving [forward with] window open with an unknown object. Route 22 gas station reported that un- 16, from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Terrill investigators are asking the investigation. The window frame, lock and sill sus- known suspects entered the store located Middle School, located at 1301 Terrill this shelter. It’s really terrific,” Mr. public’s help in locating “This case seems to be tained damage but entry was not gained. at the station and removed 10 packs of Road in Scotch Plains. Mirabella said. him. Anyone with infor- another instance of point- Friday, December 4, David Oxenford, cigarettes, valued at approximately $75, The clinic is open to all persons In other business, Union County mation is urged to contact less violence,” said Mr. 36, of Clark was arrested and charged from the counter. regardless of town residency who are: Clerk Joanne Rajoppi informed the Crimestoppers at (908) Daivon Brinson Romankow. “The Singh with driving while intoxicated (DWI) Saturday, December 5, a resident of pregnant women; household contacts board that the county has witnessed a 654-TIPS and is eligible family, like all victims, de- pursuant to a motor vehicle investigation Jerusalem Road reported that someone 189 percent increase in foreclosures for a reward of up to serves to have this man at Central Avenue and Sussex Street. He broke the rear window of her motor ve- and caregivers for children younger $5,000. Calls are kept confidential. caught and in jail.” than six months old; healthcare and over the past two years. She said was transported to Westfield police head- hicle and removed a GPS valued at ap- 4,200 properties were foreclosed this According to the investigation thus far, These criminal charges are mere accu- quarters, processed and released to a proximately $160. emergency medical services person- it appears that Mr. Singh was the victim of sations. Defendants are presumed inno- responsible individual. Sunday, December 6, a resident of nel; all people from 6 months through year, which she estimated translates an attempted robbery, said Mr. cent until proven guilty in a court of law. to 10,000 to 12,000 persons. Friday, December 4, Terrell Thomas, Round Hill Road reported that someone 24 years old, and persons 25 through 22, of Elizabeth was arrested near the entered his motor vehicle while it was 64 years old who have health condi- The county clerk said eight coun- intersection of South Avenue and Boule- parked in his driveway and removed an tions associated with higher risk of ties have joined Union County in vard on contempt of court warrants is- undetermined amount of money. medical complications from influ- passing homeless trust funds, which Councilman Caruana Exits sued by the following municipal courts: Sunday, December 6, Carmen Valez, enza. Parents or legal guardians must are financed through a $3 surcharge CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 Elizabeth, in the amount of $580; 46, of Plainfield was arrested on an out- accompany minors. on all charged documents generated Most importantly, Mr. Echausse and defeated fellow political new- Plainsboro, $500, and East Brunswick, standing warrant after a motor vehicle Clinic lines will be cut or doors by county clerk offices. Another two wanted to acknowledge the outreach comer at the time, Mark Kuehn. $89. Thomas was transported to Westfield stop. She was transported to police head- closed before 7:30 p.m. to allow the counties are looking to establish Mr. Caruana spearheaded after the In June 2005, Mayor Greg police headquarters and processed. Re- quarters, where she was processed and homeless trust funds. The freehold- September 11 tragedy. McDermott stepped down six months leased on his own recognizance by Eliza- released. clinic to close at the stated time. beth, he was unable to post bail and was Monday, December 7, Nadir Clark, The clinic will offer only the in- ers approved a Union County trust “I think it goes without saying…he shy of completing his second term in fund last month. turned over to the Plainsboro Police De- 23, of Plainfield was arrested on an out- jectable vaccine with preservative. helped bring the community together office. Subsequently, the Westfield partment. standing warrant after a motor vehicle If a child under 10 years old had in a very tough time,” Mr. Echausse Town Republican Committee met to Saturday, December 5, Ryan L. Dav- stop. He was transported to police head- their first inoculation on or before said. fill the vacant seat, and a runoff was enport, 23, of Union was arrested during quarters, where he was processed and November 23, the child can utilize Reading is good Among the various constituencies held between Mr. Caruana and Mr. a traffic stop in a municipal lot at North released. either of the clinics for their second for you Mr. Caruana acknowledged in his pre- Skibitsky, who emerged as Mayor and Central Avenues on two traffic war- Fanwood dose. pared remarks was WE CARE McDermott’s successor. rants from Paterson, in the amount of Monday, November 30, several pack- For future H1N1 clinics, visit the (Westfielders Concerned About Re- Mr. Caruana thanked Mr. $470, and one criminal warrant from ages that had been left on the front porch city website, cityofrahway.com, or goleader.com/subscribe sponsible Development). McDermott (along with Mr. Union City, in the amount of $99. He was of a business residence on the 100 block “The second great thing that I have Bramnick) for asking him to run in transported to Westfield police headquar- of LaGrande Avenue were reported taken call the Rahway Health Department ters, processed and released after posting sometime between 4:45 and 5:45 p.m. by flu hotline at (732) 827-2098. seen happen in this chamber during 2002 and “having the confidence that $99 cash bail on the Union City warrant someone other than the delivery com- my seven years here has been the I would be a good public servant.” and being released on his own recogni- pany for which they were intended. Ac- birth and growth of the citizen move- Mr. Caruana, noting that all of his zance on the Paterson warrants. cording to police, the value of the pack- ment called WE CARE and the many council accomplishments occurred Sunday, December 6, a Mountainside ages was reported to be substantial, but a Our Thanks To Our Sponsors citizen advisory committees Mayor under Mayor Skibitsky’s “mandate,” resident found a green wallet in the area specific dollar amount has not yet been [Andy] Skibitsky has appointed to had kind words to say about the cur- of Lawrence and Mountain Avenues and determined. For Supporting Our help develop public policy,” Mr. rent mayor. turned it in at Westfield police headquar- Wednesday, December 2, after enter- 15th Annual Caruana said. “Democracy does not “Andy has served the people of ters. Attempts to contact the owner were ing a business on the 500 block of North work without participation, and mu- Westfield with great energy, with great unsuccessful. The wallet was secured in Avenue at 5 a.m., a male suspect wearing nicipalities everywhere are in desper- empathy and with great devotion,” he the police headquarters’ property locker a hoodie distracted an employee and re- Old Fashioned Holiday Celebration for safekeeping. moved two cartons of cigarettes before ate need of citizen voices to bring said. “His office door is open every Mountainside fleeing on foot. According to authorities, Trudy Burke, DDS forward new ideas, to provide feed- Saturday morning to any citizen that Tuesday, December 1, a resident of police are working in conjunction with back and to encourage accountabil- wants to share a problem and a cup of Ravens Wood reported that when he re- other jurisdictions to gather and compare Platinum Investor Savings Bank ity. WE CARE provided a large citi- coffee. His evenings are filled with turned after being away for the weekend, evidence related to similar thefts and PNC Bank zen voice at a very contentious time a official meetings, events and also the he noticed that his heat was not working. suspect descriptions matching this inci- Ornament few years ago. I think the entire com- demands of a large family. And his According to police, when the victim dent. Sponsors Police Benevolent Association munity benefited from their efforts, days are occupied just like the rest of called a heating professional to deter- Thursday, December 3, Jeffrey E. of Scotch Plains as I have over the years.” us, trying to run a business in a diffi- mine the cause of the problem, it was Moore, 30, of Union was arrested follow- Mr. Caruana went on to thank a cult economy.” determined that a copper pipe that leads ing a motor vehicle stop on Terrill Road number of WE CARE members, in- Second Ward Councilwoman Jo from the oil tank to the house was crimped on an outstanding Springfield warrant. Gold Silver and that the valve cap was removed. He was processed and released after post- cluding the “third and fourth Ann Neylan thanked Mr. Caruana for The residence was in foreclosure and ing bail. Star Snowflake councilpersons of the First Ward,” his advice and leadership, as well as was recently sold, police said. The new Friday, December 4, a resident of the Alan Solomon and Sharon Stockwell, his sense of humor. owner and the current resident have been 400 block of LaGrande Avenue reported Sponsors Sponsors both of whom spoke last Tuesday “We owe a debt of gratitude to you having a dispute over eviction proce- that someone entered her unlocked resi- night. for keeping the town in such good Del Negro Tailors dures, and the victim feels the new owner dence through the front door and, when Mrs. Stockwell said to Mr. Caruana, financial shape,” Ms. Neylan said. could have possibly damaged the pipe to confronted by the homeowner, fled on Caffrey Tree Service & Cleaners CJS Violations “The most important ‘thank you’ [is Third Ward Councilman David push the victim out early, authorities re- foot. According to police, the residence EKA Associates for] your opposition to the redevelop- Haas served on the finance commit- ported. was processed for fingerprints and the Grand Sanitation Tuesday, December 1, Charles B. incident is under investigation. K-9 Resorts ment project [that would have seen a tee with Mr. Caruana and developed ERA Queen City Realty 57-foot parking deck built in the South a friendship with him. McCartney, 30, of Linden was arrested Saturday, December 5, a resident of Kuman Learning Center Avenue train station lot]…Your fore- following a motor vehicle stop for alleg- the 100 block of LaGrande Avenue re- Puglisi Insurance Agency “Your strong opinions were one edly driving with a suspended license. ported that someone entered his unlocked State Farm Insurance sight on financial issues [related to thing I came to love,” Mr. Haas said. Trainor Family Chiropractic Valley National Bank He was transported to police headquar- motor vehicle and located keys to the that project] enabled us to make an “You were not shy about giving opin- ters, where he was processed and re- residence, which were used to enter the informed [decision]. ions, very often with humor…I felt I leased. residence while the victim was sleeping. SPECIAL THANKS TO “You always followed your gut, could always be open with you. You Tuesday, December 1, Marquis A. According to police, the suspect then Sanguiliano Garden Center and Parker Gardens and you will be missed,” she said. always had the town’s good at heart.” Kennedy, 23, of Vauxhall was arrested at rummaged through the residence and re- for planting our evergreens and seasonal branches in our town planters Mr. Solomon, echoing Mrs. While financial matters are second the Union Police Department on a moved $3,000 worth of valuable coins, Mountainside warrant in the amount of as well as the keys to the victim’s vehicle. The Police & Fire Departments of Scotch Plains Stockwell’s words, thanked Mr. nature to Mr. Caruana, who runs an Caruana for his “independence” on investment-management company, $500. He was held in lieu of bail. The suspect fled with the valuables in the for their contributions to the event, both for safety and fun. the parking-deck issue. they can be tedious or difficult to Wednesday, December 2, Endesha D. victim’s 2001 Dodge convertible van, All the S.P.B.P.A. Volunteers “You saved the town from a huge comprehend for those without simi- Williams, 38, of Rahway was arrested which was recovered on Monday, De- for their help in keeping activities fun and festive. following a motor vehicle stop for alleg- cember 7, in Plainfield in good condition. financial calamity,” he said. lar backgrounds. edly driving with a suspended license. The vehicle was processed for evidence PO Box 862 Mr. Caruana spoke to members of Second Ward Councilwoman Vicki Wednesday, December 2, Celia M. and the incident is under investigation. Scotch Plains, NJ 07076 the press after a Tuesday meeting last Kimmins thanked Mr. Caruana for Neiva, 50, of Newark was arrested fol- Saturday, December 5, a resident of www.visitscotchplains.com month and said he was “grateful” for his patience in explaining such diffi- lowing a motor vehicle stop for allegedly the 300 block of LaGrande Avenue re- the opportunity to serve. cult concepts to financial novices. driving with a suspended license. ported that between Monday, November “I will have served seven years, “You knew you were dealing with Thursday, December 3, Lawrence 23, and Wednesday, November 25, some- and that’s a long time,” he said. “When at least one moron when explaining Mitchell, 63, of East Orange was arrested one used her debit card without authori- I started my first campaign [in 2002], budgets, but you never made us feel following a motor vehicle stop for alleg- zation to make approximately $600 worth my daughter was finishing Franklin bad, and you always explained edly driving with a suspended license. of purchases at various locations in the LAWRENCE A. WOODRUFF School. Now, she’s a freshman in things,” she said. Thursday, December 3, Rufino Ortiz, area. 34, of Scotch Plains was arrested for Saturday, December 5, a resident of college.” Reminiscing again about the allegedly driving with a suspended li- Stewart Place reported that someone en- Attorney When former First Ward Council- lengthy period he has served, Mr. cense. He was transported to police head- tered his motor vehicle sometime be- man Carl Salisbury decided not to Caruana said, “I’ve spent every Tues- quarters, where he was processed and tween Friday, December 4, at 6:50 p.m. N.J. Divorce Mediator seek a third term, in the November day night with these people for seven released. and 9 a.m. on Saturday, December 5, and 2002 council race, Mr. Caruana ran years. That’s a long time.” Saturday, December 5, a resident of removed approximately $700 worth of “I’m certainly very grateful that Mountain Avenue reported that the jewelry. the voters of the First Ward gave me driver’s side mirror of his motor vehicle Sunday, December 6, Maurice E. their confidence,” Mr. Caruana con- was broken off, either by another vehicle Dockery, 29, of Scotch Plains was ar- WF Plan Bd. tinued. “I’ve enjoyed representing or an act of vandalism. rested on the 100 block of Midway Av- CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 them and all the townspeople…I’m Sunday, December 6, Eddie Edmond, enue on a no-bail warrant out of Plainfield. Divorce & Mediation 23, of Maplewood was arrested follow- He was transported to police headquar- with three such apartments being lo- very proud to have served with the ing a motor vehicle stop and charged with ters, where he was processed and turned Estate Planning & Probate cated on each of the second and third people I have served with; they have possession of a controlled dangerous sub- over to the Plainfield Police Department. floors. done an outstanding job on behalf of stance (CDS) and possession of drug General Practice Beforehand, the Site Plan Review the citizens.” paraphernalia. He was transported to Student Council Committee reviewed lighting plans Mr. Caruana said the major initia- police headquarters, where he was pro- for Ferraro’s South Fine Caterers at tives the council has accomplished cessed and released. Organizes Food Drive 201 South Avenue E. 425 Elmer Street and elevation plans in the last five to six years have been Scotch Plains SCOTCH PLAINS – Members of the for Julie Marsella’s new home at 200 “outstanding,” citing overhauls in Tuesday, December 1, Harry Leavitt, Union Catholic High School Student Westfield Canterbury Road, where the Little the Department of Public Works, 21, of Fanwood was arrested and charged Council collected 28 baskets of food and Gatehouse sits. The committee ap- improvements in traffic safety and with DWI after a motor vehicle stop, at 28 turkeys from fellow students, faculty 654-8885 which time the officer smelled the odor and staff during their annual Thanksgiv- proved both plans, committee mem- land-use reform. of alcohol. Leavitt was transported to ing Food Drive. ber Robert Newell told The Westfield “I’m very excited about what’s been police headquarters, where he was pro- The items were donated to Immaculate Leader. Ms. Marsella was approved done and where we are, and… the cessed and released. Heart of Mary Parish in Scotch Plains for Eve. & Sat. Appointments last March by the board to subdivide type of leadership the town will have Thursday, December 3, Jorge Rivera, distribution to needy families in time for the lot and erect a two-story house. in the foreseeable future,” he said. 35, of Plainfield was arrested on an out- the Thanksgiving holiday. Happy Chanukah

