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Published Every Thursday Since September 3, 1890 (908) 232-4407 USPS 680020 Thursday,December 11, 2008 OUR 118th YEAR – ISSUE NO. 50-2008 Periodical – Postage Paid at Westfield, N.J. www.goleader.com [email protected] SIXTY CENTS Zoning Board Hears Proposal For 2-Family Dwellings on E. Broad St. By CAROLYN D. FREUNDLICH The two single-family dwellings want to downsize and reduce mainte- Specially Written for The Westfield Leader located on 1464 East Broad Street nance on their homes, for instance an WESTFIELD – The zoning board were purchased by Millennium Prop- older couple.” of adjustment held a special meeting erties in the hopes that they would be The board of adjustment exten- Tuesday night to discuss the con- able to turn them into townhouse- sively questioned the proposal, ad- struction of two, two-family dwell- style units that would house two fami- dressing major concerns that the board ings on 1464 East Broad Street, off of lies each. The proposed homes would and the public had. One major con- Springfield Avenue, where currently be designed in a similar fashion to the cern was the potential traffic flow there are two single-family dwell- neighboring homes, using the same generated by the increased residents ings. The proposed construction of color scheme, same fencing and a on the street. the two new buildings would infringe similar roof design. The four proposed residential on five ordinances, including the ne- According to Jeffrey Tiger, Mil- townhouses have three bedrooms and cessity for a variance that would ex- lennium Properties principle, the two-and-a half baths. The homes empt the lot from being a single- homes are aimed to house “families would include two-car garages and a family dwelling. The meeting was an that just got married, the younger driveway that is large enough to hold extension of a previous meeting held population that can’t afford a brand three cars per household, allowing on Monday, June 16. new home in Westfield or people who for the possibility of 16 cars at the vicinity at one time. The proposed driveway would be located on West Court Avenue, and the complex’s ex- tensive parking could potentially gen- erate a lot of traffic in the area. In the June meeting, a planner, an engineer, a traffic expert and a few principles of Millennium Properties SOUNDS OF SWITZERLAND...The Alphorn Ensemble of the New Jersey Workshop for the Arts, directed by Ted spoke on behalf of the proposed plan. Schlosberg, entertains shoppers in downtown Westfield during the holiday season. The Alphorn Ensemble recreates the The plan discussed at Tuesday night’s sounds of the Alps on Saturdays in December from 2:30 until 3:30 p.m. at the corner of East Broad and Elm Streets. meeting was a newly issued plan, based on the original but altered ac- cording to the board and public sug- Area Schools and Individuals gestions. At Tuesday night’s meeting, the traffic expert and planner were un- able to attend due to scheduling con- Send Holiday Cheer to U.S. Troops flicts. Millennium Properties engi- By CHRISTIE STORMS Army Base in Georgia. Williams struction paper gingerbread men cre- neer, Julius Szalay, their lawyer, John Specially Written for The Westfield Leader Nursery donated 15 of those trees. ated by the school’s first graders. Schmidt, and principle, Jeffrey Tiger, WESTFIELD — It’s often been Many local schools, groups and The fifth graders even helped lift were in attendance to testify on be- said there’s no place like home for the organizations visited Williams Nurs- and load the trees onto the delivery half of the proposal. Because the plan- holidays, but many members of the ery to participate, including the fifth truck. ner and the traffic expert were not in United States military will not have graders from Brookside Elementary Mr. Williams reported that New Sara Hoffman for The Westfield Leader HEARTY FANS...Mountainside students of Governor Livingston High School attendance, the board and Millen- the luxury of being home this Christ- School in Cranford, who raised over Jersey Senator and Westfield resident show a lot of heart in their support for their football team at Giants Stadium last nium Properties decided to postpone mas. So, the FedEx Corporation and $500 to send 11 trees to the troops. Tom Kean, Jr. donated 10 trees, and Saturday in the state championship against Caldwell. Despite the loss, the the meeting until a future date to be Christmas SPIRIT Foundation (CSF) The fifth graders included laminated Cub Scouts from Wilson School in Highlanders had a great season. announced in January. are working together to help deliver cards and notes plus attached con- CONTINUED ON PAGE 12 some holiday cheer to the troops and their families, wherever they may be, with the Trees for Troops program. Ferguson Looks Back on Eight Dave Williams, co-owner of Will- iams Nursery in Westfield and a CSF member, explained that while the pro- gram started out as a way to collect Years in House, Challenges Ahead donated Christmas trees in bulk from By PAUL J. PEYTON trol projects, as well as funds for first there is a very important role for the tree farms and have them sent to the Specially Written for The Westfield Leader responders. minority,” Mr. Ferguson said. troops, this year they have expanded WESTFIELD — Rep. Mike “Any project like that is a multi- He sees the role of the minority it to get the public involved. Ferguson (R-7, New Providence) said year project. Any time you involve party as to “find areas of common This provides people the opportu- he would miss constituent service the the federal government, it is going to ground to try and accomplish nity to select real trees and then com- most as he prepares to leave Wash- take a long time because they do their something…on behalf of your con- pose and attach personal notes for the ington, D.C., after serving eight years due diligence. They really do a lot of stituents or on behalf of the country.” troops. in Congress. studying and a lot of work before they “When you are in the majority, Williams Nursery, located on “There are so many opportunities invest enormous taxpayer dollars in a you’re in the business of governing. Springfield Avenue, serves as one of that you have in this job to make a real project,” he said. “I think the future is You have the responsibility of actu- only 40 Trees for Troops retail loca- life impact on other people’s lives. very bright for Cranford, and if they ally running the country. When you tions nationwide and is the only one We have close to 700,000 people who are looking for that continued part- are in the minority, you don’t neces- in New Jersey where the public can live in our district,” Mr. Ferguson nership with Washington…I am cer- sarily have those responsibilities…but participate on site. said in an interview held in the tain that [congressman-elect Leonard you still have a lot of opportunities to Mr. Williams said the nursery has newspaper’s office. “Our staff has Lance] will continue the work that do a lot of good,” Mr. Ferguson said. selected Fraser Fir trees for donation helped them on everything from im- we’ve begun and continue to be a He said he considers himself to be because they hold their needles well. migration issues to Social Security or great partner for that community.” a “centrist Republican,” one who is This past weekend was Trees for Susan M. Dougherty for The Westfield Leader Medicare challenges.” Mr. Ferguson, 38, first ran for Con- willing to oppose the majority party Troops Weekend, and on Monday, CHRISTMAS SPIRIT...Members of the Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School He said international adoption is gress from New Jersey’s Sixth Dis- when he or she disagrees, but who is Mr. Williams said he was pleased to Chamber Choir sing Christmas carols as lights on the tree at the Fanwood Train another area his office has been called trict in 1998 in Monmouth County likewise willing to bring members report that over 101 trees were sent Station lights are lit. On the lawn of the station, a heated tent housed Santa Claus, upon to help families. when he was 27 but lost to Demo- together to “forge a consensus; to via FedEx to the Fort Gordon U.S. entertainment and food at the Sunday afternoon festivities. “To be able to help someone in that cratic Rep. Frank Pallone. Mr. forge a compromise.” regard is really rewarding,” Mr. Ferguson then moved into the Sev- “You can only do that if you have a Ferguson said. enth District, where he won a four- minority party who is engaged and Chertoff Says Preparation, Coordination The congressman currently serves candidate primary before defeating who is willing to participate in that,” on the Energy and Commerce Com- Democrat Maryanne Connelly of Mr. Ferguson said. mittee, which focuses on healthcare, Fanwood in 2000 for the open House Looking at the election results, Mr. Is Key to Weathering Storms, Attacks telecommunications and energy. seat being vacated by Bob Franks. Ferguson reasoned, “One party will By PAUL J. PEYTON that would have been possible and I Customs Enforcement, Secret Ser- “So, I’ve spent the bulk of my leg- “I really felt like I had something to be in power for a while, and if they Specially Written for The Westfield Leader don’t think that is an accident. It’s vice, Federal Emergency Manage- islative work on those areas,” Mr. offer. I had energy and enthusiasm don’t do a good job, they won’t be in UNION — Homeland Security certainly not emblematic of a lack of ment Agency (FEMA) and the U.S. Ferguson said. “They are industries and an interest in policy issues and an the majority for very long.” Secretary Michael Chertoff, a former intent on the part of terrorists,” Mr. Coast Guard, has “taken very ener- that have been going through huge interest in serving people,” he said. “And that’s what voters have de- Westfield resident, returned to Union Chertoff said, reminding attendees of getic steps to protect this country.” changes. They are industries that are Mr. Franks and Mr. Ferguson served cided about Republicans for now. So, County last Thursday to talk about the December 2001 shoe bomber and For instance, he said the depart- very important to us here in New eight years each in Congress under Democrats will have their opportu- his department’s efforts, from avert- the plot to blow up bridges or apart- ment has taken steps “to make it much Jersey. We have tens of thousands of Presidents Bill Clinton and George nity, and we certainly wish them well, ing future terrorists attacks to prepar- ment buildings with natural gas, as harder” to enter the United States by people who are employed in those W. Bush, respectively. Of those 16 and we hope that we as Republicans ing ahead of time for major hurri- well as ongoing criminal cases. utilizing false identification, as oc- industries.” years in office, collectively, a total of can work with them and help them to canes. Mr. Chertoff said his department, curred with the 9/11 attackers. He said he has worked on DYFS 12 were spent as members of the govern in a way that’s good for the Mr. Chertoff, who spoke for a little which includes the Transportation Mr. Chertoff said keeping America (Division of Youth and Family Ser- majority political party in the House. country,” Mr. Ferguson said. “But if over an hour at Kean University’s Security Administration, Customs safe since 9/11 has been President vices) foster-care issues and has “You certainly think you can get the people of the country don’t see Wilks Theater, praised President and Border Protection, Immigration CONTINUED ON PAGE 12 helped secure federal funding for the more done in the majority than you them as doing a good job or meeting George W. Bush and his administra- Green Brook and Cranford flood con- can if you serve in the minority. But the needs that our nation faces right tion for their success in averting a now, they’ll suffer the same fate, and terrorist attack since 9/11. then Republicans will be given an “We have not been attacked suc- opportunity at some point in the fu- cessfully over the last seven and a ture.” half years. I don’t think people in the CONTINUED ON PAGE 12 wake of 9/11 would have believed Garwood Pension Payments To Decrease $40,000 in ’09 By RAYNOR DENITZIO by roughly $40,000 in the coming Specially Written for The Westfield Leader year. Ms. Villaggio said PFRS is cur- GARWOOD — With 2008 com- rently fully funded, and the PERS ing to an end, and a new year (and will be after next year’s payment. She new budget process) set to begin, also said the borough’s payment to Garwood Council President and Fi- the Rahway Valley Sewerage Author- nance Committee Chairwoman ity (RVSA), while still an increase, Kathleen Villaggio provided an up- may be lower than anticipated. date on some of the costs facing the Also discussed was Governor Jon David Samsky for The Westfield Leader borough in 2009. Corzine’s recent legislative proposal NATION’S SAFETY...Homeland Security Secretary Michael Chertoff, a former During Tuesday’s council meet- to allow municipalities to defer half Westfield resident, speaks at Kean University in Union last Thursday. ing, Ms. Villaggio said the borough’s of their pension payment in the com- Rob Connelly for The Westfield Leader combined payment to the Police and ing year. The plan would call for full PAGE INDEX GOODBYE TO D.C....Rep. Mike Ferguson (Seventh N.J. Congressional District) Regional ...... 2-3 Obituary ...... 10 Real Estate .... 13-19 discusses his eight years in Congress last week with editor Paul Peyton, left. Mr. Firemen’s Retirement System (PFRS) pension funding to be restored by and the Public Employees’ Retire- 2012. Editorial ...... 4-5 Education ...... 11 Classifieds .... 20 Ferguson did not seek re-election, and Congressman-elect Leonard Lance defeated Community ... 6-8, 10 Sports ...... 13-19 A&E ...... 9, 21-22 Asw. Linda Stender for the seat. See the video of the interview at goleader.com. ment System (PERS) would decrease CONTINUED ON PAGE 12 Page 12 Thursday, December 11, 2008 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A Watchung Communications, Inc. Publication Trees for Troops Initiative CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 Westfield created special cards to hang ing with her during her purchase of on them, while also donating their four trees. “You could read it on her own tree. face.” Washington School in Westfield “It gave her something tangible to also donated a tree, and the second do,” Mr. Williams added. graders made a whole package filled He approximated that 30 percent with cards. of tree donations purchased from his Fifth graders from Terrill Middle nursery came from groups and orga- School in Scotch Plains also partici- nizations, while the rest were from pated, with student individuals, including council president many who drove by Olivia Mendes com- and saw the large Trees posing a heartfelt note for Troops sign on the on behalf of the coun- FedEx truck parked out cil. front. HELPING IS ELEMENTARY…Fifth graders from Brookside School in Cranford Olivia concluded the He said the trees at Greg Ryan for The Westfield Leader raised more than $500 to purchase 11 trees as part of Williams Nursery’s Trees note by saying, “As his store were brought HOUSE FIRE...Shortly after 8 p.m. Saturday, the Fanwood Fire Department was for Troops initiative. Students, above, help load trees on the truck. called to a house fire at 188 South Martine Avenue. Once on scene, the call went Americans, we will for- in from Perfect Christ- out for help from within the county. Units from Westfield, Scotch Plains, ever remember the sac- PACK 171...Wilson School mas Tree Farm in Garwood, Plainfield, Mountainside and Cranford were sent to the scene or rifices you have made Webelos Will Fazio, Evan Philipsburg, and card- covered the town as backup. The fire was started by a lit candle in the den area to preserve our safety Moore, Dakota Williams, making supplies were and was extinguished quickly. Ferguson Looks Back and freedom.” James Landriau, Matt Fazio donated by Staples in CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 and Etan Zeller-Maclean help Mr. Williams said he load the trees for troops. Springfield. “It’s not really about whether you are things we can be doing, and we are was “amazed” by the According to the Republican or a Democrat, it depends doing many of them, to help secure wonderful way such young students CSF and FedEx, between its incep- POLICE BLOTTER on what are your ideas, what are your our chemical plants [and] our ports. were able to express themselves on tion in 2005 and Christmas 2007, values, and what do you have to offer We need to continue to do that and the notes for the troops. Trees for Troops has sent military the country to help solve the challenges continue to be vigilant in that regard.” Williams Nursery employee Tim families more than 34,000 live Westfield Sunday, December 7, Anthony that we face,” the congressman ex- Discussing the current recession, O’Neil was particularly touched by Christmas trees. Tuesday, December 2, Dawid P. Styciura, 21, of Beachwood was arrested plained. Mr. Ferguson said, “The challenges the visit from a woman clearly miss- “It’s a great way to share the holi- Klusek, 22, of Manchester was arrested at and charged with possession of mari- Speaking about the attacks on In- that we face today are as significant, ing her son, who is currently serving days with another family,” Mr. Wil- the Ocean County jail on an outstanding juana after a motor vehicle stop. He was dia last month, Mr. Ferguson said the certainly, as any we have seen in any his country in Iraq. liams said. “And to be able to share Westfield traffic warrant in the amount of transported to police headquarters where role of the United States should be to of our lifetimes and certainly some of $500. He was released after posting bail. he was processed and released. “You could see how much she that essence even overseas is a great Wednesday, December 3, John Sunday, December 7, Curtis White, “serve as a calming influence in the the most significant we have seen in needed this,” Mr. O’Neil said of speak- thing.” McDonough, 21, of Cranford was ar- 25, of Piscataway was arrested on an region” between India and Pakistan. the history of our country.” rested after a motor vehicle stop at Cen- outstanding warrant after a motor vehicle He said the United States could pro- Mr. Ferguson said Congress must tral and Hardwick Avenues on an out- stop. He was processed and released. vide intelligence information and re- work with President-elect Barack standing Montvale traffic warrant in the Sunday, December 7, a student at the sources on the tracking of terrorist Obama by providing oversight as well Chertoff Discusses Security, amount of $120. He was transported to Magnet High School stated that another organizations. as “support and resources.” police headquarters and released on his had been calling her several times during “I think we should he prepared to In terms of the transition of office own recognizance per the Montvale Po- the school day as well as after school. help India in a number of different ways to Mr. Lance, Mr. Ferguson said he Storm Preparation at Kean lice Department. Monday, December 8, the manager of if they want the help,” Mr. Ferguson feels the change will be “very Wednesday, December 3, Cintia a Jerusalem Road business reported that CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 Delacruz, 41, of New York City was someone removed a television set from said, noting the the United States must smooth.” arrested after a motor vehicle stop at inside the building. be “careful about overstepping our “He has a great record of accom- Bush’s top priority. “I think we owe to make “this process of jointness and South Avenue, West, and West Broad Mountainside bounds.” plishment in Trenton in the legisla- him a debt of gratitude,” said Mr. unity of effort a reality.” Street on outstanding motor vehicle war- Tuesday, December 2, a resident who Speaking about Homeland Secu- tion. He is someone who has impec- Chertoff. Former Westfield Mayor Bud rants from Elizabeth, for $145; Jersey lives in the vicinity of Oak Tree Court rity issues as they impact New Jersey, cable credentials and integrity,” he In discussing hurricane planning Boothe asked Mr. Chertoff to com- City, for $130, and East Brunswick, for dropped off a women’s black handbag Mr. Ferguson said, “If we want to live said. “I’m doing whatever he asks of since Katrina hit New Orleans in 2005, ment on a recent report that stated $113. Delacruz was transported to police that she found on the ground while walk- in a free society, as we do, we are me during this transition time.” Mr. Chertoff said his department there is a likelihood of a biological headquarters and released after posting ing her dog. The purse contained, among always going to be vulnerable.” Asked about his future, Mr. “built a very robust and detailed set of attack on the U.S. within five years. bail. other things, several prescription drug “Unless we live in an absolute Ferguson said he is considering “do- Wednesday, December 3, Derrick Lee, bottles that either were empty, half full or plans” that led to a “remarkable evacu- Mr. Chertoff said while he does not 37, of Jersey City was arrested at the containing different medications in each lockdown police state, we will not ing some policy” or “think tank work,” ation of the coast of Louisiana” in agree with the “time frame” of five Hudson County jail on outstanding traffic bottle. The owner of the handbag was have the level of security that we as well as going back into teaching as preparation for Hurricane Gustav this years in the Weapons of Massive warrants from Westfield and Newark, in notified, police said. might otherwise have,” he added. he previously did at the high-school past summer. Destruction and Terrorism Commis- the amounts of $750 and $250, respec- Tuesday, December 2, Ilton L. Ghenou, “Will there never be another attack on and college level. He said that since 2005, FEMA sion report, he does “agree that the tively. He was held at the Westfield Po- 40, of Newark was arrested following a U.S. soil? I think it’s impossible to “I’ll probably end up doing a few “has very significantly been recon- chances of a biological attack are lice Department in lieu of bail. motor vehicle stop on Deer Path. He was say that. But there are certainly lots of different things,” he said. “But I re- structed.” greater than a nuclear attack.” He said Wednesday, December 3, a resident of processed and released. ally am so thankful as I leave office. “For the first time in its history, the “potential of the dirty bomb” re- the 300 block of West Grove Street re- Thursday, December 4, an employee It’s been a remarkable eight years. I FEMA has a strong planning pro- mains the nation’s biggest risk. He ported that her unsecured, attached ga- of a Sheffield Street business reported love this district. I am so appreciative rage was burglarized. Unknown suspects that sometime overnight, someone dam- “The Tough cess,” he said, and now draws upon said the department is working with entered the garage and removed an elec- aged the window of his motor vehicle by Get Going” of the opportunity that the people of communication equipment and train- hospitals to “change the way they tric powered scooter valued at $250. striking it at a high velocity. Access was this district gave me to represent them ing available from other Department deal with radioactive materials that Thursday, December 4, a burglary was not gained into the vehicle, police said. in the House of Representatives.” of Homeland Security agencies. are for medical purposes” so that it reported at a residence on the 400 block of Thursday, December 4, a Sheffield While Mr. Ferguson “doesn’t have Mr. Chertoff said “planning and becomes more difficult for these ma- Quantuck Lane. Sometime between 7 a.m. Street business reported suspicious activ- any plans to run for any political preparation,” as well as “coordina- terials to be stolen and used in dirty and 6:30 p.m., the residence was forcibly ity recorded on a surveillance tape. Ac- goleader.com office again,” he said, “there may be tion” with various agencies is the bombs. entered and approximately $21,300 worth cording to police, the tape shows an uni- opportunities to serve in the future,” “key to success” when dealing with Mr. Chertoff said five years ago, of property was stolen, including coins, dentified pickup truck parked between at which time he and his family will “manmade” or “natural” disasters. cargo coming into the country by four watches and assorted jewelry. the two buildings with its lights off. An look at them. But for now, he will Friday, December 5, Jose Maria-Coto, employee exited the building and handed He said FEMA does not have its own containers on ships was not scanned 72, of Plainfield was arrested and charged something to the driver, then re-entered focus on “family life” with his wife, air and helicopter fleet or the ability for radiation. “Now virtually 100 per- with shoplifting after allegedly taking the building, at which time the vehicle left Advertise Maureen, and their children. to conduct law enforcement opera- cent goes through radiation scanners,” cheese and chocolate from a store on the the scene. The incident is under investi- Here A video of