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Published Every Thursday Since September 3, 1890 (908) 232-4407 USPS 680020 Thursday, November 9, 2006 OUR 116th YEAR – ISSUE NO. 45-2006 Periodical – Postage Paid at Westfield, N.J. www.goleader.com [email protected] SIXTY CENTS Incumbent Menendez Maintains Seat, Kean Loses Senate Race By MICHAEL J. POLLACK AND entrusted in me tonight.” age. I’m 53. When you’re 38, there’s MARYLOU MORANO Specially Written for The Westfield Leader Mr. Kean made his concession a lot of opportunity. Prior Keans have speech at approximately 10:22 p.m. lost and then become very well known TRENTON – Incumbent United and spoke for less than five minutes. and successful. States Senator Robert Menendez re- He told his constituents, “You were “When you have somebody with tained his seat over Westfield resi- with me when things looked up. You the depth of Tom Kean, Jr. and the dent and State Senator Tom Kean, Jr. were with me when things looked humility of Tom Kean, Jr., it takes a on election night. down. Thank you for your passion long time to get to know somebody As of 8:30 p.m., CBS News called and your dedication.” like that,” he added, saying that Mr. the election for Mr. Kean is “truly special” Menendez. Vote tallies as and “like a fine wine of press time Wednesday that gets better with showed Mr. Menendez age.” won by eight percentage In New Jersey, the points – with 1,127,847 GOP has not held a individuals (53 percent) seat on the U.S. Sen- voting in his favor and ate in 34 years and 945,334 (45 percent) hasn’t won a statewide choosing Mr. Kean. vote in nine, when Mr. Menendez, who Christine Todd took the podium shortly Whitman defeated after 9 p.m. with his son, James McGreevey in Robert, daughter, Alicia, the gubernatorial race. and Senator Frank In a year in which Lautenberg, told sup- Democrats took con- porters at the East trol of the House of Brunswick Hilton cam- Representatives for David Samsky for The Westfield Leader paign headquarters, BITTERSWEET VICTORY...Rep. Mike Ferguson (R-7) thanks supporters after winning his fourth term in Congress in the first time since a hotly contested race against State Assemblywoman Linda Stender of Fanwood. At left, his wife Maureen looks on. “Only in America, and 1994 and remain com- especially in New Jer- Mike Pollack for The Westfield Leader petitive in the Senate, sey, could the son of a DIFFICULT NIGHT...State Senator Tom Kean, Jr. (R) of Westfield former Governor seamstress and a carpen- and his wife Rhonda prepare to address supporters following his U.S. Whitman said to re- Ferguson Edges Stender in Race ter, the first of his family Senate loss to current U.S. Senator Bob Menendez (D-Hudson). porters that the na- to go to college, be cho- He congratulated Mr. Menendez, tional environment “creates an echo sen by his neighbors to be their voice who he said ran a “spirited race.” He chamber effect.” in the United States Senate.” told the audience at the Bridgewater While “delighted” at the voter turn- For 7th District Congressional Seat Mr. Menendez alluded briefly to Marriott that, “I join all of New Jer- out, she said that for voters, “it wasn’t By TED RITTER AND WAYNE BAKER Fanwood. “Together, we really fought for his opponent, saying “New Jersey sey in wishing him well. We have about the race they were voting in, Specially Written for The Westfield Leader In the election night race that nearly change in this country. We stood up rejected the politics of personal de- hard work to do on a bipartisan ba- but more about a national picture.” AREA — In a night that saw Demo- didn’t end, Mrs. Stender initially de- and we talked about the issues; we struction.” sis.” She added that Mr. Kean “ran a crats take control of the House of layed conceding the closely watched made people think about where we “I will wake up every morning and “I’m not going away,” he said, to very strong race. He didn’t take any- Representatives for the first time in Congressional District 7 contest to were going as a nation, and that’s not work as hard for you as I possibly can the applause of the capacity crowd. “I thing back into the dressing room. He 12 years, Republican Rep. Mike Mr. Ferguson. This was despite the over,” Mrs. Stender said. “[Demo- in the New Jersey Senate for the next intend to continue working in the left it all on the playing field.” Ferguson of New Providence was re- fact that Mr. Ferguson had already crats] have taken back the House from six years,” he added. “Everyone in New Jersey Senate to change the way She said it was “just a very tough elected to a fourth term by a razor thin delivered his victory speech after Republicans.” New Jersey should know this about the public’s business is conducted.” year” because in most elections, margin, 49 to 48 percent or 95,739 to broadcast news networks projected Mrs. Stender, a former Union me. I will dedicate myself to earning Assemblyman Jon Bramnick (LD- Democrats identified themselves by 92,480, over Democratic state As- him the winner. County Freeholder of Fanwood your trust for the confidence you have 21, Westfield) said, “He’s 38 years of CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 semblywoman Linda Stender of Mr. Ferguson’s speech came at (where she previously served as 11:10 p.m., with 72 percent of elec- mayor), ran her campaign on the slo- tion precincts reporting, indicating gan “Common Sense Change” and Westfield Man’s Death he was leading Mrs. Stender by sev- had attempted to closely link her op- eral thousand votes or about four per- ponent to President George W. Bush. centage points. “So, while the outcome here in the Remains Under Investigation “Sorry for the late night,” said Mr. 7th District isn’t what we had all WESTFIELD – Authorities are still where he was unresponsive. CPR was Ferguson — who ran his campaign hoped and prayed and worked so hard investigating the cause of death of a started and he was transported to on his record, positioned himself as a for, we did give it a good run,” said 35-year-old Westfield man who died Muhlenberg Hospital where he was moderate Republican, and labeled his Mrs. Stender, who won Union County Monday night after police responded later pronounced dead,” the press re- opponent as a “tax-and-spend Demo- by the count of 35,905 to 35,188, and to a call for assistance from lease stated. crat” — spent most of his surpris- Middlesex, 18,176 to 13,210. Mr. Muhlenberg Regional Medical Chief Parizeau told The Westfield ingly short victory speech thanking Ferguson won Hunterdon, 19,160 to Center’s mental and psychiatric Leader Mr. Villane lost conscious- his family and supporters. 13,450, and Somerset, 28,181 to screening outreach program. ness “somewhere between the front “We had a lot of hurdles to over- 24,949. According to a Westfield Police yard and the ambulance.” come this year; we had as tough a Pointing to the delay in conceding Department press release, police re- Five police officers were trans- political climate as we’ve ever seen,” the race, Mrs. Stender said: “We sponded to the 11:50 a.m. call in the ported to Muhlenberg and treated for the Congressman said at a victory waited to make sure that every vote 400 block of West Broad Street, where trauma and elevated blood pressure celebration at the Bridgewater was counted [and] we came within 2 Robert Villane had reportedly locked due to the struggle, police said. The Marriott. “We won, and we did it percent. It’s been a long, difficult himself in his second-floor apartment. officers have been released from the because we stand for the right things.” night, but it was for a worthy cause…I Three members of the Muhlenberg hospital but are currently on sick leave However, as Mr. Ferguson was still think we still have challenges in front program were at the scene with Villane from the police department. speaking at the Bridgewater Marriott, of us as a nation that we all need to when police arrived. The man let of- Chief Parizeau told The Leader that Mrs. Stender’s spokesman Mike Pa- continue to be part of solving. I’m not ficers and one of the psychiatric a counselor would be made available gan came into the packed main ball- going away; I hope you’re not,” she Anthony Santilli for The Westfield Leader screeners enter his apartment after they for the officers if they needed to talk TRICKLING IN…As election results find their way to L’Affaire in Mountainside, room – adorned with Stender signs finally exclaimed. talked to him for a “short period of to someone about the incident. Union County freeholder candidate Alexander Mirabella, center, his wife, Phyllis, and decorations – at the Crowne Plaza At Ferguson Headquarters Frank time,” police said. The Union County Prosecutor’s and County Sheriff Ralph Froehlich study the board to make sure no vote goes Hotel in Clark and said: “It’s not over Quinn of Westfield indicated that his “Because of Mr. Villane’s actions Office, with the assistance of the unnoticed. yet,” after previously indicating the support of Mr. Ferguson was driven by and his mental condition, the psychi- Westfield Police Department, is in- campaign was “going to sit tight” his stances on taxes and abortion. He atric screener determined that Mr. vestigating the incident. until receiving a “few more tallies.” also acknowledged that he normally Villane needed to be transported to “That’s standard procedure anytime Dems Sweep Freeholder Soon after, Woodbridge State Sena- supports Republican candidates. the hospital,” the press release issued there is a death in a [police] custody,” tor Joseph Vitale spoke at the podium Westfield Mayor Andy Skibitsky, by Police Chief John Parizeau stated. Chief Parizeau told The Leader. and told the emotionally drained, but commenting on the two area races for “At this time, Mr. Villane became The chief confirmed that an au- Race in Union County cheering Stender supporters: “We’re national office said, “I’m really dis- physically combative and began to topsy was done Tuesday morning but By GINA LEVINE-LEVY “It’s an affirmation of the high level not ready to concede this race,” not- appointed about Tom’s (Kean) loss, AND DEBBIE HOFFMAN push and strike the officers. One of said the report would not be com- Specially Written for The Westfield Leader of service (Democrats) provide in ing that “a number of communities he’s a Westfield resident and a good the officers used pepper spray on Mr. pleted for some time. the county,” she said. are unreported.” friend of mine…Congressman Villane and he was then handcuffed A 1989 Westfield High School MOUNTAINSIDE — Three in- In his victory speech, Freeholder Finally, just minutes after midnight, Ferguson won a close race, he’s prone on the floor.” graduate, Mr. Villane is survived by cumbent Union County freeholders Holmes said, “The reason that we’re with 83 percent of the numbers in, the worked hard for this district, and I’m Because the man “continued to his parents, William and Rita, of swept Tuesday night’s election thus successful in winning is because we gap between the two candidates stood sure he’ll continue to do so.” struggle and kick,” additional offic- Westfield, and six brothers. Visitation maintaining a 9-0 Democratic major- are dedicated to the community and at about 4,000 votes. Mrs. Stender The Ferguson-Stender race was ers were called to move him down- will be held today from 2 to 4 p.m. and ity on the at-large board. dedicated to the voters.” entered the ballroom and received a marked by its expense, with Mrs. stairs and into a Westfield Rescue 7 to 9 p.m. at the Dooley Colonial Al Mirabella of Fanwood, who tal- “We exclude no raucous ovation. Stender claiming to have been Squad ambulance. Home, 556 Westfield Avenue in lied 69,147 votes; Deborah Scanlon municipalities…we do what we be- “You certainly make me feel like a outspent by Mr. Ferguson by $1 mil- “Upon the officers getting Mr. Westfield. A Funeral Mass will be of Union, who received 68,434, and lieve is the right thing,” he added. winner tonight,” she said as she be- lion, and by its vigor, with Mr. Villane to the front yard, he contin- held tomorrow, Friday, November 10, Chester Holmes of Rahway, with Referring to himself and his two gan her concession speech and Ferguson’s campaign’s use of the ued struggling and kicking. Mr. at Holy Trinity Roman Catholic 67,154 votes, all won reelection for a running-mates, all of whom won a thanked her exhausted supporters. CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 Villane was then placed into the Church in Westfield, followed by burial fourth three-year term. They defeated fourth term, as “the A-Team,” he Westfield Rescue Squad [ambulance] at Fairview Cemetery in Westfield. Republicans Diane Barabas of added “We don’t smear anyone and Westfield, 43,979; Patricia we don’t stand for anyone to push us Quattrocchi of Garwood, 43,736, and around.” Mountainside councilman Glenn Freeholder Scanlon, who credited Mortimer, 42,719. Independent can- her husband, Patrick, as her “stron- didate Melvin Cody of Plainfield re- gest supporter,” said, “We’ll continue ceived 2,371 tallies. to work hard for the people of Union Union County Democratic Chair- County and we’ll hit the ground run- woman Charlotte DeFillipo, called ning.” the race at 10:25 p.m., with 75 per- Freeholder Mirabella, current board cent of the results in, to a room packed chairman, thanked his wife, Phyllis, with enthusiastic supporters at among many others, and said he has a L’Affaire Fine Catering in “fortunate” balance of priorities and Mountainside. responsibilities in his life, from his “It’s a good feeling to win and family, to his public service to his folks, the best is yet to come,” she career. said. “We’re a party growing. We’re “We have the greatest staff any not stepping back for Republicans freeholder team could ask for,” he any more in this state.” said. At the time the race was called, He added, “I really appreciate all Democrats had won 64 percent of the the friendship, all the connection with vote. CONTINUED ON PAGE 8 Horace Corbin for The Westfield Leader PAGE INDEX Ted Ritter for The Westfield Leader TAILGATING FUN…“Aunt Brenda,” left, bakes a cake at the Westfield football LATE-HOUR CONCESSION…As the race for Congress in the 7th District tailgating party last Saturday attended by several dozen supporters and 30-year Regional ...... 2-3, 8 Education ...... 8-9 Classifieds .... 18 against incumbent Mike Ferguson went down to the wire, Assemblywoman Linda alumnae prior to the high school game with Scotch Plains-Fanwood. Joan Simone, Editorial ...... 4-5 Sports ...... 11-17 Obituary ...... 19 Stender thanks her supporters for their hard work late at night at the Crowne center, and Joyce Yarusi help with the cheers. Community ... 6-7 Real Estate .... 12-16 A&E ...... 20-22 Plaza in Clark. Page 12 Thursday, November 9, 2006 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A Watchung Communications, Inc. Publication McCarthy Re-elected Mayor; Dems Maintain GW Majority By JESSICA JASKULA gave the facts, we showed what we’ve Specially Written for The Westfield Leader done and we ran a good, hard cam- GARWOOD — Mayor Dennis paign,” he said “We knocked on ev- McCarthy won a second term and ery door; doors in town that we never Democratic candidates secured two knew existed. Thanks for the vote of council seats, maintaining a 5-1 ma- confidence.” jority on the borough council in addi- Councilwoman Villaggio said she tion to the mayor’s seat. was also proud of the Democratic “I’m most looking forward to get- campaign that secured her re-elec- ting back in my seat and just continu- tion. “It was our hard work and dedi- ing to do the things we’ve been do- cation and the fact that we got out to ing,” said Mayor McCarthy. “Because the people what we stood for and of the results, the people show faith what we have done. We hope to con- and confidence in what we’ve been tinue in the direction that we begun doing; they must be satisfied with the for the borough.” Anthony Santilli, David Samsky, Marylou Morano and Michael Pollack for The Westfield Leader job to this point.” Councilman-elect Sluka said he FLUTTERED…When Union County Freeholder Chester Holmes prepares to speak, he takes a moment to catch his breath from the excitement of winning the seat for With 2,508 registered voters in looks forward to “representing the the fourth consecutive term; BIG-TIME SUPPORT...Former Governor Christie Todd Whitman receives well wishes from Harvey Binnig (not pictured), a Burlington Garwood, Mayor McCarthy won with young families and continuing to County committeeman, at Tom Kean, Jr.’s Election Night headquarters; CAMPAIGN CELEBRATION…This future voter shows his support for Senator Robert 852 total votes, while his opponent, improve recreation” in the borough. Menendez in the midst of a campaign celebration at the East Brunswick Hilton Tuesday night. Mr. Menendez won a full senate term after defeating Mr. Kean; FATHER independent candidate Bruce Pater- Mr. Clark said that during the cam- KNOWS BEST...Former Governor Tom Kean, Sr. discusses the nature of this year’s U.S. Senate race with reporters at his son’s Election Night headquarters. son, garnered 358 in total. Council paign, he was able to meet the people President Kathleen Villaggio, who and was “educated by their issues and was the top vote-getter in the council concerns. I learned that their con- race, was re-elected with 773 votes. cerns mirrored mine as far as taxes, WF Resident Kean Falls to POLICE BLOTTER Her running-mate, Keith Sluka, re- public safety, over-development and ceived 746 votes. Mr. Sluka replaces poorly-planned unsightly develop- Menendez in Senate Race Westfield Friday, November 3, Vito Botticello, Jr., Damian Mitchell, who did not seek ment.” Monday, October 30, Jason Freudberg, 34, of Irvington was arrested and charged re-election. He said under Mayor McCarthy, he CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 35, of Scotch Plains was arrested in the with DWI. According to police, Botticello Republican James Matheson re- would like to see some changes when drawing a contrast between them- with voter turnout at 55 percent. 200 block of Sussex Street and charged was stopped for failure to observe a red ceived 494 votes, with his running- it comes to Garwood’s seniors and selves and the President. “None of When asked, Tom Kean, Sr., the with driving while intoxicated. He was traffic light on Route 22 and during the mate, Dennis Clark, receiving 487. A the borough’s safety. “We have the candidates said what they were former governor, told reporters that released to a responsible individual. course of the investigation an odor of alco- total of 8,479 votes were cast in total, enough condos; what we don’t have going to do,” she said. “They all said “a Republican can win in the State of Monday, October 30, a Scotch Plains hol was detected. The suspect was issued up from last year’s turnout of 2,430 is enough recreation facilities and ‘George Bush is a Republican. George New Jersey, and believe me, any other resident reported that her motor vehicle several summonses and released. voters. senior facilities,” he said. “I would Bush is bad; therefore, all Republi- year and Tom Kean would have won.” was damaged while parked on Pierson Saturday, November 4, Anthony Downtown development was the like to see public safety increase. cans are bad and I’m not a Republi- Citing a “strong headwind of anti- Street. An unknown sharp object was VanDyke, 39, of Plainfield was arrested used to render scratches in the vehicle’s and charged with driving with a suspended main campaign issue. More recent Rather than having a police officer can.” Bush sentiment,” Mr. Kean, Sr. said, paint in what appeared to be an act of license after a motor vehicle stop. He was concerns over a proposal to make the measuring someone’s lawn, they Governor Whitman added, “The “there’s nothing you can do when criminal mischief. also charged with an outstanding warrant. former Saint Anne’s School the home should be measuring speeding.” President does not enjoy high numbers there’s a wind blowing this strong.” Tuesday, October 31, a resident of the VanDyke was processed and turned over to an alternative high-school program According to Mr. Matheson, they in this state and the war certainly doesn’t He also said his son “did very well,” 1000 block of Minisink Way reported to the Union County Sheriff’s office. run by the Union County Educational “needed to get the message out a little enjoy high numbers in this state, and having been outspent two-to-one. that an exterior light near the front entry Fanwood Services Commission and the rede- more,” yet “we did get a good number there’s no other time or place for people Concerning his son’s future in poli- door to his residence was damaged. The Tuesday, October 31, a resident in the velopment of The Pointe/Mews also of votes, a good base to work with.” to register that concern.” tics, he said, “I think there will be a damage, caused by an unknown object or 70 block of Montrose Avenue reported were raised during the campaign. Mr. Matherson said he would like to Mr. Kean was appointed to the state next time around.” projectile, appeared to be the result of that someone sliced an inflatable decora- Mayor McCarthy said he felt most see the mayor “come out strong in senate in January 2003 to fill the When asked how he would advise criminal mischief. tive ornament in the victim’s yard. Tuesday, October 31, a resident of the Tuesday, October 31, a resident of proud of the campaign that his party opposition” against the recent Saint unexpired term of Westfield’s Rich- his son in future races, he said, “Don’t 800 block of Ramapo Way reported that Montrose Avenue reported that someone ran. “Our literature was positive, we Anne School proposal. ard Bagger and elected to a full term run in a year like this.” two outdoor lamps at the edge of the slashed two tires on the victim’s vehicle. that November. Prior to that, he held “This year, if you’re on that ticket driveway to her residence were damaged. Wednesday, November 1, a resident of a seat in the state assembly after re- [Republican], you lost. I don’t think Both lamps were forcibly removed from Montrose Avenue reported that someone placing the late Alan Augustine. my son has ever met George Bush, their posts. The incident appeared to be slashed a tire on the victim’s vehicle. Governor Jon Corzine appointed Mr. but they took it out on him.” the result of criminal mischief. Tuesday, October 31, a 17-year old Menendez to fill his vacant U.S. Sen- Celebrating his victory in East Tuesday, October 31, a resident of the juvenile from Scotch Plains and a 17-year ate seat after Mr. Corzine was elected Brunswick, Mr. Menendez called his 600 block of Westfield Avenue reported old juvenile from Fanwood were arrested Governor. Between 1993 and 2006, victory a victory for the people of damage had been done to various items and charged with criminal mischief and on her front lawn. Damaged were pump- possession of a sling shot after police Mr. Menendez served as a representa- New Jersey and told his supporters, kin torches and stands knocked over by received calls from residents complain- tive of the 13th congressional district, “You will always know where I stand. apparent physical force. Also, several ing of loud noises in their neighborhood. serving mostly Hudson County. I know who I need to stand up to bottles of condiments were smashed on Wednesday, November 1, a resident of Mr. Kean carried his hometown by because I know who I have to stand the sidewalk. The acts were the apparent Portland Avenue reported someone less than 400 votes – 5,568 to 5,172, up for.” result of criminal mischief. slashed a tire on the victim’s vehicle. Tuesday, October 31, a resident of the Wednesday, November 1, Rosemary 800 block of Kimball Avenue reported N. Iwelunmor, 29, of Plainfield was ar- Planning Bd. Okays Weldon that damage was done to two brass exterior rested and charged with an outstanding light fixtures mounted on top of walkway warrant out of East Orange following a pillars in front of her residence, resulting in motor vehicle stop on LaGrande Avenue. Subdivision on Golf Edge broken glass and frames. The fixtures had Wednesday, November 1, John. J. been struck with a hard, unknown object in Phillips, 28, of North Arlington was ar- Anthony Santilli for The Westfield Leader By WAYNE BAKER two reasons suggested for approval, Specially Written for The Westfield Leader an apparent act of criminal mischief. rested and charged with numerous out- ALL SMILES...Garwood Councilman-elect Keith Sluka, newly re-elected Coun- asking how a variance could be Tuesday, October 31, a resident of the standing warrants out of Newark follow- cilwoman Kathleen Villaggio and Mayor Dennis McCarthy celebrate their WESTFIELD — The planning granted under “hardship.” 600 block of Maye Street reported a light ing a motor vehicle stop on Terrill Road. election successes at the Union County Democratic Election Night festivities at board approved subdividing the Mr. Butler and Mr. Steck responded post in front of her residence was damaged. Thursday, November 2, Tiffany L. L’Affaire in Mountainside. Weldon Estate at 100 Golf Edge and to her concern and noted that even if The light fixture and its support were forc- Williams, 24, of Plainfield was arrested refused to revoke a requirement for the cause of hardship was unfounded, ibly smashed with a bat or similar object in and charged with an outstanding Fanwood WF School District Hires Needle Point Homes to demolish a the other reason listed, “benefits out- an apparent act of criminal mischief. warrant following a motor vehicle stop on Tuesday, October 31, a resident of the LaGrande Avenue. garage on First Street at its Monday weighing detriments,” could still be 400 block of Hillside Avenue reported Thursday, November 2, Marcelino meeting. used to justify approval. two outdoor lamps located on both sides Torres, 50, of Elizabeth was arrested and Human Resources Director The Weldon family’s attorney, Bill Town Engineer Kenneth Marsh of the driveway to his residence were charged with outstanding warrants out of By MEGHAN GILL parents were “not interested” in Man- Butler, presented the case for the voiced concerns that the new home damaged. An unknown object was used Green Brook and Roselle Park following Specially Written for The Westfield Leader darin, while 51 were “not interested” Weldon subdivision. The property, could exacerbate drainage problems to forcibly damage both of the lamps in an a motor vehicle stop on South Avenue. WESTFIELD — Tuesday night’s in a science/tech program. currently 6.14 acres, will be divided at Sunset Avenue and Wychview Drive. apparent act of criminal mischief. Friday, November 3, Kimberly D. regular meeting of the board of educa- “I guess I’m a little disappointed that into two lots. Richard Weldon’s fam- The applicants agreed to comply with Tuesday, October 31, a resident of the Knight, 36, of Plainfield was arrested in tion commenced with the introduction we didn’t get a (good) response,” Mr. ily will continue to live in the existing suggestions to prevent this and the 200 block of Wells Street reported an out- the 100 block of South Avenue and of John Stasi, who has been hired by Foley said of the Mandarin program. He house; the smaller property will have board approved the subdivision. door lighting fixture in front of her resi- charged with and outstanding no bail dence was damaged. The light fixture was warrant out of Union county. the district as director of Human Re- said he would hold a meeting with inter- a house built for Mr. Weldon’s son, Needle Point Homes had requested forcibly smashed with a bat or similar ob- Friday, November 3, Glenn J. Hill, 20, sources at an annual salary of $100,000. ested parents and students in January. Bob. The resulting properties will be an amendment to a previously ap- ject in an apparent act of criminal mischief. of Scotch Plains was arrested on an out- Superintendent of Schools Will- The board accepted the resignation 4.89 and 1.25 acres. proved subdivision. The amendment Mountainside standing Green Brook warrant after a iam Foley introduced Mr. Stasi to the of Roosevelt Assistant Principal The board granted multiple vari- would permit an existing garage to be Tuesday, October 31, Fernando F. motor vehicle stop on North Avenue. board, saying he has known him since Catherine Hollinger, who will be- ances by approving the subdivision. maintained, rather than demolished Fabian, 27, of Belleville was stopped for Saturday, November 4, Giuseppe M. In- 1985. Mr. Foley touted his “knowl- come Readington Township Middle Most were required because of the as required under the approved plan. a motor vehicle equipment violation on signia, 20, of Westfield was arrested fol- edge of people in other districts.” School principal as of January 1, 2007. unusual configuration of the property The property, located at 568 First Birch Hill Road and later arrested and lowing a motor vehicle stop on South Av- Mr. Stasi, who will start his new The board approved the final read- and dealt with issues, such as street Street, had been part of a subdivision charged with driving with a suspended enue for an outstanding Newark warrant. position on December 1 and will re- ings of two policies, goals for athletic frontage and setback. The property is approved, in part, on the basis of the license, driving an unregistered vehicle Monday, November 6, Douglas J. and improper display of plates. He was Drysdale, 53, of Somerville was arrested place Maria Schmidt, said, “It’s a participation” and the school-lunch in an area zoned as RS-40, but abuts garage being demolished. also charged with an outstanding warrant and charged with DWI following a motor pleasure being here and I hope it biosecurity plan. properties zoned as RS-12. This loca- Zoning standards in the area per- out of Belleville in the amount of $110. vehicle stop on Martine Avenue. continues to be a pleasure.” The board then discussed the first tion demanded that the proposed home mit a floor-to-area ratio (FAR) of 22 Friday, November 3, Milton R. Monday, November 6, Adia The board also heard a report on reading of a new “passive breath alcohol not have a negative impact on nearby percent of a property. The newly built Cunningham, 21, of Irvington was ar- Ballardares, 28, of Plainfield was arrested district-wide test results for 2006 from sensor device” to be used by all attend- properties in either zone. house alone is 21.13 percent. When rested at the Essex County jail on an and charged with numerous motor ve- Assistant Superintendent Margaret ees and their guests at the Westfield High Peter Steck, a community-planning the existing garage is added, the FAR active Mountainside warrant. hicle summonses following a motor ve- Dolan. “We meet Adequate Yearly School prom. “The object is not to catch consultant, aided Mr. Butler in his argu- grows to 25.34 percent, in excess of Saturday, November 4, Carlos L. hicle stop on South Avenue. Progress at every school” for 2006, kids, but to prevent kids from using ments. They argued that approving the the permitted amount. Cortes, 27, was arrested and charged with Monday, November 6, David D. Parker, Ms. Dolan said, “…it is not realistic to alcohol,” Mr. Foley said. subdivision would preserve the exist- During questioning, the board driving with a suspended license. Ac- 42, of Plainfield was arrested and charged cording to police, Cortes’ car was im- with theft by deception for writing bad think that we will continue to do this…” The board then discussed the “re- ing driveway and mature trees and learned that Needle Point had re-roofed pounded while parked and unoccupied in checks to a South Avenue business. Mr. Foley presented the findings of motely activating communication de- shrubbery. Mr. Steck argued that the and re-sided the garage. Board mem- a Route 22 theater parking lot for a sus- Monday, November 6, Edward E. a fifth-grade parent survey regarding vices-pagers and cellular phones” approach to the current home and its ber Robert Newell said that permitting pended registration. Davis, 24, of Plainfield was arrested and the creation of special programs – policy, deciding to change the language “unusual setting” on the property were a developer to back away from a major Saturday, November 4, Sandra M. charged with an outstanding Roselle Park Mandarin Chinese and science/tech – from pagers and cellular telephones to among the biggest assets of the home. condition of the approval of the subdi- Blandi-Gonzales, 40, of North Plainfield warrant following a motor vehicle stop on at Edison Intermediate School, to bal- wireless communication devices. The property is located in the pro- vision “sets a bad precedent.” was arrested following a motor vehicle Midway Avenue. ance the district’s middle-school stu- This policy will prohibit the use or posed, but unimplemented, Board member Darielle Walsh accident on Route 22 for driving with a dents from Roosevelt Intermediate visibility of any wireless device on Wychwood Historic District. The asked, “If the garage was supposed to suspended license. School to Edison. school grounds during regular hours. home, though not designated as his- come down, why did they side it and Scotch Plains Sunday, October 29, a resident of House Race Of the 200 parents surveyed, 20 Three “conflict of interest” poli- toric, was built circa 1920 by Lee put a new roof on?” Hunter Avenue reported that someone CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 were “very interested” in Mandarin, cies were also introduced to the board, Bristol of Bristol-Myers. The home is to be purchased by Mr. removed his Xbox from his residence. It while 63 were “very interested” in a as well as the preliminary school cal- One neighbor, Mark Angelo of 8 and Mrs. Eric Judkin, currently of memorable phrase, “Stender is a is unknown when the theft occurred. Spender,” and Mrs. Stender’s cam- science/tech program. One hundred endar for the 2007-2008 school year. Kimball Circle, spoke in favor of the Hoboken. Mr. Judkin told the board Monday, October 30, a resident of Westfield resident Amy Chin said, plan, noting his desire to see the he felt that demolishing the garage William Street reported that someone re- paign hammering on Mr. Ferguson’s “It is asking too much for parents to wooded landscape abutting his prop- would put him at a competitive disad- moved a black light from a Halloween “anti-abortion” stance and his sup- not go without a full week off (in the erty preserved. vantage when the time came to sell. display on her front lawn. The value of the port for the policies of President Bush. spring time),” she said. Board member David Hall sug- When it became clear that the board light bulb was $20. Polls conducted in the weeks lead- Policy Committee Chairwoman gested moving the property line and was not going to remove the require- Tuesday, October 31, a resident of Port- ing up to Election Day showed Rep. Julia Walker said the calendar has not granting an easement. ment for demolition, Needle Point’s land Avenue reported that someone broke Ferguson leading Mrs. Stender by his front window with a paintball gun. margins of 3 to 15 percentage points. been finalized and will be further Judy Thornton, the town planner attorney withdrew the request for an Wednesday, November 1, a Scotch examined by the committee. for Westfield, questioned one of the amendment. The 7th Congressional District con- Plains-Fanwood High School student re- sists of 54 municipalities in Union, The board postponed an appeal by ported that someone removed money and Daunno Development Company to a digital camera from his locker. The total Somerset, Hunterdon, and Middlesex subdivide 35 Mohawk Trail to its value of items taken was approximately Counties. The district has voted Re- Monday, December 4 meeting. $200. publican for more than three decades. The planning board, acting “strictly in an advisory role,” approved the Westfield Board of Education’s plans for additions and alterations to Roosevelt Intermediate School and an early childhood development cen- ter at Lincoln School, adjacent to Kehler Stadium. The December 4 planning board meeting will be held at 8 p.m. in the municipal building. McCarthy to Hold ‘Mayor’s Saturday’ GARWOOD — Garwood Mayor Dennis McCarthy will hold his Horace R. Corbin for The Westfield Leader monthly Mayor’s Saturday this Sat- SATURDAY AFTERNOON LIGHTS…Westfield High School junior Evan urday, November 11, from 10 to 11 Einstein won second place in an online “Friday Night Lights” contest sponsored a.m. in the municipal building at 403 by Toyota and NBC. Contest runner-ups won $25,000 for their high schools’ football programs. Pictured at the check presentation during Saturday afternoon’s South Avenue. home game are, left to right, WHS football coach Jim DeSarno, WHS Athletic Residents are invited to stop by to EMERALD CITY…Westfield’s McKinley Elementary School teachers get in the Director Ed Tranchina, Toyota District Manager Jeff Levene, Mr. Einstein, discuss any concerns, or just say hello act by portraying the Lollipop Guild from The Wizard of Oz at the annual Springfield ToyotaLand Manager Al Toresco, Westfield Schools Superintendent and meet the mayor. For more infor- McKinley Halloween Day parade. Pictured, from left to right, are: Kathy Cook, William Foley and WHS Principal Dennis Fyffe. mation, call (908) 789-0710. librarian, Joe Paradise, fourth-grade teacher, and Alison Hooper, art teacher. USPS 485200 Thursday, November 9, 2006 Published Every Thursday Since 1959 (908) 232-4407 SIXTY CENTS OUR 47TH YEAR – ISSUE NO. 45-2006 Periodical – Postage Paid at Scotch Plains, N.J. www.goleader.com [email protected] SP Democrats Win 2 Council Seats, Shrink GOP Majority to 3-2 By FRED ROSSI The last few weeks of the campaign unfounded and unfair.” Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times saw allegations raised against Mr. Mr. LeStrange was out of town and SCOTCH PLAINS – Democrats LeStrange because of his attendance not available for comment. Kevin Glover and Neil Strauss were 15 years ago at a law-enforcement Mr. Strauss — who, like Mr. Glover, elected to the township council on recreational gathering that was later was making his first run for elective Tuesday while Republican Nancy investigated due to alleged racist over- office — also called his victory “bit- Malool won a second term in what tones. tersweet” because of what he called both parties agreed was the first split Two former township police chiefs “a shameful display of personal at- ticket they could remember in tacks” on Mr. LeStrange. Scotch Plains. Democratic Party Chairman The results mean that the Ken Lipstein and Mr. Samuel, council will have a 3-2 Repub- who managed the campaign, lican majority come January 1 both felt Mr. LeStrange would after four years of unanimous have been elected if not for the GOP control. attacks against him. Unofficial results including Mr. Glover and Mr. Strauss absentee ballots showed Mr. expressed confidence that they Glover winning 3,992 votes, would be able to work with the Mr. Strauss garnering 3,985 three remaining Republicans tallies and Mrs. Malool gain- on the council — Mrs. Malool, ing 3,978 votes. Council- Mayor Martin Marks and woman Carolyn Sorge, who Councilwoman Paulette was seeking a second term, Coronato — despite the elec- received 3,860 votes while fel- Fred Rossi for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times tion campaign. low Republican Rich Duthie TWO OUT OF THREE...Scotch Plains Democrats Jeff “We don’t want to be purely Strauss and Kevin Glover pose after learning of their David Samsky for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times won 3,791 votes. The third the opposition party,” Mr. BITTERSWEET VICTORY...Rep. Mike Ferguson (R-7) thanks supporters after winning his fourth term in Congress in Democrat, Neal LeStrange, victories in the township council race. Nancy Malool, a Strauss told The Times. “I’m Republican councilwoman, won her re-election bid for a hotly contested race against State Assemblywoman Linda Stender of Fanwood. At left, his wife Maureen looks on. received 3,760 votes. the other seat up for grabs. glad we have a place to engage The Democrats’ victories in some issues that maybe were the party’s first in a municipal who worked with Mr. LeStrange when didn’t get a diverse hearing earlier.” election since 1998, when three he was a police officer wrote letters to “The township comes first,” Mr. Ferguson Edges Stender in Race Democrats were elected. The Times, as part of the Republican Glover said, adding that “it will be Mr. Glover called it a “bittersweet campaign, critical of Mr. LeStrange’s good to have more balance on the victory” because of Mr. LeStrange’s tenure with the police department. council.” defeat, which, he told The Scotch Speaking at the Democrats’ elec- After announcing the results at a For 7th District Congressional Seat Plains-Fanwood Times, was “because tion-night party at the home of Rich- gathering at the township rescue By TED RITTER AND WAYNE BAKER In the election night race that nearly ingly short victory speech thanking of the tactics used against him” dur- ard and Geri Samuel, Mr. Glover squad, Republican Party Chairman Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times didn’t end, Mrs. Stender initially de- his family and supporters. ing the campaign by the Republicans. called the allegations “completely William McClintock termed it “a very AREA — In a night that saw Demo- layed conceding the closely watched “We had a lot of hurdles to over- strange night.” He said there were crats take control of the House of Congressional District 7 contest to come this year; we had as tough a “some positives among the negatives,” Representatives for the first time in Mr. Ferguson. This was despite the political climate as we’ve ever seen,” Menendez Maintains Seat, pointing to the continuing Republi- 12 years, Republican Rep. Mike fact that Mr. Ferguson had already the Congressman said at a victory can majority on the governing body, Ferguson of New Providence was re- delivered his victory speech after celebration at the Bridgewater which the GOP has held since late elected to a fourth term by a razor thin broadcast news networks projected Marriott. “We won, and we did it Kean Loses Senate Race 1999. margin, 49 to 48 percent or 95,739 to him the winner. because we stand for the right things.” By MICHAEL J. POLLACK AND voice in the United States Senate.” Mrs. Malool told her fellow Re- 92,480, over Democratic state As- Mr. Ferguson’s speech came at However, as Mr. Ferguson was still MARYLOU MORANO Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times Mr. Menendez alluded briefly to publicans Tuesday night of her “un- semblywoman Linda Stender of 11:10 p.m., with 72 percent of elec- speaking at the Bridgewater Marriott, his opponent, saying, “New Jersey CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 Fanwood. tion precincts reporting, indicating Mrs. Stender’s spokesman Mike Pa- TRENTON – Incumbent United rejected the politics of personal de- he was leading Mrs. Stender by sev- gan came into the packed main ball- States Senator Robert Menendez re- struction.” eral thousand votes or about four per- room – adorned with Stender signs tained his seat over Westfield resi- “I will wake up every morning and centage points. and decorations – at the Crowne Plaza dent and State Senator Tom Kean, Jr. work as hard for you as I possibly can “Sorry for the late night,” said Mr. Hotel in Clark and said: “It’s not over As of 8:30 p.m., CBS News called in the New Jersey Senate for the next Ferguson — who ran his campaign yet,” after previously indicating the the election for Mr. Menendez. Vote six years,” he added. “Everyone in on his record, positioned himself as a campaign was “going to sit tight” tallies as of press time Wednesday New Jersey should know this about moderate Republican, and labeled his until receiving a “few more tallies.” showed Mr. Menendez won by eight me. I will dedicate myself to earning opponent as a “tax-and-spend Demo- Soon after, Woodbridge State Sena- percentage points – with 1,127,847 your trust for the confidence you have crat” — spent most of his surpris- CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 individuals (53 percent) voting in his entrusted in me tonight.” favor, and 945,334 (45 percent) choos- Mr. Kean made his concession ing Mr. Kean. speech at approximately 10:22 p.m. Democrats Dolce and Valian Mr. Menendez, who took the po- and spoke for less than five minutes. dium shortly after 9 p.m. with his son, He told his constituents, “You were Robert, daughter, Alicia, and Senator with me when things looked up. You Win Open Fanwood Seats Frank Lautenberg, told supporters at were with me when things looked By SUZETTE F. STALKER “I’m just thrilled to be back serving the East Brunswick Hilton campaign down. Thank you for your passion Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times the community for another three headquarters, “Only in America, and and your dedication.” FANWOOD – For the fourth con- years,” Ms. Dolce told The Scotch especially in New Jersey, could the He congratulated Mr. Menendez, secutive year, Democrats garnered two Plains-Fanwood Times at a son of a seamstress and a carpenter, who he said ran a “spirited race.” He open seats on the Fanwood Borough celebratory gathering at Fanwood’s the first of his family to go to college, told the audience at the Bridgewater Council Tuesday, enabling their party South Street Café. “I want to thank all be chosen by his neighbors to be their CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 to retain its 6-0 majority on the coun- my supporters.” cil, in addition to the mayor’s seat. She added that she hoped to see the Ted Ritter for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times Incumbent Donna Dolce, the cur- downtown redevelopment goals ad- LATE-HOUR CONCESSION…As the race for Congress in the 7th District rent council president, and newcomer vanced by Fanwood’s mayor and against incumbent Mike Ferguson went down to the wire, Assemblywoman Linda David Valian defeated their Republi- council reach fruition during her sec- Stender thanks her supporters for their hard work late at night at the Crowne can challengers Andrew MacDonald ond term. Plaza in Clark. and Richard Alber in the General Mr. Valian, who also expressed Election. Borough Council terms run appreciation to those who supported Dems Sweep Freeholder three years. him and Ms. Dolce, said he believed Unofficial tallies released Tuesday the Democrats’ victory “is really stem- night showed Ms. Dolce as the lead ming from the current administra- Race in Union County vote-getter in her successful bid for a tion. They (borough residents) like By GINA LEVINE-LEVY AND “It’s an affirmation of the high level second council term, with 1,506. Mr. what they see and they want it to DEBBIE HOFFMAN Valian, who will replace Councilman continue moving forward. Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times of service (Democrats) provide in the county,” she said. Jack Molenaar come January, fol- “I’m just one of them, and I think MOUNTAINSIDE — Three in- In his victory speech, Freeholder lowed with 1,368. Mr. Molenaar opted they realize it,” he continued, refer- cumbent Union County freeholders Holmes said, “The reason that we’re not to run for reelection. ring to his fellow residents. “I’ll do swept Tuesday night’s election thus successful in winning is because we Mr. MacDonald, a planning board everything I can to make them proud maintaining a 9-0 Democratic major- are dedicated to the community and member and former borough coun- of what their choice was.” ity on the at-large board. dedicated to the voters.” cilman, captured 1,322 votes. Mr. Mr. MacDonald and Mr. Alber, Al Mirabella of Fanwood, who tal- “We exclude no Alber, making his debut council run, speaking at Borough Hall shortly af- Anthony Santilli for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times received 1,253. These totals did not ter the results were tallied, both wished TRICKLING IN…As election results find their way to L’Affaire in Mountainside, lied 69,147 votes; Deborah Scanlon municipalities…we do what we be- Union County freeholder candidate Alexander Mirabella, center, his wife Phyllis of Union, who received 68,434, and lieve is the right thing,” he added. include absentee or provisional bal- their Democrat opponents well and and County Sheriff Ralph Froehlich study the board to make sure no vote goes Chester Holmes of Rahway, with Referring to himself and his two lots. CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 unnoticed. 67,154 votes, all won reelection for a running-mates, all of whom won a fourth three-year term. They defeated fourth term, as “the A-Team,” he Republicans Diane Barabas of added “We don’t smear anyone and Fanwood Puts on Hold Westfield, 43,979; Patricia we don’t stand for anyone to push us Quattrocchi of Garwood, 43,736, and around.” Mountainside councilman Glenn Freeholder Scanlon, who credited New Bus. Registration Fee Mortimer, 42,719. Independent can- her husband, Patrick, as her “stron- By PAUL J. PEYTON “Based on what I have been hear- didate Melvin Cody of Plainfield re- gest supporter,” said, “We’ll continue Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times ing the last two days, we’ve decided ceived 2,371 tallies. to work hard for the people of Union FANWOOD – The borough has opted to hold up on trying to collect this Union County Democratic Chair- County and we’ll hit the ground run- to put on hold a November 30 deadline information because there seems to woman Charlotte DeFillipo, called ning.” to collect a new registration form and be some concerns” from the business the race at 10:25 p.m., with 75 per- Freeholder Mirabella, current board $25 fee for all new and existing community, Mayor Colleen Mahr told cent of the results in, to a room packed chairman, thanked his wife, Phyllis, Fanwood businesses, following con- The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times with enthusiastic supporters at among many others, and said he has a cerns from the business community. yesterday. “Our goal was never to L’Affaire Fine Catering in “fortunate” balance of priorities and Businesses in Fanwood had been upset the business community, it was Mountainside. responsibilities in his life, from his required to register with the borough to get some good information on what “It’s a good feeling to win and family, to his public service to his per a new ordinance adopted by the businesses are in town.” folks, the best is yet to come,” she career. borough council on July 11. Members of the Fanwood Business said. “We’re a party growing. We’re “We have the greatest staff any The application requires businesses and Professional Association (FBPA) not stepping back for Republicans freeholder team could ask for,” he to include a floor-plan diagram, in- plan to attend the council’s meeting any more in this state.” said. cluding areas accessible to the public Monday night to question the ordi- At the time the race was called, He added, “I really appreciate all and entrances and exits, a certification nance and ask why they were notified Democrats had won 64 percent of the the friendship, all the connection with from the tax collector that all property of the new fee “only” a few weeks ago. vote. CONTINUED ON PAGE 8 taxes have been paid for the building “It got to this stage without notifi- Paul J. Peyton for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times that houses the business, a description cation (of the business community),” PAGE INDEX ELECTION NIGHT SWEEP…Fanwood Democrats Donna Dolce, second from of the business and hours of operation said FBPA President Peter Chemidlin. Regional ...... 2-3, 8 Education ...... 8-9 Classifieds .... 18 left, and David Valian, second from right, celebrate their victory Tuesday night and a list of principals owning more “It was a bit embarrassing that I’m Editorial ...... 4-5 Sports ...... 11-17 Obituary ...... 19 victory with Mayor Colleen Mahr, center. Also pictured are Lynn Sorf, Council- woman Dolce’s partner, and Councilman-elect Valian’s wife, Michelle, and their than 10 percent of the business. CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 Community ... 6-7 Real Estate .... 12-16 A&E ...... 20-22 daughter. Page 10 Thursday, November 9, 2006 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION Stender Falls in House Race CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 tor Joseph Vitale spoke at the podium was counted [and] we came within 2 and told the emotionally drained, but percent. It’s been a long, difficult cheering Stender supporters: “We’re night, but it was for a worthy cause…I not ready to concede this race,” not- think we still have challenges in front ing that “a number of communities of us as a nation that we all need to are unreported.” continue to be part of solving. I’m not Finally, just minutes after midnight, going away; I hope you’re not,” she with 83 percent of the numbers in, the finally exclaimed. gap between the two candidates stood At Ferguson Headquarters Frank at about 4,000 votes. Mrs. Stender Quinn of Westfield indicated that his entered the ballroom and received a support of Mr. Ferguson was driven by raucous ovation. his stances on taxes and abortion. He “You certainly make me feel like a also acknowledged that he normally winner tonight,” she said as she be- supports Republican candidates. gan her concession speech and Westfield Mayor Andy Skibitsky, thanked her exhausted supporters. commenting on the two area races for “Together, we really fought for national office said, “I’m really dis- Anthony Santilli, David Samsky, Marylou Morano and Michael Pollack for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times FLUTTERED…When Union County Freeholder Chester Holmes prepares to speak, he takes a moment to catch his breath from the excitement of winning the seat for change in this country. We stood up appointed about Tom’s (Kean) loss, the fourth consecutive term; BIG-TIME SUPPORT...Former Governor Christie Todd Whitman receives well wishes from Harvey Binnig (not pictured), a Burlington and we talked about the issues; we he’s a Westfield resident and a good County committeeman, at Tom Kean, Jr.’s Election Night headquarters; CAMPAIGN CELEBRATION…This future voter shows his support for Senator Robert made people think about where we friend of mine…Congressman Menendez in the midst of a campaign celebration at the East Brunswick Hilton Tuesday night. Mr. Menendez won a full senate term after defeating Mr. Kean; FATHER were going as a nation, and that’s not Ferguson won a close race, he’s KNOWS BEST...Former Governor Tom Kean, Sr. discusses the nature of this year’s U.S. Senate race with reporters at his son’s Election Night headquarters. over,” Mrs. Stender said. “[Demo- worked hard for this district, and I’m crats] have taken back the House from sure he’ll continue to do so.” Republicans.” The Ferguson-Stender race was POLICE BLOTTER Mrs. Stender, a former Union marked by its expense, with Mrs. Menendez Wins Senate Seat CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 County Freeholder of Fanwood Stender claiming to have been Scotch Plains the result of criminal mischief. (where she previously served as outspent by Mr. Ferguson by $1 mil- Marriott, “I join all of New Jersey in senate in January 2003 to fill the Sunday, October 29, a resident of Tuesday, October 31, a resident of the mayor), ran her campaign on the slo- lion, and by its vigor, with Mr. wishing him well. We have hard work unexpired term of Westfield’s Rich- Hunter Avenue reported that someone 600 block of Westfield Avenue reported gan “Common Sense Change” and Ferguson’s campaign’s use of the to do on a bipartisan basis.” ard Bagger and elected to a full term removed his Xbox from his residence. It damage had been done to various items had attempted to closely link her op- memorable phrase, “Stender is a “I’m not going away,” he said, to that November. Prior to that, he held is unknown when the theft occurred. on her front lawn. Damaged were pump- ponent to President George W. Bush. Spender,” and Mrs. Stender’s cam- the applause of the capacity crowd. “I a seat in the state assembly after re- Monday, October 30, a resident of kin torches and stands knocked over by “So, while the outcome here in the 7th paign hammering on Mr. Ferguson’s intend to continue working in the placing the late Alan Augustine. William Street reported that someone re- apparent physical force. Also, several District isn’t what we had all hoped and “anti-abortion” stance and his sup- New Jersey Senate to change the way Governor Jon Corzine appointed Mr. moved a black light from a Halloween bottles of condiments were smashed on prayed and worked so hard for, we did port for the policies of President Bush. the public’s business is conducted.” Menendez to fill his vacant U.S. Sen- display on her front lawn. The value of the the sidewalk. The acts were the apparent Assemblyman Jon Bramnick (LD- ate seat after Mr. Corzine was elected light bulb was $20. result of criminal mischief. give it a good run,” said Mrs. Stender, Polls conducted in the weeks lead- Tuesday, October 31, a resident of Tuesday, October 31, a resident of the who won Union County, 35,905 to ing up to Election Day showed Rep. 21) said, “He’s 38 years of age. I’m Governor. Between 1993 and 2006, Portland Avenue reported that someone 800 block of Kimball Avenue reported 35,188, and Middlesex, 18,176 to Ferguson leading Mrs. Stender by 53. When you’re 38, there’s a lot of Mr. Menendez served as a representa- broke his front window with a paintball that damage was done to two brass exte- 13,210. Mr. Ferguson won Hunterdon, margins of 3 to 15 percentage points. opportunity. Prior Keans have lost tive of the 13th congressional district, gun. rior light fixtures mounted on top of walk- 19,160 to 13,450, and Somerset, 28,181 The 7th Congressional District con- and then become very well known serving mostly Hudson County. Wednesday, November 1, a Scotch way pillars in front of her residence, re- to 24,949. sists of 54 municipalities in Union, and successful. Mr. Kean carried his hometown by Plains-Fanwood High School student re- sulting in broken glass and frames. The Pointing to the delay in conceding Somerset, Hunterdon, and Middlesex “When you have somebody with less than 400 votes – 5,568 to 5,172, ported that someone removed money and fixtures had been struck with a hard, the race, Mrs. Stender said: “We Counties. The district has voted Re- the depth of Tom Kean, Jr. and the with voter turnout at 55 percent. a digital camera from his locker. The total unknown object in an apparent act of waited to make sure that every vote publican for more than three decades. humility of Tom Kean, Jr., it takes a When asked, Tom Kean, Sr., the value of items taken was approximately criminal mischief. long time to get to know somebody former governor, told reporters that $200. Tuesday, October 31, a resident of the Friday, November 3, Vito Botticello, 600 block of Maye Street reported a light like that,” he added, saying that Mr. “a Republican can win in the State of Jr., 34, of Irvington was arrested and post in front of her residence was dam- Kean is “truly special” and “like a New Jersey, and believe me, any other charged with driving while intoxicated. aged. The light fixture and its support fine wine that gets better with age.” year and Tom Kean would have won.” According to police, Botticello was were forcibly smashed with a bat or simi- In New Jersey, the GOP has not Citing a “strong headwind of anti- stopped for failure to observe a red traffic lar object in an apparent act of criminal held a seat on the U.S. Senate in 34 Bush sentiment,” Mr. Kean, Sr. said, light on Route 22 and during the course of mischief. years and hasn’t won a statewide vote “there’s nothing you can do when the investigation an odor of alcohol was Tuesday, October 31, a resident of the in nine, when Christine Todd there’s a wind blowing this strong.” detected. The suspect was issued several 400 block of Hillside Avenue reported Whitman defeated James McGreevey He also said his son “did very well,” summonses and released. two outdoor lamps located on both sides in the gubernatorial race. having been outspent two-to-one. Saturday, November 4, Anthony of the driveway to his residence were VanDyke, 39, of Plainfield was arrested damaged. An unknown object was used In a year in which Democrats took Concerning his son’s future in poli- and charged with driving with a sus- to forcibly damage both of the lamps in an control of the House of Representa- tics, he said, “I think there will be a pended license after a motor vehicle stop. apparent act of criminal mischief. tives for the first time since 1994 and next time around.” He was also charged with an outstanding Tuesday, October 31, a resident of the remain competitive in the Senate, When asked how he would advise warrant. VanDyke was processed and 200 block of Wells Street reported an former Governor Whitman said to his son in future races, he said, “Don’t turned over to the Union County Sheriff’s outdoor lighting fixture in front of her reporters that the national environ- run in a year like this.” office. residence was damaged. The light fixture ment “creates an echo chamber ef- “This year, if you’re on that ticket Fanwood was forcibly smashed with a bat or similar fect.” [Republican], you lost. I don’t think Tuesday, October 31, a resident in the object in an apparent act of criminal mis- While “delighted” at the voter turn- my son has ever met George Bush, 70 block of Montrose Avenue reported chief. that someone sliced an inflatable decora- Mountainside out, she said that for voters, “it wasn’t but they took it out on him.” tive ornament in the victim’s yard. Tuesday, October 31, Fernando F. about the race they were voting in, Celebrating his victory in East Tuesday, October 31, a resident of Fabian, 27, of Belleville was stopped for but more about a national picture.” Brunswick, Mr. Menendez called his Montrose Avenue reported that someone a motor vehicle equipment violation on Mike Pollack for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times She added that Mr. Kean “ran a victory a victory for the people of slashed two tires on the victim’s vehicle. Birch Hill Road and later arrested and DIFFICULT NIGHT...State Senator Tom Kean, Jr. (R) of Westfield and his wife very strong race. He didn’t take any- New Jersey and told his supporters, Wednesday, November 1, a resident of charged with driving with a suspended Rhonda prepare to address supporters following his U.S. Senate loss to current Montrose Avenue reported that someone license, driving an unregistered vehicle U.S. Senator Bob Menendez (D-Hudson). thing back into the dressing room. He “You will always know where I stand. left it all on the playing field.” I know who I need to stand up to slashed a tire on the victim’s vehicle. and improper display of plates. He was She said it was “just a very tough because I know who I have to stand Tuesday, October 31, a 17-year old also charged with an outstanding warrant year” because in most elections, up for.” juvenile from Scotch Plains and a 17- out of Belleville in the amount of $110. FW Business Fee Ordinance year old juvenile from Fanwood were Friday, November 3, Milton R. Democrats identified themselves by arrested and charged with criminal mis- Cunningham, 21, of Irvington was ar- CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 drawing a contrast between them- chief and possession of a sling shot after rested at the Essex County jail on an the president of this organization and munication between borough hall and selves and the President. “None of police received calls from residents com- active Mountainside warrant. a member made me aware of it.” the business community. the candidates said what they were plaining of loud noises in their neighbor- Saturday, November 4, Carlos L. He said some FBPA members have “We don’t want to look at and scru- going to do,” she said. “They all said there’s more election hood. Cortes, 27, was arrested and charged with called the new fee “taxation without tinize their businesses,” she said. ‘George Bush is a Republican. George Wednesday, November 1, a resident of driving with a suspended license. Ac- representation.” Mr. Chemidlin said Mayor Mahr said the borough ad- Bush is bad; therefore, all Republi- coverage on the web Portland Avenue reported someone cording to police, Cortes’ car was im- the borough should have contacted ministrator would be in charge of cans are bad and I’m not a Republi- slashed a tire on the victim’s vehicle. pounded while parked and unoccupied in the business community when the enforcing the ordinance. can.” Wednesday, November 1, Rosemary a Route 22 theater parking lot for a sus- N. Iwelunmor, 29, of Plainfield was ar- pended registration. application fee was first proposed. Mr. Chemidlin, who represents the Governor Whitman added, “The rested and charged with an outstanding Saturday, November 4, Sandra M. “I think we could have gotten a 50-member organization, said he was President does not enjoy high num- goleader.com/ warrant out of East Orange following a Blandi-Gonzales, 40, of North Plainfield good cross section of businesses to- concerned as to whether the fee would bers in this state and the war certainly motor vehicle stop on LaGrande Avenue. was arrested following a motor vehicle gether and said, ‘Here’s the prob- be collected from all businesses in an doesn’t enjoy high numbers in this 06election Wednesday, November 1, John. J. accident on Route 22 for driving with a lem…’” he said. “equitable” manner. He said there are state, and there’s no other time or Phillips, 28, of North Arlington was ar- suspended license. Mayor Mahr said the borough home-based businesses that were place for people to register that con- rested and charged with numerous out- mailed 100 applications on October “likely not contacted” by the borough. cern.” standing warrants out of Newark follow- 25. She said Councilman Joseph Mr. Chemidlin said the FBPA’s in- Mr. Kean was appointed to the state ing a motor vehicle stop on Terrill Road. Higgins, liaison to the FBPA, has tent Monday would be “to show our Thursday, November 2, Tiffany L. FW Elections been in touch with the organization to displeasure” with the new regulation, Williams, 24, of Plainfield was arrested CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 Westfield Man’s Death and charged with an outstanding Fanwood set up a meeting to seek their input on including what he deemed as lack of warrant following a motor vehicle stop on expressed appreciation to voters who the issue. communication from borough hall to LaGrande Avenue. supported the Republican ticket. “If (implementation of the ordi- explain the program to businesses. Thursday, November 2, Marcelino “I wish Donna and Dave very well. nance) takes another month or two, “So we will see what happens from Remains Under Investigation Torres, 50, of Elizabeth was arrested and If they do a good job, it’s good for the so be it,” she said. this point,” Mr. Chemidlin said. WESTFIELD – Authorities are still prone on the floor.” charged with outstanding warrants out of borough,” Mr. MacDonald told The In addition, the mayor said the ordi- investigating the cause of death of a Because the man “continued to Green Brook and Roselle Park following Times. He said he enjoyed this year’s nance would better help the borough 35-year-old Westfield man who died struggle and kick,” additional offic- a motor vehicle stop on South Avenue. campaign and meeting with residents. keep track of whether businesses com- Monday night after police responded ers were called to move him down- Friday, November 3, Kimberly D. “I enjoyed meeting all the people SP Elections Knight, 36, of Plainfield was arrested in in town,” added Mr. Alber. “I want to ing to the borough meet with approved to a call for assistance from stairs and into a Westfield Rescue the 100 block of South Avenue and uses and operate in the proper zones, CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 Muhlenberg Regional Medical Squad ambulance. charged with and outstanding no bail thank the volunteers for all the sup- i.e. commercial and light industrial. believably mixed emotions” at her Center’s mental and psychiatric “Upon the officers getting Mr. warrant out of Union county. port they gave us and thank all the Mayor Mahr said a few businesses victory and said it was “unbelievable screening outreach program. Villane to the front yard, he contin- Friday, November 3, Glenn J. Hill, 20, people who voted for us.” were found not to be operating in the that Scotch Plains would vote for According to a Westfield Police ued struggling and kicking. Mr. of Scotch Plains was arrested on an out- Mayor Colleen Mahr, who shared proper zone or had a non-permitted candidates with no qualifications.” Department press release, police re- Villane was then placed into the standing Green Brook warrant after a the Democrat ticket with Ms. Dolce use after they were already “up and Mr. Duthie said he had “no regrets” sponded to the 11:50 a.m. call in the Westfield Rescue Squad [ambulance] motor vehicle stop on North Avenue. in 2003, noted that the council presi- running.” about the campaign and added that 400 block of West Broad Street, where he was unresponsive. CPR was Saturday, November 4, Giuseppe M. dent had “handily won” reelection “It kind of raised a red flag. There retaining a council majority “was criti- where Robert Villane had reportedly started and he was transported to Insignia, 20, of Westfield was arrested and said she and fellow governing following a motor vehicle stop on South body members were “very excited to [were] no real checks and balances cal.” Ms. Sorge echoed her senti- locked himself in his second-floor Muhlenberg Hospital where he was Avenue for an outstanding Newark war- here,” she said. ments about the Republicans keeping apartment. later pronounced dead,” the press re- rant. welcome Dave to the team. The mayor said the borough’s in- their 3-2 majority. Three members of the Muhlenberg lease stated. Monday, November 6, Douglas J. “It’s a nice validation of the hard tent is to create a “complete up-to- Mayor Marks said that, given the program were at the scene with Villane Chief Parizeau told The Scotch Drysdale, 53, of Somerville was arrested work we’ve been doing over the last date database” with accurate contact Democratic sweep in Scotch Plains when police arrived. The man let of- Plains-Fanwood Times Mr. Villane lost and charged with DWI following a motor three years. It’s a nice affirmation information in order to improve com- in the races for U.S. Senate, House of ficers and one of the psychiatric consciousness “somewhere between vehicle stop on Martine Avenue. that we’re doing the right thing for Representatives and Union County screeners enter his apartment after the front yard and the ambulance.” Monday, November 6, Adia Fanwood in terms of quality of life, Freeholder Board, “we did amazingly they talked to him for a “short period Five police officers were trans- Ballardares, 28, of Plainfield was arrested downtown redevelopment and prop- well.” He said, “The election was of time,” police said. ported to Muhlenberg and treated for and charged with numerous motor ve- erty taxes,” Mayor Mahr noted. hicle summonses following a motor ve- Fanwood Republican Municipal close as it was because we kept it “Because of Mr. Villane’s actions trauma and elevated blood pressure hicle stop on South Avenue. close” by focusing on what he called and his mental condition, the psychi- due to the struggle, police said. The Monday, November 6, David D. Parker, Committee Chairman and former “important issues” such as the status atric screener determined that Mr. officers have been released from the 42, of Plainfield was arrested and charged borough mayor Theodore Trumpp, of Township Manager Thomas Atkins, Villane needed to be transported to hospital but are currently on sick leave with theft by deception for writing bad said, “I certainly wish the ones who ballfield development and senior-citi- the hospital,” the press release issued from the police department. checks to a South Avenue business. won well for the benefit of all citizens zen issues. “If we didn’t [focus on by Police Chief John Parizeau stated. Chief Parizeau told The Times that Monday, November 6, Edward E. in Fanwood.” those issues],” the mayor said, “we “At this time, Mr. Villane became a counselor would be made available Davis, 24, of Plainfield was arrested and In the United States Senate race, would have been blown out.” physically combative and began to for the officers if they needed to talk charged with an outstanding Roselle Park unofficial tallies showed Fanwood The newly elected council mem- push and strike the officers. One of to someone about the incident. warrant following a motor vehicle stop on residents gave Democrat U.S. Sena- Midway Avenue. tor Robert Menendez 1,381 votes and bers will be sworn into office at the the officers used pepper spray on Mr. The Union County Prosecutor’s Westfield beginning of the new year. Villane and he was then handcuffed Office, with the assistance of the Monday, October 30, Jason Freudberg, Republican State Senator Tom Kean, Westfield Police Department, is in- 35, of Scotch Plains was arrested in the Jr. 1,358. vestigating the incident. 200 block of Sussex Street and charged For the Seventh Congressional Dis- “That’s standard procedure anytime with DWI. He was released to a respon- trict race, Democrat Assemblywoman there is a death in a [police] custody,” sible individual. and Fanwood resident and former Chief Parizeau told The Times. Monday, October 30, a Scotch Plains mayor Linda Stender received 1,559 The chief confirmed that an au- resident reported that her motor vehicle votes from the borough, while Re- topsy was done Tuesday morning but was damaged while parked on Pierson publican Rep. Michael Ferguson gar- Street. An unknown sharp object was nered 1,192. said the report would not be com- used to render scratches in the vehicle’s pleted for some time. paint in what appeared to be an act of In the race for three open seats on the A 1989 Westfield High School criminal mischief. Union County Board of Chosen Free- graduate, Mr. Villane is survived by Tuesday, October 31, a resident of the holders, Fanwood residents gave Demo- his parents, William and Rita, of 1000 block of Minisink Way reported crats Alexander Mirabella, Deborah Westfield, and six brothers. Visita- that an exterior light near the front entry Scanlon and Chester Holmes totals of tion will be held today from 2 to 4 door to his residence was damaged. The 1,446, 1395 and 1338, respectively. p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. at the Dooley damage, caused by an unknown object or Republican challengers Diane Colonial Home, 556 Westfield Av- projectile, appeared to be the result of Barabas, Patricia Quattrocchi and criminal mischief. Glenn Mortimer received 1,284, 1,270 enue in Westfield. A Funeral Mass Tuesday, October 31, a resident of the will be held tomorrow, November 10, 800 block of Ramapo Way reported that and 1,223 votes, respectively, from at Holy Trinity Roman Catholic two outdoor lamps at the edge of the borough residents. Church in Westfield, followed by driveway to her residence were damaged. Of the borough’s 4,831 registered burial at Fairview Cemetery in Both lamps were forcibly removed from voters, 2,854 cast their ballots in this Westfield. their posts. The incident appeared to be year’s election. Page 2 Thursday, November 9, 2006 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION Zoning Bd. OK’s Church For Former SP Friendly’s Site By FRED T. ROSSI ings and on Fridays for Bible study Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times and readings. Mr. Diplock told the SCOTCH PLAINS —The zoning board the building would not be rented board of adjustment last week unani- out to outside organizations and that mously approved an application from Westfield Hall itself will not hold any Westfield Hall Inc., a nondenomina- other activities there beyond the ones tional religious corporation based in on Sunday, Monday and Friday. He Westfield, to convert the building that said he expects about 50 people at housed the Friendly’s restaurant on any one time to attend functions, al- South Avenue into a house of wor- though “from time to time,” that num- ship. ber could be as high as 150. The building, located at 2265 South Architect Carol Hewitt detailed the Avenue, has been vacant since building’s floor plans for the board. LAWYER HONOR…State Senator Nick Scutari (LD-22) received the Outstand- Friendly’s closed early last year. After one enters the building, there ing Public Service award from the American Trial Lawyers Association of New Jersey (TL-NJ) in September. Pictured, from left to right, are: Christopher Jonathan Diplock, the group’s trea- will be a center foyer, flanked by WINNING STRIDES…Peter Warren of Westfield and Governor Jon Corzine Placitella, TL-NJ past president; Mr. Scutari; Marc Saperstein, TL-NJ president surer, told the board last Thursday small meeting rooms at the back half line up for the start of the Komen Breast Cancer Foundation 5K race fundraiser and Drew Britcher, TL-NJ past president. that no significant alteration of the of the building, leading to a vestibule. held on October 29 in Princeton. building’s exterior was planned. Be- The vestibule would open onto a large sides applying a fresh coat of paint main room to be used for worship and SBOE Establishes Website and upgrading the landscaping, he other larger group activities. Two new Board Approves Widened said the main entrance to the building heating, air conditioning and ventila- would be moved to the rear and re- tion units are to be installed along the For Public Hearing Testimony places the existing front entrance that building’s western side, she added. Driveway on Oakwood Ct. TRENTON – People who want to month, the day of work sessions. was used when the restaurant was in Professional planner Chris Starks By CARALINE KOELLHOFFER that leave me, if I am unable to con- testify at the State Board of At most of the hearings, testimony business. A small portico is planned noted that the new use of the building Specially Written for The Westfield Leader sider it prior to it being built?” Education’s (SBOE) monthly public is limited to specific topics, which are for the rear of the building. would result in a less-intensive use of FANWOOD – The borough’s plan- In other business, the board ap- hearings can register to do so on-line. generally matters under active Mr. Diplock said he expects the the property in terms of cars entering ning board, at its October 25 meeting, proved the oversized-home ordinance SBOE President Arnold Hyndman consideration by the SBOE. At four building to be used three days a week and exiting and the more limited hours approved a variance to widen a drive- proposal, which will be presented to said, “With so many people doing hearings each year, any topic can be — on Sundays for worship and com- of operation than was the case when way at a previously completed con- Mayor Colleen Mahr and the bor- most of their business on-line these addressed. Speakers are limited to munion, on Mondays for prayer meet- the restaurant was open. struction site at 59 Oakwood Court. ough council. days, it seemed to be a very logical five minutes. Counsel represented the applicant, If passed, this ordinance would re- step to take. It will also save time and People may reserve time to speak Gerald Vadas, when he went before strict building height, lot coverage and phone charges for people who have beginning the day after the SBOE’s WF American Legion Seeks the board seeking a variance for work other variables with regard to home issues they want to bring to the regular monthly meeting, which is done at his home to widen his drive- additions and new construction. SBOE’s attention.” held on the first Wednesday of each way from 10 to 15-and-a-half feet. Mr. Deutch voted against the ordi- He noted that this is one of a number month. The deadline for registration Donations for Troops in Iraq The width of Mr. Vadas’ new drive- nance, saying that it is not needed in of technology enhancements is the Friday before the public hearing. WESTFIELD—The “Support Our dered drinks and instant coffee, are way is out of compliance with the Fanwood and would create unneces- undertaken to improve the efficiency To register online, visit Troops Committee” of the American also welcome. Other items include borough’s land use ordinance; a letter sary legislation. of operation. Earlier this year, the education.state.nj.us/sboe/. People Legion Martin Wallberg Post # 3 is music CDs, playing cards, small from a nearby resident brought the Board member Peter Sales re- SBOE switched to a “paperless” can also register by calling the SBOE accepting donations and items for care American flags and pre-paid interna- matter to the board’s attention. sponded by saying that because the system. Members work from laptop office at (609) 292-0739. packages to be shipped to U.S. troops tional phone cards. A complete list of A number of Mr. Vadas’ neighbors building of oversized homes is not computers. Meeting agendas and The SBOE also considers written serving in Iraq and Afghanistan. acceptable items can be found online came before the board in support of yet a problem in the borough, it is the background information are available testimony, which can be mailed to: Personal care items sought include at operationshoebox.com. the applicant. Most said that the wid- reason to propose the ordinance. on-line for the public to download. New Jersey Department of Education, eye drops, foot powder and baby The monetary donations will be used ening of the driveway improved the Mr. Flowers agreed with both mem- SBOE public hearings are held at 3 State Board Office, PO Box 500, wipes. Food items, such as candy to purchase additional requested items. appearance of the home and contrib- bers. “I think we’ve perhaps created a p.m. on the third Wednesday of each Trenton, NJ 08625-500. snack bars, small juice cans, pow- All donations are tax deductible. uted to the street’s safety by bringing problem we may be unaware of. How- Care package items may be dropped more cars off the road. ever, on the whole, I think [the ordi- off at American Legion Post No. 3, “I wish everyone on Oakwood nance] is worthwhile, and I think we located at 1003 North Avenue West in would widen their driveways,” said are moving ahead of other problems,” Westfield between 2 and 8 p.m., seven one resident. he said. days a week. Board member Daniel Zucker voted Board Chairman Greg Cummings Items may be left at ReMax Prop- against granting the variance, stating voted in favor of the ordinance, say- erties located at 200 North Avenue his disapproval that Mr. Vadas was ing that it would work “to preserve East in Westfield from 9 a.m. to 7 appearing before the board after the the character of the town.” p.m., Monday through Friday and construction was completed. from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturdays. John Deutch, another board mem- CPAs to Hold Seminar Monetary donations can be mailed ber, responded by saying, “I don’t to: “Support Our Troops,” American think we should deny an application On Financial Planning Legion Post No. 3, 1003 North Av- based on what was done previously. GARWOOD – The Union County enue West, Westfield, NJ 07090. We should view the application based Chapter of the New Jersey Society of Please feel free to write a message on its own merit, rather than some act Certified Public Accountants or include a card with donations. of retribution.” (NJSCPA) will present a seminar on Every effort will be made to send “If (the) borough council believes retirement planning on Tuesday, No- donations directly to troops and mili- a person should be penalized for go- vember 14, from 8 to 9:40 a.m. at The tary units from New Jersey. ing against an ordinance, it is for Westwood in Garwood. Registration The American Legion notes, “As them to take action, invoke a fine.” and breakfast begins at 7 a.m. we enter this wonderful season of giv- Board member Dale Flowers voted Albert Zdenek, a CPA, will discuss ing, let us not forget those who are far with the consensus in favor of the the process of establishing a compre- from us, defending our country every variance, but expressed concern about hensive personal financial plan and day so that we can enjoy freedom.” considering applications after con- investing strategies for financial in- For more information, please con- struction has been completed. dependence. tact “Support Our Troops Commit- “I think that had this come to us The seminar fee is $35 for NJSCPA tee” Chairman Pete Hogaboom at prior to being built, I would have looked members and $45 for non-members. (908) 518-5448 or Richard Thomp- for a compromise, Mr. Flowers said. For additional information, call the son of the Union County Office of “Instead of 15-and-a-half feet wide, New Jersey Society of CPAs at (973) Veterans’ Affairs at (908) 659-7407. maybe 12 or 13 feet. So where does 226-4494, or visit njscpa.org/union.