USPS 485200 Thursday, December 10, 2009 Published Every Thursday Since 1959 (908) 232-4407 SIXTY CENTS OUR 50TH YEAR – ISSUE NO. 50-2009 Periodical – Postage Paid at Rahway, N.J. www.timesnj.com [email protected] Scotch Plains Planning Board Advances Landscaper Ordinance By FRED T. ROSSI yard waste is disposed,” he said at the out for restrictions on when they can Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times board’s meeting on Monday evening. operate while homeowners remain SCOTCH PLAINS – A split plan- In addition, the proposed ordinance, free to operate lawnmowers, leaf ning board voted on Monday to send which requires passage by the council, blowers and other noisy equipment at to the township council a proposed would prohibit landscapers from oper- any hour of any day. ordinance that would tighten munici- ating on Sundays. It would also allow Mr. Bratti also said several times pal oversight of private landscapers the township to create a database con- that homeowners, not their landscap- working in Scotch Plains. taining contact information should lo- ers, should be responsible for what The ordinance would regulate the cal officials need to get in touch with occurs on their property and also be hours during which landscapers could landscapers in the event of a violation responsible for informing their land- operate and also require them to regis- or if, for example, there is a change in scapers of proper procedures for dis- ter with the township government and municipal policy such as the cancella- posal of yard waste. obtain permits allowing them to oper- tion of this fall’s branch pickup. Board Chairwoman Paulette ate, according to board member Mike The 4-2 vote for the ordinance came Coronato said the proposed ordinance Michalisin, who heads the subcom- after an hour-long discussion during “doesn’t negate the homeowner’s re- mittee that drafted the proposal. which two board members – Coun- sponsibility,” but noted, as did other He said the ordinance is necessary cilmen Dominick Bratti and Craig board members, that homeowners are because of new state stormwater man- Clark – expressed reservations about often not home during the hours when agement rules imposed on munici- the need for an ordinance. Both said landscapers are working and, there- palities. “We have to be careful of how that landscapers should not be singled fore, are not always able to make certain that disposal guidelines are being followed. She added that, under the new Fred Rossi for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times stormwater rules, the township could CHEER AND SMILES...Santa Claus brings Christmas cheer to the many children during the holiday celebration in Scotch be fined for non-compliance if con- Plains at the Village Green on Sunday. tractors dump grass clippings and leaves into the storm sewers. Addressing his concern about the SP Council Set To Discuss Details proposed restrictions on hours of op- erations, Mr. Clark said that during the summer months, particularly af- ter a period of heavy rainfall, some Of 2010 Sewer Bill in Early January landscapers will work seven days a By FRED T. ROSSI due dates, either twice annually or quar- Later in the discussion, Mayor Nancy week “to catch up” with their clients’ Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times terly, are being requested, Mr. Marion Malool broached the idea of naming a high grass that needs to be cut. But SCOTCH PLAINS — The township said. He also said a review of how some three-person committee of experienced Mrs. Coronato said that without a council said Tuesday night that it plans properties are categorized for billing people to meet with residents about provision to control hours of opera- to hold a work session early in January purposes is necessary. their sewer bills and then bring all tion, “we can have all landscapers 2010 to finalize the details of next year’s After the initial sewer bills were is- concerns to a point person in the mu- working on Sundays.” sewer utility billing, including the par- sued in September, township employees nicipal government. This, she said, Mr. Clark also questioned whether ticulars of how to charge residents for met with business property owners who would allow Mr. Marion to concentrate PRESERVING NATURE…On December 6, more than 20 families from Cub Scout Pack 4 in Fanwood and Scotch Plains cleaned the trails, raked leaves, picked there had been numerous complaints their water usage. were billed on their actual water usage, on his managerial duties instead of up litter and spread wood chips at the Fanwood Nature Center. This is the third from residents about landscapers work- Township Manager Chris Marion in an effort to clarify, review and, in spending the bulk of his time meeting year that Pack 4 has helped beautify the Fanwood Nature Center. Pack 4 is ing on Sundays and if that was the reported at the council’s conference some cases, adjust their bills downward. about individual sewer bills, something sponsored by All Saints Church, and serves boys from School One and Brunner reason for the Sunday prohibition. Mr. meeting on Tuesday that a number of Mr. Marion said with residents set to be the mayor said was “not a productive School. Pack 4’s website is pack4cubscouts.org. Michalisin said he did not know, but matters, besides the details of the resi- similarly billed in 2010, the number of use of his time.” added that it was better to be “proactive dential sewer utility billing, will need to face-to-face meetings is certain to in- It is unclear exactly how the residen- than reactive” in this situation. be settled upon at the meeting. He said crease significantly, something he said tial billing will be structured — whether SP Democratic Party It also was pointed out that the commercial businesses are asking to be will be “operationally disruptive” to day- it will be a purely per-gallon of water ordinance contains an exception if a apprised of their bills in advance of the to-day township operations. used or a tiered formula, similar to how Chairman, Samuel, Resigns landscaper needs to work on a Sun- payment date so they can budget the Township Attorney Brian Levine businesses were billed this year, with a CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 expense. Furthermore, multiple billing pointed out that the in-person meetings flat rate up to a certain level of gallons By FRED T. ROSSI lating to the municipal budget. earlier this fall were done “out of cour- used and then a per-gallon charge be- Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times Earlier this year, he filed a lawsuit tesy” and were not required by the yond that threshold. SCOTCH PLAINS — Township against the township, claiming the County Proposes $6.5 Mil. ordinance creating the sewer utility. He Lori Majeski, the township chief fi- Democratic Committee chairman council had violated the Open Public said appeals of sewer bills could be nancial officer, said the amount needed Richard Samuel resigned from his Meetings Act, asking that the 2009 Animal-Control Facility done in writing, akin to an appeal of a to be raised in 2010 will not be known post this week and was succeeded by budget and the ordinance creating the property tax bill. CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 Township Democratic Committee new sewer utility be voided and that By PAUL J. PEYTON mals, including spaying and neutering. Vice-Chairman Louis Beckerman. Mayor Nancy Malool be declared Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times Dianne O’Donnell, executive direc- In a press release issued on Sunday disqualified from holding the mayor’s ELIZABETH — The Union County tor for People for Animals (PFA) in evening, the committee stated that office. Board of Chosen Freeholders received Hillside, said her service has adminis- FW Council Bids Farewell the reason for the change in leader- Mr. Samuel was also briefly a can- a preliminary proposal Thursday night tered over 125,000 spaying and neuter- ship was because Mr. Samuel “has didate for township council in early to construct a $6.5-million countywide ing surgeries since 1985, averaging recently experienced some recurring 2008 before withdrawing. animal shelter at the Houdaille Quarry, 14,000 per year. She pledged the To Donna Dolce, David Valian health issues, which have interfered Mr. Samuel told The Times he will property owned by the county located service’s “full support” for the pro- By TED RITTER leadership.” with his ability to be involved with continue to support local Democratic off Route 78 in Springfield. The facility posed shelter. PFA charges $85 for Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times In addition, Ms. Dolce and Mr. Valian the day-to-day committee activities.” candidates and pledged to support would be available to Union County surgeries on dogs and $63 for cats. FANWOOD — Outgoing borough were honored by Mayor Mahr and pre- Mr. Beckerman is president of an Mr. Beckerman “in whatever way he towns as a shared-service initiative. She offered to provide the surgeries council members Donna Dolce and sented with framed official seals of the insurance and risk management con- sees fit. I know Lou will do an out- Victor Vinegra, a planner and engi- for the new facility by either providing David Valian, who were defeated in borough. sulting firm with offices in Colonia, standing job and will bring his own neer with Harbor Consultants, Inc. of transportation to and from PFA or by their re-election bids last month, were “The people of this community have Linden and Forked River. unique talents” to the position. Cranford, contracted by the county to assisting in setting up an on-site neuter given a fond send-off at the governing a goal and that’s basically making this “I am sorry that Dick resigned un- draft a plan for the project, estimated service at the new animal control center. body’s monthly meeting Tuesday night. community thrive,” said Mr. Valian, der these circumstances,” Mr. State Dismisses that the facility could be completed Ms. O’Donnell said having access to Mayor Colleen Mahr, Assembly- who added that serving on the council Beckerman stated in the press re- within two years, with construction affordable neutering services through a woman Linda Stender (LD-22, has “been the experience of a lifetime.” lease. “We wish him well and hope Samuel Lawsuit taking 18 months. countywide shelter “will save millions Fanwood), fellow council members and Ms. Dolce, noting the importance of that he continues to be interested in By FRED T. ROSSI He said wetlands, natural habitat and of [animal’s] lives and millions of tax community leaders praised Ms. Dolce volunteerism – to her personally and to Scotch Plains government.” Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times other environmental studies have all dollars in the long term” and be “more and Mr. Valian for their six years and the community – said, “Fanwood is Mr. Beckerman told The Scotch SCOTCH PLAINS — A state Supe- been completed, and state officials have efficient and cost effective than the two years of service, respectively. what we make it… I hope I have left the Plains-Fanwood Times that he is rior Court judge last week dismissed a approved the location. “So those hurdles current system.” Asw. Stender presented each with a place better than I found it.” “looking to get more people involved request by then Township Democratic have gone through already,” Mr. Vinegra Freeholder Dan Sullivan said the joint state Senate and Assembly resolu- Mayor Mahr, who thanked the out- and revitalizing the party.” Mr. Committee Chairman Richard Samuel said. “The site is well suited for this quarry “is the best location in the county tion. going council members “with a heavy Beckerman, who has been active in for reconsideration of his previously facility.” that we have come up with” for the “Thank you for your service that heart,” also looked ahead to the coming the local party for 15 years, said he is dismissed lawsuit claiming that the Mr. Vinegra said the facility would facility. you’ve given so freely,” said Ms. Stender. year. optimistic about next year’s munici- township council had violated the Open serve two purposes – animal-control All health and animal control offi- Ms. Dolce’s resolution cites her “un- “One door closes and another opens,” pal elections when three township Public Meetings Act in its deliberations services and an adoption program for cials were interviewed as part of the common measure of public service” she said. “We will welcome two new council seats – two currently held by of the municipal budget and establish- homeless animals, as well as veterinary preliminary study for the facility. In and her “commitment to the citizens of faces for our January 1 reorganization Democrats – are up for grabs. ment of a sewer utility. services including spaying and neuter- addition, Harbor Consultants visited Fanwood.” Mr. Valian was commended meeting.” Mr. Samuel took over as party chair- In July, Mr. Samuel, who resigned ing. He said, upon arrival at the facility, animal control facilities within the for his “inspired and effective civic CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 man in June 2007. During his two- this week as party chairman (see re- animals would be logged in, inspected county and region, as well as talking to and-a-half-year tenure, he was a regu- lated story above), filed his lawsuit by a veterinarian for any diseases and representatives of a company that builds lar presence at township council meet- challenging the municipal budget and photographed for placement on the facilities in the United States, Canada ings, both public and conference ses- sewer utility and also sought to have Internet to hopefully find them a home. and Mexico. sions, and was at times vocal in his Mayor Nancy Malool disqualified from The facility would be built in sec- Tina Renna of Cranford, president of criticism of actions being taken by holding office. tional wings to separate younger and the Union County Watchdog Associa- the governing body, particularly re- CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 older dogs. Buildings on the site would tion, inquired about how many em- use natural ventilation to reduce opera- ployees would be hired at the facility. tional cost and to produce an environ- Mr. Mirabella responded, “That’s to ment using natural light for animals be determined.” He also said it was not and volunteers at the facility, he said. determined how towns would finan- Mr. Vinegra said the county’s 21 cially support the facility. municipalities paid a total of $1.3 mil- “It’s nice that we are at the point lion in 2008 for outside animal-control where we are moving for [forward with] agencies. this shelter. It’s really terrific,” Mr. “For 2008, the average increase was Mirabella said. 10 percent, and that has been going up In other business, Union County 10 percent a year for many municipali- Clerk Joanne Rajoppi informed the ties,” he said. board that the county has witnessed a Officials were told grants might be 189 percent increase in foreclosures available for the project given that it over the past two years. She said 4,200 contains an environmentally friendly properties were foreclosed this year, component. which she estimated translates to 10,000 Union County Sheriff Ralph to 12,000 persons. Ted Ritter for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times Froehlich, a longtime proponent of a The county clerk said eight counties CURTAIN CALL…Assemblywoman Linda Stender (LD-22, Fanwood), pic- countywide animal shelter, in 2002, have joined Union County in passing tured far right, honors outgoing Fanwood Council members David Valian and served on a state animal task force, homeless trust funds, which are financed Donna Dolce, pictured second from right, at their final borough council meeting which recommended that every county through a $3 surcharge on all charged Tuesday night. Mayor Colleen Mahr is pictured standing next to Mr. Valian. have a regional animal control function documents generated by county clerk Greg Ryan for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times PAGE INDEX JOY TO THE WORLD...Christmas and holiday celebrations came to the North that would not be a “pound where ani- offices. Another two counties are look- mals are thrown [in] and eliminated” but ing to establish homeless trust funds. Regional ...... 2-3 Obituary ...... 15 Real Estate .... 11-13 Avenue train station in Fanwood on Sunday night. Those attending enjoyed Editorial ...... 4-5 Education ...... 8-9 Classifieds .... 14 seasonal music, holiday crafts and refreshments, as well as a visit from Santa and rather have “animal control and educa- The freeholders approved a Union Mrs. Claus. The Christmas Tree lights were also turned on for the season. tion” on how to properly care for ani- County trust fund last month. Community ... 6-7, 15 Sports ...... 11-14 A&E ...... 16-18 Page 10 Thursday, December 10, 2009 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A Watchung Communications, Inc. Publication White Fir from Mountainside Will Be County Courthouse Christmas Tree POLICE BLOTTER COUNTY – The Union County to see it decorated in the courthouse for Courthouse in Elizabeth will have its people to enjoy.” Scotch Plains quarters and processed. Released on his new Christmas tree, a White Fir, do- Tomorrow, December 11, a crew from Tuesday, December 1, Harry Leavitt, own recognizance by Elizabeth, he was nated by Pat and Tony Messano of the county Shade Tree Bureau will cut the 21, of Fanwood was arrested and charged unable to post bail and was turned over to Mountainside. tree and load it onto a flatbed truck. Once with driving while intoxicated (DWI) af- the Plainsboro Police Department. “This is a holiday tradition that many the tree reaches the courthouse, a crane ter a motor vehicle stop, at which time the Saturday, December 5, Ryan L. Dav- people in Union County really look for- will hoist it onto the front steps. officer smelled the odor of alcohol. Leavitt enport, 23, of Union was arrested during ward to,” said Freeholder Chairman Once inside the Courthouse Rotunda, was transported to police headquarters, a traffic stop in a municipal lot at North Alexander Mirabella. “We appreciate the the tree is tied with rope and lifted into a where he was processed and released. and Central Avenues on two traffic war- donation of the tree from the Messano barrel stand that is weighed down with Thursday, December 3, Jorge Rivera, rants from Paterson, in the amount of family and we look forward to decorating concrete. Then the process of adding lights 35, of Plainfield was arrested on an out- $470, and one criminal warrant from the tree and having it in the courthouse and ornaments begins. standing warrant after a motor vehicle Union City, in the amount of $99. He was during the holiday season.” It will take a few days to decorate the stop. He was transported to police head- transported to Westfield police headquar- Fred T. Rossi for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times For 53 years, Union County has chosen tree, which will require about 25 strands quarters, where he was processed and ters, processed and released after posting PRAISES...Scotch Plains Mayor Nancy Malool, pictured far left, and Recreation an evergreen tree to stand in the Court- of lights. The public is invited to view the released. $99 cash bail on the Union City warrant Director Ray Poerio, far right, presented volunteer of the year awards at last house Rotunda during the holiday sea- tree from December 16, until it is re- Friday, December 4, Dyvonne Abner, and being released on his own recogni- Friday’s Mayor’s Charity Gala to, from left, Romano Delroio, accepting on behalf son. This year’s selection, the White Fir, moved just before New Year’s Day. 43, of Linden was arrested and charged zance on the Paterson warrants. of the Italian-American Club; Thomas Russo as male volunteeer, and Mary Ball also is known as a Concolor Fir. The public is invited to a Christmas with DWI after a motor vehicle stop, at Sunday, December 6, a Mountainside Cappio as female volunteer. The dinner was held at Shackamaxon Country Club. “I feel proud that I planted this tree 25 Eve sing-along hosted by the Freehold- which time the officer smelled the odor of resident found a green wallet in the area years ago when it was about two feet tall,” ers, which begins at 10:30 a.m. Santa alcohol. He was transported to police of Lawrence and Mountain Avenues and said Mr. Messano, a retired police cap- Claus will pay a visit and present gifts to headquarters, where he was processed turned it in at Westfield police headquar- tain. “It’s a pretty tree and it will be nice all children in attendance. and released. ters. Attempts to contact the owner were Scotch Plains Council Friday, December 4, a resident of Ab- unsuccessful. The wallet was secured in Scotch Plains Zoning Bd. Continues erdeen Road reported that an unknown the police headquarters’ property locker CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 person called his house and stated that the for safekeeping. until the charges are received from the to approve a $4,800 contract for an- victim needed to send money immedi- Mountainside Rahway Valley Sewerage Authority other round of county-sponsored deer Two Hearings Until January ately to help out a relative who was in Tuesday, December 1, a resident of (RVSA) and the Plainfield Area Re- culling in the Ashbrook Reservation, By FRED T. ROSSI association spelling out his proposal and trouble. According to police, the victim Ravens Wood reported that when he re- gional Sewerage Authority (PARSA), a program set to begin in early Janu- Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times had heard no objection to his plan. But the wired $1,800 to the suspect. turned after being away for the weekend, the two utilities serving Scotch Plains. ary and last for five to six weeks. SCOTCH PLAINS — The zoning board maintained that it wanted a formal Friday, December 4, an employee of a he noticed that his heat was not working. Mrs. Majeski also reported that in- board of adjustment on Thursday agreed communication from the association about Route 22 gas station reported that un- According to police, when the victim to continue two hearings at its January the proposal. The application was set to known suspects entered the store located called a heating professional to determine come from sewer payments totaled at the station and removed 10 packs of the cause of the problem, it was deter- slightly more than the township re- meeting, one at its own request and one at continue at the zoning board’s meeting Landscapers the request of the applicant. last Thursday, but it was postponed until cigarettes, valued at approximately $75, mined that a copper pipe that leads from quired in the period through the No- from the counter. the oil tank to the house was crimped and CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 Candido Rodriguez of 29 Yarmouth January at Mr. Rodriguez’s request. vember 30 deadline, with $2,468,025 Village, in the Southwick Village condo- The board will also continue a hearing Saturday, December 5, a resident of that the valve cap was removed. collected versus the $2,459,000 day to remedy a health or safety is- minium development, is seeking permis- on an application by Louis Novello to Jerusalem Road reported that someone The residence was in foreclosure and needed to pay this year’s RVSA and sue, such as during a storm that re- sion to create a third bedroom in his unit raze an existing garage at a two-family broke the rear window of her motor ve- was recently sold, police said. The new PARSA charges. sults in a tree falling against a house. by splitting in half an existing bedroom. house he owns on Westfield Avenue and hicle and removed a GPS valued at ap- owner and the current resident have been With the year winding down, the Karen Edwards, a Union Avenue resi- At an initial hearing in October, Mr. replacing it with a new garage for his proximately $160. having a dispute over eviction procedures, council looked ahead to 2010 on sev- dent, spoke briefly and told the board Rodriguez told the board he needed the tenants to use. Originally, Mr. Novello Sunday, December 6, a resident of and the victim feels the new owner could additional bedroom because he had gained sought approval to erect a three-car ga- Round Hill Road reported that someone have possibly damaged the pipe to push eral other fronts, including an over- that the ordinance should be applied entered his motor vehicle while it was the victim out early, authorities reported. view from Fire Chief Jonathan Ellis custody of his two children from a previ- rage, with two bays to be used by the equally to homeowners, saying that ous marriage who are living with him and tenants and third to be used by him to parked in his driveway and removed an Tuesday, December 1, Charles B. on proposed revisions to various fire- some of them in her neighborhood op- his wife and their own two children. At store lawnmowers and other equipment undetermined amount of money. McCartney, 30, of Linden was arrested code fees, most of which are man- erate loud landscaping equipment dur- the time, board members were hesitant to used to maintain the property. After sev- Sunday, December 6, Carmen Valez, following a motor vehicle stop for alleg- dated by the state to be re-set at higher ing the same hours that landscapers approve the application without a formal eral board members expressed concern 46, of Plainfield was arrested on an out- edly driving with a suspended license. He levels. The council will provide input would be prohibited from working. Mrs. determination from the Southwick condo about the size of a three-car garage and standing warrant after a motor vehicle was transported to police headquarters, before formalizing the changes in an Coronato said the council would have association about Mr. Rodriguez’s pro- the possibility that the third bay could be stop. She was transported to police head- where he was processed and released. ordinance, likely in January. to consider whether to apply some of posal and whether or not it would be used to store equipment related to Mr. quarters, where she was processed and Tuesday, December 1, Marquis A. Next week, the council is expected the restrictions to homeowners. allowed under the master deed and the Novello’s masonry business, Mr. Novello released. Kennedy, 23, of Vauxhall was arrested at rules of the association. agreed to submit revised plans for a two- Monday, December 7, Nadir Clark, 23, the Union Police Department on a Mr. Rodriguez said two months ago car structure and continue the hearing at of Plainfield was arrested on an outstand- Mountainside warrant in the amount of Business Association Thanks Santa that he had written to the Southwick condo the board’s January 7, 2010, meeting. ing warrant after a motor vehicle stop. He $500. He was held in lieu of bail. was transported to police headquarters, Wednesday, December 2, Endesha D. where he was processed and released. Williams, 38, of Rahway was arrested Claus for Visiting Scotch Plains Fanwood following a motor vehicle stop for alleg- Santa Claus visited Scotch Plains on tor Savings Bank; PNC Bank; Police Be- Samuel Lawsuit Dismissed Monday, November 30, several pack- edly driving with a suspended license. December 6. It was a chilly Sunday after- nevolent Association of Scotch Plains; ages that had been left on the front porch Wednesday, December 2, Celia M. noon when Santa Claus visited The Scotch Gold Star Sponsors Caffrey Tree Service; CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 of a business residence on the 100 block Neiva, 50, of Newark was arrested fol- Plains Business and Professional Associa- CJS Violations; Grand Sanitation; K-9 In early October, state Superior Court I think the township needs to move of LaGrande Avenue were reported taken lowing a motor vehicle stop for allegedly tion (SPBPA) Old Fashioned Holiday Cel- Resorts; Kuman Learning Center; State Judge Karen Cassidy dismissed Mr. forward.” sometime between 4:45 and 5:45 p.m. by driving with a suspended license. ebration, but the happy crowd was not Farm Insurance; Trainor Family Chiro- Samuel’s lawsuit, ruling that the town- Mr. Samuel told The Times this week someone other than the delivery com- Thursday, December 3, Lawrence deterred. Activities included a petting zoo, practic; Silver Snowflake Sponsors Del ship council had acted properly in its that he “expects to appeal some, but not pany for which they were intended. Ac- Mitchell, 63, of East Orange was arrested horse-drawn wagon rides, visits with Rain- Negro Tailors and Cleaners; EKA Associ- actions on the budget and the sewer all, of the issues” raised in his lawsuit. cording to police, the value of the pack- following a motor vehicle stop for alleg- bow the Clown for face painting and bal- ates; ERA Queen City Realty; Puglisi In- utility ordinance, and the judge had not ages was reported to be substantial, but a edly driving with a suspended license. loons. Children talked with Santa Claus. surance Agency; Valley National Bank. H1N1 Vaccination specific dollar amount has not yet been Thursday, December 3, Rufino Ortiz, The event was the 15th annual celebra- We also would like to thank Sanguiliano found violations of the Open Public determined. 34, of Scotch Plains was arrested for tion organized by the SPBPA. Festivities Garden Center and Parker Gardens for Meetings Act. Clinics, Dec. 14 and 16 Wednesday, December 2, after enter- allegedly driving with a suspended li- were held in the heart of downtown Scotch beautifying the planters throughout the In her nine-page decision, issued on SCOTCH PLAINS – An H1N1 Vacci- ing a business on the 500 block of North cense. He was transported to police head- Plains at Alan Augustine Park (430 Park center of town with evergreen plantings December 2, Judge Cassidy stated that Avenue at 5 a.m., a male suspect wearing quarters, where he was processed and Avenue). Families of all ages were out and and seasonal branches. A special thanks to nation Clinic will take place on Monday, Mr. Samuel had “not pointed to any December 14, from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the a hoodie distracted an employee and re- released. about to celebrate the spirit of the holidays the Scotch Plains Police Department and evidence or facts overlooked by the moved two cartons of cigarettes before Saturday, December 5, a resident of with hot chocolate and other tasty treats of to the Scotch Plains Fire Department for Rahway Recreation Center, located at City court” that the township council had Hall Plaza in Rahway, and Wednesday, fleeing on foot. According to authorities, Mountain Avenue reported that the the season. Santa and Mayor Nancy Malool their contributions to the event, both for violated the Open Public Meetings Act police are working in conjunction with driver’s side mirror of his motor vehicle ended the event with a bit of magic dust safety and fun. Last but not least, thank you December 16, from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. at in deliberating on the budget or the Terrill Middle School, located at 1301 Terrill other jurisdictions to gather and compare was broken off, either by another vehicle sprinkled onto the official municipal Christ- to all the SPBPA volunteers for their help evidence related to similar thefts and sus- or an act of vandalism. mas Tree, which magically turned on the in keeping activities fun and festive. utility ordinance. Mr. Samuel did “not Road in Scotch Plains. The clinic is open to all persons regard- pect descriptions matching this incident. Sunday, December 6, Eddie Edmond, tree lights just after 5 p.m. Thank you Santa Claus. raise any new facts or information over- Thursday, December 3, Jeffrey E. 23, of Maplewood was arrested follow- SPBPA wishes to acknowledge the fol- looked by the court,” Judge Cassidy less of town residency who are: pregnant The SPBPA Elves women; household contacts and caregivers Moore, 30, of Union was arrested follow- ing a motor vehicle stop and charged with lowing for their support: Platinum Orna- Scotch Plains said, in his effort to have the matter ing a motor vehicle stop on Terrill Road possession of a controlled dangerous sub- ment Sponsors Trudy Burke, DDS; Inves- for children younger than six months old; reconsidered. healthcare and emergency medical services on an outstanding Springfield warrant. stance (CDS) and possession of drug para- In addition to rejecting Mr. Samuel’s personnel; all people from 6 months through He was processed and released after post- phernalia. He was transported to police claim, the judge also denied the 24 years old, and persons 25 through 64 ing bail. headquarters, where he was processed township’s request to have Mr. Samuel years old who have health conditions asso- Friday, December 4, a resident of the and released. Our Thanks To Our Sponsors pay the $5,154 in public legal fees ciated with higher risk of medical compli- 400 block of LaGrande Avenue reported cations from influenza. Parents or legal that someone entered her unlocked resi- For Supporting Our incurred by the township in defending dence through the front door and, when against his lawsuit because the suit guardians must accompany minors. Clinic lines will be cut or doors closed confronted by the homeowner, fled on FW Council 15th Annual was, in the township’s opinion, “frivo- foot. According to police, the residence lous.” before 7:30 p.m. to allow the clinic to close CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 at the stated time. was processed for fingerprints and the Old Fashioned Holiday Celebration Mr. Samuel argued that he brought The clinic will offer only the injectable incident is under investigation. At that meeting, scheduled for noon his suit in good faith and that his role as vaccine with preservative. Saturday, December 5, a resident of the on New Year’s Day at Borough Hall, 100 block of LaGrande Avenue reported Trudy Burke, DDS Democratic party chairman should not If a child under 10 years old had their first Republicans Mike Szuch and Robert preclude him from expressing his views inoculation on or before November 23, the that someone entered his unlocked motor Manduca will be sworn in to three- Platinum Investor Savings Bank on public policy. Judge Cassidy had not child can utilize either of the clinics for their vehicle and located keys to the residence, year terms as new councilmen, join- second dose. which were used to enter the residence Ornament PNC Bank found any evidence that Mr. Samuel while the victim was sleeping. According ing fellow Republican Anthony had acted in bad faith and said that, as For future H1N1 clinics, visit the city Parenti. This will give the council an website, cityofrahway.com/home.htm, or to police, the suspect then rummaged Sponsors Police Benevolent Association a citizen of Scotch Plains, he “had the through the residence and removed $3,000 even 3-3 bi-partisan split, with Demo- of Scotch Plains right to challenge what he felt were call the Rahway Health Department flu hotline at (732) 827-2098. worth of valuable coins, as well as the cratic Mayor Mahr as the potential deficiencies” in how the budget and the keys to the victim’s vehicle. The suspect tie-breaking vote. ordinance were adopted. Public Input on Budget fled with the valuables in the victim’s In other business Tuesday night, Gold Silver Township Attorney Brian Levine told 2001 Dodge convertible van, which was the governing body adopted an SCOTCH PLAINS — A public input/ recovered on Monday, December 7, in Star Snowflake The Times that he was “disappointed public comment session regarding the amended ordinance that continues to that Judge Cassidy did not find that the Plainfield in good condition. The vehicle restrict parking along Birchwood Sponsors 2010 municipal budget is set for today, was processed for evidence and the inci- Sponsors filing of this lawsuit was in bad faith, December 10, from 10:30 a.m. to noon at dent is under investigation. Terrace. Township Hall, 430 Park Avenue. Del Negro Tailors but I respect her decision in this regard. Saturday, December 5, a resident of the The measure, which applies on Caffrey Tree Service & Cleaners 300 block of LaGrande Avenue reported school days from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m., CJS Violations that between Monday, November 23, and is intended to prevent high school Grand Sanitation EKA Associates Wednesday, November 25, someone used students from taking up the available, her debit card without authorization to street parking spots, thereby leaving K-9 Resorts ERA Queen City Realty make approximately $600 worth of pur- Kuman Learning Center no room for residents or pedestrians. Puglisi Insurance Agency chases at various locations in the area. Birchwood Terrace residents can ob- State Farm Insurance Saturday, December 5, a resident of Trainor Family Chiropractic Valley National Bank Stewart Place reported that someone en- tain parking permits from the bor- tered his motor vehicle sometime be- ough to avoid a parking violation. Another approved resolution reap- SPECIAL THANKS TO tween Friday, December 4, at 6:50 p.m. and 9 a.m. on Saturday, December 5, and points the borough’s Shared Services Sanguiliano Garden Center and Parker Gardens removed approximately $700 worth of Committee for 2010. Members are for planting our evergreens and seasonal branches in our town planters jewelry. Mayor Mahr and Borough Clerk/Ad- Sunday, December 6, Maurice E. ministrator Eleanor McGovern, as The Police & Fire Departments of Scotch Plains Dockery, 29, of Scotch Plains was ar- for their contributions to the event, both for safety and fun. well as Ms. Dolce and Mr. Valian. rested on the 100 block of Midway Av- The committee is set to release the All the S.P.B.P.A. Volunteers enue on a no-bail warrant out of Plainfield. results of its initial shared-services for their help in keeping activities fun and festive. He was transported to police headquar- ters, where he was processed and turned study before the end of the year. PO Box 862 over to the Plainfield Police Department. Regarding the Livingston-Wilbor Scotch Plains, NJ 07076 Westfield property along South Avenue across www.visitscotchplains.com Tuesday, December 1, a resident of from the train station, the council ap- Basalt, Colo. reported finding a women’s proved a resolution amending the con- Movado wristwatch at East Broad Street tract to demolish the remaining struc- and North Euclid Avenue and turned the ture at the site. The borough currently item over to the Westfield Police Depart- owns the property, but plans to sell it to ment. LAWRENCE A. WOODRUFF Wednesday, December 2, Pamela Davis, a developer for redevelopment. 48, of Plainfield was arrested at Westfield The amended contract will allow police headquarters on a Westfield crimi- for the proper removal of windows Attorney nal warrant in the amount of $308. She was and glazing that are believed to con- Save even more than before with Allstate. released after posting bail. tain asbestos and possibly lead. N.J. Divorce Mediator Thursday, December 3, a resident of Mayor Mahr also presented a check the 100 block of Elizabeth Avenue re- for $1,000 to Steve Falco of the Drivers who switched to Allstate saved an ported an apparent attempted burglary of borough’s Shade Tree Commission. his residence. Someone attempted to gain The money comes from the New Jer- average of $353 a year. So when you’re entry by removing the screen on a rear shopping for car insurance, call me first. You bedroom window and then prying the sey Tree Fund with financing from PSE&G and is intended to help repair could be surprised by how much you’ll save. window open with an unknown object. Divorce & Mediation The window frame, lock and sill sus- or replace shade trees. “We’ll put this tained damage but entry was not gained. to good use,” said Mr. Falco in ac- Estate Planning & Probate NELSON C. ESPELAND, LUTCF Friday, December 4, David Oxenford, cepting the check. (908) 233 6300 36, of Clark was arrested and charged During public comments, resident General Practice with DWI pursuant to a motor vehicle Joe Nagy asked the governing body investigation at Central Avenue and Sus- to include an “insert” that “summa- sex Street. He was transported to Westfield rizes the budget…and what it’s all police headquarters, processed and re- 201 South Avenue E. leased to a responsible individual. about” in the June 2010 Fanwoodian newsletter. Westfield The Espeland Group Friday, December 4, Terrell Thomas, SCOTCH PLAINS 22, of Elizabeth was arrested near the “The more information that’s in [email protected] intersection of South Avenue and Boule- there and summarized, the better edu- 654-8885 vard on contempt of court warrants issued cated the public will be,” he said. by the following municipal courts: Eliza- Mayor Mahr responded that the beth, in the amount of $580; Plainsboro, insert will be distributed, but she said, Annual savings based on information reported nationally by new Allstate auto customers for policies written in 2007. $500, and East Brunswick, $89. Thomas Eve. & Sat. 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Get Back On Track Continue to the next page ==> Page 2 Thursday, December 10, 2009 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION 22nd District News Beckerman Named SP Democratic Chair; Peyton's Bill Needed to Fix Palimony, Richard Samuel Resigns Due to Health SCOTCH PLAINS – In a press Mr. Beckerman to the New Jersey- Peek at the Week Situation Makes No Sense release on Monday, it was announced Israel Trade Commission. He is past that Richard Samuel, effective im- president of Congregation Beth Is- In Politics Senator Nicholas Scutari, Linden mediately, has resigned as Chairman rael, co-chair of the Jewish Federa- By Paul Peyton of The Leader/Times TRENTON – Senator Nicholas Scutari “It makes absolutely no sense,” said of the Scotch Plains Democratic Com- tion of Central New Jersey’s Com- (LD-22, Linden) said he wants to close a Sen. Scutari, who sponsored the bill in the mittee. According to the release, Mr. munity Relations Council, past vice- Grand Jury Indicts Ruiz’s Ocean County Dem. Chair loophole in state law that allows someone Senate. “You have judges making cred- Samuel has experienced some recur- president of the Jewish Community Husband for Ballot Tampering Pleads Guilty to Taking Bribe to make a claim for palimony from an ex- ibility decisions based on ‘he said, she ring health issues, which have inter- Center of Central New Jersey and Samuel Gonzalez, the husband of state Alfonso Santoro, 70, executive direc- lover, even if the two never lived together said’ arguments.” fered with his ability to be involved past vice-president of the YM-YWHA Senator Teresa Ruiz (D-29, Newark), tor of the Ocean County Democratic and never put anything in writing. “What do we do when we have our with the day-to-day committee ac- of Union County. has been indicted on charges of ballot Party, has pleaded guilty in federal court, The Assembly Judiciary Committee most important decisions in life?” he tivities. The Beckermans have two children, tampering in connection with her 2007 admitting he accepted two cash pay- unanimously approved a measure last added. “We put them in writing.” Louis Beckerman, vice chair of the Michael of Rahway, an account execu- General Election Senate race. ments from a cooperating government week to make palimony agreements en- The New Jersey Bar Association op- committee, has taken over Mr. tive at Beckerman and Co., and Sara, According to the Essex County’s Clerk witness with development interests, U.S. forceable only with a written promise, poses the bill, saying it would dispropor- website, Sen. Ruiz received 9,731 votes Attorney Paul Fishman reported. He made with the advice of each party’s tionately affect women, mainly those who Samuel’s responsibilities. Mr. who is pursuing a doctorate in Audiol- Beckerman and his wife Ann have ogy from Northwestern University. in the five-candidate senatorial race, win- faces five years in jail and a $250,000 attorney. It would prohibit oral or implied are low-income. It instead wants legisla- ning by some 6,200 votes in a race that fine when he is sentenced for using agreements, which have held up in New tion that would allow palimony claims if lived in Scotch Plains for the last 30 “I am sorry that Dick resigned un- Jersey courts. a promise was oral or implied. years. He has been in the local party der these circumstances. He served included Newark City Councilman Luis interstate facilities (a cell phone) for a Last year, the New Jersey Supreme Assemblywoman Linda Stender (LD- as a committee member and has been the local party in numerous capaci- Quintana and then-Assemblyman Will- bribery scheme. Court said two people did not have to live 22, Fanwood), sponsor of the legislation active in supporting local election ties over the years and was involved iam Payne, the brother of Rep. Donald South Orange Considers together to have had a marriage-like rela- in the Assembly, said lawmakers have no Payne (D-10, Essex). Volunteer Firefighters campaigns. in national politics prior to his local The state grand jury also indicted The South Orange Village Board of tionship, and for one person to seek finan- plans to amend it. The palimony bill passed Mr. Beckerman is president of involvement. We wish him well and cial support. the Senate in March. Jonathan Kowalski, a fundraiser for the Trustees is considering an unpaid Beckerman and Co., an insurance and hope that he continues to be inter- North Ward Center in Newark, which is firefighting contingent to bolster the ca- risk management consulting firm with ested in Scotch Plains government. run by Democratic power-broker Steven reer 32-member fire department, while offices in Colonia, Forked River and We are fortunate to have a dedicated Adubato, Sr.; Joaquin Caceres, who saving taxpayers money, according to News From the Capitol Linden. He provides risk manage- base of politically active Democrats works for Newark Mayor Cory Booker, the Star-Ledger. ment and insurance for Union City, who have and continue to be support- and John Fernandez and Edwin Cruz, “Having a fully-paid career fire de- ‘Climategate’ the Borough of Fanwood, the Town- ive of our committee’s efforts over both employees of the Essex County partment in a small municipality is a ship of Green Brook and Roselle Pub- the years. As the new chairman of the Department of Economic Development. really tough burden on the taxpayers,” lic Schools. Mr. Beckerman is a com- Scotch Plains Democratic Commit- Five others have already been charged Trustee Michael Goldberg said. Requires Lawmaker missioner of the New Jersey Inter- tee, my goal is to work with our including several county election work- Michael Commins, head of the local governmental Insurance Fund. He is committee people and encourage oth- ers. Authorities said the scheme involved firefighters union, said the village has Investigation a past president of the Professional ers to become involved to continue to soliciting for absentee ballots from indi- been reluctant to replace retired Insurance Agents of New Jersey. reinvigorate the local party,” Mr. viduals not qualified to receive them. firefighters, including six who have re- Rep. Leonard Lance 908-518-7733 Governor Jon Corzine appointed Beckerman said. Sen. Ruiz was initially named to fill tired in the last seven years. He said the the Senate seat after former Newark fire department needs to recruit younger Mayor Sharpe James, the previous sena- firefighters, as the average age is cur- WASHINGTON – Congressman ergy, Interior and Commerce, as well as Christie Announces Chief of Staff, Leonard Lance (R-7th) has called for an the Environmental Protection Agency tor, was convicted of corruption. rently 50. investigation into the questions raised by (EPA) and the National Science Founda- Judiciary Committee Votes ‘Yes’ New York Senate Votes ‘No’ the disclosure of e-mail messages from tion, to determine if the scientific and Chooses Rich Bagger of Westfield On Same-Sex-Marriage Bill On Same-Sex-Marriage Bill the Climatic Research Unit of the Univer- academic integrity of U.S. taxpayer-fi- TRENTON – Governor-elect Chris Bill Stepien was named deputy chief of The state Senate Judiciary Commit- The New York state Senate on De- sity of East Anglia (CRU) dubbed nanced climate studies was compromised. Christie announced last week the first in staff to the governor. Mr. Stepien most tee has voted in favor, 7-6, of the “Free- cember 2 voted down, 38-24, a bill to “ClimateGate.” The letter also requested that the Inspec- a series of key appointments for the recently served as Campaign Manager dom of Religion and Equality in Civil legalize gay marriage in the state. Five “The disclosure of e-mails from the tor Generals take all necessary action to Christie-Guadagno Administration. Mr. for Mr. Christie and Lt. Governor-elect Marriage Act” (S-1967), referred to as states thus far have legalized same-sex CRU is very troubling and merits a thor- ensure that evidence involving the e-mail Christie named Rich Bagger as the in- Kim Guadagno. He worked as national the same-sex bill, on Monday. Senator marriage. Governor David Paterson (D) ough and transparent investigation,” Mr. exchanges is preserved. coming chief of staff, Bill Stepien as the field director and regional campaign man- Raymond Lesniak (D-Union), a primary has said he supports the measure, de- Lance said. “Clearly there is a strong “The manipulation or suppression of deputy chief of staff, Jeff Chiesa as chief ager for John McCain’s presidential cam- sponsor of the bill, was one of the seven scribing it as a civil rights issue. All 30 appearance that important scientific re- scientific data is an unacceptable practice counsel to the governor and Kevin paign. Earlier in the 2008 presidential members to vote for the bill. The full Republicans voted against the bill. search may have been tainted by poli- that may call into question many research O’Dowd as deputy chief counsel to the campaign cycle, Mr. Stepien was former Senate will vote on the legislation Thurs- Senator Liz Krueger (D-Manhattan) tics.” outcomes used by U.S. Departments and governor. New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani’s day, December 12. Governor Jon Corzine said the legislation would have needed In a direct response to the issue, Mr. agencies engaged in climate research,” Mr. Christie said, “There is no doubt national field director. has said he would sign the bill, but Republican votes to pass because of Lance joined a group of bipartisan law- Mr. Lance concluded. “Congress has an that we have a great deal of work ahead of Mr. Stepien served as the Republican Governor-elect Chris Christie, who will opposition from some of the Senate’s 32 makers in asking five U.S. Inspector Gen- obligation to seek answers and I call for us when our state is facing an ever in- National Committee’s 72-hour director take office January 19, said he would not Democrats. Thirty-two votes were erals from the U.S. Departments of En- that process to begin today.” creasing deficit and an unemployment and as President George W. Bush’s New sign the bill. needed for the measure to pass. rate we must defeat. I am confident that Hampshire political director in his 2004 with the team I am beginning to assemble re-election campaign. He also managed we are going to be able to do the work the Bill Baroni’s campaign for the General Colon Cancer Screening Specialist Helping Accident people of New Jersey sent us to Trenton Assembly in 2003 and worked in the to do. legislative office of State Senator An- “Rich Bagger brings a wealth of out- thony Bucco. Opens Cranford Office Victims Everyday side experience, knowledge, respect from A New Jersey native, Mr. Stepien re- CRANFORD – Dr. Michael and open discussion with the patients both sides of the aisle, and a shared belief ceived his Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) from Margolin, MD, a gastroenterologist themselves,” Dr. Margolin said. that we must run Trenton differently if Rutgers University. specializing in colon cancer screen- Cancer of the colon is the second- we’re going to get results. Rich innately Jeff Chiesa was named chief counsel to knows that we have to throw out the old the governor. He is a partner in the litiga- ing and digestive diseases, has opened leading cause of cancer death in the way of doing things if we’re going to be tion department at Wolff and Samson. a new Cranford office. He has been in United States after lung cancer, kill- able to successfully execute our vision.” Prior to joining Wolff and Samson, he medical practice in Elizabeth and ing 55,000 Americans each year. The As incoming chief of staff to the gov- worked in the U.S. Attorney’s Office in Roselle Park since 1987. American Cancer Society recom- ernor, Mr. Bagger stated, “I am honored the District of New Jersey from 2002 – The primary purpose of colon can- mends that men and women at aver- to join Governor-elect Christie and Lt- 2009, last serving as the executive assis- cer screening is to prevent cancer by age risk for developing colorectal Governor-elect Guadagno and help build tant U.S. attorney. He also served as coun- finding pre-cancerous growths (pol- cancer should begin routine (every 5- a team that is ready to tackle the many sel to the U.S. attorney and as the chief of yps) in the intes- 10 years) screen- challenges we currently face. We will the Public Protection Unit. tinal lining and ings at age 50. assemble a team that is ready and willing Mr. Chiesa was involved in many as- to make the changes needed and tackle pects of the U.S. Attorney’s Office, in- removing them These screenings the tough issues head-on in order to get cluding the management of the Criminal, before they be- usually require the results New Jersey desperately needs.” Civil, Appeals and Special Prosecutions come invasive colonoscopy or Mr. Bagger is currently senior vice- Divisions. As a unit chief, he supervised cancers. A re- similar proce- president, worldwide public affairs for a group of assistant U.S. attorneys prima- view of Dr. dures done by a Pfizer. He has served in a series of corpo- rily responsible for the investigation and Margolin’s pa- gastroenterolo- rate affairs roles since joining Pfizer in prosecution of criminal cases involving tient records gist. Not only can 1993. Earlier in his career, Rich was as- bank robbery, child pornography, human shows that he such tests detect sistant general counsel of Blue Cross and trafficking and identity theft. finds more pre- serious health Blue Shield of New Jersey and practiced Mr. Chiesa received his B.A. at the law with McCarter and English. University of Notre Dame and his J.D. at cancerous pol- conditions, but His record of public service includes Catholic University of America Colum- yps than many of they can also pro- 10 years in the New Jersey General As- bus School of Law. his colleagues. vide some imme- sembly, where he was chairman of the Kevin O’Dowd was name deputy chief He attributes this diate treatment Appropriations Committee and was counsel to the governor. He currently in large part to because the doc- elected by his colleagues to be majority serves as the chief of the Securities and the time that he Dr. Michael Margolin tor is usually able JON BRAMNICK conference leader. In 2001, he was elected Healthcare Fraud Unit in the U.S. spends performing each procedure to remove pre-cancerous growths dur- to the New Jersey Senate and served there Attorney’s Office for the District of New with a maximum of care, compul- ing the very same procedure. Ac- until 2003. Before his election to the Jersey. Over the course of the last seven sively examining parts of the colon cording to the American Cancer So- Certified Civil Trial Attorney legislature, he was a councilman and years as an assistant United States attor- mayor of Westfield, New Jersey. ney, Mr. O’Dowd has prosecuted various that can be easily missed on a more ciety, people should talk to their doc- 30 Years Experience Mr. Bagger serves on the board of crimes ranging from complex healthcare, rushed exam. As the president of the tor about starting colorectal cancer trustees of British American Business, securities and financial fraud matters to American College of Gastroenterol- screenings earlier than age 50 and/or recognized as a “Super Lawyer” the Business Council of New York State, international child pornography distribu- ogy stated in The New York Times, being screened more often if they in the field of Personal Injury Law the Healthcare Institute of New Jersey, tion, cyber and narcotics prosecutions. “What a longer exam really trans- have any of the following colorectal Kean University, the New Jersey Cham- Prior to joining the U.S. Attorney’s lates into is a careful, thorough, qual- cancer risk factors: a personal history BRAMNICK, RODRIGUEZ, ber of Commerce, the New Jersey Per- Office, Mr. O’Dowd spent the previous ity examination.” of colorectal cancer or polyps, a per- MITTERHOFF, GRABAS & WOODRUFF LLC forming Arts Center, the United Hospital five years serving as both a deputy attor- Dr. Margolin prides himself on pro- sonal history of chronic inflamma- Fund and the United States Chamber of ney general for the State of New Jersey viding traditional, personal medical tory bowel disease, or a strong family 1827 East Second Street, Scotch Plains Commerce. and an assistant counsel in the New Jersey He received an Artium Baccalaureatus Office of Counsel to the Governor. care to his patients, combined with history of colorectal cancer or pol- 908-322-7000 (A.B.) degree from Princeton University’s Mr. O’Dowd received his B.A. at The state-of-the-art endoscopic testing. yps. www.jonbramnick.com Woodrow Wilson School of Public and Catholic University of America and his “My patients report that they are Dr. Margolin studied at New York International Affairs and a Juris Doctor J.D. at St. John’s University School of pleased with the attention that I give University Medical School and Lenox Can Be Reached 24 Hours a Day in an Emergency (J.D.) degree from Rutgers University Law. A New Jersey native, Mr. O’Dowd them. Nothing replaces a comprehen- Hill Hospital in New York (with the Law School. resides in the City of New Brunswick. sive consultation, a thorough exam, inventor of modern colonoscopy), and he has a particular expertise in treat- ing Crohn’s Disease. He is on staff at both Overlook Hospital and Trinitas Regional Medical Center, and he was Chief of Gastroenterology at Union Hospital until it closed last year. To find out more, visit gastro.yourmd.com or contact Dr. Margolin at (908) 272-6300. Paid Bulletin Board www.goleader.com/express

