Westfield Advances Smoking Ban in Town Parks and Facilities Westfield BOE Hears Reports on STEM Camp, Energy And

Ad Populos, Non Aditus, Pervenimus Published Every Thursday Since September 3, 1890 (908) 232-4407 USPS 680020 Thursday, October 9, 2014 OUR 124th YEAR – ISSUE NO. 41-2014 Periodical – Postage Paid at Rahway, N.J. www.goleader.com [email protected] SEVENTY FIVE CENTS Westfield Advances Smoking Ban In Town Parks and Facilities By DOMINIC A. LAGANO Gildea explained that the ordinance ment.” Specially Written for The Westfield Leader is technically an “extension” of the If violated, the ordinance allows WESTFIELD — At its regular pub- current ordinance that bans smoking for fines ranging from $50 for a first lic meeting this past Tuesday evening, at the Memorial Pool complex. offense up to $500 for a third offense. the Westfield Town Council (WTC) The updated ordinance will now The Westfield Board of Health and passed on first reading of an ordi- include Brightwood Park, Clark Park, the Westfield Police Department will nance that effectively bans smoking Elm Street Field, Gumbert Field, be the agencies assigned with enforc- on all municipal park grounds and Houlihan and Sid Fay Fields, ing the ordinance. facilities. Mindowaskin Park, Sycamore Field, A public hearing will be held at a “This is an ordinance that was dis- Tamaques Park and Windsor Park. future town council meeting concern- cussed for many months in the Rec- The ban would also apply to land ing this ordinance so members of the reation Commission and the Board that is part of the state’s Green Acres public may voice their opinion to the of Health,” stated Town Administra- program located in Westfield. Funded council. tor Jim Gildea. “The (council’s) Code by the New Jersey’s Department of The council also passed a resolu- Review and Town Property (Com- Environmental Protection (DEP), the tion authorizing an emergency ap- mittee) also discussed it. We actually Green Acres program is tasked with propriation of $150,000 for funds to didn’t take any action because the preserving and enhancing New repair a collapsed box culvert of Saint state was considering a statewide ban. Jersey’s “natural environment and its Marks Avenue. A box culvert is a The governor vetoed that ban re- historic, scenic, and recreational re- structure that allows for water drain- cently so we’re moving forward.”Mr. sources for public use and enjoy- age under a roadway. Mr. Gildea described the purpose for the emergency appropriation. “We had road paving going on, of course being this time of year. We were in the process of paving the 600 block of Saint Marks. “We had about three-quarters of the road paved and as the last stretch Christina M. Hinke for The Westfield Leader of asphalt was being delivered down LOOKING FOR PUMPKINS…Local families enjoyed hayrides along the Halloween decorated grounds, a pumpkin patch, the unpaved section of Saint Marks, maze, pony rides, and games at Williams Nursery in Westfield on Saturday. Williams Nursery will hold the festivities this what’s called a box culvert drainage month. system on the side of Saint Marks, which was installed in 1927, gave way under the truck. The truck went Westfield BOE Hears Reports on into the hole and was severely damaged…no was hurt but we were unable to finish the paving that day.” Mr. Gildea continued, “We brought STEM Camp, Energy And HIB in a structural engineer to look at it. By DELL SIMEONE summer. Superintendent of Schools students. The whole stretch was compromised Specially Written for The Westfield Leader Margaret Dolan said the students Ms. Dolan announced that the WESTFIELD – The board of edu- are excited with the hands on op- U.S. Environmental Protection Betsey Burgdorf for The Westfield Leader even though only this one section 50 SHADES OF GREEN…Westfield battles algea at Mindowaskin Park in failed due to the weight of the truck, cation held a regular meeting on portunity. She said the district has Agency (EPA) has recognized the Westfield as the pond is covered, making the water appear to be many different but it’s something that’s been there Monday evening and highlighted a partnered with Kean University to Westfield School District for earn- shades of green. since 1927. It’s an old design. We just video of the summer STEM (Sci- enhance the resources available to CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 got some prices to repair it. Consider- ence, Technology, Engineering and ing the time of year and the Math) Camp, presented a report on MS Council Discusses homeowners that are dealing with the Energy Star Program and re- Cranford Paving Projects this, we want to do an emergency ported on incidents of violence and appropriations for that one job (to HIB (harassment, intimidation and Land Use Regulations replace the box culvert). What we’ll bullying) in the district. To Begin This Month By KATE BROWNE for members’ review prior to the up- do is follow that up with the next two A seven-minute video, put to- By CHRISTINA M. HINKE condition of West Holly would deem Specially Written for The Westfield Leader coming vote. meetings with a bond ordinance for gether by students, was shown Specially Written for The Westfield Leader some temporary patching in the in- MOUNTAINSIDE — After almost Council members also conducted that emergency…this is a capital which highlighted students enjoy- CRANFORD — Road paving be- terim. The paving of Keith Jeffries six months of often heated debate, an in-depth review of the borough’s CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 ing activities at STEM Camp this gins this month in Cranford, Town- Avenue may be pushed back until questions regarding the scope of a responses to the state’s annual Best ship Engineer Carl O’Brien said at spring while some other sewer work proposed ordinance to increase the Practices Inventory Review for Mu- the township committee workshop is being completed, Mr. O’Brien said. Floor Area Ratio (FAR) from .225 to nicipal Governments. The Best Prac- Freeholders Look to Bring meeting Monday night. A map of the South Union Avenue paving is to .240 continued at the borough tices Inventory is an annual checklist list of some 20 roads to be paved in be completed this month. Two trees council’s October 7 work meeting. A of 50 questions which are aimed at October is posted in the municipal were removed on the sidewalk lead- proposed ordinance to increase the insuring that local governments are Hudson JDC Head to County building. ing up to South Avenue because they FAR is scheduled for a public hear- using practices that stabilize prop- Some of the roads included for were pulling up pavers, Mr. O’Brien By PAUL J. PEYTON rector of the Union County jail, and ing and vote at the Tuesday, October erty taxes and encourage financial Specially Written for The Westfield Leader October will be pushed back. Herning said. He said the township is not 21 meeting. accountability and transparency. The Mr. Guzzo have been running the Avenue will begin after Halloween, planting new trees; instead he sug- As currently drafted, the ordinance inventory is designed to provide stan- COUNTY — The Union County detention center since. as to not interrupt the grand trick-or- gested potted plants or potted trees. allows the increased FAR for new dards by which local government freeholders are expected to vote to- In other business, the board con- treating that occurs on the block. The paving of two parts of South construction or significant renova- officials can assess how they are con- night to approve a memorandum of sidered a new five-year agreement Elizabethtown Gas is expected to dig Union Avenue and Lincoln Avenue tions contingent on a concomitant ducting business, compare those prac- understanding with Hudson County with Illinois-based KemperSports to up the road on West Holly Street this East are to be funded by the New increase in the required side-yard tices against other municipalities, and for an intergovernmental transfer of manage the county’s two golf courses, fall and winter, so the paving by the Jersey Department of Transportation. setbacks. Councilman William R. find new, cost-effective ways of pro- Diana Youst, the director of Hudson Galloping Hill in Kenilworth and Ash township will occur in the spring. “We should get good money on these Lane asked Borough Attorney John viding services. County’s Juvenile Detention Center, Brook in Scotch Plains. The county Mayor Andis Kalnins said the poor CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 Post to review the draft language to Municipal governments need to to Union County to run the Union will pay Kemper $509, 724 to man- insure that the criteria for what is a meet an established percentage of the County Juvenile Detention Center. age the courses for the 60-month “significant renovation” is clear. Mr. checklist items in order to receive all Frank Guzzo, director of human contract, about $100,000 lower than Lane noted that while the town’s large or part of their final state aid pay- services for Union County, told the the current agreement, according to lots could potentially accommodate ment. In addition to allowing “yes” freeholders that if approved by the Armando Sanchez, director of golf larger homes, he had considerable or “no” answers, for certain ques- board tonight, Ms. Youst would start operations for the county. concern about the need to have homes tions the Inventory allows the option with Union County on Tuesday, Oc- Under the new agreement, Union that “fit” on their blocks. Mr. Post of answering “not applicable” or that tober 14, with Union County reim- County will no longer receive total bursing Hudson for her salary and revenues from the food and beverage advised he would prepare a memo CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 fringe benefits at her current rate operation at the Galloping Hill ban- with Hudson. quet facility or the pro shop at the The board approved a waiver of clubhouse. Instead, the county will Union County’s residency require- receive 7 percent of the food and ment for county employees in Au- beverage and pro shop revenues. Mr. gust for Ms. Youst. Sanchez estimated the county share When reached via e-mail Friday would amount to between $250,000 by The Westfield Leader, Mr. Guzzo and $350,000 per year under the new said, “The purpose of the memoran- contract with Kemper. The new con- dum of understanding will be to bring tract begins on Saturday, November her here as acting superintendent to 1. run the Union County Juvenile De- Andrew Moran, director of public tention Center. She will not be doing safety, told the board that the Horace Corbin for The Westfield Leader double duty (by running both the $1,675,627 in State Homeland Secu- PARTY IN TOWN…Westfield was packed Monday night with New Jersey GOP Union and Hudson facilities).” rity Program funds the county is to legislators and supporters at Asm. Jon Bramnick’s home, dubbed O’Bramnick’s. The superintendent of Union receive from the Fiscal Year 2014 Pictured, from left to right, are: Eileen Kean, an attorney with Trenton-based County’s Juvenile Detention Center, Urban Area Security Initiative Grant Komjathy & Stewart; Asw. Nancy Munoz, Sen. Tom Kean, Jr. and Dale Florio, Greg Lyons, retired, and Tina is $350,000 more than the county former Somerset County Republican chairman. Matlock, assistant superintendent, received last year. The county also is resigned this past summer following to receive $409,709 of State Home- PAGE INDEX the arrest of a female officer, Sherrie land Security Program grant funds Regional ...... 2-3 Education ...... 9, 19 Brown-Braswell, 37, at the Linden from the Fiscal Year 2014 New Jer- Editorial...4-5, 9, 18-19 Sports ...... 11-17 HELPING HAND...Committee members plan the October 20 Westfield Area facility on charges she sexually as- sey Homeland Security Grant Pro- Police ...... 6 Real Estate .... 11-20 Volunteer Expo. Pictured, from left to right, are: Stan Erlich and Deirdre Gelinne saulted a youth for nearly a year at the gram. Community ... 6-8 Classifieds ..... 18 of the Westfield United Fund; Sherry Cronin of the Downtown Westfield Corpo- detention center. Both grants will be used to en- Obituary ...... 8 A&E ...... 19-20 ration and Paula Ehoff of the Westfield Area YMCA. See article on page 6. George Blaskewicz, assistant di- CONTINUED ON PAGE 10

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APPLIANCE 70 Years in Westfield Elm Kitchen and Laundry Appliances, TV’s, Grills and A/C’s 908-233-0400 220 ELMER STREET Westfield, NJ 07090 Resident Questions Part- Time Engineer in Cranford By CHRISTINA M. HINKE fence line is open by the train tracks, Specially Written for The Westfield Leader which he said is a safety hazard to the CRANFORD — Residents have ques- kids. Commissioner D’Ambola said he tioned the township committee’s deci- would notify Mr. O’Brien of the concrete sion to hire a part-time, contracted town- issue and the fence, and follow up on ship engineer versus hiring a full-time completing the lights. staffer. The township filed a responding brief Richard Marsden, Jr. held the position from the appellate division in regards to as a full-time township engineer for more the appeal of the court’s decision for the than 10 years, until he was replaced ear- Birchwood Avenue development, Town- lier this year with Carl O’Brien of Maser ship Attorney Diane Dabulas said. A Consulting, who is contracted by the date could be set for an argument as township on a part-time basis to fulfill the early as February or March, Ms. Dabulas duties of township engineer. said. Brian McCarthy, a Democratic candi- The Mayors Council Rahway River date for township committee, asked the Flood Control will continue to push for committee Tuesday at the official public funding from Congress to complete the meeting how many hours Mr. O’Brien U.S. Army Corps of Engineers feasibil- works on Cranford-related projects. ity study, Mayor Kalnins said. “We are “That would vary week-to-week de- also working other angles including work- BIRTHDAY BASH…Dozens of well-wishers gather Sunday at 16 Prospect Street pending on what the projects are. He has ing with the DEP and the possibility of in Westfield to congratulate Gail Sloan on her birthday. Pictured, from left to 12 hours of office hours in the getting pre-funding from the state and the right, are: Tom Sloan, her husband; Carol Kearney, Assemblyman Jon Bramnick building…We also have use of the other county,” Mayor Kalnins said. and Ralph Rapuano. 400 people in his organization and all the The committee gave its condolences to various disciplines they provide,” Mayor the family of Ed Trush, a member of the Andis Kalnins said. Cranford Flood Advisory Committee and Township Administrator Terence Wall a committee that studied the form of Westfield Bd. of Education said he could look at the itemized bills to government for Cranford, who passed determine hours spent on projects. away September 22. He was instrumental CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 “I know we hear some concerns but we in beginning the project to reduce flood ing the Energy Star Label. Energy man, chairman of the board’s fi- are way ahead than we were,” Commis- premiums paid by residents, Commis- Star buildings use 35 percent less nance committee, announced the sioner Robert D’Ambola said. sioner Thomas Hannen, Jr. said. energy and cause 35 percent fewer gifts, which are: $22,809 from an “The North Avenue Train Station Two technical assistants within the greenhouse gases than similar build- anonymous donor for the purchase project we believe has been saved by this construction code office were hired by ings. Seven district buildings have of 30 laptops and a laptop cart for Betsey Burgdorf for The Westfield Leader engineer,” Mr. D’Ambola said. He said way of resolution to fill two openings. received the award, they are: the McKinley School, $1,334 from PROJECT MED...Westfield Police Chief David Wayman announced that pre- the committee is anticipating construc- Jennifer Kobliska resigned as registrar to Westfield High School, Edison In- the Westfield Coalition for the Arts scription medications, including pet medications, can be dropped off anony- tion to begin in February or March. the health department and Michelle Della termediate School, Roosevelt In- to the Franklin School’s Music De- mously in a dropbox located in the lobby of the Westfield Police Department 24/ “The Orchard Brook improvement is Sera resigned as technical assistant to the another project this engineer pulled from building department. termediate School, Franklin El- partment for the purchase of new 7, 365 days a year. A mobile drop unit also will be available at community events. ementary School, Wilson Elemen- Orff instruments, and $3,397 from Project Medicine Drop is a national effort to help prevent abuse and diversion of the dusty shelves,” Mr. D’Ambola stated. Township community announcements prescription drugs. To learn more, visit njconsumeraffairs.gov/meddrop or call The project would impact approximately were made. The annual Hanson Park tary School, Tamaques Elementary the Franklin School PTO for the (800) 242-5846. 150 homes in the area, he said. Conservancy Rubber Ducky Race will be School and the administration build- purchase of classroom equipment The township committee introduced held Sunday, October 19. ing. Since July of 2007 to August and materials. an ordinance that will codify the master The Cranford Cougars football team’s 2014, the district has saved The Parent Teacher Council of plan, which will be implemented and win over Summit that broke Summit’s $2,975,152. the Westfield Pubic Schools is spon- WF Planning Bd. OK’s Reno enforced through the planning and zon- winning streak was noted. “The savings we achieved not soring a Candidates’ Night for those ing board. The Friends of the Cranford Library The Hillside Avenue Tunnel, which is will hold its used book sale Wednesday only help our budget but the envi- running for the Board of Education Of Ex-Norris Site for Redcom used as a passageway most commonly through Saturday, October 15 to 18. ronment as well,” she said. on Wednesday, October 15, at the for students to get to and from Hillside Breast Cancer Awareness Month was Ms. Dolan said the report on vio- Westfield High School auditorium. By LAUREN S. BARR approved with the conditions that lence, vandalism and sustenance The six candidates are: Michael Specially Written for The Westfield Leader Avenue School, has cracked concrete, recognized. “Check out breast cancer facts Redcom return to the site plan review Mr. McCarthy said. Conrail, last year, and figures for 2013-2014 and maybe abuse (vvsa) and HIB from January Bielen, Noreen Coleman, Mark WESTFIELD – At Monday night’s committee with a lighting plan, land- had installed a tubular liner inside to you can save a friend or family member’s 1 to June, shows that all incidents Friedman, Christopher Langhart, planning board meeting, the board scaping and fencing plans along South protect from leaks, but lighting has yet to life. It is very informative,” Commis- are down. She said 11 violent inci- Margaret (Peggy) Oster and David approved the renovation and reha- Euclid Avenue and a plan for reha- be installed. Mr. McCarthy also said the sioner D’Ambola said. dents were reported. In five cases Sexton. bilitation of the former Norris bilitation of what board members the police were notified. The result A moderator from the League of Chevrolet building along with the called a dilapidated parking lot. was 12 long-term suspensions and Women Voters will present ques- approval of two subdivisions. In other business, the board ap- two other discipline measures. She tions from the audience for as long Redcom Design and Construction proved a conforming two lot subdivi- Cranford Paving Projects said that there were 18 investiga- as time permits. Questions can be will be the new owners and tenants of sion of 627 Fourth Avenue brought CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 tions of HIB reports, resulting in e-mailed in advance to Lisa Wendel, the former Norris Chevrolet on North forward by Ralph Rapuano. The cur- four confirmed reports. The re- PTC chairwoman of the event at Avenue following rehabilitation and rent single-family home will be de- three projects,” Mr. O’Brien said. through a county grant and about ported incidents had to do with com- [email protected]. The dead- an addition to the existing structure. molished to make way for two new “It is the most road paving the $21,000 coming from the township. ments about race or national origin, line for submission is this Friday, Redcom currently is headquartered homes. Each lot will be fully con- town has ever done in a year,” Mr. The commissioners agreed to kick she said. Ms. Dolan also said that October 10. on Elmer Street in Westfield. forming to the RS10 zoning, which O’Brien said. in the township’s share should the this week is a “Week of Respect,” Curriculum Committee Chair- While the application required sev- requires a minimum square footage The township has received a 90 baseball league procure the remain- where students learn to respect woman Roseanne Kurstedt an- eral variances dealing with lot cover- of 10,000 feet. The lots are required percent in its Best Practices Inven- der of the funds. themselves and others. nounced that on Wednesday, Octo- age and setbacks, all of those vari- to be 70 feet wide, but will each be tory checklist from the State of New Scherrer Street residents have said On the subject of medical policy, ber 22, at 7:30 p.m., the Special ances sought were pre-existing non- over 80 feet wide and 125 feet deep. Jersey Department of Community they have seen less of a rat problem, Ms. Dolan said it has been outlined Education PTC will host a presen- conforming conditions. The appli- Town Planner Bill Drew requested Affairs, Township Administrator Commissioner Mary O’Connor to parents that the district is up-to- tation by Robert Zambrano of the cant intends to remove the sheds that any existing trees on the prop- Terence Wall said. “We will receive said. The Westfield Regional Health date on the EBOLA and MERSA Stress and Anxiety Services of New from the site and construct an 840- erty that could remain be left alone. no reduction in our final aid (Con- Department inspected the grounds viruses. “he need for personal hy- Jersey. The event will be held in the square-foot addition to the building, Additionally, the board approved solidated Municipal Property Tax of the foreclosed home residents giene has been stressed to students,” Westfield High School’s cafeteria according to engineer John Manilio. an application by Michael Mahoney Relief and Energy Tax Relief aid) had blamed for the rat infestation she said. B. Mr. Zambrano is a clinical psy- The plan calls for 48 parking spots for a minor subdivision of 227 and numbers,” Mr. Wall said. The In- numerous times and have found no In other business, the board ap- chologist specializing in helping where 54 are required, but Mr. 231 Elizabeth Avenue. The applica- ventory encourages municipalities evidence of a rat infestation there, proved the acceptance of several parents, teachers and therapists deal Manilio stated that Redcom currently tion sought to take 3,225 square feet of to embrace practices that promote Commissioner O’Connor said. The grants to the district. Mark Fried- with stress. He will offer practical employs 42 people, 10 of whom work 227 and add it to 231. The applicant financial accountability, sound bank that owns the property has strategies for school and home. in the field 90 percent of the time. It had previously been granted a three- management and transparency, ac- inspected the inside of the house There will be no school this Mon- also was pointed out that the com- lot subdivision by the board. The ap- cording to the state website. and has said there are no signs of day, October 13 in observance of pany only has 10 parking spaces at its plication was approved with the con- The township pools are expected rats, she said. The health depart- Columbus Day. current location, which forces em- dition that the existing home on the lot to have architectural drawings for ment is attempting to gain permis- MS Council CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 The next board meeting will be a ployees to park on the street and in is to remain, as was mentioned in the improvements, including new roofs sion to enter the house, she said. workshop meeting on Tuesday, Oc- the public parking lot on Elmer Street. prior subdivision approval. and ceilings to repair leaks, making Another property was identified compliance will be “prospective.” tober 21, at 7:30 p.m. at the admin- Professional planner John the showers ADA compliant, and as having “serious issues” and “may Mayor Paul Mirabelli noted that the istration building, located at 301 McDonough called the renovation new pool decks, Commissioner Tom be the source” of the rat problem, overwhelming majority of the Elm Street. “an adaptive re-use of a long-stand- Hannen, Jr. said. Part of the im- Commissioner O’Connor said. community’s responses to the survey ing structure.” He also said this use Freeholders provements will be paid by grant The township’s enforcement of were either “yes” or “not applicable,” is “benign” compared to the possi- CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 money and part by pool utility capi- building codes was touted by and the council’s goal was to con- bilities of a restaurant or retail, given hance the county and region’s abil- tal funds, Mr. Hannen said. The Deputy Mayor Lisa Adubato, not- tinue to closely monitor and control Leader/Times that it backs to homes on South ity to prepare for, respond to, and Orange Avenue Pool had a new filing the added assessments this year expenditures. Euclid Avenue. recover from acts of terrorism. ter put in recently and was paid for will be $300,000 for Cranford. Borough Engineer Michael Disko Staff Change A handful of residents were in Union County Clerk Joanne with grant money, Mayor Kalnins “...There has been an additional 31 presented a report to the council on Lauren S. Barr has taken over the attendance at the meeting and ques- Rajoppi told the freeholders she said. COs (certificates of occupancy) in his plans to attempt to obtain a grant position of editor for Education, tioned the lighting, as the dealership hopes her office will introduce its Cranford Baseball Coach Dennis September, which has added $6 from the New Jersey Department of Arts and Entertainment for The lighting was “obtrusive” to their new e-filing system later this year McCaffery has submitted a request million to the ratable,” Deputy Transportation (DOT) to repave sev- Westfield Leader and The Scotch homes. They also stated that they for all documents filed through her to join with a group to be formed to Mayor Adubato said. Building Sub- eral roads in the community. Mr. Plains-Fanwood Times. Lauren can would like to see the current fence office including deeds and mort- do work on baseball field dugouts Code and Construction Code Offi- Disko explained that not all roads be reached at existing emails used along the South Euclid border be gages. The board will vote tonight on the back section of Memorial cial Richard Belluscio said his tar- which need repair fit the criteria es- for those sections: replaced as it is in poor condition. to hire Wisolmerski Associates, Inc., Field, Commissioner Hannen said. get is $400,000. tablished by the state, and the useful [email protected] or Board member Darielle Walsh said of Pembroke Pines, Fla., at $41,350 The proposal is to make the dugout Resident Barbara Krause said she life of a heavily traveled road is ap- [email protected]. the building has been an “eyesore to work on that project as part of a “double deep” and extend it, as well had some concern with the cost of a proximately 15 years. Since the DOT We thank Betsey Burgdorf for for a long time” and that she was contract to provide technical sup- as adding a structure above the dug- part-time engineer. Mr. Wall said will make only one grant, the council her service as editor and wish her “pleased to see it’s a business stay- port to the clerk’s office for record- out for a press booth, storage and a Mr. O’Brien of Maser Consulting is recommended that Mr. Disko apply the best in her new endeavors. ing in Westfield.” ing, indexing and accounting ser- meeting room, and a locker room paid $140 per hour and works 12 for funds to repave Wood Valley and/ Lauren was the newspaper editor in The application was unanimously vices. on the back section of the dugout. hours per week in the office. He or Forest Hill Road. the past. Initial cost estimates are about also gets aid per project with a cap. $60,000, with part of it funded “I believe by the end of the year you will see a dollar-to-dollar comparison will be under what we were in the past,” Deputy Mayor Adubato WF Council said. CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 Mrs. Krause said the Department project and we want to fund it that of Public Works (DPW) is in dan- way so it doesn’t affect our operating ger of losing personnel because they budget for next year,” concluded Mr. have been overworked, and “pick- Gildea. ing up slack” when the engineer is The council also approved the not on site. Mayor Kalnins agreed demolition of single-family dwell- the DPW has taken on more tasks to ings located at 510 Summit Avenue, repair streets in the last three years, 627 Leigh Drive and 903 Pennsylva- but also noted additional staff was nia Avenue as well as a single-family hired. dwelling and detached garage located Resident of Colby Lane Felicia at 129 Brightwood Avenue and a Van Ostenbridge said there is single-family dwelling and shed lo- “mutterings” that Union County cated at 8 North Wickom Drive. College is not in favor of putting its The next town council conference sports complex at Oak Ridge Park session open to the public is sched- and has discussed moving the road uled for Tuesday, October 21, at 7 on campus that enters from Gallop- p.m., at the municipal building lo- ing Hill Road closer to Colby Lane TOUR...New RWJ Rahway Board member, Dr. Michael Thien, recently toured Suzette F. 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USPS 485200 Thursday, October 9, 2014 Published Every Thursday Since 1959 (908) 232-4407 OUR 55th YEAR – ISSUE NO. 41-2014 Periodical – Postage Paid at Rahway, N.J. www.timesnj.com [email protected] SEVENTY FIVE CENTS Scotch Plains Council and Residents Discuss Brookside Park By FRED T. ROSSI complained about a wheelbarrow see some improvement in the next Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times that was dumped into the pond, as two weeks,” the mayor said. An- SCOTCH PLAINS — Frustra- well as debris both in the pond and other resident, Albert Muller, called tions boiled over again this week on the ground surrounding it. Last it “ridiculous” that the pond cleanup among residents and members of month, he toured the park with Rec- delays have gone for so long. the township council about condi- reation Director Ray Poerio so that When another resident asked tions at Brookside Park and the sta- Mr. Brian could point out his areas whether residents could undertake tus of the nearly-completed pavil- of concern. the cleanup themselves, Township ion there. When Mr. Brian asked the gov- Attorney Jeffrey Lehrer said that as As he has at several recent coun- erning body this week when the long as the required permits from cil meetings, resident Michael Brian cleanup is expected to be done, the state Department of Environ- of Winding Brook Way spoke at the Mayor Kevin Glover at first said he mental Protection were secured, council’s conference meeting on did not know before requesting there was nothing to prevent pri- Tuesday, specifically about the con- Township Manager Jerry Giaimis vate citizens from doing so. Mr. dition of the pond at the Hetfield to push for action. “I am going to Brian then returned to the micro- Avenue park. He has repeatedly hope and expect that we’re going to phone to assert that the state would not permit any machinery in the pond nor would it allow “a tea- spoon of dirt” to be removed without permits. He added that debris could be removed but claimed, in a reference to Mr. Poerio, that “the recreation director will not allow it.” Paul Lachenauer for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times SCOTCH PLAINS DAY...The community enjoys a beautiful fall day at Scotch Plains Day held on Sunday, which offered Another resident, Frank Festa, vendors, food and rides for the kids. suggested that the municipal government contact the county’s mos- quito commission to remove the wheelbarrow, saying it could be Fanwood Council Reviews seen as a potential breeding ground for mosquitoes. Later in the meeting, there was discussion about the park’s new pa- South Ave. Zoning, Skatepark vilion, which is still not formally By CATHERINE WATSON accept, then fewer formal variance (CCW), East (CCE), and Central completed. It was purchased in the Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times requests will be necessary and devel- (CCC). CCW stretches from Terrill spring and was expected to be in- FANWOOD — The Fanwood Bor- opers will be able to get businesses up Road to Memorial Funeral Home. stalled in time for the start of the ough Council heard a presentation and running with fewer costly delays. CCE comprises The Chelsea Senior summer camp program on June 30. from H2M Associates, a consulting “You don’t want to zone by vari- Living Center and points east. CCC But several days earlier, the town- firm specializing in design and engi- ance,” said Ms. Giorgianni. includes the points between Memo- ship issued a stop-work order, say- neering, at Tuesday night’s agenda Ms. Giorgianni presented the coun- rial Funeral Home and The Chelsea, Christina M. Hinke for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times PUMPKIN PATCH…Local families enjoyed hayrides among the Halloween ing that the township recreation meeting. H2M’s representative, Jes- cil with a document detailing a vision the main downtown area of Fanwood. decorated grounds, a pumpkin patch, maze, pony rides, and games at Williams commission should have first se- sica Giorgianni, walked council mem- for zoning along South Avenue that The council shared a vision of CCE Nursery in Westfield on Saturday. Williams Nursery will hold the festivities this cured approval for the pavilion from bers through a six-page proposal for divides the corridor into three sec- as an area in which additional senior month. the township planning board. Mayor zoning changes along the South Av- tions, Commercial Corridor West CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 Glover said he is “frustrated” by enue corridor. the delays and asked for a meeting The Fanwood Planning Board and Fanwood Rec: Skateboard with township zoning and other council hope that zoning changes will Zoning Board Green Lights officials to get an update on why help to attract developers to the area work has not yet been completed. by making the development process Park Bids Over Budget The council also spent some 20 more efficient. If zoning law accu- New Pool at JCC in SP By CHRISTINA M. HINKE an engineering firm, which estimated minutes debating whether proce- rately reflects the types of buildings By FRED T. ROSSI bors who live behind the JCC prop- Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times the cost of the construction project to CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 and uses that the planning board will erty, which is bordered by a thicket of FANWOOD — The second set of be $250,000, Mr. Boris said. SCOTCH PLAINS — The zoning trees. construction bids for the skateboard “Now, it is $350,000. The mayor is board of adjustment last week gave Three Martine Avenue residents park planned for Forest Road Park not happy. The council is not happy. Freeholders Look to Bring its approval for the Jewish Commu- spoke during the hearing, not to op- came in higher than budgeted, the When you hire an engineer to get the nity Center (JCC) on Martine Avenue pose the JCC’s application but to air Fanwood Recreation Commission bid right, you want to make sure it to install a second outdoor swim- their concerns about traffic in the announced Thursday at its meeting. gets right,” Councilman Boris said. Hudson JVDC Head to UC ming pool for use by infants and area — not only from the JCC but The Fanwood Borough Council re- “We either reexamine the whole By PAUL J. PEYTON rector of the Union County jail, and children. also from the Fanwood-Scotch Plains jected the first set of bids, when bids project…or you think to yourself Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times Mr. Guzzo have been running the The new 18-foot by 45-foot pool YMCA across the street and from came in higher than the budgeted maybe we do something else with COUNTY — The Union County detention center since. will be located next to the existing morning and evening commuters. It amount. this money,” he said. freeholders are expected to vote In other business, the board con- pool, which is situated inside the was pointed out that the new JCC The lowest bidder, Z-Tech, had a The recreation commission in- tonight to approve a memorandum sidered a new five-year agreement courtyard at the rear of the U-shaped swimming pool will be open only base bid of $256,065, which was cluded the skate park in its Master of understanding with Hudson with Illinois-based KemperSports building, explained Michael during the summer when overall traf- higher by about $50,000 from its Plan in 2011. In 2012, the commis- County for an intergovernmental to manage the county’s two golf Goldstein, JCC’s assistant executive fic volume tends to be lower. initial bid and is over budget by sion applied for a Union County Rec- transfer of Diana Youst, the direc- courses, Galloping Hill in director. He told the board at its Oc- In other business, the board also $102,475. reational Trust grant to fund part of tor of Hudson County’s Juvenile Kenilworth and Ash Brook in tober 2 meeting that the pool will be gave approval to a one-year exten- In addition, the skate park ramps the skate park, and received $80,000. Detention Center, to Union County Scotch Plains. The county will pay used primarily by day campers and sion of its April 2013 approval for an supplied by Spohn Ranch would cost The council was expected to vote to run the Union County Juvenile Kemper $509, 724 to manage the will be open only during the summer expansion of the Grillstone Restau- about $90,000, Recreation Director on the bids received on October 7. Detention Center. courses for the 60-month contract, months during daytime hours. He rant on Route 22. Normally, approv- Robert Budiansky told The Scotch Councilman Boris asked the com- Frank Guzzo, director of human about $100,000 lower than the cur- added that the pools will not be vis- als are valid for 18 months; if work is Plains-Fanwood Times. mission to give its recommendation services for Union County, told the rent agreement, according to ible either from the street or to neigh- CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 The Fanwood borough engineer to the council. freeholders that if approved by the Armando Sanchez, director of golf initially said the construction costs Recreation Commission Secretary board tonight, Ms. Youst would start operations for the county. would be $120,000, Councilman Anthony Carter said he would like to with Union County on Tuesday, Oc- Under the new agreement, Union Kevin Boris, commission liaison, be involved in the negotiations with tober 14, with Union County reim- County will no longer receive total said. Then, the borough council hired CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 bursing Hudson for her salary and revenues from the food and bever- fringe benefits at her current rate age operation at the Galloping Hill with Hudson. banquet facility or the pro shop at The board approved a waiver of the clubhouse. Instead, the county Union County’s residency require- will receive 7 percent of the food ment for county employees in Au- and beverage and pro shop rev- gust for Ms. Youst. enues. Mr. Sanchez estimated the When reached via e-mail Friday county share would amount to be- by The Scotch Plains-Fanwood tween $250,000 and $350,000 per Times, Mr. Guzzo said, “The pur- year under the new contract with pose of the memorandum of under- Kemper. The new contract begins standing will be to bring her here as on Saturday, November 1. acting superintendent to run the Andrew Moran, director of pub- Union County Juvenile Detention lic safety, told the board that the Center. She will not be doing double $1,675,627 in State Homeland Se- duty (by running both the Union curity Program funds the county is and Hudson facilities).” to receive from the Fiscal Year 2014 The superintendent of Union Urban Area Security Initiative Grant County’s Juvenile Detention Cen- is $350,000 more than the county Paul Lachenauer for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times SCOTCH PLAINS DAY...A ravioli-eating contest was among the many activities ter, Greg Lyons, retired, and Tina received last year. The county also featured during the Scotch Plains Day street fair on Sunday. Matlock, assistant superintendent, is to receive $409,709 of State resigned this past summer follow- Homeland Security Program grant ing the arrest of a female officer, funds from the Fiscal Year 2014 PAGE INDEX Sherrie Brown-Braswell, 37, at the New Jersey Homeland Security Regional ...... 2-3 Education ...... 9, 19 Linden facility on charges she Grant Program. Editorial...4-5, 9, 18-19 Sports ...... 11-17 Christina M. Hinke for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times sexually assaulted a youth for Both grants will be used to en- Police ...... 6 Real Estate .... 11-20 BID REVIEW…The Fanwood Recreation Commission discusses the bids for the nearly a year at the detention cen- hance the county and region’s abil- Community ... 6-8 Classifieds ..... 18 skateboard park construction with borough council liaison, Kevin Boris, pic- ter. ity to prepare for, respond to, and Obituary ...... 8 A&E ...... 19-20 tured center, Thursday night. George Blaskewicz, assistant di- CONTINUED ON PAGE 10

