Twin Towers Destroyed So We Never Forget... Residents at Sycamore

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Published Every Thursday Since September 3, 1890 (908) 232-4407 USPS 680020 Thursday, September 9, 2010 OUR 120th YEAR – ISSUE NO. 36-2010 Periodical – Postage Paid at Rahway, N.J. www.goleader.com [email protected] SEVENTY FIVE CENTS

    THE TERROR…Ed Zazzali of Scotch Plains took a trio of photographs from Newark of the collapse of the Twin Towers. Commuters Riveted By Tragedy on 9/11 Twin Towers Destroyed September 11, 2001 September 11, 2001 attacks, and many schools and busi- By FRED LECOMTE By DEBORAH MADISON nesses were shut down. Specially Written for The Westfield Leader Specially Written for The Westfield Leader Both Trade Center towers had huge, Leaving behind the billowing plumes In what is being equated with the gaping holes from which flames, of smoke and terror striking Lower 1941 attack on Pearl Harbor in its smoke and debris poured out for hours Manhattan, commuters arrived safely devastating magnitude of death and after the crashes. A third hijacked jet into Westfield’s train station via NJ destruction, Tuesday, September 11, subsequently crashed into the Penta- Transit from the city and Port Author- 2001 will be a date infamously linked gon at approximately 9:45 a.m. A ity in Elizabeth. with the worst act of terrorism to ever fourth jet crashed approximately 80 Visibly anxious, commuters Mike touch American soil. miles outside of Pittsburgh at 10:10 Webb and Donald Glassford were will- Countless numbers of lives and the a.m. ing to relate their experiences from a New York City skyline have been Then, one hour after the first crash, devastating day that they could never horrifically altered by a terrorist at- the North Tower collapsed on itself at anticipate. tack that totally destroyed the World 10 a.m. and the South Tower col- REMEMBERING HOW IT WAS...The lower Manhattan skyline as it was in August, 2001. Mr. Webb said, “Although at this Trade Center Twin Towers after two lapsed approximately one half-hour time the Port Authority is closed, trains hijacked airline jets crashed into the later at 10:30 a.m. Both towers are running one way – out. It’s a load- 110-story buildings. A third hijacked crumbled into piles of rubble, send- Residents at Sycamore, Central and-go situation.” jet was intentionally plunged into the ing shattered glass and a thick cloud “NJ Transit is very organized,” Mr. Pentagon 15 minutes before the first of smoke, debris and soot billowing Webb stressed. “They’re getting every- of the Twin Towers caved in and into the streets of Lower Manhattan body out.” collapsed. for hours, covering cars and people Lament Lack of Crossing Guard An employee at CBS Sports, he was Two hijacked commercial airline trapped in its blinding wake with silt By LAUREN S. BARR South and Westfield Avenues, and incident. He said that four of the nine advised by his superiors not to come jets were flown directly into The and dust. Specially Written for The Westfield Leader Waterson Street mid-block. positions eliminated were at traffic into the city yesterday, the day after the World Trade Center Twin Towers, Although numerous employees WESTFIELD – The town council Michael Endy of Irving Avenue lights. Mr. Gildea explained that the tragedy. Instead, he would conduct busi- located in Battery Park City in Lower were evacuated after the initial plane returned from its summer hiatus at raised concern about the safety of the eliminated positions were chosen in ness by conference calls until further Manhattan, on Tuesday morning in crashes, eyewitness accounts from Tuesday night’s conference meeting Central/Sycamore intersection for consultation with the police depart- notice. what is being described as a terrorist the streets below reported, on the to hear complaints from several Third elementary-school children crossing ment, board of education, traffic pro- Mr. Glassford, who is employed as a suicide mission. The North Tower major news stations, seeing people Ward residents regarding the elimi- to attend Jefferson Elementary School fessionals and the B.R.A.K.E.S. (Bik- distributor in auto services in Port Eliza- was hit at approximately 8:45 a.m. plunge out of upper-story windows, nation of a crossing guard at the inter- without a crossing guard. He also ers, Runners And Kids Are Entitled beth, was one among many with a near the 80th floor, and the South to their death, from the fiery floors section of Central and Sycamore questioned whether new signage in- to Safety) group. clearer view of the city. Tower was hit near the 70th floor at above. Avenues. stalled meant there was no turn on red Third Ward Councilman Mark He commented, “I saw the second approximately 9:03 a.m. Thousands of terrified people ran In addition to the post at Central at all, or just during the fire signal. Ciarrocca told the residents that the plane heading across the river over As of yesterday morning, much of frantically from the impenetrable and Sycamore, crossing guards were Town Administrator James Gildea council had to meet a large budget CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 New York City was paralyzed by the cloud of smoke that enveloped the en- eliminated at Clark Street and explained that the Central Avenue shortfall and was restrained by a 4- tire tip of Lower Manhattan after the Brightwood Avenue, Gallows Hill corridor is still under construction by percent cap on tax levy increases. He buildings collapsed. Road and St. Marks Place, Grove Union County but that the sign Mr. said that the decision on which cross- One Bus Misses Route Hundreds of passengers aboard the Street and Central Avenue, Kimball Endy questioned is solely a “no turn” ing guard positions to cut was one of four airplanes were immediately pre- Avenue and Wychwood Road, Moun- on red for the fire signal and that the the “hardest things we had to do” but On Westfield’s Opening Day sumed dead, and thousands of New tain Avenue and North Chestnut current prohibition of “no turn” on that “you can argue having a crossing CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 Street, Park and Central Avenues, red during school hours will remain. guard at every intersection.” He said By MICHAEL POLLACK pany that everything was in place and The left lanes at all four corners of the that he hopes that parents will volun- Specially Written for The Westfield Leader ready for the morning of September intersection will also be changed to teer for the town’s “walking school WESTFIELD – Westfield experi- 2. However, one of the buses did not MS BOE Delays Solar Panel; “left-turn-only” lanes. bus” program. enced a bussing hiccup on the first arrive for the morning route the first Mr. Endy also said that he had Grandview Avenue resident Mat- day of classes, last Thursday, Sep- day of school. This route provides heard that a child was once killed at thew Debenedetto suggested that the tember 2, when a morning bus, from transportation to Edison Intermedi- New Courses Added for Year that intersection, but Mr. Gildea said new traffic light being installed allow Iselin-based Dapper Bus Company, ate School from the Washington By ERIC D. WILDSTEIN energy consumption while offering that he did not know of any such CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 failed to arrive; it was to take Wash- School zone,” she added. Specially Written for The Westfield Leader local units the lowest possible power ington School-area students on the Westfield’s transportation secretary MOUNTAINSIDE — The purchase price.” He said the solar north side of town to the southside’s was in the office at 6:45 a.m. the first day borough’s board of education (BOE) panels are “inherently beneficial” and Woman Threatening to Jump Edison Intermediate School. of school in the event there were any discussed long-term strategies at its estimated a possible 45-percent re- Westfield Schools Community Re- problems reported on any of the runs. At meeting on August 31 to help reduce duction in power consumption after lations Director Lorre Korecky ex- the same time, Business Administrator spending by lowering energy con- their first assessment of the Deerfield Is Rescued From Rooftop plained to The Westfield Leader that the Robert Berman was at Edison at 7:30 sumption and reviewing the district’s property. By SUZETTE F. STALKER He said officers made their way to district’s bus companies are provided a.m. to observe the bus drop-offs. foodservice program. The BOE con- Mr. Scerbo stressed that capital for Specially Written for The Westfield Leader the roof, where they discovered the with the school calendar and schedules Parents whose children were on sulted with representatives from the installation, maintenance and opera- WESTFIELD – A distraught 43-year-old woman. According to “well before the start of school.” the missed bus route drove their chil- Union County Improvement Author- tion of the solar panel system is fully woman was successfully led to safety other sources, the woman resides in “To ensure that everything is in dren to Edison, Ms. Korecky said. ity (UCIA) to join its Renewable En- funded through UCIA Renewable En- last Friday night after threatening to the building with her adult son and place for the first day of school, our That same day, “Mr. Berman met ergy Program, which would install ergy Program Lease Revenue Bonds. jump from the roof of a three-story their cat and, following difficulties business office called the bus compa- with the owner of the bus company, solar panels at Deerfield School. He said the “only cost to the district building in downtown Westfield. with her landlord, was facing eviction. nies the day before school started George Dapper, who admitted that it UCIA Counsel Ryan Scerbo of the will be the energy bill,” and “there is Westfield police received the first Captain Auchter said the woman, (Wednesday, September 1) to remind was the company’s mistake and as- Teaneck-based law firm of DeCotiis, no restriction on what utility pro- of two calls at 6:23 p.m. concerning whose name was not released, “ap- them of the schedule and that school sured Mr. Berman that it would not Fitzpatrick, Cole and Wisler, and vider is used.” Mr. Scerbo said the an individual on the roof of the build- peared to be distraught, and I guess was starting on Thursday, September happen again,” Ms. Korecky said. Ryan Garner of PMK Group, Inc., panels are guaranteed under contract ing, located at the intersection of Elm had made some threats to jump off 2,” Ms. Korecky said. “We called parents to let them know UCIA’s energy consultant, fielded for 15 years, but have a shelf life of and Quimby Streets, according to the building.” She also had hung a “We confirmed with the bus com- CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 questions and concerns from the board about 25 years. Westfield Police Captain Clifford banner from the building stating that about the program. Mr. Scerbo ex- Board member James Ruban, who Auchter. CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 plained it is a “shared services project works as a project architect, said, “I that aims to minimize county-wide CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 Union County Awarded $1-Million ‘Green’ Grant By PAUL J. PEYTON He said the county would use the Specially Written for The Westfield Leader grant to setup a program to provide ELIZABETH – Union County has 90 hours of courses for certifications received $1 million Green Skills = at the county’s One Stop Centers for Green Jobs grant from the United workers entering the green technol- States Department of Labor. The ogy field. In addition, the grant would money is part of $5-million grant that be used to train workers in installing also includes the states of California solar equipment and to place them in and Massachusetts. The Union County jobs with utility companies within Board of Chosen Freeholders are ex- the solar equipment installation field. pected to vote Thursday, September Mr. Guzzo said the head of UWUA- 16, to approve the funding. AFL-CIO as well as United States Courtesy of Albert Paglialunga Human Services Director Frank Labor Secretary of Labor Hilda Solis NO FIRST-DAY JITTERS...It was a fantastic first day of school at Jefferson SHINY WELCOME...As 6,300 students entered the Westfield Public Schools on Guzzo said, at the freeholders’ Sep- have said they would like to come Elementary last Thursday in Westfield for, left to right, Kiana Salas, Eliza opening day, September 2, children and staff arrived to buildings with high-gloss tember 2 agenda meeting, that the before the board once Union County’s Weiniger, Rose Dudzinski, Jillian Hitzel, Alyssa Hitzel and Amy Hitzel. floors, clean desks and trimmed lawns. Throughout the summer, crews readied grant would allow the county to work program is in place. PAGE INDEX Police Blotter...6 902,000 square feet of rooms, hallways and stairwells in 10 schools and 75 acres with Utility Workers Union of “I am very happy that we were able of playgrounds and fields. Pictured above in the Blue Devils News classroom at the America (UWUA-AFL-CIO) to train to do this. I think it is a great feat for Regional ...... 2-3 Obituary ...... 8 Real Estate .... 11-17 high school are, left to right, head custodian Greg DiGirolamo, Claudia Lukas the unemployed and underemployed Union County and, more importantly, Editorial ...... 4-5, 17 Education ...... 9 Classifieds .... 16 Community ... 6-7 Sports ...... 11-15 A&E ...... 18-20 and engineer Jerry Leatherman. for green technology jobs. CONTINUED ON PAGE 10  Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage: The Market Leader for Westfield, Scotch Plains, Mountainside, Fanwood, and Cranford* “Leading Agents…Leading Your Marketplace”

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PEYTON current surplus in fiscal 2008 and 2009 of Scotch Plains family: Specially Written for The Westfield Leader $1.05 million and $727,000, respectively, York City and Pentagon employees began in 1966 and was completed in WESTFIELD — Town Administrator “were tied to the implementation of the Andrew Alameno Leo Russell Keene, 3rd were injured. More than 50,000 people 1972. The towers were 1,368 feet tall Jim Gildea said, last week, that the down- state imposed 4-percent levy cap along David Campbell Richard B. Madden work in the World Trade Center and — the tallest buildings in city and the grading of Westfield’s bonds would not with construction and interest on invest- Michael Davidson Mark Rothenberg more than 200,000 people travel third largest in the world. They housed have much of an impact on the town’s ment revenues coming in under budget.” Dean Eberling John S. Salerno through the towers on a daily basis. It is many administrative offices of the financial picture. Moody’s Investors Ser- The state has since reduced the cap on tax Stephen M. Fogel See-Wong Shum estimated that approximately 24,000 world’s largest, international banks and vice has dropped Westfield’s municipal levies to 2 percent. Thomas Glasser Anthony M. Starita people work at the Pentagon. investment firms, including the offices bond rating on general obligation bonds The town appropriated $1.84 million Matthew Horning James Walsh or 86.7 percent of its surplus in Fiscal As of Tuesday night, there were of Morgan Stanley Dean Witter. The one level to to Aa2, the third highest no official figures on the number of towers were also the home of a 427,000- investment grade. Year 2010 to lower the tax levy limit, The move affected $8.85 million of reduced salaries and wages by $1 million fatalities, although city officials es- square-foot retail space known as The outstanding debt that Mr. Gildea said was and instituted a zero-percent salary in- timated the number of casualties Mall, which was occupied by retailers issued between 2004 and 2006. Moody’s creases in an effort to offset a $1-million would be high due to the hundreds of such as The Gap, J. Crew, Banana reported that Westfield’s surplus declined reduction in state aid in the 2010 munici- emergency personnel in and around Republic and The Limited. The towers to $2.12 million last year from $2.85 pal budget, according to the Moody’s the buildings at the time of the col- also housed numerous museums, res- million. The town faced a $1-million report. Mr. Gildea said the town is trying lapses. As of 10:30 p.m. on Tuesday, taurants, hotels and a rooftop observa- reduction in state aid this year under to regenerate its surplus while dealing more than 600 firefighters and New tory. The world-renowned Windows Governor Chris Christie’s first budget. with tax caps. Mr. Gildea said Moody’s was happy York City police were still missing. on the World restaurant occupied the “Moody’s believes the town’s finan- New York City hospitals were filled North Tower’s 107th floor. cial position and liquidity will remain with the town’s debt-management plan, pressured, following five consecutive which, according to Moody’s, stated that with the injured, including victims In an unprecedented move by the operating deficits, as continued revenue Westfield “can only appropriate capital with third-degree burns, smoke in- Federal Aviation Administration, air- weaknesses and ongoing expenditure improvements every two years and the halation and many eye injuries from ports throughout the nation were shut demands challenge the town’s ability to size of the appropriations will be guided shattered, falling glass and debris. down, and all commercial airline flights regain structurally balanced operations,” by the amount of principal indebtedness New York Governor George Pataki were ordered to land at the nearest according to Moody’s. “The Aa2 rating scheduled to mature during the same two- and Acting Governor of New Jersey airport. additionally reflects the expectation that year period.” Donald T. DiFrancesco declared Many municipal buildings in New growth of the town’s sizable $7.66-bil- Mr. Gildea said Moody’s report did not impact Standard & Poor’s AAA rat- states of emergency, respectively, in York and New Jersey also closed to lion residential tax base will remain mini- order to have the power to summon allow employees an opportunity to mal over the near term, given recessionary ing for general-obligation bonds floated economic conditions and existing tax last year by the town. the National Guard and other emer- locate family members who were still appeal activity.” “Westfield has always had a good repu- gency personnel. trapped in New York. Most local Mr. Gildea said the Aa2 rating is strong, tation in the bond marketplace,” Mr. Thousands of emergency work- schools remained opened, with coun- noting that Westfield’s “large tax base” Gildea said, noting the town has always ers, including all police, fire and selors on hand to support students has remained stable despite the “difficult received “pretty favorable” rates on bonds. rescue squad workers, were sum- who were traumatized by the day’s economy.” “Arguably, we could have been dropped moned to duty. Emergency workers events. Moody’s said declines in the town’s even lower” by Moody’s, he said. from New Jersey were allowed to Many local students who have par- enter New York City to assist in ents that work in New York were containing the disaster. summoned to their school’s guid- Thousands of New Jersey commut- ance offices to be counseled and to Westfield Crossing Guards ers were trapped in New York City ensure that they were released home CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 when bridges and tunnels were closed to either a parent or emergency con- for a four-way red when a pedestrian did not want a parking deck and de- and most forms of public transporta- tact person at the close of the school presses the button to cross. He said feated the plan, so if “people want a tion were suspended for the remainder day. Several local churches held or that this would prevent cars from crossing guard, there will be one.” He of the day. Many of those evacuated will hold special prayer services for blocking the crosswalk when attempt- said that he has knocked on doors of were advised by emergency personnel those who were affected by the trag- ing to make a left turn. The council Democrats and Independents in the to wait inside nearby buildings until the edies. agreed to ask Union County if this neighborhood, and they agree that a smoke and falling debris settled. Res- There is no word yet on the number was possible with the traffic light it is crossing guard should be at that inter- cue workers escorted the evacuated of local families that will be seriously installing. section. He suggested that the council workers to Battery City Park, where affected by the tragic events. Third Ward Councilman Dave Haas eliminate the part-time crossing guards tugboats, ferries and local cruise boats suggested that if the four-way stop from the pension system so that they transported the shaken commuters was not possible that the intersection could use the savings to reinstate the across the Hudson River to Hoboken be re-evaluated because it is the only eliminated crossing guard. and Jersey City to other forms of trans- Rescue eliminated crossing guard post that is Public Safety Committee Chair- portation to various parts of New Jer- CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 drawing complaints from residents. woman JoAnn Neylan said that the sey. her landlord had caused her, her son Matthew Sontz of Vernon Terrace, decision on which crossing guards to For most of the day, telephone ser- and her cat to become homeless, the who previously ran as a Democrat for eliminate “took a lot of time and vice in and out of New York City was captain said. Third Ward councilman, told the consideration” and that it was done inoperable, as the system was over- Members of the Union County council that in the past, the residents with safety in mind and was “not burdened with calls from concerned SWAT Negotiation Team and county political” in nature. family and friends, who anxiously prosecutor’s office joined Westfield Councilman Ciarrocca accused Mr. awaited word on the whereabouts of police officers on the roof “and began Sontz of coming to the meeting to their loved ones. Cell phone service talks with the individual” that lasted School Bus “try and politically grandstand about in and out of the city worked inter- for several hours, Captain Auchter CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 an issue.” He added that the savings mittently or not at all at varying times. said. Meanwhile, the Union County that the bus would be at Edison for that could be realized by taking the The major network news stations, Police Department Special Operations the after-school pickup, which it was. crossing guards out of the pension which transmit from the towers, in- Unit set up an inflatable mattress on Mr. Berman wrote to the parents, system would not be enough to re- cluding ABC, NBC and CBS, went the street below in the event the woman extending our sincere apologies for place the eliminated position. off the air for several minutes imme- jumped or fell, the captain said. the inconvenience caused by the bus Mayor Andrew Skibitsky, who lives diately following the plane crashes Captain Auchter told The Westfield company,” she added. in the same neighborhood, told the and had interruptions in service for Leader that, at about 10 p.m., the The bus route was operational Fri- residents that he “asked the experts several hours. Emergency telephone woman allowed authorities to escort day morning, with the same bus driver several times if this was the best numbers were announced on the net- her from the roof to a waiting ambu- as last year. place” to eliminate a guard and was works for information about family lance for transport to a hospital for “She is an experienced driver, assured that it was. and friends who worked in the Trade evaluation. knows the route and knows Westfield In addition to the nine eliminated Center or who were passengers very well. Mr. Berman was at Edison posts, seven lunchtime posts were aboard the affected flights. UCERT Commander School this morning (Friday) to per- eliminated and hours were reduced at As of 11:15 p.m. on Tuesday, there sonally observe the arrival of the bus.” three posts along Westfield Avenue. were network reports of cell phone Commends WPD Action calls coming from inside the towers Editor’s Note: The following was sent from survivors trapped under the de- to Westfield Police Chief John Parizeau. bris. Many bodies were also pulled I would like to take this opportunity Mountainside BOE from the debris throughout the day, to bring to your attention some behind but exact numbers were not given. the scene details of the incident that CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 The identity of the terrorists re- occurred on Friday, September 3,2010. have concerns with the effect of rein- roof and parking lot, as well as poten- sponsible for the attacks has not yet I had a conversation with Captain forcement on the building and the tial economics.” He said, “We will been confirmed by Tuesday night, Dave Wayman, the officer in charge of structure holding the system,” noting reconsider next summer when the but government sources reported that the situation that was unfolding on Elm that the roofs may need more struc- project enters phase two to make sure the Afghanistan Taliban, linked to Street. Captain Wayman briefed me tural analysis to ensure safety. that it’s right and going to work.” Muslim terrorist leader Osama bin regarding the distraught female on the BOE President Mary-Beth The BOE passed a motion that Laden, claimed responsibility for the roof ledge of a third-floor building. It Schaumberg said, “We’ve continu- raises school lunch costs to $2.50 for disasters. was decided that the UCERT [Union ally had to postpone roofing projects the 2010-2011 school year. Milk pur- He has also reportedly met with the County Emergency Response Team] and paving in the back parking lots” chased separately will cost 50 cents. Crisis Negotiator Element and two Palestinian Islamic Jihad regarding their UCERT command officers would re- due to financial restraints. Mr. Saragnese said the increase in- common hatred of the United States The board adjourned into execu- tends to “help the district break even” spond to assist. Several months ago, bin Laden was Upon my arrival, I observed a very tive session to discuss the project and on costs associated with school meals. quoted as saying that he would exact ultimately decided not to go forward. Mr. Saragnese suggested tailoring the controlled scene. Captain Wayman was “extreme vengeance” and retribution clearly in command of the operation and Acting Business Administrator foodservice program to fit require- on the United States for political ac- Daniel Saragnese confirmed there ments to join the National School he had a good grasp of what was a tions in the past. rapidly evolving situation. There was a were “too many concerns with the Lunch Program. Mr. Saragnese said Congressman James Moran of Vir- long-term structural situation of the benefits would include “federal sub- smooth coordination of efforts between ginia was quoted on a news website as Captain Wayman, Westfield Police De- sidies” that could be used to improve saying that he had learned at a Wash- the program and offer healthier food partment on scene personnel, Westfield ington briefing that the fourth jet ap- Fire Department, Union County Police choices. He said, “I’ll be in the caf- peared to be headed for the Presiden- County eterias each month buying the same Department’s Emergency Service CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 tial retreat, Camp David in Maryland, Unit’s (ESU) (Jump Bag Deployment), lunch as the students, and making when it crashed 85 miles short of its it’s a great feat for the people who Sergeant Jason Rodger, Police Officer evaluations based on what I see.” intended target. Rumors that the gov- Beirne, UCERT crisis negotiators need jobs and need to get into a great The board approved curriculum for ernment ordered the hijacked plane to Weinberg, Dasilva, Lugo, Jackson, industry,” Mr. Guzzo said. 2010-2011 to include study skills for be shot down were denied by the State Corte, UCERT mental health doctor and Freeholder Chairman Dan Sullivan grades 5 and 6, computer literacy for Department. UCERT Commander Mogenseflusso. said the money was awarded in what grades 5 to 8, and journalism in grades Although Secretary of Defense I want to especially bring to your was “obviously an extremely com- 7 to 8. Mrs. Baubles said, “I’m glad to Donald Rumsfeld stopped short of attention Sgt. Rodger’s efforts regard- petitive grant.” see study skills back in the curricu- declaring this an “act of war,” when ing this situation. In a strange turn of In other business, detainees at the lum.” She added, “The journalism questioned on television by ABC re- events, I became a secondary negotiator Bergen County Detention Center will class will teach students how to write porters, President George W. Bush in assisting primary CNT operator James be housed at the Union County Juve- newspaper articles” and computer lit- said that these horrible acts would not Weinberg. From the roof edge, we were nile Detention Center in Linden while eracy courses will “teach students go unpunished once it was determined able to communicate with the suicidal a new facility is constructed in Microsoft programs in fifth grade who was responsible. female and broker a deal which ulti- Teterboro. The current facility is in and focus on audio and visual pro- Aircraft carriers were deployed off mately lead to her peaceful return from Paramus. grams in grades 6 and up.” the East and West Coasts of the United the roof ledge. I observed Sgt. Rodger Mr. Guzzo told the freeholders that Mrs. Schaumberg also apologized States as a security measure, and the supervising the Westfield officers under he is working on a draft agreement for the “confusion involving the late Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff his command on the roof in an exem- whereby Union County would house delivery of the school first-aid pack- General Henry H. Shelton said, “the plary fashion. Sgt. Rodger further coor- up to 20 juveniles at a rate of $225 per ets.” She explained the delay was Armed Forces are ready to go.” Most dinated the operation and information day per kid at its 76-bed facility. with the Rahway Post Office, which flow from the rooftop negotiations State Department buildings, includ- to[Captain Wayman] and all other offic- “This is a good contract for us. Its handles the district’s bulk mail. ing the White House, the Capitol, the obviously a good one Bergen be- “Hopefully, by now, everyone has ers involved during this negotiation. Pentagon, the Supreme Court and Chief, all officers involved in this cause they need it,” he said. Bergen received their packets,” she said. many other government buildings in will be responsible for transporting stressful situation acted in a professional, Washington, D.C., and in New York determined and efficient manner to dif- the kids to and from the Linden de- City were evacuated. tention center. fuse and resolve this incident in a posi- The collapse of the Twin Towers, tive way. As a 26-year law enforcement Mr. Guzzo said Bergen wants the which housed many administrative of- contract with Union County com- Commuters officer and founding member of UCERT, CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 fices for international world banks I know that this positive result is directly pleted by November 1. and other financial institutions, forced Mr. Guzzo said he will be asking Bayonne. What I saw next was just related to the coordination of efforts by the New York City Stock Exchange to Captain Wayman, Sgt. Rodger, Sgt. the board to approve a resolution next incomprehensible to me…this huge Westfield 9/11 Ceremony Is 10 a.m. Saturday close. Other stock exchanges world- month to amend an agreement with orange fireball.” (Leonard) Lugo, Officer Beime and WESTFIELD - The Town of Westfield will observe the ninth anniver- wide followed suit as a precautionary UCERT Operators Corte, Dasilva, the Office of Refugee Resettlement “Later, I saw yet another unbeliev- sary of the September 11 terrorist attacks with a community gathering this measure. (ORR) of the Division of Unaccom- able sight, the collapse of the tower. It Weinberg, Russo and Jackson. Saturday, September 11, at the September 11th Memorial site on North Portions of the Pentagon, one of the I further commend your ESU and panied Children’s Services (DUCS) just dropped down,” he said. A still Avenue at East Broad Street. The commemoration ceremony will begin at largest buildings in the world and the emotional Mr. Glassford added, “It’s Patrol Division on a job well done in of the U.S. Department of Health and 10 a.m. with opening remarks from Mayor Andrew Skibitsky. Local seat of the Defense Department, col- handling the crowd of over 100 specta- Human Services to increase the num- an absolute horror, thinking something clergy will offer prayers of commemoration followed by the presentation lapsed after flames burned out of con- tors and the overall operation in your ber kids housed at the detention cen- like this can happen here. Such an of the ceremonial wreath by an honor guard. The ceremony will conclude trol for several hours. World Trade busy down town area. ter to 15. The federal government has organized attack taking place over so with a period of quiet contemplation as those in attendance stand united Tower no. 7 also collapsed, presumed provided $171,000 to the county un- many different places is just totally, Lt. Martin Mogensen as a community to support each other and those who lost loved ones. The to have been caused by associated fire. Commander UCERT der the current contract that expires unbelievable, totally unexpected. There ceremony will be held rain or shine. The construction of the Trade Center September 30. just are no words.” Commander U.C. SWAT So We Never Forget...

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    Commuters Riveted By Tragedy on 9/11 Twin Towers Destroyed By FRED LECOMTE September 11, 2001 nesses were shut down. Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times By DEBORAH MADISON Both Trade Center towers had huge, Leaving behind the billowing plumes Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times gaping holes from which flames, of smoke and terror striking Lower In what is being equated with the smoke and debris poured out for hours Manhattan, commuters arrived safely 1941 attack on Pearl Harbor in its after the crashes. A third hijacked jet into Westfield’s train station via NJ devastating magnitude of death and subsequently crashed into the Penta- Transit from the city and Port Author- destruction, Tuesday, September 11, gon at approximately 9:45 a.m. A ity in Elizabeth. 2001 will be a date infamously linked fourth jet crashed approximately 80 Visibly anxious, commuters Mike with the worst act of terrorism to ever miles outside of Pittsburgh at 10:10 Webb and Donald Glassford were will- touch American soil. a.m. David Corbin for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times CHOWING DOWN...Frank Chupko, left, and Howie Jones, center, enjoy the picnic after the annual St. Bart’s Oldtimers ing to relate their experiences from a Countless numbers of lives and the Then, one hour after the first crash, Men’s Softball League championship game, held at Brookside Park in Scotch Plains. devastating day that they could never New York City skyline have been the North Tower collapsed on itself at anticipate. horrifically altered by a terrorist at- 10 a.m. and the South Tower col- Mr. Webb said, “Although at this tack that totally destroyed the World lapsed approximately one half-hour time the Port Authority is closed, trains Trade Center Twin Towers after two later at 10:30 a.m. Both towers SP Council Passes Ordinance are running one way – out. It’s a load- hijacked airline jets crashed into the crumbled into piles of rubble, send- and-go situation.” 110-story buildings. A third hijacked ing shattered glass and a thick cloud “NJ Transit is very organized,” Mr. jet was intentionally plunged into the of smoke, debris and soot billowing Setting Lights-Out Time at Ballfields Webb stressed. “They’re getting every- Pentagon 15 minutes before the first into the streets of Lower Manhattan body out.” of the Twin Towers caved in and for hours, covering cars and people By FRED T. ROSSI evening that the shut-off time was ear- jecting neighbors who contend that the An employee at CBS Sports, he was collapsed. trapped in its blinding wake with silt Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times lier than most area towns and parks, township’s zoning board of adjustment, advised by his superiors not to come Two hijacked commercial airline and dust. SCOTCH PLAINS — The town- and Recreation Director Ray Poerio not the planning board, should be hear- into the city yesterday, the day after the jets were flown directly into The Although numerous employees ship council has enacted an ordinance said games were expected to end by ing the application. Both Mayor Malool tragedy. Instead, he would conduct busi- World Trade Center Twin Towers, were evacuated after the initial plane mandating that lights at township 9:45 p.m., giving players and specta- and Township Attorney Jeffrey Lehrer ness by conference calls until further located in Battery Park City in Lower crashes, eyewitness accounts from ballfields and parks be turned off no tors 15 minutes to clear the field and cautioned those who spoke that the notice. Manhattan, on Tuesday morning in the streets below reported, on the later than 10 p.m. exit the parking lot. Two residents liv- council could not express any opinions Mr. Glassford, who is employed as a what is being described as a terrorist major news stations, seeing people The ordinance was set to be voted on ing adjacent to the southside soccer on the application, nor could it exert distributor in auto services in Port Eliza- suicide mission. The North Tower plunge out of upper-story windows, at the council’s August 17 meeting, but field expressed concern about lights influence over either board in the mat- beth, was one among many with a was hit at approximately 8:45 a.m. to their death, from the fiery floors final consideration was tabled after remaining lit late into the evening or lit ter. clearer view of the city. near the 80th floor, and the South above. Deputy Mayor Dominick Bratti, at that even when no games were being played. Most of those who spoke expressed He commented, “I saw the second Tower was hit near the 70th floor at Thousands of terrified people ran earlier meeting, proposed rolling back Mr. Poerio said a system was in place to opposition to the plan, with Rajul Shah plane heading across the river over approximately 9:03 a.m. frantically from the impenetrable the closing time to 9:30 p.m., saying ensure that the lights are on only when speaking for nearly 15 minutes about Bayonne. What I saw next was just As of yesterday morning, much of cloud of smoke that enveloped the en- privately-owned lighted fields, such as games are being played and only up her perceptions of excessive noise from incomprehensible to me…this huge New York City was paralyzed by the tire tip of Lower Manhattan after the the Union County Vocational-Techni- until the 10 p.m. closing time. the games, people looking into her yard CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 attacks, and many schools and busi- buildings collapsed. cal Schools, extinguish their lights at The council was also set to vote on an and what she felt was a deterioration in Hundreds of passengers aboard the 9:30 p.m. The council consulted with ordinance setting new towing fees, but the quality of life for her family. Ms. four airplanes were immediately pre- the township’s recreation commission Councilman Kevin Glover asked that it Shah, an attorney hired to argue against FW’s Mitchell, Boris Focus sumed dead, and thousands of New before keeping the 10 p.m. time in the be tabled until the September 21 meet- the application, said, “It hurts me to York City and Pentagon employees ordinance. ing. Saying he saw no reason to boost fight with a neighbor.” Another resi- On Redevelopment, Taxes were injured. More than 50,000 people Councilman Jeffrey Strauss said at the fees “other than to enrich” local dent living adjacent to the field said she CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 the council’s meeting on Tuesday towing firms, Mr. Glover also noted had collected several dozen baseballs By PAUL J. PEYTON Township, said the borough must push that he had been absent from the from errant hits during games and com- Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times to get the so-called “tool kit” – with council’s August conference meeting plained that the proposed light pole FANWOOD — Keeping local taxes reforms such as arbitration reform Public Meetings to Be Held at which Scotch Plains Police Sergeant would be 10 feet from her property under control, completing the down- for collective bargaining agreements Ernesto Hernandez had briefed the line. town-redevelopment plan and imple- – to help Fanwood meet its 2-percent council on the police department’s rea- Several representatives from Union menting recommendations of a cap on tax levy increases. On Shared-Services Report sons for seeking the increase. Catholic High School, including Jim shared- services report are the main “What we have seen with the Gov- By TED RITTER resolution pursuant to the former Mayor Nancy Malool and Township Regan, Sr., the athletic director, and campaign issues Fanwood Demo- ernor is a slash and run. Slash aid to Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times Rocco’s Tavern property at 193 Terrill Manager Chris Marion expressed frus- David Luciano, the school’s baseball cratic Councilwoman Katherine the local level and then run from the FANWOOD — Mayor Colleen Road. The measure authorizes the tration with Mr. Glover’s request for a coach, defended the proposal. Mitchell and her running mate, Kevin problem, and put that burden on the Mahr and the borough council, at borough to advertise for bids to knock delay, which was eventually granted. In other matters, Mayor Malool said Boris, are putting forth to voters this local level,” Mr. Boris said. their monthly agenda meeting Tues- down the building and garage, which Mr. Marion complained about the time the final report of the Scotch Plains- fall. “Fanwoodians need a voice in op- day night, held a discussion on a have been vacant and deteriorating the council was spending meeting with Fanwood Shared Services Study Com- Ms. Mitchell said taxes remain the position to the cut-and-run policies shared services report that was com- for several years. township professionals on various mat- mittee would be made available to the hot-button issue in the borough, but that are going to come from Trenton. pleted several months ago, but has “There is a buyer for the property,” ters and then deciding afterwards to public this week. The committee, which that residents understand the chal- They need a voice to say, ‘Well, if you yet to be publicly released. said Borough Attorney Dennis Estis, delay taking formal action on those spent much of 2009 examining pos- lenges the governing body has faced are going to cut our aid from Trenton, The report was prepared following who indicated the closing is expected matters. “I’m not happy about that,” he sible shared service ventures between with a state aid cut in a difficult how can you help us? What tool box a joint Fanwood-Scotch Plains shared to take place before the end of this said, pointing to similar comments the two towns under the guidance of economy. can you give us that’s going to keep services study, conducted by Jersey month. made last month by Councilwoman consultant Jersey Professional Man- “We have done very, very good us within the 2-percent cap?’” he Professional Management, and Mr. Estis said the borough has in- Mary DePaola. agement (JPM), completed its work with what we have (finances),” she asked. funded by a $48,000 state grant. formed the attorney for the buyer that In other business, nearly a dozen late last year, and members of both said, noting that the borough came in “I am not going to be a yes man,” he Although the report was completed it is the buyer’s responsibility to de- residents spoke to the council about the governing bodies were provided with under the current 4-percent state cap said. “I am going to demand a tool as anticipated at the end of last year, molish the building, “or we’ll do it,” proposal by Union Catholic High JPM’s recommendations in the spring. at a tax increase of 3.6 percent. Mr. box that keeps services appropriate Mayor Mahr and the governing body and be reimbursed by the buyer by School to install lights at its ballfield. Mayor Malool said the two towns’ Boris noted that the borough’s por- for the residents of Fanwood and a pointed to several reasons for the placing a lien on the property. The township’s planning board is hear- governments will hold joint public tion of tax bills is 17 percent, with the tool box that is cost effective and delay of its release, mainly the school “This has been an eyesore for ing the application, but the process is meetings in mid-October and mid- school system accounting for 63 per- financially responsible.” budget elections and the need for years…we are looking to get this being delayed by procedural wrangling, November to discuss the recommen- cent and the county 20 percent. One area that has helped the bor- officials from both municipalities to done as soon as possible,” Mr. Estis with two attorneys representing ob- CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 She said seniors are especially im- ough save money is shared-services review the report separately and then said. pacted by tax increases, noting that, agreements, such as the one with discuss it together. The borough’s Chief Financial Of- in addition to the slashing of state aid, Union County for dispatch services. At Tuesday night’s meeting, Mayor ficer, Fred Tomkins, said Fanwood Governor Chris Christie eliminated Mr. Boris said the agreement will Mahr said news releases being dis- could declare an emergency regard- property-tax rebate programs. save the borough $250,000 over three tributed this week would announce ing the site and then demolish the Mr. Boris, whose law firm serves years, while also freeing up police to that the study’s results are now “open structure without going out to bid, as municipal attorney in Monroe CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 to the public.” but Mr. Estis recommended waiting The mayor also announced that for the closing and allowing the buyer there would be two evening public the chance to do the tear-down. “forums” scheduled, one in October Mr. Tomkins noted that the bor- and one in November, on the shared ough still requires the approval of an services report. “emergency appropriation” in the “We’ll get [the report] up on the event that it winds up completing the [borough’s] website and go from demolition. The estimated cost is there,” said Mayor Mahr, adding, somewhere between $29,000 and “We’ll invite the public in to talk with $50,000 depending on whether there us about [the report] after they’ve had is asbestos or other contaminants at a chance to look at it.” the site. Borough officials have previously Councilman Anthony Parenti also Fred Rossi for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times characterized the shared services re- wondered if there might be an old oil SCOTCH PLAINS IS BUZZING...Thousands of township and area residents port as a starting point for potential tank in the basement of the building. made their annual pilgrimage to the Italian Feast at St. Bartholomew’s during the ways the two municipalities might, “That gets us into October,” said Labor Day weekend, when almost autumn-like evening temperatures assured big or might not, be willing or able to Mr. Tomkins, noting the soonest the crowds each of the four nights. share services, with an eye toward appropriation could be approved is PAGE INDEX Police Blotter...6 reducing operating expenses and sav- the governing body’s first meeting Horace Corbin for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times Regional ...... 2-3 Obituary ...... 8 Real Estate .... 11-17 ON THE CAMPAIGN TRAIL...Fanwood Democratic Councilwoman Katherine ing money. next month. Meanwhile, the borough Editorial ...... 4-5, 17 Education ...... 9 Classifieds .... 16 Mitchell and her running mate, Kevin Boris, left, visit with Paul Peyton at The Also Tuesday night, the governing engineer is preparing the plans and Community ... 6-7 Sports ...... 11-15 A&E ...... 18-20 Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times office last week. body held a special meeting on a CONTINUED ON PAGE 10  Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage: The Market Leader for Westfield, Scotch Plains, Mountainside, Fanwood, and Cranford* “Leading Agents…Leading Your Marketplace”