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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 Santa Claus Thanks the Children DTM Boroughs of Mountainside and Garwood And the Township of Scotch Plains D Diction Deception And the County of Union, NJ. Members of: Who Came to Celebration in SP Below are four arcane words, each New Jersey Press Association • National Newspaper Association • Westfield Area Chamber of Commerce I just wanted to take this opportunity to Malool is not crazy about heights, but she with four definitions – only one is correct. Scotch Plains Business & Professional Association • Fanwood Business & Professional Association thank the children of all ages who came was a real trooper up in the cherry picker. The others are made up. Are you sharp enough to discern this deception of dic- Periodicals – Postage Paid at Rahway, New Jersey Periodicals – Postage Paid at Rahway, New Jersey out to see me at the Holiday Celebration A special “thank you” goes to Scotch in Scotch Plains this past Sunday. It was Plains Business and Professional Asso- tion? P.O. Box 250 • 251 North Avenue, West P. O. Box 368 great to see so many people come out on ciation President Lisa Mohn of Apple If you can guess one correctly – good Westfield, N.J. 07091 Scotch Plains, N.J. 07076 a beautiful, chilly day. Mrs. Claus and I Blossom Flower Shop for planning the guess. If you get two – well-read indi- Tele: (908) 232-4407 • E-mail: [email protected] • Web: www.goleader.com • Fax: (908) 232-0473 had a lot of fun meeting so many great event. Thanks also go to the rest of the vidual. If you get three – word expert. If you get all four – You must have a lot of POSTMASTER: Send address changes to the offices of the newspapers at children and their families. volunteers of the Scotch Plains Business I want to thank the many people who and Professional Association for helping free time! P. O. Box 250, Westfield, New Jersey 07091 made my visit possible. Thanks to the to make the day a wonderful success. All words and correct definitions Published every Thursday by Watchung Communications, Inc. Scotch Plains Fire Department, Depart- Lisa’s tireless efforts have made the event come from the board game Diction ment of Public Works and Recreation a great success for many years. Deception. Paul Peyton Horace R. Corbin Jeff Gruman Department for helping to set up the event I want to wish everyone a happy, healthy Answers to last week’s arcane words. ASSIGNMENT EDITOR PUBLISHER SALES MANAGER and also allowing it to run smoothly. and peaceful holiday season. Don’t for- 1. Ussuk – The bearded seal Suzette F. Stalker David B. Corbin Michael L. Bartiromo Thank you to the Scotch Plains Police get my cookies (chocolate chip or peanut 2. Cynanche – An inflammation of the COMMUNITY ASSISTANT PUBLISHER & SPORTS MARKETING PRODUCTION Department for keeping everyone safe. butter) and milk on Christmas Eve! And throat or windpipe causing difficulty in Michael Pollack Ben Corbin Robert P. Connelly Thanks also to the volunteer elves for please don’t forget the carrots for the breathing and swallowing EDUCATION & ARTS SERVICES BUSINESS OPERATIONS making it a fun day. A special “thank reindeer. 3. Libidinous – Lustful, lewd you” goes to Mayor Nancy Malool for her Santa Claus 4. Sheld – Variegated or spotted help in lighting the beautiful Christmas North Pole SUBSCRIPTION PRICE www.goleader.com/subscribe tree in Alan Augustine Park. I know Mayor YANG One-year – $28 • Two-year – $52 • Three-year – $76 • One-year college (September to May) – $20 1. To cry like a wild goose 2. Leftovers; odds and ends ‘Install the Speed Bumps and Take 3. To annoy, torment or delay 4. Mischievous; devilish Vaccination Schedules and Needs Speeding Out of the Factor’ FATIFEROUS 1. Rotund, obese The recent car accident at the intersec- come off the stop sign at Dudley Avenue. 2. Enlivening; exhilarating tion formed by Clark Street, Tuttle Park- Sitting on our front steps, we cannot 3. Deadly; destructive Are Confusing in the Area way and Cowperthwaite Place is the fourth help but notice the high rate of speed that 4. Shiny; glossy; beaming with light major accident that we as residents living a majority [of drivers] drive at. The road FANTOCCINI There is considerable confusion in the area over flu Mountainside, along with several others. Scotch Plains near this corner have either seen or been has a 25 mph speed limit; yet, most people 1. A street vender; a seller of fruits and shots this year – where and when are they being given, has its own health department. The county has a health made aware of since moving back to must be going at least 35 to 45. vegetables are they for regular flu or H1N1, do I really need a shot, department. Westfield one year ago. Speeding would be controlled by in- 2. Puppets or marionettes The three earlier multi-vehicle acci- stalling speed bumps similar to the ones 3. A clown in motley attire who are the targeted groups, is H1N1 really worse than The Westfield Regional Health Department’s direc- dents resulted in a variety of damage. In on Gallows Hill Road, South Chestnut regular flu? tor, Megan Avallone, said last weekend’s clinic was 4. A person who lives by his wits, one case, a car rolled several times before and Benson Place. They force the driver without doing any work Union County is making an effort to list where flu “spur of the moment” and did not have enough time to coming to rest on its roof. Another in- to slow down, and nothing short of this SQUANTUM shots are being given in the county on its website, alert The Westfield Leader. She said she got approval for volved one of the two cars crashing into will do little or nothing to stop this prob- 1. A picnic ucnj.org. The site is incomplete, and it is difficult for the vaccine on Monday and checked with the schools on the church sign just off the intersection. lem. Adding more stop signs to the cross 2. A tobacco or money pouch them to gather the information. The county says check Tuesday. She said the department had 5,000 vaccines, All involved two cars and in two of the streets will reduce the number of drivers 3. The trimmings of skins and hides, with your individual town, as their respective health and only 600 people showed up. She said they do not cases were the result of drivers running who inadvertently do not stop. Speed used for making glue the stop signs at Cowperthwaite or Tuttle. bumps located north and south of the 4. Rough or coarse cornmeal agencies are responsible for administering flu shots. anticipate another clinic before Christmas as people are The running of the stops signs may be cross streets will slow down drivers on When the county receives a notice from a municipality, “not interested.” The department “is hoping to have one alleviated by increased signage as men- Clark and allow for more time to react it posts the clinic on its website. The county said each the first week of January,” she said. tioned in The Westfield Leader article. should someone run the stop sign on the municipality determines the target population for each She said the department’s target population would However, the real problem is the speed cross streets. This would make crossing Letters to of its clinics depending on the type of vaccine and how remain the same until the department gets word from the that drivers are going into the intersec- these streets at night less of a challenge. the Editor much it receives. We found out that H1N1 clinics are state Centers for Disease Control (CDC) that it can open tion. Clark and Tuttle offer long straight- It’s the rare defensive driver that slows federally funded and therefore open to anyone regardless the clinic’s up to more individuals. aways that allow the careless driver to down as they drive up or down Clark of residency. Not so with regular flu shots. Perhaps things are not as bad as has been publicized speed. Clark Street has become a very approaching this intersection, or flip their Lance, ‘Vote No’ on busy street in the 42 years my family has brights to let you cross when they see a Some doctors and clinics have announced flu shots by government and the hysteria that has resulted. A lived here. It is now a busy secondary pedestrian waiting. Most drivers are in Cap-and-Trade Bill being available, but it was not clear to the public that study posted Tuesday on FoxNews.com suggests that road used by drivers to get out of town on too much of a hurry and woe be it to the Editor’s Note: This letter was sent to these shots were only for regular flu, not H1N1. In one H1N1 flu may be no worse that the common flu. their way up to Route 22 or bypass busier person that inadvertently gets in their Rep. Leonard Lance and copied to the case in Westfield a few weeks ago, people lined up a Also according to FoxNews.com, follow common downtown roads and intersections. way. newspaper. block long. Many of them were disappointed, thinking sense hygiene. Avoid handshakes. Wash your hands. Put Cowperthwaite and Tuttle are busy for Please install the speed bumps and take Congressman, I continue my objection they were in line for H1N1. hand sanitizer everywhere. Keep your house clean. the same reason as well. Clark Street, speeding out of the factor. Thanks. to your “yes” vote on cap-and-trade be- Adding uncertainty to the administration of vaccina- Avoid using mistletoe as decoration this year. A kiss on however, is the most problematic of the John and Beth Chevalaz cause jobs are at risk, and your vote failed tions, the availability of H1N1 vaccine is a problem. the lips is an excellent way for viruses to travel for one three, since it has an unfettered run head- Westfield to include several other realities. The This hinders local agencies from announcing sched- person to another. Don’t place chips, nuts or candies ing north from the YMCA or south as you Star-Ledger reported on at least one South ules, as they don’t know when or how much their supply into large bowls where multiple hands can reach in. American country that also will not agree to comply with cap-and-trade, and China allocation will be. Too much publicity could generate a Instead, place these snack foods in individual dishes or Reader Comments on Byron Halsey has announced that it will reduce its emis- large crowd without the vaccines being on hand. bowls, so that each guest has their own. Serve individual sions of greenhouse gases, which offer no So, we seem to be confronted with a day-to-day plates of food instead of having a buffet or finger foods. Noting Miscarriage of Justice real savings. The Ledger also reported on situation where news of H1N1 vaccinations will dribble Serve individual drinks (editorial note: and plenty of In regard to the article in your [Leader/ found guilty of this crime. November 13, 2009, that N.J. transporta- out from health agencies, then go quiet until stocks are them for holiday cheer). Sick? Stay Home. Times] December 3 edition reporting that In addressing this miscarriage of jus- tion was the largest source of carbon replenished. As we learn more, we will post notices on goleader.com Clifton Hall died in jail while awaiting tice, Cernadas stated, “He (Hall) never dioxide emissions (53.5 percent). The Westfield Regional Health Department covers and in this newspaper. Please let us know what you find trial for the horrible double homicide of had to pay for robbing 22 years from In the energy business, we see a lack of several towns in the region, including Fanwood and out – email to [email protected]. the Urquhart children committed in 1985, Byron Halsey – an innocent man who sat new contracts. One major engineering I found the statement by Union County in jail for crimes he did not commit”. company reported a significant drop in First Assistant Prosecutor Albert Cernadas I beg to differ. Those who charged and earnings in November as their president Jr. particularly disturbing. As reported in prosecuted Mr. Halsey robbed him of said, “…difficult economic environment You Never Know Who Might your article, an innocent man, Bryon those 22 years. and low business confidence.” Why would a utility or refinery make Halsey, was unjustly imprisoned for 22 Larry Sanders years having been wrongly accused and any capital improvements that employ Scotch Plains engineers and welders if they don’t know Be on the Burglary Prowl what laws they have to comply with, due Westfield Community Players Invites to the undetermined cap-and-trade re- Home burglaries seem to be on the rise, according keys to a home in the victim’s car and entered the quirements, funding difficulties and the Freeholders to Performances recession’s drop in demand? to a few phone calls we’ve received. One unfortunate residence while the victim was asleep, stealing valu- Valero will close its Delaware City Westfield couple was on a weeklong vacation in ables. In both cases, the consequences for the Editor’s Note: This is an open letter the thousands of audience members who refinery, laying off 550 workers, adding sent to the newspaper to [Dear Free- have attended our productions. Mexico, only to come home and find that their home homeowners could have been much worse than to the already announced 150 positions, holder Chairman Mirabella]: Come be our guest at one of the re- the loss of 100 jobs at its Paulsboro refin- was ransacked. Jewelry and other valuables were stolen property. For 75 years, the Westfield Commu- maining shows this season: Second Time ery. Sunoco will idle its Eagle Point Re- taken, along with irreplaceable keepsakes. They Be aware of unfamiliar individuals in the neigh- nity Players (WCP) has brought live the- Around by Henry Denker or Caught in the finery at the cost of 400 jobs. This loss atre to Union County audiences. The fact Net by Ray Cooney. You will see that the lamented that they should have known better and borhood; ask a trusted neighbor to keep an eye on does not even count its suppliers! that the celebration of our Diamond An- Westfield Community Players continues The U.S. Senate Committee on Energy locked their valuables in a safety deposit box while your home while you’re away, and look into forming niversary, which has been well-publi- its tradition of providing entertainment and Natural Resources states the utiliza- they were away. Of course, they feel violated. neighborhood watch groups. Some suggest that door- cized, was not mentioned in your article and enriching the audiences of Union tion of existing nuclear-generating plants on community theatres is most disap- County. In some burglary incidents, there are no signs of to-door solicitors should be required to register with is an average capacity factor exceeding pointing. It does a disservice to the mul- Lucille Bills 90 percent; coal plants are 85 percent, and forced entry. It’s just common sense, but be sure all the town. titude of volunteers who have worked on WCP Board Member wind is only 30 percent. windows and doors are secured before leaving home, You never know who might be on the prowl. Not our productions over the many years and Westfield Electrical demand is forecast to in- and even when someone is home. In one case listed long ago, two 18-year-old Westfield girls were ar- crease, but there is the potential shortage Legion Post 3 ‘Has for Many Years of technical staff and lack of time to bring in the Fanwood police blotter this week, a would-be rested for burglary. additional capacity on line. PSE&G’s burglar gained access through an unlocked door On robberies, we were told of employees of some Director of Workforce Development, in a while the homeowner was there. He fled when businesses on Second Street in Scotch Plains being Given The Ray Bailey Trophy’ presentation to the Senate Committee on In a follow-up to Bruce Baker’s letter Townsend. Charlie is one of our last three Finance, indicated the company antici- confronted by the homeowner. In a second case, also afraid of getting mugged or robbed. about Ray Bailey and his perhaps being World War II veterans still helping us to pates a significant loss of workforce in the from this week’s Fanwood blotter, someone found It’s a shame. Keep your guard up. Westfield’s Best Athlete Ever: the Martin run the post. May we be able to honor Ray future. He is forecasting $2 trillion of Wallberg Post 3 of the American Legion into the future. In Ray’s memory and for capital expenditures in the next 20 years. has for many years given the “Ray Bailey” all of Westfield High School’s athletes Where will these workers be found? trophy to the Westfield High School Se- past, present and future, I’d like to say, Kenneth Green, resident scholar for nior Class football player with the highest “Go Blue Devils!” the American Enterprise Institute for Pub- scholastic average. It’s awarded at the Peter Hogaboom lic Policy Research, indicated that the annual football dinner. cap-and-trade bill will cost jobs. Adjutant and Past Commander The Washington Times, This year, the award will be presented Westfield Post 3 on November by Past Commander Charles “Charlie” 23, 2009, stated that despite a massive stimulus bill, only some 100,000 jobs were created. They further go on to say Rep. Lance’s ‘Yes’ Vote on Cap and that the alternative-energy sources are “in the experimental stages and are not proven Trade Undermines America enough technologically or economically to be instrumental in pulling the economy Is Congressman [Leonard] Lance all of $200 to $350 “Billion” or roughly $1,750 out of recession.” It also stated that “other a sudden concerned about the U.S. tax- to $3,000 per U.S. household per year in projects targeted for funding in the stimu- payer? On December 3, in his e-mail increased energy costs. [His] “Yes” vote lus, such as tidal power and carbon cap- newsletter, Lance refers to his bipartisan undermined U.S. business and economy, ture, still are not technologically feasible group letter sent to the “five Inspectors not to mention the surrender of our liberty or do not make economic sense at today’s General to determine if the scientific and and the liberty of future generations. energy prices, even with the subsidies.” academic integrity of U.S. taxpayer fi- Congressman Lance, I’m sure that if In all fairness, there were other people nanced climate studies was compro- you get an answer to your bipartisan let- that provided the view of labor, one of the mised.” ter, it will be as compromised as your largest engineering companies in the However, [he] didn’t seem to care about “yes” vote. world and others for the potential of a the U.S. taxpayer when [he] voted “Yes” You know how the saying goes… “Gar- significant number of U.S. jobs for the for “Cap and Trade” — remember it was bage in – garbage out!” building of clean coal and nuclear power the bill that [he] did not read! William Sanders plants. However, wind may not yield any- The bill put annual cost to the U.S. at Mountainside where near the same number. But, as I indicated above, carbon capture and stor- Leave Concept of Marriage As It Is; age does offer the potential for construc- tion-related jobs; however, commercial Tackle More Important Issues technology does not exist as of yet and has the potential to damage employment Being divorced and not following any riage. If the concept of sex is changeable, throughout all industries. religious agenda as a generic non-Chris- is the concept of one and one also up for One presentation mentioned that bill tian (apathist?), I find the extreme posi- change? Is it not a bedrock and at the same HR-2454 will have a negligible impact on tions on the “gay marriage” legislation time of civil disability? the environment without the rest of the uninteresting. Whether is has anything to I realize the existence of US Model developing world joining the effort. do with some Higher Power or a concept Penal Code section 230.1) regarding po- It was good to hear of your call for an of oppressive civil disability, I find them lygamy. Yet, why is this “sacred”? There investigation of “Climate Gate.” The sci- Your State Legislators unconvincing. As they go to the middle, is no constitutional “entrenchment”. It is ence of global warming may have been the opinions range from some secular a disability no different from the concepts overstated, to say the least. The investiga- ---LD-21------LD-22--- LD-21 includes Westfield, Mountainside, tradition concept of legal heterosexual of the proposed new combinations? Why tion should include the loss of the raw Sen. Thomas Kean, Jr. (R) Sen. Nicholas Scutari (D) Garwood, Summit and Cranford. monogamy to a litany of issues with the can’t the concept be raised to add po- data on global warming. Also, the third 425 North Ave. E. 1514 E. Saint Georges Ave. present Civil Union law (which includes lygyny and polyandry. Even more tan- world wants some $400 billion a year for Westfield, N.J. 07090 Linden, N.J. 07036 LD-22 includes Scotch Plains, Fanwood, both “teams”), there seems to be some- gential, would group marriage, further development of green industries. This is a (908) 232-3673 (908) 587-0404 Plainfield, Clark and Linden. thing missing. combinations, be the limit? significant transfer of the wealth. Asm. Jon Bramnick (R) Asw. Linda Stender (D) For me, the issue has been one man/one Leave the concept of marriage as it is. I recommend that we get to the truth 251 North Ave. West 1801 East Second St. E-mail woman being added to by one woman/ It is more than only heterosexual union. before we cost jobs and spend the next Westfield, N.J. 07090 Scotch Plains, N.J. 07076 [email protected] one woman and one man/one man – three As for the Civil Union, if it is deficient, fix generation’s money. (908) 232-2073 (908) 668-1900 [email protected] permutations under one concept of mar- it. How many times were Megan’s Law Congressman, I believe you may get to Asm. Nancy Munoz (R) Asm. Jerry Green (D) [email protected] and the Mail-in Ballot fine-tuned by courts vote on the final bill. Please, should this 57 Union Place, Suite 310 17 Watchung Ave. [email protected] To Reach Us and legislative revisions? happen, vote “no,” until we get a bill that Summit, N.J. 07901 Plainfield, N.J. 07060 [email protected] E-Mail - [email protected] I’m tired of all the posturing while plays to our strengths, does not cost jobs (908) 918-0414 (908) 561-5757 [email protected] more important items need attention. and is financially and technically sound. 7th Congressional District For more information, see Roger Stryeski www.goleader.com/help Albert Muller Representative Leonard Lance, 425 North Avenue E., Westfield, NJ 07090 (908) 518-7733 Roselle Scotch Plains A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, December 10, 2009 Page 5 Tom Walsh of Westfield Nominated For Superior Court Judge WESTFIELD – Thomas Walsh, a prosecutor. John Russo Jr., the former Westfield resident, former mayor of Toms River, was assistant prosecutor and selected as an administra- trial attorney with practice tive law judge. in Cranford [Triarsi, All the nominations re- Betancourt, Walsh & quire confirmation by the Wukovits], was nominated State Senate. by Gov. Jon Corzine to be Mr. Walsh, 50, lives in Superior Court judge in Westfield with his wife, Elizabeth. The Governor Diane, a former reporter for also nominated his chief of the Star-Ledger who is now staff, Edward McBride Jr., Tom Walsh chief of staff to Assembly- to become a Superior Court man Jon Bramnick (R- Weichert Toy Drive Committee judge in Camden County, Westfield). He is to fill the and Robert Taylor of Stone Harbor slot on the court due to the retirement Weichert Holds Annual Toy Drive LIKE IT IS…Congressman Leonard Lance (NJ-07) recently delivered a congres- for another term as Cape May County of Judge Edwin Alley. sional update to the Westfield Rotary at the YMCA. He discussed his concerns regarding the federal debt and the House-passed healthcare bill. For Needy Kids in Union County Assembly Republicans Announce WESTFIELD — The Weichert Real- associates in the office. The men pro- 21st District News tors Office in Westfield is participating in vided everything from turkey and stuff- Leadership Election Results their 31st Annual Toy Drive for needy ing to scrumptious desserts. Proposed Prison Legislation Trenton — Assembly Republican Asw. Denise Coyle – Assistant children in Union County. They are col- Last year, Weichert collected and Leader Alex DeCroce announced Republican Leader lecting new, unwrapped toys over the bought 850 toys. Residents may drop off next couple of weeks to be distributed to new, unwrapped toys at the Weichert Expense Not Right Time Monday that the caucus had elected Asm. John Amodeo – Assistant children, and they are raising money to office, located at 185 Elm Street, or call the following members to leadership Republican Whip buy additional toys by hosting luncheons. (908) 654-7777, and they will pick up a positions commencing with the new Asm. Gary Chiusano – Assistant Assemblyman Jon Bramnick, Westfield On November 18, the office held a toy from your home. Please contact co- legislative session in January: Republican Whip Thanksgiving Toy Drive luncheon, which chairs Nadine Allen or Phyllis Stern for TRENTON — Assemblyman Jon worse, given a budget deficit in ex- Asw. Dawn Marie Addiego – As- Also recently elected were Confer- was organized and catered by all the male more information. Bramnick (LD-21, Westfield) said re- cess of $1 billion the state is facing in sistant Republican Leader ence Leader Asm. Jon Bramnick and cidivism legislation that cleared two the current fiscal year and the pro- Assembly Republican Whip Dave TARP Not A Slush Fund For More Assembly committees last week is jected $8 to $10 billion shortfall next Bill Bans Raids On Rible, as well as Budget Officer Joe the wrong approach to take in ad- year. Unemployment Funds Malone. This team will guide the Federal Spending, Says Lance dressing the issue of prison reform. “While rehabilitating the incarcer- Assembly Republicans in the 214th TRENTON — Senate Republican WASHINGTON – Congressman thy Geithner, Mr. Lance and more than The Assembly Appropriations Com- ated is a worthwhile goal, the acceler- Leader Tom Kean’s bill calling for a Legislative session. Leonard Lance, (NJ-07) renewed his call three dozen House Republicans have asked mittee cleared four bills approved ated pace at which these bills went constitutional amendment to end raids “Each of the newly elected leaders to allow the Trouble Asset Relief Pro- that the program be allowed to expire at the last week in the Law and Public Safety through the committee process raises on the state unemployment insurance has proven their ability and willing- gram (TARP) to expire at the end of this end of the year and direct the more than Committee, despite a price tag that a red flag,” he continued. “I concur fund advanced last week in the Assem- ness to take on additional responsibili- year and direct repaid funds and interest $325 billion to debt reduction. could cost in excess of $15 million. with the comments made by Senate bly Labor Committee. The bill calls for ties,” said Mr. DeCroce, R-Morris and toward debt reduction. The letter was prompted to news reports Mr. Bramnick, who sits on the Law Budget Committee Chairwoman a statewide referendum on whether the Passaic. “The caucus’ overwhelming “The TARP law was meant to provide like one found in today’s [Dec. 7] New and Public Safety Committee, said (Barbara) Buono, last week, who rec- state should be able to balance its budget support for them demonstrates their a one-time infusion of funds raised to help York Times that said, “Democrats in Con- the bill approved in that venue would ognizes that the huge budget shortfall or finance unrelated spending by raid- confidence as well. These leaders bring stabilize a financial system on the brink of gress have already decided to divert about add to state bureaucracy. should be a ‘wake-up call to those ing funds collected solely by taxes taken a unique skill set to the Legislature, failure,” Lance said. “Yet there are some $70 billion from what is left in the bailout from employers or employees’ pay- leaders in Washington that see the TARP fund to the cost of additional road-building “The myriad of recidivism bills considering any additional spending and their viewpoints are always re- funds as a trough of unspent money for and other construction projects, credit to heard before committee [last week] – including lawmakers who want to checks. spected. Their ideas and input are “Past raids have forced the state to more federal spending. That’s wrong and small businesses and further aid to state will hurt taxpayers at a time when we pass lame-duck legislation with up- highly valued, and I look forward to fiscally irresponsible at a time when our and local governments.” should be looking to reduce costs front costs that would result in sav- borrow more than $1 billion to pay un- working with them as we tackle the employment claims during this reces- federal debt stands at more than $12 tril- Mr. Lance is a cosponsor of H.R. 2119, throughout the state,” Mr. Bramnick ings in the long run.’” enormous challenges facing New lion.” which would require the U.S. Treasury to sion,” Senator Kean (R-Westfield) said. In a letter to Treasury Secretary Timo- apply TARP funds to debt reduction. said. “I am highly skeptical that leg- The bills are: Strengthening Women “Continuing deficits caused by raids on Jersey’s families and taxpayers.” islation which would parole inmates and Families Act (A-4197), Post-Re- the unemployment fund will lead either six months earlier than their release lease Employment Act (A-4198), to more borrowing or calls for job-kill- date or permits an outsider to open an Administration of Correctional Fa- ing tax increases on employers. Senate account for a prisoner while incarcer- cilities Act (A-4199), Reduction of Concurrent Resolution 60 should be sent The Law Offices of ated is sound public policy. Recidivism Act (A-4201), Education to voters as soon as possible.” “The sponsors’ proposals are not and Rehabilitation Act (A-4202), and Senators Kean and Steve Sweeney only vague, but costly and fraught the Criminal Penalties Act (A-4203). 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By Appointment: (908) 232-4449 Page 6 Thursday, December 10, 2009 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION Author-Illustrator Tad Hills WSL Accepting Requests To Visit Westfield Library For Grant Applications WESTFIELD – The Westfield printmaking, sculpture, creative writ- WESTFIELD – The Westfield a written request to Mary Newmark, Memorial Library will present ing and poetry, but he said his greatest Service League (WSL) currently is Donations Chairperson, Westfield children’s author and illustrator Tad education came with the arrival of his accepting requests for applications Service League, 114 Elmer Street, Hills on Saturday, December 19, at children. toward grants for 2010. Grants are Westfield, N.J. 07090. All com- 11 a.m. This program is free and open “Spending time with my kids helps given by the WSL to local agencies pleted applications must be returned to the public. The library is located at me remember what it’s like to be a and organizations that strive to make no later than February 1, 2010. 550 East Broad Street. child. I try to capture that innocence Westfield and its surrounding com- For further information about the Author and illustrator of the popu- and enthusiastic vision of the world in munities a better place to live. WSL, interested persons may visit lar Duck and Goose picture book my books. I want kids to see them- These grants allow recipient agen- thewestfieldserviceleague.wordpress.com. series, Mr. Hills will read from his selves in my characters,” said Mr. Hills. cies and organizations to reach their newest book, due out soon, entitled “As an author and illustrator of goals in improving the lives of indi- GSWF Holiday Party “How Rocket Learned to Read.” This children’s books, my greatest satisfac- viduals and families. Grants do not picture book stars a dog named Rocket tion comes from visiting schools,” he pay salaries, fund capital campaigns To Be Held Today and his teacher, a little yellow bird. continued. “I especially enjoy the re- or cover operating expenses. Agen- WESTFIELD – The Genealogi- Mr. Hills grew up in Norwell, Mass. sponses I get from children when I ask cies and organizations must submit cal Society of the West Fields if they have any questions or com- HOLIDAY CHEER…Members of the Home Life and Social Services Depart- with a love of wildlife and nature. His ment of the Woman’s Club of Westfield (WCW) gathered recently at the Masonic written requests to be considered for (GSWF) will host its holiday cel- interest in art drew him to Skidmore ments. But what I love most is when a Lodge in Westfield to put together over 100 packages of cookies and candies to be funding. In 2009, the WSL donated ebration at the group’s regular meet- College in Saratoga Springs, N.Y., lower school kid smiles and says shared with the patients at Runnells Specialized Hospital of Union County in approximately $36,000 to more than ing today, Thursday, December 10, where he studied painting, drawing, proudly, ‘I’m writing a book.’” Berkeley Heights. WCW members, pictured left to right, are: Front row, Cindy 35 area agencies and organizations. at 1 p.m. at the Westfield Memorial Besides reading from “How Rocket Neivert, Anne Galante, Julie Nardone, Mildred Beese, Bee Bernish, Delores The WSL runs thrift and consign- Library. “Getting to Know You” will Fire Dept. to Escort Learned to Read,” Mr. Hills will talk Kilkenny and Helen Assmann, and back row, Marjorie Wieseman, Sally Brown, ment shops, both located at 114 be the theme of the event. about how he creates his books, dis- Jane Walsweer and Madeline Roeben. For more information, call (908) 233-2339. Elmer Street in Westfield. The prof- Representatives of several area Santa This Sunday cuss how his illustrations evolve and its from these shops are used to historical, genealogical and ethnic GARWOOD – The Garwood Vol- do a painting demonstration, followed fund the grants. In the 77 years organizations will be on hand for unteer Fire Department will once by a question-and-answer session. Mystery Writer Brad Parks since the founding of the WSL, more the festivities. They will make pre- again escort Santa through the bor- Autographed books and plush toys than $2 million has been donated to sentations concerning the aims and ough this Sunday, December 13, start- will be available for purchase. Due at Township Library various agencies and organizations. activities of their respective organi- ing at noon on the south side and To learn about other youth or adult To be considered for funding, each zations. Refreshments will be served continuing until all the streets are programs at the library, visit the SCOTCH PLAINS – The public is This program is free and open to all. agency or organization must submit and the public is invited to attend. covered. The rain date will be the library’s website, wmlnj.org, sign up invited to the Scotch Plains Public Interested persons are encouraged to Traditionally, the five historical following Sunday, December 20. for the monthly electronic newsletter, Library on Monday, December 14, at register through the library’s website, groups in Westfield hold a “Spring This marks the 31st consecutive year “Library Loop,” call (908) 789-4090 7 p.m. to meet Brad Parks and hear scotlib.org, by calling (908) 322-5007, N.J. Cantors Ensemble Assembly” each year. The last was that the fire department will escort or stop by the library for a copy of its him read from his soon-to-be-released extension no. 204, or by e-mail at To Perform at CBI in April and featured a program of Santa. Borough residents are reminded quarterly newsletter, “Take Note.” debut novel “Faces of the Gone.” [email protected]. The Scotch Plains music from the Civil War era. Copies of the book will be available Public Library is located at 1927 Bartle SCOTCH PLAINS – Congrega- to look for the Santa stop signs at every tion Beth Israel (CBI) will host “A “We hope to encourage increased fire hydrant. When they hear the trucks for sale and signing. Avenue, one block from Park Avenue communication and joint activities CBI Book Fair Set Set in Newark, N.J., the novel fea- in the center of the township. Gala Chanukah Concert” featuring announcing Santa’s arrival, families the New Jersey Cantors Concert En- between our group and other groups are asked to go to the nearest Santa tures as its hero “the sometimes-dash- with similar interests and aims,” said Sunday and Monday ing” Millburn born and bred investiga- St. Paul’s Announces semble, as well as the CBI Adult and stop with their cameras. Junior Choirs, on Sunday, Decem- Nancy Humphrey, vice president for SCOTCH PLAINS – The religious tive reporter Carter Ross. The book will programming for the GSWF. Knights Blood Drive school of Congregation Beth Israel will be released on Tuesday, December 8. Annual Angel Tree ber 13, at 7 p.m. WESTFIELD – Each year, St. The New Jersey Cantors Concert For more information or if one’s hold its third annual Book Fair on Sun- A former journalist himself, Mr. Parks organization was missed in the in- Scheduled Monday day, December 13, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. drew on his experiences as a staff writer Paul’s Episcopal Church has an “An- Ensemble is the world’s first choir of gel Tree” to collect Christmas gifts both men and women cantors. Com- vitation mailing, call Ms. Humphrey WESTFIELD – The Knights of and from 7 to 9 p.m., and on Monday, at The Washington Post and The Star- at (908) 612-6209. Columbus will hold its holiday blood December 14, from 4 to 8 p.m. This Ledger to create Carter Ross, who works for needy children. This year, the prised of approximately 25 cantors, drive this Monday, December 14, from event will be open to the community. for the fictional Newark Eagle-Exam- church is collecting for two groups. the Ensemble is sponsored by the 2 to 7:30 p.m. at the council hall, Adult and children’s books with Jew- iner. Mr. Parks’ coverage of a real-life The first recipient group is the New Jersey Region of the Cantors Seniors Club to Hold located at 2400 North Avenue on the ish content will be available for sale. quadruple homicide in Newark inspired American Red Cross, which distrib- Assembly. Scotch Plains/Westfield border. Proceeds from the sale will be used to him to write “Faces of the Gone.” utes gifts to financially challenged Members of the Ensemble include Luncheon Monday All donors, who must bring identi- purchase new books for the school’s A graduate of Dartmouth College, families throughout Union County. cantors of Conservative, Reform and WESTFIELD – The Holy Trinity fication, will receive a pair of NBA library. For further information, call the Mr. Parks lives in Virginia with his The Angel tags have the red instruc- Reconstructionist synagogues in Senior Social Club will hold its annual Nets tickets. Walk-ins will be wel- synagogue office at (908) 889-1830. wife and two children. He currently is tions attached. Gifts need to be at the northern and central New Jersey. Christmas luncheon on Monday, De- come. For more information, call (800) Congregation Beth Israel is located at working on more books in the Carter church by Thursday, December 17. Musical selections, intended for cember 14. It will take place in the 933-2566 or visit nybloodcenter.org. 18 Shalom Way in Scotch Plains. Ross series. The second recipient is the an audience of all ages, will feature Holy Trinity Interparochial School Somerset Jail Chaplaincy Program, pieces in Hebrew, English and Yid- gymnasium on First Street in Westfield. which distributes gifts of incarcer- dish by composers spanning the last A social hour will begin at 12:30 ated individuals to their children. 400 years. p.m., followed by a hot catered lun- The Angel tags for these have green David Schlossberg will accompany cheon. Iced tea, coffee and hot tea instructions attached. These gifts the Cantors Ensemble on piano and will be served, along with a specially need to be at the church by today, Debra Shapiro will be the piano ac- decorated sheet cake and cookies. Thursday, December 10. St. Paul’s companist for CBI’s Adult and Junior All members of the Senior Club of Whose birthday Episcopal Church is located at 414 Holy Trinity and St. Helen’s parishes choirs. For ticket information, call the East Broad Street in Westfield. For synagogue office at (908) 889-1830. are welcome. If not already signed more information, call Lora at (908) Congregation Beth Israel is located at up, individuals may make reserva- is it, anyway? 232-8506, extension no. 10. 18 Shalom Way in Scotch Plains. tions by calling (908) 232-0365. We believe the important news at Christmas is HAPPY HOLIDAYS!

