Ad Populos, Non Aditus, Pervenimus Published Every Thursday Since September 3, 1890 (908) 232-4407 USPS 680020 Thursday, September 11, 2014 OUR 124th YEAR – ISSUE NO. 37-2014 Periodical – Postage Paid at Rahway, N.J. www.goleader.com [email protected] SEVENTY FIVE CENTS Father Kills Son, 11, Self In Murder-Suicide in Scotch Plains By FRED T. ROSSI mises, they found the bodies of Jens did ignite the clothes and parts of the Specially Written for The Westfield Leader Eberling and his son, Thomas home were burned, but said a larger SCOTCH PLAINS — Law en- Eberling. Acting county prosecutor fire did not result; most of the clothes, forcement officials said a 48-year- Grace Park said a joint investigation he said, were merely smoldering old father killed his 11-year-old son by her office’s homicide task force when police arrived. The fire depart- last week, then attempted without and the township police department ment responded to extinguish the lin- success to set his Jerusalem Road revealed that both died from gun- gering effects of the fire. house on fire before killing himself. shots from a rifle found at the pre- Chief Mahoney told The Leader Township police arrived at the mises. the scene was “one of the worst I’ve home on Saturday morning after re- It was surmised that after shooting ever seen. Who takes the life of an 11- ceiving a telephone call from the his son late last week, the father, in an year-old child?” boy’s mother, who was involved in a attempt to burn down the house, then In the days after the bodies were custody dispute with the father and stuffed clothing into the kitchen oven discovered, there were rumors that had not been in contact with her son and laid out more clothing in a trail the two individuals had died in a fire in several days. When officers ap- leading from the oven through the and questions that perhaps a third proached the Cape Cod-style home kitchen and living room and into a person had committed the killings. located a block from Mountain Av- bedroom in hopes of igniting a larger For most of the day last Saturday, enue, they could hear the carbon fire. police cars and a crime-scene van monoxide alarms beeping inside. Police Chief Brian Mahoney told from the Union County Sheriff’s After forcibly entering the pre- The Westfield Leader that the oven Office were parked on Jerusalem Road, a segment of which was blocked off to cars. Officers and other law enforcement personnel could be seen entering and exiting the home at 330 Jerusalem Road while others ex- amined the home’s exterior and its yard. According to a NJ Advance Media report for nj.com, the father and son Paul Lachenauer for The Westfield Leader had lived in the house less than a NEVER FORGET...Members of the Westfield Police Department Color Guard and Fire Department march in the 9/11 month. ceremonies held at Memorial Park on September 11, 2011 commemorating the 10th anniversary of the terrorist attacks in The report said Thomas Eberling New York City and Washington, D.C. Westfield will hold a ceremony tonight at 6:30 p.m. at the 9/11 Memorial. was a gifted chess player, ranked fifth in the country in his age group, and that the Elberlings were members at the Chessmates chess club in Rahway. Adam’s Tavern Approved Westfield Leader archives show that Thomas had been a member of the Westfield Chess Club. For Former Acquaviva Site NJ Advance Media reported that Thomas had been a student at Oak By LAUREN S. BARR Trap Rock in Berkeley Heights, got called it “a welcome addition to Specially Written for The Westfield Leader Paul Lachenauer for The Westfield Leader Knoll School of the Holy Child in the green light from the board to that part of the Elm Street SNIFF TEST...Customers stop to smell the apples at the Cranford Farmers’ Summit. WESTFIELD – At last week’s reconstruct and add onto the former streetscape.” Market held September 4 in the municipal parking lot on North Union Avenue. Jens Eberling’s wife, Kate Chou, planning board meeting the board Acquaviva site on Elm Street for its The board also approved an ap- had filed for divorce from her hus- gave unanimous support to a con- new restaurant, Adam’s Tavern. plication for an addition to 354 band in May, according to the report. struction application for Adam’s Under the approved plan, the South Avenue East along with a New Storage Pipes to Alleviate According to Mr. Eberling’s Tavern at 115 Elm Street and an building will receive a second-floor new parking lot by paving a grassy LinkedIn account, he was a project addition with new parking at 352 addition, as well as a remodeled area that exists between 354 and manager for TKJ International, a and 354 South Avenue. ground floor. The new second floor 352 South Avenue East. The exist- Flooding on High Street market developer company for new The Harvest Restaurant Group, will house dining space and an out- ing two-family home on the prop- By CHRISTINA M. HINKE mean ripping up the parking lot and products including renewable energy. owners of 11 restaurants including door herb garden. erty will be completely gutted while Specially Written for The Westfield Leader laying new outflow pipes to the Rahway CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 the Huntley Tavern in Summit and While the applicant requested and adding a 540-square-foot addition CRANFORD — Construction will River that are larger in diameter, which was granted eight variances, sev- to allow for office space on the begin Monday on High Street to install would require New Jersey Department eral of them were pre-existing con- entire first floor. The second floor new water pipes underground for storm of Environmental Protection (NJDEP) Freeholders to Vote on Capital ditions or improvements over vari- will house a two-bedroom apart- water storage, Township Engineer Carl permits. ances granted to the prior restau- ment and a three-bedroom apart- O’Brien said Monday at the township Orchard Brook improvements are at rant. A variance was granted for a ment, while the third floor will committee workshop meeting. Some another standstill. “You have permits, Improvement Contracts 1.67-foot roof overhang, pending house a one-bedroom apartment. committee members questioned if this you have some easements… But that By PAUL J. PEYTON era and Video Service of Spring- an easement with Carol Greco, the Professional Planner Kevin was a “Band-Aid” or a permanent fix. was all approved under a previous per- Specially Written for The Westfield Leader field for the purchase and installa- owner of the driveway which bor- O’Brien said the existing gravel “It will alleviate some of it. When the mit a while ago…. None of it is valid COUNTY — The Union County tion of a CaseCracker Premium ders the building. Ms. Greco had driveway between the two build- intersection does flood it goes up to two anymore…from what today’s standards Freeholder Board is expected to vote System for investigative interviews. provided the board with a letter ings will be paved and striped to to three feet against the building,” Mr. are,” Mr. O’Brien said. He said he tonight to approve a number of con- It is the same system used by the indicating that she would be will- allow for 17 delineated parking O’Brien said. would set up a meeting with the NJDEP tracts for capital improvements. county police and prosecutor’s of- ing to grant an easement. spaces. He said that the new park- The property owner of Riverfront at to discuss the previous plans and find Among the contracts are con- fice. Chester Grabowski, the owner of ing area will remove cars from the Cranford Station, which is on the cor- out how the township can move for- struction of a handicapped-acces- The county is once again set to Harvest Restaurant Group, said that street where they are currently ner of High Street and South Avenue, ward with the project. The project has sible fishing dock to be located at enter a three-month grant agree- the new restaurant will be open parked. was told by Mr. O’Brien to lay new been delayed for about 10 to 20 years, Warinanco Park in Roselle. The ment with the U.S. Department of seven days a week, from 11:30 a.m. Board member Robert Newell pipes, Mr. O’Brien said. This work and the brook is only getting worse, $24,680 contract to be awarded to Health and Human Services, Office to 12 a.m., and will feature new called it a “good proposal” that would be in conjunction with the town- Mayor Andis Kalnins told The Westfield Harbor Consultants, Inc. of Cran- of Refugee Resettlement, Division American cuisine. “definitely cleans up the neighbor- ship laying down two, 12-inch pipes on Leader. He said he is hopeful ford is for engineering services. of Unaccompanied Children’s Ser- Board member Frank Smith hood.” High Street up to Chestnut Street for homeowners along the brook will be USA Architects Planners and In- vice (DUCS) for $271,190 for 10 additional storage of rain water. more sympathetic to the flooding is- terior Designers, of Somerville, is beds at the county’s juvenile deten- “They said they were supposed to fix sues in the township given the after- set to receive a $146,000 contract tion center in Linden for unaccom- that problem,” Commissioner Robert math of Hurricane Irene and will begin for design and construction admin- panied and undocumented children D’Ambola said of the property owner to allow the easements. istration for renovations to Wheeler at a rate of $301.58 per bed. of Riverfront at Cranford Station. The Garwood Borough Council has Pool in Linden. County Engineer At last Thursday’s freeholder In order to fully resolve the flooding said that since Orchard Brook in Cran- Tom Mineo said a meeting and/or agenda meeting, Frank Guzzo, di- problem there, Mr. O’Brien said it may CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 party room will be created in one of rector of human services for the the buildings in the park and county, said the county facility is restrooms will be upgraded. Exist- only one of five safe and secure ing pool equipment will also be detention centers in the country for upgraded. undocumented kids who have lived The freeholders will also vote to in the country for awhile and have award a $56,600 contract to Red been arrested. Bank-based Maser Consulting for As juveniles they are placed in design, engineering and consulting facilities like the county’s. Mr. services for bridge deck and beam Guzzo said DUCS looks for family replacement for the Mountain Av- members for the kids and deports enue bridge in Springfield. them when requested. He said some In addition, Hardesty & Hanover of the kids come to the U.S. as part of West Trenton is set to receive a of the sex trafficking trade and they $754,962 contract for consulting live on the streets and wind up join- engineering design services and ing street gangs where they get into COMMUNITY ACTION...Westfield United Fund trustees gather for the fund's construction support for the replace- legal trouble. kickoff event last Saturday. Pictured, left to right, are: Jill Dispenza, Charles ment of the Gordon Street bridge, The county is set to enter into a Weidman, Colleen McDonald Maz, Executive Director Deirdre Gelinne, Wendy an out of service Conrail structure $218,800 contract with Kidde Fire Cozzi and Christina McCabe. in Roselle and Roselle Park. Fed- Fighting of Martinez, Calif. for two eral funds are being provided for specialized fire suppression courses PAGE INDEX the project through the North Jer- for 55 firefighters in the UASI re- Regional ...... 2-3 Education ...... 9 sey Transportation Planning Au- gion, which includes Bergen, Editorial ...... 4-5 Sports ...... 11-17 thority for the full amount of the Passaic, Morris, Hudson, Essex, Paul Lachenauer for The Westfield Leader Police ...... 6 Real Estate .... 11-20 OPEN HOUSE...At the Westfield YMCA Health and Wellness Open House on project. Union and Middlesex Counties and Community ... 6-8, 18 Classifieds ..... 17 Sunday, Lynne Applebaum, associate director of health and wellness, demon- The board will also vote on a Newark and Jersey City. Obituary ...... 8 A&E ...... 18-20 strates the Y's TRX suspension training system. $17,965 contract with Mack Cam- CONTINUED ON PAGE 10

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Twin Towers Destroyed By DEBORAH MADISON Hundreds of passengers aboard the four The major network news stations, which York City were evacuated. Specially Written for The Westfield Leader airplanes were immediately presumed dead, transmit from the towers, including ABC, The collapse of the Twin Towers, which In what is being equated with the 1941 and thousands of New York City and Pen- NBC and CBS, went off the air for several housed many administrative offices for in- attack on Pearl Harbor in its devastating tagon employees were injured. More than minutes immediately following the plane ternational world banks and other financial magnitude of death and destruction, Tues- 50,000 people work in the World Trade crashes and had interruptions in service for institutions, forced the New York City Stock day, September 11, 2001 will be a date Center and over 200,000 people travel several hours. Emergency telephone num- Exchange to close. Other stock exchanges infamously linked with the worst act of through the towers on a daily basis. It is bers were announced on the networks for worldwide followed suit as a precautionary terrorism to ever touch American soil. estimated that approximately 24,000 people information about family and friends who measure. Countless numbers of lives and the New work at the Pentagon. worked in the Trade Center or who were Portions of the Pentagon, one of the York City skyline have been horrifically As of Tuesday night, there were no passengers aboard the affected flights. largest buildings in the world and the seat of altered by a terrorist attack that totally official figures on the number of fatalities, As of 11:15 p.m. on Tuesday, there were the Defense Department, collapsed after destroyed the World Trade Center Twin although city officials estimated the num- network reports of cell phone calls coming flames burned out of control for several Towers after two hijacked airline jets crashed ber of casualties would be high due to the from inside the towers from survivors hours. World Trade Tower no. 7 also col- into the 110-story buildings. A third hi- hundreds of emergency personnel in and trapped under the debris. Many bodies lapsed, presumed to have been caused by jacked jet was intentionally plunged into around the buildings at the time of the were also pulled from the debris through- associated fire. the Pentagon 15 minutes before the first of collapses. out the day, but exact numbers were not The construction of the Trade Center the Twin Towers caved in and collapsed. As of 10:30 p.m. on Tuesday, more than given. began in 1966 and was completed in 1972. Two hijacked commercial airline jets 600 firefighters and New York City police The identity of the terrorists responsible The towers were 1,368 feet tall — the tallest were flown directly into The World Trade were still missing. New York City hospitals for the attacks has not yet been confirmed buildings in city and the third largest in the In memory, dedicated to the over 3,000 people who lost their lives on September Center Twin Towers, located in Battery were filled with the injured, including vic- by Tuesday night, but government sources world. 11, 2001 – but especially to our Westfield and Scotch Plains family: Park City in Lower Manhattan, on Tuesday tims with third-degree burns, smoke inha- reported that the Afghanistan Taliban, linked They housed many administrative of- morning in what is being described as a lation and many eye injuries from shat- to Muslim terrorist leader Osama bin Laden fices of the world’s largest, international Andrew Alameno Leo Russell Keene, 3rd terrorist suicide mission. The North Tower tered, falling glass and debris. claimed responsibility for the disasters. banks and investment firms, including the David Campbell Richard B. Madden was hit at approximately 8:45 a.m. near the New York Governor George Pataki and He has also reportedly met with the offices of Morgan Stanley Dean Witter. Michael Davidson Mark Rothenberg 80th floor, and the South Tower was hit Acting Governor of New Jersey Donald T. Palestinian Islamic Jihad regarding their The towers were also the home of a 427,000- Dean Eberling John S. Salerno near the 70th floor at 9:03 a.m. DiFrancesco declared states of emergency, common hatred of the United States Sev- squarefoot retail space known as The Mall, Stephen M. Fogel See-Wong Shum As of yesterday morning, much of New respectively, in order to have the power to eral months ago, bin Laden was quoted as which was occupied by retailers such as Thomas Glasser Anthony M. Starita York City was paralyzed by the attacks and summon the National Guard and other saying that he would exact “extreme ven- The Gap, J. Crew, Banana Republic and Matthew Horning James Walsh many schools and businesses were shut emergency personnel. geance” and retribution on the United The Limited. The towers also housed nu- down. Thousands of emergency workers, in- States for political actions in the past. merous museums, restaurants, hotels and a Both Trade Center towers had huge, cluding all police, fire and rescue squad Congressman James Moran of Vir- rooftop observatory. Garwood Council Discusses gaping holes from which flames, smoke workers were summoned to duty. Emer- ginia was quoted on an news Website as The world-renown Windows on the and debris poured out for hours after the gency workers from New Jersey were al- saying that he had learned at a Washing- World restaurant occupied the North crashes. A third hijacked jet subsequently lowed to enter New York City to assist in ton briefing that the fourth jet appeared Tower’s 107th floor. crashed into the Pentagon at approximately containing the disaster. to be headed for the Presidential retreat In an unprecedented move by the Fed- Field Project, Road Repairs 9:45 a.m. A fourth jet crashed approxi- Thousands of New Jersey commuters Camp David in Maryland, when it eral Aviation Administration, airports By LAUREN S. BARR the DOT for multiple road projects. mately 80 miles outside of Pittsburgh at were trapped in New York City when crashed 85 miles short of its intended throughout the nation were shut down and Specially Written for The Westfield Leader Borough Engineer Donald Guarriello 10:10 a.m. bridges and tunnels were closed and most target. Rumors that the government or- all commercial airline flights were ordered GARWOOD – At Tuesday night’s requested that the council give him Then, one hour after the first crash, the forms of public transportation were sus- dered the hijacked plane to be shot down to land at the nearest airport. North Tower collapsed on itself at 10 a.m. pended for the remainder of the day. Many were denied by the State Department. Many municipal buildings in New York Borough Council meeting the gov- direction as to which projects he should and the South Tower collapsed approxi- of those evacuated were advised by emer- Although Secretary of Defense and New Jersey also closed to allow em- erning body heard an update on the apply for the grant money. mately one half-hour later at 10:30 a.m. gency personnel to wait inside nearby build- Donald Rumsfeld stopped short of de- ployees an opportunity to locate family Athletic Field Complex and dis- The borough recently completed Both towers crumbled into piles of rubble, ings until the smoke and falling debris claring this an “act of war,” when ques- members who were still trapped in New cussed an application for grants for drainage work on Third Avenue using sending shattered glass and a thick cloud of settled. Rescue workers escorted the evacu- tioned on television by ABC reporters, York. Most local schools remained opened road work from the Department of a prior DOT grant and the council smoke, debris and soot billowing into the ated workers to Battery City Park, where President George W. Bush said that these with counselors on hand to support stu- Transportation (DOT). agreed to make an application to the streets of Lower Manhattan for hours, cov- tugboats, ferries and local cruise boats trans- horrible acts would not go unpunished dents that were traumatized by the day’s Councilman Louis Petruzzelli re- DOT for milling and paving of that ering cars and people trapped in its blinding ported the shaken commuters across the once it was determined who was respon- events. Many local students who have par- ported that a meeting was held ear- portion of the road. wake with silt and dust. Hudson River to Hoboken and Jersey City sible. ents that work in New York were sum- lier that day with the athletic com- Councilwoman Sara Todisco asked Although numerous of employees were to other forms of transportation to various Aircraft carriers were deployed off moned to their school’s guidance offices to evacuated after the initial plane crashes, parts of New Jersey. the East and West Coasts of the United be counseled and to ensure that they were plex contractor. He said that floor- that the council also consider apply- eyewitness accounts from the streets below For most of the day, telephone service in States as a security measure, and the released home to either a parent or emer- ing and a ventilation system for the ing for a grant to pave Willow Avenue. reported, on the major news stations, seeing and out of New York City was inoperable Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff gency contact person at the close of the kitchen portion of the building were Mr. Guarriello also recommended that people plunge out of upper-story windows, as the system was over-burdened with calls General Henry H. Shelton said, “the school day. Several local churches held or to be completed along with the in- the council consider applying for grant to their death, from the fiery floors above. from concerned family and friends, who Armed Forces are ready to go.” Most State will hold special prayer services for those stallation of railings. money in order to replace drainage Thousands of terrified people ran franti- anxiously awaited word on the whereabouts Department buildings, including the White who were affected by the tragedies. According to Councilman and pave Myrtle Avenue east of Oak cally from the impenetrable cloud of smoke of their loved ones. Cell phone service in House, the Capitol, the Pentagon, the Su- There is no word yet on the number of Petruzzelli, the contractor came with Avenue due to flooding problems. that enveloped the entire tip of Lower Man- and out of the city worked intermittently or preme Court and many other government local families that will be seriously affected his own punch list of items which The council will make a decision on hattan after the buildings collapsed. not at all at varying times. buildings in Washington, D.C. and in New by the tragic events. still needed to be addressed, such as which projects to apply for grants be- maintenance and ponding on the bas- fore the Tuesday, October 14, deadline. ketball court. Third Avenue resident Bob Councilman Jim Mathieu asked if Lawrence said that he lives on the there was a target date for the open- block that was worked on and noted Cranford Committee ing of the complex, especially given that the side of the street where the CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 the start of youth sports. He added drainage was installed is not the side ford has not been widened it is causing like to hear from a lot more people,” he that he is starting to “get a lot of of the street that floods. He said that Garwood’s Orchard Brook, situated by said. An option for a wood carving of complaints” and that residents are in the winter the end of his driveway the Pathmark, to flood. the tree trunk remains an active idea, very upset. He mentioned a recent is solid ice. “I still have to go through Elizabethtown Gas recently dug up he said. editorial on the subject by The Westfield another winter [with these prob- roadways on Herning Avenue, after the Mr. Hannen relayed again his dis- Leader and questioned who would lems]?” he asked the engineer. road was paved this June, Commis- approval of cutting down the tree. He pay for the re-grading of the baseball “Probably,” Mr. Guarriello re- sioner Tom Hannen, Jr. said. “How do also said in talking to residents “door- field and re-surfacing of the basket- sponded. we prevent this in the future?” he asked. to-door” that a majority were for sav- ball court. After Mr. Lawrence left the meet- Elizabethtown Gas has agreed to ing the tree. Councilman Petruzzelli responded ing, Councilwoman Todisco ques- pay for the milling and paving of the “My bottom line is a safety issue,” that he believed that the contractor tioned Mr. Guarriello as to whether street, Mr. O’Brien said. Deputy Mayor Lisa Adubato said. would be responsible after they tested or not the work done on Third Av- “It seems there is a consistent disre- The township had received three the areas and found that water is in- enue would improve his situation. gard for working with the town,” Mayor other reports on recommendations for deed ponding. As of this time, he said Mr. Guarriello responded that it Kalnins said. Old Peppy in previous years, Barbara he was not aware of any cost overruns “can’t hurt him,” saying that one The engineering department is meet- Krause, resident and member of the and that they asked the contractor to drain was installed on Mr. Lawrence’s ing with Elizabethtown Gas to go over tree advisory board, said. “In com- provide them with an opening date by side of the street, but that the real each other’s projects, Mr. O’Brien said. parison with their reports, I feel this the end of the week. improvement will come next year Mr. O’Brien also suggested the report by Maser was very sensational- During its workshop session, the when the street is milled, paved and township consider adopting an ordi- ized and dramatic,” said Ms. Krause. council discussed an application to re-graded. nance for roadwork that “would give “The other reports indicated the same more teeth,” he said. problems with the tree but also indi- Also, Township Administrator cated the remedial measures that could Terence Wall has spoken to each util- be taken and have a positive effect on Union County Freeholders ity company and told them the town- the tree.” 2001 Ingrid McKinley for The Westfield Leader ship has a “zero tolerance” policy on An ordinance to refine the role of CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 DAYS BEFORE DESTRUCTION…Richard McKinley, a Westfield resident, poses on top of the Ritz Carlton Hotel with the World Trade Towers in the roadwork. An audit of the streets that the township administrator was pro- Andrew Moran, director of pub- firm of Florio, Perrucci, Steinhardt background. This picture was taken just nine days before the massive destruction had recent patches following road- posed by Commissioner Connor. She lic safety, said the course at Texas and Fader of Rochelle Park by of the structures which claimed many lives. Mr. McKinley witnessed the devestation work from utilities will be performed. said the ordinance in place now is A&M University is for firefighters $10,000 to $20,000. from his job site. Then, where there are needs for fur- about 30 years old and is “generic.” with fire departments that have Freeholder Chairman Chris ther repair to the patchwork, the utili- “This has more meat into it. It drills foam-fighting capabilities. He said Hudak announced that Michael ties will be directed to re-pour. down to more specific duties,” Com- those towns are Elizabeth, Linden, Flemming has assumed the posi- A rain garden is planned for the missioner O’Connor said. Berkeley Heights, Kenilworth and tion of acting administrator at front of the municipal building on the When asked by Mr. Hannen if this Roselle. Mr. Moran said it has not Runnells Specialized Hospital in corner of Springfield Avenue and had anything to do with a change of been decided which firefighters will Berkeley Heights. He replaces North Union Avenue. A grant was government, Commissioner O’Connor attend. Sandra Adour, who was acting ad- received to do the work, Commis- replied, “This has nothing to do with The board will also vote on in- ministrator since last fall, and who sioner Mary O’Connor said. The loca- the change of government.” creasing legal fees paid on two has left the county for another po- tion for the rain garden was changed cases, Kevin Kolbeck versus UC sition. from the original plan because the rain and LaQuan Kearney versus UC. Ms. Adour, in turn, replaced Sue garden experts said the “drip line” Mr. Kolbeck, a general supervisor Palma, who took over as acting from trees in the original area would of trades with the county, brought administrator when Joan Wheeler affect the effectiveness of the rain SP Murder suit against the county claiming po- retired as administrator in 2013. garden. The township anticipates litical retribution by then County The long-term care and rehabili- planting to begin before the end of the CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 Manager George Devanney for his tation facility is being sold by the month. Mr. Eberling held a master’s degree association with ex-county manager county to Center Management The cost to cut down Old Peppy is in forestry and business management Michael Lapolla and his allies. The Group, LLC of Flushing, N.Y. for about $3,000, Commissioner from the University of Copenhagen resolution before the board in- $26 million. The company oper- D’Ambola said. A report done by Ma- in Denmark and had done graduate creases the amount to the firm of ates 15 facilities in New York and ser Consulting, the company con- work at the University of British Co- LaCorte, Bundy, Varady & Kinsella New Jersey and recently acquired tracted by the township for engineer- lumbia, Canada. of Union by $10,000 to $14,845. seven nursing/assisted living facili- ing, said the 200-year-old Pepperidge NJ Advance Media reported that In his lawsuit, Mr. Kearney al- ties from the Archdiocese of Phila- Tree in Lincoln Park has decay inside, Ms. Chou was the registered owner Photo courtesy of Donna Walsh leges he was assaulted by correc- delphia. Center Management is ex- SETTING SAIL...This August, Connor and Brendan Walsh and Caroline, and recommended removal of the tree. of TKJ International, which had a tions officers. The board resolution pected to assume ownership of Patrick and Claire Gallagher of Westfield brought The Westfield Leader aboard He had received e-mails from resi- Lenape Lane, Berkeley Heights ad- would increase the amount to the Runnells on Wednesday, October 1. the ferry bound for Nantucket, located 30 miles south of the coast of Cape Cod. dents regarding the tree, he said. “We’d dress and was on the market for sale. Serving the community since 1959

USPS 485200 Thursday, September 11, 2014 Published Every Thursday Since 1959 (908) 232-4407 OUR 55th YEAR – ISSUE NO. 37-2014 Periodical – Postage Paid at Rahway, N.J. www.timesnj.com [email protected] SEVENTY FIVE CENTS Father Kills Son, 11, Self In Murder-Suicide in Scotch Plains By FRED T. ROSSI After forcibly entering the pre- Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times Police Chief Brian Mahoney told mises, they found the bodies of Jens The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times SCOTCH PLAINS — Law en- Eberling and his son, Thomas that the oven did ignite the clothes forcement officials said a 48-year- Eberling. Acting county prosecutor and parts of the home were burned, old father killed his 11-year-old son Grace Park said a joint investigation but said a larger fire did not result; last week, then attempted without by her office’s homicide task force most of the clothes, he said, were success to set his Jerusalem Road and the township police department merely smoldering when police ar- house on fire before killing himself. revealed that both died from gun- rived. The fire department responded Township police arrived at the shots from a rifle found at the pre- to extinguish the lingering effects of home on Saturday morning after re- mises. the fire. ceiving a telephone call from the It was surmised that after shooting Chief Mahoney told The Times the boy’s mother, who was involved in a his son late last week, the father, in an scene was “one of the worst I’ve ever custody dispute with the father and attempt to burn down the house, then seen. Who takes the life of an 11- had not been in contact with her son stuffed clothing into the kitchen oven year-old child?” in several days. When officers ap- and laid out more clothing in a trail In the days after the bodies were proached the Cape Cod-style home leading from the oven through the discovered, there were rumors that located a block from Mountain Av- kitchen and living room and into a the two individuals had died in a fire enue, they could hear the carbon bedroom in hopes of igniting a larger and questions that perhaps a third monoxide alarms beeping inside. fire. person had committed the killings. For most of the day last Saturday, police cars and a crime-scene van from the Union County Sheriff’s Of- fice were parked on Jerusalem Road, a segment of which was blocked off Brooks Crandall for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times to cars. Officers and other law en- CANDLELIGHT SERVICE...Area residents attended a candlelight 9/11 memorial service held at the Alan Augustine Village forcement personnel could be seen Green in Scotch Plains on Sepember 11, 2011, at which time the township’s 9/11 Memorial was dedicated on the 10th entering and exiting the home at 330 anniversary of the terrorist attacks in New York and Washington, D.C. The township will hold a service tonight at 7 p.m. Jerusalem Road while others exam- ined the home’s exterior and its yard. According to a NJ Advance Media Scotch Plains Seeking Other Ways report for nj.com, the father and son had lived in the house less than a month. The report said Thomas Eberling To Get to Fanwood Train Station was a gifted chess player, ranked fifth By FRED T. ROSSI directed Township Manager Jerry parking fee hike “disheartening” in the country in his age group, and Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times Giaimis to look into other ways for given the variety of shared-service that the Elberlings were members at SCOTCH PLAINS — Township Scotch Plains commuters to get to efforts undertaken between the two the Chessmates chess club in Rahway. officials will look into alternative the train station. Councilman Will- towns over the years. The Times archives show that Tho- transportation options for commut- iam Vastine mentioned a few ideas, Mayor Kevin Glover noted that mas had been a member of the ers who park at the Fanwood train including a jitney service and park- he had met earlier with Fanwood David B. Corbin for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times Westfield Chess Club. station in the wake of the Fanwood and-ride services from township- Mayor Colleen Mahr about the pro- FAN ZONE...Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School fans cheer on the boys varsity NJ Advance Media reported that borough council’s effort — since owned properties that are not being posed fee increase, after which the soccer team during its 5-0 victory over the Brearley Bears at Wexler Field in Thomas had been a student at Oak tabled — to raise the annual park- utilized. He called the proposed CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 Scotch Plains on September 8. See story page 16. Knoll School of the Holy Child in ing fee for non-Fanwood residents. Summit. Fanwood’s initial effort to in- Jens Eberling’s wife, Kate Chou, crease the non-resident parking fee Rec. Commission Discusses Zoning Board to Continue had filed for divorce from her hus- from $650 per year to $800 was met band in May, according to the report. with protests from Scotch Plains According to Mr. Eberling’s commuters and township officials. Terry-Lou Zoo Property Hearing on Blue Star Sign LinkedIn account, he was a project The increase was then scaled back By FRED T. ROSSI to see and read the sign. He noted manager for TKJ International, a to $700, and then tabled altogether. By FRED T. ROSSI cost, one of which is that the town- Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times that the segment of the highway market developer company for new At its conference workshop meet- Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times ship approve a deed restriction on SCOTCH PLAINS — The zon- where the sign is located, just east CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 ing last week, the township council SCOTCH PLAINS — The recre- the zoo property so that it remains ing board of adjustment will con- of the driveway into the shopping ation commission this week dis- as a recreation facility in perpetu- tinue a hearing next month on an center, is a fast-moving area and cussed the township council’s de- ity. application seeking to upgrade the offers “very limited visibility” for Freeholders to Vote on Capital liberations over whether to take The township purchased the prop- sign that identifies Blue Star shop- the sign. steps to declare the former Terry- erty in 1999, and over the years, ping center so it can evaluate infor- A professional planner, Michael Lou Zoo property as a recreation halting starts have been made to mation on how much additional Tobia, supported the idea of a more Improvement Contracts facility in perpetuity, with some clean up the six-acre property, lighting will be produced from the visible sign, noting that the main By PAUL J. PEYTON and Video Service of Springfield for commission members seeming to which has some environmental haz- revamped sign. buildings in Blue Star are 800 feet Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times the purchase and installation of a favor that approach. ards, and turn it into a passive park. At its meeting last Thursday, the away from the highway and located COUNTY — The Union County CaseCracker Premium System for At its meeting on Monday, the But, as Recreation Director Ray board heard from several witnesses, beyond a hill and, thus, are not Freeholder Board is expected to vote investigative interviews. It is the same commission — during a discussion Poerio noted on Monday, “over the including an executive from the firm easily seen from the road. The sign, tonight to approve a number of con- system used by the county police and about clean-up efforts already un- years, no council wants to talk about that manages Blue Star, the presi- he said, is “perfectly situated” to tracts for capital improvements. prosecutor’s office. der way at the zoo property — talked the zoo property.” Deputy Mayor dent of the sign company, an engi- entice passing cars to turn into the Among the contracts are construc- The county is once again set to about the council’s decision last Michael Marcus, the council’s liai- neer and a planner. The refurbished shopping center. tion of a handicapped-accessible fish- enter a three-month grant agreement week to reject a $91,000 funding son to the commission, said the sign will remain the same size but After the nearly hour-long pre- ing dock to be located at Warinanco with the U.S. Department of Health resolution that would have autho- council faces a “pretty big deci- will include four additional panels sentations by the witnesses, Board Park in Roselle. The $24,680 con- and Human Services, Office of Refu- rized environment evaluations and sion” on whether to keep the prop- to advertise businesses located at Chairman Ken Anderson said he tract to be awarded to Harbor Con- gee Resettlement, Division of Unac- clean-up efforts at the property. The erty in township hands forever. He Blue Star. Robert Carson, an officer was “concerned” about the poten- sultants, Inc. of Cranford is for engi- companied Children’s Service council’s vote came after concerns said council members will first look with Levin Management, Blue tial brightness of the refurbished neering services. (DUCS) for $271,190 for 10 beds at were raised about provisions for at all options before moving forth Star’s management firm, told the sign, and wondered about any stan- USA Architects Planners and Inte- the county’s juvenile detention cen- state reimbursement of much of the CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 board that a more visible sign — dards regarding light brightness that rior Designers, of Somerville, is set ter in Linden for unaccompanied and including new lighting — is impor- might exist and might apply to the to receive a $146,000 contract for undocumented children at a rate of tant so that cars passing by on west- sign. His board colleague, Rich design and construction administra- $301.58 per bed. bound Route 22 will be better able CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 tion for renovations to Wheeler Pool At last Thursday’s freeholder in Linden. County Engineer Tom agenda meeting, Frank Guzzo, direc- Mineo said a meeting and/or party tor of human services for the county, room will be created in one of the said the county facility is only one of buildings in the park and restrooms five safe and secure detention centers will be upgraded. Existing pool equip- in the country for undocumented kids ment will also be upgraded. who have lived in the country for The freeholders will also vote to awhile and have been arrested. award a $56,600 contract to Red As juveniles they are placed in Bank-based Maser Consulting for facilities like the county’s. Mr. Guzzo design, engineering and consulting said DUCS looks for family mem- services for bridge deck and beam bers for the kids and deports them replacement for the Mountain Av- when requested. He said some of the enue bridge in Springfield. kids come to the U.S. as part of the In addition, Hardesty & Hanover sex trafficking trade and they live on of West Trenton is set to receive a the streets and wind up joining street $754,962 contract for consulting en- gangs where they get into legal gineering design services and con- trouble. struction support for the replacement The county is set to enter into a Paul Lachenauer for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times of the Gordon Street bridge, an out of $218,800 contract with Kidde Fire SNIFF TEST...Customers stop to smell the apples at the Cranford Farmers’ service Conrail structure in Roselle Fighting of Martinez, Calif. for two Market held September 4 in the municipal parking lot on North Union Avenue. and Roselle Park. Federal funds are specialized fire suppression courses CAMPAIGN TRAIL...Pictured, from left to right, Scotch Plains Deputy Mayor being provided for the project through for 55 firefighters in the UASI re- PAGE INDEX Mickey Marcus, Councilman Bo Vastine, Scotch Plains resident Tom Russo and Councilman Llewellyn Jones visit the Scotch Plains Public Library. The library the North Jersey Transportation Plan- gion, which includes Bergen, Passaic, Regional ...... 2-3 Education ...... 9 returned to Sunday operating hours this week after having been closed on ning Authority for the full amount of Morris, Hudson, Essex, Union and Editorial ...... 4-5 Sports ...... 11-17 Sundays since last year due to budget cuts. Deputy Mayor Marcus and Council- the project. Middlesex Counties and Newark and Police ...... 6 Real Estate .... 11-20 men Vastine and Jones were responsible for the township council's restoration of The board will also vote on a Jersey City. Community ... 6-8, 18 Classifieds ..... 17 the library's funding to open on Sundays as well as on Monday mornings. $17,965 contract with Mack Camera CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 Obituary ...... 8 A&E ...... 18-20