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Dedicated to the more than 3,000 people who lost their lives Twin Towers Destroyed on September 11, 2001 – but especially to our Westfield and Fanwood Democrats CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 Scotch Plains family: CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 work in the World Trade Center and Congressman James Moran of Vir- focus on patrolling streets. three floors of apartments. more than 200,000 people travel ginia was quoted on a news website as Andrew Alameno Leo Russell Keene, 3rd Ms. Mitchell said the borough has “More people in the downtown through the towers on a daily basis. It is saying that he had learned at a Wash- David Campbell Richard B. Madden saved money by not replacing a 35- means more foot traffic. More foot estimated that approximately 24,000 ington briefing that the fourth jet ap- Michael Davidson Mark Rothenberg year veteran police officer who re- traffic equals more restaurants [and] people work at the Pentagon. peared to be headed for the Presiden- Dean Eberling John S. Salerno cently retired or filling a lieutenant more businesses,” Mr. Boris said. “The As of Tuesday night, there were no tial retreat, Camp David in Maryland, Stephen M. Fogel See-Wong Shum position when Richard Trigo was el- new restaurants add more to the tax official figures on the number of fatali- when it crashed 85 miles short of its Thomas Glasser Anthony M. Starita evated to acting police chief. She said base.” In addition, condominiums will ties, although city officials estimated intended target. Rumors that the gov- Matthew Horning James Walsh the new chief, who replaced retired be built near LaGrande Park, also walk- the number of casualties would be high ernment ordered the hijacked plane to Chief Donald Domanoski, has saved ing distance to the train station. due to the hundreds of emergency per- be shot down were denied by the State money by reducing overtime. He said these new restaurants would sonnel in and around the buildings at Department. “But we are committed to maintain- not have children, as these both hous- the time of the collapses. As of 10:30 Although Secretary of Defense ing a level of safety,” Mr. Boris em- ing developments will be high-end p.m. on Tuesday, more than 600 Donald Rumsfeld stopped short of phasized. properties due to their proximity to a firefighters and New York City police declaring this an “act of war,” when The candidates were asked about train station. were still missing. New York City hos- questioned on television by ABC re- the recommendations of a shared-ser- Ms. Mitchell noted that Flannery’s, pitals were filled with the injured, in- porters, President George W. Bush vices committee made up of represen- an Irish Pub, has opened on South cluding victims with third-degree burns, said that these horrible acts would not tatives of Fanwood and Scotch Plains. Avenue, and Irma’s Hallmark is now smoke inhalation and many eye inju- go unpunished once it was determined Among the recommendations is the under new ownership. ries from shattered, falling glass and who was responsible. proposed merging of the two police “I think it’s just a testament to debris. Aircraft carriers were deployed off departments, construction offices and Fanwood that people, in these eco- New York Governor George Pataki the East and West Coasts of the United public works departments. nomic times, are willing to spend mil- and Acting Governor of New Jersey States as a security measure, and the Mr. Boris said the report is more of lions of dollars in town, particularly Donald T. DiFrancesco declared states Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff a “road map” for the towns, noting with the redevelopment,” she said. of emergency, respectively, in order to General Henry H. Shelton said, “the that before departments are merged, it Mr. Boris said when Republicans have the power to summon the Na- Armed Forces are ready to go.” Most would have to be shown that such had the majority in the borough, their tional Guard and other emergency per- State Department buildings, includ- actions would cut costs while not im- plan was to use eminent domain to sonnel. ing the White House, the Capitol, the pacting services. obtain properties and have one devel- Thousands of emergency workers, Pentagon, the Supreme Court and Ms. Mitchell said the two towns oper. “That upset the local business including all police, fire and rescue many other government buildings in already share tax assessors and tax community and upset the local resi- squad workers, were summoned to duty. Washington, D.C., and in New York collectors. Fanwood is also member dents,” he said. Emergency workers from New Jersey City were evacuated. of the Westfield Regional Board of He said Democrats have brought in were allowed to enter New York City to The collapse of the Twin Towers, Health. multiple developers, with the borough assist in containing the disaster. which housed many administrative of- In terms of the downtown redevel- requiring that the Victorian architec- Thousands of New Jersey commut- fices for international world banks opment plan, Mr. Boris, who serves tural style be maintained. ers were trapped in New York City and other financial institutions, forced on the planning board, said the new Mr. Boris noted that progress on when bridges and tunnels were closed the New York City Stock Exchange to transit tunnel under construction will downtown developments were delayed and most forms of public transporta- close. Other stock exchanges world- “create a demand for professionals during the national recession. tion were suspended for the remainder wide followed suit as a precautionary who want to live by a train station and “But the good thing is Fanwood is of the day. Many of those evacuated measure. take the train direct to Manhattan.” coming out of that,” he said. “It’s (the were advised by emergency personnel Portions of the Pentagon, one of the He said a building at the corner of building at South and Martine) been to wait inside nearby buildings until the largest buildings in the world and the South and Martine Avenues, previ- done the right way. It’s been done with smoke and falling debris settled. Res- seat of the Defense Department, col- ously housing the Internet Café, is the support of the community, and it’s cue workers escorted the evacuated lapsed after flames burned out of con- expected to be demolished this month been done with the support of the workers to Battery City Park, where trol for several hours. World Trade The site will feature a four-story build- businesses.” tugboats, ferries and local cruise boats Tower no. 7 also collapsed, presumed ing with businesses at street level and Regarding the Station Square high- transported the shaken commuters to have been caused by associated fire. end condo development on the former across the Hudson River to Hoboken The construction of the Trade Center Dean Oil site across from Lagrande and Jersey City to other forms of trans- began in 1966 and was completed in Park on Second Street, Ms. Mitchell portation to various parts of New Jer- 1972. The towers were 1,368 feet tall Fanwood said the project has been approved by sey. — the tallest buildings in city and the CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 the Department of Environmental Pro- For most of the day, telephone ser- third largest in the world. They housed specifications for the demolition. tection (DEP), but the borough has yet vice in and out of New York City was many administrative offices of the “It’s coming down in October…one to be furnished with the necessary inoperable, as the system was over- world’s largest, international banks and way or the other,” said Mayor Mahr paperwork for construction to begin. burdened with calls from concerned investment firms, including the offices of the building. “I think there is so much to be family and friends, who anxiously of Morgan Stanley Dean Witter. The There was no discussion regarding done,” Ms. Mitchell said. “I’d like to awaited word on the whereabouts of towers were also the home of a 427,000- what the buyer plans to do with the see the redevelopment finished. I’d their loved ones. Cell phone service square-foot retail space known as The property, assuming the sale happens like to see where we go with these in and out of the city worked inter- Mall, which was occupied by retailers as planned and there are no compli- shared services. And I am really pas- mittently or not at all at varying times. such as The Gap, J. Crew, Banana cations with the demolition. sionate about keeping taxes as low as The major network news stations, Republic and The Limited. The towers In other business, the governing we can. It’s the only way residents can which transmit from the towers, in- also housed numerous museums, res- body got an update from Borough survive.” cluding ABC, NBC and CBS, went taurants, hotels and a rooftop observa- Engineer Dominick Carrino about off the air for several minutes imme- tory. The world-renowned Windows the ongoing Russell Road reconstruc- UCERT Commander diately following the plane crashes on the World restaurant occupied the tion project. Mr. Carrino said final Lauds Westfield Police and had interruptions in service for North Tower’s 107th floor. paving of the roadway was supposed Editor’s Note: This was sent to Westfield several hours. Emergency telephone In an unprecedented move by the to begin this week, but he noticed that Police Chief John Parizeau. numbers were announced on the net- Federal Aviation Administration, air- the so-called “sub-base” of the road I would like to take this opportunity to works for information about family ports throughout the nation were shut “may not have been compacted prop- bring to your attention some behind-the- and friends who worked in the Trade down, and all commercial airline flights erly” in several spots. scene details of the incident that occurred Center or who were passengers were ordered to land at the nearest “As far as I’m concerned, [the con- on Friday, September 3. aboard the affected flights. airport. tractor] needs to pull it out and re- I had a conversation with [Westfield] As of 11:15 p.m. on Tuesday, there Many municipal buildings in New place it,” Mr. Carrino said. Captain Dave Wayman Officer In Charge were network reports of cell phone York and New Jersey also closed to Councilman Parenti said, “It’s bet- (OK) of the situation that was unfolding on calls coming from inside the towers allow employees an opportunity to ter to find out now [rather] than later.” Elm Street. Captain Wayman briefed me regarding the distraught female on the roof from survivors trapped under the de- locate family members who were still Mayor Mahr agreed, adding, ledge of a third floor building. It was de- bris. Many bodies were also pulled trapped in New York. Most local “We’re spending good money” on cided that the UCERT Crisis Negotiator from the debris throughout the day, schools remained opened, with coun- the project. Element and two UCERT Command Of- but exact numbers were not given. selors on hand to support students The governing body also discussed ficers would respond to assist. The identity of the terrorists re- who were traumatized by the day’s the following: plans to clarify regula- Upon my arrival, I observed a very con- sponsible for the attacks has not yet events. tions regarding sidewalk “sandwich trolled scene. Captain Wayman was clearly been confirmed by Tuesday night, Many local students who have par- boards” that advertise downtown in command of the operation, and he had a but government sources reported that ents that work in New York were businesses; discussions with the plan- good grasp of what was a rapidly evolving the Afghanistan Taliban, linked to summoned to their school’s guid- ning board regarding residential situation. There was a smooth coordination of efforts between Captain Wayman, WPD Muslim terrorist leader Osama bin ance offices to be counseled and to driveway width regulations; and the on scene personnel, Westfield Fire, UCPD Laden, claimed responsibility for the ensure that they were released home need to do a title search to determine ESU (Jump Bag Deployment), Sgt. [Jason] disasters. to either a parent or emergency con- whether the borough or someone else Rodger, P/O Beirne, UCERT Crisis Nego- He has also reportedly met with the tact person at the close of the school owns a parcel of land off Midway tiators Weinberg, Dasilva, Lugo, Jackson, Palestinian Islamic Jihad regarding their day. Several local churches held or Avenue. Corte, UCERT Mental Health Doctor and common hatred of the United States will hold special prayer services for UCERT Command Mogenseflusso. Several months ago, bin Laden was those who were affected by the trag- I want to especially bring to your atten- quoted as saying that he would exact edies. 9/11 Reprint tion Sgt. Rodger’s efforts regarding this “extreme vengeance” and retribution There is no word yet on the number situation. In a strange turn of events, I CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 became a secondary negotiator in assisting on the United States for political ac- of local families that will be seriously primary CNT operator James Weinberg. tions in the past. affected by the tragic events. orange fireball.” “Later, I saw yet another unbeliev- From the roof edge, we were able to com- able sight, the collapse of the tower. It municate with the suicidal female and bro- ker a deal which ultimately lead to her just dropped down,” he said. A still peaceful return from the roof ledge. I ob- emotional Mr. Glassford added, “It’s served Sgt. Rodger supervising the an absolute horror, thinking something Westfield officers under his command on like this can happen here. Such an the roof in an exemplary fashion. Sgt. Rodger organized attack taking place over so further coordinated the operation and infor- many different places is just totally, mation flow from the rooftop negotiations unbelievable, totally unexpected. There to the OIC and all other officers involved just are no words.” during this negotiation. Chief, all officers involved in this stress- ful situation acted in a professional, deter- mined and efficient manner to diffuse and Scotch Plains resolve this incident in a positive way. As a CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 26-year law enforcement officer and found- dations and to receive public input. ing member of UCERT, I know that this positive result is directly related to the Copies of the report are available in the coordination of efforts by Captain Wayman, offices of both municipal clerks as well Sgt. Rodger, Sgt. Lugo, officer Beime and as on the township’s website. UCERT Operators Corte, Dasilva, Mr. Marion said on Tuesday that Weinberg, Russo and Jackson. starting later this week, the current left- I further commend your ESU and Patrol turn onto northbound Bonnie Burn Division on a job well done in handling the Road at the northern end of the Route crowd of over 100 spectators and the over- 22 bridge would be eliminated for about all operation in your busy downtown area. two months as part of the 20-month Lt. Martin Mogensen refurbishment project. Detour routes Commander UCERT will be posted, he said. Commander U.C. SWAT