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Mountainside Historic Preservation and “most creative.” Advent Novena on Tuesday, Decem- To recall this tradition, the Filipino Committee, will take place this Sun- A glowing fireplace will add ber 15, at 7 p.m. as part of its prepa- community of IHM will decorate the day, December 13, from 1 to 5 p.m. at warmth to the 1760s kitchen, and the rations for the Christmas season. church with lanterns hand-crafted by the historic Deacon Andrew Hetfield house will be open for tours. Many Simbang Gabi, or “Evening Mass,” the children of the parish, depicting House. hours have gone into upgrading sec- has been an integral part of Filipino religious themes and festooned with According to Scott Daniels, com- tions of this historically significant culture since the coming of Catholic garlands. mittee chairman, the event will fea- building. The kitchen fireplace up- missionaries to the Philippines from Each evening through the close of ture “something for everybody.” grade was possible thanks to a grant Spain. Working fishermen and farmers the Novena on Wednesday, Decem- Among the activities will be a “guess from the Watts Foundation. ber 23, will begin at 7 p.m. with a the gumdrops” contest with prizes. The Hetfield House is located on Museum to Spotlight recitation of the rosary. An opportu- Participants will include the Boy Constitution Plaza near the nity will be provided for spiritual Scouts and Girl Scouts, the Deerfield Mountainside Public Library off of German Christmas HOLIDAY HARMONY…The Our Lady of Lourdes Children’s Choir is pictured reconciliation, followed by a celebra- at last year’s Gingerbread Open House at the Deacon Andrew Hetfield House in Middle School chorus, the Our Lady Birch Hill Road. For further informa- WESTFIELD – “German Christ- tion of the Mass. Each evening will Mountainside. This year’s event will take place this Sunday, December 13, from of Lourdes Choir, the Westfield tion, call (908) 789-9420. mas Customs” will be featured this close with fellowship and light re- 1 to 5 p.m. Once again, the festivities will include various gingerbread creations, Strings Ensemble and a visit by Santa Sunday, December 13, from 2 to 4 freshments. All are welcome to par- music and other festive activities. and Mrs. Claus. Cantata on Saturday p.m. at the Miller-Cory House Mu- ticipate and there will be no charge. An additional highlight will be seum, located at 614 Mountain Av- The Novena is being coordinated gingerbread creations and cookies To Honor Jesus’ Birth enue in Westfield. under the auspices of the Filipino- Imperial Brass to Perform made by local residents. This year, AREA – “Comfort and Joy,” a con- Christmas, or Weihnachten, is con- American Working Committee of multiple local businesses have made temporary musical cantata about the sidered by Germans to be the most IHM parish. The Immaculate Heart donations to support this volunteer birth of Jesus, will be presented by important of the major holidays. The of Mary Roman Catholic Church is At Willow Grove Church effort. They include the the Connecticut Farms Presbyterian weeks leading up to Christmas Day located at 1571 South Martine Av- SCOTCH PLAINS – The Imperial Also included will be the music of Mountainside Deli, Dillon’s Publick Church Choir on Saturday, Decem- involve various traditions, among enue in Scotch Plains. Brass will perform in a Christmas Hollywood composer Bruce House, Christoffer’s, Rejuvenations ber 12, at 7 p.m. them such familiar customs as deco- For additional information about concert on Sunday, December 20, at 3 Broughton, who wrote the music for Salon and Spa, Patterson Interiors, This program will take place at the rating a Christmas tree. this or other activities of IHM’s Fili- p.m. at its home, the Willow Grove the movies Young Sherlock Holmes Party Designs and Avon through church, located at 888 Stuyvesant Av- Sunday’s program will include a pino-American community, call the Presbyterian Church. and Silverado (Oscar nomination) and Karen Massa. enue in Union. It will include the mu- presentation on popular German parish office at (908) 889-2100 or This 30-piece brass ensemble will many Walt Disney productions, and Dozens of gingerbread structures sical, carol singing and a candle-lit Christmas celebrations and practices. visit the parish website: ihmparish.net. perform Christmas classics by J.S. Gilbert Vinter, who was a staff ar- will be on display. This year, for the service. Admission will be free. For In the museum’s Frazee Building, Bach, Irving Berlin, Canadian com- ranger for the BBC in England and first time, visitors will judge the cre- more information, call (908) 688-3164. members of the Cooking Committee St. Bart’s to Present poser Morley Calvert and Chicago composed many works for brass. will prepare a German Christmas din- arranger William Himes. Featured soloists will be cornetist For All Your Business, Tax ner over the open hearth. Taste Concert on Saturday Mitch Brodsky and euphoniumist samples will be offered to visitors. SCOTCH PLAINS – St. All Saints’ to Offer Gerard Wells. & Financial Needs The museum gift shop, which carries Bartholomew the Apostle Parish will Originally formed under the aus- a variety of Colonial toys, crafts, books host a choir concert on Saturday, Quiet Day Saturday pices of Rutgers University, Imperial and educational materials, also will be December 12, beginning at 7:30 p.m. SCOTCH PLAINS – The All Brass has been appearing around the open. Admission to the museum and its in the Main Church, located at 2032 Saints’ Episcopal Church will offer Metropolitan New York and Tri-State grounds is $2.50 for adults, $1 for stu- Westfield Avenue in Scotch Plains. area residents a respite from the holi- area with concerts and performances dents and free for children under age 4. The concert will be offered in asso- day clamor with a Quiet Day on Sat- at churches, band festivals, schools The museum will be closed on Sun- ciation with the Immaculate Heart of urday, December 12, from 10 a.m. to and universities since 1991. Its reper- days after December 13 and will re- Mary Roman Catholic Church of 3 p.m. at the church. toire includes classical, pop, Broad- open on January 10, 2010 with a Scotch Plains, and will feature the Sister Lura from the Convent of St. way and movie music, featured solo program entitled “Fun with Snow voices of the combined Adult and John Baptist in Mendham will lead the selections and big band jazz classics. Globes.” For more information, call Children’s Choirs of the two parishes. Quiet Day. Her theme will be the im- Imperial Brass has twice won the the museum office weekday morn- This event will be free and open to portance of discernment and trust, with Northeastern Brass Band Competi- ings at (908) 232-1776. The museum’s all. For additional information or the overall title being “Just Say, Yes.” tion held at West Point Military Acad- website is millercoryhouse.org and directions, call St. Bartholomew the Sister Lura will offer three medita- emy and performed at the New York its e-mail address is Apostle Church at (908) 322-5192 tions. The first one will be entitled Brass Conference for Scholarships five [email protected]. or visit stbartholomewchurch.org. “Choices,” the second will be entitled times. It also has recorded four CDs. “In each heart lies a Bethlehem” and Tickets may be purchased in ad- Poppyfields Closing Its Doors After 12 Years the third will be entitled “We are vance and at the door. The prices are God’s gifts to one another.” WESTFIELD – Lori Kowalski and larger location. In February 2000, $15 for general admission and $10 for Marlene Perez-Santalla, owners of Poppyfields moved to its current loca- There will be periods of silence and senior citizens and students. Children Poppyfields at 116 Elm Street, have tion and expanded into adult bedding time for sharing. A light lunch will be age 12 and under may attend for free. announced the closing of their store and furnishings. served, and the day will conclude with The concert will take place in the Call for an appointment after 12 years of “It’s been won- celebration of Holy Eucharist. sanctuary of the Willow Grove Pres- business in down- derful to own a store There is a $5 charge to participate, byterian Church, located at 1961 Visit our website at: www.sg-cpas.com town Westfield. in town that was so and reservations are requested. To Raritan Road in Scotch Plains. A re- “It is with much loved and well-re- reserve a place or obtain more infor- ception with light refreshments will sadness that we ceived by many. mation, call the All Saints’ Episcopal follow. For ticket sales or further in- 282 South Avenue, Suite 103 opted not to renew We’ve worked with Church at (908) 322-8047. 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The weekly column written by local high school students RU Serious? By ALEXA ZEPKA ticle, nonetheless. Even more frus- Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times trating was the label many people It was the morning of November stick to the university, as they spoke 19, when I went to school excited about Rutgers as though it was sub- about taking the next day off. No, I par to Westfield…that is, until I men- was not planning a mental health day. tioned that I was interested in its FUN AT THE PUMPKIN FARM…In October, Holy Trinity Interparochial pre- school students in Mountainside had bright, sunny weather for their annual trip No, I did not feel beginning symp- honors program. to Wightman’s Farm in Morristown. Students, pictured, from left to right, Emma toms of swine flu coming on. And no, Because it is my final year at WHS, Heinze, Jack Fischer and Jason Bober, enjoy posing as apples and a pumpkin. I was not pulling a Ferris. Actually, I I am beyond accustomed to the com- was going on a college visit and inter- petitive nature of the school. Whether view. this sense of rivalry spurs from aca- ENGINEERING A PERSONAL VICTORY…Robert Burke, Jr., pictured right, son Local Students Earn Now, I am one who likes to plan demics, sports, or both, tension to be of Robert and Kathleen Burke of Fanwood, received the Charles T. Holland Award. ahead, so telling my friends and teach- the best is constantly erupting be- The award is bestowed to a college senior who has demonstrated a “sincere interest” in coal and mineral processing. Robert received the award at the 2009 Mineral ers where I would be in advance was tween students. Resources Departments Student Recognition Banquet at the Lakeview Resort and Wardlaw Honors Distinction a natural impulse. However, after Though some of us are already 18, Conference Center of West Virginia. He is a student in the Department of Petroleum EDISON – Ann Hergenrother, Westfield, Scotch Plains and hearing the responses from some of we are all still children at heart and and Natural Gas Engineering at West Virginia University. Eugene Cilento, dean of middle school head at The Wardlaw- Mountainside who have been named those with whom I shared this infor- can benefit from some lighthearted- the College of Enginering and Mineral Resources, hands Robert the award. Hartridge School in Edison, has an- to the Honor Roll with Distinction mation, I was shocked and mildly ness every now and then. The pres- nounced the names of sixth, seventh and Regular Honor Roll during the disheartened. sure to attend out-of-state or Ivy Parents, Students Stirred and eighth grade students from first trimester of the 2009-2010 aca- The exact run-on phrase I used League schools is overrated. demic year. when addressing my teachers was the The topics of discussion I have Students must maintain an average following: “Excuse me, (so and so); I heard over the past two months are By Substance-Abuse Forum of 93+ to earn Honor Roll with Dis- just wanted to let you know that I will monotonous, including terms such Horse Liniment tinction status, whereas students must not be here tomorrow because I am as: the “common app.,” supplemental WESTFIELD – “STIR IT UP” – the the night his daughter was struck and Erases Pain earn an average of 87+ to be named to visiting a college and doing an inter- essays, early decision, early action, Drug and Alcohol Awareness Program killed by a drunk driver. Student Assis- the Regular Honor Roll. view, so I was just wondering if there GPA, SATs, ACTs and scholarships. held on November 11 at Westfield High tant Counselor Maureen Mazzarese and HIALEAH, FL — An ingredient of- The students named to the Honor is any extra work I should complete Blah. School – revealed the results of bad Director of Counseling Services Col- ten used to treat inflammation in Roll with Distinction are: eighth grad- over the weekend.” What it comes down to is that, choices made by adolescents and their leen White provided helpful strategies racehorse’s legs, is now back on the ers Eric Bessette of Scotch Plains, Releasing a long breath, I waited despite all these nonessential bur- effects on the individual, family, school for parents. market in its original doctor recom- Philip Edwards of Westfield and for a reply. After about three and a dens, the main goal that we are all and entire community. Westfield High School Principal Pe- mended clinical strength formula. half seconds came the inevitable: “So, striving to achieve is finding our true Organized by Louise DeDea, a ter Renwick introduced the evening According to a national drug store Emily Wexler of Scotch Plains; sev- survey, the formula at one time became enth graders Nicholas D’Amore of where will you be visiting?” happiness in a place where we per- healthcare specialist and Westfield Par- with video footage that included na- so popular that it rose to the top of phar- Scotch Plains and Christopher “Rutgers,” I chirped with a smile. sonally belong. ent Teacher Council representative of tional statistics and interviews of young macy sales for topical pain relievers. Hillenbrand of Mountainside, and Suddenly, eyes nearly jutted out of Whether referring to its honors pro- PANDA/ the Municipal Alliance, the people across the country. But the company marketing the prod- sixth graders Anisa Ahmed, Cecily their sockets, and jaws hit the floor. gram or regular program, Rutgers evening featured guest speakers who In welcoming the guests and at- uct at the time changed the formula and D’Amore and Max Needle, all of Then I heard the despondent-sound- University would be considered a related personal stories of how their tendees, Mr. Renwick said, “‘STIR sales plummeted. One of the inven- ing murmur: “Oh.” desirable school if people would stop lives have been dramatically altered as IT UP’ is an appropriate name for tors of the original formula has brought Scotch Plains. it back to the market under the trade The students named to the Regular Quickly, I interjected: “For the hon- associating it with being below the a result of substance abuse. our gathering here tonight because I name ARTH ARREST and says it can Honor Roll are: eighth graders Ayan ors program, of course.” standards of Westfield. Union County Assistant Prosecutor am certain that the information and relieve pain for millions. Ahmed, Michael Anastasiou, Aditya Responses instantly transformed to If I feel as though Rutgers may be Carol Berger reminded parents and teens the experiences that will be shared ARTH ARREST works by a dual a high-pitched, cheerful: “Oh!” where I belong, why did I have to feel in attendance that substance and alco- tonight will definitely stir in us a mechanism whereby one ingredient re- Dalal and Chase Levitt, all of Scotch Plains; seventh graders Michael As I walked out of school at the embarrassed admitting that last Thurs- hol abuse knows no socio-economic or new awareness of the challenges and lieves pain immediately, while a sec- conclusion of the day, I was reminded day morning? cultural boundaries. Ms. Berger also choices facing our young people to- ond ingredient seeks out and destroys Kieselstein of Westfield, Alejandro the pain messenger signal before it can Vollbrechthausen of Westfield and of how unusual it is for most Westfield As I reflect on some peoples’ reac- introduced people to young adults from day.” be sent to the brain. Considered a Brandon Yin of Scotch Plains, and High School (WHS) students to even tions to my visiting Rutgers, I realize the Drug Court and Pretrial Interven- Portions of the evening’s discussions medical miracle by some, the ARTH sixth graders Claude Djan and Claire consider applying to schools in the that I, too, conformed to the common tion Program; these individuals then were videotaped by Blue Devils Tele- ARREST formula is useful in the treat- Greaney, both of Scotch Plains. State of New Jersey. trends of our society with my second related their experiences as addicts and vision and will appear on WHS-TV 36 ment of painful disorders ranging from For some reason, there is a tremen- assertion of: “for the honors program, their current roads to recovery. in the next several weeks. The TV minor aches and pains to more serious dous emphasis placed on the need for of course.” I did not feel comfortable George Pizzo, director of the Amber schedule is posted on conditions such as arthritis, bursitis, Reading is Good For You rheumatism, tendonitis, backache and us to venture out of state for college. just saying “Rutgers” to my teachers. Pizzo Memorial Foundation, recounted westfieldnjk12.org. more. 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The weekly column written by local high school students To U.S. War Veterans MOUNTAINSIDE – The faculty at Holy Trinity Interparochial School Black Friday Frenzy: Is it Really Worth it? (HTIS), Mountainside campus, wanted By CYNTHIA LAM which often present physical risks and to provide students with a meaningful Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times threats. Tragic incidents, involving way to demonstrate their appreciation There is only one day of the year hordes of frantic shoppers stampeding to veterans for their service and sacri- when shoppers across America will- over innocent people, have occurred in fice to keep America safe. ingly wake up at 3 a.m. in order to get past years, showing the dangers of gi- With this goal in mind, the school great deals on popular items. For many ant mobs. worked with the pastors of the co- bargain hunters, Black Friday marks There is also the financial risk of sponsoring churches, Our Lady of the beginning of the holiday season, as leaving empty-handed once all the hot Lourdes, St. Helen’s and Holy Trin- a celebration of super savings and fan- deals sell out, which often takes just ity Church, to invite veterans to join tastic steals, with retailers offering ex- minutes. Shoppers are never guaran- the kindergarten and pre-K to grade 4 ceptionally low prices on everything teed to get certain items, since stores students for a Veteran’s Day celebra- from clothing to electronics. In recent only have a limited quantity available. tion. PUMPKIN FUN…On October 27, the students in Mary Ann Sepe’s class at years, however, this popular consumer To compensate, consumers often end Working with Bill Leber, the grand- Westfield’s Lincoln School enjoyed five stations of pumpkin fun, reinforcing the holiday has also become known for its up purchasing more than usual, even if father of three Holy Trinity students, skills they are learning in kindergarten. Pictured, left to right, are: Kelly Wright, crowded stores, outrageously long lines the bargains are not as good, since it is the school arranged a visit from 10 Payton Silverman and Gracie Gigantino. and chaotic mob stampedes. extremely easy to get caught up in the veterans on November 11. This past Black Friday, nearly 77 purchasing frenzy. There is constant The veterans were greeted with re- DECA Students Host million Americans spent over $10.5 temptation to buy things, as everyone freshments, baked by an HTIS par- billion on purchases. Shoppers sacri- furiously snatches up toys, clothes and ent, and a red, white and blue wel- ficed precious sleeping time, fought electronics. Rather than saving, shop- coming banner made by the pre-K to C.E.O. Breakfast, Brunch over limited parking spaces, braved pers end up spending even more money grade 4 students. THANKING OUR giant hordes and waited in grueling on items that they had not originally When the students and veterans VETERANS…Children from Holy SCOTCH PLAINS – Scotch Plains- businesses. lines for hours. With so many over- planned to buy. were gathered in Our Lady of Lourdes Trinity Mountainside Pre-school made Fanwood High School’s (SPFHS) “We had the opportunity to hear whelming aspects, is Black Friday shop- On the other hand, many shoppers banners and thank-you cards for vet- Church, they opened with the Pledge erans. Then, a special ceremony was Marketing II students hosted a C.E.O. true stories and see what it really ping really worth it after all? enjoy the exciting atmosphere of Black of Allegiance, followed by the chil- Breakfast and Brunch on November takes to start a business. We got first- held on November 11, when the chil- For many people, the most important Friday. There is a certain rush in being dren singing “God Bless America” dren presented the cards to veterans, 17, as part of Entrepreneurship Week. hand experience on entrepreneurship. issue is time. Shoppers stand in line part of the massive crowds, as every- and “You’re a Grand Old Flag.” and they shared in a special church Marjorie FitzGibbon, SPFHS This event is a great idea that should outside for several hours, waiting for body races to snag those catchy deals. Each veteran then introduced his service together. DECA advisor, along with students be passed down to future DECA stu- store doors to open, in order to snag Oftentimes, these doorbuster bargains or herself by rank, service and place Sarah Hoffman, Samantha Goldner, dents,” said SPFHS student Devon doorbuster deals. Some people even give offer exceptionally low prices on brand of engagement. The kindergartners Joey D’Auria and Justin Brownstein, Daly. up Thanksgiving dinners and start wait- new items, saving lucky consumers Presentation Focuses presented each veteran with a card to invited representatives from six local This event was held for a chapter ing at midnight, hoping to be the first hundreds – even thousands – of dollars. thank them for their service, and the businesses – Dairy Queen, K9 Re- project for DECA students to com- ones there. 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Whether taxes and financial planning at the pastor of the Parish Community of St. egies and skills. nesses that attended the C.E.O. Break- if consumption has completely “con- you choose to stay home or go out Springfield Public Library in The Helen. The veterans gave each child a Small discussion sessions were held fast and Brunch. sumed” America, with material items next year, it is essential to shop com- Donald B. Palmer Museum. red poppy to commemorate the day while participants enjoyed the refresh- Once the book is completed, mem- trumping valuable family time and per- fortably by choosing the right sales The public can hear about the 2009 and marched out wearing their hero ments of bagels and juice provided bers of this group will deliver this sonal happiness, which represent the and ideal items, so that you can enjoy tax changes and will be provided with medals. by the students. 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By DAVID B. CORBIN Lakers grabbed a 30-16 lead. coach Smith breathed a sigh of relief. Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times DeLaFuente placed second in the “Thanks to our backstrokers and After an easy, 131-39, practice vic- event with a time of 2:17.41. breaststrokers, who did exactly what tory over Union earlier in the week, “Our meet today definitely had its they needed to, at the end of the last the Westfield High School swim girls ups and downs. Although the times individual event, Mountain Lakes was had their work cut out for them on weren’t that great, the girls really only up by two. Whoever won the last December 4 at Wallace Pool in pulled it together when they needed relay, would win the meet. That’s Westfield and came on strong in the to,” coach Smith said. “They could when I knew I could relax a little,” final event, the 400-free relay, to de- have 100 percent given up after the said coach Smith. “In my opinion, feat Mountain Lakes, 87-83. first few events. We were down by 14 this year’s senior class has always Trailing by two points entering the at one point, but they didn’t. They been our strongest. Among others, 400-free relay, Anna Fetter, Lauren stuck with it and little by little we Suzanne Lemberg, Meredith Smith, Ball, Meredith Smith and Suzanne started catching up.” Emily Budnick, Kyle Higgins, Elaine Lemberg touched first with a time of When Lemberg touched first in the Anderson and Kate Heffernan have 3:45.9, while teammates Meg 50-free at 25.31 and Ball touched consistently been our top point scor- Kaveney, Kelsey Wilson, Maeve fourth at 26.59, the Lakers’ lead ers. We lost our top breaststroker last David B. Corbin (Hunterdon Central game) for The Westfield Leader and The Times Maloney and Emily Budnick touched slipped to 12. DeLaFuente at 1:02.3 year (Catherine Maguire) but Kate THE KNACK OF GETTING TO THE BALL FIRST…Blue Devil Ryan Heine, center, with his fluid movement, had an third at 3:51.13 to seal the deal. and Kaveney at 1:05.87 took 1-2 in and Elaine will no doubt step up and uncanny knack of getting to the ball quicker than his opponents. “This is my third season coaching, the 100-fly to cut the Lakers’ lead to our new addition, Becky Zhang, is but it still amazes me to watch 43-35. Lemberg and Smith touched ready to fight for our third spot.” Suzanne, Mere and any other combi- 1-3 in the 100-free with respective The Blue Devil girls next chal- GREENSPAN, HEINE LED OFFENSE, JENNINGS LED ‘D’ nation of girls, most times Em times of 54.96 and 55.8, and Fetter lenge will be a home meet against [Budnick] and Becky [DeLaFuente], and Kyle Higgens placed 2-3 in the Bridgewater-Raritan on Thursday, this time Loren Ball and Anna Fetter, 500-free with respective times of December 17, at 2:30 p.m. swim that 4[00]-free relay. The two 5:33.61 and 5:43.62 to narrow the “We still have all the depth we had Devil Soccer Boys Exceeded of them are so determined I never Lakers’ lead to two points. last year, plus some newcomers. I have to wonder who’s going to touch DeLaFuente, Kaveney, Budnick and expect Becky DeLaFuente, Anna Fet- the wall first,” Blue Devil Head Coach Smith touched second in the 200-free ter, Ally Rose, Kylie Bangs, Meg Brooke Smith said. relay at 1:44.38 and Ball, Meg Boersig, Kaveney, Loren Ball and Jess Cronin Expectations, Finished 14-4-3 Mountain Lakes won the first event, Wilson and Fetter took third with a to once again be major contributors to the 200-medley relay, but Smith, time of 1:47.97, but the Lakers lead this team. All and all, I think this is Lemberg, Kaveney and Fetter touched crept to 64-60. Kylie Bangs 1:05.18, going to be another great season,” By DAVID B. CORBIN be a good season, then we had our said. “Halfway through the season, second at 2:04.87, while Jess Cronin, Cronin at 1:06.51 and Ally Rose at Smith said. “We definitely have a Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times scrimmages, and we were not par- we were 8-1, so obviously I had to Kate Heffernan, Becky DeLaFuente 1:06.53 placed 2-3-4 in the 100-back- long way to go and our work is cut out Expectations at the beginning of ticularly good in scrimmages,” revise my thinking.” and Budnick placed third at 1:57.03. stroke to knock another two points off for us, especially when we face the season may have been slightly Kapner said. The Blue Devils looked even The Lakers took 1-2 in the 200-free the Lakers’ lead. By the time Heffernan Bridgewater-Raritan. Whatever the above mediocre for the Westfield High The outlook brightened, however, sharper with a pair of triumphs over and Blue Devil Wilson placed third at 1:14.13 and Elaine Anderson at outcome, we’ll continue to do what School boys soccer team, but the care- when the Blue Devils began the sea- Scotch Plains-Fanwood, the first a 2- with a time of 2:05.89. After taking 1- 1:15.71 touched 2-3 in the 100-breast- we have to do to get ourselves to The ful melding of a group of fine athletes son with a 1-0 victory over East 1, regular-season game and the sec- 3 in the 200-idividual medley, the stroke to hold the Lakers’ lead to two, College of New Jersey in February.” led to advancement to the Union Brunswick on a goal from freshman ond in a shootout after a 3-3 tie in the County Tournament (UCT) champi- Henry Smith. Next came a 2-1, over- UCT semifinals. onship game, a share of the Watchung time victory over Union when senior “We had a lot of quality athletes. D’ANNUNZIO 2ND TEAM ALL-STATE, ALL-SECTIONS Division of the Union County Con- Adam Fine, playing striker, scored We got to the county final for the first ference and a 14-4-3 record. both goals. time since 1996,” Kapner noted. “We lost two seniors [Max St. Li- “We were finding ways to win, and The Blue Devils’ lost twice, 1-0, to fer, Colin McKevitt] before we even that built our confidence,” Kapner CONTINUED ON PAGE 14 Raiders Soccer Boys Survived got to the first day of practice. I was expecting major contributions from them,” Blue Devil Head Coach George Kapner said. “Shane Kronick [freshman] injured his knee and was Injuries to Finish Year, 19-3-2 out for the season, and the fourth one was Andrew Garfinkel. He got hurt in By DAVID B. CORBIN finals of the Union County (UC) Tour- Tom Breznitsky, whose career won/ the last scrimmage of the year. We Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times nament. The other loss was to Millburn, loss/tie record rose to 586-144-45. thought he would be back. It was just Injuries plagued this year’s Scotch 1-0, in the sectional championship “Certainly this year, I felt that we had one of those things that never recov- Plains-Fanwood High School boys game. The Raiders tied Bridgewater- a team that should have won the Group ered.” soccer team, but team depth and plenty Raritan, 0-0, early in the season then 3 state championship, but there are Those injuries compounded with of versatile players enabled the Raid- battled then fifth-ranked Cranford to a certain things that have to take place. poor showings in scrimmages made ers to advance to the North Jersey, 1-1 tie later in the season. You have to stay healthy. You have to the outlook seem even dimmer. Section 2 Group 3 finals, become Co- “Obviously, 19-3-2 is an outstand- be good and you have to have a little “We had graduated the entire team, Champions of the Watchung Divi- ing season. 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PUBLICATION Blue Devil Icemen Start Devil’s Den Season with Pair of Wins Changing of the Guards, Devil of the Week Tackles, Ends, Center … Henry O’Brien Courtesy of PAUL FITZHENRY ing for a supporting cast for senior co- Ice hockey Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times captains Dylan Moran and Joe By BRUCE JOHNSON When the Westfield Blue Devils Kramkowski, who he rates the two best Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times ice hockey team opened training camp blueliners in the Union County league. three weeks ago, head coach Dennis On December 1, freshmen forwards An 8-3 season is in the history books, niors. And they made the most of it. ing only Joe Monninger’s 19 comple- even more impressive when you con- Doherty could not help but think the Ryan Morse and Sam Meyer scored the best since the 2001 team posted the (During the 1960s and ’70s under tions against Plainfield in 1970. De- sider that, after an outstanding fresh- future of his program looks very goals in a 10-0, drubbing of Scotch same record. And come June another coach Gary Kehler, WHS used to regu- spite not starting until the fourth game, man year, she missed her entire sopho- bright. Among the 38 players, who Plains-Fanwood Raiders. Freshman class of senior football players will larly graduate 20-21 starters every fall, Kerr finished the season with 87 more season due to knee surgery. She took the ice, was a bumper crop of 15 defenseman Liam Devin had an assist head off to college, and to the rest of and replace them with the jayvee guys. completions, one behind DiIorio’s played her entire junior year at less freshmen, eight of whom have al- on the first of four goals scored by their lives. Current coach Jim DeSarno seems to school-record ’08 total, and also be- than 100 percent, but now is ready for ready seen action in a varsity uniform O’Brien. After taking a 1-0 lead, the This was a pretty exceptional group. have things rolling along in a similar came the fifth WHS quarterback to a big final season. in the first four games of the season. Blue Devils exploded for seven goals in From PAL ball up through freshman fashion.) throw for over 1,000 yards in a season, “My knee is feeling much better. “I see a lot of potential in this fresh- and junior varsity and on to varsity, So, what can we expect from the finishing with 1,114 to join DiIorio I’ve been working out really hard, the middle frame and two more in the (1,176), Monninger (1,168), Dave lifting, running and getting ready for man class over the next two to three third period. CJ Meyer added two goals, this team won a lot of games. They jayvee teams of ’08 and ’09? Obvi- years,” said Doherty, who began his will be missed. Up front, Andrew ously there will be an entirely new Brown (1,150) and Brandon Doerr the season,” Venezia said. “I’m really while Attanasio and senior forward (1,111). excited for this high school season to eighth season behind the Blue Devil Zander Maslow completed the scoring. Arnold, Mike Costa, Brett DeNicola, offensive line, possibly reading Mike Brandon Dietz, Adam Metz and Mike LaFace, Ryan Elliott, Tony BIRTHDAY BOY start. I think we’re going to have a bench. “It unusual to have so many of One night later, Westfield emerged It was good to see Bob Brewster Sr. really competitive team. Our goal is to them getting play time on varsity but with a 4-1 victory over the Verona Sheehan formed one of the best lines Mastracola, Chris Mannino and Jesse in decades. Receivers Pat Gray, Hugo DeMartino from tackle to tackle, with at the Thanksgiving Day football game, win counties and I’m confident that it’s a very good sign for us.” Hillbillies. Attanasio netted three surrounded by his sons Bob Jr., Brad, we will accomplish it.” Doherty is looking for contributions Nolasco and Aiden Scanlon were ar- Nick Matthews and John Lanzano at goals. Westfield jumped to a 2-0 lead guably the finest trio WHS has ever tight end. Nick Calello, Luke Gib- Daryl and dozens of his friends, who She will be one of the team’s cap- from freshmen at both ends of the rink. in the first period before losing mo- hadn’t seen him this fall as he was tains, along with Anne Knisely and On offense, he needs scoring punch to put on the field at the same time. bons, Alex Gordon, Mike Mondon mentum in the second frame when Wesley Belle provided senior leader- and Mitch Young are in the mix, too. recovering from serious illness and Amanda Markowski. “It is a real privi- supplement the production of his tal- Verona’s Aleko Polis narrowed the ship, as did Bob Ciarrocca, Mike Quarterback Dan Kerr and fullback surgery. “Whitey” turned 81 last week. lege to be named one of the captains,” ent-laden top line of juniors Nick gap to 2-1. The Blue Devils returned Kardias, Bob McKeon, Da John A.J. Murray should form a scary com- ALL-AMERICAN GIRL she said. Attanasio, CJ Meyer and Henry to form in the final period scoring two Reeder and Jason Yang. Speedy bination, with QB Nate Mitchell and Becca Kape, the senior defensive Maybe the big question this winter O’Brien. On defense, Doherty is look- goals on special teams, a power play Jahkyse Williams was a very outstand- RBs James O’Rourke, James McCrea whiz, was named a 2009 All-America is whether Venezia will pass her sister goal by Moran at 12:50 followed by a ing runner/returner, and Gerald and Brendan Dugan as more-than- by the National Soccer Coaches Asso- Lisa and become No. 2 in her family in Mtn. Lakes Defeats shorthanded marker by Attansio with Schumann provided many key blocks capable backups. The wide receivers ciation of America. Kape was one of career 3-pointers. Older brother Mike 1:57 remaining. to pick up short-yardage first downs. figure to come from Pat Bergin, Craig just seven defenders in the country, (WHS, ’07), now a junior co-captain Blue Devil Swim Boys On December 7, the Blue Devils Chris Fantini, Zach Helfand, Brian Callahan, Spencer Goldin, kicker Jon and one of just four N.J. girls named. at Colgate, has the boys school record The Westfield High School boys defeated rival Cranford, 6-2, in the Henry, Willie Johnson and Joe Ondi Gribbin, Pete Ondi and Mike Stravach. The team will be honored at a dinner with 109 treys. Lisa (’03) nailed one 3- swim team had a tough time against first round of the Cron Tournament. were among the key members of a And Garrett Pryor will be involved in Philadelphia on Jan. 16. pointer as a senior. For Diana, whose a very strong Mountain Lakes While happy with the victory, defense that was very solid except for somewhere, as a runner, blocker or And Westfield’s 20 team shutouts, game is more that of a power forward/ squad in a 92-78 defeat at Wallace Doherty stressed the need for the Blue the playoff loss at Phillipsburg. possibly even a receiver. which tied the school record, were center in the paint, her next trey for Pool in Westfield on December 4. Devils to maintain their momentum When the post-season honors are Most of the same names will be on also tops in the country this past fall, WHS will be her first. The Lakers touched first in four over three full periods. announced, expect Costa, Dietz, Gray, the field for defense, with Matthews, according to ESPN/Rise. Speaking of Mike, he suffered a individual events and all three re- “I’m still waiting for us to play a Johnson, Nolasco, Ondi, Scanlon and Pryor (if he doesn’t return to tackle), lays, while the 1-1 Blue Devils full three periods,” he said. “We took Sheehan to pick up some all-county Lanzano, LaFace and Mondon at end; won four individual events. the second period off against Verona and all-state honors. DeMartino, Elliott, Gordon and Young Blue Devil Matt Meserole and we can’t afford to do that against And don’t forget, of that 22-mem- at tackle; Murray, Mastracola, touched first in the 200-individual the better teams.” ber senior class, only Dietz, Gray, Mannino, McCrea (possible nick- medley with a time of 2:03.36 and Johnson, Ondi and Sheehan had much names: “MandMandMandM” or first in the 100-backstroke at 55:0. Lacy Cummings Named varsity experience coming into the “mmmm good” or “4M – they’ll stick Larry Zhang won the 100-butter- All-State Second Team season. (Ondi, for instance, hadWeichert 10 it to you”), Kieran Cline, Dugan, Ryan fly with a time of 55:0, and Mike Weichert yards rushing as a junior and nearly Marsh and Stravach at linebacker, and Westfield High School senior Lacy 700 this year.) The rest were jayvee a secondary including O’Rourke, Oster won the 500-freestyle with a Cummings has been named to the time of 5:23.29. guys, waiting for their chance as se- Ondi, Bergin, and possibly Kerr. All-State Second Team in gymnas- The 2010 schedule will be slightly 200 medley relay: Mountain Lakes tics. Cummings, the 2007 state cham- different, with Rahway and Immaculata (ML) 1:39.96 pion in the vault, was selected to the 200 free: Mike McElduff (ML) 1:50.07 WF Softball League replacing North Hunterdon and Mont- 200 IM: Meserole (W) 2:03.36 North, Section 2 team in the all- gomery. But with Kerr filling the air- 50 free: Jordan Stittman (ML) 22.5 around, vault, floor exercise and un- Registration Begins ways and Murray reminding old-tim- 100 fly: Zhang (W) 55:0 even bars. Blue Devil Jenna Rodrigues Registration is now under way ers of ’76 all-stater Bob McNally, it 100 free: McElduff (ML) 49.84 was named to the North, Section 2 for 2010 spring recreational soft- 500 free: Oster (W) 5:23.29 should be exciting again. 200 free relay: ML 1:33.74 team in the uneven bars, while Lind- ball in Westfield for girls in grades (RECORD) SMASHING SEASON 100 back: Meserole (W) 55.0 say Ripperger was selected for the K thru 8. Leagues will be forming Pat Gray and Hugo Nolasco had MEMORY LANE: This photo of the 1957 Roosevelt Junior High School football 100 breast: Matt Ferguson (ML) beam and the floor exercise. Cranford for the 2nd/3rd grade, 4th/5th grade, four and five receptions, respectively, team – the final team combining North and South siders before Edison opened up 1:02.27 Cougar Mary Kate Walch was se- 6th/7th/8th grade, and a Kindergar- against Plainfield on Thanksgiving the next fall – contains two New Jersey and one New York all-state football 400 free relay: ML 3:30.13 lected in the vault. ten/1st Grade league for first time morning, giving both 32 on the sea- players, and a state champion swimmer. How many of the all-staters can you find? players to introduce the sport with son, breaking Chris Sheehan’s two- And how many of these players can you identify? Most of these players graduated an emphasis on fun, fundamentals year-old single-season record of 30 from WHS in 1961 and ’62. The photo was donated by Jeff Gilbert of Pittstown and basic rules of the game. grabs. And Gray, finishing an often- (’61), who is in the photo. COLDWELL BANKER Use the GSLW online registration spectacular/often-injured career, had & system at www.WestfieldToday.com 610 yards on his catches, breaking the VENEZIA PICKS … broken foot in the opening minutes E XPERIENCE, TRUST, RELIABILITY S ERVICE Diana Venezia signed her letter of against TCU on Nov. 23 and will be HIRING A TOP AGENT ISN’T EXPENSIVE … IT’S PRICELESS! www.westfieldtoday.com/ and go to old single-season school mark of 586 “Recreation” under the left side Di- set in 1994 by Brian Ciemniecki. Gray intent recently to attend the University sidelined several weeks, including this rectory bar or deep link directly to now ranks No. 2 all-time in catches of North Carolina-Wilmington, after past Sunday’s game at Rutgers and www.youthleaguesusa.com/ (42, behind Sheehan’s 59) and yards considering offers from several other this Saturday’s home game against westfieldsoftball/spring2007/ (826, behind Brian Ciemniecki’s 907). schools. Entering her senior year, Stony Brook, and old rival Bryan Welcome.html. On time registration Dan Kerr’s 15 completions (in just Venezia ranks No. 15 all-time at WHS Dougher of SP-F. Venezia had scored ends February 1. Any questions may 19 attempts) against Plainfield was in career points (428) and No. 3 in 17 and 11 points in the Raiders’ first be directed to the GSLW registration the second best one-game total in rebounds (375). Those numbers are two games before the injury. “I’m officer at [email protected]. school history, tying Tony DiIorio’s hoping to be back for Patriot League 2008 effort against East Side and trail- PUBLIC NOTICE play (Jan. 9 vs. Army),” he said. 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Owned and Operated by NRT Incorporated. 1 T - 12/10/09, The Times Fee: $25.50 A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, December 10, 2009 Page 13 Blue Devil V’ball Girls Played Competitively, Finished, 11-14