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The Democrats could be facing mission (FEC) and the New Jersey thousands of dollars in fines from both Election Law Enforcement Commis- the FEC and ELEC as a result of sion (ELEC) regarding a Union County failure to report the misuse of taxpayer Alliance publication mailing last week. dollars to fund what is essentially cam- The GOP said the mailing is filled paign literature,” Mr. Morin stated. with a dozen pictures of Union County Michelle Ryan, an FEC spokes- Horace Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times freeholders including Chairman Al woman, said the FEC normally would THE BEAUTY BUSINESS...Holding up two and five fingers, Pamela Meka and Mirabella and Deborah Scanlon, who not handle such a case. “It’s not some- Christina Insigna recognize Anthony Michael Sepa for his 25 years in business at were up for re-election this year, for thing that would fall under our pur- the same location in Westfield. Not pictured is Amy Fleischman. WESTFIELD NEW STORE…Attending the recent grand opening of Learning “failure to comply with FEC and ELEC view,” she said. “We handle federal Express Toys at 184 Elm Street in Westfield are, from left to right: Chris regulations, including the failure to campaign finance issues.” Kirkwood, chairman of the Chamber of Commerce, Councilman Jim Foerst, file as a continuing political commit- “I think they (FEC) have jurisdic- Meeting to Feature Update Mayor Andy Skibitsky, Curious George, Clifford the Big Red Dog, Christina Jordan, Elaine Jordan, co-owner, Patrick Jordan, Craig Jordan, co-owner, and tee under New Jersey election law.” tion because (Senator Robert) Diane Barabas, Downtown Westfield Corporation director. The UCRC has argued that the publi- Menendez’s photo appears in it. That cation violates election laws because would be considered an in-kind con- On ‘Betty Frazee Project’ it was mailed within 90 days of the tribution,” Mr. Morin stated. WESTFIELD – The Westfield His- Westfield on Mountain Avenue. Boy Scout Troop 72 November 7 general election and touts Ms. Ryan said as of Monday, no torical Society will discuss “The Aunt Two Lords and a Lady stars Spring- achievements of incumbent freehold- complaint had been filed with the Betty Frazee Project” at its November field resident Hope Weinstein as Mrs. ers and, thus, is a political mailing. FEC. “It’s possible that we haven’t 17 meeting at 7:30 p.m. in the munici- Frazee, former Fanwood Mayor Louis To Hold Open House The UCRC alleges the Democratic received it yet.” pal building’s community room. Jung as British General Howe and WESTFIELD – Boy Scout Troop All boys who have completed at freeholder candidates “violated elec- A county spokesman referred all Project member Pat Plante will Scotch Plains Mayor Martin Marks 72, The Pack and Paddle Troop, based least the fifth grade or are at least 11 tion law by using taxpayer funds to questions to Union County Demo- outline the status of the project and as General Cornwallis. at the Presbyterian Church in years old or have (or will have) earned fund a six-figure media campaign cratic Chairwoman Charlotte introduce the DVD Two Lords and a Restoration of Aunt Betty’s home Westfield, will have an open house on the Arrow of Light Award are eligible and that the alliance’s blatant politi- DeFilippo. Attempts to reach Ms. Lady, which tells the Frazee story. is a joint effort of the Fanwood-Scotch Monday, November 13, from 7 to to join the Boy Scouts. There is no cal mailer requires the alliance to file DeFilippo were unsuccessful. “Aunt Betty” Frazee is remembered Plains Rotary Club, Friends of Frazee, 8:15 p.m. in Westminster Hall on the need to have been in Cub Scouting, with ELEC.” for her courage in expressing her Pa- Scotch Plains mayor and council, corner of East Broad Street and Moun- but all cubs are certainly encouraged “It is beyond question that the Di- find out what everyone’s triot sentiments when British gener- Scotch Plains Historical Review Com- tain Avenue. There will be demon- to continue on into Boy Scouts. rections newspaper…[violates] ELEC talking about... als demanded the bread she was bak- mission and concerned citizens. strations of camping, canoeing, the Troop 72 has been around for more regulations regarding political com- ing at her home at the corner of present The public is invited to attend this Klondike derby, mountain biking and than 80 years and offers many pro- munications within 90 days of an elec- day Raritan and Terrill Roads in program, and light refreshments, in- other troop activities, as well as vid- grams including fun, enriching and tion,” said Phil Morin, Union County goleader.com/ Scotch Plains in June of 1777. She is cluding bread, will be served. The eos and refreshments. character-building experiences for Republican chairman. “What’s worse buried in the Revolutionary Cemetery municipal building is located at 425 both scouts and their families. 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PUBLICATION ABCDICTIONOPQRSTDECEPTIONUVWXYZ The Scotch Plains – Fanwood Peyton's The Westfield Leader TIMES Peek at the Week — Established 1890 — — Established 1959— DD The Official Newspaper of the Town of Westfield Official Newspaper of the Borough of Fanwood DDTM Legal Newspaper for Union County, New Jersey and the Township of Scotch Plains In Politics Diction Deception Member of: Member of: By Paul Peyton of The Leader/Times New Jersey Press Association New Jersey Press Association • National Newspaper Association Below are four arcane words, each National Newspaper Association Scotch Plains Business & Professional Association with four definitions – only one is correct. Westfield Area Chamber of Commerce Fanwood Business & Professional Association Kavanaugh to Seek candidates holds four taxpayer- The others are made up. Are you sharp enough to discern this deception of dic- Periodicals – Postage Paid at Westfield, New Jersey Periodicals – Postage Paid at Scotch Plains, New Jersey Another Senate Term funded jobs, another one is running Politicsnj.com reported on Novem- for both county and local office at the tion? P.O. Box 250 • 251 North Avenue, West P. O. Box 368 If you can guess one correctly – good Westfield, N.J. 07091 Scotch Plains, N.J. 07076 ber 1 that State Sen. Walter Kavanaugh same time and one has raised taxes in guess. If you get two – well-read indi- The Courier- Tele: (908) 232-4407 • E-mail: [email protected] • Web: www.goleader.com • Fax: (908) 232-0473 (R, Somerville) told her own town 43 percent.” vidual. If you get three – word expert. If News that he intends to seek reelec- Panel May Launch you get all four – You must have a lot of POSTMASTER: Send address changes to the offices of the newspapers at tion in 2007. Mr. Kavanaugh, who Probe of Sen. Bryant free time! P. O. Box 250, Westfield, New Jersey 07091 will be 74 next June, has served inthe The Philadelphia Inquirer has re- All words and correct definitions Published every Thursday by Watchung Communications, Inc. State Senate since 1998 and previ- ported the Joint Legislative Commit- come from the board game Diction ously served in the General Assem- tee on Ethical Standards is consider- Deception. Paul Peyton Horace R. Corbin Fred K. Lecomte bly from 1976 through 1997. ing its own investigation of State Sena- Answers to last week’s arcane words. ASSIGNMENT EDITOR PUBLISHER MARKETING DIRECTOR Assemblyman Christopher tor Wayne Bryant’s alleged no-show 1. Cygnet – A young swan Suzette F. Stalker David B. Corbin Michael L. Bartiromo Bateman told The Courier News that job with the University of Medicine 2. Throe – To put in agony COMMUNITY ASSISTANT PUBLISHER & SPORTS MARKETING PRODUCTION 3. Timarau – A small stocky Philippine Michael Pollack Karen M. Hinds Robert P. Connelly he has not made a decision on whether and Dentistry of New Jersey in New- he will challenge Mr. Kavanaugh in ark. The paper reported that three buffalo EDUCATION & ARTS OFFICE MANAGER OPERATIONS & LEGALS 4. Huguenot – A French Protestant of Victoria McCabe Ben Corbin next June’s GOP primary. Mr. legislators have received reprimands the 16th and 17th centuries TECHNOLOGY SERVICES Bateman, 49, is the son of former in the 34-year history of the commit- SUBSCRIPTION PRICE Senate President Raymond Bateman. tee. One lawmaker was fined “only” HYPERPHASIA One-year – $28 • Two-year – $52 • Three-year – $76 • One-year college (September to May) – $20 Christopher Bateman has served in $200. “It’s worthless, toothless and a 1. Condition marked by long periods of the assembly since 1994 and previ- waste of time,” Assemblyman Peter memory loss ously was a Somerset County free- Biondi (R, Somerset), a committee 2. In a hypnotic state holder and Branchburg Township member, told The Inquirer. “It needs 3. Abnormal sensitivity of the skin or With Voting, It’s Best To Pay some sense organ Committee member, serving as mayor to be completely revamped. It needs 4. Loss of the control of speech in 1986. to be made up of private citizens LYSSOPHOBIA Dems Seek Probe of because, clearly, the legislators are 1. An abnormal fear of becoming in- Attention and Very Interesting Bark for ‘No Show’ Job not dealing with it.” The committee sane Burlington County Democratic consists of eight legislators and eight 2. Fear of speaking Strange, this thing called Democracy. Congratula- District, and that Assemblywoman Stender will have Chairman Richard Perr has asked the members of the public appointed by 3. Abnormal fear of caves; fear of tions to all the candidates and to everyone that voted. several other opportunities in the future. New Jersey Joint Legislative Com- the legislative leadership. being confined mittee on Ethical Standards to con- Leader/Times Seeks 4. Fear of wide open spaces Those victorious along with their supporters are Now that the Democrats have gained control of the HOURI rightfully jubilant. Others that lost along with their House of Representatives and yet uncertain that the duct a “formal investigation” of State Kasko Summations 1. A bitter plant of the mint family, supporters are downhearted. At the moment, the Republicans held on to the Senate, expect interesting Senator Martha Bark (R, Burlington Following the latest disciplinary with white, downy leaves County) “for her alleged participa- hearing by the Westfield Police De- public has a breather from campaigns. Optimism is debate on issues such as Iraq, illegal immigration, 2. A nymph of paradise or a seduc- tion in no-show, no-work-product partment against Officer Greg Kasko, tively beautiful woman the word. gay partnerships, abortion, taxes, the economy, cor- procured by her at the Burlington The Westfield Leader/The Scotch 3. An hour More campaigns will soon get underway. Who do ruption, ethics, homeland security and stem cell County Bridge Commission and the Plains-Fanwood Times has requested 4. An Egyptian hawk-headed god you like for President, for Assemblyman, for school research. But, would you still want your son to be a Burlington County Institute of Tech- in writing a copy of the summations CYTOLOGY board? Do you support the upcoming $9.4 million page in Washington? nology from 1997 through 2003.” from the attorneys for Mr. Kasko and 1. The study of deformities, especially Rich Levesque, executive director the WPD on the basis that the hear- that of monstrosities school bond request in Westfield, do you want to turf Closer to home, the Democrats swept the county 2. The branch of biology dealing with the football field in Scotch Plains? What about the freeholder race as they have done for the last ten of the Burlington County Republican ings were made public. the preservation of cells through freezing council races in Westfield next year, constitutional years. We do believe though, that they are more Party, said in a press release that Mr. Hearing officer, Summit Police 3. A branch of biology dealing with the Perr’s letter to the committee “sent a Chief Robert Lucid, said the “sum- structure, function and history of cells questions on property tax reform? What are your cognizant now of the peril of uncontrolled and rising clear and convincing signal just how mations are not yet available” [to the 4. The branch of medicine dealing with feelings about consolidating school districts and property taxes. desperate things have become.” public] as a decision in the case has the study of white blood cells and related towns? In the town council races throughout the county, “Just how bad is it for the Demo- not yet been rendered. The newspa- diseases During the “battle for the ballot,” sharp attacks by there were a few surprises in hotly contested races. crats running for county office? Pretty per was advised to submit an OPRA contenders have the potential to cut deep into hides The Democrats garnered two of three seats up in bad, especially if you’re talking eth- request upon transfer of the docu- Letters to of their opponents. One question is, “How deep are Scotch Plains, and the Democrats swept in Fanwood. ics,” Mr. Levesque said. “One of their ments to the WPD in December. the scars?” Will our newly-elected officials view this A big surprise occurred in Linden where Republican HUNG UP!! the Editor as a victory for their team to savor and exploit – Councilman Richard Gerbounka upset eight-term winner take all — or will they view this as an honor Linden Mayor John Gregorio. Song Reflects Children’s Pain Overhill Development and obligation to serve all of the citizens? Can we let Even in the face of the big blue wave nationally for Decision is Wrong “bygones be bygones?” the Democrats, New Jersey stayed the same with Caused By Domestic Abuse I am disgusted and in awe with the Election tricks can be amusing although hard to seven Democrat and six Republican congressmen By Milt Faith, Executive Director decisions rendered by town planning tolerate and harder to forget. Late Monday night, plus both U.S. Senators as Democrats. boards. I cannot understand what dictates pranksters struck the “Kean for Senate” headquar- Next year might be more significant in change as Youth and Family Counseling Service some of their decisions. The October 5 Westfield Planning Board meeting con- ters in Mountainside by chaining closed the main the entire state legislature is up for reelection. Re- A young adult writes: Does a parent, ends, and I have a girlfriend. I love my firmed my disbelief even further. entrance to the building as well as breaking off keys garding your property taxes, that’s where the real who is subjected to domestic violence, dad, but I want to spend more time with On that evening, the board heard from in the side doors. This is an example of what should money is. To deal with the issues, expect the state know the deep psychological damage my friends. He looks forward to seeing Needle Point Homes. This company pro- be forgotten and not repeated. legislature to bring the possibility of consolidating done to a child? My mother drank and me (he never remarried) and I don’t want posed to subdivide an 18,000-square-foot drank, and subjected me to her abuse to hurt his feelings by telling him I’d like property on Overhill Street into three lots. In the race for U.S. Senator for New Jersey, Bob school and municipal governments to your voting with men, arguing and fighting, and then to divide my time on weekends by being Their intention was to leave the current Menendez of Hoboken prevailed in a feisty battle booth. Many other ideas are being explored such as leaning on me for support. It has taken with others. Is there a good way of telling single-family house in place and con- with State Senator Tom Kean. This race was sup- selling the state lottery and giving towns sales tax years of therapy and support groups for him so that he doesn’t feel “rejected”? struct two new single-family houses. me to feel comfortable with myself and Answer: Divorce can be very trau- Overhill Street is a small, mostly gravel, posed to be an easy one for Mr. Menendez in this blue authority. others. And to this day, I find it hard to matic for all members of a family and I am street with a rustic “Vermont-esque” ap- state. We now put our hope and trust in Senator State leaders might also do something about double- trust anyone. Please print the very popu- pleased that you weren’t exposed to anger pearance and quaint houses. Westfield Menendez while congratulating Tom Kean. dipping, but we believe pay-to-play will remain a lar Kelly Clarkson song “Because of and stress usually associated with this neglected that street for 30 years. Representative Mike Ferguson of New Providence sieve. We hope that pensions, public education, You,” which expresses more of my feel- difficult period. Since you are aware of In April 1981, another contractor pro- ings about domestic violence and abuse your feelings (which is based on being a posed to cut the property into four lots and was reelected by a closer than expected margin in insurance and healthcare problems will be addressed. than anything I’ve heard or experienced. teenager who has a girlfriend and male construct three new single-family dwell- holding off a strong challenge by Linda Stender from We’re also curious how the legislature will handle Thank you. friends and is active and involved with his ings. The neighbors hired a lawyer to Fanwood – one of the best races in the nation for the Supreme Court ruling on gay partnerships. Answer: I am sorry that you have been peers), you would do well to be up front defend their rights. The town engineers Congress this year. We’re sure that Rep. Ferguson As always, it’s best to pay attention. Strange, this subjected to so much trauma, but hope with dad and tell him how you would like from Westfield and Scotch Plains con- you can move on eventually and feel good to restructure your weekends and your curred that this was a bad idea by noting, will continue his open door for all citizens of the 7th thing called Democracy — very interesting. about yourself and others. The Kelly time with him. “The proposal represented an overuse of Clarkson song (she is the original winner You have a very good relationship with the land in question.” The plan failed, on the “American Idol” TV phenomenon) him and I feel he will understand and citing safety issues, parking and traffic “Because of You” is a sad, yet realistic work with you. Do not feel that it is your problems, use of private driveways for Letters to the Editor view of the effects of abuse. I recommend role to be his “caretaker,” since this con- turning around by garbage trucks and it to everyone. It is a lengthy song, but I tributes to feelings of guilt and self-blame. other vehicles due to the narrowness of would like to publish part of it to give the I feel confident that an appropriate and the street. Common Sense in Mountainside reader(s) a feel for what these lyrics mean comfortable compromise can occur. Good Why, after 25 years, does Westfield to so many: luck. now jump at the proposal to subdivide the “Because of You” - I will not make the A Movie Enthusiast Writes: Why do so property? Safety and the other issues cited Became Lost on Halloween Safety same mistakes that you did; I will not let many people recommend the film Little in 1981 remain the major issues. I’ve resided on Old Tote Road in night and usher in the spirit of Christmas. that is not enough. myself; Cause my heart so much misery; Miss Sunshine. It is the story of dysfunc- At the October planning board meeting Mountainside for close to eighteen years Halloween ushers in a different atmo- Several years ago, a very wise decision I will not break the way you did, You fell tional family members either cursing or this year, Westfield Town Engineer Ken and what happens on Old Tote Road on sphere as the street becomes alive with was made to place barricades across Old so hard; I’ve learned the hard way; To taking drugs. Please don’t tell me that you Marsh misquoted the distance from the Halloween happens no where else in the goblins, ghosts, witches, super-heroes and Tote Road where it meets Wood Valley never let it get that far; Because of you; I saw value in this movie and in this selfish porch of the house to the curb. He implied borough. The street is inundated with the like. Road and Birch Hill Road. This then never stray too far from the sidewalk; family. that the porch was 23 feet from the road children in an assortment of masks and But what Old Tote Road lacks is a created a safe and secure environment for Because of you; I learned to play on the Answer: Little Miss Sunshine is a won- (the distance of the porch to the street is costumes. sense of security. Some people have lost the Trick or Treaters. This public safety safe side so I don’t get hurt; Because of derful film and I do see value in it and in 16’6”). Based on this incorrect data, the To better understand the word ‘inun- all common sense to think that it’s wise measure was missing this year and I un- you; I find it hard to trust not only me, but this “dysfunctional” family. This is a story planning board approved an 18-foot road dated,’ I’m not talking about forty or fifty and prudent to drive their vehicle down derstand that the reason the street was not everyone around me; Because of you I am of likeable, struggling individuals who instead of 20 feet. or even sixty children, I’m talking about Old Tote Road on Halloween. What are blocked-off was because of a complaint afraid. gain strength and meaning as they recog- Other items to contend with include numbers in excess of five hundred. It’s an they thinking? Can they be that clueless to by one of the residents. A Teen Writes: My parents divorced a nize the number one priority in this diffi- water drainage. When they build these absolutely incredible scene. It’s wall-to- not see that there are children darting In the opinion of this writer, that com- year ago. I anticipated the usual anger cult world: the family. homes, what will this mean to me living wall children, parents, baby strollers and back and forth across the street, hundreds plaint should have fallen on deaf ears as connected to divorce (most of my friends’ A family unit is made up of unique on the other side in Scotch Plains? Areas carts. We saw a first this year, a small yard of people walking down the street, baby the greater concern should be for public parents are divorced), but I give my par- individuals and it is a blessing and a of pooling water can already be seen in tractor pulling a cart with two children strollers, carts and even a hayride. What safety and not a minor inconvenience that ents credit for being decent and reason- triumph when each becomes a caring, the wooded areas around the site. sitting on bales of hay. could they possibly be thinking that makes a street closure would cause for several able. I live with my mom and visit my dad enabling force. Forget the “cursing” and This area has poor ingress and egress. There are many of us on Old Tote Road it important or even necessary to drive hours. During Old Tote Road’s first block most weekends, and once a week we have the drugs and go see a touching movie Increasing the number of homes increases who are extremely thankful to friends down the street during this short window party this year, the road was closed to dinner. about confused, sensitive persons who fire safety problems. Only one fire appa- throughout the borough who stop by be- of daylight to dusk? ensure the safety of the participants as it’s During the week it’s all okay, but there gain insight and strength. This movie tells ratus could respond from Overhill Street. fore Halloween and leave bags of candy In fact, there was a four car back-up at done for block parties throughout the is one problem. I am 16 years old, and I’ve more about the psychology of the family I postulated that a fire hydrant be placed at our doorsteps. In turn, we distribute one point as the cars could not advance borough. begun to have a more active social life. I than one can obtain in a course or lecture on Gary Court in Scotch Plains to allow some of that excess candy to many of the due to the amount of people in the road. I urge the Borough of Mountainside to do a lot of sports with friends on week- on family life! mutual aid from the Scotch Plains Fire senior citizens on the street. Some genius even had the audacity to close Old Tote Road on Halloween in the Department. The chairman of the plan- Old Tote Road is a street with tradition. start honking the horn. Granted, there is a interest of public safety. ning board inferred that they gave Scotch On Christmas Eve, the entire street is very obvious police presence for the three Gary Whyte Plains ample time to be present, and they adorned with hundreds of luminaries that or four hours that bring hundreds upon Mountainside Letters to the Editor did not show up so it was not his concern. cast a beautiful glow against the winters hundreds of people to Old Tote Road but How can the planning board ignore safety? The Westfield attorney said, in his opin- ion, the 1981 proposal involved totally Mother Thanks Blood Donors different plans, thus allowing the new application to go forth. For Son’s Bone Marrow Transplant I think the precedent had been set in 1981 and should be abided by today. The About a year ago, I sent a letter asking be a bone marrow donor and did donate people against the project did not have a your readers for a big favor. My son Peter blood that day. (Peter needed many pints lawyer represent them, as in 1981. So, was in need of a bone marrow transplant of blood and platelets.) You did indeed their voices were not heard. because he was suffering from acute leu- give the gift of life and our whole family I think that the board passed this propo- kemia. I had hoped that some of your is most grateful. sition based on capitalism and greed – not readers might remember my late hus- Kathleen Reid whether it is right for the town and the band, Lucien Reid, who had taught at Lebanon, NJ residents. Westfield gets two extra five- Terrill Middle School for 30 years and digit per year tax revenues from this. would be willing to be tested as possible I suggest that the planning board mem- donors. Let’s Hear It for the bers inspect this property first-hand. Several of your readers came to the blood/donor drive at Immaculate Con- Girls at WHS Arthur Siegel ception Church in Somerville last Octo- I would like to congratulate the Scotch Plains ber. In spite of several setbacks, Peter did Westfield High School girls’ athletics receive an adult stem cell transplant on teams, coaches and staff for an outstand- COMMUNITY NOTICE May 19 and is currently recovering at ing fall season. With county champion- home. He is getting stronger each day and ship titles in gymnastics, tennis, volley- hopes to return to teaching a year from ball, and now soccer, they have put on Public Invited to Tour now. display for us all their skill, hard work and While none of those who came that day determination. SP-F High School was the donor for Peter, there were a The need for and importance of Title SCOTCH PLAINS – Area residents couple of people who were told that they IX, which calls for equal funding for are invited to tour the Scotch Plains- were a match for another person in need. boys’ and girls’ sports, has sometimes Fanwood High School on Tuesday, No- One of them was my son Matthew’s wife, been questioned since its inception more vember 14. The tour will begin at 9 a.m. Michele, who just recently donated stem than 25 years ago. But the pride and with a brief presentation in the second cells for a woman in Sweden. Peter’s accomplishment of these girls and their floor media center. stem cells came from a person in Ger- coaches, clearly demonstrate that The tour, sponsored by the Parent- many. It is apparent that the registry is an Westfield High School girls are more Teacher Association, provides an oppor- international one and the needs of some than equal to the task! tunity to meet with Principal David Heisey and the kindness of many goes beyond Well done, ladies. and view the district’s largest facility political boundaries. Jeanne Ammermuller while school is in session. I am so profoundly thankful for all the Westfield For more information, e-mail Michele prayers and for those who volunteered to Blanck at [email protected]. A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, November 9, 2006 Page 5 Westfield WWII Memorial to be Homework-Swamped Mom Dedicated at Noon on Veterans Day WESTFIELD – The Westfield World everyone who helped on the home front. Finds Common Ground War II memorial will be dedicated on Thomas invites all to attend the dedica- By LINDA B. CONDRILLO indeed an inspiration for me anyway to do Veterans’ Day, November 11, at noon at tion, especially WWII veterans, their Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times Memorial Plaza, located at the corner of loved ones and their friends. Refresh- some homework of my very own. A few East Broad Street and North Avenue. ments and fellowship will follow at the An article by columnist Matthew days after the article appeared in the Sun- Thomas Hogaboom, a Life Scout in American Legion Post No. 3, 1003 North Futterman recently appeared in the Octo- day paper, I started making random phone Boy Scout Troop 73, will dedicate the Avenue at Crossway Place at the conclu- ber 8, 2006 Sunday Star Ledger entitled calls around a quarter to nine at night – monument, his Eagle Scout project, af- sion of the ceremonies. “Daddy, Have You Done My Home- just to see how many other parents had ter two years of planning, gaining ap- Attendees are asked to bring their own work?” After reading it, I was both seen it. provals, fundraising and completing con- chairs to the ceremony. shocked and upset –shocked that it wasn’t But first, I started out each call with a struction. Thomas, the Hogaboom family and the written years ago, and upset because it simple question: “What are you doing?” The monument is dedicated to scouts and leaders of Troop 73 expressed didn’t make the front page. Every single parent had the exact same Westfield’s 84 servicemen killed in WWII, their gratitude to the more than 400 indi- Mr. Futterman lamented over having response: “Doing homework with Johnny/ to the 2,400 men and women of Westfield viduals and businesses who gave their time, to do homework with (and sometimes Janie.” All conversations were sporadi- who served in the armed forces and to expertise and money to this cause. HEROES…Westfield Fire Department members, from left, Firefighter Ben- for) his children, expressing angst over cally interrupted with, “excuse me,” fol- jamin Corbin, Lieutenant James Ryan , Firefighter Michael Duelks, Deputy Chief the fact that homework has now become lowed by shouts of “do it now or else!” David Kelly, Lieutenant Anthony Tiller and Firefighter James Pfieffer are a “communal experience.” He noted Sometimes the “excuse me” part was miss- Westfield’s Christmas Tree Lighting honored at the Nineteenth Annual Saint Barnabas Burn Foundation Valor among his daughter’s various assignments ing. Sometimes the “or else” part was Awards. On August 22, 2005, the firemen lowered Mr. Pfieffer headfirst into a 15- was an exercise that involved finding dauntingly explicit. By the time I con- foot hole at Tamaques Park to rescue a toddler trapped inside. every letter in her name in the newspaper, cluded my brief survey, virtually all of the Ceremony Set Sunday, December 3 cutting them out and then spell her name moms had resorted to potty talk. When one WESTFIELD — The Westfield Area Bridget Nisivoccia Designs along with James O’Brien Named to with them. asked her husband if he had seen the ar- Chamber of Commerce (WACC) has others including: Drug Fair, Tutti Baci, He remarked, “My kindergartner is not ticle, she broke out in hysterical (yes, that scheduled the annual Westfield Christ- Weddings Done Wright, Westfield Au- yet 5. She manipulates a scissors with the kind of hysterical) laughter. Ironically, she mas tree-lighting ceremony cosponsored dio & Visual and Williams Nursery. For Seton Hall University Board precision of a meat cleaver. So, guess said he had noticed the headline – but was by the Town Bank and Bridget Nisivoccia more information, please call the Cham- SOUTH ORANGE – Seton Hall Uni- contributed $100,000 to the Stillman who does the cutting, and guess who turns so busy doing homework and projects with Designs for Sunday, December 3 at 5 p.m. ber at (908) 233-3021. versity in July elected James O’Brien of School’s Center for Securities Trading and the newspaper pages, and, since we’re his son over the weekend that he didn’t in the North Avenue Train Station lot. For nearly 60 years, the Westfield Area Westfield, a 1982 graduate, to serve on its Analysis — a real-time trading floor simu- being truthful here, guess who pretty much have time to read it! Santa Claus will arrive in Westfield on a Chamber of Commerce has served the board of regents. lator. He funded a fi- points out each letter one-by-one-by- Now that school is in full swing, is it no fire truck to join Mayor Andy Skibitsky in business community of Scotch Plains, Mr. O’Brien has a nancial markets and one?” coincidence that many husbands are now lighting the Christmas Tree. Mountainside, Fanwood, Garwood and professional back- economic colloquium, To the author I say – it only gets worse. suddenly working late at the office? Let’s The evening’s festivities include a Westfield by providing opportunities to ground in financial ser- which hosted a live Just wait until you find yourself on a first- hope that’s where they are. There seem to special presentation by the NJ Work- succeed through networking. Visit vices. He began his ca- broadcast on name basis with the sales clerk at A.C. be a lot of minivans parked outside of the shop for the Arts Alphorn Ensemble westfieldareachamber.com for more in- reer in retail investment Bloomberg Radio on Moore. Who knew you’d need craft sup- neighborhood tavern lately. But that’s followed by traditional Christmas car- formation about upcoming business and at Merrill Lynch in New January 11 of this year. plies for a language-arts project? And who another survey. Maybe they’re all just ols performed by the Westfield Com- community activities. York City. Later, he Mr. O’Brien and his would have dreamed it would be in music picking up pizza. munity Band and the Choral Art Soci- joined Morgan Stanley wife Judy have contrib- class where three-page reports on renais- Mr. Futterman mentioned that in his ety of NJ Singers. Hale Named Partner in for 19 years and became uted to the Center for sance composers are now the norm? (Thank town there was actually an e-mail group Children, young and old, are invited to managing director and Hope Hospice in heaven for large fonts, double spacing and for all the parents in his second-grader’s meet Santa, who will hand out candy Newark Law Firm co-head of the credit Scotch Plains and to the Google.) And exactly how does the re- class where parents who can’t understand canes and Christmas activity books. NEWARK — Westfield resident fixed-income division. Children’s Hospital at quirement of one of those pricey, over- the homework can get help from the par- Snacks and cups of hot cocoa will also be Audrey Hale has been named a partner He is the managing part- Columbia Presbyterian sized tri-fold boards work their way into a ents who do. He asked the question, “Is provided. in the Newark office of law firm ner of Carlton Hill Glo- in New York City. He syllabus for a project – not to mention the this progress?” I’m wondering now why The First United Methodist Church will McCarter & English. Ms. Hale’s prac- bal Capital, a New intends to expand his part about the numerous weekends (doing our school doesn’t have such a list! accept donations of non-perishable food tice focuses in the field of health care York-based money philanthropic activities nothing else) and close calls with hot glue Finally, after I’ve finished complain- items for their food pantry, and a mitten law. She works with hospitals, non- management firm. to inner-city education, guns? But I digress, it’s been a long day of ing about homework, the last thing I want drive will be hosted by Knit-A-Bit. profits and tax-exempt entities — in Seton Hall University James O’Brien particularly to the Link homework, and the more stringent the to hear a teacher say is we are all in the The annual tree-lighting ceremony is organizations and reorganizations, President Monsignor School, a private curriculum becomes, the more I’m con- same boat because ‘teachers are parents made possible by the Town Bank and mergers and acquisitions, affiliations Robert Sheeran commented, “Jim com- middle school in Newark. vinced I don’t have much more than a too.’ Except teachers have the advantage and joint ventures and in the areas of pletely embodies the servant leadership Mr. O’Brien holds a Bachelor of Sci- fourth-grade education. – and at least if they get stumped – reimbursement, certificate of need and mission Seton Hall University strives to ence degree in Business Administration Even though I’m not a teacher (could assumably a better phone chain. Could licensure, contracting, corporate com- instill in each member of this community.” from Seton Hall University. He is mar- you tell?), I’m awarding Mr. Futterman someone pass me an extra oar? An e-mail pliance, governmental and internal in- Mr. O’Brien said, “Seton Hall played ried to Judy Specht and has four children. extra credit for his article because it was group? vestigations, fraud and abuse. an influential role in my life and I’m New Jersey’s largest and oldest law excited to be able to serve my alma mater firm, McCarter & English was estab- in this meaningful way.” lished more than 160 years ago and has Mr. O’Brien fostered a six-week sum- 400 attorneys in eight cities along the mer intern program between Seton Hall’s Northeast Corridor. More information on Stillman School of Business and Morgan the firm is available at mccarter.com. Stanley for six to 12 business students. He Westfield’s Best Kept Secret To all candidates that ran for office... 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PUBLICATION Fall Boutique-Clothing Sale Begins Tomorrow at Church WESTFIELD – St. Paul’s Episco- a.m. to 2:30 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. pal Church, located at 414 East Broad Saturday’s Bag Day will take place Street in Westfield, will host its an- from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. To con- nual Fall Boutique and Clothing Sale trol traffic flow, access to the sale will tomorrow and Saturday, November be from the alcove entrance outside 10 and 11. Admission is free. the Parish Hall on St. Paul Street. For The sale will feature antiques, jew- information on donations, volunteer- elry, china, silver and crystal, along ing and post-sale outreach, please with nearly new and designer cloth- call the parish at (908) 232-8506. ing. General inventory will include clothing, linens, household items S.A.R. to Gain Insight (kitchenware) and accessories. Bas- kets, Christmas items, children’s toys Into Identity Theft and furniture will not be included. WESTFIELD – The West Fields Gently used items for donation may Chapter of the Sons of the American still be dropped off today, Thursday, Revolution will meet at 8 p.m. on November 9, at the Parish Hall. Monday, November 13, in the Now in its 26th year, the sale sup- Westfield Municipal Building Com- ports the church’s outreach efforts. munity Room at 425 East Broad Street. Through the sale, St. Paul’s outreach Guest speaker Jan Allen of the Of- program provides inexpensive cloth- fice of Public Affairs of the New Jer- MR. AND MRS. BRIAN MCGUIRE ing and goods to people in local sey Department of Banking and Insur- (She is the former Ms. Analia Sanchez) communities. Unsold items are ance in Trenton will speak on “Iden- sorted and distributed to social ser- tity Theft – It Could Happen to You!” vice agencies within the county and Through video scenarios and dis- Ms. Diana Shineman and Marcus Gustafsson to other disaster relief organizations. cussion, participants will learn the Ms. Analia Sanchez In an effort to instill a commit- problems caused by identity theft and ment to volunteerism in young preventive measures that can be taken people, supervised children age 10 to help safeguard against it. Topics Ms. Diana Shineman and older will assist with various will include credit card fraud, secur- Marries Brian McGuire tasks associated with the sale. ing of bank information and driver’s Ms. Analia Sanchez, the daughter Rotondo of Margate, Fla., all friends Sale hours tomorrow will be 9:30 license duplication. To Wed Marcus Gustafsson of Mr. and Mrs. Victor Sanchez of of the bridegroom, and Diego The meeting is open to the public. Buenos Aires, Argentina, was mar- Sanchez, the brother of the bride, Library Event to Offer Light refreshments will be served. Mr. and Mrs. Alan B. Shineman search (CNDR). ried on Saturday, August 26, to Brian who resides in San Sebastian, Spain. For more information, please call of Westfield have announced the The future bridegroom graduated McGuire. He is the son of Mr. and A 1992 graduate of Santa Maria DDR and PlayStation2 Warren C. Fristensky, chapter presi- engagement of their daughter, Ms. from Brown University in 1999 with Mrs. Bryan McGuire of Westfield. High School in Buenos Aires, the FANWOOD – Dance Dance Revo- dent, at (908) 654-1731. Diana Weber Shineman, to Marcus a Bachelor of Science degree in The evening wedding took place at bride received a Bachelor of Science lution (DDR) and PlayStation2 will Knut Daniel Gustafsson. He is the Biology. He also is at the University San Martin de Tours Church and was degree in Hotel Administration from return to the Fanwood Memorial Li- Local Church to Hold son of Mr. and Mrs. Torgny of Pennsylvania pursuing joint followed by an all-night reception at Cornell University in 1996. She is brary on Tuesday, November 14, from Gustafsson of Narberth, Pa. Medical/Doctorate degrees. the Alvear Palace Hotel, both in employed as Assistant Director of Fi- 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. The event will in- Christmas Boutique A 1998 Westfield High School The couple plans to wed in May Buenos Aires. nance for W Hotels in New York City. clude games, competitions, prizes and FANWOOD – The annual Christ- graduate, the bride-to-be was 2007 in Philadelphia, Pa. where they Mrs. Luciana Charchu of Buenos The bridegroom, a 1993 graduate refreshments. mas Boutique of the Fanwood Pres- awarded her Bachelor of Arts de- both presently reside. Aires, a friend of the bride, was the of Westfield High School, was DDR is a music video arcade game byterian Church Thrift Shop will be gree in Biology from Cornell Uni- matron of honor. The bridal atten- awarded dual Bachelor of Science typically played on a dance pad with held on Wednesday, November 15, versity in 2002. She is pursuing her Sisters of Mercy Plan dants included Mrs. Alicia Taylor of degrees in Business Logistics and four arrow panels. These panels are from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The entrance is Doctorate in Cell and Molecular Christmas Bazaar New York City, Mrs. Victoria International Business from Pennsyl- pressed using the players’ feet, in Biology at the University of Penn- on McDermott Place. AREA – The annual Christmas Inchausti of Buenos Aires, Ms. vania State University in University response to arrows that appear on the Featured items will include new sylvania with a focus on Alzheimer’s Romina Musa of Barcelona, Spain Park, Pa. in 1998. He is the Director screen in front of them. The arrows research directed through the Bazaar sponsored by the Sisters of and gently used clothing for all ages; Mercy of New Jersey will be held on and Ms. Marijn Neelen of Rotterdam, of Food and Beverage Operations for are synchronized to the general linens; kitchen supplies; dishes; jew- university’s Center for Holland, all friends of the bride, and the North American division of rhythm or beat of a song and success Neurodegenerative Disease Re- Saturday, November 18, in Mercy elry and many decorative items in- Hall at Mount Saint Mary in Ms. Karen McGuire, the sister of the Starwood Hotels in White Plains, N.Y. is dependent on a player’s ability to cluding paintings, frames and Christ- bridegroom, who resides in Hoboken. The bridal shower was held at time his or her steps. Single Jewish Friends Watchung. The bazaar will run from mas decorations. All proceeds will 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. All proceeds will go Peter Maher of Pittsburgh, Pa., a Amanda’s in Hoboken. The parents PlayStation2 racing games also will benefit local charities and all the Plan Lunch Gathering be available. The Fanwood Memorial to the retired and infirm sisters. friend of the bridegroom, was the of the bridegroom hosted a rehearsal workers are volunteers. AREA – The Circle of Single Jew- dinner at Happening in the Puerto Library is located at North Avenue Handmade holiday crafts, wooden best man. Serving as groomsmen were ish Friends 49+ will hold a Meet and Peter Groff of Oreland, Pa., Frank Madero section of Buenos Aires. and Tillotson Road. For more infor- La Leche League Posts ornaments and garden decorations, mation, please call Nancy Kipping at Eat Lunch on Sunday, November 19, many made by the sisters at Mount Gill of Pittsburgh, Pa., Matthew Following a wedding trip to South at noon at Jade Dynasty Chinese Palumbo of Westfield and John Africa, the couple resides in Hoboken. (908) 322-6400. Date of Next Meeting Saint Mary, will be available. WESTFIELD – The La Leche Restaurant, located at 925 Amboy Themed baskets will be raffled and African Violet Group League of Westfield, a breastfeeding Avenue in Edison. The cost is $3 there will be hourly 50/50s, with a KEN@• PLACE• SCHOOL information and support group, will plus the price of a meal/tip off the Super 50/50 at the end of the day. To Meet November 16 meet on Thursday, November 16, at 10 menu. To respond, please call Gift baskets with various themes, SCOTCH PLAINS – The Union a.m. Topics will include “The Art of Roberta at (908) 668-8450. such as spa, movie night, Italian and County Chapter of the African Violet Breastfeeding and Avoiding Difficul- party, will be offered for purchase. Society will hold its monthly meet- ties” and “Adjusting to Parenthood.” Grief and the Holidays The Mercy Associates will run the ing at 1 p.m. on Thursday, November New, experienced and expectant To Be Lecture Focus Food Court throughout the day. 16, at the Scotch Plains Public Li- mothers and their children are invited Among the featured menu items will CRANFORD – The Center for Hope be meatball and sausage and pepper brary, located at 1927 Bartle Avenue. to learn more about breastfeeding, Hospice and Palliative Care will offer Bob Kurzynski will present a pro- have questions answered and meet sandwiches, hotdogs and chili. Home- a “Grief and the Holidays” lecture on made desserts also will be served, as gram on “Potting and Pinching – Af- other breastfeeding mothers. For more Tuesday, November 14, at 7 p.m. It rican Violet Trailers.” Anyone inter- information and the meeting loca- well as soft drinks, coffee and tea. will be held at St. Michael’s Roman New this year will be fresh Florida ested in African violets is invited to tion, please call Mari at (908) 233- Catholic Church Parish Center, lo- attend. 6513 or Arlene at (908) 789-4772. citrus boxes with oranges, tanger- cated at 40 Alden Street in Cranford. ines and grapefruit in several group- Donna Dandrilli, a bereavement ings. Live balsam Christmas wreaths counselor, will facilitate the discus- A TTORNEY AT LAW also will be available for purchase. sion. The program will provide infor- Mount Saint Mary is located at 1645 mation and support to help those who Route 22, West across from Sears. For Thomas C. Jardim, Esq. have suffered a loss cope with the more details or to make donations to approaching holidays. For more in- Ramsey Berman, P.C. the bazaar and the Sisters of Mercy, formation, please call (908) 654-3711. please call (908) 756-0994.