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Twin Towers Destroyed By DEBORAH MADISON Hundreds of passengers aboard the The major network news stations, ington, D.C. and in New York City Specially Written for The Westfield Leader four airplanes were immediately pre- which transmit from the towers, includ- were evacuated. In what is being equated with the sumed dead, and thousands of New ing ABC, NBC and CBS, went off the The collapse of the Twin Towers, 1941 attack on Pearl Harbor in its dev- York City and Pentagon employees air for several minutes immediately fol- which housed many administrative of- astating magnitude of death and de- were injured. More than 50,000 people lowing the plane crashes and had inter- fices for international world banks and struction, Tuesday, September 11, 2001 work in the World Trade Center and ruptions in service for several hours. other financial institutions, forced the will be a date infamously linked with over 200,000 people travel through the Emergency telephone numbers were an- New York City Stock Exchange to the worst act of terrorism to ever touch towers on a daily basis. It is estimated nounced on the networks for informa- close. Other stock exchanges world- American soil. that approximately 24,000 people work tion about family and friends who wide followed suit as a precautionary Countless numbers of lives and the at the Pentagon. worked in the Trade Center or who measure. New York City skyline have been hor- As of Tuesday night, there were no were passengers aboard the affected Portions of the Pentagon, one of the rifically altered by a terrorist attack that official figures on the number of fatali- flights. largest buildings in the world and the totally destroyed the World Trade Cen- ties, although city officials estimated As of 11:15 p.m. on Tuesday, there seat of the Defense Department, col- ter Twin Towers after two hijacked the number of casualties would be high were network reports of cell phone calls lapsed after flames burned out of con- airline jets crashed into the 110-story due to the hundreds of emergency per- coming from inside the towers from trol for several hours. World Trade buildings. A third hijacked jet was in- sonnel in and around the buildings at survivors trapped under the debris. Tower no. 7 also collapsed, presumed tentionally plunged into the Pentagon the time of the collapses. Many bodies were also pulled from the to have been caused by associated fire. 15 minutes before the first of the Twin As of 10:30 p.m. on Tuesday, more debris throughout the day, but exact The construction of the Trade Center Towers caved in and collapsed. than 600 firefighters and New York numbers were not given. began in 1966 and was completed in In memory, dedicated to the over 3,000 people who lost their lives on September Two hijacked commercial airline jets City police were still missing. New The identity of the terrorists respon- 1972. The towers were 1,368 feet tall 11, 2001 – but especially to our Westfield and Scotch Plains family: were flown directly into The World York City hospitals were filled with the sible for the attacks has not yet been — the tallest buildings in city and the Trade Center Twin Towers, located in injured, including victims with third- confirmed by Tuesday night, but gov- third largest in the world. Andrew Alameno Leo Russell Keene, 3rd Battery Park City in Lower Manhattan, degree burns, smoke inhalation and ernment sources reported that the Af- They housed many administrative of- David Campbell Richard B. Madden on Tuesday morning in what is being many eye injuries from shattered, fall- ghanistan Taliban, linked to Muslim fices of the world’s largest, interna- Michael Davidson Mark Rothenberg described as a terrorist suicide mission. ing glass and debris. terrorist leader Osama bin Laden tional banks and investment firms, in- Dean Eberling John S. Salerno The North Tower was hit at approxi- New York Governor George Pataki claimed responsibility for the disas- cluding the offices of Morgan Stanley Stephen M. Fogel See-Wong Shum mately 8:45 a.m. near the 80th floor, and Acting Governor of New Jersey ters. Dean Witter. The towers were also the Thomas Glasser Anthony M. Starita and the South Tower was hit near the Donald T. DiFrancesco declared states He has also reportedly met with the home of a 427,000-squarefoot retail Matthew Horning James Walsh 70th floor at 9:03 a.m. of emergency, respectively, in order to Palestinian Islamic Jihad regarding their space known as The Mall, which was As of yesterday morning, much of have the power to summon the Na- common hatred of the United States occupied by retailers such as The Gap, New York City was paralyzed by the tional Guard and other emergency per- Several months ago, bin Laden was J. Crew, Banana Republic and The Lim- attacks and many schools and busi- sonnel. quoted as saying that he would exact ited. The towers also housed numerous nesses were shut down. Thousands of emergency workers, “extreme vengeance” and retribution museums, restaurants, hotels and a roof- Scotch Plains Council Both Trade Center towers had huge, including all police, fire and rescue on the United States for political ac- top observatory. CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 gaping holes from which flames, smoke squad workers were summoned to duty. tions in the past. The world-renown Windows on the and debris poured out for hours after Emergency workers from New Jersey Congressman James Moran of Vir- World restaurant occupied the North idea was shelved. Mayor Glover also asked why the crashes. A third hijacked jet subse- were allowed to enter New York City to ginia was quoted on an news Website Tower’s 107th floor. In other business last week, the other bids for the project were not quently crashed into the Pentagon at assist in containing the disaster. as saying that he had learned at a Wash- In an unprecedented move by the council rejected two funding resolu- solicited. Mr. Giaimis said Hatch approximately 9:45 a.m. A fourth jet Thousands of New Jersey commut- ington briefing that the fourth jet ap- Federal Aviation Administration, air- tions for projects that were origi- Mott is very familiar with the prop- crashed approximately 80 miles out- ers were trapped in New York City peared to be headed for the Presidential ports throughout the nation were shut nally included in the now-dead capi- erty, having done other environmen- side of Pittsburgh at 10:10 a.m. when bridges and tunnels were closed retreat Camp David in Maryland, when down and all commercial airline flights tal bond ordinance that failed to pass tal studies there in recent years. Then, one hour after the first crash, and most forms of public transporta- it crashed 85 miles short of its intended were ordered to land at the nearest in May and in July. A resolution The other funding resolution re- the North Tower collapsed on itself at tion were suspended for the remainder target. Rumors that the government or- airport. authorizing the engineering firm of jected last week — also by a 3-to-2 10 a.m. and the South Tower collapsed of the day. Many of those evacuated dered the hijacked plane to be shot Many municipal buildings in New approximately one half-hour later at were advised by emergency personnel down were denied by the State Depart- York and New Jersey also closed to Hatch Mott MacDonald, which also vote — involved a contract of up to 10:30 a.m. Both towers crumbled into to wait inside nearby buildings until ment. allow employees an opportunity to lo- serves as the township engineer, to $40,000 to Hatch Mott to begin the piles of rubble, sending shattered glass the smoke and falling debris settled. Although Secretary of Defense cate family members who were still begin environment evaluations and process of dredging and cleaning and a thick cloud of smoke, debris and Rescue workers escorted the evacuated Donald Rumsfeld stopped short of de- trapped in New York. Most local clean-up efforts at the former Terry- the pond at Brookside Park. Mayor soot billowing into the streets of Lower workers to Battery City Park, where claring this an “act of war,” when ques- schools remained opened with counse- Lou Zoo property was voted down Glover also criticized the lack of Manhattan for hours, covering cars and tugboats, ferries and local cruise boats tioned on television by ABC reporters, lors on hand to support students that by a 3-to-2 vote after concerns were competitive bidding for this project, people trapped in its blinding wake transported the shaken commuters President George W. Bush said that were traumatized by the day’s events. raised about the cost and about pro- and he was vocally supported by with silt and dust. across the Hudson River to Hoboken these horrible acts would not go unpun- Many local students who have parents visions for state reimbursement of Councilwoman Gialanella. Although numerous of employees and Jersey City to other forms of ished once it was determined who was that work in New York were summoned much of the cost. Earlier in the meeting, the council were evacuated after the initial plane transportation to various parts of New responsible. to their school’s guidance offices to be crashes, eyewitness accounts from the Jersey. Aircraft carriers were deployed off counseled and to ensure that they were Mr. Giaimis told the council that briefly discussed ways to expand streets below reported, on the major For most of the day, telephone service the East and West Coasts of the United released home to either a parent or 75 to 80 percent of the expense would the programming shown on Scotch news stations, seeing people plunge in and out of New York City was inop- States as a security measure, and the emergency contact person at the close be reimbursed by the state but that it Plains Television. Councilman out of upper-story windows, to their erable as the system was over-burdened Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff of the school day. Several local churches would require the township to ap- Llewellyn Jones said he would like death, from the fiery floors above. with calls from concerned family and General Henry H. Shelton said, “the held or will hold special prayer ser- prove a deed restriction on the prop- to see the council’s conference work- Thousands of terrified people ran friends, who anxiously awaited word on Armed Forces are ready to go.” Most vices for those who were affected by erty so that it remains as a recreation shop sessions taped for broadcast frantically from the impenetrable cloud the whereabouts of their loved ones. State Department buildings, including the tragedies. facility in perpetuity. That provision along with increased coverage of of smoke that enveloped the entire tip Cell phone service in and out of the city the White House, the Capitol, the Pen- There is no word yet on the number raised concerns by some on the coun- high-school activities and sports. Mr. of Lower Manhattan after the buildings worked intermittently or not at all at tagon, the Supreme Court and many of local families that will be seriously cil, with Councilwoman Colleen Vastine agreed, saying more cover- collapsed. varying times. other government buildings in Wash- affected by the tragic events. Gialanella questioning the wisdom age of school activities would be a of such a permanent move. welcome addition as would a news “Are we ready to commit” to keep- program focusing on local matters. ing the property as a recreation-ori- The council currently is consider- Scotch Plains Zoning Board Scotch Plains Rec. ented property, she asked, wonder- ing the renewal of the township’s CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 ing if the township would regret contract with Duke Multimedia Pro- Duthie, said an upgraded sign with variance — the rear-yard setback with a plan. in the spring and was expected to be such a decision at a later date if it ductions, which operates the sta- more lighting could be used as a — by a unanimous vote. “Regardless of what’s done with installed in time for the start of the was offered an attractive amount of tion, and any expansion in its pro- “benchmark” for other businesses The board also put off until its it,” Mr. Poerio said, “we have to summer camp program on June 30. money to sell to a private entity. gramming could necessitate alter- along Route 22 that wish to up- October 2 meeting a hearing on an clean it up.” He briefed commis- But several days earlier, Mr. Mayor Glover agreed, saying the ations to the agreement. Last week, grade their own signage. application by Par Fuel LLC, which sion members on several steps that LaCosta issued a stop-work order, council should not be “so hasty” in station manager Robert Duthaler told Bruce Samuels, the attorney for operates the Exxon gas station on have been taken, including the re- saying that the recreation commis- committing to keeping the property the council that he is trying to get the applicant, Pylon 22 Corp., told Route 22 East, to put up a new moval of two old concrete ponds, sion should have first secured ap- forever. Councilman Vastine pointed high-school students involved in vid- the board that industry standards digital LED price sign. the clearing of brush and the re- proval for the pavilion from the out that the debate at the moment eotaping school events but noted for sign lighting exist and said he moval of the old fencing. New fenc- township planning board. was not on keeping the property in that it was difficult to maintain their would provide the board — prior to ing and the planting of new trees Mr. Poerio has maintained that township hands forever but only on interest. its Thursday, October 2 meeting Reading is good for you! are next on the agenda, Mr. Poerio no such approval was needed, and spending $91,000 to start the pro- The township will mark the anni- when the hearing will be continued said, as is the installation of a walk- on Monday, he said, “It still burns cess of cleaning up the property. A versary of the September 11, 2001 — with information showing that ing trail once the environmental me that every pavilion and play- decision on whether to seek reim- terrorist attacks with a remembrance the proposed sign will be within remediation is completed. ground has not required a permit.” bursement from the state — with the service tonight, Thursday, Septem- those parameters. In other business, the commis- He said he will continue to work strings attached — is a separate is- ber 11, at 7 p.m., at Alan Augustine The other hearing last week was sion was informed that the com- with Mr. LaCosta so the project can sue, he said. Village Green. a continuation of a hearing from the pany that installed the new pavilion be declared completed. In the mean- board’s July 10 meeting and lasted at Brookside Park has issued writ- time, Mr. Poerio said it was “a about five minutes. Two months ten certification to township Build- shame” that day campers this sum- Union County Freeholders ago, Brian Farde of 6 Johnson Street ing Inspector Robert LaCosta that mer were not able to use the pavil- appeared before the board to re- goleader.com/subscribe the structure and its installation pro- ion and, instead, were forced to CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 quest approval of a proposed addi- cedures meet all township require- “stand outside in the rain instead of Andrew Moran, director of public Florio, Perrucci, Steinhardt and Fader tion to his home. Mr. Farde, along ments. The pavilion was purchased under the pavilion.” safety, said the course at Texas A&M of Rochelle Park by $10,000 to with his architect, stated that he Mr. Poerio also informed the com- University is for firefighters with fire $20,000. was requesting approval of three mission that he expects the new departments that have foam-fighting Freeholder Chairman Chris Hudak variances connected to the proposed roof on the clubhouse at the Shady capabilities. He said those towns are announced that Michael Flemming addition. At that time, it was pointed Rest Country Club to be installed Elizabeth, Linden, Berkeley Heights, has assumed the position of acting out that Mr. Farde’s application had before winter. And he said $10,000 Kenilworth and Roselle. Mr. Moran administrator at Runnells Specialized requested just one variance — a to $15,000 has been spent complet- said it has not been decided which Hospital in Berkeley Heights. He re- rear-yard setback of 24.8 feet ver- ing a number of minor upgrades firefighters will attend. places Sandra Adour, who was acting sus the minimum 30 feet spelled and renovations, mostly electrical, The board will also vote on in- administrator since last fall, and who out in municipal regulations. Mr. inside the building. creasing legal fees paid on two cases, has left the county for another posi- Farde told the board in July that he Kevin Kolbeck versus UC and tion. was also requesting two other vari- LaQuan Kearney versus UC. Mr. Ms. Adour, in turn, replaced Sue ances — a front-yard setback vari- Kolbeck, a general supervisor of Palma, who took over as acting ad- ance due to a new front porch he SP Murder trades with the county, brought suit ministrator when Joan Wheeler re- proposed to build and a lot-cover- CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 against the county claiming political tired as administrator in 2013. age variance. Given these revisions, products including renewable energy. retribution by then County Manager The long-term care and rehabilita- Board Attorney Vincent Loughlin Mr. Eberling held a master’s degree George Devanney for his association tion facility is being sold by the county said the application would need to in forestry and business manage- with ex-county manager Michael to Center Management Group, LLC be revised to include all three vari- ment from the University of Lapolla and his allies. The resolution of Flushing, N.Y. for $26 million. ance requests. Copenhagen in Denmark and had before the board increases the amount The company operates 15 facilities Mr. Farde complied, and at last done graduate work at the Univer- to the firm of LaCorte, Bundy, Varady in New York and New Jersey and week’s hearing on his application, sity of British Columbia, Canada. & Kinsella of Union by $10,000 to recently acquired seven nursing/as- it was determined that the front- NJ Advance Media reported that $14,845. sisted living facilities from the Arch- yard variance and the lot-coverage Ms. Chou was the registered owner In his lawsuit, Mr. Kearney alleges diocese of Philadelphia. Center Man- variance were not needed due to of TKJ International, which had a Photo courtesy of Donna Walsh he was assaulted by corrections of- agement is expected to assume own- some miscalculations of the set- SETTING SAIL...This August, Connor and Brendan Walsh and Caroline, Lenape Lane, Berkeley Heights ad- ficers. 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The Westfield Leader & The Scotch Plains-Fanwood TIMES PO Box 250, 251 North Ave. West, Westfield, NJ 07091 Tel 908 232-4407; Fax 908 232-0473 Email [email protected] Page 2 Thursday, September 11, 2014 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION Roosevelt Park Plans Peyton's 9/11 Services Planned Underway in Cranford Peek at the Week In WF, CF, SP, County By CHRISTINA M. HINKE Commissioner Robert D’Ambola In Politics COUNTY – Local events will take privately, but not be alone, and it also Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times said. affords those who want or need to The Leader/Times place tonight in memory of those CRANFORD — Plans for The Mayor’s Wellness Campaign By Paul Peyton of who lost their lives in terrorist attacks reach out to others to do so.” The Roosevelt Park on Orange Avenue will be held Sunday, October 5 from County Dems Select Cryan Jersey’s (general obligation) bonds in New York City on September 11, ceremony will be held rain or shine. are underway after the township com- 3 to 7 p.m. at Memorial Field. As Candidate for Sheriff incorporates the absence of long-term, 2001. Scotch Plains will mark the anni- mittee approved resolutions Tuesday The township website is being re- Members of the Union County fiscally sustainable solutions to close Westfield will observe the 13th versary of the terrorist attacks with a night for the purchase of playground designed, Commissioner Mary Democratic Committee (UCDC) identified budget gaps in fiscal years anniversary of the September 11 ter- remembrance service at 7 p.m. at the equipment and playground safety O’Connor said. While the kinks are unanimously nominated Assembly- 2014 and 2015,” according to Fitch as rorist attacks with a community gath- Alan Augustine Village Green on Park surfacing for the park. The land was being worked out, the links to the man Joe Cryan (D-20th, Union) as reported by the Associated Press. ering at the September 11th Memo- Avenue. once home to Roosevelt School and township files can be found at candidate for Union County sheriff at Fitch had downgraded New Jersey’s rial site on North Avenue at East The Cranford WTC Memorial Solomon Schechter Day School. cranford.com. a candidate screening last Thursday, bonds in May, while Gov. Christie Broad Street. The commemoration Committee along with the Interfaith The committee also approved reso- Mayor Kalnins announced that a politickernj.com has reported. No was negotiating the new $32.5-billion ceremony will begin at 6:30 p.m. Human Relations Committee of lutions for new playground equip- military veterans’ job fair On Wednes- other candidates screened for sheriff. budget with Democrats who have the with opening remarks from Mayor Cranford Clergy Council and the ment and playground safety surfac- day, September 17 from 10 a.m. to 2 Mr. Cryan, who is serving as acting majority in the State Legislature. Andrew Skibitsky. Local clergy will Cranford Interfaith Committee will ing for Lincoln Park to replace the p.m. at the New Jersey Department sheriff, served as one of three Fitch added that they still have a offer prayers of commemoration fol- host its 9/11 memorial service at the some 20-year-old equipment that is Protection (NJDEP) headquarters, undersheriffs under the late Sheriff Ralph “negative outlook” for New Jersey, lowed by the presentation of the cer- WTC Memorial Park, located at there currently. 401 East State Street, Trenton, will Froehlich, who passed away in July. meaning an upgrade of the state’s credit emonial wreath by an honor guard. Springfield and North Union Av- The committee passed resolutions hold a military veteran’s job fair. Mr. Cryan’s father, John Cryan, rating is unlikely. Moody’s Investors Each year, the ceremony concludes enues, at 7 p.m. that would prohibit parking on Mayor Kalnins urged the public to had been sheriff in neighboring Service and Standard & Poor’s also with a period of silent reflection and The community is also invited to Buchanan Street from 4 to 11 p.m., sign the petition at change.org to sup- Essex County. Joseph Cryan previ- downgraded the state in the spring. show of community support. honor the memory of the 60 Union except to those who live on Buchanan port the Army Corp’s recommenda- ously served as Assembly majority Bombing Suspect’s Lawyers “The events of 9/11 affected so County residents who perished in the Street. This resolution was a result of tion for floodwater management leader and Democratic State Com- Want Trial Moved to D.C. many people in so many different 9/11 attacks by visiting the Union resident of Buchanan Street Derek along the Rahway River. He along mittee chairman. Lawyers for Boston Marathon ways, and continues to do so. It has County September 11th Memorial Brooks’ request for stricter parking with other public officials had trav- He will now face Republican can- bombing suspect want to move the been my observation that many from the morning hours until 9 p.m. rules on the street, which he said eled to Washington Wednesday to didate Michael Ince of Garwood, an trial outside Massachusetts to Wash- people do not grieve or reflect the at Echo Lake Park in Mountainside. experiences congested parking. ask Congress for its support. ex-FBI special agent and former Clark ington, D.C., according to an Associ- same way each year – some reflect on Members of the Union County The United Way of Greater Union At the start of Tuesday’s meeting, the police officer. ated Press report. the loss, some reflect on the healing Prosecutor’s Office and Sheriff’s County will hold a fundraiser at Pair- Cranford Police Department held a Cassio Takes Shot At Dems Prosecutors say Tsarnaev and his and recovery since, some reflect on Office, in conjunction with other law ings restaurant on Sunday, September ceremony for the promotion of five In Race for Rahway Mayor older brother, Tamerlan, placed two the resolve of the American people - enforcement members throughout the 21, with three seatings at 4, 6 and 8 police officers. Guy Patterson was pro- Patrick Cassio, the Republican can- homemade bombs near the finish line it depends on where they are person- county, will provide a uniformed p.m., Mayor Andis Kalnins announced. moted to captain; Christopher Polito didate for mayor, took a shot at Demo- of the 2013 marathon. The blasts ally in the process,” Mayor Skibitsky Honor Guard standing watch at the Sailer Street and Scherer Street, was promoted to lieutenant; and John crats this week, saying, in 2000 “ca- killed three people and injured more said. “By offering the opportunity memorial from 6 to 9 p.m. and the which are off of North Avenue, have Swandrak, Ryan Greco and Steven Toy reer Democrat politicians created a than 260. Tsarnaev has pleaded not for silent reflection, this part of the public will be able to light candles in experienced a problem with rats, said were promoted to sergeant. taxpayer-funded Redevelopment guilty and faces a November trial. ceremony allows people to reflect memory of those lost in the attacks. Joanne Pulaski, a resident of Scherer “I am proud of you all,” Chief James zone and later an Arts district. They Tamerlan Tsarnaev died in a gun battle Street. She said an abandoned home Wozniak said following the ceremony. promised property tax relief would with police. Transit Development on Sailer Street has an infestation, come after they built it. In the 14 Tsarnaev’s lawyers say a survey of and the property has not been main- FW Produces First years since they took us down this potential voters in Washington, D.C. Topic for Raritan Coalition tained. Citizens’ Report path, the city debt has tripled to al- shows fewer people there have made Resident Mary Sullivan said the most [$60 million] and property taxes up their minds. SOMERVILLE – Elected offi- begin at 8:30 a.m. in the Somerset abandoned home has trash strewn FANWOOD — Mayor Colleen are up 140 percent.” cials, transportation professionals County Administration Building, around the perimeter that neighbors Mahr and members of the Fanwood “Instead of the promised tax relief, Garwood Dem Club and the public are invited to the 3rd Floor Freeholder Meeting room, have taken up themselves to clean up. Borough Council have announced politicians like the former mayor and next meeting of the Raritan Valley located at 20 Grove Street Also, she said the front door was ajar that residents have received copies of others have received no bid contacts Announces Trip To Rail Coalition on Monday, Septem- Somerville. Free parking is avail- and she could see dogs are living the first annual Citizens’ Report, an and several jobs in the arts, with zero ber 15 in Somerville. able in the Bernie Field Parking inside and a pungent odor from in- innovative publication designed to qualifications. Large connected firms Monmouth Racetrack The featured presentations will be Deck located adjacent to the county side is detectable from the front en- give residents an easy-to-understand received generous land deals, expen- GARWOOD — The Garwood Colin Driver, director of economic administration building off East try. explanation of the borough’s finances, sive contracts, and tax abatements. Democratic Club is scheduling “A development for Somerville Bor- High Street. Two homes in the area have been progress on key initiatives and plans Other officials have received ridicu- Day at The Races at Monmouth Park ough, and Carlos Rodrigues, an ur- For questions, driving directions identified as having burrows and have for the future. lous retirement settlements and con- Racetrack” on Saturday, September ban designer. Both speakers will dis- or more information, contact the been baited by a pest control special- “Fanwood is proud to be the first tinue to work in redevelopment and 27, at noon. cuss Bound Brook and Somerville Raritan Valley Rail Coalition at (908) ist from the Westfield Regional Health municipality in New Jersey to pre- the arts. It seems our downtown was The event will be a fun-filled day Borough’s transit-oriented develop- 231-7021, by fax at (908) 707-1749 Department, Township Administra- pare a report of this kind for its resi- sold to the highest bidders,” Mr. Cassio of horseracing and barbeque in a pri- ments leading to an increase in resi- or by e-mail at tor Terrence Wall said. dents,” Mayor Mahr said. “The Coun- said. vate picnic area along the side of the dential developments near the Bound [email protected] Abandoned properties issues are cil and I work closely with all bor- Fitch Downgrades racetrack. Watch your horse run by to Brook and Somerville train stations. being looked into by the township ough departments to craft a fat-free State’s Bond Rating Again win, place or show. Tickets are $25 Both newly constructed, under Holt Report on Survey committee, Mr. D’Ambola said. He budget each year and still provide the Fitch Ratings has downgraded New each and include racetrack admis- construction, and proposed new Of Vets on VA Experience said the state recently passed a law quality services residents are accus- Jersey’s bond rating for the second sion, a program, food, water and soda. residential housing developments that would allow imposing fines of tomed to. We want to make sure that time this year, citing the state’s poor Attendees can BYOB if you wish. located within one mile of the REGION — Rep. Rush Holt re- $1,500 per day on the property owner. our residents are given the details.” economic performance, The Star- There are typically 10 races a day at both train stations will be dis- leased the following statement last The committee is working on writing The Association of Government Ledger has reported. Monmouth Park with the last race cussed. Friday regarding medical facilities an ordinance with stricter rules for Accountants (AGA) developed guid- Fitch said Governor Chris concluding around 5:30 p.m. The Bound Brook and Somerville run by the Veterans Administration. abandoned homes. ance on producing this standardized Christie’s decision to cut the pen- Horseracing does not require any pre- Boroughs are prime examples of tran- “When reports surfaced in March Mr. Wall said he would contact the reporting method to demonstrate ac- sion payments this year marked a vious knowledge of horses or racing. sit-oriented development or the link- that dozens of veterans had died while Westfield Regional Health Depart- countability to residents. The Citi- “repudiation” of a bipartisan plan Place bets on the horse’s names or ing of residential development with a awaiting medical attention in other ment and set up a meeting with the zens’ Report can be found on the he signed to fix the beleaguered number combinations if you want, transit hub in a mixed-use, walkable, states, I wanted to know what kind of residents who have concerns about borough’s website at pension system, which is and there’s a winner in every race. vibrant downtown setting. The land experience veterans in New Jersey rats in the area. www.fanwoodnj.org. Further details underfunded by nearly $40 billion, Contact Ann Tarantino at (908) use and transit linkage offered by were having,” Rep. Holt said. “I sent Paving projects in the township are about the Citizen Centric reporting according to state estimates, The 868-6129 or Sara Todisco at (908- transit-oriented development (TOD) surveys to more than 2,500 veterans planned to begin Monday, Septem- model can be found at the AGA Ledger reported. 377-7890) by Monday, September has resulted in a renaissance of new in my district, asking them very ber 15 and run through March 2015, website, www.agacgfm.org/citizen. “The downgrade to ‘A’ of New 22 to purchase tickets. residential construction in downtowns straightforward questions about the along New Jersey Transit’s Raritan scheduling process, wait times, and The Law Offices Of Valley Line. the quality of care they have been NICHOLAS A. GIUDITTA, III The Rail Coalition trustees will receiving at New Jersey VA medical also provide an update on one-seat facilities. Of the 140 responses I re- ATTORNEY AT LAW Lisa M. 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PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, September 11, 2014 Page 3 WF BOE Hears Report on Board Rejects Porch on County Paving to Begin WHS Class of 2014, Testing West Dudley Avenue Next Week With South Ave. By DELL SIMEONE Board member Mitch Slater suggested By DELL SIMEONE Adam German, an attorney who lives REGION — Private contractors hired East Broad Street: Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times that a session be held for the parents to Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times on West Dudley directly to the left of the by Union County will be paving major East Broad Street in Westfield, from WESTFIELD – Superintendent of learn how to access the Endline Manage- WESTFIELD – The board of adjust- Giardina property, told the board he had roadways over the next few weeks, ac- Mountain Avenue to Chestnut Street, Schools Margaret Dolan gave a “where ment System, other board members ment, on Monday evening, spent two- no objection to the application. Two cording to the county’s website. Wednesday, October 15, and continuing are they now” presentation at Tuesday’s agreed. and-a half-hours hearing one applica- women neighbors also told the board Paving projects are as follows: for four days. board of education of where the recent In other business, board Business Ad- tion and had to carry over 15 others to that they were in favor of the applica- South Avenue: According to the county, all of these June Westfield High School (WHS) ministrator Dana Sullivan said that all the Wednesday, October 15, meeting. tion. From the Garwood Line to Centennial projects will completed at night and in- graduates are going to college. That was repairs are on track and should be fin- Most of those had already been carried However, four board members had Avenue in Cranford, on or about Wednes- clude milling, paving, and striping of the followed by Assistant Superintendent ished soon. over from the July meeting as there was concerns about the water and setback day, September 17. The project is ex- roads. The roads will be closed from Paul Pineiro talking about the testing The board approved a transfer of $6,375 no August meeting. The board took two issue. Four voted to deny the application. pected to take six days. approximately 9 p.m. until 6 a.m. schedule for this school year. from the maintenance reserve account to breaks during the long evening. Mark Doherty was the lone board mem- From Center Street in Garwood to the Clearly marked detour routes will be Ms. Dolan said 97 percent of WHS cover additional asbestos tile removal at The application, which took so much ber to vote for the application. Westfield line, Monday, September 29. established and maintained by county graduates are pursuing higher education the Jefferson Elementary School, Franklin time was by Scott Giardina, of 125 In other business, the board approved The project is expected to take six days. forces for each project. Emergency ve- this fall. She said 452 are continuing their Elementary School and Edison Interme- Dudley Avenue, who sought to con- the application of Rachel and Mark From the Garwood line to the Westfield hicles will be allowed through at all times. education, with 90 percent attending four- diate School. struct a new front porch contrary to Lipschutz of 181 Lincoln Road to build traffic circle, on Thursday, October 8. Access to residences, including deliver- year colleges and universities and 4.7 The board voted to accept a gift of code. A new front walkway would also a six-foot high fence in their front yard The project is expected to take six days. ies and other services in the work zone percent attending two-year colleges. She $400 from the Westfield Coalition for the be added. In the end, the board rejected for privacy. Mrs. Lipschutz explained Meisel Avenue: will be allowed as much as possible. added that 2.3 percent are entering voca- Arts to provide Master Classes for the the application. they have a corner lot and their side In Springfield from Maple Avenue to Traffic questions should be dialed into tional and business institutions. She also Westfield High School Chorale through The project architect was David yard is considered a front yard. She Springfield Avenue, Wednesday, Sep- the county’s Traffic Bureau at (908) 789- said that others are taking a year off or are out the 2014-2015 school year. Bailey, of Westfield, who described said they would be fencing in a side tember 24, and continuing for 10 days. 6011 during normal business hours. undecided. The next meeting of the board will be the porch as being open with a railing yard. She said that seven of the eight Ivy Tuesday, September 23, at 7:30 p.m., and pillars. Mr. Giardina, the home- Gerard and Theresa Dinan of 141 Leagues schools are represented and the followed by a workshop meeting, at the owner, told the board that he has a Belmar Terrace were approved to build a State Takes Action to Allow most popular schools are state universi- administration building, 3 Elm Street. special child, and that the porch would single-story addition to their home which ties. In New Jersey, 28 of the 2014 gradu- protect her from the elements and make would be a new kitchen. Mr. Dinan said ates are attending Rutgers University, Watson Coleman it safer for her to leave for the school it would improve the functionality of the Legal Sports Wagering and 17 are attending Union County Col- bus in the mornings during inclement home. lege, she said. Launches New Website weather. The last short application of the TRENTON – Through a combined The Third Circuit Court of Appeals Mr. Pineiro gave a Power Point pre- REGION — Bonnie Watson He also said that his home was built in evening was by David and Susan statewide directive issued by the Attor- subsequently upheld the District Court’s sentation about the PARCC (Partnership Coleman for Congress campaign man- 1985 and was in a neighborhood of Chang of 956 Summit Avenue to con- ney General’s office and a motion filed action, but, at the same time, made clear for Assessment of Readiness for College ager James Gee has announced the older homes, most of which already had struct a garage dormer (a staircase) at on behalf of Governor Chris Christie in that New Jersey was free to remove pro- and Careers) testing and the NJASK (New launch of the campaign’s new website. porches. A portico would extend over the rear of the structure to enable pas- the U.S. District Court, the Christie Ad- hibitions against sports wagering. The Jersey Assessment of Skills and Knowl- The site can be found at the steps, he said. sage from the attached garage into the ministration took action on Monday to Third Circuit’s decision mirrored the edge) testing to take place this school www.bonnieforcongress.com/ Nicholas Dividio, a neighbor on West home. Right now, said Mrs. Chang, allow casinos and racetracks to operate express arguments of both the sports year. He said the testing would take place Ms. Watson Coleman is the Democratic Dudley Avenue, objected to the proposed that is not possible. The application sports pools without fear of criminal or leagues and the United States Depart- for grades 3 to 5 on Monday, March 2 and nominee for New Jersey’s 12th Congres- application and said that 52.28 is the was approved. civil liability. ment of Justice, both of which stated that Friday, March 27; grades 6 to 8 on Mon- sional District, which includes Fanwood, average setback on Dudley Avenue. The The next board of adjustment meet- The Attorney General’s directive fol- nothing in PASPA prohibited New Jer- day, April 27 and Friday, May 22; grades Plainfield and most of Scotch Plains. ordinance requires a front yard setback of ing will be held on Wednesday, Octo- lows the Third Circuit’s ruling and con- sey from removing its prohibitions against 9 to 11 on March 2 and March 27. He said “Bonnie has been traveling through- 49 feet where the proposed was 39.65 ber 15 due to the Columbus Day holi- cludes that nothing under New Jersey sports wagering. the end of year component would take out the 12th Congressional District dis- feet. He also argued that the open porch day on Monday, October 13, at the law prevents casinos and racetracks from place on April 27 and May 22. cussing the issues with constituents and would not prevent rain and snow from municipal building, 425 East Broad operating a sports pool. Union County to Hold In describing the new Endline Man- our website is indicative of not only what being on the porch. He wanted to know if Street. The motion in federal court, filed on agement System, Mr. Pineiro said, “We she has been hearing in the community, the applicant considered a side entrance behalf of Governor Christie, asks U.S. ‘Seat Check Saturday’ are prepared and ready to go for the but also what she has fought for her entire and asked if the other homes on the street District Court Judge Michael Shipp to COUNTY – Union County has an- spring.” The new online system will be life,” Mr. Gee said. had wood porches. DEMS Plan Events clarify or modify his February 2013 in- nounced that a free “Seat Check Satur- interactive and provide information on “Bonnie has been a leader in the effort The applicant’s planner, David junction in conformance with the deci- day” child safety seat inspection event the district, links to school and teacher’s to provide equal pay for equal work and Karlebach, told the board that Mr. In Local Towns sion of the Third Circuit. Based on the has been added to the county’s regular websites, he said. He suggested using protect women’s access to contraception. Giardina had improved his property with AREA — The Union County Demo- arguments of the sports leagues and the safety seat inspection program at the Google Chrome, Firefox or Safari on She will make it a priority to fight Tea new landscaping, shutters and a new cratic Committee has listed a number United States Department of Justice, the AAA Care Care Center, located at 135 browsers. Party efforts to dismantle Social Security slate sidewalk. He also said the porch of local upcoming events on its Third Circuit has already ruled that New Route 22 East in Springfield. Parents, he said, can access specific and she is committed to creating jobs and would enhance and comply with the website. Jersey can carry out sports wagering as The extra day will be held on Satur- information pertaining to their children’s opportunities for New Jersey’s middle- older homes in the neighborhood. He On Friday, September 12, the Garwood described in the directive. The motion day, September 20 from 9 a.m. to noon, classes. Teachers will post assignments, class families. Her economic agenda starts said the grading and drainage patterns Democrats will hold a campaign kick off would clarify and formalize that author- when Union County will join in the projects and class specific materials. El- with strong public schools and afford- would remain the same. He added that party from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. at the home ity and give clear guidance to casinos and national Child Passenger Safety cam- ementary students can access games, class able higher education, investments in re- the c-1 variance sought would not cause of Councilman and Mrs. Bill Nierstedt, racetracks waiting to open a sports pool paign. news and web based reference material search and development for 21st century a substantial detriment to the neighbor- 320 Hickory Avenue, Garwood. The in New Jersey. The county’s ongoing free child safety and data, he said. They can interact with industries such as bio-tech and clean en- hood and that the c-2 variance needed deadline for tickets, priced at $75, was In 2012 New Jersey passed the Sports seat inspection program takes place ev- other classmates and teachers through ergy and policies that reward companies for the 84 square-foot porch would be in September 5th. Wagering Act to license and regulate the ery Wednesday and Thursday morning message boards, he added. Parent Peggy that create jobs here in America and stop compliance with the neighborhood. On Saturday, September 13, from noon extensive sports wagering that already at the AAA Car Care Center, from 7:30 Oster asked if teachers are required to be tax breaks for companies that send U.S. Mr. Dividio said there are storm water to 5:30 p.m., Scotch Plains Democrats was going on within the state. New Jersey a.m. to 11 a.m. No appointment is nec- up to date on their websites. Mr. Pineiro jobs overseas,” Mr. Gee said. issues in the area. Mr. Giardina said any will hold a fundraiser at the Jerseyland was then sued in federal court based on a essary. said they will be. She also asked how she Ms. Watson-Coleman currently repre- water on his property is channeled out to Park Community Center. Tickets are $25 statute from 1992 – the federal Profes- For more information, visit ucnj.org could access her account. Mr. Pineiro sents the 15th Legislative District in the the street. Mr. Dividio countered with per person with children under 10 admit- sional and Amateur Sports Protection or call (908) 789-6830. said the school will invite parents to open New Jersey General Assembly. the assertion that the woods behind the ted for free. Act (PASPA) – which prohibits the state an individual account which will have a For more information on how to vol- Giardina property causes water prob- On Thursday, September 18, the from authorizing or licensing sports bet- password. unteer for Bonnie Watson Coleman’s lems. Mr. Dividio, who said he and his Westfield Democrats will hold an event ting. 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Diction Deception Members of: Their Lives on the Line For Us Below are four arcane words, each New Jersey Press Association • National Newspaper Association • Greater Westfield Area Chamber of Commerce During the late morning hours of We were visited by Chief Kelly on with four definitions – only one is cor- Scotch Plains Business & Professional Association • Fanwood Business & Professional Association Monday, September 1, Labor Day, I Tuesday after WFD and Union rect. The others are made up. Are you Periodicals – Postage Paid at Rahway, New Jersey Periodicals – Postage Paid at Rahway, New Jersey stood with my wife on a lawn across County fire investigators sifted sharp enough to discern this deception of diction? P.O. Box 250 • 251 North Avenue, West P. O. Box 368 the street from our business on South through what remained of Karate in Avenue West, Racquets Etc, watch- Motion to determine the cause of the If you can guess one correctly – good Westfield, N.J. 07091 Scotch Plains, N.J. 07076 guess. If you get two – well-read indi- Tele: (908) 232-4407 • E-mail: [email protected] • Web: www.goleader.com • Fax: (908) 232-0473 ing as the eastern side of Village fire, expressing his personal support vidual. If you get three – word expert. If Plaza was being consumed by out of for our recovery. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to the offices of the newspapers at you get all four – You must have a lot of control flames. As we stood there What we did not witness was any, free time! P. O. Box 250, Westfield, New Jersey 07091 watching countless hours and decades and I emphasize any, of our elected All words and correct definitions Published every Thursday by Watchung Communications, Inc. of are lives possibly turning to ashes, town officials; no mayor, no council come from the board game Diction Deception. Paul Peyton Horace R. Corbin Jeff Gruman we witnessed the most incredible se- people, no one, at the scene during Answers to last week’s arcane words. ASSIGNMENT EDITOR PUBLISHER SALES MANAGER ries of events that you only see on big the fire. Alright, it was holiday, maybe Suzette F. Stalker David B. Corbin Michael L. Bartiromo screen. they were all out of town. There was 1. Ampullaceous – Shaped like a bottle With Westfield Fire Department a great deal of excitement and anxi- or inflated bladder COMMUNITY ASSISTANT PUBLISHER & SPORTS MARKETING PRODUCTION 2. Simbil – A stork native to Africa Betsey Burgdorf Ben Corbin Robert P. Connelly (WFD) pouring water from the street ety and maybe we missed them, but side, we witnessed fire companies as of this writing, no elected town 3. Holosericeous – Completely cov- EDUCATION & ARTS SERVICES BUSINESS OPERATIONS ered with minute silky hairs from around Union County starting official, to our knowledge, has vis- 4. Wurley – An Australian aboriginal to arrive and stretching their water ited or contacted any of the business hut SUBSCRIPTION PRICE www.goleader.com/subscribe lines from as far away as the 7-11, owners affected. Since we have been One-year – $33 • Two-year – $62 • Three-year – $90 CREPITACULUM nearly a quarter mile away. at our business from early morning to 1. A rattle-like organ as of the rattle- We witnessed the Control and Com- sunset everyday since the fire, I don’t snake mand Center set up in front of us as believe we missed them. 2. An indentation or loophole in the radios squawked with commands to We have received countless e-mails top of a battlement or wall Dear Middle Class America, the arriving trucks under the direc- and phone calls from friends and 3. A burial vault tion of arriving chiefs with our WFD customers which has reenergized us 4. A wicker basket for holding fish chiefs in the lead. each day. BATTUE 1. Needless repetition of words in You’re Canceled! We witnessed Union County’s As 37-year residents of Westfield, speaking or writing EMS Response Team and the I find it quite amazing and disturbing From AmeriHealth New Jersey; September 2014, website since 2013-11-21 - Speaking Out For You. 2. A hunt conducted by driving game Westfield Rescue Squad arrive and that no one from our local govern- from cover to a place near waiting hunt- Important notification regarding your 2014 renewal. It’s Too Late For Us... But You Can Still Save Your- set up shade and support for the ment has found the time to see what ers As a valued customer with AmeriHealth New self. Only five million people have lost their health firefighters and be there for any emer- happened or reach out to us even by 3. To cry out loud; to howl Jersey, we would like to provide you with some care so far because of ObamaCare... (see gency that might arise. telephone or e-mail. No one expects 4. Poor; weak; without strength information regarding your health care plan re- www.goleader.com). We witnessed two WF firefighters it, but isn’t it the human thing to do? PALAESTRIC newal in 2014. The federal law called the Patient During this time, we’ve reflected on actions that blown across the sidewalk in front of There are some things we residents 1. Heroic, said of a knight in JK Nail as the fire raged out of con- sometimes take for granted. Having Charlemagne’s court Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA) has re- citizens must take in response. Matters are worse 2. Suitable for a palace; large and or- quirements that will lead to changes for small em- than imagined. Little known to the public is that the trol. full-time professional firefighters nate ployers, their employees, and dependents covered ObamaCare law contains a provision to pay We witnessed an incredible battle might be one of them. 3. Pertaining to wrestling under small employer plans. healthcare providers for any losses that they may waged by the bravest firefighters in Our firefighters and police are the 4. Pertaining to a large area, including Union County, without stop, for hours professionals who put their lives on Europe, northern Asia, Arabia and Africa The most significant change is that most small encounter as a result. In speaking with Congressmen until the fire finally succumbed to the line for us. Don’t ever forget that. CHTHONOPHAGIA employers will not be able to keep their current and other officials, it appears that these payments their relentless attack. From the bottom of our hearts: 1. Eating only green plant life health plans beyond their renewal date in 2014 will amount to tens of billions of dollars funded by We witnessed local businesses Thank you to all the firefighters and 2. Subsisting entirely on fish because the plans do not meet the ACA require- the middle class taxpayers at the end of this year. bringing water to the exhausted police who were on the scene last 3. The eating of raw flesh ments. These plans will be non-renewed on the There are 21 ObamaCare U.S. Senators up for re- firefighters without being noticed, Monday. We will never forget what 4. An abnormal impulse to eat clay or anniversary date in 2014... election in 2014 with more than half of those being except by us. you did for us. soil Editorial response: Thousands of small businesses vulnerable. Use your voice at the ballot box and We walked over and thanked the Jim and Lynne Augis See more letters on page 5 in New Jersey and hundreds of thousands, perhaps make sure they don’t get reelected. The General crews for saving our business and Owners Racquets Etc. millions, across the country, are receiving letters Election is Tuesday, November 4, 2014 - just 54 days witnessed their exhaustion first hand. Westfield Letters to like this as the travesty of ObamaCare sinks its from now. venom into the middle class. One reader writes, “I Obama will be gone in 2016 but his blunders are Do We Need To Trash Our Town the Editor got the same cancellation letter from the same com- spreading and increasing at an alarming rate. They pany. They offered a replacement, compliant policy are not limited to ObamaCare. Citizens must stand With Curbside Recycling? SPF BOE Pres. Objects with only a 59 percent increase. Totally !