By FRED LECOMTE little bit with them and their serve as personality,” said Torok. Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times well,” said Torok. Junior setter Jenelle Abbatistta The Westfield High School girls’ Perhaps the most memorable demonstrated remarkable improve- volleyball team, featuring four se- matches this season came against ment in ball control and led her team niors, five juniors and three sopho- Union and West Orange. with 221 assists. Second year player mores finished its season with a re- “The two times we played Union, junior Abby Flaherty turned the cor- spectable 11-14, record. both matches went to three games. It ner as the Devils opposite hitter, fin- “In the past we’ve had very strong could have gone either way and I was ishing with 119 attack attempts and teams with very solid hitters and have happy to see that we held out and 11 blocks. been dominant. The past couple of were able to take both of those “We hope to see improvement in years we’ve taken a turn, whereby matches. The other match came her strength and jumping ability. She we’re not as dominant and not always against a team we have never seen is a lefty, so that allows me to use her sweeping the Union County division,” before (West Orange). That was a in many places,” said Torok. Blue Devil Head Coach Bev Torok neck-and-neck battle, with back-and- Junior utility player Christene Pyo David B. Corbin (Union County Tournament files)for The Westfield Leader and The Times said. “Other teams have improved, forth rallies, so we were really happy accomplished all the things that THREE-TIME UNION COUNTY SINGLES CHAMP…Blue Devil senior Tara Criscuolo won the Union County Tourna- such as Scotch Plains and some of the with ourselves at that part of the sea- needed to be done in the front row or ment title at third singles her freshman year, and second singles her sophomore and senior years. Last year she placed third other schools. We had a lot of new son to take that one,” said Torok. in the back row. at first singles. first-year players and a few returning Three of the Blue Devils’ top per- “She also can serve a very unique members, so we’re in the midst of formers will graduate this year. Middle side arm underhand serve,” Torok DEVILS CAPTURED UCT, SECTIONAL, GROUP 4 CROWNS rebuilding the program. We won only blocker Gab Cerami and defensive added. nine games last year, so we were happy specialist/setter Danielle Cofone, both Three sophomores, who were very to improve on that. We had some qual- co-captains, and middle hitter Lisa important, were server/outside hitter ity wins and had some close matches Nehring enabled the team to play con- Amanda Earl, who had 215 service Blue Devils Nearly Took it All in the games that we did lose.” sistently. Nehring led the team in blocks attempts and served up 23 aces, libero The Blue Devils were competitive with 22, finished with 270 in attack Grace Antonelli and utility player and put things together in the first attempts and notched 80 kills. Cerami Erica Jakub. round of the Union County Tourna- led the team with 30 aces and regis- Since 1995 when Torok took over ment (UCT) and the NJSIAA tourna- tered 160 attack attempts. as Head Coach, the Blue Devils have In Girls Tennis to Finish, 23-1 ment. “Danielle (Cofone) did a remark- captured many Watchung Conference “I was pleased to see us winning able job filling in the setter position titles and consistently battled for the By DAVID B. CORBIN Piscataway Chief Camille Sunga and at second singles this season. the first round against Elizabeth in finishing with 133 digs and 44 as- top spot in the UCT and the state Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times battled back from a 3-6, first-set loss Criscuolo won at third singles her the counties. Having played them for sists,” Torok said. “We were much tournament. Westfield hopes to con- High expectations of a great sea- to win the next two sets, 6-3, 6-3 at freshman year and second singles her the second time, the first game was stronger with her as our defensive tinue to play at a superior level and son were met and even exceeded by Inman Sports Club in Edison. sophomore year. Last year she placed very, very tight and in the second player and she really supported the rise above the rest. the Westfield High School girls ten- The No. 2-ranked Blue Devils then third at first singles. At the NJSIAA game we were in better control,” coach back row defensively with her pass- “With us returning eight out of 12 nis team this year. The Lady Blue toppled No. 1-ranked West Windsor- tournament, Criscuolo lost in the third Torok said. “From there we went on ing. Nehring was a very consistent players, that will keep the competition Devils captured their fifth straight Plainsboro South, 3-2, at the NJSIAA round to finish with a 23-6 record. to play Cranford, who handled us hitter. She had our second largest level high. Year after year, they want to Union County Tournament (UCT) Group 4 championship at Mercer Junior Devil Debbie Wu, who won pretty well and they ended up in the number of kills, along with having excel. They like the sport, and it makes title, won the North Jersey, Section 2, County Park in West Windsor on the UCT title at second singles last finals. We went on to play Ridgewood our highest number of blocks.” it a very enjoyable season. The kids Group 4 crown and the Group 4 cham- October 21 to advance to the Tourna- year, defeated Raider Neha Pannuri, in the state tournament, who had two Junior Emma Partridge had the were close. They were good friends. pionship, and experienced their first ment of Champions (TOC). After 6-0, 6-2, at third singles for her sec- outstanding individuals; one being highest kill total with 106. They did a little community service, loss at the Tournament of Champions defeating Red Bank Catholic, 4-1, on ond crown. Wu made it to the second their setter, and the other, a Division “She will come back stronger and and that played on the dynamics of our (TOC) title match to finish 23-1. October 26 Westfield advanced to the round of the NJSIAA tournament and 1 recruit for hitting, so we struggled a be a very vibrant part of our team team,” concluded Torok.” First year Blue Devil Head Coach TOC title match to face No. 3 finished with a 26-4 record. Matt Varhley was quite aware of the Haddonfield at the Inman Sports Club Defending UCT first doubles high expectations when he commented on October 28. After a very tight champs, juniors Samantha Borr and Borr Named UC Tennis in a pre-season interview, “Without match, Haddonfield emerged with a Morgan Murphy claimed their sec- ‘Player of the Year’ question, this program has a lot of 3-2 victory. ond first doubles title this season by talent and with that comes expecta- “The team had an outstanding sea- defeating Kelsh Kein and Jen Dranetz Westfield High School freshman tions. We are trying to build team son this year. Making it to the Tourna- of Kent Place, 6-0, 6-1. Borr and Lexi Borr has been named Union chemistry. Understanding there is a lot ment of Champions final exceeded Murphy lost in the third round of the County “Player of the Year” in girls of tradition and this team typically has our expectations,” coach Varhley said. NJSIAA doubles tournament to fin- tennis by The Star-Ledger. Lexi Borr, good seasons, we are going to take this “The captains did an outstanding job ish with a 27-3 record. along with her sister Samantha and season one step at a time.” building team chemistry. I couldn’t Blue Devil junior Melissa Morgan Murphy, have also been se- The first major steps came with be happier with the way this team got Morawski, a two-time UCT doubles lected to the All-State Second Team wins over perennial powers Millburn along with each other.” champion, and junior Katherine and All-Union County (UC) First and Bridgewater-Raritan. Step 2 came Freshman Lexi Borr fortified the McKinley placed second in the UCT Team. Lexi made the All-Group 4 with an overwhelming victory at the Blue Devils’ team strength immensely at second doubles this season. The First Team, while Samantha and UCT, winning four of the five flights and breezed her way into the UCT pair finished their season with a 25-1 Murphy made the All-Group 4 Sec- and finishing with 96 points. first singles championship match then record. ond Team. After the UCT, the Blue Devils claimed the title with a 6-0, 6-2, vic- “Next season will present a new set Blue Devil Tara Criscuolo was shutout Hunterdon Central in the first tory over Scotch Plains-Fanwood of challenges for us, however, I’m named to the All-UC First Team, while round of the North Jersey, Group 4, Raider Alex Szczuka. Borr advanced extremely confident in the returning Debbie Wu, Katherine McKinley and Section 2 Tournament and later won to the semifinal round of the NJSIAA cast of characters,” coach Varhley Melissa Morawski were named to the its first sectional championship since singles tournament and finished with said. “We’ve already begun winter Fred Lecomte for The Westfield Leader and The Times All-UC Third Team. Scotch Plains- 2005 with a 5-0 shutout of Piscataway. GRADUATING WITH A JOB WELL DONE...Blue Devil volleyball standouts a 31-2 record. training in preparation for next sea- Co-captain defensive specialist/setter Danielle Cofone finished the season with Fanwood Raider Alex Szczuka was Senior team captain Tara Criscuolo Criscuolo won her third UCT son. This group is determined and 133 digs and 44 assists and co-captain middle blocker Gab Cerami led her team named All-Group 3 Third Team and was involved in a memorable mara- singles title when she defeated willing to work harder than ever to with 30 service aces and 160 attack attempts. All-UC First Team. thon at second singles with Union’s Laurine Gramatica, 6-1, 6-1, exceed this season’s success.”

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Great Gift Idea! $75. ing headers to other players.” PLEASE CALL ME Call (908) 654-6091 Midfielder Eric Byer scored five Injuries to Finish Year, 19-3-2 IMPORTANT HOUSE CLEANING AVAILABLE! goals and had seven assists. Strikers CONTINUED FROM PAGE 11 LEO (908) 301-1323 I am a skilled woman, trust wor- Smith and Billy Sickles netted four thy, honest, reliable house clean- goals and three assists, and one goal Senior Johan Hernandez sat out the ness of Joey and the toughness of entire season due to injury. Sophomore Chris, along with the goalkeeping of PUBLIC NOTICE ing. Very hard working & detail and six assists, respectively. Brian oriented. Take pleasure in what I Monteiro had a pair of goals and an Travis Cortes had a broken bone in his Anthony, was a difficult tandem to TOWN OF WESTFIELD foot and senior Matt Greaney suffered get by,” Breznitsky said. RESOLUTION like to do. 5 years exp, good prices. assist. Phil Mendel netted two goals, (862) 307-3481 and Ian MacKenzie had a goal and a concussion, but many players, from The Raiders’ 4-5-1 defensive CODE REVIEW & time to time, were on the injury list. scheme limited opponents to a total TOWN PROPERTY COMMITTEE PHOTOGRAPHY two assists. DECEMBER 1, 2009 “The team gave everything that they “We still had a strong enough team of 12 goals, while their team com- and good leadership throughout, bined for 54 goals. TAKE NOTICE that the Town Council of Event and family photographer to had,” Kapner said. “The negative was the Town of Westfield will meet in Confer- keep your Soiree alive forever. goal scoring. There were games we which enabled us to get to the state “This year, we played for the first QUITE A RACKET...Katie ence Session, at which meeting the public sectional final,” Breznitsky said. “But time, coming out of the back, what Buchbinder of Scotch Plains was victo- Professional references. Call scored goals in, and there were games may attend and make comments, and Dave Samsky at (908) 693-0158 those continued injuries began to take we refer to as a 4-5-1 [four backs, five rious in the Girls’ 18 and Under Cham- address Council to discuss and consider where we just couldn’t put it away.” pionship in the New Jersey Regional Email: [email protected] Part of what kept the team in the their toll. We had six different play- midfielders, one forward]. We played matters of public business, upon which no ers, who had concussions.” this because we felt our strength was Championships on Thanksgiving. formal action will then be taken but which really tight games was solid may subsequently be acted upon in a See More Legal Notices Senior Co-Captain and center back, in our defense and in our midfield. regular Council Meeting, on the following goalkeeping from seniors Adam Fine Online exclusively this week at www.goleader.com Joey D’Annunzio, displayed incred- This allowed us to control and domi- SP’s Buchbinder Wins dates in 2010 in the Administrative Con- and Dylan Simon, and junior Zach Union County Legals Zagorski, along with a stubborn de- ibly strong character by playing the nate most of the games that we ference Room in the Municipal Building, last several games with a severely played,” Breznitsky explained. Tennis Championship 425 East Broad Street, Westfield, New Paid for by the advertisers and the staff of The Westfield Leader and The Times fensive wall. Katie Buchbinder of Scotch Plains, Jersey, at 8:00 p.m., the said dates being “I split games for more than half a injured ankle. D’Annunzio was Seniors Mike DelSordi (All-State the following Tuesdays, unless otherwise PUBLIC NOTICE a freshman at The Wardlaw-Hartridge noted: year between Adam and Zach, and named to the All-State All-Sections Central Division First Team, Raider TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS School in Edison, won the Girls’ 18- January 12 and 26 Second Team, All-UC and All-Con- Offensive MVP) and Steve Bello (All- ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE LICENSE then eventually gave Adam the job February 9 and-Under Championship in the New PLACE-TO-PLACE TRANSFER because he was the senior,” Kapner ference First Team – Coaches Poll – UC Second Team, All-State Honor- March 2 and 16 and played in the State Coaches As- able Mention) were considered hold- Jersey Regional Championships held APPLICATION said. “The big difference was when at the Mountainside Indoor Tennis April 6 and 20 we moved Evan Heroux to sweeper. sociation of New Jersey (SCANJ) ing midfielders. DelSordi, who also May 4 and 18 Take notice that application has been senior all-star game. played in the SCANJ game, led the Center in Mountainside on Thanks- June 8 and 22 made to the Township of Scotch Plains It bumped Phil Mendel to midfielder. giving. Buchbinder, first singles on July 27 Council for a place-to-place transfer of the We also found out Eric Byer was a “Joey is a bona fide athlete! He fits team with nine goals and five assists, August (None) Plenary Retail Distribution License num- Webster’s Dictionary definition of an while forward Greaney (All-State the Wardlaw-Hartridge School Var- solid midfielder. That gave us a great sity Girls’ tennis team, won this event September 7 and 21 bered 2016-44-010-006 heretofore issued deal of flexibility.” athlete no matter what sport it is,” Central Section Second Team, All- October 5 and 19 to DeMaio Beverage Inc., trading as Park commented Breznitsky. “[He’s] a UC First Team and All-Conference without losing a set in the tourna- November 2 and 23 Beverage, for the premises located at 373 But the most stubborn defender of ment. Katie is the daughter of Dr. December 7 Park Avenue, Scotch Plains, New Jersey all was senior Ryan Jennings, who four-year starter, someone who gives Second Team) notched nine goals 07076. DeMaio Beverage Inc., with a busi- Howard Buchbinder and Dr. Mary TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the Town you 200 percent every single day in and three assists. ness address of 373 Park Avenue, Scotch Council of the Town of Westfield will meet Flanagan of Scotch Plains. Plains, New Jersey 07076, to DeMaio practice. Winning is very important Senior midfielders Zach Flanzman in regular public meeting, at which the Beverage Inc., is seeking a place-to-place Leischner Helps Mules to him. Competing is very important and Justin Brownstein netted four public may attend and participate, on the PUBLIC NOTICE transfer of its license to a new retail loca- following dates in 2010 in the Council to him. He played on many occasions goals and eight assists, and five goals tion to be at 1923 Westfield Avenue, Scotch Capture Soccer Title NOTICE OF AWARD OF CONTRACT Chambers of the Municipal Building, 425 injured. I would take 11 Joey and one assist, respectively. Senior Plains, New Jersey 07076. DeMaio Bev- FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES BY East Broad Street, Westfield, New Jersey, ALLENTOWN, PA. – Sophomore erage, Inc. will continue to be the holder of D’Annunzios any day of the week.” Brendan McEvoy scored four goals THE TOWN OF WESTFIELD at 8:00 p.m., with a preliminary meeting at Tim Leischner of Scotch Plains helped said Plenary Retail Distribution License D’Annunzio, who was also named and had two assists. 7:45 p.m. in the adjacent Council Confer- CONTRACTOR: Amalgamated Gen- numbered 2016-44-010-006. the Muhlenberg College men’s soc- ence Room which the public may also Raider defensive MVP, was one of “In my 35 years, I have coached eral Agencies (AGA), 115 Grove Street Christopher DeMaio, 44 Ivy Street, Clark, cer team to a remarkable season. attend, the said meeting dates being the four defensive backs, who enabled many teams that were outstanding East, Westfield, New Jersey 07090 New Jersey 07076; Joseph DeMaio, 73 following Tuesdays, unless otherwise Leischner contributed two assists to NATURE OF SERVICES: Engaged to Clark Avenue, Ocean Grove, New Jersey senior Co-Captain/goalkeeper An- teams, and I think that this team ranks noted: an offense that was second in the perform risk management consultant ser- 07756 and Inge DeMaio, 73 Clark Av- thony Zukofsky (All-State Central up there with them,” Breznitsky said. January 19 vices as detailed in the Bylaws if the Sub- enue, Ocean Grove, New Jersey 07756 Centennial Conference with 2.06 February 2 and 23 Section Second Team, All-UC and “They worked their tails off day in urban Joint Insurance Fund and the Mu- continue to be one hundred (100%) per- goals per game. March 9 and 23 All-Conference First Team) record and day out. I had a lot of fun coach- nicipal Excess Liability Joint Insurance cent owners of DeMaio Beverage Inc. April 13 and 27 The Mules finished with a record Fund. Objections, if any, should be made im- 15 shutouts. ing them.” May 11 and 25 of 11-4-2 and won the Centennial DURATION: January 1, 2010 through mediately in writing to: Barbara Riepe, “He, along with Chris Freeman Fifteen seniors will graduate, but June 15 December 31, 2010 Clerk, Township of Scotch Plains, 430 Conference regular-season champi- July 6 [All-State Central Section Third coach Breznitsky is still optimistic AMOUNT: 2.5% of annual assessment Park Avenue, Scotch Plains, New Jersey onship with a 7-1-1 mark in confer- August 3 Team, All-UC and All-Conference about next year. “We look to reload. THE RESOLUTION AND CONTRACT 07076. September 14 and 28 ence play. Muhlenberg was ranked as FOR SAME ARE ON FILE IN THE OF- DeMaio Beverage Inc. First Team], Mike Henkels [All-UC We have several quality sophomores October 12 and 26 high as No. 18 in Division III and FICE OF THE TOWN CLERK. 373 Park Avenue Second Team, All-State Honorable and a couple of freshmen. I look for- November 9 and 30 Claire J. Gray Scotch Plains, New Jersey 07076 narrowly missed out on an at-large Mention] and Jason Pearl, was very ward to it. It’s going to be a challenge. December 14 berth in the NCAA Tournament. Town Clerk 2 T - 12/3/09 & formidable on defense. The quick- It’s going to be a lot of fun,” he said. 1 T - 12/10/09, The Leader Fee: $18.87 1 T - 12/10/09, The Leader Fee: $49.47 12/10/09, The Times Fee: $66.30

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By DAVID B. CORBIN “From the boys’ end, we are going hurdles. Last spring, Burke went to Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times to be very strong in the distance be- the Nationals in the pole vault and Distance events, sprinting events cause of the state sectional title they triple jump. Junior Natalie Englese, and jumps are expected to be the won in cross-country. We have a who won the Group 2 400 meters strength for the Cranford Cougar boys couple of good sprinters. We have with a time of 56.18 last spring, is and girls winter track teams. Although guys, who have been four-year track expected to compete in the 4x200, improvement is expected to be across guys, who are really looking to do 4x400 and sprint medley relay. the board as the season progresses, something in their senior year,” coach “Whenever we need to get a few the area that could stand the most Kane said. more points, we can put Kelly Burke rapid improvement would be with the Senior Dalber Pereira will join foot- in and she will get a few more points,” very young shot put crew. ball players junior Kasim Lewis and coach Kane said. “Her pole vault is Unlike spring track, the winter track sophomore Chris Witwick in the 12 feet. She owns the county and season does not have dual meets. All shuttle hurdles. Another football school record indoor and outdoor. Indoor it’s 11’6” and out- door is 12’.” Sophomore Gillian