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Church, located at 1251 Terrill Road Evangel Church will serve as a col- and energy that I extend a hearty What you will not see this week, in Scotch Plains, will receive gift- lection center for Operation Christ- “thank you” to the member congre- because it is taking place in Biloxi, filled shoeboxes from the commu- mas Child. The church hopes to col- gations and non-profit organizations Miss., is the two dozen people from nity during Operation Christmas lect 3,500 shoebox gifts from resi- that make up the Westfield/ our community who are building a Child’s National Collection Week, dents of Scotch Plains and the sur- Mountainside Ministerium. house! As part of a well-conceived November 13 to 20. rounding area this year. You may have seen the frame-build and wonderfully executed plan by The church will be open Monday, “For most of their lives, these chil- on the front lawn of the First United leaders of our local ministerium and Tuesday and Thursday from 6 to dren have only known suffering and Methodist Church on the weekend of the Greater Plainfield Chapter of 8:30 p.m., Wednesday and Friday hurt, so the opportunity to reach them FestiFall back in October. You may Habitat for Humanity, volunteers have from 2 to 4 p.m., Saturday from 11 and their families through a simple have seen the wonderful coverage of traveled to build a house for a family a.m. to 3 p.m., Sunday from 2 to 4 shoebox is a privilege,” said Dan the event, which our local Westfield who “lost it all” in the Gulf Coast p.m. and the following Monday from Ramella, who is coordinating the Channel 36 aired in October. You storms of last year. 6 to 8:30 p.m. local collection. may have seen the interview that The two-week effort includes vol- PAINTING PRETTY PUMPKINS...During the annual Pumpkin Patch at Wil- Operation Christmas Child is a Further information about the unteers of all ages and walks of life. son Elementary School in Westfield October 27, students and their siblings paint ministry of Samaritan’s Purse, the Evangel Church’s participation in Mayor Skibitsky did with Habitat for pumpkins to create unique decorations for the home. This year, over 600 Humanity coordinator Al Yoshimura. Some received time off from work by international Christian relief orga- this program is available by calling their employers who support Gulf pumpkins were bought and painted by the children. Pictured, second graders Mia nization headed by Franklin Gra- (800) 605-9674. For more details It is all the result of action-oriented Anderson, left, and Hannah Liddy show off their masterpieces. collaboration among the participants Coast Recovery; some other-oriented ham. Children, families, churches about Operation Christmas Child or and leaders in Westfield’s own non- retirees are committing time and en- and groups fill empty shoeboxes with to receive free materials, please call ergy unselfishly, and all have gone toys, school supplies, hygiene items, (800) 353-5949 or visit Thrift Shop to Hold with the blessings, prayers and sup- Miller-Cory Museum Plans photographs and personal letters. www.samaritanspurse.org. port of congregations and friends. Operation Christmas Child deliv- Toy and Doll Sale What will travel down to Biloxi ers the shoeboxes around the world to Senior Club to Learn SCOTCH PLAINS – Beginning on with these volunteers? Hammers, work ‘Corn Husk Crafts’ Sunday children affected by poverty, war, dis- Tuesday, November 14, the Fanwood- boots, tape measures, a prayer shawl ease, disaster and terrorism. Last year, About Dental Health Scotch Plains Service League’s Thrift for the family receiving the new house, WESTFIELD – The Miller-Cory The gift shop, which is stocked the organization reached more than WESTFIELD – The Holy Trinity Shop will hold its annual Gigantic knit by the “Shawl Sisters” of the First House Museum will feature a spe- with a variety of Colonial toys, crafts, 7.6 million children in 95 countries. Senior Social Club will meet on Mon- Toy and Doll Sale. The shop is lo- United Methodist Church; lots of cial program entitled “Corn Husk books and educational materials, will day, November 13, at 1:30 p.m. in cated at 1730 East Second Street in prayers; a check for $75,000 to pay for Crafts” on Sunday, November 12, be open for business as well. ‘Empty-Nesters’ Club the Holy Trinity Interparochial Scotch Plains. the new house, given as a grant to from 2 to 4 p.m. It is described as The Miller-Cory House Museum, School auditorium on First Street in For sale in the toy department will Habitat from Johnson & Johnson Cor- ideal for children. located at 614 Mountain Avenue in To Meet Tomorrow Westfield. Guest speaker Dr. Ken- be baskets of Leggo sets with their poration; an appropriate amount of The youngsters of early American Westfield, is listed on the State and WESTFIELD – The Westfield neth W. Arida will discuss and give a directions included; new children’s pain reliever for sore muscles unac- settlers brought dolls and some National Registers of Historic Places. Empty-Nesters Club will hold an or- slide presentation entitled “Dental books for preschoolers to young adults; customed to hard physical work every wooden toys with them to the new Admission is $2.50 for adults, $1 for ganizational meeting tomorrow, Fri- Health Through the Years.” trucks; new puzzles; action figures; day and a few boxes of band-aids to colonies. When these toys wore out, students and free for children under day, November 10, at 7 p.m. Interested senior citizens who did push/pull toddler toys; musical instru- cover blisters on hands which don’t new ones were made from available age four. The club is open to “in-betweener” not sign up at the club’s October meet- ments; Fisher-Price and Tyco toys. usually wield hammers and lumber, materials such as cornhusks. Upcoming Sunday events at the couples who are interested in social- ing for the Christmas bus trip to Barbie dolls, babies in baskets and shingles and siding. Eileen O’Shea will show visitors museum include the annual “Thanks- izing at one another’s homes for din- Pomona, N.Y. on Thursday, Decem- porcelain collector dolls, along with Among the best things that come to the museum how to create corn- giving Dinner and 18th Century Table ners, cook-outs and the like plus pos- ber 7, may do so at Monday’s meeting. soft Holly Hobbie dolls, stuffed ani- from such selfless endeavors: a re- flowers and corn figures, a craft that Manners” program on November 19 sible outings to restaurants, plays and The annual Seniors Christmas Lun- mals and teddies with clothes, will be newed sense of purpose for the con- the colonists learned from the Na- and “Gingerbread Sunday” on De- other attractions. For more details cheon will be held on Monday, De- on display as well. gregations that have participated; tive Americans. cember 3. For more information, including the location of the meeting, cember 11, at 1:30 p.m. in the Holy The Christmas decorations depart- deeper and more meaningful work- Museum docents will be available please call the museum office at (908) please call Roberta at (908) 232-0537 Trinity School auditorium. All senior ment will feature ornaments, trees, ing relationships among the leaders on Sunday to guide visitors through 232-1776. after 5 p.m. members are welcome to attend. wall hangings and holiday dishes, of community groups and clergy; re- the restored, fully furnished Colo- among many other items. Addition- newed interest in the far-reaching nial era farmhouse. Members of the ally, holiday sweaters and winter coats work of Habitat for Humanity at home, Cooking Committee will prepare will be on the racks. in the Gulf Coast and in hundreds of food over the open-hearth fire and Valley Furniture Shop The shop hours are 10 a.m. to 2:30 countries around the world, and a offer taste treats for visitors to Exquisite 18th Century Reproductions p.m. on Tuesday, Wednesday and sense that Westfielders have done sample. Thursday and 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on something significant to lessen the Friday and Saturday. For more infor- pain of, improve the quality of life mation or directions, please call the for, and restore hope to a family after Ceremonies Scheduled 61ST ANNIVERSARY SALE store at (908) 322-5420. devastating natural disaster took away a big part of their day-to-day life. Marking Veterans Day SPECTACULAR STOREWIDE SAVINGS Presbyterian Church Habitat for Humanity builds houses SCOTCH PLAINS – American that low-income families pay for with Legion Post No. 209 and Veterans of Reveals Pottery Sale no-interest loans and can pass on to Foreign Wars Post No. 10122 will STICKLEY 50% OFF TRUCKLOAD SALE MOUNTAINSIDE – The Potters’ their families. It completes one house conduct ceremonies on Saturday, Shifman Bedding Truckload Sale Plus $100 Gift Certificate on Premium Sets Guild of New Jersey will sponsor a every 24 minutes somewhere in the November 11, in observance of Vet- pottery sale this Saturday and Sun- world, completing 5,000 houses erans Day. Door Prize Drawing - $1500 Store Gift Certifcate! day, November 11 and 12, at the Com- across the United States and more Services will begin at 11 a.m. with munity Presbyterian Church, located than 20,000 overseas every year. You the laying of wreaths at the Veterans at 1459 Deer Path in Mountainside. are encouraged to check it out for Monument at Park Avenue and Front Sale hours will be 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. yourself at www.habitat.org for the Street in Scotch Plains. At 11:30 on Saturday and noon to 5 p.m. on international work and a.m., a presentation of wreaths will Sunday. The Potters’ Guild of New www.gphabitat.org for our local af- take place at the Fanwood Memorial Jersey was founded in 1987 to pro- filiate. Library at North Avenue and mote the development of New Jersey’s * * * * * * * Tillotson Road. ceramic artists and the exchange of Reverend Carll is senior pastor of Members of the community are knowledge in support of their cre- the First United Methodist Church, 1 invited to attend these programs to ative endeavors. Admission to the sale East Broad Street in Westfield, and recognize the contributions and sac- is free and credit cards will be ac- president of the Westfield/ rifices made by all former members cepted. Mountainside Ministerium. of the United States armed forces.