the interview can be tions. he said. 100 block of Elm Street. He was released gation, authorities said. seen at goleader.com. The homeland security secretary Another change is that privately after posting $100 bail. Thursday, December 4, a resident of said FEMA should not be taken out of operated airline flights from overseas Friday, December 5, a resident of the Linda Drive reported that an advertise- the department and returned again as will now be screened for dangerous 500 block of First Street reported an ment for a cleaning service taped by the an independent agency. Mr. Chertoff passengers with weapons headed to incident of attempted fraud. The victim service to her new garage door pulled off said the 9/11 Commission, co-chaired the United States. Also, some two- reported receiving a check in the mail new paint when she removed it. The clean- from a securities company that he had ing service did not offer to repair the door by former New Jersey Governor Tho- dozen cities now have biological sen- never heard of, accompanied by a re- when the homeowner called the business mas H. Kean, noted the “radical dis- sors to avert potential attacks. quest that the victim send money to cover to complain, authorities said. connect between the fire department Mr. Chertoff also said the depart- the taxes. Thursday, December 4, a resident of and the police department in the City ment has developed security require- Scotch Plains Kings Court reported that an individual of New York” as one of the many ments that will have to be met by Friday, December 5, Chelsea living overseas whom she met on an problems that plagued to the response chemical plants, while security im- Holloway, 20, of Scotch Plains was ar- Internet dating site asked her to borrow of 9/11. provements have been made for the rested on an outstanding warrant after a $3,000 for a business venture of his in “The last thing we need to do is to transportation of hazardous materi- motor vehicle stop. She was processed Nigeria that was in trouble. The victim go back to the days of stove piping als along rail lines. and released. wired money on several occasions in ex- Saturday, December 6, an attendant at cess of $4,500. She became suspicious when everybody protects their own Gary Whyte of Mountainside, who a Route 22 gas station reported that a when the suspect repeatedly asked her for turf,” Mr. Chertoff said. runs a banana import business, said patron ordered $18 worth of gas and fled more money. The incident is under inves- “If there is any lesson that the last he has seen fewer customs officers on without paying. tigation. eight years has taught us, it is the ships. “I think you should go back to Saturday, December 6, Carl Parks, 25, Sunday, December 7, Ronald J. thing that is most difficult to address the old days of going on the ships and of Irvington was arrested on an outstand- Giameo, Jr., 23, of Union was arrested but most urgent to consider, is the low making your presence known because ing warrant after a motor vehicle stop. He and charged with DWI after being in- probability but very high consequence it is a deterrent across the board,” he was processed and released. volved in an automobile accident on Route event,” the secretary said, citing 9/11, said. Saturday, December 6, John Donahue, 22. According to police, Giameo was Hurricane Katrina and the current Mr. Chertoff said technology is 53, of Edison was arrested during a motor disoriented and confused and was unable Fred Rossi for The Westfield Leader vehicle stop and charged with driving to produce documentation. He also was financial crisis as examples. He said being used better to determine which while intoxicated (DWI) after officers charged with possession of drug para- THROUGH THE EYES OF CHILDREN...Santa Claus brings visions of Christ- the key is the development of “inte- ships to board and that a lot of inter- mas to children at the holiday celebration in Scotch Plains last Sunday. smelled the odor of alcohol. He was trans- phernalia, authorities said. grated emergency incident manage- action is now done at foreign ports ported to police headquarters where he Fanwood ment.” where ships are being loaded. was processed and released. (no information provided) Mr. Chertoff said the department He said the toughest challenge for is working with states and local Secretary-designee Janet Napolitano governments “on a series of com- will be to “continue to ensure that we prehensive plans and exercises.” He are properly investing in these issues” Garwood Council said “civilian emergency manage- to prevent future attacks or incidents. ment” is the next domain the Fed- Mr. Chertoff started his career as an CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 eral government must enter to ad- assistant U.S. Attorney under than U.S. The Governor’s proposal still needs tion of the meeting, resident Bruce dress future cyber attacks, massive Attorney for New York Rudy Giuliani. legislative approval, and Ms. Villaggio Paterson asked the council to appoint health threats, terrorist attacks and He later headed the criminal division said the borough would need to con- a different representative to the natural disasters. of the Department of Justice, was U.S. sider many factors, including whether Rahway Valley Sewerage Authority The secretary also spoke of what Attorney for New Jersey from 1990 to the payments are exempt from the 4 (RVSA) Board of Commissioners. he called the “very fragmented Con- 1994, and served as Third Circuit Court percent cap on tax increases and what Mr. Paterson criticized the RVSA for, gressional [committee] oversight sys- of Appeals judge. future payments would be, before among other things, its recent deci- tem,” which remains a pre-9/11 sys- Assemblyman Jon Bramnick (LD- deciding if the borough would par- sion to reappoint Democrat State tem. He said when coordinated ap- 21, Westfield), who introduced Mr. ticipate in the payment deferral plan. Senator Raymond Lesniak’s law firm, proaches are discussed the commit- Chertoff, said the secretary was the “We have to look at the figure at that Weiner Lesniak, as counsel. He also tees often feel they are “losing a little only U.S. Attorney appointed by a point in time to see which way is most described the borough’s current rep- bit of their turf.” He said Congress Republican, President George H.W. advantageous,” Ms. Villaggio said. resentative, former borough council- must empower the Homeland Secu- Bush, and then reappointed by a “We don’t know that at this time.” man Charles Lombardo, as a “Demo- rity committees that have been set up Democrat, President Bill Clinton. In other business, Borough Attor- crat political boss of the town,” which ney Robert Renaud recommended that he said creates a conflict of interest the governing body consider changes for the majority Democrat council. Puglisi Insurance Agency to Garwood’s ordinance on signs to “There’s some undue manipulation 1831 East Second Street, Scotch Plains specifically outlaw liquid crystal dis- and undue influence that shouldn’t be play (LCD) and intermittent signs. there,” Mr. Paterson said. “I seriously 908-322-5150 “Most towns are prohibiting this think that we need a new member to www.puglisi-insurance.com because, among other things, they’re be appointed.” very distracting to motorists, and a Mr. Lombardo defended both his Our 68th Year safety hazard exists,” Mr. Renaud said. record and the actions of the RSVA. Mr. Renaud said other townships He said the decision to re-appoint have experienced issues where com- Weiner Lesniak as counsel was ap- “We Service Our Clients.” panies are challenging municipal sign proved by an 8-3 vote and that the law ordinances and having them declared firm is well equipped to handle any invalid on “technical violations.” He potential legal issues, which the au- A Family Institution Providing said businesses are then installing thority might face. Mr. Lombardo large billboards before a new ordi- also said that Republicans currently Multiple Lines Of Insurance. nance is passed. hold a majority on the RVSA’s Board “That’s really what I’m attempting of Commissioners. to avoid,” Mr. Renaud said. Tuesday’s meeting was the last of Specializing in: He said that the ordinance would the year for the governing body and not affect existing LCD or intermit- also the final meeting for retiring AUTO / HOME / BUSINESS tent signs that were installed legally. council members Walter Tucker and He also recommended the borough William Schadewald. Neither coun- amend the ordinance to lessen re- cil member sought re-election this strictions on “non-commercial past November. Peerless - Travelers of NJ speech” signs. The matter was re- Mayor Dennis McCarthy said Mr. Selective - Progressive ferred to the planning board for re- Tucker and Mr. Schadewald’s retire- view and recommendations. ment would be recognized at a future During the public comment por- meeting. USPS 485200 Thursday, December 11, 2008 Published Every Thursday Since 1959 (908) 232-4407 SIXTY CENTS OUR 49TH YEAR – ISSUE NO. 50-2008 Periodical – Postage Paid at Scotch Plains, N.J. www.timesnj.com [email protected] Fanwood to Hire Dispatchers in ’09; Council OKs Affordable Housing Plan By TED RITTER sisting of the police department’s tion. Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times command staff. “We can’t have somebody sitting FANWOOD — Issues pertaining Those offered positions would be there [at the dispatcher’s desk]…and to the planned hiring of civilian po- required to complete a 40-hour basic have someone trying to teach them lice dispatchers by the borough were police academy telecommunications- [the job],” said Chief Domonoski, in the spotlight Tuesday night. training course, at a cost of $98 each, pointing to the importance of the train- Mayor Colleen Mahr and the bor- as well as submit to psychological ing process. “It’s going to take time to ough council, at a special meeting and medical evaluations, including a get the [task repetitions] in and have prior to the governing body’s regular drug test. the confidence of being able to sit December meeting, heard from Po- After that, dispatchers will have to there by themselves.” lice Chief Donald Domonoski who complete an additional three-hour “in Dispatchers will also be required was asked to discuss recruiting, train- house” training program to learn the to read more than a dozen binders ing, and cost issues. police department’s computer sys- containing procedures and other pro- The chief said 65 people have ap- tem. “It’s a pretty complicated sys- tocols related to their jobs. plied for six, part-time dispatcher tem,” Chief Domonoski said. Chief Domonoski said dispatch- positions. Chief Domonoski said that Finally, the chief said dispatchers ers, who will be paid $18 per hour number has since been “culled to 16” are “mandated” to take 48 hours of during training during a 90-day pro- candidates who will be asked to take “one-on-one” training covering “any- bation period and then $20 per hour a four-part written exam and have an thing and everything that you might after that, will work two days per interview with an “orals board” con- be doing” based on the job descrip- week, followed by five days off be- fore their next two days of duty; it remains to be determined whether shifts will be assigned permanently or on a rotating basis corresponding to police officers’ schedules. Councilwoman Donna Dolce asked whether any of the dispatcher appli- Susan M. Dougherty for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times CHRISTMAS SPIRIT...Members of the Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School Chamber Choir sing Christmas carols as the cants already have some experience. lights on the tree at the Fanwood Train Station are lit. On the lawn of the station, a heated tent housed Santa Claus, The chief responded that two appli- entertainment and food at the Sunday afternoon festivities. cants are currently part-time dispatch- ers in Scotch Plains, one is a dis- patcher in Manville, and another is a dispatcher at the Elizabeth Fire De- SP Planning Board Honors Two partment. “The fact that they are trained up would be a big plus for us,” said Chief Members for Outstanding Service Domonoski, but he said all dispatch- ers, once they complete their train- By FRED T. ROSSI it without Bob LaCosta.” Mr. The board will meet on Tuesday, ing, will then be closely “supervised Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times LaCosta called it an honor to receive December 23 in conjunction with the in their performance of duties” for SCOTCH PLAINS — At the plan- the award. township council’s regular meeting “about a year.” ning board’s final regular meeting of The board’s subdivision review to finalize two affordable housing- “We also want to put together a the year, board chairwoman Maria committee met briefly after Monday’s related ordinances that are required Fred Rossi for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times ‘stand-by’ list [of applicants] in case Sartor presented the first Chairman’s evening’s meeting to review concept by the state to be enacted before year’s THROUGH THE EYES OF CHILDREN...Santa Claus brings visions of Christ- we lose a dispatcher,” the chief said, Appreciation Awards to two board plans for a proposed subdivision on end. The board’s first meeting of 2009 mas to children at the holiday celebration in Scotch Plains last Sunday. CONTINUED ON PAGE 12 members she said “makes me want to Unami Lane. will be on Monday, January 12. be a better chairman.” Mike Michalisin, who joined the board five years ago, was saluted by Chertoff: Preparation is Key Mrs. Sartor for his “man with a mis- sion” leadership of the board’s issues and objectives committee as well as To Weathering Storms, Attacks his work on the personnel committee, the master plan review committee, By PAUL J. PEYTON of Louisiana” in preparation for Hurri- address future cyber attacks, massive the zoning committee and the envi- Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times cane Gustav this past summer. health threats, terrorist attacks and natu- ronmental commission. Mr. UNION — Homeland Security Secre- He said that since 2005, FEMA “has ral disasters. Michalisin said he was “flattered” by tary Michael Chertoff, a former Westfield very significantly been reconstructed.” The secretary also spoke of what he “For the first time in its history, FEMA called the “very fragmented Congressional the award. resident, returned to Union County last Robert LaCosta, the township con- Thursday to talk about his department’s has a strong planning process,” he said, [committee] oversight system,” which efforts, from averting future terrorist at- and now draws upon communication remains a pre-9/11 system. He said when struction official and zoning officer, tacks to preparing ahead of time for major equipment and training available from coordinated approaches are discussed, the was cited by Mrs. Sartor for his “vast hurricanes. other Department of Homeland Security committees often feel they are “losing a knowledge of the inner workings of Mr. Chertoff, who spoke for a little agencies. little bit of their turf.” He said Congress our township” as well as his work on over an hour at Kean University’s Wilks Mr. Chertoff said “planning and prepa- must empower the Homeland Security several of the board’s committees. Theater, praised President George W. ration,” as well as “coordination” with committees that have been set up to make She said that “many a planning board Bush and his administration for their suc- various agencies is the “key to success” “this process of jointness and unity of Fred T. Rossi for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times committee chairman will have to ad- AWARDS...Mike Michalisin, left, and Bob LaCosta are honored by planning cess in averting a terrorist attack since 9/ when dealing with “manmade” or “natu- effort a reality.” mit that he or she couldn’t have done 11. ral” disasters. He said FEMA does not Former Westfield Mayor Bud Boothe board chairwoman Maria Sartor at Monday night’s meeting. “We have not been attacked success- have its own air and helicopter fleet or the asked Mr. Chertoff to comment on a fully over the last seven and a half years. ability to conduct law enforcement op- recent report that stated there is a likeli- I don’t think people in the wake of 9/11 erations. hood of a biological attack on the United Ferguson Looks Back on Eight would have believed that would have The homeland security secretary said States within five years. been possible and I don’t think that is an FEMA should not be taken out of the Mr. Chertoff said while he does not accident. It’s certainly not emblematic of department and returned again as an inde- agree with the “time frame” of five years a lack of intent on the part of terrorists,” pendent agency. Mr. Chertoff said the 9/ in the Weapons of Massive Destruction Years in House, Challenges Ahead Mr. Chertoff said, reminding attendees of 11 Commission, co-chaired by former and Terrorism Commission report, he New Jersey Governor Thomas H. Kean, does “agree that the chances of a biologi- By PAUL J. PEYTON to help families. sion of Youth and Family Services) fos- the December 2001 shoe bomber and the Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times plot to blow up bridges or apartment noted the “radical disconnect between the cal attack are greater than a nuclear at- “To be able to help someone in that ter-care issues and has helped secure fed- buildings with natural gas, as well as fire department and the police depart- tack.” He said the “potential of the dirty WESTFIELD — Rep. Mike Ferguson regard is really rewarding,” Mr. Ferguson eral funding for the Green Brook and ongoing criminal cases. ment in the City of New York” as one of bomb” remains the nation’s biggest risk. (R-7, New Providence) said he would said. Cranford flood control projects, as well Mr. Chertoff said his department, which the many problems that plagued the re- He said the department is working with miss constituent service the most as he The Congressman currently serves on as funds for first responders. includes the Transportation Security Ad- sponse on 9/11. hospitals to “change the way they deal prepares to leave Washington, D.C., after the Energy and Commerce Committee, “Any project like (Cranford project) ministration, Customs and Border Pro- “The last thing we need to do is to go with radioactive materials that are for serving eight years in Congress. which focuses on healthcare, telecommu- that is a multi-year project. Any time you tection, Immigration Customs Enforce- back to the days of stove piping, when medical purposes” so that it becomes “There are so many opportunities that nications and energy. involve the federal government, it is go- ment, Secret Service, Federal Emergency everybody protects their own turf,” Mr. more difficult for these materials to be you have in this job to make a real life “So I’ve spent the bulk of my legisla- ing to take a long time because they do Management Agency (FEMA) and the Chertoff said. stolen and used in dirty bombs. impact on other people’s lives. We have tive work on those areas,” Mr. Ferguson their due diligence. They really do a lot of U.S. Coast Guard, has “taken very ener- “If there is any lesson that the last eight Mr. Chertoff said five years ago, cargo close to 700,000 people who live in our said. “They are industries that have been studying and a lot of work before they getic steps to protect this country.” years has taught us, it is the thing that is coming into the country by containers on district,” Mr. Ferguson said in an inter- going through huge changes. They are invest enormous taxpayer dollars in a For instance, he said the department most difficult to address but most urgent ships was not scanned for radiation. “Now view held in the newspaper’s office. “Our industries that are very important to us project,” he said. “I think the future is has taken steps “to make it much harder” to consider, is the low probability but virtually 100 percent goes through radia- staff has helped them on everything from here in New Jersey. We have tens of very bright for Cranford, and if they are to enter the United States by utilizing very high consequence event,” the secre- tion scanners,” he said. immigration issues to Social Security or thousands of people who are employed in looking for that continued partnership false identification, as occurred with the tary said, citing 9/11, Hurricane Katrina Another change is that privately oper- Medicare challenges.” those industries.” with Washington…I am certain that [Con- 9/11 attackers. and the current financial crisis as ex- ated airline flights from overseas will He said international adoption is an- He said he has worked on DYFS (Divi- CONTINUED ON PAGE 12 Mr. Chertoff said keeping America amples. He said the key is the develop- CONTINUED ON PAGE 12 other area his office has been called upon safe since 9/11 has been President Bush’s ment of “integrated emergency incident top priority. “I think we owe him a debt of management.” gratitude,” said Mr. Chertoff. Mr. Chertoff said the department is Council OKs Deer Census In discussing hurricane planning since working with states and local govern- Katrina hit New Orleans in 2005, Mr. ments “on a series of comprehensive plans Chertoff said his department “built a very and exercises.” He said “civilian emer- robust and detailed set of plans” that led gency management” is the next domain In Residential Neighborhoods to a “remarkable evacuation of the coast the Federal government must enter to By FRED T. ROSSI Ashbrook Lane; Rahway and Cooper Roads; Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times Wedgewood Way, Wright and King Streets; SCOTCH PLAINS— The township Frank Street; Winding Brook Way; Spruce council on Tuesday approved a resolu- Mill Lane; Morse Avenue; Jerusalem Road.; tion authorizing a deer census to be con- Brookside Park; and Glenside Avenue. ducted in more than a dozen neighbor- Mayor Martin Marks emphasized the hoods in Scotch Plains where deer have census “does not commit the town to any been sighted. Wildlife Management Ser- action” as far as actual deer reduction vices (WMS) of Mountainside will con- efforts. And Councilwoman Paulette duct the census, which will cost $2,200, Coronato said residents’ safety would be in an effort to see whether additional deer “of paramount importance.” removal efforts are needed. WMS has In other business, the council intro- conduced deer reduction efforts in the duced an ordinance to designate “stop Ashbrook Reservation during the past sign” intersections at Crestwood Road three winters in an effort to trim the bur- and Crestwood Road East and Crestwood geoning deer herd there from an esti- Road West. Presently, the area is “a tri- mated 120 per square mile to a level angle of three streets coming into an area” nearer the recommended 20. where drivers often are unaware of how to Rob Connelly for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times Deer density analyses will be conducted safely proceed, said Councilman Jeff GOODBYE TO D.C....Rep. Mike Ferguson (R-7th, New Providence) discusses his in the following areas: Cushing and Terrill Strauss. He said the police department eight years in Congress last week with editor Paul Peyton, left. Mr. Ferguson did Roads and Knollwood Court; Terrill Road, had conducted a traffic study and recom- not seek re-election. Congressman-elect Leonard Lance defeated Asw. Linda Colonial Drive and Unami Lane; Maple mended the placement of stop signs “to Stender for the seat. See the video of the interview at goleader.com. Hill and Hill Top Roads and Willow slow the traffic down and make this a PAGE INDEX Grove Swim Club; Sleepy Hollow Lane, safer intersection,” according to Mr. Strauss. Mayor Marks said it was possible Regional ...... 2-3 Obituary ...... 10 Real Estate .... 13-19 David Samsky for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times Clydesdale Road and Sunnyfield Lane; NATION’S SAFETY...Homeland Security Secretary Michael Chertoff, a former Brandywine Court and Cooper Road.; that parking restrictions on Crestwood Editorial ...... 4-5 Education ...... 11 Classifieds .... 20 Community ... 6-8, 10 Sports ...... 13-19 A&E ...... 