Burke, Kelly’s sister, has David B. Corbin (2009 Cranford/Westfield match) for The Westfield Leader and The Times been picking up her pace LOOKING FOR ANOTHER TRIP TO AC…Cougar heavyweight Joe Brady, left, won the District 11 title and placed second significantly recently in in the Region 3 Tournament to qualify for the NJSIAA Tournament in Atlantic City (AC) last year. Brady has his sights on the sprint events, and another trip to AC. sophomore Kate Evans will also compete in the sprints, as well as the pole JOE BRADY, JULIAN CAMPO NAMED TEAM CAPTAINS vault and the high jump. Sophomore Rebecca Shimonov will also com- pete in the high jump. Cougar Wrestlers Preparing “Gillian seems that she has a little more confi- dence than last year,” coach Kane said. “She is For Very Challenging Season not afraid to hang with the girls, who have been faster. I think she is going By DAVID B. CORBIN the regional [tournament], we haven’t ing to help him out with the process of Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times been challenged as much as I would getting there this year.” to contribute a lot of Success from a very good season points for us. She is go- have liked them to be challenged.” Campo, a district champ his sopho- that produced four District 11 cham- Senior Co-Captains Joe Brady and more year, took fourth in the UCT, ing to find out that even a pions, two Union County Tourna- year later, she is stronger Julian Campo will be leading a well- second in the district at 215 and fin- ment (UCT) champions and a 15-5 balanced squad that should be able to ished 23-10 last year. and faster than as a fresh- record last year prompted Cranford man.” place a competitor in every weight class. “He’s coming out of football big- High School wrestling Head Coach “We have a lot of returning starters. ger, stronger and in better condition Juniors Bridget and Darren Torsone to seek an even more Ronnie Miller, Rebecca We have a lot of seniors and a good than last year, and of course he has challenging schedule this year. With balance of freshmen. We have 12 Joe [Brady] to drill with. Those two Hanke and sophomore nearly a full load of veterans return- Megan Byrnes and freshmen. That is the highest amount guys make each other better every David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times ing, the Cougar matmen appear to be of freshmen that we have had in a day,” coach Torsone said. PREPING FOR THE WINTER…Sophomore Kate Evans, left, sophomore Gillian Burke, Maggie Brown are ex- up for that challenge. center, and junior Natalie Englese run a few laps at the start of winter track practice. pected to compete in the while,” coach Torsone said. Big time strength in the lower weight “Not only do we have the teams Last year, Brady took first in UCT classes began with junior Joe Giaccio, distance medley relay and around here that are pretty solid with of the meets will instead involve sev- player, sophomore Walter James distance events. and in the district at heavyweight, a district champ at 103 his freshman eral schools. Roselle Park, Brearley and Rahway, second in the region to qualify for the season, who won UCT and district could mix with Lewis, Witwick and “The girls distance program is good. but we went out and picked up some “We don’t have any dual meets senior James Sowa in the 4x200, sprint It was second in the counties in cross- NJSIAA Tournament and finished titles at 112 and finished 30-2 last year. indoors,” Cougar Head Coach Peter other teams that are pretty solid out- with a 28-4 record. He is expected to remain at 112-lbs but medley and 4x400 events. Ainge could country. We are looking for a strong side of the area just to challenge some Kane said. “We have county relays, also compete in the 400-meter events. push from them,” coach Kane said. “One of his goals is to place in the could compete at 119 when needed. state relays, county individual cham- of these kids,” coach Torsone said. “I state,” said coach Torsone. “Last year, Junior Kyle Markovich, also a district Sophomore TJ Nichols, a lineman on As with the boys, the girls are very noticed last year that once we got to pionships, state individual champi- the football team, and sophomore JD young in the shot put with sopho- getting a taste of the state tourna- champion his freshman season, won onships and Meet of Champions.” Foye will compete in the shot put. mores Becca Haupt and Leah Quinn. ment, he is looking to improve on the district title at 119 and finished 22- Senior Jeff Sun is expected to be a “We are trying to get more and CONTINUED ON PAGE 2 Probitas Verus Honos that. Certainly the experience is go- CONTINUED ON PAGE 2 workhorse for the boys’ team in the more [football players] out, because middle distances events, such as the if you watch anything on college foot- 400 and 800 meters. ball, they are all sprint guys,” coach “Jeff Sun will be one of our tops in Kane said. “They all do track and the 400, 4x400 [and] 4x800. Our 800, they play football too. They are all he was close to qualifying last year in looking to get faster on the football the Meet of Champs,” coach Kane field.” pointed out. The girls have some very notable In addition to their strength in the athletes on their squad, who will reap distance events like the 4x800, se- many team points. Senior Kelly niors John Powasnik, Will Smith, Roy Burke, who took first in the triple Colicchio and Tyler Ainge, and jun- jump with a distance of 38’6” and ior Mike Cassidy are candidates for first in the pole vault with a height of the distance medley relay. Powasnik 12 feet at the Group 2 championship will also be strong in the 1,600 and last spring, is also expected to com- the 3,200, as will Colicchio and Smith. pete in the high jump and the shuttle Cougar Pride

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PRETTY IN PINK…This year’s Cranford High School field hockey team held on long enough to have a .500 record by the state cutoff time to qualify for the NJSIAA Tournament. JOSEPH, CAROLAN MAKE ALL-STARS Cougars Look Lady Cougars Qualified Strong in Track CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 “We graduated some shot putters For Field Hockey States last year. We need to pick up the David B. Corbin (2009 District 11 Tournament) for The Westfield Leader and The Times slack. We have a young crew of ABOUT TO CLAIM HIS SECOND DISTRICT 11 TITLE…Cougar junior Kyle Markovich, top, won his second District mostly sophomores, who did it last 11 title last year. He is looking to add his third this season. Prepared By DAVID B. CORBIN tion team.” Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times year,” coach Kane said. “They are Senior Hillary Joseph was named working hard. It has been a very Surviving in a tough conference All-Conference Third Team Offense. and county that included such highly good start so far. The technique, we She also qualified to participate in the need to get better at, a little smoother, Cougar Matmen Prep for Challenging Season touted teams as Oak Knoll and Sum- Senior All-Star Game that was held at mit but this year’s Cranford High a little more confident, not try to Montclair State University. Joseph throw the shot put but actually put CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 School field hockey team held on also plans to play field hockey in long enough to have a .500 record by the shot put.” 8 last year. This season, he is expected for his third,” coach Torsone said. “Joe mer. We are looking for him to have a college. Looking ahead, coach Kane said. to compete at 130-lbs. wrestled a lot this summer. He prac- state cutoff time to qualify for the Senior goalkeeper Sara Carolan good year,” coach Torsone said. NJSIAA Tournament. “We use winter a lot to get ready for “Joe is a two-time district cham- ticed hard. He has been weight train- Junior Eric Knight is expected to made the All-Conference Third Team the spring. I’m looking forward pion, and he is looking for his third; ing all summer and throughout the The Cougar girls drew the much for Goalies. She also qualified to play compete at 135 or 140. “He’s come a higher seeded Summit Hilltoppers mostly for the state relays and then, at also Kyle Markovich is a two-time fall. He is looking to better himself this long way,” commented coach in the Senior All-Star game. the end, the individuals.” district champion, and he is looking year by placing in the state tourna- and held then to a 0-0 tie by halftime. Sophomore Maria Guarisco was Torsone. Unfortunately for the Cougars, the ment. He knows what he’s got to do.” Senior Connor Londregan is ex- selected to the Third Team for de- Sophomore Ian Henry also pro- Hilltoppers quickly found the net fense. Senior captains Maddie pected to wrestle at 140 or 145, while three times to seize a 3-0 victory. vided strength in the lower weights. senior Chris Keim and freshman Rob Johnstone and Alexa Kravarik re- Cougar Snacks: Last year, he placed third in district, The Cougars finished with a 7-11 ceived All-Conference Honorable Kessler could occupy the 152-lb class. record. fourth in UCT and finished 13-12 at Sophomore football linebacker JP mentions. 103-lbs. This year, freshmen Diego According to Cougar Head Coach Coach Snyder added, “Our team Cougars Whip Tigers Cougar Icemen Fall Christiano, who took second in UCT Meghan Snyder, “Our team goal at Castro and Mike Helmstetter will at 145 and finished 20-8 last year, has was full of wonderful players, in- In Coed Swimming To Hillsborough, 2-1 compete at 103-lbs. the beginning of the year was to make cluding 10 seniors: Amy Negrin, jumped to 160-lbs. the state tournament and we suc- The Cranford High School coed The Cranford High School ice “Ian Henry had a good year at 103 “JP had one of the best years for a Marissa Buzar, Beth Ramey, Alexa last year. He was cutting a lot of ceeded; therefore, in my opinion, I Kravarik, Kristin Labbate, Maddie swimming team soundly submerged hockey dropped a 2-1 decision to freshman. He had 20 wins and that is believe it was a promising season. We the Linden Tigers, 130-37, on De- Hillsborough on December 4. Jeff weight, so he should be bigger and not easy to do at the middleweights,” Johnstone, Sara Carolan, Hillary Jo- cember 4. The 1-0 Cougars touched stronger this year at 112 or 119,” had several girls make a coach selec- seph, Allie Przygocki and Mia Renna.” Killian scored first for Hillsborough, said coach Torsone. “We are looking first in every event. but Tom Fitzgerald, on an assist from coach Torsone said. for him to have a big season. He put 200 medley relay: (Christian Woo, Evan Sean Feeney, tied the score in the first Senior Brian Buontempo, a district on some muscle. He should be a force Brawley, Zach Fried, Robert Lento) runner-up at 103 his freshman year, to reckon with.” 2:03.07 period. Dan Congiusta scored the game-winner late in the third period. will compete at 125 this year. Senior While the 171-lb spot is yet to be 200 free: Connor Harkins, 2:15.81 Carmine Pellino, who placed third in 200 IM: Jennifer Heine, 2:36.18 Cougar goalie Trevor Hertz stopped determined, while senior Errol 50 free: Allison Schneider, 26.76 26 shots. the districts at 125 and finished 15-12 Petgrave is expected to compete at 100 fly: Brian Woo, 1:01.37 last year, is also expected to compete 189-lbs. 100 free: Katie Pijanowski, 1:05.95 Mary Kate Walch Gets in the 125-130 range. 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UNION COUNTY BOARD OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS Ordinance: No. 697-2009 First Reading: 12/3/2009

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the following proposed ordinance was introduced and passed on first reading at a meeting of the Board of Chosen Freeholders of the County of Union, State of New Jersey, held on the 3rd day of December, 2009, and that said ordinance will be taken up for further consideration for final passage at the meeting of said Board of Chosen Freeholders to be held at its meeting room in the County Administration Building, Elizabethtown Plaza, Elizabeth, New Jersey on the 17th day of December , 2009, at 7:00 P.M., or as soon thereafter as said matter can be reached, at Legal Advertising which time and place all persons who may be interested there i will be given an opportunity to be heard concerning the same. A copy of this ordinance has been posted on the Bulletin Board upon which public notices are customarily posted in the Administration Building of the County, and a copy is available up to and including the time of such meeting to the members of the general public of the County who shall request such copies, at the office of the Clerk of the Board in said County Administration Building. Nicole L. DiRado, Clerk of the Board of Chosen Freeholders Paid for by the advertisers and staff of The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times as a service to the readers. AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND “THE LAWS OF UNION COUNTY: ADMIN- ISTRATIVE CODE AND POLICIES AND GENERAL LEGISLATION” BY AMENDING CHAPTER 2-ARTICLE IV- FEES FOR RECREATION FACILI- PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE TIES. N.J.A.C. 7:1-5.3 shall notify the Union County Division of Environmental Health and UNION COUNTY BOARD OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS Emergency Management Dispatcher at (908) 654-9800. WHEREAS, this Board authorized the County’s Proposed Park Fees and Charges for Ordinance: No. 698-2009 the Year 2009 under Ordinance No. 683-2009 adopted on April 16, 2009: First Reading: 12/3/2009 Section VI - Liability: BE IT ORDAINED by the Board of Chosen Freeholders of the County of Union that the schedule of fees as adopted on April 16, 2009 is hereby amended to reflect the following NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the following proposed ordinance was introduced (a) Except as provided in Section IV, any person who is in any way deemed changes and/or insertions as outlined below: and passed on first reading at a meeting of the Board of Chosen Freeholders of the responsible for the discharge of a hazardous substance shall be liable strictly, jointly, and County of Union, State of New Jersey, held on the 3rd day of December, 2009, and that severally for all emergency response actions costs as defined in Section III, incurred by PERMITS AND RESERVATION FEES: said ordinance will be taken up for further consideration for final passage at the meeting the County, as Certified Local Health Agency, their Agents, Employees, Contractors, or ARCHERY: of said Board of Chosen Freeholders to be held at its meeting room in the County Municipal Agency, and any personal or property damage incurred by the County, the Administration Building, Elizabethtown Plaza, Elizabeth, New Jersey on the 17th day of Certified Local Agency, their Agents, Employees, Contractors, and Municipal Agency[] Existing fee Amended fee December, 2009, at 7:00 P.M., or as soon thereafter as said matter can be reached, at and as set forth in Schedule “A” annexed hereto and made a part hereof. Union County Adult Rate: $45.00 $20.00 which time and place all persons who may be interested therein will be given an Out of County Adult Rate: $90.00 $30.00 opportunity to be heard concerning the same. Section VII - Emergency Response: A copy of this ordinance has been posted on the Bulletin Board upon which public Union County Child Rate: $20.00 $10.00* notices are customarily posted in the Administration Building of the County, and a copy (a) The Certified Local Health Agency (UCBEHE) may initiate and conduct an Out of County Child Rate: $40.00 $15.00 is available up to and including the time of such meeting to the members of the general emergency response action in response to a discharge of a hazardous substance that public of the County who shall request such copies, at the office of the Clerk of the Board has occurred, is occurring, or threatens to occur within the jurisdictional boundaries of the Union County Senior Rate: $20.00 $10.00* in said County Administration County of Union pursuant to N.J.S.A. 26:3A2-27. Out of County Senior Rate: $40.00 $15.00 Nicole L. DiRado, Clerk of the Board of Chosen Freeholders (b) The Certified Local Health Agency shall be the lead Agency in conducting BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED as follows: AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND “THE LAWS OF UNION COUNTY: ADMIN- emergency response actions and at the scene of a Hazardous Materials Incident, unless 1. That this Ordinance shall take effect at the time and manner provided by law. ISTRATIVE CODE AND POLICIES AND GENERAL LEGISLATION” BY otherwise provided for in an Interlocal Service Agreement incorporated into the County’s 2. That the Clerk of the Board be and is hereby authorized and directed to publish ADDING CHAPTER 1 § 1-129-EMERGENCY RESPONSE AND COST CEHA Work Program. the required notice in the appropriate newspaper of such introduction and of a public RECOVERY. hearing on ______and shall forward one certified copy, upon final passage, to each Section VIII - Inspection, Right-of-Entry: Clerk of all Municipalities located within the County of Union. “An Ordinance establishing the prohibition of an unauthorized or unpermitted dis- 3. That the plans pertinent to this Ordinance are on file in the Clerk of the Board’s charge of hazardous substances, authorizing the Union County Bureau of Environmental (a) Authorized representatives of the Certified Local Health Agency shall have the Office. Health Enforcement (UCBEHE) within the Union County Division of Environmental same right as an authorized representative of the Department to enter and inspect any 1 T - 12/10/09, The Leader Fee: $0.00 Health and Emergency Management (hereinafter UCDEHEM) to initiate and conduct premises, facility, site, tank, vessel, vehicle, structure, container, pipe, hose, or building emergency response action in established procedures, therefore, and authorizing the for the purpose of ascertaining compliance or non-compliance with the provisions of this Recovery of Cost by UCBEHE from a Party Responsible for a Discharge and Establishing Ordinance and the provisions set forth in N.J.S.A. 7:1E et seq. Procedures, therefore.” BE IT ORDAINED, by the Board of Chosen Freeholders of the County of Union: (b) When a discharge of a hazardous substance has occurred, is occurring, or Continued… appears imminent from a facility, site, premise, vessel, vehicle, building, tank, structure, Insertions are Underlined pipe, hose, or container at which no one is present, the Certified Health Agency shall take Deletions are [] responsible steps to gain access to the facility in order to protect human health, safety, welfare, and the environment. Section I - Authority: Section IX - Cost of Recovery; (a) This Ordinance is enacted pursuant to and consistent with the County Environ- mental Health Act, N.J.S.A. 26:3A2-21 et seq, and The Spill Compensation and Control (a) This Certified Local Health Agency may recover all costs as defined in Section Act N.J.S.A.58:10-23.11 et seq., and the rules and regulations adopted thereunder. III incurred by it, the county, its Employees, Agents, Contractors, and Municipal Agencies in connection with an emergency response action. Section II - Purpose: (a) This Ordinance serves to prohibit the unauthorized and/or unpermitted discharge (b) Whenever the Certified Local Health Agency seeks to recover costs pursuant to of a hazardous substance within the jurisdiction of the County of Union. This Ordinance “a” above, the Certified Health Agency shall send, by certified mail, return receipt, a also authorizes the (UCDEHEM) to conduct emergency response actions and establish demand letter to the responsible party or parties, which shall contain: procedures and protocols for such actions. This Ordinance further provides for the recovery of cost incurred by UCDEHEM and/or its Agents in an emergency response 1. The inclusive date(s) and time(s) of the discharge, if known; action. 2. The basis for the charges/liability to the extent known and as may be duly Section III – Definitions: amended upon investigation, discovery and verification;

(a) The words and terms used in this Ordinance shall have the following meanings: 3. An itemization of the costs incurred by the Certified Local Health Agency, the County, their Employees, Agents, Contractors, and authorized Municipal Agencies in “Accidental Discharge” shall mean those incidents which occurred unexpectedly and responding to the discharge; unintentionally, by chance or by an act of God. 4. A calculation sheet including hours and personnel charged, salary rates and any “Agent’s of Certified Local Health Agency” shall include, for the purpose of this overhead rates; and Ordinance, any Municipality or Public Health Entity which executes an Interlocal Service Agreement with the County of Union; pursuant to the INTERLOCAL SERVICE ACT, 5. An explanation of the procedure to be followed to pay the costs demanded and N.J.S.A. 40:8A-1 et seq., or subcontracting units who agree to provide emergency the process to appeal the demand. Failure to appeal will be interpreted as an acceptance response services within the geographical boundaries of the Municipality or geographical of the cost recovery expenses. Payments shall be remitted within forty-five (45) of receipt jurisdictional boundaries of the Local Certified Health Agency, provided such an of the demand letter. Agreement is incorporated into the Union County CEHA (County Environmental Health Act) Work Plan pursuant to N.J.S.A. 26:3A2-33. (c) Whenever this Certified Local Health Agency issues a demand letter to a party deemed responsible and the responsible party fails to appeal or remit payment within Puglisi Insurance Agency “Certified Local Health Agency” means the Union County Bureau of Environmental forty-five (45) as prescribed herein, the Certified Local Health Agency may bring an action Health Enforcement (UCBEHE) within the UCDEHEM, or when appropriate, its desig- in a court of competent jurisdiction to recover the costs incurred in the emergency 1831 East Second Street, Scotch Plains nee. response action, as prescribed in Section III under Emergency Response Action cost. 908-322-5150 “County” means the County of Union, its employees, its Agents, its Officers, and its (d) Failure to remit payment beyond the forty-sixth (46th) day shall also result in a late Officials. penalty fee of 8% per year of the outstanding amount due. www.puglisi-insurance.com “Department” means the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection. (e) In the event that the collecting Agency is not able to collect all or partial cost from Our 68th Year the responsible party or the New Jersey State Spill Fund, the County or Certified Local “Discharge” means any intentional or unintentional act or omission, unless pursuant to, Health Agency shall not be responsible to its Agents or political sub-divisions for the and in compliance with, a valid, State or Federal permit therefore, resulting in the balance due of same. “We Service Our Clients.” releasing, spilling, pumping, pouring, emitting, emptying, or dumping of any amount of hazardous substance into the waters, or onto the land of the County, or into the waters (f) The County Manager or his designee may comprise the costs to be recovered in or land outside the jurisdiction of the County when damage may result to the people, land, an amount not to exceed 25% of the original demanded costs to be recovered. waters, or natural resources within the jurisdiction of the County of Union. This definition does not include any “leak”. Section X - Penalties: A Family Institution Providing “Leak” or “Leakage” means any escape of a hazardous substance from the ordinary Pursuant to N.J.S.A. 26:3A2-25, N.J.S.A. 40:49.1 et seq. and N.J.S.A. 26:3-70, the Multiple Lines Of Insurance. container employed in the normal course of storage, transfer, processing, or use, into State approved, Certified Local Health Agency Director or his/her designee, shall initiate secondary containment or diversion system or onto a surface from which it is cleaned up legal proceedings for any violation of this Ordinance. and removed prior to its escape into the waters or onto the lands of the State. (a) It shall be a violation of this Ordinance for any person to: Specializing in: “Emergency Response Action” means any action taken by the Certified Local Health Agency, its Employees, Agents, Contractors, or Municipal Agencies in response to a 1. Obstruct, hinder, delay or interfere by force or otherwise the Certified Local AUTO / HOME / BUSINESS discharge or a threatened discharge of a hazardous substance for the purpose of: Health Agency, any authorized governmental unit, their Employees, Agents, or Contrac- 1. Investigating its cause, source or affect. tors, in the exercise of any power, function, or duty under the provisions of this Ordinance. 2. Initiating any action to prevent or mitigate any risk or threat to public health, safety, or welfare arising out of the discharge. Preventing or mitigating any damage or injury to 2. Prepare, utter, or render any false statement, pertaining to investigations, public or private property or natural resources, and reports, documents, plans or specifications permitted or required under the provisions of Travelers of NJ 3. Conducting or overseeing a remedial action. this Ordinance. Selective - Progressive “Emergency Response Action Costs” means all costs incurred by Certified Local 3. Render, ineffective or inoperative, or fail to properly maintain any protective Health Agency, its Employees, its Agents, Contractors, or Municipal Agencies in equipment or system installed, or intended to be installed in any building, premise, facility, connection with any emergency response action, including overtime costs for deployed structure, site, tank, vessel, vehicle, pipe, hose, container, or system which was intended emergency response personnel, medical, and hospital treatment for injuries incurred, to detect, sense, alarm, contain, prevent, suppress or control a discharge. expendable items, and all reasonable expenses associated with cost recovery process, including but not limited to, reasonable attorney fees, court costs, litigation costs, expert 4. Fail to properly maintain any equipment, vehicle, site, premise, facility, building, fees, investigation costs, depositions, tests, copying and all out of pocket costs, as well vessel, structure, storage container, cylinder, pipe, hose tank, or system which contains Helping Accident as cost of towing, rigging company, and technical assistance by the County. Excluded hazardous substance. are costs to pay volunteer responders and costs associated with Class “A” fire fighting. 5. Violate or cause to be violated any provisions of this Ordinance. Victims Everyday “Expendable Items” means any items used to prevent, mitigate, suppress, or contain any discharge or threatened discharge, which cannot be reused or replenished or (b) A person who violates or causes to be violated a provision of this Ordinance shall replaced without cost after use or deployed in an emergency response action. be subject to a penalty of not less than two hundred ($200.00) or more than five hundred ($500.00) for each violation. If a violation is of a continuous nature, each day during which “Expendable Items” shall include: but are not limited to, chemical extinguishing agents, the violation remains shall constitute an additional and separate violation and penalty. adsorbents and adsorbent materials; sand; drums; containers; protective equipment and clothing; including chemical protective suits; gloves; boots; and goggles. (c) A person who violates or causes to be violated a provision of this Ordinance shall also be subject to payment of reasonable litigation expenses, including but not limited to, “Hazardous Substances” means for the purpose of this Ordinance all substances court cost, attorney fees, investigation costs, expert expenses, depositions, tests, included within the definition of “hazardous substance” under N.J.A.C.7:1E-1.7, includ- copying, and all out of pocket expenses. ing all amendments and supplements, thereto, all substances considered hazardous materials under 49CFR: all substances considered hazardous waste under N.J.A.C. Section XI - Construction and Severability: 7:26.1 et seq. (a) This Ordinance is to be liberally construed to effectuate the purpose, herein, “Municipal Agency” shall mean any Municipality which has a written Interlocal Service described. Nothing herein, is to be construed as repealing or abridging the emergency Agreement with the Certified Local Health Agency for cost recovery. powers of any agency of government except to the extent expressly set forth within.

“Municipality” means any of the incorporated Municipalities within the County of Union, (b) If any Section, Subsection, Paragraph, Sentence, Clause, Phrase, or Work including their Employees, Officers, and Officials. contained in this Ordinance shall be declared invalid for any reason whatsoever, such decision shall not affect the remaining portions of this Ordinance which shall remain in “Owner or Operator” means with respect to a vessel, any person owning or operating full force and effect. or chartering by demise such vessel; with respect to any facility or vehicle, any person owning or operating such facility or vehicle, whether by lease, contract or any other form Section XII - Repealer: of Agreement; with respect to abandoned facilities or vehicles, the person who owned or operated the facility or vehicle immediately prior to such abandonment; the owner or (a) Any Ordinance or portion, thereof, enacted by the County of Union, any operator at the time of the discharge. Municipality, board of Health, or other public entity within the County of Union that is inconsistent with or stands as an obstacle to the effective implementation of this “Person” means any entity or natural person, including without limitation of the Ordinance shall be superseded by this Ordinance and, hereby, repealed. following: Public or Private Corporations, Officers, Directors, Shareholders of a Corpo- ration/Company, Companies, Associations, Societies, Firms, Partnerships, Joint Stock (b) To the extent that any Municipality has adopted an Ordinance duly approved by Companies, Individuals, Interstate Subdivisions or Agents, the State of New Jersey and the N.J.D.E.P. that provides for cost recovery of their own, this Ordinance does not any of its Political Subdivisions or Agents; and any other State and any of its Political Sub- supersede or obligate the Municipality/Political Sub-Division to utilize the County to Divisions or Agents. obtain cost recovery.

“Responsible Party” means a person who is in any way deemed responsible for a Section XIII - Disposition of Monies: JON BRAMNICK discharge of a hazardous substance, including each owner and operator and any other person obligated, without regard to fault, by law to clean up and remove a discharged (a) The collection of all emergency response cost and cost recovery expenses, fund Certified Civil Trial Attorney hazardous substance. monies, penalties, late fee(s), and interest, including all litigation costs, fees, and expenses, shall be deposited within the established Environmental Quality and Enforce- 30 Years Experience Section IV - Prohibition: ment Trust Fund of the Union County Division of Environmental Health and Emergency Management. Said monies shall be dedicated to the use of the County or Certified Local recognized as a “Super Lawyer” (a) The discharge of a hazardous substance is prohibited, except this prohibition Health Agency in carrying out its responsibilities under this Ordinance and the County shall not apply to discharges conducted in compliance with the conditions of a valid Environmental Health Act. in the field of Personal Injury Law Federal or State permit or otherwise authorized by Law. Section XIV - Effective Date: BRAMNICK, RODRIGUEZ, Section V - Notification: (a) This Ordinance shall take effect ninety (90) days after the adoption by the Union MITTERHOFF, GRABAS & WOODRUFF LLC (a) Any person who is in any way responsible for, or has knowledge of a discharge County Board of Chosen Freeholders, subject to the approval of the Commissioner of the of a hazardous substance which occurs after the effective date of this Ordinance shall Department of Environmental Protection pursuant to N.J.S.A. 26:3A2-27. 1827 East Second Street, Scotch Plains immediately notify the Department “Hot Line” at (609) 292-7172 pursuant to N.J.A.C.7.1E- 5.3. Notification not required for exempted hazardous substances pursuant to The Clerk of the Board shall and is hereby directed to publish a notice in the appropriate 908-322-7000 NJAC 7:1E-5.3(e). newspaper of such introduction and the holding of a Public Hearing on ______, [] www.jonbramnick.com 2009 and shall forward one certified copy, upon final passage, to each Clerk of all (b) Any Municipality having knowledge of a discharge for a hazardous substance Municipalities located within the County of Union. Can Be Reached 24 Hours a Day in an Emergency shall in addition to notifying the Department “Hot Line” at (609) 292-7172 pursuant 1 T - 12/10/09, The Leader Fee: $0.00 goleader.com online exclusive Page E-4 Thursday, December 10, 2009 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains–Fanwood TIMES A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION

PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE UNION COUNTY BOARD UNION COUNTY BOARD UNION COUNTY BOARD UNION COUNTY BOARD OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD Date Adopted: 12/3/09 Date Adopted: 12/3/09 Date Adopted: 12/3/09 Date Adopted: 12/3/09 Public Notice is hereby given that the Public Notice is hereby given that the Public Notice is hereby given that the Public Notice is hereby given that the Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- ers has awarded a contract without com- ers has awarded a contract without com- ers has awarded a contract without com- ers has awarded a contract without com- petitive bidding as a Professional Service petitive bidding as a Professional Service petitive bidding as a Professional Service petitive bidding as a Professional Service pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(1)(a)(i). This pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(1)(a)(i). This pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(1)(a)(i). This pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(1)(a)(i). This contract and the resolution authorizing it is contract and the resolution authorizing it is contract and the resolution authorizing it is contract and the resolution authorizing it is available for public Inspection in the Office available for public Inspection in the Office available for public Inspection in the Office available for public Inspection in the Office of the Clerk of the Board. of the Clerk of the Board. of the Clerk of the Board. of the Clerk of the Board. RESOLUTION NO: 2009-1089 RESOLUTION NO: 2009-1146 RESOLUTION NO: 2009-1090 RESOLUTION NO: 2009-1099 AWARED TO: Hospitalist Associates/ AWARED TO: Daniel Antonelli, Esq., AWARED TO: Nurse Practitioner AWARED TO: Father Peter Igwilo, Berkeley Internal Medicine, Berkeley Union, New Jersey Donna Templeton, RN/Center for Acu- Hackensack, New Jersey Heights, New Jersey SERVICE: to provide Mental Health puncture & Holistic Health, Lake SERVICE: to provide chaplaincy ser- SERVICE: for the patients/residents of Patient Counsel Services Hopatcong, New Jersey vices for the 2010 for the Catholic patients/ the Cornerstone Units at Runnells Spe- PERIOD: January1, 2010-December 31, SERVICE: to provide professional psy- residents at Runnells Specialized Hospi- cialized Hospital 2010 chiatric services to the patients/residents tal PERIOD: January 1, 2010- December COSTS: in an amount not to exceed of the Cornerstone Units at Runnells Spe- PERIOD: January 1, 2010- December 31, 2010 $10,000. cialized Hospital 31, 2010 COSTS: in the amount of $60,000 Nicole L. DiRado, Clerk PERIOD: January 1, 2010- December COSTS: in the amount of $12,600 Nicole L. DiRado, Clerk of the Board of Chosen Freeholders 31, 2010 Nicole L. DiRado, Clerk of the Board of Chosen Freeholders 1 T – 12/10/09, The Leader Fee: $ COSTS: in the amount of $84,500 of the Board of Chosen Freeholders 1 T – 12/10/09, The Leader Fee: $ Nicole L. DiRado, Clerk 1 T – 12/10/09, The Leader Fee: $ PUBLIC NOTICE of the Board of Chosen Freeholders PUBLIC NOTICE 1 T – 12/10/09, The Leader Fee: $ PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE UNION COUNTY BOARD OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS PUBLIC NOTICE UNION COUNTY BOARD UNION COUNTY BOARD UNION COUNTY BOARD UNION COUNTY NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS BOARD OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS Date Adopted: 12/3/09 UNION COUNTY BOARD NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD NOTICE OF PENDING Public Notice is hereby given that the OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS Date Adopted: 12/3/09 Date Adopted: 12/3/09 Date Adopted: 12/3/09 BOND ORDINANCE AND SUMMARY Union County Board of Chosen NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD Public Notice is hereby given that the Public Notice is hereby given that the Public Notice is hereby given that the Ordinance 696-2009 Freeholders has awarded a contract Date Adopted: 12/3/09 Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- First Reading 12/3/2009 without competitive bidding as a Profes- Public Notice is hereby given that the ers has awarded a contract without com- ers has awarded a contract without com- ers has awarded a contract without com- sional Service pursuant to N.J.S.A. Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- petitive bidding as a Professional Service petitive bidding as an extraordinary petitive bidding as a Professional Service The bond ordinance, the summary terms 40A:11-5(1)(a)(i). This contract and the ers has awarded a contract without com- pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(1)(a)(i). This unspecifiable service pursuant to N.J.S.A. pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(1)(a)(i). This of which are included herein, was intro- resolution authorizing it is available for petitive bidding as a Professional Service contract and the resolution authorizing it is 40A:11-5(1)(a)(ii). This contract and the contract and the resolution authorizing it is duced and passed upon first reading at a public Inspection in the Office of the Clerk pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(1)(a)(i). This available for public Inspection in the Office resolution authorizing it is available for available for public Inspection in the Office meeting of the Board of Chosen Freehold- of the Board. contract and the resolution authorizing it is of the Clerk of the Board. public inspection in the Office of the Clerk of the Clerk of the Board. ers of the County of Union, State of New available for public Inspection in the Office of the Board. Jersey, on December 3, 2009. It will be RESOLUTION NO: 2009-1118 of the Clerk of the Board. RESOLUTION NO: 2009-1140 RESOLUTION NO: 2009-1141 further considered for final passage, after amending (Resolution No. 2007-1121) amending (Resolution No.2009-520) RESOLUTION NO: 2009-1109 amending (Resolution No.2009-848) public hearing thereon, at a meeting of AWARED TO: T & M Associates, RESOLUTION NO: 2009-1098 AWARED TO: DeCotiis, Fitzpatrick, amending (Resolution No. 2009-1004) AWARED TO: Bauch, Zucker, said Board of Chosen Freeholders to be Middletown, New Jersey AWARED TO: Mobile Diagnostic Ser- Cole & Wisler, LLP, Teaneck, New Jer- AWARED TO: Various Agencies Hatfield, LLC, Springfield, New Jersey held at the County Administration Build- SERVICE: to provide additional design vices, Inc., Wayne, New Jersey sey SERVICE: to deliver activities, programs SERVICE: special counsel in the matter ing, Elizabethtown Plaza, Elizabeth, New and engineering services as required by SERVICE: to provide X-Ray, EKG, Dop- SERVICE: special counsel in the matter and services for troubled youth & families entitled Tyrone Hamilton v. UC, et als Jersey, on December 17, 2009 at 7:00 the NJ Department of Environmental Pro- pler Studies, Holter Monitoring and Ultra- entitled UC v. FAA PERIOD: January1, 2010-December 31, COSTS: for an additional sum of P.M. During the week prior to and up to tection for the development of Ponderosa sonography services at Runnells Special- COSTS: for an additional sum of 2010 $10,000.00 for a new total contract amount and including the date of such meeting Farm Park, Scotch Plains services in con- ized Hospital. All equipment, supplies, $10,000.00 for a new total contract amount Nicole L. DiRado, Clerk Not to exceed $35,000 copies of the full ordinance will be avail- junction with and for the Open Space, support services and reading/interpreta- Not to exceed $140,000 of the Board of Chosen Freeholders Nicole L. DiRado, Clerk able at no cost and during regular busi- Recreation and Historical Preservation tion are to be the responsibility of X-Ray/ Nicole L. DiRado, Clerk 1 T – 12/10/09, The Leader Fee: $ of the Board of Chosen Freeholders ness hours, at the Clerk of the Board of Trust Fund Radiology/Cardiology Diagnostic and EKG of the Board of Chosen Freeholders 1 T – 12/10/09, The Leader Fee: $ Chosen Freeholders’ office for the mem- COSTS: an additional $74,580 for a services 1 T – 12/10/09, The Leader Fee: $ PUBLIC NOTICE bers of the general public who shall re- PERIOD: January 1, 2010-December PUBLIC NOTICE quest the same. The summary of the new contract amount of $700,556 UNION COUNTY BOARD 31, 2010 PUBLIC NOTICE terms of such bond ordinance follows: Nicole L. DiRado, Clerk UNION COUNTY BOARD COSTS: in the amount of $60,000 OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS of the Board of Chosen Freeholders UNION COUNTY BOARD NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS Nicole L. DiRado, Clerk TITLE: BOND ORDINANCE 1 T – 12/10/09, The Leader Fee: $ OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS Date Adopted: 12/3/09 NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD of the Board of Chosen Freeholders TO AMEND SECTIONS 4.E NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD Public Notice is hereby given that the Date Adopted: 12/3/09 1 T – 12/10/09, The Leader Fee: $ AND 6 OF THE BOND ORDI- PUBLIC NOTICE Date Adopted: 12/3/09 Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- Public Notice is hereby given that the NANCE (ORD. NO. 687-2009) Public Notice is hereby given that the ers has awarded a contract without com- Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- UNION COUNTY BOARD PUBLIC NOTICE ENTITLED: “BOND ORDI- Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- petitive bidding as a Professional Service ers has awarded a contract without com- OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS NANCE TO AUTHORIZE THE UNION COUNTY BOARD ers has awarded a contract without com- pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(1)(a)(i). This petitive bidding as a Professional Service NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD MAKING OF VARIOUS PUB- OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS petitive bidding as a Professional Service contract and the resolution authorizing it is pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(1)(a)(i). This Date Adopted: 12/3/09 LIC IMPROVEMENTS AND NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(1)(a)(i). This available for public Inspection in the Office contract and the resolution authorizing it is Public Notice is hereby given that the THE ACQUISITION OF NEW Date Adopted: 12/3/09 contract and the resolution authorizing it is of the Clerk of the Board. available for public Inspection in the Office ADDITIONAL OR REPLACE- Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- Public Notice is hereby given that the available for public Inspection in the Office of the Clerk of the Board. ers has awarded a contract without com- MENT EQUIPMENT AND MA- Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- of the Clerk of the Board. RESOLUTION NO: 2009-1123 petitive bidding as a Professional Service CHINERY, NEW AUTOMO- ers has awarded a contract without com- amending (Resolution No.2009-512) RESOLUTION NO: 2009-1138 pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(1)(a)(i). This TIVE VEHICLES, INCLUDING petitive bidding as a Professional Service RESOLUTION NO: 2009-1139 AWARED TO: Ruderman & Glickman, amending (Resolution No. 2008-990) contract and the resolution authorizing it is ORIGINAL APPARATUS AND pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(1)(a)(i). This AWARED TO: Alaimo Group, Mt. PC, Springfield, New Jersey AWARED TO: Talcott Consulting Ser- available for public Inspection in the Office EQUIPMENT, NEW ADDI- contract and the resolution authorizing it is Holly, New Jersey, Birdsall Services SERVICE: special counsel for person- vice Inc., Fanwood, New Jersey of the Clerk of the Board. TIONAL FURNISHINGS, NEW available for public Inspection in the Office Group (BSG), Cranford, New Jersey, nel affairs, SERVICE: a professional Engineering COMMUNICATION AND SIG- of the Clerk of the Board. Pennoni Associates, Edison, New Jer- COSTS: to increase the contract amount Services RESOLUTION NO: 2009-1117 NAL SYSTEMS EQUIPMENT sey; and the Louis Berger Group of by $15,000, for a new contract amount of PERIOD: November 30, 2009- Febru- amending (Resolution No. 2008-83) AND NEW INFORMATION RESOLUTION NO: 2009-1091 Morristown, New Jersey $140,000 ary 28, 2010 AWARED TO: Harbor Consultants, TECHNOLOGY AND TELE- AWARED TO: Care Perspectives, Inc., SERVICE: for the purpose of providing Nicole L. DiRado, Clerk COSTS: There are no additional costs. Cranford, New Jersey COMMUNICATIONS EQUIP- Phillipsburg, New Jersey On-Call Engineering Services of the Board of Chosen Freeholders Nicole L. DiRado, Clerk SERVICE: to provide professional land MENT IN, BY AND FOR THE SERVICE: to provide consultation and PERIOD: January 1, 2010- December 1 T – 12/10/09, The Leader Fee: $ of the Board of Chosen Freeholders COUNTY OF UNION, STATE surveying services in conjunction with and continuing education to the staff at Runnells 31, 2010 1 T – 12/10/09, The Leader Fee: $ OF NEW JERSEY, TO APPRO- for the Open Space, Recreation and His- Specialized Hospital COSTS: in an amount not to exceed PUBLIC NOTICE PRIATE THE SUM OF torical Preservation Trust Fund PERIOD: January 1, 2010- December $450,000. PUBLIC NOTICE $43,371,808 TO PAY THE COSTS: an additional $60,000 for a 31, 2010 Nicole L. DiRado, Clerk UNION COUNTY BOARD COST THEREOF, TO APPRO- new contract amount of $90,000. COSTS: in the amount of $17,250 of the Board of Chosen Freeholders OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS UNION COUNTY BOARD PRIATE A STATE GRANT, TO Nicole L. DiRado, Clerk Nicole L. DiRado, Clerk 1 T – 12/10/09, The Leader Fee: $ NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS MAKE A DOWN PAYMENT, of the Board of Chosen Freeholders of the Board of Chosen Freeholders Date Adopted: 12/3/09 NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD TO AUTHORIZE THE ISSU- 1 T – 12/10/09, The Leader Fee: $ 1 T – 12/10/09, The Leader Fee: $ PUBLIC NOTICE Public Notice is hereby given that the Date Adopted: 12/3/09 Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- Public Notice is hereby given that the ANCE OF BONDS TO FI- PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE UNION COUNTY BOARD ers has awarded a contract without com- Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- NANCE SUCH APPROPRIA- OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS petitive bidding as a Professional Service ers has awarded a contract without com- TION AND TO PROVIDE FOR UNION COUNTY BOARD UNION COUNTY BOARD NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(1)(a)(i). This petitive bidding as an extraordinary THE ISSUANCE OF BOND OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS Date Adopted: 12/3/09 contract and the resolution authorizing it is unspecifiable service pursuant to N.J.S.A. ANTICIPATION NOTES IN NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD Public Notice is hereby given that the available for public Inspection in the Office 40A:11-5(1)(a)(ii). This contract and the ANTICIPATION OF THE ISSU- Date Adopted: 12/3/09 Date Adopted: 12/3/09 Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- of the Clerk of the Board. resolution authorizing it is available for ANCE OF SUCH BONDS,” Public Notice is hereby given that the Public Notice is hereby given that the ers has awarded a contract without com- public inspection in the Office of the Clerk ADOPTED ON JULY 30, 2009. Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- petitive bidding as a Professional Service RESOLUTION NO: 2009-1108 of the Board. ers has awarded a contract without com- ers has awarded a contract without com- pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(1)(a)(i). This AWARED TO: Trinitas Regional Medi- Purpose(s): To make the following petitive bidding as a Professional Service petitive bidding as a Professional Service contract and the resolution authorizing it is cal Center, Elizabeth, New Jersey RESOLUTION NO: 2009-1127 amendments to Bond Ordinance No. 687- pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(1)(a)(i). This pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(1)(a)(i). This available for public Inspection in the Office SERVICE: to provide mental health and AWARED TO: Education and Health 2009 adopted on July 30, 2009: contract and the resolution authorizing it is contract and the resolution authorizing it is of the Clerk of the Board. case management services to residents Centers of America, Inc., Roseland, New 1. Amend Section 4.E to change the available for public Inspection in the Office available for public Inspection in the Office of the Union County Juvenile Detention Jersey improvement authorized from the resur- of the Clerk of the Board. of the Clerk of the Board. RESOLUTION NO: 2009-1145 Center under the DHHS Project Contract SERVICE: to provide comprehensive facing of various roads to the undertaking AWARED TO: Donald Smith, Esq., “Office of Refugee Resettlement (ORR) Inmate Substance Abuse Treatment and of various road, bridge and culvert im- RESOLUTION NO: 2009-1148 RESOLUTION NO: 2009-1147 Elizabeth, New Jersey Division of Unaccompanied Children’s Residential Correctional Facility Services provement projects. AWARED TO: Krevsky, Silber and AWARED TO: James Jude Plaia, Esq., SERVICE: to provide Mental Health Services (DUCS Secure Care TRMC for for up to 200 Union County Jail inmates at 2. Amend Section 6 to change the Bergen, Cranford, New Jersey Verona, New Jersey Patient Counsel Services Unaccompanied Alien Children (DUCS) the Union County Jail for two(2) year purpose for which the State grant is appro- SERVICE: to provide Runnells Credit SERVICE: as the County’s Workers’ PERIOD: January1, 2010-December 31, PERIOD: October 1, 2009-September PERIOD: January1, 2010- December31, priated from road resurfacing to various and Collections services Compensation legal Counsel 2010 30, 2010 2011 with an option to extend for one year: road, bridge and culvert improvement PERIOD: January1, 2010-December 31, PERIOD: January1, 2010-December 31, COSTS: in an amount not to exceed COSTS: at a cost of $158,383 plus contract period of January 1, 2010-De- projects. 2010 2010 $10,000. $300.00 per individual mental health as- cember 31, 2010 This Notice is published pursuant to Nicole L. DiRado, Clerk Nicole L. DiRado, Clerk Nicole L. 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Ivy Ed also has an office in Bernardsville, 1 Anderson Hill Road (below new library) 908 630-0300 A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, December 10, 2009 Page 15 Louis Fischer, 75, Oil Company Retiree; David C. Demme, 84, Was Firefighter, Rotarian and Power Squadron Member – Obituaries – Businessman and Theater Performer Louis Allen Fischer, 75, of South her husband, John, of Monroe Town- David Charles Demme, 84, died tions such as Fiorello!, Guys and Dolls Carolina, widower of Jean ship, N.J. and Nancy J. Linn and her William D. Fizzell, 62, Talented Athlete; peacefully on Tuesday, November 24, and The Music Man. Crickenberger Fischer, died on husband, Carl, of Bucyrus, Ohio; his 2009, in his room at the Oak Knoll David owned and operated Union Wednesday, November 25, 2009, at grandchildren, April Fischer, Lindsi Had Long Career In Paper Industry Health Care Center in Framingham, County Battery and Brake, an auto Hospice House. Fischer, John Wallentine, Linda Mass. repair garage, for 33 years at the William Dean Fizzell, 62, died un- an east coast childhood. Bill’s career corner of Union and Morris Av- Born December 21, 1933 in Wallentine, Cara Linn, Louis Fischer expectedly in his Chicago, Ill. home Born in Brooklyn, N.Y. on July took him to New Jersey for nearly 25 20, 1925, he moved to New Jersey as enues in Elizabeth. Later in life, he Cranford, N.J., he was a son of the and Tommy Fischer; his step-grand- on Tuesday, November 24, 2009. It is years, then on to Connecticut, Tennes- late Herman Allen and Olive Garda children, Nicholas Linn, Chelsey Linn a young boy. He lived in Elizabeth moved back to Elizabeth and man- presumed that he had a cardiac event. see, and returning to the Midwest for an aged an apartment complex with Fischer. Mr. Fischer was a graduate and Alex Linn; his great-grandchild, Better known as “Bill” or “Billy” to through his youth and graduated from anticipated January 1, 2010 retirement. Thomas Edison High School in 1943. his second wife, Mildred. He be- of Westfield High School and retired Jordynn Fischer, and his step-great- his many friends and fam- Bill lived a life he wanted from Quaker State Oil Company. grandchildren, Ty Linn and Ava Fadley. David was a World War II United came known as the “Pussycat” ily, Bill grew up on Dan to. He enjoyed his children, among his neighbors and friends. He was a veteran of the United A graveside service will be held on Smith Road and Pleasant States Navy veteran, having served Deane Fizzell of Michigan, in North Africa. After the war, he A lifetime member of the New States Navy, having served during Monday, December 14, at 2 p.m. at Street in Watervliet, Ashley Fleming of South the Korean Conflict. Fairview Cemetery in Westfield. married Edna Herbst and moved to Jersey Volunteer Fire Chiefs Asso- Mich., where he was a Carolina and Dana Goetter ciation, he served as treasurer of the Mr. Fischer was a Rotarian, a mem- Arrangements are by the Gray Fu- lifelong member of the fire Fanwood in the 1950s, where he of Wisconsin. He was a became an active member of the Union County Fire Chiefs Associa- ber of the United States Power Squad- neral Home, 318 East Broad Street in department. He was the wonderful father and found ron in McCormick, S.C. and a mem- Westfield. volunteer fire department and rose tion from 1975 to 2002. son of Dr. “Doc” Deane great entertainment in his David was a loving, generous fa- ber of the Lutheran Church by the Memorials may be made to the Fizzell, a prominent den- to the rank of assistant chief. children. He also cherished He also was involved in local ama- ther and grandfather and is survived Lake in McCormick. Lutheran Church by the Lake Build- tist, and Theo Fizzell, a his grandchildren, Tyler, A sister, Margaret Brooks, prede- ing Fund, 100 Twelve Oaks Drive, teur theater through the Fanwood by his son and daughter-in-law, David noted humanitarian and Melanie and Chelsea, and and Pat of Cambridge, Mass.; daugh- ceased him. Highway 378, McCormick, S.C. social leader. Philathalians for 10 years and with not to anyone’s surprise the the Scotch Plains Players, where he ter and son-in-law, Suzan and Ardie Survivors include two sons, David 29835 or to Hospice Care of the Pied- Bill started school in a William D. Fizzell three of them will have John Fischer and his wife, Valerie, of mont, 408 West Alexander Avenue, performed for five years in produc- Singh of Worthington, Ohio; three little, white house, next to plenty of 2009 Christmas grandchildren, John, Chris and Hammond, La. and Robert A. Fischer Greenwood, S.C. 29646. former Watervliet High School, that gifts from their PapaSnappy. Bill was December 10, 2009 Joern Schmey, 86 Jasmin, and sister and brother-in-law, and his wife, Connie, of Orville, Ohio; was pressed into service to accommo- an extremely generous father and two daughters, Patti J. Wallentine and Joern Schmey, 86, of Mountainside Rosemarie and Harold Decker of date the first year’s wave of the Baby friend, who lived life fully and well. passed away on Thursday, December Hereford, Ariz. He will be missed by Sally R. Browning, 62, WHS Graduate; Boom. In 1965, he was a member of the Bill is survived by his former wife 3, at Overlook Hospital in Summit. his loving family. last class to graduate from the same and friend, Vida (Stennecke) Dockter; Born in The Free City of Danzig, Memorial contributions may be Nurse at Hospitals and Nursing Homes high school. Bill was a starring member his three children and three grandchil- Germany, he had lived in Scotch Plains made to the Fanwood Fire Com- of the 1964 undefeated Watervliet High dren. He also is survived by the before moving to Mountainside in pany, 75 North Martine Avenue, Sally R. Browning, 62, of Allen- Presbyterian Church of Allentown, School football team, played trombone, Watervliet Class of 1965, a uniquely 1956. Mr. Schmey received a master’s Fanwood, N.J. 07023. Condolences town, Pa. died on Sunday, December Pa. and a member of The Better Por- was always elected as a class officer cohesive and dedicated class, which degree in electrical engineering and a may be sent to the online guestbook 6, at Lehigh Valley Hospital in tion group at the church. and was one of the most popular stu- respects and honors Bill. He was pre- master’s degree in business. at www.brownandhickey.com. Salisbury Township, Lehigh County, Surviving are her husband; her son, dents to pass through the halls of ceded in death by his sister, Patty Hunt. He was director of International December 10, 2009 Pa. She was the wife of Daniel A. Browning and Watervliet schools. Cremation has taken place. A memo- Marketing from 1980 to 1990 with James P. Browning, Jr. They his wife, Gwenis, of A Western Michigan alumnus, Bill rial visitation was held on Sunday, De- Lockheed Electronics in North Eleanor Brennesholtz celebrated their 40th wed- Kutztown, Pa.; her continued to play football for the semi- cember 6, at the Duffield & Pastrick Plainfield, and also was a Navy vet- Eleanor Hope Brennesholtz, 84, ding anniversary on August daughter, Kelly A. pro southwest Michigan Hawks. He Family Funeral Home in Coloma, Mich. eran. died on Sunday, November 29, at 2, 2009. Jarzabek and her hus- then began his 40-year paper career at Those wishing to sign the online Mr. Schmey is survived by his be- Westfield Center-Genesis ElderCare Born in Summit, she was band, Michael, of the Watervliet Paper Company, pro- guestbook and leave a message of loved wife of 50 years, Gloria (née in Westfield. the daughter of the late Powell, Ohio; her sister, gressing to Champion International comfort for the family may do so by Schreier). He also was the loving Born in Cranford, she was raised and Malcolm G. and Dolores Virginia R. Brown of Paper, International Paper, and clos- visiting duffieldpastrick.com. Memo- father of Joern K. and his wife, Barrie, lived her entire life in Westfield, gradu- (Brant) Robinson. Sally was Chapel Hill, N.C., and ing with Verso Paper. Always modest, rial donations in memory of Bill may of Branchburg, Torr P. and his wife, ating from Westfield High School. a graduate of Westfield High her beloved grandchil- Bill referred to himself as “just the be made to the University of Texas, Lisa, of Cedar Grove and Kiri Will- She was a member of the First Con- School and graduated in dren, Elyse Browning, tech rep,” but in fact was one of the M. D. Anderson Cancer Center, P.O. iams and her husband, Kenneth, of gregational Church in Westfield and a 1970 from Virginia Tech Madison Jarzabek, most expert and sought-after paper Box 4486, Houston, Tex. 77210-4486. December 10, 2009 Boonsboro, Md.; the cherished grand- member with her late husband of the with a Bachelor of Science Kaden Jarzabek and mill troubleshooters in the country. father of seven and the brother of Westfield Rescue Squad. Mrs. degree in Home Econom- Sally R. Browning Brianna Jarzabek. His children are thankful this created Peter Schmey of Nazareth, Pa. Brennesholtz also was a crossing guard ics. She decided to further A memorial service The funeral service was held on in Westfield. her education at Cedar Crest College, will be held at 2 p.m. tomorrow, Fri- Raymond E. Gallagher, 78, Machinist; Saturday, December 5, at the Paul She was predeceased by her hus- where she graduated with a Bachelor day, December 11, in the chapel at the Ippolito Berkeley Memorial in Ber- band, Lynn Brennesholtz, Jr., in 2000, of Science degree in Nursing in 1986. First Presbyterian Church, 3231 W. Served In Army During Korean Conflict keley Heights, officiated by Pastor and a sister, Corinne O. Greiss, in 1997. After graduation, she was employed Tilghman Street in Allentown, Pa. In- Raymond Eugene Gallagher, 78, Additionally included in his family Kevin Brennan of the Evangel Church Private services were held under the with Lehigh Valley Health Network, terment will be private. of Westfield passed away on Friday, is Ray’s devoted nurse and caregiver, in Scotch Plains. direction of the Gray Funeral Home, working at Lehigh Valley Hospital, Arrangements are by the J.S. November 27, at Overlook Hospital Angelina Custodio. Also surviving In lieu of flowers, donations may 318 East Broad Street in Westfield. Salisbury Township, Lehigh County, Burkholder Funeral Home in Allen- in Summit. are his sisters, Isabel Ruane, Jean be made to the charity of one’s choice. Donations in lieu of flowers may be Pa. and Lehigh Valley Hospital, 17th town. Born in Elizabeth, he lived in Sorensen and her husband, Howard, To send condolences, please visit made to the Westfield Rescue Squad, and Chew Streets, Allentown, Pa. Memorial contributions may be made Westfield since 1965. Raymond was of Toms River, Amy Brubaker and www.ippolitofuneralhomes.com. P.O. Box 356, Westfield, N.J. 07091. Sally continued her nursing career to the First Presbyterian Church, 3231 the son of the late Thomas and Amelia her husband, Ken, of Huntington December 10, 2009 December 10, 2009 working as a private duty nurse at W. Tilghman Street, Allentown, Pa. Kelly Gallagher. Beach, Calif. and Mildred Banks various nursing homes throughout the 18104 or to the charity of one’s choice. Mr. Gallagher had been employed Alice H. Crow, Former Navy Nurse; December 10, 2009 and her husband, Robert, of Seymour, Lehigh Valley. with Amerace ESNA Corporation of Tenn., and many loving nieces, neph- She was a member of the First Union for 34 years as a machinist. ews and cousins. Officer in Musical Club of Westfield During the Korean Conflict, he His brothers, John and Thomas Alice H. Crow of Newtown, Pa. died Surviving are a son, Charles S. Crow, Benjamin Rulf, 75, Electrical Engineer, served in the United States Army in Gallagher, and sister, Dorothy on Saturday, December 5, at her home. 3rd of Princeton; two daughters, Germany and was a member of Ameri- Pearson, predeceased him. Born in Brooklyn, N.Y., she grew Patricia C. Koch of Rochester, N.Y. Professor and Former BOE Member can Legion Post 3 of Westfield. A memorial Eucharist was held on up in Mamaroneck, N.Y. Mrs. Crow and Heidi C. Crow of Buffalo, N.Y.; Benjamin Rulf, 75, of Springfield He served on the Westfield Board Surviving are his wife of 51 years, Wednesday, December 2, at St. Paul’s had lived in Westfield for 38 years two brothers, Conrad C. Henne of Port died on Sunday, November 29, at of Education, and was a former mem- Judith Hoffmann Gallagher; his chil- Episcopal Church in Westfield. before moving to Jefferson, Me. with Chester, N.Y. and the Reverend Arthur Overlook Hospital in Summit. ber of the board of Temple Emanu-El dren, Raymond and his wife, Kathy, Arrangements were by the Gray the retirement of her husband of 57 J. Henne of Raphine, Va.; six grand- Born in Israel, he immigrated to in Westfield. David and his wife, Diane, and Funeral Home, 318 East Broad Street years, Charles S. Crow, Jr. She and children and two great-grandchildren. the United States in the early 1960s. Surviving are his wife, Sharon (née Carolyn Michaels and her husband, in Westfield. her husband relocated to Pennswood Services were held yesterday, He had resided in New York City, Bard); his daughters, Daphne Rulf Michael, and his grandchildren, In lieu of flowers, memorial dona- Village in Newtown in May 2004. Wednesday, December 9, at the Re- Massachusetts and Westfield before Noviski, Alyssa Rulf-Fountain, Jenni- Kelsey, Erin and Raymond Joseph tions may be made to St. Paul’s Epis- Mrs. Crow graduated from Marion deemer Lutheran Church. Interment moving to Springfield 13 years ago. fer Rulf and Joanna Rulf; his sister, Gallagher of Glen Gardner, Christo- copal Church, 414 East Broad Street, College in Marion, Va. and received took place at Fairview Cemetery in He received his Bachelor of Science Yedida Kauli, and his four grandchil- pher and Kyle Gallagher of Cranford, Westfield, N.J. 07090. her nurse’s training at St. Luke’s Westfield. and Master of Science degrees from dren, Maya, Emanuel, Talia and Adrien. and Ryan, Nicholas and Ellie Eliza- December 10, 2009 Hospital, School of Nursing in New Arrangements were by the Dooley Technion – Israel Institute of Technol- Services for Mr. Rulf were con- beth Michaels of Greensboro, N.C. York City. During World War II, she Colonial Home, 556 Westfield Av- ogy and earned a Doctoral degree from ducted on Wednesday, December 2, enlisted as a Navy nurse and was enue in Westfield. Brooklyn Poly Tech in New York. from Temple Emanu-El in Westfield. assigned to the Navy hospital in In lieu of flowers, memorial dona- Mr. Rulf was a professor of math- Interment followed at Beth Israel Career Coach to Give Talk Chelsea, Mass. While in the service, tions can be made to The Musical ematics in Tel Aviv and was an ad- Cemetery in Woodbridge. Arrange- she studied at Bryn Mawr College in Club of Westfield Scholarship Fund, junct professor at several universi- ments were by Menorah Chapels at Bryn Mawr, Pa. After her military in care of Maryanne Kriman, 44 ties. He also worked as an electrical Millburn in Union. On Job Search Journey service, she worked as a Registered Mohawk Trail, Westfield, N.J. 07090 engineer for Lucent Technologies. December 10, 2009 SCOTCH PLAINS – The Scotch strategies and tools is one thing. Nurse at St. Luke’s Hospital. or to the Make a Wish Foundation, Plains Public Library will present a Following that advice yourself is quite Mrs. Crow was a member of the 1034 Salem Road, Union, N.J. 07083. talk by Beth Randall Branigan, a ca- another,” she said. Redeemer Lutheran Church in December 10, 2009 reer coach with more than 20 years of During her program next week, she Westfield, a church for which her experience, who will speak about her will talk about her personal experience father, Conrad C. Henne, was the Temple to Take Part own personal journey as a job seeker. riding the job search “roller coaster” original architect. In Maine, she was The program, part of the Career and offer suggestions and advice on active at the Prince of Peace Lutheran In Coat Drive Sunday Transition Networking Group se- how to survive the journey. Church and served on the board of WESTFIELD – Temple Emanu- ries, will be held on Thursday, De- Community members are asked directors of the Sheepscott Valley El will participate in the New Jersey cember 17, at 10:30 a.m. to pre-register for this event by ac- Health Center. She also was a mem- Cares Annual Coat Drive on Sunday, Ms. Branigan, a career coach and cessing the library’s website, ber of the Maine State Museum and December 13, to provide gently used organization development consultant, scotlib.org, and clicking on Events, the Round Top Society for the Arts. winter coats to state residents in need. describes herself as one of the by calling (908) 322-5007, exten- Music was a lifetime passion for Volunteers will be in the temple park- “shoemaker’s children” when it comes sion no. 204, or by sending an e- her. Mrs. Crow was a soprano and ing lot from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. to accept to searching for a job. “Giving counsel mail to [email protected]. received formal training in voice. She donations of coats only. and advice to others about job search The presentation will be held in the was a longtime member of The Musi- Individuals are asked not to drop Community Room on the library’s cal Club of Westfield, serving for- off donations at any other time. St. John’s Announces lower level. All programs at the library merly as an officer of that organiza- Temple Emanu-El is located at 756 are free and open to everyone. The tion as well as being a member of its East Broad Street in Westfield. For Women’s Conference library is located at 1927 Bartle Av- Scholarship Committee before her more information, contact Carolyn SCOTCH PLAINS – The St. John’s enue. For further information or direc- relocation to Maine. Shane, executive director, at (908) Women’s Ministry will host a tions, call (908) 322-5007. She was predeceased by her hus- 232-6770, extension no. 114, or Women’s Conference this Saturday, band in 2006 and by a son, Donald A. [email protected], or visit December 12, beginning at 7:30 a.m. SHERIFF’S SALE Crow, in 1983. tewnj.org. at St. John’s Baptist Church. SHERIFF’S FILE NO.: CH-09005928 SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY GOLDEN GIFT…The YMWCA of Newark and Vicinity honored the Gold This day of praise, worship and work- CHANCERY DIVISION Family of Westfield at its Annual Leaders and Legends Scholarship Dinner on shops will be held in partnership with UNION COUNTY DOCKET NO. F-41079-08 December 1. Jeffrey and Vivian Gold, and their children, Brandon, Gabrielle and the Women’s Ministry of Ruth Fellow- Plaintiff: U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIA- Jessica, pictured, were honored for creating the charitable initiative “Gifts of ship Ministries. The theme will be TION, AS TRUSTEE FOR THE C-BASS MORT- Gray Funeral Homes GAGE LOAN ASSET-BACKED CERTIFICATES, Gold” (also known as “Donate A Smile” at Westfield High School), benefiting “Women of God: Walk by Faith.” Work- SERIES 2007-CB3 children and families living in the Newark “Y”’s temporary residential shelter. VS. shop topics will include “True Colors,” Defendant: RITA CRAWLEY, GERARD WM STAGNATO, TRI COUNTY OB-GYN ASSOCI- Since 1897 “How Great If Your Faith,” “Women ATES, P.A. and Wealth” and “Sisterly Relations.” Sale Date: 12/16/2009 Gold Family of Westfield Writ of Execution: 09/24/2009 Registration is $35 and will include a By virtue of the above-stated writ of execution to me directed I shall expose for sale by public continental breakfast and later lunch at vendue, at the UNION COUNTY ADMINISTRA- Honored for Generosity Pantagis Renaissance in Scotch Plains, TION BUILDING, 1ST FLOOR, 10 ELIZABETH- TOWN PLAZA, Elizabeth, New Jersey on where the Reverend Tracy Brown of WEDNESDAY, at two o’clock in the afternoon of WESTFIELD – On December 1, said day. All successful bidders must have 20% the Newark “Y”’s temporary resi- Plainfield’s Ruth Fellowship Ministries of their bid available in cash or certified check at the YMWCA of Newark and Vicin- dential shelter. will be the keynote speaker. the conclusion of the sales. The judgment amount is: ***Two Hundred ity honored the Gold Family of These gifts, which include toys, All women are welcome. St. John’s Fifty Two Thousand Nine Hundred Ten and 40/ Westfield at its Annual Leaders and clothes, gift cards and gloves, hats 100*** $252,910.40. Baptist Church is located at 2387 Muncicpality: Scotch Plains Township Legends Scholarship Dinner. and scarves, fill a rented truck and Morse Avenue in Scotch Plains. For County: Union State: New Jersey More than 250 guests attended the are delivered by the Golds to the “Y” more information, call (908) 232-6972. Street & Street No: 1725 Mountain Avenue gala affair honoring this year’s re- Tax Block and Lot: Block: 704, Lot: 7 Begun in 1876 by William Gray, in Cranford and later Incorporated in on the Sunday before Christmas. A Dimentions of Lot: 100 feet by 50 feet cipients, which was held at the New holiday party also is hosted for the Nearest Cross Street: Willow Avenue 1897 as the Gray Burial & Cremation Company. Willow Grove Posts Superior interests (if any): None Jersey Performing Arts Center residents. Total Upset: ***Two Hundred Eighty Two Today, known by many simply as Gray’s. We continue to provide the (NJPAC). The honorees included Dr. Holiday Festivities Thousand Nine Hundred Six and 44/100*** personal service that began with Mr. Gray, whether it be for burial or The “Gifts of Gold” program cur- $282,906.44 together with lawful interest and John Brennan, executive director of rently is in its 10th year and, as SCOTCH PLAINS – The Willow costs. cremation. Surplus Money: If after the sale and satisfac- Newark Beth Israel Medical Center; noted by Dr. Gold in his remarks at Grove Presbyterian Church, located at tion of the mortgage debt, including costs and C. Tate George, real estate devel- expenses, there remains any surplus money, the Gray Funeral Home Gray Memorial Funeral Home the dinner, the success of this chari- 1961 Raritan Road in Scotch Plains, money will be deposited into the Superior Court oper; Lawrence Goldman, president table effort reflects the support and invites the public for its 12 O’Clock 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 of NJPAC; the Reverend M. William generosity that the Gold family has Club luncheon and Christmas program Court Rules 4:64-3 and 4:57-2 stating the nature Westfield, NJ 07090 Cranford, NJ 07016 Howard, Jr., Congressman Donald and extent of that person’s claim and asking for received from the Westfield com- at noon on Tuesday, December 15. an order directing payment of the surplus money. William A. Doyle Mgr. Dale R. Schoustra Mgr. Payne, and the Gold Family. munity. The 4+ class of the Willow Grove The Sheriff or other person conducting the sale NJ Lic. Number 2325 NJ Lic. Number 3707 will have information regarding the surplus, if Jeffrey and Vivian Gold, and their Donations can be sent to support Pre-School will present its Christmas any. (908)-233-0143 (908)-276-0092 children, Brandon, Gabrielle and There is a full legal description on file in the this program to: Vivian Gold, 344 Pageant. A Christmas music concert Union County Sheriff’s Office. Jessica, have created a special and Orenda Circle, Westfield, N.J. by the Reverends Cynthia and Jeffrey The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn this sale for any length of time without further adver- successful charitable initiative en- 07090. Checks should be made pay- Cochran-Carney will follow. tisement. Charles J. Tombs titled “Gifts of Gold” (also known Ralph Froehlich able to cash or to Vivian Gold. The luncheon cost is $5. Reserva- Sheriff NJ Lic. Number 4006 as “Donate A Smile” at Westfield tions by Sunday, December 13, are Attorney: POWERS KIRN - COUNSELORS Director High School), through which appreciated. To make a reservation or 728 MARINE HIGHWAY Westfield residents and students See it all on the Web! PO BOX 848 - SUITE 200 if transportation is needed, call the MOORESTOWN, NEW JERSEY 08057 www.grayfuneralhomes.com contribute holiday gifts to the chil- church office at (908) 232-5678 or e- (856) 802-1000 www.goleader.com 4 T - 11/19, 11/26, 12/3 dren and families who are living in mail [email protected]. & 12/10/09 Fee: $165.24 Page 16 Thursday, December 10, 2009 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION County Hosts Free Artists- Recent Home Sales