#&**!” up to mitigate the damage being done to this country I want to comment on remarks cepts paper, cans, and bottles. To Politics in Election We have been chronicling this perversion on our and to the world. made by Fanwood Councilman Dan The Center is a self-contained fa- Since at least the mid 1980s, the Scotch Levine in his letter of August 28 cility whereas curbside recycling Plains-Fanwood School District has been concerning recycling options for the would require each household to place able to act in a non-partisan manner, with borough. Councilman Levine states recycling containers at the curb. I candidates for the board of education Years May Pass, Lives Move On, that proponents for curbside collec- have friends who live in a community typically demonstrating a desire to “give tion tend to cite convenience and with curbside pick up and collection back” to our communities. Most do not space, further stating that “many days are a mess. Most containers bring with them an agenda beyond the But We Will Never Forget homes do not have the space to store remain outside all day and empty betterment of our schools, ensuring that recyclables in between trips to the containers get blown around on windy we provide our students a strong educa- In honor of you, and the 3,000 people who died in tion in a cost effective manner. Through you. Center.” Really? Fanwood residents days not to mention the problems the years, candidates have campaigned the World Trade Center, the hijackings and subse- In April two years ago, One World Trade Center have had to store recyclables for the with snow removal. Considering that through lawn signs, post cards, knocking quent crashes of American Airlines Flight 11, United (Freedom Tower) became the tallest building in New last 20 to 25 years that the Recycling each of Fanwood’s 2,600 homes could on doors, and/or letters to the local news- Airlines Flight 175, American Airlines Flight 77 and York City, more than a decade after the destruction Center has been open and they would be placing one to three recycling con- papers. Their support has come from United Airlines Flight 93, we remember you. We that occurred that beautiful September morning. have to do the same for weekly tainers curbside on collection day, friends and family and those who were curbside pick up so this argument one can only imagine what thou- elected were beholden to no one. Sadly, will never forget you. The spire, which stands a symbolic 1,776 feet we are seeing a change to the lone non- We will never quite be able to celebrate an anniver- above the ground, conveys our resilience. The tower really has no merit. sands of these containers (do the math) The Fanwood Recycling Center, will look like littering our streets. It’s affiliated candidate whose reason for run- sary, attend a wedding, witness a birth, or even look reclaims the skyline, left vacant and empty after the ning is driven by the desire to improve staffed by dedicated volunteers, is a not a pretty picture and in my opinion our schools. in the sky the same way again without thinking of Twin Towers were gone. unique and valuable asset that pro- would be a visual detriment to the you and everything that was lost that day 13 years It has been brought to my attention that Your name is etched in the bronze panels of the 9/ vides the following benefits to the community. the chairman of one of our political par- ago. 11 Memorial at Ground Zero. I think you would be community and our residents. Fanwood is a wonderful small town ties from Scotch Plains has circulated an Today, as on every anniversary of 9/11, your name happy to know it is visited daily by thousands of The Center generates revenue that community with a great quality of e-mail endorsing two candidates for the will be read at a yearly ritual at the site of the attack people from all over the world. You see, you may be stays in the community providing life and has been featured in recent board of education. Politics has NO busi- by the someone who misses you, who still loves you. gone but you will never be forgotten. much needed funds for various civic publications as a great place to live ness in a school board election, regard- Our leaders asked us, as Americans, to observe a It is with feeling of loss and sadness that we look groups, whereas revenue from and raise a family. Do we need to ruin less of party affiliation. I believe it is curbside recycling leaves the com- that image that so many have worked imperative for all voters to learn the back- moment of silence. For many, that silence was filled back on September 11, 2001. We revisit often the grounds of the candidates. Please care- with personal remembrances, prayers and thoughts days that followed, the sense of community that munity for some corporation’s prof- hard to achieve, and trash our neigh- fully read the reasons for them wanting to of you. emerged, the coming together as a nation. You will its. borhoods with curbside recycling? I run and what their expectations are as Terrorism is not new, but the horrific brutality and The Center accepts and recycles hope not. board members. Monday, October 20 is forever be included in an important part of our many other materials keeping them the scheduled evening for candidates’ loss of human life and physical property that oc- country’s history. Greg Cummings from being dumped in landfills, Fanwood night, where board of education candi- curred that day made a lasting impression on us. As we commemorate the 13th anniversary of the whereas curbside recycling only ac- dates will provide biographical informa- We have tried to move on, but will continue to look day that changed our lives forever, we still struggle tion on themselves, as well as answer back. The pain was deep and the healing is slow, but for answers. One answer I think we can all agree on. Lance’s Office Thanked for questions from a moderator and audience members. This is a good opportunity to we want to make sure you know our future includes We will never forget. hear first-hand their positions on a vari- Quickly Resolving Visa Issue ety of topics and will afford the voters the My daughter is attending univer- can we help you?” Within minutes, chance to decide if the candidates’ posi- sity this semester in London and she Congressman Lance’s staff contacted tions are in alignment with what your needed to obtain a tier 4 student visa the consulate in London and New expectations are for a board of education member. for this program. We started the pro- York. They were persistent for two I strongly urge you to learn as much as cess in late June and due to a mix up straight days to make sure our issue you can about all the candidates running we had to redo everything at the last was resolved. Within 36 hours the for the board of education. minute. It is nearly impossible to get visa was issued and my daughter was Trip Whitehouse in touch with anyone at the consulate able to make it to her orientation and SPf BOE President to answer questions. We were des- start her program. Without the perate for help and were repeatedly Congressman’s intervention it may Meet the Mayor told by everyone that there was noth- have taken upwards of 10 days to Garwood Mayor Patricia Quattrocchi ing they could do. resolve. will resume meeting with residents in her We finally called Congressman With all the negative press out there office at the Borough Hall, on Saturday, Leonard Lance’s office and explained today I am elated to share this story as September 20th from 10:00 AM to 12:00 our situation. We were never asked a grateful and appreciative constitu- noon. No appointment is necessary and what party we voted for. We were ent. the meetings are private. Residents are never asked if we had made any do- urged to stop in and the mayor will an- Michael Gordon swer questions and assist with resolving nations. All we were asked is “ how Warren issues that they may have.Mayors Satur- days are on the third Saturday of each Love, Appreciate and Support month. The Leader As Our Local Paper It has been quite some time that with information quite easy to find NY GIANTS? every Thursday when I read the let- with the touch of a button, it is my ters to the editor in The Westfield opinion that the importance, pres- GO BIG BLEW! Leader, I tell myself to send over a ence and impact of a local paper in note…so today I finally did. our community is paramount to the In my position as executive direc- on-going sense of community, close- tor for The Continuo Arts Founda- ness, and the ‘it-takes-a-village’ men- tion, a local non-profit organization, tality that we are so fortunate to live I have on-going interactions with with in Westfield. many local, regional and statewide So, here’s to a heightened aware- newspapers. In the not-so-distant-past ness of what we have in the gem that a number of local papers transitioned is The Westfield Leader and encour- to a much larger ‘regional paper’ agement to our many community State LD-21 State LD-22 7th Congressional District umbrella. partners, businesses and organiza- Sen. Thomas Kean, Jr. (R) Sen. Nicholas Scutari (D) Representative Leonard Lance (R) The result of this cannot truly be tions to support OUR paper for gen- 425 North Ave. E. 1514 E. 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Jerry Green (D) 50 Washington Rd., West Windsor, N.J. 08550 The impact is more than one would (908) 527-4200 57 Union Place, Suite 310 17 Watchung Ave. (609) 750-9365 imagine and the resulting trickle down Al Faella, Mgr. [email protected] Summit, N.J. 07901 Plainfield, N.J. 07060 [Fanwood, Plainfield and most of Scotch Plains in lack of coverage to schools, Deadlines are in the 12th Congressional District] Chris Hudak, chair (908) 918-0414 (908) 561-5757 churchs, and organizations is signifi- [email protected] General News - Friday 4pm LD-21 includes Westfield, LD-22 includes Scotch Plains, [email protected], [email protected] cant. Sebastian D’Elia, Public Info. Weekend Sports - Monday 12pm Mountainside, Garwood, Fanwood, Plainfield, Clark and [email protected], [email protected] Although so much of our news and (908) 527-4419 Ad Reservation - Friday 4pm Summit and Cranford. Linden. [email protected], [email protected] interaction is now technology-based [email protected] Ad Submittal - Monday 12pm A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, September 11, 2014 Page 5 Peoples Climate March Is Our Mark Friedman, Incumbent Candidate Opportunity To Prove Action Needed Letters to the Editor Writes of Westfield School Board The Peoples Climate March in New had established the Risky Business This past week, close to 6,300 stu- a contribution to our capital reserve York City on September 21, 2014 is project with other business leaders to Michael Bielen, Candidate for dents went back to Westfield schools account of over $1 million. These funds our opportunity to prove to world encourage the development of mar- for another year of learning. The sum- can and will be used to support our leaders gathering two days later at ket-based solutions to climate change. Westfield Board of Education mer was used as time for the adminis- infrastructure. The last time that a con- the UN that the people want actions He argues that applying principles of It is an exciting time of the school year, competitive and relevant in a constantly tration to prepare for the new year; tribution had been made to this fund now to reduce greenhouse gas emis- risk assessment and analysis to the as 6,250 Westfield students embark on a changing economic and technological en- class assignments were made, the new was close to 10 years ago! sions to preserve people and the planet issue compels the conclusion that we new year of learning. My children, Eliza- vironment. teacher institute agenda was established As we all do in our personal lives, from the ravages of climate change. must act now to preserve our economy beth and Caroline, bid a fond farewell to We can no longer expect the Westfield (we welcomed over 50 new teachers the BOE has a budget that we must live Sandy was our wake-up call about because the costs of likely risks will McKinley School in June and opened a taxpayer to continue to fund these pro- into the district this year as replace- within. And yet costs continue to rise. this problem. Every week we receive be enormous and economically dev- new door of learning at Edison Interme- grams solely through tax increases. The ments for those retiring or on leave), Labor and benefits that make up close news of severe storms, rising oceans, astating. He explained that effective diate School this past week. Board of Education has already started the technology team was hard at work to 80 percent of our expenses will wild fires and droughts setting new action to reduce greenhouse gas emis- As parents, we also should be excited investigating options to address our long- upgrading many of our technology continue to rise, with health care costs for the future of our children. In the most term financial needs. Programs that I am systems and the balance of the roofs going up 15 percent just this year alone, records. International and national sions will not only save the planet recent state ranking by New Jersey recommending to consider include: that needed to be repaired, were com- after aggressively managing all of our reports stress that we have limited and our economy but also reduce the Monthly magazine, Westfield High Identifying and developing new poli- pleted. This was only a small portion of renewal costs. The “other 20 percent” time to take actions needed to pre- role of government since it will not School rose to the 21st spot on the list, a cies for facility rentals, advertising and the effort that goes into getting 10 of the budget is everything else. And as vent temperatures rising so much that need to act and pay the cost of climate dramatic increase from 49th when the licensing to generate new revenue buildings ready to receive all of these we all know, when costs go up in one the planet changes will be devastat- related disasters, thereby reducing magazine ranked high schools two years streams; students. area, such as health care, we have less ing. our fiscal deficit and removing threats ago. The performance increase is attrib- Developing a Westfield alumni fund Everything that was done, large or to spend on all of the other costs. President Obama announced a four- to our economic security. uted to new academic data points for to allow previous graduates to “Give small requires money. I currently serve Westfield is not alone — every district point Climate Strategy in June 2013 Over one thousand groups through- SAT performance and the percentage of Back to Westfield” by improving facili- students enrolled in college. ties and expanding programs; as the chairman of the Finance Com- has the same challenges, but we must, to control greenhouse emissions from out the U.S. are bringing marchers. Previously, the average SAT score was Promoting the use of corporate initia- mittee of the Westfield Board of Edu- in my opinion, find other ways to con- power plants and transportation, in- Reduced transportation costs are used to calculate the ranking. The De- tives, such as Amazon Smiles and Target cation and I see first-hand where our duct the business of our schools if we crease energy use efficiency, encour- available for 25 locations in New partment of Education benchmark now Take Charge of Education, beyond the revenue comes from and what our ex- want to be able to continue to provide age research and development of Jersey including the Westfield train associates the “high likelihood of college school walls to allow the whole commu- penses are; and I see every day how we the level of service that we have come green energy, and work for global station for those registering by Sep- success with the percentage of students nity to generate revenue for the schools; are working to find ways to reduce to know. The math just does not work. limits. Former Republican EPA ad- tember 19th. Information on march scoring 1,550 or higher on the SAT.” At and costs without reducing the services We already ask the taxpayers to bear ministrators including our former details is available by searching Westfield High School, 71.8 percent of Partnering with the Educational Fund that we provide. the burden each year of a 2 percent tax governor Christie Whitman an- peoplesclimate.org on the web and students surpassed that benchmark – 20th of Westfield to fund specific facility and Our general fund budget this year is increase. With health care costs rising nounced support for these policies as clicking NYC March and then trans- best in the state. program initiatives. close to $95 million and in the 2012 more than 2 percent and state man- The state also tracks the post-second- There is a lot of work to do to get audit issued by the state on the cost per dates growing faster than state aid to a minimum response to the problem, portation. Marchers from New Jer- ary enrollment rate, which is defined as policies developed and programs off the and urged that a carbon tax was the sey will group together to make our pupil, our average cost was $12,100. fund those mandates (in fact state aid the percentage of students enrolled in ground, all while maintaining fiscal pru- The state uses a complex calculation now funds less than 4 percent of our essential action required. This June voices clear and strong. two- or four-year colleges for 16 months dence. I would be privileged to have your former Republican Treasury Secre- where they attempt to normalize each budget – far less than the cost of state Roslyn Harrison after high school graduation. Eighty-nine support to serve on the Board of Educa- district so that the comparisons can be mandates), we need to continually chal- tary Henry Paulsen announced he Westfield percent of Westfield High School stu- tion on behalf of all the residents of dents were enrolled in college after 16 Westfield. Please vote for me on Tues- fair. The average district in our state lenge ourselves to do things differ- months. day, November 4. If you have any ques- had a cost per pupil of $13,700 and ently, looking internally to fund what Westfield Should Look Into While we should be pleased with these tions or suggestions, please e-mail at when we compare Westfield to other we want, and not to the taxpayers. As I accomplishments, we have to determine [email protected]. similar communities, only Scotch have said at many board meetings, as Community Choice Aggregation how we can continue to expand our aca- Thank you. Plains and Chatham had slightly lower board members we have the responsi- demic, athletic and special needs pro- averages. Cranford, New Providence, bility to not just accept higher costs, Mayor and Town Council Mem- September 02, 2014 by Common grams to ensure that our children stay Michael Bielen, Candidate Berkeley Heights, Summit, Livingston but to learn to do things differently and bers Westfield, just another word Dreams. Westfield Board of Education and Millburn were all higher than more efficiently. about a greener and healthier way for “More Communities Opting to ‘Go There Is No Denying This Reality Westfield. I have thrown a lot of numbers and Westfield... Local’ with Greener Power Supply:” Despite our favorable standing on thoughts at you in this letter but the “In the face of a mounting carbon “If you are an environmentally- Of Fighting Terrorism Root Causes cost per pupil, we need to find ways to simple message is this: I have three crisis and the lack of action by com- focused community, this is some- The recent news that the ISIS terror ethnic or religious pride. 8. A person who save money in some areas so that we years under my belt now of learning mercial utility companies to adopt thing big you can do.” group has among its ranks Americans is looking for a substitute for a family. 9. can re-invest those dollars into other how we do things and how we need to greener energy solutions, communi- Many of these local initiatives boast and citizens from other western nation’s A person who wants to be recognized and areas of need — technology and infra- do them in the future. There is a lot ties across the nation are opting to rates competitive to those from in- forces two questions to be asked: What craves recognition. 10. A person who structure are two of those areas and I more work to do and I would like to take hold of the power — literally! — vestor-owned utilities because they would make an individual join a terrorist wants to be notoriety in the eyes of soci- am happy to say that I am a member of continue serving on the school board. and switch to more local, less pollut- are not profit-driven and can negoti- group and what do these groups look for ety and among his or her peers and fel- both our technology and facilities com- Please vote for me on November 5th. ing energy sources. ate for customers as a group. in a recruit? While I believe that the lows. 11. A person who craves adventure mittees. We have a long list of needs If you have any questions, you can e- Reporting from Sonoma County, For other localities looking to usurp answers vary, the main 12 reasons, in my and a belief in a David vs. Goliath struggle. and wants that we continue to evaluate. mail me at [email protected]. Calif. on Tuesday, LA Times reporter the private energy companies which, view, are the following that a terrorist 12. A person who desires monetary gain We have invested significantly in these group would look for: and other things that are a standard of Mark Friedman Evan Halper highlights this growing until now, have run a seeming mo- areas in my three years on the board. Westfield BOE Candidate 1. A person who has a sense of empti- value. Additionally, in 2012-2013, we made trend known as community choice nopoly over regional power supply, ness, who is going through a challenging Fighting terrorism militarily, theologi- aggregation (CCA). Established by John Farrell, who directs the Demo- time and has a yearning to find meaning cally and psychologically is an important law in six states thus far, including cratic Energy program at Institute for in his or her life. 2. A person, who lives in task for the U.S. and the western world. California, CCA allows communi- Local Self Reliance, says that cities poverty, comes from a broken, dysfunc- There is no denying this reality. How- ties to pool their energy load and then should take advantage of expiring tional or absentee family. 3. A person ever, western nations have to deal also direct the purchase of their energy city franchise agreements to reassess who suffers from mental illness, a per- with the root causes of it all as well. This supply while working in partnership their energy future. sonality disorder or other emotional or requires not only government and law with existing utilities who then de- “Think about the poles and wires psychological problems. 4. A person who enforcement, but community, family, liver the power. running through a city neighborhood feels that life handed them a raw deal or religious institutions, entertainment, edu- a bad hand to play. That an injustice was cational institutions, mental health care This should be a subject for dis- or gas pipelines running under streets, done to him or her. 5. A person who professionals and more. While this would www.uniquecruiseandtravel.com cussion for every resident of Westfield all of it public property and right-of- yearns to belong to a cause and purpose not stop terrorism, it would deter future and certainly for our Town Council way,” Farrell wrote Tuesday at Clean greater than him or herself. 6. A person actions tremendously. I believe the time Carol Bevere Kearney• Proprietor members. 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D. Weltman Plumbing Lic. #6440 G. Nowicki Electric Lic. #6808 Electric Bus. Permit #6808-A HIC #13VH0498800 Page 6 Thursday, September 11, 2014 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION Hist. Soc. to Spotlight Women Who Nursed Civil War Troops SCOTCH PLAINS — The His- 2005 she earned a master’s degree torical Society of Scotch Plains and in the History of Medicine. The Fanwood will feature as the kick- practice of medicine in New Jersey Westfield announced Monday. off program for its opening meet- in the 19th and early 20th centuries Tuesday, August 26, Tyler Clark, The joint investigation involving ing of the season on Tuesday, Sep- is her major area of interest. She is 25, of Westfield was arrested and the Prosecutor’s Office’s Homicide tember 23, a discussion of the in- the author of two books about New charged with theft, along with a 16- Task Force and the Scotch Plains trepid women who left their homes Jersey physicians as well as some year-old male suspect, for receiv- Police Department revealed that 48- to nurse the wounded and dying in 40 articles, chapter, reviews and ing stolen property on Elm Street, year-old Jens Elberling fatally shot the Civil War. encyclopedia entries in the field. authorities said. his 11-year-old son, Thomas These women were from the north The focus of this program will be Monday, September 1, a burglary Elberling, in their home sometime and south and of varied races, reli- on New Jersey women, but many was reported at a residence on the late last week before also fatally gions, marital circumstances and national figures will be met as well. 100 block of Cedar Street that oc- shooting himself. That determina- motivations. A handful of women Whenever possible, the women will curred between the hours of 10:30 tion was made following autopsies physicians met unrelenting hostil- speak for themselves through their a.m. and 11:40 p.m. on August 31. performed Sunday by the Union ity from the male medical corps. letters and memoirs. To keep every- Someone unknown forcibly en- County Medical Examiner’s Office Some women proved to be excel- one on their toes, there will be mul- tered the premises through a rear and the examination of evidence lent administrators for organiza- tiple little quizzes along the way. door and ransacked the residence. and dental records. Among the items taken were a digi- Police arrived at a home on the tions such as the United States Sani- Following Dr. Moss’ presentation, HOLIDAY HAPPENINGS...Pat Wilson, left, and Beth Siano, co-chairwomen of tary Commission. there will be time for comments the Rake and Hoe Deck the Halls Holiday House Tour set for Saturday, December tal camera and several wrist- 300 block of Jerusalem Road in Dr. Sandra Moss will be the ex- and discussion. 6, 2014, examine ongoing plans for the four elegant homes in Westfield that will watches. The total value of the Scotch Plains Saturday morning in pert presenter. A graduate of Mount Free and open to all, this meeting be decorated by members of the Rake and Hoe Garden Club of Westfield. missing items was undetermined response to a welfare check request Sinai School of Medicine in New will begin at 8 p.m. at the Scotch at the time of the report, according from a family member. Arriving York, she practiced internal medi- Hills Country Club, located at to police. officers found the two bodies in- cine in New Brunswick for many Plainfield Avenue and Jerusalem Rake and Hoe Gearing Up Monday, September 1, a Unami side the home and also recovered a years and was a clinical associate Road in Scotch Plains. Fellowship Terrace resident reported being the rifle used in the shootings. There professor of medicine at Robert and refreshments will follow the victim of a burglary. The victim were no signs of forced entry. Wood Johnson Medical School. In meeting. For Holiday House Tour stated that between the hours of Thomas Elberling was home- WESTFIELD — The Deck the club’s primary source of revenue in 8:30 and 9:51 p.m. that evening schooled and did not attend local Halls Holiday House Tour of four support of its many service projects someone unknown entered her open public schools. Westfield Adult School Posts classic homes in Westfield, sched- benefiting the town, county and garage and removed a silver moun- Fanwood uled for Saturday, December 6, from state. The Rake and Hoe Garden tain bike, valued at $100. Wednesday, September 3, Alex 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., will feature inte- Club of Westfield has a long-term Monday, September 1, Jose Zhang, 50, of Scotch Plains was Fall 2014 Course Offerings rior and exterior holiday designs by reputation for its service to the com- Duran, 51, of Plainfield was ar- arrested following a motor vehicle the members of the Rake and Hoe munity and donations to worthy rested pursuant to a motor vehicle stop at Martine Avenue and WESTFIELD — The Westfield courses on the website. stop in the area of South Avenue Cliffwood Street and charged with Adult School will begin its Fall On-line registration offers con- Garden Club of Westfield. causes. As a volunteer organiza- This event is only presented every tion, the garden club provides ser- near Summit Avenue on an active DWI. According to police, after fail- 2014 semester on Monday, Sep- venient payment by credit card. warrant from South Plainfield in ing several field sobriety tests at the tember 22. Class lengths vary from Participants also may register by four years because of the intense vice to the community by maintain- planning and attention to detail in- ing the gardens found at the north the amount of $600. He was trans- scene, Zhang was transported to one session to eight weekly ses- mail, following directions in the ported to police headquarters, pro- police headquarters, processed and sions and courses start on different catalog, or in person in the volved. The members of the Rake side of the Westfield Train Station, and Hoe Juniors Garden Club, who the Miller-Cory House Museum, cessed and released after posting released to a responsible person. dates and times during the semes- Westfield High School main of- the full bail. Thursday, September 4, a victim ter. Many classes are held on Mon- fice, located at 550 Dorian Road, are first through eighth graders, will the Shadowlawn Pocket Park (a join in decorating of the homes. Blue Star Memorial) and the Claire Monday, September 1, a burglary reported his bicycle, valued at $150, day evenings at Westfield High on Monday evenings throughout was reported at a Roger Avenue was stolen from the train station. School, but there also are classes the semester with payment by Each home will be decorated with a Brownell Memorial Wildflower different theme reflective of the char- Garden at the Reeve History and residence that occurred between the Friday, September 5, an attempted offered other evenings or during check or cash. For more informa- hours of 3 p.m. on August 28 and 4 burglary was reported at a business the daytime at other locations. tion, call the Westfield Adult acter of the residence. The four cho- Cultural Resource Center, the home sen homes include a 1905 neoclassi- of the Westfield Historical Society, p.m. on September 1. Someone un- on the 400 block of South Avenue. There are 125 classes offered School at (908) 232-4050. known forcibly entered the resi- An unknown person tried to pry this semester. Some new classes cal home, a colonial revival shingle as well as many other service style home built in 1906, a low impact projects for Westfield Mobile dence via a rear door and ransacked open a window but entry was not include “Writing for Film,” “Pro- Township to Conduct several rooms, including the mas- gained. tecting Your Basement from Water green home built in 2011 and a Dutch Meals, Lyons Veterans Hospital and colonial renovated in 2011. For ticket the Jardine Academy for special- ter bedroom and an office. An un- Sunday, September 7, Dawn and Mold,” “Introduction to Ameri- Free Rabies Clinic determined amount of jewelry and Healey, 36, of Plainfield was ar- can Sign Language,” “Cooking SCOTCH PLAINS — The Scotch information, visit the club’s website, needs children. rakeandhoe.org, or Facebook at For information about member- cash were taken, according to po- rested following a motor vehicle with Quinoa,” “Managing Plains Health Department will spon- lice. stop at South Avenue and Shady Healthcare in Retirement,” sor a free rabies clinic to vaccinate cats facebook.com/rakeandhoe. ship, call Karen Jolley-Gates, club The Holiday House Tour is the president, at (908) 233-5125. Tuesday, September 2, Lane on an active warrant out of “Facebook Basics,” “Ceramics,” and dogs on Wednesday, September Marcquese Paisley, 22, of Edison Scotch Plains. She was processed, “Chocolate Workshop,” “Perspec- 17, from 6:30 to 8 p.m., at the north- was arrested at the Middlesex posted bail and released. tives for Artists,” “Collage/Mixed side firehouse on Senger Place, be- County Court House on two out- Cranford Media,” “Twitter for Social and hind the township municipal building. Senior Council to Showcase standing warrants from Westfield. Saturday, August 30, Kevin Professional Networking” and Cats will be vaccinated between He was transported to police head- Caviedes, 23, of Edison was ar- “Italian-Advanced Beginner.” 6:30 and 7 p.m. Dogs will be vacci- quarters, processed and held in lieu rested and charged with possession Returning favorites include nated between 7 and 8 p.m. All pets ‘Technology Today’ Sept. 17 of posting the requisite $881 bail. of less than 50 grams of suspected “Acrylic Painting,” “Zumba,” “iPad must be accompanied by an adult ca- Tuesday, September 2, a resident marijuana and possession of para- for Beginners,” “Guitar” and a pable of controlling the animal. Cats MOUNTAINSIDE — The Union of Michael Drive reported being phernalia after a motor vehicle stop large variety of fitness classes, plus should be contained in a pet carrier or Angelo Puerari, district executive at the victim of a theft. The victim on Raritan Road near Moen Av- many more. sturdy box and dogs must be on a County Senior Citizens Council Santander Bank, will address the safety will hold a special program en- stated that between August 31 and enue. Caviedes was processed and All courses can be viewed, from leash or in a pet carrier. For additional of online banking. Christian Wallace, September 2 his red Lamborghini released pending an appearance in “Adobe Photoshop” to “Zumba,” information, call the Scotch Plains titled “Technology Today: Update an IT expert from Trinitas Regional 2014” on Wednesday, September Toro men’s dual-suspension moun- Cranford Municipal Court. at WestfieldAdultSchool.com. In- Health Department at (908) 322-6700, Medical Center, will discuss advance- tain bike, valued at $499, was sto- Sunday, August 31, Chase dividuals also may register for extension no. 309 or no. 310. 17, at L’Affaire Fine Catering, lo- ments in medical technology and what cated at 1099 Route 22 East in len from outside his house. Coleman, 25, of Newark was ar- it means in detection and treatment. Wednesday, September 3, Kwame rested and charged with DWI after Mountainside. The purpose of this The formal program will run from event is to show what technology Thompson-Haynes, 19, and Marc a motor vehicle stop on Mohawk ‘Teddy Bear Picnic’ on Tap 10:15 to 11:30 a.m. with time for Vazquez, 18, both of Westfield, were Drive near Mohican Place. Coleman means in people’s lives today. questions at the end. “Technology now touches on ev- arrested on charges of possession was processed and released pend- “Although many of us already use of less than 50 grams of suspected ing an appearance in Cranford At Crane-Phillips Sept. 21 ery aspect of our lives. From medi- the computer for e-mailing, bank- cal treatment to banking to commu- marijuana and possession of drug Municipal Court. He also was cited ing, and on-line shopping, there are paraphernalia pursuant to a motor for careless driving and use of a CRANFORD — The community Admission is free and limited seat- nication, everything is a touch many others who want to join the is invited to “A Teddy Bear Picnic” ing is available. Interested persons screen away,” said Ellen Steinberg, vehicle stop in the area of North handheld electronic device, police new age, but are not sure how to Scotch Plains Avenue near West said. on Sunday, September 21, beginning are asked to respond by Thursday, chairwoman of the Senior Council. begin and who and what to trust,” at 2:15 p.m., in the Gardens of the September 18. To reserve a seat, call “It is now just a question of how Broad Street. Both were transported Sunday, August 31, Philip Ruddy, added Richard Stone, executive di- to police headquarters, processed 26, of Rahway was arrested on Crane-Phillips House Museum, lo- the Historical Society’s office at (908) much technology we personally rector of the Senior Council. “Our cated at 124 North Union Avenue in 276-0082 or e-mail choose to use.” and released with a mandatory court charges of burglary, theft and crimi- goal is to provide information for date. nal mischief after police were noti- Cranford. [email protected]. Doors for the program will open our seniors. However, this program Participants are invited to bring a Established in 1928, the Cranford at 9 a.m. with a free continental Sunday, September 7, Malcolm fied of a possible burglary in is relevant and open to everyone.” W. Lee, 23, of Westfield was ar- progress at a local electrical/me- Teddy Bear and a blanket to sit on Historical Society, a non-profit or- breakfast. All attendees will be able For more information or to re- and enjoy Teddy Bear stories and ganization, has been dedicated to to browse the informational exhib- rested on outstanding criminal war- chanical contractor. According to spond, call the Union County Se- rants out of Scotch Plains, in the police, a witness described two per- games in the museum’s gardens. Juice the preservation and perpetuation its on display, showcasing offer- nior Citizens Council at (908) 964- and snacks will be provided. This of Cranford’s history. For more in- ings from AT&T, ShopRite, Sum- amount of $700, and Newark, in the sons forcing entry to the locked 7555. The Senior Citizens Council amount of $500. He was processed facility and removing items from a program is intended for small chil- formation, visit the Historical mit Medical Group, Social Secu- is a not-for-profit organization de- dren accompanied by an adult. The Society’s website at rity and many others. As a special and released pending a court ap- rear yard, after which both suspects voted to the needs of older Ameri- pearance. fled on foot prior to police arrival. rain date is Sunday, September 28. cranfordhistoricalsociety.com. opportunity, Walgreens Pharmacy cans, their families and caregivers. representatives will be on hand to Scotch Plains An officer located Ruddy approxi- provide early flu shots. In addition Tuesday, September 2, a resident mately two blocks away and recov- to the exhibit room there will be a New Convenience Store of Front Street reported that some- ered evidence linking him to the Mountainside Library Lists time overnight someone removed burglary scene, authorities reported. formal program featuring a panel Is Open For Business of experts on computers, cell his bicycle, valued at approximately Ruddy was arrested, processed and Schedule of Free Programs phones, iPads, medical technology FLASH!...New convenience store $300, from the side of his house. committed to the Union County jail and computer banking. now open located on the site of the BP Wednesday, September 3, the pending an appearance in Superior MOUNTAINSIDE — The of healthcare and estate planning. Bill Kornecki, chairman of the Gas Station (after Bowcraft Amuse- manager of a Westfield Avenue store Court. Bail was set at $25,000. Mountainside Public Library, lo- The class will span legacy planning CICSO Networking Academy at ment Park) at 2435 Route 22 West, reported that someone removed sev- Monday, September 1, Aline cated at 1 Constitution Plaza, in- with videos and stories to protect- Union County College (UCC), will Scotch Plains, N.J. The store is under eral items, worth approximately Denommee, 37, of Cranford was vites the public to multiple free ing one’s assets from taxes, credi- give an overview on today’s com- new management and features many $75, from the store without paying arrested and charged with DWI, re- programs this month. tors and predators after death. Re- puter and the special class offer- amenities, Lotto, ATM, FedEx, Tele- for them. fusal to submit a breath sample, A health education seminar en- freshments will be provided. ings at UCC. Louis Brucker, with phone Cards, Cigarettes, Chewing Thursday, September 4, a resi- failure to report an accident and titled “The Diabetic Solution” will The Friends of the Mountainside Apple and an AT&T representa- Tobacco, Cigars, Coffee, Tea, Can- dent of Lyde Place reported an act leaving the scene of an accident be offered this evening, Thursday, Public Library will present “Wild- tive, will explain the latest offer- dies, Sandwiches, Various Beverages, of criminal mischief after someone after police were notified of a mo- September 11, from 7 to 8 p.m. Dr. life Gardens” with Bryan Lowe on ings of iPads and iPhones and the Ice Cream, Ice, Chewing Gum, Vari- spray painted a sign on her property tor vehicle crash on North Avenue Bob White of Advanced Integrated Thursday, September 25, from 7 to 8 capabilities of each. ous Car Supplies and Home Center. sometime overnight. East near Elizabeth Avenue. Ac- Health will discuss the many issues p.m. Mr. Lowe will discuss how with There also is a sitting area to have Friday, September 5, a resident cording to police, one vehicle left connected to diabetes. the proper design individuals can Yard/Bake Sale Sat. breakfast and lunch. We welcome any of Katherine Street reported that the scene and was followed by the “Healthcare and End of Life De- devote a backyard corner or an en- suggestions and our phone is (908) sometime during the day someone second driver, who contacted po- cisions,” with Bill Logue and Matt tire landscape to providing food and To Aid Eagle Project 288-7701. In the future we are plan- entered her house by smashing the lice, authorities reported. She was back door. Several thousand dol- processed and released pending an Filik, will take place on Monday, shelter for various types of wildlife. WESTFIELD — James Fritz will ning on adding a party area and sta- September 22, from 10 a.m. to noon. For further information or to reg- tionary supplies. Our prices are com- lars worth of jewelry was removed appearance in Cranford Municipal hold a yard sale/bake sale fundraiser from the house, police said. Court. The driver of the second ve- This program will help participants ister for any of these programs, call for his local Eagle Scout Project ben- petitive and we welcome all to come develop a firm understanding of the the Mountainside Public Library at in. Thank you very much for your Friday, September 5, a resident hicle, a 22-year-old male from efiting the Westfield Historical Soci- of Burnham Court reported that Union, was transported to Over- financial, legal and social aspects (908) 233-0115. ety this Saturday, September 13, from undivided attention and we are very appreciative. sometime overnight someone re- look Medical Center in Summit for 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. It will take place at moved a decoration from her tree, evaluation of non-life-threatening 619 Maye Street in Westfield. The Paid Bulletin Board valued at approximately $65. injuries, police reported. Golden Agers Club Begins rain date is Sunday, September 14. goleader.com/express Saturday, September 6, a resi- Mountainside dent of Nicholl Avenue reported Monday, September 1, a resident New Year, Reveals Trips that sometime overnight someone of Sunny Slope reported that while unknown hit his motor vehicle and she was on vacation, from August SCOTCH PLAINS — The Scotch coffee. Monthly business meetings drove away. The vehicle was le- 19 until August 29, someone egged Plains Golden Agers Club, under the update seniors on township happen- gally parked in front of the victim’s her house. auspices of the recreation department ings. Recreation Director Ray Poerio house when it was struck, police Tuesday, September 2, Keith L. of the Township of Scotch Plains, is always available to answer ques- reported. Atkinson, 41, of Perth Amboy was invites senior residents to join the fun tions and address concerns. Saturday, September 6, Andrew arrested and charged with eluding at its weekly meetings. Meetings are Officers for the new year are Presi- Schwartz, 41, of Fanwood was ar- police with a motor vehicle on Route held at the Scotch Hills Country Club dent Jean DeTore, Vice-President rested and charged with driving 22. Bail was set at $36,000. every Thursday, September through Jeanette Rotella, Treasurer Lorraine while intoxicated (DWI) follow- Monday, September 8, a resident June, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The Menist and Secretary Ilse Heinemeyer. ing a motor vehicle stop on of Route 22 reported that he had Scotch Hills Country Club is located A trip to Bally’s Atlantic City ca- Princeton Avenue. After Schwartz received a call from someone claim- at Plainfield Avenue and Jerusalem sino is scheduled for Wednesday, Sep- failed several field sobriety tests ing to be from PSE&G who stated Road in Scotch Plains. tember 24. Club members also will at the scene, he was transported to the victim’s electricity would be The club, which began its new year travel to Sight & Sound on Wednes- police headquarters, processed shut off if he did not immediately September 4, allows senior citizens day, October 22, to see the produc- and released. pay $1,500. According to police, the chance to meet with their peers, tion of Moses, and to the Hunterdon Saturday, September 6, an inves- the caller instructed the victim to express their opinions, enjoy bingo Hills Playhouse on Tuesday, Novem- tigation into the deaths of two go to a 7-11 and to purchase two, and other offerings and let their voices ber 18. Further trips will be sched- Scotch Plains residents revealed that pre-paid cards for $750 each. The be heard on township planning and uled for the new year. Trips are open both died of gunshot wounds in victim declined the request and activities that impact their lives. to all. For trip details or membership what has been determined to have notified PSE&G, which instructed Birthdays are celebrated each information, call Jean DeTore at (908) been a murder-suicide, acting Union him to call the police, authorities month with well wishes, cake and 889-4121 or Joan at (908) 322-4015. New Convenience Store Now Open County Prosecutor Grace H. Park reported. A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, September 11, 2014 Page 7 Columnist Bruce Johnson ‘Sabbath in Suburbs’ Author To Be Next Hale Speaker To Lead Parents Workshop WESTFIELD — Bruce Johnson, Little League in the town. A Navy SCOTCH PLAINS — A free work- in our 24-7 world but need some inspi- a Westfield Leader and Scotch veteran, he served during the Viet- shop for parents and grandparents, ration and some realistic help to do Plains-Fanwood Times columnist nam War. featuring the author of “Sabbath in something about it.” who has chronicled sports history Mr. Johnson is the author of three the Suburbs: A Family’s Experiment Reverend Dana is pastor of the in Westfield, will be the next books: “The History of New Jer- with Holy Time,” will be offered on Idylwood Presbyterian Church in Falls speaker in the Seventh sey Interscholastic Sunday, September 28. It will take Church, Va. Her forthcoming book is Annual Anne and Lee Swimming,” “110 years place from 2 to 4 p.m. in entitled “Spirituality for Hale Speaker Series. of Blue Devil Football” the Willow Grove Pres- the Smartphone Age.” Mr. Johnson’s talk, and “Covered Wooden byterian Church’s Her writings have ap- “Westfield, the Sports Grandstands.” He cur- Alexander Hall. peared in multiple publi- Capital of New Jersey,” rently is working on a Author and Presbyte- cations and she recently is slated for Wednesday, history of all sports at rian pastor Reverend was featured on the PBS September 17, at 7 p.m. Westfield High School. MaryAnn McKibben show “Religion and Eth- It will take place at the A founding member Dana will lead this work- ics Newsweekly” for her Westfield Memorial Li- of the Westfield Athletic shop, funded by a grant work on sabbath. brary, located at 550 Hall of Fame, Mr. from the Presbytery of She is a sought-after East Broad Street. Johnson was inducted Elizabeth. She also will speaker, preacher, con- preach at the 10 a.m. ference leader and writer Mr. Johnson, who was into that group in 2010. HOUSE FINDS NEW HOME...Mountainside’s Deacon Andrew Hetfield House a staffer for many years He and his wife, Su- worship service that day. around issues of leader- will be the site of a yard sale on Saturday, September 20, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Free childcare will be at The Courier-News, Bruce Johnson san, reside in Langhorne, to raise funds for the restoration of the historic Levi Cory House, which was ship, faith formation, now works for The Pa. recently lowered onto its new foundation, as well as the Hetfield House. Pictured provided during the technology and congre- Burlington County Times in This talk will be open to the public is Scott Daniels, chairman of the Mountainside Restoration Committee, after the workshop. Her book will gational transformation. Willingboro. He also pens the but pre-registration is required by circa 1818 Levi Cory House was lowered on September 5. Both the Hetfield House be available to purchase. A mother of three, she popular weekly column, “Devil’s logging on to wmlnj.org and click- and Levi Cory House are located on Constitution Plaza. Reservations are not nec- graduated Rice University in Hous- Den,” in The Leader and The Times. ing on Online Calendar, or calling essary. All are welcome. ton, Tex. and received her Master of He is a 1963 graduate of (908) 789-4090, extension 0. Pastor Dana summarizes her book Divinity in 2003 from Columbia Theo- Westfield High School, where he The speaker series, now in its Mountainside Yard Sale this way: “Part memoir, part spiritual logical Seminary in Decatur, Ga. Her was a member of two state cham- seventh year, was founded by Lee reflection, part practical guide, ‘Sab- website is The Blue Room pionship swim teams. Mr. Johnson Hale to honor his wife, Anne, an bath in the Suburbs’ is about our (theblueroomblog.org). also played varsity basketball as a active community volunteer and To Benefit Historic Homes family’s experience of taking a day- Willow Grove Presbyterian Church long Sabbath every week — a time is located at 1961 Raritan Road, Scotch freshman at Fairleigh Dickinson library patron who passed away in MOUNTAINSIDE — In conjunc- November from its original location University. He coached the 2007. After Mr. Hale’s death last when we stopped all work, striving, Plains, near the corner of South Martine tion with the Mountainside Newcom- on the corner of Mountain Avenue and hurrying and producing and focused Avenue. All church facilities are handi- Westfield High swim team from year, the series was renamed to ers’ Club town-wide garage sale on New Providence Road to make way 1994 to 2007, and also coached also honor him. on play and rest. It’s about our family’s cap-accessible. For more information, Saturday, September 20, from 9 a.m. for commercial development. Since cobbled-together successes and our contact the church at (908) 232-5678 to 2 p.m., the Mountainside Restora- November, the house had been sus- flat-on-our-face failures. It’s a book or [email protected], or F-SP Girl Scouts to Hold tion Committee will participate with pended on cribbing waiting for a foun- for people who sense the dysfunction visit willowgrovechurch.org. a yard sale to raise funds for the dation to be poured and block walls to restoration and maintenance of the be built thus allowing for the house to Recruitment Night Sept. 16 historic Deacon Andrew Hetfield be safely lowered. Now that the house Fanwood Library Friends House and Levi Cory House. is lowered and secured to a founda- SCOTCH PLAINS — The upon adults volunteering to be lead- The committee is asking the com- tion, work can begin toward its resto- Fanwood-Scotch Plains Commu- ers. Free training is provided for all munity to donate saleable items for this ration starting with a new roof and To Host Fall Book Sale nity of Girl Scouts will hold an adult volunteers, and ongoing sup- event. Donated items can be brought to repairs to the fascia. Funds are needed FANWOOD — The Friends of the ber 16, 4 to 8 p.m., and Wednesday, informational meeting for girls in port is available. Volunteers also the Hetfield House on Thursday and for the restoration of this historic home. Fanwood Memorial Library will host September 17, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. kindergarten through 12th grade are needed to help with short-term Friday, September 18 and 19, between The Deacon Andrew Hetfield their 28th Fall Book Sale this month. A Friends Preview, open to Friends and adults who are interested in projects such as fun events, badge 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. Receipts will be House and Levi Cory House are lo- A special feature of the event will be of both the Fanwood and Scotch joining Girl Scouts. It will take place workshops and cookie sales. available for donations. cated on Constitution Plaza adjacent sorted categories. Browsers will be Plains libraries, will take place Thurs- on Tuesday, September 16, at 7 p.m., Fanwood-Scotch Plains is part of On September 5, the Levi Cory to the Mountainside Public Library. able to find books by subject matter: day, September 18, from 5 to 8 p.m. in the cafeteria of Terrill Middle the Girl Scouts Heart of New Jersey House was lowered onto its new foun- Constitution Plaza is the first right off history, romance, classics, art, cook- Anyone may purchase a member- School, located at 1301 Terrill Road Council. For more information dation located on Constitution Plaza. Birch Hill Road, which is off New books, politics, crafts, science, ship, starting at $15, at the door. in Scotch Plains. about Fanwood-Scotch Plains Girl The circa 1818 house was moved last Providence Road near the parenting, children and general fic- The Book Sale will take place Fri- Kindergarten and first-grade girls Scouts, contact Eileen Villar at FCC Plans Class On Mountainside Volunteer Firehouse. tion. The Friends also collect DVDs day, September 19, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; can join Daisy Girl Scouts. Older [email protected] or visit The Mountainside Restoration and CDs, but not toys or games. Saturday, September 20, 9 a.m. to 5 girls can join one of many Fanwood- fanwoodscotchplainsgs.org. Fur- Moving Meditation Committee is a committee of volun- The sale netted more than $9,500 p.m., and Sunday, September 21, noon Scotch Plains Girl Scout troops, ther information about Girl Scouts teers governed by the Borough of WESTFIELD — A Moving Medita- last year, and this year the goal is to to 4 p.m., which will be Bag Day. which range from kindergarten elsewhere in central New Jersey is Mountainside that is dedicated to re- reach $10,000. Funds from the sale To volunteer, contact through high school. available by contacting Girl Scouts tion workshop for beginners will be storing and maintaining the Deacon offered this Saturday, September 13, support library programs for all ages, [email protected]. For more The formation of new troops, es- Heart of New Jersey at (908) 518- Andrew Hetfield House and the Levi ranging from the kids’ summer read- information, go to fanwoodlibrary.org/ pecially at the Daisy level, depends 4400 or visiting gshnj.org. from 9:30 to 11 a.m., in the Patton Cory House and collecting and saving Auditorium of the First Congregational ing program, theater workshops and get-involved/friends. Additional ques- historic information and items from hands-on animal shows to teen book tions or concerns can be e-mailed to Church of Westfield. A suggested do- destruction. For further information nation of $15 to $20 will benefit the clubs and Live at the Library, plus [email protected]. Vintage Baseball to Be Topic or to donate funds, call (908) 789- materials and equipment. Library church’s Prayer Shawl Ministry. 