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Get Back On Track Continue to the next page ==> Page 2 Thursday, September 9, 2010 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION Local HEART Grant Peyton's Gruskin Foundation Crusades Recipients Announced Peek at the Week For Pedestrian-Bike Safety ELIZABETH – The Union County mance Series; Center for Hope Hos- In Politics By CHRISTIE STORMS a bicycle rider for deliveries, that Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times cyclist would have to complete a train- Board of Chosen Freeholders has pice and Palliative Care, Scotch By Paul Peyton of The Leader/Times announced that 43 artists, historians Plains, $2,400, providing musical WESTFIELD — Last May, Stuart ing course to learn the rules of the and local groups will receive funding performances for hospice residents; Schundler Fires off Latest tion from DRPA. Gruskin of Westfield lost his life at road. through the 2010 Union County City of Rahway, Rahway, $1,000, Salvo Over ‘Lying’ Charge Murkowski Becomes Latest to Lose age 50 after a delivery bicycle plowed Ms. Gruskin feels this could ulti- HEART Grant Program (History, hiring artists to make window art for Former New Jersey Education Com- To Tea Party-Backed Candidate into him as he walked along a New mately be a win-win situation be- Education, Arts Reaching Thou- empty storefronts, and the Clark His- missioner Bret Schundler has fired off First-term U.S. Senator Lisa York City street. The devastation felt cause it would not only help with sands). torical Society, Clark, $2,200 for pre- a seven-page chronology of events in Murkowski of Alaska is the latest by his wife, Nancy, and twins, David safety, but course fees could also The Freeholders established the senting Native American program for the latest salvo following his firing incumbent Republican to be defeated and Samantha, then 12, was com- generate revenue for the city. HEART Grant Program in 1998. This Four Centuries in a Weekend 2010. two weeks ago by Governor Chris by a Tea Party-backed candidate; she pounded by the fact the accident may This fall, the foundation hopes to program supports projects related to Also receiving grants were: Christie. Mr. Schundler’s response lost to Joe Miller, a lawyer, in the have been preventable: The bicyclist participate in a press conference with history, the arts and humanities. The Continuo Arts Foundation, Westfield, came after the Governor accused him GOP primary. Tea Party candidates had failed to heed the traffic sign and New York State Senator Liz Krueger, total funding for this year’s grants is $1,500, for presenting an of lying, with regards to the state’s Rand Paul in Kentucky, Sharron pedaled the wrong way down a one- a sponsor of the bill. $75,000. Intergenerational choral program; application for federal Race to the Top Angle in Nevada and Ken Buck in way street. Another goal of the foundation is Artists, educators, civic and his- Cranford Historical Society, funds. The state placed 11th, three Colorado all won their primaries over While some may think a bicycle to assist victims’ families, including torical organizations that want infor- Cranford, $1,000, presenting a Civil points behind Ohio, thus losing out on establishment-supported candidates striking a pedestrian is a rare occur- providing possible financial support mation about next year’s HEART War Sesquicentennial Celebration; $400 million in federal funds. in open races. In addition, Utah Sena- rence, Ms. Gruskin uncovered evi- for the uninsured. Grant Program can contact the Union Cranford Housing Board, Inc., New Jersey lost crucial points by tor Bob Bennett lost renomination at dence to the contrary. She has Ms. Gruskin stated while some in- County Office of Cultural and Heri- Cranford, $1,000, presenting a Big not including school-funding infor- the state GOP convention when Tea launched the Stuart C. Gruskin Fam- juries are minor, the potential for life- tage Affairs, 633 Pearl Street, Eliza- Band concert for senior residents; mation from Fiscal Years 2008 and Party activists and voters rallied be- ily Foundation, which aims to collect long afflictions and fatalities exists. beth, New Jersey 07202, calling (908) Jewish Community Center of Cen- 2009. The state, instead, submitted hind Mike Lee. statistics, raise awareness and ulti- “Most people don’t think a bicycle 558-2550 or e-mailing tral NJ, Scotch Plains, $2,000, pre- 2011 information. Next up is Delaware, where estab- mately prevent tragedies like this from can kill you, but I suffered the ulti- [email protected]. NJ Relay us- senting a Special Needs Symposium “I will not accept being defamed lishment-backed Republican Rep. Mike happening. mate tragedy,” she said. “I have to be ers dial 711. for families; Literacy Volunteers of by the governor,” Mr. Schundler said. Castle is facing a challenge from Tea Ms. Gruskin discovered little in- the poster child…” Local grants are as follows: Carol Union County, Plainfield, $2,400, N.J. AG Subpoenas DRPA Party-backed candidate Christine formation is available regarding bi- She said the past year has been English, Cranford, $600, presenting creating “Connections” a literary Officials Over Free E-ZPass O’Donnell. The winner will face Demo- cycle accidents as they relate to pe- tough for her and her children. She history of floral design seminars and publication of student work, and New Jersey authorities are investi- crat Chris Coons, a county executive, destrians. understandably still finds it difficult show; Katie Paster, Garwood, $1,000, Mother Seton Regional High School, gating the use of free E-ZPass tran- as they vie for the seat previously held In downtown areas, including to talk about her late husband’s acci- presenting Fusion Art and Music Clark, $1,000, for producing a musi- sponders by Delaware River Port Au- by Vice President Joe Biden. The seat is Westfield’s, where cars, bicycles and dent and the three days that followed, Showcase at MusicFest 2010; Sandra cal involving Union County children. thority (DRPA) executives, according currently held by Mr. Biden’s former pedestrians must coexist along busy where he remained in a coma follow- Frank, Westfield, $1,000, presenting Music for All Seasons, Scotch to The Philadelphia Inquirer. The state chief of staff, Ted Kaufman. streets, collisions inevitably occur. ing brain surgery done in attempt to music education program for senior Plains, received $1,935, for present- attorney general and comptroller have Lautenberg and Menendez Ms. Gruskin described their relation- reduce swelling. rehabilitation center; Borough of ing five music programs for Union issued subpoenas for documents re- Nominate Judges to Fed. Bench ship as three points on a triangle. “It was as if literally everything Fanwood, Fanwood, $1,000, present- County Juvenile Detention Center lated to the use of a free E-ZPass by Sens. Frank Lautenberg and Robert “If you look at advocacy from bike stopped,” she said, adding the shock ing a Fanwood Cultural Arts Perfor- with awards also going to: New Jer- DRPA officials, including chief ex- Menendez (both D-N.J.) have recom- to car and car to pedestrian, you can put her in “a fog.” sey Intergenerational Orchestra, Ber- ecutive John Matheussen, a former mended Claire C. Cecchi and Esther find all kinds of stats,” she said. “But But one thing that stands out in her DEP Promotes Sweeney keley Heights, $2,300, presenting a New Jersey Republican state senator. Salas to the U.S. District Court bench. you cannot find it on bike to pedes- mind is how Mr. Gruskin was briefly Mr. Matheussen, who was a candi- Both have worked since 2006 as mag- trian, and that’s the niche I’m filling TRENTON – Last week, David concerto for guitar and chamber or- conscious after he was struck, and Sweeney was named the New Jersey De- chestra; Scotch Plains Baptist Church, date for U.S. Senator from New Jer- istrates, which are appointed by federal with my foundation.” emergency responders reported his partment of Environmental Protection’s Scotch Plains, $2,000, replicating a sey in 2002, denied television news judges to preside over arraignments, Through research the foundation main concern was the welfare of the (NJDEP) assistant commissioner for site gravestone of Revolutionary War-era reports that the FBI or other federal bail hearings and other pre-trial pro- has done teaming with Hunter Col- cyclist who hit him as opposed to his remediation. The program oversees the slave named Caesar; Theater Project/ agencies also had sought informa- ceedings, according to nj.com. lege of the City University of New own head injury. cleanup of contaminated sites ranging Union County College, Cranford, York, she discovered many inaccura- Ms. Gruskin said that sums up the from large Superfund cases to heating oil $2,100, presenting “A Few Steps in a Union County POW/MIA Day cies in the way incidents are reported kind of man Stuart was. and gasoline releases. Stranger’s Shoes” to promote under- in Manhattan, where her husband’s Mr. Gruskin had worked long hours Mr. Sweeney has been with the NJDEP fatal accident occurred. as senior vice-president of Valuation since 1988. He has led workgroups on standing among students and the Vi- Set for Friday, September 17 sual Arts Center of New Jersey, Sum- “We found out the Department of Research Corporation in New York implementation of the Site Remediation ELIZABETH — The Union country in times of war,” said Union Transportation (DOT)’s numbers Reform Act and the new LSRP program. mit, $2,300, presenting a visual arts County Board of Chosen Freehold- County Freeholder Al Mirabella City. Yet, he always made spending He has been chief of the Bureau of Emer- program for older adults. were faulty because the police pre- time with his family and helping oth- ers will remember and honor the of Fanwood. Freeholder Mirabella cincts don’t have a central database gency Response, provided technical sup- The Westfield Neighborhood personal sacrifices of the nation’s is the Freeholder liaison to the ers a priority. port for site remediation and was a sec- Council was awarded $1,400 for pre- for these statistics.” His charitable efforts included run- tion chief overseeing site remediation. prisoners of war and military per- board’s Veterans Affairs Commit- This fact was a focus of Tony senting dance and African drumming sonnel missing in action at the Union tee. “Those who spent time in ning a homeless program at Temple Mr. Sweeney earned a Bachelor of program and conference and YM- Aiello’s special report, “Bike Bed- Emanu-El in Westfield and a student Science degree in Natural Sciences from County POW/MIA Remembrance prison camps or who are still miss- lam,” on CBS News two weeks ago YWHA of Union County, based out Ceremony. The event will take place ing should never be forgotten. The telethon for Muscular Dystrophy. The Thomas Edison College. He has been when Ms. Gruskin appeared on his family also donated Mr. Gruskin’s active in the fire service for 20 years and of Union, rceived $2,300 to present Friday, September 17, at 11:15 a.m. liberties and freedoms that we en- a Holocaust through Art, Music and television segment. organs. served as an emergency medical techni- in front of the Courthouse at 2 Broad joy in this country were paid for by “This was really huge,” she said. cian for 13 years. Film series. Street in Elizabeth. In case of rain, their sacrifices.” Ms. Gruskin described him as an “They were basically lying to the “understated” man. the ceremony will be moved indoors Veterans groups from through- public with numbers that aren’t accu- in the first-floor rotunda of the court- out the area will be in attendance, “He normally wouldn’t love hav- rate.” ing his name in the paper or attention house. and everyone is welcome to join The DOT has since issued an apol- “It is important that we take time to with Union County officials in put on him,” she said. “But for this Personal Injury Lawyer ogy, and Ms. Gruskin has secured a foundation, I think he would be proud say ‘thank you’ to the men and women saluting the brave men and meeting with DOT Commissioner in our armed forces who served our women. to help others at the expense of his Helping Accident Victims Every Day Jeanette Sadik-Khan regarding the name [in print].” faulty statistics. Implementing the foundation’s Ms. Gruskin feels it is imperative mission has helped Ms. Gruskin be- to collect accurate statistics to begin gin to heal and believe her husband’s THE BRAMNICK to improve old legislation or create death was “not in vain.” new laws. She offered the following message LAW FIRM The Vicarious Liability Bill is one to bicyclists: she’d like to change. It involves busi- “Remember, you are a moving ve- nesses taking responsibility for their hicle, and you can cause grave harm,” employees. she said. “Follow the laws.” “Ultimately, I’d like to make busi- For more information on pedes- nesses responsible for the training trian safety, those interested can and education of their employees,” visit the Stuart C. Gruskin Family she said. Foundation website at For example, if a business employs www.scgff.org. 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Does your fire department (con- sioner of Community Affairs Lori Grifa ment by category year over year? fund balance at a sufficient level to main- trolled agency) participate in the NFIRS has sent a self-assessment check list to all 12. Does your municipality maintain a tain the entities current bond rating? reporting system? mayors in the state regarding their mu- minimum work year of 2080 hours, for all 3. Did you prepare a five-year analysis 7. Do you have a shared service agree- Federal Labor Department nicipal operations in order for their state full time employees? showing surplus utilized compared to the ment for firearms range utilization or use WASHINGTON, D.C. — Secre- of the department. aid payment to be released. Procurement Policies: surplus regenerated? of county facilities? tary of Labor Hilda Solis has an- Mr. Asaro-Angelo was previously The department is requiring all towns 1. Has your municipality solicited for 4. Did you prepare a detailed schedule Health: nounced the appointment of Robert employed by the Mason Tenders to complete, certify and submit the form competitive insurance proposals or self- of appropriations by the following cat- 1. Do you have a local health depart- Asaro-Angelo, the executive direc- District Council of the Laborers back to the state by October 1. insured funds in the last three years (li- egories: Salary and wages, other expenses, ment and a full-time health officer? tor of the New Jersey Democratic International Union of North The check list includes 88 questions. ability and/or health)? deferred charges, capital debt service, 2. Do you share health services or State Committee, as her representa- America in New York City and Long Answering “yes” to 76 or more yields 2. Are you utilizing the fair and open reserve for uncollected taxes? welfare services with another municipal- tive in the states of Connecticut, Dela- Island, N.Y., and worked as a politi- will equate to 100 percent of state aid to process for professional service agreements? 5. Was a five-year chart or graph pre- ity or county? ware, Maine, Maryland, Massachu- cal action representative for the the municipality; “yes” for 61 to 75 yields 3. Do you utilize some or all contract pared showing, in declining order, the 3. Do you employ outside services for 99 percent; 46 to 60 yields 98 percent; 31 awards through the “fair and open” ver- largest dollar line items to the smallest a local nurse or share with another? setts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, American Federation of State to 45 will result in 97 percent of aid; 16 to sus “nonfair and open” process? dollar line items? Public Works: New York, Pennsylvania, Rhode Is- County and Municipal Employees 30 will yield 96 percent of the town’s aid 4. Do you RFP professional services 6. Was a five-year analysis prepared 1. Do you have shared service agree- land, Vermont, Virginia and West Vir- and was a political and community with 0 to 15 percent yielding 95 percent. agreements at least every three years? showing the expense categories with the ments, either as a provider or receiver, for ginia, as well as the District of Co- organizer for Service Employees The questions are as follows: 5. Do you employ a qualified purchas- largest dollar increase year over year and public works equipment, rolling stock or lumbia, Puerto Rico and the U.S. International Union Local 1115 in General Management: ing agent? the expense categories with the largest services on a regular basis? Virgin Islands. Mr. Asaro-Angelo will New Jersey. 1. Do you require your elected officials Financial: percentage increase? 2. Did you evaluate your solid waste be based in New York City. He received a Bachelor of Arts to attend basic courses on their responsibili- 1. Did you adopt your budget without 7. Did you prepare analysis of cost removal and recycling costs in the last Within the U.S. Department of degree in Broadcasting and Film from ties and obligations in local government? a waiver from the Local Finance Board? centers such as, health insurance, energy, three years or when contracts expire? Labor, the secretary’s representatives, Boston University and worked for 2. Has your municipality established an 2. Did you introduce and adopt its last pension and salaries for last five years? (Either municipal operated or contracted “absence from meetings policy” for elected budget within the filing deadline? 8. Did your municipality begin inter- out)? also known as “sec reps,” serve as ESPN and NBC Sports before ob- officials/appointed board members? 3. Did you hold a tax lien sale within nal budget discussions with reviews of 3. Have you limited your publicly liaisons to state and local govern- taining a Master of Science degree in 3. Do you share service of a tax asses- the past year, and all eligible properties historical budget vs. actual data for the funded pick-up of trash and recycling to ment officials and community stake- Public Policy from the Eagleton In- sor, tax collector or chief financial officer? included, ensuring the property stays cur- past three years for each department? curbside or central drop-off service? holders, and are responsible for am- stitute of Politics at Rutgers Univer- 4. Did you renew shared service con- rent or return to, a taxpaying basis? 9. Were departmental budget requests 4. Do you maintain a minimum recy- plifying key programs and initiatives sity. tracts or agreements during the last calen- 4. Have you conducted an annual ran- above a certain threshold presented and cling rate of 35 percent or above? dar fiscal year? dom internal controls review and docu- department basis discussed by the re- 5. Have you increased your recycling 5. Does your municipality maintain an mentation inspection to ensure that con- spective department heads? collection by 5 percent in the last year? up-to-date municipal website containing, trols are functioning as required? 10. Do you use charting and graphing 6. If your municipality issues pub- Rajoppi: Don’t Be a Victim but not limited to the following? a. Both 5. Does your audit report reflect that in your budget analysis for pictorial analy- lished or posted newsletters to the resi- proposed and adopted budgets for at least general ledger, fixed asset accounting sis of major items and their respective dents, did it promote recycling efforts three years; b. notification(s) for solicita- and encumbrance systems are in place, percentage of the total budget? and solid waste management in compli- Of Property Deed Scam tion of bids and RFPs; c. employee busi- and maintained on a current basis? Budget Presentation: ance with the storm water regulations? ness contact information; d. minutes and 6. Do you conduct a revaluation at 1. Was a multi-year budget history and Energy: ELIZABETH – Union County more for the same deed. The price for agendas – governing body, planning board, intervals frequent enough to ensure that projection showing three years of history 1. Have you conducted an energy audit Clerk Joanne Rajoppi is warning a certified deed is mandated by the board of adjustment and commissions; e. the discrepancy between assessed valua- and two years of projections prepared in at all municipal facilities to evaluate heat- homeowners in the Union County state and is a per-page charge.” proposed ordinances for public hearing tion and fair market value of properties is a “viewer friendly” style for public use? ing, lighting, ventilating and air condi- area and owners of commercial In 2007, Ms. Rajoppi filed a formal and all other required public notices; f. no more than 30 percent? 2. Did your municipality categorize tioning systems updates that may reduce property in the county to beware of complaint with the Office of the New display of annual up-to-date municipal 7. Do you participate in the purchase of revenue into five to 10 major groupings energy consumption? people who offer to sell them a Jersey Attorney General, citing the and land use ordinances on website. fuel, electric or gas in bulk through coop- and prepare a five-year history to demon- 2. Do you participate in the New Jersey certified copy of their property solicitation of homeowners to pur- 6. In the last year, did you participate in erative purchasing (county/state) and or a strate the revenue trend and the entities League of Municipalities’ Sustainable any type of strategic planning process member of a SEM? ability to realize the amounts anticipated Jersey certification program? deeds. Some of these companies chase a deed at an exorbitant, exces- designed to help you restructure to re- 8. Did you file your annual statutory in the current year? 3. Are you a certified Sustainable Jer- are targeting non-English-speaking sive cost. Consumers who receive duce costs? debt statement within the required time 3. Did your budget presentation list the sey town? homeowners. solicitations can contact the New Jer- Personnel: (sustainable energy meeting) or any other yearly percent increase for each line item? 4. Has the municipality conducted an “Various municipalities in sey Division of Consumer Affairs at 1. Do you have a personnel manual similar group purchase program? 4. Did your budget presentation present inventory of all active telephone numbers Union County have alerted me that (973) 504-6200 or 800-242-5846 to and/or employee handbook? 9. Did you file your annual financial percentage increases in line items from that are billed to the municipality? their residents have been contacted file a complaint. 2. Do you conduct ethics training? statement within the required time? highest percentage increase to lowest? 5. Does the municipality have a cell by a company that offers to sell Certified copies of deeds can be 3. Does your town provide annual em- 10. Do you annually review and update 5. Does the budget presentation present phone policy? If so, does it conduct spot the property owner a copy of their obtained at County Clerk’s Office, in ployment practice liability training for your investment policy and compare it to each department’s costs, inclusive of di- reviews of the itemized bills? deed,” Ms. Rajoppi said. “These the Union County Courthouse at 2 elected officials, managers, administra- actual investments at least once a year to rect and indirect costs, as a percentage of 6. Does the municipality review its tors, department heads and supervisors? document that principle is maintained, the overall budget? calling plan to ensure appropriate level? offers are not necessary. Don’t be Broad Street in Elizabeth, at a fee of 4. Has your municipality in contract and interest is maximized? Public Safety School Relations: fooled. Normally, you or your at- $8 for the first page and $2 for subse- negotiations considered overtime assign- 11. Do your municipal utilities show a 1. Has your municipality appointed a 1. Have you held or scheduled a “Joint torney already have a copy of your quent pages. ments to be based on the work to be five-year infrastructure plan, including safety officer out of current municipal Yearly Open Public Meeting” between deed.” To find out more about obtain- performed rather than seniority? holding rates stable and/or less than 2 workforce to train management and staff school board and municipality to discuss “It is advisable to have a copy of ing a copy of a deed, call the 5. Do your new contract increases limit percent, as well as fund-balance stability? in formal risk assessment process to de- community needs and shared services? your deed stored safely with your Office of the Union County Clerk salary and wages to 2 percent or less? 12. Does the municipality obtain a crease liability claims and injuries? 2. Do you share field/recreation ser- other important documents,” contin- at (908) 527-4787 or visit 6. Does your municipality limit health Type I1 SAS 70 Report, for service pro- 2. Do you maintain a formal safety vices with your board of education? ued Clerk Rajoppi. “But if you mis- ucnj.org. benefits to full-time (35 or more hours viders, including, but not limited to, pay- program, which includes written policies 3. Do you share equipment with the place or lose your deed, you can Ms. Rajoppi is seeking he fourth, weekly), excluding all part-time employ- roll service and third-party administra- and claims review? Board of Education? ees, elected or appointed officials? tors for self-insurance funds? 3. Do you retain a management ap- 4. Have you held a joint budget presen- readily obtain a certified copy from five-term as clerk. She was previ- 7. Has your municipality implemented 13. Have you reviewed your banking proved physician for workers compensa- tation of the municipal and school bud- my office usually for less than $20. ously the registrar of deeds and mort- cost sharing for health benefits of at least relationships within the past two years to tion claims management? gets to the community? Scam artists are charging $79.50 or gages for 12 years. 1.5 percent of salary for all employees? ensure that you are receiving the best 4. Is your police department accredited 8. Has your municipality reviewed its value for your deposits? by the Commission on Accreditation of accrued absence policy? Budget Preparation: Law Enforcement Agencies, Inc., 9. Does your municipality have a policy 1. Did you prepare a five-year sum- (CALEA) or have senior officers had for use of municipal vehicles? mary showing the amount of surplus an- advanced training through professional Give yourself 10. 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Below are four arcane words, each New Jersey Press Association • National Newspaper Association • Westfield Area Chamber of Commerce Do Westfield and Union County really be generated from all the new traffic with four definitions – only one is correct. Scotch Plains Business & Professional Association • Fanwood Business & Professional Association have no better use for $100,000 than to cameras being installed along the Central The others are made up. Are you sharp close off two streets and construct a cross- Avenue corridor. Periodicals – Postage Paid at Rahway, New Jersey Periodicals – Postage Paid at Rahway, New Jersey enough to discern this deception of dic- walk on Central Avenue where there does If the town and county are looking for tion? P.O. Box 250 • 251 North Avenue, West P. O. Box 368 not seem to be need for one? If some ways to spend our tax dollars, how about If you can guess one correctly – good Westfield, N.J. 07091 Scotch Plains, N.J. 07076 overwhelming need exists to break the repairing the gaping potholes around 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 flow of traffic on Central Avenue, town, or repaving my street as it’s been vidual. If you get three – word expert. If wouldn’t a normal traffic light at a main nearly 25 years since the last time it was you get all four – You must have a lot of POSTMASTER: Send address changes to the offices of the newspapers at street like Marlboro or Clover make more [repaired]. free time! P. O. Box 250, Westfield, New Jersey 07091 sense? What’s next, pedestrian over- Victor Attanasio All words and correct definitions Published every Thursday by Watchung Communications, Inc. passes? I suppose the county will recoup Westfield come from the board game Diction this cost from the traffic tickets that will Deception. Paul Peyton Horace R. Corbin Jeff Gruman ASSIGNMENT EDITOR PUBLISHER SALES MANAGER Answers to last week’s arcane words. Suzette F. Stalker David B. Corbin Michael L. Bartiromo Springfield Fire Dept. Woes Give 1. Sasin – The Indian antelope or black buck COMMUNITY ASSISTANT PUBLISHER & SPORTS MARKETING PRODUCTION Westfield Things to Consider 2. Vatic – Characteristic of a prophet or Michael Pollack Ben Corbin Robert P. Connelly seer EDUCATION & ARTS SERVICES BUSINESS OPERATIONS I recently wrote to warn of the problem emergency occurs during that “window 3. Scaturient – Gushing forth created by the Westfield administration, of opportunity” when no one on that tour 4. 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Formed or made up of mud direct result of the ineptitude of that town’s There are certain numbers below which 2. A looking glass, small telescope “administrative discretion.” you cannot go. Don’t claim to reduce 3. Soft sleet or hail Hard to Follow the Money Last Friday, Springfield suffered an taxes by increasing the danger to our 4. Tame apartment house fire. Its reduced fire homes and increasing our homeowner RENIDIFICATION Scott Webb of Westfield, in his letter to the editor, the intrigue? Why can’t they be straight up deals? department responded with three men insurance premiums. Govern in reality, 1. The act of making thin below discusses some of the business aspects of solar Take for example the Union County Improvement who then had to wait 10 to 12 minutes not the fiction of administrative discre- 2. The act of building another nest panel projects for generating electricity. John Bury of Authority’s (UCIA) plan to back $45 million of solar until Millburn arrived and provided tion. 3. The use of brushwood and thorns for Kenilworth, an actuary, has offered his detailed analy- energy projects. Where is the financial backing coming enough manpower to fight the blaze. The A. John Blake making and reparing hedges Westfield administration’s reduced man- Westfield 4. Rapid climate change due to a cata- sis of how Morris County’s government ventures into from? It’s coming from the property taxpayers in power level will work as long as the fire clysmic event the solar business work financially [see Union County, more debt as authorized by the County TEMIAK www.countywatchers.com/]. Most of the discussions of Union. Why would a solar panel developer need you Does ‘Brought to You By The Board Of 1. An Eskimo coat made of bird skins are complex involving tax credits, power purchase to support their projects? Is it because the banks would 2. A deep cut or gash agreements, Solar Renewable Energy Certificates, pay- never lend them the money because they are shell 3. A boat hoist used for raising and ‘Chosen’ Freeholders’ Bug You? lowering smaller boats back and buybacks. corporations with no collateral? Does the idea of a board of “Chosen” to you by the taxpayers of Union County. 4. A fish net From http://greenecon.net/, “Understanding the Cost According to the Union County Improvement Au- Freeholders seem antiquated to you, a Does a little culvert that took over a See more letters on pages 5, 17 of Solar Energy, August 13, 2007 - In comparison to thority on the web, www.ucianj.org and their latest holdover from colonial times? Is your year to replace really warrant two expen- conventional hydrocarbon fuels such as coal or oil in published annual report (albeit 2007), the UCIA has town better off sending money to the sive brass plaques stating this was done county so they can come back and fix courtesy of the Union County Board of Letters to generating electricity, the cost of solar energy is signifi- over $300 million in outstanding bonds (your debt?). your roads on their time schedule? “Chosen” Freeholders? No, it was brought cantly higher…” Westfield Mayor Andrew Skibitsky told us that the We have county roads in Summit where to you late, at a great inconvenience, but the Editor To us, the public needs a clearer and simpler expla- UCIA told him that none of Westfield’s government the county owns half and we own half. Do paid for by the taxpayers of Union County! nation. Why? Because hidden in the fanfare is that the buildings qualify (structurally or orientation wise) for we stop plowing half way down the road We are in very difficult economic Help With CA taxpayers are footing about two-thirds of the cost and, the UCIA solar program. Does this mean that because it is now in the county’s jurisdic- times. Our towns are laying off essential tion? The county park in our town is not as workers, the debt of some towns is being Geography as consumers, they will see higher utility bills. Westfielders who shoulder more than 10 percent of the well maintained as our city parks, but we downgraded, and our tax appeals are up. I always enjoy reading the online edi- All of these solar projects would be losing financial county debt and taxes now have to take on another $5 hand over about 25 percent of our tax bill We have a government we cannot af- tion of The Westfield Leader; thanks for investments by private industry on a standalone basis – million of county debt with nothing in return? Is this for the minimal services we get in return. ford. making it available! without taxpayer and ratepayer support. Some busi- true also for other nearby towns? Do those signs all over the place that Ellen Dickson There’s an error in the caption on page ness executives have told us that they believe it to be Haven’t we learned our lessons yet as exampled by say, brought to you by the Board of “Cho- Summit 6 of last week’s issue (September 2, 2010) sen” Freeholders, bug you? It sure both- GOP Candidate For Freeholder I wanted to point out to you. Maggie’s wrong for the economy in general, but “What are we to this economy about shaky financial projects, hidden ers me because it should really say brought photo was taken in the Marin Headlands do? – Turn down the government money?” These soft costs profiteering and excessive borrowing? Unit of the Golden Gate National Recre- businesses realize it’s the taxpayers’ and consumers’ Who’s profiting by these ventures? – “Follow the ation Area, which is north of San Fran- money and debt – but apparently the voters don’t. money.” If You Believe 31 Cell Antennas on Bld. cisco in the town of Sausalito (Marin County). Golden Gate Park is in San We support New Jersey’s commitment to becoming For those solar panel projects being funded by tax- Francisco. a solar energy industry leader, but we think the flam- payer and ratepayer money, in celebration of Labor Is Excessive, Attend Sept. 15 Meeting flam of marketable certificates only benefits the devel- Day, couldn’t the solar panels at least be “Made in The local residents of Prospect Street in our wonderful town, and we are con- Andrew Karp and Cowperthwaite Place are opposed to cerned with the issue of suburban blight. Sonoma, CA opers and insiders on the backs of public debt. Why all America?” six additional cell phone antennas, pro- At this time, the health issue is off the Westfield HS 1975 posed by MetroPCS, to be added to the table since radiation engineers have testi- roof of 264 Prospect Street. fied that the radiation levels emitted from Garwood Dems Why Is the Union County Improvement Authority If you agree that 31 antennas on one 264 Prospect Street are well below gov- building is excessive, attend the Westfield ernment standards. Announce Commitment Spending $45 Million on the Solar Energy Business? Planning Board meeting on Wednesday, However, the blight issue is still plau- September 15, in Westfield Town Hall. sible. Please attend this meeting, and you To Borough Residents I read Paul Peyton’s piece (September (SREC’s). It is these incentives that make year old technology to them?). This will be the third meeting concern- may state, if you desire, your opposition Incumbent Garwood Mayor Dennis 2, 2010; front page) about Solar in Union solar so popular in New Jersey. It has value to the roof owner because it ing this issue. There are solutions to this on that evening of September 15. McCarthy is joined by former Council- County and was interested on two fronts. The purchase of solar requires a rather is still producing all the electrical needs for problem, including change of site, which Saul Drittel woman Kathleen Villaggio and newcomer One, I have been a resident of Westfield substantial up front cost but it pays for the building, and most systems still have is possible, or a reduction in the size of the Matthew Allouf in the 2010 campaign for since 1995 and like every resident here, I itself in approximately five years. After five years left on their warranty. This is Chelmsford Condominum Assoc. MetroPCS equipment. Westfield Garwood’s mayor and council seats. would love to see anything done that that, you can reap an additional 10 years generally the way non-profits go, and ac- We are interested in the quality of life Mayor McCarthy has served the citi- would reduce our cost structure and of income and many years of cost-free tually [so for] a great many businesses. zens of Garwood with integrity, fiscal thereby arrest our annual tax increases. electricity. In Paul’s piece he reported that the Taxpayers Foot Bills for Scotch Plains responsibility, and fairness, with over 20 My family and myself (my wife and I However, since Union County is a solar provider will be able to take advan- years of service to the people of Garwood. have three boys in the Westfield school non-profit entity, the 30 percent ITC is tage of “federal tax incentives, econo- Mayor McCarthy has served the borough system) like Westfield in every way — not available to them. That would push mies of scale and the sale of [Solar Re- Senior Housing Complex since 2003 as mayor, and is seeking an- except the taxes. I’m sure we are not the payback out to 6.5 years give or take. newable Energy Certificates].” So the After the Scotch Plains Council paid extra sewer capacity is for the senior- other term this November. alone in that sentiment. Second, I am also Two, the other form of financing is county wants to use a PPA, which is fine. citizens’ project. Kathleen previously served as coun- in the solar energy business and am curi- what is called a Power Purchase Agree- But what do they need to spend $45 over $48K at their last public meeting for unpaid utilities, the letter “Give Seniors Coincidentally, another controversial cilwoman for nine years, and has contin- ous as to what they want to spend $45 ment (PPA), or a lease. With a PPA, you million on! It’s free to install. Do they real estate development sits unfinished ued to serve as a volunteer on various million on in the surrounding towns. simply call up a PPA provider and ask want to spend $45 million to study solar? Tax break to keep their Homes” Page 4, dated September 27, 1990 from: E. Den- because of the lack of sewer capacity. committees in the borough as a resident. There are two basic solar financing them to come out and look at your roof PPA’s are exceptionally profitable to the Why did our politicians permit construc- With a proven record of experience in structures. and consumption. They will design and providers as long as your customer has nis Hardie is again relevant. Would you consider a reprint of that letter? tion of Lamberts Mill Village to begin community affairs, commitment to the One, you can purchase the system and install the system for free. What they will the ability to continue to pay his bills. without sewerage fights? Will this unfin- borough and its citizens, and efforts to receive a 30 percent Investment Tax Credit provide you is cheaper electricity than I have a call into Ms. [Charlotte] Frank Festa, Jr. ished apartment complex benefit from make Garwood an accessible and appeal- (ITC) from the federal government off what we are paying from PSE&G now DiFilippo [executive director of the Union Scotch Plains this extra sewer capacity at our expense? ing place for families to reside, Mayor the top in the form of a tax rebate. You and in the future. After the agreement County Improvement Authority] for fur- ***** Whose interests and needs are being acted McCarthy and Mrs. Villaggio will con- also save money because you’re produc- expires, usually twenty years or so, the ther clarification. If you have any other Give Seniors Tax Break upon by our politicians? tinue to dedicate themselves wholeheart- ing your own electricity, and as Paul system will generally revert to the roof information I would love to hear it. Meanwhile, senior citizens are forced edly to the best interests of Garwood and mentioned in his piece, you’re producing owner at no cost (they will tell you there Scott Webb to sell their homes due to Scotch Plains its residents, from our children to senior Solar Renewable Energy Certificates is a “buyback” price, but what good is 20- To Keep Their Homes Westfield Reprinted from September 27, 1990: exorbitant property taxes. Rather than citizens. Scotch Plains Senior Citizen Housing spend millions on a boondoggle, why not Matthew Allouf, a homeowner in Corp. Chairman, Tom Barth, in a recent give the seniors a substantial property tax Garwood along with his wife, Mia, is an letter about the controversial senior break, and allow them to keep the homes energetic and passionate newcomer, and citizen’s housing project; stated that our they worked for over the years. Wouldn’t brings with him a staunch work ethic “mayor and planning board are acting in this be better than crowding them into a and an unwavering desire to contribute the interests and needs of the people of housing project that will isolate them to Garwood’s community. Matthew is Scotch Plains, especially senior citizens.” from the rest of the community? seeking his first term as councilman. As I totally disagree. The Martine Avenue site is directly a union ironworker, Matthew under- If you read the legal notices in the under the main air traffic corridor routed stands the value of teamwork and work- paper on August 9, 1990, you would have over the south side of town by the FAA. ing together for the betterment of the observed that our town council passed a Why would anyone willingly move to an community, and is excited for the oppor- bond ordinance to acquire more sewer area that suffers from 60 to 105 decibel tunity to contribute to Garwood’s coun- capacity from Westfield. This will cost thunder every two minutes? What this cil. His fresh perspective will be wel- one million dollars. The notice also states project amounts to is a place to incarcer- comed as Garwood continues its growth that all taxable real property will carry the ate our senior citizens in an isolated envi- and development around the commu- burden “for payment of the obligation ronmental wasteland. nity. and the interest thereon without limita- E. Dennis Hardie Mayor McCarthy, Matt, and Kathy tion of rate or amount.” Ostensibly, the Scotch Plains are looking forward to meeting with each resident of Garwood over the upcoming months, and will be walk- Despite Escalating Expenses, There ing door-to-door to meet with the resi- dents. Are Workable Fanwood Tax Solutions This is a wonderful opportunity to meet them one-on-one and talk about matters Having been involved as a councilman task, but it is not an impossible dream. that are important to you. If you are not in Fanwood for the past three years, I Governor Christie and the Legislature home when they visit, or wish to speak always worked for the betterment of our enacted the 2 percent cap because gov- further with any of the candidates, you community and to keep property taxes as ernment costs were escalating more than will receive a flyer with each candidate’s low as possible. I am now seeking reelec- citizens can afford. In Fanwood, the “av- home telephone number, which is also tion because I believe the new state man- erage” property tax bill is just under provided below. Accessibility and trans- dated cap on municipal, county and school $10,000 and I know that many residents parency are important to the candidates, budgets will present challenges on mak- pay much more. We have reached the and Mayor McCarthy, Mr. Allouf, and ing government smaller, working with critical point where it is a struggle for Ms. Villaggio encourage each resident to less taxpayer capital, and still provide the many working families and senior citi- contact them directly with any questions services our citizens have come to enjoy. zens to afford to live here. Moreover, this or concerns they have about the commu- As chairman of the Administration and level of taxes can be an obstacle for nity issues in Garwood. Finance Committee, I led a group that young couples and families seeking to Mayor Dennis McCarthy: (908) 789- went through the 2010 budget line-by- purchase a home in our area. 0473 line resulting in the lowest municipal tax Current economic conditions have only Matthew Allouf: (908) 264-8550 Your State Legislators increase of 3.6 percent in five years. I compounded the problem for many of Kathleen Villaggio: (908) 789-0874 ---LD-21------LD-22--- LD-21 includes Westfield, Mountainside, know, despite the escalating costs of sala- our neighbors who are very concerned The Democratic team looks forward to Sen. Thomas Kean, Jr. (R) Sen. Nicholas Scutari (D) Garwood, Summit and Cranford. ries and operating expenses, there are about their current and future financial meeting with as many of Garwood’s resi- 425 North Ave. E. 1514 E. Saint Georges Ave. workable solutions to hold the line on security. All levels of government need dents as possible, and is committed to Westfield, N.J. 07090 Linden, N.J. 07036 LD-22 includes Scotch Plains, Fanwood, taxes and still deliver the results you to restrain spending and tax increases at providing the community with factual (908) 232-3673 (908) 587-0404 Plainfield, Clark and Linden. would like to see. It may be a difficult this time. and accurate information throughout the Asm. Jon Bramnick (R) Asw. Linda Stender (D) The 2010 election is crucial for our campaign season. 251 North Ave. West 1801 East Second St. E-mail Union County Freeholders taxpaying citizens where the control of Westfield, N.J. 07090 Scotch Plains, N.J. 07076 [email protected] Elizabeth, New Jersey 07207 your local government is at stake. My Garwood Dem Candidates (908) 232-2073 (908) 668-1900 [email protected] George Devanney, Mgr. running mate, Jason Benedict, and I will McCarthy, Allouf and Villaggio Asm. Nancy Munoz (R) Asm. Jerry Green (D) [email protected] [email protected] provide strong conservative leadership 57 Union Place, Suite 310 17 Watchung Ave. [email protected] Sebastian D’Elia, Public Info. on the borough council and bring back To Reach Us Summit, N.J. 07901 Plainfield, N.J. 07060 [email protected] the satisfaction of living in an affordable E-Mail - [email protected] (908) 527-4419 Fanwood. (908) 918-0414 (908) 561-5757 [email protected] [email protected] Phone - (908) 232-4407 7th Congressional District Dan Sullivan, Bd. Chair Tony Parenti For more information, see Representative Leonard Lance, 425 North Avenue E., Westfield, NJ 07090 (908) 518-7733 [email protected] Fanwood Councilman www.goleader.com/help A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, September 9, 2010 Page 5 Letters to the Editor Commentary As Fall Elections Enter Is Everyone Happy? No, But People Can Now Cross Central Avenue Full Campaign Mode... It’s not often that you get the opportu- and residents to cross Central Avenue – a Now that Labor Day is behind your comments. nity to praise Union County government county road on which 18,000 to 20,000 and the Town of Westfield in the same vehicles travel daily. Yes, children and us, the fall campaign is in full This newspaper is happy to at- sentence, but the much-anticipated pedes- adults will still need to be reminded to swing. Although there are no mu- tend and report on campaign trian-controlled traffic safety light on Cen- look both ways before crossing the street, nicipal elections in Westfield this events when we are invited. We tral Avenue near the intersection at Clover to watch out for cars backing out of their Street represents one of those times. driveways and also to make sure that year, there are Congressional and have also extended an invitation Since at least 1989, residents from the vehicles have come to a complete stop in county contested races, as well for candidates, including Repub- east side of Central Avenue have peti- obedience to the pedestrian-controlled as competitive contests in Scotch licans, Democrats and Indepen- tioned and spoken out in support of the traffic light — but Central Avenue has need for a traffic safety light at Central never been a quiet, bucolic Westfield Plains, Fanwood and Garwood. dents, to be interviewed by our and Clover, just as there are traffic safety street, and cars and trucks in town and The Westfield Leader and The staff. We hope all candidates will lights at Central and Clifton Street, Cen- especially on Central, very rarely yield to Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times take advantage of this opportu- tral and Grove and Central and Cacciola a pedestrian without a light. Place. Our children attend Jefferson, Without a light on Central, we have provide space each week for can- nity, as many have already done Edison and Westfield High School, just witnessed cars driving around the rare HONG KONG PIE...Gino Jannotti from Garwood, on business in Hong Kong, didates seeking elected office [in- this year and in the past. as the children do who live near and use courteous driver who has stopped, creat- managed to find an authentic New York style pizza there. Owner, Al Morales, right, cluding party officials] to express This is an important election those intersections. Our families attempt ing an even more dangerous situation. In from Brooklyn, displays a 24-inch pizza at Paisano’s. Mr. Jannotti, a member of Les to ride their bikes, exercise and walk 2002, Union County had earmarked fund- Marmitons of Cranford culinary club, frequently searches for interesting foods. their views to our readers. Also, year for Congress, as mid-term across Central, just as other families on ing for the light at the intersection of this is a standing offer extended House and Senate elections could the east side of Central do. Central and Clover, but a safety issue Scotch Plains Resident Reminds All to all elected officials of the re- change the direction of policies Up until now, our fellow residents had became politicized in order to defeat no safer way to cross Central Avenue, but Democratic Councilwoman Claire gion currently serving. We thank of the Obama administration over thankfully that will shortly change. A Lazarowitz, a strong proponent of pedes- Of September 15 Cell Tower Meeting all those who have participated the next two years. As noted, traffic light is the safest way for children trian safety. As many residents know, Omnipoint - Kramer Park are in the immediate vicin- in this forum and encourage those there are important county and Subsequently in 2004, then-Council- TMobile’s plans to build a cell tower at ity. How will our township be able to men [Mark] Ciarocca and [Andy] Willow Grove Swim Club is back on the patrol this new climbing temptation with who have not to take advantage local municipal contests as well. BootCampWF Skibitsky formed a “task force” to im- drawing board. They’re now planning to our economy being so challenged? of this opportunity by submitting We believe it is important for our prove traffic safety in eight areas of con- place their 120-foot, nine-antenna cell For those of you who share my stance, statements, pictures and letters readers to be involved and to Expands into Cranford; cern around town including Central and tower in the parking lot of the swim club. I can’t emphasize strongly enough how Clover. The town retained the engineer- I’m writing to remind the community of important it is for you to attend the meet- throughout the campaign. Press keep up to date so they are in- Fall Session Starts ing firm of Keller and Kirkpatrick, who, Scotch Plains and the parents of children ing. Our presence will speak volumes releases submitted by anyone formed voters in November. September 13 according to the town’s Outreach Infor- who attend McGinn Elementary School about our concern and demonstrate to the who is a candidate for office this In conjunction with the League mation Sheet, had expertise specifically in particular about this issue. zoning board our opposition to this issue. year will be so-duly noted in this of Women Voters, we will again CRANFORD -- BootCampWF, in traffic safety, to study the eight areas There is a meeting with the zoning Join us on Wednesday, September 15, at Westfield’s premier, healthy-living and develop a consensus plan that ad- board scheduled for Wednesday, Sep- 7:30 p.m. (in the Scotch Plains Municipal newspaper by our editors if not sponsor candidate forums in dressed both safety and resident concerns tember 15, at the Scotch Plains Municipal Building located on Park Avenue) as we included by the submitter. Scotch Plains and Fanwood for outdoor fitness training program, has about the effect of a traffic light in the Building. The purpose of this meeting is make ourselves heard. expanded into Cranford with context of Central and Clover on neigh- for T-Mobile to present testimony re- Our editors will apply their airing on local television in Oc- BootCampCF! Regardless of age, Judy Lanfredi Mouckas judgment on campaign submit- tober. In addition, our county re- boring streets. garding the service gap that allegedly Scotch Plains size, gender or fitness level, if you’re There were many public meetings about exists in the area and justify why this cell tals to weed out personal attacks porter will be among the panel- in or around Westfield and Cranford the eight areas, including Central and tower is necessary to fill this gap. and looking to get in shape, drop Clover over a period of two years. This Unquestionably, WGSC [swim club] East Broad Street Road on opponents, spin and “fluff.” ists during the Union County those pounds, build that muscle and paper, although it showed its typical lack maneuvered the contracting of this cell Work Announced They may reject submissions Freeholders’ Candidates Forum have fun while doing it, it’s time to of leadership on the issue, did report tower in a peculiar, quiet manner. Many deemed inappropriate. Thus, we on Tuesday, October 19, in ENLIST! The next session starts about the task force and its meetings. The members were not informed by their Please be advised that the Town of resultant plan, as I understand it, from the board, as they should have been, that Westfield will begin the improvement of encourage candidates to stick to Cranford. September 13. engineering expert retained by the town, there was a vote about the proposed tower. East Broad Street on Thursday, Septem- the issues. We look forward to We look forward to an infor- BootCampWF is a specially de- was to make the traffic light, pedestrian- Shame on those involved for showing ber 9, weather permitting. The specific what our readers, leaders and mative, spirited and issues-ori- signed fitness program held for one controlled instead of on a timer, meaning such inconsideration toward their club work scheduled to occur is the milling, hour three days a week over six that unless a person presses a button to members, never mind their lack of con- resurfacing and restriping of East Broad contenders have to say. Please e- ented campaign this fall. Good weeks. BCWF workouts are held turn the light red in order to cross the sideration for the community. Street between Elm Street and North mail [email protected] with luck to all the candidates. Monday, Wednesday and Friday at street, the light at Central will stay green While not all oppose a cell tower being Avenue. The intersection of Elm/East 5:30 and 9:15 a.m., Monday, Wednes- for all drivers on Central. Since the light erected so close to our homes and school, Broad will not be impacted as part of this day and Thursday at 6:30 p.m., and is pedestrian-controlled and will not al- many of us do. I know that many McGinn project. In order to complete this im- Ristorante Saturdays at 7:30 a.m. in Tamaques ways be in use, the actual crosswalk was families who don’t live within the imme- provement with as little disruption as moved slightly south of the intersection diately area of the school are not even possible, two lanes of traffic will be main- Park by the basketball courts. BCWF with Clover to avoid additional disrup- aware of this situation, but they ought to tained; however, it will be necessary to Lite is Tuesday and Thursday at 9:15 tion to traffic using Clover, as well as for be. It’s the right of all McGinn parents to restrict parking along this section while a.m. BootCampCF is held Monday, safety with regards to vehicles making be informed of this pertinent matter. the work is underway. Parking will be Wednesday and Friday at 9:15 a.m. right turns from Clover onto Central. The placement of this tower isn’t solely available in the evening when no work is at Memorial Field, Cranford. The closing of the two small streets a McGinn issue, however. It potentially scheduled to occur. It is anticipated that Italiano that once intersected with Central also the total duration of construction is two Taormina BootCampWF starts off with an affects all of our children. assessment of all recruits. On the addresses concerns about Central Av- If this tower is built, it will establish days. If you have any questions, please do first (and last!) day we see how many enue traffic running on to adjoining streets itself as an attractive nuisance. Willow not hesitate to contact me. 482 Kenilworth Boulevard Kenilworth, NJ 07033 with the advent of a traffic safety light. Grove Swim Club is in a neighborhood sit-ups and pushups you can do, and Kris McAloon Phone: (908) 497-1717 • www.taorminaristorante.com how long it takes for you to walk/run Union County adopted the recommenda- full of children. McGinn School, com- Westfield Town Engineer tions of Westfield. Is everyone happy? plete with its playgrounds, as well as (908) 789-4100, ext. 4606 a half mile. These assessments allow No, you can’t make everyone happy, as participants to measure progress over evidenced by the two letters to this paper, the six-week session. but when that pedestrian-controlled traf- To enlist in BootCampWF or for fic light goes operational, we know there more information, please visit our will be hundreds and hundreds of chil- website at BootCampWF.com. dren and adults who can now cross Cen- Paid Bulletin Board tral Avenue both happily and in safety. goleader.com/express Steven Lee and Julie Tarr Westfield Investors Savings Bank Foundation Supports Training for Crisis Hotline Out with the Old... WESTFIELD - The Investors Sav- ported CONTACT We Care over the In with the New! 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PUBLICATION Library to Unveil 40 Posters POLICE BLOTTER Saluting America’s Heritage FANWOOD – The Fanwood Me- The entire series of programming Westfield that someone entered his unlocked motor morial Library will present the Pic- is made possible through support from Tuesday, August 31, a resident of Fair vehicle and rummaged through it. Ac- turing America Collection on Satur- the Friends of the Fanwood Memorial Hill Drive reported her glass kitchen win- cording to police, nothing was removed. day, September 11. These 40 posters Library. Additionally, the library was dow was broken as the result of criminal Tuesday, August 31, Justin Lanzara, represent the United States’ artistic one of only 30 recipients nationwide mischief. 