In-Education Workshops Frances and Joel Musler to Lisa C. Westfield: and Demetric Tsavekou, 758 Clark SUMMIT – The Union County the workshops and then the partici- James and Kerry Fitzgerald to Board of Chosen Freeholders an- pants will break into their specific Street, $555,000. Trevor J. D’Olier-Lees, 719 Warren Robert and Sarah Redican to Brian nounced that two free technical-as- groups. Street, $625,000. sistance workshops for schools and “This is an excellent opportunity for R. and Anne Marie P. Tomkins, 533 Hugh J. and Allison M. McGuire to Parkview Avenue, $595,000. individual artists will be offered in schools – public, private or parochial – Neil and Kathleen Walker, 115 Scotch Summit on Wednesday evening, De- serving grades pre-k through 12th grade Eric J. Leuthold and Karen Plains Avenue, $477,000. Leuthold to Baback Kermanshani, cember 16. to learn about applying for a residency Patricia C. Pfaffenbach and Mark The Union County Office of Cul- grant allowing the school to fulfill its 528 First Street, $540,000. B. Regan to Joshua Wein and Julie Rose Tillotson to 440 North Av- tural and Heritage Affairs, in partner- goals for curriculum, professional de- Shanebrook, 534 Tremont Avenue, ship with the New Jersey State Coun- velopment and community connections enue, East, LLC, 440 North Avenue, $1,550,000. East, $502,000. cil on the Arts (NJSCA), will present through the arts,” said Freeholder Chair- Sean and Michelle Hannon to the free workshops on how to apply man Alexander Mirabella. Raymond F. and Bonnie B. Jonathan and Rachael Jemison, 735 Cussolino to Patrick and Lauren for the Artists-In-Education (AIE) Detailed information will be pre- Fairacres Avenue, $640,000. Residency Grant Program offered by sented regarding the eligibility and Conlon, 317 Belmar Place, $406,317. the NJSCA and how to apply for the application process for schools to AIE Teaching Roster of the NJSCA. apply for the AIE program and for The distinction between the two professional artists of all disciplines Popular Local Soprano workshops is that one is for schools to to join the roster to lead residencies apply for a residency grant, and the varying in length from five to 20 days MAKING A SCENE…Pictured, left to right, are: Devi Mody (Florence Unger), Sam Brukhman of Cranford (Manolo Costazuela), Aneesa Sonawalla (Olive Madison) To Perform at Musicales other is for artists to apply to join the in classrooms throughout the state. and Charles Kennedy (Jesus Costazuela) recently perform a captivating scene during NJSCA’s artist roster. There will be a The workshops will take place The Odd Couple: Female Version at The Wardlaw-Hartridge School in Edison. WESTFIELD – The First Congrega- phony No. 9 with the Colonial Sym- general introduction session before Wednesday, December 16, from 6:30 tional Church of Westfield, located on phony. She is a graduate of Cranford to 8:30 p.m. at the Visual Arts Center 125 Elmer Street, will present the third High School and McGill University. of Summit, located at 68 Elm Street. Carriage Poetry Series of its Mid-Day Musicales concerts for Her mother, has concertized exten- 4-H Sewing Club Seeks There is no charge for the work- this season with a program by the sively in the United States and Europe, shops, but registration is recom- mother-daughter duo Meredith including Austria, Germany, Holland, Machines for Charity mended. To register or to learn about Pays Tribute to Jack Wiler Hoffmann-Thomson, soprano, and France, Italy, and Yugoslavia. Her per- UNION COUNTY — Students in other programs, services and volun- FANWOOD – The Carriage House ond Language at Union County Col- Barbara Thomson, piano, on formances have included re- the Union County 4-H Sewing Club teer opportunities through the office, Poetry Series invites the public to at- lege and a former editor of U.S. 1 Wednesday, December 16, at citals at the Cathedral of Notre are making quilts for charity, and contact the Union County Office of tend a free poetry reading on Tuesday, Worksheets. Widely published in maga- noon. Dame, Paris, the Riverside they are in need of used or new sew- Cultural and Heritage Affairs at 633 December 15, at 8 p.m. in the Patricia zines and journals, his poetry collec- These free, half-hour con- Church and Trinity Church ing machines in good condition. To Pearl Street, Elizabeth, N.J. 07202 or Kuran Arts Center on Watson Road, off tions include “Bits and Pieces,” “Along certs are presented in the Wall Street, New York City, donate a machine, contact Ellen Di call (908) 558-2550. North Martine Avenue, adjacent to the Way” and “The Long Way Home.” church sanctuary on Wednes- the National Presbyterian Iorio at the Union County 4-H of- NJ Relay users should dial 7-1-1. Fanwood Borough Hall. An open mic will follow the featured days during the church sea- Church and the Kennedy Cen- fices, (908) 654-9854, extension no. The e-mail address is The reading will begin with music by performance, so members of the audi- sons of Advent and Lent, and ter, Washington, D.C. 2237 or [email protected]. 4-H is [email protected]. Assistive ser- Bob Andrews, accompanied by Peter ence are encouraged to bring their own are followed by a soup-and- She has been a guest soloist supported in part by the Union County vices are available on request in ad- Hagen, followed by a memorial tribute poems and join in the reading. For more sandwich luncheon available for National Convention of Board of Chosen Freeholders. vance. to the late New Jersey poet Jack Wiler. information, call (908) 889-7223 or in the church social hall for Meredith the Association of University Featured readers will include the dis- (908) 889-5298. For online directions $6. Hoffmann- Composers in Memphis, the See it all on the web in color . . . tinguished poets Teresa Carson and and information, visit The program on December Thomson as Festival Maria Schutz, Aus- www.goleader.com John McDermott, who will share remi- carriagehousepoetryseries.blogspot.com. 16 will include opera arias Musetta in the tria, the Evangelische niscences of Mr. Wiler and read from and seasonal music. Ms. Sarasota Opera Friedenskirche in Vienna and Hoffmann-Thomson is an ac- production of La performed with the Peabody his poems, as well as from their own. Boheme. Mr. Andrews’ songs draw on both the The Bobs Perform In complished musician, per- Symphony Orchestra, the light and the dark sides of everyday life. Westfield at ‘Conscience’ forming in opera, oratorio and recital Westfield Symphony Orchestra, and CHRISTOFFERS He weaves his writing around themes venues. She has sung the role of Musetta the North Jersey Bach Festival. of hope, humor and healing. WESTFIELD – The Coffee With in La Boheme for the Sarasota Opera She is currently a Voorhees Chapel Established 1976 Ms. Carson grew up in Jersey City as Conscience Concert Series continues and both Miss Wordsworth in Albert organist at Rutgers University, organist the youngest of 10 in a blue-collar its 10th season by presenting zany Herring and Antonia in Les Contes and director of music at the Congrega- d’Hoffmann Flowers, Silks, Gifts family. At the age of 18, she was one of west coast a cappella group The Bobs for Opera North in Leba- tional Church of Westfield, and organ- the first women hired by the local phone in concert at the First United Method- non, N.H. ist and director of music at Temple and Greeting Cards company to work in a technical job. For ist Church, located at 1 East Broad She was the soprano soloist in the B’nai Abraham in Livingston. the next 31 years, she worked in non- Street (corner of North Avenue) in Mozart Coronation Mass with the For further information, or to make 860 Mountain Avenue traditional union/management, techni- Westfield, on Saturday, December 12. Westfield Symphony Orchestra, the optional luncheon reservations, con- Mountainside NJ 07092 cal/administrative positions for the George Carlin once said The Bobs Bruckner Te Deum with the New York tact the church office at (908) 233- phone company before retiring in 2003. “are like a barbershop quartet gone Choral Society and Beethoven‘s Sym- 2494. 908-233-0500 She earned a master’s degree in Poetry completely insane. They are a cross in 2004 from Sarah Lawrence College, between a phenomenal choral group and her book, “Elegy for the Floater,” and an improv comedy troupe, and 100s OF GIFTS FROM $5 TO $55 + was published in 2008. are a must-see for anyone who likes Nussbaum’s Work Is Mr. McDermott is a poet and educa- their fancy tickled.” tor who taught for four years at Dong Doors will open at 7:30 p.m., and ‘Result of Self-Discovery’ FRESH WREATHS & GARLAND Nan University in Nanjing, China, and the concert begins at 8 p.m. Admis- at schools in Osaka City, Japan. He is an sion is $18 online and $23 at the door. CRANFORD – Through Saturday, form as simple line drawings. He then associate professor of English as a Sec- This concert will benefit the Keith December 19, “Drawings, Papercuts, develops the images into works of cut BEAUTIFUL FRESH ARRANGEMENTS Knost Special Needs Trust. Advance and Sculpture” by artist Tom Nussbaum, paper and sculpture. 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Mr. Nussbaum’s images first take ages are also open to interpretation by sic Christmas tale when they present the viewers. ONE CONVENIENT STOP Humbug High: A Contemporary Much of the work in this exhibition Christmas Carol. The play will be explores the links found in relation- performed at Our Lady of Lourdes ships. He explained that some of his ANNUAL W.B.G.O. 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In addition, “Melody of the Lotus,” on display until lotus flowers are important symbols in Saturday, December 19, Egyptian religion (mean- at the New Jersey Work- ing rebirth), Hinduism shop for the Arts (NJWA) (prosperity) and Buddhism in downtown Westfield. (purity and enlightenment). The photographs were Many deities of Buddhism, taken by Chung Kun Shih, Hinduism, China and Ja- who has, over the last seven pan are depicted as seating years, traveled to various on or carrying a lotus lotus gardens in and around flower. Beijing, China to capture One of Dr. Shih’s photos the images of these flow- was published in the Octo- ers. ber 2000 issue of National Highlighted in this ex- Geographic. He recently Maggie Diggory for The Westfield Leader and The Times hibition are elegant lotus retired as China Venture A MATCH IS MADE...Mountainside’s Deerfield School students are up to the flowers and leaves. Also Manager after 30 years task of recreating the 1964 musical Fiddler on the Roof in late November. shown are some rare lotus The Work of with Infineum and varieties such as flowers Chung Kun Shih ExxonMobil. He resides in imitating peonies or chrysanthemum. Scotch Plains with his wife, Gloria, and Wash. School Show Sees Lotus flowers symbolize purity, as children Matthew and Peter. stated by Chinese scholar Zhou Dunyi, The exhibit is free of charge and on who once said they “rise out of mud and view at the NJWA, located at 150-152 Westfield Meet ‘Slumdog’ murky waters but are not contaminated.” East Broad Street in Westfield. The WESTFIELD – Believe – not just take the hot seat. But, did they under- Lotus also gives the meaning of blos- exhibit is open weekdays from 9 a.m. to the 1969 Mets’ theme during its run estimate the depth of her conviction soming and prospering by overcoming 7 p.m. and Saturday 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. To to the World Series Championship – and the power of believing? life’s difficulties and obstacles. learn more, call (908) 654-4187. is the title of the 63rd annual Wash- “Washington School parents are so ington Elementary School Show, passionate about this decades-long which opens on January 29, 2010. tradition — also our biggest fundraiser EXIT 13 Explores Conceived as “Westfield meets — so we always have a number of Slumdog Millionaire,” the script, writ- creative scripts to choose from…and ten by Washington Elementary School this year was no exception,” said Linda Poetry’s Local Angles first grade parent Julie Shanebrook, Habgood, one of the show’s four co- FANWOOD – The contemporary lished in Fanwood, speaks of many tells the story of Abigail Rhoades, a producers. poetry found in the new issue of EXIT state venues. Westfield mother and fitness enthusiast Elizabeth Miller appears in the determined Westfield High School “Julie’s script has such a great mes- 13 Magazine, an annual journal pub- “Some special locales in the new December issue of Women’s Health Magazine for Dove Nutrium Body student, and her band of “believers,” sage, not only for the kids but for issue include a diner on Route 22, the Wash. As a member of the Women’s Health Reader panel, they will who go on a quest to save everyone. It’s timely, relevant and Author of Astrology Great Falls of Paterson, an Ocean Beach occasionally ask questions about services and/or products. This time, the Mindowaskin Park. inspirational,” added co-producer Joe bungalow, Shea Stadium and a music panel wanted members to try Dove’s new Nutrium moisture product for 14 Facing a deep budgetary crisis, town Ascione. Book Has the Answers festival in Asbury Park,” said Tom days and give feedback. In doing so, members could win a chance to come officials are forced to sell the park to Tickets for Believe are on sale now SCOTCH PLAINS – This holiday Plante, who has published Exit 13 Maga- to New York City and be in a Dove ad in Women’s Health Magazine. a powerful real estate developer who for three performances — Friday, season, “As Different as Night and Day: zine since 1988. “After trying the product and giving feedback, they contacted me again plans to build a luxurious 55-and- January 29, at 8 p.m. and Saturday, A Complete Guide to Astrology” will “The poets share their experiences in asking for a photo, personal statistics and answers to a variety of lifestyle older condominium complex. January 30, at 1:30 and 7 p.m. be available to the public. The author, all sorts of places and focus on where questions. Then, they contacted me requesting an essay about the product. Only an immediate million-dollar Complete show information, in- Jennifer Rubino, 24, a resident of Scotch and how we live,” he said. The 16th Several months went by, and I was notified that I won,” Ms. Miller said. cash infusion can save Mindowaskin. cluding online ordering for tickets, Plains, grew up in Westfield. issue of EXIT 13 Magazine includes 51 On July 9 and 10, she participated in a photo shoot at Pier 59 Studios on Distraught by the prospect of losing playbill ads and t-shirts is available She attends Kean University and is poets, including 24 New Jersey writers, Chelsea Piers along with 11 other women from all over the country. this priceless part of the Westfield on the Washington Elementary School pursuing her Post-Baccalaureate de- and several photographers. Beginning in the October 2009 issue, Dove ran four women in each of the community, Abigail and her friends website at westfieldnjk12.org/educa- gree as an English education major. Among the local poets in the new monthly issues through December. Back in Westfield, Ms. Miller teaches convince the producers of “Who tion/components/scrapbook/ She also works as an editor for a school installment are Fanwood residents exercise classes at the Jewish Community Center, gives wellness lectures Wants to Be a Millionaire?” to let her default.php?sectionid=23. publication The Cougar’s Byte. Adele Kenny, Liza Katz, Gary Szelc and trains clients at RWJ Health and Wellness center and maintains a private be a contestant on the popular game Those interested are instructed to Ms. Rubino is fascinated by astrol- and Mr. Plante. healthy lifestyle coaching practice. show. click on the “Washington School ogy and has studied it for years. After EXIT 13 Magazine features poets of Motivated by ratings, they let her Show” link. graduating college as an English/writ- all ages, writing styles and degrees of ing major, she knew she wanted to experience. The emphasis is on geogra- fulfill her dream by writing a book. phy, travel, adventure and the fertile The book gives readers a basic un- ground of the imagination. GW’s Lincoln School derstanding of the zodiac signs and Mr. Plante named the magazine explores some of the more hidden as- after the Elizabeth exit off the New pects of astrology. She also includes Jersey Turnpike. He has assembled Performed Seussical information on compatibility. The book EXIT 13 Magazine in Fanwood since GARWOOD – The world of Dr Dana Mandy was the costume co- was written to allow readers the oppor- 1988, the year that he and his wife Seuss came to life, last month, on the ordinator, and Francesca Florio served tunity to look at the world under a new moved out of the Elmora section of stage of Lincoln School in Garwood. as the business manager for the show. light. Elizabeth. The annual musical, which features Ms. Modero said the best thing about “As Different as Night and Day” will For more information, contact Mr. the eighth grade class, also included a the annual musical is the “bonding be available to purchase online through Plante by e-mail at: stage crew comprised of seventh grad- experience” for the entire eighth grade the publisher at iuniverse.com. It will [email protected]. Poetry ers and a group of elementary-school- class, giving them the vehicle to learn also be sold on other popular submissions by e-mail should be typed aged children in the role of the littlest teamwork and trust in each other. bookseller’s websites. into the body of the e-mail. Whos. Seussical the Musical is a compila- tion of popular Dr. Seuss stories, in- cluding “The Cat in the Hat,” “Horton FRIENDS HELPING FRIENDS…Daniel Berke, 15, of Westfield, last month met Hears a Who,” “Horton Hatches an Jaclyn Murphy. Above, he hands her a check for $4,100; the money, raised in a Egg,” “Gertrude McFuzz” and “Oh charity baseball game, will go to the Friends of Jaclyn (FOJ) Foundation, which the Thinks you Can Think.” links children stricken with cancer to sports teams. The cast and crew, which num- bered more than 60, rehearsed since the first week of school in September. Kean Design Studio Selected Colton Gower played the role of Horton, and Kelsey Durkin portrayed his loyal neighbor Gertrude. For South Korea Exhibit Sarah Kramer showed off her an- UNION – The Design Studio at Kean Performing Arts and the program for tics as the Cat in the Hat, while Nicole C C University was selected for inclusion in the Kean-sponsored 2009 Thinking Resitar was the imaginative JoJo. C C the 2009 New Generations exhibit and Creatively Conference. Maura Moran played Maysie la Bird, C catalog at SangMyung University in The judges also reviewed posters with Jessica Weisser as the Sour Kan- Chungnam, South Korea. The exhibi- created by Kean graduate Jamie garoo. Devin Araujo and Alicia Styles C C tion opened in November. Maimone (2009) for the Kean produc- play the Mayor of Who and his wife, C Kean and the Design Studio were tions of the plays Our Lady of 121st respectively. selected for the New Generations ex- Street and She Loves Me. The musical was under the direc- hibit based on the quality of work sub- “Selection to this exhibit means that tion of Marguerite Modero, the mitted from around the globe. The fac- The Design Studio is able to compete district’s Music and Performing Arts MOSTLY MUSIC presents a special chamber ulty, as well as design professionals in on an international basis with other teacher, along with choreographer South Korea, judges it. universities and design schools, and Jensyn Oertel-Modero. Carol music concert to celebrate 30 years of bringing Among the items submitted were the support Kean’s mission of a world- DelConte served as scenic designer calendar and newsletter that was de- class education,” said Steven Brower, for the production, while Crystal signed for Kean’s College of Visual and director of The Design Studio at Kean. O’Reilly was the stage manager. great music and artists to New Jersey

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PUBLICATION Author Fictionalizes End to True Murder Mystery in His First Novel By MARYLOU MORANO onstrates in-depth character develop- Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times ment in this inaugural work, making WESTFIELD – Former Star-Led- “Faces of the Gone” as much about ger reporter Brad Parks has taken a protagonist Carter Ross as it is about cue from his own life and written a the murders he is investigating. mystery novel set in Newark, in which The fictional Ross is born and raised the protagonist, investigative reporter in Millburn. He works in Newark, Continuo Arts Foundation Debuts Carter Ross, tracks down a suspect in lives in Nutley and hangs out in a quadruple murder. Hoboken. The author will visit the Town As a result, Mr. Parks has given the Bookstore this Sat- Garden State a ‘Choral Fantasy’ at Carnegie Hall urday, December new leading man. By MAGGIE DIGGORY rus while the Continuo Arts Symphonic 12, to meet readers “Carter Ross is Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times Orchestra and the Shoreline Ringers and sign copies of a hero of New Jer- NEW YORK CITY – The Continuo accompanied more than 200 singers, the recently re- sey, by New Jer- Arts Foundation, under the direction of including members of the Westfield leased, “Faces of sey and for New Westfield’s Candace Wicke, ushered in High School Concert (WHS) Choir. the Gone.” Jersey,” he said. the holiday season at the Stern Audito- William Matthews and Sharon In 2004, Mr. As a reporter for rium in Carnegie Hall on November 30 Reynolds, WHS choral teachers who Parks was newly the Newark Eagle with the debut of Stephen Edwards’ direct the WHS Concert Choir, accom- assigned to the Examiner, Ross “Choral Fantasy.” panied students during all weekend Star-Ledger news finds himself in Performing the piece as part of dress rehearsals and watched from the desk after years of crisis – crossing “Christmas Time in the City,” Ms. orchestra section as the group’s hard working as a the state in pursuit Wicke’s troupe collaborated with mu- work came to fruition. sportswriter. He re- of killers. sicians from all over North America to During the program’s finale, Handel’s ceived his first as- “Heck, he might pull together the menagerie of original Hallelujah Chorus, Mr. Matthews and signment – the ho- even visit and classical carol works that appear Ms. Reynolds, along with the other micide of four Westfield [in] one throughout Mr. Edwards’ piece. school groups’ vocal teachers, came up people shot execu- of these books,” The 600-seat music hall, dubbed by on the Ronald O. Perelman Stage to tion-style in a va- said Mr. Parks, al- Ms. Wicke as “the most sacred music sing with the chorus and audience mem- cant lot on the luding to the two space,” was nearly filled to capacity bers, as is often the tradition when south side of New- Carter Ross se- with music lovers and parents of the Handel’s historic song is performed. ark. quels he has wait- local Westfield-area performers alike. Photo Courtesy of Susan Cook Musical Club of Westfield President “I found myself ing in the wings. The two-hour program featured eight CHRISTMAS TIME IN THE CITY...Westfield’s Candace Wicke, center, con- Drude Roessler, one of the guest con- looking at blood Mr. Parks cred- distinct musical numbers. ducts the Continuo Arts Foundation, which includes several Westfield residents, ductors during dress rehearsals, sang stains in this desolate vacant lot [and] its his 10 years as a Star-Ledger re- Avery Sommers, who has starred in in its Carnegie Hall performance of Stephen Edwards’ “Choral Fantasy.” with the chorus during both programs thinking, why on earth did four people porter for helping him tell an authen- Broadway productions of Ain’t versatility of the music hall provided a gram, with the official premiere of Mr. in Westfield and New York City. die here?” he said. tic story. Misbehavin’ and Showboat, opened the delightful spectacle for the ears and Edwards’ “A Carol Fantasy.” The de- Mr. Matthew’s daughter, Jillian, “As a sportswriter, I was used to “Anyone who knows Newark will evening with “Silver Bells,” as she sat eyes. As well, bell ringers, choral sing- lightfully moving three-part piece for watched alongside her mother at the covering events that came with a con- recognize the things Carter sees and in the orchestra section to begin her ers and a harpist made carol singing a choir and orchestra contains both the performance in New York City. clusion to them – someone won, some- the observations he makes. I’m not solo. Her cabaret-music style was merrier experience. secular and sacred musical numbers of “Maybe my dad’s going to be fa- one lost. There was a final score and sure I could have achieved that if I complemented by her narration of vari- The program offered clever, but rec- the Christmas season. mous tonight,” she said to The Westfield statistics. Yet, here was a story where hadn’t walked those miles right along- ous parts of the program alongside ognizable, twists and variations on songs While the preview performance in Leader and The Scotch Plains- there was no apparent conclusion,” side [him],” he said, adding, “Being a Walker Joyce, who also performed at familiar to holiday-music lovers. “Ave Westfield was remarkable, the pres- Fanwood Times, after Mr. Matthews Mr. Parks explained. reporter forces you to find a story and the preview concert in Westfield. Maria,” for example, was movingly ence of an additional 150 singers and a and the Continuo musicians and vo- “The police had no theories as to tell a story every day. That’s great The balcony overlooking the stage interpreted on piano and violins by symphonic orchestra enhanced the calists performed a successful Carnegie why the people had been killed or training for a novelist.” was utilized by both the Shoreline Ring- pianist Rosemary Siemens and violin- splendor of the work in its New York Hall debut that warmed the listeners’ who did it… It was a true mystery, Mr. Parks currently resides in Vir- ers, who performed in nearly every ists Victoria Gomon of Diva Musica City debut. spirits on a late November’s cold au- and we didn’t know the ending. So, I ginia with his wife and two children. number, and The Yale Spizzwinks(?); and Judy Kang, all of whom hail from Jason Klein, director of music at the tumn night. made one up. I took that real-life He will sign copies of “Faces of the both musical groups come from Con- Canada. Westfield Presbyterian Church, who crime as a basis for my story and Gone” at The Town Bookstore on necticut. The pièce de résistance, however, played the piano for the singers at the Meet Former Ledger fictionalized the rest.” December 12 from 10:30 a.m. to noon. Surround-sound and the outstanding arrived in the second half of the pro- earlier preview concert, joined the cho- In addition to the realistic and be- For more information, contact The Reporter at Book Store lievable storyline, Mr. Parks also dem- Town Bookstore at (908) 233-3535. WESTFIELD – The Town Book Plainfield Symphony Promises Festive Night Store, located at 270 East Broad Street, By GREG WAXBERG Among the musical selections are ing the concert,” Mr. Rowland said. will host former Star-Ledger reporter, Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times the overture to Johann Strauss, Jr.’s General-admission tickets cost $25, author and New Jersey native Brad ‘Clouds Go Wild’ Celebrates PLAINFIELD — The Plainfield operetta Die Fledermaus, a suite from but the symphony is offering $5 off a Parks, on Saturday morning, Decem- Symphony, conducted by Music Di- Tchaikovsky’s ballet The Nutcracker, general-admission ticket to audience ber 12, from 10:30 a.m. to noon. rector Charles Prince, will present a Victor Herbert’s March of the Toys, members who donate at least two non- In Mr. Parks’ novel, “Faces of the Its Fifth Anniversary Holiday Pops concert on Saturday, Emil Waldteufel’s Skater’s Waltz and perishable food items to the orchestra’s Gone,” investigative reporter Carter WESTFIELD — “Clouds Go Wild,” Lysander’s wide streets and stately old December 12, at 7 p.m. at Crescent Leroy Anderson’s Sleigh Ride, in addi- food drive, which benefits Starfish, Ross searches throughout New Jersey by 35-year Westfield resident Edmund homes with wrap-around porches. Avenue Presbyterian Church in tion to a medley of holiday carols Plainfield’s local food pantry. Senior for a murderer. The police are stumped, Faltermayer, a children’s book pub- Faltermayer was a member of The Plainfield. performed and led as a sing-a-long by and student tickets cost $15. Children but Ross soon finds the four victims lished posthumously by AuthorHouse, Presbyterian Church in Westfield and “It promises to be a very special, middle school students from Press- 12 and under are free. have one connection after all, and it recently celebrated its fifth anniver- Echo Lake Country Club. He served festive evening that will brighten the man Charter School in Plainfield. Tickets are available at the door or at puts him on the path of one very ambi- sary. as president of the Westfield Memo- holiday season for everyone in the fam- “The children who attend will be happy plainfieldsymphony.org. For more in- tious killer. “Clouds Go Wild” was two decades rial Library board. ily,” said Plainfield Symphony Presi- to hear that we plan to have a special formation, visit the website or call (908) For more information, call (908) in the making, with final revisions Mr. Faltermayer was a journalist for dent James Rowland. appearance from Santa sometime dur- 561-5140. 233-3535. completed in 2001. The nearly 50 years. As a re- book was being circu- porter for The Wall Street lated among Manhattan Journal, he covered the publishing houses when Defense Department Mr. Faltermayer died during the Cold War, re- due to complications of porting out of Germany ALS, also known as Lou and the former Soviet Gehrig’s disease, in Union. Shortly after re- January 2003. turning to the United Frances Faltermayer States, he was appalled and Charlotte by the filth he found in Faltermayer Dolling, the Edmund Faltermayer Manhattan after taking a author’s wife and daugh- job as a writer and editor ter, decided to publish “Clouds Go for Fortune magazine, where he Wild” themselves to ensure control worked for the next 39 years. He vented over the novel’s content and to pre- his outrage in a series of articles that serve the author’s voice. The two col- was published as a book, “Redoing laborated to complete the final prepa- America,” by Harper Collins in 1968 ration of the novel, from formatting to to critical acclaim. proofreading, for publica- At Fortune, Mr. tion. Mrs. Faltermayer, an Faltermayer wrote exten- art history teacher at the sively about manufactur- Wardlaw-Hartridge School ing, personal investing and in Edison, illustrated the health-care reform, all novel’s cover. while remaining commit- Westfield was the model ted to drawing attention to for the book’s setting, the environmental concerns. fictional town of Lysander, “Although my father N.J. Mr. Faltermayer began wrote extensively about the writing the novel shortly af- business world, he cared ter the blizzard of 1978, deeply about the wonders during which 18 inches of of the natural world,” said snow hit the Westfield area his daughter. “His written in a series of storms. The story’s pro- concern for the environment is cred- tagonist, sixth-grader Roderick ited with helping to pave the way for Ringley, was inspired by the author’s the Clean Air Act in 1970, and it is in son, Steven. When Roderick thinks he that spirit that ‘Clouds Go Wild’ was has discovered a way to create bliz- born.” zards over his hometown, he must “Clouds Go Wild” is Mr. learn hard-won lessons about un- Faltermayer’s first work of fiction. All checked ambition and the importance proceeds benefit ALS research. Cop- of respecting nature. ies can be purchased by visiting Readers young and old will recog- cloudsgowild.com or by calling nize Westfield in descriptions of AuthorHouse at (888) 280-7715.

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