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ROUND THE CLOCK…Even at 1 p.m. Westfield residents from the third ward show up en masse to cast their votes for their favorite candidates; SOMBER EVENING…Union County Republican Freeholder candidate Glenn Mortimer looks over early election results Tuesday night with Nicole Gentile, right, secretary ceive degrees in mathematics, com- To support statewide and national of the Union County Republican Party; VICTORY…Union County Freeholders Chester Holmes (left), Deborah Scanlon (center) and Alexander Mirabella (right) puter science, earth science, chemis- workforce needs, Kean will recruit, embrace each other and celebrate their re-election victories over the Union County Republicans. try and biology. These disciplines have select and support 40 scholars, 20 of all been identified by the state of New whom will be minorities, over a four- Jersey as severe workforce shortage year period at the baccalaureate level areas that require enhanced recruit- with the ultimate goal of enabling County Dems Sweep Election Holy Trinity Hosts ment and retention efforts. them to enter the workforce and/or CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 Edison Offers Internet continue their education to obtain the local towns…it’s a thrill for me to “really need to take a serious look at Shopping Event Tonight graduate degrees. see how well we did locally through- their tax bill. A large portion is being Safety Program Directed by Pablo Zafra, associate out Union County.” distributed to the county.” WESTFIELD – Holy Trinity and home goods that add elegance to professor in the Department of Math- Mr. Mirabella and his wife were Republican supporters also voiced Interparochial School will sponsor Be- entertaining. WESTFIELD – Edison Intermedi- ate School’s guidance department will ematics & Computer Science, S- optimistic before the race was called. their surprise when results for fore the Rush Boutique, a shopping ex- Local artisans will offer handmade STEM is expected to increase reten- Fifteen minutes prior to the victory Westfield were posted, indicating that travaganza, this evening, November 9. rosary beads and photographs. A host a parent workshop on Internet safety on Tuesday, November 14, at tion in mathematics and the sciences speeches, Mrs. Mirabella asked, “Is it Mrs. Stender won that town. Gifts for all will be available to massage therapist will be available from 24 to 35 percent. safe for me to call my son and tell him Former Westfield Mayor, Demo- purchase between 7 and 9 p.m. The on site to offer the promise of peace. 7:30 p.m. in the school’s auditorium. his father won?” crat Tom Jardim, said voter turnout in boutique features casual to chic cos- Refreshments will be served. A The topics to be covered include And earlier in the night, Freeholder Westfield appeared strong, despite tume jewelry and belts, gourmet goods percentage of the proceeds of the cyber predators, bullying, supervi- See It All On: Mirabella showed confidence. “I think the fact that there were no town races. that will enhance every holiday menu evening will benefit Holy Trinity sion and safety practices. All Westfield people respond to good services and Mr. Jardim said he was not sur- Interparochial School, Home and parents and guardians are encour- www.goleader.com hard working public service.” prised by the result of the freeholder President of Triangle School Association. aged to attend. When Mr. Mirabella saw the first race. The school is located on 336 First results trickle in on the board, he said State Senator Ray Lesniak of Eliza- Club Hails from WF Street; attendees are asked to access “Springfield, welcome back,” refer- beth, who attended the Democratic WESTFIELD – The Princeton Tri- the building through the back en- ring to the Democrats slight majority freeholders’ victory celebration, angle Club, the nation’s oldest college trance on Watterson street. For more in that township. shared that sentiment. musical-comedy troupe, returns to the information, contact Carol Jones at Rahway, Roselle, Hillside, Union, “I don’t know why the Republi- Matthews stage of McCarter Theatre (908) 233-3585. Linden, Plainfield and Elizabeth voted cans field candidates anymore,” he (91 University Place, Princeton) with overwhelmingly Democratic. said. its 116th annual production, Heist Al- Callahan Receives Democrats won by small margins And Democratic Freeholder Daniel mighty on Friday and Saturday, No- in Scotch Plains, Garwood and Sullivan said he too expected a vic- vember 10 and 11, at 8 p.m. National Honor Roselle Park. tory. In this year’s student-written and WESTFIELD – The National So- And while voters in Cranford fa- “Republicans have no ideas on how performed musical extravaganza, an ciety of High School Scholars vored the Democratic 7th District to govern the county,” he said. “You evil museum curator steals the Mona (NSHSS) announced that St. Peter’s Congressional Candidate Linda don’t win by these margins without Lisa and frames a hapless thief, who Preparatory High School student Stender, they favored the Republican people realizing what you do.” persuades his grifter brother to come Colin Callahan from Westfield has freeholder candidates. Union County Sheriff Ralph out of retirement to clear his name. been selected for membership. At Republican headquarters, the Froehlich, who helped post the re- Several students from New Jersey The society recognizes the top Elks Club in Mountainside, there was sults throughout the evening, openly are involved in this year’s produc- scholars in the nation and invites recurrent disappointment throughout supported the Democrats. tion, including Angela Ricci of only those students who have the night. “The Democrats have done so much Westfield. Angela is a graduate of achieved superior academic excel- While the Republicans won positive,” he said, adding that he was Westfield High School and president lence. NSHSS founder and Chair- SPHERE OF INFLUENCE…Two Westfield High School students were named Mountainside, Mr. Mortimer said he also a supporter of Congressional can- of the Triangle Club. man Claes Nobel, senior member of winners of the 2006 Westfield UNICO essay contest. Sophomores Meredith Clark was disappointed at the small margin didate Linda Stender of Fanwood, a About her Triangle experience, she the Nobel Prize family, made the and Chris Yeager composed their essays based on this year’s theme: “The most in his borough. former freeholder. “She’s a coura- said, “Freshman year I was looking for announcement. influential Italian or Italian-American.” Meredith wrote about Rudolph Giuliani something fun to do and a way to meet and Chris about Galileo. Robert Tarte of Westfield UNICO, center, presented a “I thought the numbers would be geous lady who doesn’t hesitate to Boy Scout Troops plaque and the $250 saving bonds to the students in the presence of their Social better. I’m not pleased,” he said. take on a challenge.” people so I decided to join Triangle. Studies teacher Adam Pizzi, far left, and acting Principal Dennis Fyffe, far right. Mrs. Quattrocchi, who suffered her Voters who turned out for the cel- After being assistant props designer on Tours Deserted Village one show, I was hooked.” Angela is the third consecutive loss for freeholder, ebration agreed the Democrats earned WESTFIELD – Boy Scout Troop Get the Latest Election Coverage said, “Some towns are what I ex- their victory. daughter of Denise and Richard Ricci. Tickets are $20, $22, $23 and $25. Pack 73, Den 4, toured the Deserted pected, some were what I didn’t ex- Union County resident Tony Village in Berkeley Heights last month The Scotch Plains-Fanwood The Westfield Leader pect.” Of her loss, she said, “I have no Brennan said, “(Democrats) have Student tickets are $7.50 with I.D. To Times charge tickets by phone, call the as part of Union County’s Four Cen- Do it on the Web intention of going away.” continued to build a strong grassroots turies in a Weekend program. 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PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, November 9, 2006 Page 9 THE STUDENT VIEW SPFHS Announces National Merit Scholars, Honors The weekly column written by local high school students SCOTCH PLAINS – Karen Cathleen Carr, Yvonne Chen, Carolyn McDermott, supervisor of counseling in DiProspero, Sarah Halpern, Kristen the Scotch Plains-Fanwood (SP-F) pub- Henkels, Elizabeth Jacobs, Dana High School Jobs Teach lic schools, announced recently that Levinson, Matthew Linsenberg, Rebecca Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School McGuire, Danielle Porter, Randolph (SPFHS) seniors Karina DeMair, Helen Smith, Jason Thompson, Emily Wallden Students Independence Han and Allison Hoynes-O’Connor, have and Guenevere Zucker. been named semifinalists in the 2007 AP Scholars with Honor: Students By ELENA TINFOW pendent work. There is no way to National Merit Scholarship Competition. who received an average grade of at least Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times make up for personal error; there is This designation identifies these young 3.25 on all AP Exams taken, and grades With working comes a multitude no copying off the person in front or women as among the 16,000 highest of 3 or higher on four or more of these of responsibilities. Students gain in- back. scoring students nationwide on the PSAT/ exams, included: Christine Albanese- dependence when working because Working in high school is great NMSQT exam of critical reading, math, DeMair, Cheryl Beoaj, Robert Burke, they must be completely self-reliant. preparation for the future. When look- VILLAGE PEOPLE…Joseph Scalia and Paul Hagar, Den 4 Leaders of Pack 73, and writing skills. More than 1.4 million Deirdre Clark, Jack Davis, Aaron Doliber, By experiencing how the working ing for a job after college, it could sit with Tiger Cubs who toured Deserted Village as part of the Four Centuries in students participated in the qualifying David Ginsberg, Gary Herzberg, world operates, students gain a great only help having encountered the a Weekend program. Pictured, from left to right, are back row: Nicholas test as part of this national program, and Meaghan Kelly, Kristen Kersey, Ian Friedrich, Samuel Allen, Matthew Kujawski, Daniel Scalia and Ronan Hagar. semifinalists were designated on a state McNally, Katerina Wong and Joshua advantage over those who have never same situation previously. Simply representational basis to ensure that aca- Zinman. worked before. Having a job while being exposed to the concepts of pay- Front Row: Mr. Scalia, Christopher Marner, Kyle Feste, Alex Brezik, Spencer Vito and Mr. Hagar. demically able young people from all AP Scholars with Distinction: SPFHS still in high school can teach respon- checks, cooperating with coworkers parts of the United States are recognized. students who received an average grade sibility and independence and is good and respecting your employer is best To become finalists, the students and of at least 3.5 on all AP Exams taken, and preparation for the future. to have happen sooner than later. Also, WF Public Schools Offer the other semifinalists must maintain grades of 3 or higher on five or more of Students who also have a job learn business owners look to hire employ- records of high academic performance, these exams included: James Alfano, to handle multiple responsibilities. ees who have some job experience. be endorsed and recommended by their Faye Bi, Michael Bonacum, Elizaveta They must juggle all of their school- In conclusion, students who have a Bond Referendum Overview school principals, earn SAT scores that Bourchtein, Daniel Bugg, Derrick Chen, work and remember all of their tasks job while still in high school will confirm their earlier qualifying test per- Cleo Chou, Neil Dalal, Andrew Gibson, at work. In addition, any time stu- learn responsibility and indepen- This column will contain informa- dren (will be able to relocate current formance and submit detailed scholar- Joshua Green, Jonathan Greenspan, dence, and they will be well prepared tional articles about the proposed pre-K classes from Edison Interme- ship applications that include an essay Daniel Ingram, Andrew Lipstein, Raunaq dents make an error, they are held and information about their school lead- completely accountable, and they for future job experiences. By being bond referendum for the Westfield diate School to Lincoln); and Palejwala, Devang Patel, and Katherine public schools. The public will vote • to enable teacher collaboration, ership and community activities. VanHaasteren. learn that they are bound to their away from their parents and having to In addition, seven SPFHS seniors actions. provide for themselves, students will on the referendum on January 23, centralization of resources and 2007. strengthening of program for our achieved commended student status as When working, high-school stu- become more responsible and inde- part of the national competition. Stu- dents experience a degree of inde- pendent. Proposals include: youngest students. dents Jennifer Gardella, Genevieve pendence many have never felt be- Furthermore, by gaining a sense of 1. Converting Lincoln School into an 2. Improving 80-year old Roosevelt Gilroy, Christopher Lacko, Jessica fore. The employer relies exclusively the working world, they can acquire early childhood learning center for kin- Intermediate School by expanding Lieberman, Kirsten Mandala, Jonathan dergarten and pre-K disabled students: Roosevelt’s cafeteria and library to ac- Parisi and Stacey Tanguy are among on the student to make decisions; this an advantage that will have for the • is a time when the student is com- remainder of their employed lives. to free up more rooms in the commodate enrollment and meet state approximately 34,000 high scorers who pletely separated from the parents. Elena, a junior, attends the Union elementary schools where there are standards; renovating Roosevelt’s dete- received letters of commendation in rec- Also, many jobs require solely inde- County Magnet School. no additional classrooms available riorating stairwells and improving light- ognition of their outstanding academic for our growing population (first grade ing in hallways for safety; and enclosing promise. enrollment largest in 30 years); an open breezeway to provide security. Ms. McDermott also announced that • to avoid increasing class sizes, 3. Replacing 48-year old windows seniors Lauryn Adams, Austin Jefferson, WHS Students Helping particularly in grades 3 to 5, due to in Edison’s science wing with en- Martin Njoroge and Arianna Williams lack of classrooms; ergy-efficient ones. have been recognized in the 2007 Na- • tional Achievement Scholarship Pro- To Fight Breast Cancer to provide space for special needs * Total Bond Estimate: $9.4 million gram, an academic competition that pro- children to be educated in district For more information about the vides recognition for outstanding Black WESTFIELD — With one in eight emblazoned club t-shirts for sale, and where they have the benefit of being Westfield Public Schools bond pro- American high school students. women expected to fight the fight held a “jeans for the cause” day for mainstreamed and the district also posal, visit westfieldnjk12.org These SPFHS students are among ap- against breast cancer during her life- WHS’s teachers. And they plan to benefits from substantial savings; proximately 3,000 students out of the time, almost anyone, any age, any- continue both raising money and rais- • to provide an age-appropriate en- SPFHS Senior Attends program¹s 130,000-plus participants who where, can expect to be touched in ing awareness throughout the school vironment for all district kindergar- will be referred to colleges and universi- some way by the disease. year: in December, the club will host ten students and pre-K disabled chil- Smith College Program ties for their potential academic success. Westfield High School Students an education and awareness day led SCOTCH PLAINS –According to a In addition, 46 students at SPFHS Kelsey Greenfield, Julia Knaus, by The Susan G. Komen Breast Can- recent announcement from the Coun- have been awarded the designation of Hannah Rubin, Jemma Urban and cer Foundation North Jersey Affiliate WHS Class of 1996 seling Department at Scotch Plains- AP Scholar by the College Board in Danielle Zamarelli have begun their in Summit; a semi-formal dance and Fanwood High School (SPFHS), se- recognition of their exceptional academic own crusade against breast cancer. a fashion show are in the planning Reunion Approaches nior Brittany Barnett participated re- performance on Advanced Placement WESTFIELD – The Westfield High cently in Smith College’s Women of Program (AP) Exams taken in May 2006. Several months ago, with the assis- stages for 2007. The students took the exams after com- tance of Beatrice Diller, their All proceeds from their fundraising School Class of 1996 needs help find- Distinction program. pleting college-level courses at SPFHS, Westfield High School teacher/advi- efforts are being donated to The Su- ing miss classmates. The three-day program was held at and have been recognized in several lev- sor (and a breast cancer survivor), san G. Komen Breast Cancer Foun- The group is looking forward to the college’s Northampton, Mass, els of achievement based on their overall they joined together and founded The dation. The students welcome any their 10-year reunion, which will be campus on the weekend of October performance. Breast Cancer Awareness Club to raise help or donations from the commu- held at Crossroads in Garwood on 27 and highlighted the kinds of expe- SPFHS students who received grades money for breast cancer research. nity. Saturday, November 25. They already riences and opportunities that are of 3 (out of 5) or higher on three or more They recruited more than 100 mem- Local stores or organizations that have 50 percent of the class regis- available at the college for students of AP Exams included: Jennifer Bauer, bers and raised over $1,500 through would like to get involved are asked tered on classmates.com and are look- color and diverse backgrounds. Marisa Bianco, Daniel Bodenstein, four successful fundraising events. to contact Ms. Diller at (908) 789- ing for the remainder. Brittany, on the recommendation They created their own pink-ribbon 4500 or [email protected]. If a reader was part of the class or of SPFHS counselor John McManus, knows someone who was, direct them competed with other applicants to Far Brook is a small, to classmates.com, where they can attend this all-expenses-paid program Far Brook coeducational day school find additional details and payment based on her academic qualifications, in Short Hills for children from methods, in addition to reconnecting personal qualities and two essays. with fellow alumni. Classmates can All participants lived in campus Nursery through the Eighth send in payment by contacting Shari houses for the weekend, experienced grade. Since its founding in Gersch or Brad Jankowski at the academic and social life at the 1948, Far Brook has offered [email protected] or by college and attended panels and work- calling (212) 217-9959. shops on student life. its students an innovative and challenging academic curriculum in which great music, literature and art are a natural part of each a small school of child’s daily life. uncommon quality where OPEN HOUSE education is considered an Art.