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To Begin This Month CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 dural rules permitted governing Wheeler’s nomination and was the By CHRISTINA M. HINKE had blamed for the rat infestation numer- body members to make an appoint- sole vote against her appointment. the bidder to lower the costs, given he until Wednesday, December 31. Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times ous times and have found no evidence of ment to the committee that was es- In response to separate questions has construction experience. “If I was In other business, it was announced CRANFORD — Road paving begins a rat infestation there, Commissioner tablished in the spring to advise on from Mr. Festa, the mayor seemed on council, I would want to know rec the borough’s Halloween Parade will this month in Cranford, Township Engi- O’Connor said. The bank that owns the neer Carl O’Brien said at the township property has inspected the inside of the enhancing development in the open to the idea of possibly abol- did all the due diligence they could be on Friday, October 31, beginning at committee workshop meeting Monday house and has said there are no signs of downtown business district. Coun- ishing the recreation commission, do,” Mr. Carter said. 6:15 p.m., from the Fanwood Memo- night. A map of the list of some 20 roads rats, she said. The health department is cilwoman Colleen Gialanella nomi- which could be accomplished by Commission Chairman Joseph rial Library, with judging to follow to be paved in October is posted in the attempting to gain permission to enter the nated Tashira Wheeler, a township enactment of an ordinance, so that Valente said, “There is no more money around 6:30 p.m. The Scotch Plains- municipal building. house, she said. resident, to become the eighth mem- the recreation director and the I want to put towards this project.” Fanwood High School Marching Band Some of the roads included for Octo- Another property was identified as hav- ber of the committee. She said she department’s programs could be “We chose this not only for the will lead the procession. Halloween- ber will be pushed back. Herning Avenue ing “serious issues” and “may be the had attempted to put forth Ms. under the purview of the township facility but for the price…,” Mr. Valente themed crafts, coffee, cider, dough- will begin after Halloween, as to not source” of the rat problem, Commissioner Wheeler’s name four times over the manager rather than the indepen- said. nuts and prizes will be a part of the interrupt the grand trick-or-treating that O’Connor said. past few months, but that a variety dent commission. And when Mr. “Until we have the opportunity to Halloween festivities. A trick-or-trunk occurs on the block. Elizabethtown Gas The township’s enforcement of build- is expected to dig up the road on West ing codes was touted by Deputy Mayor of factors — including the fact that Festa, who has questioned the effi- sit in a room with these activity also will be held at the library Holly Street this fall and winter, so the Lisa Adubato, noting the added assess- not all council members had re- cacy of the township’s present form individuals…and discuss the the same night. paving by the township will occur in the ments this year will be $300,000 for Cran- ceived Ms. Wheeler’s résumé — of government, asked the mayor pricing…there is no way I would rule The annual Holiday Celebration is spring. Mayor Andis Kalnins said the ford. “...There has been an additional 31 had delayed consideration of the whether he believed the mayor and it out,” Mr. Carter said. set for Sunday, December 7, with more poor condition of West Holly would deem COs (certificates of occupancy) in Sep- appointment. council could run the day-to-day Recreation Commission member information to follow. some temporary patching in the interim. tember, which has added $6 million to the Council members and Mr. operations, Mr. Glover said he did. Thomas Smith said, “For the number The Fanwood 5K and Family Fun The paving of Keith Jeffries Avenue may ratable,” Deputy Mayor Adubato said. Giaimis debated who was at fault At the start of its meeting, the of mental man hours that we have sat Run will be held Sunday, October 19, be pushed back until spring while some Building Sub-Code and Construction Code for the delays while Mr. Lehrer, council honored Christopher Moffitt, and talked about this…before we scrap with the Fun Run beginning at 9 a.m. other sewer work is being completed, Official Richard Belluscio said his target acting as parliamentarian, attempted a teacher in the local school district, this…I think we owe it to all of us to and the 5K beginning at 9:30 a.m. Pre- Mr. O’Brien said. is $400,000. South Union Avenue paving is to be Resident Barbara Krause said she had to sort out the procedural question for his life-saving efforts in late June get this thing as far down the track as registration is scheduled for Saturday, completed this month. Two trees were some concern with the cost of a part-time of whether the council could both on Long Beach Island when he res- we can.” October 18, from 4 to 6 p.m., and day- removed on the sidewalk leading up to engineer. Mr. Wall said Mr. O’Brien of nominate and then approve an ap- cued two swimmers in distress. Recreation Commission member of-race registration will be at 8 a.m. at South Avenue because they were pulling Maser Consulting is paid $140 per hour pointment at the same meeting. Mayor Glover announced that Co- Tracy Fletcher said, “I agree, don’t La Grande Park. The commission is up pavers, Mr. O’Brien said. He said the and works 12 hours per week in the office. After nearly 15 minutes of back- lumbus Day ceremonies will be held spend any more money…but we have seeking volunteers to help at the event. township is not planting new trees; instead He also gets aid per project with a cap. and-forth discussion, Mrs. on Saturday morning at 11 a.m. in to show a little faith to the community. This year’s 5K has about 110 regis- he suggested potted plants or potted trees. “I believe by the end of the year you will Gialanella called the circular dis- front of the municipal building. We made a big stink about this last trants thus far, Mr. Valente said, which The paving of two parts of South Union see a dollar-to-dollar comparison will be cussions a “mockery” of the pro- year.” he said is a jump from last year. Avenue and Lincoln Avenue East are to under what we were in the past,” Deputy cess, a term swatted down by Deputy The recreation commission will Commission Treasurer Michael be funded by the New Jersey Department Mayor Adubato said. of Transportation. “We should get good Mrs. Krause said the Department of Mayor Michael Marcus, who called make live on its website a survey ask- Kelly discussed the budget. Commu- money on these three projects,” Mr. Public Works (DPW) is in danger of los- her description “impertinent.” ing for residents’ opinions on where nity Pass, camps and senior programs O’Brien said. ing personnel because they have been Mr. Marcus said he had some they would prefer to have improve- made up about $39,000 of revenues, “It is the most road paving the town has overworked, and “picking up slack” when concerns about the appointment, ments in parks and facilities in the Mr. Kelly said. There is about $45,000 ever done in a year,” Mr. O’Brien said. the engineer is not on site. Mayor Kalnins namely that of the seven members community. The survey will be live in the trust, according to his report. The township has received a 90 per- agreed the DPW has taken on more tasks appointed to the committee so far, cent in its Best Practices Inventory check- to repair streets in the last three years, but six had been put forward by Coun- list from the State of New Jersey Depart- also noted additional staff was hired. cilman William Vastine and one by Fanwood Council ment of Community Affairs, Township Resident of Colby Lane Felicia Van Mrs. Gialanella. Mr. Marcus said Administrator Terence Wall said. “We Ostenbridge said there is “mutterings” he had some people in mind for CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 will receive no reduction in our final aid that Union County College is not in favor goleader.com/subscribe (Consolidated Municipal Property Tax of putting its sports complex at Oak Ridge possible appointments. He unsuc- centers and medical facilities might be station’s parking lot as a property for cessfully called for a tabling of Ms. developed, and a residential architec- development. Relief and Energy Tax Relief aid) num- Park and has discussed moving the road bers,” Mr. Wall said. The Inventory en- on campus that enters from Galloping Hill tural style would be appropriate. In the Councilman Dan Levine said that courages municipalities to embrace prac- Road closer to Colby Lane and building downtown area, the council concurred provisions should be added to the tices that promote financial accountabil- the sports complex closer to Fairview Cem- Leader/Times Freeholders that buildings should be spaced tightly zoning laws that require anyone de- ity, sound management and transparency, etery. The township committee said it CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 to encourage window shopping and an veloping the train station parking lot according to the state website. would look further into it. Staff Change urbane atmosphere. The council also to preserve existing commuter park- The township pools are expected to recover from acts of terrorism. have architectural drawings for improve- Lauren S. Barr has taken over the agreed with plans to discourage drive- ing. Councilman Jack Molenaar position of editor for Education, Union County Clerk Joanne ways and subdivision of lots, while countered that such provisions would ments, including new roofs and ceilings Rajoppi told the freeholders she to repair leaks, making the showers ADA Arts and Entertainment for The encouraging rear-of-building parking discourage larger developers because SP Zoning Bd. Westfield Leader and The Scotch hopes her office will introduce its and combination of lots, in order to adding parking spaces would be pro- compliant, and new pool decks, Com- missioner Tom Hannen, Jr. said. Part of CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 Plains-Fanwood Times. Lauren can new e-filing system later this year facilitate traffic flow and business along hibitively expensive. Councilman for all documents filed through her the improvements will be paid by grant not completed within that time frame, be reached at existing e-mails used the entire South Avenue corridor. Molenaar said he would like to see a money and part by pool utility capital for those sections: office including deeds and mort- In CCW, the council, building on the “Commuter Community” at the train the approval lapses. With the 18- gages. The board will vote tonight funds, Mr. Hannen said. The Orange month window ending in November, [email protected] or planning board’s recommendations, station, rather than a “Park and Ride,” Avenue Pool had a new filter put in [email protected]. to hire Wisolmerski Associates, Inc., sketched a vision for an “eclectic, and that requiring a static number of recently and was paid for with grant Grillstone’s attorney, James Clark, of Pembroke Pines, Fla., at $41,350 money, Mayor Kalnins said. attributed the delay to a failure by the We thank Betsey Burgdorf for artisanal, light industrial area,” inspired commuter parking spaces indicated her service as editor and wish her to work on that project as part of a by recent developments in Brooklyn. “lack of vision.” The matter will go Cranford Baseball Coach Dennis company’s former engineering firm contract to provide technical sup- McCaffery has submitted a request to join to secure necessary permits from the the best in her new endeavors. In addition to the light industrial uses back to the planning board for con- Lauren was the newspaper editor in port to the clerk’s office for record- already approved in that area, zoning sideration. with a group to be formed to do work on state Department of Environmental ing, indexing and accounting ser- baseball field dugouts on the back section Protection. The board voted to ex- the past. will now provisionally allow arcades, In other news, members of the Fan- of Memorial Field, Commissioner Hannen vices. pool halls, bowling, tattoo parlors, ho- wood Recreation Commission came tend the approval to November 2015. said. The proposal is to make the dugout The board put off until next month tels, bed-and-breakfast establishments before the council to discuss recent “double deep” and extend it, as well as and residential buildings. failed bids for a skateboard park at adding a structure above the dugout for a three other applications that were on One use that the council and plan- Forest Road Park. All bids came in press booth, storage and a meeting room, its original agenda. A long-delayed ning board would like to discourage, higher than the engineer’s estimates. and a locker room on the back section of hearing on an application by Par Fuel said Mayor Colleen Mahr, is used-car Commissioner Anthony Carter, who the dugout. Initial cost estimates are about LLC, which operates the Exxon gas lots. While some such establishments has a background in construction, said $60,000, with part of it funded through a station on Route 22 East, to put up a already exist and would be that the recreation commission would county grant and about $21,000 coming new digital LED price sign will be from the township. heard on Thursday, November 6. Also grandfathered in even following zon- like to negotiate with vendors to see if The commissioners agreed to kick in ing changes, future car lots would not the bids could be lowered to reasonable on the agenda for next month is a the township’s share should the baseball continuation of the hearing on an be approved. And should existing car rates before considering whether to ask league procure the remainder of the funds. lots apply to improve their properties, council for additional funds. Mayor Scherrer Street residents have said they application to upgrade the sign that they also will have to apply for a use Mahr gave the go-ahead to this plan, have seen less of a rat problem, Commis- identifies Blue Star shopping center variance in order to proceed. provided that the recreation commissioner Mary O’Connor said. The Westfield on Route 22 West as well as a hearing Council members expressed a vari- sioners consult with borough lawyers Regional Health Department inspected the on a subdivision application for a ety of opinions regarding zoning in the before proceeding. grounds of the foreclosed home residents property on Martine Avenue. area of the South Avenue train station. The next meeting of the council will The plan H2M presented would en- occur on Tuesday, October 21, at Fan- courage developers to consider the train wood Borough Hall.

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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, October 9, 2014 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION Man Charged With Animal WF Rec. Panel Discusses County Clerk Rajoppi Cruelty for Killing Dog Improvements to Fields Launches Voter App COUNTY — A Connecticut man marks the first time third-degree ani- By KATE BROWNE ens of photographs of the fields with COUNTY – Union County Clerk tions in case of unplanned changes to has been charged with third-degree mal cruelty charges were filed in Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times the Commission as well as instances Joanne Rajoppi has announced the the election schedule, including animal cruelty after allegedly forc- Union County since “Patrick’s Law” WESTFIELD — With the fall sports where umpires and coaches from vis- launch of Union County Votes, a free changes in polling places. ing a dog out of a moving vehicle on was signed into law by Governor season in full swing, members of the iting teams had expressed concern new mobile app designed to help Union “The mobile app is a powerful tool the Garden State Parkway last month, Chris Christie last summer. The leg- recreation commission focused on the regarding what they perceived as dan- County residents connect quickly and for keeping the elections process run- killing it, acting Union County Pros- islation, named for a pit bull that had condition of the town’s athletic fields gerous conditions. easily with accurate information about ning smoothly during emergencies or ecutor Grace H. Park announced last suffered severe abuse in Newark, stiff- at their meeting Monday night. Members of the Commission ex- voting and elections. other unforeseen events,” Ms. Rajoppi week. ened penalties and increased fines Commission Chairman Peter pressed support for partnering with Of the more than 3,000 counties in said. “Hurricane Sandy demonstrated Timothy Yowell, 65, of Bristol, for incidents of animal abuse. Echausse and other members pro- the WBA to investigate the feasibility the U.S., Union County is one of only just how important it is to ensure that Conn. was charged and subsequently Convictions on third-degree of- vided overwhelmingly positive feed- of modifying and repairing the fields two that offer mobile voter informa- each voter can receive up-to-date in- released on a summons with a future fenses can result in terms of three to back from parents, players, and so as to decrease the annual mainte- tion. Sonoma County in California formation quickly and accurately.” court date. five years in state prison. coaches on the new turf fields at the nance costs and allow more children has introduced a similar service. Out-of-county residents will also A joint investigation involving the Sid Fay/ Houlihan complex. to play more baseball more often. “Union County Votes leverages the benefit by having access to their New Jersey Society for the Preven- Mr. Echausse then presented a sum- In other business, Mr. Kaufmann ad- mobile communications platform of County Clerks’ and Boards of Elec- tion of Cruelty to Animals (NJSPCA) mary of his recent meeting with the vised that a preliminary review of data the 21st century to engage more citi- tions’ contact information through the and the New Jersey State Police de- Raritan Valley Panel Town Council’s Finance Committee. obtained from other municipalities zens in the democratic process, to app. Along with 15 distinct functions, termined that Yowell was driving a To Discuss One-Seat According to Mr. Echausse, at the which own and operate community pools exercise their right to vote and to run Union County Votes features easy-to- Mazda southbound on the Garden meeting, he and other Commission suggested that the annual membership for public office,” Ms. Rajoppi said. customize tabs that enable each user State Parkway in Clark on September Ride at Oct. 27 Meeting members provided a strategic over- and guest fees at Memorial Pool were “Our goal is for every resident to have to flag their favorites for quick access. 11 when the incident occurred, ac- CRANFORD — The Raritan Val- view of the condition and operation of among the lowest in the state and the Union County Votes on their cell phone A version in Spanish is available, and cording to Union County Assistant ley Rail Coalition will host a special the Memorial Pool complex and the pool is one of only three in the area or tablet.” countdowns to Election Day and poll Prosecutor Jill O’Malley, who is pros- evening meeting on Monday, Octo- athletic fields. He noted the council which is completely self-sustaining. The Union County Votes app en- closing time are also featured. ecuting the case. The dog was be- ber 27 at the Cranford Community supported the Commission’s efforts Ms. Beth Dencker updated the ables voters to find their polling place, The searchable features of Union lieved to be struck by a rear portion of Center. to protect the community’s investment members on the results of her partici- request voter registration forms and County Votes do not capture user in- Yowell’s vehicle before being fatally The meeting will be an update on in these facilities by expending the pation at the recent Westfield Green vote-by-mail ballots, view sample formation, ensuring privacy. struck by a second vehicle, Ms. the one-seat ride service on the Raritan funds necessary for maintenance. Team meeting, which is part of a ballots, follow unofficial election re- List of Features of the Union O’Malley said. Valley line and allow commuters to Mr. Echausse and Recreation Di- state-wide initiative known as Sus- sults in real time, and much more. County Votes App: 1. Am I Regis- Yowell did not stop his vehicle and ask questions or identify other issues rector Bruce Kaufmann then outlined tainable New Jersey. Ms. Dencker The app also provides information tered?; 2. Register to Vote; 3. Request instead left the area, according to a related to service for stations on the for their fellow Commission mem- explained that the town had entered for persons interested in becoming a a Vote By Mail Ballot Application; 4. prosecutor’s office press release. Raritan Valley Line. Further infor- bers several possible future capital into a new partnership with the state poll worker or running for office, in- Important Dates; 5. Where do I vote? When the dog’s remains were recov- mation related to the time of the meet- improvement projects including re- Department of Fish and Wildlife cluding election filing dates and dis- View Your Sample Ballot; 6. How to ered by a NJSPCA sergeant, a tag ing and meeting agenda will be an- pairs to the bathrooms and walking which would mean additional funds trict maps. Vote; 7. Campaign Finance; 8. Dis- was also recovered indicating that nounced shortly. The agenda will in- paths at Tamaques Park and town- may be available to do work at “If you are a voter, a candidate for trict Maps; 9. Apply to Work at a the dog belonged to Yowell, Ms. clude an update from the coalitions wide replacement of the bleachers. Mindowaskin Park. office, or if you simply enjoy follow- Polling Place; 10. Election Results; O’Malley said. October 8th one-seat ride briefing The Commission discussed possible In addition, the group had obtained ing election returns after the polls close, 11. Accessibility Information; 12. The complaint against Yowell with NJ Transit. repairs to several of the baseball fields a $25,000 grant from Walmart Cor- I encourage you to download Union Obtain a Candidate’s Petition; 13. at Gumbert Park after last month’s poration which will be used to fund County Votes,” Ms. Rajoppi said. Military and Federal Overseas Vot- presentation by Dan Duffy and Noah improvements to the Conservation Union County Votes also enables ers; 14. Contact Us, and 15. Find Ament on behalf of the Westfield Base- Center on Lamberts Mill Road and users to receive automatic notifica- your county. ball Association (WBA). was in the planning stage for an Earth Union County Votes is available According to Mr. Duffy and Mr. Day cleanup program. The group SP Health Dept. to now for free download at both the Ament, Westfield Baseball has one would like to repeat the success of Apple and Android app stores, or by of the largest baseball programs in last year’s event where the Westfield Hold Flu Shot Clinics QR code. A free QR reader is also the state. More than 1,500 children in High School boy’s lacrosse team available in the App Store. grades 1 to 10 participate and there played a leading role in the volunteer For Seniors Oct. 25, 27 For more information about Union are an average of four games a day efforts by securing the participation SCOTCH PLAINS — The Scotch County Votes including a during the season which runs from of more town sport’s teams. Plains Health Department has an- downloadable Fact Sheet with QR April to November. In addition, the The Commission’s next meeting is nounced two scheduled seasonal flu codes, and for all other services of the WBA hosts the annual Cal Ripken Monday, November 3. inoculation clinics for Scotch Plains Union County Clerk, visit ucnj.org/ Championship, a Knights of Colum- senior residents (proof of residency ctyclerk or call (908) 527-4787. bus charity tournament, and the Cyber Security Talk may be required) 65 years of age and Buddy Ball program which matches older; as well as persons with a chronic children with developmental disabili- Open To Public At Kean health condition. County Seeks Public ties to non-disabled ‘buddies.” AREA – Members of the public The first clinic will take place Sat- Because all of the fields used for are encouraged to make a reservation urday, October 25, between the hours Comment from Seniors baseball are grass there are dozens of for a public discussion Assembly of 9 a.m. and noon, in the court room COUNTY – The Union County instances each season where games Minority Leader Jon Bramnick (R- of the municipal building on Park Board of Chosen Freeholders has have had to be cancelled, postponed, 21st, Westfield) will hold on cyber Avenue. The second and final clinic announced that it will hold a pub- or moved to out-of-town fields due to security with state Homeland Secu- will be at St. John’s Baptist Church, lic meeting for Union County Se- niors for input on the “2015 Area TEAM WORK.. Pictured, from left to right, Union County Young Republican poor field conditions particularly rity officials on Monday, October 20, located at 2387 Morse Avenue, on Chairman Designate J.D. Bryden, 2013 Republican County Freeholder candidate fields two and three at Gumbert. Mr. at Kean University. Mr. Bramnick Monday, October 27, between 10 a.m. Plan.” Ira Geiger, Union County Republican Sheriff Candidate Michael Ince, and Duffy and Mr. Ament, both of whom will lead the discussion with experts and noon. The public meeting will be held Rahway Republican Mayoral Candidate Patrick Cassio at a gathering in Rahway are officers in the WBA, shared doz- on how the public and corporations Seniors are reminded to bring their Monday, October 6 at 9:30 a.m. at on October 5. can protect themselves from cyber Medicare cards with them to the clin- the Union Township Community security theft. The 1 p.m. event will ics. 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In Politics REGION — Democratic U.S. Con- a stunt,” Ms. Kovach said. “I sent Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times Etheridge Doane III, of 124 Ben- By Paul Peyton of The Leader/Times gress candidate Janice Kovach has letters, e-mails and faxes to every CRANFORD – The zoning board, jamin Street, came before the board asked Rep. Leonard Lance (R-7th), known campaign address for Leonard on Monday evening, quickly ap- to put new uncovered steps in the Ex-Union County Oficial to Chris Christie one of his lowest job her opponent in the Tuesday, No- and asked that he call me on my cell proved four applications in a short front of his home. “My steps are Be Sentenced December 9th approval ratings ever, as 46 percent vember 4 General Election to re- phone. It would be hypocritical for meeting at the municipal complex. dangerous. I want to replace them Aniello Palmieri of Toms River, approve and 45 percent disapprove. spond to a request made to debate Leonard to have said the things he’s Kevin and Lisa Iredell of 117 Oak and increase the number of steps, the former Union County director of This compares to a 49 to 47 percent issues in each of the counties of the said about debates in the past, but not Lane were approved to add a back by making them smaller. I’m on a facilities and maintenance who job approval in an August 7 7th Congressional District. After debate now. Give me a call Leonard.” dormer to their home which would corner lot. I have two lots and the pleaded guilty last year in federal Quinnipiac poll. The latest poll ap- nearly two weeks, there has been no exceed the maximum number of sto- house lies across both lots,” he court to bilking the county out of proval rating is his lowest since a 44 response from Mr. Lance or his cam- REPORTERS NEEDED ries, but still be two feet under the said. $200,000, is now scheduled to be to 47 percent job approval in a June paign, Ms. Kovach said. Current openings for reporters allowable height of 32 feet. Their Mr. Bovasso asked if the steps sentenced on December, NJ Advance 21, 2011 survey. The candidate has requested Mr. to cover town council, BOE, architect, Richard Pierce, said the would be in the same place. Mr. Doane Media has reported. The poll, conducted from Septem- Lance agree to six debates, one in and recreation commission dormer would extend an existing at- replied, “Yes, and they will be easier A co-defendant Frank Vicendese ber 25 to 29, surveyed 1,475 regis- each of the counties in the 7th Dis- meetings. We seek community- tic and serve as a master bedroom. to maneuver.” of Berkeley Heights, owner of Viva tered voters and has a margin of error trict: Essex, Hunterdon, Morris, minded, detail-oriented writers Board member Robert Bovasso asked Evan and Dana Friedman of 4 Group that had contracts with the of +/- 2.6 percentage points. Somerset, Union, Warren, with professional demeanor if there were similar additions in the Greaves Place want to add a new county, will be sentenced Tuesday, Revel Sold for $110 Million; On September 17th and Septem- needed. Must be able to meet neighborhood. Mrs. Iredell said there addition to the second floor of their December 16 in federal court in New- New Owner Plans to Reopen ber 18th, Ms. Kovach said her cam- deadlines, know how to write a were many dormers, some in the front home, which would exceed the maxi- ark. Palmieri and Vicendese each The Revel Hotel in Atlantic City paign sent e-mails to Mr. Lance’s lead, and take an active interest and some in the back of homes. Mr. mum number of allowable stories. agreed to pay $100,0000 in restitu- been sold for $110 million follow- campaign office, the e-mail address in a regular beat in order to Pierce said it was easier to bump out They are finishing an attic, Mrs. Fried- tion to Union County, NJ Advance ing a bankruptcy court action to he uses for Federal Election Com- develop news stories. Great for the attic than to add on to the first man said. “The dormer will cause the Media reported. Toronto-based Brookfield US Hold- mission purposes, by facsimile to his stay-at-home moms, a second floor. home to be 31 feet high, which is still Palmieri faces 46 to 56 months in ings LLC that owns casinos in Las campaign office in Colonia, and via income or just for those who Christopher Zingaro, of 451 under the maximum height allowed federal prison, and Vicendese will be Vegas and the Bahamas, The Star- the U.S. Postal Service to each of his love to write. E-mail resume Brookside Place, wants to construct by code,” she said. sentenced to 24 to 30 months, ac- Ledger has reported. Revel, which campaign offices in Colonia and and clips to: new uncovered front steps. The steps The next zoning board meeting cording to the report. opened two years ago, cost $2.4 bil- Westfield as well as Mr. Lance’s would exceed the code concerning will take place on Monday, Novem- home. [email protected] Another co-defendant, Richard lion to build. The Westfield Leader & front yard setback, he said, but are ber 10. The workshop meeting will Greer of a Marlboro cleaning sup- Brookfield owns the Hard Rock Hotel “I purposefully didn’t challenge needed. He said the existing steps are be at 7:45 p.m., followed by the regu- Mr. Lance in the press because I The Scotch Plains-Fanwood plies company, Positive Attitude, who & Casino in Las Vegas, and the Atlantis TIMES in need of repair and difficult for his lar meeting at 8:15 p.m., at the has been charged with receiving more Paradise Island in the Bahamas. didn’t want the request to be seen as children and his parents to use safely. Cranford Township Municipal Build- than $180,000 in fraudulent payments Florida developer Glenn Straub The new steps would exceed the code ing, 8 Springfield Avenue. from the county, is also charged in and his company, Polo North Coun- the case. He agreed to pay $185,000 try Club — the initial bidder for the in restitution. property, was selected as backup Household Hazardous Waste Clinton Has 20-Point Lead bidder, based on a $95.4-million Among Women Over Christie bid. An early look at the 2016 presiden- The report said the company in- Collection Set for Oct. 18 tial race shows former Secretary of tends to reopen Revel as a casino, NEW PROVIDENCE – The Union gasoline, batteries, thermostats, fluo- State Hillary Clinton has a 20-per- pending state and court approvals. County Board of Chosen Freehold- rescent bulbs (unbroken), blood pres- centage point lead among women as A hearing seeking approval of the ers will sponsor a Household Special sure devices, and mercury switches. she tops Gov. Chris Christie 50 to 40 sale was expected be held in U.S. Waste Collection event on Saturday, Only materials in original or labeled percent among all New Jersey voters, Bankruptcy Court this week. October 18, so Union County resi- containers will be accepted. No con- according to a Quinnipiac University The Revel closed on September 2, dents can get rid of outdated or un- tainers larger than five gallons will be Poll released last week. the fourth Atlantic City casino to go wanted household chemicals, mer- accepted. She also leads former Florida Gover- out of business this year. Its closing cury thermostats, propane tanks, and Latex (water-based) paint and nor, 53 to 32 percent, and U.S. Senator left more than 3,100 employees out automobile tires. The household haz- empty cans will not be accepted. They Rand Paul of Kentucky, 55 to 31 percent. of work. ardous waste collection will take place should be disposed of in with the The poll found that women back Sweeney Calls on Acting AG from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Alcatel- regular garbage. Leftover latex paint Mrs. Clinton over Gov. Christie, 56 To Look Into Rice Case Lucent Technologies facility located can be air-dried or, to hasten the dry- to 36 percent, while men are divided Senate President Steve Sweeney at 600 Mountain Avenue in New ing process, kitty litter and/or news- with 43 percent for Mrs. Clinton and (D-3rd, Gloucester) appeared on Providence. paper can be added to hasten the 46 percent for Gov. Christie. Inde- ESPN Radio’s Mike and Mike pro- Residents of Union County are eli- drying. pendent voters back Mrs. Clinton, 46 gram last month to discuss his gible to participate at no cost. Pre- There is a limit of eight automobile to 40 percent. decision to call on Acting Attor- registration is not required. All that tires (without rims) per household. Mrs. Clinton did even better among ney General John Hoffman to re- residents need to do is drive to the site This is a household recycling event. women when facing other Republi- view the decision-making process with their household special waste, No businesses, please. cans. She got 60 percent of women to by the Atlantic County prosecutor propane tanks, automobile tires, and A complete list of the materials Mr. Bush’s 26 percent and leads 46 to that allowed ex-Baltimore Ravens mercury thermostats. Workers at the that will be accepted on October 39 percent among men. Independent running back Ray Rice to avoid site will unload the vehicles. 18 is available at www.ucnj.org/ voters back her, 53 to 32 percent. prosecution for assaulting his girl POWERFUL CONFERENCE... Westfield resident Thomas Dwyer, left, was a “Household special waste” in- recycle Mrs. Clinton topped Sen. 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Community and Wings to the World Members of: Below are four arcane words, each New Jersey Press Association • National Newspaper Association • Greater Westfield Area Chamber of Commerce Many of us who live in the Westfield young adults in their program and pro- with four definitions – only one is cor- Scotch Plains Business & Professional Association • Fanwood Business & Professional Association area know what it is like to raise a child in vide them with the tools they need to rect. The others are made up. Are you today’s complicated world. It is not easy, become self-sufficient, contributing mem- sharp enough to discern this deception of Periodicals – Postage Paid at Rahway, New Jersey Periodicals – Postage Paid at Rahway, New Jersey but our kids are the fortunate ones. Just bers of their communities. diction? P.O. Box 250 • 251 North Avenue, West P. O. Box 368 imagine if your own child was com- Roots and Wings Union County If you can guess one correctly – good Westfield, N.J. 07091 Scotch Plains, N.J. 07076 pletely alone, with no place to go and no (RWUC) invites area residents to a ben- guess. If you get two – well-read indi- Tele: (908) 232-4407 • E-mail: [email protected] • Web: www.goleader.com • Fax: (908) 232-0473 one to turn to. It’s almost incomprehen- efit on October 15 from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. vidual. If you get three – word expert. If sible, isn’t it? at the Mulberry House on Westfield Av- you get all four – You must have a lot of POSTMASTER: Send address changes to the offices of the newspapers at For the approximately 800 youth who enue in Westfield. Attendees will enjoy free time! P. O. Box 250, Westfield, New Jersey 07091 age out of New Jersey’s foster care sys- delicious refreshments while learning All words and correct definitions tem each year, this is their reality. They about RWUC, what the volunteers have come from the board game Diction Published every Thursday by Watchung Communications, Inc. are not coming of age like our kids do. accomplished this year as well as the Deception. Paul Peyton Horace R. Corbin Jeff Gruman These young people are abandoned, with challenges ahead. For ticket information, Answers to last week’s arcane words. ASSIGNMENT EDITOR PUBLISHER SALES MANAGER few if any resources to help them as they contact Susan Tomljanovic, (908) 789- 1. Vanglo – The West Indian name for Suzette F. Stalker David B. Corbin Michael L. Bartiromo enter adulthood. Many are homeless, are 0009, sesame COMMUNITY ASSISTANT PUBLISHER & SPORTS MARKETING PRODUCTION undereducated, and have never had a [email protected]. 2. Dicastery – In ancient Athens, a Betsey Burgdorf Ben Corbin Robert P. Connelly stable adult relationship to help them. If you would like to learn more about court of justice EDUCATION & ARTS SERVICES BUSINESS OPERATIONS They are prime targets for human traf- the amazing success Roots and Wings 3. Vansire – A small, weasel-like ani- ficking, gang affiliations and drug abuse. has had, or if you think you might like to mal of Madagascar Now, however, there is help from an become a part of RWUC, visit 4. Rapparee – A plunderer or robber SUBSCRIPTION PRICE www.goleader.com/subscribe organization called Roots and Wings, www.rootsandwingsnj.com. One-year – $33 • Two-year – $62 • Three-year – $90 which recently expanded into Union Christine Spear DEAURATE County. Its single goal is to empower the Garwood 1. To put on a pedestal; adore 2. Having a golden color Volunteers Are Invited to The 3. In mining, the process of removing, Senate, Congress Candidates filtering or separating gold from its im- purities Westfield Expo on Oct. 20th 4. To convert or change the character The Westfield United Fund would like There are “jobs” to fit all skills and GOMPHIASIS Should Have Multiple Debates to invite all members of the community schedules! The Westfield United Fund is 1. Looseness of the teeth who want to “give back” to attend the sponsoring this event in partnership with 2. Constant wateriness of the eyes With a month to go before Election Day, candi- mind, we encourage both candidates to hold a debate Westfield Area Volunteer Expo on Mon- the Downtown Westfield Corporation, 3. Inflammation of a mucous mem- dates seeking election to the United States Senate in Union County so local voters can attend. day, October 20 from 3 to 6 p.m. at the the Greater Westfield Area Chamber of brane; especially of the nose or throat Westfield Area ‘Y’s’ Bauer Branch at Commerce and the Westfield Area ‘Y.’ 4. The state of being afflicted with from New Jersey and U.S. Congress are asking that While most of the discussion in the media has been 422 East Broad Street. More than 25 Come and check it out! boils DAYSMAN their opponents agree to series of debates as way to on races that could impact which party will hold the local non-profits will be at this open Deirdre Gelinne house to share information about volun- 1. A doorman or valet voters to gauge the qualifications of the candidates. U.S. Senate majority for the next two years, New Executive Director 2. An umpire or mediator teering opportunities with prospective Westfield United Fund In the 7th Congressional District, Democrat Janice Jersey’s Senate race is between Sen. Cory Booker volunteers. 3. A street vender; a seller of fruits and Kovach has asked Rep. Leonard Lance (R-7th) to (D) and Jeff Bell (R). Mr. Bell has asked for two vegetables 4. A small suitcase agree to six debates, one in each of the six counties debates while Sen. Booker, who was elected to fill Why I am Running for Re-election? POCOSIN included in the 7th District. While we believe that the unexpired term of the late Sen. Frank Lautenberg 1. A carefree person may be too many to schedule in one month, we last year, has agreed to only one debate. Scotch Plains Councilman Vastine 2. A mountain retreat or resort believe at least two if not three debates, all broadcast In our opinion, there should be a requirement that I am running for re-election because as the entire paving program in three weeks 3. A marsh or swamp a taxpayer I do not want to see Scotch for less cost (Democrats support using 4. A tobacco or money pouch for voters to see, should be held. federal and state candidates debate at least twice. It Plains go backwards on important issues. locals even if it means higher More letters on 5, 9, 18, 19 In the neighboring 12th Congressional District, should not be outside money dictating matters. The Republican majority this year has cost);·Marcus, Vastine and Jones sup- Republican Alieta Eck has been seeking debates This newspaper has a tradition since the 1990s of made progress despite efforts by Mayor ported installing GPS in township ve- Kevin Glover to cause gridlock. hicles to make sure they were only used Letters to with her opponent, state Asw. Bonnie Watson running candidates’ night forums that are broadcast Councilmen Marcus, Vastine and Jones for official business; Marcus, Vastine Coleman (D-15th, Mercer). This is an important on local cable access channels to help voters make passed a budget that had the lowest tax and Jones voted for efforts to clean up the the Editor debate as this is an open Congressional seat due the informed decisions at the polls. A Scotch Plains’ increase in over a decade (Democrats Frazee House property after 15 years of voted No). neglect (Democrats voted NO);· Marcus, Go See ‘Unfair The retirement of Rep. Rush Holt (D-12th). Also, Scotch Candidates’ Forum is tentatively set for Monday, Marcus, Vastine and Jones voted to Vastine and Jones voted to replace the Plains and Fanwood were just redistricted from the October 20. Also, The Pointe in Garwood will host restore and fully fund the library (Demo- roof at the Shady Rest (2013 Democratic Movie’ in Westfield 7th to the 12th District in 2013 following in 2010 a Candidates’ Forum on Thursday, October 16 for crats voted No); Marcus, Vastine and majority did nothing); Marcus, Vastine Make Tuesday night, October 14, 6:30 Jones voted to replace the HVAC at the and Jones support the installation of new p.m., your night out to go see the docu- Census. So many voters are not familiar with either Garwood mayoral candidates and on Thursday, Oc- library (Democrats voted No); Marcus, software for recreation and DPW to track mentary film Unfair The Movie, showing Ms. Eck or Asw. Watson Coleman. With that in tober 23 for borough council candidates. Vastine and Jones fought back the efforts resident complaints and ensure only once at 17 theaters throughout New of county politicos to take over our police remediation; Marcus, Vastine and Jones Jersey including the Digiplex Rialto The- department through the “Joint Meeting” found money in the budget to fill more ater in Westfield – and nearly 700 through- scheme (Democrats think it’s ok); Marcus, pot holes than previous years (Democrats out the United States. The film docu- Letters to the Editor Vastine and Jones voted for equipment to voted No on budget); Marcus, Vastine ments the overreach and the excesses of improve pothole repair, leaf pickup and and Jones voted for cleaning up the pond the Internal Revenue Service. snow removal capabilities (Democrats at Brookside Park (Democrats voted No). This film is not just dessert for Tea They Are Responsible for The Gridlock and Lack of Civility voted No); Marcus, Vastine and Jones Bo Vastine (R) Party types. The film speaks to people of supported using cooperative purchasing Candidate for Council all segments of the economic, political Just when I thought it was OK to read Mr. Fortunato, your candidates have cil; still they accomplished nothing, fail- vendors, instead of a few local insiders, Scotch Plains and social spectrum. For example, take a the “Letter to the Editor” columns posted not been good leaders of our township, ing us all who so much want to make which allowed the township to complete couple in the film who adopted a little girl in the weekly Scotch Plains-Fanwood simply stated, Councilmen Vastine, Scotch Plains more affordable and a bet- from China. We do not know their politi- Times, along came another Rich Fortunato Marcus and Jones have not been fiscally ter place to call home. Incredibly, they It’s Time For Scotch Plains to cal leaning. But their claim to a lawful dozy. I was hopeful I had heard the last of responsible or prudent guardians of our take zero responsibility for their failures, adoption credit caused them to be hounded this Scotch Plains Republican/Tea Party community’s young families and senior’s always blaming others while seeking to by the IRS with audits for five years. The committee member, and his partisan po- needs. They’ve had more than an oppor- be reelected. Based on their record alone Support Local Contractors couple questioned whether they should litical campaign comments. tunity to move our township forward and they don’t deserve four more years. I was born and raised in Scotch Plains. new regime of hired town officials is still have taken their daughter in the first I’ve lived in this town for years, and failed to do so over petty partisan poli- Kimberly Nix It is a great place to live and raise a family. using non co-op contractors and vendors place from an oppressive regime only to I’ve often watched our Township Coun- tics. Why then should we believe you or Scotch Plains However. and most recently, our pre- to their preference and liking. be subject to another. cil meetings and have concluded the be- them, they have had control of the Coun- dominately Republican Council along Are the co-op contractors going to But isn’t the movie a waste of time havior of Councilmen Vastine, Marcus with the newly hired town officials has support and sponsor our youth athletics, because the IRS and the code it adminis- and Jones is appalling, regularly dis- Wasting Our Time Being Combative, disheartened me with their non-profes- churches, merchants, businesses and vol- ters will never go away? – or will it? Is agreeing with the Mayor for what is clearly sional and childlike behavior. In the past, unteer for different committees? This is there a viable replacement? See the movie the sole purpose of simply being dis- I have always leaned toward voting Re- not any way to move forward for a better and find out. To find a theater near you, agreeable. They alone are responsible for Mean-Spirited, Obstructionist publican. I can assure you that I am Scotch Plains. I have owned my own search online for ‘UnFair the Movie.’ the ongoing gridlock and lack of civility Councilman Vastine stated in The quently ensued. Moreover, why did he voting for the Democratic candidates for electrical contracting business since 1986 Jim Bennett on the Council. The facts are that under Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times last week oppose the Mayor’s proposed zero per- Town Council on November 4th because and have been in and around construction Summit their watch taxes continue to rise, regular that Scotch Plains’ residents pay too much cent increase this year? Mr. Vastine also I feel they believe in supporting the resi- since 1970, so I am not naïve to the trade cleaning of our streets, leaf/branch rein taxes. Why then did he oppose last year supported the sewer tax, which even the dents of Scotch Plains. or the ways of the construction world. Lincoln Eighth Graders moval and snow plowing have gotten the lowest municipal tax increase in 14 Governor referred to as an inappropriate You see, I was the electrical contractor I have had the privilege to work with worse, our parks have fallen into disre- years? way (“a gimmick”) of circumventing the for the Township of Scotch Plains, and different Scotch Plains contractors and Thank Community pair, while they propose to burden our At the time, Mr. Vastine’s position caps on municipal spending. No it was not given to me; I had to bid for volunteer my labor and time for such On September 20, Garwood’s Lincoln township’s taxpayers with $1.5 million was that it would cause a fiscal crisis. He Further, Mr. Vastine has been a propo- it. I won the bid in August of 2012 and the projects as: 1. Alan Augustine Fountain School graduating eighth grade class held of addition debt. was clearly wrong as no crisis subse- nent of fast tracked no-bid contracts that job was supposed to last for three years. 2. Korean Veterans War Clock 3. Viet- its most successful car wash in recent deprive the township of obtaining ser- In March of 2014 that bid was prema- nam Memorial 4. 9-11 Memorial 5. Mem- years. Monies raised from various ‘Semper Fi’ Becomes ‘Semper vices competitively for the lowest cost. If turely terminated. I was told that going ber of the Scotch Plains Construction fundraisers, to be held throughout the our taxes are too high, it seems Mr. Vastine forward, the township was only using co- Board of Appeals. school year, will assist toward sponsor- himself is to blame. Mr. Vastine has had op contractors and vendors for any type We take pride in our town and working ship of many exciting graduation events Goodbye’ for Scotch Plains Voter four years to bring about positive change, of work, repairs, and the purchasing of within our community, unlike the co-op planned to make their last year at Lincoln It was difficult for me to read Council- Councilman Vastine whose bad behavior and from what I’ve seen, he has not materials. who only see us as a dollar sign and has School a milestone journey filled with man Jones’ letter that appeared in The is a source of embarrassment to the com- brought forward a single initiative to My hourly rate for my quality work- No interest in our community and busi- cherished memories, which otherwise Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times last week. munity. improve our township’s fiscal responsi- manship was less than the town is now nesses. Yes, this is a very important elec- may not be possible. I voted for him when he ran last year and I am a long time township resident, and bility. paying the new co-op electrician, who is tion year. So this is urgent that we don’t On behalf of all the eighth graders, we was hopeful that he would live up to the a WW2 Marine Corps veteran. I believe Instead, Mr. Vastine has wasted our most likely coming from a distance and think of it as the old way or the new way, would like to thank and acknowledge the campaign promise that he made to me. in honor and duty, and that a promise time by being combative, mean spirited charging us for travel time. Does this but the right way! Let’s move forward to munificent donation made by Marano He promised that he would be an inde- made should be a promise kept. and a counterproductive obstructionist to disturb me? Absolutely, and besides the improve and support our community for Marano & Sons Sons; the generous con- pendent voice of reason on the Council, Mr. Jones, I put my trust in you and conducting the town’s business opera- direct slap to our face, it makes me won- the residents of Scotch Plains, and get tributions made by Auto Spa of Westfield, wanting and willing to work with the you let me down, therefore I will not be tions in a civil and fiscally responsible der where else our tax dollars are being back to being a community that we all Home Depot, NAPA Auto Parts, Moohya Mayor and entire Council for the good of voting for you again. manner. misspent. love! Burgers Fries & Shakes, McDonald’s, Scotch Plains. Instead from the moment Frank Russo Chris Thompson Despite its stated policy of using only Patrick Bartels T.G. & Sons Ice Cream, Garwood Base- he took office, he aligned himself with Scotch Plains Scotch Plains co-op contractors, I am aware that the Scotch Plains ball League and Garwood Lincoln El- ementary School. Ann Jacewicz, President Scotch Plains Dem Council Candidates Eighth Grade Parent Committee Pledge To Seek Grant Dollars Garwood Scotch Plains Democratic Candidates Grant dollars are also available to help The Peoples’ Business for Scotch Plains Council, John Del Sordi, make access to our schools easier and In Union County Rose Checchio and Luisa Bianco, have safer for our children. New Jersey has a pledged to actively apply for county and safe routes to schools program. Again, The Jersey Journal posted a story state grants as a way to reduce taxes and the current majority failed to even apply Monday: “Hudson, Union counties in improve services for residents. for funding as did 141 other towns. talks on swapping youth detainees for “It has come to our attention that Coun- “If we could have reduced our prop- adult inmates.” cil members Marcus, Vastine and Jones, erty tax allocation, which would have Hudson County officials appear to be who comprise a majority on the Town benefited all of us,” Luisa Bianco said. conducting the public’s business in pub- Council, have failed Scotch Plains resi- “Seniors are struggling to stay in this lic. Going through Hudson County was dents by not even taking the time and town because of high taxes. They deserve the only way to get the jail story. Cover- applying for State and County Grants,” better. John, Rose and I are committed to ing Union County takes different tactics. John Del Sordi said. “This failure has reducing our tax burden by applying for Like pressing the ball during public com- cost the town the ability to receive money grant programs that will benefit our resi- ment at freeholder meetings, and digging that we desperately need. Money that dents.” through public records. Asking them to Scotch Plains has received in past years.” As members of the Scotch Plains Coun- comment simply doesn’t work here. This year under the leadership of cil, John Del Sordi, Rose Checchio and The article quotes Hudson County free- Mickey Marcus, Bo Vastine and Luisa Bianco will actively seek grant holder and the County Exec. Tom DeGise. Llewellyn Jones, Scotch Plains failed to dollars to benefit our community and the The article states, “Several Hudson apply for funding that Scotch Plains was families who live in Scotch Plains. County officials with knowledge of the eligible to receive through the Commu- For more information on the Scotch talks confirmed their focus is on the fea- nity Development Block Grant Program Plains Democrats please visit sibility of moving Hudson County youth (CDBG). The same team also turned their www.scotchplainsdems.com. detainees to Union County and Union County adult inmates to Hudson County backs on the plight of parents and school Candidates for Council children who each school day confront as a potential cost saving measure.” John Del Sordi (D) “Hudson County Corrections Officer intense traffic congestion trying to get to Rose Checchio (D) school. Marcus, Vastine and Jones failed Alex Rosario, president of Hudson Luisa Bianco (D) County jail’s PBA Local 109, said that, to apply for the New Jersey Safe Routes Scotch Plains to School funds to improve safety and “The PBA has been made aware that access. there is a potential for inmates to be “Community Development Block brought into the Hudson County jail. ” Grants (CDBG) is a federal program that Union County Freeholders “Union County spokesman Sebastian sends tax dollars back to our community Elizabeth, New Jersey D’Elia confirmed today that talks are for eligible programs like senior citizen (908) 527-4200 ongoing but said Union County had no bus services. Our opponents didn’t think Al Faella, Mgr. [email protected] further comment at this time.” that was important and failed to even Chris Hudak, chair I don’t expect a comment until after apply” Rose Checchio said. “Our senior [email protected] Election Day. That’s the way the peoples’ citizens need transportation. Why didn’t Sebastian D’Elia, Public Info. business is conducted in Union County. THE FIRST 100 YEARS ARE FREE AT GOLEADER.COM Mickey, Bo and Llewellyn feel this was (908) 527-4419 Tina Renna important enough to apply for?” [email protected] Union County Watchdog A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, October 9, 2014 Page 5 Mayor Skibitsky Explains Coolidge Candidate Tina Simitz Pledges to Street Paving By American Water Letters to the Editor Represent All Garwood Residents Editor’s Note: The following is in re- mate outcomes are not known until the As I have been campaigning door-to- strain it will have on our resources. The sponse to Marcie Horowitz’ letter pub- project is fully underway or nearly com- Garwood Dems Say Don’t Believe door, I have found that the residents of Council has since had to create a “Park- lished last week. pleted. The funding for municipal capital Garwood love our town as much as I do, ing Committee” to address the parking Dear Ms. Horowitz, Thank you for improvement projects such as milling Hearsay; Don’t ‘Wait and See’ but they have deep concerns about cer- concerns, an issue that could have been your e-mail and the opportunity to clarify and paving of municipal roadways must Our opponents have chosen to rely on We have produced budget documents tain issues and are frustrated by our lead- avoided with proper planning. matters. The good news is that this is be provided for via the capital budget hearsay in their latest letter to the editor. that make it easier for residents to see ers’ lack of attention to them. In particu- In summary, Garwood’s residents have truly a case of the glass being half full. process, a process guided by state law. We, the Democratic candidates, have where their money is going. lar: become disenchanted with the current I need to begin by explaining that a Even though the water company and the never taken a “wait and see” approach to In providing funding for redevelop- They want to know when the Athletic leadership. utility company has the legal right to town communicates regularly with each serving the Garwood community. Our ment plans, restoring the police depart- Field Complex (AFC) will be completed In a recent letter to the editor, two access, and the responsibility to main- other regarding all the ongoing water record speaks for itself. By using this ment to 16 officers, acquiring much but have received no hard deadline from sitting Garwood councilmen from the tain, its delivery system infrastructure company projects in town, it was not hearsay, our opponents are misleading needed emergency management equip- Borough Hall. The latest estimate pro- Establishment clique criticize my attempt located in the public right-of-way. Utility possible to know the final outcome of the the residents of Garwood, having them ment, replacing a 30-year-old dump truck, vided was 30-45 days, which means that to become involved in our Borough’s companies are regulated by the state of Coolidge Street project prior to the adop- believe fabrications instead of the truth. and increasing LOSAP benefits to our the kids in town have missed yet another affairs and my ability to formulate my New Jersey (not the municipality) via the tion of the 2013-2014 capital budget. In our campaign three years ago, we volunteer firefighters and EMS volun- season of fall sports on the field. own opinions. It seems I’m just a simple Board of Public Utilities. The municipal With respect to your statement about the promised residents that we would pro- teers, we were still able to accomplish They have asked why there is flooding taxpayer, voter and citizen, and the tough government cannot deny access nor can it roads in Westfield in need of attention, mote redevelopment of the North and three of the five lowest municipal tax near the AFC they’ve never seen before, questions raised by the residents to whom specifically direct the operations of a keep in mind that municipalities issue bonds South Avenue corridors. We pushed for increases in the past 12 years (including and where the rats are coming from. Our I’ve personally spoken, are not welcomed. utility company or its authorized contrac- (borrow the funds) to pay for capital im- and funded redevelopment studies and the lowest this year at $39 per house). Council has brushed these valid ques- I would like to thank the Garwood tors. In this case, the utility company in provement projects. As evidenced by the plans to promote appropriate develop- We have looked into multiple shared tions aside, believing that if it was dis- Councilmen for their letter as it rein- question is New Jersey American Water, cost incurred by the water company to pave ment of our industrial sites. This positive service options to lessen tax burdens. cussed at a Council Meeting, then the forces why I have decided to run for which is engaged in a multi-year project half of a little over a half a mile of Coolidge redevelopment will bring in ratables that Some options the Council has supported problem must be resolved. These issues Council in the first place. Their conde- to make improvements to the water deliv- Street, milling and paving is very expen- will lessen the burden for taxpayers. The and some it has not because the cost beg for attention, regardless of how many scending tone and lack of empathy for the ery infrastructure in its service area of sive. With 380 municipal roadways and Democratic administrations of the past outweighed the benefit. We will continue discussions have been had at Council concerns of Garwood’s citizens is further which Westfield is a part of. When a over 200 miles of driving lanes in the Town have worked closely with developers to to fight to control taxes while still provid- meetings. proof that our Borough needs new direc- utility company accesses its delivery sys- of Westfield, it is always a challenge to bring in Home Depot, ShopRite, Garwood ing residents with the services they are They wonder why their taxes have tion, new ideas, and a new voice. I am tem that is located under a roadway (a balance the need for capital improvements Plaza, and the Mews/Pointe to improve accustomed to. gone up year after year, and why many of glad they are now asking Sal Piarulli and public right-of-way), it is required to with the need to manage debt responsibly. Garwood. We did not wait and see when We do not wait and see when it comes our long-term residents are being forced me to provide solutions to the challenges restore only the point of access in the (As you may know, governments at all it came to redevelopment. to finances or the needs of our residents. to move from Garwood. Our taxes con- they have created. roadway. Depending on the extent of the levels run into deep trouble when debt We are all very frustrated by the Ath- Parking has become a growing concern tinue to rise, while many communities in We, the people of Garwood, deserve work being done, restoration of the ac- becomes overwhelming.) Accordingly, the letic Field Complex, but we have not in Garwood. Democrats on the Council NJ have seen their taxes stay level or even better. As Councilwoman, I will repre- cess point is often times a two-step pro- town has been systematically addressing taken a wait and see approach here either. have brought attention to this issue and decrease. sent all Garwood residents whether they cess – first a temporary fill followed by a capital improvements to our roadways to The council liaison, Louis Petruzzelli, have pushed the Mayor to form a com- They are concerned about parking, traf- have lived in town for 4 or 40 years. permanent patch once the job is com- the fullest extent our finite capital funds has attended every single construction mittee to examine the situation and find fic and resource issues, especially with Please join us in sending the Establish- pleted and the fill has settled. permit, with the structural integrity of the meeting (usually at least two per month) viable solutions. The possibility of put- The Village at Garwood Senior Housing ment the message that we cannot afford The water company infrastructure im- travel lanes being one of the primary con- since December of 2012, visits the site on ting up permit parking (as was done on Project well underway on 2nd Avenue – to continue on this current path, and vote provements in other areas of town included siderations. In fact, since 2006, one quarter a weekly basis, and is on the phone or e- Winslow, Anchor, and Willow Avenues) 72 units yet only 41 parking spaces. The for Sal Piarulli and me on November 4th. relining water mains and installing new of our total road surfaces have been repaved mail about this project daily. We even only begins to scratch the surface of current administration approved this with- Tina Simitz (R) meter pits. On Coolidge Street, however, while our debt service costs, which impact chose to hire one contractor rather than addressing this concern. We are currently out having the foresight to realize the Candidate for Garwood Council the water company completed more exten- the operating budget, have been kept at multiple to streamline accountability in working on real solutions to this issue sive improvements, including the installa- reasonable and sustainable levels. an effort to prevent issues. rather than rushing a band-aid solution. tion of a new 2,800-foot long eight-inch Understandably, it is very common for Unfortunately, when government en- We do not wait and see when it comes to Candidates ‘Pointe Forum’ To Be Held water main, six new replacement fire hy- residents who observe road improvement tities have to accept the lowest bid for a parking. drants, and 75 new service connections. projects around town to be eager to advo- project, they are often put in difficult On November 4th, Garwood residents For Garwood Voters Oct. 16 and 23 Certainly, such extensive improvements cate for their own street, and certainly the positions. Government projects are very will have a choice between a team with a are beneficial to the homeowners and wel- situation on Coolidge Street is unique, so different from renovations on a home proven track record and a team whose GARWOOD – The most frequent ques- major issue for Garwood,” said Christine comed by the town, though the work re- the town recognizes your eagerness in this where the homeowner would have greater campaign promises have advanced no tions submitted by borough residents to Spear, the president of the condominium’s quired the opening of a continuous trench regard. The good news is that Coolidge control. It is easy for our opponents to potential solutions or real ideas. The vot- be asked of the candidates for Mayor and board. “But our discussions will not be in the roadway extending from Benson Street is on the list for repaving consider- criticize without understanding the pro- ers in Garwood can’t afford to sit back to Borough Council during two appearances limited to that topic. We will also hear the Place into the Township of Cranford. Fur- ation during the next capital budget cycle cess within which government is bound. “wait and see” what happens. We trust later this month concern the athletic com- candidates out on such matters as taxes ther, in addition to the trench, the new commencing in 2015, and with the water They do not even offer suggestions with the residents to endorse the team that plex under construction on the south side. and the redevelopment of North and South service connections required individual company already footing the bill for half their criticism. continues to get things done in a timely, The project, which cost $3.2 million, is Avenues.” cutouts in the roadway. When it came time of the street, the cost to Westfield taxpay- We did not wait and see when it came fiscally responsible manner, a team that almost two years overdue. Voters say Light refreshments will be served at for the water company to restore the access ers for any future paving there by the town to the Athletic Field. The Finance Com- has proven itself in the past. The residents they want an explanation for the delay each event. Parking is available in the points, it was clear to the town that, between has been greatly reduced. mittee of the past three years has been the of Garwood can’t afford the luxury of and some assurance that officials are tak- large lot behind the commercial build- the trench and the individual cutouts and most proactive and transparent commit- having these issues worked on by un- ing steps to complete the complex quickly. ings on North Avenue between Maple Andy Skibitsky All Garwood residents have been in- and Chestnut Streets. A stairway leads waiting for temporary fill to settle, the Westfield Mayor tee yet. We have pushed department heads tested candidates who have attended driving lane could not be adequately re- to produce capital item projections for Council meetings only recently, without vited to submit further questions to from the lot to the clubhouse. For further stored simply with patches. Consequently, ***** [email protected] — and to at- information, call Bill Connolly (908) Thank you, Mayor, for your detailed the next three years rather than waiting to putting forth any ideas or even asking the town requested that New Jersey Ameri- find out what they need after it is too late. any questions. tend the discussions, which will be held 789-0659. can Water Company restore the entire af- and thoughtful response. Infrastructure in the clubhouse at the Pointe, the condo- improvements and maintenance are Deadlines The issues in Garwood need to be fected driving lane to the curb line. addressed by the Democratic team who minium complex between Maple and Although not required to do so, the among the most important functions of General News - Friday 4pm Chestnut Streets. government, and I, for one, do not object has been working hard to bring solutions water company did agree and did mill Weekend Sports - Monday 12pm to the problems in our borough, who have The mayoral candidates – Salvatore and pave the impacted travel lane to the to paying my share of taxes on projects Classifieds - Tuesday 12pm Piarulli, a Republican, and Charles P. such as this. been here through the best and worst of curb line for the entire length of Coolidge Ad Reservation - Friday 4pm times, and who still keep on working to Lombardo, a Democrat – will appear on Street at a cost of nearly $110, 000, all of Given its “unique” circumstances, I do Thursday, October 16. hope and trust that Coolidge Street will Ad Submittal - Monday 12pm make Garwood an even better place, not which was paid for by the water company To Reach Us sitting around to “wait and see.” The council candidates – Carol Kearney and none of which was paid for by the rise to the top of the capital improve- and Tina Simitz, Republicans, and Louis Town of Westfield. While the aesthetics ments list in 2015, so that the job half E-Mail - [email protected] Garwood Democrats Petruzzelli and Sara Todisco, incumbent of new asphalt on one side of the street done can be completed. Phone - (908) 232-4407 Charles Lombardo for Mayor Democrats – will speak on Thursday, may not be visually pleasing at this time, Marcie Horowitz For more information, see Louis Petruzzelli for Council October 23. Each session will begin at goleader.com/ the alternative of a 2,800-foot long patch Westfield www.goleader.com/help Sara Todisco for Council 7:30 p.m. subscribe plus all the individual patches would not “The athletic complex has become only be visually unappealing, but likely not structurally sound over the long term. Although I appreciate your suggestion, clearly New Jersey American Water could not be compelled to pave the side of the TRIAL LAWYERS street in which there were no access points to their infrastructure. Under the circumstances, the town is very grateful that the Est. 1984 water company agreed to go above and beyond what was technically required. www.uniquecruiseandtravel.com Regarding your statement that, “the town should have figured out another Carol Bevere Kearney• Proprietor way to take advantage of the situation and fund paving of the other half,” in this 207 CENTER STREET, GARWOOD particular case, as in most major infra- 908-789-3303 structure projects, the full scope and ulti-