9420 or visit mountainsidehistory.org. Moving Meditation is a simple, visitors depend on the fax machine, Cranford Sip & Shop Of Westfield Hist. Society graceful movement based on ancient audiovisual system and other equip- Asian Qigong wellness systems. Ben- Mum and Plant Sale ment provided by the 29-year-old Set For October 10 WESTFIELD — The Westfield Chicago Orphans and the New efits include stress reduction, flexibil- volunteer Friends organization. CRANFORD — The Downtown Historical Society will present a York Giants and finished 10th out ity and enhanced wellness. The prac- Set at Hetfield House The Friends welcome donations of Cranford Sip & Shop event, spon- program about baseball in New of 12 teams. Additional informa- tice is performed standing up and or- MOUNTAINSIDE — The lightly-used hardcover and paperback sored by the Cranford Junior Jersey’s past on Thursday, Sep- tion will be given as to the role of dinary street clothing is appropriate. Mountainside Historic Restoration books, DVDs and CDs. All donations, Woman’s Club, will be held Friday, tember 18. Free and open to the Allaire, now Allaire State Park, Laura Berzofsky, a certified Inte- Committee will hold its Annual Fall sorting and selling will occur in the October 10, from 6 to 9 p.m. Tickets public, it will take place beginning and the Howell Works in New Jer- gral Tai Chi and Qigong instructor Mum and Plant Sale Thursday through red brick building at Forest Road Park, are $20 in advance, $25 at the door. at 7:30 p.m. in the Community sey. The park is named for master with the International Integral Qigong Sunday, September 18 to 21, from 9 located at 153 Forest Road. Donations Proceeds will benefit the Cranford Room of the Westfield Municipal mechanic and steam engine and Tai Chi Institute at Santa Barbara a.m. to 4 p.m., while supplies last, at will be accepted and sorting done to- Junior Woman’s Club Philanthropic Building at 425 East Broad Street. builder James Allaire, founder of College of Oriental Medicine, will the Deacon Andrew Hetfield House morrow, Friday, September 12, noon and Scholarship Fund. Tickets may Amateur historian and vintage Howell Works at the same loca- lead the workshop. She is a member on Constitution Plaza in Mountainside. to 4 p.m.; Saturday, September 13, 9 be purchased at Augusta Mae Bou- baseball enthusiast Russ McIver tion. of the National Qigong Association. Additionally, the committee will a.m. to 4 p.m.; Monday, September tique, Periwinkle’s or online at will focus on the Brooklyn Bride- A goodwill donation of $5 per The First Congregational Church host a garage/yard sale on Saturday, 15, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Tuesday, Septem- cranfordjwc.com. grooms, describing how in 1898, person to help support ongoing of Westfield is located at 125 Elmer September 20, at the Hetfield House the owner of the team that became programs is appreciated. Light re- Street. Weekly Qigong classes will from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Proceeds from the Brooklyn Dodgers passed freshments, including peanuts and begin on Tuesday, October 7, from these sales support the restoration and Comparing Retirement Communities? away and left the team in turmoil. Cracker Jack, will be served. For 6:30 to 7:15 p.m. For additional in- maintenance of the Hetfield House The 1898 Brooklyn Bridegroom more information, call the formation or to register, call Ms. and Levi Cory House. For further in- season was one of transition and Westfield Historical Society at Berzofsky at (908) 232-0169. Drop- formation, call (908) 789-9420 or go Allaire, N.J. played a big part in (908) 654-1794. in students also will be welcome. to: mountainsidehistory.org. it. The Bridegrooms had their Spring Training there that year. SP Seniors Invited In his presentation, Mr. McIver For Appreciation Day will describe various theories that led to their presence at Allaire and SCOTCH PLAINS — The Scotch Scott Seib the implications for the team if it Plains Recreation Commission will Fellowship was not able to train there. Differ- sponsor Senior Citizen Appreciation Plumbing & Heating Inc. ent personalities who made up the Day on Thursday, September 18, at team — with colorful names in- the Scotch Hills Country Club. All Village cluding Lefty Hopper, Brickyard senior residents of Scotch Plains are Celebrating Our 31st Year Kennedy, Candy LaChance and invited to attend. 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Bobal, Was Ebasco Engineer; Was Tennis and History Enthusiast – Obituaries – Rake and Hoe Garden Club Member Frederick James Cofer, a longtime had taken over Western Electric. Agnes M. Bobal, née Rapach, died for two months. After that, she was not resident of Westfield, N.J., died at the Frederick enjoyed his membership at Frederick Bradley, Jr., 87, Had Long peacefully at home in Katy, Tex. on allowed to climb stairs or do anything Genesis Healthcare facility in the Westfield Tennis Club and spent Friday, September 5, 2014, with her physically taxing, so she diverted her Westfield on Sunday, August 31, many hours at Tamaques Park jogging Career in Airline-Aerospace Industry family at her bedside. energy and creativity into flower ar- 2014. and playing tennis. Frederick had a Frederick W. Bradley, Jr., 87, of garded throughout the industry for She was born April 16, 1927 in ranging, as a member of the Rake and Frederick Cofer was lifelong passion for read- Westfield passed away peacefully his ability to solve problems in what Perth Amboy, N.J., to Joseph and Mary Hoe Garden Club in Westfield, and born in Paterson, N.J. on ing history. on Friday, August 29, 2014, at the was often a cyclical, troubled in- Mraz Rapach. Agnes became an expert in needle- June 14, 1925. He attended Frederick was prede- Center for Hope Hospice in Scotch dustry by finding innovative but was 18 years old when work and rug hooking. One Glen Rock High School, ceased by his daughter, Plains. credible solutions and by support- she met her future hus- of her proudest creations graduating in 1943, and Caitlin Cofer Rotchford, Born and raised in Trenton, N.J., ing his clients through their diffi- band, Albert, by chance was a 9-foot by 12-foot attended Brown Univer- and his stepson, Will- he was a graduate of Trenton Cen- cult financial periods. He was the at a Sadie Hawkins hooked rug made from sity and graduated in 1948. iam McDonald. He is tral High School in 1945. lead banker for many dance. Al knew that hand-dyed wool strips cut Frederick received a survived by his loving In the spring of his senior of the industry’s prin- night that she was the from jackets, skirts and master’s degree from New wife, Faith McDonald year, he enlisted in the cipal companies, girl he wanted to marry, trousers donated by friends York University in Busi- Cofer; daughter, Lisa U.S. Naval Reserve among these The and from that time on and PTA members. ness Administration. He Gonnella; son, James Corps, serving as a Phar- Boeing Company, they were never apart. Despite her ongoing also served in the United Cofer, and stepson, Ed- macist Mate at the Na- United Technologies, They married in 1949 health problems, Agnes States Navy, earning the Frederick J. Cofer ward McDonald. His life tional Naval Medical Cen- Pan Am and SAS. and moved to Westfield, was always smiling and rank of lieutenant. He was is honored by his nine ter. After retiring from N.J. in 1953, where they upbeat. She and Al trav- a veteran of World War II and the grandchildren and five great-grand- Mr. Bradley was a mem- Citibank in the early lived for 30 years. Fol- eled extensively in Europe, Korean War. children, who also survive him. ber of the Colgate Uni- 1990s, Mr. Bradley lowing Al’s retirement Eastern Europe and north- Frederick worked for Western Elec- A memorial service will be planned versity Class of 1950, joined various boards from the Westfield pub- Agnes M. Bobal ern Africa. Every year they tric for many years in New York City. in the future. where he received his of directors including lic school system, they escaped New Jersey’s cold He retired in 1985 from AT&T, which September 11, 2014 Bachelor of Arts degree America West Air- moved to Leisure Village West in and snow by wintering in the South, in Political Science. He lines, Inc. (a prede- Lakehurst, N.J. They relocated to Texas and avoided the state’s hot, humid Richard Manrodt, 90, Decorated Vet.; went on to earn a Master’s cessor company of in 2005 to be closer to their daughter, summers by spending those months Degree in Business Ad- Frederick Bradley, Jr. American Airlines), Kathie, and her family. in northern New Hampshire. Agnes’ Had Been Plant Manager at Red Devil ministration from where he served for Agnes was a remarkable woman in gentle and friendly nature allowed Harvard Business School in 1955. seven years until 1999. He also many ways. Upon graduation from her to connect with people and make Richard H. Manrodt, 90 years old, sister Ruth passed several weeks af- Mr. Bradley had a long and influ- served as the chairman of the board high school, at age 16, she was imme- friends everywhere she went. passed away Thursday, July 3, 2014. ter him. He is survived by two chil- ential career as one of the premier of ALPS 92-1 and 94-1, as chair- diately recruited by the Department She is survived by her beloved hus- A former resident of Westfield for 40 dren, Linda Manrodt of Hollywood, financiers and advisers to the Air- man of the board of AerCo Limited of Defense to assist in the war effort band of 65 years, Albert Bobal; two years, he died in Holly- Fla. and Richard W. line and Aerospace Industry, work- and as a senior aviation industry by studying engineering in an inten- daughters, Patricia and her husband, wood, Fla., where he had Manrodt (daughter-in- ing closely with airframe and en- adviser to the Long Term Credit sive two-year course at Rutgers. Fol- Dan Chukurov, of Red Bank, N.J. and lived for the last few law, Diana) of Stockholm, gine manufacturers as well as air- Bank of Japan. Mr. Bradley also lowing the war she was employed for Kathie and her husband, Albert Shultz, years with his daughter N.J., and three grandchil- lines across the world. was a director of First Citicorp Life the next four years as the only female of Katy, Tex.; three grandchildren, since the death of his dren, Donald and Savan- Mr. Bradley began his career at Insurance Co., and the Institute of engineer at Ebasco Services in New Peter Shultz and his wife, Lauren wife in 2011. nah Simpson of Holly- W.R. Grace & Co. in its South Air Transport, Paris, France and York. After her marriage and during Osborne, Martin and his wife, Yumi Richard served in wood, Fla. and Rebecca American passenger transportation was president of the International her first pregnancy in 1950, the com- Shultz, and Katina and her husband, World War II in the Manrodt of Stockholm, businesses and later worked as a Air Transport Association’s (IATA) mute to New York became difficult. Stephen Arvidson; two sisters, Mar- South Pacific as a mem- N.J. He also is survived by consultant focused in the aeronau- International Airline Training Fund Ebasco so highly valued her work garet Parkerton and Rose Gochal, and ber of the armed combat four brothers, William and tical industry. He joined The First of the United States. that she was allowed to work from a treasured sister-in-law, Bernice Palisi. engineers. He received Robert of Florida, National City Bank of New York in He was predeceased by his wife, home four days a week, coming into A memorial service in New Jersey many medals, among Manfred of Virginia and 1958 and rose to become a senior Elizabeth White Bradley, who died the office only on the fifth day — a will be scheduled at a later date. Her them the New Jersey Donald of New Jersey. He vice-president of Citibank, N.A. (as in 2012. He is survived by his rare arrangement in those days. ashes will be interred at Doyle Veter- Distinguished Service also has an extensive fam- the First National City Bank was daughters, Margaret Olivia Brad- Agnes had been affected by serious ans Memorial Cemetery in Medal. It is New Jersey’s ily of nieces, nephews and renamed) in charge of the bank’s ley and Anne Elizabeth Bradley. health troubles since the age of seven, Arneytown, N.J. highest military award. Richard H. Manrodt cousins. global airline and aerospace busi- A Memorial Visitation will be when she contracted rheumatic fever. September 11, 2014 He was very involved in A memorial service will ness. While at Citibank, Mr. Brad- held on Tuesday, September 16, In 1960 she suffered a nearly fatal the VFW and was chairperson of the be held on Sunday, September 14, ley pioneered many of the innova- from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m., with heart infection and was hospitalized annual poppy drive for several years. 2014, at the VFW hall, 479 South tive financing strategies used by services beginning at 8 p.m., at He worked for Red Devil in Union, Avenue East, Cranford, N.J. 07016, the global airline industry today to Memorial Funeral Home, 155 South N.J. for 50 years, working his way up beginning at 1 p.m. In lieu of flowers, acquire aircraft that often cost into Avenue, Fanwood. Memorial con- to plant manager. the family requests that donations be the billions of dollars including tributions may be made to Colgate 5K Run/2-Mile Walk Oct. 5 Predeceased by his wife, Loretta made to a veterans charity of one’s structured financings utilizing glo- University (www.colgate.edu) or to Manrodt, he also was predeceased by choice. bal debt capital markets, leveraged the U.S.O. (www.uso.org). For ad- two sisters, Mabel and Winifred. His September 11, 2014 tax-motivated lease financing, op- ditional information or to express To Aid Paul Jackson Fund condolences, please visit erating lease approaches, and as- WESTFIELD — The Paul Jack- All pre-registrants will receive a Angelo Del Monaco, 90, Army Veteran; set-based, aircraft portfolio lease www.fanwoodmemorial.com. September 11, 2014 son 5K/2-Mile Walk/Kids Fun Run T-shirt. Prizes will be awarded to the securitizations. He was well re- will be held on Sunday, October 5, at winners, overall and by age groups. Active In Rotary and St. Helen’s Church Oak Ridge Park in Clark. All children participating in the Kids Angelo D. Del Monaco, 90, of Angelo is survived by his loving son, The Paul Jackson Fund, started 23 Fun Run will receive Finisher Rib- Westfield passed away peacefully on John, and his wife, Elissa; his grand- Scotch Plains Library Offers years ago in Westfield, assists fami- bons. This community event will Monday, September 8, 2014, sur- son, Eric, and his wife, Lindsay, and lies who are in a financial crisis include refreshments, a disc jockey, rounded by his loving family. his great-grandson, John. He also is because of a long-term illness or random prizes and kids’ activities. Angelo was born in Pietracupa, survived by his sister, Mary Buscaino. Sept. Activities For Teens disability. The Fund was created to Individuals, groups and teams are Italy and came to the United States in A Mass of Christian Burial will be help Mr. Jackson, a 1979 Westfield welcome. Support is encouraged for 1940, settling in Westfield. He was celebrated on Saturday, September 13, High School graduate, when he be- this annual fund-raising event by employed as general manager of at 10 a.m., at St. Helen’s Church in SCOTCH PLAINS — The Scotch ticipants will learn how to put their came paralyzed as a result of sur- creating a FirstGiving page – which Kings Supermarket in Maplewood Westfield. Friends may visit Dooley Plains Public Library invites teens in own creative spin on well-known gery to remove a spinal cord tumor. allows individuals to seek donations for 45 years, before retiring in 1990. Colonial Funeral Home, 556 Westfield grades 6 to 12 to participate in the works of fine art. Pre-registration is When Mr. Jackson no longer needed online in support of The Paul Jack- Angelo served in the U.S. Army Avenue, Westfield, tomorrow, Friday, many after-school activities planned required. the financial assistance, he began to son Fund. Interested persons are during World War II. He was a mem- September 12, from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 for September, from homework help To round out the month, teens are help other families in need. Over the advised to visit firstgiving.com/ ber of the Rotary Club of Maplewood p.m. Entombment will be at Holly- to art workshops and book clubs. invited to join their friends and meet years, The Paul Jackson Fund has pauljacksonfund. Prizes will be and an usher at St. Helen’s Roman wood Memorial Park in Union. On Monday, September 15, teens new ones at the library’s monthly assisted hundreds of families who awarded to those raising different Catholic Church in Westfield. In lieu of flowers, donations may are invited to go to the lower level of Teen Scene on Tuesday, September found themselves in dire situations. levels of support. Predeceased by his wife, Mary (Di be made to the Westfield Rescue the library to “meet up” with their 30, at 3:30 p.m. Participants will have After a courageous battle with can- For more information about this Maio) Del Monaco, in 2000 and his Squad. friends and quietly do homework. an opportunity to play Wii and board cer, Mr. Jackson passed away in event, to learn more about The Paul daughter, Margaret Ball, in 1999, September 11, 2014 Teen librarians will be available to games, enjoy an after-school snack 2009. His wish was for the work of Jackson Fund, or to make a dona- help and new books will be on dis- and check out new books. The Fund to continue. tion, visit pauljacksonfund.org or play. These teen programs are free and The upcoming event will include call (908) 233-6110. On Monday, September 22, in cel- open to all. Those interested are en- a 5K Run, 2-Mile Walk and a Kids Scotch Plains Day October 5 ebration of Banned Books Week, couraged to register through the Fun Run. Registration will begin at Calvary to Celebrate there will be a discussion of the library’s website, scotlib.org, by call- 8 a.m. The start times are: 5K Run at graphic novel “Maus” by Art ing (908) 322-5007, extension no. 9:30 a.m.; 2-Mile Walk at 9:45 a.m. Sunday School Start-up To Include Classic Car Show Spiegelman. To borrow a copy of the 204, or e-mailing [email protected]. and the Kids Fun Run, for ages 2 to CRANFORD — The Calvary SCOTCH PLAINS — The Scotch to 5 p.m. Park Avenue will be closed book, contact the Reference Desk. The Scotch Plains Public Library 11, at 10:30 a.m. Lutheran Church, located at 108 Plains Day celebration will take to traffic on this day. Trophies will be On Monday, September 29, local is located at 1927 Bartle Avenue, one The course is entirely within the Eastman Street in Cranford, will host place this year on Sunday, October awarded for Best Cars, to be pre- artist Leah Zara-Acevedo will present block from Park Avenue, in the cen- park on paved paths. Mile clocks its Sunday School start-up celebra- 5. Held on Park Avenue in down- sented around 3 p.m. a “Let’s Monet Art Workshop.” Par- ter of the township. and water stops will be provided. tion at 9:30 a.m. this Sunday, Sep- town Scotch Plains, the festivities Anyone interested in showing a The Paul Jackson 5K is a certified tember 14. Worship will follow at will include live entertainment, rides, car is asked to contact Don Wussler, Miller-Cory to Celebrate USATF race. The 2-Mile Walk is 10:30 a.m., including a “Blessing of food and booths to shop. 396 Parkview Drive, Scotch Plains, wheelchair-friendly. the Backpacks.” A church picnic will In addition, the Scotch Plains Li- N.J. 07076; (908) 889-1709. The The entry fee for the Run and then take place at 11:30 a.m. in Fel- ons Club will host a Classic Car cost is $18 per car in advance or $20 National Anthem Sunday Walk is $23 (USATF $20) by Mon- lowship Hall. All are welcome. Show that day. The car show will at the gate. day, September 29. After September The church will return to two ser- take place in the Scotch Plains Mu- The Scotch Plains Lions Club is WESTFIELD — The Miller-Cory The presentation, entitled “The 29, the fee will be $25. Registration vices, at 8:30 and 10:30 a.m., the nicipal Building parking lot on Park part of Lions International. As is House Museum invites visitors to Star-Spangled Banner – Representa- also will be open the day of the race. following Sunday, September 21. Avenue. the aim of the Lions Clubs, all pro- commemorate the 200th birthday of tive of All We Hold Dear,” will give The fee for the Kids Fun Run is $9. Sunday school will continue at 9:30 Cars should arrive around 9 a.m. ceeds raised will be used to support America’s national anthem during a the history of how a young Francis All participants raising $100 or more a.m. along with coffee, fellowship and enter from Singer Street, behind multiple community needs as well program this Sunday, September 14, Scott Key was inspired to write the will run/walk for free. Individuals and choir practice for adults. For more the parking lot and municipal build- as various organizations serving the between 2 and 4 p.m. The museum is song, how it became the national may register online at information, call (908) 276-2418 or ing. The show will run from 11 a.m. blind and visually impaired. located at 614 Mountain Avenue in anthem and other interesting facts. RaceForum.com/pauljackson. visit calvarycranford.com. Westfield. Tours of the museum will be included, along with demonstrations of 18th- century open-hearth cooking using Grief Support Organizations Prayer to authentic colonial methods and sea- The Blessed Virgin sonal ingredients. Admission will be To Host Second Death Café Gray Funeral Homes $3 for adults and children age 13 and (Never known to fail) older; $2 for children ages 3 to 12 and Oh most beautiful Flower of SUMMIT — Imagine, A Center for counseling session. For more infor- free for those under age 3. Coping with Loss and the Center for mation, contact Imagine Program Di- Since 1897 Mount Carmel, Fruitful Vine, The museum’s autumn events will Splendor of Heaven, Blessed Life Transition will host Union rector Mandi Zucker at (908) 264- continue on Saturday and Sunday, County’s second Death Café, a casual 3100 or [email protected]. Mother of the Son of God, Im- October 18 and 19, with its participa- maculate Virgin, assist me in my meeting of community members for a The idea to bring people together tion in Union County’s Four Centu- facilitated discussion of all over tea and cake to necessity. Oh, Star of the Sea, help ries in a Weekend. The annual “Hal- me! Show me herein you are my topics related to death and discuss death origi- loween Hocus Pocus” event will take dying, on Thursday, Sep- nated in Death Café mother. Oh Holy Mary, Mother of place on Sunday, October 26; reser- God, Queen of Heaven and Earth, tember 18, from 7:30 to founder Jon vations are required for this program. 9:30 p.m. It will take place Underwood’s house in I humbly beseech you from the The Miller-Cory House Museum, bottom of my heart to succor me in at Mondo, located at 426 London, England. A a fully restored and furnished farm- Springfield Avenue in 41-year-old father of this necessity. There are none who house built in 1740, is a nationally can withstand your power. Show Summit. two, Mr. Underwood recognized living history museum. It “Part of the mission of believes, “that using Begun in 1876 by William Gray, in Cranford and later Incorporated in me herein you are my mother. Oh is listed on both the State and Na- Mary, conceived without sin, pray Imagine is to normalize my limited time to 1897 as the Gray Burial & Cremation Company. tional Registers of Historic Places for us who have recourse to thee. grief in our society and to work around death is Today, known by many simply as Gray’s. We continue to provide the and as a site on the New Jersey Holy Mother, I place this cause in create resilient ‘Good the best thing that I can personal service that began with Mr. Gray, whether it be for burial or Women’s Heritage Trail. your hands (3x). Mourning’ communities do to help make this a cremation. The museum is available for tours that know how to support better planet.” He de- Holy Spirit, You who solve all for school and other community problems, light all roads so that I children and adults when Mary Robinson veloped the idea from Gray Funeral Home Gray Memorial Funeral Home groups during the week as well as for they are grieving any type the writings of Bernard may attain my goal. You who gave Scout troops after school on week- 318 East Broad St. 12 Springfield Ave. me the divine gift to forgive and of loss,” said Mary Robinson, founder Crettaz, a Swiss sociologist who said Westfield, NJ 07090 Cranford, NJ 07016 days. Special programs also may be and executive director of Imagine. talking about death leads to authentic- forget all evil against me and that in arranged on site for schools and other William A. Doyle Mgr. Dale R. Schoustra Mgr. all instances in my life You are with “Talking about death and dying can ity. NJ Lic. Number 2325 NJ Lic. Number 3707 groups. For more information, visit reduce fear and stress, open commu- Imagine is a free, year-round, grief me. I want in this short prayer to the museum’s Facebook page, call (908)-233-0143 (908)-276-0092 thank You as I confirm once again nication and prepare families for end- support center located in Westfield and the office weekday mornings at (908) of-life decision-making. It can actu- serving all of Union County and be- that I never want to be separated 232-1776 or e-mail from You in eternal glory. Thank ally improve the quality of life.” yond. Further information is available John-Michael “J.M.” Jones [email protected]. The A Death Café offers participants an at imaginenj.org. The Center for Life you for your mercy towards me website is millercoryhouse.org. N.J. Lic. #4869 and mine. Amen. opportunity to share ideas, fears and Transition, located in Chatham, assists Director Say this prayer on three con- dreams and to raise awareness about bereaved adults with support and un- secutive days. Publish this prayer See it all on the Web! the normalcy of death and the need to derstanding after a loss. Free, year- www.grayfuneralhomes.com after the favor is granted. talk about it. This is a group-directed round, professional-led support groups K.A.G. discussion of issues about death and are available for adults of all ages. For www.goleader.com dying rather than a grief support or more information, call (973) 908-6004. A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, September 11, 2014 Page 9 Scotch Plains Marching Band Festival September 20 SCOTCH PLAINS — The 2013 Romano: “The Heart of the Roman NJ Group 6A State Champion and Empire” under the direction of Mr. Group 6A National Bronze Medal Durand Thomas. Scotch Plains-Fanwood Marching The admission for adults will be Band will host their 16th Annual $10, $7 for students and seniors, Marching Band Festival on Satur- and you receive a free program with day, September 20, at 5:30 p.m. every paid admission. Food, drinks Come to this musical festival at and 50/50 raffle will be available Scotch plains-Fanwood High all evening. School (SPFHS) Varsity Field and Scotch Plains Fanwood High be thrilled by the performances of School is located at 667 Westfield 16 marching bands including local Road, Scotch Plains. The varsity bands from Westfield, Cranford, field is located behind the high Edison, North Plainfield, South school at the rear of the parking lot. Plainfield, West Orange, and East Support your local band and mu- Brunswick. sic program while sharing an The 180-member SPFHS Raider evening out with your family. Ad- Marching Band will be performing ditional information available at SCHOOLS OPEN…Arriving early at Westfield’s Lincoln School for their first TRADITION OF EXCELLENCE…Newly hired Roosevelt Intermediate School day of kindergarten on September 3, these students begin their education as the their 2014 show, Il Cuore di spfmusicboosters.org French teacher Berengere Bouvier, right, is accompanied by her mentor Chris- Westfield High School graduating class of 2027. Pictured, left to right, are: tine Cassu and greeted by World Languages Supervisor David Greer at a Vincent Corso, Sydney Schwartz, Elena Corso, Meredith Ewing, Georgia Morrelli cafeteria luncheon held during the Westfield Public Schools’ New Staff Institute. and James Morrelli. More than 6,200 students are enrolled in the district’s 10 schools, K-12, for the 2014-2015 school year. Superintendent of Schools, Dr. Margaret Dolan, welcomes all students and families to the new school year in her New Westfield Teachers Join video message: located at https://vimeo.com/104730582. A Tradition of Excellence Westfield World Language WESTFIELD — A total of 52 new Muntz, 2nd Grade; Tara Romano, Westfield Public School teachers at- 3rd Grade; and Maryann Topping, Enrollment Now Open tended the in-house New Staff Institute 5th Grade; Jefferson – Laura Amon, (NSI) prior to the start of school, re- 5th Grade; Jefferson, David, Latessa, WESTFIELD — The Foreign Lan- The goal of FLAG’s creative edu- ceiving orientation and training and to 5th Grade; and Jefferson/McKinley, guage Awareness Group (FLAG) is cational programs is to give students become familiar with the expectations Sarah, Shields, Music; Lincoln – now opening its registration for the confidence in expressing themselves of the district and the community. To Maryann D’Agostino, Physical Edu- 2014-15 classes. in another language. Children are offer further support to both the first cation; Amy Hynes, Art; Patricia FLAG is offering after-school also made aware of other cultures, year educators and to those veteran Miller, Coordinator Lincoln Wrap; French, Spanish and Mandarin classes customs and lifestyles from around teachers who are new to Westfield, NSI and Andrea Taylor, Special Educa- to all Westfield K-5 students. FLAG the world. Class sizes are small to meetings also will take place during the tion; McKinley – Krista Nothstein, is also offering a special introductory ensure a comfortable and supportive next two years. The majority of new Special Education; Branice Moore, Mandarin class to middle school stu- learning environment. hires are replacing those who have 3rd Grade; and Rebecca Miller, dents interested in preparing for the FLAG is an independent, non-profit BAND FESTIVAL...The 2013 NJ Group 6A State Champion and Group 6A retired or are on leave. Speech; Roosevelt Intermediate Westfield High School Mandarin pro- organization that has been offering National Bronze Medal winning Scotch Plains-Fanwood Marching Band will host At a luncheon held during NSI, School – Berengere Bouvier- gram. language training programs for the its 16th Annual Marching Band Festival on Saturday, September 20, at 5:30 p.m. Westfield Board of Education Vice- Carotenuto, French; Melissa Daly, The Spanish II class complements past 27 years under the Westfield President Rosanne Kurstedt told the Special Education; Frank Geiger, the public school curriculum, allow- PTC (Parent Teacher Counsel). new teachers that as a result of the Social Studies; Kimberly Lasky, So- ing the students to reinforce the oral The 2014-15 Brochure and Regis- Westfield Principal Keynote Speaker collaborative environment in Westfield, cial Studies; Jillian Martinez, Span- skills they are learning in school. The tration Form are posted on every they will not be lonely as they navigate ish; Paula Parada, Spanish; Beatriz French classes provide excellent Westfield elementary school first day On Writing Instruction through their first year in the district. Barreiros, Resource Center; Julie, preparation for children who will elect packet and website. For further ques- WESTFIELD - Matthew Bolton, role that teacher self-efficacy plays Kim Schumacher, president of the Trauerts, Resource Center; Farrah that language in the sixth grade. Two tions and information, contact Sylvie principal of Edison Intermediate in the success of any endeavor in Westfield Education Association, stated Selvers, Reading Specialist; and Spe- separate Mandarin classes will be Macdonald by e-mail at School in Westfield, was the keynote schools. that education is a number one priority cial Services – Jennifer Russo, offered, an introductory class and a [email protected] or call at (908) speaker at the 4th Annual Paramus “I provided the audience with a in Westfield and teachers are privileged Speech; Patricia Saltzer, Physical level II class for returning students. 232-4429. Summer Institute on the brief overview of the re- and honored to be part of an excep- Therapist; TranLe Hill, LDT-C; Teaching of Writing held search base on teacher self- tional educational community. Tamaques – Emily Fusco, 4th Grade; Before this summer at Westbrook efficacy and then shared Westfield Superintendent of Schools Ann Teitelbaum, Nurse; Jennifer Middle School in Paramus. some practical strategies Margaret Dolan reminded the new hires Ullrich, Resource Center; Michelle Addressing more than for growing the self-effi- that the administration reviewed thou- Zemsky, LLD II; and Erin Cook, 3rd 250 teachers, administra- cacy of a faculty during a sands of resumes and held hundreds of Grade; Tamaques/Washington – tors, and parents, Mr. period of change,” ex- interviews before making selections. Michelle Suchy, Art; Washington – Bolton spoke about the plained Mr. Bolton. She addressed the new hires again, Christine Culver, 2nd Grade and importance of providing “Matthew Bolton’s key- as well as all teachers in the district, at Carol Fahrenthold, 1st Grade; students with a context for note address offered very a morning assembly for staff held Sep- Westfield High School – Kathleen learning that allows for en- practical, yet wise ways in tember 2. Reiterating the district’s Cicalese, Mathematics; Enrico gagement in authentic which teachers and school theme, Tradition of Excellence, Dr. Basso, Social Studies; Lauren tasks. He provided ex- leaders can maintain their Matthew Bolton Dolan cautioned that while maintain- Hauser, Physical Education; Brit- amples on how the context a professional and posi- ing that tradition, “we cannot ignore tany Hillier, French; Katherine of a workshop model for writing in- tive stance to their work in these changes.” As an example, she referred McGinley, English; Jay Cook, Physi- struction allows students to set indi- sometimes difficult days in educa- to a major technology initiative this cal Education; Arben Mulaj, Social vidual goals, acquire literacy skills tion,” commented Thomas Marshall, summer which resulted in the updating Studies; Jessica Norworth, Math- and strategies, have voice and owner- director of the institute. “His research- of the district’s 10-year old network. ematics; Merit O’Hare, English; ship over their work, and spend the based ideas, heavily based on the Board of Education President Rich- Caryn Miller, English; Matthew vast majority of class time conduct- concepts of scaffolding and network- ard Mattessich credited teachers for Ozol, Mathematics; William ing meaningful work to accomplish ing, were practical enough that par- nurturing and preparing students and Wertheimer, Physical Education; After set goals. His presentation concluded ticipants felt immediately empow- for making a difference. “Students are Guenevere Zucker, Special Educa- with a discussion on the important ered to implement them,” he added. in good hands here, and are getting an tion; John Morrison, Business; Erin excellent foundation for future en- Mehaffey, English; Daniel Ramalho, deavors,” he stated. Biology; John McGrory Social Stud- Ms. Schumacher took the opportu- ies; Tracy Scerra, Earth Science; nity to remind teachers to respect their WHS/EIS, Craig Stanton, Music; students and to “remember that we Wilson – Lauren Couture, 2nd impact our students just as much in the Grade; Janine Dayson, Leaps and way that we speak to them, approach Bounds; Danielle Pisano, 3rd Grade; them, and encourage them.” and District – Jill Burton, English The new teaching staff for the Language Learners. Westfield Public Schools includes: Edison Intermediate School – Brandon Cresci, Mathematics; Jonathan Dayton ’54 Caitlin Dugan, Social Studies; Sets 60-Year Reunion Caitlin Anelli, Social Studies; Emma Hand, Special Education; Kathleen AREA — The Class of 1954 from McCarthy, Gifted; Megan Scott, Jonathan Dayton Regional High School Mathematics; Trevor Sindorf, Mu- in Springfield will hold its 60th-year sic; and Nicole Vassallo, Special reunion on Friday, October 10, from 1 to 6 p.m., at Pantagis Renaissance res- FACE LIFT...Above are before and after pictures of two of eight bathrooms that Education; Franklin – Diane, Bennett, 4th Grade; Lauren Bracco, taurant in Scotch Plains. Tickets are were renovated over the summer at Deerfield School in Mountainside. The $70 per person. For more information bathrooms were completed in time for the start of school. 1st Grade; Lauren Brown, 4th Grade; Mariel Jacobs, 2nd Grade; Bruna or to register, call Mary Spina at (908) WELCOME BACK…Seniors Joe Palaguachi of Elizabeth, John Anderson- 789-0127. Local Boys Attend Leadership Seminar Schmitt of Scotch Plains and Avery Choi of Plainfield lead the Class of 2015 into Marques, 3rd Grade; Maureen WESTFIELD — The Woman’s HOBY. the Convocation Ceremony at The Wardlaw-Hartridge School in Edison. Club of Westfield sponsored stu- The three day weekend of meet- Union Catholic Grad Publishes Book dents Devin Zrebiec, son of Tanya ings, presentations and seminars and Greg Zrebiec and Siddiq Dou- was held at Monmouth University Wardlaw-Hartridge Holds glas whose guardians are Hassan in West Long Branch this past June On Classroom Management Swift and Cheryl Lundy Swift, to and was attended by high school SCOTCH PLAINS – Tracey to implement in their own class- attend the Hugh O’Brien Youth sophomores from all over the state Convocation Ceremony Farrell Garrett, Union Catholic Class rooms to establish an orderly and Leadership program referred to as of New Jersey. HOBY’s mission is EDISON — The Wardlaw- Senior Camille Menns of New of 1990 and resident of Lincroft, caring environment. The book is now to develop young students with lead- Hartridge School (W-H) in Edison Brunswick, the school’s Student Coun- released her first published educa- available for purchase on WAAS Contract ership potential. kicked off its 132nd year with the cil President, led the W-H student body tional book, “Effective amazon.com. The program included lectures Convocation Ceremony in Laidlaw in the Pledge of Allegiance and Classroom Management: Tracey has also pub- Approved by Westfield on various careers, planned activi- Gym on September 4. MadJazz joined selected W-H students The Essentials” on Au- lished numerous articles ties along with panels adapted to Lower and Middle School Students to sing America the Beautiful. gust 8. Tracey, an Asso- in various education jour- Board of Education develop young people with direc- entered the gym with their teachers, Andrew Webster of Edison, Head ciate Professor in Rider nals and magazines, and WESTFIELD – At its August 26 tor skills. For over five decades, smiling and eager to begin the new of School, made welcoming remarks University’s Teacher designed an app called meeting, the Westfield Board of HOBY has inspired young people school year. The Upper School stu- and introductions. He gave a special Education department, Classroom Management Education unanimously ratified a to make a difference and become dents marched in behind their respec- welcome to new students and interna- was inspired to write the Essentials. three-year contract with the catalysts for positive change. HOBY tive class flags and were accompanied tional students. Harry T. Osborne of book after receiving im- “I have always be- Westfield Association of Adminis- mense positive feedback lieved that UC is at the has a long and impressive history of by their advisors. The Class of 2015, Plainfield, Board of Trustees Presi- Tracey Farrell Garrett trators and Supervisors (WAAS). successfully motivating youth to this year’s seniors, made a grand en- dent and a 1971 graduate of the school, about her approach to foundation of my aca- The contract, which represents 25 outstanding leadership. The mini trance for their final Convocation cer- and Camille Menns followed with their classroom management from teach- demic success. I had a wonderful administrators and district and de- college experience served as a pre- emony. remarks before Mr. Webster concluded ers during the 200 plus workshops experience with caring and support- partment supervisors, is effective lude to college life and offered a the program by wishing everyone a that she has facilitated in schools. ive teachers. It helped me know the July 1, 2014 through June 30, 2017. valuable campus experience. Both Union Chinese School successful school year. “Effective Classroom Manage- kind of teacher that I wanted to be Board of Education Negotiations Devin and Sid arecurrently juniors ment: The Essentials” was written someday,” Tracey said. Chair Ginny Leiz noted that the at Westfield High School. To Hold Registration for practicing K-12 teachers and will For over 50 years, Union Catholic leadership team in the district, rep- Founded in 1958, HOBY pro- WESTFIELD — The Union Chi- benefit novice and veteran teachers High School has earned its reputa- resented by the WAAS, is respon- grams are conducted annually nese School, a non-profit organization alike, as well as those serving in tion as one of New Jersey’s foremost sible for translating strategic plans throughout the United States and that educates and promotes the aware- supervisory positions. Readers can Catholic secondary schools. For in- into initiatives. The salary increase abroad. ness of Chinese language and culture, Griesmer Earns French take away many practical strategies formation, visit unioncatholic.org. under the new WAAS agreement is will hold registration for Mandarin and two percent annually with some Chinese Culture classes this Saturday, Award at Vassar GIVE YOUR CHILD A health insurance concessions agreed September 13. Registration will be held POUGHKEEPSIE, N.Y. – Eliza- to by the WAAS. from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. at Edison beth Griesmer, the child of Stephen Jewish Cultural Education In addition to Ginny Leiz, the Intermediate School, located at 800 and Lynn Griesmer of Westfield was board’s negotiating team included Rahway Avenue in Westfield. awarded the Gabrielle Snyder Beck History Literature Cultural Arts Holidays B'nai Mitzvah Rosanne Kurstedt and Brendan Courses in Mandarin are offered for prize from the Department of French Sunday a.m. Classes in Rented Space in Glen Ridge High School Galligan, while Business Adminis- students ages 4 to 14. Culture classes and Francophone Studies at Vassar Grades K-2 Holiday Workshops • Grades 3-7 Five-Year Program trator/Board Secretary Dana include Chinese folk dance, basket- College. The award is given to stu- Open House/Registration Starts September 7th Sullivan and Human Resources ball, drawing, Chinese (music) instru- dents pursuing studies in French. 973-200-8309 · www.jcss-nj.org Specialist Barbara Ball represented ment and SAT mathematics. A bad- Elizabeth, a sophomore at Vassar the district. The administrators’ minton club also is available. For fur- College, completed a three-week in- team was led by Matt Bolton and ther information, contact tensive French immersion program included Regina Kiczek, Linda [email protected] or visit at the American University of Paris An affiliate of the King and Audrey Zavetz. Devin Zrebiec westfieldnj.com/ucs. this summer Congress of Secular Jewish Organizations A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, September 11, 2014 Page 11 Never Forget September 11, 2001 Sports Section Learn Lessons from the Past THE WEEK IN SPORTS Pages 11-17 FAZIO MVP, KEY RBI 2B, 3-FOR-3; SANTIAGO 2-RBI HR St. Nick Outlasts St. Vincent For St. Bart’s Championship