9, 21-22 Westfield resident, speaks at Kean University in Union last Thursday. Terrill Middle School; Cooper Road and CONTINUED ON PAGE 12 Page 12 Thursday, December 11, 2008 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION Mike Ferguson Looks Back CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 gressman-elect Leonard Lance] will con- and what do you have to offer the country tinue the work that we’ve begun and to help solve the challenges that we face,” continue to be a great partner for that the Congressman explained. community.” Speaking about on the attacks on India Mr. Ferguson, 38, first ran for Con- last month, Mr. Ferguson said the role of gress from New Jersey’s Sixth District in the United States should be to “serve as a 1998 in Monmouth County when he was calming influence in the region” between 27, but lost to Democratic Rep. Frank India and Pakistan. He said the U.S. could Pallone. Mr. Ferguson then moved into provide intelligence information and re- the Seventh District where he won a four- sources on the tracking of terrorist orga- candidate primary before defeating Demo- nizations. crat Maryanne Connelly of Fanwood in “I think we should he prepared to help 2000, for the open House seat being va- India in a number of different ways if they cated by Bob Franks. want the help,” Mr. Ferguson said, noting “I really felt like I had something to the United States must be “careful about offer. I had energy and enthusiasm and an overstepping our bounds.” interest in policy issues and an interest in Speaking about Homeland Security is- serving people,” he said. sues as they impact New Jersey, Mr. HELPING IS ELEMENTARY…Fifth graders from Brookside School in Cranford Greg Ryan for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times Mr. Franks and Mr. Ferguson served Ferguson said, “If we want to live in a free HOUSE FIRE... Shortly after 8 p.m. on Saturday, December 6, the Fanwood Fire raised more than $500 to purchase 11 trees as part of Williams Nursery’s eight years each in Congress under Presi- society as we do, we are always going to participation in the Trees for Troops initiative. Students last Friday help load Department was called to a house fire at 188 South Martine Avenue in Fanwood. dents Bill Clinton and George W. Bush, be vulnerable.” Fire units from Westfield, Scotch Plains, Garwood, Plainfield, Mountainside and trees on the truck as part of the FedEx Corporation and Christmas SPIRIT respectively. Of those 16 years in office, “Unless we live in an absolute lockdown Foundation program, Trees for Troops. Cranford were also on scene or covered Fanwood as a backup. The fire was started collectively, a total of 12 were spent as police state, we will not have the level of by a lit candle in the den area but was extinguished quickly. members of the majority political party in security that we might otherwise have,” the House. he added. “Will there never be another Fanwood Borough Council “You certainly think you can get more attack on U.S. soil? I think it’s impossible done in the majority than you can if serve to say that. But there are certainly lots of POLICE BLOTTER CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 in the minority. But there is a very impor- things we can be doing, and we are doing but he said dispatchers will be asked ing “light industrial eyesore [that] no tant role for the minority,” Mr. Ferguson many of them, to help secure our chemi- to sign a “contract for a one-year longer has a place” downtown. said. He sees the role of the minority party cal plants, [and] our ports. We need to commitment” to ensure that the bor- Also approved was a resolution to as to “find areas of common ground to try continue to do that and continue to be Westfield Sunday, December 7, Anthony ough covers training “costs it incurs.” adopt the borough’s latest Council on and accomplish something…on behalf of vigilant in that regard.” Tuesday, December 2, Dawid P. Styciura, 21, of Beachwood was arrested Councilman Bruce Walsh requested Affordable Housing (COAH) plan. your constituents or on behalf of the coun- Discussing the current recession, Mr. Klusek, 22, of Manchester was arrested at and charged with possession of mari- that the governing body’s public Mayor Mahr said, “Here in try.” Ferguson said, “The challenges that we the Ocean County jail on an outstanding juana after a motor vehicle stop. He was “When you are in the majority, you’re face today are as significant, certainly, as Westfield traffic warrant in the amount of transported to police headquarters where safety committee be involved in the Fanwood we have very manageable in the business of governing. You have any we have seen in any of our lifetimes, $500. He was released after posting bail. he was processed and released. dispatcher interview process. numbers [of required affordable hous- the responsibility of actually running the and certainly some of the most significant Wednesday, December 3, John Sunday, December 7, Curtis White, Chief Domonoski said he expects ing units] to meet,” both for new country. When you are in the minority, we have seen in the history of our coun- McDonough, 21, of Cranford was ar- 25, of Piscataway was arrested on an to make job offers to dispatcher can- housing and “rehabilitated” struc- you don’t necessarily have those try.” rested after a motor vehicle stop at Cen- outstanding warrant after a motor vehicle didates “sometime in early January,” tures, including “group homes.” responsibilities…but you still have a lot Mr. Ferguson said Congress must work tral and Hardwick Avenues on an out- stop. He was processed and released. since the required training at the Union During public comments, former of opportunities to do a lot of good,” Mr. with President-elect Barack Obama by standing Montvale traffic warrant in the Sunday, December 7, a student at the County Police Academy begins by council candidate Bob Manduca said, Ferguson said. providing oversight, as well as “support amount of $120. He was transported to Magnet High School stated that another early February. “Because of our financial situation, it He said he considers himself to be a and resources.” police headquarters and released on his had been calling her several times during During Tuesday night’s regular would be nice if we could get some “centrist Republican,” one who is willing In terms of the transition of office to own recognizance per the Montvale Po- the school day as well as after school. to oppose the majority party when he or Mr. Lance, Mr. Ferguson said he feels the lice Department. Monday, December 8, the manager of meeting, the governing body ap- sort of a moratorium [on COAH re- she disagrees, but who is likewise willing change will be “very smooth.” Wednesday, December 3, Cintia a Jerusalem Road business reported that proved, on second reading, its quirements], at least.” to bring members together to “forge a “He has a great record of accomplish- Delacruz, 41, of New York City was someone removed a television set from amended downtown redevelopment Borough Attorney Dennis Estis re- consensus; to forge a compromise.” ment in Trenton in the legislation. He is arrested after a motor vehicle stop at inside the building. plan, as discussed in detail at least sponded that Fanwood has until 2018 “You can only do that if you have a someone who has impeccable credentials South Avenue, West, and West Broad Mountainside week’s agenda meeting. to provide five new affordable hous- minority party who is engaged and who is and integrity,” he said. “I’m doing whatever Street on outstanding motor vehicle war- Tuesday, December 2, a resident who The amended plan now allows for ing units and about 30 rehabilitated willing to participate in that,” Mr. he asks of me during this transition time.” rants from Elizabeth, for $145; Jersey lives in the vicinity of Oak Tree Court more “mixed-use development” in units. Ferguson said. Asked about his future, Mr. Ferguson City, for $130, and East Brunswick, for dropped off a women’s black handbag the remainder of the redevelopment Mr. Estis and Mayor Mahr both Looking at the election results, Mr. Ferguson said he is considering “doing some policy” $113. Delacruz was transported to police that she found on the ground while walk- area, including a greater emphasis on said the borough should be able to reasoned, “One party will be in power for a or “think tank work,” as well as going headquarters and released after posting ing her dog. The purse contained, among while, and if they don’t do a good job, they back into teaching as he previously did at bail. other things, several prescription drug the use of office space. meet those requirements, especially won’t be in the majority for very long.” the high-school and college level. Wednesday, December 3, Derrick Lee, bottles that either were empty, half full or Mayor Mahr reported that the lat- given new development occurring “And that’s what voters have decided “I’ll probably end up doing a few differ- 37, of Jersey City was arrested at the containing different medications in each est redevelopment news includes a downtown. about Republicans for now. So, Demo- ent things,” he said. “But I really am so Hudson County jail on outstanding traffic bottle. The owner of the handbag was new “day spa” to be located on South The governing body also approved crats will have their opportunity and we thankful as I leave office. It’s been a re- warrants from Westfield and Newark, in notified, police said. Avenue, a new frame store down- an ordinance “establishing and regu- certainly wish them well, and we hope markable eight years. I love this district. I the amounts of $750 and $250, respec- Tuesday, December 2, Ilton L. Ghenou, town, and the reopening of Enchant- lating false alarm fees and fines,” that we as Republicans can work with am so appreciative of the opportunity that tively. He was held at the Westfield Po- 40, of Newark was arrested following a ments, a business run by downtown requiring residents with home alarm them and help them to govern in a way the people of this district gave me to repre- lice Department in lieu of bail. motor vehicle stop on Deer Path. He was property owner Helen Ling. systems – particularly those that can that’s good for the country,” Mr. Ferguson sent them in the House of Representatives.” Wednesday, December 3, a resident of processed and released. Following a question from resident be heard externally – to register them said. “But if the people of the country While Mr. Ferguson said “doesn’t have the 300 block of West Grove Street re- Thursday, December 4, an employee don’t see them as doing a good job or any plans to run for any political office ported that her unsecured, attached ga- of a Sheffield Street business reported Joe Nagy about “what’s next” for the with the borough. meeting the needs that our nation faces again,” he said “there may be opportunities rage was burglarized. Unknown suspects that sometime overnight, someone dam- Livingston-Wilbor property on South Councilman Walsh said such alarms right now, they’ll suffer the same fate, to serve in the future” at which time he and entered the garage and removed an elec- aged the window of his motor vehicle by Avenue, Mayor Mahr said the busi- “go off too frequently and cause too and then Republicans will be given an his family “will look at” the possibility. But tric powered scooter valued at $250. striking it at a high velocity. Access was ness will have relocated by January 1, many false responses” by emergency opportunity at some point in the future.” for now he will focus on “family life” with Thursday, December 4, a burglary was not gained into the vehicle, police said. with demolition of what’s left of the personnel. “It’s not really about whether you are his wife Maureen and their children. reported at a residence on the 400 block of Thursday, December 4, a Sheffield building to begin shortly thereafter. Looking ahead to 2009, Mayor Republican or a Democrat, it depends on A video of the interview can be seen at Quantuck Lane. Sometime between 7 a.m. Street business reported suspicious activ- The building sustained significant Mayor said, “I think that we have what are your ideas, what are your values, goleader.com. and 6:30 p.m., the residence was forcibly ity recorded on a surveillance tape. Ac- damage last year when a firewall from challenges, but as long as we are entered and approximately $21,300 worth cording to police, the tape shows an uni- the Station Mews redevelopment talking to each other, we will meet of property was stolen, including coins, dentified pickup truck parked between four watches and assorted jewelry. the two buildings with its lights off. An project collapsed on the building. The them.” Friday, December 5, Jose Maria-Coto, employee exited the building and handed borough bought the property in Sep- The borough council’s annual re- Chertoff Discusses Security 72, of Plainfield was arrested and charged something to the driver, then re-entered tember for $1.6 milllion. organization meeting is set for noon CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 with shoplifting after allegedly taking the building, at which time the vehicle left “We are getting quotes now,” said on January 1 at Borough Hall, fol- now be screened for dangerous passen- retary-designee Janet Napolitano will be cheese and chocolate from a store on the the scene. The incident is under investi- Mayor Mahr, pointing to demolition lowed by a reception at the Chelsea gers with weapons headed to the U.S. to “continue to ensure that we are prop- 100 block of Elm Street. He was released gation, authorities said. plans aimed at removing the remain- Residences. Also, some two-dozen cities now have erly investing in these issues” to prevent after posting $100 bail. Thursday, December 4, a resident of biological sensors to avert potential at- future attacks or incidents. Friday, December 5, a resident of the Linda Drive reported that an advertise- tacks. Mr. Chertoff started his career as an 500 block of First Street reported an ment for a cleaning service taped by the Mr. Chertoff also said the department assistant U.S. Attorney under then U.S. incident of attempted fraud. The victim service to her new garage door pulled off has developed security requirements that Attorney for New York Rudy Giuliani. reported receiving a check in the mail new paint when she removed it. The clean- will have to be met by chemical plants, He later headed the criminal division of from a securities company that he had ing service did not offer to repair the door while security improvements have been the Department of Justice, was U.S. At- never heard of, accompanied by a re- when the homeowner called the business made for the transportation of hazardous torney for New Jersey from 1990 to quest that the victim send money to cover to complain, authorities said. materials along rail lines. 1994, and served as a federal appeals the taxes. Thursday, December 4, a resident of Gary Whyte of Mountainside, who runs court judge. Scotch Plains Kings Court reported that an individual a banana import business, said he has Assemblyman Jon Bramnick (LD-21, Friday, December 5, Chelsea living overseas whom she met on an seen fewer customs officers on ships. “I Westfield), who introduced Mr. Chertoff, Holloway, 20, of Scotch Plains was ar- Internet dating site asked her to borrow think you should go back to the old days said the secretary was the only U.S. Attor- rested on an outstanding warrant after a $3,000 for a business venture of his in of going on the ships and making your ney appointed by a Republican, President motor vehicle stop. She was processed Nigeria that was in trouble. The victim presence known, because it is a deterrent George H.W. Bush, and then reappointed and released. wired money on several occasions in ex- across the board.” by a Democrat, President Bill Clinton. Saturday, December 6, an attendant at cess of $4,500. She became suspicious Mr. Chertoff said technology is being a Route 22 gas station reported that a when the suspect repeatedly asked her for used better to determine which ships to patron ordered $18 worth of gas and fled more money. The incident is under inves- board, and that a lot of interaction is now without paying. tigation. done at foreign ports where ships are SP Council Saturday, December 6, Carl Parks, 25, Sunday, December 7, Ronald J. being loaded. CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 of Irvington was arrested on an outstand- Giameo, Jr., 23, of Union was arrested He said the toughest challenge for Sec- ing warrant after a motor vehicle stop. He and charged with DWI after being in- Road could be put into place in the future. was processed and released. volved in an automobile accident on Route The council also introduced an ordinance Saturday, December 6, John Donahue, 22. According to police, Giameo was CHRISTMAS WELCOME...Pat Balke of Gaycroft Drive in Scotch Plains has prohibiting parking on a section of the 53, of Edison was arrested during a motor disoriented and confused and was unable been collecting cartoon and movie characters for 40 years and displays them as west side of Lamberts Mill Road near the vehicle stop and charged with driving to produce documentation. He also was ornaments on her Christmas tree. These along with her other holiday arrange- Ashbrook Nursing Home. Public hear- while intoxicated (DWI) after officers charged with possession of drug para- ments of window art and villages welcome their guests to the Christmas season. ings on both ordinances will be held at the smelled the odor of alcohol. He was trans- phernalia, authorities said. council’s December 23 meeting. ported to police headquarters where he Fanwood The council also approved the merging was processed and released. (No information provided) of two township-owned parking lots at the southside firehouse. Presently, one lot serves the firehouse while the other serves the new soccer field facility. Councilman Jeff Strauss said merging the lots means the township “won’t have to have separate [Americans with Disabilities Act] com- pliance” requirements for each lot. The council also approved a resolution backing the submission of a grant applica- Fred Rossi for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times tion by the library to study the economic THE NEW BOSS...Scotch Plains impact of the library on the downtown mayor-elect Nancy Malool and her area “so that better services can be pro- husband, Paul, enjoyed the annual vided,” Councilman Strauss said. Mayor’s Gala at Shackamaxon Coun- Deputy Mayor Nancy Malool said the try Club last Friday evening. first meeting of the board of directors of the new Special Improvement District Merry Christmas (SID) will be held tonight at 7 p.m. at the offices of the Downtown Westfield Corp. Is a Wonderful at 105 Elm Street. The meeting will con- State of Mind sider the approval of the SID’s incorpo- ration as well as the entity’s by-laws.

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By DEBORAH MADISON By PAUL J. PEYTON Across the River, LLC of Cranford NEW YORK — The U.S. District was blocking open access to airlines board set the agenda for its next regu- Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times Court of Appeals has blocked a plan by opposing the slot auctions. Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times lar meeting, which will be held at a for MusicFest. by the United States Department of “The slot auctions are necessary FANWOOD — The Fanwood Plan- special time due to the upcoming ELIZABETH — The Union Kenilworth resident John Bury said Transportation to auction off arrival to ensure that all airlines have an ning and Zoning Board of Adjust- holiday week. County Board of Chosen Freeholders he felt the This Is It! $265,000 and departure time slots at the metro- opportunity to compete in the New ment voted to approve the Housing On Tuesday, December 16, the will not receive a pay raise next year, MusicFest contract “just seems way politan area’s three major airports. York markets now that the number Plan Element of the Master Plan, board will hear a use variance appli- but its department heads and employ- out of line.” The department was scheduled to hold of flights at each of the three major which includes the borough’s Coun- cation by K-9 Resorts on South Av- ees will see salary increases. Mr. Devanney said the county ex- a sale for the slots on January 12, regional airports has been capped. cil on Affordable Housing (COAH) enue requesting to expand into the At last Thursday’s board meeting, pects to offset costs by raising $250,000 according to Dallas Morning News. The auctions will preserve competi- obligations at a special meeting of the back of the adjacent mattress factory. the freeholders voted to continue their in corporate sponsorships for In response to the court action, the tive airline service, help lower fares board on Monday, December 8. The board will also discuss the salaries at $29,500, with the chair- MusicFest and using money from a Port Authority released the follow- for service to and from the region, The Fair Housing Act of 1985 cre- revised land disturbance ordinance man earning $31,500, and the vice- $400,000 insurance claim collected ing statement: and give new carriers an opportunity ated COAH as the State Legislature’s and the 2009 planning board meeting chairman at $30,500. The freehold- by the county after this year’s event “The Port Authority applauds to enter the market,” the FAA said in response to a series of New Jersey calendar. There will be no planning ers have not given themselves a raise was cut short due to rain. He said today’s decision halting the Bush a statement published by the Dallas Supreme Court cases known as the board meeting on Wednesday, De- since 2006. MusicFest “in essence pays for itself.” Administration’s 11th-hour plan to Morning News. Mount Laurel decisions. cember 24. All meetings of the board Department directors would receive Tina Renna of Cranford, president of auction existing landing and take- A Port Authority spokesman told The decisions stipulated that mu- are held in the borough council cham- raises of between 1.5 and 6 percent the Union County Watchdog Associa- off slots at the New York metropoli- The Westfield Leader and The Scotch nicipalities have a constitutional ob- bers at 7:30 p.m. under an ordinance introduced last week tion, questioned how money given to tan airports to the highest bidder, Plains-Fanwood Times earlier this ligation to provide a “realistic op- and to be adopted following a second the Union County Arts Center to book which would invariably drive up year that the goal of auctioning time portunity” for the construction of Corzine: Feds Must reading on Thursday, December 11. talent at MusicFest has been spent. ticket prices for passengers for the slots at airports was to attract “low low- and moderate-income hous- Assist Homeowners County Manager George Devanney’s “If I can’t get this information, that same service without alleviating de- budget” airlines like Southwest and ing. salary is to be increased by $4,500 to speaks for itself,” she said, adding lays,” the Port Authority said. “We to “move as many people as possible Any participating municipality, WASHINGTON, D.C. – In a speech $168,336; Deputy Manager Elizabeth that she continues to request paper- are confident that upon full review, in an efficient and affordable man- such as Fanwood, must also track its to regulators and professionals in the Genievich’s, who heads the department work on the total costs associated the court will agree that the (Bush) ner.” housing and job creation numbers residential mortgage lending indus- of administrative services, wage will with MusicFest 2008. Administration does not have the Continental Airlines had called since 2004, and project the trend try, Governor Jon Corzine has called go up by $4,000 to $146,357; County Next year’s MusicFest will be held authority to conduct an auction, and airport slot auctions “nothing more through 2018. for federal assistance to families strug- Counsel Robert Barry will make Saturday and Sunday, September 12 we look forward to working with the than an illegal taking and a disguised The board heard a presentation by gling to make payments on their $149,500, a hike of $3,600, and Parks and 13, 2009, at Nomahegan Park in next administration to develop real, tax, [that] will do nothing to reduce T & M Planning Consultant Stan homes in these trying economic times. and Community Renewal Director Al Cranford. The R&B concert will be at long-term solutions to improve air delays and congestion.” Slachetka regarding the borough’s “We’re here today to discuss the Faella’s new wage will be $120,300, a Cedar Brook in Plainfield on Satur- travel.” The New Jersey Congressional third round COAH obligations. housing crisis – perhaps the worst hike of $7,000. day, June 6, 2009. The Kids Kingdom According to Dallas Morning delegation, including Rep. Mike According to Mr. Slachetka, housing crisis in the nation’s history,” Public Safety Director Richard Childs series will be held at the R&B and News, the Federal Aviation Admin- Ferguson (R-7, New Providence), Fanwood is required by COAH cal- Governor Corzine said during the will earn $113,470, a $2,300 increase; MusicFest events, as well as on Sun- istration (FAA) said it would inves- also opposed the plan as did Senator culations to provide 26 affordable Office of Thrift Supervision Housing Finance Director Larry Caroselli, will day, July 12 at Mount Carmel Hall in tigate whether the Port Authority Robert Menendez (D-NJ). housing units, based on projected resi- Conference in Washington. “It’s a be paid $131,771, a $2,600 hike; Human Berkeley Heights and Sunday, Au- dential and non-residential growth crisis that has shaken our country to Services Director Frank Guzzo’s salary gust 16 at Conant Park in Hillside. over the next 10 years. the core as we grapple with how we will be $131,340, up $3,500, and Cor- Board members noted the passing of The third-round rules establish a allowed more than two million rectional Services Director Brian Riordan former Union County Freeholders new ratio of requiring that one afford- homeowners and their families to be will make $117,300, a boost of $2,300. Elmer Ertle, 82, and Walter McLeod, able unit be built for every four mar- evicted, literally scrambling for shel- In addition, the freeholders passed 76, and current Middlesex