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According to County Torah Center, located at 509 Simchat Torah Celebration; Friday, Monday, September 29, police, the victim stated she was Central Avenue in Westfield, will October 17, 10 a.m. – Simchat To- Shaquanah A. Williams, 26, of New- walking in the area of Upland Road have an “Open Sukkah” this Sun- rah day. For more information, call ark was arrested on an outstanding at approximately 11 a.m. when three day, October 12, from 11:30 a.m. to (908) 789-5252, e-mail Westfield warrant, in the amount of large boxers came running towards 12:30 p.m. All in attendance will [email protected] or visit $150, following a motor vehicle stop her from a residence on Upland, and have an opportunity to perform the torahcenter.org. on North Avenue at Elmer Street. one of the dogs lunged at her, biting mitzvah of shaking the Lulav and She was processed, posted bail and her near the elbow and breaking the Etrog and to perform the mitzvah of Floraphile Club to Visit released. skin. A second dog scratched her making a special Sukkah blessing Monday, September 29, a silver shin, causing a small abrasion, while on some cake. There also will be a Farm at Green Village Razor scooter was found in the the third dog looked on, police said. Sukkah-related arts and crafts project CRANFORD — The Floraphile bushes behind 101 East Broad Street. The unknown owner of the dogs for children. There is no charge. Garden Club of Cranford will tour It was taken to police headquarters then came outside and grabbed and The Torah Center will hold its the Farm at Green Village, a premier and stored for safekeeping. yelled at all three dogs to go inside, Simchat Torah celebration with nursery and garden center, on Mon- Tuesday, September 30, a resi- at which time the victim said, “your Hakafot, open to the public, on day, October 20, at 11 a.m. dent of the 200 block of Embree dogs bit me!” The owner replied, Thursday, October 16, at 6:30 p.m. The Farm at Green Village has more Crescent reported the theft of $436 “so what,” authorities reported. No There will be refreshments, dancing than 30 acres of trees, shrubs and PINK OUT...The Westfield High School Girls’ Volleyball team gets ready to play worth of jewelry from her front porch vaccination records were found for with the Torah, and all children will flowers and a 30,000-square-foot Union Catholic High School during their sixth annual “Pink Out” volleyball after the victim purchased it on-line the animals using the address of the tournament to raise funds for and awareness of the fight against breast cancer. residence on Upland Road, and au- receive their own Simchat Torah flag. greenhouse, plus a menagerie of ani- The tournament will take place on Friday, October 17, at Westfield High School. and the package was left on the porch The holiday of Simchat Torah is mals including sheep, donkeys, ducks Proceeds will benefit the Susan G. Komen Foundation. by the U.S. Postal Service. thorities were unsuccessful in their the completion of the year-round and swans. Participants will have the Tuesday, September 30, a resi- attempts to contact the owner of the public reading of the Torah (Bible) opportunity to ask questions of horti- dent of Embree Crescent reported animals. Authorities recommended scroll in synagogues. Simchat To- culturists there and to get inspired by WHS Girls’ Volleyball Team the theft of a laptop computer and a the victim contact her doctor for rah has always been traditionally the selection of plants and containers. Coach handbag, as well as personal possible rabies shots and the owner associated with ecstatic, joyous The Farm at Green Village is lo- items, with a total value of $1,200, of the dogs was issued a complaint dancing. cated at 403 Green Village Road in To Sponsor Sixth ‘Pink Out’ from her unlocked motor vehicle for “dog at large,” authorities said. Everyone is invited to Sukkot ser- Green Village, N.J. Everyone is wel- WESTFIELD — The Westfield mately 7 p.m. A serving contest will be while it was parked in her driveway. Tuesday, September 30, a resi- vices at the Torah Center. The sched- come to pack a light lunch or snack to High School Girls’ Volleyball Team held after the Junior Varsity game and Wednesday, October 1, Daryl dent of Deer Path reported theft by ule is as follows: Thursday, Octo- enjoy at the end of the visit. Guests will sponsor their sixth annual vol- winners will receive prizes donated McMillan, 58, of Newark was ar- deception after giving a deposit in ber 9, 10 a.m. – first day of Sukkot; are welcome. leyball tournament, known as “Pink from local merchants. There also will rested at police headquarters on an the amount of $3,150 to an indi- Friday, October 10, 10 a.m. – sec- To learn more about joining the Out,” on Friday, October 17, to raise be a refreshment stand and an auction outstanding Green Brook warrant. vidual who was going to do stained ond day of Sukkot, and 7 p.m. – Floraphile Garden Club of Cranford funds and promote public awareness for baskets of prizes. Additionally, He was processed, posted bail and glass work for the victims. Accord- Shabbat Services; Saturday, Octo- or for more information on this activ- as October is National Breast Cancer breast cancer survivors will be honored released. ing to police, the check was cashed ber 11, 10 a.m. – Shabbat Services; ity or other upcoming events, contact Awareness Month. in a special procession led by Coach Wednesday, October 1, Roman on July 21, and during a recent call Sunday, October 12, 10 a.m. – Chol Mary Ellen at [email protected]. “Pink Out” was initiated six years Torok at the conclusion of the event. Buchak, 29, of Westfield was ar- to the suspect the victim was noti- Hamoed; Wednesday, October 15, Individuals also are invited to “like” ago as a tribute to the girls’ coach, The event will be open to the pub- rested following a court appearance fied that the number was no longer 7 p.m. – Shmini Atzeret; Thursday, the club on Facebook at Bev Torok, who revealed to her team lic and tickets can be purchased at the and was sentenced to six months in in service. October 16, 10 a.m. – Shmini facebook.com/floraphilegardenclub. that she had been diagnosed with door. Anyone wearing pink will be the Union County jail. Tuesday, September 30, Mejreme breast cancer and pledged to battle admitted free. All proceeds will ben- Wednesday, October 1, a resident Gjidija, 60, of Union was arrested the deadly disease. Coach Torok in- efit the Susan G. Komen Foundation. of the 100 block of Sondra Circle for driving with a suspended license spired the girls as she continued to reported the theft of two credit cards after a motor vehicle stop on Route work while she recuperated from sur- Westfield Rec. Offers after someone made several fraudu- 22. He was processed and released gery and endured rounds of debilitat- lent purchases. Someone had re- at the scene. ing chemotherapy. After her doctors NYC Holiday Lights moved the credit cards from the Tuesday, September 30, Nyjirah declared her cancer-free, Coach Torok WESTFIELD — The Westfield victim’s wallet. N. Miles, 25, of Elizabeth was picked enlisted the team’s help to bring more Recreation Department is again of- Wednesday, October 1, a resident up at the Middlesex County jail on public awareness about breast cancer fering its popular New York City of the 500 block of Alden Avenue an outstanding ACS warrant out of and to raise funds to fight it. Holiday Night Light Tour on Tues- reported that someone had entered Mountainside. The first Westfield High School day, December 9. her residence and removed a debit Tuesday, September 30, volleyball match for breast cancer During this escorted, narrated tour, card and a passport from the kitchen Raheamma S. Hood, 43, of Newark raised more than $8,000, the second participants will get to see some of counter. According to police, entry was transported to police headquar- over $12,000, and each year since the city’s beautiful holiday window was gained through an unlocked rear ters by the Union County Police then the amount raised by the team displays, stop at Rockefeller Center door. Department on the strength of a has continued to climb. Last year’s to see the tree and visit the holiday Thursday, October 2, Ian Mountainside warrant in the amount Rev. Bill Carter Warren Cooper event raised more than $28,000. As a shops at Bryant Park. Romanello, 24, of Garwood was ar- of $489. He was processed, posted result of the team’s continued efforts Spots are limited. The cost is $65 rested on an outstanding Scotch bail and released. to raise both money and awareness, per person. The tour package includes Plains warrant, in the amount of Wednesday, October 1, a resident they were honored by the Susan G. bus transportation, narrated tour, $89, after a motor vehicle stop on came into police headquarters with Free Jazz Event to Be Held Komen Foundation at a dinner on boxed sandwich meal for the bus ride New Providence Road. He was trans- items she believed to be explosive. September 11, 2013. and coffee and dessert at a local New ported to police headquarters, pro- According to police, the woman’s At Willow Grove October 19 During this year’s Pink Out event, York City eatery at the conclusion of cessed and released. husband, a member of the National the Westfield High School freshman the tour. Friday, October 3, Suresh Pergra, Guard and weapons handler for the SCOTCH PLAINS — The com- This concert is part of the 2014 team, junior varsity and varsity teams The bus will depart at 3:30 p.m. 28, of Staten Island, N.Y. was ar- military, had recently passed away, munity is invited to a free jazz and “Music for the Soul” series which will play on their home court against from the Memorial Park Pool, lo- rested following a motor vehicle stop and when she was cleaning out his sacred music concert on Sunday, has featured a wide variety of musi- neighbor and rival Union Catholic cated at 713 Cumberland Street, on South Avenue near Summit Av- work space she came across the October 19, beginning at 4 p.m., at cal styles and performers. High School. Westfield High School Westfield, and return at approxi- enue and charged with possession of items, one of which she thought to the Willow Grove Presbyterian Willow Grove Presbyterian is located at 550 Dorian Road. mately 10 p.m. For more informa- less than 50 grams of suspected mari- contain mercury. The items were Church in Scotch Plains. It will fea- Church is located at 1961 Raritan The freshmen game will begin at 4 tion, contact the Westfield Recreation juana. Pergra was processed and re- contained outside of headquarters ture the Reverend Bill Carter on pi- Road, across the street from the p.m., the Junior Varsity game at 5:30 Department at (908) 789-4080 or leased. and the area was taped off in order to ano and Warren Cooper as vocalist. Scotch Plains south-side firehouse p.m., and the Varsity game at approxi- [email protected]. Saturday, October 4, a resident of keep the public safe until the bomb Reverend Carter has maintained and south-side soccer park, near the 900 block of Tice Place reported squad arrived and determined the a dual career as a jazz pianist and a the corner of South Martine Av- that someone had used her credit items not to be explosive in nature, Presbyterian minister. He is a enue. The facilities are handicap- Genealogists’ Meeting Today card without her authorization to authorities reported. The items were freelance pianist, recording artist accessible. For more information, make $505 in purchases. identified as an aerial simulator, two and leader of a jazz quartet. Addi- call (908) 232-5678 or visit Saturday, October 4, Leon CS canisters and a screw top con- tionally, Reverend Carter is the pas- willowgrovechurch.org. To Focus on N.J. Ancestors Schaefer, 42, of Westfield turned tainer containing suspected mercury; tor and head of staff at the First WESTFIELD — The Genealogi- Jersey, where she serves as news- himself in at police headquarters on the simulator and the canisters were Presbyterian Church of Clarks Sum- Fanwood Presbyterian cal Society of the West Fields will letter editor and program chair- an active warrant out of Freehold in destroyed and the suspected mer- mit, Pa., where he has served for welcome back professional gene- woman, and is a trustee of the In- the amount of $146. He was pro- cury was turned over to the Union more than 20 years. Posts Time Change alogist Melissa Johnson at its meet- ternational Society for British Ge- cessed, posted bail and released. County Office of Emergency Man- “We create jazz music that glori- FANWOOD — The Fanwood Pres- ing today, Thursday, October 9. nealogy and Family History. Scotch Plains agement. fies God, renews the church, and byterian Church has announced that Ms. Johnson will speak on “Re- This meeting will be open to the Tuesday, September 30, an em- Sunday, October 5, a resident of models the integration of faith and on Sunday, October 19, there will be searching Your New Jersey Ances- public. For more information, con- ployee of a Westfield Road business Birch Hill Road reported that some- the arts,” he said. “We’re here to only one service of worship in the tors.” The meeting will begin at 1 tact Nancy Humphrey, president reported that someone removed his one had entered her unlocked motor help people infuse the life of faith sanctuary at 11:15 a.m. The Praise p.m. in the Meeting Room of the of the Genealogical Society of the wallet off of a desk while the busi- vehicle while it was parked in her with the swinging pulse of jazz.” Band and choir will combine for a Westfield Memorial Library, lo- West Fields, at ness was open. driveway and emptied the center con- Mr. Cooper is a highly-regarded joyful blended service. cated at 550 East Broad Street. [email protected] or Wednesday, October 1, a resident sole. According to police, nothing vocalist from Philadelphia, Pa. He This change is to celebrate the New Jersey has played an im- (908) 612-6029. of Lake Avenue reported that some- was reported missing at this time. also is a composer, producer, choir completion of the Fanwood 5K race portant role in American history time during the day someone had Monday, October 6, Lonnie master, music minister, recording that takes place earlier that morning. and genealogy. Early immigration WF Volunteer Expo entered her apartment and removed Mattox, 33, of Newark was picked artist and radio broadcaster of gos- “We are wishing all participants a brought English colonists to New several hundred dollars in prescrip- up at the Berkeley Heights Police pel music on WRTI-FM. He has trav- safe and successful run or walk,” said England and, years later, a wave of On Tap October 20 tion drugs. According to police, it is Department on a Mountainside war- eled widely in presenting sacred con- the Reverend David Jahnke, pastor. European immigration hit New WESTFIELD — The Westfield unknown how entry was gained. rant in the amount of $1,496. certs, leading worship seminars and The following Sunday, October 26, York City. Many of these immi- United Fund will sponsor the first Wednesday, October 1, a contrac- producing sound recordings. the “Soles for Souls” collection of grants eventually settled in New Westfield Area Volunteer Expo on tor building a house on Dutch Lane First Baptist Offers The music will be drawn from gently used shoes will be dedicated Jersey, and some remained there Monday, October 20, from 3 to 6 reported that someone had entered “Down by the Riverside,” “Go for those in need of footwear in the for generations. p.m. It will take place at the Westfield the house and removed several thou- Outreach Projects Down Moses,” “Wade in the Wa- world. Attendees will learn how to ef- Area Y branch at 422 East Broad sand dollars worth of tools. Entry WESTFIELD — The First Baptist ter,” “The Nearness of You,” “All Everyone is welcome to attend all fectively research their New Jersey Street in Westfield. was gained through an unlocked Church of Westfield, located at 170 Creatures of Our God and King” services and programs. The Fanwood ancestors using various reposito- Local agencies will share informa- door, police said. Elm Street, will host another Church and “My Funny Valentine,” among Presbyterian Church is located at 74 ries as well as online resources and tion for prospective volunteers, in- Friday, October 3, the manager of Gathered/Church Scattered outreach many more surprises. South Martine Avenue. For further less frequently used record sets. cluding CASA, Community Access a Route 22 business reported that at on Sunday, October 19. Among the Immediately following the con- information about the church, call Ms. Johnson specializes in New Unlimited, CONTACT We Care, approximately 12:30 a.m. an uni- opportunities are making lunches for cert, there will be an opportunity to (908) 889-8891; check the church Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania Habitat for Humanity, Homefirst, dentified black male entered the store the homeless, raising awareness for talk with the musicians at a recep- website, fanwoodpc.org, or e-mail and British genealogical research, Jewish Family Service, Mobile Meals, and pointed a handgun and de- breast cancer, spreading God’s word tion offering light refreshments. [email protected]. as well as family history writing, the Westfield Food Pantry at Holy manded money. The suspect left on with those living in a nursing home, or editing and publishing. She has Trinity, the Westfield Historical So- foot with an undetermined amount a project on behalf of animals. Inter- The Family Law Department of Dughi, Hewit & Domalewski worked on several projects for tele- ciety, the Westfield Service League of cash, authorities reported. ested persons are asked to contact the Friday, October 3, a resident of Presents vision shows, including “Geneal- and the Westfield Rescue Squad. church office at (908) 233-2278 or ogy Roadshow,” premiering in the During the open house, local resi- Rahway Road reported that some- [email protected] to fall of 2013, and “Spoorloos,” a dents who want to “give back” will time overnight someone had entered sign up for a project. popular Dutch television series be able to visit with the exhibitors her unlocked motor vehicle and re- focused on reuniting long-lost rela- and learn about their volunteering moved an undetermined amount of Seats Still Available tives. opportunities, to find the perfect fit cash. She currently holds the position for their skills and schedules. The Friday, October 3, a resident of For Christmas Show of reviews editor for the Associa- Westfield United Fund is partnering Mountain Avenue reported that SCOTCH PLAINS — The Scotch tion of Professional Genealogists with the Downtown Westfield Cor- sometime between September 20 and Plains Senior Citizens Advisory Quarterly. Additionally, she is a poration, the Greater Westfield Area October 4 someone had entered her Committee has announced that seats member of the board of trustees of Chamber of Commerce, and the residence and removed several are still available for its upcoming the Genealogical Society of New Westfield Area Y for this event. pieces of jewelry. According to po- “Joy of Christmas Show” trip on lice, entry was gained by forcing Tuesday, December 2. open a rear window. This bus trip to the Crystal Palace Home Financing By Fanwood Yacht Club in Point Pleasant will Monday, September 29, a victim feature Vincent Talarico perform- reported that he had parked his mo- ing favorite Christmas classics. tor vehicle, described as an open Lunch will include an entrée choice OWEN BRAND top-style Jeep, at a business on the of prime rib, talapia or breast of 500 block of North Avenue and went capon, plus apple crisp with ice Back row: Richard A. Outhwaite, Esq., Jennifer L. Young, Esq. & Mario C. Gurrieri, Esq. (Chair) NMLS# 222999 Front row: Eva Uhrik, Esq. and Kristin M. Capalbo, Esq. in to shop, and that when he returned cream for dessert. The cost is $50 to his vehicle, an item valued at $40 for Scotch Plains and Fanwood resi- 5 Lawyers, 5 Levels of Experience, 4 Hourly Rates had been removed from inside the dents and $52 for all other seniors. vehicle. 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PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, October 9, 2014 Page 7 Shabbat Service For Kids To Be Held Tomorrow SCOTCH PLAINS – Congrega- meet on November 21, December tion Beth Israel will hold a Shabbat 12, January 9, February 13, March service specially designed for chil- 20, April 24, May 8 and June 19. dren from infants to age 6 and their In addition, Congregation Beth families tomorrow, Friday, Octo- Israel conducts regular Shabbat ber 10, from 6:30 to 7:15 p.m. services every Friday evening start- Called the Shabbat Shalom Club, ing at 7:30 p.m., followed by an this service will be free and open Oneg Shabbat. These casual ser- to the community. vices are held in the round and are The Shabbat Shalom Club, held family-friendly. Shabbat morning monthly, is led by Congregation services are held weekly on Satur- Beth Israel’s Rabbi George Nudell days beginning at 9:30 a.m., fol- and Cantor Matt Axelrod. Services lowed by a Kiddush luncheon. All include age-appropriate prayers services are free and open to the and songs, plus a story with a kid- community. friendly Jewish message. Partici- Congregation Beth Israel is an pants in the Shabbat Shalom Club egalitarian Conservative synagogue. also enjoy a special Kiddush, com- For more information, call the plete with grape juice, mini challah synagogue at (908) 889-1830. Con- and matzo ball soup. gregation Beth Israel is located at Because October’s Shabbat Sha- 18 Shalom Way, at the corner of lom Club falls during Sukkot, chil- Martine Avenue, in Scotch Plains. dren and their families also will have the opportunity to eat their Garden Club to Hear treats in the Sukkah and celebrate MR. AND MRS. PHILLIPS C. DURLING About Pollinators Brian Weber and Ms. Danielle Pace (She is the former Miss Courtney B. Thrower) the holiday together. “We started the Shabbat Shalom WESTFIELD — The Garden Club last year. It was such a suc- Club of Westfield will host Jeannie cess among young families that we Geremia on Tuesday, October 14, were eager to continue the pro- at noon, at St. Helen’s Roman Ms. Danielle Pace Miss Courtney B. Thrower gram again this year,” said Lisa Catholic Church, located at 1600 Strug, Member Relations chair- Rahway Avenue in Westfield. woman of Congregation Beth Is- Mrs. Geremia is an expert on the To Marry Brian Weber Weds Phillips C. Durling rael. “In the Shabbat Shalom Club, topic of vanishing pollinators and young children can start learning is recognized as an author, pho- Mr. and Mrs. Clement Pace of Bristol-Myers Squibb in Drs. Albert and Patricia Thrower to attend the Freeman Business Jewish prayers and customs and tographer and public speaker who Mountainside, N.J. are happy to Plainsboro, N.J. of Westfield proudly announce the School of Tulane University, gradu- can begin to feel comfortable in- presents a passionate concern for announce the engagement of their Their January 2015 wedding will marriage of their daughter, Miss ating in May 2006 magna cum laude teracting with the clergy. And their environmental issues. She will daughter, Ms. Danielle Pace, to take place at Cathedral Basilica of Courtney Brynn Thrower, to Phillips with a double degree in management parents can meet one another while speak about the precipitous decline Brian Weber, son of Mrs. Dot We- the Sacred Heart, Newark, N.J. Correll (Kip) Durling, son of Mr. and and marketing. She currently is em- they, too, celebrate Shabbat.” of monarch butterflies and the ab- ber of Garden City, L.I. Mrs. Canton Correll Durling of ployed as a territory manager for Life The Shabbat Shalom Club also will sence of bees in area gardens. The bride-to-be is a 2004 gradu- Church of St. Anne Whitehouse Station, N.J. The after- Cell Corporation in New York City. ate of Governor Livingston High noon ceremony took place on Satur- The groom attended the Hill School in Berkeley Heights, N.J. Plans Prayer Service day, July 12, at the Basilica of St. School, graduating in 2001. He then She received her Bachelor of Sci- GARWOOD — The Church of St. Mary Star of the Sea in Key West, Fla. went on to Lehigh University, gradu- ence in Nursing degree from Anne will hold a prayer service, en- with the Reverend John Baker offici- ating in 2005, and went to Bryant Fairfield University and also titled “Sweet Hour of Prayer for Peace ating. The wedding reception was University, where he received his earned a Master of Science in Nurs- and the Persecuted,” on Monday, Oc- held at the Ocean Key Resort. MBA in 2008. He works as a finan- ing degree specializing in Family tober 13, at 7 p.m. It will take place at Given in marriage by her father, cial advisor for Merrill Lynch Private Practice from the University of the church, located at 325 Second the bride wore a lace gown by Amy Wealth Management at 2 World Fi- Miami. Ms. Pace currently works Avenue, Garwood. All are welcome. Kuschel and carried a bouquet of nancial Center in New York City. as a nurse practitioner at Participants are invited to pray for white and pink roses and white hy- The parents of the bridegroom Broadridge Financial Solutions in God’s help in bringing peace to the drangeas. Miss Caitlin Thrower, sis- hosted a rehearsal dinner at the South- Jersey City, N.J. world. Coffee and refreshments will ter of the bride, was the maid of ernmost House in Key West the Mr. Weber is a 2004 graduate of be served in the lower church (The St. honor. The other bridal attendants evening before the wedding. Garden City High School and re- Francis Room) immediately follow- were Mrs. Amy Durling, sister-in- The maid of honor and both moth- ceived his Bachelor of Science de- ing the service. For more information, law of the groom; Mrs. Stephanie ers hosted a bridal shower at the Madi- gree in Finance from the Univer- call Sharon Kessler at (908) 272-5586. Thrower, sister-in-law of the bride; son restaurant in Hoboken in May. sity of Delaware. He currently is Miss Charlotte Hansen, formerly of The couple currently resides in pursuing his Master of Business Westfield, Mrs. Laura Duffany of Hoboken and are planning a November Administration degree in Supply See it all on the Web! Oreland, Pa., Miss Sarah Berkley of honeymoon to Thailand and Cambodia. Chain Management at Rutgers Uni- New York City, Mrs. Lisa Michaeli of versity, while working in the Glo- www.goleader.com New York City, Mrs. Nicole Querci Westfield Ice Hockey TIME-HONORED TRADITION...Volunteers from the Men’s Club of Congre- bal Supply Chain Department at of Greenvale, N.Y. and Mrs. Rebecca gation Beth Israel in Scotch Plains built the synagogue’s Sukkah (booth) on the Redpath, formerly of Short Hills, N.J. Seeks More Players outdoor patio September 28, in preparation for the Jewish holiday of Sukkot. All wore pale mint Amanda Uprichard WESTFIELD — The Westfield Throughout the week-long celebration, which began yesterday at sundown, gowns and carried bouquets of pink Middle School ice hockey team is look- congregants and religious school students will be able to eat in the Sukkah. roses and white hydrangea. ing for a few more players to complete Pictured, from left to right, are: Howard Queller, Eric Hecht, Stephen Wiener, MARIA'S Chapin and Henry Durling, brothers its roster for the fall/winter season. The Jay Goldring, Ira Feinman, David Feinman, Aron Richman, Maurice Sabony, of the groom, were the best men. Other program is open to all fifth- to eighth- David Labush, Congregation Beth Israel Men’s Club president; Frank Truselo RESTAURANT • CAFE • PIZZERIA groomsmen were Albert Thrower, Jr., grade Westfield students born between and Peter Fleischmann. brother of the bride; J.J. Zak of Jersey 2000 and 2003. 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Westfield NJ, 07090 Senior Living 908-232-0099 8000 Fellowship Road, Basking Ridge, NJ 07920 [email protected] www.FellowshipSeniorLiving.org Like us on www.giudittalaw.com Page 8 Thursday, October 9, 2014 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION William Roeben, 87, Was Family Man; Had Been Police Sergeant In Westfield – Obituaries – Garwood Knights Collecting William “Bill” Roeben, 87, passed Bill is predeceased by his wife, Joan A. Denny, 85, Devoted to Family; away on Saturday, October 4. Madeline; his parents, Bertha and Items For St. Joseph Ctr. Born in Connecticut and raised in William, and his brother, Kurt. He is Had Worked For Insurance Agency GARWOOD — The Garwood baggies; travel-size snacks; laun- the Bronx, Bill moved to Westfield, survived by his son and daughter-in- Knights of Columbus are collect- dry detergent; rubber gloves and N.J. with his wife, Madeline. Bill and law, Gary Roeben and Suzanne; his Joan A. (Russell) Denny, 85, passed D. Gabbett, Henry Aiden Denny, Jr., ing items all year long on behalf of Hefty garbage bags. Madeline celebrated 66 years to- daughter and son-in-law, Christine away on Tuesday, September 30, Patricia McCullough, Linda J. Ceci, St. Joseph Social Service Center in The following items are needed gether. He was a loving and dedi- and Walter Felegi, and his daughter, 2014, at Father Hudson House in Bonnie Choy-Shan and Kathleen D. Elizabeth, which serves the poor for the upcoming winter season: cated husband, father to three, grand- Susan Blejwas; his grandchildren, Elizabeth. Born in Brooklyn, N.Y., Noonan; 20 grandchildren and 14 and homeless community of greater Coats; blankets; scarves; hats; mit- father to five and great-grandfather Gary and Lauren Roeben, Emily and she had lived in Westfield before great-grandchildren. Elizabeth. The center is in desper- tens; gloves; clean linens; pillow- to three. Bill served in the Army with Benjamin Meyers, William and moving to Boynton Beach, Fla. A Mass of Christian Burial was ate need to restock the following cases and bath towels. It would be the 1st Battalion 15th Infantry from Amanda Felegi, Daniel and Cortney Mrs. Denny had been an adminis- offered yesterday, Wednesday, Octo- items: appreciated that these items are 1945 to 1946. He served 26 years Blejwas and Catherine Felegi; and trative assistant for Great Lakes In- ber 8, at St. Michael Church in Baby diapers, especially sizes 3, laundered and clean before being with the Westfield Police Department, his great-grandchildren, Kylie and surance Agency. Cranford. Entombment was at 4, 5 and 6; pacifiers; towels; baby donated. where he retired as a sergeant. After Brynn Blejwas and Gary Roeben. She was a devoted mother and Fairview Cemetery in Westfield. bottles; baby food (all flavors and Due to federal and state laws and retirement, Bill was head security Bill’s Life Celebration was held grandmother who loved her family. Arrangements were by the Dooley varieties); canned vegetables; hats; for safety reasons, the Garwood guard at Volco Brass in Kenilworth, a yesterday, Wednesday, October 8, at Mrs. Denny was predeceased by Funeral Home, 218 North Avenue mittens; baby powder; wipes; sham- Knights cannot accept cribs, car federal marshal at Newark Court- Gray Memorial Funeral Home, 12 her husband of 60 years, Henry Aiden West, Cranford. poo; baby oil; lotions; Vaseline; Q- seats, baby furniture, used toys and house and most recently a crossing Springfield Avenue, Cranford, N.J. Denny, Sr. October 9, 2014 tips; brushes; combs; washcloths; used clothing. guard for the Westfield school dis- His funeral service will begin there at Surviving are six children, Maureen Pedialyte, and formula, especially Donations can be dropped off af- trict. Bill was an avid bowler and 11 a.m. today, Thursday, October 9. Similac Advance. ter 4 p.m. weekdays at the Knights loved traveling with his wife, camp- Interment will follow at Hollywood The following items are needed Council Hall, located at 37 South ing at his trailer in Pennsylvania and Memorial Park in Union, N.J. Dress to restock on a daily basis: Sham- Avenue, Garwood, opposite taking walks with his dog, Molly. will be casual. Go to Rotary to Collect Used Bikes poo (full size); soap; toothpaste and PathMark. On weekends, call (908) Bill was a member of the First grayfuneralhomes.com for online toothbrushes; disposable razors; 789-9809 after 1 p.m. Parking is Presbyterian Church of Cranford, condolences. men’s and women’s deodorant; available behind the hall off Willow the Deutscher Club of Clark and In lieu of flowers, donations can be For Emerging Countries women’s hygiene products; toilet Avenue (turn at Marty’s Shoes). American Legion Martin Wallberg made to the Wounded Warrior Project. WESTFIELD — The Rotary Club rial donations are fully deductible paper; paper towels; soups; canned Visitors should use the side-door Post No. 3. October 9, 2014 of Westfield will conduct a used bi- and a receipt will issued at the col- fruits and vegetables; peanut butter entrance. Monetary donations may cycle collection on behalf of an orga- lection site. and jelly; cereal; rice; pasta and be made payable to the Garwood nization known as Pedals for Progress Rotary’s response to this need for pasta sauce; tuna fish; juices; paper Knights “St. Joseph’s Project.” For this Saturday, October 11, from 9 bicycles, since 1996, in conjunction plates; plastic forks, spoons and information, call the Knights at a.m. to noon. It will take place at the with the non-profit, 501(c)(3) organi- knives; napkins; cups; tissues; (908) 789-9809 or Keith Gallagher Westfield Board of Education Build- zation Pedals for Progress, and the cleaning supplies; paper lunch bags; at (908) 789-0931. ing, located at 302 Elm Street. This generosity of the Westfield area com- event will be held rain or shine. munity, has led to the collection of Anyone with an adult or child’s more than 2,000 bicycles. Pedals for Library Program to Focus bicycle in useable or repairable con- Progress is a registered charity in New dition is urged to donate it for this Jersey, Pennsylvania, Kansas, Con- cause. These bicycles are then re- necticut, Massachusetts and Vermont. On Successful Job Search conditioned and sent to those in need It ships the bicycles to 20 countries, WESTFIELD – The Westfield are part of the Middlesex Union Re- in various parts of the world. where they are reconditioned by part- Memorial Library will present “How ciprocal Agreement Libraries. To see “In the developing countries of ner agencies and distributed to poor to Search for a Job Successfully” on if a library participates, call the Latin America, Africa and the Pa- working adults and schoolchildren. Saturday, October 18, at 10:30 a.m. Westfield Memorial Library at (908) cific Islands, a reconditioned castoff Brochures about the organization The library is located at 550 East 789-4090. To register for the program, bicycle can provide reliable trans- will be available at the collection Broad Street. visit the library’s website at wmlnj.org portation to work, transporting pro- site. Detailed information about Ped- This program will be geared to- and click on the Online Calendar, or duce, going to markets, and access- als for Progress’ overseas projects wards people who have recently ex- call (908) 789-4090, extension 0. ing schools, health care and other and current schedule of bicycle col- perienced a job loss or are consider- services,” according to Rotarian lections may be found at p4p.org. ing a career change. The session will Resolve Invites Girls LOCAL HISTORY...Mountainside’s Deacon Andrew Hetfield House, circa Warren Rorden, who chairs a spe- Further information also is available cover the four major components of 1760, will be open for visitors during Union County’s Four Centuries in a cial committee of the Rotary Club of by contacting Mr. Rorden at (908) the job search: career assessment, For Discussion Group Weekend. Visitors are welcome to tour and participate in activities on Saturday, Westfield that coordinates this 232-6807 or (908) 821-7611. résumé writing/cover letter prepara- SCOTCH PLAINS — “The Girls October 18, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Sunday, October 19, from noon to 5 p.m. project with Pedals for Progress. tion, interviewing, and networking. View,” a round-table discussion group The Hetfield House is located on Constitution Plaza. Donations also will be accepted Mountainside Squad Participants will be provided with where girls in grades 9 to 12 may talk of operable, portable sewing ma- multiple tools, ideas and a checklist about anything going on in their lives, chines and wrenches for use in over- Plans Haunted Trail to get them started on creating a solid will take place beginning this evening, Hetfield House to Be Open seas shops. Mr. Rorden said that MOUNTAINSIDE — The job search strategy. October 9, at the offices of Resolve “bikes for parts” or disassembled Mountainside Rescue Squad will Nancy Anderson, president of Community Counseling Center. The bicycles will not be accepted. present its Haunted Trail on Satur- Blackbird Learning Associates, a job group will meet on Thursday evenings For Four Centuries Event It costs Pedals for Progress an day, October 25, beginning at 6:30 search training and consulting com- from 6 to 7:15 p.m. Resolve is located average of $35 to collect, process, p.m. It will take place at squad head- pany, will present the program. Most at 1830 Front Street, Scotch Plains. MOUNTAINSIDE — The his- ized Hospital. ship and distribute each bicycle. A quarters, located at Route 22 East recently, she presented programs on Topics will be driven by the par- toric Deacon Andrew Hetfield House tours and refreshments for cash donation to fund these costs is and New Providence Road. All are LinkedIn and New Job Search Skills ticipants themselves and will be mod- House in Mountainside will be purchase will be available through- essential. The suggested minimum welcome. For more information, call for the 40+ Worker at the library. erated by Debra Ferro, a marriage among the featured historic sites out the weekend. The open house and is $10 per bicycle. Cash and mate- (908) 233-6338. Ms. Anderson has more than 25 years and family therapist. The cost is $15 during Union County’s annual Four all activities will be free to visitors. experience in human resources, learn- per week. To register, call (908) 322- Centuries in a Weekend event. This The Deacon Andrew Hetfield ing and development and relationship 9180, extension no. 10. year’s event will celebrate New House is located on Constitution Library Schedules Programs management in the pharmaceutical, fi- A clinician and certified teacher, Jersey’s 350th birthday. Plaza (Watchung Avenue, off Birch nance and insurance industries. Ms. Ferro also is a counselor at Re- The Hetfield House will be open Hill Road), adjacent to the She has worked for Johnson & solve. She will guide the group in for visitors on Saturday, October 18, Mountainside Public Library. For For High-School Students Johnson, the CIT Group, The Bank discussing members’ thoughts, con- from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Sunday, further details, call (908) 789-9420 SCOTCH PLAINS — The Scotch designed to help students achieve of New York and the Chubb Group of cerns, or whatever may come up, and October 19, from noon to 5 p.m. or access mountainsidehistory.org. Plains Public Library has announced better scores on tests. She will share Insurance Companies. During her in developing strategies for overcom- On both days, Charlie Hummel, a the dates for two programs this fall approaches to taking various kinds of career, Ms. Anderson has trained ing any issues that arise. collector of Thomas Edison memo- F-SP CROP Walk designed for high-school students and tests, reveal how to minimize test thousands of domestic and interna- This community service is pro- rabilia, will be on hand to display their families. anxiety, and explain how to analyze tional employees. vided by Resolve Community Coun- and discuss items from his collec- To Be Held Oct. 19 Professional editor Pamela test results. This program will be free and open seling Center, a non-profit mental tion. Among the items he will have SCOTCH PLAINS — The Brownstein will present a workshop Advance registration is recom- to Westfield Memorial Library and health organization licensed by the on display are phonographs, hand- Fanwood/Scotch Plains Ministerium on “Writing a Compelling College mended for these programs. Inter- MURAL cardholders. MURAL State of New Jersey. For more infor- written letters, cylinders and records, has set Sunday, October 19, as the Admission Essay” on Saturday, Oc- ested persons may call (908) 322- cardholders belong to libraries that mation, visit resolvenj.com. light bulbs, movie items, an electric date for its CROP Walk to raise funds tober 18, at 1 p.m. 5007, extension no. 204; e-mail fan, photographs and posters, and to help fight world hunger. This workshop will cover topic [email protected] or go online to Westfield Area Y to Begin Edison’s personal walking cane. Communities Responding to Over- selection, organization, and the im- scotlib.org/register-for-a-program/. The Hetfield House also will debut come Poverty (CROP) is a program portance of editing and proofread- The Scotch Plains Public Library two new exhibits highlighting local of Church World Service which re- ing. Students will learn how to turn is located at 1927 Bartle Avenue, one Fall 2 Registration Today history. One is a newly-acquired col- sponds to disasters in the United States out a solid essay that will capture the block from Park Avenue, in the cen- lection of artifacts from the Hetfield and around the world. attention of admissions officers who ter of the township. WESTFIELD — Registration for 15; “Tech Talk” on Thursday, No- family of Elizabeth. The items in- The walk will start and end at the read dozens of essays each day. An the Westfield Area Y’s Fall 2 session vember 6, and a free Medicare Health clude an original painting of Abigail First United Methodist Church, 1171 opportunity for one-on-one follow- Devil’s Den Salutes will begin at 6 p.m. today, Thursday, Fair on Tuesday, November 11. Ad- (Clark) Hetfield and her personal Terrill Road, Scotch Plains, beginning up also will be available. October 9, for Gold and Silver mem- vance registration is required. belongings as pictured in the paint- at 2 p.m. Registration is at 1:30 p.m. On Saturday, October 25, at 3 p.m., Floyd Beane bers and at 7:30 a.m. on Monday, The Y continues to offer swim ing (1848). In addition, multiple Twenty percent of money raised in motivational speaker Connie Perkins October 13, for Program and non- lessons and competitive swim teams. pieces of furniture which were origi- A tribute to late former Westfield members. The Fall 2 Session will Various childcare options are Scotch Plains and Fanwood will be will discuss “Test Taking Strategies Police Officer and Westfield High nally in the Hetfields’ house on Pearl returned to these communities for for High School Students.” run from October 26 to December available to accommodate the needs Street in Elizabeth will be on display. School athlete Floyd Beane, who 20. of busy parents. Y programs are avail- those needing help. Ms. Perkins will review methods died on October 1, appears in this Another new Hetfield House ex- Donations may be made online at: New classes for adults this fall able in Westfield, Mountainside, hibit will feature artifacts and infor- SHERIFF’S SALE week’s “Devil’s Den” column by include: Body Barre, Kickbox Fit, Garwood and Cranford. hunger.cwsglobal.org/site/ Bruce Johnson on Page 12. mation honoring the Mountainside PagerServer?pagename=events_find SHERIFF’S FILE NO.: CH-14004361 Cardio & Strength Circuit and The Westfield Area Y also offers a Historic Restoration Committee’s re- SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY or churchwouldservice.org, or by CHANCERY DIVISION Strength Intervals. variety of youth sports programs cent acquisition of the Levi Cory UNION COUNTY SHERIFF’S SALE picking up a sponsor envelope at any DOCKET NO. F-019543-12 Youth and teens can enjoy new ranging from flag football, climbing House. In 1892, Mountainside’s Levi participating house of worship. For Plaintiff: DEUTSCH BANK NATIONAL TRUST SHERIFF’S FILE NO.: CH-14004483 classes this fall such as Pre-Season and soccer to Tae Kwon Do, t-ball, Cory House was the site of the found- COMPANY, AS TRUSTEE FOR MORGAN SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY more information, call the church STANLEY ABS CAPITAL I INC TRUST 2006- CHANCERY DIVISION Basketball Clinics, Pillo Polo and fusion dance and fencing. Partici- ing of the Children’s Country Home, NC4 UNION COUNTY office at (908) 322-4211 and leave a VS. DOCKET NO. F-33122-13 Teen Beginning Free Weight Room. pants in the Y’s Flyers Cross Coun- which is now Children’s Special- Defendant: JAIME M. GUALLPA; EUSTOLIA Plaintiff: THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON Programs for special health groups try Track Club learn proper distance message. Calls will be returned. GUALLPA; WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. TRUST COMPANY, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION Sale Date: 10/22/2014 AS GRANTOR TRUSTEE OF THE PROTIUM this session include: The Dragonfly running technique and build cardio- Writ of Execution: 08/19/2014 MASTER GRANTOR TRUST By virtue of the above-stated writ of execution VS. Program; Delay the Disease: Exer- vascular endurance through interval to me directed I shall expose for sale by public Defendant: THOMAS CUSMANO, MRS. THO- cise to Fight Parkinson’s Symptoms; training, games and drills. vendue, at the UNION COUNTY ADMINISTRA- MAS CUSMANO, HIS WIFE, KAREN A. CRILLY, TION BUILDING, 1ST FLOOR, 10 ELIZABETH- BENJAMIN A. STANZIALE JR., CHAPTER 7 Arthritis Exercise Program; Aquat- For more information on any Y TOWN PLAZA, Elizabeth, New Jersey on TRUSTEE, AND STATE OF NEW JERSEY WEDNESDAY, at two o’clock in the afternoon of Sale Date: 11/05/2014 ics for People with Disabilities; programs or to receive a complete Gray Funeral Homes said day. All successful bidders must have 20% Writ of Execution: 07/25/2014 Project Healthy Bones, and Special Program Guide on all services and of their bid available in cash or certified check at By virtue of the above-stated writ of execution the conclusion of the sales. to me directed I shall expose for sale by public Population Personal Training. events taking place at the Westfield The judgment amount is: ***Five Hundred vendue, at the UNION COUNTY ADMINISTRA- Since 1897 Forty-Six Thousand One Hundred Six and 27/ TION BUILDING, 1ST FLOOR, 10 ELIZABETH- Active Adults can come together Area Y, call (908) 233-2700 or visit 100*** $546,106.27. TOWN PLAZA, Elizabeth, New Jersey on and discuss current and classic lit- the Y online at westfieldynj.org. Fi- Property to be sold is located in the Township WEDNESDAY, at two o’clock in the afternoon of of Scotch Plains, County of Union, State of New said day. All successful bidders must have 20% erature, play bridge and attend the nancial assistance is available for Jersey. of their bid available in cash or certified check at Premises commonly known as: 1926 Church the conclusion of the sales. Italian Fest on Wednesday, October those who qualify. Avenue, Scotch Plains, New Jersey 07076-1720. The judgment amount is: ***Five Hundred BEING KNOWN as Lot 18, Block 1402 on the Thirty-Two Thousand Four Hundred Sixty-Four official Tax Map of the Township of Scotch Plains. and 58/100*** $532,464.58. Dimensions: 100.00 x 50.00 x 100.00 x 50.00. PROPERTY TO BE SOLD IS LOCATED IN: Nearest Cross Street: Forest Road Township of Scotch Plains, County of Union, in Total Upset: ***Five Hundred Fifty-Nine Thou- the State of New Jersey. Family Caregiving Program sand Four Hundred and 89/100*** $559,400.89 PREMISES COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 2253 together with lawful interest and costs. Sunrise Court, Scotch Plains, New Jersey 07076. Subject to any unpaid taxes, municipal liens or TAX LOT # 55 fka 34.A Block # 3201 fka 108. other charges, and any such taxes, charges, APPROXIMATE DIMENSIONS: 71 x 100 liens, insurance premiums or other advances NEAREST CROSS STREET: Pine Street. To Focus on Healthy Lives made by plaintiff prior to this sale. All interested Taxes: Current through 3rd Quarter of 2014* parties are to conduct and rely upon their own Other: 2014 First half Sewer outstanding in the independent investigation to ascertain whether amount of $133.27. SUMMIT – The Coalition on Fam- form a person’s life from average to Begun in 1876 by William Gray, in Cranford and later Incorporated in or not any outstanding interest remain of record 2014 Second half Sewer due October 1st, and/or have priority over the lien being fore- 2014 in the amount of $130.07. ily Caregiving invites the public to excellent. 1897 as the Gray Burial & Cremation Company. closed and, if so the current amount due thereon. *Plus interest on these figures through date of attend its fall program entitled “Vi- There is no charge to attend the If the sale is set aside for any reason, the payoff and any and all subsequent taxes, water Today, known by many simply as Gray’s. We continue to provide the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only a and sewer amounts. brance for Life: How to Live Younger presentation and a light lunch will be return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall Total Upset: ***Five Hundred Forty-Eight Thou- personal service that began with Mr. Gray, whether it be for burial or have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, sand Nine Hundred Twenty and 93/100*** and Healthier.” It will be held on served. Advance reservations are re- cremation. the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee’s attorney. $548,920.93 together with lawful interest and Sunday, October 26, at 12:30 p.m., quested by calling (908) 522-8852 or Surplus Money: If after the sale and satisfac- costs. tion of the mortgage debt, including costs and Surplus Money: If after the sale and satisfac- in Overlook Medical Center’s by e-mailing expenses, there remains any surplus money, the tion of the mortgage debt, including costs and Gray Funeral Home Gray Memorial Funeral Home money will be deposited into the Superior Court expenses, there remains any surplus money, the Bouras Auditorium, located at 99 [email protected]. At- 318 East Broad St. 12 Springfield Ave. Trust Fund and any person claiming the surplus, money will be deposited into the Superior Court Beauvior Avenue, Summit. tendees also will have an opportunity or any part thereof, may file a motion pursuant to Trust Fund and any person claiming the surplus, Westfield, NJ 07090 Cranford, NJ 07016 Court Rules 4:64-3 and 4:57-2 stating the nature or any part thereof, may file a motion pursuant to Dr. Lorraine Maita, a recognized to participate in a question-and-an- and extent of that person’s claim and asking for Court Rules 4:64-3 and 4:57-2 stating the nature William A. Doyle Mgr. Dale R. Schoustra Mgr. an order directing payment of the surplus money. and extent of that person’s claim and asking for and award-winning physician and swer session after the presentation. The Sheriff or other person conducting the sale an order directing payment of the surplus money. author, will be the featured speaker. The Coalition on Family NJ Lic. Number 2325 NJ Lic. Number 3707 will have information regarding the surplus, if The Sheriff or other person conducting the sale (908)-233-0143 (908)-276-0092 any. will have information regarding the surplus, if She has been helping people trans- Caregiving, formed in 2003, is a There is a full legal description on file in the any. Union County Sheriff’s Office. There is a full legal description on file in the form their lives through preventive group of community-based organi- The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn this Union County Sheriff’s Office. and anti-aging medicine for more zations, businesses and individuals John-Michael “J.M.” Jones sale for any length of time without further adver- The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn this tisement. sale for any length of time without further adver- than 18 years. whose mission is to assist family Joseph Cryan tisement. N.J. Lic. #4869 Acting Sheriff Joseph Cryan Dr. Maita will discuss how life caregivers by offering support, edu- Attorney: Acting Sheriff can be more pleasant and fulfilling cation and information on resources Director PHELAN HALLINAN & DIAMOND, PC Attorney: 400 FELLOWSHIP ROAD STERN & EISENBERG, PC when individuals maintain their and services. Its comprehensive re- SUITE 100 1040 NORTH KINGS HIGHWAY STE 407 health. She will review the five fatal source and referral network is avail- www.grayfuneralhomes.com MOUNT LAUREL, NEW JERSEY 08054 CHERRY HILL, NEW JERSEY 08034 (856) 813-5500 (609) 397-9200 flaws that may be missing in an able at no cost. For more informa- 4 T - 09/25, 10/02, 10/09 4 T - 10/09, 10/16, 10/23 & 10/16/14 Fee: $195.84 & 10/30/14 Fee: $183.60 annual physical that could trans- tion, visitcfcares.org. A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, October 9, 2014 Page 9 Union Catholic to Host WF Special Ed. Comm Hosts Viking Spooktacular Seminar on Stress, Anxiety SCOTCH PLAINS – Union ers are eligible for random giveaways WESTFIELD - Come join the tice at Stress and Anxiety Services Catholic’s (UC) Viking Spooktacular and complimentary post-race food Westfield Special Education, of New Jersey and is a member of will take place on Saturday, October and refreshments. Gifted, and General Education OCD NJ. 25, and will include a 5K and a 1-mile Proceeds from the event will sup- Community for an evening of edu- This program is free. All Westfield Children’s Costume Trek. The 1-mile port the athletic experiences of all cation and insightful conversation and non-Westfield parents, teach- trek begins at 8:30 a.m. and the 5K at 9 UC students. on “Understanding Stress, Anxiety ers, and therapists are welcome to a.m. Current sponsors for the UC Vi- in Children and Teens” on Wednes- attend. Pre-registration is not re- The 5K runners/walk- king Spooktacular in- day, October 22, at 7:30 p.m., at the quired. For further information, visit ers will race through tree- clude: Westfield Pediat- Westfield High School Cafeteria B, our website: lined neighborhoods of ric Dental Group LLC, located at 550 Dorian Road, www.westfieldnjk12.org/pages/ Scotch Plains and finish Star Painting, Family In- Westfield. Westfield_Town_School_District/ on UC’s turf track and field vestors Company, Sta- Anxiety cuts across all ages, abili- Parents/specialedparents. complex. The 1-mile event tion Cab, First Division MOVIE NIGHT…Franklin Elementary School families recently spread out their ties, social classes, and academic will be contained to the Inc, St. Bartholomew blankets and chairs on the school fields to settle back and enjoy Outdoor Picnic abilities. Whether it is a general- WF High’s Project ‘79 track only. Race registra- Academy, NJ Sports and Movie Night with their classmates and friends. Some took advantage of the ized disorder, obsessive-compulsive tion will begin at 7 a.m. Medicine and Perfor- pizza, popcorn and snacks the Franklin PTO made available for purchase, while disorder (OCD), panic attacks, is- Hosts Humboldt Univ. with the distribution of mance Center, Immacu- others packed and brought their own traditional picnic fare to munch while sues of perfectionist behavior, or WESTFIELD - Westfield High race numbers, t-shirts and late Heart of Mary Par- watching “Despicable Me 2.” Pictured, left to right, are: Michael McAndrew, other forms of anxiety, it produces School’s Project 79 program hosted race packets. Race day ish, Berkeley Plaza Ca- Danny Hazard, Paul Tilyou, Simon Thompson, Alex Tilyou and Jake Francis. adverse effects on behavior. This a cultural exchange with Humboldt sign up will be available. terers, Friendly Sons of ultimately affects learning, social- University in Berlin on September The race is open to run- Saint Patrick, Road ID, ization, and self esteem. Dealing 22. Project 79, named for the year ners and walkers of all Varsity Jackets Plus, and Wardlaw-Hartridge with individuals who suffer from it was started in Westfield as an ages and assures friendly competition, Fabric Land and Metropolitan Win- anxiety is particularly challenging alternative approach to education, fitness and a sense of community. Since dow Fashions. Plans Annual Fall Fair and difficult to navigate whether at was visited by two professors and this is a Halloween-themed event, cos- Apply for the 5K, have your chil- home, school, or work. four Master's candidates from tumes are encouraged, especially for dren sign up for the 1-mile costume EDISON – The Wardlaw-Hartridge The Booster Club will host its popu- Dr. Robert Zambrano, a clinical Humboldt's Professional School of the children’s trek. Prizes will be given trek, cheer on the runners or volun- Parents’ Association will host its an- lar luncheon complete with hot dogs, psychologist specializing in anxi- Education. in the 5K for the best individual and teer to help with the event. For more nual Fall Fair on Saturday, October hamburgers, ribs, sausage, chicken and ety to help parents, teachers, thera- Coordinated by Princeton Uni- group costume. information, contact Ed Thornton at 18, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The event, pulled pork. The school’s Oakwood pists, and students better understand versity, the exchange allowed Ger- For race applications and online reg- (908) 889-1600. which will be held at the school at Room will be transformed into an anxiety and stress and their related man educators to study American istration, visit www.raceforum.com/ Attention UC alumni: You are en- 1295 Inman Avenue in Edison, is free Indoor Café for a casual sit-down behaviors, will be the guest speaker. efforts to differentiate instructional unioncatholic titled to Alumni Speed Check-In/Reg- and open to the public. lunch. Home-baked goods will be Dr. Zambrano will offer some practical methods for diverse learners. The Awards will be given to the top 5K istration, free giveaways, and a raffle This year’s event will include car- offered at the Fall Fair Bakery and the direction and strategies for both the Master's candidates on the trip each male and female winner and the top for alumni sweatshirts. Check in at nival games, a bounce house, inflat- coffee station will be complete with school and home environments. spent the last full week in Septem- three winners in various age groups the alumni registration table. able obstacle course, rock climbing coffee, tea, bagels and doughnuts. Dr. Zambrano received his Mas- ber at a different school in New from 10 and under through 70 and For over 50 years, Union Catholic wall, pony rides, a petting zoo and The Wardlaw-Hartridge Rams ath- ters in Psychology and Doctorate Jersey. over. There will be no timing for the High School has earned its reputation many student-run events. letic teams will compete in soccer, of Clinical Psychology from “The students and staff of Project 1-mile trek, however, candy, Hallow- as one of New Jersey’s foremost Catho- An array of vendors and boutiques volleyball and tennis matches Rutgers University. He specializes '79 loved this chance to discuss een goodies and a finisher’s ribbon lic secondary schools. For informa- will sell a variety of jewelry, cloth- throughout the day. There also will in working with children and adults education with this distinguished will be provided. In addition, all rac- tion, visit unioncatholic.org. ing, toys and more. A 50/50 Super be a 5K Fun Run at 10:30 a.m. with anxiety and its related disor- group of graduate students and pro- Raffle and Gift Basket Raffle will run For more information on the event, ders such as OCD, all phobias, fessors. The visitors posed chal- throughout the day, with the winners call (908) 754-1882 or visit Tourette syndrome and related be- lenging questions and showed great drawn at the end of the event. whschool.org/fallfair. havioral issues such as school re- interest in our students' perspec- fusal. He has been certified by the tives on what makes for a stimulat- Behavioral Therapy Training In- ing learning environment,” stated stitute of the International OCD Peter Horn, WHS Project 79 Coor- Letters to the Editor Cont. Foundation. He is also certified to dinator. CONTINUED FROM PAGE 4 work with patients with Trichotil- Westfield High School Senior lomania and other body-focused re- Amanda Pinho remarked, "I loved We Live In The World of a petitive behaviors by the Trichotil- the exchange. As they learned about lomania Learning Center. Dr. the uniqueness of Project '79, I Two Percent Tax Levy Cap Zambrano works in private prac- learned about German education." The PTC will be holding their an- better course structure around these nual Candidates’ Night for the open ideas. Additionally, within the area positions on the Board of Education of curriculum, we must be ever mind- for Westfield. It will take place ful of our maintaining and enhancing Wednesday, October 15 at 7:30 at the our support of special needs pro- high school auditorium. grams, even as federal and state gov- As I think about my preparation ernment aid continues to diminish. for that night, I am wondering what We need to invest in our infrastruc- questions we will be asked. The range ture, but that gets more difficult each of day-to-day operations is vast and year. As you likely know, we are just the range of new things that we need about complete with the replacement WINNING AT THE CAR WASH…On September 20, Garwood’s Lincoln to be thinking about, even greater. of many of our roofs. This was done School eighth grade class held its most successful car wash in recent years. Monies I have served on the Westfield with the generous support of the tax- raised from various fundraisers, to be held throughout the school year, will assist school board since April 2011 and I payers but there is much more to do. toward sponsorship of many exciting graduation events. Pictured, the owner of am very proud of all that we have I have served on the facilities com- the 41st car receives a $50 gift card from Auto Spa of Westfield. The 41st car was accomplished. I work with a talented mittee since April 2011 and we con- chosen because their are 41 students in this years graduating class. group of board members and we get tinue to monitor a three-year rolling to see first hand, the effort that goes plan of projects. The list is long, and BOE Candidate Langhart Addresses into running the district by our ad- includes many “needs,” not just ministration, and our professional and “wants” and unless we find some Financial Concerns of WF District administrative staffs. creative ways to increase our rev- What will you ask? enues, we will not be able to support I have taken the opportunity over the of grant aid on the state and federal If I were sitting in the audience, I the requirements of the district. past few weeks to sit down and talk level. would make it very simple. I would Lastly, at least for this letter, (there HUMBLING HUMBOLT VISIT...Westfield High School’s Project 79 program with some of the administrators, former Expenses may be reduced by re- ask everyone, “What do we need to is so much more I could speak about hosted a cultural exchange with Humboldt University in Berlin on September 22. board members and teachers within searching greater cooperative purchas- do in order to get better at what we do here), we need to continue to chal- Attending the Orientation Roundtable at the start of the visit is Superintendent our district in an effort to identify cur- ing opportunities (which the district for the 6,300 students that walk our lenge ourselves to find new ways of of the Westfield Public Schools Margaret Dolan, far right; and clockwise to the rent and ongoing issues that our district takes advantage of now) to provide halls everyday?” Well, maybe it’s not delivering our services. As I have right, Peter Horn, Project 79 Coordinator and students Jack Sherman and Esther faces, and some of the possible solu- maximum savings on district purchases. so simple! noted in other letters, we live in the Nam; Christopher Campisano, Director of Program in Teacher Preparation, tions to those issues. I think the con- The district also needs to further inves- Perhaps getting better starts with world of a 2 percent tax levy cap, but Princeton University; and Humboldt University guests: Master’s candidate cerns facing the district are of three tigate implementing a state-funded continuing the professional educa- costs go up by more than 2 percent in Lucas Warntjen; Heike Schaumburg, Assistant Director; Master’s candidates general types – (i) business and finan- energy audit for an analysis of energy tion work that we do with our teach- most areas of our budget and unless Tina Obermüller, Charlotte Schleiffer, and Ronja Huwe; and Christiane cial, (ii) educational, and (iii) health efficiencies that could reduce the en- ers. The district and our associations we take a hard look at making changes Buchholtz, Director of the Professional School of Education. and safety. I’ll address some of the ergy related bills of the district. State have an excellent working relation- so we can re-invest in the areas of business and financial concerns of the aid may be sought for any resulting ship as evidenced by the signing of most importance, we will not be able district in this article. capital improvement with the added many new agreements between the to sustain the quality of education in The good news is that our district has benefit that any improvements made two sides over the last few years. our district. been very effective is in getting a good will allow for reduced energy costs Those agreements have shown a will- The last two weeks have been a return for each dollar we spend. over time and ultimately help pay for ingness to work together under very tough time for me and my family as Westfield spends a little over $12,000 themselves. The reduced energy costs difficult financial circumstances. The my dad passed away. Fortunately, we per pupil for educational services. The and implementation of “greener” tech- teachers continue to develop their have had a lot of family and friends state averages just under $14,000 and nology would be a win for everyone. skills in technology - not only how around. As we have time to talk about districts like Millburn and Montclair Creating a workable budget each the technology works but how best to what we are doing with our lives, my spend about $14,000 per pupil. Yet the year to provide for our children’s edu- use it in a classroom environment. role on the school board usually results from Westfield are consistently cational needs and which is still finan- We are working on a “bring your own comes up. When those that are not impressive. Westfield High School was cially prudent for the residents of device” policy which will enable a following that closely hear that I am recently ranked as the 29th best high Westfield is a challenge. The only way broader use of technology in the class- running again, they ask why. It’s school in the nation (!) according to a to do this is by constant analysis of how room, but that will not work without simple. I would like to continue to Newsweek survey and has been called to increase revenues and decrease ex- professional development. We are give back to the community that my a “Model for Education” by a represen- penses. This is something the district committed to making that happen. two kids were lucky enough to ben- tative of the state Department of Edu- has done very well to date, but which We also need to continue looking efit from. I believe that I have made a cation. These achievements are vali- will require consistent attention and at our curriculum. Our curriculum strong contribution to the board for dated by the fact that 95 percent of our innovative thinking in the years ahead committee works with the adminis- the last three years. I bring to the 2013 graduates are continuing their so that we may maintain the high edu- tration on an on-going basis to re- board a strong financial acumen along post high school education. These and cational standards we enjoy right now. view what is in place today, how it with my digital marketing skills and other accomplishments are listed in the Christopher B. Langhart should be evolved and more impor- an ability to think both short and long Points of Pride disseminated by the Candidate for Westfield Board of Ed. tantly, where we have holes that need term. Board of Education and shown peri- to be filled. I have discussed with the I am looking forward to Candi- odically on our local cable channel. SPFHS Alumni Assoc. administration my hope that we will dates’ night. Please support my re- Collectively, it is evidence of the im- develop a better course structure election on Tuesday, November 4. If pressive return we get for our educa- To Host Fall Meeting around digital technology and how it you have any questions, feel free to ALL-STARS...Six students from The Wardlaw-Hartridge School in Edison tional spending. The district has also SCOTCH PLAINS – The Scotch has changed our lives. We need to write to me at [email protected]. display their certificates after being named to the All-Greater Middlesex Confer- kept the budget for the past three years ence Track and Field Team. Pictured, left to right, back row, are: Anthony Plains-Fanwood High School teach our kids what they need to Mark Friedman Appiah of Scotch Plains, Tyler Thompson of Plainfield, Nathaniel Nyema of within 2 percent of the property cap (SPFHS) Alumni Association will know for the jobs that will be avail- Candidate for Westfield Edison and Noah Toney of South Orange. Standing in front: Makena Mugambi which adds to the picture of a fiscally hold two meetings a year, Spring and able to them as they get through col- Board of Education of Edison and Sydney Hughes of Parlin. prudent district that does the absolute Fall. The first fall meeting will be lege. Digital marketing, e-commerce, most with its money. held on Tuesday, October 21, at 7:30 the building of websites, apps, etc. Yet, like every other district, we still p.m., in Room 101 at SPFHS. All are all continuing to explode in the feel the crunch of finding money to alumni are welcome to attend. job market and we need to offer a provide the best possible learning environment for our children. Increasing health care costs eat up budgetary funds, Christopher Academy children with special educational re- THE MONTESSORI SCHOOL quirements need to receive adequate support, and there is always the desire Accredited by American Montessori Society to provide good salaries to attract and retain the teachers and educational pro- Please join us for our fessionals who interact with our children on a daily basis. Admissions Open Houses I think one possible source of in- October 20 October 23 9:30 a.m. 9:30 a.m. creased revenue could be trying to ex- Westfield Campus Scotch Plains Campus pand the groups and organizations that 510 Hillcrest Avenue 1390 Terrill Road rent district facilities. There is an ongo- 908-233-7447 908-322-4652 ing need for recreational and other facilities for use within the district. Please RSVP to Cheryl Wilkinson at 908-322-4652 Marketing and expanding the universe or [email protected] of potential users of district facilities Representatives from both campuses will be present at all Open Houses should be maximized to provide as Serving Children from 2 1/2 through First Grade much revenue as possible within an Part-Time and Full-Time Programs affordable range. We also need to con- www.christopheracademy.com tinuously explore all possible sources A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, October 9, 2014 Page 11 See it all in color at! Sports Section www.goleader.com THE WEEK IN SPORTS Pages 11-17 BOUCHOUEVA GOAL OVERTURNED, ALJ’s VILL SCORES More photos at goleader.com Crusaders Nudge Blue Devils Ballyhoo Sports In UCT Field Hockey, 1-0