By DAVID B. CORBIN The showdown between third- Both teams had several long-term Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times seeded St. Vincent and fifth-seeded veterans but none had more experi- Labor Day has marked the annual St. Nicholas at Brookside Park in ence than Paul Morello of St. Nicho- St. Bart’s Oldtimers Men’s Softball Scotch Plains on September 1 turned las. League championship game for the out to be in the “thrilling” category “Thirty six years. I am a charter past 36 years, and in that span there with the Nick’s plating a pair of runs member. [Joe] McEvoy and I are prob- have been thrilling finishes, major in the bottom of the seventh inning to ably the only two left. This will be my upsets, one-sided thumpings and a snap a 6-6 tie and holding on to claim 12th game and I’ve won seven. We tornado. an 8-6 victory and the crown. CONTINUED ON PAGE 14 More photos at go-leader Ballyhoo Sports

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David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times MIXING IT UP IN THE OPENER...Cranford Cougar Anna Kalafatis, No. 23, gets a little friction from Blue Devil Lil Scott in the Westfield home opener on September 5. The Blue Devils and the Cougars battled to a 1-1 double overtime tie. CAPTS. SCOTT, McDONALD; MORGAN, LIDDY BIG ON ‘O’ Lady Blue Devils Return 17, Eye Season of Soccer Success