FIGHTING BREAST CANCER…Westfield High School students, from left to Wed. Nov. 29 right, Jemma Urban, Hannah Rubin, Beatrice Diller (teacher/advisor), Danielle Zamarelli, Kelsey Greenfield, and Julia Kraus are the founders and officers of or Westfield High School’s Breast Cancer Awareness Club, which to date, has raised more than $1,500 for breast cancer research. Call for Tour RSVP 973-379-3442 Far Brook School 52 Great Hills Road Short Hills www.farbrook.org All decisions on admissions are made without regard to race, religion, sex or national origin.

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See it all in color at! Sports Section www.goleader.com THE WEEK IN SPORTS Pages 11-17 BONARD SCORES WINNING TD, CHERVENYAK PASSES 283 YARDS, 2 TDs Blue Devil Gridders Break ‘Jinx’, Burn SPF Raiders, 28-21, in Intense Rivalry

By DAVID B. CORBIN ous four meetings, at Gary Kehler end zone anyway possible.” ers’ rushing game with 120 yards in Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times Stadium in Westfield on November 4. Raider junior quarterback Mike 24 carries. Senior Matt Huether had Senior quarterback Tom Bonard Bonard (12 rushes for 94 yards and Chervenyak completed 14 of 23 passes five carries for 15 yards, including a and the rest of his classmates have six completions in eight attempts for for 283 yards, including a one-yard one-yard TD plunge and sophomore waited a long time to settle a score, 83 yards) had TD runs of 17, 19 and TD pass to Tim Green and a 67-yard Marcus Green had 10 yards on four which has dated back to seventh grade 21 yards, respectively, and hit senior TD bomb to senior wide receiver Ja- carries. PAL football, with the seniors from tight end CJ Patella (two receptions son Zelesnik (4 receptions, 129 yards). Key plays, long drives, a disputed Scotch Plains-Fanwood (SPF). The score was settled when Bonard ran for three touchdowns (TD) and threw for another to guide the Westfield David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times High School football team to an emo- ATTAINING A LOFTY STATUS…Mike DeVizio scored two first-half goals and tionally charged 28-21 victory over added another goal in the second half to lead the Raiders to the Union County title. the Raiders, who had won the previ- DEVIZO SCORES THREE GOALS, STANEK BURIES ONE Raider Boys Secure Eleventh UCT Soccer Championship

By DAVID B. CORBIN three more titles in 1992, 97 and 98 goal to give the Raiders a 2-0 lead. Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times then won in 2000, 2001, 2002, 2004 – “County championship! That’s Junior Tri-Captain Mike DeVizio – a 1-0 win over Union – and, now, what we wanted all year. This is the with a ‘z’ and a capital ‘V’ for victory 2006. The Raiders, who made their time of the year where you just have – ripped in two first-half goals and 10th straight UCT appearance in the to go and play as hard as you can and one second-half goal to lead the sec- finals, dropped a 4-3, overtime deci- get that win. That’s what we did to- ond-seeded Scotch Plains-Fanwood sion to Elizabeth last year. night. Now we are county champi- High School boys soccer team to its Although the Raiders have gotten ons,” said DeVizio. 11th Union County Tournament off slowly in several games this sea- The Farmers turned the tables be- (UCT) championship under Head son, it certainly did not happen in the fore halftime when Cassiano Coach Tom Breznitsky with a 4-2 championship game when DeVizio DosSantos, on an assist from Brian victory over top-seeded, No. 10 Union ripped a left-footed shot into the 17- Barrara, scored with 6:32 on the clock at Williams Field in Elizabeth on 4-2 Farmers’ net 4:39 into the game. then Leonardo Avella tied the score David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times November 4. Less than three minutes later, junior four minutes later. AN INTENSE RIVALRY AT KEHLER STADIUM…Blue Devil quarterback Tom Bonard, No. 3, scored three touchdowns The 16-5-1, No. 13 Raiders won Tri-Captain Brian Hessemer fed DeVizio notched his third goal, with and threw for another in a 28-21 victory over the Raider witnessed by a crowd of 3,000. Raiders Jason Boff, No. 84, and Rob their first three UCT titles under DeVizio, who penetrated the center 17:30 remaining in the game, on Tyler Scibek, No. 42, chase Bonard as Blue Devil Joe Schurig, No. 67, follows the play. Breznitsky in 1986, 87 and 89, added of the box and drilled in his second CONTINUED ON PAGE 14 for 14 yards) for an eight-yard TD. Senior wide receiver Kyle Rowbotham call and booming passes played a The 4-4 Blue Devils totaled 240 rush- hauled in five passes totaling 106 yards, major role in this intense rivalry and ing yards and junior running back junior tight end Keith Baker grabbed it began when Patella perpetuated a Malcolm Allen accounted for 131 of three for 38 yards and senior Mike drive that began on the Westfield 35- Blue Devils, Raiders Tie, 1-1, them on 18 carries and also had a Katz added an eight-yard reception. yard line by scooping up Cornell’s nine-yard reception. Senior George Senior Greg Brand led the 4-4 Raid- CONTINUED ON PAGE 14 Cornell had 13 yards and sophomore Ricardo Johnson had 12 yards. Se- Share UCT Girls Soccer Title nior Sean Ferro had two receptions for 50 yards and senior Peter Antonelli had a key 12-yard reception. By FRED LECOMTE doesn’t work out.” right corner on a right-footed blast by “It was about just executing. Coaches Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times Both sides had quality chances. senior Co-Captain Allie Hambleton. know that they can draw up whatever The expected showdown between The 16-2-1 Raiders out-shot the 15- The second scoring opportunity play but it comes down to us executing top-seeded and defending champion 3-2 Blue Devils, 6-5, in the first half; followed immediately, when the ball it. It was a big game and everybody Scotch Plains-Fanwood and the sec- however, it was the Blue Devils who bounced Colleen LaForge’s way on stepped up. Everybody played great. ond-seeded Westfield High School cashed in first. Senior Erin McCarthy the left side of the net. LaForge took The seniors put all that they had into girls soccer teams ended in a 1-1, whizzed a cross that bounced off the aim and fired but Bennett collected the game. We have been talking about overtime draw with a share of the crossbar. Unable to clear and redirect herself in time to record the dramatic it all week. Last year’s game! In sev- Union County Tournament crown at the ball by a defender, senior goalie save. enth grade, we lost to them in the Williams Field in Elizabeth on No- Lauren Mains (7 saves) was unable to “We’re excited and we’ll take it. Super Bowl. We knew that this is the vember 4. control the backspin on the ball as it We didn’t want to lose and it defi- biggest game of our lives. How we “Both teams played well. It was a crept into the net for a goal with 28:56 nitely was a battle out there,” said blew it last year. Now this year it’s a hard fought game. Scotch Plains- remaining. Blue Devil Head Coach Katherine whole new team,” said Bonard who Westfield! Huge rivalries both ways,” The momentum seemed to shift Wertheimer after the game. “The girls added, “Nobody is going to be suc- said Raider Head Coach Kevin following the goal. With the Raiders left it all out on the field and I could cessful without the help of their team. Ewing. “I’m proud of each and ev- feverishly on the attack, a holding not have asked for them to do any It was all credit to my linemen and our ery kid on the team. They fought penalty provided the break they were CONTINUED ON PAGE 16 fullback. I just wanted to get into the back, every single one of them. Sec- looking for. However, junior goal- ond county championship! You want keeper Claire Bennett (8 saves) made to win outright but sometimes that a razor-sharp diving stop toward the

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Those Thanksgiving dinners in the Jersey, honestly. It’s always going to freshmen beat SP-F last week.) girls rallying to beat J.P. Stevens 3-1), 1960s and ’70s always tasted better be a battle for both teams. Bottom Ricardo Johnson and Ryan Brand both WHS soccer teams were in sec- after a WHS win over Plainfield. But line, every time we play Westfield, it’s handle most of the ball-carrying du- tional semifinal action against the weird thing is, other than a couple going to be a tough game, a good ties, while Anthony DiIorio and Bridgewater-Raritan earlier this week of instances, the scores and key names game.” Manny Mills split time at quarter- (too late for the Den’s deadline). Wins of most of those games are long for- Later Saturday night, the WHS and back. Duelks expects big things from there would put WHS into the sec- gotten, and most of the highlights too. SP-F girls squared off for the Union end Chris Sheehan, and linemen Scott tional finals, either today or tomorrow There are exceptions, but for the most County Tournament in soccer, bat- Newman and Pat Stanley. Newman (check www.allthingswestfield.com/ part the WHS-PHS games are wham- tling to a 1-1 tie after two overtimes. has been impressive this fall at inside sports) and just three victories from a bam-thank-you-ma’m for me. When And can anyone who was there ever linebacker on the varsity but will likely possible state championship. they’re over, they’re over. forget the 1999 Union County swim- join Stanley as the offensive guards FALL UPDATE SECTION CHAMPS…The Blue Devil gymnasts won the North Jersey, Section Scotch Plains games, on the other ming championships, when SP-F next fall. It’s been a very good fall for WHS 2 championships at Montclair High School on November 4. hand, are a whole different animal. ended WHS’s 42-year reign? That set WESTFIELD CONNECTION sports teams, who have won 80 per- From the games in the early ’60s off a celebration the likes of which SP-F had four starters, and a fifth cent of their games and captured five behind Park Junior High School, to may never be seen again … or at least key player, on Saturday with Westfield Union County championships — girls RODRIGUES GETS 6TH ALL-AROUND the great games of the ’60s and ’70s, until last year’s surreal SP-F overtime “roots.” OG/DT Colin Campbell is tennis, gymnastics, boys cross coun- when SP-F had backs like Terry football win over WHS … or until the son of Jeff Campbell (WHS ’77), try, volleyball and girls soccer (shared Morton, Tom Rutishauser, Hayward Saturday. When was the last time the a starting offensive tackle who played with SP-F). With a couple games left Blue Devils Place First Gipson, Joey Kolesar, Jeff Huston, Westfield football stands emptied onto between all-staters Rick Sampson and on the schedules, WHS’s varsity sports Rudy Lanza and others. And into the the field after a win? But that’s what Bret Schundler on the 10-0-1 ’76 Blue teams have won 107 contests this fall, ’70s, when the games seemed to in- rivalries are all about. They’re enough Devils; DB Dave Belford is the son of lost 28 and tied five (including a 10-2- tensify even more. Scotch Plains al- to get Sherl Brand (WHS ’81), the Eddie Belford (’75), an ex-WHS wres- 1 edge in head-to-heads with SP-F). In Section 2 Gymnastics ways had huge lines and great backs, mother of a WHS player and aunt of tler and former town policeman; RB/ That’s an overall winning percentage especially the 1973 team, with Bob an SP-F player, to paint her face half- LB Greg Brand is the son of Curt Team depth proved to make the of 80, with unbeaten teams in gym- Skoller and Liz Falzon each scored Hering and Jim Meeker at wishbone blue, half-white before the game! Brand (’75), and nephew of WHS nastics (10-0), and boys and girls cross difference as the No. 11 Westfield 8.45, Tina Chabrier scored 8.3 and quarterback in front of Kenny Wash- There are lots of good rivalries Hall of Famer Owen Brand (’78); and country (both 9-0), plus the winningest High School gymnastics team totaled Allie Barba scored 8.15. ington, Walt Roberson and Bob around the state: Phillipsburg-Easton, Marcus Green, a sophomore fullback, volleyball team in school history (25- a season-high 107.925 to breeze to Rodrigues’ score on the beam was Calhoun. That was the only time coach Vineland-Millville, Randolph- and Tim Green Jr., who scored SP-F’s 3 as of this writing). the North Jersey, Section 2 champi- 8.725, while Barba was right behind Gary Kehler used his speedy son Glen Roxbury, Montclair-Bloomfield. But first touchdown, are the sons of Tim And while it takes great athletes onship title in Montclair on Novem- her with an 8.7 followed by Greenfield on defense and the game ended 14-7, with shifting leagues for football Green (’74), a starting right halfback and tremendous dedication to win ber 4. The hosting Mounties placed at 8.675. Stevens-Haas placed eighth WHS, when a last-second Hering-to- power points and disappearing on WHS’s ’73 team. Campbell and titles, let’s not forget the coaches. second with a total of 105.975 fol- on the floor with a 9.2, while Calhoun touchdown pass was called Thanksgiving Day games, many great Brand are two of the Raiders’ cap- Does any school in New Jersey have a lowed by Butler at 105.775 and Union Cummings, Rodrigues and Macdonald back for a penalty. (Note: never sing rivalries have just faded into the past. tains, along with the injured (but out- better set of fall head coaches than at 105.575. tied for 11th with scores of 9.15. “Backfield in Motion” if there are any Season-in and season-out, for all standing) FB/LB Tom Perrella. Melissa Bryan (gymnastics), Jim The Blue Devil girls had the best Greenfield had a 9.05. In the all-around, SP-F fans at the party!) And let’s not sports across the board, WHS-SPF OUT OF STATE UPDATE DeSarno (football), Thom Hornish team scores on the first two events, Greenfield had a 35.325, Cummings forget Skeets Nehemiah, the may just be the best of them all. It was Massillon 41, Perry 20 in the (girls cross-country), George Kapner the vault and the uneven bars to grab had a 35.05, Stevens-Hass had a 35.025 Hammond brothers, all the way up FOOTBALL UPDATE Ohio District 1 (Group 4) playoff (boys soccer), Jack Martin (boys cross- a huge lead over the Mounties. Al- and Macdonald had a 34.4. through Nate Jones. Has any team ever had a better opener. Up next for the Tigers is To- country), Maggie McFadden (field though slipping up a little on the TOP INDIVIDUAL: The names, the scores, they stick group of receivers than this year’s SP- ledo Whitmer, which upset the top- hockey), Ed Tirone (girls tennis), Bev balance beam, the Blue Devils fin- VAULT: 1. Christina Washington (Mont.) with me a lot longer than the names F team? Seniors Kyle Rowbotham rated team. Little Bobby Huth threw Torok (volleyball) and Katie ished out with a strong effort on the and Brie Fernandi (Johnson) 9.2 and scores of any other opponent. and Jason Zelesnik are two wonder- for 260 yards and three touchdowns. Wertheimer (girls soccer)? Seriously, floor exercises. UNEVEN BARS: 1. Sablosky (Dayt.) 9.5 BALANCE BEAM: 1. Romano (Liv.) 9.5 And so it will be again this year, after fully talented wide receivers, with … Meanwhile, Heartbreak Ridge lived no bonafide WHS fan would trade Freshman Jenna Rodrigues quali- FLOOR EXERCISE: 1. Sablosky (Dayt.) Saturday’s unbelievably exciting 28- speed and hands. And Keith Baker, up to its nickname Friday night, al- that group for anybody else’s. fied as an individual for the upcom- 9.575 21 WHS win over SP-F. Included in the big junior TE/LB, is a budding though the heartbreak is supposed to Hornish joined the 200-win club ing state meet to be held at Rutgers ALL-AROUND: 1. Romano (Liv.) 37.325 the crowd of over 3,000 were WHS superstar. You also had to be very be for the opponents. Instead it was this year. His 27-year record is now University this Saturday, November Class of 1961’s Jeff Gilbert from impressed with junior quarterback Pennsbury breaking the hearts of 202-34, with nine unbeaten seasons 11, on vault, bars and all-around. She WHS Hall of Fame Pittstown (in his visit to Recreation Mike Chervanyak, who torched the Neshaminy, 33-0. The Pennsylvania in the last 14 years. had the sixth-highest all-around total Field/Kehler Stadium since 1979!) and Devils’ secondary for 280 yards. playoffs were still possible, but un- DEVIL OF THE WEEK of 36.4, which was won by Tickets Available Ross Mannino, co-captain of the ’60s WHS’s 16-0 shutout of Shabazz on likely, and the beautiful field on the When you account for all the points Livingston’s Nicole Romano with a The seventh Westfield High Devils. Oct. 28 was its first goose egg since a top of a hill on Route 1 in Middletown in a win over Scotch Plains, I don’t 37.325. Danielle Scott of Union School Sports Hall of Fame din- “We think (WHS-SPF) is the great- 14-0 shutout of Shabazz in 2003, a Township, Bucks County, will be dark care what sport you’re playing, you’re placed second at 37.2 followed by ner has been set for November 20 est rivalry in New Jersey,” WHS quar- string of 34 games. The last WHS until next September. the Devil of the Week. And so Tom Dayton/Brearley’s Andie Sablosky at at the Westwood in Garwood. terback Tom Bonard said, after scor- football team to post multiple shut- TOURNEY UPDATE Bonard, WHS’s jitterbuggin’ quarter- 36.975 and Jessica Greenwald of Tickets are $40 and can be bought ing the winning touchdown with less outs was in 1998, with three, a number The WHS volleyball team swept back is the winner of this week’s free Union at 36.8. at the WHS athletic department than a minute left in regulation. this year’s team can still reach with past Montclair last Friday and earned sub from Al the Owner at Westfield Rodrigues scored a 9.175 on vault or at the Westwood that night. And it’s not just football. It was zippos against Bridgewater-Raritan a date with Southern Regional way Subs, 261 South Avenue. Bonard threw and Kelsey Greenfield placed ninth Inductees include Roger Ander- very cool to read the comments of SP- (home Saturday, 1 p.m., in an NJSIAA down on Route 9 in Stafford Town- one touchdown, ran for three others with a 9.05. Claire Macdonald had an son, Brian Ciemniecki, Denise F goalie Bryan Meredith in the paper consolation game) and Plainfield ship, near Long Beach Island. A win and kicked all four PATs in a 28-21 8.85, Natalie Golikov had an 8.65, Comby, Matt Elmuccio, Bob last week, after a 2-1 double overtime (away Thanksgiving, 10:30 a.m.). Af- there would put the girls two tough win over SP-F that ended a four-year Claire Stevens-Haas scored an 8.575 Harvey, Andy Hubsch, Dave loss to WHS before a monster crowd ter eight games, WHS’s run-pass ratio (but doable) wins (Hunterdon Central losing streak to the Raiders. and Lacy Cummings had an 8.3. On Robinson, Jack Rogers, Steve at Kehler Stadium. Meredith, argu- is 4.5 runs for every pass. Running the and either Bridgewater or East The Devil’s Den appears Thursday bars, Rodrigues took third with a 9.35, Tebbetts, Bob Torborg, Marcie ably the best high school goalie in ball and defense wins games, the rest Brunswick) from a state champion- in The Westfield Leader during the Cummings took 10th at 9.0 and Williams, the unbeaten 1970 foot- New Jersey since Kearny’s Tony is just fluff. ship. scholastic season. Contact us with Macdonald placed 12th with an 8.95. ball team and legendary swim Meola, said: Jayvee coach Dave Duelks reports After both won sectional comments, complaints, story ideas or Stevens-Haas scored 8.65, Golikov coach Chuck Gantner. “It’s a really big game because of that WHS took a 7-0 record into last quarterfinals last Thursday (the boys note-type items at [email protected]. and Greenfield each had 8.55, Jenna the rivalry, perhaps the biggest in New Monday’s game with SP-F. (The WHS stunning top-seeded Union 2-1, the GO DEVILS!

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By DAVID B. CORBIN Colleen finding my feet,” emphasized Camarda and Bridget Cornwell have Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times Hambleton. “It was like 10 yards. I been doing a great job. We had Fresh off a 1-0 victory over Gover- dribbled by someone and shot it.” Stephanie Glover out for a while but nor Livingston in the Union County The 16-2-1 Raiders, ranked 10th in she’s back, so we are able to use her Tournament (UCT) semifinal round, the state, out-shot the 13-7 Voorhees too. It’s a plus,” said Raider Head the top-seeded Scotch Plains- Vikings, 14-10 – 10-7 in the first half Coach Kevin Ewing. Fanwood High School girls soccer – and had a 7-3 edge in corner kicks. When the Vikings did get in close, team duplicated that score with a 1-0 Hambleton took six shots on goal and keeper Lauren Mains, who recorded shutout over eighth-seeded Voorhees LaForge took five. Also, Hambleton her 11th shutout, made six saves. In in the quarterfinals of the North Jer- just missed another score in the first the first half, Mains lunged to punch sey, Section 2, Group 3 tournament in half when her direct kick skid off the away a shot and, later, added an im- Scotch Plains on November 2. top of the crossbar. pressive diving save. Raider senior striker Allie But it was the Raiders’ very strong The Vikings kept the Raiders on Hambleton found the net with a left- defensive effort that preserved the the defensive for the majority of the footed shot inside the far post with victory. The backfield, led by sweeper second half before they regrouped 12:15 remaining in the first half. Allie Zazzali rejected most Viking and changed the momentum. During Teammate Alana Bencivengo threw penetration. that time of peril, Mains added an- the ball in to Colleen LaForge who “They help the offense do their part other spectacular save. Fred K. Lecomte for The Westfield Leader and The Times spotted Hambleton open in the middle in scoring by keeping the ball out of “Our kids got lethargic. I don’t POISE AND CONFIDENCE…Cyndil Matthew stoked up the Blue Devil offense and was a key contributor against the of the box. the net,” said Hambleton. “It really know why. We have the county finals Montclair Mounties in the second round of the NJSIAA Group IV round in Westfield. “Alana threw it in to the box to helps!” Saturday. I’m sure they were looking Colleen LaForge. She did a really good “Our defense all year has been our ahead. We talk about not looking past job of looking up. She found my feet strong point. Lauren and Allie run- any game but the kids are looking and I scored. It was a really good job of ning things back there but Tina forward to playing in the county fi- Blue Devil V’ballers Bounce nals but we got the win, which is nice,” said Ewing. Voorhees 0 0 0 Sc. Pl.-Fanwood 1 0 1 Montclair in Section Playoff Soccer Raiders Level By FRED LECOMTE devastating spikes, two digs and one Captain Koehler. “Defense was amaz- Ridge in Semis, 2-0 Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times service ace to claim a 25-15 victory in ing but offense did well with serves The Scotch Plains-Fanwood The fifth-seeded, 25-3 Westfield Game 1. because, if they can’t set up in offense, High School girls soccer team lev- High School girls volleyball team “We knew that they would go to then defense does not have a lot of eled Ridge, 2-0, in the semifinals stoked a very hot offensive and de- their big hitter and did so ninety-eight work to do and we did that well.” of the North Jersey, Section 2, fensive package to new heights by percent of the time, so we had to shut “Laryssa (Borkowsky) has become Group 3 tournament in Scotch bouncing the 12th-seeded Mounties her down, fill areas and get the ball a starter in the serving area in the past Plains on November 6. Molly of Montclair, 25-15, 25-12, in the through to certain defensive positions several games and really pulled Meehan, on Allie Hambleton’s as- second round of the NJSIAA Group where they had trouble covering,” through. She has a nice little float sist, and Lisa Camarda, on Lauren IV tournament in Westfield on No- said Coach Torok. serve and plays good defense,” said Weisbrod’s assist, netted the goals. vember 3. “During the first match, we served Coach Torok. Blue Devil senior outside go to really well and that took them out of “Everyone really jelled tonight and hitter Erin Roudebush destroyed the their offense. We took the lead and we came through. When I serve I just See photos of Sports: 16-6 Mounties with the 10 kills, five never looked back,” said Erin try to relax, try to hit the ball as hard digs and two service aces. 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CONTINUED FROM PAGE 11 fumble and advancing it 34 yards to plays later, Bonard galloped 19 yards to mal and had a couple of big plays but for 15 yards, found Baker for another the Raider nine. Two plays later, with tie the score with 9:11 left in the game. our kids never quit. We found some- 20 yards and fired a 30-yard strike to 5:02 remaining in the first quarter, The Raiders answered with another thing running to the outside, which we Rowbowham who was brought to the Bonard found Patella in the end zone long drive but the Blue Devil defense really haven’t done much since our turf as time ran out. for an eight-yard TD. Bonard kicked responded when they stuffed Kearny game. We got back to it today “We played hard. It was a disap- the point after. “CJ’s my best friend. He catches everything I throw to him. I always got confidence. If I’m rolling out and I see guys in my face, I know if I find CJ, he’s going to catch it. Like that first touchdown, I saw the guy close to him but I knew he was going to catch it,” said Bonard. “CJ had a great week of practice. Coaches were telling me all game, ‘CJ’s the guy! CJ’s the guy!’ He’s a David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times great catching tight end and he UNION COUNTY CHAMPS…The Raiders rejoice after defeating the Farmers, blocked well today,” said Blue Devil 4-2, for the Union County Tournament title. Head Coach Jim DeSarno. The Raiders answered with some magic of their own with a 10-play, 86-yard scoring drive, highlighted by Raider Boys Secure Eleventh Rowbotham’s 51-yard reception and concluded with Tim Green’s one-yard UCT Soccer Championship TD reception with 8:06 left in the half. Rowbotham hit the point after. CONTINUED FROM PAGE 11 After they stalled the Blue Devils’ Stanek’s assist after a throw-in from time. We had to go with it again.” next drive at the SPF 33, Chervenyak Tommy Sutter. DeVizio and Joe “We put ‘Hess’ and Jared (Cohen) hit Zelesnik down the center. After D’Annunzio returned the favor to out wide to mark off those two for- shaking off a few tackles, Zelesnik Stanek, who scored the final goal 10 wards and had me just locking it out bolted into the end zone for the 67- minutes later. in the back, just winning anything yard TD with 6:08 left in the half. “My coach came up to me and that gets by them. It worked,” said Rowbotham’s point after gave the said, ‘you got two goals. You get a Meredith who added, “Losing it in Raiders a 14-7 lead. “He’s been having a great year. David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times third, you are a legend.’ I went out. overtime was a heartbreaker. We ATTEMPTING TO BRING DOWN A TOUGH RUNNER…Blue Devils Will Harbaugh, No. 57, and Scott Newman, No. Tyler Stanek flicked me the ball. I were expected to win it last year. He’s done a great job,” noted Raider 53, attempt to wrestle Raider running back Greg Brand, No. 22, to the ground in the opening quarter. saw the keeper going one way and I This year, coming up on the bottom Head Coach Steve Ciccotelli. flicked it with my head the other (bracket). They didn’t expect us to But the Blue Devils found success on way,” DeVizio explained. go this far. Winning it was amaz- option plays and marched 68 yards on Chervenyak on the Westfield 17 on a and Tommy was 100 percent healthy. pointment. Every time you step on “I have been singing his praise ing!” eight plays, which ended with Bonard’s fourth-and-two. The Raider defense We were just trying to set up for a field the field, there is a chance to be disap- from day one when he played for me. “I’m tremendously proud of the 17-yard run to pay dirt with 2:37 before held and forced Westfield to punt goal and he goes and scores. He’s pointed. We have to learn how to He is just an unbelievable competi- fact that, after it was 2-0, for them to halftime. Bonard kicked the extra point where they took over at their own unbelievable! He’s a special athlete. handle it, as coaches, players, par- tor, as his cousin Joey (D’Annunzio). come back and tie it up right before to knot the score. The Raiders tried to eight. Three plays later, with 0:49 We may not have the throwing game ents, everybody. That’s the reality of He ran, he ran, he worked for eighty half, and for us to come back and get on the board once more before the remaining in the game, Dugan smoth- but he brings such a dimension to the sports,” said a very disappointed coach minutes. When you have those type play with the intensity in the second half but Blue Devils Ryan Scanlon, ered Marcus Green’s fumble at the running game,” said coach DeSarno. Ciccotelli. of kids, you are going to get good half is a tribute to these kids,” said Santo Nardi and Ferro crunched 21. Eight seconds, later, Bonard rolled The Raiders, however, were not Sc. Pl.-Fanwood 0 14 7 0 21 things,” said Breznitsky. Breznitsky. Chervenyak for a nine-yard sack. around the right side, saw green and finished. Chervenyak hit Rowbotham Westfield 7 7 0 14 28 dashed in for the TD. A person who has recently be- Union 2 0 2 The Blue Devils’ opening drive of come a jack-of-all-trades but has Sc. Pl.-Fanwood 2 2 4 the second half was halted abruptly at “I saw green. I’m not settling for a appeared to be a master of all was the Raider nine-yard line when Baker field goal. Coach was telling me, ‘18 senior Tri-Captain Bryan Meredith, tossed Bonard for a three-yard loss read! Run it to the right. Get it to the an All-State goalkeeper, who was Raider Boys Shut Out on fourth down. The Raider offense center of the field.’ That was pretty moved to the sweeper position and Iselin Kennedy, 2-0 proceeded with a 16-play, 91-yard much what I was thinking to do then did an outstanding job booting the drive that was temporarily interrupted I saw the opening. This has got to be The 13th-ranked Scotch Plains- by Blue Devil defensive end John a touchdown and I dove,” explained ball back into Farmer territory, as Fanwood High School boys soc- well as heading the ball back toward Dugan’s batting down of a pass but Bonard. cer team shut out 11-5-2 Iselin ended successfully with Huether’s “We’ve struggled with the passing. midfield. Meredith has also been Kennedy, 2-0, in the quarterfinals used as a forward in several games one-yard TD plunge. Rowbotham They threw a little bit more than nor- of the North Jersey, Section 2, nailed the point after. this season. In all those situations, Group 3 tournament in Iselin on junior Brandon Reddington assumed The fourth quarter offered some con- November 3. Tommy Sutter troversy on the Blue Devils’ seven- SPF Football/TV 34 the goalkeeping responsibilities. headed in a rebound in the first “We did that before. When we put play, 64-yard scoring drive. On third- Raider football games (previ- half for the 15-5-1 Raiders’ first and-five at the Westfield 36, Bonard ous week’s game) will be aired on that lineup on the field, we are put- goal and Joe D’Annunzio took a ting our best players on the field,” fired to Antonelli who stretched to the SPTV34 at the times listed below. feed from Mike Devizio and broke limit to grab the ball along the Westfield Also, there will be a pre-game said Breznitsky, who used that strat- away to score the second goal, also egy to cover Union forwards Rob sideline that was ruled in bounds for a discussion between Head Coach in the first half. Keeper Bryan 12-yard reception. 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By FRED LECOMTE factor. Briana Goncalves and really deep enough and handle set- By DAVID B. CORBIN semifinal round of the Union County Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times wonderful opportunities to score and Cognetti, playing in the back, really backs such as injuries and illness.” Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times Tournament (UCT), the Westfield actually cashed in on one of them. We Tara Handza, Corrine Parkinson stepped it up and helped us out a lot. J.P. Stevens 1 0 1 Just five days after dropping a 3-2 High School boys soccer team came very much dominated the statistics. and Erin McCarthy converted goals I was really happy today. I think we’re Westfield 0 3 3 decision to top-seeded Union in the back to defeat the No. 10 Farmers, 2- We played a wonderful first half.” for the third-seeded Westfield High 1, in the quarterfinals of the North In the county game, brothers Brian School girls soccer team to claim a 3- RAIDER GIRLS PLACE FOURTH, RAIDER BOYS GET 7TH Jersey, Section 2, Group 4 tourna- and Rob Barrera scored all of the 1 victory over sixth-seeded J.P. ment in Union on November 2. Farmers’ goals, which had to be a Stevens in the first round of the North The 13-6-2 Blue Devils, who were concern to coach Kapner. Jersey, Section 2, Group 4 tourna- on a losing streak at the time, stunned “Kevin Hennessy marked Robert ment at Gary Kehler Stadium in then undefeated No. 3-ranked Union, and just simply took him out of the Westfield on November 2. Blue Devil Boys/Girls Get 2nd 3-1, on Farmer turf on October 9. game. He was all over him every time The Blue Devils pummeled the That sparked an eight-game winning he touched the ball. The kid was so Hawks’ net with 14 shots (7 in each streak that the Farmers ended at the frustrated that he was going back into half) while the Hawks took only seven. UCT. Blue Devil Head Coach George their defensive. Even there, Kevin Junior goalkeeper Claire Bennett In Cross Country Sectionals Kapner felt that the Farmers showed was marking him. The older brother made two spectacular diving snags. little respect for the struggling Blue got so frustrated because Nick Barba The Hawks’ keeper made 11 saves. Devils in their first meeting and that was marking him. He got so off- Blue Devil MaryKate Luker ripped By FRED LECOMTE and narrowly missed setting a school teams would be Voorhees, Ridge and Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times record set in 1983 by Cindy Best then Cranford and about four teams the situation seemed to reverse itself guard and took himself out of the two wicked shots in the first half and just prior to their second meeting at game. Our guys did a much better job Gillian Kape, McCarthy and Handza The Westfield High School boys (19:39). Kim Legones crossed in 20:28 competing for the fourth and fifth spot. and girls cross-country teams both and Rose Driscoll finished in 21:25. We’ve been banged up pretty bad. We the UCT. marking, the same job they did in the each ripped one. The third meeting, however, first game,” said coach Kapner. “Despite the win, I do think that we placed second in North Jersey, Sec- Marissa Mumford (21:36) and Marlee were strong up front. Cathy Harley tion 2, Group 4 Championships at Austin (22:35) who filled in for Jenni- really stepped up today and ran a nice seemed to ooze mutual respect but Midway through the second half, did not play up to our capabilities the eighth-seeded Blue Devils altered Farmer Greg Pogorzelski, on an as- throughout this entire game. I think Warinanco Park in Roselle on No- fer Danielsson, also established PR’s. race. I spoke with her before the race vember 4 and qualified for the state “The boys hope to rebound No- how I needed her and she really re- their tactics and got a quick jump on sist from Rob Barrera, made the score we played a little bit into their hands the 17-3-1 Farmers when sophomore 2-1. Blue Devil sophomore goal- with the long ball, played the ball in Group 4 championship to be held at vember 11 at the Group Champion- sponded. Allie Hoynes-O’Connor had Holmdel Park on November 11. The ship and make a solid run at qualify- a nice race too, not too far behind Mike Irving tapped in a goal 7:32 into keeper Mike Lessner made four saves the air, which we don’t do well with the game. Approximately 18 minutes and Farmer goalie John Roszkowski and it showed,” said Blue Devil Head Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School ing for the Meet of Champions,” said Cathy and Emily Carow, our fifth run- girls qualified for the Group 3 cham- Blue Devil Coach Martin. ner who has a hip strain, went out and into the second half, senior John made 17 saves. Coach Katherine Wertheimer. Ramalho, on an assist from senior “They came out in the beginning of The Hawks scored early in the first pionship by placing fourth in their In the Group 3 boys division, Raider gutted it out. She said, ‘I’ll do what- section with 130 points. senior Pat Doliber placed 16th in 17:32. ever it takes for the team.’ Without her Jim McManus, gave the Blue Devils the second half and took it to us. We half when the ball, which ricocheted a 2-0 cushion. absorbed everything they had and off Bennett, was tapped in by at 30:42. In Group 4 boys, Philipsburg Looking back, Raider Vince Carter we would not have made it.” notched the title with 39 points while cruised to victory in (1970-‘71) “I really wanted to step it up for the “We certainly went in with respect slowly turned the game around a little “I think a big part of our problem is for them this time. We altered our bit until John Ramalho scored the that we were so focused on the Union the Blue Devils, who were second Raider sophomore Brittney Veeck team because we had to perform our last year, had 92 points. Edison placed crossed 11th in 20:07 and junior Cassy best to make it to groups and wanted system a little bit to fit what they were goal. Then we went very much into a County final and the opportunity to doing. Our kids came out with tre- defensive mode, gave up one goal but play Scotch Plains again. I think it’s third with 95 points. The Raider boys Valdes crossed the line 12th in 20:12. a second chance to run at Holmdel,” placed seventh in the North Jersey, “The girls ran a nice race so we can said junior Harley. “It was really hard mendous passion and we really con- held on for the win,” said coach hard for the girls to see anything else trolled the whole beginning of the Kapner. other than that. I had that feeling Section 2, Group 3 division with 167 run another week,” said Raider Head for me but I just relaxed a lot more points, edging Cranford with 175 Coach Jeff Koegel. “Our section is and I had fun.” game, the first 10 or 15 minutes,” said Westfield 1 1 2 coming out that we would be flat. We coach Kapner. “We had three or four Union 0 1 1 were during that first half and it took points. Ridge took the team title with pretty strong so I figured the top three See picture on page 16 us awhile to get into it,” said coach 64 points. Voorhees won the NJ Sec- Wertheimer. tion 2, Group 3 girls title with 53 “We were not playing our game in points. Ridge was second with 66 and Kimberley Aslanian Haley the first half and we got a little pan- Cranford third with 93 points. icked. We were not playing feet, kept Junior Evan Freidman led the playing ball in the air and that really Westfield squad by finishing the 3.25- backfired on us,” added minister of mile course eighth in 17:25.1. Senior Kevin O’Rourke took 14th in 17:33 Redefining Real Estate defense Kape. “We are more of a and Alex Tarlow 17th in 17:38. Junior passing team and do best when we NJAR CIRCLE OF EXCELLENCE PLATINUM LEVEL 2002, 2004 & 2005 keep ball to feet and we were not Neil FitzPatrick placed 30th. initiating that. In the second half, we Looking back, Westfield and got together, played feet and every- Morristown are tied with 15 boys thing went well.” team titles. Blue Devil individual title The Blue Devils responded in a big winners were: Brian Clancy (1975), way in the second half when Parkinson Mike O’Brian (1976), Dave Miller tapped in the equalizer off a corner (1977), Cliff Sheehan (1979-‘80), kick at 51:16. Ten minutes later Andy Jacob (1993), Matt Elmuccio, Handza, situated in the right spot, con- three-time winner (1994-‘96), Gor- verted Kape’s corner kick by slipping don Kaslusky (1997) and Jeffrey the ball past the keeper. Three minutes Perella, (2004-05). later McCarthy fired an angular shot The Blue Devil girls, who have won into the top left corner of the net. six sectional team titles, ran their best “Obviously we started out a little race of the season and delivered a slow but that’s the way it can go in state powerful performance by finishing games,” said McCarthy. “However, second with 69 points, falling just once we got going, we were unstop- short behind champion Bridgewater- pable. 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Open, Senior CONTINUED FROM PAGE 11 designated Scholastic All-American Nationals, World Championships or by USA Swimming, the national gov- Open Water Nationals. thing more. I have to hand it to Bennett. and the mental capacity for the game erning body for competitive swim- She came up with a huge, huge save as does Scotch Plains. They had the Fraser, a senior, is the founder and on the penalty kick and she gets more ming. She is a member of the Berke- president of the Triathlon Club, which advantage physically but we’re a very ley Aquatic Club in Berkeley Heights, organized the Westfield Hi Tri, a confident with each and every save. I speedy team and we used that to our and the Westfield High School swim just keep on telling them that they advantage. Both teams played a great beginner’s triathlon that raised money have the capability to do it. Every team. There were 28 female athletes for Camp Fatima, a sleep away camp game. Everyone wants to be the sole earning this honor for the 2005-2006 for kids with developmental disabili- time we win, we get a little more champion but we’ll take the win,” academic/athletic year from the state confident and the fact that we beat said McCarthy. ties. Fraser has served as an Editor- them one time really boosted our con- of New Jersey. In-Chief for Folio, WHS’s literary “We left it all on the field and I The Scholastic All-American pro- magazine, where she had an original fidence.” could not be more proud of our team. gram honors scholar-athletes who The Raiders did not let down by It was a great way to end counties,” poem published. Fraser is also an Op/ running in attack formation and got have completed their sophomore, jun- Ed Editor at WHS’s weekly newspa- said Hambleton. “It was a physical ior or senior year with a minimum per, Hi’s Eye. on the board to tie the contest when game. We played a great offense. We Fred Lecomte for The Westfield Leader and The Times senior Lauren Weisbrod fired a low, got our opportunities as did Westfield GPA of 3.5 and have competed at the RAIDER GIRLS CROSS-COUNTRY…Pictured, left to right, are: Cathy Harley, Sectional level of swimming or hard corner shot that settled in front but we could not capitalize on any of Brittney Veeck, Allie Hoynes-O’Connor, Deirdre Scully and Cassy Valdes. of the net. Sophomore Tina Camarda, Westfield’s Ross Gets Missing from photo: Emily Carow. them. We still have states and that’s positioned well near the high post, what we’re looking forward to now.” USA Swim Ranking maneuvered herself between two de- Westfield 1 0 0 0 1 Lauren Ross of Westfield is one fenders and sent a bullet past the Sc. Pl.-Fanwood 1 0 0 0 1 of the best 14-year-old freestyle WF ‘Y’ Devilfish Boys Sink diving Bennett from 15-yards out with swimmers in America. She has a 15:42 to play. ninth-place ranking and an 11th- Westfield turned up the heat, played Soccer Panthers Stop place ranking, plus she was 18th in West Morris Boys, 111-83 ball to feet and played very aggres- Lady Blue Devils, 2-0 another event. sive soccer on the ground, shelling In addition to her individual The Westfield Area Y’s Devilfish Backstroke, Connor Moore, Robert the Raider goal with three shots but The 13th-ranked Bridgewater- events, she was the anchor leg for boys “B” swim team sank the West Lockatell and Ryan Thomas took 1- the Raider defense and Mains, who Raritan High School girls soccer two highly ranked relays: sixth and Morris YMCA, 111-83, on Novem- 2-3 in the 11-12 age group, while made two spectacular saves, kept the team dashed the Westfield High eighth in the nation relay perfor- ber 4. Justin Lo, Greg Blanton and Mike attackers at bay outside of the box. School girls’ chances of winning a mances. Lauren has been invited Alec Penn won the 10U 100 IM. Cifelli touched 1-2-3 for ages 15-18. During the first 10-minute over- sectional crown with a 2-0 victory to attend the National Select Camp Daniel Myers and Connor Moore In freestyle, Nick Donadio (11- time period, each team managed just in the semifinals of the North Jer- at the Olympic Training Center. touched 1-2 in the 11-12 100 IM. The 12), Michael Rizzo (13-14) and Jus- one shot on goal. In the second over- sey, Section 2, Group 4 tourna- She competed at the Junior Na- Devilfish also swept four events. Brian tin Lo (15-18) took first. Jack time period, the Raiders dominated ment in Bridgewater on November tional level in Irvine, CA, this past Carr, Mike Cifelli and Dorian Naughton (8U), Brian Luethold (9- possession and gave the Blue Devils 6. Noelle Zilinsky and Lina August. She was one of the young- Bogdanovski touched 1-2-3 in the 10), Robert Lockatell (11-12) and all they could handle. Staropoli each notched first-half est qualifiers at that level of com- 15-18 200 IM. Andre Benz, Jordan Sean Clark (13-14) placed second. “Coming in we were seen as the goals for the 14-4 Panthers. Claire petition. Hickman and Kevin Clauss touched Carson Foley (15-18) and Griffin underdog, but we all knew in our Bennett had 20 saves for the 15-4- Kylie Fraser 1-2-3 in the 9-10 breaststroke. In Whitmer (9-10) placed third. hearts that we have just as much game 2 Blue Devils. In breaststroke, Daniel Myers (11- 12), Michael Rizzo (13-14) and James Kazazis (15-18) touched first. Evan Moore (8U), Garrett Williamson (11- 12) and Dorian Bogdanovski (15-18) took second. In backstroke, Jack Naughton (8U), Alec Penn (9-10) and Yixiao Wang (13-14) took first. Aedan Collins (8U), Kevin Clauss (9-10) and Michael Pesin (13-14) placed second. In butterfly, Nick Donadio (11-12), Yixiao Wang (13-14) and Rich Pollini (15-18) touched first. In (8U), Evan Moore and Stefan Crigler touched 2- 3. Griffin Whitmer (9-10), Sean Clark (13-14) and James Kazazis (15-18) all placed second. Brandon Leuthold (9-10) took third. Westfield capped off the meet by winning all five freestyle relays. WF Boca Jr. U9s Top Branchburg U9s, 6-0.