By DAVID B. CORBIN inches. And it didn’t. It went above “Janet has been around their team a Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times that. We could have argued that it was couple of years. She is a very talented Strict adherence to the complicated not a drive, that it was a lift, but the player. She is apparently talented skill rules of the game preserved a 1-0 second official said that the ball never wise, but she also takes control of the victory by the seventh seeded A. L. originally came out of the circle. So field. Her teammates feed off of her. Johnson Crusaders over the sixth the ruling on a corner is the inserter They know where they are supposed seeded Westfield High School field inserts the ball and the ball needs to to be, because she knows where she’s hockey team in the first round of the leave the circle and then be brought supposed to be,” Coach MacDonald Union County Tournament at Gary back into the circle in order to score a said. Kehler Stadium in Westfield on Sep- goal. There’s a lot of technicalities The Crusaders did outshoot the tember 30. there,” Blue Devil Head Coach Caitlin Blue Devils, 6-3, in the second half With her team trailing 1-0 ten min- MacDonald explained. and Westfield sophomore goalkeeper utes into the second half, Blue Devil The 4-6 Crusaders managed only Christina Seery made five stops dur- senior co-captain/midfielder Valeria two shots on goal in the first half, ing that time period. The Crusaders Bouchoueva, after a penalty corner, while the Blue Devils took three, but also took four penalty corners to the lifted a shot that buried into the upper one of them hit the mark when senior Blue Devils’ one. right side of the Crusaders’ net. How- co-captain Janet Vill connected on a “We were the sixth seed. They were Courtesy of Charles Mulrooney for The Westfield Leader and The Times ever, it was ruled as a no goal. left-to-right shot with 20 minutes on the seventh seed, so we knew it was TRYING TO HEM IN A TIGER...Blue Devils Sid Douglas, No. 4, and Jackson Simcox, No. 44, close in on Linden Tiger “For penalty corners, the initial the clock. The 3-5-1 Blue Devils also going to be a tight game. We played running back Tymir Hinton, No. 1, in the defense dominated game at Linden on October 2. The Tigers won in OT, 15-14. shot, if it’s a drive on goal, needs to hit took three penalty corners to the Cru- them earlier in the season and we lost the backboard of the net, which is 18 saders’ none. CONTINUED ON PAGE 12 CURRY 109 YDS, SIMCOX TD, ELLIOTT 8-YD TD CATCH Tigers’ 2-Pt. OT Conversion Scorches Blue Devils, 15-14