21, of Somerset was arrested and charged heritage – paintings, sculpture, ar- of a grant from the ALA and the NEH Wednesday, September 1, Courtney with hindering apprehension and an out- to help underwrite the related E. Orlick, 24, of Clark was arrested after standing warrant out of Flemington after chitecture, fine crafts and photogra- responding to Westfield police headquar- a motor vehicle stop on Terrill Road. He phy – that reflect American charac- Picturing America program “Let’s ters to satisfy an active Westfield war- was transported to headquarters, pro- ter, ideals and aspirations. Talk About It,” a five-book discussion rant. She was processed and released cessed and released. Picturing America is an initiative series that explores the American after posting $153 bail. Thursday, September 2, an individual of the National Endowment for the immigrant experience through the Wednesday, September 1, a Westfield visiting a friend on the 500 block of Humanities (NEH), conducted in theme of “Land of Opportunity.” resident reported the theft of a Redline, Terrill Road reported that she left her cooperation with the American Li- Registration, which is free, is now BMX-style bicycle from the bicycle rack purse in her unlocked motor vehicle while brary Association (ALA), which open for the book discussions. These at the south side Westfield train station she was inside the residence, and when brings significant works of American discussions are just one aspect of this sometime between 8 and 10:15 p.m. on she returned, it was missing. According series of programs and experiences, August 31. The bicycle was valued at to police, her iPhone, $750 in cash, credit art into thousands of communities approximately $200. card and her driver’s license were inside across the country. which also will include music, FUTURE HOME…Temple Sholom of Fanwood/Scotch Plains held Friday night Thursday, September 2, a laptop com- the purse when it was removed. The Fanwood Library was among lectures, films and the display of the puter was reported stolen from a school Friday, September 3, a resident on the 40 iconic images in the Picturing Shabbat services August 27 for just the second time on the Lake Avenue property more than 3,600 public libraries and it will soon call home. But first, congregants enjoyed a picnic dinner together on on the 600 block of Willow Grove Road. 20th block of Ginder Place reported that 56,000 sites nationwide selected to America Collection. the lawn. Temple Sholom has held two previous events on the property – a similar The theft took place between August 30 someone attempted to enter his motor receive 40 high-quality reproductions The book discussion group, mod- Friday night gathering and a Saturday night Havdalah celebration with s’mores. and August 31. vehicle by damaging the lock on the of American art. These posters will erated by Professor Christopher Pictured, Rabbi Joel Abraham, far right, chats with Natalie Darwin, Louise Rosin Thursday, September 2, John driver’s side door. According to police, be on display at the library through Gibbs, will begin on Wednesday, Sep- and Shelly Glaser-Freedman. Acquadro, 26, of Westfield was arrested nothing was removed from the vehicle. January 2011. tember 15, with a discussion of E. L. on the 100 block of Ayliffe Avenue and Saturday, September 4, a resident of the The library will present a series of Doctorow’s “Ragtime.” Copies of the charged with possession of a controlled 90th block of Midway Avenue reported Tickets Currently Available dangerous substance, identified by au- that she heard a noise at 4:45 a.m. and programming celebrating the images book are available at the library’s thorities as less than 50 grams of sus- realized it was her motor vehicle being and goals of Picturing America, which circulation desk. pected marijuana. He was released with a stolen from the front of her house. Accord- strives to help individuals understand The Fanwood Memorial Library is summons. ing to police, the vehicle, described as a American democracy through its located at North Avenue and Tillotson For Hayrides at Trailside Thursday, September 2, a GPS unit, 1999 black Jeep Cherokee, was later re- citizens’ common heritage and ideals. Road. To register for any of these MOUNTAINSIDE – Tickets are formed with Gretchen Wilson, Shania valued at $200, was reported stolen from covered in East Orange. It will highlight the people, places programs or for more information available for autumn evening hay- Twain, Dr. John, Carly Simon, Branford a business on the 300 block of South Saturday, September 4, a resident of and events that have shaped the nation about Picturing America, the book rides and fun around the campfire at Marsalis, Elton John, Nickelback and Avenue, East. The theft took place be- the 100 block of Hunter Avenue reported and provide a way to experience discussion series and other program- Trailside Nature and Science Cen- many other popular entertainers. tween August 30 and September 2. that at 2 a.m., her car alarm went off, and ming, call the library at (908) 322- Thursday, September 2, Joseph she determined someone had attempted America’s history through the ter, sponsored by the Union County Tickets must be purchased in ad- Pintauro, 42, of Cranford was arrested at to unsuccessfully break into her vehicle. nation’s art. 6400 or visit fanwoodlibrary.org. Board of Chosen Freeholders. In vance. Seating for the hayrides is the Middlesex County jail on an out- Saturday, September 4, a resident of addition to the hayrides, there will limited. Rides will begin at 6:30 p.m. standing Westfield warrant in the amount the 100 block of Hunter Avenue reported be songs around the campfire led by on the evenings of October 1, 8, 9, 15 of $1,000. He was unable to post bail and that someone entered her unlocked motor singer Marc Muller, plus hot choco- and 29. No tickets will be sold at the was transported to the Union County jail. vehicle while it was parked in the drive- late and marshmallows toasted over hayrides, so participants are encour- Friday, September 3, an incident in- way and removed an iPhone and loose the fire. aged to register early. The cost is $5 volving attempted fraud was reported on change valued at approximately $600. A New Jersey musician, producer for Union County residents and $10 the 1000 block of Boynton Avenue, in Saturday, September 4, Melissa and arranger, Mr. Muller has worked which an unknown person called the vic- Torzewski, 21, of Glen Gardner was ar- for out-of-county participants. tim, stating that a family member was in rested and charged with suspected driv- on PBS-TV, Food Network and Disney Tickets can be purchased daily from jail and needed to be bailed out. The ing while intoxicated (DWI) after a mo- Channel productions, and has per- noon to 5 p.m. at Trailside Nature and suspect asked the victim to wire $5,700 to tor vehicle stop, at which time the officer Science Center, located at 452 New an address in Haiti. smelled the strong odor of alcohol. Ac- Willow Grove Offers Providence Road in Mountainside, Saturday, September 4, Edward Carter, cording to police, the suspect was given or weekdays between 8:30 a.m. and 4 Jr., 36, of Westfield was arrested on a no- multiple sobriety tests at the scene and Moms’ Growth Group p.m. at the Union County Adminis- bail Union County Sheriff’s Office war- failed. She was transported to headquar- SCOTCH PLAINS – All mothers tration Building, Department of Parks rant during a motor vehicle stop at East ters, processed and released to a respon- of young children are invited to a and Community Renewal, second North and South Euclid Avenues. Carter sible adult. weekly Moms’ Growth Group at the was turned over to the Union County Mountainside floor, Elizabethtown Plaza at Rahway Sheriff’s Office. He also was wanted on Willow Grove Presbyterian Church Avenue in Elizabeth. Tuesday, August 31, police responded for informal discussions with Wil- outstanding warrants out of North to a residence on Sylvan Lane on a report For further information, call Plainfield, for $1,000, and Plainfield, for of a dog bite. According to police, a fire low Grove’s pastor, the Reverend Trailside Nature and Science Center $250. inspector was doing an inspection when Cynthia Cochran-Carney. at (908) 789-3670 or the Union County Saturday, September 4, Jason R. Smith, the homeowner’s dog bit him twice in the Starting on Monday, September Department of Parks and Community 31, of Garwood was arrested on the 800 calf area of his right leg. The victim DAR OFFICERS NAMED…Officers for the Crane’s Ford Chapter of the 13, at 9:30 a.m., mothers and young Renewal at (908) 527-4900, or visit block of Embree Crescent on a Newark declined further medical attention. Daughters of the American Revolution were installed in June. Pictured, from left children from infants to age 6 will the Union County website at ucnj.org. warrant. He was released after posting Tuesday, August 31, an individual to right, are: Patty Campanelli, registrar; Helen van Gelder, corresponding meet in the church nursery with Pas- bail. working at a residence on Ridge Drive secretary; Betty Duckworth, treasurer; Bonnie Turner, chaplain; Bonnie tor Cochran-Carney, herself the AARP Chapter Slates Monday, September 6, Joan M. reported that another individual was Cierowski, first vice-president, and Carolyn Youngs, regent. mother of two sons, ages 15 and 12, Portaro-Christopher, 44, of Westfield was walking his dog on a leash in close for a different kind of playgroup. First Meeting Monday arrested after responding to Westfield proximity to the victim when another police headquarters to satisfy an active dog, unsupervised and unleashed, Nature Club Schedules Trip Each week, a different topic will be WESTFIELD – Westfield Area Westfield traffic warrant. She was pro- charged the leashed dog in an aggres- discussed and resources provided re- Chapter No. 4137 of the American cessed and released after posting $106 sive manner, causing an altercation lated to helping children’s Christian Association of Retired Persons bail. between the two dogs. According to faith develop. Topics will include talk- (AARP) will hold its first meeting of Monday, September 6, Steven O. police, the victim was in the middle of For Hawk Watch Activity ing with children about God, the death the 2010-2011 year on Monday, Sep- McIntyre, 25, of Linden was arrested at the fight and became tangled in the AREA – The Greater Watchung couple/family and $4 for students. of a loved one or pet, prayer, Bible tember 13, at the Scotch Hills Coun- Roselle Park police headquarters on two dog’s leash. The leashed dog bit the Nature Club will present a trip on The public is welcome to attend all stories and choosing a children’s Bible try Club, located at Jerusalem Road outstanding Westfield criminal warrants. victim on the ankle, police said. The Saturday, September 18, for the Wash- club programs and trips. Interested that is age appropriate. and Plainfield Avenue in Scotch He was transported to Westfield police victim told police he made multiple ington Valley Park Hawk Watch. Lo- Participants also will discuss nurtur- headquarters, but could not post the $538 attempts to have the other dog’s owner persons also are invited to visit the Plains. All meetings begin at 1 p.m. bail and was held pending transport to the provide paperwork confirming that the cated in Bridgewater, the Washing- club’s new website: greater- ing healthy marriages and creating time Guest speaker Beverly Yackel will Union County jail. dog is up to date on his shots, but the ton Valley Park’s Hawk Watch Area watchung-nature-club.org/. for one’s own spiritual growth. For discuss “How to Start Your Genealogy Tuesday, September 7, a Mastercard dog owner has not yet provided him is one of the East Coast’s premier more information, interested persons Research.” Ms. Yackel is past president credit card was turned in at Westfield with the requested documents, police locations to watch thousands of rap- Newcomers Announce are asked to call (908) 232-5678 or e- of the Monmouth Genealogy Society police headquarters after being recov- reported. A copy of the report was sent tors migrate south every autumn. mail [email protected]. and chairperson of the education com- ered in the municipal lot at Central and to the board of health. From August through November, Fall Meet and Greet Individuals also may visit the church mittee, and has lectured throughout the Lenox Avenues. Attempts to contact the Tuesday, August 31, Curtis A. Brown, the Washington Valley Park Hawk FANWOOD – The Scotch Plains- website, willowgrovechurch.org. State of New Jersey. Prospective mem- card’s owner were unsuccessful. The card 26, of Plainfield was arrested and charged Watch Area attracts several hun- Fanwood Newcomers’ Club invites The Willow Grove Presbyterian was placed in the Westfield Police with driving with a suspended license bers interested in joining the chapter Department’s property locker for safe- dred raptor enthusiasts from all over new residents and those who have Church is located at 1961 Raritan are welcome to attend. after a motor vehicle stop on Route 22. been through a recent lifestyle change keeping. Wednesday, September 1, police re- the northeastern United States. Par- Road in Scotch Plains, opposite the A trip is scheduled to Li Greci’s Fanwood sponded to a residence on New Provi- ticipants will meet at the park at 11 such as marriage, a new baby or Southside Firehouse and soccer field Staaten on Staten Island, N.Y. on Friday, August 20, Aundra Stanley, dence Road after an individual passing a.m. and are asked to bring a chair, change of employment to attend its and near the corner of South Martine Wednesday, November 3, to see the 46, of South Plainfield was arrested and by a residence found someone lying in a binoculars, beverages and snacks. Fall Meet and Greet event. Avenue. All church facilities are show “Three Irish Tenors.” The $70 charged with shoplifting, resisting ar- driveway. According to police, the indi- The Washington Valley Park This program will be held on Thurs- handicap-accessible. cost includes transportation, lun- rest and obstruction of justice after a vidual was found to be intoxicated and Hawk Watch Area can be reached day, October 7, beginning at 8 p.m. at cheon, show and gratuity. Details will store on the 100 block of South Avenue was transported to Overlook Hospital for by traveling Route 22 to the the Forest Road Park Community Rosary Altar Society be available at Monday’s meeting. reported an incident of shoplifting. Ac- evaluation. Vosseller Avenue exit in Building in Fanwood. Current mem- The chapter’s membership year cording to police, the suspect was ob- Thursday, September 2, Gareth W. Bridgewater. Individuals should bers will highlight club activities such To Meet Tonight served riding a bicycle on South Avenue Bevan, 19, of Westfield was arrested and runs from September to June, the near the Plainfield border, and when charged with soliciting without a permit then drive up the hill (north) and as Playgroups, Community Outreach, GARWOOD – The next monthly same as its meeting year, and dues of meeting of the Rosary Altar Society officers attempted to question him, he after a resident of Old Tote Road reported make a left onto Miller Lane, con- Ladies Night Out, Toddler Adven- $5 may be paid beginning with this fled the scene and a foot chase ensued. that an individual who appeared to be tinue down Miller Lane; the dirt tures, Morning Coffee, Movie Night, of the Church of St. Anne in Garwood first meeting. Refreshments will be The suspect was eventually apprehended intoxicated attempted to solicit from her. road will bring them into the park- Walking Groups and Book Discus- will be held tonight, Thursday, Sep- available at the conclusion of the and an employee who witnessed the He was transported to headquarters, pro- ing lot. They should then walk sion. Gifts donated by local busi- tember 9, at 7:30 p.m. in the Knights business meeting. crime positively identified the suspect, cessed and released to a responsible adult. through the gate and down a short nesses will be raffled off at the event. of Columbus Hall, located at 37 authorities reported. Friday, September 3, a resident came trail to the actual overlook area Anyone interested in attending this South Avenue in Garwood. Parking Missionaries to Host A knapsack containing the stolen mer- into headquarters to report a possible where the skies are visible. event is asked to send an e-mail to is available behind the hall on Wil- chandise, valued at approximately $331, scam. According to police, the victim [email protected] low Avenue. Outdoor Flea Market was found in close proximity to the sus- stated that a young girl rang her doorbell The Greater Watchung Nature Club pect, police said. He was transported to is dedicated to promoting fellowship or to call Katherine at (908) 889- President Christine Guerriero will SCOTCH PLAINS – The Mission- and stated that she was selling magazine call on committee members for their aries of Metropolitan Baptist Church headquarters, where he was processed subscriptions for a company called HP among those who share an apprecia- 4463. Attendees are asked to bring and turned over to the Union County jail Consulting. The victim stated that she tion of the natural world. Annual dues non-perishable food items that will reports. Discussion will take place re- will sponsor an outdoor flea market in lieu of $4,500 bail. bought a subscription in the amount of are $12 for an individual, $17 for a be donated to the local food pantry. garding the society’s Annual Commun- on Saturday, September 18, from 9 Friday, August 27, a resident of the $51 and gave the girl a check, police The Scotch Plains-Fanwood New- ion Breakfast on Sunday, October 3, at a.m. to 5 p.m. at the church, located at 100 block of Farley Avenue reported that said. After checking the validity of HP comers’ Club, a non-profit social or- which the Reverend Monsignor James 823 Jerusalem Road in Scotch Plains. someone attempted to break into his Consulting on the Internet, the victim See it all on the Web! ganization, offers daytime and M. Sheehan will be the guest speaker. For vendor information, contact D. house, after returning home and finding learned that the company has been asso- evening activities for women, their During tonight’s meeting, there also Graves at (908) 232-0219. Limited the screen to the back door of his resi- ciated with fraud in the past, and she www.goleader.com spouses and children. For more in- will be opportunities to socialize and space is available. Small tables (52- dence had been removed. According to cancelled the check and contacted au- formation about the club or the up- enjoy refreshments. Women of the inch by 52-inch) are $25; large tables police, the back door also was opened and thorities, police reported. parish are welcome to attend. For (60-inch by 104-inch) are $50. No food two planters in his yard were knocked Saturday, September 4, a resident of coming Fall Meet and Greet, visit the over, causing dirt to spill in the backyard. Darby Lane contacted police on a report club website, scotchplains.com/new- more information, call Eleanor at vendors will be permitted; refreshments Footprints were observed leading into the of an illegal fire pit in her neighbor’s #ARINSURANCEWITH comers/. (908) 232-7070. will be sold by the host church. residence but nothing was reported miss- backyard, claiming her daughter was hav- ing, as authorities believe the homeowner ing a reaction to the smoke. According to may have interrupted the crime in police, an investigation of the fire pit 0%23/.!, progress, police said. determined that it was being used to roast Sunday, August 29, a resident of the marshmallows at a backyard get-together, 3%26)#% 100 block of Tillotson Road reported and it was in compliance with state code. .OEXTRACHARGE that someone entered his motor vehicle The victim demanded the fire be extin- while it was parked in front of his house guished and wanted local fire officials !T3TATE&ARM®YOUGETACOMPETITIVE by damaging the lock. According to called to the scene, police said. The of- RATEANDANAGENTDEDICATEDTO police, once inside, the suspect rum- ficer advised her to calm down because HELPINGYOUGETTHECOVERAGETHATS maged through the glove compartment, police said she became inconsolable and RIGHTFORYOU#ONTACTMETODAY but nothing was reported missing at would not listen to reason, but no laws or this time. codes were being broken and no further Sunday, August 29 a resident of the action would be taken, authorities re- 200 block of Midway Avenue reported ported. that someone removed her bicycle from Saturday, September 4, Daquan J. her porch. According to police, the bi- Cook, 22, of Newark and Dion A. Jones, cycle was described as a green Cannondale Jr., 19, of East Orange were arrested mountain bike and was valued at ap- and charged with receiving stolen prop- Christine Cosenza, Agent proximately $400. erty and resisting arrest after an officer 2 Elm Street Monday, August 30, an officer on rou- was stationed out on Route 22 on a Westfield, NJ 07090-2148 tine patrol discovered an act of criminal report that a stolen vehicle was headed Bus: 908-233-9100 mischief after someone wrote graffiti on in his direction. According to police, www.christinecosenza.net the Sheelan’s Crossing Bridge. Accord- the vehicle had been stolen from Scotch ing to police, photos were taken and the Plains, and after the officer attempted Department of Public Works removed to make a motor vehicle stop, the sus- the graffiti. pects fled at a high rate of speed, even- Monday, August 30, a resident of tually crashing the vehicle in Hillside. Nichols Court reported that someone A foot chase ensued, with the suspects entered three of his unlocked motor subsequently being apprehended. vehicles and removed a GPS, 20 CDs Sunday, September 5, a resident of ,)+%!'//$.%)'("/2 from one vehicle and ransacked the Woodacres Drive came into headquar- 34!4%&!2-)34(%2%® other two. The value of the items re- ters to report being the victim of credit moved was approximately $700, police card fraud and identity theft. According 3TATE&ARM-UTUAL!UTOMOBILE)NSURANCE#OMPANY said. 3TATE&ARM)NDEMNITY#OMPANYs"LOOMINGTON ), to police, three separate Internet pur- 0 STATEFARMCOMš Tuesday, August 31, a resident of the chases were made using her credit card 100 block of Glenwood Road reported for approximately $900. A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, September 9, 2010 Page 7 Willow Grove to Spotlight Miller-Cory Offers Preview Revelation, Mark’s Gospel Of New Season’s Programs SCOTCH PLAINS – The Willow how it came to be, and about different WESTFIELD – The Miller-Cory toric Places. Since the house’s incep- Grove Presbyterian Church invites translations and interpretations. House Museum, located at 614 Moun- tion as a museum, thousands of chil- area residents to attend its Bible stud- Everyone also is welcome to 10 tain Avenue in Westfield, has an- dren and adults have been given tours ies during the week and an Adult a.m. worship services each Sunday at nounced that a new season of pro- by costumed docents and taught about Forum series on Sunday mornings, Willow Grove Church. Refreshments grams will begin this month. Colonial farm life. all held in the church lounge. are served during the social time, from The museum provides an exten- Volunteers are always welcome, and Beginning September 16 at 10 a.m., 11:15 to 11:30 a.m. For more informa- sive schedule of special Sunday pro- full training is provided. For more infor- a Thursday morning Bible class will tion, visit willowgrovechurch.org, call grams, which will begin again on mation, call the museum office week- study the Book of Revelation, led by the church office at (908) 232-5678 or September 26 with the annual “An- day mornings at (908) 232-1776 or e- the Reverend Cynthia Cochran-Carney, e-mail [email protected]. tiques Appraisal Affair.” Visitors will mail [email protected]. pastor. The primary resource for this The church is located at 1961 be able to learn the value of their The museum’s website is study will be “Journeys Through Rev- Raritan Road in Scotch Plains, oppo- “treasures” by bringing items for millercoryhouse.org. elation: Apocalyptic Hope for Today” site the Southside Firehouse and soc- evaluation by experienced dealers. by Barbara Rossing. The class will cer field and near the corner of South Other popular events also are re- MothUP Event on Tap discuss the different levels of meaning Martine Avenue. All facilities are turning for the season, such as the and symbolism found in Revelation. handicap-accessible. museum’s participation in Union At Library Sept. 15 Those who are new to study of the County’s Four Centuries in a Week- WESTFIELD – The Westfield LEHAVAH AWARD…At a special Shabbat Hallelu service, 16 youngsters Memorial Library will present an- Bible may decide to attend “The Bible Reckon So to Perform earned the Jewish Award for Brownie Girl Scouts: Lehavah Award, for scouts in end program on October 16 and 17; from Scratch – The Gospel of Mark” grades 2 and 3, after working with Rabbi Erin Glazer for three learning sessions Halloween Hocus Pocus on October other MothUP storytelling event on series on Wednesday nights. Rever- At Folk Music Café at Temple Emanu-El in Westfield. Each scout learned about herself, her family 24; Thanksgiving Dinner and Table Wednesday, September 15, at 7 p.m. end Cochran-Carney will lead this MOUNTAINSIDE – The duo and her religion. Pictured, from left to right, are: Top row, Rachel Saxon, Maia Customs on November 21, and Gin- The theme for the evening will be six-week series beginning on Septem- Reckon So will perform on Thurs- Zaborowski, Jessica Roland, Sasha Levine, Alyssa Milrod, Jordan Wallis and gerbread Sunday on December 5. “Fall Memories,” such as the first day ber 22 at 7:30 p.m. Mark’s gospel day, September 16, from 7 to 8:40 Julia Tompkins, and bottom row, Amanda Raddick, Brianna Worms, Aliyah The museum will offer other pro- of school or a disastrous hayride. focuses on the actions and words of p.m. at the Mountainside Library’s Feinberg, Rachel Schuman, Sarah Hacker and Lexi Melnitsky. grams as well, including various new This program was inspired by the Jesus. Participants also will learn the next Folk Music Café. ones. The History of Brewing in popularity of New York City’s “The basics of the Bible, including how to Reckon So members Danny Weiss Early America will be presented Moth,” an event in which people find their way around this ancient book, and Mary Olive Smith perform a mix Friends of Library Request October 3; Native American Medi- get up and tell five-minute, true of country western, swing, honky tonk cine Pouches will be featured No- stories based on a particular theme. Rosary Altar Society and bluegrass music. Mr. Weiss also vember 7; Crazy for Cranberries will All the stories are told in front of an is a founding member of the Donations For Book Sale be the topic November 14, and audience, without notes, scripts or Posts Meeting Date groundbreaking contemporary blue- Christmas at Mount Vernon with cheat sheets, and should be true, SCOTCH PLAINS – St. grass band Tony Trishka and Skyline. FANWOOD – The Friends of the starting on Thursday, September 16, Martha Washington will be cel- first-person accounts. Bartholomew’s Rosary Altar Society Additionally, the program will fea- Fanwood Memorial Library will from 3 to 7 p.m. They will continue to ebrated December 11. The names of 10 individuals from will hold its first meeting for 2010- ture a song-share where participants sponsor their annual book sale this be accepted on Friday, September The Miller-Cory House Museum the audience who have prepared 2011 after the 7:30 p.m. Novena on can bring out their own instruments month, and are seeking donations of 17, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and from 3 will be available for school or other stories are picked randomly from a Monday, September 13, at St. and lead the room in a song. A piano items for the event. All proceeds will to 6 p.m.; Saturday, September 18, group tours during weekdays, scout hat. Each storyteller has five min- Bartholomew the Apostle Roman also is available. Topping off the night benefit the Fanwood Memorial Li- from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., and Monday tours after school and special pro- utes to share his or her story. A team Catholic Church, located at 2032 will be an informal, live jam session for brary and its patrons. and Tuesday, September 20 and 21, grams on site at schools or other of judges, chosen from the audi- Westfield Avenue in Scotch Plains. everyone. Desserts will be available. The sale organizers are asking area from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and from 3 to community groups as of Wednesday, ence, gives a score. To get a better Linda Caminiti from The Chelsea The Folk Music Café is sponsored residents for donations of used books, 7 p.m. No donations will be accepted September 15. idea of how this evening works, at Fanwood will be the guest speaker. by a grant from the Watts- books on CD, CDs and DVDs. Dona- on Sunday, September 19. In 1740, Samuel Miller built a farm- participants are encouraged to visit This meeting will be open to all Mountainside Community Founda- tions need to be in clean, saleable Tax receipts will be provided upon house for his wife, Sabra, in the West themoth.org. women of the parish and their friends. tion. The Mountainside Library is condition. All varieties of current fic- request. Forest Road Park is located at Fields of Elizabethtown, on a prop- This program is open to Westfield Refreshments will be served. Addi- located at Constitution Plaza. For tion, relevant non-fiction, cookbooks, the end of Forest Road, one block north erty of 100 acres. More than 230 Memorial Library and MURAL tionally, tickets will be available for more information, or for driving di- gardening books, books on sports of Midway Avenue. The sale also will years later, that farmhouse became a cardholders. The library is located the organization’s annual Commun- rections, visit the library’s website: and children’s books in hardcover take place at Forest Road Park. museum, assuming the name Miller- at 550 East Broad Street in Westfield. ion Breakfast, to be held on Sunday, mountainsidelibrary.org, or call (908) and paperback, as well as music and The Friends’ Preview on Thursday, Cory after its first two owners. To register, visit wmlnj.org and click October 3, after the 9 a.m. Mass. 233-0115. movies, are requested. September 23, from 3 to 7 p.m. will The museum is listed on both the on Online Calendar, or call (908) No textbooks, encyclopedias, con- be exclusively for Friends of the State and National Registers of His- 789-4090, extension no. 4140. densed books, magazines, toys, Fanwood and Scotch Plains Librar- All Saints’ Episcopal Slates games, puzzles or cassette tapes can ies; no dealers or scanners will be be accepted. All contributions are permitted. Dealers will be welcome Community Partners Bancorp tax-deductible. when the sale is opened to the public. Sunday School Registration Donations will be accepted at the Patrons may purchase memberships Announces Director Appointment SCOTCH PLAINS – Registration Sunday school director. Forest Road Park building in Fanwood at the door. REGION - William D. Moss, presi- Award, New Jersey Business & In- for the 2010-2011 Sunday school term The All Saints’ Episcopal Church The sale will be open to the public dent and chief executive officer dustry Association New Good at the All Saints’ Episcopal Church will is located at 559 Park Avenue in Caregivers Meeting and book dealers on Friday, Septem- (CEO) of Community Partners Neighbor Award and The New Jer- take place on Sunday, September 12, at Scotch Plains, across from Park To Be Held Monday ber 24, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Satur- Bancorp (the “Company”) sey State Conference of Bricklay- 11 a.m. Classes will begin the follow- Middle School. The parking lot is day, September 25, from 9 a.m. to 4 (Nasdaq:CPBC), has announced that ers and Allied Craftsmen Annual ing Sunday, September 19, at 9:55 a.m. behind the church, accessible via WESTFIELD – A support group p.m., and Sunday, September 26, from James M. Bollerman has been elected Masonry Award. There will be classes for young people School Place. For more information, for those caring for elderly or chroni- noon to 4 p.m. On Sunday, customers a director of the company and a di- Prior to starting his own compa- in pre-kindergarten/kindergarten call the church at (908) 322-8047. cally ill loved ones will meet on will be able to buy items for $5 per rector of the company’s wholly- nies, Mr. Bollerman was president through middle school. Nursery care Monday, September 13, at 8 p.m. in bag all day. The Friends group will owned subsidiary, Two River Com- and CEO of Commercial Realty & also is available every Sunday. the parish center of St. Helen’s Ro- provide the bags. munity Bank. Mr. Bollerman is the Resources Corp., a wholly-owned Sunday school meets during the 10 Mulvaneys Welcome man Catholic Church on Lamberts For more information or to volun- founder of Bollerman Real Estate real estate development subsidiary a.m. service of Holy Communion. Mill Road in Westfield. teer, e-mail Nancy or Thena at Services, a firm that develops and of the New York Stock Exchange Classes are approximately 40 min- Son, Brennon Ross Group meetings are held on the first [email protected] or call provides real estate consulting ser- listed New Jersey Resources Cor- utes long, enabling the young people non-holiday Monday of each month. Nancy at (908) 322-6559. Informa- vices, including master planning, poration, a $1 billion holding com- Sean and Adrianne Mulvaney of These are information and sharing tion also is available on the Friends’ to come into church for the Com- Laguna Beach, Calif. have an- asset management and construction pany. He is a former member of the munion portion of the service. sessions. For more information, call link at the library website, management services, to select cor- New Jersey Resources Board of Di- nounced the birth of their son, Marilyn Ryan at (908) 233-8757. fanwoodlibrary.org. At all age levels, classes focus on Brennon Ross Mulvaney, on porate and institutional entities. rectors and served on its finance com- Bible stories from the Old and New Wednesday, July 14, 2010, at 8:50 “Jim Bollerman is an accomplished mittee. Testament, illustrated through arts a.m. in Laguna Hills, Calif. real estate professional who is widely Mr. Bollerman is a graduate of and crafts and with help from com- Brennon weighed 10 pounds and 8 recognized for his professional ac- Seton Hall University and Seton Hall puter resources. Special events dur- ounces and measured 21½ inches in complishments and his entrepreneur- University School of Law. In addi- ing the year bring young people to- length at birth. ial spirit,” Mr. Moss declared. “He is tion, he has taken course study at The gether for a variety of activities. He joins his sister, Cailin Anne, very familiar with the New Jersey Wharton School at the University of Sunday worship at All Saints’ is at age 3. economy and with the needs of local Pennsylvania and New York Univer- 8 a.m. and 10 a.m. Holy Eucharist is The baby’s paternal grandparents are businesses. We believe his experi- sity. celebrated at both services, with the Kathy and Frank Mulvaney of Westfield. ence and counsel will play a critical Community Partners Bancorp is the All Saints’ Choir singing at the sec- His paternal great-grandmother is Betty role in the continued growth of our holding company for Two River Com- ond service (and sometimes the Youth Scarbrough Dixon of Palo Alto, Calif. corporation,” Mr. Moss concluded. munity Bank, which is headquartered Choir). The Reverend Jane Rockman Brennon’s maternal grandparents Mr. Bollerman has been directly in Middletown, N.J. Two River Com- is rector, Sohyun Ahn is organist and are Pat and Gloria Corcoran and involved with the development, munity Bank currently operates 15 choirmaster, and Glen Robertson is Joanne Grikis of Stroudsburg, Pa. planning and construction of over branches throughout Monmouth and 20 million square feet of commer- Union Counties. More information cial, industrial and residential space about Two River Community Bank is The Mattress Factory Offers in New Jersey. His numerous available at www.tworiverbank.com. awards include the 1991 NAIOP (a More information about Community Tips on Back to School Sleep commercial real estate develop- Partners is available at FANWOOD - As fall arrives and is consumed a couple of hours prior ment association) Developer of the www.communitypartnersbancorp.com. the kids are heading back to school, to bedtime will help. The more ac- Year, The Monmouth-Ocean De- Paid Bulletin Board there are many adjustments that we tive your kids are the sleepier they velopment Council Silver Gull goleader.com/express need to make in our daily routine. We will be. Reduce video game and tele- must make time for homework each vision consumption, especially close evening, maybe dinners need to come to bedtime to reduce sleep resistance. 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Echo Lake Church of Christ (908) 232-8787 Intersection of E. Broad St. and Springfield Ave 24 Hours · 53 Elm Street, Westfield, NJ 07090 (908) 233-4946 [email protected] richardjkaplow.com www.echolakechurch.org Page 8 Thursday, September 9, 2010 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION Norman E. Ziegenfuss, 86, Sports Fan; Mary E. Nazzaro, 70, Cherished Family; Had Worked For West Side Plumbing – Obituaries – Was Teacher and Guidance Director Norman Edwin Ziegenfuss, 86, twice daily walks through town. He Mary Elizabeth Nazzaro, 70, of Hoover. entered into eternal rest on the morn- will always be remembered by all Michael R. Cowles, 63, Business Owner; Westfield passed away on Friday, Mary was predeceased by her hus- ing of September 1, 2010, at The who knew him, with a smile on his September 3, at Overlook Hospital band, Joseph Nazzaro, in 1991, and Center For Hope Hospice and Pallia- face and his salute. Had Been Analyst For U.S. Army NSA in Summit, surrounded by her lov- also her brother, Peter J. Longo, Jr. tive Care in Scotch Plains, N.J., with Always patient and polite, with a ing family. She is survived by her devoted his entire family at his bedside. thankful heart, Norman was a won- Michael Roderick Cowles, 63, of tute, was stationed in Panama, in Viet- Mrs. Nazzaro was born in Teaneck children, Paul J. Nazzaro and his A lifelong Springfield, N.J. resi- derful father and an even better grand- Pacifica, Calif. died peacefully, sur- nam during the conflict, and finally and resided in Hohokus and wife, Elena, of Westfield and Caro- dent, Norman was a member of one father and great-grandfather. He was rounded by loved ones, at the Bruns in Thailand. He worked for the U.S. Ridgewood before moving to lina Bazerman and her husband, of the first graduating classes of a caring and gentle man, who will be Hospice House in Alamo, Calif. Postal Service in New Jersey until Westfield in 1969. Marc, of Caldwell. Also surviving Jonathan Dayton Regional High missed by his two daughters, Irene Born in Brooklyn, returning to Thailand to She received a Bachelor of Sci- are her brother, James Longo, and School in Springfield. He served as a Naugin of Kenilworth, N.J. and her N.Y. in 1946 to Roderick teach at the Thai Mili- ence degree in Education from Wil- his wife, Rosalie; her sisters, Noreen staff sergeant in the Army during husband, Ed, and Ginny Taner of S. and Joy Rose Cowles, tary Academy in liam Paterson College and a Master’s Rousseau and Joanne Longo, and World War II in the Pacific Theater. Westfield, N.J. and her husband, he was one of five chil- Bangkok. Degree in Guidance from Seton Hall her sister-in-law, Anna Longo. She Upon his return, he worked for West Larry; his grandchildren, Eric Naugin, dren. Michael is sur- After returning to University. Mrs. Nazzaro began her also will be deeply missed by her Side Plumbing of Newark and Hill- Jodi and Jeff Wilhelm and Alex and vived by his wife, Judith; California, he worked career as a sixth-grade elementary five adored grandchildren, Sophia, side, N.J. for 49 years. Sara Taner, and his two great-grand- his daughter, Silintira, of at the St. Francis Hotel school teacher in Hillsborough and Peter, Angela, Jude and Cole. Norman met the woman of his children, Madelyn and Lylah New York City; his son, in San Francisco and later became a guidance counselor A Mass of Christian Burial will be dreams, Dorothy Dix, on a blind date. Wilhelm, all of whom love him dearly. Benjamin, of Florida, he owned and operated at Thomas Alva Edison Junior High offered tomorrow, Friday, Septem- They married in 1946, and raised A repass was held on Friday, Sep- and his step-children, several businesses, in- School in Westfield. ber 10, at 10 a.m. at St. Helen’s their two daughters, Irene and Ginny, tember 3, at the Taners’ home in Kay Jarawiwat of San cluding a restaurant in In 1978, she became the Director Roman Catholic Church in in Springfield. Norman enjoyed 64 Westfield. Mateo, Calif., Jason San Bruno, Calif. and of Guidance at Our Lady of the Val- Westfield. Relatives and friends are years of being happily married to his In lieu of flowers, please make (Chrissy) Van Note of S-CAR-GO Couriers in ley High School in Orange, N.J., kindly invited to visit the Dooley loving wife and true companion. donations to The Center For Hope Grass Valley, Calif. and San Francisco. serving until 1981. From 1981 until Colonial Home, 556 Westfield Av- He was a devout New York Giants Hospice and Palliative Care, 1900 Kendra (Rob) Van Note Mike loved cooking her retirement in 1992, she was af- enue, Westfield, today, Thursday, and Yankee fan, and was well known Raritan Road, Scotch Plains, N.J. of Bend, Ore. He also Michael R. Cowles for his family and filiated with Union Catholic Re- September 9, from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 in Springfield for the two-gun salute 07076; (908) 889-7780. leaves his mother, Joy, friends and was an avid gional High School in Scotch Plains p.m. he offered to all he greeted along his September 9, 2010 of Long Beach Island, N.J.; his sister, sports fan, card player, Beach Glass as a guidance counselor. Donations in her memory may be Meg (Randy), of New York City; his collector, Jeopardy player, Pacific More than anything, Mary loved made to St. Anthony Bread for the George Ehrnman, 87, Export Manager; brothers, Peter (Eniko) of Newport School volunteer and great joke teller. her family, her pets, gardening, be- Poor, Franciscan Charities, 3140 Beach, Calif., David of Long Beach He was a kind, loving family man ing outdoors and camping. She also Meramec Street, St. Louis, Mo. Crossing Guard and Active Parishioner Island, N.J. and Jonathan (Martha) of who will be dearly missed but always was active with the Girl Scouts, 63118-4339, or visit Colts Neck, N.J., and a host of neph- treasured in our hearts. achieving the Gold Bar, and volun- franciscancharities.org. George A. Ehrnman, 87, passed Mr. Ehrnman was predeceased ews, nieces, three step-grandchildren, His cremains will rest in the First teered as a camp counselor at Camp September 9, 2010 away at his home in Jackson, N.J. by his son, R. Bruce Ehrnman. cousins and friends. United Methodist Church Memorial on Tuesday, August 31, 2010. He is survived by Frances, his wife Michael graduated from Westfield Garden in Westfield with those of his George Richard Bucci, 23, Musician; Born in Chicago, Ill., he lived in of 65 years; his sister, Mary Liquore; High School in 1964, where he was father, Roderick, and his lifelong Santa Fe, N.M. and Douglass, Ariz. a son, Richard Ehrnman, and his wife, point guard on the 1962-63 basketball friend, Doug Carver. 2005 Westfield High School Graduate before marrying Frances Smalley Carol; his daughters-in-law, Patricia team that won the Union County Cham- Private memorial services are be- on September 29, 1944 and moving Ehrnman and Karen Bodenhorn; his pionship. He graduated from Califor- ing arranged. In lieu of flowers, con- George Richard Bucci, 23, of Charles; his grandmother, Virginia to Westfield. They moved to Jack- grandchildren, Brad Ehrnman, Greg nia State University-San Francisco with tributions can be made in memory of Westfield died Tuesday evening, Au- Hallett Hardesty; his aunt and god- son in 2007. Ehrnman and his wife, Jennifer, Holly a Bachelor of Arts degree in Business. Michael Cowles to the Bruns House, gust 31, at Holy Name Hospital in mother, Martha Hardesty; his uncles, After graduating from Douglass Ehrnman and Melissa Ehrnman; his He served as an analyst for the U.S. c/o Hospice of the East Bay, 3470 Teaneck, N.J. after a long illness. James Hardesty and John Hardesty; High School, Douglass, Mr. great-grandchildren, Henry and Char- Army National Security Agency Buskirk Avenue, Pleasant Hill, Calif. He was born April 10, 1987 in New his godfather, Robert Sottile, and many Ehrnman enlisted in the United lotte; three nieces; two nephews, and (NSA) and, after completing his train- 94523. York City, the son of Richard and cousins among the Bucci, Scotti, States Navy and served in the Pa- many beloved grand-nieces and ing at the Monterey Language Insti- September 9, 2010 Virginia Bucci. He attended Westfield Corradino and Durham families. cific during both World War II and grand-nephews. schools and graduated from Westfield A celebration of life service was the Korean War. He attended Seton A memorial service will be held High School in 2005, where he was a held on Tuesday, September 7, at the Hall University and Rutgers Uni- at 3 p.m. on Sunday, September 19, Mary Ann Cotton, 89, QC Supervisor; member of Euterpe and was heard on Gray Funeral Home, 318 East Broad versity, and had been employed by at The Presbyterian Church in keyboards at many a Folio show. He Street in Westfield. Burial followed RCA, before retiring as export man- Westfield. Interment will be at the Active With Westfield Food Pantry was on medical leave from Five Towns at Fairview Cemetery in Westfield. ager from Whittaker, Clark and Revolutionary War Cemetery in Mary Ann Cotton (Nawrot), 89, of A Mass of Christian Burial was College in Dix Hills, Long Island, For online condolences, please visit Daniels of South Plainfield. During Westfield. Westfield passed away on Wednes- celebrated on Tuesday, September 7, where he pursued studies in jazz and grayfuneralhomes.com. his retirement, Mr. Ehrnman served Arrangements are under the di- day, September 1, 2010. at St. Helen’s Roman music technology. Remembrances may be made in the as a crossing guard for the Westfield rection of the Gray Funeral Home, Born in Belleville, she Catholic Church in George loved, wrote and performed form desired by friends. Memorial Public Schools. 318 East Broad Street in Westfield. formerly lived in Nutley Westfield. Interment music of every kind. He was a graphic contributions may be sent to New An active member of The Pres- In lieu of flowers, donations may and resided in Westfield followed at Glendale arts fan, a sharp humorist and car- Orleans Musician’s Relief Fund byterian Church in Westfield for be made to “Presbyterian Church in for the past 42 years. Cemetery in toonist manqué. He was a generous (NOMRF), 102 W. Washington Street, over 60 years, Mr. Ehrnman had Westfield – Ehrnman Memorial” Mrs. Cotton was a Bloomfield. and loyal son, brother and friend, and Unit 2, Bloomington, Ill. 61701, or been an Elder, a Deacon and a mem- and given to The Presbyterian Quality Control supervi- Arrangements were will be missed terribly. donate (money or used instruments) ber of the Monday Morning Bank- Church in Westfield, 140 Mountain sor for 42 years at by the Higgins and He is survived by his father and directly via the donations webpage: ers, taught Sunday school, partici- Avenue, Westfield, N.J. 07090. Con- Westinghouse Co. in Bonner Echo Lake Fu- mother, Richard and Virginia Bucci; nomrf.org/donations.html. pated on many church committees tributions will go to support the Bloomfield. She also was neral Home, 582 his younger brothers, Mark and September 9, 2010 and was active in the AGAPE pro- AGAPE program. very active with the Springfield Avenue in gram from its inception in 1997 September 9, 2010 Westfield Food Pantry at Westfield. until 2007. the Holy Trinity Roman In lieu of flowers, Mona Cecelia Schultz, 81, Parishioner; Catholic Church in Mary Ann Cotton contributions may be Was Bell Labs Administrative Assistant Holy Trinity Seniors Westfield. made to Children’s Spe- Prayer to She is survived by her husband of cialized Hospital Foundation, 150 New Mona Cecelia Schultz, a resident ward Schultz of Oxford, Miss.; 13 The Blessed Virgin To Begin New Season 47 years, Donald Warren Cotton. Also Providence Road, Mountainside, N.J. of Darien, Conn., passed away on grandchildren and six great-grand- WESTFIELD – The Holy Trinity surviving are two sisters, Tillie Quinn 07092 or Associated Humane Societ- Friday, September 3, 2010, at children. She was predeceased by (Never known to fail) Senior Social Club will hold its first and Jay Smith and her husband, Ed; ies, 124 Evergreen Avenue, Newark, Rosenthal Hospice in Stamford, her husband, Walter J. Schultz, and Oh most beautiful Flower of meeting of the fall season on Mon- her brother-in-law, Guy Bowden, and N.J. 07114-2133. Conn. two brothers, William DeYoung and Mount Carmel, Fruitful Vine, day, September 13, at 1:30 p.m. in the many nieces and nephews. September 9, 2010 Born on November 24, 1928 in James DeYoung. Splendor of Heaven, Blessed Holy Trinity Interparochial School Paterson, N.J., she was the daughter A Mass of Christian Burial was Mother of the Son of God, Im- gymnasium, located on First Street in of the late William H. and Sarah offered yesterday, Wednesday, Sep- maculate Virgin, assist me in my Westfield. Mothers’ Center to Present DeYoung. She was 81. tember 8, at St. Thomas More Ro- necessity. Oh, Star of the Sea, help Laura Sodano from the Commu- Mona worked as an administra- man Catholic Church, 374 me! Show me herein you are my nity Food Bank of New Jersey will be tive assistant for Bell Labs in New Middlesex Road, Darien, Conn., with mother. Oh Holy Mary, Mother of the guest speaker. During the meet- Kids Stuff Consignment Sale Jersey. She was a parishioner of St. Father Robert Post officiating. God, Queen of Heaven and Earth, ing, attendees also will have an op- Bartholomew the Apostle Roman Arrangements were by the Ed- I humbly beseech you from the portunity to sign up for a trip to the AREA – The Mothers’ Center Kids time to prepare items for consign- Catholic Church in Scotch Plains. ward Lawrence Funeral Home, 2119 bottom of my heart to succor me in Royal Manor in Garfield for the Stuff Consignment Sale will be held on ment, the Mothers’ Center also will She is survived by her six chil- Post Road in Darien. this necessity. There are none who Octoberfest. Refreshments will be Friday and Saturday, October 1 and 2, accept donations of gently used dren, John Schultz of Greencastle, In lieu of flowers, memorial dona- can withstand your power. Show served. at the Casano Community Center, lo- children’s clothes, toys and other Pa., Gerri Anne Mason of Crossville, tions may be made to the Rosenthal me herein you are my mother. Oh cated at 314 Chestnut Street in Roselle items for the sale. Tenn., Robert Schultz of Stratford, Hospice Residence, Shelburne Road Mary, conceived without sin, pray Park. The center is situated a few blocks Proceeds will benefit the Mothers’ Conn., Amy Shelton of Darien, and West Broad Street, Stamford, for us who have recourse to thee. Prayer to St. Jude off of Westfield Avenue and near Gar- Center of Central New Jersey, a non- Conn., Terry Szczecina of Conn. 06902. Holy Mother, I place this cause in den State Parkway Exits 137 or 138. profit, non-sectarian organization pro- September 9, 2010 Oh Holy St. Jude, apostle and mar- Monmouth Junction, N.J. and Ed- your hands (3x). Since 1984, the Mothers’ Center viding friendship, education, outreach tyr, great in virtue and rich in miracles, has been offering quality children’s and support for all parents across Holy Spirit, You who solve all near kinsman of Jesus Christ, faithful problems, light all roads so that I items to the community. The sale will Central New Jersey. The group offers intercessor of all who invoke your spe- may attain my goal. You who gave feature gently used children’s fall and daytime and evening discussion and cial patronage in time of need, to you I me the divine gift to forgive and winter clothing in sizes from newborn craft groups, book clubs, morning have recourse from the depth of my forget all evil against me and that in to children’s 12. Other merchandise and afternoon playgroups and spe- heart and humbly beg to whom God all instances in my life You are with will include Halloween costumes, cial events. New members are always has given such great power to come to me. I want in this short prayer to children’s toys, videos and books, welcome. For more information, call my assistance. Help me in my present thank You as I confirm once again sports equipment and bicycles, plus (908) 561-1751 or visit urgent petition. In return I promise to that I never want to be separated strollers and other baby equipment. westfieldnj.com/mccnj. make your name known and cause you from You in eternal glory. Thank Anyone interested in consigning is to be invoked. (Say three Our Fathers, you for your mercy towards me asked to visit the Mothers’ Center Fanwood Presbyterian and mine. Amen. three Hail Marys, and three Glorias.) website, westfieldnj.com/mccnj or to Say this prayer on three con- St. Jude, pray for us all who invoke leave a detailed message at the Moth- Slates ‘Celebration’ secutive days. Publish this prayer your aid. Amen. Publication must be ers’ Center by calling (908) 561-1751. FANWOOD – The Fanwood Pres- after the favor is granted. promised. This novena has never been Participants keep 50 percent of the byterian Church will observe a spe- K.G. known to fail. total sold and the other 50 percent is cial “Celebration Sunday” on Sep- K.P. a tax-deductible donation to the Moth- tember 19, beginning with the church ers’ Center. service at 10 a.m. For those who do not have the The Reverend David Jahnke will MELODIES...Temple Beth O’r/Beth Torah in Clark was the setting last month officiate in the sanctuary, located at for Kabbalah-inspired melodies and prayers to welcome the Jewish Sabbath. One Area Club Reveals the corner of Martine and LaGrande hundred men, women and children were in attendance. Pictured above is the Gray Funeral Homes Avenues. The music during the ser- musical ensemble Psalm 150, which performed during the early part of the Picnic Hike Activity vice will spotlight the Praise En- evening. Since 1897 AREA – The Union County Hiking semble of church musicians. Club has announced that a Darlington/ The “celebration” will then continue Ramapo Valley County Reservation, at 11:15 a.m. in Westminster Hall on Clark Temple Welcomes Mahwah Picnic Hike will take place Marian Avenue with a fair featuring on Thursday, September 30. carnival games, relay races, crafts and Participants are asked to bring lunch food. Registration for regular Sunday Sabbath With Melodies and water. They will hike two hours school classes and multiple choirs also CLARK – One hundred men, (from the works of the theologian to a lunch spot, eat lunch and hike will take place at that time. women and children gathered inside Abraham Joshua Heschel). two hours back to the trailhead. For For further information about the Temple Beth O’r/Beth Torah (TBO/ As “L’Cha Dodi” was played, Can- further information and to register, Fanwood Presbyterian Church or BT) in Clark August 6 to hear tor Stern asked the congregants to call (973) 328-7599 or e-mail Kabbalah-inspired melodies, and close their eyes and to imagine them- “Celebration Sunday,” call the church [email protected]. office at (908) 889-8891. then prayed to welcome the Jewish selves in Safed, Israel during the Sabbath. 16th century, a time of simplicity Begun in 1876 by William Gray, in Cranford and later Incorporated in “Music and song are important and mysticism, when the early 1897 as the Gray Burial & Cremation Company. portals to the past and the future,” Kabbalists would go out to the fields Today, known by many simply as Gray’s. We continue to provide the said Cantor Steven Stern, who has to welcome the “Shabbat Bride.” personal service that began with Mr. Gray, whether it be for burial or been with TBO/BT for more than a Attendees were treated to an after- cremation. dozen years and recently was recog- service “Oneg Shabbat” array of nized by the Central New Jersey chocolates, sweets, coffee, tea, Gray Funeral Home Gray Memorial Funeral Home Jewish community for his leader- drinks and community spirit. This is 318 East Broad St. 12 Springfield Ave. ship and innovative programming. the second year of Temple Beth O’r/ Westfield, NJ 07090 Cranford, NJ 07016 During the early part of the Beth Torah’s “Chocolate Shabbat.” William A. Doyle Mgr. Dale R. Schoustra Mgr. evening, “Psalm 150,” a musical Co-Presidents Lillian Makow and NJ Lic. Number 2325 NJ Lic. Number 3707 group that includes guitar, violin, Thelma Purdy were on hand. Ms. (908)-233-0143 (908)-276-0092 flute, mandolin, percussion and ac- Purdy thanked the cantor and musi- cordion, performed for the congre- cal group. Ms. Makow commented, gation with its renditions of the “Our members and guests were John-Michael “J.M.” Jones Kabbalat Shabbat Psalms. transported to a serene oasis in time N.J. Lic. #4869 As the skies darkened with the where our spirits could be renewed Director advent of the Sabbath, the musicians and uplifted.” exited, and the traditional Friday For more information, see www.grayfuneralhomes.com Night Shabbat prayers and songs bethorbethtorah.org or call (732) followed, highlighted by readings 381-8403 and ask for Cantor Stern, by temple member Betty Needleman Ms. Makow or Ms. Purdy. A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, September 9, 2010 Page 9 WF’s Linda Coleman Joins Wardlaw-Hartridge School EDISON – Andrew Webster, Head very appealing. of School at The Wardlaw-Hartridge “Having been a student at an inde- School in North Edison, announced pendent school, I understand how im- that Linda Coleman of Westfield has portant that experience is,” she added. been named the in- “Wardlaw- dependent school’s Hartridge offers a new director of ad- strong sense of mission. community that A mother of nourishes academic three, Mrs. curiosity while of- Coleman studied fering intellectual English at Wash- challenges. I was ington University warmly welcomed in St. Louis and by the faculty and earned her Bach- staff and could tell elor of Arts degree that Wardlaw- IMAGINE THAT…The photo above was taken before a weekly field trip on July at The City Uni- Hartridge is a 21 to Imagine That! Museum at Florham Park, where children were encouraged versity of New school that really to touch, discover, learn and explore the hands-on exhibits. Sue Liu, a parent of York (CUNY). cares about its stu- a 6-year-old son whom she adopted from China this year, said, “The children are She also received dents. I am very learning so much… not just English. It is living knowledge.” Irene Agne, another her Master of Sci- excited about my AN APPLE A DAY…Emily Chan, the National Honor Society President for mother of a 6-year-old child added, “They interact with one another and learn ence degree in El- new role at Westfield High School, is busy organizing volunteers for the second annual Apple English so well through this interaction. I support this program 120 percent.” ementary Educa- Linda Coleman of Westfield Wardlaw-Hartridge Fest Fundraiser, sponsored by the Westfield Historical Society. Apple Fest will be tion from CUNY. and look forward to held on Saturday, October 2, from 1 to 5 p.m., with a rain date of October 3, at the Her career as an educator spans 35 meeting the students and their fami- Reeve House, located at 314 Mountain Avenue in Westfield. Volunteers from the WF Summer Program Honor Society will be helping with children’s games, face painting, pumpkin years, with the last 21 of those at lies.” decorating and an art contest. Other activities will include barbershop music, Staten Island Academy (SIA). Over master silhouettist Ruth Grabner, historic tours, apple pie contest, antiques and A Success in Any Language that time she chaired the English Alison Petrow Earns curiosity sale, bake sale, Victorian Bicycle display and other fun activities. Department and taught English and Everyone is welcome. For pie contest form and rules, and to reserve a silhouette WESTFIELD – The Westfield Pub- gram explore the community, imagi- language arts from fourth to 12th Master’s From Loyola sitting, go to wesfieldhistoricalsociety.org lic School district has launched a new nation and animal life, while the fo- grades. WESTFIELD – Alison Petrow, federally funded summer program cus of the program for the older stu- For the last two years she served as daughter of Susan and Bob Petrow of geared toward students whose pri- dents deals with American govern- diversity coordinator and associate Westfield, has graduated from Loyola Parents Can Register mary language in not English. ment. Each week the students are director of admission at SIA where University in Baltimore, Md., with a English Language Learners (ELL) introduced to one of the three levels she led initiatives in diversity, social Master’s degree in Clinical Psychol- is taught by Westfield teachers David of the U.S. government – local, state justice, service learning and commu- ogy. Children for COOP Exam Greer, Linda Ulanet and Nancy and federal. Once a week the stu- nity outreach. She is a faculty research assistant STATE – The COOP Exam (Coop- school beginning now. Liggera, who also serves as the coor- dents take an educational field trip to Mrs. Coleman said, “The school’s for the University of Maryland, where dinator of the district’s year-round places related to the history they are erative Admissions Examination Pro- Additionally, the Catholic core values and mission reflect what she is working on a National Institute gram) is the high-school entrance secondary schools of the Archdiocese program. studying. I think is central to education in the of Mental Health-funded study that The three-week program enrolled Mr. Greer said, “This program en- exam used by the Newark Archdio- of Newark are sponsoring an evening 21st century. The idea of working examines the negative symptoms of cese for students seeking admission at the Archdiocesan Center, located Westfield students ages 12 through abled the English language learners locally and thinking globally is also schizophrenia. 17 who meet three days at Westfield of Westfield to interact with our gov- into the ninth grade of a Catholic high at 171 Clifton Avenue in Newark, on High School with Mr. Greer, while ernment and to understand that each school for September 2011. September 22 from 7 to 8:30 p.m., students ages 6 through 9 meet with member of society, even those who UCC Offers Free The exam will be given on Novem- entitled “High School Expo.” Ms. Ulanet and Ms. Liggera at are new to the United States, is en- ber 5; however, students should be The purpose of the evening is to Franklin Elementary School. The trusted with the task of working to- registered ahead of time to guarantee provide parents and students who are native languages of these students gether to ensure the prosperity of our Workforce-Skills Training themselves a seat. Many testing fa- currently in grades seven and eight are Korean, Mandarin Chinese, Span- nation.” cilities rapidly fill to capacity. with information about the Catholic ish, Thai, Turkish and Ukrainian. He added, “They know that their CRANFORD – Union County training. Companies are not required Parents should not delay in regis- high schools in Bergen, Essex, “The overall goal of this program,” voices are heard in our community College (UCC) offers free courses in to provide a minimum number of tering their eighth graders for the Hudson and Union counties. explained Ms. Liggera, “is to de- and that as they continue to improve basic-skills training for the employ- employees for training, pay for class exam. In order to register online, par- This event is conducted in a college- velop the English-language skills of linguistic capabilities, they can take a ees of local businesses through a tuition, fill out complicated paper- ents should visit coopexam.org. Reg- fair style. Staff and student the children through social-studies more active role in sharing their ex- unique partnership of the New Jersey work or disclose financial statements. istration materials may also be picked representatives from the schools will themes and American culture.” periences and areas of expertise to Business and Industry Association If interested in learning more about up at any Catholic elementary or high be on hand to share information, to The younger children in the pro- fully integrate and add to the diver- (NJBIA), the New Jersey Commu- the NJBIA Project program or to answer questions and to engage in sity of society.” nity College Consortium, and the New reserve classes for a company, con- WF’s Lauren Koepfler lively discussion with parents and Hewit of WF Makes Mr. Greer expressed appreciation Jersey Department of Labor and tact Lisa Raudelunas Hiscano at (908) Graduates Rider Univ. children. With so many schools to to all of the individuals throughout Workforce Development. 965-2358, or e-mail her at choose from, this evening affords Clemson Dean’s List the community who helped support Through the grant-funded NJBIA [email protected]. Those doing so WESTFIELD – Westfield resident families an excellent opportunity to WESTFIELD – Leanne Hewit, various field trips for these students Project, employees can be trained at should make sure to include their Lauren Koepfler graduated, this past see many schools at once. daughter of Dave and Carol Hewit of such as Joan Barna, who provided an one of Union County College’s cam- contact information and to write May, from According to Monsignor Kevin Westfield and a 2007 graduate of exclusive tour of the Miller-Cory puses, in Elizabeth or Cranford, or “NJBIA Project” in the subject line. Rider Uni- Hanbury, Vicar for Education and Westfield High School, made the House, and Officer Gary Moore of on-site at the participating business The NJBIA Project program was versity with a Superintendant of Schools, “Finding dean’s list at Clemson University for the Westfield Police Department, who facility. designed to simplify employee train- Bachelor of the right school for your son or the spring 2010 semester. rearranged his personal schedule to Training is available in the follow- ing for New Jersey businesses. Now Arts degree daughter is most important to ensuring The Clemson dean’s list requires a share his knowledge and expertise of ing areas: Computer Applications in its fourth year (2010-2011), this in Commu- a successful future for them. Parents GPA of 3.5 out of 4.0. Westfield with the students. (Windows, Outlook, Excel, Word), program has already benefited more nications. shouldn’t put off an important mathematics and measurement, Com- than 16,550 employees with 1,125 The decision until the last minute. All munications (verbal, written and cus- companies and is available through daughter of families are most welcome to join us Area Residents Graduate tomer relations) and English as a all 63 of the state’s community col- Donna and at this yearly event.” Second Language. leges. Frank For more information on the schools Open-enrollment classes are avail- Koepfler of of the Archdiocese, visit rcan.org/ University of Delaware able from October through Decem- Reading is Good For You Westfield, schools. For questions regarding sec- AREA – The following Univer- nior major in the College of Educa- ber at the UCC Elizabeth and she made the ondary school admissions or the COOP sity of Delaware students from the tion and Public Policy, from Cranford campuses. For a complete dean’s list for exam, contact Brother Ralph Darmento, readership area made the 2010 spring Westfield; John Meredith, a senior schedule, call (908) 527-7207. Com- all four years at Rider and graduated F.S.C., Deputy Superintendent of semester dean’s list: major in the College of Business and panies may also arrange classes for with honors. Lauren is pursuing a Schools, at [email protected] or Erin Bange, a senior major in the Economics, from Westfield; Mairead their employees at a time and loca- career in Broadcasting. (973) 497-4260. College of Arts and Sciences, from O’Boyle, a sophomore major in the tion of their convenience, at either Westfield; Emma Byer, a junior ma- College of University Studies, from one of UCC’s campus locations or at jor in the College of Arts and Sci- Westfield; Samuel Rackear, a sopho- a business facility. ences, from Westfield; Chloe Cherin, more major in the College of Arts Although these classes are pro- vided at no charge to the company, a senior major in the College of and Sciences, from Westfield; goleader.com/subscribe Education and Public Policy, from Kathryne Read, a senior major in the employers must pay their employees Westfield; Marlena Cortese, a sopho- College of Business and Econom- the customary hourly wage while in more major in the College of Arts ics, from Westfield; Francesca and Sciences, from Westfield; Sophie Welham, a senior major in the Col- Cancer Exercise Specialist To De Koning-Teasdale, a sophomore lege of Arts and Sciences, from major in the College of Business and Westfield; Jason Massa, a senior Join BREATHE Fitness Studio Economics, from Westfield; Sarah major in the College of Engineering, MOUNTAINSIDE - BREATHE tigue,” says Carol. In welcoming her Dobson, a senior major in the Col- from Mountainside; Ashley Swick, Fitness Studio takes great pleasure in to BREATHE, we hope to provide a lege of Education and Public Policy, a senior major in the College of announcing the addition of Carol place where people can regain their from Westfield; Craig Esposito, a Education and Public Policy, from Michaels, CPT CES, to our team of strength and balance of life in an junior major in the College of Busi- Mountainside; Kevin Wheaton, a se- fitness professionals. Carol is a can- environment that they feel comfort- ness and Economics, from Westfield; nior major in the College of Arts and cer exercise specialist and has been able. The focus is to help individuals Renee Ferio, a junior major in the Sciences, from Mountainside. in the fitness field for 14 years. She is through their recovery process, and College of Business and Econom- Named to the dean’s list are full- a member of The Society of Public improve their overall quality of life. ics, from Westfield; Christopher time students with grade point aver- Health Education, and has been inte- Individualized training for this pro- Franks, a junior major in the College ages of 3.33 or above (on a 4.0 scale) gral in designing and developing adult gram will begin at BREATHE on of Arts and Sciences, from Westfield; for the semester, with no temporary fitness education programs. Addi- Tuesday September 16. Kelly Gelber, a senior major in the grades. tionally, Carol is Pilates certified and In addition to “RECOVERY FIT- College of Education and Public also teaches balance, posture, and NESS” Carol will also be teaching a Policy, from Westfield; Neil Huskey, Cranford’s O’Neill flexibility training, strength and func- brand new class at BREATHE called a senior major in the College of Enters St. Michael’s tional exercise, and sports specific “AGELESS STRENGTH FOR Engineering, from Westfield; Julia training. WOMEN.” The Pilates based class is Korn, a senior major in the College CRANFORD — Mariclaire “RECOVERY FITNESS” is the appropriate for all ages and fitness of Education and Public Policy, from O’Neill, daughter of Edward F. program that she has created specifi- levels. Join Carol on Thursday morn- Westfield; Claire Macdonald, a se- O’Neill and Claire O’Neill of cally for men and women that are ings at 8 a.m. at BREATHE. Cranford, began her first year at Saint currently, or previously, undergoing BREATHE Fitness Studio is lo- Educ. Fund Announces Michael’s College this month. cancer surgery or any type of cancer cated at 1055 Route 22 East in Mariclaire graduated from Cranford treatment.”Cancer survivors no Mountainside, N.J. (908) 301-0123. First Photo Contest High School before coming to Saint longer have to live with stiff shoul- Paid Bulletin Board WESTFIELD – The Education Michael’s, which is located in ders, tightness, poor posture, or fa- Fund of Westfield announced its Burlington, Vt. goleader.com/express first student-photo contest, “The Eyes of Westfield: A Student’s View.” Catholic High School Admissions Exam St.B artho lome w A c adem y All K-12 students can submit pho- COOP Exam for September 2011 admission tos of Westfield within the catego- The Catholic Academy that makes a difference Friday, November 5, 2010 ries: People, Places and My Favor- ite Things. Each entry is $10. There in your child’s life. Don’t miss out on the opportunity is no limit to the number of submis- sions. Prizes will be awarded by of a lifetime for your current eighth grader. grade level: (K-2, 3-5, 6-8, 9-12). Starting September 1, 2010 download an Entries will be accepted from now application at www.coopexam.org/ or visit any through Sunday, October, 17 but any pictures of Westfield taken within the of our schools to pick up an application. last year are accepted. All entries will be published in For more information regarding the exam contact: “Eyes of Westfield: A Student’s View” Cooperative Admissions Examination Office photo-book. Winning photos will 8:30 am – 8:30 pm Monday-Friday also be displayed during an exhibi- 888-921-COOP (888-921-2667) tion and reception in October. [email protected] The Education Fund is a volunteer, non-profit, community-based inde- Serving children in grades PreK - 8 or call Br. Ralph Darmento (973) 497-4260. pendent organization that raises The Catholic High Schools in the Archdiocese of Newark money to assist the Westfield public 2032 Westfield Avenue schools in maintaining and enhanc- www.rcan.org/schools ing the quality of education for all Scotch Plains, NJ 07076 The schools of the Archdiocese of Newark admit students of any race, color, national, or ethnic origin. students. 908.322.4265 See our schools College Fair Style at High School EXPO For details and entry form, visit 22 September • 7:00-8:30 pm westfieldnj.com/edfund/ Call for information or visit: www.stbacademy.org Archdiocesan Center Eyes_of_Westfield.html 171 Clifton Avenue, Newark over 30present schools A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, September 9, 2010 Page 11 See it all in color at! Sports Section www.goleader.com THE WEEK IN SPORTS Pages 11-15 2010 All-Corbin Team