The Westfield Boca Junior travel David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times soccer club beat Branchburg, 6-0, VERY TOUGH ON DEFENSE…Raider Tri-Captain Allie Zazzali, No. 3, along at Washington School field on Oc- with Tina Camarda, Bridget Cornwell and Stephanie Glover have been very tober 29. tough defensively against Voorhees, as they have all season. Led by Jack Gorelick’s two goals Westfield got out to an early lead. Kevin Bronander opened the scoring with a shot that found the upper left corner of the Branchburg net. Tyler Roth quickly followed with a hard shot that found its way past the netminder. Sam Karnofsky and Matt McIlroy controlled much of the midfield play with excellent ball han- dling as Westfield took a 4-0, half- Westfield . . . A perfect home for entertaining come rain or shine. This is a beautifully time lead. Sam Brown and Luke Beaulieu landscaped and scenic setting, which will accommodate those special occasions that can flashed their speed and dribbling skills make memories to last a lifetime. The large family room and kitchen addition opens to an to keep up the offensive pressure un- impressive private yard (nearly 1 acre). In the event of inclement weather the generous til Mackey Rembicz put home Boca’s fifth goal with a point-blank shot. size of the interior spaces can facilitate any large gathering. Try as you might, it is hard to Eddy Encinas, Jack Cash and Nick find an opportunity as rare as this, one that combines the elegance and charm of a classic Greenspan played great ball control older home with the size of a property on a quiet street close to town. $2,690,000 WSF0863 and defense. Billy Cook closed out the scoring showing some nice hustle in racing for a loose ball and sneaking ASSISTING YOUNG SKATERS…TheWeichert Westfield High School Ice Hockey Skate- a-thon fundraiser was held on November 4 at Warinaco Arena in Roselle. The Weichertit just past the Branchburg netminder. turnout was good. Freshman Dylan Moran, No. 27, assists some young skaters. Dennis Devine Reading is Good For You Sales Associate Cell Phone: (908) 447-8966 [email protected] RESIDENTIAL BROKERAGE Westfield Office • 209 Central Avenue • (908) 233-5555

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FRIGHTFULLY FUN DAY…Team Atletico, Westfield’s U10 boy’s travel soccer squad, had a ghoulishly good time participating in the Frightfest VIII Invitational Festival in Freehold on October 14. Pictured, left to right, are: kneeling; Matt Russo, Matt Lanzano, James Goldberger, John Birle and Chris Lee; standing, Jack Bunting, Austin Kronick, Sean Elliot, David Lavelle, Chris Sullivan, Justin Lankler and Coaches Robert Bunting and Sarino Tropeano.