By DAVID B. CORBIN may be sprouting rapidly for this Blue Devils finished with a 12-5-2 Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times year’s Lady Blue Devils. overall record and a 10-1-1 record to Injuries hampered the Westfield “We have 17 returning players with place second in their conference. The girls soccer team throughout the en- a roster of 23. Of those 23, we only Blue Devils advanced to the Union tire season last year and a number of have six seniors. So even though we County Tournament semifinals where young girls had to rise from the bench are experienced we are still a young they dropped a 3-1 decision to sec- David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times to fill in for their downed teammates, team,” Blue Devil Head Coach Alex ond-seeded Cranford. NOT QUITE ON TIME...St. Nick’s Pete Chemidlin does not quite get to first in time as St. Vincent first baseman Ron Del but for every adversity there is a seed Schmidt said. “We have spent a considerable Cid makes the putout. St. Nick did, however, edge St. Vincent, 8-6, for the St. Bart’s title on Labor Day. of equal opportunity and those seeds Despite those injuries, last year’s CONTINUED ON PAGE 16

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By BRUCE JOHNSON Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times Joe Valerio became interested in including Larry Merchant, Paul (Dr. that joined the NFL following their writing while he was in high school. Z) Zimmerman, Maury Allen and Vic merger in 1970. But it wasn’t in one of Walt Clarkson’s Ziegel. He did some rewrites and Ironically, another upstart NFL ri- journalism classes, which he never eventually got a tryout. He was hired val league, the United States Football took. and soon found himself sitting next to League, existed from 1983 to 1985 The 1967 WHS graduate was Schaap, Jimmy, Smith and Merchant playing its games in the spring and heavily influenced by the writers in at Shea Stadium, covering a pennant summer. When it folded, the Bills the sports pages of the New York Her- race. That’s pretty heady stuff for picked up coach Marv Levy (Chi- ald Tribune. The Trib had a reputa- someone who six years earlier was cago Blitz), quarterback Jim Kelly tion as a “writer’s newspaper” in that watching Frank Tokash pitch to Bob (Houston Gamblers), center Kent Hull it allowed them to write longer, more Brewster for Norm Koury behind (New York Generals) and linebacker in-depth serious features. When your Edison Junior High. Now he was get- Ray Bentley (Oakland Invaders) for staff includes legends like Jimmy ting paid to watch Tom Seaver pitch the 1986 season. By 1988 they had Breslin, Dick Schaap, Tom Wolfe and to Jerry Grote. added receiver Andre Reed, defen- Red Smith, that’s a very wise move. That writing career lasted a little sive end Bruce Smith and running “These men were giants of their over four years before it evolved into back Thurman Thomas, and they were craft,” Valerio said recently. “This just about ready to go in the history was the era of the new journalism, books. and I found it fascinating. I also In 1990, they won the AFC and remember reading Gay Talese’s lost to the New York Giants, 20-19, David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times long profiles of Joe DiMaggio and in the Super Bowl, famous for BLUE DEVIL VARSITY FIELD HOCKEY CAPTAINS...Pictured, left to right, are: Cami Sullivan, Emily Forcht, Valeria Bouchoueva and Sophie Bass. Frank Sinatra in Esquire magazine. kicker Scott Norwood’s “wide That’s how I became interested in right” last-second field goal at- one day becoming a writer.” tempt. The following year they lost Lady Blue Devils Have Found Success Long story short, at 23 Valerio to the Washington Redskins, 37- joined the staff of the New York 24, and then fell to Dallas, 52-17 Post, covering the New York Mets’ and 30-13, in 1992 and ’93. They In Field Hockey Scrimmages, Look Ahead 1973 World Series championship, didn’t make the playoffs in 1994. and now, 40 years later, after a While they had many great play- By DAVID B. CORBIN to our offense last season and have tremendous potential to keep us in career that’s included covering ers, Kelly was the team’s leader, Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times proven to be major influencing fac- games.” pretty much every major event in the go-to guy in their no-huddle The Westfield High School field tors again this year,” said Blue Devil The Blue Devils opened their regu- the NFL, NBA, MLB, college hoops “K-gun” offense. And he is also the hockey team had a successful pre- Head Coach Caitlin MacDonald, who lar season at Randolph on September and tennis, and the last 25 years focus of Valerio’s book. season winning two of its three scrim- added, “Some other returners who 5 and lost, 1-0. Next, they were to producing “The Sports Reporters” “Never has a team’s heart been mage games and is eager to carry that have been playing really well are host Union on September 9 then they for ESPN, he is the author of his more abundantly clear than in the momentum into the regular season. Emily Forcht [senior defender], Paige will face AL Johnson in Clark today, first book – “Second to None: The way Kelly has battled cancer this In their first scrimmage against Old Carlin [senior defender] and Leah September 11, at 4 p.m. Relentless Drive and Impossible past year,” Valerio said. “To see Bridge, the Lady Blue Devils won 3- Iosif [senior Forward]. Dream of the Super Bowl Bills – him at the Hall of Fame induction 0. The second scrimmage against The Blue Devils also have a few Reading is Good For You which came out on Sept. 1 and is for Reed, having lost 50- pounds Monroe was a 3-1 victory. The final newcomers, who have been playing available at Barnes and Noble stores and most of his hair, all but disap- scrimmage on September 3, the Lady well and are expected to be an impor- and at amazon.com. pearing in his gold Hall of Fame Blue Devils wound up on the short tant part of the lineup in the begin- It’s quite an amazing tale, both blazer, and then tossing one more end of a 5-2 decision to West Morris- ning of the season. Valerio’s and the Bills’. Let’s take pass to Andre on the stage was a Mendham. According to Coach MacDonald, them one at a time. moment that people everywhere Junior Cami Sullivan and seniors “Zoe Rader [sophomore] has been After WHS, Valerio graduated from television sports, where he produced will long remember. Kelly is deter- Emily Forcht, Valeria Bouchoueva moving between offense and de- Fairfield University, where he’d been events for ABC (1977-82), CBS mined to make a full recovery from and Sophie Bass have been selected fense and has been playing both sports editor of the school newspa- (1982-89) and eventually ESPN’s sinus cancer. team captains. Sullivan will patrol very well. Christina Seery [sopho- per. With his beloved Trib having beloved “The Sports Reporters.” “We make way the midfield, as will Bouchoueva. Bass more goalie] will be one of the big- closed in 1966, Valerio got a job as a “One of the great joys of my career too much in this returns at the forward position. gest game changers for us this year. goleader.com/subscribe copy boy at the New York Post, which was working with Dick Schaap, who country about “These three players were central She is incredibly talented and has had its own staff of top-notch writers, was the host of ‘The Sports Report- winning the big ers’ for the first 12 years of the show,” one. Kelly and Valerio said. “Dick was a boyhood his teammates hero of mine, and we became close won something friends until his untimely death in bigger than the 2001. John Saunders now hosts the big one. They show and has done an outstanding won the hearts of job carrying on our tradition as the fans wherever EXPERIENCE IS THE DIFFERENCE COLDWELLBANKERPREVIEWS.COM leading sports talk show on televi- games are sion. Over the years, Mike Lupica, Joe Valerio * played. ‘Second Mitch Albon, Bob Ryan, Tony to None’ is their story.” Kornheiser, Michael Wilbon, John Joe, who grew up behind Edison Feinstein, Jackie MacMullen, Lesley Junior High on Dartmoor, currently Visser, Jemele Hill, Bill Rhoden and lives in Norwalk, Conn., with his Israel Gutierrez, and the list goes on wife Debbie. They have three grown and on, have regularly graced our children. His older brother John, who set.” did some major weightlifting at the Most of those people have also “Y” back in the day, coaches track taken to writing books, either novels and field at St. Benedict’s Prep in or non-fiction, and Valerio got the Newark, where he went to school. bug. His hero, Schaap, had written * WHS graduate Joe Valerio has books about Jerry Kramer and the written “Second to None,” a book Green Bay Packers (“Instant Re- about the four-time Super Bowl play”), Joe Namath (“I Can’t Wait Til runnerup Buffalo Bills. Tomorrow, Cause I Get Better-Look- THIS AND THAT COLTS NECK, NEW JERSEY MIDDLETOWN, NEW JERSEY COLTS NECK, NEW JERSEY ing Every Day”), Bobby Kennedy, WHS opens its 2014 football sea- For Connoisseurs of Fine Design, this Exquisite “Riverwind”, magnificent waterfront estate Custom stone estate features 6 bedrooms, 8 full Son of Sam killer David Berkowitz, son Saturday when Montgomery Equestrian Estate sits on 127 acres & is on 17 acres with dock, pool, tennis court, and 4 half baths with oval & octagonal shaped the Olympics Games, long jumper comes to Kehler Stadium for a 2 brimming with extravagance & state-of-the-art 5 stalls, 4 guest houses and more! rooms, private elevator & indoor endless lap Bob Beamon, tennis coach Nick p.m. kickoff. The teams have only amenities. Located near Allaire Airport, NYC & $10,000,000 pool with spa. $7,000,000 Bolletieri, Yankees owner George met one time, a 38-0 win by the Blue Philadelphia. $34,999,000 Steinbrenner and Bo Jackson (“Bo Devils in 2009. The Cougars feature Knows Bo”). He also wrote an excel- a four-year starter at quarterback in Pamela Molloy, Sales Associate Mara Browndorf & Sara Pomphrey, Sales Associates Lois Cohen, Sales Associate lent autobiography, “Dick Schaap As Chris Chugunov, who is supposed to 732-946-9600 732-842-3200 732-946-9600 Told to Dick Schaap: 50 Years of be the best thing in Montgomery Headlines, Deadlines and since the cheddarburgers at the Punchlines.” Tiger’s Tail. “A couple years ago I decided I GRETA’S RUN 5K wanted to try and write a book, and I The second annual Greta’s Run 5K pitched some ideas to the literary will be held Sunday. The race is held to agent David Black,” Valerio said. “The raise money for Special Needs Pro- book we went for was about the Buf- grams at the Westfield Area “Y”. Tax- falo Bills, the only team to play in deductible donations in addition to four straight Super Bowls, only to your registration fee are appreciated. come away frustrated each time. I Greta was a freshman member of was interested in examining their per- the WHS soccer team on Sept. 11, severance and character, their ability 2002, when she died in a freak acci- to get up off the mat, time and time dent. Her older siblings Heidi (swim- LITTLE SILVER, NEW JERSEY COLTS NECK, NEW JERSEY WESTFIELD, NEW JERSEY again, their toughness. Both physi- mer) and Erik (soccer) were captains The “Hartshorne Mansion”- Riverfront. Blending old-world craftsmanship and brand- Grand Stoneleigh Park 7 bedroom, 3.5 bath cally and mentally, those Bills may at WHS. Magnificent 11,000 square foot Tudor on 4.46 new construction, this European Manor offers a Colonial Revival on .9 acres. Original millwork, never have won the championship of You can participate in the race, acres. Dock, pool, tennis, pond large selection of floor plans and numerous 5 fireplaces, CAC, wrap-around porch, football, but they had the heart of a volunteer to help, or contribute a do- & separate apartment. options from which to choose. notable home. champion.” nation or sponsorship. Volunteers are $4,495,000 $2,599,000 $2,300,000 The Buffalo Bills were one of the always needed and welcomed. For original teams in the American Foot- more information, contact Ben Nanna Sarah Pomphrey, Sales Associate Pamela Molloy, Sales Associate Virginia Garcia, Sales Associate ball League, which formed in 1960 as at [email protected] or call 732-842-3200 732-946-9600 908-233-5555 a rival to the National Football League. 908-233-2700x279. They won AFL titles in 1964 and There are age groups from 10-and- 1965, and were one of the AFL teams under to 70-and-over. Registration fee is $30. And the event will be held, PUBLIC NOTICE rain or shine. UNION COUNTY IN PASSING BOARD OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS Glenn Cornick, 67, the bass player To Whom It May Concern: for Jethro Tull from 1968-70. Under the terms of the “Open Public Carol Vadnais, 68, an outstanding Meetings Act P.L. 1975, C. 231, please be defenseman on the Montreal advised that the Union County Board of Chosen Freeholders has a need to amend Canadiens and New York Rangers. their “Annual Meeting Schedule.” The Board of Chosen Freeholders is scheduled to officially take action to amend Grades 3-8 Westfield Resolution #2014-12, a resolution adopt- MOUNTAINSIDE, NEW JERSEY WESTFIELD, NEW JERSEY CRANFORD, NEW JERSEY ing the Meeting Schedule of the Union Soccer Fundraiser Spectacular 6 bedroom, 4.3 bath Colonial on Spacious 4 bedroom, 4 & 1/2 bath Colonial Iconic 6+bedroom, 3 & 1/2 bath Colonial County Board of Chosen Freeholders for WESTFIELD - Boys Soccer the Year 2014, at their Regular Meeting .64 acres. 4 levels with elevator, 2 fireplaces, on desirable cul-de-sac nestled on a nestled on over 1/2 acre w/private cottage held on Thursday, September 11, 2014 at Clinic Fundraiser for 3rd - 8th Grade 2-story Family rm, eat-in Kitchen, Library, beautiful 1/2 acre lot. overlooking park. Stunning appointments 7:00pm. Boys, Improve your skills, funda- Office, finished basement. $1,595,000 thru-out. One of a kind! The Union County Board of Chosen Free- mentals of the game, friendly scrim- $2,000,000 $1,350,000 holders will be canceling their Thursday, mages in a fun environment. Boys September 25, 2014 Regular Meeting at 7:00pm and rescheduling said Regular will work with High School Mary McEnerney, Sales Associate Frank D. Isoldi, Broker Sales Associate Frank D. Isoldi, Broker Sales Associate Meeting on Thursday, September 18, 2014. Coaches and Varsity Team. When: 908-233-5555 908-233-5555 908-233-5555 This rescheduled Regular Meeting will Friday October 10th 2014 4:00pm commence as soon as possible after the - 6:00pm (rain date: Wednesday adjournment of the scheduled Agenda Setting Session, set to be held at 7:00pm, October 22nd) Where: Tamaques in the Freeholder’s Meeting Room, Admin- Elementary School (fields in back) Africa North America Central America South America Asia Australia Caribbean Europe Middle East South Pacific istration Building, 10 Elizabethtown Plaza, Cost: $35 per player, please bring Elizabeth, New Jersey. soccer ball, cleats, shin guards and © 2014 Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage. All Rights Reserved. Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage fully supports the principles of the Fair Housing Act and the Equal Opportunity Act. Operated Official action of the rescheduled Regu- by a subsidiary of NRT LLC. 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MASSA, SISTO, LEVY, MORGAN SELECTED CAPTAINS Blue Devil Net Girls to Face East Brunswick in Opener

By DAVID B. CORBIN “We started our preseason three “We are real happy with how she Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times weeks ago and we really have a good prepared for the season. She worked Stiff competition began immedi- idea what our singles lineup is. Becca hard during the off-season. We are ately when the Westfield High School Sisto is first singles, Kayla Bleich is happy to have in our lineup,” Coach girls tennis team was to host East second and Catherine King is third. Varhley said. Brunswick on September 5, Connie Wu decided to take this year King, whose sister Caroline then a Livingston on September 8, Gover- off and focus on academics. We are senior placed second in the UCT at nor Livingston on September 9 and going to use the next few practices second singles, has had some varsity Oak Knoll today, Thursday, Septem- before our first match to nail down experience last year. ber 11, at 4 p.m. what our doubles are going to be for “She’s worked hard to put herself As of September 3, the Lady Blue our first match against East in the position to make the lineup. Devils have selected juniors Becca Brunswick,” Blue Devil Head Coach Like her sister, they have similar work Sisto, Maddie Levy and Julia Mor- Matt Varhley said. ethic and they put in the time,” Coach gan, and senior Catherine Massa as Sisto, as a freshman, won the Union Varhley said. team captains. Also, even with the County Tournament (UCT) third A number of girls have been vying absence of last year’s first singles singles title and finished fourth last for the doubles positions, but Mor- More photos at go-leader player Connie Wu, the Blue Devils year. Bleich, a sophomore, has jumped gan, who captured the UCT title at have determined their three singles into the varsity lineup for the first first doubles last year with Julia Ballyhoo Sports positions. time. CONTINUED ON PAGE 14 David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times SWOOPING INTO FIRST...Legionnaire Al Genova swoops into first base as Deegan first baseman Joe Massimino takes a look during Game 1 of the Union County 50+ A Division finals at Memorial 3 Field in Linden on September 4. ALUSIK RAPS GRAND SLAM, MARKS 5-5, McMAHON 4-4 Deegan Roofers ‘Dismantle’ Roselle American Legion, 21-2 By DAVID B. CORBIN bases loaded in the second inning and singled, scored twice and had an RBI Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times launched a “just stand and watch it” sacrifice fly. John Garced chopped a Hammering the softball may have grand slam home run over the left pair of RBI singles and scored twice. always been top-seeded and unde- field fence. Alusik finished with five Micky Russo and Don Fischer both feated Deegan Roofing’s specialty, RBI, three hits and three runs scored. singled and scored twice. but Gary Pence came through with a Roofer Marty Marks could not be Not one Legionnaire had more than very impressive pitching performance kept off the bases as he went 5-for-5 one hit, but Al Genova and Bill Buteau to limit second-seeded Roselle Ameri- with an RBI and two runs scored. each singled and scored. Pat Mooney can Legion to just two runs in a 21-2 Ricky McMahon singled in all four and Jeff Baier each singled and had dismantling in Game 1 of the Union of his at-bats, had two RBI and scored an RBI. Larry Cuzzi, Harry Streep, County Senior Softball League A three times. Pence rapped three Pete Artega, Joe Ciampi and Ed Lubas Division championship at Memorial singles, scored once and had an RBI. each contributed a single. 3 Field in Linden on September 4. Keith Gibbons (RBI) and Steve Pence held the Legionnaires score- Pence spread out the Legionnaires’ Peterpaul (2 RBI) each went 2-for-2 less for the first three innings, al- nine singles, while his team over- with a run scored. though he did yield singles to Streep whelmingly supported him with a Joe DiFabio singled twice, scored and Artega in the third where he also 27-hit shelling. However, of the 36 once and added an RBI. Tom initiated an inning-ending pitcher-to- David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times hits there was only one for extra bases Baldowski lined a two-run single and second-to first double play. BLUE DEVIL VARSITY TENNIS TEAM...Pictured, left to right, are: front row; Kayla Bleich, Lucy Earl, Chanel Shum, and it was a “doozie”. Big man Farlan scored once. Joe Massimino, a recent In the meantime, the Roofers put Catherine King and Samira Moirin; back row, Olivia Carnivale, Carolina Sanchez, Sarah Schneider, Julia Morgan, Becca Alusik stepped to the plate with the Sisto, Shannon O’Donnell and Maddie Levy. selection to the All-Corbin Team, CONTINUED ON PAGE 14

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CONTINUED FROM PAGE 11 have good defense. If we hit the way In the end, St. Nicholas totaled 16 second. Nick second baseman Bifani we can hit, we should win this game,” hits with only two extra base hits, made a fine running grab in shallow said Morello, whose first win was while St. Vincent had 13 hits, includ- right in the third inning. back in the 80s when he was the ing four doubles. Tom Fazio led the St. Vincent then took a 4-2 lead in captain of St. Paul. Nicks with a 3-for-3 morning, which the fourth. Costello rapped a leadoff Another veteran, Pete Chemidlin included a key RBI double in the double and Hopler reached on an of St. Nicholas, said, “This is my 18th seventh inning. Rinaldo Santiago error, allowing Costello to score. year and my third time at the champi- slammed a two-run home run and Brown lashed a double to right and onship. In 1999 we won, and we finished with four RBI, and Chris San Joe lofted an RBI sacrifice fly to left. haven’t won since. This was with St. Juan (run scored) went 2-for-2 and Muratore slashed an RBI single to Joe’s.” drew an intentional walk. Paul Bifani center and Pirella singled, but a fourth With reference to the showdown and Erik Hastrup each singled twice run was extinguished when Hastrup with St. Vincent, Chemidlin said, and scored twice. Rob Zerafa singled relayed to shortstop Ron Labin, who “We’ve played four times during the twice and scored once. Chemidlin, fired home to nail the runner. year and we split, so this is the rubber Deitch, Steve Polak and Floyd Rob- Santiago’s two-run homer to right match. They are a good team. We just erts each singled once. in the bottom of the inning put the got to play our game. It’s not too Matt Brown led St. Vince with an Nicks in a 4-4 tie. San Juan, in left, complicated. Just hit the ball and RBI single, a double and an inten- and Labin made fine defensive plays throw the ball.” tional walk, while scoring twice. Steve in the fifth then the Nicks grabbed a Another veteran, Joe Tilocca of St. Muratore tapped a pair of RBI singles. 6-4 lead in the sixth. Bifani and Vincent, said, “I live in Westfield. I’ve Pete Costello doubled, singled and Hastrup both singled, Lubin reached been playing in the league 10 years. scored once. Dennis Reilly doubled on an error as Bifani scored, San Juan This is actually my sixth champion- and singled, and Rich McNanna drew his intentional walk and ship game. I’ve won three and hope- doubled. Keith Karyczak singled and Santiago slapped an RBI groundout fully I will win another one today. It’s scored twice. Nam-June Joe (RBI), to second.

David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times a great league. We have a great time, a Steve Pirella and Ed Fernandez each St. Nick pulled off a center-to-short- RAIDER VARSITY TENNIS TEAM...The Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School Raider girls tennis team looks forward to great bunch of guys. It’s a nice day. singled. Hopler scored once. to-third putout in the seventh, but St. a successful season. Pictured, left to right, are: front row; Gauri Deshpande (first singles), Alex Shapiro and Jordan Stein; This is going to be a good game, and I St. Vincent put together three hits Vincent managed to knot to score back row, Sophia DiIorio (second singles), Madison Dieu (third singles), Liz Kaminoff, Olivia Tumsuden, Sophia Tumsuden hope that the fans are entertained. I am to score once in the top of the first. again. Karyczak, who singled, and and Maggie Richard. Missing Nikitha Nirmal. The Raiders will be competing in Group 3 this season. On September 6, the looking forward to playing.” Brown’s RBI single brought home Brown (intentional walk) both scored. Raiders defeated McNair, 3-2, with wins from Dieu (third singles), Kaminoff and Sophia Tumsuden (first doubles) and Stein and Richard (second doubles). Blue Devil Net Girls to Face East Brunswick CONTINUED FROM PAGE 13 Criscuolo, is a sure shot again at that really still working it out. You will see a bunch of girls, eight girls, who are spot. Last year, Massa placed third at Julia Morgan again. She played first really talented and are all eager to get second doubles. doubles last year. Who is going to in the lineup. Eight girls for four “We have Julie Morgan back and play with Julia? And we need to get spots,” Coach Varhley said. we have some other players. We are ourselves a second doubles. We have This season, there has been some changes in the team makeup for the sectional tournaments and the out- look for the Blue Devils for Group 4 Deegan Dismantles Roselle, 21-2 is more favorable since Millburn has dropped to Group 3. CONTINUED FROM PAGE 13 “It brings a lot of balance to the together six singles and, with the ad- Pence initiated another second-to- groups. Group 4, North 2 tends to be dition of a pair of errors, scored four first double play in the sixth then the one of the more competitive groups, runs in the first inning. Legionnaire Roofers went to work with another Bridgewater, Ridge, JP Stevens, leftfielder Al Genova made a fine five runs in the Deegan sixth. The Westfield. Linden is going to be strong running grab in the inning. Four more inning began with Roselle again with three returning singles roofers nailed down home plate in the centerfielder Jim McCullough chas- players,” Coach Varhley said. second with singles from Gibbons, ing down a difficult liner. Russo Scotch Plains-Fanwood has also Pence and Marks, followed by reached on an error in right, McMahon been shifted to Group 3. The Raiders Alusik’s colossal home run. sliced a single to right and DiFabio acquired a very talented freshman, In the third inning, McMahon lofted an RBI sac fly to center. who will play at first singles. singled and scored on Gibbon’s single Baldowski reached on a throwing er- “We actually scrimmaged them last to left. Genova prevented further scor- ror and Peterpaul pounded a two-run week. They looked good. They are ing with a running grab of Baldowski’s single past short. Fischer singled, and about as competitive as we are this long drive. Pence and Marks followed with RBI year. I think they were on track to David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times Deegan shortstop Russo performed singles. Massimino launched a fly have a good season,” Coach Varhley 2014 ST. BART’S CHAMPS – IT’S A FAMILY AFFAIR...St. Nicholas defeated St. Vincent, 8-6, on Labor Day. Pictured, a slick dive-and-throw to first putout, ball to right, but Ciampi corralled it said. left to right, are: front 3 players; Rinaldo Santiago, Rob Zerafa and Paul Bifani (reclining); entire back row. John Deitch, and McMahon made a smooth catch for the third out. Floyd Roberts, Paul Morello, Pete Chemidlin, Chris San Juan, Dan Schneyder, Rich Banasiak, Ron Labin, Bob Cihanowyz, in centerfield to limit the Legion- The seventh inning began with Reading is Good For You Tom Fazio, Steve Polak and Erik Hastrup. naires to one run in the top of the Buteau’s hopping single over sec- His experience also seems to have Karyczak. St. Nick right fielder Bob But Zerafa singled in the bottom of fourth. Genova scored on Baier’s ond. Lubas plopped a single over slashing single to right. improved his hitting this year. Cihanowyz kept the scoring low with the inning and scored on Fazio’s third and Genova lined a single to “The older I get, maybe I’m getting a super catch. St. Nick answered twice double to right-center. Fazio then The Roofers roared with six more center to load the bases. Mooney’s runs on six hits (six-run rule) in the to learn the pitch now. That arc pitch in the bottom of the inning on an RBI scored on a throwing error. dribbler back to the mound allowed is a little tricky,” Tilocca said. single from San Juan and an RBI Labin made a great leaping snag in fourth to command a 15-1 lead. Buteau to score the final run. Alusik, Garced and McMahon con- The pitching prowess of St. groundout by Santiago. the eighth then initiated a second-to- Roselle Am. Leg 000 100 1 2 Vincent’s Harold Hopler and St. Both teams failed to score in the first double play in the ninth that was tributed RBI singles and Baldowski Deegan Roofing 441 615 x 21 bashed a two-run single to left. In the Nick’s John Deitch kept the game second and third innings, but a followed with a groundout to first to fifth, Fischer scored on Massimino’s under control as no team led by more Costello (centerfield)-to-Muratore end the game. sac fly to right that was miraculously Probitas Verus Honos goleader.com/subscribe than two runs throughout the nine- (shortstop)-to-Sal Gano (catcher) gun St. Vincent 100 300 200 6 hauled in by Ciampi. inning classic. down kept the Nicks scoreless in the St. Nicholas 200 202 20x 8

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By DAVID B. CORBIN running backs with seniors Luke seniors Nick Ballas, Kevin McNeil Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times Christiano, Donavan Walker and Dan and Colin Scanlon (center), and jun- Preseason scrimmage games are Delayo. Others who will see time at iors Kevin Doran and Will Fries. Se- out of the way, so this year’s Cranford the running back positions are sopho- nior Joe Lefano and juniors Mike High School football team must pre- more Brian McGovern and junior Bellrose and Dylan Grady may also pare for its season opener with War- Ahmad Davis. see time. ren Hills at Memorial Field in Last year, Christiano rushed for Ballas, senior Jake Matthews, Fries, Cranford on September 12 at 7 p.m. 523 yards, including eight TDs and McNeil, Doran and junior Ethan Tom The Cougars return a number of play- had 24 receptions for 550 yards and will make up the defensive line. The ers, especially in the offensive skill seven TDs. Christiano also amassed linebacker corps consists of junior positions and with several individual 326 yards on kickoff returns. Walker Niko Cappello, seniors Eric Donohue, scattered throughout the defense. carried 112 times for 627 yards, in- Mike Palumbo and Matt Muller, Last year, the Cougars made amaz- cluding four TDs, and had nine re- Scanlon and Davis. Senior Kevin Trot- ing strides to advance to the North ceptions for 106 yards. He also com- ter, Christiano, Walker, juniors Sean Jersey, Section 2, Group 3 semifinals, pleted two passes for 60 yards. Leonard and Chris Szekeres, losing to Summit, and finished with a DeLayo had 80 rushing yards and McGovern and sophomore Ryan 7-4 record. had two receptions for 57 yards. Bakie will makeup the defensive Junior Jack Schetelich will com- When not looking for Christiano backfield. mand the quarterback position. Last slipping out of the backfield, Christiano led the team in tackles year, Shetelich proved his worth with Schetelich will also be looking to with 108 and interceptions with four 264 rushing yards, including three hook up with wide receivers Donte last year. Trotter had 88 tackles. David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times TRYING TO GET POSITION...Blue Devil Mike Prosuk, No. 10, tries to get position on Cougar Eric James, No. 7, as Blue touchdowns (TDs), and six comple- Anderson, a senior, and junior Joe Cappello made 60 tackles, Scanlon Devil Dave Lavelle, No. 2, and Cougar Albert Gargiulo, behind, close in at Memorial Field in Cranford on September 5. tions for 118 yards. He, especially, Norton. Last year, Norton grabbed had 49 tackles and an interception, After a scoreless first half, Lavelle scored five minutes into the second half and Matt Williams followed six minutes later proved to be invaluable in the win 12 passes for 108 yards. Matthews had 29 tackles and Ballas to give the Blue Devils a 2-0 lead. Prosuk and Mike Birle also added a goal to give Westfield a 4-0 win. Prosuk, Tyler Bansky over Delaware Valley when he filled The offensive line will consist of had 20 tackles. and Kevin Irving provided assists. in for starter John Oblachinski, who Norton is expected to handle the went down with an injury. Probitas Verus Honos kickoff, punting and extra point re- Schetelich has a host of veteran CONTINUED ON PAGE 16 More photos at go-leader Ballyhoo Sports More photos at go-leader Ballyhoo Sports

David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times TRYING TO OVERCOME AN OBSTACLE...Scotch Plains-Fanwood Raider Co-Captain Dan Babis, middle, tries to MAKING A BIG RECEPTION...Cougar Luke Christiano makes a big reception from quarterback Jack Schetelich in the manuever his way past Brearley Bear Marc Cunha, No. 10, during the game in Scotch Plains on September 8. The Raiders first quarter, shakes tackles (inset) and bolts to the end zone for a 50-yard TD against Caldwell on September 5. shutout the Bears, 5-0. (See story on next page).