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1 3 4 5 Welcome to The Thirteenth Annual All-Corbin Team: The All-Corbin Team is dedicated to the Adult Softball Leagues and Youth Baseball Leagues. The selections are based entirely on neat-looking plays, fan participation and interesting positions. 1. Best Victory Celebration – Westfield White 12s winning Cal Ripken District 12 Championship. 15. Best Pitch by a Blue Devil – Matt LaCorte of the Westfield 11s against Florham Park. 2. Best Dirty Slide at Home – Westfield Blue 12s Jared Glassman vs. Cranford. 16. Best Toss by a Bronze Star Recipient – Frank Chupko (St. Bart’s Oldtimers Men’s Softball League). 3. Best Left-Handed Swing by Senior – Ron Kulik (Brew Crew of Union County 50+ League). 17. Best Three Perfect Innings – Vin Difilippo (Westfield White 12s against South Orange in Cal Ripken finals). 4. Most Inspired Effort & Dirtiest Face – Marty Marks (Park Beverage – Scotch Plains Softball League). 18. Best Dance Step at First – Frank Pepe (Renda Roads against Awnings Galore of Union County 50+ League). 5. Best Retro Uniforms – The Elizabeth Resolutes Vintage Base Ball Club playing circa 1860s, 1870s rules. 19. Best Proof of Being Safe – Sal Gano running to first in St. Bart’s Oldtimers Men’s Softball League. 6. Best Vintage Pitcher – Dan Marcus of the Elizabeth Resolutes Vintage Base Ball Club 20. Busiest Vintage Play at Second – Elizabeth Resolute second baseman Brendon Cross against Diamond State. 7. Most Powerful Swing –Dan Samila (Park Beverage of the Scotch Plains Softball League). 21. Best Fielding Play at Second – Luke Mineo (Scotch Plains-Fanwood American Legion Team). 8. Best Fielding Pitcher – Ed Belford (Renda Roads of the Union County Senior 50+ Softball League). 22. Best Nab in a Rundown – James Schiano (Westfield American Legion 15U tagging out Ridge runner). 9. Best Response-Provoking Slide Home –Owen Kessler (Westfield White 11s Youth Baseball). 23. Closest Contact at Third Base – Ethan Ament (Westfield Blue 8s against Long Hill). 10. Best Contact on the Ball – CJ Composto (Westfield Blue 8s Youth Baseball League). 24. Most Closely-Watched Play – Michael Fox (Westfield 8s) sliding into third against Cranford 8s at Cranford. 11. Coolest Slide Home – Westfield Blue 10s’ Ryan Chirichella under Westfield Gray catcher Matt Bromberg. 25. Best Vintage Swing and Miss – Harry Uhrig, Jr. of the Elizabeth Resolutes Vintage Base Ball team. 12. Best Right-Handed Swing by a Senior – Don Montefusco (Brew Crew of Union County Senior 50+). 26. Neatest Positioning at Second – Westfield White 12s shortstop Nick Mele against South Orange-Maplewood. 13. Most Definitely Safe at Third – Jamie Petrovcik (Westfield White 10s) WF Blue third baseman Tom McElynn. 27. Best Effort at Second Base – Jack Neiswenter (Westfield Blue 11s against Florham Park) 14. Best Pitch by a Raider – Connor McSherry of the Scotch Plains-Fanwood 12s against Cranford 12s). 28. Best Proof of Safe at Second – SPF Raider Frank Degnan waiting for the ball as Cougar Sean Feeney slides. Raider Soccer Boys Return Few Starters but Have Talent