County Free- ket-rate units and one affordable unit ter, deprived of their fundamental right a resolution to increase Nicole holder Director David Crabiel, 78. Mr. be created for every 16 jobs added. to shelter.” DiRado’s, clerk of the board, salary Ertle, a former Roselle mayor and The borough can claim 21 housing “And it’s not just the worst housing to $92,196, a 2.8 percent or $2,500 councilman, and Mr. McLeod, a unit credits for existing bedrooms in crisis in American history, it’s the increase over this year’s salary. former Rahway councilman, served two group homes. Out of the 65 resi- root of the current economic freefall The board also approved 3 percent on the board in the 1990s. dential units approved in the down- that has erased so much of our nation’s raises for the county’s Sheriff Ralph Prior to the meeting, Mr. Faella town redevelopment zone, 10 units wealth that was accumulated over the Froehlich, County Clerk Joanne told The Westfield Leader and The have been allocated for affordable past decade,” he said. Rajoppi and Surrogate James Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times that housing, bringing the total number of As such, Governor Corzine said a LaCorte. Their salaries for 2009 will the county’s newly created foreclo- units meeting the obligation to 31, or federal program needs to be imple- be $147,000, up $4,300 from 2008. sure task force held its first meeting five units more than required. mented to address the housing crisis Also, non-union employees will be Tuesday afternoon. The panel in- Mr. Slachetka explained that the – or risk driving the nation even deeper eligible for merit-based raises averaging cludes Elizabeth Mayor Chris number of units required can increase into recession. He said such a pro- 3 percent for 2008 retroactive to July 1. Bollwage, Plainfield Mayor Sharon or decrease depending on bi-yearly gram must keep homes affordable In 2009, Mr. Devanney said employees Robinson Briggs, Union Mayor re-evaluations of the borough’s and keep families in their homes, thus earning over $90,000 will not receive Clifton People and Assemblyman growth. The 31 units show COAH preserving local communities and increases, those earning over $50,000 Jerry Green (LD-20, Plainfield). that the borough “has the realistic their economies. would be eligible for a hike of 2 percent, Also included are counseling opportunity to meet its obligation,” Governor Corzine said the elements with those making under $50,00 eligible agencies such as the Urban League Mr. Slachetka said. that need to be addressed include: for 3 percent pay increases. of Union County and New Jersey Even though the Housing Element modification of bankruptcy laws to He said all pay raises are retroac- Citizens Action Group, and the re- resolution is incorporated into the permit judges to adjust the principle tive to July 1, 2008, as opposed to gional office of the U.S. Depart- Master Plan as a function of the plan- on a mortgage, when necessary; January 1, 2008, saving the county ment of Housing and Urban Devel- ning board, the resolution will now implementation of a structured me- $500,000. Also, he said the county opment, the Elizabeth Coalition to be sent to the borough council as a diation process that helps would save another $180,000 by House the Homeless, community courtesy. The borough council re- homeowners stay in their homes; le- implementing health insurance co- development and construction code viewed the resolution at its Decem- veraging of Troubled Asset Relief pays to non-union workers. officials, as well as Mr. Faella and ber 9 monthly meeting. Program (TARP) funds already allo- On another matter, the board ap- Mr. Guzzo. Mr. Slachetka told the board that cated to financial institutions to proved three resolutions for a total of The board will hold its final meet- the plan must be adopted and submit- modify mortgages; make affordable $477,000 for contracts with This is It! ings of the year on Thursday, Decem- ted to COAH by Wednesday, Decem- mortgage money more readily avail- Concept and Event Productions of ber 18 with an agenda session start- ber 31. able through state Housing Finance Hoboken to “plan, produce and pro- ing at 7 p.m. followed by the regular In other business, the planning Agencies; overhaul the Federal regu- mote” the Kids Kingdom Traveling meeting. 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Are you sharp finished his term as United States Attor- (US Attorneys).” – Star Ledger 11/18 Periodicals – Postage Paid at Westfield, New Jersey Periodicals – Postage Paid at Scotch Plains, New Jersey enough to discern this deception of dic- ney for the State of New Jersey. During “Christie has already done more good tion? P.O. Box 250 • 251 North Avenue, West P. O. Box 368 the seven years Chris has served us, he for New Jersey than some previous If you can guess one correctly – good Westfield, N.J. 07091 Scotch Plains, N.J. 07076 has made New Jersey a safer place, a Governors...Christie’s blitzkrieg helped guess. If you get two – well-read indi- Tele: (908) 232-4407 • E-mail: [email protected] • Web: www.goleader.com • Fax: (908) 232-0473 cleaner place and a better place for New create an environment where once-im- vidual. If you get three – word expert. If Jersey families. possible reforms became possible.” – you get all four – You must have a lot of POSTMASTER: Send address changes to the offices of the newspapers at Public officials from both parties were Phila. Inquirer 11/25 free time! P. O. Box 250, Westfield, New Jersey 07091 prosecuted for corruption; 132 were con- “...Christie got results. And he did it in All words and correct definitions a state where a procession of state attor- Published every Thursday by Watchung Communications, Inc. victed, and not one was acquitted. Corpo- come from the board game Diction rate executives who cheated their compa- neys general have done virtually nothing Deception. nies and hurt their workers were success- to tackle public corruption.” – Courier Paul Peyton Horace R. Corbin Fred K. Lecomte Answers to last week’s arcane words. ASSIGNMENT EDITOR PUBLISHER MARKETING DIRECTOR fully prosecuted. Terrorist plots were Post 11/30 busted. It truly is a remarkable record of “...capable and productive...was as bi- 1. Delacrimation – Wateriness of the Suzette F. Stalker David B. Corbin Michael L. Bartiromo eyes COMMUNITY ASSISTANT PUBLISHER & SPORTS MARKETING PRODUCTION accomplishment for the State of New partisan as he was dogged.” – NY Post 11/ Jersey. 23 2. Turpitude – Baseness; vileness Michael Pollack Karen M. Hinds Robert P. Connelly 3. Teil – The lime tree EDUCATION & ARTS OFFICE MANAGER OPERATIONS & LEGALS As an elected official, a resident of our “All New Jerseyans owe him a huge great state — and as a friend — I want to debt of gratitude for refusing to accept 4. Landloping – A vagabond Ben Corbin thank Chris for his exceptional service. this state’s sleazy status quo...has been SERVICES CROUPADE SUBSCRIPTION PRICE www.goleader.com/subscribe I thought I would share with you some central to the wave of reforms that have 1. A basin with a drain, near the altar of One-year – $28 • Two-year – $52 • Three-year – $76 • One-year college (September to May) – $20 of the editorials that have praised Chris swept Trenton and is slowly spreading to a church, for the disposal of holy water Christie’s record. county and local levels.” – Bergen Record 2. A leap in which a horse pulls his hind “Christie stands out as of one of the 11/19 legs up under his belly 3. A nightgown Legislature Must Act on Diploma 4. A thrusting forward; a lunging Letters to the Editor YAFFLE 1. An armful or handful 2. Scatter; disperse Mill and Compensation Abuses 3. To move in a hopping or skipping Westfield’s Carol Petersen Recounts manner Two pieces of legislation in Trenton, if ap- tiplying her monthly salary by the number of 4. Putrid; foul-smelling proved, would eliminate excessive severance years she worked in the district. Memories of Town During Christmas SCOPATE Following the Mayor of 1. Grooved or rutty bows or the shiny patent leathers. We 2. Having a notched, indented or scal- packages to school district superintendents as If approved, this legislation would require all Mountainside’s lead [Bob Viglianti], I could wear them with or without the bows am sending in one of my favorite Westfield loped edge as certain leaves. well as put an end to the diploma mills, at which county executive superintendents to approve all because most came with fancy clip-on 3. Bristled; standing erect some chief school officials obtain bogus mas- contracts for superintendents, assistant superin- Christmas memories. ornaments. As a lifelong resident of Westfield, I 4. Having a covering of bristly hairs The big deal was moving from straps to GRAUPEL ters and doctorate degrees online. tendents and business administrators, including think back on some of my childhood strapless or from flats to heels. These memories of Westfield at Christmas, es- 1. Living by begging or stealing Senate Bill S-2127 would prohibit school em- retirement compensation. were “rite of passage moments,” defining 2. To delude by flattery pecially during the fifties and early six- moments in a girl’s life. For we tweeners, ployees from obtaining higher degrees from Legislation (S-1747) initiated last year in- ties. 3. Soft sleet or hail there were straps that could be moved to 4. To rub or grind unaccredited online colleges and universities. tends to cap sick day severance at $15,000 per My family shopped in town for every- the back of the shoe around the edge of the School officials in Freehold, Asbury Park and employee. The money can be given only at thing. There were no malls, not even heel. Then there were training heels, little Hahne’s department store (currently, the mini stubs that were barely noticeable at Weehawken were found obtaining degrees from retirement and not to anyone leaving for another site of Lord & Taylor). As a young girl, I all except to the owner of the shoes of Letters to these diploma mills such as Breyer State Uni- job. Also, reimbursement for unused vacation looked forward to shopping with my course. They were usually accompanied the Editor versity. Senate President Richard Codey (LD- days would be required on the following year at mother at Arthur Stevens, where we would by your first pair of nylon stockings that go each year to buy my Christmas dress. inevitably bagged at the ankles and knees; 27, West Orange) said these officials only had to the salary of that time – in contrast to what is We would always enter through the but hey, they were a signal of moving into Santa Thanks Folks submit a résumé and write a two-page paper. being practiced now, where these days accumu- back of the store with great anticipation, the teen years, the beginning of many Under legislation sponsored by Senator Codey, late over time and are paid at a much higher and the first thing we would see were the changes for both daughter and mom. In Scotch Plains new arrival of winter coats where we’d All of that shopping would work up an I just wanted to take this opportu- tuition assistance and additional compensation salary scale. However, the legislation proposes stop and browse; but that was a separate appetite, so we’d either head to the lun- nity to thank the children of all ages would only be provided if the school is licensed to grandfather accumulated vacation and sick purchase for another day. This day was cheonette on East Broad in the vicinity of reserved for the dress, and there on silver what is now Cosmos, Jarvis on Elm or who came out to see me at the Holi- by the New Jersey Commission on Higher Edu- days provisions in contracts for current school round racks were dozens of dresses, one Woolworths for a hotdog and a coke. day Celebration in Scotch Plains this cation or, if out-of-state, is licensed by an “ap- officials, thus ignoring current abuses. more beautiful than the next. Would it be Eating lunch out with mom was a treat; past Sunday. It was great to see so propriate” state agency or recognized by the Not surprisingly, the education unions are the black velvet or the emerald green? and since we were already on a high from many people come out on a cold, Would it be the one with the pretty lace at purchasing Christmas dresses and new windy day. Mrs. Claus and I had a lot U.S. Department of Education. Employees seek- threatening lawsuits with the state over the pro- the collar and cuffs or the red plaid taf- shoes, the day couldn’t get any better or of fun meeting so many great chil- ing an advanced degree would have to be ap- posed anti-abuse legislation. As “No man is an feta? could it? dren and their families. Several dresses were chosen, and then The ultimate and final stop was the I want to thank the many people proved by the superintendent, and tuition assis- island,” ultimately, the taxpayers pay for these the “trying on” began. Of course, you had Playfair. The Playfair was “the” toy store tance would only be given to employees obtain- abuses. to come out of the dressing room in each in town. This was a wish list visit only, but who made my visit possible. Thanks to the Scotch Plains Fire Department, ing a “B” or higher. Courses or degrees must be The retirement-compensation bill has passed one and admire yourself in the mirror. who cared? The minute you walked into Other people admired you as well. People the door, your eyes spied your greatest Department of Public Works and “related to the employee’s current or future job both houses and is now in the Assembly await- you didn’t even know would take the time heart’s desires. How could everything so Recreation Department for helping responsibilities” for a district to pay for the ing approval after the Senate makes amend- to tell you just how pretty you looked. wonderful be contained in one store? I to set up the event and also allowing course or for the employee to receive additional ments. The diploma mill bill has been approved You would twirl yourself around while immediately planted myself in front of it to run smoothly. Thank you to the your mother checked the price tag and the doll section. I had my eye on one since Scotch Plains Police Department for compensation. by the Senate and is waiting for a hearing by the made sure there was some room for October, and there she was in the same keeping everyone safe. Thanks also Senator Codey, in testifying before the Senate Assembly Education Committee. No action has growth. spot in all her glory. to the volunteer elves for making it a Once the tough decision was made, It was Barbie with the beautiful blond Education Committee on October 2, said school been taken on either bill since Thursday, Octo- you imagined how wonderful it was go- ponytail in her stewardess uniform. What fun day. A special thank you goes to officials have received salary hikes for “what ber 23. ing to be when you finally got to wear it an exciting life she must have led flying in Mayor Martin Marks for his help in all day and feel like the princess you planes all around the world. I wanted to be lighting the beautiful Christmas tree essentially amounts to nothing more than a fake Unfortunately, these abuses have been known believed yourself to be. Of course, along her. I wanted to have her life one day. She in Alan Augustine Park. I’ll miss him diploma from a fake university.” He said this not for some time, and no action has been taken. It with that dress was the purchase of a crisp would be number one on my Santa list next year. only undermines the state’s education system has only been since last spring, when much of white new crinoline to give the dress because of course Santa could not bring A special thank you goes to SPBPA some added “poof” — and fancy socks but amounts to a “serious abuse of taxpayer this became public, that the politicians started you everything on your list. (Scotch Plains Business and Profes- and underwear were a must. You always needed to put the most sional Association) President Frank dollars.” to give it lip service with a plethora of rhetoric. From there, we headed over to Randal’s important item first, the one you would DiLollo of DiLollo Chiropractic, shoe store because what is a new dress spend the next 25 days or so dreaming of We agree with both these statements. School Nothing has been done, and the leaders in without the right shoes? The owner greeted each night. Board Member Lisa Mohn of Apple officials and employees use these fake degrees Trenton seem more concerned about protect- each customer on a first-name basis. We On our way back to the car, we would Blossom Flower Shop and the rest of to move up the ladder on salary guides. They ing their political bases with the unions rather had been going there for my shoes from stop to buy stockings at Milady’s for the volunteers of the Scotch Plains the time I was a baby. They knew us, and mom and visit with my aunt who worked Business and Professional Associa- also use these “degrees” to net lucrative con- than doing the right thing for the public. Those they knew our feet. at the store. We’d typically cut through tion for planning the event and mak- tracts as business administrators and superin- who call for term limits may have a valid point. They showed us all of the latest styles, the back of the store to get to the parking ing it a wonderful success. Lisa’s tendents. Is this the only way to disintegrate the en- and then we took a seat to be measured. I lot behind Woolworth’s where the car tireless efforts have made the event a never asked to see too many pairs of shoes was parked and happily headed home. Another bill (A-2975) under consideration trenchment? It certainly is preferable to “storm- great success for many years. because I had already coveted the pair I Was this a good day in downtown I want to wish everyone a happy, would prevent school districts from paying ex- ing the Bastille.” With nothing being done, the wanted in the window from previous ex- Westfield? You bet it was! cursions downtown. Believe me, Carrie healthy and peaceful holiday season. cessive retirement compensation to school offi- call from the public for term limits might turn Bradshaw’s Manolos had nothing on these Carol Petersen Don’t forget my cookies (chocolate cials. This legislation is in response to a $740,000 into a roar. babies. It would either be the rich black Westfield chip or peanut butter) and milk on severance package given to retiring Keansburg In the meantime, we urge our legislators and velvet pair with the rhinestone and satin Christmas Eve! And please don’t for- get the carrots for the reindeer. School Superintendent Barbara Trzeszkowski. Governor Jon Corzine to enact these bills and FW Resident Deems Gov’s Plan For Santa Claus That package included $184,586 for 235.5 un- take other strong measures before the many North Pole used sick days and 20 vacation days. Her sever- other Keansburg-like situations become public Pension Payment Deferral ‘Irresponsible’ ance package of $556,300 was calculated mul- knowledge. Governor Corzine’s proposal to defer municipal budget process against future A Most Enjoyable pension contributions by municipalities payouts. The political thing would be to (Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times dated flow through the deferral, punt the prob- November 27, 2008) is irresponsible and lem forward and hope for a miracle bail- Celebration In SP leaves them with bad choices of their out. This was our best holiday celebra- own. This issue was raised by the PBA tion event ever in downtown Scotch As it is, the pension system is almost (Policemen’s Benevolent Association) Plains. Due to the generosity of our irretrievably under-funded by any actu- during Fanwood’s last budget debate. local businesses and professionals, arial standard – made worse by current It will come up again so long as broader everything provided was free, includ- market conditions and past deferrals. questions are couched in terms of tax Although the intent is to moderate tax relief rather than structural tax reform. ing the hayrides and the fun bus. increases at the local level, little is being If this proposal passes, and reserves are I think the community really en- done to address the funding issue, and a not set up on an ongoing basis, it would be joyed and appreciated the special day. deferral is not a waiver. The towns will a valid point to ask why this foreseeable For the past 15 years, the Scotch eventually have to come up with the money; aspect of the bigger problem with the Plains Business and Professional As- the amount may or may not be tempered by pension system was not addressed in a sociation (SPBPA) and the Scotch a rebound in the financial markets. timely manner. Plains Recreation Department have If passed, the responsible thing would Michael Lewis produced our town’s Old Fashioned be to reserve monies during the annual Fanwood Holiday Celebration. We thank our major sponsors: Trudy Burke DDS, Connections Personnel, Investors Thank You For the Opportunity Savings Bank, Local PBA 87, PNC Bank, TD Bank, The Town Bank and To Go Down Westfield Memory Lane Dr. Chris Trainor. I have been enjoying the columns and There was a stationary store on Elm Also, a special thanks to the Scotch comments about Westfield as it was from that had all the school supplies you could Plains Recreation, Fire, Police and the forties to the sixties. As might be ever dream of. It was a great place for the Dept. of Public Works; Mayor expected, they have caused me to do browsing, too. I remember the Memorial Martin Marks and the Township some reminiscing as well. Day parade past the park. I think of that I grew up at 410 Lenox Avenue and fondly each year. Council, Rainy Garay, the Fun Bus, have many fond memories of the neigh- The roller-skating in the parking lot of Steve Goldberg, Debbie Semple, our borhood and town. I remember the ice the train station on Friday evenings was DECA volunteers, Dr. Frank DiLollo, cream truck stopping on the other side of fun. I remember walking home for lunch Gerry Vadas, and Melissa Goldberg. the street when my sisters and I were too every day from Grant School. When they Lastly, we thank our event coordi- young to cross it. The driver would bring tore it down, I was able to salvage a brick nator, Lisa Mohn (Apple Blossom what we wanted over to our side. (thanks to my brother-in-law, Fred Flower Shop), for making this day Across the street lived the principal of Kimble). It makes a great door stop. most memorable and enjoyable. the high school, Mr. Foose. He wore dress I remember a small book shop across clothes even when cutting the grass. I from the Rialto. Do you remember the Jeff Stein remember going to the Grand Union for pneumatic tubes at Shaefer’s on Elm Street Event Director, SPBPA groceries. Mother would go in with her (was that the name?) for sending the Your State Legislators list, and the grocer would gather every- money upstairs? I remember taking a Girl thing. Scout field trip to the Singer store and Deadlines ---LD-21------LD-22--- LD-21 includes Westfield, Mountainside, Once in a while, we would go to the falling in love with the possibilities those General News - Friday 4pm Sen. Thomas Kean, Jr. (R) Sen. Nicholas Scutari (D) Garwood, Summit and Cranford. Sweet Shop for ice cream. We were even machines represented. For $5, I was in Weekend Sports - Monday 12pm 203 Elm St. 1514 E. Saint Georges Ave. allowed to bring our boxer in for his own heaven. I am now teaching my grand- Classifieds - Tuesday 12pm Westfield, N.J. 07090 Linden, N.J. 07036 LD-22 includes Scotch Plains, Fanwood, cone in a dish. I don’t think we can do that daughter to sew. Ad Reservation - Friday 4pm (908) 232-3673 (908) 587-0404 Plainfield, Clark and Linden. anymore! I was so glad you mentioned the li- Ad Submittal - Monday 12pm Asm. Jon Bramnick (R) Asw. Linda Stender (D) I remember the record store across brary. What a wonderful place that was to 251 North Ave. West 1801 East Second St. E-mail Addresses from Woolworth’s. We could go in, pick spend a Saturday morning. My love of Westfield, N.J. 07090 Scotch Plains, N.J. 07076 [email protected] out a record and listen to it in a sound- reading was fed by that wonderful place. To Reach Us (908) 232-2073 (908) 668-1900 [email protected] proofed room. It was great. I remember a Thank you for these articles and the E-Mail - [email protected] Asm. Eric Munoz (R) Asm. Jerry Green (D) [email protected] delicatessen on Quimby near Elm. It was opportunity to go down memory lane. 