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By DAVID B. CORBIN “Zach gave me an easy roll and all South Plainfield in the first half, but Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times I had to do was push it in,” Rodriquez the game was postponed due to light- Very little time was spent in deter- explained. ning and is expected to be completed mining which team was going to hold Six minutes later, Lipshitz got a at a later date. the upper hand as the Scotch Plains- feed in the center from senior Conor The Raiders’ fourth goal against Fanwood boys soccer team scored a Danik and shuffled the ball into the the Bears came off the foot of pair of goals within the first nine left corner. Peterson, when he received a cross minutes and added two more in the “Conor Danik was a little creative from junior Zach Cimring with 16:50 next 15 minutes en route to a 5-0 in the corner. He really started the left of the first half. From that point victory over the Brearley Bears at play, so I have to thank him. The ball onward, Rodriquez, Lipshitz and the Wexler Field in Scotch Plains on Sep- came out to me by the top of the 18 remainder of the starters took a seat tember 8. [yards]. They were at my back, so I as the reserves took to the field Co-Captains Justin Rodriquez and spun, hit it and it went in,” Lipshitz “I think they came out positive and Zach Lipshitz were directly respon- explained. they changed actually the game, be- sible for the 2-0 Raiders’ first three With 17:35 on the clock, the Raid- cause at first we were kind of sloppy. goals then sophomore Ryan Peterson ers received a penalty kick and They did what they had to do,” added the fourth goal. Senior Garrett Lipshitz was selected to take the shot Rodriquez said. Zito nailed the fifth goal in the sec- that he slid into the right side. “You want everybody to play. We ond half. “I always know where I want to play our style of game, but every- David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times “They are a Division [Group] 1 kick it. Against Union, I had two PKs body should be playing. That’s defi- GETTING A CLOSE UP LOOK...Blue Devil Natalie Bond, No. 6, and Cougar Siobhan McGovern, No. 5, get a close up look school, but we came out and did what and the second one I changed sides, nitely what we want. I thought they at the ball during the season opening game at Kehler Stadium in Westfield on September 5. The Lady Blue Devils and the we had to do. And that was to get four so I learned from that. Never change raised the intensity in the first half. Cranford Cougars battled to a 1-1 double overtime tie. in the first half,” Raider Head Coach sides,” Lipshitz said. Towards 2-3 nothing we started to Tom Breznitsky said. In that season opener against Union drop, but as soon as the subs, three or Rodriquez’ goal came with just on September 5, Lipshitz finished four new guys came in, it picked back 2:30 off the clock when he got a feed with a pair of goals, while Zito and up. That’s what we want,” Lipshitz Lady Blue Devils Eye Season of Soccer Success from Lipshitz, drawing Bear goal- Co-Captain Jake Longo each netted said. CONTINUED FROM PAGE 11 keeper Kevin Felipe out, and tapped one in a 4-0 shutout. On September The starters played the first few amount of time in the off-season and will lead by example with her Coach Schmidt said. the ball into the left side netting. 6, the Raiders had a 1-0 lead over minutes of the second half then got strengthening our bodies and becom- strength, intelligence and condition- Along with McDonald, junior ing more physically fit as to try and ing. Judy was a First Team All-County Lauren Rigney returns to lead on avoid the injuries that plagued us last defender last year as well as an All- defense. Sophomore Raffi Laitamaki season. [4 ACL tears, 1 meniscus, 2 State selection.” and juniors Hannah Hawkins, Sarah serious ankle injuries, and 2 concus- The most powerful offensive punch Broughton and Molly Bandelli also sions.], Coach Schmidt noted. is expected to come from a pair of return on defense. New Defenders Two talented veterans, seniors Lil sophomores, Hannah Liddy (striker) are sophomores Sonya Peregrim and Scott and Judy McDonald, have been and Taylor Morgan (attacking Sara Israel. selected team captains. midfielder). In addition to Scott and Morgan, According to Coach Schmidt, “Lil “Hannah has come in fit and is the returning midfielders are seniors will lead us in the defensive midfield much stronger this year. She will look Sara McCutcheon and Briana role. An amazing athlete who is look- to add on to her 11 goals and nine O’Brien. ing to play college basketball, Lil will assists this year. She was also a First “Both come with three years expe- be our defensive general with three Team All-County player, as well as, rience and are physically and men- years of varsity experience under her an All-State selection as a ninth grader. tally at the top of their game,” Coach belt. Judy will be a leader of our Taylor probably has more big game Schmidt said. defensive line playing outside back. experience than anyone on the team. Junior Olivia Luzzi also returns in Judy is looking to play college soccer With a stint over the summer with the the midfield. New midfielders on the U17 National Team and having her varsity are senior Jordan Robertson, Probitas Verus Honos club team make the National Finals, junior Julia Frontero, sophomore we look to Taylor to lead our attack,” Carly Bechtloft and freshman Natalie Bond. 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© 2014 Coldwell Banker Real Estate LLC. Coldwell Banker® is a registered trademark licensed to Coldwell Banker Real Estate LLC. An Equal Opportunity Company. Equal Housing Opportunity. Owned and Operated by NRT LLC. Page 18 Thursday, September 11, 2014 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION Imagine Event Today to Look Arthouse Film Festival At Grief, Decreasing Violence Announces Line-up SUMMIT — Imagine will present into our communities. A lot of the MOUNTAINSIDE — Imagine see- early registration. a Lunch and Learn program entitled violence and other acting out behav- ing a festival-winning gem before Confirmed films and those under “Expressing Grief, Decreasing Vio- ior we see in our society is often a release to the public, then the lights consideration for the upcoming festi- lence” today, Thursday, September result of unresolved grief from child- come up, and there in front of you are val include: “Big Eyes” with Amy 11, from noon to 2 p.m. It will take hood. Our goal at Imagine is to pro- the creators of the film, ready to an- Adams, Christoph Waltz, director Tim place at MONDO, located at 426 vide support at the time of the loss so swer questions and discuss their work. Burton; “Birdman” with Michael Springfield Avenue in Summit. Mary that it doesn’t stay buried inside only Starting Monday, September 29, Keaton, Naomi Watts, director Robinson, founder and executive di- to show up years later in unhealthy Arthouse Film Festival will run for Alejandro Gonzalez Inarritu; “Beyond rector of Imagine, A Center for Cop- and destructive ways.” 10 weeks at two New Jersey theatres: the Lights” with Gugu Mbatha-Raw, ing with Loss, and Connie Palmer, a The cost for lunch is $15 and in- AMC Mountainside and AMC Minnie Driver, director Gina Prince- Licensed Clinical Social Worker and cludes soup and salad, water or iced Monmouth Mall. Bythewood; “Diplomacy” with Andre Imagine training director, will fa- tea, tax and gratuity. Advance reserva- LOVING LISTENERS...Eighteen new volunteers from nine New Jersey towns The festival has hosted 1,637 movie Dussollier, Niels Arestrup, director cilitate this community discussion. tions are appreciated. For more infor- attended the 32-hour, four-day Imagine Facilitator Training program held premieres with 1,050 live guest ap- Volker Schlondorff; “The Imitation “The mission of Imagine is to sup- mation on this event, contact Annette August 1 to 4 at Imagine in Westfield. They will facilitate support groups for pearances over the past 23 years. Game” with Benedict Cumberbatch, port children and adults coping with Dwyer at [email protected] approximately 60 new children and parents when Imagine begins its fourth Night Oscar winners and nominees Danny Keira Knightley, director Morten loss and foster resiliency and emo- or (917) 969-4534 or Connie Palmer of Support this fall. Pictured, from left to right, are: Top Row, Jim Gordon, Ann Aiello, Alan Arkin, James Cromwell, Tyldum; “The Infinite Man” with Josh tional well-being for all those who at [email protected] or (908) Delaney, Barbara Heifitz, Nancy Hermann, Monica Avila, Connie Palmer, Frank Darabont, Jesse Eisenberg, McConville, Hanna Marshall, direc- grieve,” said Ms. Robinson. “We imag- 264-3100. Imagine training director; Wendy Doran-Paley, Kevin Bryant, Veronica Ortiz Ethan Hawke, Jean-Pierre Jeunet, tor Hugh Sullivan; “Inherent Vice” ine a world where grief and loss are and Maryann Gingrich; middle row, Mandi Zucker, Imagine program director; Katherine Nicol, Victoria Cerda, Ann Kokinda and Gail Rhein, and bottom row, Melissa Leo, Viggo Mortensen, Chazz with Joaquin Phoenix, Reese transformed into resilience, empathy Garwood Seniors Plan Valerie Steirhoff, Michelle Haar, Imagine family coordinator; Jen Russo, Kathleen Palminteri, John Sayles, Aaron Sorkin, Witherspoon, Owen Wilson, director and compassion and where children DeLuca and Maureen DiFalco. Fisher Stevens and David Strathairn Paul Thomas Anderson; “Laggies” coping with loss grow up emotionally San Gennaro Trip have joined Dylan Baker, Famke with Keira Knightley, Sam Rockwell, healthy and able to lead meaningful GARWOOD — The Garwood Se- Janssen, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Derek director Lynn Shelton; “The Libera- and productive lives. We are currently nior Citizens Club is planning a trip Mothers’ Center Announces Luke, Mary Stuart Masterson, David tor” with Edgar Ramirez, Danny providing support for 204 children to a San Gennaro Festival at La Neve’s Morse, Connie Nielsen, Joe Pantoliano Huston, director Alberto Arvelo; and adults from 45 New Jersey towns in Haledon on Wednesday, Septem- and Kevin Smith as guest speakers “Men, Women and Children” with every two weeks and have provided ber 17. The Jersey Dreamers will Open House September 23 who have come to share their insights Rosemarie DeWitt, Jennifer Garner, training and education for over 2,050 present the songs of Frank Sinatra, with festival participants. director Jason Reitman; “Rosewater” teachers, parents, coaches, youth and Dean Martin and other Italian favor- GARWOOD — New mothers, ex- MCCNJ holds groups and events For information, to see which films with Gael Garcia Bernal Shohreh other adults this year alone.” ites. Joe DeLuccia and friends will perienced mothers and mothers-to- at the Garwood Presbyterian Church were screened in the past or which Aghdashloo, director Jon Stewart; “Our goal in being part of these entertain with music while attendees be are welcome to the Mothers’ and at the Casano Community Cen- ones may be screened this fall, or to “Selma” with Oprah Winfrey, David community conversations is to create enjoy a specially-prepared Italian Center of Central New Jersey ter in Roselle Park. On-site register, visit: Oyelowo, director Ava Duvernay; “St. ‘good mourning’ communities by meal. Nick DeLuccia will be sure to (MCCNJ) Fall Open House on Tues- babysitting is available for most day- www.ArthouseFilmFestival.com or Vincent” with Bill Murray, Naomi normalizing grief and death and dy- get everyone up to do the Tarantella day, September 23, from 9:30 to 11 time activities. A newsletter and other call (732) 870-6012. Watts, Melissa McCarthy, director ing and decreasing the fear and dis- as well. The dinner and two compli- a.m., at the Garwood Presbyterian information are available online at The festival is open to anyone, but Theodore Melfi; “Suite Francaise” comfort surrounding these issues,” mentary drinks are included in the Church. The church is located at cnj.motherscenter.org. MCCNJ also seating is limited, so early enrollment with Michelle Williams, Matthias said Ms. Palmer. “We want to bring price, with a wine station available. 341 Spruce Avenue in Garwood. can be reached at (908) 514-8693 or is advised. Subscription is $139 for Schoenaerts, director Saul Dibb; “Un- the healing culture of Imagine out The price per ticket is $50 for The Open House will give mothers [email protected]. five weeks or $245 for all ten weeks. broken” with Jack O’Connell, Garwood seniors and $55 for non- an opportunity to meet current mem- Also being offered is a specially priced Domhnall Gleeson, director Angelina Library Announces resident seniors. The bus will leave at bers and to sign up for the fall activi- Square Dance Club flex ticket so the user may choose any Jolie; and “Wild” with Reese 10 a.m. from the Garwood Firehouse, ties MCCNJ offers. Activities this fall eight out of 10 nights for their conve- Witherspoon, Gaby Hoffmann, di- Book Club Dates located at 415 South Avenue, and re- include mom-and-baby playgroups, Slates Open House nience. Discounts will be available for rector Jean-Marc Vallee. SCOTCH PLAINS — The Scotch turn at approximately 5 p.m. To re- Zumba, book club, Art Exploration, a WESTFIELD — Y Squares, a Plains Public Library invites mem- serve a seat, or for more information, “Whine & Cheese” party, family hik- square dancing club located in Clark, bers of the community to sign up for call Mary Spina at (908) 789-0127. ing and other seasonal events. invites the public to a free Open House Watercolor Exhibit to Be its multiple upcoming book clubs. MCCNJ is a non-profit, non-sec- Dance starting at 7:30 p.m. on Tues- There is no charge to participate. Library to Present tarian organization providing day, September 16, at the Frank K. On Tuesday, September 16, at 1 friendship, education, outreach and Hehnly School, located at 590 Raritan Featured at Bouras Galleries p.m., the Afternoon Book Club will Classic Whodunits support for parents across Central Road in Clark. SUMMIT — Artists Paul Moran Elizabeth. His work has been exhib- discuss Graeme Simion’s novel “The SCOTCH PLAINS — In the spirit New Jersey. Throughout the year, Square dancing is an aerobic ac- and Prapti Das will exhibit watercol- ited in New Jersey and New York. This Rosie Project.” of Agatha Christie and in honor of her MCCNJ offers daytime and evening tivity and is done with a partner. All ors at Bouras Properties from now past summer, he was one of 40 teach- On Thursday, September 18, at 7 September birthday, the Scotch Plains discussion and craft groups, book ages are welcome. No prior knowl- through Friday, October 31. It will be ers from around the world selected to p.m., in honor of Agatha Christie’s Public Library staff will present sev- clubs, morning and afternoon edge or training is necessary. For open to the public weekdays. For participate in Connecting Collections, birthday, there will be a discussion of eral classic whodunits on Fridays at 1 playgroups, library and referral re- further information, call Sunny at more information and gallery hours, Integrating Modern and Contempo- the Hercule Poirot mystery “After the p.m. Attendees are welcome to bring sources and special events. (732) 499-7726. call Linda Cole at (908) 277-6054. rary Art Into the Classroom presented Funeral.” snacks. The films are as follows: Mr. Moran is an experienced edu- by The Museum of Modern Art, The On Monday, September 22, in cel- September 12 — Witness for the cator and artist/design professional Metropolitan Museum of Art, The ebration of Banned Books Week, a Prosecution (Not Rated, 116 min- Township Library Showing with extensive teaching, creative and Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum discussion of the banned graphic utes), starring Tyrone Power and management experience. A Detroit and the Whitney Museum of Art. novel “Maus” by Art Spiegelman will Marlene Dietrich. native, he graduated from the presti- A Woodbridge resident, Mr. Moran be held. September 19 — Dial M for Mur- Work By Young Artists gious Cass Technical Art and Design is a trustee and member of the Board To borrow copies of the books, call der (PG, 105 minutes), starring Ray SCOTCH PLAINS — A gallery the Scotch Plains Public Library on high school. He received a four-year of Commissioners at The Barron Arts the Reference Desk. Attendees are Milland and Grace Kelly. exhibit featuring pieces by young Monday, September 29, at 7 p.m. As scholarship to Pratt Institute, gradu- Center. He also is a member of the encouraged to register through the September 26 — The Maltese Fal- artists who were taught by Leah there is a limit of 15 participants, ating with a Fine Arts degree in National Art Educators Association library’s website, scotlib.org, by call- con (Not Rated, 100 minutes), starring Zara-Acevedo presently is on dis- interested persons must register in Printmaking and Painting. Mr. Moran and the New Jersey Art Educators ing (908) 322-5007, extension no. Humphrey Bogart and Mary Astor. play at the Scotch Plains Public advance by calling (908) 322-5007, also worked as a corporate designer, Association. 204, or e-mailing [email protected]. These programs will be free and Library through Tuesday, Septem- extension no. 204, e-mailing then art director, for major New York Ms. Das was born and raised in The library is located at 1927 Bartle open to all. Attendees are encour- ber 30. The children painted their [email protected] or online at companies. Pune, India. She contemplated study- Avenue, one block from Park Av- aged to register through the library’s own versions of well-known clas- scotlib.org/register-for-a-program/. Mr. Moran currently teaches art in ing fine arts, but opted for medicine. enue, in the center of the township. website, scotlib.org, by calling (908) sical and contemporary works of The Scotch Plains Public Library This allowed her to pursue both fields 322-5007, extension no. 204, or e- art. They learned color theory and is located at 1927 Bartle Avenue, Probitas Verus Honos close to her heart. She is a healthcare PUBLIC NOTICE mailing [email protected]. composition as they worked with one block from Park Avenue, in strategist by profession, and the The library is located at 1927 Bartle high-quality materials. the center of the township. mother to two small children. SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY Ms. Das has exhibited and won CHANCERY DIVISION Avenue, one block from Park Av- Ms. Zara-Acevedo, who received PUBLIC NOTICE UNION COUNTY enue, in the center of the township. her Bachelor of Fine Arts from Mother Seton Hosts numerous prizes in India. In the U.S., DOCKET NO. F-030707-14 Hunter College, hosts art classes TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS her work has been included in shows FILE NO. 18871-14 PUBLIC NOTICE for both children and adults in her Open House PLANNING BOARD at the Arts Guild of New Jersey. She NOTICE TO ABSENT DEFENDANT home. She believes that anyone CLARK – Mother Seton Regional PLEASE TAKE NOTICE, that on Sep- is drawn toward color, and her works SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY tember 22, 2014, at 7:30 pm, the Plan- (L.S.) STATE OF NEW JERSEY TO: CHANCERY DIVISION can start with a blank canvas and High School will host a High School are known to be vibrant and detailed. Night Open House on Wednesday, ning Board will hold a public hearing in ELLESTENE KNOX, HER UNION COUNTY turn it into something beautiful. Council Chambers, Municipal Building, 430 A unique feature of this artist is HEIRS, DEVISEES AND PER- DOCKET NO. F-030561-13 Ms. Zara-Acevedo wants her stu- October 1, at 7 p.m. for girls in grades Park Avenue, Scotch Plains to hear the that she has combined her passions SONAL REPRESENTATIVES FILE NO. 17623-13 5-8. application of Gary T. Pupa and Gary M. AND HIS, HER, THEIR OR ANY dents to feel a sense of accom- for painting and social causes, by NOTICE TO REDEEM Pupa for 2266 and 2260 Westfield Av- OF THEIR SUCCESSORS IN plishment and gain confidence Mother Seton Regional High always donating 100 percent of the School is located at One Valley Road, enue, Block 3201 lots 19 and 20 who RIGHT, TITLE AND INTER- FWDSL & ASSOCIATES L.P.; while expanding their appreciation propose a minor subdivision of two lots to profits to charity. EST; PLAINTIFF VS. HELEN for the arts. Clark. create three (3) conforming lots. No vari- Bouras Galleries is located in SUBER, HER HEIRS, DEVI- YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED AND For more information, call (732) ances are required for this application. SEES AND PERSONAL REP- She will teach “Let’s Monet,” an Bouras Properties at 25 DeForest REQUIRED to serve upon PELLEGRINO All interested persons may be present RESENTATIVES AND HIS, art workshop for teens and adults, at 382-4725 or visit motherseton.org. Avenue, Summit. AND FELDSTEIN, LLC, plaintiff’s attor- and be heard. The plans pertaining to this HER, THEIR OR ANY OF neys, whose address is 290 Route 46 application is in the Office of the Planning THEIR SUCCESSORS IN PUBLIC NOTICE West, Denville, New Jersey, an Answer to Board and is available for public inspec- RIGHT, TITLE AND INTER- PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE the Complaint filed in a Civil Action, in tion during normal office hours. TOWN OF WESTFIELD EST; CITY OF PLAINFIELD; which FWDSL & ASSOCIATES LP is the TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS Barbara Horev PLANNING BOARD CITIFINANCIAL SERVICES, plaintiff and ELLESTENE KNOX, HER Secretary to the Land Use Boards INC.; VAUGHN SUBER; NOTICE TO BIDDERS NOTICE TO BIDDERS Notice is hereby given that the Westfield HEIRS, ET ALS; are defendants, pending 1 T - 9/11/14, The Times Fee: $18.87 RHONDA WILLIAMS; JOHN Planning Board, at its meeting on Septem- in the Superior Court of New Jersey, Chan- NOTICE is hereby given that sealed bids NOTICE is hereby given that sealed bids DOE, HUSBAND OF RHONDA ber 3, 2014 adopted the following resolu- cery Division, UNION County and bearing will be received by the Township of Scotch will be received by the Township of Scotch PUBLIC NOTICE WILLIAMS,SAID NAME JOHN tions for applications acted upon at the Docket No. F03070714 within thirty-five Plains, in the County of Union, State of Plains, in the County of Union, State of DOE BEING FICTITIOUS; TOWN OF WESTFIELD June 4, 2014 and July 7, 2014 meetings. (35) days after September 11, 2014 ex- New Jersey, at the office of the Township New Jersey, at the office of the Township HALLIE SUBER; CITIBANK BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT clusive of such date. If you fail to answer Clerk, Scotch Plains Municipal Building, Clerk, Scotch Plains Municipal Building, PB 14-04 Ralph Rapuano, 418 SOUTH DAKOTA, NA N/K/A or appear in accordance with Rule 4:4-6, 430 Park Avenue, Scotch Plains, New 430 Park Avenue, Scotch Plains, New Notice is hereby given that Westfield Codding Road, Block 2903, Lot 6. Appli- CITIBANK USA, NA; Judgment by Default may be rendered Jersey, 07076 (ATTN: Bozena Lacina, Jersey, 07076 (ATTN: Bozena Lacina, Board of Adjustment adopted resolutions cant sought minor subdivision approval to ELIZABETHTOWN GAS CO.; against you for relief demanded in the Township Clerk) on or before September Township Clerk) on or before September at its meeting on September 8, 2014 for the create two lots for the purposes of con- SOLARIS HEALTH SYSTEM Complaint. You shall file your Answer and 26, 2014 at 10:00 a.m. prevailing time, for 26, 2014 at 10:30 a.m. prevailing time, for following applications decided upon at its struction of two new single family homes. T/A MULHENBERG RE- Proof of Service in duplicate with the Clerk “ Rental of Equipment for Leaf and “Rental of Equipment and Operators meeting on July 14, 2014. Applicant sought variance relief from the GIONAL MEDICAL CENTER; of the Superior Court of New Jersey, Branch Pick Up’ in accordance with the for Snow Plowing” in accordance with following sections 11.09E1, 11.09E2 and STATE OF NEW JERSEY; Jon Alex Corp. d/b/a We Collect Hughes Justice Complex - CN 971, Tren- Specifications and Information to Bidders the Specifications and Information to Bid- 11.09E4 of the Land Use Ordinance for DEFENDANT(S) Clothes for a Cause, 321 Elm Street. ton, New Jersey 08625, in accordance prepared by the Township. At that time and ders prepared by the Township. At that both lots to allow a lot area of 5,550 square Applicant sought relief to maintain two with the Rules of Civil Practice and Proce- TO: HELEN SUBER, HER HEIRS, place, such bids will be publicly opened time and place, such bids will be publicly feet where a minimum of 6,000 square feet charitable clothing donation bins as a per- dure. DEVISEES AND PERSONAL REPRE- and read aloud. No bids shall be received opened and read aloud. No bids shall be is required; to allow a lot area within the mitted accessory use and structure to the You are further advised that if you are SENTATIVES AND HIS, HER, THEIR OR other than at the time and place herein received other than at the time and place first 120 feet of depth of 5,500 square feet American Red Cross use of the property unable to obtain an attorney you may com- ANY OF THEIR SUCCESSORS IN designated for their receipt, unless mailed herein designated for their receipt, unless where a minimum of 6,000 square feet is and to allow a side yard setback of 3.6 feet municate with the Lawyer Referral Service RIGHT, TITLE AND INTEREST; to the Township Clerk for receipt at the mailed to the Township Clerk for receipt at required and to allow a lot depth of 111 feet and a rear yard setback of 13.3 for the of the County of Venue and that if you RHONDA WILLIAMS; JOHN DOE, HUS- designated time and place. the designated time and place. where a minimum of 120 feet is required. clothing bins. Application approved with cannot afford an attorney, you may com- BAND OF RHONDA WILLIAMS, SAID Copies of the Bid Documents may be Copies of the Bid Documents may be Application approved with conditions. conditions. municate with the Legal Services Office of NAME JOHN DOE BEING FICTITIOUS; obtained during regular business hours obtained during regular business hours PB14-05 Summit Medical Group, PA, the County of Venue. The telephone num- HALLIE SUBER; from the Township Clerk. Written ques- from the Township Clerk. Written ques- Adam & Claudine Dix, 424 Lawrence 574 Springfield Avenue, Block 1701, ber of such agencies are as follows: Law- PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that an order tions regarding the bid specifications may tions regarding the bid specifications may Avenue. Applicant sought approval to Lot 8. Amendment to the resolution yer Referral Service 908-353-4715 - Legal made on September 3, 2014, the Superior be submitted to Bozena Lacina, Township be submitted to Bozena Lacina, Township construct two first story additions and a adopted on July 7, 2014 to accurately Services Office 908-354-4340. Court Fixed October 20, 2014 between Clerk, at 430 Park Avenue, Scotch Plains, Clerk, at 430 Park Avenue, Scotch Plains, cupola on the carriage house contrary to reflect the condition imposed by the Plan- THE ACTION has been instituted for the the hours of nine o’clock in the forenoon New Jersey 07076 no later than five (5) New Jersey 07076 no later than five (5) Sections 11.06B6, 11.06E6, 12.04F1, ning Board at its June 4, 2014 meeting that purpose of foreclosing the following tax and four o’clock in the afternoon, prevail- days before the date set forth in the forego- days before the date set forth in the forego- 13.01D, 13.01I1,13.01G1b of the Land the proposed free standing sign on Spring- sale certificate: ing time, at the office of the Tax Collector of ing paragraph for receipt of bids. ing paragraph for receipt of bids. Use Ordinance to allow an accessory struc- field Avenue will be changed to a monu- 1. A certain tax certificate 12-0868, sold PLAINFIELD, located at 515 WATCHUNG A certified check, cashier’s check or bid A certified check, cashier’s check or bid ture use of a rec room where a use as a ment sign consistent with the size dimen- on 6/14/2012, dated 6/20/2012, and was AVENUE, PLAINFIELD, NEW JERSEY bond in the amount of ten percent (10%) of bond in the amount of ten percent (10%) of detached garage and storage is allow; to sions of the proposed free standing sign recorded on 2/19/2014 in Book 13730 at 07061 as the time and place when and the bid, but in no case in excess of twenty the bid, but in no case in excess of twenty allow a side yard setback of 7.6 feet where specifically 3 feet 9 inches high by 7 feet 6 Page 889, made by MARIA GLAVAN, where you may pay to the plaintiff the thousand dollars ($20,000), must be sub- thousand dollars ($20,000), must be sub- a minimum of 12.5 feet is required; to allow inches wide with a 12 inch high base. Collector of Taxes of PLAINFIELD, and amount so found due for principal and mitted with the bid guaranteeing that if a mitted with the bid guaranteeing that if a a building coverage of 23.3% where a Amended resolution adopted. State of New Jersey to CITY OF interest on its certificate of tax sale as contract is awarded, the bidder shall ex- contract is awarded, the bidder shall ex- maximum of 20% is allowed; to allow a PLAINFIELD and subsequently assigned follows: ecute the contract. Because bidders will ecute the contract. Because bidders will floor area of 824 square feet where a Plans and applications are on file in the to plaintiff, FWDSL & ASSOCIATES LP on LOT 16 BLOCK 114 on the tax duplicate be proposing an hourly rate as their re- be proposing an hourly rate as their re- maximum of 750 square feet of floor area office of the Town Engineer, 959 North 5/14/2014 and was recorded on 6/3/2014 of PLAINFIELD. Total amount required to spective bid, the Township has determined spective bid, the Township has determined for accessory structures is allowed; to al- Avenue West, Westfield, New Jersey and in Assignment Book 1416 at Page 879. redeem tax sale certificate no. 11-038 is that the bid bond under these circum- that the bid bond under these circum- low a building height of 33.25 feet where a may be seen Monday through Friday from This covers real estate located in $36,898.81, together with interest from stances should be in the amount of $5000. stances should be in the amount of $5000. maximum of 15 feet is allowed and to allow 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. PLAINFIELD, County of UNION, and State May 31, 2014 and costs of $1,398.33. Bidders are required to comply with the Bidders are required to comply with the a rear yard setback of 4.3 feet where a Kris McAloon of New Jersey, known as LOT 2 BLOCK And that unless, at the same time and requirements of N.J.S.A. 10:5-31 et seq. requirements of N.J.S.A. 10:5-31 et seq. minimum of 10 feet is required. Application Planning Board Secretary 238 as shown on the Tax Assessment Map place, you or one of you redeem by paying and N.J.A.C. 17:27 and all other appli- and N.J.A.C. 17:27 and all other appli- approved with conditions. 1 T - 9/11/14, The Leader Fee: $38.76 and Tax Map duplicate of PLAINFIELD the aforesaid sum so found due to plaintiff, cable statutes, laws or regulations. cable statutes, laws or regulations. Gialluisi Custom Homes II, LLC 707 and concerns premises commonly known then you, and each of you shall be de- Bidders are required to submit a valid Bidders are required to submit a valid PUBLIC NOTICE Willow Grove Road (1000 Seward as 451 ORCHARD PLACE, PLAINFIELD, barred and foreclosed of and from all right Business Registration Certificate from the Business Registration Certificate from the Aveenue). Applicant sought approval to STATE OF NEW JERSEY New Jersey. and equity of redemption of, in and to the State of New Jersey Department of Trea- State of New Jersey Department of Trea- construct a single family home contrary to ALCOHOL BEVERAGE COMMISSION YOU, ELLESTENE KNOX, HER HEIRS, lands and premises above set out and sury, Division of Revenue. sury, Division of Revenue. Sections 11.07E4, 11.07E5 and 11.07E7 DEVISEES AND PERSONAL REPRE- described in the complaint and every part Each bid shall be enclosed in a sealed Each bid shall be enclosed in a sealed Take notice that Gloria J Designs, LLC. of the Land Use Ordinance to allow a lot SENTATIVES AND HIS, HER, THEIR OR thereof, and that the plaintiff be vested with envelope addressed to the Township Clerk, envelope addressed to the Township Clerk, Trading as Gloria J Wines has applied to depth of 100 feet where a minimum of 120 ANY OF THEIR SUCCESSORS IN RIGHT, an absolute and indefeasible estate of bearing the name and address of the bid- bearing the name and address of the bid- the Director of the Division of Alcoholic feet is required; to allow a front yard depth TITLE AND INTEREST, are made party inheritance in fee simple in said lands and der, upon which shall be designated: der, upon which shall be designated: Beverage Control for a Winery Salesroom, of 21.8 feet where a minimum of 40 feet is defendants to the above foreclosure ac- premises. “Rental of Equipment for Leaf and “Rental of Equipment and Operators to be situated at: Roosterspin, 251 North required and to allow a rear yard setback of tion because you are the owners of a Anything to the contrary notwithstand- Branch Pick Up” for Snow Plowing” Avenue, West, Westfield, New Jersey 20.3 feet where a minimum of 35 feet is property which is the subject of the above ing, redemption shall be permitted up until The Township reserves the right to re- The Township reserves the right to re- 07090. required. Application approved with condi- entitled action. the entry of final judgment including the ject any and all bids under the provisions of ject any and all bids under the provisions of Objections, if any, should be made im- tions. DATED: September 5, 2014 whole of the last date upon which judg- N.J.S.A. 40A: 11-13.2. N.J.S.A. 40A: 11-13.2. mediately in writing to the Director of the Michelle M. Smith, Clerk ment is entered. BY ORDER OF THE TOWNSHIP OF BY ORDER OF THE TOWNSHIP OF Plans and applications are on file in the Division of Alcoholic Beverage Control, Superior Court of New Jersey Michael G. Pellegrino, Esq. SCOTCH PLAINS, IN THE COUNTY OF SCOTCH PLAINS, IN THE COUNTY OF office of the Town Engineer, 959 North P.O. Box 087, Trenton, New Jersey 08625- PELLEGRINO & FELDSTEIN, L.L.C. Attorney for Plaintiff UNION AND STATE OF NEW JERSEY. UNION AND STATE OF NEW JERSEY. Avenue West, Westfield, New Jersey and 0087. Denville Law Center PELLEGRINO & FELDSTEIN, L.L.C. Jerry Giaimis Jerry Giaimis may be seen Monday through Friday from Gloria J Wines 290 Route 46 West 290 Route 46 West Township Manager Township Manager 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. 1697 Industrial Road Denville, New Jersey 07834 Denville, New Jersey 07834 Bozena Lacina Bozena Lacina Kathleen Nemeth San Carlos, California 94070 (973) 586-2300 (973) 586-2300 Township Clerk Township Clerk Secretary, Board of Adjustment 2 T - 9/4/14 1 T - 9/11/14, The Leader Fee: $70.38 1 T - 9/11/14, The Leader Fee: $67.32 1 T - 9/11/14, The Times Fee: $55.08 1 T - 9/11/14, The Times Fee: $55.08 1 T - 9/11/14, The Leader Fee: $51.00 & 9/11/14, The Leader Fee: $33.66 A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, September 11, 2014 Page 19 NJ Festival Orchestra Opens Season with ‘Empires Fall’ WESTFIELD – Join New Jersey ing concert has been made possible Festival Orchestra (NJFO) on Sunday, through the generous support of the September 21, at 4 p.m. at The Presby- Joseph DeAlessandso Memorial Foun- terian Church in Westfield for a dra- dation, the NJ State Council on the matic season opening performance Arts, the Geraldine R. Dodge Founda- “Empires Fall,” presenting two iconic tion, and The Westfield Foundation. orchestral masterpieces composed at This concert has also been made pos- the sunsets of the Russian and British sible through the generosity of Empires. longstanding patron and former NJFO The concert kicks off with one of the board member Keith S. Hertell of crown jewels of the piano repertoire, Westfield. Tchaikovsky’s epic Piano Concerto “Empires Fall” tickets range in price No.1, written in the twilight years of from $25 to $75 with a special discount the Russian Empire. Demanding virtu- price of $13 for students. Westfield osity and superb technique to deliver its ticket holders are invited to attend a GRADUATION RECITAL…Samantha Tropper is joined by other members of pounding parallel chords and rapid fin- free pre-concert lecture by Dr. Barbara the Junior Musical Club at its Graduation Recital, June 2014. ger work, Tchaikovsky’s masterpiece Thomson 45 minutes prior to the per- will be in the skillful hands of interna- formance in the Presbyterian Church tionally acclaimed, award winning Chapel. This concert will also take Junior Musical Club to Hold guest pianist Yoonie Han. place on Saturday, September 20, at The entire second half of the concert Ridge Performing Arts Center, Bask- presents the inter-galactic conflict of ing Ridge at 7 p.m. Auditions September 21 Holst’s “The Planets,” composed at the Tickets for both performances, as WESTFIELD — The Junior Musi- The club holds meetings once waning of British colonial might. A well as season ticket packages with INHERENT VICE…Joaquin Phoenix and Reese Witherspoon, above, along special guest chorus from Edison and discounts of up to 25 percent are avail- with Owen Wilson, star in “Inherent Vice,” directed by Paul Thomas Anderson, cal Club, a club consisting of eighth each month on Sunday evening at one of the many films to be screened during the Arthouse Film Festival beginning grade and high school students from the homes of various club mem- Roosevelt Intermediate Schools will able for purchase on line at join the orchestra to present the hushed, www.njfestivalorchestra.org and by on Monday, September 29. Arthouse Film Festival will run for 10 weeks at two Westfield and nearby towns, will be bers. Each meeting consists of dis- New Jersey theatres: AMC Mountainside and AMC Monmouth Mall. For celebrating the centennial of the cussions about future concerts or reverent sonorities of the heavenly choir phone at (908) 232-9400 (Westfield information visit ArthouseFilmFestival.com or call (732) 870-6012. musical club in 2015. The Centen- events, and club members perform in Neptune, the Mystic. performance) or (973) 408-3978 (Bask- nial will give special meaning to some of their current repertoire for The not-to-be-missed season open- ing Ridge performance). the club’s regular events to perform one another. for one another and for the public. The club holds two concerts each The highlight will be the annual year at the First Baptist Church of      
     Ensemble Concert March 25, 2015; Westfield, open to the public and this year, the club is commission- free of charge. The Centennial En-    
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Chu, a former club member from presents all club members in duets Register Now Westfield, and now a graduate stu- and group performances. On June           dent in composition at Peabody 11, 2015, the high school senior        Conservatory of the Johns Hopkins members perform solo pieces in     University in Baltimore. their Graduation Recital. For Fall Classes )   * Teen-aged instrumental and vo- &   
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)( cal musicians may audition to join NJWA Jazz Band  !%  )  +"&#    +"+ the club on Sunday, September 21, "& '++ "& #"# between 5 and 6:30 p.m.; the exact Begins New Session time of the audition will be set after WESTFIELD — The New Jersey the candidate submits an applica- Workshop for the Arts (NJWA) Jazz tion via email to Band, under the direction of Dr. Ted A Fun-filled Art Workshop Experience [email protected]. Schlosberg, NJWA Founder and Ex- The auditioner must perform two ecutive Director, invites interested pieces in contrasting styles. Total musicians to come to the first rehearsal playing time should be five to eight of the band on Saturday, September 13, minutes in length. Auditioners are at 4 p.m. at the NJWA studios. encouraged to perform some por- The Jazz Band is a lab ensemble for tion of a piece from memory. If a musicians who enjoy playing jazz, rock, BEGINNER TO ADVANCED musician needs an accompanist, the blues, pop, Broadway, Latin and applicant is expected to provide one. Dixieland music. Musicians who wish To obtain an audition form and/ to participate in the band should have a 2½ to Adult or to request the name of a possible minimum of one year’s experience in a accompanist, the musician may call jazz or concert band setting and should Dan Zheng (908) 889-1851 or email be able to play at least two octaves on Pre-school Dance Progrram 500 NORTH AVE. E, WESTFIELD, NJ 07090 [email protected]. their instrument. Rehearsals for the new session will take place from Saturday, September 13, until May 30, from 4 Little Stars • Studio Art classes - Children, Essex Water Color until 5:30 p.m. Club Hosts Carl Burger The instrumentation of the Jazz Band pre-K, teens and adults LIVINGSTON - The Essex Water includes alto, tenor and baritone saxo- Ballerina Program Color Club, now in the 83rd year of phone, trumpet, trombone, electric and • Drawing • Painting • Sculpture continuous activity in the watercolor bass guitar, drum set, percussion and (Special Needs) painting community, announced its piano. Vocalists are also encouraged to monthly meeting will feature a dem- participate. • Collage • Cartooning and more onstration by artist W. Carl Burger on The Jazz Band is available for per- Sunday, October 12, from 2 to 4 p.m. formances at street fairs, community The Westfield School off DanceD • Great kid’s art parties at the Livingston Senior Community events, private parties and special occa- Center, 204 Hillside Avenue, sions. 137 Central Avenue, 2nd Floor • Highschool Portfolio classes Livingston. For more information on the Jazz The demonstration is open to the Band, or any program of the New Jer- Westfield public and is free to members and $5 sey Workshop for the Arts, phone (908) 908-654-5663 Call for info & brochure for non-members and guests. Refresh- 789-9696, visit their studios at 150- (908)789-3011 ments will be served. For further in- 152 East Broad Street, Westfield, or log www.artlabforkids.com formation, contact John Wolff, (973) on the www.njworkshopforhearts.com. thewestfieldschoolofdance.com 994-1597 or visit www.ewcclub.com.