By DAVID B. CORBIN level. There are only a couple return- that chemistry working for them, I Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times ing as starters, but it’s a group that I think we will do a heck of a lot better Fifteen seniors have graduated, and think shows tremendous promise,” than a lot of people expect of us.” this year’s Scotch Plains-Fanwood said Raider Head Coach Tom Injuries plagued the Raiders last High School boys soccer team has Breznitsky, whose career won/loss/ year, but team depth and plenty of few returning starters, but the Raiders tie record rose to 586 (wins)-144 versatile players enabled them to ad- still have a wealth of talent to fill the (losses)-45 (ties). “They have excel- vance to the North Jersey, Section 2 vacancies. lent skills and understanding of the Group 3 finals, become Co-Champi- “There are a lot of talented players, game. It’s going to depend on how we ons of the Watchung Division of the who do play at a high-quality-club gel and come together. If we can get CONTINUED ON PAGE 12

David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times THE ‘MAGNIFCENT SEVEN’ OF TENNIS…The Blue Devil girls tennis team came within one match of winning the Tournament of Champions last year, and all but one have returned. Pictured, left to right, are: front row; Katherine McKinley, Morgan Murphy and Samantha Borr; back row, Debbie Wu, Lexi Borr, Sarah Murphy and Melissa Morawski. Blue Devil Tennis Girls Are Taking Nothing for Granted

By DAVID B. CORBIN of the five flights to capture their fifth ing job. We talked a lot about it at the Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times straight Union County Tournament end of the season, and we haven’t High expectations of a great sea- (UCT) title, won the North Jersey, talked about it since. Now we are son were met and even exceeded by Section 2, Group 4 crown and the focused on getting ready for the sea- the Westfield High School girls ten- Group 4 championship, and experi- son and trying to take it one step at a nis team last year, and even with all enced their only loss at the Tourna- time,” Blue Devil Head Coach Matt but one starter returning, the Blue ment of Champions (TOC) title match Varhley said. David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times IN THE THICK OF THE ACTION…Raider junior Billy Babis, left, mixes it up with a Columbia defender during a Devils are taking nothing for granted. to finish 23-1. Sophomore Lexi Borr, the UCT scrimmage game in Scotch Plains on September 3. Last year, the Blue Devils won four “Last year’s team did an outstand- CONTINUED ON PAGE 12 Page 12 Thursday, September 9, 2010 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION REIMAN, LOPEZ NAMED CAPTAINS Blue Devil Tennis Girls Are Lady Raiders to Face Taking Nothing for Granted CONTINUED FROM PAGE 11 champion at first singles, will remain second in the UCT at second doubles Stiff Schedule in Tennis at first singles. Last year, Borr ad- last season, will remain at second vanced to the semifinal round of the doubles. The pair finished their season By DAVID B. CORBIN Cranford is going to be a powering Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times NJSIAA singles tournament and fin- with a 25-1 record. force,” Wasserman added. ished with a 31-2 record. “Sam moving up to second singles Competition in Union County has Senior co-captains Christina “Lexi’s performance on the court is an exciting opportunity for us. Our became increasingly more intense, Reiman, who placed fifth at second speaks for itself; however, what a lot doubles lineup is going to look very, and it will not get any easier for this singles in the UCT, has moved up to of people don’t know is that Lexi is very different. It’s going to be hard year’s Scotch Plains-Fanwood girls first singles, and Isabel Lopez, who extremely dedicated and works very for last year’s doubles team to match tennis team. placed fifth at second doubles, will hard to achieve her success. She’s an what the previous year was able to Last year, the Lady Raiders had take over at second singles. outstanding person on top of it. She’s accomplish. We are hoping to build one of their brightest seasons, plac- “Christina is a super player. Isabel a great girl to work with. I’m excited that chemistry and prepare them to ing third in the Union County Tour- is a super player. She really made the to see how she continues to grow. I succeed the way they succeeded last nament (UCT), qualifying for the commitment this year. She came ready don’t think we have seen her best year,” coach Varhley said. North Jersey, Section 2, Group 3 tour- to play. This is her senior year. She tennis yet,” coach Varhley said. “We Sam Borr, however, is no stranger nament for the second straight year, earned her spot,” coach Wasserman are in a spot right now where I expect to playing singles. being ranked eighth in Group 3 and said. “They are going to have their her to be one of the better players in “She brings a lot of singles experi- finishing with a 13-7 record. hands full, playing against teams like the state.” ence. She’s worked very hard lately The Lady Raiders had a total of 46 in Westfield and Kent Place.” Senior Devil Debbie Wu, a UCT to win that spot and to make sure that the UCT, behind powerhouses Kent David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times Sophomore Alex Sullivan, who RAIDER TEAM CAPTAINS…Raider senior co-captains Christina Reiman, left, second singles champion in 2008 and she does her part and is accountable Place (second) and the champion played first doubles last year, jumped and Isabel Lopez are aware of the very competitive season ahead in girls tennis. a UCT third singles champion last for her play,” coach Varhley said. “It’s Westfield Blue Devils, who went on to up to third singles, while sophomore Reiman will compete at first singles; Lopez will compete at second singles. year, will remain at third singles. Wu a special thing for her, because she finish second in the Tournament of Alyssa Leyden and senior Betsey made it to the second round of the really wanted back to singles after Champions. But with the graduation of Appel will compete at first doubles. NJSIAA tournament and finished playing singles her freshman year. Aleksandra Szczuka, who placed sec- Senior Eve Rosenheck and sopho- with a 26-4 record. We have two sisters at the top of our ond in the UCT at first singles, Neha mores Lindsey Wilkinson and Gabby Raider Soccer Boys Return But the Blue Devils will certainly lineup.” Pannuri, who placed second at third Mendes have been vying for the sec- miss four-year starter Tara Criscuolo, The talent level of the Blue Devil singles, and Lyndsey Douglas, who ond doubles spot. who won the UCT second singles starters is so high that several could, placed sixth at first doubles, the Raiders The Raiders’ season was to begin Few Starters but Have Talent title last year. most likely, play first singles at many will have an even stiffer challenge. with a blaze when they face Westfield CONTINUED FROM PAGE 11 “Tara’s presence on the team is competitive schools. “Missing Aleksandra and Neha will today in Westfield. going to be significantly missed. Al- “We have a couple of girls who be big shoes to fill. When you lose “Union County is one of the tough- Union County Conference and to fin- ior Seth Schlissekman and sopho- though we have six starters returning, certainly could play at the top of a lot three of your top seven players, it est conferences in the state. The only ish with a 19-3-2 record. more Vinnie Bianco are vying for the the chemistry this year is a lot differ- of other school’s lineups, so we are becomes a problem,” Raider Head thing I can possibly say is we are The Raiders lost twice to Westfield, goalie position. Returning junior ent than last year’s lineup,” coach very privileged to have a lot of depth. Coach Gary Wasserman said. “We going to have our toughest match the but one came in a shootout in the lettermen Kevin Scully, Mike Daly Varhley said. More importantly, [they are] a group went 13-7 last year, and since they first match. It will get easier,” coach semifinals of the Union County Tour- and Dan McMillan, along with senior Senior Samantha Borr, a two-time of girls who are easy to coach. All rebalanced the conferences, our con- Wasserman said. nament. The other loss was to Bryan Fisher, back from a two-year UCT champion at first doubles, has have tremendous attitudes and are ference is going to be very, very tough. Millburn, 1-0, in the sectional cham- absence due to injury, will occupy the won the second singles slot. Senior outstanding players on the court,” We will be playing Westfield, Kent WHS Soccer to Hold pionship game. The Raiders tied backfield. Morgan Murphy, Samantha Borr’s coach Varhley said. “The only way Place, Oak Knoll, Governor Bridgewater-Raritan, 0-0, early in the Youth Soccer Clinics The Raiders have several experi- teammate at first doubles last year, has that a team can win is that they put in Livingston and New Providence. We season, then battled then fifth-ranked enced players in the midfield, begin- joined her sister, Sarah, at first doubles the work and do something every day won’t have many easy matches, so The Westfield High School boys Cranford to a 1-1 tie later in the ning with three-year starter Travis this year. Senior Melissa Morawski, a to make themselves a little bit better it’s a learning experience for these and girls varsity soccer teams will be season. Cortes, and letter winners Blake two-time UCT doubles champion, and as a player and a little bit better as a girls. We are going to go out. Play our running separate clinics for youth play- “One of the things that we don’t DeJohn and Rory Szeto, both seniors, senior Katherine McKinley placed teammate.” matches and do the best we can. It’s ers (grades 3 through 8) on Saturday, have as much of as we did last year is and sophomore Colin Strickland. Jun- not about winning or losing. It’s keep- September 25, from 9 to 11 a.m. The depth. We have numbers, but last year, iors Gio Tobon and Alex Markovitz, ing your heads up.” boys clinic will be held at Tamaques we had quality, quality depth. If we sophomore Andrew Leischner and Additionally, the Cranford Cou- School and the girls clinic will be held ever sustain the numerous injuries freshman Christian Zazzali will add gars, who had a banner season last at Roosevelt Intermediate School. The that we had last year, it would be to the depth. year, finishing 17-5, will return all of registration fee will be $30 per player. devastating to us,” coach Breznitsky Szeto may also move up to for- their starters except a second doubles All players must bring a soccer ball, said. “It’s not that some of the kids are ward, as will Bianco when not in player. water bottle, cleats and shin guards. not that good of players. It’s just that goal. Junior Billy Babis, senior 6’2” “They had a good first singles player For additional information and they haven’t been tested. It’s their Sean Reilly and sophomore Morgan [Liz Berry], and they had a terrific registration, please visit first year on the varsity.” Ellman will also play forward. third singles girl [Marianna Dzunova]. www.westfieldnjsoccer.com. Presently, senior Jason Shaub, jun- “It’s a hard-working group. I think it has the potential to do very well. Our expression at Scotch Plains is ‘We never rebuild. We just reload.’ There are different faces and differ- ent names, but there is some quality here,” coach Breznitsky said. The Raiders will open with South Plainfield in Scotch Plains today, September 9, at 3:30, p.m. then they will host Union this Saturday, Sep- tember 11, at 4 p.m.

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By DAVID B. CORBIN “I was very proud of the team last midfield, as well as the tempo of the Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times year. We exceeded pre-season expec- game. Expectations at the beginning of tations. These kids have some hunger “The best comment came from Alex the 2009 season may have been in them. There’s no question about Schmidt, the girls team coach. He slightly above mediocre for the it,” Blue Devil Head Coach George said, ‘quite obviously, Ryan Heine is Westfield High School boys soccer Kapner said. “Many of them are back, the engine that makes this team go.’ team, but the careful melding of a and they have a lot to prove. They felt He is! He’s a great finisher. He’s a group of fine athletes led to advance- slighted, given the successful season great midfield orchestrater. He liter- ment to the Union County Tourna- they had, and the fact that they had ally defends beautifully. He plays the ment (UCT) championship game for beaten every opponent in Union entire game,” coach Kapner said. the first time since 1996, a share of County except Cranford, that they “Evan Heroux is a great defender. He the Watchung Division of the Union did not receive personal accolades. is such a great player that we are County Conference and a 14-4-3 They felt the team was overlooked.” playing him at center back this year, record. Coach Kapner kept 27 boys on the and occasionally, we have to move Last year’s Blue Devils looked even varsity, “because there are 27 varsity- him outside to get into the attack, David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times sharper with a pair of triumphs over level kids. Three keepers and 24 field SURE TO DRAW ATTENTION…Pictured, left to right, senior tri-captains Sam Tooley, Zach Lizmi and Andrew Kirna because he’s such a great attacking will provide a positive impact on the Blue Devil boys cross-country pack, which is sure to draw attention at the state level. rival Scotch Plains-Fanwood, the first players. I’ve never had that many kids player.” a 2-1, regular-season game and the on the varsity. Our practices are very Very tall and fluid, Greenspan is second in a shootout after a 3-3 tie in competitive.” expected to be a terror to opposing TOOLEY, Z. LIZMI, KIRNA TO LEAD THE DEVIL PACK the UCT semifinals. Their only losses Senior team captains Ryan Heine, goalies and backs. to Union County opponents were a Evan Heroux and Zach Zagorski “We moved Joe Greenspan up front, pair of 1-0 setbacks to fifth-ranked should have a positive impact on the so he can focus totally on scoring. Cranford, the second being in the younger members of the squad, along He’s a weapon. We scrimmaged Blue Devil Boys Will Draw UCT title game. But when it came to with senior striker Joe Greenspan, Pingry, and at times they were putting individual recognition, the Blue Dev- senior midfielder Eric Byer and se- two kids on him. It’s tough to mark ils seemed to come up on the short nior back Phil Mendel. Heine has somebody who is two heads taller end of the stick. been so smooth controlling the CONTINUED ON PAGE 14 Attention in Cross-Country

By DAVID B. CORBIN Some fine runners, Ryan Scrudato, Martin noted. Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times Mike Kelley and Tyler Cusick, have Senior tri-captains Sam Tooley, Very little attention may have been graduated, but a wealth of talent re- Zach Lizmi and Andrew Kirna will given to the Westfield High School mains. provide a positive impact on the Blue boys cross-country team at the state “This is the same kind of team. Devil pack, as will juniors John Kirna, level throughout most of last year’s They have all worked hard over the Evan Tarlow, Kevin Ingram and David season, but when the Blue Devils summer, so it’s just a question of how Carville, as well as sophomore Kevin trampled across the line to finish fifth they race in the early going to see Smith, along with several others. at the Meet of Champions, eyes will what modifications we have to do if “We have a couple of young kids now be glancing to observe the there are any surprises from kids,” stepping up. David and John are com- progress of this year’s team. Blue Devil Head Coach Jack Martin ing off some nagging injuries, so they Last year, the Blue Devils did give said. “There are some kids who have will get into form a little bit later,” several hints that they would be a con- looked good, but we just have to see coach Martin said. tender. The first hint came when they how they race in competition. The The first big invitational meet will finished second in the Junior/Senior difference between last year and this be the Roxbury Classic this Saturday, Division of the Roxbury Invitational. year is that with last year’s success, September 11, followed by the Stewart The second hint came at the Stewart more people can pay a little more Memorial, then the Shore Coaches Memorial, when the Blue Devils ran in attention to us at the state level, on the first week of October. a tight pack to capture the Varsity A whereas last year, nobody really paid “That will give us a sense of how team crown. Hint No. 3 was a third- us any mind until we got to the end.” we stack up against with the rest,” place finish in the Varsity A Division Junior Jack Leahy is sure to attract coach Martin said. race at the Shore Coaches Invitational. attention. Last year, Leahy, who tied As to the UC meets, coach Martin After winning the Union County Matt Elmucchio’s 1994 WHS sopho- added, “Summit will be good. Union conference meet and the Union more record of 16:27 at the Group 4 Catholic has some good kids, and County championship meet, the Blue meet, broke that record at the MOC Rahway could have tough individu- Devils placed second behind Ridge at by crossing 22nd with a time of 16:18. als if things play out. Depth-wise, we David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times the sectional meet but came back to “He was our number 1 runner at the are probably deeper than most of the LOOKING TO MAKE A CLEAR STATEMENT…The Blue Devil boys soccer team may have been overlooked last year win the Group title then finish fifth at end of the season. We have a lot of schools, especially in numbers, so we for some personal accolades, so the players feel they have something to prove this season. the Meet of Champions (MOC). kids returning from last year,” coach have an advantage there.” Kimberley Aslanian Haley

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We are playing “He didn’t get a lot of time in goal, a new system, a 4-4-2, slightly differ- because we had Adam Fine as well,” ent than we approached things in the coach Kapner noted. “The WSA past. We know we have a wonderful [Westfield Soccer Association] is group of kids with tremendous abil- David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times RECORD SETTERS…Pictured, let to right, Heidi Remak Ziff, Daniel Moore doing such a good job, and kids are DEFINITELY DOWN AND DIRTY…St. Joseph’s Keith Middleton has never and Laura Linenberg celebrate after setting New Jersey records in the 5,000- ity. They bought this new system,” been timid about plowing into the dirt to reach a base safely. meter swim. actually leaving town and playing for said coach Kapner, who has been some of the academy clubs. Four, five quite pleased with his coaching staff. WF Master Swimmers Set 5K State Records years ago, we were scrambling for “My coaching staff is sensational. SEMPLES SHOW HITTING PROWESS goalkeepers. Now, we have two and Dave Shapiro is handling the JVs. Three Westfield swimmers set New distance record for his age group. three in a class.” Assistant Demont Heard is in charge Jersey state records for their age groups Laura Linenberg broke the N.J. Mas- Sophomore Henry Smith returns at of the defenders, as well as handling in the 5,000-meter event at the Westfield ters’ 5K record by around eight min- striker. Senior Steve Korn and juniors the fitness program, and Chris Carson St. Killian Tops St. Joe, Memorial Pool on September 4. utes with a time of 1:18:26. Her time Jake Bergara and Spencer Kerkhof is in charge of working with the strik- Heidi Remak Ziff bested the state was the fastest ever recorded by any will also see time as strikers. Senior ers. It’s a lot easier when you have Masters’ record by a convincing mar- N.J. Masters woman of any age. Andrew Garfinkel and sophomore three sets of eyes working on 27 kids Plays St. David for Title gin of 17 minutes, finishing in 1:32:07. The Masters swimming is a group Shane Kronick will roam the midfield, in practice.” Daniel Moore scored a hat trick by of swimmers aged 20 and up from as will seniors Brendan Gold and The Blue Devils will open their By DAVID B. CORBIN single. Steve McMahon (RBI), Keith setting the N.J. Masters’ 5K record Westfield Fanwood and Scotch Brian Monteiro, junior Anthony Valles season when they host Linden at Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times Middleton (run scored), Art Hobble with a time of 1:15:31. Earlier this Plains. Individuals may sign up for and freshmen twins Leo and Sam Kehler Stadium this Saturday, Sep- Weariness from three grueling play- and Frank deFario each singled. Kevin year, he captured the N.J. state 200- the free group by e-mailing Ohaus. Seniors Dan Elides and Mike tember 11, at noon. off games must have taken its toll on Spellman (RBI) scored twice, and meter backstroke and the one-hour [email protected]. St. Joseph, and St. Killian took full Dean Talcott had an RBI. advantage with a 21-8 victory in the St. Joe tapped the ice first with a losers’ bracket finals at Brookside pair of runs in the top of the first, Park in Scotch Plains on September 1 when Spellman lofted an RBI sac fly to advance to the St. Bart’s Softball and Fugett added an RBI single. St. League championship game on La- Killian immediately answered and bor Day. had a run in with two on base when Killian showed consistency, scor- Jay Semple stepped up to the plate. ing in every inning, and finished with “Come on, Jay! Get a rip,” hollered 23 hits. Harry Semple shattered the Walch. ball in all four of his plate appear- Jay singled, and Harry Semple fol- ances and finished with three singles lowed with an RBI single. Nardi’s and a two-run triple, while scoring RBI sac fly gave Killian a 4-2 lead. twice and adding a third RBI. Jay In the second, while observing Killian New Homes throughout Semple went 3-for-3 with an RBI and pitcher Hopler’s style, Fugett revealed, scored three times. Scott Curtis (2 “He’s throwing everything short. Step RBI) and Paul Leso each had three back and wait for your pitch.” singles and scored twice. Lou The Joes scored a run on three Westfield UNION COUNTY B DIVISION CHAMPS…Contact Lens & Vision defeated the Messano ripped two singles, scored singles, but Killian stormed back with Driftwood Bar & Grill 1 for the Union County Senior 50+ B Division Softball League title. Pictured, left to right, are: bottom row; Jerry Arcibald, Ken Zierler, three times and added an RBI. Dan three in the bottom of the inning. Dan Mulligan, Kerry Gelb and George Merlo; top row, Dave Rothenberg, Pete Nigro singled twice, had two RBI and Fisher hammered his two-run triple Cranford Byer, Gerard McDermott, Billy Early, Vic Dudash, Carmen Mosier, Rick Wolf, scored once. Eric Fisher banged a to the fence in center, and Curtis Bob Beiner, Brian McDermott, Ray Yarusi, Ed Quinn and Steve Splain. two-run triple and scored three times. slapped an RBI single. Harry Hopler hacked an RBI single After St. Joe scored once in the Contact Lens & Vision Wins UC 50+ B Division and scored twice. Chris Nardi had a third, Killian added two in the inning. Scotch Plains pair of RBI singles and added an RBI In the St. Killian fourth, St. Joe’s Making their fourth straight ap- 24-3. CLV won the best of three B sacrifice fly. Mike Walch (RBI) and eyesight got crossed, and errors were pearance in the Union County Senior Division final in a two game sweep. Scott Friedrichs each singled and abundant. Killian capitalized with five Softball League finals, Contact Lens Following Gelb’s lead, the scored once. Al Weber scored once. runs on only two hits to seize a 14-4 From $599,000 - $1,199,000 and Vision (CVL) finally emerged Lensmen rode the pitching, defense St. Joseph had some offensive fuel lead. The Joeys came alive in the victorious. and bat of Dan Mulligan, who in its tank and managed 17 hits. Marty fifth. Fugett yanked a two-run single, Kerry Gelb’s towering two-run knocked in six runs with a single, Marks went 3-for-4 and scored twice. and Surbrug slashed a two-run single, For more information, contact homer over the left-centerfield fence sacrifice fly and triple. Super Dave “Milc” Monroy (run scored) went 3- but Killian covered with five of its in the first inning set the tone for the Rothenberg also contributed might- for-3. Luke Fugett (3 RBI) and Mike own then added two more in the sixth Lensmen offense, which rapped 31 ily with three doubles resulting in six McLane each had two hits and scored to seal the deal. 908-294-2128 hits and scored in every inning to RBI. All 11 Lensmen had multi-hit once. Coady Brown singled twice. St. Joseph 211 040 0 8 cruise past Driftwood Bar & Grill I, games making it a true team effort. Mike Surbrug punched a two-run St. Killian 432 552 x 21

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Andrew Skalkin ers. The format will be a single elimi- ascended to the top to grab the regu- nation tournament with the top-16 in lar-season crown and the top seed for one bracket and the remaining 12 in the playoffs with a 6-3, 7-6 (5) vic- another bracket. Please report all tory over Michael Conte. match scores to Richard Pardo at Conte slipped to third with a 3-6, [email protected]. 6-4, 6-4 loss to Andrew Federbusch, FINAL STANDINGS: who jumped to second. Conte de- 1. A Skalkin(8)* 24. P Magierski (8)* 2. Federbusch(10)*25. Fran Franco(10)* feated Francisco Franco, 8-2, Tom 3. Mike Conte(27)* 26. T Bigosinski(10)* Bauer, 6-4, 5-7, 10-7 (in a tiebreak) 4. Joe Buda(16)* 27. M Manders(10)* and Joe Buda, 3-6, 6-2, 6-4. The 5. Tom Bauer(12)* 28. Nate Suri (10)* latter win came on the heels of a tie 6. Rob Errazo(10)* 29. E Bronander (2)* 7. Tuy Diep(33)* 30. Nate Weiss (11) GOING FOR THE GOLD…Abby to Buda, where Conte narrowly es- 8. Ren Gao(11)* 31. Scott Berman (5) Collins of Westfield took first in the caped defeat, 6-4, 1-6, 4-5 when the 9. Josh Suri(34)* 32. Steven Lee (5) girls 100-meter dash and second in the lights went out at Tamaques Park. 10. Bouchouev(10)* 33. Gary Steinfield(6) boys 400 meters and long jump at the Buda kept fourth with a 6-3, 6-3, 6- 11. Rich Perez (4)* 34. Olga Yee (6) 5th annual Frank Budd Track Meet in 12. Rich Pardo(15)* 35. Chris Farella(8) 3 win over Tuyen Diep. Bauer 13. Weldon Chin(15)*36. Andrew Ross (6) Asbury Park. dropped to fifth after his loss to 14. Jeff Brinker(13)* 37. Mike Muroff (2) Conte. 15. F Adriaens(11)* 38. R-Lafemina (6) The most active crown again went 16. David Ferio(11)* 39. Mitch Mankin (1) WF Marseille, Fire Win 17. Ed Han (11)* 40. Mike Gonella to Joshua Suri, with 34 matches 18. R Saigal(9)* 41. Sravan Emany David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times At Roxbury Classic played. It was a drop from his mark of 19. D Loffredo(18)* 42. Brett Zweiback ST BART’S SOFTBALL CHAMPS…St. David outlasted St. Killian, 6-5, in eight innings to win the St. Bart’s Oldtimers 46 in 2009, but it was a big contribu- 20. Chris Miller(13) 43. Don Beal Men’s Softball League championship on Labor Day at Brookside Park in Scotch Plains. Pictured, left to right, are: front The Westfield Marseille U12 and 21. Dan Ives (8)* 44. Don Dohm row, Scott Smith, Russ Voorhees, Ed Villaverde, Matt Marino and Erik Hastrup; middle row, Steve Spoljarie, Varojuan Westfield Fire U11 girls soccer teams 22. M Rappoport(9)*45. Joe Donnolo Baboomian, Paul Costello, Bill Lawrence, Howard Bialos and Don Rinaldo; top row, Corey Woodring, Jason Fiore, Captain each won its respective division at WTA Masters Singles 23. Chris Bonn (9)* 46. Manny Erlich Dave Rothenberg and Marty Bernstein. See complete story and pictures in the September 16 issue. the 20th Annual Roxbury Soccer Club 47. David Basile ( ) cumulative matches played ® Kick-Off Classic in Succasunna over Tennis Ladder Results: *Denotes match played in current re- WTA Open Doubles MEET YOUR WEICHERT, REALTORS NEIGHBORHOOD SPECIALIST the Labor Day weekend. More than porting period 2,000 players from 134 traveling Peter Lee held the lead with a win Tennis Ladder Results: teams across the tri-state area partici- against Joe Donnolo, 8-6. Mike WHS Wrestlers Set The final reporting period has come Jacqueline “Jackie” Waldman pated. McGlynn stayed in second, also beat- to a close, with Weldon Chin and Ri- Westfield Marseille won the U12 ing Joe, 8-6. Don Dohm kept third Date for Garage Sale chard Pardo capturing the regular-sea- • Top Sales Month of August Blue Bracket, finishing 3-0-1, and place with a win (8-6) and then a loss • Local Area Specialist The Westfield High School wres- son WTA crown after four matches outscored their opponents, 10-3, over (5-8) to McGlynn. This is the conclu- were played. Chin and Pardo defeated • Residential . . . Including Condos and Townhouses the four-game set. The Westfield Fire sion of the league for the WTA Open tling team is having a garage sale on Christopher Farella and Joshua Suri, • Buying, Selling or Rental Saturday, October 2, from 8 a.m. to 2 won the U11 Blue Bracket, winning Masters Singles for 2010. 8-0, 8-1. Joe Armstrong and Dave Peter Lee (10)* p.m. The Blue Devils are seeking all four games. The Fire faced off Cappiello took second with 8-4, 8-4 Mike McGlynn (9)* public assistance for items to donate with defending champion Roxbury Don Dohm (6)* wins over Farella and Suri. Farella and If you are interested in a complementary twice, which included the title game. Joe Donnolo (7)* to the sale. •Bikes/Sports Equipment/Toys/Books/ Suri dropped to third. Four teams quali- market analysis or just in knowing market The Fire outscored the competition, John Mancini (4) fied for the playoffs. 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Welcome to the First Annual Summertime Baseball/Softball Cranford All-Corbin Team: The All-Corbin Team is dedicated to the Adult Softball Leagues and Youth Baseball Leagues. The selections are based entirely on neat looking plays, fan participation and interesting positions. 1. Best Contact by a Varsity Cougar – Cougar Sean Trotter in Summer game against Iselin-Kennedy. 9. Best Home Run Trot – Brendan Kane (Cranford Youth 12s against the Westfield Youth 12s). 2. Best Left-Handed Swing by a Senior – Ron Kulik of Cranford (Brew Crew of the Union County 50+ League). 10. Best Youth Flame Thrower – Pitcher Eric Donohue (Cranford 12s against Scotch Plains-Fanwood) 3. Most Stylish Swing – Eric Donohue (Cranford 12s against the Westfield Blue Youth Baseball team). 11. Best Summer Teener League Pitch – Kurt Rutmeyer (Cranford teeners against Scotch Plains-Fanwood) 4. Most Dirt in the Face – Catcher Joe Norton (Cranford 12s against Jared Glassman of Westfield Blue). 12. Best Pivot Move at First – Cougar Greg Matlosz (Summer baseball against Iselin-Kennedy) 5. Best Right-Handed Swing by a Senior – Don Montefusco (Brew Crew of the Union County 50+ League). 13. Most Stuck in the Middle Situation – Cougar Steve Savino (Cranford 12s vs Westfield Blue Youth ball) 6. Most Alert Base Runner – Jamie Brawley (Cranford Youth Baseball 12s against Warren 12s) 14. Most Obvious Summer Ball Safe Slide – Cougar Sean Feeney sliding into second against Scotch Plains) 7. Best Left-Handed Pitcher – Pat Knight (Cranford Youth Baseball 12s against the Westfield 12s) 15. Best Sneak Under a Tag – Little Cougar Ben Helmstetter (Cranford 8s against Westfield in Cranford) 8. Best Straight-Forward Pitch – Chris Folinusz (Cranford Summer ball against Iselin-Kennedy teens) 16. Most Closely Observed Play – Cougar 8s third baseman against Westfield Youth baseball at Cranford) SALERNO, SAVULICH SELECTED COUGAR CAPTAINS Lady Soccer Cougars Expect Rebuilding Season, Return 4

By DAVID B. CORBIN by dethroning Scotch Plains- pointed out. Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times Fanwood, winners of four of the last But the building materials exist Few could expect this year’s five UCTs, also by a 1-0 score. The with the returning starters and mem- Cranford High School girls soccer Cougars went on to win their first bers of the Junior Varsity team that team, with only four returning start- sectional game before falling, 2-1, to won the Union County JV Tourna- ers, to duplicate the banner season Millburn and finishing with a 17-3-1 ment last year. that the Lady Cougars had last year; record. “We had a very successful JV team. however, although a rebuilding year “We had 13 seniors who gradu- Our JV team also was county champs is expected, that rebuilding phase may ated, and out of those 13, most of last year. I think we will build off be rapid. them were two-year starters for me. that,” coach Michewicz said. “One of Last year, the Lady Cougars This year definitely is going to be a the things we are struggling with stunned No. 3-ranked Westfield, 1-0, rebuilding year. I have four returning right now is the lack of experience at in the Union County Tournament starters from last year’s team,” Cou- the varsity level. Luckily, we will (UCT) semifinals then followed up gar Head Coach Jen Michewicz CONTINUED ON PAGE 2

David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times HIGH EXPECTATIONS OF A GOOD SEASON…The Cranford Cougars have high expectations of a fine football season. Fifteen veteran seniors will lead the way. Pictured, left to right, are: front row; Jonathan Mendoza, Phillip Van Pelt, Adam Smith, Robert Gaeta and Russ Wilde; middle row, Tyrone Avent, J.T. Vicci, Joe Papandrea, Sean Trotter and Bryan Fitzsimmons; back row, Kasin Lewis, Chad Preucil, Justin Van Ostenbridge, Bobby Anstatt and Tim Handy. PAPANDREA IS Q.B., RETURN 15 VETERAN SENIORS Cranford Cougars Have High Expectations for Grid Season

making you better at life! By DAVID B. CORBIN Three of the Cougars’ losses came 28-21, overtime setback to the A. L. Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times in stinging fashion. The first came in Johnson Crusaders. Students of any age can develop and improve in the Call Hard luck losses from last year a 26-24 burn to Scotch Plains- areas of self-control, discipline, focus, self-esteem, The Cougars will get a crack at may very well be turned into victo- Fanwood in the season opener at getting even with the Crusaders in confidence, respect, strength, flexibility, and listening skills. TODAY At the Hands of Life Martial Arts Academy we exercise ries for a more experienced Cranford Memorial Field in Cranford on Sep- their season opener tomorrow, Sep- your mind and body while teaching these character High School football team this year. tember 11. One week later, the Hill- tember 10, in Clark at 7 p.m., and The Cougars, that consisted prima- side Comets burned the Cougars by senior Joey Papandrea, who led the building skills to help you be... better in school, better at for your work, better at home... Better in Life! rily of sophomores and juniors last scoring two touchdowns, one on a Cougars last year with 640 rushing 1RUWK$YH‡*DUZRRG1- FREE year and finished 4-6, return 15 vet- batted down lateral that was run back, yards and 12 touchdowns on 115 908 232-1311 trial session! eran seniors and several experienced in the final quarter to seize a 14-7 carries, will be behind center once www.handsoflifemartialarts.com juniors. victory, and the third was a singeing, CONTINUED ON PAGE 2 goleader.com online exclusive Page E-2 Thursday, September 9, 2010 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains–Fanwood TIMES A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION Cranford Grid Men Have High Expectations

CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 again. Junior Sean McGovern will be Rosenmeier said. “If they try to take Nichols and senior 6’4”, 275-lb Chad the backup quarterback. care of Avent in the middle, we say, Preucil will line up at the left and “Our expectation level is very high ‘OK! We will get out on the perim- right guard positions, respectively, of Joey. He’s a great leader. It’s his eter with Trotter, Van Ostenbridge or and experienced senior Tim Handy third year in. We expect him to be next Papandrea.’ We have a chance to be will be at center. to perfect. I think he is up to the task. explosive offensively, and that’s what “He’s (Handy) the strongest guy He’s been demanding. He’s worked we have been trying to emphasize in on the team. He has a 600-lb dead lift. hard. He got stronger. He got faster. the pre-season, not to be satisfied He’s experienced. With this offense, His biggest asset is, when defenses try with five or seven yards, but getting it’s very important to have a good to mess with us some times with op- into the end zone. We have to expect center. These guys really hold the key tion reads, I think he’s seen just about to score more.” to us being successful. If we can everything that they can throw at him. Seniors Bryan Fitzsimmons and move people up front, then we are It’s not his first paper route. Because Kasim Lewis (on injured list), junior going to have a successful offense,” of him, we expect to have a very Eric Garguilo and sophomore Ryan coach Rosenmeier said. effective offense,” Cougar Head Coach Williamson will line up as wide re- Defensively, the down linemen will Erik Rosenmeier said. ceivers. Although the Cougars rely be ends Fitzsimmons and Anstatt, The Cougars have very quick and mostly on a running game, the added while Handy, Nichols and Preucil, speedy slot backs, and senior Sean touch of talent in the receiving corps along with sophomore Chris Fulinosz Trotter could cause severe headaches may add confusion to opponents. and senior Jonathan Mendoza will be to opposing defenses. Last year, he “Our passing game is fairly simple, on the inside. rushed for 572 yards, including five but at the same time, it’s effective. The Cougars have four experienced touchdowns, and added 18 receptions It’s almost impossible to play man linebackers in senior JT Vicci and for 239 yards, including two more coverage and have run support. They juniors Mike Klimek, Anthony touchdowns. Senior Justin Van have to play simple coverage. If they DaSilva and JP Christiano. Sopho- Ostenbridge has shifted from wide out are concentrating on running guys more Nick Diaz may also see action. to slot back. Senior Tyrone Avent, down on motion, to take away the The safeties will be Van Ostenbridge who rumbled 438 yards for three touch- option, then we are going to throw and Trotter. downs last year, will set up at fullback. the play action over the top. If we get “Those guys have all started in David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times “We have guys, when we are run- in a two-minute situation, it can be multiple games. We are excited at the LADY COUGAR VETERAN LEADERSHIP…The Lady Cougars soccer team will look to four seniors and a veteran junior ning a triple, and you are talking very effective when those safeties prospect of having all those guys on for leadership this season. Pictured, left to right, are: seniors Nikki Kleiman, Emily Baumann, Julianne Salerno (co-captain) about four guys in the backfield, all bite, and we send guys over the top the field at the same time,” coach and Rebecca Shafer, and junior co-captain Madison Savulich. who can hurt you. When defenses try and they are wide open,” coach Rosenmeier said. to stop the option, they look at the Rosenmeier explained. Garguilo and sophomore Reggie guy they think can hurt them the Senior Bobby Anstatt will line up Green will be on the corners. most. And they are going to have at left tackle and junior Kurt Rutmeyer The special teams should also put Lady Soccer Cougars Expect Rebuilding Season trouble picking their boy,” coach will play right tackle. Junior TJ the Cougars in good field position. CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 Senior Rob Gaeta will head the kick- offs and extra points, while Van have a couple of scrimmages that will Junior Taylor Pace, sophomore men Hannah DeMars and Jenna OWEN BRAND Ostenbridge and Williams will do the help us work through that.” Nina Montero and freshman Alexa Ellenberger will be on the outside. ML # 222999 punting. Trotter, who will return punts, One obstacle the young Cougars Aldredge will also work the midfield. “Both goalies are coming from the and Avent will receive the kickoffs. may face would be the speed of var- Coach Michewicz is looking to JV team. They have a lot of playing Your Hometown “We believe it’s one-third of the sity play as compared to JV. Montero and Pace may handle corner experience, but again, all four de- MORTGAGE BANKER game. With Gaeta, we have a weapon. “When you compare the JV and kicks. fenders are new players to the varsity. He can kick some field goals with the varsity games, it’s a lot faster. The “We are hoping that one or two of They are working on playing as a good distance. His kickoffs, with the speed, pace and the physical aspect those girls can step it up in terms of unit. They know each other,” added range that he’s getting, will put people of the game is always a step above. I corner kicks,” she said. coach Michewicz. in trouble. We have a luxury in that we think those players can use their suc- The main scoring threats are ex- For throw-ins, “I have been im- have two very good punters. I feel that cess from last year to help the pro- pected to be juniors Emily Lupin and pressed with a couple of freshmen. I they can put us in a better position gram, but I think we have a little bit of Danielle Jakubik, and senior Rebecca know Jenna Ellenbacher and the d- when we get the ball back next time,” work to do to get them to that varsity Shafer, who all had notable playing backs are really tough,” coach Residential – Construction said coach Rosenmeier who added, level,” coach Michewicz said. time last year. Michewicz said. “To be a good team, you have to have Another element is the loss of “I am hoping that those girls can Although most of her players are Commercial – Bridge Loans all those facets, and I think we have it.” speedster and state-ranked track star work out some combination with each new to the varsity level, coach Natalie Englese, who has decided to other and find the back of the net,” Michewicz does feel confident with Local: (908) 789-2730 Football Schedule: concentrate in track fulltime, but se- said coach Michewicz, who may also her team depth. Head Coach: Erik Rosenmeier nior co-captain Julianne Salerno, a look for help from freshman Mairead “I felt confident that when I chose Toll Free: (888) 256-4447 ext. 41349 09/10 Fri AL Johnson A 7:00 PM returning center midfielder, and jun- McKeany and senior Kendl the team this year, I chose 19 girls 09/18 Sat Voorhees A 7:00 PM ior center midfielder/co-captain Muckenthlaer. that I feel there is very little drop off [email protected] 09/24 Fri North Plainfield H 7:00 PM Madison Savulich will give the Cou- Senior Emily Baumann and junior when they are coming off the bench. 10/01 Fri Sc. Pl.-Fanwood H 7:00 PM gars strength in the middle. Leah Quinn will be in goal. The de- It’s going to be very competitive,” 10/09 Sat Gov. Livingston A 2:30 PM “I am looking for her to come 10/15 Fri Rahway H 7:00 PM fensive center positions will be occu- she said. 10/22 Fri Hillside H 7:00 PM through, because last year, she scored pied by senior Nikki Kleiman and Another favorable factor may be four or five goals for us,” coach Member FDIC 10/30 Sat Summit A 1:00 PM juniors Hannah Dowzycki, Shannon the Lady Cougars’ philosophy of su- 11/5 Fri Delaware Valley A 7:00 PM Michewicz said of Salerno. Maher and Cara Costa, while fresh- perb conditioning. “Last year, we made the record for the most games that we sent into overtime. I truly think our condition- ing throughout the season contrib- uted to our success in the long run. Those games we took into overtime, I felt that our conditioning was a little higher than the other teams,” coach Michewicz said. The Cougars’ conditioning will be tested immediately when they host Scotch Plains-Fanwood this Satur- day, September 11, at 11 a.m. Cranford High School Girls Soccer Schedule: Head Coach: Jen Michewicz 09/11 Sat Sc. Pl.-Fanwood H 11:00 AM 09/14 Tue Summit H 4:00 PM 09/16 Thu Livingston H 4:00 PM 09/20 Mon AL Johnson H 7:00 PM 09/22 Wed New Providence A 4:00 PM Nirvana Latex Mattress 09/24 Fri Gov. Livingston H 4:00 PM 09/28 Tue Westfield A 4:00 PM 09/30 Thu Union H 4:00 PM Maria is Coming 10/01 Fri Middlesex A 4:00 PM 10/04 Mon Sc. Pl.-Fanwood A 4:00 PM 10/06 Wed Summit A 4:00 PM to Cranford... 10/08 Fri Morris Knolls A 4:15 PM 10/11 Mon Piscataway A 4:00 PM 10/12 Tue AL Johnson A 4:00 PM 10/14 Thu Gov. 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Call (917) 692-1819. the authority is simply not good authority at its August 25 meeting of kids stuff, all priced to go! FREE ESTIMATES CHANCERY DIVISION UNION COUNTY enough. Attempts to pass off half were granted early approval by Gov- HELPING HANDS Insured DOCKET NO. F-34856-08 SHERIFF’S SALE Plaintiff: GRP LOAN, LLC measures, watered-down resolutions ernor Christie and take effect imme- (732) 549-8155 VS. SHERIFF’S FILE NO.: CH-10005568 and double standards as real reform diately. Assist with activities of daily Defendant: CHERYL A JONES; TILDEN SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY living: cooking, light cleaning, HARDWOOD FLOOR SPECIALIST JONES, III CHANCERY DIVISION raises serious questions about the Governor Christie’s vetoes of the Sale Date: 10/06/2010 UNION COUNTY leadership and commitment to ac- August 18 and 25 DRPA Board of laundry, errands. No task too Refinished, Sanded, Stained & Writ of Execution: 07/27/2010 DOCKET NO. F-16914-08 small. Twenty years of experience By virtue of the above-stated writ of execution Plaintiff: SOVEREIGN BANK countability at the authority,” said Commissioners meeting minutes are Repaired. New Floors Installed. to me directed I shall expose for sale by public VS. in caring for seniors and vendue, at the UNION COUNTY ADMINISTRA- Defendant: MILDRED ECKER; SKYLANDS Governor Christie. the 12th and 13th such actions taken Free Estimates, Insured. TION BUILDING, 1ST FLOOR, 10 ELIZABETH- ENERGY SERVICE INC; NORTH STAR CAPI- “The reforms I called for, along against the activity of various state disabled. Excellent references. We’ll Beat any Price! TOWN PLAZA, Elizabeth, New Jersey on TAL ACQUISITION LLC David (908) 868-2597 WEDNESDAY, at two o’clock in the afternoon of Sale Date: 10/06/2010 with [Pennsylvania] Governor [Ed] authorities and commissions since (732) 855-9543 said day. All successful bidders must have 20% Writ of Execution: 07/23/2010 of their bid available in cash or certified check at By virtue of the above-stated writ of execution Rendell and numerous other public taking office. MOTHER’S HELPER WANTED the conclusion of the sales. to me directed I shall expose for sale by public ERRANDS & MORE The judgment amount is: ***Three Hundred vendue, at the UNION COUNTY ADMINISTRA- officials, represent only a baseline Meeting minutes are scrutinized Westfield family seeks a Mother’s Seventy Nine Thousand Three Hundred Fifty TION BUILDING, 1ST FLOOR, 10 ELIZABETH- of reform needed at the authority. by the Governor’s Office Authori- Helping Time for Seniors & Five and 89/100*** $379,355.89. TOWN PLAZA, Elizabeth, New Jersey on Helper 2 to 3 afternoons/week The property to be sold is located in the Town- WEDNESDAY, at two o’clock in the afternoon of Failure to comply with these basic ties Unit, headed by Director Disabled, Light Housekeeping, ship of Scotch Plains, County of Union, State of said day. All successful bidders must have 20% from 2:00 pm to 6:30 pm. Applicant New Jersey. Commonly known as 1165 Wash- of their bid available in cash or certified check at and common-sense directives will Deborah Gramiccioni, to flag po- must drive and own car. Must be Shopping, Doctors Appointments. ington Avenue, Scotch Plains, New Jersey 07076. the conclusion of the sales. not restore the tollpayers’ confi- tentially troublesome issues. Reliable, Excellent references. Tax Lot No: 7 in Block: 8802 The judgment amount is: ***Seventy Nine organized and great with children Dimentions of Lot (Approximately): 50 feet x Thousand Seven Hundred Nine and 72/100*** dence in the activity of the DRPA. (732) 855-9543 100 feet $79,709.72. (girls). Responsibilities include Nearest Cross Street: Evelyn Street The property to be sold is located in the Town The public will not accept activity Rowan Students Make errands, drop off and pick up Subject to any open taxes, water/sewer, mu- of Westfield, County of Union, State of New in place of real action and neither nicipal or tax liens that may be due. Tax and prior Jersey. Commonly known as 104 Hazel Avenue, children for school/activities. See it all on the web in color . . . lien info: At the time of publication taxes/sewer/ Westfield, New Jersey 07090. will I. The board and leadership at Spring Dean’s List water information was not available - You must Tax Lot No: 1.01 F/K/A 1 & 16 in Block: 2819 References required. Please check with the tax collector for exact amounts F/K/A 735 DRPA must do better,” Governor AREA – Rowan University re- respond to [email protected]. www.goleader.com due. Dimentions of Lot (Approximately): 86 feet x Christie said. leased the names of those students in Prior Mortgages and Judgements (if any): 100 feet x 83 feet x 100 feet The plaintiff has obtained a letter of indemnifi- Nearest Cross Street: West Broad Street The Governor’s first veto, for the this area who made the spring 2010 cation which will insure the successful bidder at Subject to any open taxes, water/sewer, mu- sale in respect to: Judgement #DJ-107972-1991 nicipal or tax liens that may be due. Tax and prior minutes of the August 18 meeting, dean’s list. and Judgement #DJ-018315-1992 lien info: 79709.72 specifically addresses the following They are as follows: Jayne You’ll Always Get Total Upset: ***Four Hundred Twenty Three Prior Mortgages and Judgements (if any): None Thousand Seventy Six and 33/100*** Total Upset: ***Ninety Two Thousand One DRPA resolutions: Dzuback, of Fanwood, a junior En- $423,076.33 together with lawful interest and Hundred Seventy Seven and 86/100*** costs. $92,177.86 together with lawful interest and costs. 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My staff and I understand and offer my accomplishments for voters to take this responsibility seriously. We New Jersey State First Aid Council Jobs Creation Is What Is Most Needed review. It’s been a challenging and re- work to do all that is possible to maintain warding five-year term with tangible re- that integrity. President Talks of EMS Service AREA – Ed Potosnak, Democratic cause our communities are a talent-rich sults and I sincerely request residents My other areas of innovation include pool of potential employees. America vote for me. the computerization of indices of all On 9/11, New Jersey volunteer EMS tion and volunteer status. candidate for New Jersey’s 7th Con- squads dispatched more than 400 ambu- 2) Early this year, Mt. Olive’s mayor gressional District, says that there are leads the world in biotechnology and we The Clerk performs multiple func- document records dating from 1977. In lances to New York City and North tions and services some of which in- addition, images of most of these docu- unsuccessfully waged a months-long three key ways to get our economy should be providing more research and Jersey, all while continuing to staff am- campaign to replace the area’s long- back on track and create new jobs. development tax credits to companies clude administering election laws; re- ments are available 24/7 on the clerk’s bulances and answer calls in their own serving EMS volunteers with paid EMTs. “If we provide better support for our who stay in our communities and don’t cording, filing and preserving all prop- public land records website. We have communities. In the months following, 3) Bills S-818-A-2095 in the New small businesses, prioritize research and ship jobs overseas,” Mr. Potosnak. erty documents; processing Passport taken advantage of the downturn in the volunteer EMS squads throughout the Jersey Legislature propose a major over- development funding, and modernize “Investment in our infrastructure will applications; swearing in Notary Pub- economy and decrease in property re- state noted generous donations, and in- haul of the EMS system, which, if ap- New Jersey’s infrastructure, we will create jobs now and for years to come lics; issuing public oaths; recording Hon- cording in the past two years to train and creased support, respect and acknowl- proved in their current forms, could re- see marked reductions in the unem- while raising property values through- orable Veteran Discharges, veteran ped- deploy the staff to prepare and make edgment for their daily efforts. sult in a significant decrease in the num- ployment numbers in New Jersey,” Mr. out the 7th District. I promise to be a dler licenses, inheritance tax waivers; accessible via the web new categories of Less than a decade later, much appears ber of volunteer squads, and dramatic Potosnak said. strong advocate for transportation trade name certificates and clerk certifi- documents including trade names, con- changed for New Jersey’s EMS volun- cost increases for patients, communities “Without a doubt, small businesses projects, and won’t be a roadblock like cates. struction liens, notices of settlement and teers, and not for the better. For example: and taxpayers. are the engine of our economy,” Mr. my opponent,” Mr. Potosnak said. “We My objective is to constantly improve Uniform Commercial Code documents. 1) Former Gov. Jon Corzine took $4 Hopefully, it won’t take another mass Potosnak said. “We need to do more to know that the development of transpor- residents’ accessibility to our services. This has saved tens of thousands of dol- million from the EMT Training Fund to casualty incident for New Jersey to real- ease the burden on small businesses so tation infrastructure creates lasting jobs There are extended hours, including eve- lars of contractual costs to outside ven- help offset a budget shortfall. The fund ize the gems it has in its EMS volunteers. and raises property values. Our district nings and Saturdays, at the Westfield dors and allows the public greater access now pays only part of the volunteer For information on becoming an EMS that they can put people in our commu- Passport office. The office was cited by to those records. nities back to work. When I bring my cannot afford to lose out on vital projects EMT’s educational requirements. volunteer, visit www.njsfac.org or call a National Passport Processing Center I have worked to redact personal in- Sources of reimbursable continuing edu- (800) 390-8991. small business experience to Congress, necessary to improving our way of life.” for outstanding efforts in processing more formation used in identity theft from “I know what it takes to create new cation units (CEUs) also are scaled back. I’ll work to help the business commu- than 600 Passport applications in a three- public records accessible to the public in With few exceptions, the fund no longer Barbara Aras nity thrive and bring more jobs to the jobs here in the district. I’m working day period including a Saturday. order to protect homeowners. I am vigi- reimburses elective CEUs, and renew- Little Silver, NJ 7th district.” Congress passed legisla- for America’s future and not a political Another outreach program is an an- lant in maintaining the integrity of the ing EMTs are reimbursed only if money Editor’s Note: Barbara Aras is presi- tion in July to expand access to capital career.” nual election calendar, available to resi- records while protecting citizens. remains after training for first-time EMTs dent of the New Jersey State First Aid and small business loans. Referencing Mr. Potosnak put himself through dents and town agencies free of charge, The office also assists with Notary is covered. That leaves some individuals Council, which represents 20,000 EMS the legislation, Mr. Potosnak said, “That Rutgers to become a scientist and a which provides important election dates Public applications. An instructional paying to maintain their EMT certifica- volunteers statewide. bill was a start, but we need to do more teacher. He was born and raised in New and information to voters. The calendar manual assists and informs new Nota- to build upon the successes of that Jersey. Growing up, he worked in his has proved so popular that other counties ries of their duties and responsibility. legislation. When it comes to voting to parents’ small business, manufactur- have modeled editions after it. An in- There is formatted a booklet for all new Your Hometown Used Car Dealer help small businesses, my votes will ing lifesaving communications equip- structional video, available on the clerks’ business holders that provides important always be yes, unlike my opponent ment for police officers and emergency website, on how to vote by mail was and helpful information on running a Westfield who continues to vote no.” responders. He taught chemistry for produced to assist voters with the ballot business in Union County. A courtesy “For more than a century, New Jersey’s over a decade at Bridgewater-Raritan form; Saturday hours for voters has been veterans document card assists veterans 7th district has been home to some of the Regional High School and was an ad- initiated to access Mail-In Ballots prior in obtaining some other services they are “Experts In Special Order” most innovative companies in the world. junct professor at Rutgers. He wrote to each election. There is a comprehen- entitled to. My district has long been called the and researched education policy as an sive user-friendly services website along Recently, I was elected to the position Need a special car? medicine cabinet of the world. The only Albert Einstein Distinguished Educa- with a property website. of second vice-president in IACREOT, We’ll find it! industry to experience growth during tion Fellow. An entrepreneur and busi- We also do outreach by participating the International Association of Clerks, the recession was biotechnology. Phar- nessman at heart, Mr. Potosnak owns a and speaking at area expositions, fairs, Recorders, Election Officials and Trea- maceutical and biotechnology compa- small home repair business and lives in colleges, club and service organizations,” surers. IACREOT is the premier organi- nies make their headquarters here be- North Plainfield. she added, “with special attention to zation for clerks and allows me to net- youth and seniors.” work with clerks worldwide gaining in- As clerk, I led a whistle-blowing cam- sight and helpful ideas on how better to paign against the voting machine com- serve Union County residents. Boehner Supports Ban pany Union County and most other New I am a six-time recipient of the Na- Jersey counties use. Serious discrepan- tional Association of Counties Award cies were discovered in the results from for innovative government and comput- On Omnibus Spending the Presidential Primary Election and erization — and a recipient of the pres- June Primary in 2008. Other county tigious Gill C. Job Award from the Con- WASHINGTON, D.C.– Rep. House Minority Leader John clerks, the New Jersey Department of stitutional Officers Association of New J.T. Auto Sales Leonard Lance (R-7th), who is seek- Boehner (R-Ohio) told reporters last State, which oversees elections, as well Jersey (COANJ), former president of ing a second term, says he was pleased month that if House Republicans win as the voting machine company were COANJ and former president of New Jeff O’Connor (908) 232-6022 that House Republican leaders have back the majority as a result of the alerted. Jersey Association of Counties. I served embraced reform legislation he mid-term elections – House Republi- An independent analysis of the ma- as an adjunct professor at Rutgers Uni- Since 1976 authored that would prohibit the use cans would ban the use of “omnibus” chines by nationally-recognized com- versity for almost 20 years teaching pub- of “omnibus spending bills.” spending bills. puter experts at Princeton University lic administration. email: [email protected] Mr. Lance said prohibiting these was eventually ordered by the court. The county clerk’s office is one of the web: cars.com/jtautosales Temple to Hold spending bills would increase trans- Although threatened with legal action few government agencies which gener- parency and hold lawmakers more by the voting machine company, I per- ates revenue from mandated recording Apple-Picking Day sisted to alert the public to the problem. fees. This year it is estimated the office accountable. Omnibus spending bills A state court case and eventual court- will generate $23 million which, in turn, SPRINGFIELD — Temple Sha’arey often result in controversial non-ger- mandated changes in the process now will be used partially to offset the county Shalom of Springfield invites the com- mane legislation combined with must- make the voting system more secure for tax rate with the balance reverting to the munity to join them in celebrating Rosh pass essential legislation into one bill. voters. The New York Times cited the state’s general fund. Hashanah and ushering in a new year, Last year, Mr. Lance voted against a OPEN HOUSE: Sunday, September 12th • 1-4PM efforts and state leadership in an edito- Joanne Rajoppi 5771, during its second annual Con- 1,132-page, $410-billion omnibus rial. Dem Candidate for Reelection to 100 Belmar Terrace, Westfield gregational Apple Picking Day on Sun- spending bill that, he said, included Elections are the cornerstone of our Union County Clerk day, September 12. nine different spending measures This free family event will be held at bundled together and more than 9,000 Wightman’s Farms, located at 1111 earmarks. Mr. Lance said the legisla- Mt. Kemble Road in Morristown. Par- tion was “fiscally irresponsible and ROBERT ALGARIN ents, grandparents, caregivers and their lacked transparency.” ARCHITECT families are all invited to pack a picnic He said House Resolution 1023 lunch and enjoy an afternoon in the would change House rules to pro- 225 LENOX AVENUE orchard, starting at noon. There will be hibit the use of omnibus spending WESTFIELD, NJ 07090 an abundance of apples, ripe for the bills. PH: 908-232-2225 picking. “I am pleased that House Republi- FAX: 908-753-0235 Wightman’s Farms also offers a can leaders have embraced my com- hayride, pumpkin picking, a corn mon-sense reform legislation prohib- ■ Residential ■ Commercial ■ Certified Kitchen Designer maze and a pumpkin slingshot game. iting the use of omnibus spending ■ Creative problem solving through thoughtful This temple apple-picking event is bills,” Mr. Lance said. “The Ameri- design and personal service free and open to the public. Partici- can people deserve a more open and LEED Green Associate pants simply pay Wightman’s for any transparent Congress. It is time Con- LICENSED NJ/NY/NCARB CERTIFIED other activities a family chooses. For gress stopped attaching highly con- www.robertalgarinarchitect.com directions, visit troversial, non-germane legislation New Construction/Cul de Sac – $5,000 Buyer Credit Toward Upgrades wightmansfarms.com. to pass legislation – like funding for for September Closing – Custom Tudor with open floor plan. 4 bedrooms, Temple Sha’arey Shalom, located at our troops and other essential ser- 2.1 baths (including a large master with walk-in closet/private full bath). 78 South Springfield Avenue, serves vices.” Sun-filled, formal living room and banquet sized dining room. Eat-in kitchen Springfield and the surrounding com- The Congressman introduced his with wood cabinetry, center island, granite counters and stainless steel munities of Union and Essex counties, legislation on January 20 after House appliances opens to adjacent family room warmed by a wood-burning stone and is a mid-size, reform congregation. Democratic leaders attached a con- fireplace. Third floor media room, second floor laundry and full basement For more information, contact the troversial measure to raise the na- complete this lovely home. $789,000. Temple office at (973)379-5387 or visit tional debt limit to a key funding bill OPEN HOUSE: Sunday, September 12th • 1-4PM shaarey.org. for U.S. troops. 420 Roanoke Road, Westfield