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PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, December 11, 2008 Page 5 Tax Cuts Needed to Spur NJ Economy, Says Lonegan TRENTON – Steve Lonegan, the central planners can create jobs bet- former Bogota Mayor and Republi- ter than people like you,” Mr. Lonegan can candidate for governor in 2009, said. “The free market has and al- told Mercer County business leaders ways will be the number one eco- last week that tax cuts, not new gov- nomic engine and the idea that gov- WE ARE PLEASED TO ANNOUNCE ernment programs, are needed to bring ernment can create jobs better than THAT OUR WESTFIELD STORE NOW OFFERS New Jersey’s economy back. small business is ridiculous.” A DISTINCTIVE COLLECTION OF Speaking before the Mercer Re- “The Corzine Administration gional Chamber of Commerce Eco- thinks they can micromanage our nomic Development forum at the towns, our businesses and our lives Trenton Country Club, Mr. Lonegan through state government,” Mr. GIFTS FROM said “immediate and large tax cuts” Lonegan said. “This is exactly the are needed to stop a further decline in wrong approach. I have faith in our FORTUNOFF the state’s economic climate. towns, our job creators and our fami- “I reject the notion that Trenton’s lies to run their own affairs without state government’s ‘helping hand’.” Garwood Meeting “Bigger is not always better,” Mr. Courtesy of Claus Ertel Lonegan said. “While I was mayor, VERBOTEN FÜR FRAUEN...Anna Marie Ertel stands next to the entrance of the And Dog Licenses we froze spending and debt and kept red light district by the Reeperbahn in Hamburg, Germany. The Ertels of GARWOOD – The annual re-orga- taxes far below inflation at the same Westfield traveled to Hamburg last week to celebrate the 87th birthday of Claus nization meeting of the borough of time that state spending doubled and Ertel’s mother and toured the nightlife in the city. Garwood for year 2009 will be held debt tripled. We need to decentralize on Sunday, January 4, 2009 at 3 p.m., state government, return local mat- The Town Bank Hires in the council chambers at the mu- ters to local towns and get Trenton’s nicipal building. Public attendance is bureaucrats out of our businesses and CRYSTAL AND SILVER METALWARE encouraged and welcomed. our personal lives now.” GIFTS FROM WATERFORD, MICHAEL ARAM, Five New Executives Dog licenses are due during Janu- Mr. Lonegan told businessmen not to JULIA KNIGHT, NAMBE, KOSTA BODA, ary 2009. All dogs in the borough give up on New Jersey. “What has been ORREFORS, REED & BARTON AND PAID PRESS RELEASE a graduate of Temple University and must be licensed. To obtain or renew done can be undone. We just need the OLIVIA RIEGEL. www.goleader.com/express resident of Millstone. your license, visit the clerk’s office in leadership to make it happen.” AREA — Maria Cianci has joined Stuart Wolensky joins The Town the municipal building, Monday The Town Bank as Vice President of Bank as Mortgage Consultant. Stuart through Friday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Proof The Private Client Group. She previ- brings with him extensive experience of rabies vaccination is required. The “The Tough ously held the position of Relation- in both residential and commercial vaccine must cover the first 10 months Get Going” ship manager with Wachovia’s Wealth lending; he is also a licensed NJ real of the licensing year. Management Group. Maria is a Col- estate salesperson. Prior to joining Fees for 2009 are $17.20 for spayed/ lege of St. Elizabeth alumni and mem- The Town Bank, Stuart was Mort- neutered dogs and $20.20 for ber of their International and Foreign gage Loan Officer and Regional Man- nonspayed/nonneutered dogs. Dogs studies board. Maria resides in Cedar ager at Sovereign Bank and a Gold must be licensed by Sunday, January goleader.com Knolls. Services Manager with Weichert Fi- 31, 2009, and all unlicensed dogs are Robert Dowdy joins The Town nancial Services. He and his family subject to fines. Additionally, dogs Bank as Vice President and will be lived in Clark for over 20 years and licensed after January 31 will be Team Leader for Commercial and now reside in New Providence. charged a $5 late fee. Real Estate Lending. He brings with The Town Bank is a community The Garwood municipal building Advertise him over 34 years of banking experi- bank focused on personalized cus- is located at 403 South Avenue and Here ence, including Construction and tomer service, along with providing a the phone number is (908) 789-0710. Commercial Mortgage lending for full range of personal and business several small and medium sized Com- banking products and services. The mercial Banks and Life Insurance Town Bank has two branches located Companies. Robert is a Member of in Westfield and one each in Fanwood Store Open the Local Area Committee (Board and Cranford. Wines & Spirits Sunday Member) of “The Greater Newark and Jersey City LISC” (Local Initia- NJPAC Kwanzaa tives Support Corporation) and a resi- 333 South Ave. East , Westfield, NJ • (908) 232-8700 dent of Metuchen. Celebration Dec. 18-21 VISIT OUR The items Prices effective through Tom Katsigiannis joins The Town NEWARK — The New Jersey Per- Sat., Dec. 27, 2008 TEMPERATURE below are Many items are in short supply, Bank team as Assistant Vice Presi- forming Arts Center’s 12th annual please shop early. Sunrise Cellars CONTROLLED on Sale! dent at their Elm Street branch in Kwanzaa Festival and Marketplace, WINE CELLAR Westfield. Tom has over 20 years of one of the only endowed Kwanzaa the Wine Department at experience in commercial real estate celebrations in the United States, Debit appraisal, underwriting, loan servic- begins Thursday, December 18, and ShopRite Wines and Spirits of Westfield Cards ing and portfolio management. Tom continues through Sunday, Decem- is a graduate of New Jersey Institute ber 21. of Technology and is a resident of The program is based on seven Union City. principles, called the Nguzo Saba, a Moet & Chandon Beringer guide for daily living: Umoja (Unity), Ruffino Flora Springs Peter Johnson joins as Vice Presi- Dom Perignon Private Reserve Romitorio Trilogy 2005 dent of Commercial Lending. Peter Kujichagulia (Self-determination), 1999/2000 Cabernet Sauvignon 2005 Beautiful deep red, blue, and This complex and elegant wine di Santedame 2003 has over 23 years of banking experi- Ujima (Collective Work and Respon- It’s big and fruity initially, a mouthful The fruity bouquet envelopes notes of black fruits all intermingle with of ripeness. 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An aromatic, ripened blackberry and plum cherry and boysenberry are enhanced berry flavors picks up on the palate expansive, generous wine. interwoven with subtle oak and a by elegantly powerful tannins and where the aromas leave off. Best between 2009-2018. touch of chocolate on the long vibrant acidity. finish. $ $ $ Wine Spectator: 92 94.99 Wine Enthusiast: 92 42.99 Wine Advocate: 90 $39.99 Wine Spectator: 93 36.99

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PUBLICATION Library Invites Community To Encaustic Art Exhibit WESTFIELD – During the months eries and quirks and invites the viewer of December and January, the en- to visually ‘walk’ through the work as caustic paintings of Francesca Azzara a buyer would walk through a house.” will be exhibited at the Westfield “‘Nesting’ is a series of assorted Memorial Library, located at 550 East birdhouses that are a metaphor for Broad Street. the various stages of home owner- The small paintings represent two ship – first home, dream home, empty series recently completed by Ms. nesting or leaving the nest,” Ms. Azzara, entitled “My Houses” and Azzara noted. “Nesting.” Ms. Azzara is one of New The recipient of multiple awards for Jersey’s foremost authorities on the her work as well as several grants, Ms. ancient art of encaustic painting. Azzara teaches encaustics at the New- A medium that pre-dates oil paint- ark Museum and the Arts Guild of ing, encaustic paint is a mixture of Rahway and regularly lectures on the beeswax and pigment. The paint is medium at various art organizations usually applied to a rigid, absorbent throughout the state. Ms. Azzara works Miss Jennifer M. Korecky and Gregory P. Madden surface such as plywood or untempered out of her studio, located on Irving masonite. Each layer of wax must be Street in the Rahway Arts District. fused with a heat gun. The difficulty During the winter, the Westfield and beauty of this medium comes from Memorial Library is open Monday its instantaneous drying time. through Thursday from 9:30 a.m. to 9 Miss Jennifer M. Korecky According to Ms. Azzara, her paint- p.m., Fridays and Saturdays from 9:30 ings were inspired by her work as a a.m. to 5 p.m., and Sundays from 1 to MR. AND MRS. JACOB JOHNSON ROSS real estate associate in Westfield. “The 5 p.m. For more information on li- To Wed Gregory P. Madden (She is the former Miss Kelly Jean Korecky) ‘My Houses’ series is a group of brary programs and services, call (908) iconic shaped houses that are richly 789-4090, visit the library’s website, Edward and Lorre Korecky of Bachelor of Arts degree in Architec- layered,” she said. “Each house paint- wmlnj.org, or stop by the library for a Westfield have announced the en- ture from Columbia University in ing is filled with small visual discov- copy of its quarterly newsletter. gagement of their daughter, Miss Jen- New York City in 2005. Miss Korecky Miss Kelly J. Korecky nifer Mary Korecky, to Gregory Peter is a project engineer for Turner Con- Madden of Hoboken. He is the son of struction in New York City. Jim and Claire Madden of Blue Bell, While attending college, she met Pa. The proposal took place in March Mr. Madden, another 2005 graduate Marries Jacob J. Ross in New York City. of Columbia University, who earned Miss Kelly Jean Korecky, the glish and Secondary Education from A 2001 graduate of Westfield High a Bachelor of Arts degree in Econom- daughter of Edward and Lorre Bucknell University in 2002 and a School, the bride-to-be received a ics and Philosophy. He graduated from Korecky of Westfield, was married Master of Arts degree in English at La Salle College High School in on Friday, August 8, to Jacob Johnson Middlebury College in July 2008. She Garwood Knights Hold Wyndmoor, Pa. in 2001. Mr. Madden Ross. He is the son of Peter Ross of is a high school English teacher at Oak is a stock trader for Trillium Trading Hinesburg, Vt. and Ms. Wendy Knoll School in Summit. Holiday Toy Drive in New York City. Wilderotter of Jersey City. The bridegroom is a 1996 graduate GARWOOD – The Garwood An April 2009 wedding is planned. The Reverend Father Hillary O’Leary of The Pingry School in Martinsville Knights of Columbus are collecting officiated at the afternoon ceremony, and received a Bachelor of Arts de- brand new unwrapped toys on behalf Fanwood Presbyterian which took place at the Church of Christ gree in History in 2000 from Lafayette of the children of St. Joseph’s Social the King in New Vernon, where the College. He currently is enrolled in a Service Center in Elizabeth. Dona- Posts Holiday Schedule father of the bride gave her in marriage. Master of Arts degree program in tions may be dropped off weekdays FANWOOD – The Fanwood Pres- A reception followed at the Basking Educational Leadership at Seton Hall after 4 p.m. at the Knights of Colum- byterian Church has announced its Ridge Country Club. University and teaches history at the WILLING TO SERVE…The Scotch Plains Public Library will present a United bus Hall, located at 37 South Avenue Christmas music and service events. Jennifer Korecky of Hoboken was Delbarton School in Morristown. States Military Service Academy Day on Sunday, January 11, from 1 to 3 p.m. in Garwood (opposite PathMark). On Sunday, December 14, at 7 p.m., the maid of honor for her sister. Serv- Mrs. Mari McDevitt of Scotch Those interested are asked to respond by Monday, December 22. Midn. 3/C Jacob Parking is available behind the hall the Sanctuary Choir will present a ing as bridal attendants were Becky Plains, aunt of the bridegroom, and Stevens-Haas, left, a Westfield High School graduate, and Midn. 4/C Anthony off Willow Avenue. Christmas concert featuring Antonio Kline, a graduate of Seton Hall Prep, currently are doing well at the U.S. Naval Contributors are asked to use the Vivalde’s “Gloria,” along with other Hamilton and Amelia Hanley of New her daughters and daughter-in-law Academy in Annapolis, Md. York City, friends of the bride since hosted a shower in April at the side door entrance and to call before anthems. Refreshments will be served childhood, along with Megan Weiss Plainfield Country Club. A rehearsal coming to the hall on weekends. Mon- in the dining room after the concert. Schaller of Verona, Katie Snyder dinner, hosted by the mother of the Library Event to Spotlight etary donations should be made pay- There will be two services on Christ- Tierney of Cranford and Cristen bridegroom, took place the evening able to the Garwood K of C Toy Drive. mas Eve, Wednesday, December 24. Megdanis Wilson of Lansdale, Pa., before the wedding on the grounds of The Knights have asked that no toy The family service at 5 p.m. will in- college friends of the bride. Delbarton School. Service Academies, ROTC guns or toys depicting violence or clude a “pageant” of the nativity, with Nicholas Ross of Hoboken, brother Following a wedding trip to Hawaii, exploitation be donated. For more de- the holy family, shepherds, angels and of the bridegroom, was the best man. the couple resides in Morristown. SCOTCH PLAINS – The Scotch academies’ admission requirements tails, call (908) 789-9809 after 4 p.m. animals in costume. A candlelit com- The groomsmen included Greg Plains Public Library will hold a United and application procedures, and pro- munion service will be held at 11 p.m. Cortese of New York City, a high States Military Service Academy Day cedures for applying to and compet- Library to Present All are welcome to attend these school friend of the bridegroom, Prizes to Be Awarded on Sunday, January 11, from 1 to 3 p.m. ing for congressional nominations. events. The church is located at the Matthew Hoffman of New York City, This program is designed for those Additionally, participants will have Origami Instruction corner of Martine and LaGrande Av- a friend of the bridegroom from col- For Home Decorating interested in serving their country as the rare opportunity to meet official FANWOOD – The Fanwood Me- enues and also may be accessed from lege, and Fred Storz of Rockaway, a GARWOOD – The Garwood Pub- an officer from a United States mili- representatives of all the United States morial Library will present a program Marian Avenue. For more informa- former colleague of the bridegroom. lic Celebrations Committee will spon- tary academy or in attaining an of- military academies, in addition to on “Origami For All Ages” on Satur- tion, call the church office at (908) Mrs. Connie Gillen of Warren, aunt sor its annual holiday home decorat- ficer commission after performing in ROTC representatives and congres- day, December 13, from 2 to 3 p.m. 889-8891. and godmother of the bride; John ing contest. Judging will be done the the ROTC program at one of some sional liaison staff members. The Wu family of Scotch Plains McDevitt of Westfield, cousin of the nights of Saturday and Sunday, De- 200 colleges around the country. Information fliers are available at will once again be at the library to Coat Drive at Temple bridegroom, and Drew Stotler of cember 20 and 21, from 7 to 9 p.m. Attendees will learn about scholar- the library, located at 1927 Bartle Av- demonstrate and teach origami, the Hoboken, a friend of the couple, did Judges have been selected from ship and salary opportunities avail- enue. Those interested are asked to ancient Japanese art of paper folding. On Tap For Sunday scripture readings. neighboring towns. The following able to those pursuing either of these respond by Monday, December 22, to The goal of this art is to create a WESTFIELD – Temple Emanu- A 1998 graduate of Westfield High prizes will be awarded: First place, goals. The library event also will cover Pamela Brooks at the Scotch Plains representation of an object using geo- El, located at 756 East Broad Street in School, the bride earned a Bachelor of second place, third place and the where and when individuals may ap- Public Library, at (908) 322-5007, metric folds and crease patterns, pref- Westfield, will collect gently used Arts degree summa cum laude in En- Chevy Chase Award. ply for these programs, the service extension no. 204, or erably without the use of glue or winter coats for the needy on Sunday, [email protected]. Individuals are cutting the paper and using only one December 14, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. asked to include the number of stu- piece of paper. Volunteers will be stationed in the dents and/or adults planning to attend. Warm cider and cookies will be temple parking lot to accept dona- For more information, please con- available. For more information, call tions of coats only. For more infor- tact Captain Joseph W. Duff, USNR the library at (908) 322-6400. The mation, contact Jackie Master at (908) (Ret.) at (908) 233-0239 or Fanwood Memorial Library is located 232-6770 or [email protected], or [email protected]. at North Avenue and Tillotson Road. visit tewnj.org. The Westfield Volunteer Rescue Squad wishes the residents and community of Westfield a safe, healthy and happy holiday season.

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PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, December 11, 2008 Page 7 All Saints’ Reveals Schedule Miller-Cory House Museum Of Services For Christmas To Host Christmas Events SCOTCH PLAINS – The All Day, Thursday, December 25, will be WESTFIELD – The Miller-Cory Participants will watch a traditional Saints’ Episcopal Church has three highlighted by a sermon by the rector. House Museum, located at 614 German Christmas dinner prepared worship services planned for Christ- The All Saints’ Episcopal Church Mountain Avenue in Westfield, has over the open hearth. mas Eve and Christmas Day. While is located at 559 Park Avenue, across revealed the dates for two holiday The museum will then be closed the services will differ from one an- from Park Middle School, in Scotch programs. until Sunday, January 11, 2009, other, Holy Eucharist will be cel- Plains. Parking is available behind “Christmas Traditions – Red and when it will reopen with a program ebrated at all three. the church, accessed via Church Av- Green Rule!” will take place on Sun- entitled “Fun with Snow Globes.” All Saints’ Family Service, known enue to School Place. Sohyun Ahn is day, December 14, from 2 to 4 p.m. The fee for both “Christmas Tra- as a “Service of Lessons and Carols,” the organist and choirmaster. The and is described as ideal for children. ditions – Red and Green Rule!” and will be held at 5 p.m. on Christmas Reverend Jane Rockman is rector. Attendees will learn the background “German Christmas Customs” is Eve, Wednesday, December 24. The For more information, call (908) of many favorite Christmas $2.50 for adults and $1 for children/ Christmas story will be recalled – 322-8047 or visit the church website, customs,such as candy canes, Santa’s students, with children under age 4 including visits from shepherds and allsaints-spnj.org. red suit, holly, greens and mistletoe. admitted for free. angels, wise men and kings – as Bible Light refreshments will be served. For more information about ei- readings alternate with Christmas IHM Church to Offer A COZY FEELING…Jane Berlant, left, and Esther Rose, right, deliver two of the “German Christmas Customs” ther of these programs, or to sched- music. The Youth Choir also will be 13 handmade blankets knitted by Temple Emanu-El of Westfield members to will be featured the following Sun- ule a group tour at the museum, call featured at this service. Bereavement Meetings Marilyn Grega, the USO volunteer from Fort Dix/McGuire Air Force Base, to be day, December 21, from 2 to 4 p.m. (908) 232-1776 weekday mornings. The Festival Service will be held at SCOTCH PLAINS – The Bereave- given to United States troops in Iraq. 8 p.m. on Christmas Eve. This service ment Ministry at the Immaculate Heart will include Bible readings, a sermon of Mary Roman Catholic Church par- Temple Organization Gives by the rector and the All Saints’ Choir ish has announced that new meetings leading the congregation in carols. will begin early next month. This service will end with the singing A support group session for the Gift of Warmth to Troops of “Silent Night” by candlelight. bereaved will begin on Monday, Janu- The service at 10 a.m. on Christmas ary 5, and will continue on January WESTFIELD – Jane Berlant, established in 1976 in memory of 12 and 26 and February 2, 9 and 23. project leader of Temple Emanu-El Valerie Goldstein, who died at the Library Book Group Meetings will be held from 7 to 8:30 of Westfield’s Blankets of Love, for- age of 9. p.m. in the lounge at the parish’s merly referred to as Project Linus, Mrs. Berlant said she was inspired To Meet on Monday Nazareth Center. said she was moved when Blankets of by the national organization called GARWOOD – The Garwood Pub- Sharing will be held in the strictest Love reached the milestone of having Project Linus, which creates blan- lic Library Book Discussion Group confidence as participants respect produced and donated more than 100 kets specifically for children, and will meet on Monday, December 15, each individual’s grieving process and blankets to worthy causes since the saw additional mitzvah opportuni- at 1 p.m. to discuss “The Senator’s help each other move in the direction program’s inception in 2004. ties when she learned that the troops Wife” by Sue Miller. Anyone wish- of healing, according to a program Mrs. Berlant, accompanied by in Iraq need blankets that can be ing to join the group or needing a overview by the parish. Esther Rose, delivered 13 handmade delivered by the USO. copy of the book is asked to call the Interested persons are asked to call blankets October 17 to Marilyn “This is a wonderful use of my library at (908) 789-1670. the parish office at (908) 889-2100 to Grega, the USO (United Services crafting abilities, as it enables me to The library will be closed on confirm plans to attend, so the parish Organization) volunteer from Fort spread love and support through the Thinking Wednesday, Christmas Eve, Decem- can plan well for the session. How- Dix/McGuire Air Force Base, for warmth of blankets, as well as enjoy ber 24, and Thursday, Christmas Day, ever, all are welcome whether or not United States troops in Iraq. friendship with the other members December 25. It will resume its regu- they call in advance. The Immaculate Other knitters whose blankets were of Blankets of Love,” she stated. lar hours of 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on Heart of Mary parish is located at 1571 donated to the USO include Sherri The organizations that receive the about Friday, December 26. The library also South Martine Avenue in Scotch Plains. Kevoe, Hannah Lieberman, Marlene blankets need them to be as large as will be open on Saturday, December Maderer, Lois Menkin and Cantorial possible and to be made from new, 27, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Group Offers Support Assistant Ronni Pressman. washable materials except for wool. For book returns during the holi- When the program was first orga- The Blankets of Love group meets days, the outdoor book drop is avail- To Separated, Divorced nized, Mrs. Berlant and the other monthly at Temple Emanu-El, lo- locking in able 24 hours a day. Audio-visual AREA – The Holy Spirit Roman volunteer knitters created children’s cated at 756 East Broad Street, to material must be returned to the cir- Catholic Church in Union offers a blankets that were taken to the AC knit and crochet together. culation desk, not in the book drop. support group for those who have Moore craft store for delivery to For information on how to get The library plans to hold a knitting gone through or are going through Trinitas Hospital in Elizabeth. involved, contact Jackie Master, your heating workshop for adults beginning in Janu- separation or divorce. An organization that currently ben- communications coordinator, at ary. Those seeking to learn to knit or Meetings are held every Thursday efits from their volunteer efforts is (908) 232-6770 or brush up on their knitting skills are at 7:30 p.m. at Drexler Hall, located at Camp Happy Times, sponsored by [email protected], or visit the asked to call the library to sign up for 984 Suburban Road in Union. 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He’s really passion- Council has invited the public to at- Simmons, and she teaches voice and of November, 12-year-old Brandon ate about it.” tend a free jazz concert and book musicianship at her studio in Wan- Egert’s collection of die-cast model Individuals wishing to display their launch party on Tuesday, December tage. airplanes was on display at the collections at the library should call 16, at 8 p.m. in the Patricia Kuran Arts In addition to the concert, the Westfield Memorial Library. Lauren Ryan, head of Adult Services, Center on Watson Road, off North evening will include a book launch Each model is an exact replica – at (908) 789-4090, extension no. Martine Avenue, adjacent to Fanwood celebration for “The Carriage House right down to the wheels – of a real 4140. Borough Hall. Poetry Series Tenth Anniversary An- commercial airliner, such as those The Westfield Memorial Library is The event will celebrate the holi- thology,” published by Muse-Pie flown by American Airlines, Air located at 550 East Broad Street. For day season with a performance by Press, a literary press in Passaic. France and British Airways. Brandon more information on library programs jazz singer Denise DeLeo and her The anthology features 41 se- buys them at a store in Fairfield that and services, call (908) 789-4090, accompanists, Hui Cox on guitar and lected poets who read in the Car- COULD THIS BE YOUR NEW HOME?