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Janice 2014-2015 Underwater Where Training meets Excellence PERFORMING ARTS CONTINUED FROM PAGE 20 water suggestion and the mural of CLASSES Janice’s mother (or her self-portrait) is utterly intriguing. Nadine Charlsen’s (for Ages 8 to 18+) lighting properly provides definition and requisite mystery for the up- stage figures behind a scrim. Direc- Acting, Musical Theatre, tor Jade King Carroll makes marvel- Tap, Jazz, Ballet and Voice ous use of three panels that mimic artists’ canvases. Ms. Carroll cre- Where: NJYT Studios, atively utilizes the intimate space of 172 West Westfield Ave. Zella Fry Theatre and sets a pace that is as frenetic as Janice’s mind. We all need people in our lives that “get” us. In Janice’s life, she struggles to accept herself first to be ready to let others into her life. With over 400 submissions to

their annual contest, this comedy- drama about relationships is the winner of the 2014 Premiere Stages Play Festival. There are plenty of hardy laughs at the top of the show, yet the seriousness of the material reveals multi-layers of harsh real- ity of daily life. The play runs weekends through the end of September. For tickets, call the box office at (908) 737- SHOW or visit www.kean.edu/ premierestages.

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732-870-6012 www.arthousefilmfestival.com [email protected] FILMMAKERS www.njyouththeatre.org Starts in september S Y M P O S I U M Starts in september Page 20 Thursday, September 11, 2014 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION Choral Art Society Announces New Season WESTFIELD — The Choral Art Society of New Jersey recently began rehearsals for its 53rd concert season. Music Director Martin A. Sedek has prepared an exciting and innovative roster of choral works to be performed Facing Hard Truths in Janice Underwater, in January 2015 and May 2015. The January 25, 2015 concert will be a celebration of works for choir and Season Opener of Premiere Stages at Kean organ with its centerpiece the beauti- By SUSAN MYRILL DOUGHERTY tic mask of insanity, is presented as an she can’t quite fit the pigeon-hole mold fully majestic “Messe Solennelle” by Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times aloof, disguised and faceless figure. that interviewers expect of her. When Louis Vierne. Also on the program will Premiere Stages Theatre at Kean Janice’s slipping off the mask of reality she interacts with others, it is an anxi- be works by Brahms, Faure, Gardiner, University is celebrating its 10th anni- causes her to lose her job. ety-laced experience fraught with and Mendelssohn. versary with a new play that is a frank, In a scene with her police officer hurdles that she is not capable of clear- On May 2, 2015 the choir will be 90-minute look at family relationships brother, Jimmy (Ryan Barry), Janice ing. joined by a full string orchestra in pre- involving members who deal with confesses that she has not been to see One night Janice calls superinten- senting “Viva Vivaldi” a tribute to mental disorders. In a world where their father recently because he is ex- dent Paul (Eddie Boroevich) at her Vivaldi, with Vivaldi’s “Gloria,” as well genetic testing can tell us so much, hibiting signs of early Alzheimer’s. New York apartment building to have as the world premier of Martin A. should people glimpse their medical Her guilt and self-deprecation are re- him fix a leaky radiator. Neither of the Sedek’s “Four Seasons Cantata.” The future? Is blood one’s fate? The play latable. She feels that since he does not two is good at relationships. He has cantata’s texts are the choral settings of Janice Underwater, written by New remember when she visits or calls, why returned from war in the Middle East Photo courtesy of Mike Peters Vivaldi’s own sonnets that inspired his Jersey native Tom Matthew Wolfe, ex- bother? Compounding the situation is and hides from facing reality in this BUNDLED IN MEMORIES... Mother and daughter (Amy Staats as Janice and “Four Seasons.” Susan Louise O’Connor as Theresa) re-inact one of Janice’s flashbacks. The 90- Members of the Choral Art Society amines that question and a number of a birthday card from Janice’s schizo- nondescript job. A back story of the minute play Janice Underwater by Tom Matthew Wolfe is presented without others that face the main character, phrenic mother, whom she has not seen super reveals that Paul feels, “I’m just intermission in the Zella Fry Theatre at Kean University by Premiere Stages. hail from Union, Somerset, Bergen, Janice. in 20 years, that sets off visions and a replaceable part.” Later, when Janice Hudson, and Middlesex counties. Mu- Janice (Amy Staats) is an unpub- hallucinations of the faceless mother. makes an unexpected visit to his apart- sic Director Martin Sedek is on the lished artist whose strange behavior Janice, haunted by her schizophrenic ment that is messy, he tells her, “It’s a Alliance Repertory Theatre choral and theory faculties at Montclair may or may not be the rebirth of her mother (ironically named Theresa and snapshot of my soul.” An awkward set State University’s Cali School of Mu- mother’s mental illness in her. In the played by Susan Louise O’Connor), is of circumstances unfolds in which each Announces Cast for Five Flights sic, where he serves as Assistant Con- opening scene, the main character is at both obsessed and repulsed by the character learns more about the other’s SUMMIT — Award Winning The- is a perfect example of the type of ductor for the choral program and is an office party where she and a weirdly woman. As the story unfolds, the audi- ghosts. atre Company, Alliance Repertory The- shows we are known for- unique, chal- Visiting Professor of Music Theory masked woman get into a combative ence learns Theresa had a breakdown When Janice finally goes to see her atre Company, has announced the cast lenging, and thought-provoking the- and Conducting. He is an award win- discussion over work and philosophy. years ago and committed horrible acts father, Michael (Daren Kelly), she finds for its season opening fall comedy ater that entertains.” ning composer of choral and orchestral It is clear that Janice is either experienc- against her family. Janice, metaphysi- that her image of him at age 42 is sorely Adam Bock’s Five Flights. Five Flights will open on Friday, music, sings professionally through- ing some emotional breakdown or that cally drowning in the banality of every- different from the aging, forgetful, an- The cast and crew include Alliance September 19, and run through Satur- out the NY/NJ area, and is a Ph.D she is mentally unstable as she shares a day life, tries to swim against the cur- gry man of 20 years later. They seem- Company members: Brad Howell, day, October 4, at MONDO, 426 candidate in music theory and compo- fantasy of killing her office workers. rent of conventionality. When she goes ingly have little in common. The dad Kelly Maizenaski and Gus Ibranyi. Springfield Avenue, Summit. Perfor- sition at Rutgers University. Janice tries quickly to rearrange her for job interviews with a man named was a marine and a police officer and Additional cast includes: Heidi Hart, mances are Friday and Saturday eve- New singers are always welcome. uncomfortable mask of sanity while Robert and then another named Will- still has a commanding voice. That Alexandra Landau and Louis Vetter. nings at 8 p.m. There is also a matinee Rehearsals are held on Tuesday eve- her mother figure, wearing a clear plas- iam (both played by Daniel Pellicano), booming set of pipes belies the weak- Directed by Michael Driscoll, Chore- on Saturday, September 28, at 2 p.m. nings from 8 to 10 p.m. at The Presby- ness he has of a healthy relationship ography by Rachel Brown. Sound by and a Thursday, October 2, show at 8 terian Church in Westfield, located at with his son or daughter. Brad Howell and Michael Driscoll. p.m. the corner of Mountain Avenue and Through medical testing, Janice Lighting by Ed Pearson. Set by Will- Tickets are $24 for adults and $19 for East Broad Street, in Westfield. could find out if she possesses the same iam Biach and Stage Manager, seniors, $15 for students (must present For additional information visit gene that would diagnose her with her Melanie Randall. school ID) For reservations, visit www.casofnj.org, contact mother’s malady. Does she want to The story of siblings, Ed and www.alliancerep.org/ or call (908) [email protected], or call (855) 946- know, at age 32, what her future brings? Adele, who inherit an enormous avi- 472-1502. 7652. Would you? ary that their late father built for his First rate direction and acting bring deceased wife. Their father believed this new work to life. Ms. Staats in the that her soul had transformed into title role is hauntingly credible, espe- the body of a wren. They are now cially in the scenes with Daniel faced with the dilemma of what to Pellicano, who convincingly plays two do with the crumbling structure. Sis- opposite types of employers. Mr. ter-in-law Jane wants to build tidy Boroevich provides a sympathetic fig- houses; friend Olivia wants to build ure as the handsome superintendent. a church honoring birds and the Fifth Ms. O’Connor’s playful use of vocal Day of Creation; Ed just wants it to variations is, at times, delightfully scary. crumble to the ground. Folded into this The strained relationship between fa- quirky comedy are debates about reli- ther and son – played exquisitely by gious conviction, fear of commitment Mr. Kelly and Mr. Barry – is sadly all and the way Russian ballet resembles a too familiar. hockey game. Much of the play takes place in Alliance Rep’s Artistic Director and Janice’s imagination. Terrific projec- Five Flights Director Michael Driscoll, Photo courtesy of Mike Peters CLEARING AWAY COBWEBS...Daren Kelly as Michael tries to talk to his tions from set designer Caite Hevner stated, “We are very happy to be in such daughter, Janice (Amy Staats), in Premiere Stages’ 2014 Play Festival Winner, Kemp help to create that world of the a vibrant town as Summit and hope to Janice Underwater. The comedy-drama that deals with failed relationships main character’s mind. Vivid aquama- continue to produce outstanding the- opened this past weekend and ushers in the Kean University-based professional rine projections dance for the under- ater to its inhabitants as well as the theatre group’s 10th anniversary. CONTINUED ON PAGE 19 surrounding communities. Five Flights The Choral Art Society

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JUNIOR SCHETELICH TO BE QUARTERBACK; CHRISTIANO, WALKER, DELAYO RUNNING BACKS Cougar Footballers Gear Up for Warren Hills on Sept. 12

By DAVID B. CORBIN the North Jersey, Section 2, Group Luke Christiano, Donavan Walker slipping out of the backfield, Leonard and Chris Szekeres, Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times 3 semifinals, losing to Summit, and Dan Delayo. Others who will Schetelich will also be looking to McGovern and sophomore Ryan Preseason scrimmage games and finished with a 7-4 record. see time at the running back hook up with wide receivers Bakie will makeup the defensive are out of the way, so this year’s Junior Jack Schetelich will com- positions are sophomore Brian Donte Anderson, a senior, and backfield. Cranford High School football mand the quarterback position. McGovern and junior Ahmad junior Joe Norton. Last year, Christiano led the team in tack- team must prepare for its season Last year, Shetelich proved his Davis. Norton grabbed 12 passes for les with 108 and interceptions opener with Warren Hills at Me- worth with 264 rushing yards, Last year, Christiano rushed for 108 yards. with four last year. Trotter had morial Field in Cranford on Sep- including three touchdowns 523 yards, including eight TDs The offensive line will consist of 88 tackles. Cappello made 60 tember 12 at 7 p.m. The Cougars (TDs), and six completions for and had 24 receptions for 550 seniors Nick Ballas, Kevin McNeil tackles, Scanlon had 49 tackles return a number of players, es- 118 yards. He, especially, proved yards and seven TDs. Christiano and Colin Scanlon (center), and and an interception, Matthews pecially in the offensive skill po- to be invaluable in the win over also amassed 326 yards on kick- juniors Kevin Doran and Will Fries. had 29 tackles and Ballas had 20 sitions and with several individual Delaware Valley when he filled in off returns. Walker carried 112 Senior Joe Lefano and juniors tackles. scattered throughout the de- for starter John Oblachinski, who times for 627 yards, including Mike Bellrose and Dylan Grady Norton is expected to handle fense. went down with an injury. four TDs, and had nine recep- may also see time. the kickoff, punting and extra Last year, the Cougars made Schetelich has a host of vet- tions for 106 yards. He also com- Ballas, senior Jake Matthews, point responsibilities. amazing strides to advance to eran running backs with seniors pleted two passes for 60 yards. Fries, McNeil, Doran and junior On September 5, the Cougars DeLayo had 80 rushing yards Ethan Tom will make up the de- had their final scrimmage game and had two receptions for 57 fensive line. The linebacker corps and came up with a 27-19 victory See & Subscribe at yards. consists of junior Niko Cappello, over Caldwell at Memorial Field BallyhooBallyhoo goleader.com/ballyhoo When not looking for Christiano seniors Eric Donohue, Mike in Cranford. Schetelich engi- Palumbo and Matt Muller, Scanlon neered a fine mix of running with Submit commentary and items for publishing. and Davis. Senior Kevin Trotter, several slick pass plays. The Cou- Email to [email protected] l'ennemi du journaliste Christiano, Walker, juniors Sean CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE Page S-2 Thursday, September 11, 2014 New Jersey goleader.com/ballyhoo BallyhooBallyhoo Sports, Humor and Commentary

gars’ first touchdown was set up the red zone. Schetelich did a left-to-right and all alone in the by Schetelich hooking up with scrambling maneuver again, end zone, giving the Cougars a Christiano for 50-yard in the first drawing the Caldwell corners and 20-7 lead at the half. quarter. backs toward him. He then hit The Cougars’ final touchdown In the second quarter, gold with a seven-yard strike to was scored by Davis, who slipped Schetelich spotted Christiano Ryan Bakie, who was crossing in from the one. about 10 yards downfield in the left-center. Christiano made the reception and sprinted all the way to the Caldwell five to set up touchdown No. 2, which Schetelich ran in. Just before halftime, Schetelich scrambled for a large gain, only to have it called back on a pen- alty. However, he did it again and brought the Cougars within Reading is Good For You

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** St. Nicholas Gets Past St. Vincent, 8-6, for St. Bart’s Softball Championship **

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Deegan Roofers ‘Dismantle’ Roselle American Legion, 21-2, in A Division Game 1 Page S-10 Thursday, September 11, 2014 New Jersey goleader.com/ballyhoo BallyhooBallyhoo Sports, Humor and Commentary New Water Storage Pipes to Alleviate Garwood Council Discusses Flooding on High Street in Cranford Field Project, Road Repairs By CHRISTINA M. HINKE the township can move forward of the street, Mr. O’Brien said. By LAUREN S. BARR projects. Borough Engineer Specially Written for The Westfield Leader with the project. The project has “It seems there is a consistent Specially Written for The Westfield Leader Donald Guarriello requested that CRANFORD — Construction will been delayed for about 10 to 20 disregard for working with the GARWOOD – At Tuesday night’s the council give him direction as begin Monday on High Street to years, and the brook is only get- town,” Mayor Kalnins said. Borough Council meeting the gov- to which projects he should ap- install new water pipes under- ting worse, Mayor Andis Kalnins The engineering department is erning body heard an update on ply for the grant money. ground for storm water storage, told The Westfield Leader. He meeting with Elizabethtown Gas the Athletic Field Complex and The borough recently com- Township Engineer Carl O’Brien said he is hopeful homeowners to go over each other’s projects, discussed an application for pleted drainage work on Third said Monday at the township com- along the brook will be more Mr. O’Brien said. grants for road work from the Avenue using a prior DOT grant mittee workshop meeting. Some sympathetic to the flooding is- Mr. O’Brien also suggested the Department of Transportation and the council agreed to make committee members questioned sues in the township given the township consider adopting an (DOT). an application to the DOT for if this was a “Band-Aid” or a aftermath of Hurricane Irene and ordinance for roadwork that Councilman Louis Petruzzelli re- milling and paving of that portion permanent fix. will begin to allow the easements. “would give more teeth,” he said. ported that a meeting was held of the road. “It will alleviate some of it. The Garwood Borough Council Also, Township Administrator earlier that day with the athletic Councilwoman Sara Todisco When the intersection does flood has said that since Orchard Brook Terence Wall has spoken to each complex contractor. He said that asked that the council also con- it goes up to two to three feet in Cranford has not been wid- utility company and told them flooring and a ventilation system sider applying for a grant to pave against the building,” Mr. O’Brien ened it is causing Garwood’s Or- the township has a “zero toler- for the kitchen portion of the Willow Avenue. Mr. Guarriello also said. chard Brook, situated by the ance” policy on roadwork. An building were to be completed recommended that the council The property owner of Pathmark, to flood. audit of the streets that had re- along with the installation of rail- consider applying for grant Riverfront at Cranford Station, Elizabethtown Gas recently dug cent patches following roadwork ings. money in order to replace drain- which is on the corner of High up roadways on Herning Avenue, from utilities will be performed. According to Councilman age and pave Myrtle Avenue east Street and South Avenue, was after the road was paved this Then, where there are needs for Petruzzelli, the contractor came of Oak Avenue due to flooding told by Mr. O’Brien to lay new June, Commissioner Tom further repair to the patchwork, with his own punch list of items problems. pipes, Mr. O’Brien said. This work Hannen, Jr. said. “How do we the utilities will be directed to re- which still needed to be ad- The council will make a deci- would be in conjunction with the prevent this in the future?” he pour. dressed, such as maintenance sion on which projects to apply township laying down two, 12- asked. A rain garden is planned for the and ponding on the basketball for grants before the Tuesday, inch pipes on High Street up to Elizabethtown Gas has agreed front of the municipal building on court. October 14, deadline. Chestnut Street for additional to pay for the milling and paving CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE Councilman Jim Mathieu asked Third Avenue resident Bob storage of rain water. if there was a target date for the Lawrence said that he lives on “They said they were supposed opening of the complex, espe- the block that was worked on to fix that problem,” Commis- cially given the start of youth and noted that the side of the sioner Robert D’Ambola said of sports. He added that he is start- street where the drainage was the property owner of Riverfront ing to “get a lot of complaints” installed is not the side of the at Cranford Station. and that residents are very up- street that floods. He said that in In order to fully resolve the set. He mentioned a recent edi- the winter the end of his drive- flooding problem there, Mr. torial on the subject by The way is solid ice. “I still have to go O’Brien said it may mean ripping Westfield Leader and questioned through another winter [with up the parking lot and laying new who would pay for the re-grading these problems]?” he asked the outflow pipes to the Rahway River of the baseball field and re-sur- engineer. that are larger in diameter, which facing of the basketball court. “Probably,” Mr. Guarriello re- would require New Jersey De- Councilman Petruzzelli re- sponded. partment of Environmental Pro- sponded that he believed that After Mr. Lawrence left the tection (NJDEP) permits. the contractor would be respon- meeting, Councilwoman Todisco Orchard Brook improvements sible after they tested the areas questioned Mr. Guarriello as to are at another standstill. “You and found that water is indeed whether or not the work done on have permits, you have some ponding. As of this time, he said Third Avenue would improve his easements… But that was all he was not aware of any cost situation. approved under a previous per- overruns and that they asked the Mr. Guarriello responded that it mit a while ago…. None of it is contractor to provide them with “can’t hurt him,” saying that one valid anymore…from what today’s an opening date by the end of the drain was installed on Mr. standards are,” Mr. O’Brien said. week. Lawrence’s side of the street, but He said he would set up a meet- Paul Lachenauer for The Westfield Leader During its workshop session, that the real improvement will ing with the NJDEP to discuss the SNIFF TEST...Customers stop to smell the apples at the Cranford Farmers’ the council discussed an applica- come next year when the street previous plans and find out how Market held September 4 in the municipal parking lot on North Union Avenue. tion to the DOT for multiple road is milled, paved and re-graded. Page S-11 Thursday, September 11, 2014 New Jersey goleader.com/ballyhoo BallyhooBallyhoo Sports, Humor and Commentary Roosevelt Park Plans 9/11 Services Planned In Westfield Underway in Cranford Cranford, Scotch Plains, Union County By CHRISTINA M. HINKE Street. She said an abandoned Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times home on Sailer Street has an COUNTY – Local events will take The Cranford WTC Memorial ber 11th Memorial from the morn- CRANFORD — Plans for infestation, and the property has place tonight in memory of those Committee along with the Inter- ing hours until 9 p.m. at Echo Roosevelt Park on Orange Av- not been maintained. who lost their lives in terrorist faith Human Relations Commit- Lake Park in Mountainside. Mem- enue are underway after the Resident Mary Sullivan said the attacks in New York City on Sep- tee of Cranford Clergy Council bers of the Union County township committee approved abandoned home has trash tember 11, 2001. and the Cranford Interfaith Com- Prosecutor’s Office and Sheriff’s resolutions Tuesday night for the strewn around the perimeter that Westfield will observe the 13th mittee will host its 9/11 memo- Office, in conjunction with other purchase of playground equip- neighbors have taken up them- anniversary of the September 11 rial service at the WTC Memorial law enforcement members ment and playground safety sur- selves to clean up. Also, she said terrorist attacks with a commu- Park, located at Springfield and throughout the county, will pro- facing for the park. The land was the front door was ajar and she nity gathering at the September North Union Avenues, at 7 p.m. vide a uniformed Honor Guard once home to Roosevelt School could see dogs are living inside 11th Memorial site on North Av- The community is also invited standing watch at the memorial and Solomon Schechter Day and a pungent odor from inside is enue at East Broad Street. The to honor the memory of the 60 from 6 to 9 p.m. and the public School. detectable from the front entry. commemoration ceremony will Union County residents who per- will be able to light candles in The committee also approved Two homes in the area have begin at 6:30 p.m. with opening ished in the 9/11 attacks by vis- memory of those lost in the at- resolutions for new playground been identified as having bur- remarks from Mayor Andrew iting the Union County Septem- tacks. equipment and playground safety rows and have been baited by a Skibitsky. Local clergy will offer surfacing for Lincoln Park to re- pest control specialist from the prayers of commemoration fol- place the some 20-year-old Westfield Regional Health De- lowed by the presentation of the Storage Pipes to Alleviate Flooding equipment that is there currently. partment, Township Administra- ceremonial wreath by an honor The committee passed resolu- tor Terrence Wall said. guard. tions that would prohibit parking Abandoned properties issues Each year, the ceremony con- the corner of Springfield Avenue “My bottom line is a safety is- on Buchanan Street from 4 to 11 are being looked into by the town- cludes with a period of silent and North Union Avenue. A grant sue,” Deputy Mayor Lisa Adubato p.m., except to those who live on ship committee, Mr. D’Ambola reflection and show of commu- was received to do the work, said. Buchanan Street. This resolution said. He said the state recently nity support. Commissioner Mary O’Connor The township had received was a result of resident of passed a law that would allow “The events of 9/11 affected so said. The location for the rain three other reports on recom- Buchanan Street Derek Brooks’ imposing fines of $1,500 per day many people in so many differ- garden was changed from the mendations for Old Peppy in pre- request for stricter parking rules on the property owner. The com- ent ways, and continues to do so. original plan because the rain vious years, Barbara Krause, resi- on the street, which he said ex- mittee is working on writing an It has been my observation that garden experts said the “drip dent and member of the tree periences congested parking. ordinance with stricter rules for many people do not grieve or line” from trees in the original advisory board, said. “In com- The United Way of Greater abandoned homes. reflect the same way each year – area would affect the effective- parison with their reports, I feel Union County will hold a Mr. Wall said he would contact some reflect on the loss, some ness of the rain garden. The town- this report by Maser was very fundraiser at Pairings restaurant the Westfield Regional Health De- reflect on the healing and recov- ship anticipates planting to be- sensationalized and dramatic,” on Sunday, September 21, with partment and set up a meeting ery since, some reflect on the gin before the end of the month. said Ms. Krause. “The other re- three seatings at 4, 6 and 8 p.m., with the residents who have con- resolve of the American people - The cost to cut down Old Peppy ports indicated the same prob- Mayor Andis Kalnins announced. cerns about rats in the area. it depends on where they are is about $3,000, Commissioner lems with the tree but also indi- Sailer Street and Scherer Paving projects in the township personally in the process,” Mayor D’Ambola said. A report done by cated the remedial measures that Street, which are off of North are planned to begin Monday, Skibitsky said. “By offering the Maser Consulting, the company could be taken and have a posi- Avenue, have experienced a September 15 and run through opportunity for silent reflection, contracted by the township for tive effect on the tree.” problem with rats, said Joanne March 2015, Commissioner Rob- this part of the ceremony allows engineering, said the 200-year- An ordinance to refine the role Pulaski, a resident of Scherer ert D’Ambola said. people to reflect privately, but old Pepperidge Tree in Lincoln of the township administrator was The Mayor’s Wellness Campaign not be alone, and it also affords Park has decay inside, and rec- proposed by Commissioner will be held Sunday, October 5 those who want or need to reach ommended removal of the tree. Connor. She said the ordinance Reading is Good For You from 3 to 7 p.m. at Memorial out to others to do so.” The He had received e-mails from in place now is about 30 years old Field. ceremony will be held rain or residents regarding the tree, he and is “generic.” The township website is being shine. said. “We’d like to hear from a lot “This has more meat into it. It redesigned, Commissioner Mary Scotch Plains will mark the an- more people,” he said. An option drills down to more specific du- O’Connor said. While the kinks niversary of the terrorist attacks for a wood carving of the tree ties,” Commissioner O’Connor are being worked out, the links with a remembrance service at 7 trunk remains an active idea, he said. to the township files can be found p.m. at the Alan Augustine Vil- said. When asked by Mr. Hannen if at cranford.com. lage Green on Park Avenue. Mr. Hannen relayed again his this had anything to do with a Mayor Kalnins announced that disapproval of cutting down the change of government, Commis- a military veterans’ job fair On tree. He also said in talking to sioner O’Connor replied, “This goleader.com/subscribe Wednesday, September 17 from Probitas Verus Honos residents “door-to-door” that a has nothing to do with the change CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE majority were for saving the tree. of government.” Page S-12 Thursday, September 11, 2014 New Jersey goleader.com/ballyhoo BallyhooBallyhoo Sports, Humor and Commentary entry to the locked facility and Roosevelt Park Plans removing items from a rear yard, Mothers’ Center Announces after which both suspects fled on Underway in CR foot prior to police arrival. An CRANFORD officer located Ruddy approxi- Open House September 23 Saturday, August 30, Kevin mately two blocks away and re- 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the New Caviedes, 23, of Edison was ar- covered evidence linking him to GARWOOD — New mothers, MCCNJ is a non-profit, non- Jersey Department Protection rested and charged with posses- the burglary scene, authorities experienced mothers and moth- sectarian organization providing (NJDEP) headquarters, 401 East sion of less than 50 grams of reported. Ruddy was arrested, ers-to-be are welcome to the friendship, education, outreach State Street, Trenton, will hold a suspected marijuana and pos- processed and committed to the Mothers’ Center of Central New and support for parents across military veteran’s job fair. session of paraphernalia after a Union County jail pending an ap- Jersey (MCCNJ) Fall Open House Central New Jersey. Throughout Mayor Kalnins urged the public motor vehicle stop on Raritan pearance in Superior Court. Bail on Tuesday, September 23, from the year, MCCNJ offers daytime to sign the petition at change.org Road near Moen Avenue. was set at $25,000. 9:30 to 11 a.m., at the Garwood and evening discussion and craft to support the Army Corp’s rec- Caviedes was processed and re- Monday, September 1, Aline Presbyterian Church. The church groups, book clubs, morning and ommendation for floodwater leased pending an appearance in Denommee, 37, of Cranford was is located at 341 Spruce Avenue afternoon playgroups, library and management along the Rahway Cranford Municipal Court. arrested and charged with DWI, in Garwood. referral resources and special River. He along with other public Sunday, August 31, Chase refusal to submit a breath The Open House will give moth- events. officials had traveled to Wash- Coleman, 25, of Newark was ar- sample, failure to report an ac- ers an opportunity to meet cur- MCCNJ holds groups and ington Wednesday to ask Con- rested and charged with DWI cident and leaving the scene of rent members and to sign up for events at the Garwood Presby- gress for its support. after a motor vehicle stop on an accident after police were the fall activities MCCNJ offers. terian Church and at the Casano At the start of Tuesday’s meet- Mohawk Drive near Mohican notified of a motor vehicle crash Activities this fall include mom- Community Center in Roselle ing, the Cranford Police Depart- Place. Coleman was processed on North Avenue East near Eliza- and-baby playgroups, Zumba, Park. On-site babysitting is ment held a ceremony for the and released pending an appear- beth Avenue. According to po- book club, Art Exploration, a available for most daytime ac- promotion of five police officers. ance in Cranford Municipal Court. lice, one vehicle left the scene “Whine & Cheese” party, family tivities. A newsletter and other Guy Patterson was promoted to He also was cited for careless and was followed by the second hiking and other seasonal events. information are available online captain; Christopher Polito was driving and use of a handheld driver, who contacted police, au- at cnj.motherscenter.org. promoted to lieutenant; and John electronic device, police said. thorities reported. She was pro- Garwood Dem Club MCCNJ also can be reached at Swandrak, Ryan Greco and Sunday, August 31, Philip cessed and released pending an (908) 514-8693 or Steven Toy were promoted to Ruddy, 26, of Rahway was ar- appearance in Cranford Munici- Announces Trip To [email protected]. sergeant. rested on charges of burglary, pal Court. The driver of the sec- “I am proud of you all,” Chief theft and criminal mischief after ond vehicle, a 22-year-old male Monmouth Racetrack Garwood Seniors Plan James Wozniak said following the police were notified of a possible from Union, was transported to GARWOOD — The Garwood ceremony. burglary in progress at a local Overlook Medical Center in Sum- Democratic Club is scheduling “A San Gennaro Trip electrical/mechanical contractor. mit for evaluation of non-life- Day at The Races at Monmouth GARWOOD — The Garwood Se- Probitas Verus Honos According to police, a witness threatening injuries, police re- Park Racetrack” on Saturday, nior Citizens Club is planning a described two persons forcing ported. September 27, at noon. trip to a San Gennaro Festival at The event will be a fun-filled La Neve’s in Haledon on Wednes- Calvary to Celebrate day of horseracing and barbeque day, September 17. The Jersey in a private picnic area along the Dreamers will present the songs Sunday School Start-up ‘Teddy Bear Picnic’ on Tap side of the racetrack. Watch your of Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin CRANFORD — The Calvary horse run by to win, place or and other Italian favorites. Joe Lutheran Church, located at 108 show. Tickets are $25 each and DeLuccia and friends will enter- Eastman Street in Cranford, will At Crane-Phillips Sept. 21 include racetrack admission, a tain with music while attendees host its Sunday School start-up program, food, water and soda. enjoy a specially-prepared Ital- celebration at 9:30 a.m. this CRANFORD — The community Admission is free and limited Attendees can BYOB if you wish. ian meal. Nick DeLuccia will be Sunday, September 14. Worship is invited to “A Teddy Bear Pic- seating is available. Interested There are typically 10 races a sure to get everyone up to do the will follow at 10:30 a.m., includ- nic” on Sunday, September 21, persons are asked to respond by day at Monmouth Park with the Tarantella as well. The dinner ing a “Blessing of the Backpacks.” beginning at 2:15 p.m., in the Thursday, September 18. To re- last race concluding around 5:30 and two complimentary drinks A church picnic will then take Gardens of the Crane-Phillips serve a seat, call the Historical p.m. Horseracing does not re- are included in the price, with a place at 11:30 a.m. in Fellowship House Museum, located at 124 Society’s office at (908) 276- quire any previous knowledge of wine station available. Hall. All are welcome. North Union Avenue in Cranford. 0082 or e-mail horses or racing. Place bets on The price per ticket is $50 for The church will return to two Participants are invited to bring [email protected]. the horse’s names or number Garwood seniors and $55 for non- services, at 8:30 and 10:30 a.m., a Teddy Bear and a blanket to sit Established in 1928, the combinations if you want, and resident seniors. The bus will leave the following Sunday, Septem- on and enjoy Teddy Bear stories Cranford Historical Society, a there’s a winner in every race. at 10 a.m. from the Garwood ber 21. Sunday school will con- and games in the museum’s gar- non-profit organization, has been Contact Ann Tarantino at (908) Firehouse, located at 415 South tinue at 9:30 a.m. along with dens. Juice and snacks will be dedicated to the preservation and 868-6129 or Sara Todisco at Avenue, and return at approxi- coffee, fellowship and choir prac- provided. This program is in- perpetuation of Cranford’s his- (908-377-7890) by Monday, mately 5 p.m. To reserve a seat, tice for adults. For more informa- tended for small children accom- tory. For more information, visit September 22 to purchase tick- or for more information, call Mary tion, call (908) 276-2418 or visit panied by an adult. The rain date the Historical Society’s website ets. Spina at (908) 789-0127. calvarycranford.com. is Sunday, September 28. at cranfordhistoricalsociety.com. LEADER/TIMES SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT Are you enjoying the quality content you’re reading in the pages of this fine newspaper? If this is true... Our newspaper will be mailed to your home and/or place of business each week within the USA WE’RE ASKING YOU TOTO BECOMEBECOME AA SUBSCRIBER!SUBSCRIBER! By CC Online Click Here

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