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PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, November 9, 2006 Page 17 Deegan Roofing Wins Two In Linden Fall Ball Playoffs The Deegan Roofing softball team meeting, Thursday we’ll have our of Scotch Plains advanced to the full squad. When we played them a semifinals in the Linden Fall League few weeks ago, we were missing Championships by defeating the four key players who were away at CVA Cobras, 26-11, on October 23 a tournament. We are playing at and United Fence of Elizabeth, 17- M3, the small field in Linden. With 5, on October 24, both in five inning these two teams, 50-60 runs are games, shortened by the mercy rule. quite possible!” Deegan Roofing has eclipsed over 50 wins this season and has won FSPY Sets Registration league and tournament champion- ships this summer. For Youth/Travel Hoops Leadoff hitter Scott Smith of The Fanwood-Scotch Plains Westfield went 8-for-8, including a YMCA is currently registering for pair of home runs, one in each game. its Youth Basketball League (YBL) Smith has been Deegan’s leading and Travel Basketball programs. CHASING DOWN THE QUARTERBACK…Westfield PAL A defensive end hitter all season. YBL is a coed instructional league Nick Matthews, No. 76, pursues the Perth Amboy QB on a bootleg and makes the “Scotty has had a phenomenal for children in kindergarten through tackle. Westfield defeated Perth Amboy, 14-0, to move to the second round of the fall,” explained Deegan’s fall man- second grade. The Kindergarten Suburban Youth Football League playoffs. ager, Frank Pepe. “He is hitting over League introduces children to the CAUSING A FUMBLE…Westfield PAL C football player Nick LaFace makes a .800 and leads this team in home game with practice on skills and drills, diving tackle to cause a fumble against Cranford in the Round 1 playoff game. runs. If there is a better leadoff man then scrimmaging other kindergarten around, I haven’t seen him!” teams. First and second graders play Westfield PAL ‘A’ Defeats Westfield and Scotch Plains are games against other first and second Westfield PAL ‘C’ Defeats well represented on the Deegan grade teams. YBL participants must Perth Amboy, 14-0, in Playoffs team; besides Smith and Pepe are register by November 12. Cranford, 6-0, in Playoffs Keith Gibbons and Kevin Woodring, Youth Travel Basketball (grades 3 The Westfield PAL Football A Erickson’s 28-yard reverse but failed all four from Westfield, and Scotch and 4) play on Saturday and Sunday Team, 7-1 in the regular season, de- to score. PA took over but Connor Westfield’s PAL C football team Plains boasts, Deegan Co-Manager afternoons. U12 and U14 partici- feated Perth Amboy, 14-0, in the first Melofchik recorded two tackles for 5. Westfield’s defense came up Pat Nigro, Mayor Martin Marks, topped Cranford, 6-0, in the first some big plays that turned the tides pants must attend tryouts and drafts round of the Surburban Youth Foot- losses. round of the playoffs on November Steve Brainard and Tom Straneiro. to determine which of two travel ball League Championship playoffs. and gave them field advantage. On Thursday, October 26, Deegan In the scoreless first half, teams they will play on. Some young- In the first half, QB Dan Kerr hit PUBLIC NOTICE played the undefeated Hitmen in sters will be chosen to be part of the Westfield defensemen Jake wide receiver Ryan Hess with a 16- TOWN OF WESTFIELD U14 Blue Sharks Bite the semifinals and emerged victori- Select Team, while others will join yard pass. Jack Kephart had a 12-yard Greenberg, Ryan Esposito, Colin ous, 23-20. The Hitmen is the only INVITATION TO BID Barber and Frank Pinho made big an In-House Team. Teams will play run. Then Kerr lofted a pass to Hess for Kenilworth Girls, 6-0 team that has defeated Deegan this 10 to 12 games during the December an apparent 33-yard TD but an illegal SEALED PROPOSALS WILL BE RE- tackles. Kevin Mikovits scrambled CEIVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUN- The Scotch Plains Blue Sharks U14 fall season. to March season. procedure penalty, nullified the TD. for 11 yards but Cranford eventu- “The Hitmen are a great young CIL OF THE TOWN OF WESTFIELD AT Girls intercounty soccer team contin- For more information, or to vol- Kerr hit Hess again for 33 yards at the THE MUNICIPAL BUILDING, 425 EAST ally took over in downs. Just be- team. These kids hit the ball hard ued its charge to a league champion- fore the half, Brian Githens made a unteer to coach or referee, please PA five then Kephart scored behind BROAD STREET, WESTFIELD, NEW and far,” stated Pat Nigro. “The dif- JERSEY, ON MONDAY, DECEMBER 4, ship by blanking Kenilworth, 6-0, in 60-yard interception but Cranford call the Fanwood-Scotch Plains blocks from Tom Synder and Chris ference between this and our last YMCA at (908) 889-8880. 2006 AT 10:00 A.M. PREVAILING TIME the first round of the playoffs on held. Mannino. The PAT was blocked. FOR THE RENTAL OF EQUIPMENT FOR November 4 at Memorial Field in In the second half, Githens, Brett On PA’s possession, Nick Matthews PLOWING AND HAULING SNOW FROM Scotch Plains. Glenn and Nick Arnold made short sacked the QB for an eight-yard loss THE STREETS, WALKWAYS AND then cornerback Patrick Bergin fol- PARKING LOTS IN THE TOWN OF Amanda Rodriguez provided the gains. Cranford held. Westfield’s WESTFIELD. EQUIPMENT TO BE only scoring the team would need Tim Walsh punted and Nick lowed with an interception. Westfield RENTED ON AN HOURLY BASIS WITH when she scored with her left foot Rotondo charged down field for moved the ball from their own 18 and OPERATOR INCLUDES DUMP from 10-yards out in the first 10 min- the quick tackle. Cranford ran a stopped on the PA four. Hess had a TRUCKS, (TWO AXLE TANDEM) FRONT 26-yard reception. Fullback Nicky END LOADERS, BULLDOZERS AND utes. Sarah Weber nailed a booming few yards then Nick LaFace made GRADERS. BIDDERS MUST COMPLY shot from 15 yards. Leading scorer a crushing tackle, forcing the Boyle scooted 13 yards and halfback WITH ALL PROVISIONS OF CHAPTER Danielle Schwiezer also scored from fumble that he recovered. QB Taylor Brand had a 10-yard run. 127 PL 1975 SUPPLEMENT TO THE long range as the team took a 3-0 lead Quinn Dursee fired a long comple- In the second half, Perth Amboy LAW AGAINST DISCRIMINATION (AF- went three-and-out. Boyle, Stephen FIRMATIVE ACTION). into halftime. tion to Charlie Callinan and an- ALL BIDDERS MUST SUBMIT WITH Erin Brown opened the second half other to Glenn. Now QB, Keegan Forgash and Christian Barber made THEIR BID A COPY OF THEIR NEW with a long left-footed shot and Alyssa Hess scooted for an eight-yard stops. Beginning at the Westfield 36, JERSEY BUSINESS REGISTRATION Young added an impressive goal when touchdown. Kerr completed to Bergin for 14 yards. CERTIFICATE. FAILURE TO SUBMIT After punter Tim Donovan drew a PROOF OF REGISTRATION WILL DIS- she took a high cross out of the air and Defensemen Jack Colwell, Liam QUALIFY THE BID. one timed the ball into the net. Lauren Devin and Justin Mitchell added roughing the kicker penalty, Westfield SPECIFICATIONS MAY BE SEEN OR Buckley, who she scored the tying some big tackles early in the fourth got a first down. Kephart sped 26 yards PROCURED ($25.00) AT THE OFFICE goal for Park against Terrill earlier in quarter. After some short gains, to the nine then scored behind blocks OF THE TOWN ENGINEER, PUBLIC by Nick Matthews, Kadeem Fried- WORKS CENTER, 959 NORTH AVENUE, the week, completed the scoring. Westfield punted and Thomas Ross WEST, WESTFIELD, NEW JERSEY. Melissa McKenna and Brown came up with a smashing tackle on man, Jesse DiMartino and Donovan. THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL RE- shared the goalkeeping duties. Also the return. John Macik recorded a He then kicked the two-point PAT. 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Mail Or Fax Resume to: (908) 233-3148 OLD TRAINS & TOYS Annual Antiques Show-Sale resume to L. Williams, Westfield $$ BEST PRICES PAID $$ Math Prep Program ALL LIONEL & Memorial Library, 550 E. Broad, FREELANCERS WANTED To Feature Over 20 Dealers Westfield , 07090, or e-mail resume OTHER TRAINS & OLD TOYS To Begin on Nov. 18 to [email protected] EOE. Strong, detail-oriented writers CALL (908) 889-9251 SCOTCH PLAINS – The Scotch AREA – The 23rd Annual An- quality dealers will feature rugs, jew- with professional demeanor Plains Public Library will host a math tiques Show and Sale to benefit the elry, silver, prints, furniture and ac- OFFICE/MGR/BOOKKEEPER needed to cover local preparation program on Saturdays at Harding Township Historical Soci- cessories, among other merchandise. government meetings. Must 10 a.m. beginning November 18 for ety will take place this weekend, Judith Applegate of Applegate Ap- PT for interior design firm. Must be able to meet deadlines, Weavers Guild to Hold be proficient in Quickbooks, detail students planning to take their SATs November 11 and 12. It will be held praisals in Princeton will make her know how to write a lead, and Two-Day Holiday Sale or PSAT. at the Tunis-Ellicks House, a circa- first appearance at the show on Sat- oriented, good comm. and take an active interest in their oranizational skills, multi task/ Dr. Len Kopylov, a Scotch Plains 1800 East Jersey cottage in the cen- urday from 11 a.m. to noon and 1 to beats in order to develop news WESTFIELD – The Westfield resident and mathematics and science ter of New Vernon at 16 Village Road. 2:30 p.m. She will evaluate attend- specify/order placement/errands. stories. Please email Weavers Guild will hold its 20th Fax resume (908) 789-2012 teacher, will conduct these free ses- The event will be open from 10 ees’ personal antiques and heirlooms resume and clips to: Holiday Sale on Friday, November sions. Students are invited to register a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday and 11 for a fee of $3 per item. There is a 17, from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Satur- [email protected] for the class or may simply drop in for a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday. This year, 24 limit of two items per person. JOB OPPORTUNITY day, November 18, from 10 a.m. to 5 an hour of tutoring on the mathematics The winners of a weekend-long P/T LIBRARY PAGE p.m. at 715 Dorian Road in Westfield. skills needed for the examinations. Garden Clubs to Meet raffle will receive a handmade quilt, (High School Student) Each year, members of the guild A certified high school teacher of Tuesday In Westfield golf for two at the Basking Ridge Must be reliable, detail oriented, Reading is Good For You offer hand woven apparel and house- Advanced Placement Physics and Country Club, wine, framed prints self-motivated. hold linens to the public at their chemistry, Dr. Kopylov tutors at vari- WESTFIELD – The Garden Club and a $100 gift certificate from Sun- Mon. & Wed. 5PM to 8PM, holiday sale. This year, Westfield ous locations. He holds a Doctoral of Westfield and the Rake and Hoe rise Market in New Vernon. General Sat. 9AM to 1PM. artist Joanie Schwarz-Rosenthal degree in Chemical Engineering and Garden Club will meet jointly on Tues- admission is $5, or $4 with the news- $7.15/hr. 10 hrs. per week will take orders for her personal- has experience teaching high school day, November 14, at 12:30 p.m. at paper ad/coupon that appears in this Available immediately. ized jean jackets and baby blankets and college level courses in math- The Presbyterian Church in Westfield, publication. For more details, please Send resume to: C. Lombardo at the sale. ematics and sciences. located at 140 Mountain Avenue. call (973) 292-0661. Garwood Public Library Other guest artists include pot- The program will be held in the Guest speaker Cheryl Wilkes will 411 Third Avenue ters Norma Messing and Nancy library’s Community Room. All pro- create fresh and dried floral designs SP-F Arts Association Garwood, NJ 07027 Zarbock; stained glass artist Jeanine grams at the library are free and open for the holidays. Ms. Wilkes designs No phone calls please. Erickson; basket maker Elisa to all interested participants. The li- for weddings, parties and galas and Sponsors Trip to Met goleader.com/classifieds Caporale and doll maker Sharon brary is located at 1927 Bartle Av- also gives lectures. Both garden clubs SCOTCH PLAINS –The Scotch PUBLIC NOTICE Umbriet. The public is welcome. enue. For more information or direc- are members of National Garden Plains and Fanwood Arts Association tions, please call (908) 322-5007. Clubs, Inc., the Central Atlantic Re- will sponsor a bus trip to the Metro- TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT gion and the Garden Club of New politan Museum of Art in New York TOWN OF WESTFIELD TOWN OF WESTFIELD PUBLIC NOTICE Jersey, Inc., District 5. City on Tuesday, November 28. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that at the PLANNING BOARD PLANNING BOARD meeting of the Zoning Board of Adjust- TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS PUBLIC NOTICE On view are special exhibitions: ment of the Township of Scotch Plains Notice is hereby given that the Westfield Notice is hereby given that the Westfield ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL “Cezanne to Picasso,” with rooms held on November 2, 2006, the following Planning Board at its meeting on Monday, Planning Board at its meeting on Monday, Take notice that application has been TOWN OF WESTFIELD dedicated to Cezanne, Gauguin, Van decisions of the Board were memorial- November 6, 2006 memorialized the fol- November 6, 2006 memorialized the fol- made to Mayor and Council of the Town- NOTICE OF MEETING OF THE Gogh and Picasso; “Americans in ized: lowing Board action taken at the October lowing Board action taken at the October ship of Scotch Plains, Municipal Building, TAX ASSESSOR 5, 2006 Board meeting: 5, 2006 Board meeting: Paris 1860 + 1900,” a landmark exhi- Approved, a one-year Temporary Op- 430 Park Avenue, Scotch Plains, New Notice is hereby given the Tax Assessor bition featuring some 100 paintings erating Permit for The Soccer Post, 2520 06-12(V) NEEDLE POINT HOMES, LLC, 06-13(V) NEEDLE POINT HOMES, LLC, Jersey, to transfer to Brave Spirits, LLC, of the Town of Westfield will meet in the Route 22, East, Block 4602, Lot 21.03 to 1346 OVERHILL AVENUE, 208 LENOX AVENUE, BLOCK inactive Plenary Retail Consumption Li- Tax Assessor’s Office in the Municipal by 37 American artists, and “Louis utilize a storage trailer in the rear parking BLOCK 101, LOT 57; SEEK- 3114, LOT 3; SEEKING PRE- cense No. 2016-33-006-007, heretofore Building, 425 East Broad Street, Westfield, Comfort Tiffany and Laurelton Hall: lot. ING PRELIMINARY & FINAL LIMINARY & FINAL MAJOR issued to Joe and Edward Lubrano. New Jersey on Tuesday morning, Decem- An Artist’s Country Estate.” MAJOR SUBDIVISION WITH SITE PLAN WITH VARI- The persons who will hold an interest in ber 5, 2006 at 10:00 a.m. for the purpose Approved, a three-year Temporary The traditional museum Christmas VARIANCES. APPLICANT ANCES. APPLICANT SEEKS this license are Michael J. Brennan, 2268 of hearing all persons interested in the Operating Permit for Jonathan Shopiro, SEEKS TO CREATE THREE TO EXPAND THE EXISTING Jersey Avenue, Scotch Plains, New Jer- matter of assessments now about to be tree and Neapolitan Baroque crèche 540 Forest Road, Block 1401, Lot 39 to NEW LOTS OF WHICH, THE STRUCTURE AND CON- sey, 07076 and Vincent J. DeNave, 10 made for the benefits conferred the im- also will be on display. The bus will continue utilization of a portion of said EXISTING HOUSE WILL RE- STRUCT AN ADDITION FOR Beechwood Court, Warren, New Jersey provements heretofore made as local im- residence for a massage therapy office. depart at 8:30 a.m. from the Scotch MAIN, AND THE SHED WILL A 3-STORY MIXED USE 07059. provements under the provisions of the Plains Municipal Building parking Approved, a Use Variance and Waiver BE REMOVED. APPLICANT BUILDING WITH RETAIL Objections, if any, should be made im- following ordinance: SPACE ON THE FIRST FLOOR mediately in writing to: Barbara Riepe, lot and return about 3:30 p.m. The of Site Plan for The Highland Swimming PROPOSES TO CONSTRUCT SPECIAL ORDINANCE NO. 2107 AND 2 APARTMENTS ON Municipal Clerk of the Township of Scotch Corp, 1235 South Martine Avenue, Block TWO SINGLE FAMILY RESI- AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING cost of the trip is $28, with bus fare EACH OF THE SECOND AND Plains. 9401, Lot 1 to demolish the existing locker DENTIAL DWELLINGS ON FOR THE REPLACEMENT OF the only admission extra. For more THIRD FLOORS. Approved Brave Spirits, LLC room and construct a new larger locker THE TWO NEWLY CREATED SIDEWALKS AT VARIOUS with conditions. 10 Beechwood Court details or reservations by Monday, room. LOTS. Approved with condi- LOCATIONS Kenneth B. Marsh Warren, New Jersey 07059 November 20, call (908) 232-2631. Barbara Horev tions. Annmarie Switzer Secretary 1 T - 11/9/06 & Secretary to the Kenneth B. Marsh Tax Assessor 1 T - 11/9/06, The Leader Fee: $23.46 11/16/06, The Times Fee: $43.86 Zoning Board of Adjustment Secretary 1 T - 11/9/06, The Leader Fee: $20.91 PUBLIC NOTICE 1 T - 11/9/06, The Times Fee: $25.50 1 T - 11/9/06, The Leader Fee: $23.97 PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE BOROUGH OF FANWOOD PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE BOARD OF HEALTH SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY JONES, are made party defendant to the TOWN OF WESTFIELD NOTICE OF INTRODUCTION OF CHANCERY DIVISION SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY $1733.79. In addition, the tax collector will above foreclosure action because on May ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL ORDINANCE 06-11-02 CHANCERY DIVISION add any additional interest, additional taxes UNION COUNTY 17, 1990 a judgment was entered in the AND PUBLIC HEARING UNION COUNTY and/or penalties that may become due DOCKET NO. F-9212-06 Superior Court of New Jersey, Gloucester Take notice that application has been DOCKET NO. F-12364-06 and owing as of the date that redemption FILE NO. 9506-06 County, by Joann Marie (Terres) Jones made to the Mayor and Council of the An ordinance was introduced by the occurs. An exact redemption amount must against Karl Lee Jones disclosing a debt in Town of Westfield to transfer to CoolVines Board of Health of the Borough of Fanwood CIVIL ACTION ORDER NOTICE TO ABSENT DEFENDANT be obtained from the municipal tax collec- the amount of $6,590.81, with costs. Said Westfield LLC, trading as CoolVines, at on November 2, 2006. Copies of this ordi- SETTING TIME, PLACE AND tor; and (L.S.) STATE OF NEW JERSEY TO: judgment was entered as Judgment No. J- P.O. Box 334, Princeton, New Jersey nance can be obtained without cost at the AMOUNT OF REDEMPTION IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the ROENA PATRICIA JONES; 054192-1990. Said judgment is subordi- 08542, for premises to be located at 161 Fanwood Borough Hall, 75 North Martine JAMES ZIRPOLI, 14th day of December, 2006, between the JOANN MARIE (TERRES) nate to the Plaintiff’s lien. East Broad Street, Westfield, New Jersey, Avenue, Fanwood, New Jersey between PLAINTIFF(S) VS. THE PARA- hours of nine o’clock in the forenoon and JONES; CAROLINE JONES; YOU, CAROLINE JONES, are made the Plenary Retail Distribution License the hours of 8AM and 4PM, Monday MOUNT GROUP, INC.; STATE four o’clock in the afternoon, at the office of ROBERT OVERBY; GEN- party defendant to the above foreclosure 2020-44-0010-006 heretofore issued to through Friday. OF NEW JERSEY; NEW JER- the Tax Collector of City of Plainfield, 515 ERAL ACCIDENT GROUP; action because on March 20, 1991 a child Westfield Liquors LLC, currently held as a The purpose of this ordinance is SEY MORTGAGE FINANCE Watchung Avenue, Plainfield, New Jersey IRWIN BARNETT T/A WORLD support judgment was entered in the Su- pocket license. “AN ORDINANCE ESTAB- The person who will hold interest in this AGENCY; UNION MORT- 07061, be and the same is hereby fixed as WIDE DISTRIBUTORS; perior Court of New Jersey, Union County, LISHING REGULATIONS FOR license is Ouida E. Censits of 91 Moore GAGE COMPANY, INC.; the time and place for the redemption of CONRAD A. DEFILLIPPIS by Caroline Jones against Carl Jones dis- THE CONTROL OF LEAD CITIBANK SOUTH DAKOTA the said lands as described in the amended M.D.; closing a debt. Said judgment was entered Street, Princeton, New Jersey 08540. BASE PAINT DURING EXTE- Objections, if any, should be made im- NA; ANTHONY M. VILLANE complaint and making up the premises YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED AND as Judgment No. J-031077-1991, RIOR HOUSE PAINTING AND mediately in writing to: Claire J. Gray, JR.; MICHAEL A. concerning which the complaint is filed, REQUIRED to serve upon PELLEGRINO CS80522983A. Said judgment is subordi- FOR CLEAN UP AND DIS- GOLDFARB; UROLOGICAL and that thereupon the defendant who AND FELDSTEIN, LLC, plaintiff’s attor- nate to the Plaintiff’s lien. Municipal Clerk of the Town of Westfield, POSAL OF LEAD BASE at the Municipal Building, 425 East Broad ASSOCIATES OF CJ, PA; redeems shall be entitled to the certificate neys, whose address is 290 Route 46 YOU, ROBERT OVERBY, are made CHIPS AND DUST” RALPH M. MOORE; NEWARK of tax sale duly endorsed for cancellation; West, Denville, New Jersey, an Answer to party defendant to the above foreclosure Street, Westfield, New Jersey 07090 BETH ISRAEL MEDICAL CEN- and the Complaint filed in a Civil Action, in action because on February 18, 1992 a Submitted by: Public hearing and adoption of this ordi- TER, DEFENDANT(S) IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that in de- which MOORING TAX ASSET is the plain- judgment was entered in the Superior Court CoolVines Westfield LLC nance will be held on December 7, 2006. THIS MATTER being opened to the fault of the said defendants paying to the tiff and CARL L. JONES, et als. are defen- of New Jersey, Essex County, by Robert P.O. Box 334 Colleen M. Huehn court by Goldenberg, Mackler, Sayegh, Tax Collector of the City of Plainfield and dants, pending in the Superior Court of Overby against Carol L. Jones disclosing Princeton, New Jersey 08542 Secretary Mintz, Pfeffer, Bonchi & Gill, A Profes- the plaintiff, the said sum, interest and New Jersey, Chancery Division, UNION a debt in the amount of $5,324.15, with 2 T - 11/9/06 & Board of Health sional Corporation, Attorneys for Plaintiff, costs aforesaid, the said defendants stand County and bearing Docket No. F-9212- costs. Said judgment was entered as Judg- 11/16/06, The Leader Fee: $47.94 1 T - 11/9/06, The Times Fee: $25.50 and it appearing that default has been absolutely debarred and foreclosed of and 06 within thirty-five (35) days after NO- ment No. J-019102-1992. Said judgment entered against the defendants, THE from all right and equity of redemption on, VEMBER 09, 2006 exclusive of such date. is subordinate to the Plaintiff’s lien. PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE PARAMOUNT GROUP, INC.; STATE OF in and to said lands and premises and If you fail to answer or appear in accor- YOU, GENERAL ACCIDENT GROUP, NEW JERSEY DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION NEW JERSEY; NEW JERSEY MORT- every part thereof, and the plaintiff shall dance with Rule 4:4-6, Judgment by De- are made party defendant to the above DIVISION OF PROCUREMENT, BUREAU OF CONSTRUCTION SERVICES GAGE FINANCE AGENCY; UNION have an absolute and indefeasible inter- fault may be rendered against you for relief foreclosure action because on May 27, 1035 PARKWAY AVENUE, PO BOX 605 MORTGAGE COMPANY, INC.; est of inheritance in fee simple, to said demanded in the Complaint. You shall file 1986 a judgment was entered in the Supe- TRENTON, NEW JERSEY 08625 CITIBANK SOUTH DAKOTA NA; AN- lands and premises. Anything to the con- your Answer and Proof of Service in dupli- rior Court of New Jersey, Union County, THONY M. VILLANE JR.; MICHAEL A. trary notwithstanding, redemption shall be cate with the Clerk of the Superior Court of by General Accident Group against Bar- SEALED BIDS will be received from bidders classified under N.J.S.A. 27:7-35.1 et GOLDFARB; UROLOGICAL ASSOCI- permitted up until the entry of final judg- New Jersey, Hughes Justice Complex - bara Jones disclosing a debt in the amount seq.; in the NJDOT MULTIPURPOSE ROOM, New Jersey Department of Transporta- ATES OF CJ, PA; RALPH M. MOORE; ment including the whole of the last date CN 971, Trenton, New Jersey 08625, in of $685.69, with costs. Said judgment was tion, 1035 Parkway Avenue, Trenton, New Jersey 08625; until 10:00 A.M. on 11/21/06 NEWARK BETH ISRAEL MEDICAL CEN- upon which judgment is entered; and accordance with the Rules of Civil Prac- entered as Judgment No. DJ-026309- and opened and read for: TER; and that plaintiff has produced be- IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that if the tice and Procedure. 1986. Said judgment is subordinate to the Maintenance Long-Life Pavement Marking Contract, North - 2007, Various fore this court tax sale certificate #91-627, addresses of the defendants are not You are further advised that if you are Plaintiff’s lien. Locations including and North of Route 57, Counties of Sussex, Moris, Passaic, certified to be a true copy, which certificate known, a copy of this Order or Notice unable to obtain an attorney you may com- YOU, IRWIN BARNETT T/A WORLD Bergen, Essex, Hudson, Union and Part of Warren, 100% State is dated November 25, 1991, and is of thereof directed to such defendants shall municate with the Lawyer Referral Service WIDE DISTRIBUTORS, are made party DP NO: 06437 record in the Union County Clerk’s Office be published in The Westfield Leader, a of the County of Venue and that if you defendant to the above foreclosure action on March 3, 1998, in Book 6571 of Mort- newspaper circulating in Union County, at cannot afford an attorney, you may com- because on August 2, 1990 a judgment Bidders are required to comply with the requirements of P.L. 1975, C.127 N.J.A.C. gages, pages 343. By assignment dated least one time, not less than ten days prior municate with the Legal Services Office of was entered in the Superior Court of New 17:27. April 5, 2006, said tax sale certificate was to the date fixed for redemption by this the County of Venue. The telephone num- Jersey, Union County, by Irwin Barnett t/a Effective October 15, 2004, Pursuant to P.L. 2005, C. 51 (formerly known as assigned to James Zirpoli, the plaintiff Order; and ber of such agencies are as follows: Law- World Wide Distributors against Carl Jones Executive Order 134) apparent low bidder must provide a completed, signed Contrac- herein, which assignment was recorded in IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that a copy yer Referral Service 908-353-4715 - Legal disclosing a debt in the amount of tor Certification and Disclosure of Political Contribution Forms within seven (7) the Union County Clerk’s Office on May of this Order or a Notice thereof be served Services Office 908-354-4340. $2,181.93, with costs. Said judgment was state busines days from the project bid date. 10, 2006, in book 1347 of assignments, upon the defendants, whose addresses THE ACTION has been instituted for the entered as Judgment No. DJ-081083- Pursuant to N.J.S.A. 52:32-44, Business Registration, proof of valid business registra- page 821, as instrument #119371. Said are known, by mailing to each of them such purpose of foreclosing the following tax 1990. Said judgment is subordinate to the tion shall be submitted by a bidder with its bid proposal at the time of bid for 100% State certificate, and its assignment, have been a copy or notice not later than ten days prior sale certificate(s): 1. A certain tax certifi- Plaintiff’s lien. funded projects. marked Exhibit P-1 on the part of the to the date fixed for redemption of the lands cate 91341, recorded on 3/3/1998, made YOU, CONRAD A. DEFILLIPPIS M.D., Pursuant to the “Public Works Contractor Registration Act”, N.J.S.A. 34:11-56.48 et plaintiff. More than two years have elapsed and premises by this Order; and by JAMES P. ALLEN, Collector of Taxes are made party defendant to the above seq. (P.L. 2003, c. 91), bidders must register with the New Jersey Department of Labor, since the sale of said lands by the City of IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that a copy of PLAINFIELD, and State of New Jersey foreclosure action because on August 31, Division of Wage and Hour Compliance. Plainfield and the lands have not been of this Order be delivered to the Tax Col- to CITY OF PLAINFIELD and subsequently 1990 a judgment was entered in the Supe- The Department, in accordance with Title VI Civil Rights Act of 1964, 78 Stat. 252 redeemed from the tax sale; that plaintiff lector of the City of Plainfield, and that said assigned to plaintiff, MOORING TAX AS- rior Court of New Jersey, Union County, U.S.C., 49 C.F.R., Parts 21 and 23 issued pursuant to such Act, and Section 504 of the has produced before this court his certifi- Tax Collector of the City of Plainfield cer- SET. This covers real estate located in by Conrad A. Defillippis M. D. against Carl Rehabilitation Act of 1973 will afford minority business enterprises full opportunity to cation, showing that there is due on said tify to this Court whether the premises PLAINFIELD, County of UNION, and State Jones disclosing a debt in the amount of submit bids in response to this invitation and will not discriminate against any bidder on tax sale certificate, together with subse- were or were not redeemed from the of New Jersey, known as LOT 1 BLOCK $2,100.00, with costs. Said judgment was the grounds of race, color, sex, national origin, or handicap in the contract award. quent taxes and interest, the sum of plaintiff’s tax sale certificate in accordance 132 as shown on the Tax Assessment entered as Judgment No. DJ-091791- Drawings and specifications for the proposed work are available at Bid Express $213,520.41 as of October 15, 2006; and with the terms of this Order. Map and Tax Map duplicate of 1990. Said judgment is subordinate to the website www.bidx.com. You must subscribe to use this service. To subscribe follow the IT IS on this 30th day of October, 2006, DATED: October 30, 2006 PLAINFIELD. and concerns premises Plaintiff’s lien. instructions on the website. The fee is $35.00 per month for unlimited access to view and ORDERED AND ADJUDGED that the Neil H. Shuster, P.J. CH. commonly known as 83 SANDFORD AV- DATED: November 6, 2006 download the documents and additional $95.00 per month for unlimited access to amount required to redeem the premises GOLDENBERG, MACKLER, SAYEGH, ENUE, PLAINFIELD, New Jersey. Theodore J. Fetter, Clerk download the plans, directly payable to Bid Express. referred to in the aforementioned tax sale MINTZ, PFEFFER, BONCHI & GILL YOU, ROENA PATRICIA JONES, are of the Superior Court of New Jersey Drawings, special provisions, and bid documents may be inspected (BUT NOT certificate is the sum of $213,520.41 which A Professional Corporation made party defendant to the above fore- PELLEGRINO & FELDSTEIN, L.L.C. OBTAINED) by contracting organizations at our various Design Field Offices at the includes the amount due on said tax sale 660 New Road, Suite 1-A closure action because you are the owner Denville Law Center following locations: certificate and subsequent taxes and in- Northfield, New Jersey 08225 of a property which is the subject of the 290 Route 46 West 200 Stierli Court Route 79 and Daniels Way 1 Executive Campus Rt 70 terest as of October 15, 2006, together (609) 646-0222 above entitled action. Denville, New Jersey 07834 Mt. Arlington, NJ Freehold, NJ Cherry Hill, NJ with costs duly taxed in the sum of 1 T - 11/9/06, The Leader Fee: $116.28 YOU, JOANN MARIE (TERRES) 1 T - 11/9/06, The Leader Fee: $117.30 973-770-5141 732-308-4025 856-486-6624 3 T - 10/26/06, 11/2/06 and 11/9/06, The Leader Fee: $214.20 A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, November 9, 2006 Page 19 Charles J. Mc Donough, 87, Retired Frederick G. Rodgers, Jr., 78, Engraver; As Lt. Col. After 30-Year Army Career – Obituaries – Was Marine and Purple Heart Recipient Charles James Mc Donough, 87, of Staff College in many intelligence Frederick Girvin Rodgers, Jr. of ris Plains; daughter Candy Shehata the Pine Run Community in and Army schools including Fort Winthrop, Me. died on Friday, No- and her husband, Terry, of Winthrop, Doylestown, Pa. died on Tuesday, Leavenworth, Kan. Anna Marsh, 71, Cherished Her Family; vember 3, 2006, at the Augusta Rehab Me., with whom he lived; son Scott October 31, at the Pine Run Health He was predeceased by his wife, Center in Augusta, Me. after a linger- and his wife, Dorothy, of Scotch Plains; Center. Marian F. Mc Donough, in 1993 and Enjoyed Books, Golf and Word Jumbles ing illness. He was 78 years of age. sister Katherine Smith, of Toms River; Born in Staten Island, N.Y. on April by a brother, Bernard I. Mc Donough. Born on June 29, 1928, five grandchildren, 2, 1919, he was the son of the late Surviving are a son, Michael C. Mc Anna Hayward Marsh of cup of coffee and the sun on her back, he was the son of Derek, Alex and Nate Charles J. and Mary Boyle Mc Donough of Mountainside, and two Doylestown, Pa. and Naples, Fla. playing word jumbles with her hus- Frederick G., Sr. and Mar- Shehata and Jeffrey and Donough. He had lived in Germany, grandchildren. passed away at age 71 at noon on band. guerite Martindale Christina Rodgers, and in Paris, France, in Baldwin, Long A Mass of Christian Burial was Monday, October 30, 2006, in her Loving to hear about the latest ad- Rodgers of his former wife, Island, N.Y. and in Westfield before celebrated on Friday, November 3, at home with her family by her side. She ventures of her grandchildren, Kelley Mountainside. He was of Caroline Toms Rodgers, moving to Doylestown 12 years ago. the Our Lady of Lourdes Roman had lived with Primary Peritoneal Can- and Weston. the Presbyterian faith. of High Bridge. His twin Mr. Mc Donough served for 30 Catholic Church in Mountainside. cer for three years. Using her extensive and “colorful” Fred was a rotograveur brother, Charles, and a years in the United States Army, retir- Burial followed at Calverton National Born in 1935 in Huntington, W. Va., vocabulary to perfectly capture a engraver, first for Tho- sister, Jane Van Dyke, ing in 1970 as a lieutenant colonel Cemetery in Calverton, Long Island, Ann grew up in Westfield, moment or describe a mas & George M. Stone predeceased him. with an honorable discharge. A re- N.Y. N.J. and graduated from person. in Newark and then for Services will be held cipient of the Distinguished Service Arrangements were by the Gray Wellesley College in 1957. Patronizing local shops Pamarco, Inc. in Roselle. tomorrow, Friday, No- Medal, he served in the Air Defense Funeral Home, 318 East Broad Street Surviving are her hus- to stock the house with Fred served in the Ma- vember 10, at 11 a.m. at Artillery during World War II. He in Westfield. band of 47 years, William everyone’s favorite foods. rine Corps during the Ko- the Memorial Funeral Marsh, and their three chil- Scribbling recipes on also served in Commanding General November 9, 2006 rean War. His unit fought Frederick Rodgers, Jr. Home, 155 South Av- dren, Chris Marsh Bayless, any and every scrap of the rear-guard action enue in Fanwood. Burial Melinda Marsh Bloomer paper. when United States forces retreated will follow at Fairview Cemetery in Wallace Shults, 87, Business Owner; and William Hayward Hoarding books in her from the Chanjin Reservoir follow- Westfield. Calling hours will be from Marsh, and their families. Amazon shopping cart ing the invasion of the Chinese Army 6 to 8 p.m. today, Thursday, Novem- Was Carpenter and Army Veteran Ann was the center of her for future reading. into Northern Korea. He was hospi- ber 9, at the funeral home. family’s life and she will Anna H. Marsh Sitting before the “one Wallace Shults, 87, of Fanwood Shults of McLean, Va.; a daughter, talized in Japan, where he was In lieu of flowers, donations may be dearly missed. armed bandit” in Atlan- awarded the Purple Heart, before be- be made to the Alzheimer’s Associa- died on Monday, October 30, at Ha- Arlene L. Shults of Cherry Hill; three Since Ann requested that no me- tic City, hoping that the next pull ven Hospice at Muhlenberg Regional brothers, Edward Shults, Warren ing returned to the United States Na- tion, Greater New Jersey Chapter, morial service be held, her family would be the big one. val Base in Newport, R.I., for the 400 Morris Avenue, Suite 25, Medical Center in Plainfield. Shults and M. George Shults, and six wants to share some of their favorite Chatting as she marched down the Born in Lynbrook, N.Y., he had grandchildren. remainder of his tour of duty. He Denville, N.J. 07834-1365 or to the memories of her: fairway with her golfing buddies, fol- lived most of his life in Fanwood, American Cancer Society, P.O. Box lived in South Plainfield before mov- Funeral services were held on Thurs- Sitting at the kitchen table with a lowing the trail made by the ball on ing to Fanwood 42 years ago. day, November 2, at the Memorial moving to Maine 14 years ago. 815, Elizabeth, N.J. 07207. the dewy morning grass. Survivors include son Bill, of Mor- November 9, 2006 Mr. Shults was a United States Funeral Home, 155 South Avenue in Jeanette Rodin, 66 Sitting on the beach in Naples with Army veteran of World War II. A Fanwood. Interment followed at Lake a good book and the warm sun on her carpenter by trade, he was the owner Jeanette A. (DeRuyter) Rodin, 66, Nelson Memorial Park in Piscataway. of Westfield died on Monday, Octo- face. Helen Cojanis, 71, Dedicated Teacher; of Thebros Inc. in Fanwood for 30 Memorial donations may be made Going to the County Theatre with years before retiring 20 years ago. He ber 30, at Brigham and Women’s to the Alzheimer’s Association, Dela- Hospital in Boston, Mass. her family or dear friend. Tutored Children at Duke Hospital had attended Union College. ware Valley Chapter, 100 North 17th Born in The Hague, Holland, Mrs. Telling people exactly what she Helen M. Cojanis, 71, of Durham, With help from many wonderful Surviving are his wife, Laura A. Street, second floor, Philadelphia, Pa. thought, but with a smile on her face Parenti Shults; two sons, William W. Rodin came to the United States in N.C. died on Tuesday, October 31, of health care aides, loving friends and her 19103-2737. 1961 and settled in Laurence Harbor. and her kind eyes full of love. respiratory complications after a 35- Shults of Watchung and Frank R. November 9, 2006 church, she was able to continue living She lived in Westfield since 1977. Ann’s wonderful spirit! year illness with multiple sclerosis. in her own home until March 2006. A mother, wife, grandmother and Ann was a wonderful mother and Born April 25, 1935, she was the Helen is survived by six siblings, Robert Villane, 35, WHS Graduate; homemaker who loved gardening, she wife, a loyal friend and so much daughter of the late Edith and Michael Mary Louise, Peter and John Cojanis made a life out of raising children. more. Her mind remained sharp and Cojanis. She was raised in Westfield, of Arizona, James Cojanis of Califor- Worked In Construction Business Surviving are her beloved husband her spirit strong. Although Ann’s where she graduated from Holy Trin- nia, Elizabeth Behne and Margaret of 42 years, Gerald; two loving sons, determination never wavered, her ity High School. After a 12-year em- Cojanis of New Jersey; seven nieces Robert Villane, 35, of Westfield Lanesborough, Mass. and David and Paul and Michael; six devoted grand- body became very, very tired, and ployment with New Jersey Bell Tele- and nephews and six great-nieces and died on Monday, November 6, 2006, his wife, Nina, also of Westfield; his children, Julian, Mia, Chloe, Daniel, Ann has now found peace on her phone Co., Helen graduated from nephews. at Muhlenberg Regional Medical nephews and nieces, Breanna, Shaina, Sonja and Siri, and six loving broth- journey. Seton Hall University with a A Funeral Mass will be offered at 10 Center in Plainfield. Natasha, Michael “Tye,” Jason, ers and sisters, Betty, Nolly, Linney, In lieu of flowers, donations can be bachelor’s degree in education. She a.m. tomorrow, Friday, November 10, Born in Plainfield, he was a life- Jaimee, Jaclyn, Brian, James, Donielle, Hannes, Fons and Jan. sent to the University of Pennsylva- began teaching in Newark. at the Church of the Immaculate Con- long resident of Westfield. Zoe, Nicholas, Kristen and Elizabeth; A Mass of Christian Burial was nia, where Ann was being treated, Aware of the need for teachers in ception in Durham. A wake will be Mr. Villane graduated from many aunts, uncles and cousins. offered on Friday, November 3, at St. and will be earmarked for research to the newly desegregated schools of held today, Thursday, November 9, Westfield High School in 1989 and Visitation will take place from 2 to Helen’s Roman Catholic Church in find a cure for Primary Peritoneal/ the south, Helen moved to Durham, from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at the Hall- then worked in his family’s construc- 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. today, Thursday, Westfield. Interment took place at Ovarian Cancer. N.C. in 1967 and continued her com- Wynne Funeral Service in Durham. tion business in Westfield. He was November 9, at the Dooley Colonial Fairview Cemetery in Westfield. Checks should be made payable to mitment to teaching. She received a Masses in Helen’s memory would always willing to help everyone and Home, 556 Westfield Avenue in Funeral arrangements were by the the Trustees of the University of Penn- scholarship and earned a master’s be appreciated or donations to Chris- will be loved and missed by all who Westfield. A Mass of Christian Burial Dooley Colonial Home, 556 Westfield sylvania and sent to the attention of degree in education from Duke Uni- tian organizations serving the world knew him. will be offered at 10:30 a.m. tomor- Avenue in Westfield. Sheryl Coplan, 3535 Market Street, versity. As her MS progressed, Helen through missionary work. To place He was predeceased by a brother, row, Friday, November 10, at the Holy In lieu of flowers, donations in her Suite 750, Philadelphia, Pa. 19104. left classroom teaching and contin- an online memorial, please visit James Villane, in 1982. Trinity Roman Catholic Church in memory may be made to Children’s Please note on the check that the ued to educate children as a tutor at www.hallwynne.com and select Surviving are his parents, William Westfield. Interment will follow at Specialized Hospital, 150 New Provi- donation is in memory of Anna H. Duke Hospital’s Pediatric Unit until Obituaries. and Rita of Westfield; six brothers, Fairview Cemetery in Westfield. dence Road, Mountainside, N.J. 07092. Marsh. she became totally disabled in 1989. November 9, 2006 William Jr. and Michael, both of Donations in his name would be November 9, 2006 November 9, 2006 Westfield, Richard and his wife, Kerri, appreciated to the Mental Health As- of Scotch Plains, Don Edward and his sociation of New Jersey, 363 Monroe FCC Classes to Continue wife, Mary, of Westfield, Dominick Avenue, Kenilworth, N.J. 07033. More Community News and his partner, Betty, of November 9, 2006 Starting November 13-14 WESTFIELD – The First Congre- and Grief” will focus on the role of the Cranford Harvest Center Is gational Church of Westfield will con- Christian tradition in the way indi- tinue its series of evening Bible study viduals experience and process grief. and spirituality classes with a new unit Using C.S. Lewis’ book “A Grief Trick or Treat Alternative beginning next Monday and Tuesday, Observed” as a guide, the class will meet from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. in the CRANFORD – The Harvest for families to gather together for fun November 13 and 14. These courses Center’s 700-seat auditorium in are free and open to the public. church’s Patton Auditorium. Copies and recreation. Located at 69 Myrtle of the book may be ordered through Cranford was transformed this Hal- Street in Cranford, the center pro- On Mondays through December 11, loween into a giant play venue. The a program entitled “What Does the the church office. vides services, recreation, support The First Congregational Church, auditorium – usually set up for con- groups and many activities. For more Bible Say About...” will explore just certs, conferences and church ser- what the Bible does have to say about a member of the United Church of information, call (908) 709-9600 or Christ, is located at 125 Elmer Street. vices – was the place for the annual visit www.ctnj.org. controversial issues such as war, sexu- Family Fun Night. ality, abortion and other topics. For additional information, please call The aroma of cotton candy and Led by the Reverend Dr. Mark the church office at (908) 233-2494 popcorn filled the air, as children of Imam to Give Talk Boyea, senior minister, participants or visit www.fccofwestfield.org. all ages ran from one activity to the To Local Rotary also will examine these writings in next. There were big, blow-up, climb- light of the context, history and the Novena To St. Clare ing “rides” in the shapes of monkeys SCOTCH PLAINS – Imam Wahy various interpretations of what is Ask St. Clare for 3 favors, 1 and dinosaurs; games of skill like Ud-Deen Shareef, head of the Masjid written. The class will meet weekly business, 2 impossible. Say 9 hoop tossing and whack-a-frog; Waarith ud Deed al Waria of Irvington, for five consecutive weeks from 7:30 Hail Mary’s for 9 days with prizes, tickets and lots of candy. will speak to the Fanwood-Scotch to 8:30 p.m. in the minister’s study. lighted candles. Pray whether Each year, the Harvest Center opens Plains Rotary Club on Wednesday, On Tuesdays through December 12, you believe or not. Publish on its doors for free to all children to November 22, at Pantagis a spirituality workshop entitled “God the 9th day. May the Sacred Heart HOLIDAY SPIRIT…The Holiday House Tour Committee, pictured on the steps provide a Halloween alternative. This Renaissance in Scotch Plains. Women For Winesense of Jesus be praised, adored and of the historic Wisner House, includes, from left to right; Myung Bondy, Melissa year, over 300 families came with The Imam will discuss the season glorified today and every day. Pflieger, Annette Beshar, Gilles Mesrobian, Patty Olsen, Mary Dickey, Barbara their youngsters from throughout the Plans Book Signing Request will be granted no mat- Birkitt and Angela Bumbera. of Ramadan, the ninth month of the county to have some safe fun. Family Moslem year, a period of fasting from AREA – The New Jersey Chapter of ter how impossible it seems. St. Fun Night emphasizes something for sunrise to sunset. He also will explain Women for Winesense will host a spe- Clare, St. Jude, St. Therese in- Reeves-Reed Arboretum everyone. Babies toddled around in the beliefs of Islam, a monotheistic cial book-signing event with author fant of Prague, St. Ann and St. cartoon character costumes. Teenag- religion in which the supreme deity is and wine negotiant Deborah Brenner. Joseph, St. Peregrini, St. An- ers manned the games, awarded tick- Allah and the chief prophet and She will present her new book, “Women thony, St. Lucy, St. Michael the To Host Holiday House Tour ets and dispensed candy prizes. A founder is Mohammed. of the Vine: Inside the World of Women Archangel, pray for us, so that goldfish was the most popular prize. Since this will be an opportunity each and every priest will re- SUMMIT – The Reeves-Reed Ar- Tickets to the Holiday House Tour Who Make, Taste, and Enjoy Wine.” Parents and grandparents were in for the local population to learn more Participants will be able to taste peatedly say yes to the call he boretum, located in Summit, will hold will be available for sale starting charge of the food items. The fun about the teachings of Islam, the has received, remain constant in its annual Holiday House Tour on this month. Advance sale tickets for wines produced by women at this spilled over into the parking lot with Fanwood-Scotch Plains Rotary Club free event on Saturday, November practicing the gospel message Thursday, December 7, from 10 a.m. the tour are $30 for members and a 25-foot slide and a trackless train has opened the meeting to guests. It and be faithful forever as a com- to 3 p.m. $35 for non-members, and $40 on 25, from 2 to 6 p.m. It will be held at ride that traveled around the grounds. will begin at noon in the Terrace Wine Country on Route 22 in North panion of our Lord Jesus Christ. Chairperson Myung Bondy an- the day of the event. There is a There were hamburgers and hotdogs Room. Guests are invited for the John Paul II nounced that the house tour will fea- charge of $30 for the luncheon. For Plainfield. For more information, see for a nominal fee in addition to the cost of the luncheon. To reserve a womenforwinesense.org. K.M.C. ture homes from the Summit area, a tickets and information on the event, cotton candy and popcorn. seat, please call Dick Dobyns at (908) late-1800s home designed by the call (908) 273-8787 or visit reeves- The Harvest Center is a safe place 322-5986. architect Henry Bacon, renowned reedarboretum.org. for designing the Lincoln Memorial, and the Summit residence of Frank ‘Dreamblade’ Event Delle Donne, named one of the top 25 young designers in America by Set In Scotch Plains Dooley Funeral Service, Inc. House Beautiful. SCOTCH PLAINS – On Saturday, In addition to the homes, guests November 11, dozens of gamers from will have the opportunity to tour the across New Jersey are expected to Caring & Courteous Service to the Reeves-Reed Arboretum’s Wisner visit Little Shop of Comics, located at House, which will feature the popu- 356 Park Avenue in Scotch Plains. Cranford / Westfield Area Since 1913 lar “Tabletops” displays by local de- Little Shop of Comics has been signers, and start their holiday shop- selected to host one of the stops in the ping at the Arboretum’s Garden Shop. “Dream Series,” the half-million-dol- Westfield The Carter House, Summit’s old- lar tournament circuit for the newly 556 Westfield Avenue est home, also will be included on the launched “Dreamblade.” Registration tour. Luncheon will be available by will begin at 10 a.m. 233-0255 reservation only at the Beacon Hill “Dreamblade” is described as the John L. Dooley Club at noon. “hat trick” game from the company The Holiday House Tour is made responsible for the pop culture phe- Manager possible through the support of local nomenons Dungeons and Dragons, a NJ License # 4100 businesses and civic groups, includ- role-playing game, and Magic: The ing Lois Schneider Realtor. Gathering trading card game. Hillside Cemetery Cranford 218 North Avenue Regarded as one of the most beautiful cemeteries in the East 276-0255 Scotch Plains Charles V. Dooley Manager 908.756.1729 NJ License # 3703 www.hillsidecemetery.com It is far easier for your family if you plan ahead Page 20 Thursday, November 9, 2006 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION WF Residents Take Part in ‘Cora’ Meets Collectors SOPAC’s Season Creation At Artist’s Reception WESTFIELD – A dream for many connection to SOPAC. By MARYLOU MORANO themselves are still very provincial, in this arts-driven community was Zach Braff, a young actor from Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times her new work is more vibrant.” realized on Friday, November 3, South Orange who sits on the advi- WESTFIELD – Her given name is Born in South Korea, Cora moved when Executive Director Jessica sory board of SOPAC, will be fea- Kyunj Xwa Choi, but to art lovers the to France in 1994. She is primarily Finkelberg welcomed the public for tured in his film, Garden State, a world over, she is known simply as self-taught; however she received the first night of programming at the movie partially filmed in South Or- “Cora.” formal training in visual arts at Hungik South Orange Performing Arts Cen- ange/Maplewood. Recently, the contemporary impres- University in Seoul. ter (SOPAC). Actress Olympia Dukakis, who sionist painter, who resides in A favorite subject of her paintings NPR media persona and comedian will be at SOPAC in May with her Provence, France, paid a second visit is the countryside around Uzes, the Paula Poundstone performed for pa- two-person play, is highlighted in to Westfield, where she was the guest area in Provence where she lives. trons in SOPAC’s 415-seat live arts her film Moonstruck. SOPAC will of honor at a reception given by Jacie Cora prefers to paint directly from theater in the building’s left wing, receive all proceeds from the $1 Civins, the proprietor of Evalyn the subject, as opposed to a photo- while in the right wing, Clearview’s movies and from sale of $1 soda and Dunn’s Gallery. graph, and often bikes to the country- South Orange 5 Cinemas welcomed $1 popcorn. Cora’s work has been featured at side so that she can paint from real film fans for Borat, featuring Sacha The SOPAC facility, located in Evalyn Dunn’s Gallery for more six life. Baron Cohen (Ali G from HBO). downtown South Orange, is adjacent years. The reception at Evalyn Dunn’s SOPAC said it was “grateful for the to the Village’s NJ Transit station and Although she paints mostly land- Gallery gave Cora a chance to meet participation of Westfield residents behind Sloan Street, a major business ALL SMILES…Jacquie and Eileen Cleary of Westfield pose at the NJBIZ awards scapes and still-lives, more recently, new collectors, as well as become in the creation and inaugural season district of the village. Free parking dinner at the Sheraton in Woodbridge on September 25 after their company, Atlas Cora has begun creating “triptyques,” reacquainted with previous collec- of this new arts center and Cineplex.” will be available on evenings and week- Data Systems, received the award as one of the state’s 50 fastest growing companies. a type of art that consists of a progres- tors of her work. Westfield’s Patrick Cruz serves on ends in the adjacent NJT 265-car park- sion of three smaller paintings. After leaving Westfield, Cora and Board of Governors of SOPAC. He is ing lot and in other Village lots nearby. Town Book Store Hosts Cora’s command of the English her family plan to travel throughout also the founder/director of Teatro Si, SOPAC officially launches its in- language is limited, so she speaks the United States, visiting other gal- a theater arts/dance company, and augural season with Music of Two through her husband, Bernard Alaux. leries where her work is exhibited. produced the October 29 HardHat/ Worlds, a fundraiser gala on Novem- WF’s Dr. Gloria Schrager “This past year, Cora has been also Their time away from France will Thank You concert in honor of the ber 16 featuring a global list of great working on larger canvases, which conclude with a several-weeks-long men and women who built SOPAC musicians: Latin jazz saxophonist, WESTFIELD – The Town Book Committee, the overt bias and ha- result in larger landscapes,” Mr. Alaux trip to Costa Rica. and other people. Paquito D’Rivera, Chinese cellist Yo- Store of Westfield is hosting a meet rassment that women in the profes- explained. Cora’s work is on display at Evalyn Also, Westfield’s David Wroe, the Yo Ma, wind ensemble, Imani Winds, and greet book signing next week- sions had to face, all impacted on her “Cora’s new work contains a lot of Dunn’s Gallery on 549 South Av- conductor of the Westfield Symphony, Israeli pianist Alon Yavnai and so- end. life. rich, gold and bold tones,” commented enue. For more information and gal- will conduct the newly-created prano Brenda Feliciano. Gala tickets On Saturday, November 18, from 2 But the memoir has a lighter side, Mrs. Civins. “While the paintings lery hours, call (908) 232-0412. SOPAC Virtuosi, a chamber sym- are $250, $500 and $750. to 4 p.m., Westfield author Dr. Gloria recounting some of the adventures phonic ensemble, and will lead Tickets to the gala and to SOPAC Schrager, clinical professor of Pedi- and mishaps of medical school, in- SOPAC Virtuosi in special holiday events can be ordered by phone (973) atrics at Columbia University Col- ternship, maintaining a successful SP Library to House program of Handel’s Messiah on Sat- 313-ARTS, online at sopacnow.org lege of Physicians and Surgeons, will marriage and raising a family while urday, December 16 and at the box office at 1 SOPAC Way. be in the store to sign copies of her engaged in the full-time practice of For the five-day preview event, The public can visit sopacnow.org for new book, “Medicine, Matzoh Balls, medicine. Both of her sons, as well as Basic Relief Printing called Hollywood Comes to South full a full programming schedule. and Motherhood: The Complex Life a niece and grandniece, have become SCOTCH PLAINS –The Scotch relief print. As time permits, guests Orange, Clearview South Orange 5 Tickets to Hollywood Comes to of a Woman Doctor.” physicians, and the book describes Plains and Fanwood Arts Association may be invited to try cutting linoleum Cinemas will feature classic films South Orange can be purchased at Dr. Schrager has written a witty some of the differences, both good will meet on Thursday, November or pulling a print. like Indiana Jones, Shrek and The Clearview Cinemas South Orange 5 memoir about her struggle to become and bad, between the practice of medi- 16, at 7 p.m. in the Scotch Plains Mary Claire earned her Bachelor Godfather and two with a special box office. a doctor at a time when women phy- cine today and how it was practiced Library on 1927 Bartle Avenue. Mary of Arts degree from Fontbonne Col- sicians were an anomaly. more than 50 years ago. Claire Hahn will present a program lege in Saint Louis, Mo., with addi- The era she has lived through has Members of the public who are on basic relief printing following the tional artwork at Saint Louis Univer- WF Art Gallery to Host been eventful: she relates how the unable to attend this event can call brief business meeting. sity, Kean College and the Newark Great Depression, World War II, the (908) 233-3535 and reserve an This oldest form of graphics arts, Museum. She has taught calligraphy McCarthy Un-American Activities autographed copy. printing from a raised surface, has a and relief printing privately and in Merkl’s Lithographs long history as a fine-arts medium. after school programs. She has de- WESTFIELD –”Potpourri,” a se- professional awards, her most re- The basic tools and equipment are signed posters, program covers and lection of serigraphs by Gillette artist cent is an honorable mention in Pineda Palooza to Benefit simple, making it useful to the home- scenery for the library, church and Elissa Merkl, opened Monday, No- Graphics at the Miniature Painters, crafter for printing personal greeting theater groups. vember 6, and runs through Friday, Sculptors and Gravers Society of cards and embellishments in The demonstration is free and open December 22, at the Westfield Art Washington, D.C.’s International Young Artists Program scrapbooking. to the public. The public is asked to Gallery (WAG), a subdivision of the Juried Miniature Art Show that runs CRANFORD – Those who love Westfield Summer Workshop and the The program will cover the design, note the new time and location for New Jersey Workshop for the Arts, on through January 2007 at the musical theater and would like to be Showcase Theater musicals. cutting construction and hand print- meetings. 150-152 East Broad Street in Strathmore Mansion Museum in Vir- supportive of the arts may join the Patricia Pineda, a recent graduate ing of three varieties: the linoleum For more information, contact Tom Westfield. ginia. Pineda family at the Cranford Dra- of the vocal department of Virginia cut, the wood cut and the collage Yeager at (908) 322-5438. A “meet the artist” reception will She is a member of the Westfield matic Club on Winans Avenue, on Commonwealth University, has also be held on Sunday, November 19, Art Association, the Visual Arts Cen- Friday evening, November 17, for an been a staff member at the Westfield from 2 to 4 p.m. Refreshments will be ter of NJ and the Millburn-Short Hills evening of Broadway’s best-loved Summer Workshop. Meg Peterson to Recount served and the public is invited to Arts Center. songs. Pineda Palooza, which begins at attend free of charge. At the reception, she will have port- Local artist Juan Pineda, a veteran 7:30 pm, will include music from A serigraph or silkscreen print is folio works that will include her min- of Broadway’s Miss Saigon and co- Stephen Sondheim, Lynn Ahrens, Adventures at SP Library the stencil method of print-making in iatures as well as her original holiday founder of the Little Opera Company Stephen Flaherty, Rodgers and SCOTCH PLAINS – The author of The lecture and slide presentation which inks are pressed through the cards for sale. of New Jersey, will star in the perfor- Hammerstein, Jason Robert Brown a witty memoir chronicling her ad- will be held in the library’s commu- fine meshes of a taut fabric screen The WAG is open Tuesdays to mance. He currently teaches the Mu- and many others. ventures and self-discovery trekking nity room. All programs at the library onto a piece of paper or other material Thursdays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., sical Theater Performance class at The proceeds from the concert will throughout Africa and Asia will speak are free and open to all interested beneath the screen. Thursday evenings from 6 to 8 p.m., the New Jersey Workshop for the Arts benefit the Little Opera Company at the Scotch Plains Public Library on participants. The library is located at Ms. Merkl has challenged herself Fridays from 2 to 4 p.m., and Satur- (NJWA). tuition-free Young Artist Program. In Tuesday, November 14, at 7 p.m. 1927 Bartle Avenue, one block from with this medium and has received days from 9 a.m. to noon. Fausto Pineda, a member of the this program, students aged 10 to 18 In the memoir, “Madam, Have You Park Avenue in the center of town. international and national recogni- The public can call the gallery at Actors’ Equity Association who has receive training in voice, musician- Ever Really Been Happy? An Inti- Traveling on a shoestring and mak- tion for her work. She is listed in (908) 789-9696 to inquire about been a cast member in the national ship, languages, acting, stage move- mate Journey through Africa and ing plans as she goes along, Ms. Who’s Who in American Art and Who’s sales or call the artist at (908) 647- tours of Grease and the King and I, ment, improvisation and set design. Asia,” author Meg Noble Peterson, Peterson dares to venture off the Who in American Women. 0318 for further information on the will also perform in the benefit con- They are given the opportunity to approaching 60 and newly divorced beaten path, carrying only a back- The recipient of more than 250 art. cert. perform side-by-side with profes- after 33 years of marriage, sets off pack, camera and journals. Together Fausto and Juan have co- sional opera singers in fully staged alone on an eight-month odyssey Ms. Peterson, a freelance writer and directed musicals for the Showcase productions. across four continents that took her world traveler based in Maplewood, SP Residents Star Theater at the Westfield Summer Tickets for Pineda Palooza are $25 from the crowded streets of Cairo and has spent most of her professional life Workshop and have also directed sev- for adults, $20 for seniors, and $15 for contentious apartheid South Africa to in the field of music education. eral operas for the Little Opera Com- students. Cranford Dramatic Club mem- India’s Taj Mahal and the peaks of the For further information or direc- In Wardlaw’s Harvey pany of New Jersey. bers will receive a $5 discount off the Himalaya. tions, call (908) 322-5007. SCOTCH PLAINS – Harvey, the rassment. Joining the brothers are sopranos admission price. The public can call the fall production at The Wardlaw- According to Jennifer Randolph, Valerie Pineda and Patricia Pineda. NJWA at (908) 789-9696 for ticket Hartridge School, 1295 Inman Av- Wardlaw-Hartridge Drama Club ad- Valerie, cofounder of the Little Opera information, or visit their studios at First Congregational to enue in Edison, will be presented in visor, problems arise when Veta her- Company and a vocal instructor at the 150-152 East Broad Street in Westfield. the school’s AP Room from Thurs- self is mistakenly assumed to be on NJWA Music Studio, is also a musi- Log on to njworkshopforthearts.com day, November 16, through Saturday, the verge of lunacy when she ex- cal director and producer for the for additional information. Stage Rainbow Experience November 18. The curtain opens at plains to doctors that years of living WESTFIELD – The Rainbow Ex- tional in Plainfield and the First Con- 7:30 p.m. with Elwood’s hallucination have perience, a multi-cultural community gregational Church, UCC in One of the lead roles includes caused her to see Harvey also. Poetry Reading in Fanwood theater group, is producing Westfield. Elwood P. Dowd, played by Michael The doctors commit Veta instead Cinderella. Mietlicki of Scotch Plains. Also, fel- of Elwood, but when the truth comes Audiences can see the show at Lecture Focuses on low Scotch Plains actor Matthew out, the search is on for Elwood and Celebrates Literary Review two different locations over two Forman will portray E.J. Lofgren (cab his invisible companion. When he FANWOOD – The Carriage House B.J. Ward, Priscilla Orr, Diane weekends in November. The show Native American Art driver). shows up at the sanitarium looking Poetry Series is inviting the public to Lockward, Charles H. Johnson, Adele will open in Westfield, where it MOUNTAINSIDE –The Union In Harvey, Elwood starts to intro- for his lost friend Harvey, it seems attend a free poetry reading tonight, Kenny, Joe Weil, Amanda Berry and will be performed at the First Con- County Board of Chosen Freeholders duce his imaginary friend, Harvey, a that the mild-mannered Elwood’s Thursday, November 9, at 8 p.m. in others. gregational Church (FCC) on 125 offered a lecture entitled “The Hand six-and-a-half foot rabbit, to guests at delusion has had a strange influence the Kuran Arts Center on Watson The Carriage House Poetry Series Elmer Street on November 11 at and the Spirit: Women and Art in a society party. His sister, Veta, has on more than one of the doctors. Only Road, off North Martine Avenue, ad- was established in 1998 and has fea- 7:30 p.m. and on November 12 at 3 Native American Society,” for adults, seen as much of his eccentric behav- at the end does Veta realize that maybe jacent to Fanwood Borough Hall. tured some of the finest poets writing p.m. ages 18 and older, on Friday, Novem- ior as she can tolerate. She decides to Harvey isn’t so bad after all. The reading will feature poetry by today, including Gerald Stern, Alicia The following weekend, the show ber 10, from 7:30 to 9 p.m. at the have him committed to a sanitarium The suggested donation is $5 per Gina Larkin, founder and editor of Ostriker, Stephen Dunn, Renée moves to the United Church of Trailside Nature and Science Center to spare her daughter, Myrtle Mae, ticket. For more information, call Edison Literary Review, and selected Ashley, B.J. Ward, Catherine Doty, Christ-Congregational (UCC) on 220 in Mountainside. and her family from future embar- (908) 754-1882. poets reading from the magazine’s Maria Gillan, Laura Boss, Diane West 7th Street in Plainfield. Show For thousands of years, Native fifth-anniversary issue (autumn Lockward and Robert Carnevale. times in Plainfield are 7:30 p.m. on American women have produced 2006). The series is a satellite project of November 18 and a 3p.m. matinee most of the art that defines their world. Ms. Larkin, whose poems have the Fanwood Arts Council. Readings on Sunday, November 19. Tickets Twig Johnson, curator of Native appeared in more than 30 magazines are held in the Patricia M. Kuran are $15 for adults and $10 for chil- American Art for the Montclair and anthologies, established Edison Cultural Arts Center, an historic dren under 12 and seniors (65 and Museum, will bring baskets, textiles Literary Review in 2002. An annual Gothic Revival structure that was a over). Tickets can be purchased at and hide clothing from the museum’s publication, it has published poems 19th century carriage house, from the door or reserved in advance by collection to enhance appreciation of from well known, experienced poets which the poetry series takes its name. calling the FCC in Westfield at (908) the artistry of first-nation culture. plus poets publishing for the first The Carriage House reading is free 233-2494 or the UCC in Plainfield at There is no fee for this event. Pre- time. to the public. An open mic will follow (908) 755-8658. registration is required as space is The fifth-anniversary issue includes the Edison Literary Review readers, Rodger and Hammerstein’s ro- limited. This lecture will be presented a poem by Pulitzer Prize-winner so bring a poem and join in the read- mantic interpretation of the classic in the multi-purpose room of Stephen Dunn as well as poems by ing. For information, call (908) 889- fairy tale includes such favorites Trailside’s Visitor Center and doors poets Edwin Romond, Patrick Rosal, 7223 or (908) 889-5298. as “Do I Love You?” and “Impos- will open at 7:15 p.m. sible.” For additional information about Scott Goldman directs Cinderella. the lecture or upcoming winter pro- Westfield’s Kristy Perez performs as grams or special events at Trailside, Pineda Palooza a supporting actress. call (908) 789-3670 or visit ucnj.org/ Now in its eighth season, The Rain- trailside. bow Experience theater troupe was Trailside Nature and Science Cen- founded by the joint ministries of the ter is located at 452 New Providence United Church of Christ Congrega- Road in Mountainside. Pineda Palooza