…The Twin Maples Carriage House specializes in die-cast planes. visit the library’s website, wmlnj.org, Andy Eulau on bass. riage House Series in Fanwood from apartment, located at 214 Springfield Avenue near downtown Summit, recently A student at Roosevelt Intermedi- or stop by the library for a copy of its Ms. DeLeo has performed in a va- 1998 to 2008, including 2001 was remodeled and currently is available to rent. Rental income will help offset ate School in Westfield, Brandon first quarterly newsletter. riety of club and concert settings, Pulitzer Prize winner Stephen Dunn expenses of operating the Twin Maples estate. Interested individuals are asked to became interested in collecting the including The Women in Jazz Festi- and Academy of American Poets contact Heidi Evenson at (908) 522-9108 or [email protected]. models after locating the store on the Rescue Squad to Hold val at Lincoln Center, the Monday Chancellor Gerald Stern. Internet. Because they can range any- Night Series at the Blue Note and in The book will be available for sale where from $35 to $100, his parents Blood Drive Dec. 29 Kirk Nurock’s “Howl” in the New at the celebration on December 16 for Twin Maples Carriage House make sure that they set limits on what FANWOOD – The Fanwood Res- Music Festival at Carnegie Hall. $12 per copy. Following the concert he can buy, according to his mother, cue Squad will host the Bill Crosby Ms. DeLeo has degrees in voice and anthology presentation, refresh- Karen Egert. “Spirit of Giving” Winter Blood Drive and composition from Goddard Col- ments will be served, and poets from Apt. Now Available For Rent “Any money that he gets, or gift on Monday, December 29, from 3 to 8:30 p.m. at 123 Watson Road in lege and in Jazz Studies and Perfor- the anthology will read. For informa- SUMMIT – Now that the Twin The apartment includes a new de- certificates, go into his airplane col- mance from William Paterson Uni- tion, call (908) 889-7223 or (908) signer kitchen with an iron balcony, lection,” she said. “It gives him a Fanwood. Maples Centennial Show House is Donors will receive a Gund© Teddy versity. 889-5298. For online directions, visit over, Twin Maples is offering the new great room, new bathroom, brand sense that buying his planes is impor- She has studied with celebrated carriagehousepoetryseries.blogspot.com/ new high efficiency heating and cool- Bear, two New Jersey Nets tickets Twin Maples Carriage House apart- and a free cholesterol screening as a artists such as Jay Clayton, Connie . ment for rent. ing system and new hot water heater. Temple Beth Ahm Lists The rental also includes a first-floor “thank you” from the Blood Center The large, one-bedroom, unfur- Community Activities of New Jersey. nished, second-floor apartment has mudroom and entry foyer, plus a right side oversized garage bay (with auto- AREA – Temple Beth Ahm Yisrael Blood donors must be at least 17 been completely renovated as part of years old, weigh a minimum of 110 the Twin Maples Centennial Show matic garage door opener). has announced its community calen- Hiland Hall Turner Architects of dar of upcoming events. Each of the pounds and be in good general health. House and is being offered for rent at For more information, call New Jersey $2,500 per month plus utilities. The Bernardsville designed the apartment events is open to all and will be held with the environment in mind. Hiland at the temple, located at 60 Temple Blood Services at 1-(800) 933-2566. Twin Maples estate is located very Two Alyx (automated red blood close to downtown Summit, on the partnered with green designer Kim Drive in Springfield. Nadel of Design-Niche to complete the Torah on Tap will take place on Thurs- cell) machines will be available at the north side at 214 Springfield Avenue blood drive. An Alyx machine allows at Edgewood Road. great room space, which formerly was day, December 18, at 7:45 p.m. This two bedrooms. The great room is now men’s study group will share knowl- individuals to donate two units of “The rental income from this apart- blood in just one session. To qualify ment, which had been the home of unfurnished, but the wood and canvas edge while sampling microbrews. No wall treatments and shades remain. prior experience is necessary. as a donor on the Alyx system, males Twin Maples caretakers since 1949, must be at least five feet and one inch will provide much needed funds to Show House visitors also will re- A Community Hanukkah Party will member the sisal flooring inlaid with be held on Tuesday, December 23, at tall and weigh at least 130 pounds and offset the operating expenses of the women must be at least five feet and estate,” said Heidi Evenson, Show reclaimed barn wood flooring, donated 5:45 p.m. The event will feature the by Shehadi Flooring in Chatham, which lighting of a menorah, food, dreidel five inches tall and weigh at least 150 House co-chairman and member of the pounds. For more information regard- Fortnightly Club of Summit, the char- also donated the rest of the flooring in games and Hanukkah gelt, as well as the carriage house and much of the special entertainment featuring the ing Alyx, visit the Blood Center of ity that owns and operates Twin Maples New Jersey’s website, bloodnj.org. for the benefit of area charities. estate house flooring as well. Peter Stretch the Silly Man Show. Shabbat Island in Time Service is AUTHOR! AUTHOR!…Saint Paul’s Day School in Westfield welcomed local “We were very fortunate to have Salerno did the carriage house kitchen children’s book author Sudipta Bardhan-Quallen to its annual Book Fair been given a Union County Historic in cherry wood, concrete and stone. set for Friday, January 2, at 6:30 p.m. Fanwood Lions Club Fundraiser October 22. Ms. Bardhan-Quallen read a number of her highly Grant to install an alarm system in The Twin Maples estate house is and will include traditional blessings, successful books to the children, including “Tightrope Poppy” and “The Mine-o- both structures last year, so we no used for charity functions, meetings songs and dances. Continues Tree Sale saur.” The students, ranging in ages from 2 to kindergarten, were even treated to longer need a caretaker on site,” Ms. and events. For more information about For more information on any of FANWOOD – The Fanwood Lions a reading of an advance copy of her soon-to-be-released book, “Flying Eagle.” Evenson noted. renting the carriage house apartment, these events, call (973) 376-0539. Club currently is conducting its annual All carriage house remodeling con- which is available immediately, or to Christmas tree sale, which will con- struction was completed by green inquire about renting the main house Thrift Shop Sale Set tinue until Christmas. It is being held at You are invited to join us for builder Roger Polo of Polo Master for events and meetings, contact Heidi LaGrande Park, located at LaGrande Builders of Morristown, who donated Evenson at (908) 522-9108 or To Benefit Animals Avenue and Second Street in Fanwood. Christmas Worship his firm’s labor and materials for the [email protected]. Photographs SCOTCH PLAINS – Best Friend Sale hours are 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. on project and completed all facets of the of the carriage house apartment are Dog and Animal Adoption will hold a weekends and 6:30 to 9 p.m. on week- project with the environment in mind. available at historictwinmaples.org. 50 percent off sale of all items in its days. A variety of trees are available, Christmas Eve thrift store this Saturday, December 13. including Balsams, Douglas Firs and 6:00 p.m. Family Holy Communion Hats, scarves, clothing and gift items Fraser Firs, as well as both plain and decorated wreaths. 11:00 p.m. Candlelight Communion The Rotary Club of Westfield are available. The group also is accept- ing donations of dog and cat food and Revenue from this sale benefits lo- litter for its foster animals in need. cal charities and scholarships for local Christmas Day Helping Our Community For 86 Years The store is located at 1750 East students to aid them in pursuing their 10:00 a.m. Holy Communion Second Street in Scotch Plains and is educational goals. Through these ac- Please Join Us For Lunch tivities, the Fanwood Lions Club ful- open from 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. every day except Sunday and Mon- fills its mission of community service. Redeemer Lutheran Church Every Tuesday, at the Westfield Area Y day. Tax-deductible donations also The club has extended its apprecia- Clark at Cowperthwaite Place 12:15 pm to 1:30 pm are always welcome and can be mailed tion to residents of Fanwood, Scotch (Across form Roosevelt School) to: Best Friend, P.O. Box 335, Plains, Westfield, Plainfield and other Cranford, N.J. 07016. For more in- area communities for their continued Westfield, NJ www.westfieldrotary.com formation, call (908) 486-0230. support of its tree sale. Richard J. Kaplow, Esq. “25 Years Experience” Civil & Criminal Trial Lawyer FAMILY LAW · Divorce · Domestic Violence · Custody · Child Support

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Hoffmann- Ms. Thomson Thomson, so- has performed prano, and Barbara across the United WON’T RAIN ON HER PARADE...Westfield resident Arielle Smelkinson re- Thomson, piano, States and in Aus- CANDLELIGHT PROGRAM...The Crescent Singers, above with organist/di- cently performed with legendary singer and parade grand marshall Andy Will- on December 17 at tria, Germany, rector Ronald Thayer, will present their 35th annual Yuletide by Candlelight iams in the 82nd Annual Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. Arielle, a 2007 noon. Holland, France, program on Sunday, December 14, at 5:30 p.m. graduate of Westfield High School, is currently a sophomore at New York University’s CAP 21 theatre program at the Tisch School of the Arts. These free, half- Italy and Yugosla- hour concerts are via. presented in the She has per- Crescent Singers to Present Westfield Teen, Spencer Pascal, Rising to the Top church sanctuary formed with the on Wednesdays Meredith Hoffmann-Thomson Westfield Sym- Spencer Pascal has defied the label of 11 years. When not dancing 12 during the church phony Orchestra, Annual Yuletide Program of your typical teen. At the age of 13, hours per week, Spencer works as a seasons of Advent and Lent, and are the Peabody Symphony Orchestra PLAINFIELD – Holly, ivy, the organ. he has met the challenges of dyslexia model managed by the Shirley Grant followed by a soup-and-sandwich lun- and the North Jersey Bach Festival. glow of candles, and carols — old There is no charge for this concert, head on. After a year and a half of Agency. He is now part of the new cheon available in the church social She is currently organist and direc- and new — will be featured at the which is presented as a holiday gift to intense home school- face of Comcast, as hall for $6. tor of music at the Congregational Crescent Avenue Presbyterian Church nearby Union County towns and the ing, Spencer has re- well as several drug The program will include works by Church of Westfield. in Plainfield when the Crescent Sing- Plainfield community. turned to the public company ads that grace Schubert, Gounod, Puccini and oth- For further information, or to make ers present their 35th annual Yuletide Handicap access and large-print pro- sector. Here, he finds magazines, billboards, ers. Ms. Hoffmann-Thomson is an luncheon reservations, contact the by Candlelight program on Sunday, grams will be available. For informa- he is able to share the circulars and, well, accomplished musician, performing church office at (908) 233-2494. December 14, at 5:30 p.m. tion, call the church office at (908) 756- benefits of his home even a bus or two. Spen- The program, the fourth in this 2468 daily from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Park- school knowledge with cer eagerly awaits year’s Crescent Concerts series, is ing will be found in church lots and on others who are in need growing that extra A Gift of the Arts Endures free to the public. nearby streets. The church can be easily of not only the educa- couple of inches that Directed by Ronald Thayer, direc- found in the center of Plainfield at the tional knowledge but will move him into the tor of music at Crescent Avenue, the intersection of Watchung Avenue and emotional support. fashion world. Forever at the Workshop Crescent Singers will present such East Seventh Street. This year, Spencer His parents, Sherryl WESTFIELD – The New Jersey ity Studio,” while actors in grades 6 to favorites as “Silent Night,” “We Wish will be performing in Pascal, the reigning Workshop for the Arts (NJWA) is as- 12 may learn the essentials of musical You a Merry Christmas,” “Angels We New Jersey Ballet’s Mrs. New Jersey sisting local holiday shoppers brows- theater in Beyond Broadway. Have Heard on High” and “The Holly Nutcracker 18 times! American Beauty ing for music-loving people. The Perhaps the recipient of this gift cer- and the Ivy.” Lesser-known carols It will be a bittersweet 2009, and father, Roy workshop will issue a gift certificate in tificate will have an interest in taking will include “O Magnum Mysterium,” ending to the lead role Spencer Pascal Pascal, say Spencer is any financial amount, which can be hula lessons or in joining the Westfield by Francis Poulenc, “O Wondrous of Fritz as Spencer, an extraordinary young used for any of its programs. Fencing Club, which offers lessons in Star,” “Listen Lordlings” and more. $)3#/6%2 standing five feet and seven inches man who believes in his dreams and The Music Studio offers vocal and saber, foil and epee. “A Christmas Folksong,” composed WHYMILLIONHOMEOWNERS tall, will have outgrown the role next works hard to achieve them. Plus, instrumental lessons for both children The gift certificate can be used to- by Crescent Singers baritone Robert TRUSTTHEIRHOMESTO season. This year, Spencer will not Spencer is just an all around nice guy; and adults. Youngsters may also select ward tuition for the Westfield Summer Paoli, will be a special feature in the only play the role of Fritz in alternat- he is a leader, he is confident and to enroll in group piano, guitar or vocal Workshop, a program of arts, crafts, program. 34!4%&!2- ing casts, but a mouse, little boy and brave. lessons. A 4- or 5-year-old may enjoy communications, dance, drama, music Edwin Lopez and Jennifer a nephew. No problem for this dancer The Nutcracker will perform at the participating in Kids ‘n’ Arts, where and special interests for students in pre- Katherine Ludlow will perform in- Paper Mill Playhouse December 19 children experience arts, music and the- school to grade 8. The program also strumental music for two recorders Cheryl Wheeler to 28. For tickets, call the box office ater crafts. includes a musical theater production by Handel, Bach and Loeillet during at (973) 376-4343. Aspiring thespians in grades 6 to 8 for those in grades 6 through 12. concert intervals. Performs in Westfield Paid Bulletin Board may sharpen their acting skills in an For more information, call (908) 789- Members of the audience will have WESTFIELD – The Coffee With goleader.com/express improvisation class called “Spontane- 9696 or visit the NJWA studios at 150- the opportunity to sing along in six Conscience Concert Series continues 152 East Broad Street in Westfield. 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Member FINRA & SIPC Family Investors Company • 265 South Avenue • Fanwood, New Jersey 07023 • (908) 322-1800 Page 10 Thursday, December 11, 2008 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION Michael J. Sworen, 86, Army Veteran; Worked as Railroad Car Inspector – Obituaries – Michael J. Sworen, 86, of children. Dr. James Gillin, 83, Chemical Engineer; Westfield died on Wednesday, De- A Mass of Christian Burial was cember 3, at Overlook Hospital in offered on Tuesday, December 9, at Past President of Animal Health Inst. Summit. St. Anne’s Roman Catholic Church Born in Avoca, Pa., he was a resi- in Garwood. Entombment took place Dr. James Gillin, 83, of North Surviving are his wife, June dent of Westfield since 1952. at Saint Gertrude Cemetery in Palm Beach, Fla. and Westfield, N.J. (Jacobi) Gillin; his daughter, Sheryl Mr. Sworen was a car inspector Colonia. died on Monday, December 8, at his G. Tuohy (wife of the late Timothy); for the Jersey Central Railroad and Arrangements were under the di- residence in New Jersey. his son, J. Scott Gillin, M.D. and his an officer for the Brotherhood of rection of the Dooley Funeral Home, Born in Floral Park, N.Y., he lived wife, Elizabeth; his five grandchil- Railroad Carmen. 218 North Avenue, West, in Cranford. in Westfield since 1951 and also dren, J. Brian Gillin, Bradley Gillin, He served in the Pacific Theater In lieu of flowers, donations may maintained a dual Kristin Morgan and her during World War II in the United be made in his memory to St. Jude residence in North husband, Ryan, Kathryn States Army, earning a Bronze Star, Children’s Hospital, 501 St. Jude Palm Beach. DeMarais and her hus- and was a member of the CNJ Vets Place, Memphis, Tenn. 38105, the A chemical engineer band, Dean, and Kelly and the AARP of Westfield. Westfield Rescue Squad, P.O. Box with Merck and Co. in Tuohy, and his two Surviving are his wife of 62 years, 356, Westfield, N.J. 07091, or to St. Rahway, N.J.,Dr. great-grandchildren, Lottie (Ruda) Sworen; four children, Anne’s Church, 325 Second Avenue, Gillin had worked James Ryan and Carolyn Freundlich for The Westfield Leader and The Times Ronald, Judy Jones, Stephen and Garwood, N.J. 07027. there for 38 years be- Caroline Claire. TASTE BUDS...Chefs from Fusion Caterers in Newark helped make the Taste of Karen Hevey, and 10 loving grand- December 11, 2008 fore retiring in 1987. A Mass of Christian Newark event, which Westfield residents took part in planning, a success. He also was president Burial will be celebrated Restaurants from Cranford and the surrounding towns donated their services by of Merck’s AgVet Di- at 10 a.m. tomorrow, Fri- helping to cater the event. Geraldine Cantore, Worked For NBC; vision. day, December 12, at the He received a Our Lady of Lourdes Had Been Active In Mothers Circle bachelor’s degree and Roman Catholic Church Link School Earns Delicious Geraldine Frances Cantore (née St. Anselm’s Mothers Circle. a Doctorate, both in Dr. James Gillin in Mountainside, N.J., Bohne) of Westfield died on Thurs- Her husband predeceased her. chemical engineer- following the funeral day, December 4, at Overlook Hos- Surviving are six children, Carol ing, from Cornell University, and from the funeral home. Cremation Reputation in Newark pital in Summit. of New York City, Robert of Los was elected to The National Acad- will be held privately. Born December 12, 1922 in Brook- Angeles, Calif., Patricia O’Connor emy of Engineering. Visitation will take place today, Westfield Residents Take Part in Gala Committee lyn, N.Y., she graduated from Girls of Westfield, Doris O’Hara of Malibu Dr. Gillin was past president of Thursday, December 11, from 2 to 4 The Animal Health Institute and and 7 to 9 p.m. at the Higgins and By CAROLYN FREUNDLICH graduate from Link have a high school Commercial High School in 1939 Beach, Calif., William of Hershey, Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times COMISA – International Animal Bonner Echo Lake Funeral Home, graduation rate of 97 percent. This and went on to work in the program- Pa. and Jean Daly of Centerville, NEWARK — A Taste of Newark, figure is very impressive compared to ming department of NBC. Ohio; 12 grandchildren and one Health Organization, and held sev- 582 Springfield Avenue in Westfield. eral patents in his field. In lieu of flowers, memorials may held at the New Jersey Performing a graduation rate of a little over 60 A former “Miss Steeplechase” great-grandchild. Arts Center earlier in the month, is percent for Newark public schools. beauty pageant winner, she married A Catholic blessing took place on He was president of The Lost Tree be made to the James Gillin Chemi- Charitable Foundation of North Palm cal Engineering Scholarship Fund an annual event used to benefit the Iman finds fault with the public Dr. Anthony J. Cantore, M.D. on Monday, December 8, at the Dooley Link Community School of Newark. school system in Newark because she November 25, 1944. The couple had Colonial Home, 556 Westfield Av- Beach and was a board member of at Cornell University, c/o Tim Elizabeth General Medical Center Dougherty, 256 Carpenter Hall, This year, the event celebrated the thinks, “at public schools, they don’t lived in the Bay Ridge section of enue in Westfield. rebirth of Newark and recognized care because they know you’re going Brooklyn and also had a summer In lieu of flowers, donations may in Elizabeth, N.J. Additionally, he Ithaca, N.Y. 14853 or The Interna- was a member of Echo Lake Coun- tional Fund for Animal Welfare, P.O. the school’s 40th anniversary as an nowhere.” Iman went on to say that home in Breezy Point, Queens be- be made to Father Flanagan’s Boys independent middle school serving “the public school’s test scores are fore moving to Westfield in 2003. and Girls Town, 13940 Gutowski try Club in Westfield, the Lost Tree Box 97105, Washington, D.C. Club in North Palm Beach and the 20090-7105. youth of all ability levels from fami- horrible. People who go there can’t get While living in Brooklyn, Mrs. Road, Boys Town, Neb. 68010. December 11, 2008 into a good high school or college.” December 11, 2008 Everglades Club in Palm Beach, Fla. lies of limited means in Newark and Cantore was an active member of the the surrounding areas. Enrollment at the Link Commu- All Link students go on to attend nity School costs $17,400 per stu- Ann ‘Nancy’ Burke, 86, Was Golfer; independent, private and competi- dent, but according to Lenore Davis, tive magnet high schools on a schol- Westfield resident and co-chairman Business Office Supervisor at NJ Bell arship. In 2008, more than $1.7 mil- for A Taste of Newark, “one hundred lion in scholarships were granted to percent of the student’s are on schol- Ann “Nancy” Burke, 86, of Scotch Reichhardt; her son, Christopher members of the graduating eighth arship, making an excellent educa- Plains died on Sunday, December 7, Burke and his wife, Tylene; her sis- grade class at Link. tion affordable.” at Haven Hospice in Edison. ter, Mary Coan; her grandchildren, After high school, more than 80 Money for student tuition, over- Born in South Amboy, she lived in Colin Murray, Melissa Murray and percent of Link graduates attend col- head costs at the school and teachers Scotch Plains since 1950. Brittany Burke; her step-grandchil- lege. During the two years students salaries are generated through pri- Mrs. Burke graduated dren, Kristen and Erin spend at Link, each student’s stan- vate donations and two yearly from Georgian Court Col- Reichhardt, and many dardized test scores increase on an fundraisers, A Taste of Newark and a lege in 1943 and had been loving nieces and neph- average of two grade levels annu- golf outing in the spring. employed as a business ews. ally. This is a testament to their dedi- Ms. Davis said, “Tonight’s event office supervisor with A son, Gerald, prede- cation to motivating students and will probably cover 25 percent of funds New Jersey Bell in Perth ceased her in 1975. providing a great education, needed to help the school keep going.” Amboy before retiring. The funeral will be held Iman Thomas, a 13-year-old Adding more Westfield flavor to the She was a member of at 9 a.m. today, Thursday, DARE TO CARE…Secretary of State Nina Mitchell Wells, center, presents the former Link Community School stu- event, residents Hilary Abramowitz, the Plainfield Country December 11, from the award for “Best Statewide Volunteer Organization” to CONTACT We Care’s dent, believes in Link’s ability to Marci and Stephen Fisher, Margaret Club, where she played Memorial Funeral Home, President Amy Green and Executive Director David Owens, both of Westfield. help its students accelerate in life. Kuehn, Jody Weisman, Lucilla in the ladies’ nine-hole 155 South Avenue in She attended Link because “the Vollbrechthausen and Lisa Hicks serve group. Mrs. Burke also Fanwood. A Funeral CONTACT Named Best teachers are really good. They are on the gala’s benefit committee. was a communicant of Ann ‘Nancy’ Burke Mass will be offered at 10 understanding if you need help, and In addition, many Westfield estab- the Immaculate Heart of a.m. at the Immaculate they know how to chop down infor- lishments donated to the event’s auc- Mary Roman Catholic Church in Heart of Mary Roman Catholic Statewide Volunteer Org. mation for the students. Also, they tion. Twenty-four restaurants from Scotch Plains. Church, 1571 Martine Avenue in are always available to provide extra the surrounding community, includ- Surviving are her husband, Robert Scotch Plains. Interment will follow WESTFIELD – The Governor’s Of- The organization is dedicated to help and assistance.” ing one from Cranford, donated their J. Burke; her daughter, Sharon at Hillside Cemetery in Scotch Plains. fice of Volunteerism recognized CON- preventing suicide and making a Perhaps that is why students who services by catering the benefit. Murray, and her husband, William In lieu of flowers, donations may TACT We Care, the 24-hour caring positive difference in people’s lives. Each restaurant had its own area be made to Haven Hospice, 80 James and crisis hotline in New Jersey, as “CONTACT’s free and confidential Genealogical Society in which they cooked and prepared Daniel G. Watkins, 68 Street, Edison, N.J. 08818 or to the the “Best Statewide Volunteer Orga- service is critical for underserved and food for attendees. A variety of deli- Daniel G. Watkins, 68, of Scotch Alzheimer’s Association, 400 Mor- nization” at a special ceremony at the vulnerable residents of New Jersey To Gather Today cious food was offered from fresh Plains, formerly of Westfield, died ris Avenue, Suite 251, Denville, N.J. Governor’s Mansion on Friday, No- who have nowhere else to turn,” said WESTFIELD – The Genealogical gourmet sandwiches, fried chicken, on Tuesday, December 2. 