By DAVID B. CORBIN The Tigers came into the game Guirvenson Guillaume and, especially, Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times with convincing wins over Kyle Phipps. The Tigers totaled 190 Down to the final play and faced Immaculata, Plainfield and Mont- yards rushing on 42 carries, and Phipps with the decision of kicking the point gomery, while the Blue Devils, who managed 101 yards on 14 carries. after for a tie or going for the two- lost their opener to Montgomery then Dolbrice carried 13 times for 37 yards point conversion for the win, Tiger defeated Scotch Plains-Fanwood, but had the team’s only touchdown in quarterback Juwan Dolbrice went for were coming off a bye week, but this regulation with a two-yard plunge in the later and hit wide receiver Corey showdown was ruled by downright the third quarter. Guillaume carried Ampey in the end zone to give the stubborn behavior, effective rugby- eight times for 29 yards, including a Linden High School football team a style punting and key plays on the three-yard touchdown in overtime. 15-14, overtime victory over the part of both defenses. Dolbrice also completed nine of 14 Westfield Blue Devils in Linden on When it came to a running game, the pass attempts for 120 yards. October 2. Tigers were a triple threat with Dolbrice, CONTINUED ON PAGE 13

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David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times TENSION NEAR THE NET...Crusader senior attacker Gina DiNucci, No. 36, attempts to get around Blue Devil defender Alison Krakauer, No. 4, as Blue Devil goalkeeper Christina Seery prepares herself at Kehler Stadium on September 30. THOMAS SIX-YARD TD RUN, WHITE 10-YARD TD RUN No. Hunterdon’s McDonald Torches SPF Raiders, 45-14

By ALEX LOWE player. I know it seems odd to say Kevin Maxwell. “He is probably the Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times this, but our guys were always around best one I’ve played against, certainly North Hunterdon senior quarter- him. He broke contain several times this year anyway. He made a lot of back Ryan McDonald proved to be and hurt us on plays where we had things happen with his feet and we an unstoppable force as the host Li- him dead to rights.” did not get it done in containment. He ons shredded the Scotch Plains- That is certainly true. McDonald is an accurate thrower too.” Fanwood defense on their way to a showed what kind of a night the Raid- McDonald marched his team down 45-14 victory in Annandale on Octo- ers’ defense would be in for late in the the field 70 yards in eight plays be- ber 2. McDonald threw for 222 yards first quarter. With the score tied at 7- fore sneaking the ball in from one and a touchdown and rushed for 64 7 and facing a third-and-six from yard out on a fourth-and-goal to give yards and added two more scores on their own 45 yard line, McDonald North a 7-0 lead. Scotch Plains pulled the ground It was the second straight spun out of a sack attempt by Raider even with 2:07 remaining in the open- week in which the Raider defense defensive lineman Alex Mirabella, ing quarter on a six-yard run off tackle allowed 45 or more points to the then rolled to his right and heaved a by Emendo Thomas. The score was opposition. perfect strike down the middle of the set up when Lion punter Fogel “That kid, McDonald, is really field to Luke Fogel, who hauled it in shanked an eight yard punt off the good,” said Raider Head Coach Jon at the Raider 10 and ran in for the side of his foot giving the Raiders Stack. “He was the difference, really! score and a 14-7 lead. possession at the Lion 31 yard line. It is always tough to come back on a “Their quarterback is a heck of a After McDonald hooked up with short week and prepare for a superior player,” said Raider senior linebacker CONTINUED ON PAGE 14

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By BRUCE JOHNSON Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times “Nail-biting, sleeplessness and be pulled over and lectured by Officer has created a video, with the assistance frowning” were the most noticeable Beane. I know I was lucky enough of Varsity Vantage’s Joe Rinaldi and characteristics of first-year WHS head several times. Charlie Bowman, to present the class of football coach Joe Freeman as the 1941 But all things must pass. On Oct. 1, 2014, which will be inducted on Mon- season approached. He was replacing Floyd Beane passed away at the age of 91. day, Nov. 24, at the Westwood. It’s 38 Bob Duncan, whose first eight seasons In addition to football, Beane let- minutes and has information and pho- had been among the best in school his- tered in basketball and track. And he tos about the 16 new members. Glen tory, but whose last four teams had gone was legendary for his marksmanship as Kehler, Steve Merrill and Bruce Johnson a combined 9-23-4. a member of the Westfield Police provide the words. To view it, go to Freeman had a history of turning Department’s pistol team. Three times https://www.youtube.com/ programs around fast, having coached he scored a perfect 300 in competition, watch?v=tEcyey1eHUU. the 1936 WHS basketball team to a as the team competed throughout the All WHS sports fans – past, present best-ever 17-3 mark in his rookie year – Tri-State area. and future – are welcome to attend. a school record for wins until 1959. It was his play during the fall of 1941 Tickets ($50 each) are available from Preseason prognosticators predicted that made his name a legend in town Sandy Mamary at the high school ath- Westfield’s best team in 10 years, since folklore, at least until he started direct- letic department. Duncan’s 1932 team had ended a three- ing traffic with white gloves, and be- HISTORIC WIN year run with a combined 20-1-3 record. came a double legend. The Scotch Plains-Fanwood girls ten- And they were right. By the time Turpin scored nine times and passed nis team ended a 63-match losing streak Thanksgiving rolled around, 1941 had for six other scores, while Beane led the against WHS on Sept. 23 when it earned been a great one for the town of team with 13 tallies, including three a 3-2 victory at LeGrande Park. WHS David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times Westfield. Freeman’s Blue and White each against Somerville and Roselle Park. won at No. 1 and 2 singles with Becca GOING FOR POSSESSION...Blue Devil Bridgid McCusler, left, tries to get possession of the ball before Crusader defender went 9-0 and shared the North 2, Group The memories of the touchdowns Sisto and Caroline King, but SPF took Carolyn DiFabio, No. 10, gets to it in the Union County Tournament game at Kehler Stadium on September 30. 3 title with Rahway. In addition, and and those great teams of the 1940s have the other three matches, including a unknown to many locals, coach Bill long since faded into sepia-toned pho- three-setter at second doubles. Ford’s Holy Trinity Blue Braves went tos – as they always do. In Floyd Beane’s Ironically, the last time the Raiders 4-1-1 to earn the first-year New Jersey case, they were replaced by his later- had beaten the Devils – on May 9, 1973 Catholic School Athletic Association’s day image – the whistling cop (“Chi- – came when they got wins by Sue Fane Crusaders Nudge Blue Devils in UCT Field Hockey Group 1 championship. cago” among his favorites) with the and Lisa Miller at first and second CONTINUED FROM PAGE 11 The reason for the good vibes around white gloves. It’s been over a quarter- singles for a 4-1 victory. No. 3 singles WHS centered around the dynamic duo century since Beanie last stared down Avis Fromer was the lone WHS winner to them, 2-1. So both games they did see some positive progress but On September 27, the Blue Devils of Jim Turpin and Floyd Beane. They an anxious driver in a rush to get past that day. Coach Kathy Luckey’s girls proved to have a slightly better edge also saw some areas were improve- defeated Newark Academy, 3-1. may or may not have been the original him at Broad and Prospect. But nobody bounced back and won the first of their than us. We made adjustments and ment is needed. Bouchoueva connected for a goal and dynamic duo, since Robin (Dick will ever forget being pulled over by many state championships, beating they made adjustments. We were “Yesterday we worked a lot on added a pair of assists. Senior co- Grayson) was written into his role with Beanie. And NOBODY could stare a Cherry Hill East, 3-2, in the final. pretty evenly matched and they came receiving the ball then heading the captain Sophie Bass and junior co- Batman in the April 1940 issue of Detec- driver into a hole in their driver’s seat Scotch Plains had beaten WHS, 3-2, out on the top end, and they deserve opposite direction. In field hockey, captain Cami Sullivan also scored a tive Comics. (And of course there’s the like Beanie. in 1972 in the state tournament, aveng- it,” Coach MacDonald said. you can’t use your feet and you can’t goal and Seery made four saves. current dynamic duo of Lil Scott and The word “icon” came up often last ing an earlier 3-2 loss. In 1974 the teams Jackie Knapp on the basketball court.) week as Facebook’s “You Know You’re met twice during the regular season, As the season progressed, several cause an obstruction, so we worked AL Johnson 1 0 1 Turpin was Mr. Inside, a devastating Blue Devils did become victims of on redirecting the ball, putting our From Westfield” page was inundated WHS winning 4-1 and 5-0. The streak Westfield 0 0 0 runner, blocker, and linebacker. Turpin’s with remembrances of Officer Beane. was at two, and counting . . . injuries. body in the right position. The big- life was cut short on Aug. 3, 1948 at age In my memory, the only other person The teams meet again on Oct. 23 at “We’ve had some injuries, espe- gest thing I took away from today Blue Devils Top GL 25. An all-America fullback-linebacker who could be classified as a Westfield Tamaques Park. cially the senior class has dwindled was we need to do a better job antici- and captain elect at Morgan State who “icon” is Gary Kehler. Ironically G.K. THIS AND THAT because of injuries, but our core of- pating. We are reacting to a play and In Girls Soccer, 1-0 had served in the South Pacific during coached Beane’s son Harry on the 1962 The gymnastics team gets to perform fensive players are still here and they we need to anticipate what the play is The Westfield High School girls World War II, he was killed when he and ’63 WHS football teams. (Floyd in a tournament setting tonight when it are still working their hardest to make going to be. We are not the fastest soccer team improved to 5-3-1 with a was struck by lightning prior to his and his wife Mary also had a daughter, travels to Cranford for the Cougar Invi- things happen. I think this is the first team, so we have to make up for that 1-0 victory over the 7-3 Governor senior year in college. Dorothea, now an attorney in Atlanta.) tational. Westfield has competed there we have been shutout since our first in some ways. We need to be a little Livingston Highlanders at Kehler Sta- Beane was Mr. Outside, a speedy Fellow Westfield policeman Steve since 2002, winning 11 out of the 12 game [Randolph]. We have been do- bit more active in our pursuit,” she dium in Westfield on October 2. Se- halfback who led Westfield in scoring Hobson suggested on Facebook renam- team titles, every year but 2011, when ing a pretty good job of it, we just said. nior Sara McCutcheon netted the lone in 1940 and ’41, scoring the same num- ing Broad and Central, or Broad and they were second to the host school. couldn’t execute today,” Coach goal on an assist from sophomore ber of touchdowns in his senior year as Prospect, as “Officer Floyd Beane The cross-country season begins to MacDonald said. Probitas Verus Honos Taylor Morgan. Senior goalkeeper his uniform number, 13. After serving Plaza.” That’s an idea the Den would heat up on Tuesday when the Watchung Despite the loss, Coach MacDonald Kiera Loftus made nine saves. in the Coast Guard during World War II, support 100 percent. Conference championships are held at Beane was a member of the Westfield Former WHS sprinter Marvan Palmer Warinanco Park in Roselle. The boys police department for 37 years before (’73) best summed up the emotional team has won nine conference titles in retiring in 1987. moment: a row, while the girls have won the last If you drove a car on the North side of “He was one of a kind. They don’t seven. Congratulations Westfield in the ’50s, ’60s, ’70s or ’80s, make them like that anymore. He meant Ridge will be the football opponent you undoubtedly remember the police so much to so many people. You can’t Saturday, 2 p.m., at Kehler Stadium. Agents of the Month! officer with the white gloves, directing tell the history of Westfield without The Red Devils have won the only two traffic somewhere on East Broad Street. him.” previous meetings, both in the playoffs, Maybe you were one of the thousands WAHOF VIDEO including last year’s 35-28 thriller. They who consider yourself lucky enough to The Westfield Athletic Hall of Fame are coached by Bill Tracy, an assistant coach at WHS in the mid-1990s under Jim Benedict and Ed Tranchina. WHS fell to 1-2 last Thursday, dropping a 15-14 overtime decision to unbeaten Linden in what amounted to an old-fashioned slugfest. The Devils had almost 200 yards on the ground, with Jack Curry (17-103) and Jack Simcox (18-88) splitting the duties. IN PASSING Frank D. Isoldi Elizabeth Bataille Elias Christodoulakis Floyd Beane (13) was the leading scorer for the 1941 WHS football team (9-0). Paul Revere, the organist and founder Experience, Broker Sales Associate Sales Associate Sales Associate Trust, Reliability & Service Other noteables: first-year coach Joe Freeman (back row, second from left), Jim of the '60s rock band Paul Revere and the Turpin (24), Bob Lowe (33), Jack Hahn (27) and Bob Dello Russo (18). Raiders, died Sunday at the age of 76.

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SCHETELICH CONNECTS CHRISTIANO FOR TWO TDS Cranford Cougars Paralyze Hilltopper Footballers, 33-14 Prepared By DAVID B. CORBIN quarterback Jack Schetelich com- lineman Nick Ballas had two tackles Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times pleted 14 of 18 passes for 233 yards, and eight assists. Junior linebacker Just five days after bouncing including three touchdown recep- Ethan Tom had two throws for a loss Roselle from the ranks of the unde- tions, and carried 17 times for 9 yards, and senior defensive back Kevin Trot- feated with a 35-27 come-from-be- including a one-yard touchdown ter made four tackles and two assists, hind victory, the Cranford High plunge. His favorite target, once again, while Christiano had a throw for a loss School football team took another was senior Luke Christiano, who fin- and two assists, and senior lineman giant step forward with a 33-14 stun- ished with six receptions for 192 Jake Matthews made two tackles, two ning of the previously undefeated yards, including touchdown recep- assists and two throws for a loss. Summit Hilltoppers at Memorial Field tions of 63 yards and 58 yards, and Summit quarterback Jake in Cranford on October 2. added 92 yards on the ground on 12 Froschaur completed five of 12 pass The 3-1 Hilltoppers had previously carries. attempts for 66 yards yards, includ- won 27 straight games and came into Senior running back Donavin ing two of the four interceptions, and the showdown with wins over North Walker had seven receptions for 32 added four carries for 14 yards. Run- Plainfield (26-0), Governor yards, including a six-yard touch- ning back Chris Zanelli carried 19 Livingston (31-7) and Warren Hills down grab, and carried nine times for times for 72 yards, including a three- (22-3). Additionally, the Hilltoppers 64 yards. Junior Joe Norton had one yard touchdown bash, and Pete were the defending champions of the reception for nine yards and rushed McKinley had two rushes for no yard- Raritan Division of the Mid-State 38 twice for 41 yards, including an elu- age. Receiver Andrew Helmer had Conference and have won the North sive 36-yard scamper. Norton also three receptions for 33 yards, includ- Jersey, Section 2, Group 3 titles in kicked field goals of 27 yards and 33 ing a 15-yard touchdown grab. Courtesy of Charles Mulrooney for The Westfield Leader and The Times 2012 and 2013. The Cougars won the yards, and hit three points after touch- The majority of the scoring for CLOSING IN ON THE QUARTERBACK...Tiger linebacker Guirvenson Guillaume, No. 3, closes in on Blue Devil section in 2011. The 4-0 Cougars down. both teams came in the first half be- quarterback Andrew Malacrea, No. 15, and Blue Devil linemen Nick Costa, No. 75, and Tim Norris, No. 71, look back at dismantled Warren Hills, 45-6, and The Cougars had three turnovers ginning with Schetelich hooking up the action, while lineman Erik Swanson, No. 65, blocks. Somerville, 48-12, before butting it via fumbles, but their defense snagged with Christiano for the 63-yard touch- out with the Roselle Rams.. four interceptions. Senior linebacker down reception. Norton split the up- Against the Hilltoppers, junior Eric Donahue had a pair of intercep- rights, making the score, 7-0, but Tigers’ 2-Pt OT Conversion Scorches Blue Devils tions, while junior linebacker Niko Summit answered with a 15-yard Lady Blue Devils Rock Cappello and Walker each had one touchdown strike from Froschaur to CONTINUED FROM PAGE 11 interception. Cappello also had two Helmer, and the point after attempt “What a great game! They are a carries, but I kept playing. When I own three. The Blue Devils’ defense Roselle Cath. in V-ball tackles, nine assisted tackles and a was good. great team. Two [Dolbrice], 13 came out for the second half, it really answered by halting the Tigers’ 10- The 8-2 Westfield High School girls quarterback sack, while Walker had Norton came back with his 27-yard [Phipps], 3 [Guillaume] are quality started to hurt,” Curry explained. play drive at the Westfield six. volleyball team defeated the Union five tackles (1 throw for a loss). field goal near the end of the first athletes. They made a play at the end, Simcox ended up grinding out 84 The first effective rugby-style punts County rival Roselle Catholic Lions Junior offensive lineman Will Fries quarter then added his 33-yard field but I can’t be mad at my kids after this yards on 17 carries, including a five- came in the second quarter when the in two sets, 25-19, 25-20, in Westfield made one tackle and assisted on five, goal in the second quarter to make the effort. They played their hearts out,” yard touchdown run in the overtime. Tiger punter came through with a 52- on September 30. linebacker Colin Scanlon had a solo score 13-7, but Zanelli answered with Blue Devil Head Coach Jim DeSarno “Curry has been amazing all year. yard punt to the Westfield seven, then Senior setter Megan Mondon tackle and assisted on two. Senior his three-yard touchdown bash and said. He really hits the defense hard. Their on the next series, Blue Devil Sean amassed 22 assists, while adding five the successful point after gave the Blue Devil running back Jack Curry defense didn’t really want to hit any- Elliott blasted a 58-yard punt to the kills, five digs, four service points Lady Blue Devils Stop Hilltoppers a 14-13 lead. Just before had 91 yards on 14 carries in the first body hard after he started playing. I Linden 22. with three aces, and a block. Co- the end of the second quarter, Cappello half then added 13 more yards on had to step up. After the third quarter, The first score of the game came captain/outside hitter Olivia Manning Elizabeth in Tennis intercepted then Schetelich went on three carries early in the third quarter coach said, ‘you can’t be tired. You with 4:33 left in the third quarter notched 10 kills and added three digs. to hit Walker with a six-yard touch- for a total of 104 yards. got to be in there. We need you.’ The when Dolbrice concluded an eight- Libero Leigh Scarano had 12 digs, The Westfield High School girls down strike. The point after failed “Our front line played really well line, the mental aspect of it, is starting play, 63-yard drive with his two-yard two service points with an ace, and an tennis team shutout the Elizabeth and the Cougars entered the locker and they all stepped up. Last week to understand. They are starting to touchdown plunge. On the ensuing assist. Freshman outside hitter Lady Minutemen, 5-0, in the first room with a 19-14 lead. [Scotch Plains] we didn’t have a good understand the whole blocking kickoff, Blue Devil Matt Catanzaro Stephanie Borr notched seven kills round of the North Jersey, Section 2, Throughout the second half, the game and now they all came out and scheme and what it opens up for the fielded the ball at the seven and re- and a dig. Co-captain Kaelyn Heard Group 4 Tournament in Westfield on Cougars’ defense prevented the showed what they really can do,” backs and the quarterback. Linden is turned it to the Westfield 41. Ten had seven service points, three kills October 2. Hilltoppers from dancing in the end Curry said one of the best teams we are going to plays later, quarterback Andrew and two digs. 1st Singles: Rebecca Sisto (W) d. Mona zone again. In the meantime, Curry had to leave the game early play all year. Our line did more than Malacrea hit Elliott in the end zone Olivia Meyer had four service Elsaai 6-1, 6-1 Schetelich found Christiano again, in the second half due to an injury and held their own,” Simcox said. for an eight-yard touchdown, and with points with an ace, two digs and a kill. 2nd Singles: Catherine King (W) d. Veronica Teca 6-0, 6-0 this time for a 58-yard touchdown was replaced by Jackson Simcox, also The first major sign of defensive the successful point after by Mike Dana Boretz had four service points 3rd Singles: Maddie Levy (W) d. early in the third quarter then after the team’s inside linebacker. stubbornness emerged when the Ti- Moriarty, the score was tied. with an ace and added a dig. Lizzie Gabriela Marques 6-0, 6-0 Donahue made his first interception, “I think it’s a shoulder sprain. I’m gers halted a 12-play Blue Devil drive Early in the fourth quarter, Sottung served up three service aces 1st Doubles: Julia Morgan and Caro- Schetelich added his one-yard touch- not too sure. It was one of my earlier that began at the Westfield 19, at their and scooped a pair of digs. Sara Correa lina Sanchez (W) d. Minahil Choudry CONTINUED ON PAGE 14 and Florencia Medina 6-0, 6-0 down plunge in the quarter to finalize had three service points with an ace, 2nd Doubles: Catherine Massa and the scoring. and one kill. Gab Cofone had three Sarah Schneider (W) d. Jyotsana Thapa Summit 7 7 0 0 14 digs and Rachel Holt notched a kill. and Yojana Thapa 6-0, 6-0 Cranford 10 9 14 0 33 The Proven Professional