An Evening of Broadway’s Best A Benefit Concert for The Little Opera Company

Starring: Fausto Pineda Patricia Pineda Juan Pineda Valerie Pineda & special guests who are NOT Pinedas

7:30 PM Friday, November 17, 2006 Cranford Dramatic Club Theater 78 Winans Avenue Cranford, NJ $25 Adults $20 Seniors $15 Students $5 off for CDC MEMBERS For tickets call the New Jersey Workshop for the Arts at: (908) 789-9696 A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, November 9, 2006 Page 21 Juxtapose Revives Lost Art Of Creating Silhouettes By MARYLOU MORANO century cartoons. Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times Known as the “Silhouette Lady,” WESTFIELD – The lost art of sil- Mrs. Grabner has been cutting silhou- houette cutting is headed for a No- ettes of people and pets for 30 years. A vember 18 revival, when Westfield’s graduate of Pratt Institute in New York Juxtapose Gallery hosts Ruth City and Montclair State College, she Grabner, one of the few professional has served as an art teacher at the silhouette cutters in the United States. former Beard School in Morristown. The silhouette – a profile of a per- Her other artistic pursuits include son, animal or thing that is cut from portrait painting, oil colors, water- black paper and placed against a white colors, pastels, charcoals and callig- background – dates back to the days raphy. before the camera. Mrs. Grabner’s silhouettes repre- Silhouette cutting originated in Eu- sent a very powerful portrait, and rope and became es- many times the TIME IS OF THE ESSENCE…Last Friday and Saturday evening, Roosevelt pecially popular in character of the per- TRUE COLORS…The Westfield High School color guard placed first in Allen- Intermediate School held the play The Time Machine. In this scene, reporters France during the son being silhou- town, Pa. at the All State Championships, while the marching band placed fifth Caroline Zee and Julia Harbaugh question inventor Filby (Chris Mench) and 18th and 19th centu- etted is reflected in overall. The band has had three first-place wins in their section, as well as overall cook Mrs. Watchett (Meghan Sullivan). ries. During this time, the image. best band win and several section wins at local competitions. Pictured above, a ™ silhouette artists at- After drawing a United States marine congratulates color guard captains Cara Paulan and Jessica POPCORN tended balls and cre- preliminary sketch Harmer on their first place win. ated “shadows” of to assure herself that Running with Scissors the nobility in their the dimensions are finery with dark pa- correct, she cuts out WHS Graduate Aronson Hardly Cutting Edge per. the image on black The word ‘silhou- paper and glues it to ette’ can actually be a white background. Awarded for Documentary One Popcorn, Poor • Two Popcorns, Fair • Three Popcorns, Good • Four Popcorns, Excellent traced to Etienne de Each silhouette WESTFIELD – Westfield High a DVD in video stores, in the spring By MICHAEL GOLDBERGER past for the sake of marketable fiction Silhouette (1709- takes approximately School (WHS) graduate James of 2007. The movie has appeared in 2 popcorns has its justifications. However, good 1797), who served as 15 minutes to com- Aronson, now an independent docu- several film festivals in the United Perhaps the bravest thing an untal- form dictates the observance of tacitly France’s Prime Minister of Finance. A plete. mentary filmmaker, has been awarded States and Europe. ented person can do is to admit medi- acknowledged rules. Displaying some member of the elite class, he spent most “If there is someone on your holiday the “Audience Choice Award” and A 1992 graduate of WHS, Mr. ocrity and take their assigned seat in sort of literary tact is one of them. of his time cutting out profiles instead of gift –giving list who is difficult to buy the “Special Juror Award,” for his Aronson, who is known profession- the audience. Arguably also the san- The perfect example is Tennessee seeing to the needs of the people of his for, you might want to consider giving a film Danielson, A Family Movie. ally as “JL Aronson,” is a 1996 gradu- est course, it saves wear and tear on Williams. Venting through his savvy country. unique, one-of-a-kind, hand-cut silhou- These awards were presented at the ate of the University of California, the soul. But while neither talented pen, the creative transcription is sub- To protest his neglect, French peas- ette as a holiday gift,” said Gerri Gildea, Chicago, Underground Film Festival Santa Cruz. In addition to filmmak- nor brave and far from sane, Deirdre limely subtle. We care for the charac- ants dressed in black clothing so as to proprietor of Juxtapose Gallery. and the Sidewalk Moving Picture ing, he is an adjunct professor at New Burroughs (Annette Bening), the pro- ters, and not necessarily the well- resemble the finance minister’s black Mrs. Grabner invited the public to Festival in Birmingham, Ala. The York University, teaching documen- tagonist in director Ryan Murphy’s veiled author. cutouts and called themselves “sil- join her at Juxtapose Gallery on No- movie is about the life of a family tary film in the School of Continuing Running with Scissors, nonetheless But the focus here greedily disses houettes.” vember 18 from 10:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. from South Jersey, who grew up per- and Professional Studies Program. insists she has something to say. the process. Mr. Murphy’s treatment As silhouette artists traveled to Appointments are limited. Silhouettes forming Christian rock. His work includes Senior Picture and Now, this would be no great sin if she reminds of the child who has just other parts of the world, including of busts are $25 and full figures are $45. The movie features Daniel Smith, the feature documentary Punk Rock/ were the only one harmed by her obses- learned a dirty word. Empowered by Colonial America, silhouettes grew Duplicates are available at half price. the oldest of his siblings, and his Heavy Metal Karaoke (2001). sion. But for all her talk of sensitivity, the attention its utterance brings, he in popularity. Many U.S. presidents In addition, Juxtapose will offer struggles with being labeled a “quirky He is also the founder of Creative the excruciatingly pretentious poet is says it over and over until, like the had their silhouettes cut. framing packages and custom fram- novelty act” written off as merely a Arson Productions, creating TV com- an imbecilic mom and a real harpy of a inexorable hysteria in Running with With the invention of the camera, ing discounts to all who have a sil- Christian rock band. mercials, marketing videos and full- wife. If hubby Norman (Alec Baldwin) Scissors, our senses are dulled and interest in silhouettes waned. Today, houette cut. The story is told through each of length programs for The Village Voice, wasn’t a boozehound before marrying we just wish he’d cut it out. however, silhouettes are prized for Juxtapose Gallery is located at 58 Daniel’s siblings in the band. Siren Music Festival, Central Park Deirdre, it’s no wonder he is one now. * * * * their unique simplicity. They are con- Elm Street in Westfield. For more This month, Mr. Aronson is invited Summerstage and Wired Magazine, All of which makes the painfully per- Running with Scissors, rated R, is a sidered a collectible art, and older information about Mrs. Grabner’s to speak and present his film at the among many others. fect environment for a budding young Columbia Pictures release directed silhouettes bring in high prices at visit to cut silhouettes, or to make International Film Festival in Frank- He currently resides in Fort Greene, writer. Meet Augusten Burroughs, a work by Ryan Murphy and stars Annette antique shows and sales. an appointment to have a silhouette furt, Germany. The movie will be Brooklyn. He is the son of Lynn and of dysfunction in progress played by Bening, Brian Cox and Joseph Cross. The underlying principles of sil- cut, contact the gallery at (908) 232- released to theaters around the coun- Hal Aronson of Somerset, formerly Joseph Cross. While the abomination Running time: 116 minutes houette art are even found in 20th- 3278. try in December and January, and as of Westfield and Scotch Plains. that was his childhood led to a best- selling novel and now this film, his tale begs the question, what price glory? Be prepared to be shocked and in- undated with a veritable panoply of psychoses, neuroses and just plain old garden-variety lunacy. That director Meet the Artists Murphy is able to pile so high without toppling the multifarious examples of abnormal behavior must be a feat in itself. This might interest someone at Artists Market the Guinness Book of World Records. :HVWÀHOG But it’s not very good filmmaking. across from Westfield HighSchool We get the point early on, when Deirdre :HVW¿HOG$UPRU\ allows little Augusten to skip school so he can do her hair and serve as fawning Nancy H. Strailey audience for her poetry reading. The African Wildlife Artist devoted son knows his very survival depends on flattering Mom’s ego. Hence, what better way to reward Nancy has always felt the call Augusten’s doting but to cast him away to express herself through painting and to strangers? Which is precisely what the shrew does when caring for the kid drawing, it wasn’t until thirty years imposes on her artistic self-expression. ago with the support of her husband, By this time, Deirdre has long been under the care and influence of Dr. Mike that it became possible for her to Finch, a charlatan psychiatrist who achieve the title full-time artist. lives in creepy chaos with his belea- With much success over the guered wife (Jill Clayburgh) and char- acteristically bizarre daughters, Natalie years Nancy’s artwork is on display in (Evan Rachel Wood) and Hope many locations throughout the country (Gwyneth Paltrow). Whether it’s Deirdre’s idea or Dr. Finch’s, Augusten such as Goodyear Tire, Coca Cola, Wa- joins the crazy crew in their pink man- chovia Bank and Penn State University fortunate to be able to travel to many different and sion. Inside, it’s even weirder. The nuttiness knows no bounds. A just to name a few. She also has perma- remote parts of Africa over the past decade. bathroom scene wherein the quack, nent public installations in North and Nancy realizes that she is lucky to be able to played to the mad hilt by Brian Cox, South Carolina medical facilities. divines better times ahead by what he live her dream while working with her husband. To observes there, is the proverbial corker. Although Nancy keeps a very preview Nancy’s work visit her website at Stylistically derivative of a John busy show schedule she has been www.NancyStrailey.com. Waters film (i.e.-Hairspray), Running with Scissors is outrageous but without the sense of humor and cutting edge social criticism to balance the disgrace- November 10 • 11 • 12 Our ful carryings on. Self preservation be- ing what it is, the viewer is forced into Hours: Fri 5pm-8:30pm Sat 10am-6pm Sunday 10am-5pm QG the uncomfortable position of having :HHNHQG3DVVStudents $5 under 10 admitted free to find comedy relief in what would otherwise hardly qualify as funny. Year Marat Sade and Bedlam have noth- ing on Augusten’s formative years. More info: Americanartmarketing.com An endless stream of insane and of- ten cruel acts gives the theater’s exit “My work is a juxtaposition of weighted organic form and sharp Michael Solomon signs a beckoning glow. Only some polished edges. I approach glass like a painter to a canvas; the col- fine acting performances in and of 5HÁHFWLYH$UW themselves offer reprieve from the oration, vivid and original, is reminiscent of a swatch of fabric.” gratuitous delve into mental misery. Michael is from 90 Pity is, all of this had potential. The Maplewood and will Randi Solin, a glass blower of eighteen years, brings a rich paint- novel was well received. Adding to Artists the gossipy appeal, there have even be available to dis- HUO\HIIHFWWRKHUJODVVFUHDWLRQV7KHGDQFHEHWZHHQWKHÁXLGLW\RI been lawsuits by the real psychiatrist’s cuss how his stunning molten glass and the rigid form, upon cooling, is kept alive in her family, as well as a recent settlement. creations. Solin’s work is a fusion of the American studio art glass OK, so director Murphy plays the mosaic designs can be scandal card. No big deal. Exploiting customized for your movement and classic Venetian glassblowing. www.solinglass.com a subject’s psychologically arduous particular needs. SELECTED EXHIBITIONS AND AWARDS ZZZUHÁHFWLYHDUWFRP Stein Gallery (solo), Portland, ME, 2004 “Craft” Gallery (solo), Jackson Hole, WY, 2004 Randi Solin glass RAF Gallery (solo), Littleton, CO, 2003 Best of Glass, Stratton Arts Festival, VT, 2002 & 2003 Best of Glass, Tarpon Springs, FL, 2002 Sono Arts (Best of Show), CT, 1999 SELECTED COLLECTIONS The White House Permanent Collection, Washington, DC U.S. Ambassador, Algeria U.S. Ambassador, Guinea

MUSICAL ACCOMPANIMENT…The Woman’s Club of Westfield will meet Monday, November 13, for its monthly meeting held at Atlas Pythagoras Ma- sonic Lodge in Westfield. The program will include a performance by Heather Mulvey, who performs traditional, Ameri- cana, Celtic, bluegrass and contemporary folk music. For more information, call Jean Murphy at (908) 789-1045. Page 22 Thursday, November 9, 2006 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION Westfield Nurse ‘Shares a Smile’ At Hilton Ballroom in Short Hills By MARYLOU MORANO Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times McGinn School Celebrates 40th WESTFIELD – The ballroom of the Hilton at Short Hills sported Latin American finery on Friday, October 20, when it served as the site of the Anniversary with Art, Quilts fifth annual “Share a Smile Gala” By MARYLOU MORANO “Mount McKinley Wonder Lake.” fundraiser for the benefit of the not- Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times Another highlight was the $2,500 for-profit organization Operation SCOTCH PLAINS – It’s a big year bid for a piece of artwork by Peter Smile. for the William J. McGinn School of Max. More than 400 guests – a record- Scotch Plains. Since September, McGinn School breaking attendance – were present For starters, the school is celebrat- students had participated in an after- at the cocktail and dinner event, which ing its 40th anniversary, and on Octo- school project creating fabric squares. also included award presentations and ber 27, the McGinn School Parent With the help of Scotch Plains resi- a live auction. Preliminary estimates Teacher Association (PTA) held a live dent Tracey Foley, a professional show the sold-out event raised more art auction at the Veterans of Foreign quilter, the individual squares were than $300,000 to help children with Wars Hall in Kenilworth to raise made into a quilt for the auction. The facial deformities receive the correc- money for classroom needs. quilt sold to the highest bidder for tive surgery that can change their Ross Galleries LLC of Holbrook, $190. lives. N.Y., auctioned prints, reproductions Funds raised by the art auction will The “Share a Smile Gala” was and original pieces of art represent- AFTER-SCHOOL SPECIAL…Fallon be used to improve classroom condi- hosted by Operation Smile’s New ing the work of Thomas Kincaid, Goldberg of Scotch Plains is one of the tions for students and staff. “We were Jersey Leadership Circle and co- Andrew Wyeth, Rembrandt and many McGinn School students who recently hoping to raise enough money to have chaired by Ellie Colucci of Westfield participated in an after-school project BRIGHTEN YOUR DAY…Westfield’s Ellie Colucci, the co-chair of the Opera- other artists to the highest bidders. to create fabric squares. The squares classroom fans installed at McGinn, and Mary McIntyre of Chatham. tion Smile New Jersey “Share a Smile Gala” held on October 20 at the Hilton at Also auctioned were sports and were sewn into a handmade quilt that since the rooms are not air condi- Volunteer Norrie Oelkers of Short Hills, promotes Operation Smile at the Starbucks store at the Mall at Short entertainment memorabilia, sculp- was auctioned at the live auction tioned,” explained Art Auction chair- Morristown received a humanitarian Hills on September 7. From left to right are Mrs. Colucci’s sons John and Alex, tures, jewelry and art created by fundraiser on October 27. person Jane Costello, a McGinn award for her participation in more wearing Operation Smile T-shirts for the event that day. McGinn School students. School PTA vice-president and cul- than 20 Operation Smile medical volvement of students, and through speech pathologists and dentists “The McGinn PTA made a signifi- tended the event and more than tural arts chairperson. missions. special programs it helps them learn helped more than 9,000 children. cant amount of money from the auc- $20,000 worth of art was auctioned. “It looks like we have reached our The publication Financial Times re- about leadership, compassion and Since its inception, more than 100,000 tion,” reported Art Auction Commit- One highlight of the evening in- fundraising goal and will hopefully ceived a corporate humanitarian award volunteerism. Currently, there are children and young adults have been tee member Rona Goldberg, who cluded a fierce bidding war for the be able to move forward with this for its generous donation of ad space to more than 450 Operation Smile stu- helped. added that more than 150 people at- Ansel Adams offset lithograph, project,” she continued. the organization. Stephen Howe, Fi- dent associations in existence world- Mrs. Colucci’s son, Alex, a junior at For Scotch Plains resident Rubina nancial Times vice president of Adver- wide. Westfield High School (WHS) Delbarton School, is presently prepar- Bard, whose daughter attends kinder- tising for the Americas, accepted the has recently started an Operation ing to accompany a medical mission Deerfield School Presents garten at McGinn School, the timing award on behalf of the newspaper. Smile student association. this spring. Another son, John, is also of the art auction couldn’t have been Comedian Vinnie Brand of The Members of Operation Smile Stu- active in Operation Smile at Delbarton. Oklahoma on Nov. 17, 18 better. Her husband’s birthday falls a Stress Factory in New Brunswick dent Associations from Seton Hall For more information about Opera- few days after the auction, and she conducted the live auction, which Prep, Delbarton School, University tion Smile, visit operationsmile.org. MOUNTAINSIDE – Deerfield Arthur Mezzo. Anthony Apigo plays was looking for a present for him. “I included two opportunities to join Medicine and Dentistry of New Jer- School’s production of Oklahoma will Jud Frey, the brooding farmhand who will probably bid on something,” she Operation Smile medical mission sey, Oak Knoll, WHS, Villa Walsh Dave’s True Story be presented Friday and Saturday, makes trouble. Seventh-grader Lillian said as she previewed the artwork teams on future missions, limousine and Montclair High School volun- November 17 and 18, at 7 p.m. in the Barreto plays Aunt Eller. prior to the auction. service for 10 to the offices of Medicus teered at the event. Performs in Westfield school gym/auditorium. A special open Sarah Hoffman charms the ped- In addition to helping the McGinn NY for a champagne brunch over- Operation Smile was started in 1982 WESTFIELD – The Coffee With dress rehearsal, free to senior citizens, dler, seventh-grader Sean Hahner, as school children create the quilt that looking the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day by a plastic surgeon and his wife, who Conscience Concert Series continues will be presented on Thursday evening, Gertie Cummins. Jonathan Teodosio, was part of the auction, Mrs. Foley Parade, a Mexican holiday at the Four traveled to the Philippines as volun- its seventh season by presenting November 16, at 6:30 p.m. eighth grader, plays Andrew Carnes, made a second quilt that she pre- Seasons Resort in Punta Mita and a teers to operate on children born with smooth jazz quartet Dave’s True Story Oklahoma is directed by music the father of Ado Annie, who is upset sented to McGinn School Principal dinner party for 10 prepared by Chef cleft palate and cleft lip facial defor- in concert at the First United Method- teacher Jeanette Maraffi and choreo- at the bidding for the picnic baskets Mariana Cassidy to commemorate Bob Guido of the River’s Edge Cafe mities. ist Church of Westfield, located on 1 graphed by Elizabeth Murad, a music (and his daughter’s hand) at the auc- the school’s 40th anniversary. in Red Bank, served by the gala com- Unable to help all of the children in East Broad Street (corner of North teacher in Mountainside. Kim Billich tion. mittee in the winning bidder’s home. need, the couple founded Operation Avenue) on Saturday, November 18. has choreographed a special ballet Craig Thomas, Nicandro Donadio, Mrs. Colucci, an oncology nurse at Smile, which, according to its website, Doors will open at 7:15 p.m. and section of the “dream sequence.” Patrick Tedesco, Aaron Slepoi, An- St. Barnabas Cancer Center, has been coordinates more than 30 medical the concert will begin at 8 p.m. Ad- Wayne DeVico is the set designer. drew Barreto, Neerav Dharia, associated with Operation Smile for missions in 25 countries annually. mission is $15. All net proceeds from Mrs. Maraffi is also the musical di- McKenna Kutsop, Cassie Kinney, four years. Last year, volunteer doctors, nurses, this evening’s concert will be do- rector of the show. Isabelle Perrin, Stephanie Scofield, She was moved to become a part of nated to Habitat for Humanity. In the Deerfield School produc- Jackie Wells and Ayla Meyer play the organization after attending her CAS Sings at Christmas Dave’s True Story utilizes a stylish tion, the role of Curly McLain, a other roles. first “Share a Smile Gala” event. She jazz/pop sound. For more informa- restless cowboy who falls in love and Chorus members include Francesca recalled being drawn to the organiza- Tree Lighting on Dec. 1 tion, visit davestruestory.com. isn’t quite sure what to do, is played Najdzin, Jenna Barbera, Nicole tion because she is a parent, and Op- WESTFIELD – The Choral Art For more information about the Cof- by seventh-grader Jonah Butler. Mosier, Kerry Mosier, Dana Lee BEARING GIFTS…Tracey Foley’s eration Smile addressed the needs of Society (CAS) of New Jersey will fee With Conscience Concert Series, the Eighth-grader Diane Jlelaty plays Candelino, Lauren Bruno, Nicole recently finished quilt is presented to children. send singers to the Westfield Christ- upcoming performance, ways to get in- Laurey Williams, the farm girl whom Sblendorio, Jessica Longo, Breanne McGinn School Principal Mariana “Operation Smile is such a worth- mas Tree Lighting ceremony at 3 volved with the series or information on Cassidy. Ms. Foley sewed two quilts - he loves. Another eighth grader, Black and Megan Fedey. one was auctioned and one was a gift to while cause with a powerful personal p.m. on Sunday, December 1, to pro- owning a copy of the Season Sampler dancer Caitlin Williams, plays her The show will be presented in full the principal in honor of the 40th anni- message,” Mrs. Colucci explained. vide Christmas caroling fun to the CD, visit coffeewithconscience.org or counterpart, Dream Laurey. costume, and refreshments will be versary of McGinn School in the Scotch “Even in the midst of the crowded community. The CAS Singers and call the concert hotline at (908) 412- Colleen Tedesco plays Ado Annie available at the intermission. For ticket Plains-Fanwood school district. The gala, the personal message was evi- the Westfield Community Band will 9105 or send an e-mail to (“I Can’t Say No”) and her suitor, information, contact the school at quilts were made from fabric squares dent,” she added. perform for the listening pleasure of [email protected]. Volunteers Will Parker, is acted and sung by (908) 232-8828. with original student artwork. Operation Smile welcomes the in- those in attendance. are always appreciated.

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