07834 (www.alz.org). For additional vember 14. David Owens, executive director. Society of the West Fields will present rice pilaf, gelato, bananas foster, Mr. Watkins had been a teacher in information or to express condo- Secretary of State Nina Mitchell “With intensive training and su- “Show and Tell, Part II” as part of its peach cobbler and numerous other the Town of Westfield for 28 years, lences, please visit Wells officiated at the event, which pervision, the men and women who holiday celebration today, Thursday, entrees and desserts. retiring in 1993. He taught history www.fanwoodmemorial.com. recognized 11 different categories of volunteer for CONTACT also pro- December 11, at 1 p.m. in the meeting Sal Vassallo is a longtime Newark and geography at McKinley El- December 11, 2008 volunteerism in New Jersey and cel- vide an important 24-hour supple- room of the Westfield Memorial Li- resident and owner of Woodrow’s Café ementary School and at both Edison ebrated the work of the Union County mentary service for mentally ill in- brary. This will be the second part of and Caterers located in downtown and Roosevelt Junior High Schools. Jane Charshee, 83 non-profit that offers the gift of lis- dividuals who are already in treat- an earlier program. Newark. Mr. Vassallo’s restaurant was He also coached soccer, softball It is with profound bereavement tening to callers throughout the state ment,” he continued. In keeping with the organization’s one of the restaurants in attendance and volleyball and organized ben- that the family of Jane Charshee af- who are lonely, depressed, stressed or The Governor’s Office of goal to teach and share its expertise, during Wednesday night’s benefit. efit basketball games with profes- firms that she recently passed away at suicidal. Volunteerism recognized that over veteran members will discuss some He has been donating his food and sional players from the Giants and Overlook Hospital in Summit, N.J. “Volunteers are our true unsung the course of CONTACT We Care’s of their adventures in genealogical time to A Taste of Newark for the Yankees for children’s charities. Ms. Charshee was 83 years young. heroes and leaders,” said Ms. Wells 33-year history the organization has research and display family artifacts past six years and continues to do- During the summer months, he ran Ms. Charshee had been a resident before an audience of approximately developed a high quality 50-hour and pictures as they tell their per- nate his services because he believes the concession stand at the of Westfield for over 50 years. Her 100. “Now, more than ever, it’s im- volunteer training program, which sonal stories. An Edison cylinder that the school is “a good cause.” Mountainside Pool. accomplishments were plentiful, but portant to volunteer.” is continually enhanced. phonograph with a rich history will He expressed his understanding Mr. Watkins earned his teaching she may mostly be remembered for CONTACT We Care volunteers “CONTACT’s comprehensive be among the featured items, along of how important the benefit is to the degree from Seton Hall University being a primary participant in the respond to more than 12,000 calls training program has garnered praise with some memorabilia from early community, with the money going to and his master’s degree from Kean start up of the Opera Theater of per year on a wide variety of issues from participating volunteers and 20th-century Westfield High School the school. Mr. Vassallo has visited University. Westfield, which ultimately grew into including abuse, addiction, anxiety, mental health experts,” Mr. Owens baseball and football events. The Link Community School on vari- Surviving are his wife of 33 years, the New Jersey State Opera. depression, economic and family said. “It has even inspired some vol- Members from diverse ethnic ous occasions and commented, Mary Vallach Watkins; three daugh- She is survived by her three chil- problems, loneliness, physical ill- unteers to change careers and be- backgrounds and some with ties all “When I go there, the children are ters, Barbara McIntyre, Susan Ujcic dren, Katherine Fricker, Peter Hall ness, relationship problems, sexual come professionals in the field.” the way back to the pilgrims will smiling and pleasant. It’s a good and Karen Pepper; a brother, Tho- and Elizabeth Hall, as well as three orientation and suicidal thoughts. CONTACT We Care has responded offer family heirlooms and pictures. reflection on the school. There are mas Watkins, and three grandchil- grandchildren. The highly trained volunteers of- to the ongoing challenge of recruit- The public is welcome to attend. good teachers there, who have a good dren. A memorial service will be held for fer a compassionate, listening ear ing and retaining enough volunteers Refreshments will be served. The effect on the children.” Arrangements were by the Dooley Jane this spring. Her family may be to anyone who calls. to staff the 24-hour service by hold- library is located at 550 East Broad For more information on Link Colonial Home, 556 Westfield Av- contacted for details. Memorial con- Part of a nationwide network of ing at least two training sessions a Street. For more information, call Community School, view enue in Westfield. tributions may be made to the New crisis hotlines affiliated with CON- year and incorporating the use of Nancy Humphrey at (908) 612-6029. linkschool.org. Memorial donations may be made Jersey State Opera. 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PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, December 11, 2008 Page 11 HonorPark Middle SchoolRoll First Marking Period

Lisa Rebimbas, principal of Park Kelsey Coupe, Caroline Culp, Kathryn Middle School, announced the names Cunningham, Tessa DeMaria, Michael DiNizo, of the school’s recently released honor Josie Dunning, Sarah Fischmann, Victoria Germano, Vikrant Ghate, Leighton Heisey, Eric roll for the first marking period. Hogan, Luke Horgan, Ryan Kalkstein, Bridget Sixth Grade Kelly, Lauren Kilcullen, Jennifer Lynch, Distinguished Honor Roll Amanda Mach, Lauren McMorrow, Jennifer Mintz, Ross Mulcahy, Heather Mullen, Olivia Kayla Allen, Andrew Barcia, Mrudhula Paladino, Brendan Pierce, Stephanie Plant, Baskaran, Jacob Beckerman, Samantha Bordman, Michelle Rinaldo, Darek Rolo-Zarzor, Caroline Kayla Brady, Morgan Bransky, Taylor Brown, Ross, James Schetelich, Natasha Segulin, Emma Bryan Buchanan, Shannon Burns, Jamie Bush, Sherry, Ashley Taillon, Tajah Williams, Noga Rachel Butler, Melissa Calabria, Brianna Zaborowski, Kathryn Zawodniak, Eve Cepparulo, Allyson Cerini, Corina Checchio, Zhurbinskiy, Arielle Zuaro Jodie Cornwell, Arianna Correa-Gomez, Justin IT’S A WONDERFUL LIFE…Students from the Union County Magnet High Cryer, Roland Crystal, Mallory Cunningham, Seventh Grade Honor Roll School (MHS) and the Union County Academy for Allied Health Sciences Thomas Cunningham, Connor Danik, Sophia Nathan Abdy, Nada Amer, Kayla Ausbon, received a national award from the American Cancer Society for achieving the Davidov, Steven Davies, Christopher Decker, Lucio Avelar, Brennan Brady, Katherine highest per capita amount of any high schools in the 2008 Relay for Life BIRD’S THE WORD...MaryAnn Sepe’s Morning Kindergarten Class at Lincoln Tyler Dencker, Ariana Donaldson, Alexandra School in Westfield takes part in a Thanksgiving feast. Briante, Mary Brumfield, Christopher Bubnov, fundraiser. The students raised $80,000 for cancer research. Pictured, from left Duke, Elisabeth Duke, Emily Fidlow, Jahtiana Marina Carvalho, Anna Close, Connor Coll, to right, are: Deirdre McGuinness of the American Cancer Society, MHS student Foote, Alexandra Gale, Sophie Giuliani, Hannah Mary Coloney, Nicole Conti, Liam Cummings, Glock, Stephen Handy, Daniel Harcourt, Robert Dariana De Vore, Nicholas DeBellis, Andrew Jean Ruggiero of Mountainside, MHS student Jessica Feldman of Scotch Plains, Harrington, Shivanee Hendre, William Hochman, DeBiasse, Ryan DePaul, Dominick Union County Vocational Technical School’s Board of Education President Union Catholic Students Elizabeth Hom, Tyler Hubbert, Abigail Jenkinson, DiFrancesco, Panayiotis Dimopoulos, Sean Charles Mancuso, MHS student Dylan L. of Kenilworth, MHS student Eliann Helen Johns, Pierce Johnston, Joshua Kamath, Duthie, Kayli Elsie, Benjamin Evans, Chris- Shadmi of Scotch Plains, Community Service Club advisor Debra LeBrun and Amanda Karacsony, Kaitlyn Killeen, Marissa tina Fasolas, Michael Gentile, Jason MHS Principal Gwen Seneschal. ‘Reach Out’ to Help Others Lamastra, Elizabeth Lamorte- Wright, Michael Geoghegan, Devin Glover, Julie Haggan, Lee, Jeffrey Lieblich, Zachary Lipshitz, Lauren Emma Hannis-Trowbridge, Melissa Harris, SCOTCH PLAINS – This past Africa. Lockfeld, Sasha Lofton, Evelyn Logie, Emily Scott Hasiak, Michele Hom, Nicole Horn, Pe- September two members of the The goals of UC’s REACH chap- London, Alyssa Lopez, Jessica Luong, Rigel ter Hsiao, Kiera Jacob, Paras Jha, Nicole Westfield Winter Concerts Madraswalla, Eric Manfra, Alyson McGrath, Johnson, Conor Kelly, Matthew Klingebiel, sophomore class at Union Catholic ter include a drive to collect 200 Ryan McSherry, Gabriel Migliore, Maya Austin Kwinta, Yi Lin, Jillian Lindenberg, (UC) High School took on the chal- books for St. Clare’s AIDS Founda- Mitterhoff, Anita Mo, Nicole Nilsen, Christine Michael Lockatell, Tatiyana Lofton, Thomas Continue into New Year lenge of raising awareness about the tion, which lost their book collec- Nocum, Grace O’Brien, Kelsey O’Connor, Ben- Madan, Emily Margulies, Jasson Mazzetti, causes of HIV by starting the school’s tion as a result of flooding. The group jamin Pacaja, Alan Payne, Brianna Peterson, Shannon McConnell, Laura McGovern, Kayla WESTFIELD – More than 2,500 rus, Eight Grade Orchestra and Audi- Keenan Porter, John Quigley, Isabel Quinones, McKeown, Andrea McNeely, Owen Monahan, students are rehearsing for a total of tioned Groups; December 23, Inter- own chapter of REACH, which will also hold a bake sale to purchase Megan Rickmers, Jeffrey Rodgers, Laura Roessle, Jacob Monzella, Taylor Moon, Casey Murphy, stands for Raising Educated Aware- backpacks and school supplies to Khansinee Ruangsirin, Danielle Scheu, Jeremy Elizabeth Nardone, Ryan Nival, Anthony 19 winter concerts that are scheduled mediate Schools Auditioned Groups ness for the Causes of HIV. donate to the children of St. Clare’s Scialdoni, Shannon Shaw, Christopher Sheil, Nizzardo, Christina O’Connor, Emilia in the Westfield public schools tour; January 8, 2009, Edison Inter- Sean Siburn of Westfield and homes. Club members hope to ob- Katarzyna Sierant, Steven Skubish, Connor O’Leary, Matthew Owens, Amy Palumbo, through January 8. The complete mediate School Seventh and Eighth Smith, Peter Spiridigliozzi, Elisa Staniec, Will- Adam Piekutowski, Angela Rastelli, Shannon schedule is posted on Grade Band and Jazz Band. Michelle Ryngel of Union attributed tain grants from Staples, Target and iam Stoll, Raina Tellado, Philip Tice, Hallie Reilly, Chase Reinhard, Hannah Rosado, Brian their own blessings of healthy fami- Wal-Mart to help fund this project. Traiman, Megan Tsipas, David Valian, Paige Rubin, Kelly Ruggieri, Matthew Sass, Rachel westfieldnjk12.org/concerts. lies as the main reason they sought In addition to the efforts on behalf of Vanbuskirk, Phoebe Wahby, Christopher Schack, Jordan Schwerdtfeger, Kyndal Scobee, The first kickoff concert was the WF, SP Student Attain to establish REACH at UC. Through St. Clare’s, the club will also make Wasieczko, Ethan Yoo, Lina Zikas, Abbigail Andrew Shanker, Eugene Siskoske, Lauren Elementary Stringfest, held on De- Ziobro Suriano, Eric Tannenbaum, Daniel Van Brunt, cember 3, boasting 135 elementary their hard work, they secured ap- Easter baskets for children in the Jaclyn Villane, Andrew Voysest, Ian Walker, Wardlaw Honors proval from school administrators, hospital with AIDS. Sixth Grade Honor Roll Devora Ward, Andrew Warne, Meghan string students from Franklin, AREA – Rhona Eserner, Upper found a faculty moderator and now Carl Acito, Nakaiah Adams, Bruce Arthur, Yessman Jefferson and McKinley Schools. School Head at The Wardlaw-Hartridge meet with members once a month UC Teams Compete Nicole Baldani, Tori Baliatico, Brianna Bardwil, Sixth Grade Tamaques, Washington and Wil- School in Edison, has announced that Ross Baron, Kimberly Barros, James Beirne, son Schools’ Stringfest performance during club periods held during Olivia Brown, John Bruckman, Megan Burke, Distinguished Honor Roll the following students from Westfield school hours. In Forensics Tourney Sabrina Canas, Jazmyn Carrington, Kedar Abigail Bridge, Brian Burns, Andrew Citera, was held on December 8. “I have and Scotch Plains have been named to The purpose of REACH is to raise SCOTCH PLAINS – Union Catho- Carrington, Abraham Cho, Andrew Ciccarino, Colleen Farrell, Danielle Karacsony, Emily been attending wonderful rehearsals, the honor roll for the first quarter of the awareness of AIDS and at the same lic High School in Scotch Plains sent Stephen Crawford, Natalie Daniele, Nicholas Koprowski, Christie Leist, Elsa Leistikow, Au- and I’m looking forward to great holi- 2008-2009 academic term. D’Apuzzo, Christopher Debellis, John Del Sordi, rora Morton, Olivia Nelson, Amanda Raphael, day programs,” Fine Arts Supervisor time encourage children and teens 13 members of its forensics team to Dustin Demarsico, Danielle Easley, Yves Elise Ringel, Zoe-Nicole Stein, Taylor Swaak, To be placed on the honor roll, stu- with AIDS to stay in school. Organi- the Villager Forensics Tournament Edmond, Nina-Simone Edwards, Sean Esbrandt, Tara Sweeney, Jessica Zhang Linda King said. dents must earn a grade point average The public is welcome to attend. zations that benefit from coopera- hosted by St. Joseph’s University in Daniel Farrell, Daniel Federico, Jacqueline Eighth Grade Honor Roll of 87 or higher, with no individual tion with REACH include St. Clare’s Philadelphia during the weekend of Fletcher, Christian Germano, Matthew Goetz, All concerts begin at 7:30 p.m. grade below a C. To earn “Honor Roll Carly Grace, Ryan Hambor, Jeffrey Hasiak, Timo- Stephanie Araneo, Maija Barnes, Vincenzo The remaining concert schedule is homes and programs for children thy Hesson, Brian Howard, Danielle Hurtado, Bianco, Emily Boruch, Matthew Boruch, Adam with Distinction” status, students must with HIV, Academy Street Firehouse Angela Ignomirello, Matthew Irslinger, Chris- Bransky, Kate Bruckman, Kaitlyn Budis, Caitlin as follows: earn a grade point average of 93 or in Newark, and the KAHAMA mis- tian Isolda, Ashley Jackson, Caroline Janssen, Bunin, William Castore, Christopher Ciccarino, December 11, Wilson Elementary higher, with no individual grade below Nikhil Jiju, Briana Johnson, Patrick Lay, David Kathleen Colonna, Luke Crawford, John Vocal and Band; December 15, sion in Shinyanga, Tanzania in East Leong, Raquel Lewis, Michaela Lowe, Letizia Cunningham, Matthew Debiasse, Nicholas a B. Demmel, Katrina Fernando, Dahlia Fioretti, Jefferson Elementary Band and Vocal, Macchini, Grace Makowski, Hannah Matysek, McKinley Elementary Band and Vo- Honor Roll with Distinction: William McDuffie, William McNeely, Julisa Alicia Fung-A-Fat, Justin Glock, Haley Goeller, Scotch Plains: Billy Buchbinder, Enright Fd. Offers Metellus, Dylan Miksis, Josh Mineo, Alexander Justin Grambor, Hannah Greaney, Jessica cal, Roosevelt Intermediate School All Mirabella, Ashley Morales, Ashley Muirhead, Howard, Christina Jackson, Brianna Jenkins, Bands; December 16, Tamaques El- Brian Downing (grade 9) John Musso, Luke Novack, Kalen Pagano, Brian James Kaiser, Sonali Kamath, Madeline Krema, ementary Band and Vocal, Washing- Honor Roll: Heatlhcare Scholarships Palhares, Anthony Pares, Ashish Patel, Matthew Nicole Lamastra, David Leavitt, Caroline Lesce, AREA – The Joseph E. Enright Perper, Todd Reddington, Dagner Rivero, Gianna Francisco Marrero, Tyler Martin, Grace ton Elementary and Vocal; December Westfield: Chrystopher George, Foundation is offering scholarships Rosello, Jason Rosen, Patricia Rosen, Todd Ryan, McAlindin, Danielle McDuffie, Edward 17, Westfield High School Choral Amanda Mosner (grade 12) for students who are pursuing a field Anthony Savoca, Anthony Schenone, Marcus McNeil, Melissa McQuoid, Kelsey Meisch, Concert with Chamber Orchestra; Scotch Plains: Sahil Zubair (grade Shaw, John Sheehy, Kola Shomade, Amber Jonathan Miksis, Tessa Mitterhoff, Enovi December 18, Edison Intermediate in healthcare, including, but not lim- Simmons, Cameron Smith, Thomas Smyth, Molina-Chevez, Robert Mrozek, Colin O’Kell, 12), Peter Minnium (grade 10), Liban ited to, nursing, radiology, medical FUN WITH FORENSICS...Union Amanda Suhovsky, Garrett Szeto, Andrew Renee Oliver, Tara Palkoski, Savvas Petridis, School Seventh and Eighth Grade Ahmed (grade 9), Catherine and pharmacology. Catholic High School in Scotch Plains Tomasulo, Leanna Vuono, John Walling, Erica Leya Quinones, Carly Redfield, Lyndsay Reed, Chorus and Orchestra, Roosevelt In- Badalamenti (grade 9), Jessica Clarke Students who reside in central to sent 13 members of its forensics team to Waltsak, Anthony Young, Jerry Zhu Samantha Renfree, Bridget Reynolds, Anna termediate School Seventh Grade Cho- (grade 9) and David Monte (grade 9) Seventh Grade Distinguished Rivero, Maria Jose Rivero, John Roberts, northern New Jersey are encouraged the Villager Forensics Tournament Kathryn Rodriguez, Joseph Ruzek, Dylan Sands, to apply. The scholarships further the hosted by St. Joseph’s University in Honor Roll Monique Santos, Alexander Segulin, Kimberly Philadelphia during the weekend of Michael Auda, Samuel Bebout, Saimukeshv Shaw, Christopher Stone, Jo Venice Uriarte, Joseph E. 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By DAVID B. CORBIN stopping Cranford, 2-0, in the UCT them. Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times semifinals. The Raiders then blanked “They definitely wanted to play After suffering an uncharacteristic A.L. Johnson, 3-0, for their fourth Mendham again. They felt that we 3-0 defeat to rival Westfield on Sep- straight UCT title – they tied Westfield should not have lost that game. We tember 15 and a 1-0 loss to then fifth- for the title in 2006. made bad mistakes and didn’t capi- ranked Pingry, the Scotch Plains- “It started to really click probably talize on opportunities,” Ewing said. Fanwood High School girls soccer from mid-October on. They under- The Raiders completed their sea- team shifted into high gear at the right stood how to put teams away and son with a 1-0 loss to Ramapo in the time to win the Union County Tour- control other teams,” Raider Head Group 3 semis. nament (UCT) and the North Jersey, Coach Kevin Ewing said. “I don’t think we played our best Group 3, Section 2 titles, finishing Next, the Raiders cracked Nutley, game and you can’t do that against ranked well within the top-20 with a grounded Millburn then mauled good teams. Ramapo deserved to beat 19-5-1 record to set an SPF record for Mendham, 3-0, for North Jersey, us that day,” Ewing said. “The girls wins. Group 3, Section 2 title, which they expected us to be very good. They David B. Corbin (Fall 2008 files) for The Westfield Leader and The Times The Raiders rolled with big wins also won in 2006. But last year, the needed to play 80 minutes of soccer FIRST TEAM ALL-WATCHUNG CONFERENCE…Blue Devil seniors Chris Sheehan, left, and Ricardo Johnson, right, over Somerville, Union, Kearny, Raiders lost to Mendham and were each time. There were certain games along with quarterback Tony DiIorio were selected to the All-Watchung Conference First team offense. Monroe and Union Catholic before biting at the bit to get another shot at CONTINUED ON PAGE 16 DiIORIO, SHEEHAN, MRUZ, MORAN, RJ, WJ, WC 1ST TEAM Blue Devil Footballers Broke Records, Finished Year, 7-3

By DAVID B. CORBIN Coach Jim DeSarno said. Nick Matthews played really well. Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times Linebacker T.J. Mruz recovered a Our offensive line did a good job up More changes had to be made in pair of fumbles in a 55-29 romp over front. On special teams, Chris the Westfield High School football Newark East Side. The Blue Devils Sheehan stepped up for Pat Gray as record book due to the outstanding lost to then No. 7 Irvington, 27-6, a punter and really helped with field performances of this year’s Blue Dev- and missed a pair of extra points in a position. Jordan Johnson, Mike ils, who finished with a 7-3 record 28-26 setback to Elizabeth. Westfield Kardias, Brian Henry, Garrett Pryor and qualified for the state playoffs for stopped Scotch Plains-Fanwood, 35- really helped us on coverage. Brett the second straight year. 12, before being ambushed, 49-13, DeFazio had a huge tackle. Joe Ondi The Blue Devils began with a 33-8 by Ridge in the first round of the had a nice deflection. Jihaad (Billups) crumbling of Malcolm X. Shabazz North Jersey, Group 4, Section 2 had an interception,” DeSarno re- then combined an aerial attack, a playoff. called. ground assault and a defensive blitz The Blue Devils ended their season DiIorio, Sheehan, Mruz, Eric that created several turnovers to crush on the up side and had a multitude of Moran, Ricardo Johnson and Willie Kearny, 40-0. Next was a 46-19 tam- David B. Corbin (Fall 2008 files) for The Westfield Leader and The Times heroes in a 21-19 victory over Johnson were named All-Watchung ALL-UNION COUNTY FIRST TEAM…Raider senior Stephanie Glover, right, along with Jackie Law and Raychel Kruper ing of Linden at Kehler Stadium then Plainfield in the annual Thanksgiv- Conference First Team, with juniors were selected All-Union County First Team the big “Wow” game came with a ing Day classic. Gray as a punter and defensive line- strong Union team. After falling be- “Ricardo (Johnson) ran the ball man Brandon Dietz making the Sec- hind 20-18 with 4:11 remaining, quar- great. We were making big plays. ond Team. Seniors Billups and line- CUMMINGS, RWeichertODRIGUES GET ALL-STATE 3RD TEAM terback Tony DiIorio engineered a T.J. was all over. Willie (Johnson), CONTINUED ON PAGE 16 nine play, 59-yard drive that ended Weichert with junior split end Pat Gray’s eight- yard touchdown (TD) reception with Blue Devil Gymnasts Took 7th one minute left on the clock to give Westfield Baseball League the Blue Devils a 24-20 lead. Earlier, Jhakyse Williams had a kickoff re- Spring Registration turn of 90 yards for a TD. In State, Broke WHS Records “We had a lot of confidence going Is Now Open! into that game. That was a great win. We weren’t playing well but we didn’t Registrations received after January 15, 2009 By DAVID B. CORBIN exercise routines on thinner mats that After a 109.775-102.675 win over let the game get away from us. Ulti- Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times would yield little bounce but this year Scotch Plains-Fanwood, the Blue mately, we scored on that last drive will be subject to a $25 late fee. We ask that you Thirteen became a lucky number the addition of a new floor exercise Devils captured the Union County then held them. That kickoff return register on time so that we may begin the for the Westfield High School (WHS) mat offered the opportunity to im- Tournament championship for the was huge. It showed our kids we gymnastics team this year. With a prove team and individual totals. CONTINUED ON PAGE 16 could compete,” Blue Devil Head difficult task of creating divisions and teams in a loaded team of 13 girls and with all of The Blue Devils showed the first timely manner. This way, we’ll be ready to go their big guns back, the Blue Devils sign of huge team totals when they accomplished their goal of surpass- captured their third straight Cougar for the 2009 Season beginning on April 18th. ing the all-time WHS team total, fin- Invitational title in Cranford on Octo- ished with a 9-1 record and placed ber 3. The Blue Devils’ team total of To Register, please visit seventh in the state rankings. 108.275 also broke the meet record of “This year my girls’ goal is to beat 107.875 that they set last year. Junior www.westfieldbaseball.com that score of 110.675 (set at the 2007 Jenna Rodrigues came away with her sectional tournament),” Blue Devil third all-around title with a total of Head Coach Melissa Bryan said in a 36.2. Junior Lacy Cummings placed pre-season interview with The fifth with a 34.55 and broke the meet Westfield Leader. record on the vault with a 9.6. Senior Until this year, the Blue Devils had Tina Chabrier tied the meet record on to practice and perform their floor the balance beam with a 9.425.