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Dan Scalia finished 17th at nastics team improved to 5-0 on the The fourth ranked Blue Devils are boys placed third and the varsity girls 12:38, Matt Meusel crossed 20th at season with a 107-103.575 victory rounding into form as they head into placed sixth at the Shore Coaches 12:40 and Cole Swingle finished 32nd over the rivaling Cranford Cougars at the heart of their schedule with key cross-country meet at Holmdel Park at 12:54. Cranford High School on September home meets against East Brunswick on October 4. Charlie O’Brien led the Blue Devil 30. The Blue Devils were led by se- on Friday, October 10, and Hunterdon The varsity boys finished with a varsity girls, finishing 22nd in nior captains Hannah Goldring, Mae Central on Thursday, October 16, be- total of 118 points and were led by 20:57.2. Natalie Marcotullio finished Devin and Jenna Rizkalla and got fore hosting the Union County Tour- Matt Russo, who crossed second with 24th at 21:08.6, Noelle Blackford important contributions from junior nament on Friday, October 24. personal-record (PR) a time of 16:19 crossed 25th at 21:09.2, Julia Gretsky Megan Melillo, sophomore Hannah WESTFIELD 107, CRANFORD 103.575 on the course. Will Chandler finished finished 30th at 21:14.2, Caroline Prieto and freshman Lexi Fasano. ALL AROUND: 1. Kelly McAuliffe 35.325 20th at 17:07, a PR by 40 seconds. Stocking finished 31st at 21:18.4, (C) 2. Lauren Costa 34.05 (C) 3. Delaney Ryan Siegel at 17:20, and Andrew Gabrielle Brennan finished 32nd at Kelly McAuliffe and Lauren Costa Sciascia 33.575 (C) were strong in all four events for the VAULT: 1. Hannah Goldring 9.2 (W) 2. Harting-Smith at 17:21 finished 32nd 21:19.6 and Meghan O’Dwyer fin- David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times and 33rd, respectively. Bryan Jackler ished 36th at 21:46. Cougars, but it was not enough to Megan Melillo 9.125 (W) 3. Sarah Fox RETURNING THE SERVE...Blue Devil junior Rebecca Sisto returns the serve withstand the talented depth of the 9.075 (W) in her first singles match against New Providence on October 1 in Westfield. finished 39th with a PR 17:32. Julia Myers led the JV squad that Blue Devils, who had nine gymnasts UNEVEN BARS: 1. Mae Devin 9.025 The Blue Devil JV team placed finished fourth with a time of 22:05.6, (W) 2. Hannah Prieto 9.0 (W) 3. Megan second in its race with 60 points, led good enough for 15th place. Kelly compete in the meet. Melillo 8.725 Lady Blue Devils Halt Vikings in Volleyball With the victory over the Cougars, BALANCE BEAM: 1. Lexi Fasano 9.05 by Nick Antonelli, who crossed eighth Morrison finished 19th at 22:19.4, Scotch Plains-Fanwood and the A.L. (W) 2. Kelly McAuliffe 9.025 (C) 3. The 9-2 Westfield High School girls Rachel Holt added a kill and a dig, at 17:46. Brian Johnson finished 10th Devyn Heinzerling finished 22nd at Hannah Goldring 9.0 (W) with a PR 17:50, followed by Gabe 22:25.5, Brooke Schaeffer crossed Johnson Crusaders, the Blue Devils FLOOR EXERCISE: 1. Kelly McAuliffe volleyball team defeated the 9-3 and Rachel Mettessich notched a kill. have only one remaining potential 8.9 (C) 2. Jenna Rizkalla 8.8 (W) 3. Union Catholic Vikings in two sets, Vicki Szyszkiewicz contributed Givelber, who was 11th at 17:55. 25th at 22:29.3, Eloise Hendricks Union County rival remaining with Lauren Costa 8.75 (C) 25-19, 25-16, in Scotch Plains on three kills, three blocks, seven as- Jake Triarsi finished 14th at 17:59 crossed 29th at 22:32.2 and Claire the Summit Hilltoppers, who will host Records: Westfield 5-0, Cranford 3-2 October 2. Senior setter Megan sists, two digs and four service points and Alexander Hall crossed 17th at Cassie finished 30th at 22:35.7. Mondon provided 22 assists to go for the Lady Vikings. Julia Hayes 18:05 (PR). Darian Siegel placed 32nd The freshmen girls placed fifth in with her nine digs, seven kills, six notched six kills and added three at 18:24 and Cameron Chin finished the two-mile race, led by Mia Melao, service points with a ace, and a block. blocks and two service points. Karlie 39th at 18:28. who finished fourth at 14:21.6. Casey Tigers Edge Blue Devils in OT Senior outside hitter Olivia Man- Gregoire had 11 service points and The freshmen boys also placed sec- Ryan finished eighth at 14:26.4 and ond in the two-mile race with a total Caroline Stockwell finished 49th at CONTINUED FROM PAGE 13 ning notched 12 kills and a dig, while five digs, and Georgie Volturo had freshman Stephanie Borr had eight three kills and three digs. of 111. Ryan Bebel finished eighth at 16:12.8. cornerback Catanzaro picked off a kick was good, but Linden got a rough- Tiger pass at the Westfield 40 and kills and two digs. Libero Leigh ing the kicker penalty of 15 yards Scarano had 10 digs and four service WF V-Ballers Hand returned to the Linden 45. Unfortu- tagged onto their possession that points. Olivia Meyer had seven ser- nately, the Blue Devil offense failed started at the 40. A 24-yard reception Old Bridge 1st Loss to capitalize on the good field posi- vice points with two aces, and seven put the ball at the 16 then five plays digs. Dana Boretz had eight digs and The 10-2 Westfield High School tion. Next, Blue Devil linebacker Luke later, Guillaume slipped in from the four service points with an ace. Lizzie girls volleyball team, after dropping Prybylski stuffed a Tiger fourth down three and Dolbrice’s successful two- the first set, 25-20, won the next two, reverse for a five-yard loss, which Sottung had five digs and five service point conversion pass to Ampey gave points with an ace. Senior co-captain 26-24, 25-20, to hand the 10-1 Old gave Westfield possession at their own the Tigers victory. Kaelyn Heard had a kill and two digs. Bridge Knights their first defeat in 28 with 1:43 remaining. Westfield “Everybody stepped up. Mike Old Bridge on October 6. then moved the ball into Linden terri- O’Connor was hurt, so Steve Kent Place Girls Top Senior setter Megan Mondon had tory, but cornerback Samad Starling Barmakian had to play a lot, Brendan 28 assists, 23 digs, 11 kills and 13 picked off Malacrea’s pass and re- Collum, Kyle Dombrowski all Blue Devils in Tennis service points with four aces. Senior turned it to the Westfield 36. Two stepped up huge,” Simcox said. The Kent Place High School girls outside hitter Olivia Manning notched plays later, Catanzaro, who had three “We held our own. We had some tennis team defeated the Westfield 15 kills and four digs. Libero Leigh interceptions against Scotch Plains- injuries during the week with Mike Blue Devils, 4-1, at Tamaques Park in Scarano had 24 digs, three assists and Fanwood, intercepted again to send O’Connor getting hurt. We needed to Westfield on September 30. a kill. Freshman Stephanie Borr had the game into overtime. switch some linebackers around. Our KENT PLACE 4, WESTFIELD 1 nine kills and four digs. “Maybe we should work on a pitch whole defense played a heck of a 1st Singles: Emma Verpoucke (KP) d. Olivia Meyer had seven service play during practice after a pick since game. We are really proud of our- Rebecca Sisto, 6-2, 6-0 points and 11digs. Dana Boretz had Alex Lowe for The Westfield Leader and The Times he’s getting so many,” Pryblyski sug- selves. We are going to go work next 2nd Singles: Radhika Siva (KP) d. three digs. Lizzie Sottung had four TIME FOR SOME MEDITATION...Raider senior running back Emendo Tho- gested. week against Ridge and hope we all Catherine King, 6-4, 6-0 mas takes some time to meditate during the third quarter of the game against the 3rd Singles: Olivia Cornish (KP) d. digs and 11service points with two North Hunterdon Lions. Linden won the coin toss at the get it together and pull off a ‘W’ there, Lucy Earl, 6-3, 6-1 aces. Kaelyn Heard had two digs, two start of overtime and opted to allow get back to .500 and look to see these 1st Doubles: Isabelle Donatelli and service points and a kill. Rachel Holt Westfield to go on the offensive. guys [Linden] again in the playoff,” Ellie Falivene (KP) d. Julia Morgan had two kills, a block and a dig. Sara and Carolina Sanchez, 6-4, 6-2 Simcox had respective carries of 12, Prybylski said. 2nd Doubles: Maddie Levy and Sarah Correa had four digs, two assists, N. Hunterdon Rips SPF Raiders five and eight yards to put the Blue Westfield 0 0 7 0 7 14 Schneider (W) d. Caroline Snyder and seven service points with an ace, and Devils up 13-7. Moriarty’s point after Linden 0 0 7 0 8 15 Samantha Silverstein, 6-4, 6-0 two kills. Gab Cofone added six digs. CONTINUED FROM PAGE 11 Fogel for their 55-yard scoring strike The Raiders never mounted much and a 14-7 lead, the Lions were at it of a threat in the second half. North again early in the second quarter. Hunterdon, meanwhile, scored on a This time it was running back Rob 37-yard field goal midway through Marron, who swept around the left the third quarter then delivered the side of the Raiders’ defense and raced knockout blow on a five-yard touch- 51 yards for a touchdown with 9:08 down run through the middle of the EXPERIENCE IS THE DIFFERENCE COLDWELLBANKERPREVIEWS.COM left in the half staking North Raiders’ defense early in the fourth Hunterdon to a 21-7 lead. quarter for the final 45-14 tally. The Raiders answered with a strong The Raiders, once again, got effec- 10-play, 72-yard drive that was ended tive running from their backfield with running back Kobe White burst- combo of White (13 carries, 113 yards, ing up the gut of the North defense for TD) and Thomas (16 carries, 124 a 10 yard touchdown run. The drive yards, TD) but they were rarely able featured a heavy dose of White, who to sustain drives nor come up with the carried six times for 39 yards . The big play as they had a week earlier score cut the deficit to 21-14 with against Ridge. 4:41 remaining in the half. “We ran the same stretch play and North Hunterdon needed just two ‘iso’ blasts that we ran last week,” plays to score again. After a tackle- said Stack. “We just didn’t break any breaking 39 yard run by running back big ones this week like we did against Jordan Ditzel, McDonald took care Ridge. We were always a hair away of the rest by sprinting around the left from breaking one. 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Fogel caught secondary again for a 40-yard gain three passes for 111 yards and a touch- that put the ball at the Raider one. down for the Lions, who racked up From there, Ditzel punched it in to 450 yards of total offense. make the score 35-14. “In our first two games we really held the opposing offenses in check,” Soccer Blue Devils Rap said Maxwell. “In these last couple of Old Bridge Boys, 5-1 games we’ve taken a step back. 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Africa North America Central America South America Asia Australia Caribbean Europe Middle East South Pacific followed by Blue Devils Megan Prosuk, assisted by Alex Shorrock, Melillo at 8.825, Fox at 8.7 and Nicole scored the final goal midway through © 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 Dispensa at 8.45. Holzer took second the final half. Blue Devil keepers by a subsidiary of NRT LLC. Coldwell Banker, the Coldwell Banker Logo, Coldwell Banker International Previews, the Previews International logo and “Dedicated to Luxury Real Estate” are registered and on the floor at 8.55, followed by Koryn Kraemer and Ted Mebane had unregistered service marks owned by Coldwell Banker Real Estate LLC. Sydney Keenan at 8.325, Farmer Brit- three saves apiece. tany Makhanda-Smith at 8.05 and Westfield 4 2 6 Blue Devil Zoe Federbusch at 7.975. Gov. Livingston 1 1 2 A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, October 9, 2014 Page 15 year with a 107.875 to easily top last year’s total of 105.575 at the meet D. Blair Corbin’s October 5, 2006: Raider freshman Gina Pelosi took first in the vault with a score of 9.1 and senior Natalie More photos at goleader.com Capoccia took top honors on the balance beam with a mark of 8.5, but it was Ballyhoo Sports Blue Devils the visiting A. L. Johnson Crusaders Raiders who nipped the Raider gymnastics team, 99.2-98.7, in a Tri-Meet. October 8, 2005: The Raiders football team fumbled a snap in the end zone that proved costly as the Raiders Walk Down Memory Lane fell to Malcolm X Shabazz, 16-14, on a sloppy, soggy field in Scotch Plains. Colin Weber hit senior receiver Chris From the archives of The Westfield for the upcoming playoffs. Nilson with a 10-yard TD pass. Weber Leader and The Scotch Plains- October 9, 2009: No! It was not a added a one-yard TD run in the fourth Fanwood Times soccer score, but a fundamental part of quarter. October 29, 2011: Postal workers that game came into play when sopho- October 6, 2004: Raider boys soccer and their bosses would have been very more Jon Gribbin booted a 43-yard Head Coach Tom Breznitsky sent in his impressed when the Blue Devils foot- field goal with nine seconds remaining reserves against visiting Plainfield and ball team faced off with the Linden in the first half, and with superb efforts watched his team come up with a 5-0 Tigers in what could be considered the from its defense and special teams, the shutout. Three senior veterans, how- 2011 “Snow Bowl” in Linden. Westfield High School football team ever, Casey Hoynes-O’Connor (one Before the game could begin, lines halted North Hunterdon’s offense to assist) and Sean McNelis each scored had to be shoveled to determine where claim a 3-0 victory in Annandale. two goals and backup goalie Chris the goal lines and sidelines were. Ad- October 8, 2008: The Blue Devil Huether rammed in a goal. ditionally, lines were shoveled every boys soccer team were in total control October 9, 2003: The Westfield girls 10 yards to give the refs an idea of in a 2-0 victory over Newark East Side tennis team advanced to the semifinal where to mark the ball. Even measur- on the grass field at Tamaques School round of the North Jersey, Section 2, ing to determine whether or not a team in Westfield. Midfielder Matt Isabella Group 4 Tournament by blanking Alex Lowe for The Westfield Leader and The Times pushed far enough for a first down was and senior Kevin Murphy each scored Kearny, 5-0, in Westfield. Senior POSITIONING THEMSELVES...The Cranford Cougar defenders and goalkeeper Katarina Polyviou, No. 77, position an adventure. first-half goals. Danielle Coleman, who is also play- themselves for the upcoming penalty corner play from the A.L. Johnson Crusaders in Clark on October 3. For the most part, speed was taken October 5, 2007: Blue Devil sopho- ing in the New Jersey State Singles out of the equation, but the Blue Devils more Jenna Rodrigues won the all- Tournament, won at first singles. Fresh- persevered and used their wits to trudge around title for the second straight year man Nikki Reich won at second singles out a 12-0 victory and to up their record as the eighth-ranked Westfield High Cougars Battle ALJ Crusaders and sophomore Jessica Bender won at to 6-1 and to strengthen their position School gymnastics team successfully third singles. defended its title at the Cougar Invita- October 9, 2002: Stepping up the Probitas Verus Honos tional meet in Cranford. The Blue Dev- pace, the Raider boys soccer team ils had their best performance of the CONTINUED ON PAGE 16 To Scoreless Field Hockey Tie

By ALEX LOWE [Cranford] did get the better of it in think we are firing shots soon enough. Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times the overtime. I think we were getting We need to put more shots on goal It may not be said that the game a little tired. They had several chances than we are doing right now. I think we played between the Cranford High to score, but fortunately we got some are hesitating when we are in scoring School field hockey team and A.L. solid play from our goaltender and position, waiting for the perfect shot Johnson on October 3 in Clark was a we were able to salvage the tie.” opportunity rather than attacking the thing of beauty. But when all was said After a first half in which sustained net. You’ve got to shoot to score.” and done, the two schools with re- offense was almost non-existent, the For their part, Johnson could do no building programs walked away with two teams continued the trend in the better. The 4-5-1 Crusaders’ best a hard fought 0-0, overtime (OT) tie second half. Cranford had one good chance to score came in the final 10 that left neither team any the worse opportunity for a score with just over seconds of the OT period when Cou- for wear. 12 minutes remaining when Samantha gar goalkeeper Polyviou swatted If any team had cause to walk away Colucci got ahead of the defense and away a shot attempt by Danielle feeling shortchanged, it could have raced into the offensive third of the Nugent on the left corner of the net. been Cranford (3-6-2) as the Cougars field with the ball. But at the last “This has been the story of our had three solid shot attempts in the moment, Johnson defender Samantha season,” said Coach Poskay. “We’ve final five minutes of the OT period Cimbolic knocked the ball away be- had trouble scoring all year. This was but could not get one past Johnson fore Colucci could get a shot off at expected in some ways. We have a goalkeeper Emma Francisco. pointblank range. very young team this year. We have “We definitely picked it up after a Later, with a little over two minutes six freshmen and three sophomores slow start,” said Cougar Head Coach to play, Cranford had another scoring playing significant roles for us. That Danielle DiPaolo. “I think they opportunity when senior Kristin Leu is not usually the way things go here. [Johnson] controlled the game early, moved the ball down the left sideline, We lost a huge senior class from last but we came on and started pressing showing great stick control as she year’s team, so we just have to go their defense in the second half. We passed Johnson defenders. However, through these growing pains for now.” did some good things out there, just as she moved into scoring position, Polyviou finished with five saves. not enough of them to get the win.” Leu lost control of the ball in front of Overall, the Cougars managed 11 Crusader Head Coach Katrina the net. It was like that for both teams shots on goal and had six penalty Poskay saw things a little differently. throughout the game. corners. David B. Corbin (Noivember 3, 2011 files) for The Westfield Leader and The Times STRUGGLING IN THE SNOW…Blue Devil running back James O’Rourke, No. 2, trudges forward as a Tiger defender “I felt like we dominated the game,” “We need to capitalize on our op- “We have a pretty strong defense,” tries to tackle him. The Blue Devil offensive line tries to set up blocks. Westfield won, 12-0, on October 29, 2011. O’Rourke said Poskay. “We possessed the ball portunities when they present them- said DiPaolo. “Jeannie Padden is a had a rushing TD and David Kane had a TD reception. throughout much of regulation. They selves,” said Coach DiPaolo. “I don’t CONTINUED ON PAGE 16

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CRASHING THROUGH THE LINE...Following the lead blocks of Mac Prybylski, Courtesy of Laura Ortiz for The Westfield Leader and The Times No. 28, and Matthew Shinners, No. 47, fullback Sebastian Birse, No. 7, crashes RACE TO THE ENDZONE...Westfield Freshman football team wide receiver through the Morristown defensive line and into the secondary. The Westfield Aidan Boland, No. 81, hauls in a 47-yard touchdown reception in a 24-0 victory PAL Football C-Team went on to defeat Morristown 12-0 and remains unde- over Linden on October 3 at Kehler Stadium. feated on the year with a record of 4-0. WF PAL ‘D’ Team Rumbles Westfield PAL ‘B’ Stops Over Mo-town Grid Kids Mo-town Grid Kids, 32-20 The Westfield PAL Football D mance at cornerback, recording three The Westfield PAL “B” football The swarming Westfield defense Team continued its winning ways tackles and an interception. Coach team remained undefeated with a 32- frustrated Morristown all day as Colin with a decisive 41-6 victory over Peter Gialluisi also highlighted the 20, win over Morristown on October Elliott had an interception, Griffin Morristown on October 5 at Kehler strong play on the defensive line by 5. A strong passing and running game Rooney had interception that he also Stadium in Westfield. Logan Howland and the aggressive and a stingy defense provided the returned for a touchdown, Matt Westfield took the opening drive play by safety James Haley as key Blue Devils with their fourth victory O’Connor recovered a fumble and 65 yards for an early score. Jalen performances in the game. of the season. Jonny Bracco, Josh Schuttevaer, Brian Simpson capped off the drive with a “We only have 22 boys on our Courtesy of Marlene Iacoponi for The Westfield Leader and The Times Touchdown passes from Hank Mikovits, Chris Larkin, Luke Hoerle, 30-yard scamper for the touchdown. roster, but every one of them contrib- FAMILY AFFAIR...Will Horner, CDT CPL, F Company, 1st regiment, Class of Shapiro to Timmy Alliegro, Ryan Eric Daaleman, Colin Sumner, Danny 2017, U.S Military Academy at West Point, along with his uncle, Westfield PAL Smith, and Jake Zrebiec and from Varano, Kevin Stokes, Bryan Felter, Steven Angeli, Jack Barker, James utes,” noted coach Gialluisi. “We have A team coach Paul Harbaugh. Csorba also scored touchdowns. Tyler 22 very good football players and Alliegro to Henry Meiselman pro- Noah Dengler, and Reid Colwell re- Sontz and Nick Deis also contributed who ever we plug in, they are getting vided the bulk to the scoring. The corded tackles and broke up pass to the running game. Sontz reached the job done.” WF PAL A Plays Chatham offense moved the ball effectively all attempts. the end zone for the first time this Westfield is now 4-0 on the season. day with Colin Freer, Justin Chambliss Next up for the PAL B team will be season on an extra point conversion. Their next opponent is Sayre Woods and Jack Love also racking up solid an away game against a tough squad The Defense was also impressive, South this Sunday, October 12, in At U.S. Military Academy yardage running or catching the ball. from Sayre Woods South. holding Morristown without a first Old Bridge. Sayre Woods, also 4-0, down until the third quarter. Trey The Westfield and Chatham 8th Cadet Will Horner, Class of 2017, will be a considerable test for the grade football A Team’s were invited from Wilson, N.C., joined the Constantinou had a breakout perfor- Blue Devlis. to play in a scrimmage at the U.S. Westfield players on the sideline. Will Military Academy at West Point on is the son of Patty (Harbaugh) Horner, D. Blair Corbin’s Memory Lane October 4. WHS Class of 1979. Cadet Will But- CONTINUED FROM PAGE 15 The Westfield and Chatham play- ler, Class of 2016, from Wake Forest, ers, coaches and families tailgated N.C., was able to greet the Westfield proved its No. 1 status by trampling by the Raider footballers over Linden. together before the events and were Team but was on duty and unable to No. 5 Kearny in Scotch Plains. The Kyle Adams rumbled 136 yards on 15 able to explore the grounds at Trophy spend the day with them. Will is the high pace began just before junior carries, including a 31-yard TD run Point. The players then watched the Ryan Breznitsky connected on a di- that proved to be the game winner. son of Kathleen (Harbaugh) Butler, rect kick midway into the first half to Adams had an 85-yard punt return for Black Knights of Army defeat the WHS Class of 1983. Both Cadets are tie the game. Junior Josh Kay netted a TD. Additionally, he had an 87-yard Ball State Cardinals. The scrimmage nephews of Westfield A Team coach a first-half goal and sophomore Sean kickoff return for a TD nullified due to followed on the field at West Point’s Paul Harbaugh. McNelis added the cushion in the a personal foul. Quarterback Brian Michie Stadium. Westfield Head Coach Tony second half. Schiller completed 14 of 26 for 147 Unfortunately, rain cancelled most Catanzaro summed up the visit by October 5, 2001: Spectacular hero- yards and two TDs. Fullback Andrew of the pre-game pageantry associ- saying, “I’m so happy our young ics on the part of both teams had all the Pavoni had two TDs. Wide receiver ated with an Army home game, but men had a chance to experience West fans on the edge of their seats every Steve Williams had eight receptions the rain stopped and the sun appeared, Point. It is one of the finest Universi- BREAKING AWAY FOR A TD…Henry Meiselman, No. 88, catches a long pass second of the game but the result was for 108 yards and a TD and Josh as if “on queue”, just as the scrim- ties in the Country, focused on pro- from Tim Alliegro and runs down the sideline for a touchdown in Westfield PAL an emotionally draining 40-35 victory Finkelstein had a TD reception. mage started. ducing tomorrow’s leaders.” “B” team’s 32-20 victory over Morristown. PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS NOTICE OF SALE OF PROPERTY FOR 03906 12 SHEVLIN, RICHARD 224 HARDING RD T S 10,678.38 NONPAYMENT OF TAXES, ASSESSMENTS AND/OR OTHER MUNICIPAL LIENS 03907 17 TUFARO, JOSEPH E & CATHERINE M 228 WATCHUNG TR S 207.39 04001 12 PIESCO, ROBIN L 2368 MOUNTAIN AV S 316.36 Public notice is hereby given that I, Lori Majeski, Collector of Taxes of the Township of Scotch Plains, County of Union will sell at public 04002 10 BOWMAN, ROBERT M & MARCIA S 305 WILLIAM ST S 108.66 auction on TUESDAY, OCTOBER 28, 2014 in the Municipal Court, 430 Park Avenue, Scotch Plains, New Jersey at 9:00 o’clock in the 04003 09 MCLAUGHLIN,DONALD T JR, ET ALL 315 VICTOR ST T S 9,222.26 morning or at such later time and place to which said sale may then be adjourned, all of the several lots and parcels of land assessed 04004 01 SWEENEY, JOANNE 2431 COLES AV S 316.89 to the respective persons whose names are set opposite each respective parcel as the owner thereof for the total amount of municipal 04102 02 ANDRAWIS, MARYAN 437 WILLIAM ST S 207.39 liens chargeable against said lands respectively, in accordance with N.J.S.A. 54:5-1, et seq. as computed to the 28th DAY OF 04103 05 PATINO, SUZANNE 425 VICTOR ST S 110.03 OCTOBER 2014. 04302 15 EGUES-DELGADO, MARIA 537 WARREN ST S 156.36 Take further notice that the hereinafter described lands will be sold for the amount of municipal liens chargeable against each parcel 04401 14 WEST, MARY 4 JOHNSON ST T 1,624.11 of said land assessed as one parcel, together with interest and costs to the date of the sale. 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PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, October 9, 2014 Page 17 Recent Home Sales SPF PAL A & B Teams Hand For more info see: http://clerk.ucnj.org/UCPA/DocIndex Cougar Grid Kids 1st Loss Westfield: 08/18/14 634 Knollwood Terrace, $975,000. Two undefeated Cranford football Will Watson and Gus Barco. Michael J. Mackay and Hong Tieng teams experienced their first loss at Peter and Gin Lee to John JM and The SPF D White team attack was Ashley H. Sarokhan, 136 Madison Lim to Vlad and Alina Collins, 545 the hands of the Scotch Plains- steered by quarterback Ricky Watt. 1st Street, $610,000. Fanwood PAL A and B squads this Avenue, West, $965,000. Anthony Robinson scored all three Joseph and Julia Giordano to Stuart Estate of Lena Viglianti and David past Sunday in Cranford. The SPF A touchdowns, receiving strong block- F. Viglianti to Elshiekh Enterprises Raiders scored a 28-12 knockout in a and Tara Glassmith, 220 Brightwood ing from Zack Harmer, Michael Judge, Avenue, $1,025,000. LLC., 510 Summit Avenue, $440,000. battle of two undefeated squads, while Thomas Ricci, Michael Banic and Luke Joseph Guasconi to Esther Mitkoff, the SPF B team gained an 18-6 vic- Christina C. Frega to Fox and Foxx Regan. The defense also shined behind Development LLC., 212 Eaglecroft, 515 Trinity Place Apt 2AN, $293,750. tory to improve to 1-2-1. The SPF A Tyrell Weir-Johnson, TJ Tibbals, Chris- John W. and Mary B. Olson to team improved to 4-0. $387,500. tian Tardi, Thomas Schmidt, Ronan Thomas P. Curry and Nicole Gaul Gentemp LLC., 1001 Harding Street, The SPF D White team posted a an Yawger and Ben Cohen. $440,000. 18-13 victory, the C team dropped a to William S. and Catherine A. Oakes, In the 6-0 loss to Cranford, Shawn 740 Embree Cresent, $1,052,500. Lucio Chumpitaz to Abdelfarag 6-0 verdict and the E team was Martin, Brendan Ong, Jack Manville A.Abdelrahman and Hanan outscored by Cranford. No official Suzannah H. Plant and Barbara and Marshall Young ran hard for the Doyle Frantz to Pankaj and Tejal Abdelgawad, 219 Livingston Street, scores are recorded on the E level. Courtesy of Marlene Iacoponi for The Westfield Leader and The Times C team Raiders, while Hayden Dhingra, 118 Effingham Place, $285,000. Meanwhile in Old Bridge, the SPF D Widder completed several passes to SCORING THE TD... Westfield A player Matt McIntyre, No. 19, scores his Joseph and Lauren Majocha to Blue team was a 19-6 victim to Sayre second touchdown of the game as Westfield defeats Morristown 14-8 $835,000. his running backs as well as a first- Christopher J.Schneider and Karen Livingston, 670 Summit Av- Woods South. down completion to shifty tight end enue, $827,500. The A Raiders rallied to score twice Kathleen K. Bartlett to Jenna Max Oross. WF PAL A Gridders Notch Shepcaro, 539 Hanford Place, Mark S. and Dawn A. Albin to John and went into halftime tied at 12-12 Defensively, Brighton Easterling, C. and Marcy B. Paul, 784 Norgatge, with Cranford. Anthony Porter kept $590,000. Max Salameh, Alex Laucik and Alex Sean and Paula Glickenhaus to $1,155,000. on an 18-yard TD run and Jonathan Werkheiser stood tall on the line, while Win over Mo-Town, 14-8 Sylvia R. Kuntz to Michael Ramos dashed 20 yards for a TD. Shane and Anne Edmondson, 125 linebackers Kyle Wester and Nate Sta East Dudley Avenue, $1,250,000. Mahoney LLC., 867 Willow Grove The Westfield PAL A football team Westfield’s defense held Road, $485,000. notched it first win of the season, Morristown scoreless in the first half Dana Bopp to Matthew E. and Claire W. Doherty, 645 Kimball Av- Janina A. Graham to D&C beating the Morristown Wildcats 14- due to key tackles by Koury Kania, Westfield Realty LLC., 903 Pennsyl- 8 at Gary Kehler Stadium on Octo- DeRosa, Thomas Norris, Marquise enue, $510,000. Estate of Alletta S. Hudak to vania Avenue, $600,000. ber 5. Ellerbe, Griffin Aslanian and Edward O. and Gertrude A. Wood Early on, Michael Fuccillo picked McIntyre. Emmett Smith, Adam Bradford T. and Mary E. M. Schwarz, 409 Harrison Avenue, $629,000. to Arkad Residential Holdings VIII, off a Morristown pass at midfield and Perry and Ethan Wolf contributed 1032 Rahway Avenue, $500,000. returned it to the Morristown 23-yard from the secondary. Mark and Patrycja Froehlich to Jeremy and Alyssa Stanek, 520 North Christopher G. and Allison Jacob line. Matt McIntyre ran the ball three Morristown added a fourth quarter to John V. and Julie L. Harnisher, 901 times, scoring a touchdown from 18 touchdown and had one more chance Chestnut Street, $630,000. Joseph B. Dougherty to Ian and Rahway Avenue, $820,000. yards out. The conversion failed. with only seconds left, but Ethan Dominic and Robyn Larche to In the second quarter, with Wolf intercepted a deep pass as time Cheryl Schafer, 202 Golf Edge, $1,800,000. Harvey Rosenberg and Melissa Morristown punting from deep in its expired. Schwartzman, 930 Dunham Avenue, own end, the punter muffed the snap After the game, Head Coach Tony Susan Katz to Jordan M. and Michelle Z. Stein, 207 Lynn Lane, $1,125,000. and Tucker Siegal tackled him on the Catanzaro commented, “Our defense Mark W. and Tara E. Swersie to one-yard line. After a penalty and a played excellent today, clean tackles $835,314. Maureen C. Mooney to D. Villane Michael Mohoney LLC., 231 few plays, facing a fourth-and-goal and we created our turnovers. Good ElizabethAvenue, $1,350,000. from the two, quarterback Aidan to get our first win, but time to get Construction LLC., 216 Charles Street, $405,000. Joseph J. Dimarco to Barry and CALLING THE SIGNALS...Quarterback Hayden Widder calls the signals for Gilman threw a screen pass to Matt ready for Sayre Wood South next Marissa Perlman, 1023 Columbus McIntyre for the touchdown. Tho- week”. Tania M. Powers and Mark S. the Scotch Plains-Fanwood PAL C team this past Sunday in Cranford. Terenzi to Anna Rowe and Rosemary Avenue, $420,000. mas DeRosa split the uprights for the The 1-3 A Team takes on Sayre Diego and Isabel Amaya to Nitin The Raiders dominated the second conversion and Westfield led 14-0 at Wood South in Old Bridge, on Octo- Golden, 260 Prospect Street, Rosa clogged the inside and $445,000. Dang, 221 Roger Avenue, $492,500. half. Ramos raced outside, shed a tack- cornerbacks Sam Oross and Ryan the half. ber 12, with kickoff at 1:45 PM. Patrick T. and Donna M. Keenoy to ler and then sprinted 60 yards for the Salvatore and Paula Pafumi to Sean Duthie were busy stopping Cranford G. Cogan and Diane Federico-Cogan, Yang and Simin Zhang, 143 Harrow TD. Charlie Fugett’s first of two PAT in its attempts to hit the edge all game. Road, $671,800. kicks was good and the Raiders led 634 Hort Street, $585,000. In Old Bridge, the D Blue team Kevin T. and Karen B. Hurtt to William S. and Cathrine A. Oakes 20-12. Alex Oslislo, who had a 40- received a 60-yard scoring sprint from to Danny C. Lallis and Heather E. yard TD nullified in the fourth quarter, Michael Mahoney LLC., 517 Matt Power against Sayre Woods Cumberland Street, $397,811.92. Simpson, 1014 Boulevard, $756,000. blasted two yards for the TD later in South. Tommy Wright, Mikey Steven P. Tebbetts to Anuj Garg, 70 the fourth quarter to ice the victory. Jeffrey H. and Julia M. Desantis to Kloepfer, Jake Monroy, Isiah Brandon and Ashley Pagelow, 725 Sandy Hill Road, $553,000. Linemen Tom Nakonechny, Bill Nathaniel and Ethan Costanzo ran Ernst N. and Kenney K. Root and Mat Fazzino, linebacker Austin Street, $674,500. hard for the Raiders. Jacob Eitmanas, Frederick E. Steiermann Jr. to Soni Steinbrecher to Geoffrey and Nicole Noah Costanzo and cornerback Colin Clarke, Gabe Barco, Jack Pares, Jacobson, 1507 Rahway Avenue, Danny Wright were the stalwarts of Reality LLC., 719 Austin Street, Connor Kent and Aidan Fletcher pro- $431,000. $700,000. the SPF defense. vided solid blocking. Timothy F. and Marcee M. Rogers The Raider B team and Cranford DTS Realty LLC. to Martin Sheil, The D Blue team defense was led by 429 West Broad Street, $457,500. to NCN Properties LLC., 205 Ayliffe were also drawn in a tie at the half, 6- Ben Root, who recovered a fumble, Joe Avenue, $350,000. 6, as Aidan Guma scooted 40 yards Monaco, Josh Madera, Jake DeGaetano, Westfield: 08/25/14 Nuno A. and Carla Rodrigues to for a TD. Guma struck twice for TD Robert Koch, Tom Savocca, Omar John J. and Mary K. Falzon to Jessica Miles, 122 Virginia Street, runs in the second half. Delivering Casimiro and Josh Sokolsky. Jeffrey J. and Jennifer J. Washbourne, $540,000. big games in the victory were Jake In the E level game, Keere Rawles Hahn, Elisha Bryant, Eric Berkins, scored twice for the Raiders, who Nick Johns, Nolan O’Connor, Jimmy also received fine running from HEADING FOR THE TOUCHDOWN...Raider Anthony Robinson, No. 10, has See it all on the web in color . . . McNichol, Nick Belford, Carter Vincent Amato. Matt Nervi and Drew a 45 yard touchdown run as the Scotch Plains-Fanwood PAL White “D” team Slifer, Justin Clark, Jayson Williams, Bartley were the defensive standouts. defeats previously unbeaten Cranford, 18-13. www.goleader.com