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WESTFIELD OFFICE 209 CENTRAL AVENUE 908-233-5555 Page 18 Thursday, September 9, 2010 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION Zoubeks’s ‘Roadside’ To Open Sept. 16 at UCC CRANFORD – From September 16 dio using an Epson 4000 printer on to October 30, the exhibition, “Road- Moab Entrada Natural Paper. side,” by Howard Zoubek of Plainfield, In January 2010, Mr. Zoubek will be on display in the Tomasulo participated in a juried exhibit with Gallery in the MacKay Library of the his piece “Photography 29” at the Cranford campus of Union County Col- Perkins Center for the Arts in southern lege. This solo exhibition consists of New Jersey. He also participated in photographs taken an exhibit at the by Mr. Zoubek on Perkins Center in the side of roads January 2009 with throughout his trav- “Photography 28” els. and won the Jurors In his artist Award. statement, Mr. In September Zoubek explained 2009, he partici- that the influence pated in a solo ex- for his hibit at Sussex photographs, Grasses of Sandy Hook Community Col- “…comes from all lege. Theyear 2008 the arts, my experiences, and people was a busy one for Mr. Zoubek. He I’ve met along the way. This exhibit participated in a juried exhibit at the is about the landscape we pass by Monmouth Museum, a solo exhibit everyday. Although some images at the New Providence library and a were found in and around preserves, group exhibit in alternative photog- most come from along the side of the raphy at the Princeton Alliance road, at the edge of a parking lot or a Church. RAPIDE-FIRE ACTION…Kids on Keys, an innovative piano program offered piece of land waiting to be developed.” The opening reception for “Road- at the New Jersey Workshop for the Arts, uses the unique and exciting Musique His photographs go on to, “…ex- side” will be held on Thursday, Sep- Rapide method to learn the fundamentals of reading music. plore the layers of opposing lines, tember 16, from 6 to 8 p.m. in the color and texture that occur as plants Tomasulo Gallery, located on the first and trees compete within their exist- floor of MacKay Library on the Kids on Keys Begins ing space.” In taking the photos, Mr. college’s Cranford campus, located THE KEYS TO SUCCEED…Ethan Jeon, 8, was awarded first prize in the Zoubek’s goal was to capture the at 1033 Springfield Avenue. Crescendo International Piano Competition at Carnegie Hall. He is a student of complexity and bring attention to Gallery hours are from 1 to 4 p.m. Fall Semester at NJWA Westfield piano teacher Sondra Tammam. what might be considered common. on Monday through Thursday and WESTFIELD – When Susannah perienced private and group piano To take his photographs, Mr. from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday. Marks, founder of Keys on Keys, teacher with degrees from the Uni- Tammam’s Piano Students Zoubek used a Wista 4x5 camera or a Evening hours are from 6 to 9 p.m. on recently said, “Music is fun; it brings versity of New Hampshire and Canon digital. He completed all the Tuesday through Thursday. For more joy, and it never runs out of supply,” Berklee College of Music who has prints of the photographs in his stu- information, call (908) 709-7155. she showed her passion about the taught at the Stoughton Music Cen- Perform in Carnegie Hall importance of music in a child’s life. ter in Massachusetts and the Blue WESTFIELD – Students of Sondra Talented Young Musicians Competi- She brings this enthusiasm to her Note Music Center in New Hamp- Tammam, a Westfield pianist,were tion, the Golden Key 2010 Music Kids on Keys course, which will be shire, who is experienced in a vari- awarded prizes in competitions in Festival and the Crescendo Competi- offered again this semester at the ety of music genres and has toured New Jersey and New York. They per- tion. New Jersey Workshop for the Arts both in the United States and Eu- formed at Carnegie Hall’s Weill Hall The first-prize winners were Ben- (NJWA). rope. as winners of the Piano Teachers jamin and Eddie Chang, Kristin The class, a unique piano experi- For additional information on Kids Society of America Competition, the Hauge, Christina Kang, Ethan Jeon, ence for students ages 4 and older, on Keys, or any program of the Maya Bacelar, Jessica Xu and Alice uses a powerful learning aid called NJWA, call (908) 789-9696, visit F.L.A.G. Announces Yue. Second prize was awarded to Musique Rapide, also created by the studios at 150-152 East Broad Andrea Sanin. Each of the nine stu- Ms. Marks. Musique Rapide uses a Street in Westfield or visit World Lang. Program dents was presented with a medal game composed of a miniature pi- njworkshopforthearts.com. of distinction. Stefan Curcic, 14, ano keyboard, game board and game WESTFIELD – The Foreign Lan- pieces. It helps students to quickly UCPAC Announces guage Awareness Group (FLAG) will received the Rosetta Goodkind Scholarship at the Manhattan learn the note values, count the Rest of 2010’s Season soon post its fall 2010 World Lan- rhythms, find the notes on the stave guage Program on the Westfield El- School of Music Pre-College Divi- sion. and sight read on the mini piano. RAHWAY – Union County Per- ementary Schools’ websites. FLAG’s According to Ms. Marks, “With forming Arts Center (UCPAC) kicks creative after-school language pro- Prizes in the Music Educators As- sociation of New Jersey (MEANJ) A ROAD TO NOWHERE...A new exhibition at the Walsh Gallery reflects on the our unique music curriculum that off the fall season with family favor- grams emphasize basic foreign-lan- starts early with Musique Rapide, ites, comedies, holiday music and guage skills and cultural awareness. 40th annual competition were effects of cultural and political homogeny. awarded to Benjamin Chang and we bring music to your child in a more. FLAG is known for its small way that is fast, effective and fun.” UCPAC provides excitement to the classes and interactive approach to Eddie Chang in the duet category. Eddie was also the recipient of a Walsh Gallery Presents Students may enroll in this class back-to-school season with a brand- teaching world languages. The train- on Sunday mornings or Tuesday and new family musical, The Berenstain ing is designed so that students MEANJ camp scholarship. He at- tended the Rider University piano Wednesday afternoons or early eve- Bears in “Family Matters” the Musi- quickly gain confidence to express Driving Without Destination nings. Classes are taught at the cal, on September 25. themselves in another language and camp in Princeton as one of the four awardees in the state. AREA – The Walsh Gallery, located enous world. NJWA studios at 150-152 East Broad Back by popular demand, Steve to apply their conversational skills. Street in Westfield in a 45-minute Solomon returns to the UCPAC with The classroom environment is fun All of Ms. Tammam’s students who on the campus of Seton Hall Univer- Driving Without Destination runs participated in the MEANJ annual sity, 400 South Orange Avenue, an- from now through October 2, with an format composed of 10-week ses- an all-new evening of comedy in My and safe. sions. The fall session begins on Mother’s Italian, My Father’s Jewish FLAG plans to offer classes in auditions received the highest score nounced a group exhibition of contem- opening reception next Thursday, Sep- of outstanding. porary art in collaboration with the tember 16, from 5 to 8 p.m. September 12, 14 and 15. Students and I’m STILL in Therapy! on Octo- French, Spanish and Mandarin. The may enroll at any time, and tuition ber 9. Spanish II class complements the In June, as co-director of the G.K. Chesterton Institute for Faith and Participating artists include: Shan- Taubman Seminars, Ms. Tammam Culture. non Bellum, Ellen Denuto, Billy will be pro-rated. Internationally renowned comedi- public-school curriculum, so it af- Instructors for the course include enne, Emmy-winning television talk fords students an opportunity to re- and Professor Maria Taylor taught a An essay written by Dr. Dermot Friebele, Kathleen Gerard, Allan course at Temple University on the Quinn, in which he ponders the ramifi- Gorman, Max Heller, So Yoon Lym, Ms. Marks, a graduate of Trinity -how host, Tony-nominated actress inforce the skills they learn in school. College in London. She taught these and best-selling author Joan Rivers The French classes provide excel- Taubman Approach, with lectures and cations of global culture, inspired ex- Tony Murray, Mary Ann Reilly, Ryan hands-on workshops. Ms. Tammam hibiting artists. Roa, Larry Ross, Joan Sonnenfeld, Bill classes in Australia and New Zealand will take the stage at the UCPAC on lent preparation for children who before bringing the program to the Friday, November 12, at 8 p.m. will elect that language in sixth also gave a master class at Tel Aviv Dr. Quinn’s essay reflects upon G.K. Westheimer and Heidi Younger. University in May. Chesterton’s “The Outline of Insanity,” The artists were selected through an United States nine years ago. New Jersey Ballet’s most popular grade. Mandarin II will be offered to Other instructors include Mia family production, Cinderella, is sure returning students. Ms. Tammam serves on the board which, although published in 1926, open-call process and juried by the for the MEANJ and the New Jersey accurately predicts the effects of cul- curators, Father Ian Boyd, C.S.B. and Elezovic, a veteran performer and to be an enchanting favorite this sea- For more information on the FLAG teacher who is obtaining a second son, when it is performed on Novem- program, contact Sylvie Macdonald Music Teachers Assocition. tural and political homogeny. director of the Chesterton Institute, She was awarded the Ginia Robinor Curators, Tony Capparelli and Jeanne Gloria Garafulich-Grabois and Dr. master’s degree at the Manhattan ber 14. at (908) 232-4429 or by e-mail at School of Music.; Terezija Cukrov, December will feature holiday fa- [email protected]. Distinguished Teacher award by the Brasile, were motivated to produce the Quinn, professor of History at Seton PTSA of America. She is listed in the exhibition due to the timely subject Hall University. who has a master’s degree from vorites, including “A Very Merry Doo- Mannes College of Music in New PUBLIC NOTICE 2000 “Who’s Who of American matter that ponders the thought that The jury panel aimed to present a Wop Spectacular” on December 10 York, has performed widely through- and the Rahway holiday tradition of BOROUGH OF FANWOOD Women.” Her CDs are available at “oneness” denies the beauty and glory balance of themes and media in the TaubmanSeminar.com. of diversity in an increasingly homog- exhibition. A symposium will take place out Europe and North America, and Orchestra of St. Peter by the Sea on BOARD OF HEALTH whose students include prize-win- NOTICE OF INTRODUCTION OF on Saturday, October 2, at 2 p.m. in the December 11, presented by RSI Bank. ners of national and international ORDINANCE 10-09-01 PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE Walsh Gallery. Speakers include Fa- To learn more, visit ucpac.org or AND PUBLIC HEARING competitions; Alex Goumas, an ex- call the box office at (732) 499-8226. SCOTCH PLAINS-FANWOOD ther Boyd, who is also editor of the An ordinance was introduced by the case in excess of $20,000.00; and must BOARD OF EDUCATION Chesterton Review, and Dr. Quinn. All Board of Health of the Borough of Fanwood be delivered to the above place on or PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE on September 2, 2010. Copies of this ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS before the hour named. The Board of events are free and open to the public. SCOTCH PLAINS-FANWOOD BOARD OF EDUCATION ordinance can be obtained without cost at Education and the Architect assume no For more information, see shu.edu, NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT NOTICE OF AWARD the Fanwood Borough Hall, 75 North responsibility for bids mailed or misdi- call (973) 275-2033 or e-mail sealed bids will be received by the Scotch Professional Services Martine Avenue, Fanwood New Jersey rected in delivery. Plains-Fanwood Board of Education, [email protected]. The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Board of Education met on May 25, 2010 and awarded between the hours of 7:30AM and 4PM, Pursuant to N.J.S.A. 18A:18A-25, each Union County, New Jersey for Partial Re- the following conlracts for professional services pursumt to l8A: 18A.5.a(l). The resolution Monday thru Thursday and Friday be- proposal shall be accompanied by a Propo- PUBLIC NOTICE roofing Work at Terrill Middle School of award and the contracts listed below are available for public inspection at the Office tween the hours of 7:30AM and 12 Noon. sition of Surety from a Surety Company (FVF #4106B), 1301 Terrill Road, Scotch of the Board Secretary located at Evergreen Avenue & Cedar Street &om 9:00 a.m. to The purpose of this ordinance is: stating it will provide each bidder with sepa- BOROUGH OF FANWOOD Plains, New Jersey 07046, together with rate Performance and Payment Bonds, PLANNING BOARD 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday: “AN ORDINANCE ESTAB- all work incidental thereto, in accordance each in the amount of 100% of the contract Name Nature of Award Contract Period Contract Amount Please take notice that on September LISHING A FEE FOR FLU with the requirements of the drawings and sum. Also, Surety agrees to furnish Bidder Nisivoccia & Co., LLP Auditing Services 7/1/10-6/30/11 $42,000.00 22, 2010 at 7:30 PM at the Fanwood INNOCULATIONS PROVIDED specifications prepared by Faridy Veisz with a Maintenance Bond in required form. Casper P. Boeh, Jr. Board Attorney 7/1/10-6/30/11 $48,000.00 Borough Hall, located at 75 North Martine TO THE PUBLIC” Fraytak, PC Architects/Planners, 151 5 The Proposition of Surety shall be executed (not to exceed $120,000) Avenue, Fanwood, New Jersey, the Plan- Lower Ferry Road, P.O. Box 7371, Tren- by an approved surety company autho- Raymond A. Cassetta Negotiating Services 7/1/10-6/30/11 $30,750.00 Public hearing and adoption of this ordi- ning Board will hold a hearing on the ton, New Jersey 08628, telephone num- rized to do business in the State of New Barre and Company Treasurer of School Funds 7/1/10-6/30/11 $8,320.00 nance will be held on October 7, 2010. application of the undersigned. The prop- ber 609-883-7101. Jersey and in accordance with P.L. 1995, Colleen M. Huehn, Secretary erty in question is located at: 383 South Sealed bids will be received for: c.384 (amending N.J.S.A. 2A:44-143 and The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Board of Education awarded the following contracts for Fanwood Board of Health Avenue, Fanwood, New Jersey, also SINGLE OVERALL CON- 2A:44-144, effective January 10, 1996) and professional services pursuant to 18A: 18A.5.a(1). The resolution of award and the 1 T - 9/9/10, The Times Fee: $21.93 known as Block 69 Lot 5, as shown on the TRACT (COO8 OR COO9 AND with the three highest rating categories of contracts listed below are available for public inspection at the Office of the Board Fanwood Tax Map, owned by Cianciulli C068, C039 & C047) rating companies nationally recognized and Secretary located at Evergreen Avenue & Cedar Street from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., PUBLIC NOTICE Family Trust LLC. Bids for the above will be received by listed as per Appendix A (go to www.nj.gov/ Monday through Friday: The applicant requests Continued Cer- TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS Scotch Plains-Fanwood Board of Educa- dobi/surey.htm). Name Nature of Award Contract Period Contract Amount tificate of Non Conforming Use which is in tion, located at Evergreen Avenue & Ce- If the bid exceeds $20,000.00 bidder Potter Architects Architectural Services 7/1/10-6/30/11 Per Project NOTICE is hereby given that at a meet- violation of: dar Street, Scotch Plains, New Jersey must be pre-qualified by the New Jersey Faridy Veisz Fraytak PC Architectural Services 7/1/10-6/30/11 Per Project ing of the Township Council of the Town- Section 184-115 of the Fanwood Land 07076, until 2:00 P.M. (Prevailing Time) Division of Property Management and Energy for America Energy Services 7/1/10-6/30/11 $6,778 per month ship of Scotch Plains, held in the Council Use Code. Variance Requested: Contin- on September 28, 2010, and will be pub- Construction (DPMC), prior to the date Anthony Del Sordi Chambers in the Municipal Building of ued Certificate of Non Conforming Use; licly opened and read immediately there- that bids are received. Any bid submitted Business Administrator/Board Secretary said Township on Tuesday, September 7, Permitted: Grand Father; Present: Food after in the Business Office. under the terms of New Jersey statutes 1 T - 9/9/10, The Times Fee: $46.00 2010 there was introduced, read for the Use; Proposed: Food Use. A Pre-Bid meeting will be held at 3:00 not including a copy of a valid and active first time, and passed on such first read- Section 181-115 of the Fanwood Land P.M. on September 14, 2010, at the Terrill Pre-qualification1 Classification Certificate ing, the following ordinance: Use Code. Variance Requested: Pre Ex- Middle School, 1301 Terrill Road, Scotch will be rejected as being non-responsive isting since 1972/ Front Yard Setback; Serving the community since 1964 THIS ORDINANCE AMENDS Plains, New Jersey 07076. Attendance at to bid requirements. Permitted: 30; Present: 10.1; Proposed: SECTION 2-7 OF THE TOWN- the pre-bid meeting is recommended. All Bidders must provide a Business 10.1. SHIP CODE ENTITLED, “DE- Drawings, Specifications and other Con- Registration Certificate prior to bid open- Section 184-115 of the Fanwood Land Westfield Home News Service PARTMENT OF FINANCE’ BY tract Documents for the proposed Work ing date per N. J.S.A. 52:32-44. Use Code. Variance Requested: Pre Ex- ADDING NEW SUBSECTION are on file at the office of the Architect Bidding shall be in conformance with the isting since 1972/ Front Yard Setback; 2-7.16 ENTITLED, “THIRD- listed above and may be inspected by applicable requirements of N.J.S.A. Your Local Dependable Permitted: 30; Present: 1.3; Proposed: PARTY PAYROLL DIS- prospective bidders during business hours. 18A:18A-1 et seq. pertaining to the “Public 1.3. BURSEMENT SERVICES”. The Contract Documents may be pur- School Contracts Law.” Section 184-115 of the Fanwood Land “AM” Newspaper Service chased from the Architect upon payment All bidders shall comply with The New Explanation: This Ordinance amends Use Code. Variance Requested: Pre Ex- of $150.00 (One Hundred and Fifty Dol- Jersey Prevailing Wage Act P.L. 1963, Your Newspaper Delivered Dry, On-Time & FREE! Section 2-7 of the Township Code En- isting Lot Improvement Coverage; Permit- lars) for each set, per each building project, c.150 (N.J.S.A. 34:11 -56.25 et seq.). titled, “Department of Finance” by adding ted: 3590; Present: 40.589; Proposed: with a limit of three (3) sets per bidder. Bidders are required to comply with the a new subsection for third-party payroll 40.589. Additional sets may be purchased at the requirements of P.L. 1975, c. 127, N.J.A.C. 908-233-0339 disbursement services. The applicant will also seek such other Architect’s costs. Checks should be made 17:27 (N.J.S.A. 10:5-32 et seq) and all A public hearing for same is scheduled relief as may be determined necessary at payable to Faridy Veisz Fraytak, PC. If the duly adopted Affirmative Action Regula- to be held on Tuesday, September 21, the public hearing based upon review of bidder requests the bidding documents be tions (N.J.A.C. 17:27). 2010 at 8:30 p.m. in the Council Cham- the application or amendment(s) to the 24 Hour Phone Service mailed, the bidder must provide their di- All Bidders and their sub-contractors bers of the Municipal Building, or any time application. rect shipping account number to the Archi- must be prequalified in accordance with and place to which a meeting for the fur- The file pertaining to this application is Westfield Leader tect. The Architect assumes responsibility the requirements of the New Jersey Eco- ther consideration of such ordinance shall available for public inspection during nor- Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times for placing the package for delivery only nomic Development Authority / New Jer- from time to time be adjourned, and all mal business hours (8 AM - 4 PM, Monday and not for proper andlor timely delivery of sey Schools Development Authority. Star Ledger persons interested will be given an oppor- through Friday) from the Secretary of the said package. Payments will be returned No bid may be withdrawn for a period of tunity to be heard concerning such ordi- Planning Board at the Administration Of- NY Times (NJ Edition) to bidders only upon prompt return of bid sixty (60) days after the date set for the nance. fice of the Borough of Fanwood at 75 North Wall Street Journal documents in good condition. opening thereof. 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Bids must be made on the proposal reject any or all bids or to waive informality Daily News the office of the Township Clerk, 430 Park Any interested party may appear at said forms in the manner designated, enclosed in the bidding if it is in the interest of the Avenue, Scotch Plains, New Jersey, be- hearing and participate therein in accor- NY Post and Many More... in a sealed envelope bearing the name School District to do so. tween the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. dance with the rules of the Fanwood Plan- We Deliver to Westfield, Cranford, and address of the bidder and proposal BY ORDER OF THE SCOTCH PLAINS- Monday through Thursday by any mem- ning Board. identification on outside, and must be ac- FANWOOD BOARD OF EDUCATION Garwood, Clark, Rahway,,, ber of the general public who wants a copy Applicant: companied by a Certified Check, Cashier’s UNION COUNTY, NEW JERSEY of same without cost. Cianciulli Family Trust LLC Linden & Mountainside Check or Bid Bond drawn to the order of Anthony Del Sordi BARBARA RIEPE 383 South Avenue the Owner for not less than ten percent Business Administrator SUNDAY DELIVERY AT YOUR DOOR Township Clerk Fanwood, New Jersey, 07023 (10%) of the amount of the bid, but in no 1 T - 9/9/10, The Times Fee: $107.61 1 T - 9/9/10, The Times Fee: $36.21 1 T - 9/9/10, The Times Fee: $47.43 A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, September 9, 2010 Page 19 POPCORN™ WESTFIELD FOOD 4 THOUGHT Lauren Campbell, of Cranford, as “Maureen” in New Jersey Youth Theatre’s summer 2010 production of WESTFIELD FOOD 4 THOUGHT Courtesy of W The Last Exorcism: Orange Recipes RENT. See article below. arren Westura Speaking of the Devil For Sunny September One Popcorn, Poor • Two Popcorns, Fair • Three Popcorns, Good • Four Popcorns, Excellent By JAYNE BOOK SALOMON By MICHAEL S. GOLDBERGER his box of tricks, from a smoking Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times Barbecue Orange 2 and ½ popcorns cross to a sophisticated sound sys- Yes, Labor Day has passed, and the Chicken Smartly taking you into its confi- tem that conveniently slips right up calendar says September – but this dence, director Daniel Stamm’s The his sleeve. But we correctly suspect doesn’t mean that summer is over. INGREDIENTS Last Exorcism forgoes many of the that it’s not going to be a simple case What’s the big rush to say goodbye to 4 – 5 cloves garlic, roasted hokey mechanisms that can com- of spiritual prestidigitation this go- the northeast’s favorite season? 1 jar (18 ounce) orange marmalade promise this horror sub-genre. Too round. The cauldron has been stirred. Some like summer’s warm air so ¼ cup orange juice To tell too much more of the story 1 tablespoon brown sugar bad screenwriters Huck Botko and much, that when the crisp fall air 1 tablespoon soy sauce Andrew Gurland couldn’t come up could mean my own exorcism from starts blowing, they flee for warmth 1 teaspoon vinegar with something better than the cop- the Film Critics Coven. Suffice it to of the Florida sun. So why is it then 5 pounds boneless chicken breasts out finale that concludes the other- note, what follows is a horror varia- that, although according to the calen- PROCEDURE wise well-crafted mockumentary. tion on a drawing room whodunit, dar, the official end of summer is not Coming clean from the get-go with with occasional splats of blood to until the third week of the month, Wrap the garlic cloves in tin foil and a ploy about not being able to kid a remind us that something or other there is this urgency to wrap it up at roast in a 400-degree oven for 20 kidder, Louisiana minister and exor- sure means business. No one among the end of August? minutes. In a mixing bowl, mash the cist, Cotton Marcus, explains his the small cast escapes suspicion. True, schools are back in session; garlic. Add the orange marmalade, raison d’être. Hailing from a long Our curiosity is primarily piqued summer vacations orange juice, line of respected demon chasers, the by Reverend Marcus’s confident de- are finished, and brown sugar, soy admitted fraud contends he has none- meanor. He has let us in on his se- retailers are show- sauce and vinegar. theless satisfied a psychological need cret. Yet almost as beguiling is how ing fall fashions, Mix well. Pour in many troubled souls. But enough Mr. Sweetzer buys into the exorcism but summer half the marinade is enough. He quits. thing, hook, line and incantation. weather continues into another bowl. Hence, to finalize and commemo- What’s his story? Plus, if it isn’t throughout Sep- Coat the chicken rate his farewell, the charlatan Beelzebub making things go bump tember. So why not with the sauce and New Jersey Youth Theatre charmer agrees to allow his last Devil in the night, someone else sure is. A relish the season let chill for at least expulsion to be filmed. Randomly seed of doubt is planted. until the end? In- 30 minutes. Barbe- choosing from the latest urgent mis- This is, after all, a horror flick, stead of the cus- cue the breasts un- Fall 2010 Classes To Begin sives requesting his services, he is and sooner or later the real fright til cooked through tomary fall and/or Barbecue Orange Chicken ROSELLE PARK – The award-win- on improvisation, character develop- soon headed for Louis Sweetzer’s factor is going to jump out and rear back to school or about seven ning New Jersey Youth Theatre (NJYT) ment and scene study. The program rural Louisiana farm. It seems live- its ugly manifestations right in our recipes, I’ve decided to stay focused minutes per side. is proud to announce that its Perform- offers three levels of Musical Theatre stock is being slaughtered. face. But it’s in no hurry, and while on summer recipes. Brush some of the remaining mari- ing Arts School’s 19th season of classes instruction, focusing on song selection No biggie. It’s almost always live- slowly unraveling his plot, director Two months ago, I spent some time nade on the chicken as it cooks. Use for students age 5 to 23 will begin the and interpretation, ensemble work, stock, relates Patrick Fabian’s splen- Stamm uses the time to say a few in sunny (hot) Florida, where I devel- the rest as a dipping sauce. Be sure to week of October 12. voice and musical theatre movement. didly realized Cotton Marcus, a man poignant things about the evils of oped a new appreciation for the or- discard of the marinade used for Registration sessions for classes in Students, age 5 to 7, may enroll in apparently as comfortable in his skin superstition. Still, we are on guard. ange. I had never given the round marinating the chicken. Drama, Voice, Musical Theatre and Theatre Games for Kids, an introduc- as he is in his professional rationale. Maybe he’s setting us up, jiving us. juicy fruit, named for its color, too 4 servings Dance will be held Tuesdays and tion to drama through improvisation, All the same, he is jarred a tad when, There’s no relaxing. The low-key much thought until my recent visit to Healthy Orange Wednesdays, September 14, 15, 21, movement, vocal work and storytelling upon entering the grounds, a young tension builds so thick you can cut it the Sunshine State. and 22 from 4 to 8 p.m. at the New techniques. Dance classes include vari- man assaults his van with a rock. Uh with the proverbial knife…probably Then I bit into the sweetest, juici- Sundae Jersey Youth Theatre studio, located at ous levels of Ballet, Ballet/Jazz, Tap oh, it’s Caleb (Caleb Landry Jones), a dirty, rusty, blood-dripping knife est, tastiest orange I have ever eaten. 172 West Westfield Avenue in Roselle and Hip Hop. Private voice lessons are Louis’s son. that’s being wielded by whatever or It made me realize that there really is INGREDIENTS Park. offered through auditions. But no, he’s not the problem, the whoever is killing the cows. Then something to this Florida orange ¼ cup macadamia nuts Semester 1 classes will be offered Classes are scheduled Mondays, highly religious farmer clarifies. It’s again, the enlightened clergyman’s thing. Oranges grown and eaten there 2 oranges, cut into segments* October 12, 2010 through February 2, Tuesdays and Wednesdays between 4 Nell, his naïve and innocent 16-year- regular assurances that there is a are simply better; similar to Hawai- ¼ cup walnuts, chopped 2011; Semester 2 classes will run from rational answer to all this eeriness Garnish: shredded coconut and 9:45 p.m. Students who enroll in old finely emoted by Ashley Bell. ian pineapples. But that shouldn’t Optional: maple syrup February 7, through May 11, 2011. more than one NJYT class per week or Things have been tough ever since have us waffling. stop us from enjoying them right here New Jersey Youth Theatre is cel- pay tuition in full at time of registration Mom died of cancer. Mistrustful of The isolated, creepy location, re- in Westfield. PROCEDURE ebrated as one of the most critically will qualify for tuition discounts. the secular world, the widower has plete with spooky farmhouse and These recipes all include the use of Spoon the macadamia nuts in the acclaimed youth theatre companies in New to the NJYT school staff this been homeschooling his children. outbuildings, heightens the angst. oranges or orange products. The first bottom of a parfait glass or a wine New Jersey. The National Youth The- year is dance instructor Stacie Shivers No rocket scientists will emanate Nevertheless, only the most gullible is a cold orange soup to be served as glass. Fill with orange segments. atre recently announced that it is hon- (ballet, jazz, hip-hop), who works with here. Just a possessed kid. – like the folks who don’t believe I a first course, although it would make Sprinkle with the walnuts and coco- oring NJYT’s production of Sweeney three dance companies and was named Naturally, or perhaps supernatu- was born in America – will really a great intermezzo. nut. Pour maple syrup over the top, if Todd with nine awards, including “Best American Dance Award’s Dancer of rally, things are not what they seem. think this is a legitimate documen- Like fine wine, a small portion is using and serve. Musical,” “Best Actor and Actress” the Year. Or, maybe they are. In any case, tary. But unlike the Blair Witch recommended. The main course, *Fresh oranges can be substituted and “Best Director.” The staff also includes: we’re not going to know right off, Project (1999), it doesn’t hinge on Barbecue Orange Chicken, contin- with canned orange segments. Drama critic Peter Filichia of The Ms. Meryl (master instructor), a and soon find ourselves inching to- that. We’ve tacitly agreed to play ues the theme. The final recipe is a Star-Ledger honored NJYT’s Sweeney Broadway veteran and professional ward seat’s edge, captured in an an- along. healthy dessert also made with or- Fanwood Performance Todd with four 2009-2010 New Jersey actress for 35 years who has stage- ticipatory web superbly woven by Yet, an inherent oxymoron plagues anges. Obie awards, including Best Revival directed and produced over 40 NJYT director and cast. Louis Herthum’s this movie. If it’s being shown in With these recipes, you can enjoy Series Returns on 9/11 and Best Director to Cynthia Meryl, productions; she teaches Beginners’ portrayal of the farmer is a tragic theaters, then, evidently, the rever- summer for as long as you want it to FANWOOD – The Fanwood Arts artistic director of New Jersey Youth and Advanced Acting, Musical The- study in anguished desperation. end and his crew, and not a boasting, continue. Council and Mayor Colleen Mahr Theatre and director of NJYT’s recent atre and private voice. He is a perfect case in point, a film-confiscating Satan, survived to announced the opening fall show of summer smash hit, RENT, at the New James Campodonico (musical di- prime patsy for those who feed on tell the story. We suspect the truth Orange Vichyssoise the Fanwood Performance Series, to Jersey Performing Arts Center and the rector/accompanist), an accomplished humankind’s superstitions and irra- will storm in from left field. But be held on Saturday, September 11 at Algonquin Arts Theatre. composer, who has taught vocal music tional fears. And therefore, per Min- alas, our patience and anxiety prove INGREDIENTS 7 p.m. at the Patricia M. Kuran Cul- New Jersey Youth Theatre also re- for 33 years and acted as musical direc- ister Marcus’s rationalization, the for naught when The Last Exorcism 1 ½ cups apple juice tural Center. cently received its second consecutive tor to over 100 productions. only recourse is to humor him with settles for a contrived ending. 1 teaspoon fresh squeezed lemon juice The September 11 performance Citation of Excellence from the New Alberta Handelman (Intermediate all the Booga Booga he needs to * * * 1/ ½ teaspoons dark brown sugar will feature Peirson Ross, with a short Jersey Council for the Arts. Acting), a professional actress who has believe that Satan has been excised The Last Exorcism, rated PG-13, 1 cinnamon stick The mission of New Jersey Youth taught acting in schools for more than from his poor, besieged daughter. In is a Lionsgate release directed by 3 apples, cored, peeled and cut into 8 opening set by Brian Celardo. A wedges (McIntosh, Rome or any sweet red singer-songwriter, Mr. Ross crosses Theatre (formerly Westfield Young 25 years and founded the Blooming other words, it’s show time. Daniel Stamm and stars Patrick apple) the boundaries of traditional folk Artists’ Cooperative Theatre or Grove Theatre Ensemble. Here the camera cuts away to the Fabian, Ashley Bell and Louis ½ teaspoon vanilla extract music with his experimental, world- WYACT) is to: provide the highest Kimberly Strafford (Beginners’ Act- van for a candid stage whisper from Herthum. Running time: 87 min- 2 cups orange juice quality theatre-arts education and ing), who has performed with Rev. Marcus as he regales us with utes. 1 cup half and half influenced melodies. Garnish: 1 orange slice and 1 mint leave Mr. Celardo will perform a selec- on-stage experience to aspiring Theatreworks USA and Hudson tion of acoustic blues and country/ young performers and technicians Shakespeare Co. and has led drama See it all on the web in color . . . PROCEDURE folk from his 20-year partnership with interested in entering the profes- teaching-artist in residences in New In a large pot, combine the apple juice, the late Mike Higgins of Angst For sional arena. York City public schools. www.goleader.com lemon juice, brown sugar and cinna- The Memory. NJYT classes are designed to pre- Evan Edwards (tap), who has per- mon stick. Cover and cook over a Refreshments will be sold on the pare young performers for auditions formed in over 60 productions in the moderate flame until warm. Add the patio during the intermission. The and the professional stage. Ms. United States and Europe, including Where Imagination Leads to Discovery cinnamon stick and the apple wedges. suggested donation for the Fanwood Meryl, NJYT Executive Director Ted Miss Saigon, and is both a noted chore- Continue cooking until the apples have Performing Arts Series is $7, ($5 for Agress and the school’s esteemed ographer/director and theatre arts in- softened or about 20 minutes. Re- seniors and students); parking is free, faculty instill in young artists the structor. move the cinnamon stick and add the and the refreshments are inexpen- importance of commitment and dis- NJYT has received funding from the vanilla. Let cool. Pour into a food sive. To learn more, see cipline in all areas of the performing National Endowment for the Arts, the processor or a top-of-the line blender fanwoodperformanceseries.org. arts. Students develop the confidence Geraldine R. Dodge Foundation and and pulse until blended. Add the or- and tenacity needed not only to pur- from the NJ State Council on the Arts. sue a career in theatre, but also to For detailed information about NJYT ange juice and half and half. Pulse and Chansonettes of WF Kids For chill for at least two hours (overnight, face any challenge in life. classes and productions, visit preferred). Blend before serving. Serve Seek New Members NJYT’s Beginners, Intermediate, and njyouththeatre.org, call (908) 233-3200 A fun filled interactive art workshop experience chilled with a garnish of sliced orange WESTFIELD – A local group, The Advanced Acting classes concentrate or email [email protected]. FALL SESSION STILL FORMING and a sprig of fresh mint. Chansonettes of Westfield is seeking 20 servings seeks new voices as members begin The Contagious Drama Pre-K, Children, Teens & Adults rehearsing for their holiday tour, en- All Levels Welcome Registration Open For titled “Share the Season.” Workshop Asks: Got Drama? Ask About Our High School Portfolio Class Fall Classes at Guild The group will perform this De- WESTFIELD – The Contagious “Clawson is a gifted writer who cember at several locations in the Drama Workshop (CDW), an acting creates characters with great dimen- 500 North Avenue East, Westfield (908) 654-5663 RAHWAY – Registration is now Westfield, Mountainside, Scotch school in Westfield for kids, teens sion,” says Painter. “I have per- open for fall classes for adults, teens Plains and Fanwood area, as well as and adults, is about to launch its formed in and seen many of his and children at Arts Guild New Jer- at Runnells Specialized Hospital. The eighth season of classes. pieces and can’t wait to see what we sey (formerly The Arts Guild of program will feature songs celebrat- All classes include theater games, come up with for my students. I Rahway). Multi-week studio art ing the winter holidays and will fea- improvisation and scene study and wish someone would write a play CAROLYN KLINGER-KUETER classes begin the week of September ture songs, including “Jingle Bell conclude with a performance for just for me!” 22. Classes run weekly for eight Rock,” “Bidi Bom,” “Canon of the family and friends. Whether they Beginning October 18, Painter will weeks. Bells” and “River in Judea.” are 5 or 95, CDW’s students learn to once again run a 5-week improvisa- MUSIC STUDIO Adult classes are offered in morning The Chansonettes, an all-women’s develop their creative spirits and tion class for adults at the Westfield and evening sessions. Morning classes singing group, performs its holiday intuition, as well as improve upon Adult School. A parent/student im- 424 St. Marks Avenue, Westfield include Expressive Watercolor on concert series in December and a their listening and focusing skills. provisation workshop is slated for Wednesdays, Oil Painting: Basic and spring concert series in May of each In her goal to continually improve Thursday, November 11. Tel: 908.233.9094 Beyond on Thursdays and Drawing year. The women rehearse once a upon her classes and challenge her Classes begin September 22. Please E-mail: [email protected] from Life and Reference on Fridays. week on Wednesday nights at the students, Beth Painter, founder of visit www.contagiousdrama.com for Six evening classes are offered for Presbyterian Church on Mountain CDW, has added yet another ele- details and to register, or call (917) Web Site: carolynmusic.com the fall semester: Adult Drawing on Avenue in Westfield, under the direc- ment to her teen class this year. 836-3740. Registration is now in Mondays, Painting with Oils, Acrylic tion of Jean Schork and accompanied Painter is teaming up with Montclair progress! Painting, and Watercolor on Wednes- by Mel Freda. playwright Ben Clawson to produce days and Beginning Stained Glass The group is currently looking for original, tailor-made plays for the Paid Bulletin Board and Intermediate/Advanced Stained new members who enjoy singing and students. goleader.com/express Glass on Thursdays. gathering with friends. Anyone need- Class space is limited, so early ing more information regarding up- registration is encouraged to ensure coming concerts, interested in join- Contagious Drama Workshop enrollment. To register for classes, ing the group or booking a future ACTING CLASSES AND COACHING FOR ALL AGES call (732) 381-7511, e-mail concert may call presidents Jackie [email protected] or visit Costello, at (908) 789-5819, or Amy agnj.org. Herrington, at (908) 317-5910. Now enrolling for Fall Session classes begin September 22 Piano Preparatory and • Acting and Creative Dramatics Classes General Music Classes for 4-6 year olds • Private Coaching available for Presentations, Auditions, Bar and Bat Mitzvah Speeches Piano Lessons for 5 ½ year olds and up • Scout Badge programs available Digitally Mastered CD’s • New! Teens Perform in Original Plays! Adult Piano Lessons For more info, class times and details contact Beth Painter 917 836 3740 Staff with 100+ Years of Teaching Experience e-mail [email protected] or visit www.contagiousdrama.com Page 20 Thursday, September 9, 2010 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION Broadway Classics Checked Out at Garwood Library By ERIC NIERSTEDT Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times GARWOOD — In late August, the Garwood Public Library offered a WHS Alum Documents Appeal different kind of learning experience. Rather then using books, the library offered a program on great compos- ers of Broadway and American clas- Of ‘Twilight’s Home in Forks, Wash. sical music, given by veteran per- By MAGGIE FRAM Native American, mining, then log- More than 20 hours of film was former Nina Duetsch. Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times ging.” edited down to a little over an hour and Ms. Duetsch, who is a graduate of SEATTLE – “Most stories like this – The area’s chamber of commerce 20 minutes. “There were so many both Juilliard and Yale, has spent you can’t go to a tangible place and tracked 6,000 unique visitors who people who we interviewed,” Mr. many years as a character actress and actually see it and touch it and be in it,” signed its logbook in 2006. That num- Cowles continued. The sheriff, shop piano soloist. She has appeared on said Forks High School (located in ber went up the 10,000 in 2007 and owners, faculty and staff at Forks High NBC and BBC television, and was Forks, Wash.) Principal Kevin 18,400 in 2008. By 2009, the number School and members of the Quileute the first woman to play American Courtesy of Roy Groething Rupprecht in the 2009 documentary had risen again to 23,700. people (Native-Americans) are just classical music in China. Recently, A PLAY ‘MADE WHOLE’...Warner Miller, as Gabriel, and Kim Zimmer, as Twilight In Forks: The Saga Of The some of the teenagers and adults inter- she has been licensed to work on Christine, star in the Premiere Stages at Kean University/Playwrights Theatre of Real Town. The setting’s notoriety viewed about how the film has changed piano transcriptions of Bob Dylan’s New Jersey’s co-production of Lost Boy Found in Whole Foods. comes from being the spot on which their lives in Forks. work. author Stephenie Meyer based the vam- Forks is known to many nature lov- Ms. Deutsch took the stage after a pire-based fantasy book series “Twi- ers at the gateway to Olympic National brief introduction from Head Librar- ‘Lost Boy’ Is Quite a Find light.” Park, but for ‘Twilight,’ fans it is where ian Carol Lombardo welcomed the By SUSAN MYRILL DOUGHERTY 630 miles from their homes to relo- The 82-minute documentary was ex- the love story between the mortal teen audience. Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times cate in refugee camps after facing ecutive produced by Westfield High Bella Swan and immortal vampire Ed- Ms. Deutsch began to the evening WESTFIELD — Imagine – that’s starvation, animal attacks, slave trad- School Class of 1977 alumnus Peter ward Cullen takes place. While it took with a quote from composer Richard what main character Gabriel (Warner ers and government troops along the Cowles and licensed through the net- the local librarian to get the town up to Rodgers: ‘Most people think music Miller) invites the audience at Pre- way. working of fellow ’77 alum Michael speed on the literary phenomenon that is either too good to be popular or too miere Stages, the professional the- Approximately 4,000 boys came Bartok, then released in March of this is the ‘Twilight’ series of novels, the popular to be good.” Rodgers was atre at Kean University, to do. “Imag- to the United States from the Kakuma year. Mr. Cowles spoke with The townspeople of Forks have embraced examined later, as Ms. Deutsch then ine your entire family is gone, and the Refugee Camp in Kenya during the Westfield Leader and The Times over the economic growth that comes with spoke on George Gershwin. lion is now coming for you.” time period of 2001 – 2005. In the phone from his law office in Seattle being a famous locale. A majority of While certainly informative, Ms. The co-production of Premiere America, they were encouraged to last week about the journey to docu- those who participated in the film Deutsch made sure to keep away from Stages at Kean University and Play- find jobs, get an education and go ment how Forks, Wash., became a tour- thanked Ms. Meyer for what she’s done the realm of pure “lecture” by drop- wrights Theatre of New Jersey pre- back to the Sudan to become the new ist destination for Twilight fans. for their town. ping in some surprising facts. These sents Tammy Ryan’s heartbreaking leaders in the country. “York Baur’s (another producer of The film contains a segment featuring included how Gershwin taught him- story of the Lost Boys of Sudan in her Christine, a perennial volunteer, the project besides award-winning di- a bus tour that goes around Forks and self to play on friends’ pianos, how he dramatic play, Lost Boy Found in wants to make a difference in the life rector Jason Brown and Mr. Cowles) stops by where the various characters’ desired greatly to be a classical com- Whole Foods. This is a serious, up- of this young man, who works long family had a cabin in Forks, which is Both Mr. Bartok and Mr. Baur have homes are supposedly inspired. The pose and how, despite all his work, he lifting drama with beautiful writing hours and takes classes at the com- about four hours north of Seattle. About connections to film-production studios Cullen house, as described in the novels was not recognized as great until and incredible acting. munity college. Social worker Segel three years ago, traffic started to get in Hollywood, so they hired a crew to (not portrayed in the film versions), is a after his death. Actress Kim Zimmer, best known (Trish McCall), who gives attitude a more significant. He said ‘What’s go- start filming and then presented their Victorian-style house that is actually an Ms. Deutsch then performed some for her years playing Reva Shayne in capital “A” with her tough-love policy, ing on?’ His wife is a fan of the ‘Twi- cut to Summit Entertainment, who then inn. Susan Brager, the owner of Miller of Gershwin’s famous songs (“Em- the TV soap opera “Guiding Light,” adheres to the “What can you do for light’ books, and my wife has read picked up the project and gave them Tree Inn, labeled her mailbox “Cullen.” braceable You,” “Someone to Watch heads the cast of the play that opened me?” philosophy. them. We thought it would be good to more money to finish the documentary. She was first aware of the fan base in Over Me”), encouraging the audi- at the 100-seat Zella Fry Theatre at “If you really want to help him,” do a documentary on what happened in “Once Summit Entertainment got wind 2005, when, as she said, “ A teenage girl ence to sing along (all members had Kean University on September 3. Segel tells Christine, “have him move town. We’ve all spent time in Forks. of it, they made it better,” Mr. Cowles from Arizona and her father came to stay lyric sheets passed out to them for Ms. Zimmer brings tender cred- in with you, so he could quit his job There’s a rich history and tradition: explained. with us. She asked us where Forks High every song performed). ibility to the role of Christine, a and go to school full-time and finish School and Forks Hospital was located. As the songs were quite short, Ms. middle-aged mother of feisty 15-year- college in one year.” Christine does. I believe that was our exposure to our Deutsch played them twice, allowing old Alex (Alexandra Rivera), a typi- But her fantasy plans laden with lovely first ‘Twilight’ fan.” the audience a second chance to sing  The documentary shows that the high (which they took to happily). Ms. school has set aside lockers for Bella Deutsch herself was impressive, as “Imagine your entire family is gone, and the and the Cullens, who attend Forks High she played keyboard and sang along, School. In the parking lot, there is an in a voice that seemed to come from lion is now coming for you.” area set aside for the famous “accident” a 1920’s phonograph. that fated Bella and Edward together. A This set the format for the night, as cal angst-filled gal. Christine, who family dinners and meaningful parking space at Forks Community Ms. Deutsch moved on to Jerome has recently been through a conten- mentoring don’t go well. Hospital is also reserved for Dr. Cullen. Kern (“Look For the Silver Lining,” tious divorce, displays compassion to In his zeal to send money back to The tributes throughout the town con- “All The Things You Are”) and Irving Gabriel, an amiable young black man the refugee camps in the Sudan to tinue with a pickup truck similar to Berlin (“Always”). working in the produce department in family members, Gabriel continues Bella’s parked out front of the Forks Both men were also given excel- the local Whole Foods grocery store. to work extra hours, exhausting him- Chamber of Commerce. lent life stories. Ms. Deutsch told She wants to know more about him self. “I’m a rat going in a circle,” he The project was shot from the spring how Kern famously sold his collec- and do what she can to help him. tells Christine. of 2009 up through the fall, including tion of first-edition books to the Gabriel’s ubiquitous smile dims He scurries from nightmares of  Bella’s birthday celebration in town on American Society of Composers, when Christine refers to him as one crocodiles that attacked and killed September 13. Authors, and Publishers for more than of the “Lost Boys.” That label places his brother, to his waking dream of "#$   %  & 
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