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PUBLICATION Recent Events Lesson Our Confidence Letters to the Editor CLASSIFIEDS In The Competence Of Government CONTINUED FROM PAGE 4 We depend on the competence of other 2012 came too close to shore, struck MULTI-FAMILY SALE 2010 ACCORD FOR SALE people and organizations for our safety coastal rocks, and capsized, killing 32 ObamaCare Is Just Fine In Spite of Saturday, 10/11/14, 10am-3pm This is a Cream Puff of an Accord. and security. Recent events lesson our people. 58 Tamaques Way, Westfield 2010, original owner, meticulously confidence. Two Boeing 747s collided on a Tenerife Your Editorial Contentions Low prices. Something for every- maintained, and no accidents! The Secret Service did not stop a man airport runway on March 27, 1977, kill- one - books, DVDs, toys, clothes, 63,900 miles, and probably has armed with a knife from scaling The ing all 583 people on board! I suspect your most recent overwrought reflects these tactics: millions of employ- White House fence, scurrying across the The United States diplomatic post in and surprisingly vitriolic editorial (Sep- ees will “lose” their plans or face impos- glassware, too much to mention. another 200,000 to go. Perfect lawn, entering the unlocked and un- Benghazi was not guarded. Ambassador tember 11, 2014) about ObamaCare “can- sible rate and ultimately catastrophic tax condition and selling for 11500. FOR SALE guarded front door of the North Portico, Chris Stevens and three other staff were celing” the middle class and destroying increases. Such predictions about the fate Check dealers.... this is a steal! running down the Main Corridor where killed by terrorists! America’s economy was ironically moti- of employer-based insurance are belied Rattan Dining Room set for sale. Call Donna (908) 917-8984 the alarms had been turned off because The United States Department of Vet- vated by the recent series of reports estab- not only by the reports mentioned above, Table with leaf, 8 padded chairs the Office of the Chief Usher found them erans Affairs has not promptly treated all lishing exactly the opposite. The ACA but also by a little context. (It takes a and buffet. Excellent condition. CHILDCARE NEEDED “disruptive” and past the famous stair- veterans seeking its help with the result has dramatically expanded health care second to throw a fire bomb, hours to put $300.00 Call: (908) 313-1949 Nannies - Housekeepers case leading to the Residence, and enter- that many veterans have needlessly died! coverage, and it is lowering or containing out the fire.) BabyNurses Needed ing the East Room before being stopped Yet we should not be surprised at these health care costs. Virtually all employer-based plans are FOR SALE Live-in / -out, Full/Part-time by an Off-Duty Secret Service agent just developments. Often the best person for Despite GOP predictions that few annually renegotiated and have been so Solid References Required. outside the Green Room. the job is not selected. Often the people in people, especially among the young, long before the ACA. 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And often when they things, millions of people would not find ers) are “canceled,” and employers/em- Tall, Solid Wood, Padded Seat, Ebola virus before the Centers of Disease do they are disregarded or even pun- an affordable policy or would lose their ployees receive notice to that effect. And Great Gift, Fun Decor! $75. Losing money in your Control! ished! And often people fail to read or doctors, approximately eight million did every year small businesses have experi- Call (908) 654-6091 restaurant or bar? I can help. The Secret Service did not know for understand their instructions! sign up, and the majority of these, we enced dramatic increases in cost. To re- Call John Lepore four long days that seven shots had been Competence must be taught by parents now learn, are between 18 and 49. Chew- duce these: higher employee contribu- POLISH CLEANING LADY Noga Enterprises, LLC fired on November 11, 2011 at the win- and teachers. It is not picked up in the air! ing their teeth over this news, GOP strat- tions, higher deductibles, exclusion of (908) 305-0252 dows of the Residence of The White Competence is something inside us egists then instructed their House and coverage areas (if employee demographic “Great work, Free estimates” House where President Obama and his that tells us that good is not good enough. Senate reps to predict few would pay the allows), self insurance backed up by poli- References available. family live! Call it a sense of pride in having done a premiums, only to learn last week that the cies covering only catastrophic costs, etc. If you need a hardworking Scotch Plains Lions A triage nurse at a Texan hospital great job! paid policy number was over 7.3 million, All to keep their “same policy.” person with great experience to failed to pass on the information to other Competence is the right attitude. That well over the CBO prediction of six. 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That we apologize for them and Gallup Healthways Well-Being Index in- late and take on any meaningful portion Experience & Excellent Work day, October 26, from 8 a.m. to noon. the Ebola virus, but he was not kept in the make sure that they never happen again. dicate that only 12.9 percent of adults of that risk — become something else Residential, Apartments, It will be at the Scotch Hills Country hospital for observation. He was given That we do our duty even if we are not nationally lacked coverage in the first altogether? Would any of these strategies Commercial, Offices Club, located at Jerusalem Road and basic blood tests, but not an Ebola screen- rewarded for doing so. half of April, the lowest rate since the ever lead to a reduction in actual health Free Estimates 100% Guaranteed Plainfield Avenue in Scotch Plains. ing. He was sent home with antibiotics Competence is common sense and good survey began in 2008. Since last fall, 12 care costs, let alone the cost of health References Available This “all-you-can-eat” breakfast and later came in contact with many judgment. Qualities that are increasingly million previously uninsured Americans insurance? (908) 510-2542 will include pancakes, eggs, ham individuals. He returned to the hospital in short supply today. have gained coverage, and this despite Which brings us to your revelations, and sausage. Beverages will include two days later in critical condition and The disastrous official launch of the Republican governors refusing, on trans- based you say on talks with “Congress- was confirmed to have the Ebola virus. Patient Protection and Affordable Care parently political grounds, to set up ex- men and other officials,” about the little FREELANCERS WANTED juice, coffee, tea and milk. The cost changes or accept Medicaid funding. for the breakfast is $8. Children un- Dr. Anthony Fauci, the director of the Act being a particularly good example! A known ACA “provision to pay healthcare Strong, detail-oriented writers National Institute of Allergy and Infec- far more serious example: American in- As for employer-based insurance, the providers for any loses they may encoun- der age 6 may attend for free. Tick- tious Diseases, commented, “They telligence, according to President Obama focus of your comments, a recent Kaiser ter,” payments your sources say, “will with professional demeanor ets can be purchased at the door or in dropped the ball.” But the ball must never on CBS 60 Minutes, underestimated the Family Foundation/Health Research and amount to billions of dollars funded by needed to cover local advance from a Lions Club member. be dropped anywhere, any time, for any growing strength of ISIS while over- Educational Trust survey of small and middle class taxpayers at the end of this government meetings. Must be This is one of many fundraisers for this reason! And especially when there are estimating the ability of the Iraqi military large businesses reveals that the rate of year.” You might have studied the provi- able to meet deadlines, know Lions Club, the proceeds of which are protocols in place to prevent the ball from to fend off this extremely militant and growth on premiums for employer-based sion and why it’s in the ACA before how to write a lead, and take distributed to local charities and commu- being dropped in the first place! brutal organization! health coverage in the first five months of passing on this disinformation. an active interest in their beats nity activities, with a special emphasis on Dropping the ball can prove fatal! Competence is discipline. The student this year was one of the lowest in 16 To offer and price a policy in compe- in order to develop news the many organizations throughout the The Asiana plane crashed in San Fran- who does not follow the course syllabus years. And the share of employers offer- tition with other companies on the state stories. Please email area that serve the blind and visually- cisco on July 6, 2013, according to the may become the assembly line worker at ing health insurance (55 percent) and of and federal exchanges, insurers would resume and clips to: impaired. For more information on the National Transportation Safety Board, Boeing who decides to place 10 rivets in the workers covered (62 percent) were normally know the size and the risk/cost Scotch Plains Lions Pancake Breakfast or because the pilots had mismanaged the the wing rather than the 15 rivets re- unchanged from 2013. history of the group they would be insur- [email protected] to reserve a place, call Pancake Breakfast initial approach! quired. There can be no bending of the These reports and other positive ACA ing. The ACA pulls companies into a Chairman Ron Kelly at (908) 753-8218. The Titanic on its maiden voyage struck rules! news led to another change in GOP spin system where they insure everyone who an iceberg on April 15, 1912 and sunk We are seeing a disturbing rise in in- tactics: claim that while more are insured, signs up with them and compete based on PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE less than three hours later, killing 1,519 competence. What may in the final analy- even more, especially those with em- efficiency and value, instead of making SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY passengers and crew! sis do us in is not some foreign adversary, ployer-provided insurance, would be money by selling junk policies to the CHANCERY DIVISION of the County of Venue and that if you The Andrea Doria and the Stockholm but a lack of competence to do the job! harmed. Your fear-mongering editorial healthy and avoiding the ill. But with no UNION COUNTY cannot afford an attorney, you may com- collided in July 1956, the Andrea Doria For we live in a world where the margins history to gauge risk and set price, insur- DOCKET NO. F-003768-14 municate with the Legal Services Office of sunk, and 51 people died from the imme- of error are slimming down! ers were reluctant to enter exchanges. FILE NO. 18307-13 the County of Venue. The telephone num- diate impact. To overcome this reluctance and level ber of such agencies are as follows: Law- Stephen Schoeman Probitas Verus Honos NOTICE TO ABSENT DEFENDANT yer Referral Service 908-353-4715 - Legal The Costa Concordia on January 13, Westfield the risk, the ACA requires insurers to Services Office 908-354-4340. share some profits and loses across plans. (L.S.) STATE OF NEW JERSEY TO: PUBLIC NOTICE It also adds, but for only the first three EDWIN MANVERSE, HIS THE ACTION has been instituted for the purpose of foreclosing the following tax Illegal Immigration Is a Tsunami That HEIRS, DEVISEES AND PER- SCOTCH PLAINS-FANWOOD years, a “reinsurance” plan: a $64 fee for sale certificate: SONAL REPRESENTATIVES BOARD OF EDUCATION each policy holder insures costs over a AND HIS, HER, THEIR OR ANY 1. A certain tax certificate 11-455, sold Threatens The American People certain threshold, thereby cushioning a OF THEIR SUCCESSORS IN on 6/8/2011, dated 6/9/2011, and was INVITATION TO BIDDERS company’s risk if it gets multiple high recorded on 7/8/2011 in Book 13110 at RIGHT, TITLE AND INTER- America’s illegal immigration crisis at gal aliens than he does about helping The School Business Administrator/ Page 910, made by MARIA GLAVAN, cost people in its plan. Another part of the EST; EDITH PREISKER, HER our southern border is being driven by Americans find work. That is a national Board Secretary of the Scotch Plains- Collector of Taxes of PLAINFIELD, and law, a “risk corridor,” has insurers and HEIRS, DEVISEES AND PER- President Obama’s unlawful and uncon- disgrace. Fanwood Board of Education, in the County State of New Jersey to FWDSL & ASSOCI- the government sharing risks within a SONAL REPRESENTATIVES stitutional unilateral executive amnesty. The Obama Administration is dump- of Union, State of New Jersey, by authority ATES L.P. and subsequently assigned to system of financial benchmarks. It’s com- AND HIS, HER, THEIR OR ANY of said Board, solicits sealed bids for stu- plaintiff, FWDSL AND ASSOCIATES L.P.. This amnesty, known as DACA, sends a ing illegal alien children into communi- OF THEIR SUCCESSORS IN dent transportation. Bids to be received at plicated, but basically, insurers get money This covers real estate located in clear message that President Obama and ties and public schools across the coun- RIGHT, TITLE AND INTER- the Business Office of the Scotch Plains- from the government if they under-per- PLAINFIELD, County of UNION, and State our national leadership refuse to enforce try. The federal government’s require- EST; Fanwood Board of Education, located at form around certain parameters and give of New Jersey, known as LOT 4 BLOCK our nation’s immigration laws. ment that local taxpayers educate illegal Evergreen Avenue and Cedar Street, money if they over-perform. If insurer YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED AND 604 as shown on the Tax Assessment Map The President’s actions have increased alien children is an unfunded federal Scotch Plains, New Jersey 07076 up to REQUIRED to serve upon PELLEGRINO and Tax Map duplicate of PLAINFIELD. loses go over a certain high amount, the illegal immigration, turning the prior wave mandate that small communities cannot 10:30 A.M. prevailing time on October 23, AND FELDSTEIN, LLC, plaintiff’s attor- and concerns premises commonly known government will reimburse a portion, not of illegal immigration into a tsunami that afford. In the past, when schools in Texas, 2014. neys, whose address is 290 Route 46 as 229-31 EAST 6TH STREET, “all,” of those. It too lasts only three threatens the American people and com- Arizona and Nevada were inundated with STUDENT West, Denville, New Jersey, an Answer to PLAINFIELD, New Jersey. years. TRANSPORTATION SERVICES the Second Amended Complaint filed in a YOU, EDWIN MANVERSE, HIS HEIRS, munities across the country. With DACA, illegal alien children, the education of Public School Route The CBO predicts that all these provi- Civil Action, in which FWDSL AND ASSO- DEVISEES AND PERSONAL REPRE- the President has ignored our laws. We American children suffered. With the McGinn Elementary – MP2 sions will be revenue neutral, and indica- CIATES L.P. is the plaintiff and EDWIN SENTATIVES AND HIS, HER, THEIR OR know nothing of the people who have President’s amnesty agenda, our own 2014-2015 School Year tions for 2013-2014 are that the govern- MANVERSE, HIS HEIRS, ET ALS; are ANY OF THEIR SUCCESSORS IN RIGHT, received DACA amnesty. Are any of education system and our kids are now at ment will receive money, just as it has defendants, pending in the Superior Court TITLE AND INTEREST and EDITH these individuals gang members, con- risk. Specifications are available upon re- been under a nearly identical provision in of New Jersey, Chancery Division, UNION PREISKER, HER HEIRS, DEVISEES AND victed felons, or terrorists? There have Illegal immigration is directly harm- quest at the Business Office of the Scotch County and bearing Docket No. F-003768- PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVES AND Plains-Fanwood Board of Education, lo- the Medicare D program. So much for been numerous articles about convicted ing the American people. It is time for our your payments of “tens of billions of 14 within thirty-five (35) days after Octo- HIS, HER, THEIR OR ANY OF THEIR felons, including murderers, whom the leaders to get serious. The House of Rep- cated at Evergreen Avenue and Cedar ber 9, 2014 exclusive of such date. If you SUCCESSORS IN RIGHT, TITLE AND Street, Scotch Plains, New Jersey 07076. dollars funded by the middle class tax- fail to answer or appear in accordance with INTEREST, are made party defendants to Obama Administration has refused to resentatives has already passed H.R. 5160, All bids must be submitted on the bid payers at the end of this year.” And so Rule 4:4-6, Judgment by Default may be the above foreclosure action because you deport. Our communities are already less which would end the President’s unlaw- form contained in the specifications. Bids much for your admonition to vote, on the rendered against you for relief demanded are the owners of a property which is the safe because of DACA, and that trend ful administrative amnesty. The Senate which are not submitted on such form may basis of this nonsense, for the Republican in the Second Amended Complaint. You subject of the above entitled action. will only worsen as DACA continues. must now pass the House bill, without be rejected. senators who are, as I write, still peddling shall file your Answer and Proof of Service DATED: October 3, 2014 With DACA, the Obama Administra- amendment. Bidders are required to comply with the it in stump speeches around the country. in duplicate with the Clerk of the Superior Michelle M. Smith, Clerk tion is issuing Social Security numbers We must demand that our U.S. Sena- requirements of N.J.S.A 10: 5-31 et seq. Court of New Jersey, Hughes Justice Com- Superior Court of New Jersey and work authorization to illegal aliens. tors, Menendez and Booker, pressure and N.J.A.C. 17:27 Affirmative Action. Tom Matro plex - CN 971, Trenton, New Jersey 08625, PELLEGRINO & FELDSTEIN, L.L.C. With millions of Americans out of work Senate Majority Harry Reid to pass this The Board of Education reserves the Westfield in accordance with the Rules of Civil Prac- Denville Law Center right to reject any or all bids. tice and Procedure. 290 Route 46 West and millions more underemployed or bill before the November elections. Deborah S. Saridaki, You are further advised that if you are Denville, New Jersey 07834 having exited the workforce, President Mark Grabowski Business Administrator See More unable to obtain an attorney you may com- (973) 586-2300 Obama’s policies demonstrate that the Clark Board Secretary Letters to the Editor municate with the Lawyer Referral Service 1 T - 10/09/14, The Leader Fee: $79.05 President cares more about jobs for ille- 1 T - 10/9/14, The Times Fee: $33.15 on Page 19 Goods & Services You Need PUBLIC NOTICE SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY CHANCERY DIVISION UNION COUNTY PAINTING DOCKET NO. 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PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, October 9, 2014 Page 19 POPCORN Film Festival Celebrates Its “The Skeleton Twins” 10th Anniversary at Rialto Cuts to the Bone WESTFIELD — Beginning Tues- Cupcakes will be screened on 3 popcorns day, October 21, and running five Thursday, November 13. It is a de- weeks through Wednesday, Novem- lightful story about a diverse group One Popcorn, Poor — Two Popcorns, Fair — Three Popcorns, Good — Four Popcorns, Excellent ber 19, the Jewish Community Cen- of young neighbors in Tel Aviv who ter (JCC) of Central New Jersey will are chosen to represent Israel in the By MICHAEL S. GOLDBERGER ever reason caused the thirty-some- host its Tenth Annual Jewish Film finals of “Universong,” a televised Film Critic things to hardly speak to each other in Festival of Central New Jersey at song contest a la “America’s Got Tal- Director Craig Johnson’s “The ten years, they share an abiding devo- partner Rialto Theatre, 250 East Broad ent.” Skeleton Twins,” although deceivingly tion. It’s a homecoming for Milo and Street in Westfield. The Festival will wrap up with The simple of plot on first blush, stealthily are discovery of her surroundings for Opening night, October 21, will Jewish Cardinal on Wednesday, No- weaves a hypnotically engaging, bit- Maggie, ignited by bro’s culture shock. feature Magic Men. Premiering in vember 19. This film tells the amaz- tersweet tale about estranged male- A flood of emotions and old memo- New Jersey, this modern-day road ing true story of Jean-Marie Lustiger, female twins who try to reconnect ries, sad and happy, rush forward as trip adventure explores the chal- a Jew, who maintained his cultural following a rather eerie coincidence. they traipse through the bucolic little lenges of faith across generations, identity as a Jew even after convert- The small town scenario ostensibly village. and the understated performances ing to Catholicism, joining the priest- serves as a psychologist’s couch, with Slowly but surely, the interactions of the cast give the film real magic. hood and rising through the ranks of a silent and unseen Dr. Freud interpo- and expository conversations between Paul Lachenauer for The Westfield Leader and The Times Attendees may join the anniversary the church. lating the cause of the title characters’ brother and sister catching up work SCOTCH PLAINS DAY...The Hayes family enjoys a beautiful fall day and lunch celebration with cake after the film. All shows begin at 7:30 p.m. There profound unhappiness. They are backwards to divulge the awful truths at Scotch Plains Day held on October 5, which offered vendors, food and rides for The film 24 Days will be screened will be plenty of seating, as each film troubled individuals to be sure, tor- that have caused them such Sturm und the kids. on Wednesday, October 29. Another will be screened in two auditoriums. mented by their past, all of which will Drang. Prior to this smartly constructed New Jersey premiere, this movie Attendees may enjoy dinner be- become dramatically unraveled in elucidation, one might have accused tells the tragic story of Ilan Halimi, fore the movie with one of the JCC’s whodunit fashion. the duo of throwing a pity party. Milo, Letters to the Editor who, in 2006, was kidnapped in restaurant partners. Film goers can We become absorbed thanks to su- who is gay, has failed thus far in his perbly empathic performances by quest to become a movie star on the CONTINUED FROM PAGE 18 Paris and tortured by The Gang of take advantage of special dinner of- Kristen Wiig and Bill Hader as Maggie Left Coast. Whereas Maggie has been Barbarians. With all of today’s fers from Akai Lounge, Amuse, and Milo, respectively, who, although trying to ease into domestic bliss with Incumbent GW Candidates on AFC; world conflict, 24 Days’ relevance Cosimo’s Italian Restaurant, Limani rife with their own specific neuroses, Lance, a nice enough if not very in- is powerful. Seafood Grill and Westfield Diner. mine lots of pungent, universal vigorating, regular sort played by Luke Who’s Responsible, Who’s Credited? The Wonders will be shown on For details including film dates/ thoughts about human beings in gen- Wilson. But there are intervening de- Monday, November 3. Alissa Simon times, movie descriptions, ticket eral. Unafraid to seem too severe or mons. Garwood Republican/Tea Party Chair- joying the fruits of the complex, we will of Variety says, “The Wonders is ‘an price, ticket purchase and links to the Because the subplots are all clues to man Jim Mathieu recently posted such a turn to Jim, and hold him responsible for his unusual dramedy that offers a stylish film trailers, visit jccnj.org. incredible, the tale’s preamble posits misleading note on the Garwood Forum opposition to the best recreational facility its own, peculiar affirmation of the the pathologies being unveiled and and amusing riff on Chinatown by The JCC of Central New Jersey is that he forces those of us who are presenting that our borough will have. We trust that way of ‘Alice in Wonderland.’” located at 1391 Martine Avenue in special wavelength that exists between dissected, it is difficult to go into de- facts during election season to reply. First even though Jim has opposed this project, twins. It happens that, just as we’re tail without giving away some secrets of all: no, Jim, none of us on the Garwood he and his family will use it for years to The Wonders is directed by renown Scotch Plains. It is a constituent tuning into their lives, both parties are that essentially comprise the story. Council believe that we should not be held come, and we welcome them. Israeli director Avi Nesher, who will agency of the Jewish Federation of about to bid adieu to this cruel world. But I will allow that Maggie and Milo responsible for the Athletic Field Complex. It should also be pointed out that Mr. be a guest speaker after the movie. Greater MetroWest N.J., United Way Lucky for us and them, at least for are haunted from the dark recesses of Despite our frustration with the delays, we Mathieu didn’t suggest a project manager Mr. Nesher’s background includes of Greater Union County and the the time being, either the fates or ran- what they care to remember. The sad embrace the project for all of the positive at the time of project commencement and work with American movie industry Westfield United Fund. Financial as- dom happenstance dictate that the saga truth is that dearly beloved Dad solved activities it will bring to all members of our we would venture to say he wouldn’t have greats such as Ron Howard, James sistance is available for membership shall here begin rather than end. Given his problems by jumping off a bridge. community. We believe that none of us supported spending extra money to do so, Cameron and Dino DeLaurentis. and various programs. this initial shove, a cerebral pendulum It then follows that Maggie and Milo’s have shirked our responsibility. We also since he rarely wants to spend money, is set in motion, a nervous mood swing very touching travail is often a stirring however, believe that we should be given especially on recreation and seniors. After that will sally back and forth between delve into what it takes to keep one’s credit for the complex when it is completed. all, the Borough already had paid profes- Musical Club of Westfield optimistic and pessimistic, the mercu- sanity and to seek those bright paths We urge residents to look at the record and sionals on this project and only one con- that celebrate our natural urge to sur- see that we have been doing our best to get tractor, in an effort to put the accountability rial tone signaling the challenge at answers and deadlines from the contractor. on one company rather than multiple. Some- Announces Free Concert hand. vive. Mr. Mathieu knows why the project is times delays like this happen on govern- One thing is a given, though, as Much less problematic is the serio- delayed, but he also knows that nothing can ment jobs when a municipality has to take WESTFIELD — The Musical in G, Mouret’s Rondeau, Kreisler’s L.A.-based Milo accepts Maggie’s in- comic paean to siblinghood… a study be done about it at this time. the lowest bidder. These projects are very Club of Westfield invites the public Schon Rosmarin, Elgar’s Salut vitation to come live with her and in the dynamics of this special love, It’s just so easy to point accusing fingers different from home renovations where the to the first of its free Fall Afternoon d’Amour, Poldini’s Dancing Doll hubby in the upstate New Yorkburg rivalry, hate and whatever other emo- instead of providing solutions. The Demo- homeowner has greater control. We won- Concert programs to be held at the and Sieczynski’s Vienna, My City where they grew up, at least until he tions one may feel for their blood- cratic Party had the vision for the construc- der if Councilman Jim Mathieu will take First Baptist Church of Westfield, of Dreams. can sort things out a bit. Despite what- connected others. Miss Wiig and Mr. tion of an athletic field over 10 years ago, credit when someone tells him how great it located at 170 Elm Street. The audience is invited to a recep- Hader, who’ve had many years as regu- and through bi-partisan efforts, up until the is when it’s done. “After all, he was on The concert will begin at 1:30 tion after the program to meet the PUBLIC NOTICE lars on “Saturday Night Live” to hone time Jim got elected to Council, we have all Council, too.” p.m. and feature a varied program performers. their chemistry, leave no doubt that worked together to make it a reality. Make Jim further attempts to mislead the voter TOWN OF WESTFIELD no mistake about it; this Complex will be by stating that the project has increased the performed by club members and The Musical Club of Westfield is they are brother and sister, let alone guest artists. Robert Romano, clari- a 501(c)3 organization, now in its Public Notice is hereby given that an that they were formed by the very completed despite Jim Mathieu and not Borough’s debt by 66 percent. This state- ordinance of which the following is a copy because of him. And most borough resi- ment alone either proves he does not know net, and Carolle-Ann Mochernuck, 99th season, and offers scholarships was introduced, read and passed on first same biological spark. dents are looking forward to its completion. how government works, or he is purposely piano, will play Brahms Sonata in to promising young musicians who reading by the Council of the Town of When they criticize each other, it Likewise, all of us – except Mr. Mathieu – deceitful. This figure is meant to scare the Westfield at a meeting held October 7, E-flat Major, Op, 120, No. 2. Debra are pursuing a musical education. cuts with an especially jagged knife. should get the credit when the complex is voter, when really a spike occurs when a Biderman and Lubove Schnable, vio- Membership in the club is open to 2014 and that the said Council will further But when they happen upon a com- consider the same for final passage on the completed. At that time, when it is com- major project takes place in a small bor- lins, will join with Robert Paoli, anyone who in interested in music. 21st day of October, 2014, at 8:00 p.m., or monality, the affirmation of their natu- pleted, and all Garwood residents are enough. Garwood has not done a project of rally born friendship is joyously heart- viola, and Linda Fink, cello, for Those wishing information about as soon thereafter as said matter can be this magnitude since 1983 when Borough Mozart’s Quartet in B-flat Major, membership in the Musical Club of reached, in the Council Chambers, Mu- warming. Library Seeks Youth Hall was built. The tax impact of the com- nicipal Building, 425 East Broad Street, Complicating the Yin and Yang of plex is minimal, with the Finance Team still No. 17, K. 458, The Hunt. Beverly Westfield as a performer or an asso- Westfield, New Jersey, at which time and their reunion, which the pair view as For Teen Advisory Bd. able to produce some of the lowest munici- Shea, harp, will join Ms. Biderman ciate member may visit place any person who may be interested pal increases, including the very lowest and Ms. Fink for Beethoven’s Minuet musicalclubofwestfield.org. therein will be given an opportunity to be an essential component of the healing SCOTCH PLAINS — Young heard concerning said ordinance. they seek, Milo looks up an old lover people in grades 7 to 12 wishing to (this year at $39 per the average home), in Claire J. Gray several years his senior who still lives take a more active role in teen pro- the past 12 years. Also, residents should Town Clerk in town. Maggie sees it as a major no- gramming at the Scotch Plains Pub- keep in mind that the $3 million figure he Plainfield Symphony Offers quotes is before the numerous grants that GENERAL ORDINANCE NO. 2029 no. Still, that doesn’t stop the equally lic Library are invited to join the the borough has received. The Borough AN ORDINANCE AMENDING anguished twin from engaging in some Teen Advisory Board at the library. remains far below the maximum dollar ‘Musical Treasures from Rome’ SECTION 16-16A OF THE pretty verboten behavior of her own. An informational meeting will amount that could be bonded by state guide- WESTFIELD TOWN CODE TO Ah, the heart is indeed a lonely hunter, take place on Monday, October 20, lines. The Borough bonds are highly rated, PLAINFIELD — The Plainfield Paul II. Monsignor is a gifted priest, REGULATE SMOKING IN ALL spurred on to sometimes regrettable Symphony Orchestra will open its composer, conductor, professor and MUNICIPAL PARK GROUNDS at 4 p.m. Attendees will have the and our total debt to budget ratio is at doings courtesy of inconsiderate hor- opportunity to find out what the similar levels to our surrounding commu- historic 95th season this Saturday, sought after lecturer as both a Dante BE IT ORDAINED by the Town Council mones and mysterious dissatisfactions. Teen Advisory Board does and how nities. October 11, with a gala concert en- and Biblical scholar. His collection of the Town of Westfield in the County of We urge Mr. Mathieu to stop using the Union: At such fragile junctures in our they can be a part of it. titled “Musical Treasures from of music and discography is expan- SECTION I: lives, one can only hope that an inher- This program is free and open to Athletic Field Complex as a scare tactic and Rome: The Music of Marco Frisina.” sive; his compositions diverse, lyri- 1. Section 16-16A is hereby amended to ent wisdom coupled with a benevolent all. Interested youth are encour- recognize that the complex is something The program, conducted by the en- cal, inspirational and have universal read as follows: bit of luck will ultimately prevail and the Borough can afford and that it will be gaging composer himself, will in- appeal. For Frisina, music is an act of Sec. 16-16A. Westfield Municipal Park aged to register through the finished soon. It will be a fantastic family steer us carefully between the seduc- library’s website, scotlib.org; by clude the world premiere of a sym- love. Grounds and Facilities tive Sirens that would deny our dreams oriented facility, for all of our residents, of (a) Definitions; prohibited activities. calling (908) 322-5007, extension which we will all be proud, being used for phonic work commissioned as a gift This will be a very special opportu- (1) As used herein, the terms “smoking” and full potential. Hence, while con- no. 204, or by e-mail at a variety of activities, furthering a sense of for the PSO by the orchestra’s Prin- nity to hear diverse selections of his and/or “to smoke” shall mean (i) the inha- sciously cheering for these flawed but pride, community and it will generate rev- cipal Bassoonist, Lee Doswell. music that range from film to opera to lation of the fumes of burning plant mate- [email protected]. fundamentally good siblings, the fact The Scotch Plains Public Library enue. From Rome, Marco Frisina is a the sacred including the commis- rial of any type, including but not limited to that we’re inwardly also rooting for tobacco; (ii) the lighting and/or heating of is located at 1927 Bartle Avenue, Incumbent Council Candidates world-renowned composer and the sioned Sinfonia Mysterium Paschale. any cigarette, cigar, or any other product the human condition makes “The Skel- one block from Park Avenue, in founding director of the 250-voice The orchestra will be joined by the eton Twins” a doubly gratifying enter- Lou Petruzzelli (D) containing tobacco or any other device the center of the township. Sara Todisco (D) Choir of the Diocese of Rome. His Crescent Choral Society in collabo- that can be used to smoke tobacco or tainment. body of work includes more than 415 ration with the Continuo Arts Sym- nicotine products; or (iii) the holding of any … Garwood object, including but not limited to, ciga- “The Skeleton Twins,” rated R, is a liturgical and sacred songs, numer- phonic Chorus and dramatic soprano, rettes or cigars, that contains or consists of Roadside Attractions release directed ous oratorios, over 30 film scores and Elizabeth Perryman. burning plant material of any type, includ- by Craig Johnson and stars Kristen Westfield Historical Society several operas. He is the recipient of This concert will be repeated at a 3 ing tobacco. Wiig, Bill Hader and Luke Wilson. (2) Smoking shall be prohibited at all- numerous international awards, in- p.m. non-subscription performance times throughout all municipal park grounds Running time: 93 minutes cluding the US Cable Ace Award for on Sunday, October 12, at the Ridge and in all structures located on all munici- Posts Photo Contest Winners the movie Joseph. Performing Arts Center in Basking pal grounds, including, but not limited to, PUBLIC NOTICE WESTFIELD — The Celebrate male horses at Watchung Stables, Known as a composer to the Popes, Ridge. To view a special promo video the grounds of the Westfield Memorial BOROUGH OF FANWOOD Pool Complex, and all Town parks, fields, New Jersey Photo Contest, spon- taken by Thomas Muscella, came in many of his works were inspired by about Marco Frisina and these con- PLANNING BOARD tennis courts and other recreational facili- sored by the Westfield Historical first. and specifically written for Saint John certs, visit vimeo.com/103932065. ties. Please take notice that T-Mobile North- Society to mark New Jersey’s 350th Prizes were awarded to all first- (b) Posting of signs. “No smoking” signs east LLC and New Cingular Wireless PCS, year, concluded with winners being place winners. Other entries by shall be clearly, sufficiently and conspicu- LLC, the lessees of a portion of property announced in three categories. The Cindy Beal, Jennifer Principato and ously posted in all municipal park grounds. known as One South Avenue, Fanwood, Jamie Novak to Share Tips (c) Enforcement. The Westfield Health New Jersey and shown on the Fanwood photos were judged by attendees at Ray Roberts came in second place in Department and the Westfield Police De- Tax Assessment Map as Block 55, Lot 1, the Historical Society’s annual the three categories. partment are hereby charged with the en- have made application to the Fanwood AppleFest celebration on Septem- The winning photographs will be forcement of this section. The Health Of- Planning Board for an extension of time on For Stress-Free Holidays ficer and all health inspectors of the the operation of the temporary wireless ber 27. on display at the Reeve History and Westfield Health Department and all po- communications facility located on the In the Buildings and Monuments Cultural Resource Center, located at WESTFIELD — The Westfield Additionally, Ms. Novak is the lice officers of the Westfield Police Depart- property. The Board had previously al- category, the winner was a photo of 314 Mountain Avenue in Westfield, Memorial Library invites the com- author of the number-one bestseller, ment are hereby designated as enforce- lowed for the operation of the facility for a Thomas Edison’s home, Glenmont, during Union County’s Four Centu- munity to “Tips for a Stress-free “1000 Best Quick and Easy Orga- ment officers for the purpose of enforce- duration of two years from the receipt of ment of this Section 16-16A. Any em- construction permits and the applicants in West Orange, taken by Thomas ries in a Weekend event on Saturday Holiday Season: Organizing Tips nizing Secrets.” Her franchised clut- ployee or person who desires to register a are requesting a six month extension of Muscella. In the Nature category, and Sunday, October 18 and 19. You Can Really Use” on Thursday, ter support/discussion groups, called complaint for a violation of the terms of time because they are not yet allowed to the winner was a photo of the Atlan- Additionally, the winning photos are October 16, at 7 p.m. The library is Clutter Clubs, run nationally. A lo- paragraph (a) of this section may file such replace their facilities at the PSE&G tower tic Ocean waves, taken by Martha posted on the Westfield Historical located at 550 East Broad Street. cal resident, she also markets her a complaint with the Westfield Health De- and it is unlikely that they will be able to do partment or with the Westfield Police De- so prior to the expiration of the two-year Kieczykowski. In the People and Society website, Professional organizer Jamie own product line called partment. time period. Animals category, a photo of two westfieldhistoricalsociety.com. Novak will present this program. She Clutterproofing products. (d) Violations and penalties. Any person The Board had previously granted a use will teach participants “the one thing This program will be free and open who violates paragraph (a) of this section variance, and variances for rear yard set- they must do right now” to ensure a to Westfield Memorial Library and shall be guilty of an infraction punishable back to permit the facility to be setback 12 by: feet from the rear yard, rather than 25 feet; stress-free holiday season, and will MURAL cardholders. MURAL (1) A fine, not less than fifty dollars and maximum impervious coverage to permit discuss tips for a clutter-free home cardholders belong to libraries that not greater than one hundred dollars, for 92% rather than 90%; wireless setback to that participants can carry out later. are part of the Middlesex Union Re- the first violation; property line to permit 12 feet, rather than Ms. Novak has been seen on QVC, ciprocal Agreement Libraries. For (2) A fine, not less than one hundred 100 feet; wireless setback to residential dollars and not greater than two hundred zone to permit 143 feet, rather than 500 and she currently serves as a home participating libraries, call the dollars, for the second violation; and feet; rear yard setback for accessory struc- blogger for Martha Stewart’s Whole Westfield Memorial Library at (908) (3) A fine, not less than two hundred fifty ture to permit 7 feet, rather than 10 feet; Living. She also has been featured 789-4090. To register for the pro- dollars and no greater than five hundred tower height for a single user to permit 100 on Home and Garden’s (HGTV’s) gram, visit the library’s website at dollars, for the third and any subsequent feet, rather than 90 feet; which are re- violation. quested to continue until its facilities are “Mission Organization” and has wmlnj.org and click on the Online (e) Other applicable laws. No provision removed from the property. The applicant hosted her own show, “Sort It Out Calendar, or call (908) 789-4090, in this section shall be construed or inter- will request any additional variances, waiv- With Jamie.” extension 0. preted to allow smoking where it is other- ers or other relief required by the Board wise restricted by any other applicable after its review of this application. statutes, executive orders, rules, regula- The Planning Board has scheduled a tions, or ordinances. public hearing to review the application for SECTION II. All ordinances or parts of October 22, 2014, at 7:30 P.M. at the ordinances in conflict or inconsistent with Fanwood Borough Hall, 75 North Martine any part of this ordinance are hereby re- Avenue, Fanwood, New Jersey at which pealed to the extent that they are in such time you may appear if you wish to be conflict or inconsistent. heard with respect to this application. The SECTION III. This ordinance shall take documents and plans in support of this effect after passage and publication as project are available for inspection at the soon as and in the manner provided by office of the planning board at the Borough law. Hall during normal business hours. SECTION IV. In the event that any sec- Price, Meese, Shulman & D’Arminio, P.C. tion, part or provision of this ordinance Attorneys for T-Mobile Northeast LLC GLOBAL CLUB…The Wardlaw-Hartridge School in Edison held its annual shall be held to be unenforceable or invalid By: Gregory D. Meese, Esq. Clubs Fair on September 26. 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PUBLICATION Kean Theatre Presents The Importance Of Being Earnest UNION – The Kean University De- as well, the Victorians – especially partment of Theatre will open its 2014- those in Oscar Wilde’s circle – strove 2015 season with Oscar Wilde’s be- for the complete package: a body car- loved comedy of manners, The Impor- ried in an elegant and beautiful style, tance of Being Earnest, October 17 – and a lovely voice employed to reveal 25, in Kean’s Zella Fry Theatre. a clever and, hopefully, brilliant mind.” In late Victorian England, Jack and While Ms. Choate acknowledged it Algernon, two young men-about-town, was always challenging to stage a pe- escape from tedious social obligations riod play for a modern audience, she by pretending to be someone that they said and the cast relished the opportu- are not: “Ernest.” Double lives and nity to “discover ways to help our con- double standards lead to manic confu- temporary audience enjoy the play as sion when the loves of their lives, much as Wilde’s audience did when it Gwendolyn and Cecily, both fall in premiered on Valentine’s Day in 1894.” love with the man they think is Ernest. “Today a lot of humor tends to be In a tangle of mistaken identity and quite obvious and graphic, of the brain- sparkling wordplay, the lovers also face not-required type,” said Ms. Choate. the formidable obstacle of Lady “Now I like wine shooting out of Bracknell, a woman who would beat someone’s nose as much as anyone, Cupid into submission if social status but I also long for humor that is more and public opinion were in jeopardy. humane, humor that makes us love the HEARTH & HOME...The Westfield area is well known for its many beautiful The production, directed by De- characters.” homes of myriad styles. The Hearth and Home Kitchen Tour, back this year for partment of Theatre faculty member The Importance of Being Earnest the 5th time, will give the public a chance to see eight of these wonderful homes E. Teresa Choate, will offer student runs October 17 – 25 in Kean’s Zella from the inside out on Saturday, October 18, from 10 am. to 4 p.m. actors an excellent opportunity to Fry Theatre, located in Vaughn Eames embrace a dialect, carriage, and even Hall. Performances are scheduled for sensibility perhaps far removed from Friday, October 17, at 8 p.m.; Satur- Holy Trinity School Hosts their own, according to Ms. Choate. day, October 18, at 2 p.m. and 8 p.m.; “Actors must be chameleons, able to Sunday, October 19, at 2 p.m.; Wednes- morph their bodies, voices, minds, day, October 22, at 8 p.m.; Thursday, Hearth & Home Kitchen Tour and hearts into the reality of other October 23, at 5 p.m. (followed by a WESTFIELD — The Westfield area Tickets can be purchased in ad- places and periods,” stated Ms. Choate. brief Q & A with the cast); Friday, is well known for its many beautiful vance for $40 from the school office at “Technically, the cast will have to October 24, at 10 a.m. (student mati- homes of myriad styles. The Hearth 336 First Avenue, Westfield, Baron’s learn how to speak with an impec- nee) and 8 p.m.; and Saturday, October and Home Kitchen Tour, back this Drugs, Town Book Store, Christoffers cable English accent. Also, at the turn 25, at 2 p.m. and 8 p.m. year for the 5th time, will give the Florist or online at htisnj.com/. Tick- of the last century, folks didn’t just Standard tickets are $15, with $12 public a chance to see eight of these ets can also be purchased at any house galumph and slouch their way through tickets available for Kean faculty, staff, wonderful homes from the inside out on the day of the event for $45. the day. Everything was done in a high and alumni, and $10 tickets available on Saturday, October 18, from 10 am. style with a focus on being beautiful for students. To purchase tickets or to 4 p.m. and being witty.” request a Department of Theatre sea- There will be cuisine to sample from “Today it seems to be all about the son brochure, please call the Kean Stage local chefs and bakers in each of the clothes, hairstyle, and a ‘don’t-you- box office at (908) 737-SHOW (7469), homes. The homes’ contractors, ar- want-me’ body,” Ms. Choate contin- email [email protected], or visit chitects and designers will be on hand ued. “While that was important then www.keanstage.com/. to discuss ideas. There will also be a raffle, featuring baskets from local donors, at one of the homes. In addition, the first 400 guests will receive Columbus Day complimentary gift bags. This is an Monday, October 13 opportunity not to be missed. Cranford Scarecrow Stroll Registration Closing Soon CRANFORD – This is the last week area beginning Wednesday, October to sign up for the seventh Annual 22, and visitors will have a chance to Scarecrow Stroll in downtown Cran- vote for their favorites through Fri- ford. The annual event, which draws day, October 31. Winners will be visitors from all over, is open to resi- selected in three categories: under dents of Cranford and surrounding 12, 13 and up and business. towns. Registration and guidelines “This is a great opportunity for are online (no fee) families, individuals, neighbors or

SCARECROW STROLL…”Once Upon a Scarecrow,” above, was a crowd- www.cranford.com/downtown co-workers to have some fun making Photo by Ricardo Fonseca pleaser in last year’s Scarecrow Stroll in downtown Cranford. Registration for More than 100 scarecrows will be a scarecrow, “said Downtown Direc- MANIC CONFUSION…Kean Department of Theatre students Emily Conklin this year’s event ends this week. displayed throughout the downtown tor Kathleen Miller Prunty. and Chris Centinaro in rehearsal for The Importance of Being Earnest.

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&'(!)*+//0 '2#22'#22R55 Page S-1 Thursday, October 9, 2014 New Jersey goleader.com/ballyhoo BallyhooBallyhoo Sports, Humor and Commentary SCHETELICH CONNECTS CHRISTIANO FOR TWO TDS, NORTON 2 FG’S, DONAHUE 2 INTS Cranford Cougars Paralyze Hilltopper Footballers, 33-14 Prepared By DAVID B. CORBIN ing it out with the Roselle Rams.. overs via fumbles, but their de- assists and two throws for a loss. the first quarter then added his Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times Against the Hilltoppers, junior fense snagged four interceptions. Summit quarterback Jake 33-yard field goal in the second Just five days after bouncing quarterback Jack Schetelich com- Senior linebacker Eric Donahue Froschaur completed five of 12 quarter to make the score 13-7, Roselle from the ranks of the pleted 14 of 18 passes for 233 had a pair of interceptions, while pass attempts for 66 yards yards, but Zanelli answered with his undefeated with a 35-27 come- yards, including three touchdown junior linebacker Niko Cappello including two of the four inter- three-yard touchdown bash and from-behind victory, the Cranford receptions, and carried 17 times and Walker each had one interceptions, and added four carries the successful point after gave High School football team took for 9 yards, including a one-yard ception. Cappello also had two for 14 yards. Running back Chris the Hilltoppers a 14-13 lead. Just another giant step forward with a touchdown plunge. His favorite tackles, nine assisted tackles and Zanelli carried 19 times for 72 before the end of the second 33-14 stunning of the previously target, once again, was senior a quarterback sack, while Walker yards, including a three-yard quarter, Cappello intercepted undefeated Summit Hilltoppers Luke Christiano, who finished with had five tackles (1 throw for a touchdown bash, and Pete then Schetelich went on to hit at Memorial Field in Cranford on six receptions for 192 yards, in- loss). McKinley had two rushes for no Walker with a six-yard touch- October 2. cluding touchdown receptions of Junior offensive lineman Will yardage. Receiver Andrew down strike. The point after failed The 3-1 Hilltoppers had previ- 63 yards and 58 yards, and added Fries made one tackles and as- Helmer had three receptions for and the Cougars entered the ously won 27 straight games and 92 yards on the ground on 12 sisted on five, linebacker Colin 33 yards, including a 15-yard locker room with a 19-14 lead. came into the showdown with carries. Scanlon had a solo tackle and touchdown grab. Throughout the second half, wins over North Plainfield (26- Senior running back Donavin assisted on two. Senior lineman The majority of the scoring for the Cougars’ defense prevented 0), Governor Livingston (31-7) Walker had seven receptions for Nick Ballas had two tackles and both teams came in the first half the Hilltoppers from dancing in and Warren Hills (22-3). Addi- 32 yards, including a six-yard eight assists. Junior linebacker beginning with Schetelich hook- the end zone again. In the mean- tionally, the Hilltoppers were the touchdown grab, and carried nine Ethan Tom had two throws for a ing up with Christiano for the 63- time, Schetelich found Christiano defending champions of the times for 64 yards. Junior Joe loss and senior defensive back yard touchdown reception. again, this time for a 58-yard Raritan Division of the Mid-State Norton had one reception for nine Kevin Trotter made four tackles Norton split the uprights, mak- touchdown early in the third quar- 38 Conference and have won the yards and rushed twice for 41 and two assists, while Christiano ing the score, 7-0, but Summit ter then after Donahue made his North Jersey, Section 2, Group 3 yards, including an elusive 36- a throw for a loss and two assists, answered with a 15-yard touch- first interception, Schetelich titles in 2012 and 2013. The Cou- yard scamper. Norton also kicked and senior lineman Jake down strike from Froschaur to added his one-yard touchdown gars won the section in 2011. field goals of 27 yards and 33 Matthews made two tackles, two Helmer, and the point after at- plunge in the quarter to finalize The 4-0 Cougars dismantled yards, and hit three points after tempt was good. the scoring. Warren Hills, 45-6, and touchdown. Probitas Verus Honos Norton came back with his 27- Summit 7 7 0 0 14 Somerville, 48-12, before butt- The Cougars had three turn- yard field goal near the end of Cranford 10 9 14 0 33 Cougars Battle Crusaders to Scoreless Field Hockey Tie

By ALEX LOWE (OT) tie that left neither team a slow start,” said Cougar Head overtime. I think we were get- from our goaltender and we were Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times any the worse for wear. Coach Danielle DiPaolo. “I think ting a little tired. They had sev- able to salvage the tie.” It may not be said that the If any team had cause to walk they [Johnson] controlled the eral chances to score, but fortu- After a first half in which sus- game played between the away feeling shortchanged, it game early, but we came on and nately we got some solid play tained offense was almost non- Cranford High School field hockey could have been Cranford (3-6- started pressing their defense in existent, the two teams contin- team and A.L. Johnson on Octo- 2) as the Cougars had three solid the second half. We did some ued the trend in the second half. ber 3 in Clark was a thing of shot attempts in the final five good things out there, just not Reading is Good For You Cranford had one good opportu- beauty. But when all was said minutes of the OT period but enough of them to get the win.” nity for a score with just over 12 and done, the two schools with could not get one past Johnson Crusader Head Coach Katrina minutes remaining when rebuilding programs walked away goalkeeper Emma Francisco. Poskay saw things a little differ- Samantha Colucci got ahead of with a hard fought 0-0, overtime “We definitely picked it up after ently. the defense and raced into the “I felt like we dominated the offensive third of the field with game,” said Poskay. “We pos- the ball. But at the last moment, See & Subscribe at sessed the ball throughout much Johnson defender Samantha BallyhooBallyhoo goleader.com/ballyhoo of regulation. They [Cranford] Cimbolic knocked the ball away did get the better of it in the before Colucci could get a shot Submit commentary and items for publishing. off at pointblank range. Email to [email protected] l'ennemi du journaliste goleader.com/subscribe CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE Page S-2 Thursday, October 9, 2014 New Jersey goleader.com/ballyhoo BallyhooBallyhoo Sports, Humor and Commentary

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Cougars & Crusaders Battle to Scoreless OT Tie in Field Hockey – photos by Alex Lowe

Later, with a little over two “We need to capitalize on our shoot to score.” been doing a good job for us. I managed a decent shot attempt minutes to play, Cranford had opportunities when they present For their part, Johnson could was confident enough in her to from the left side that Johnson another scoring opportunity when themselves,” said Coach DiPaolo. do no better. The 4-5-1 Crusad- put her in the game during the goaltender Francisco managed senior Kristin Leu moved the ball “I don’t think we are firing shots ers’ best chance to score came in overtime. Of course, our to swat away with 5:30 remain- down the left sideline, showing soon enough. We need to put the final 10 seconds of the OT goaltender Katrina Polyviou is ing. Junior Ava Laverty had a pair great stick control as she passed more shots on goal than we are period when Cougar goalkeeper playing well for us too. This is her of opportunities to score on shot Johnson defenders. However, as doing right now. I think we are Polyviou swatted away a shot first year with the varsity team. I attempts with 4:54 and 4:30 re- she moved into scoring position, hesitating when we are in scor- attempt by Danielle Nugent on think we are okay on the defen- maining, respectively. Francisco Leu lost control of the ball in front ing position, waiting for the per- the left corner of the net. sive side. We need to tighten who clearly was her team’s MVP of the net. It was like that for fect shot opportunity rather than “This has been the story of our things up on the offensive part of on this day saved both shots. both teams throughout the game. attacking the net. You’ve got to season,” said Coach Poskay. our game.” Cranford 0 0 0 0 0 “We’ve had trouble scoring all In the overtime period, Leu Johnson 0 0 0 0 0 year. This was expected in some ways. We have a very young team this year. We have six freshmen and three sophomores playing significant roles for us. That is not usually the way things go here. We lost a huge senior class from last year’s team, so we just have to go through these growing pains for now.” Polyviou finished with five saves. Overall, the Cougars managed 11 shots on goal and had six penalty corners. “We have a pretty strong defense,” said DiPaolo. “Jeannie Padden is a girl who is playing very well for us right now. She is just an all-around, smart, talented player. Marth Hurley is a freshman who just came up from the jayvee this week and she has Page S-3 Thursday, October 9, 2014 New Jersey goleader.com/ballyhoo BallyhooBallyhoo Sports, Humor and Commentary

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Tigers’ 2-Pt OT Conversion Nips Blue Devil Gridders, 15-14 – photos by Charles Mulrooney Page S-4 Thursday, October 9, 2014 New Jersey goleader.com/ballyhoo BallyhooBallyhoo Sports, Humor and Commentary

Tigers’ 2-Pt OT Conversion Nips Blue Devil Gridders, 15-14 – photos by Charles Mulrooney Page S-5 Thursday, October 9, 2014 New Jersey goleader.com/ballyhoo BallyhooBallyhoo Sports, Humor and Commentary

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ALJ Crusaders Edge Blue Devils in UCT Field Hockey, 1-0 – photos by David B. Corbin Page S-6 Thursday, October 9, 2014 New Jersey goleader.com/ballyhoo BallyhooBallyhoo Sports, Humor and Commentary CR Paving Projects to Begin This Month Resident Questions Part- By CHRISTINA M. HINKE nicipal Property Tax Relief and request to join with a group to be Specially Written for The Westfield Leader Energy Tax Relief aid) numbers,” formed to do work on baseball Time Engineer in Cranford CRANFORD — Road paving be- Mr. Wall said. The Inventory en- field dugouts on the back section gins this month in Cranford, courages municipalities to em- of Memorial Field, Commissioner By CHRISTINA M. HINKE The township committee intro- Township Engineer Carl O’Brien brace practices that promote fi- Hannen said. The proposal is to Specially Written for The Westfield Leader duced an ordinance that will said at the township committee nancial accountability, sound make the dugout “double deep” CRANFORD — Residents have codify the master plan, which will workshop meeting Monday night. management and transparency, and extend it, as well as adding questioned the township be implemented and enforced A map of the list of some 20 according to the state website. a structure above the dugout for committee’s decision to hire a through the planning and zoning roads to be paved in October is The township pools are ex- a press booth, storage and a part-time, contracted township board. posted in the municipal building. pected to have architectural meeting room, and a locker room engineer versus hiring a full-time The Hillside Avenue Tunnel, Some of the roads included for drawings for improvements, in- on the back section of the dug- staffer. which is used as a passageway October will be pushed back. cluding new roofs and ceilings to out. Initial cost estimates are Richard Marsden, Jr. held the most commonly for students to Herning Avenue will begin after repair leaks, making the show- about $60,000, with part of it position as a full-time township get to and from Hillside Avenue Halloween, as to not interrupt ers ADA compliant, and new pool funded through a county grant engineer for more than 10 years, School, has cracked concrete, the grand trick-or-treating that decks, Commissioner Tom and about $21,000 coming from until he was replaced earlier this Mr. McCarthy said. Conrail, last occurs on the block. Hannen, Jr. said. Part of the im- the township. year with Carl O’Brien of Maser year, had installed a tubular liner Elizabethtown Gas is expected to provements will be paid by grant The commissioners agreed to Consulting, who is contracted by inside to protect from leaks, but dig up the road on West Holly money and part by pool utility kick in the township’s share the township on a part-time ba- lighting has yet to be installed. Street this fall and winter, so the capital funds, Mr. Hannen said. should the baseball league pro- sis to fulfill the duties of township Mr. McCarthy also said the fence paving by the township will occur The Orange Avenue Pool had a cure the remainder of the funds. engineer. line is open by the train tracks, in the spring. Mayor Andis Kalnins new filter put in recently and was Scherrer Street residents have Brian McCarthy, a Democratic which he said is a safety hazard said the poor condition of West paid for with grant money, Mayor said they have seen less of a rat candidate for township commit- to the kids. Commissioner Holly would deem some tempo- Kalnins said. problem, Commissioner Mary tee, asked the committee Tues- D’Ambola said he would notify rary patching in the interim. The Cranford Baseball Coach Den- O’Connor said. The Westfield Re- day at the official public meeting Mr. O’Brien of the concrete issue paving of Keith Jeffries Avenue nis McCaffery has submitted a CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE how many hours Mr. O’Brien and the fence, and follow up on may be pushed back until spring works on Cranford-related completing the lights. while some other sewer work is projects. The township filed a respond- being completed, Mr. O’Brien “That would vary week-to-week ing brief from the appellate divi- said. depending on what the projects sion in regards to the appeal of South Union Avenue paving is are. He has 12 hours of office the court’s decision for the to be completed this month. Two hours in the building…We also Birchwood Avenue development, trees were removed on the side- have use of the other 400 people Township Attorney Diane Dabulas walk leading up to South Avenue in his organization and all the said. A date could be set for an because they were pulling up various disciplines they provide,” argument as early as February or pavers, Mr. O’Brien said. He said Mayor Andis Kalnins said. March, Ms. Dabulas said. the township is not planting new Township Administrator The Mayors Council Rahway trees; instead he suggested pot- Terence Wall said he could look River Flood Control will continue ted plants or potted trees. at the itemized bills to determine to push for funding from Con- The paving of two parts of South hours spent on projects. gress to complete the U.S. Army Union Avenue and Lincoln Av- “I know we hear some concerns Corps of Engineers feasibility enue East are to be funded by the but we are way ahead than we study, Mayor Kalnins said. “We New Jersey Department of Trans- were,” Commissioner Robert are also working other angles portation. “We should get good D’Ambola said. including working with the DEP money on these three projects,” “The North Avenue Train Sta- and the possibility of getting pre- Mr. O’Brien said. tion project we believe has been funding from the state and the “It is the most road paving the saved by this engineer,” Mr. county,” Mayor Kalnins said. town has ever done in a year,” D’Ambola said. He said the com- The committee gave its condo- Mr. O’Brien said. mittee is anticipating construc- lences to the family of Ed Trush, The township has received a 90 tion to begin in February or March. a member of the Cranford Flood percent in its Best Practices In- “The Orchard Brook improve- Advisory Committee and a com- ventory checklist from the State WINNING AT THE CAR WASH…On September 20, Garwood’s Lincoln ment is another project this en- mittee that studied the form of of New Jersey Department of School eighth grade class held its most successful car wash in recent years. gineer pulled from the dusty government for Cranford, who Community Affairs, Township Monies raised from various fundraisers, to be held throughout the school year, shelves,” Mr. D’Ambola stated. passed away September 22. He Administrator Terence Wall said. will assist toward sponsorship of many exciting graduation events. Pictured, the The project would impact ap- was instrumental in beginning “We will receive no reduction in owner of the 41st car receives a $50 gift card from Auto Spa of Westfield. The 41st proximately 150 homes in the the project to reduce flood pre- our final aid (Consolidated Mu- car was chosen because their are 41 students in this years graduating class. area, he said. CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE Page S-7 Thursday, October 9, 2014 New Jersey goleader.com/ballyhoo BallyhooBallyhoo Sports, Humor and Commentary * CR Paving Projects to Begin * Lincoln Eighth Graders Local Letters to the Editor Thank Community gional Health Department in- she had some concern with the On September 20, Garwood’s spected the grounds of the fore- cost of a part-time engineer. Mr. Lincoln School graduating eighth closed home residents had Wall said Mr. O’Brien of Maser Garwood Dems Say Don’t Believe grade class held its most suc- blamed for the rat infestation Consulting is paid $140 per hour cessful car wash in recent years. numerous times and have found and works 12 hours per week in Hearsay; Don’t ‘Wait and See’ Monies raised from various no evidence of a rat infestation the office. He also gets aid per Our opponents have chosen to different from renovations on a fundraisers, to be held through- there, Commissioner O’Connor project with a cap. rely on hearsay in their latest home where the homeowner out the school year, will assist said. The bank that owns the “I believe by the end of the year letter to the editor. We, the would have greater control. It is toward sponsorship of many ex- property has inspected the in- you will see a dollar-to-dollar Democratic candidates, have easy for our opponents to criti- citing graduation events planned side of the house and has said comparison will be under what never taken a “wait and see” cize without understanding the to make their last year at Lincoln there are no signs of rats, she we were in the past,” Deputy approach to serving the Garwood process within which government School a milestone journey filled said. The health department is Mayor Adubato said. community. Our record speaks is bound. They do not even offer with cherished memories, which attempting to gain permission to Mrs. Krause said the Depart- for itself. By using this hearsay, suggestions with their criticism. otherwise may not be possible. enter the house, she said. ment of Public Works (DPW) is in our opponents are misleading We did not wait and see when it On behalf of all the eighth grad- Another property was identi- danger of losing personnel be- the residents of Garwood, hav- came to the Athletic Field. The ers, we would like to thank and fied as having “serious issues” cause they have been overworked, ing them believe fabrications in- Finance Committee of the past acknowledge the munificent do- and “may be the source” of the and “picking up slack” when the stead of the truth. three years has been the most nation made by Marano Marano rat problem, Commissioner engineer is not on site. Mayor In our campaign three years proactive and transparent com- & Sons Sons; the generous con- O’Connor said. Kalnins agreed the DPW has taken ago, we promised residents that mittee yet. We have pushed de- tributions made by Auto Spa of The township’s enforcement of on more tasks to repair streets in we would promote redevelop- partment heads to produce capi- Westfield, Home Depot, NAPA building codes was touted by the last three years, but also noted ment of the North and South tal item projections for the next Auto Parts, Moohya Burgers Fries Deputy Mayor Lisa Adubato, not- additional staff was hired. Avenue corridors. We pushed for three years rather than waiting & Shakes, McDonald’s, T.G. & ing the added assessments this Resident of Colby Lane Felicia and funded redevelopment stud- to find out what they need after Sons Ice Cream, Garwood Base- year will be $300,000 for Van Ostenbridge said there is ies and plans to promote appro- it is too late. We have produced ball League and Garwood Lincoln Cranford. “...There has been an “mutterings” that Union County priate development of our indus- budget documents that make it Elementary School. additional 31 COs (certificates of College is not in favor of putting trial sites. This positive redevel- easier for residents to see where Ann Jacewicz, President occupancy) in September, which its sports complex at Oak Ridge opment will bring in ratables that their money is going. Eighth Grade Parent Committee has added $6 million to the rat- Park and has discussed moving will lessen the burden for tax- CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE Garwood able,” Deputy Mayor Adubato the road on campus that enters payers. The Democratic admin- said. Building Sub-Code and Con- from Galloping Hill Road closer to istrations of the past have worked Candidate Tina Simitz Pledges to struction Code Official Richard Colby Lane and building the sports closely with developers to bring Belluscio said his target is complex closer to Fairview Cem- in Home Depot, ShopRite, $400,000. etery. The township committee Garwood Plaza, and the Mews/ Represent All Garwood Residents Resident Barbara Krause said said it would look further into it. Pointe to improve Garwood. We As I have been campaigning it was discussed at a Council did not wait and see when it door-to-door, I have found that Meeting, then the problem must came to redevelopment. the residents of Garwood love be resolved. These issues beg for Resident Questions CR Engineer We are all very frustrated by our town as much as I do, but attention, regardless of how the Athletic Field Complex, but they have deep concerns about many discussions have been had miums paid by residents, Com- broke Summit’s winning streak we have not taken a wait and see certain issues and are frustrated at Council meetings. missioner Thomas Hannen, Jr. was noted. approach here either. The coun- by our leaders’ lack of attention They wonder why their taxes said. The Friends of the Cranford Li- cil liaison, Louis Petruzzelli, has to them. In particular: have gone up year after year, Two technical assistants within brary will hold its used book sale attended every single construc- They want to know when the and why many of our long-term the construction code office were Wednesday through Saturday, tion meeting (usually at least Athletic Field Complex (AFC) will residents are being forced to hired by way of resolution to fill October 15 to 18. two per month) since December be completed but have received move from Garwood. Our taxes two openings. Jennifer Kobliska Breast Cancer Awareness of 2012, visits the site on a weekly no hard deadline from Borough continue to rise, while many com- resigned as registrar to the health Month was recognized. “Check basis, and is on the phone or e- Hall. The latest estimate pro- munities in NJ have seen their department and Michelle Della out breast cancer facts and fig- mail about this project daily. We vided was 30-45 days, which taxes stay level or even decrease. Sera resigned as technical assis- ures for 2013-2014 and maybe even chose to hire one contrac- means that the kids in town have They are concerned about park- tant to the building department. you can save a friend or family tor rather than multiple to missed yet another season of fall ing, traffic and resource issues, Township community an- member’s life. It is very informa- streamline accountability in an sports on the field. especially with The Village at nouncements were made. The tive,” Commissioner D’Ambola effort to prevent issues. They have asked why there is Garwood Senior Housing Project annual Hanson Park Conservancy said. Unfortunately, when govern- flooding near the AFC they’ve well underway on 2nd Avenue – Rubber Ducky Race will be held ment entities have to accept the never seen before, and where 72 units yet only 41 parking Sunday, October 19. lowest bid for a project, they are the rats are coming from. Our spaces. The current administra- The Cranford Cougars football Probitas Verus Honos often put in difficult positions. Council has brushed these valid tion approved this without hav- team’s win over Summit that Government projects are very questions aside, believing that if CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE Page S-8 Thursday, October 9, 2014 New Jersey goleader.com/ballyhoo BallyhooBallyhoo Sports, Humor and Commentary More Letters to the Editor Incumbent Garwood Candidates on Athletic Field Complex; Who’s Responsible, Who’s Credited? Garwood Republican/Tea Party fingers instead of providing solu- our borough will have. We trust Garwood Dems Say Don’t Believe Chairman Jim Mathieu recently tions. The Democratic Party had that even though Jim has opposed posted such a misleading note on the vision for the construction of this project, he and his family will In providing funding for rede- that continues to get things done the Garwood Forum that he forces an athletic field over 10 years ago, use it for years to come, and we velopment plans, restoring the in a timely, fiscally responsible those of us who are presenting and through bi-partisan efforts, welcome them. police department to 16 officers, manner, a team that has proven facts during election season to up until the time Jim got elected to It should also be pointed out that acquiring much needed emer- itself in the past. The residents of reply. First of all: no, Jim, none of Council, we have all worked to- Mr. Mathieu didn’t suggest a gency management equipment, Garwood can’t afford the luxury us on the Garwood Council believe gether to make it a reality. Make project manager at the time of replacing a 30-year-old dump of having these issues worked on that we should not be held respon- no mistake about it; this Complex project commencement and we truck, and increasing LOSAP ben- by untested candidates who have sible for the Athletic Field Com- will be completed despite Jim would venture to say he wouldn’t efits to our volunteer firefighters attended Council meetings only plex. Despite our frustration with Mathieu and not because of him. have supported spending extra and EMS volunteers, we were recently, without putting forth the delays, we embrace the project And most borough residents are money to do so, since he rarely still able to accomplish three of any ideas or even asking any for all of the positive activities it looking forward to its completion. wants to spend money, especially the five lowest municipal tax in- questions. will bring to all members of our Likewise, all of us – except Mr. on recreation and seniors. After creases in the past 12 years (in- The issues in Garwood need to community. We believe that none Mathieu – should get the credit all, the Borough already had paid cluding the lowest this year at be addressed by the Democratic of us have shirked our responsibil- when the complex is completed. professionals on this project and $39 per house). team who has been working hard ity. We also however, believe that At that time, when it is completed, only one contractor, in an effort to We have looked into multiple to bring solutions to the prob- we should be given credit for the and all Garwood residents are en- put the accountability on one com- shared service options to lessen lems in our borough, who have complex when it is completed. We joying the fruits of the complex, pany rather than multiple. Some- tax burdens. Some options the been here through the best and urge residents to look at the record we will turn to Jim, and hold him times delays like this happen on Council has supported and some it worst of times, and who still keep and see that we have been doing responsible for his opposition to government jobs when a munici- has not because the cost out- on working to make Garwood an our best to get answers and dead- the best recreational facility that CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE weighed the benefit. We will con- even better place, not sitting lines from the contractor. Mr. tinue to fight to control taxes while around to “wait and see.” Mathieu knows why the project is still providing residents with the Garwood Democrats delayed, but he also knows that Help Give Youth Roots in the services they are accustomed to. Charles Lombardo for Mayor nothing can be done about it at We do not wait and see when it Louis Petruzzelli for Council this time. Community and Wings to the World comes to finances or the needs of Sara Todisco for Council It’s just so easy to point accusing our residents. Parking has be- Many of us who live in the young adults in their program come a growing concern in Westfield area know what it is like and provide them with the tools Garwood. Democrats on the Candidate Tina Simitz Pledges to raise a child in today’s compli- they need to become self-suffi- Council have brought attention cated world. It is not easy, but our cient, contributing members of to this issue and have pushed the ing the foresight to realize the letter as it reinforces why I have kids are the fortunate ones. Just their communities. Mayor to form a committee to strain it will have on our resources. decided to run for Council in the imagine if your own child was Roots and Wings Union County examine the situation and find The Council has since had to cre- first place. Their condescending completely alone, with no place (RWUC) invites area residents to viable solutions. The possibility ate a “Parking Committee” to tone and lack of empathy for the to go and no one to turn to. It’s a benefit on October 15 from of putting up permit parking (as address the parking concerns, an concerns of Garwood’s citizens is almost incomprehensible, isn’t it? 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. at the Mul- was done on Winslow, Anchor, issue that could have been avoided further proof that our Borough For the approximately 800 berry House on Westfield Av- and Willow Avenues) only begins with proper planning. needs new direction, new ideas, youth who age out of New Jersey’s enue in Westfield. Attendees will to scratch the surface of address- In summary, Garwood’s resi- and a new voice. I am glad they foster care system each year, enjoy delicious refreshments ing this concern. We are cur- dents have become disenchanted are now asking Sal Piarulli and this is their reality. They are not while learning about RWUC, what rently working on real solutions with the current leadership. me to provide solutions to the coming of age like our kids do. the volunteers have accom- to this issue rather than rushing In a recent letter to the editor, challenges they have created. These young people are aban- plished this year as well as the a band-aid solution. We do not two sitting Garwood councilmen We, the people of Garwood, de- doned, with few if any resources challenges ahead. For ticket in- wait and see when it comes to from the Establishment clique serve better. As Councilwoman, I to help them as they enter adult- formation, contact Susan parking. criticize my attempt to become will represent all Garwood resi- hood. Many are homeless, are Tomljanovic, (908) 789-0009, On November 4th, Garwood involved in our Borough’s affairs dents whether they have lived in undereducated, and have never [email protected]. residents will have a choice be- and my ability to formulate my town for 4 or 40 years. Please join had a stable adult relationship to If you would like to learn more tween a team with a proven track own opinions. It seems I’m just a us in sending the Establishment help them. They are prime tar- about the amazing success Roots record and a team whose cam- simple taxpayer, voter and citi- the message that we cannot af- gets for human trafficking, gang and Wings has had, or if you paign promises have advanced zen, and the tough questions ford to continue on this current affiliations and drug abuse. think you might like to become a no potential solutions or real raised by the residents to whom path, and vote for Sal Piarulli and Now, however, there is help part of RWUC, visit ideas. The voters in Garwood I’ve personally spoken, are not me on November 4th. from an organization called Roots www.rootsandwingsnj.com. can’t afford to sit back to “wait welcomed. and Wings, which recently ex- Christine Spear Tina Simitz (R) panded into Union County. Its and see” what happens. We trust I would like to thank the Candidate for Garwood Council Garwood the residents to endorse the team Garwood Councilmen for their single goal is to empower the Page S-9 Thursday, October 9, 2014 New Jersey goleader.com/ballyhoo BallyhooBallyhoo Sports, Humor and Commentary Letters to the Editor Continued CF Zoning Board OKs Dormer, Steps for Homes

By DELL SIMEONE “My steps are dangerous. I want their home, which would exceed GW Candidates on AFC; Who’s Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times to replace them and increase the the maximum number of allow- CRANFORD – The zoning board, number of steps, by making them able stories. They are finishing Responsible, Who’s Credited? on Monday evening, quickly ap- smaller. I’m on a corner lot. I an attic, Mrs. Friedman said. “The proved four applications in a short have two lots and the house lies dormer will cause the home to be pality has to take the lowest bid- the $3 million figure he quotes is meeting at the municipal com- across both lots,” he said. 31 feet high, which is still under der. These projects are very dif- before the numerous grants that plex. Mr. Bovasso asked if the steps the maximum height allowed by ferent from home renovations the borough has received. The Kevin and Lisa Iredell of 117 would be in the same place. Mr. code,” she said. where the homeowner has greater Borough remains far below the Oak Lane were approved to add Doane replied, “Yes, and they The next zoning board meeting control. We wonder if Councilman maximum dollar amount that could a back dormer to their home will be easier to maneuver.” will take place on Monday, No- Jim Mathieu will take credit when be bonded by state guidelines. which would exceed the maxi- Evan and Dana Friedman of 4 vember 10. The workshop meet- someone tells him how great it is The Borough bonds are highly mum number of stories, but still Greaves Place want to add a new ing will be at 7:45 p.m., followed when it’s done. “After all, he was rated, and our total debt to budget be two feet under the allowable addition to the second floor of by the regular meeting at 8:15 on Council, too.” ratio is at similar levels to our height of 32 feet. Their architect, p.m., at the Cranford Township Jim further attempts to mislead surrounding communities. Richard Pierce, said the dormer Probitas Verus Honos Municipal Building, 8 Springfield the voter by stating that the project We urge Mr. Mathieu to stop would extend an existing attic Avenue. has increased the Borough’s debt using the Athletic Field Complex and serve as a master bedroom. by 66 percent. This statement as a scare tactic and recognize Board member Robert Bovasso alone either proves he does not that the complex is something the asked if there were similar addi- Garwood Knights Collecting know how government works, or Borough can afford and that it will tions in the neighborhood. Mrs. he is purposely deceitful. This fig- be finished soon. It will be a fan- Iredell said there were many dor- ure is meant to scare the voter, tastic family oriented facility, for mers, some in the front and some Items For St. Joseph Ctr. when really a spike occurs when a all of our residents, of which we in the back of homes. Mr. Pierce major project takes place in a will all be proud, being used for a said it was easier to bump out GARWOOD — The Garwood bags; baggies; travel-size small borough. Garwood has not variety of activities, furthering a the attic than to add on to the Knights of Columbus are collect- snacks; laundry detergent; rub- done a project of this magnitude sense of pride, community and it first floor. ing items all year long on behalf ber gloves and Hefty garbage since 1983 when Borough Hall will generate revenue. Christopher Zingaro, of 451 of St. Joseph Social Service Cen- bags. was built. The tax impact of the Incumbent Council Candidates Brookside Place, wants to con- ter in Elizabeth, which serves the The following items are needed complex is minimal, with the Fi- Lou Petruzzelli (D) struct new uncovered front steps. poor and homeless community for the upcoming winter season: nance Team still able to produce Sara Todisco (D) The steps would exceed the code of greater Elizabeth. The center Coats; blankets; scarves; hats; some of the lowest municipal in- Garwood concerning front yard setback, is in desperate need to restock mittens; gloves; clean linens; creases, including the very lowest he said, but are needed. He said the following items: pillowcases and bath towels. It (this year at $39 per the average the existing steps are in need of Baby diapers, especially sizes would be appreciated that these home), in the past 12 years. Also, Raritan Valley Panel repair and difficult for his chil- 3, 4, 5 and 6; pacifiers; towels; items are laundered and clean residents should keep in mind that dren and his parents to use safely. baby bottles; baby food (all fla- before being donated. To Discuss One-Seat The new steps would exceed the vors and varieties); canned veg- Due to federal and state laws Church of St. Anne code by three-and-a-half feet. etables; hats; mittens; baby and for safety reasons, the Ride at Oct. 27 Meeting Etheridge Doane III, of 124 powder; wipes; shampoo; baby Garwood Knights cannot accept Plans Prayer Service CRANFORD — The Raritan Val- Benjamin Street, came before oil; lotions; Vaseline; Q-tips; cribs, car seats, baby furniture, GARWOOD — The Church of St. ley Rail Coalition will host a the board to put new uncovered brushes; combs; washcloths; used toys and used clothing. Anne will hold a prayer service, special evening meeting on Mon- steps in the front of his home. Pedialyte, and formula, especially Donations can be dropped off entitled “Sweet Hour of Prayer day, October 27 at the Cranford Similac Advance. after 4 p.m. weekdays at the for Peace and the Persecuted,” Community Center. The following items are needed Knights Council Hall, located at on Monday, October 13, at 7 The meeting will be an update Reading is Good For You to restock on a daily basis: Sham- 37 South Avenue, Garwood, op- p.m. It will take place at the on the one-seat ride service on poo (full size); soap; toothpaste posite PathMark. On weekends, church, located at 325 Second the Raritan Valley line and allow and toothbrushes; disposable call (908) 789-9809 after 1 p.m. Avenue, Garwood. All are wel- commuters to ask questions or razors; men’s and women’s de- Parking is available behind the come. identify other issues related to odorant; women’s hygiene prod- hall off Willow Avenue (turn at Participants are invited to pray service for stations on the Raritan ucts; toilet paper; paper towels; Marty’s Shoes). Visitors should for God’s help in bringing peace Valley Line. Further information soups; canned fruits and veg- use the side-door entrance. Mon- to the world. Coffee will be served related to the time of the meet- etables; peanut butter and jelly; etary donations may be made in the lower church (The St. ing and meeting agenda will be cereal; rice; pasta and pasta payable to the Garwood Knights Francis Room) immediately fol- announced shortly. The agenda sauce; tuna fish; juices; paper “St. Joseph’s Project.” For infor- lowing the prayer service. For will include an update from the plates; plastic forks, spoons and mation, call the Knights at (908) more information, call Sharon coalitions October 8th one-seat goleader.com/subscribe knives; napkins; cups; tissues; 789-9809 or Keith Gallagher at Kessler at (908) 272-5586. ride briefing with NJ Transit. cleaning supplies; paper lunch (908) 789-0931. Page S-10 Thursday, October 9, 2014 New Jersey goleader.com/ballyhoo BallyhooBallyhoo Sports, Humor and Commentary Cranford Floraphile Cranford Scarecrow Stroll Club to Visit Farm at Green Village Registration Closing Soon CRANFORD — The Floraphile Garden Club of Cranford will CRANFORD – This is the last Wednesday, October 22, and tour the Farm at Green Village, week to sign up for the seventh visitors will have a chance to a premier nursery and garden Annual Scarecrow Stroll in down- vote for their favorites through center, on Monday, October 20, town Cranford. The annual event, Friday, October 31. Winners will at 11 a.m. which draws visitors from all over, be selected in three catego- The Farm at Green Village is open to residents of Cranford ries: under 12, 13 and up and has more than 30 acres of trees, and surrounding towns. Regis- business. shrubs and flowers and a tration and guidelines are online “This is a great opportunity 30,000-square-foot green- (no fee) www.cranford.com/ for families, individuals, neigh- house, plus a menagerie of ani- downtown bors or co-workers to have mals including sheep, donkeys, More than 100 scarecrows will some fun making a scarecrow, ducks and swans. Participants be displayed throughout the “said Downtown Director will have the opportunity to ask downtown area beginning Kathleen Miller Prunty. questions of horticulturists there and to get inspired by the selection of plants and contain- Candidates ‘Pointe Forum’ To Be ers. The Farm at Green Village is located at 403 Green Village Held for Garwood Voters Oct. 16 & 23 Road in Green Village, N.J. Ev- GARWOOD – The most frequent begin at 7:30 p.m. eryone is welcome to pack a questions submitted by borough “The athletic complex has be- light lunch or snack to enjoy at residents to be asked of the can- come major issue for Garwood,” the end of the visit. Guests are didates for Mayor and Borough said Christine Spear, the presi- welcome. Council during two appearances dent of the condominium’s board. To learn more about joining later this month concern the ath- “But our discussions will not be the Floraphile Garden Club of letic complex under construction limited to that topic. We will also Cranford or for more informa- on the south side. The project, hear the candidates out on such tion on this activity or other which cost $3.2 million, is almost matters as taxes and the rede- upcoming events, contact Mary two years overdue. Voters say velopment of North and South Ellen at [email protected]. they want an explanation for the Avenues.” Individuals also are invited to delay and some assurance that Light refreshments will be “like” the club on Facebook at officials are taking steps to com- served at each event. Parking is facebook.com/ plete the complex quickly. available in the large lot behind floraphilegardenclub. All Garwood residents have the commercial buildings on been invited to submit further North Avenue between Maple and questions to Chestnut Streets. A stairway Probitas Verus Honos [email protected] — and leads from the lot to the club- to attend the discussions, which house. For further information, will be held in the clubhouse at call Bill Connolly (908) 789-0659. Reading is Good For You the Pointe, the condominium complex between Maple and Deadlines Chestnut Streets. General News - Friday 4pm The mayoral candidates – Weekend Sports - Monday 12pm Salvatore Piarulli, a Republican, Classifieds - Tuesday 12pm and Charles P. Lombardo, a Ad Reservation - Friday 4pm Democrat – will appear on Thurs- Ad Submittal - Monday 12pm day, October 16. The council candidates – Carol To Reach Us Kearney and Tina Simitz, Repub- E-Mail - [email protected] licans, and Louis Petruzzelli and Phone - (908) 232-4407 Sara Todisco, incumbent Demo- For more information, see SCARECROW STROLL…”Once Upon a Scarecrow,” above, was a crowd- goleader.com/subscribe crats – will speak on Thursday, www.goleader.com/help pleaser in last year’s Scarecrow Stroll in downtown Cranford. Registration for October 23. Each session will this year’s event ends this week. LEADER/TIMES SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT Are you enjoying the quality content you’re reading in the pages of this fine newspaper? If this is true... 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