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(and remember, since these are my Harvey. 1970, 28-14. way in the fourth period, when Gary From the archives of The Westfield As in the exciting clash between the No, we’re not talking about college rules, there are NO overtimes, NO QUARTERFINALS: Kehler called for ‘9-4-2,’ a play-action Leader and The Scotch Plains- two teams in 2001, there was no clear football’s problems with the Bowl extra innings and NO tiebreakers): 1977 vs. 1971: No WHS team had fake to Bryant, with Bud Mueller nail- Fanwood Times – www.goleader.com winner until time was winding low in Championship Series, we’re talking FIRST ROUND: more offense than 1977, and no Gary ing Winn for a 59-yard score. The PAT November 24, 1999: Perhaps it the fourth quarter. Junior quarterback about the Talk of the Trolley: Which (seeds in parenthesis) Kehler team played better defense than attempt, a run by tackle-turned-full- was just the extra year of education or Jan Cocozziello gave the Blue Devils was the best WHS football team ever? 1977 (1) vs. 1931 (16): Bob 1971. ’77 has the big-name backfield, back Morash behind lead blockers perhaps it was just the proper use of the edge they needed with a 49-yard What were the best teams coached Duncan’s ’31 club allowed just one plus Rick Sampson up front. ’71 has Kovacs and Bryant, was stuffed by talent, but it was clear that the seniors TD scramble. by Bob Duncan, Joe Freeman, Gary touchdown all year (on a punt return) John Kerr, Flip Light, Tom Pfeiffer Gerry McGinley, Eichhorn and had the superior offensive game plan December 2003: The Raider boys Kehler and Ed Tranchina? There are and had Lee Waring and Dom Urciuoli and Neil Chamberlin leading a surreal Hemminger. as they trounced the juniors, 14-0, in and girls cross-country teams both plenty of candidates, given the 15 un- running behind a line that featured defense. 1977, 14-7. On the first play after the kickoff, the Annual Powder Puff football finished with successful seasons. The beaten teams, the 14 state sectional tackle Dick Barker. But the ’77 team 1976 vs. 1961: Two of Kehler’s most Mitchell found Dick Fischer open down game. Senior offensive dynamo Val boys finished with an 8-2 dual meet championship teams, and the dozens had way too many guns and a pretty talented squads. McNally-Kelly-Brand the sideline, and only a touchdown- Griffeth made two sweeping TD runs record, placed second in the confer- of other very good teams. tough defense of its own. 1977, 35-14. vs. Bryant-Kovacs-Galauski., talented saving tackle by Howarth prevented a of 45 yards and 37 yards to bury the ence, fourth in the counties and fourth Much of the arguing has centered on 1965 (8) vs. 1971 (9): The defense- ends (Scott Selert, Marty Howarth), score. Tackle Weiss then forced a juniors. Tasmanian “Taz” Heather in the sections, while the girls fin- the 1970 and 1977 teams of Gary oriented ’71 team shuts down the run- great linemen (Bret Schundler and fumble that was recovered by line- Dennis did her muscleman pose for ished 10-0 in dual meets, including Kehler, with Joe Freeman’s 1947 squad ning game of Ron Hall, Joe Goski and Chris Harvey, Greg Weiss and Dave backer Bob Hoffman near midfield the photographer. snapping Westfield’s meet winning garnering quite a bit of attention as the Chuck Hood, and gets enough offense Morash). 1961, 19-14. with just over 2 minutes to play. December 2001: microfilm machine has made a new from Eddie Morton to pull off the 1947 vs. 1941: Imagine this game Not wanting the title game to end in Blue Devil se- streak at 88, won the Watchung Con- generation aware of that team’s ac- nior Lauren Caravello has been se- ference National Division for the first tourney’s first “upset.” 1971, 10-7. being played in the mud at the old a tie, Kehler took to the air. Mueller hit complishments. 1976 (4) vs. 1998 (13): One of the Recreation Field. The middle of the Galauski for 15 yards and found lected All-State First Team in gym- time and placed second in the county But a really good case could be best games of the opening round sees field might never recover. Rick Howarth for another 14. With the clock nastics by The Star-Ledger for the meet. Senior Brian Kopnicki won the made for the 1941, ’44 unbeaten teams Ed Tranchina’s best team, featuring QB McGinley vs. Beane. Mitchell vs. ticking down to the final seconds and third time in her high school career. county and conference championship of Freeman, or the ’61, ’71, ’72, ’74 Brandon Doerr, halfback Lamont Turner Turpin. Hemminger vs. Pete Kitson. the ball at the 24-yard line, Kehler This year, Lauren was named All- and finished second in the section and ’76 teams of Kehler. Tranchina and the Todd Dowling-led defense, tak- Gerry McGinley vs. Bob Burslem. The reached into his bag of tricks. Mueller State in all four events, the vault, and fourth in Group 3. had really good teams in ’90, ’98, ’01 ing on a team that was one punt return pre- vs. post-World War 2 matchups handed off to Bryant, who handed off uneven bars, balance beam and floor November 25, 2004: Hurt but hun- and ’02, while Duncan’s earliest teams from equaling the great ’77 team’s per- are mind-boggling. 1947, 7-6. to Galauski on an apparent reverse; but exercises. Jessica Caravello, who was gry “Wild Dogs” became very danger- (’30, ’31, ’32) were a combined 20-1- fect record. All-staters Bob McNally 1944 vs. 1970: Another matchup then Galauski straightened up and named to the Second Team, was ous and the 11th ranked Elizabeth foot- 4, and allowed just 12 touchdowns in and Bret Schundler spark a powerful made in heaven. Dougherty and passed to a seemingly open Winn. At named All-State for her proficiency ball team eventually realized it when those 25 games. defensive effort. 1976, 21-20. Scioscia running behind one of coach the last moment, Mitchell cut in front in the floor exercises. the hosting Raiders emerged with a 13- So, to attempt to settle this question – 1961 (5) vs. 1945 (12): The first of Joe Freeman’s best lines. Monninger of Winn, picked off the pass and, with November 28, 2002: This Thanks- 12 upset victory on Thanksgiving Day. and, of course, cause more than a few Gary Kehler’s nine undefeated teams passing to Bill Napier and a line that the help of key blocks by Charlie giving Day at Hub Stein Field in Senior quarterback Dan LaForge com- arguments down at the Trolley and at 16 vs. one of Joe Freeman’s best squads. included NJ’s two best that year, Zitch Schrope, Spencer Foote, Wilson and Plainfield, the 7-3 Blue Devils de- pleted 11 of 26 passes for 170 yards, Prospect – The Den has attempted to Athletes like Dwight Winn, Greg and Harvey. 1970, 21-20. Frankenbach, returned it 98 yards for feated the 2-8 Cardinals, 14-6, to claim including respective TD passes of 20 tackle this monster. In last week’s Den Weiss, Dave Morash, Marty Howarth, SEMIFINALS: the winning touchdown with under a their third victory in a row and 50th yards and 61 yards to senior wide re- we ranked the top 16 teams in order, and Bill Bryant, Jim Kovacs and Ed 1977 vs. 1961: Woolfolk-Kelly- minute to play. victory to up their edge to 50-41-7. ceiver/safety Sean Smith. then created a 16-team bracket. Now, Galauski are too well-rounded for a Brand vs. Bryant-Kovacs-Galauski is Final: 1947, 12-6. using a mathematical procedure based ’45 team that featured WHS Hall of a lot more even than most people might (The readers’ selections were re- See it all on the web in color . . . on years of playing the old APBA table Famers John Chironna, Bobby think. And up front, the ’61 team fea- ceivable until after deadline, so results www.goleader.com football game, we will “play” the games Dougherty and Gerry McGinley. 1961, tured Dwight Winn, Weiss, Kip will appear in next week’s Den.) 14-13. Kindregan, Bob Adelaar, Earl Vigne, SIGN OF THE TIMES … OPEN HOUSE: Sunday 12/14 • 1-4PM 1947 (3) vs. 1974 (14): Maybe the Morash and Howarth, superior to the The old bumper sticker is true: The best of the opening-round matchups. ’77 line. Woolfolk would’ve been run- more people I know, the more I love 22 Cowperthwaite Square Brand new listing The legendary McGinley brothers and ning into the teeth of the ’61 defense, my cats. Sam Mitchell, along with linemen end Morash, tackle Weiss and line- THIS AND THAT in sought after Charles Hemminger, Al Eichhorn and backer Bryant. 1961, 26-24. The eighth Westfield Memorial Ted Frankenbach, against a team that 1947 vs. 1970: Two of the best Bowling Tournament will be held Sat- Cowperthwaite Square featured two great runners, Glen Kehler passers (Mitchell and Monninger), two urday, starting at 9 a.m., at Jersey Lanes and Jimmy Reid, and two outstanding of the best lines, two of the best line- in Linden. The tournament is held in Westfield ends, Rick Baldwin and Bruce Jester. backers (Gerry McGinley and Zitch), memory of former Summit coach 1947, 34-28. two of the best centers (Frankenbach Wayne Wheeler, who ran the Summit the 55 and over community 1941 (6) vs. 1966 (11): Joe and Harvey) and two of the most excit- Invitational for 21 years before his Freeman’s first team was defense-ori- ing runners (Rick McGinley and Kevin death. In addition to the Blue Devils, Wonderful location. 2 bedroom, 2.5 bath, ented but featured backs Jim Turpin, Bonner). 1947, 32-28. the 2008 state champions, most of the $650,000 Floyd Beane and Jack Hahn. The ’66 CONSOLATION: elite-level teams from New Jersey will family room with fireplace. . Devils were one of WHS’s highest- Most people figured these two would be competing. Mike Tirone, starting scoring teams, featuring fullback Doug meet in the final, but upsets happen. his 28th year as WHS coach, will count Lee Corcoran Murphy and linemen Gerry Glassey With Woolfolk running at Harvey and on Matt Marcus, the lone returning Sales Associate and Bill Backus. 1941, 19-14. Zitch behind Sampson’s blocks, and letter winner, along with senior cap- 1972 (7) vs. 1944 (10): With backs Kelly and Brand trying to stretch the tains Brian Dunn and Kevin Murphy, (908) 233-6205 Office Bobby Dougherty, Loren Rodewig and defense out,Weichert the ’77ers took a quick seniors Matt Catenacci and Matt Printz, Weichert(908) 410-8810 Cell Karney Scioscia running behind a line lead, ala Montclair back in October juniors Colin Embry and Josh Ettinger, [email protected] that included all-staters Bill Heinz, 1970. And like that legendary game, and freshman Lucas Cruz. John Chironna and George Clarke, the Monninger was the difference, his line WHS’s fall varsity teams went a ’44 team was a powerhouse. Speedy giving Broad Street Joe plenty of time combined 90-33-8, a solid 73 winning backs Keith Davis, Kenny Blackwell to find Napier, the Grey brothers and percentage, and won county champi- and Glen Kehler and a defensive front Bonner for big gains. 1970, 28-27. onships in girls tennis and gymnastics. of Greg Allen, Chris Vejnoska, Bill CHAMPIONSHIP: DEVIL OF THE WEEK 600 North Avenue West • 908-233-0065 Wright, Mike Schundler and Mark 1961 (5) vs. 1947 (3): The title game There were no sports events the past Jackson made ’72 a rugged squad. was played on a cold, gray, overcast week. The Devil of the Week will 1944, 14-10. late-November afternoon on the all- return next week. 1970 (2) vs. 1990 (15): Ed natural grass of old Recreation Field. The Devil’s Den appears Thursday Tranchina’s ’90 squad came within a With ’61 keying on the running of Rick in The Westfield Leader during the couple touchdowns of a perfect sea- McGinley and the passing of Mitchell, school year. Contact us with comments, son, led by backs Kent Burke, John Freeman’s team took a 6-0 lead early complaints and suggestions at Weichert Fox and Brian Cheek, and linemen in the second period on a 12-yard run [email protected]. Win or lose, Tom Norton, Sam Wunderle and Drew by fullback Bud Wilson on a well- WHS4EVR!

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By J.B. RAYMOND Oster are coming off monster sopho- Haley, Ryan Hobson, Lawrence Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times more years, with Meserole counting Keating, Kevin Oster, Matt Trinkle There is no high school sports team the days until he breaks the school and Tim York. in New Jersey, male or female, public record in the 100 backstroke (52.38; “As the defending state champi- or private, that can match the perfor- he’s gone 53.18 for WHS, but 52.14 ons, we know that the target is squarely mance of the Westfield High School at Y Nationals), an event where he is on our backs,” Knight said. “But the boys swim team over the past 50 a two-time county champion. Mezz guys have dedicated themselves right years. In addition to 21 team champi- also anchored the meet-deciding from the start to working hard and onships, there are 49 county champi- freestyle relay in last year’s state fi- keeping a focus on our ultimate goals onships and more individual/relay nal, and is solid in the IM andWeichert fly. as a team.” Weichertstate and county championships than Oster has been deadly in the freestyle, WHS has a long history of swim- any other two teams combined! the 50, 100, 200 and 500, for two ming against the top competition, and And it looks like it will be more of years. Versatile John Taylor finished that won’t change this year. The sea- the same this winter, as third-year strong his sophomore year and is ready son opened this past Tuesday against coach Jeff Knight returns most of the for a breakthrough season, while four-time defending state Public B team that won the state Public A Di- Andrew Cordiero has been a major Division Mountain Lakes. Before the vision championship last winter with point producer in distance freestyle regular season ends, WHS will have David B. Corbin (Fall 2008 files) for The Westfield Leader and The Times a 91-79 victory over Cherry Hill West, since freshman year. Trent Gabriel faced Bridgewater-Raritan (Dec. 18, CREAM OF THE CROP…Raider junior Joey D’Annunzio, a very strong presence offensively and defensively, was selected after losing a heartbreaker to the Li- to the All-Central All-State First Team Coaches Poll. and Yixiao Wang complete the class. away), Metuchen St. Joseph (Jan. 15, ons in the ’07 final. Larry Zhang’s performance in last home), Lawrenceville (Jan. 17, home) Gone to graduation were standout year’s state final was the stuff of and Middletown Christian Brothers D’ANNUNZIO NAMED 1ST TEAM ALL-CEN ALL-STATE sprinter Matt Green, versatile Matt legends, as the freshman had insane (Jan. 23, home). WHS hasn’t beaten Blutfield, and depth guys like Jon time drops to earn surprise seconds in St. Joseph since 1993, has lost the last Holt, Matt Gelmetti, Luke Granstrand, the 200 IM (2:01.96, No. 9 all-time) three meets with Lawrenceville and Matt Haddad, Mike Rediker, Mike and 100 breaststroke (1:01.82, No. 5 has never beaten CBA. That last meet Raider Soccer Boys Stepped Kane and Alex Greenspan. all-time). He’s also sub-minute in the could quite possibly be between the “We lost some good guys, but we butterfly and backstroke. Sprinters Nos. 1 and 2 teams in the state. also have a great deal of returning Jack Lorentzen and Nick Boyle were “We have a really good schedule talent, along with some quality in- both regular point scorers as ninth- with some of the state’s elite teams,” Up at Section Tourney Time coming freshmen, so the expecta- graders. Other sophs who could help Knight said. “Swimming teams like tions are high,” Knight said. are Mike Blutfield, Matt Cifelli, Sean these should help prepare us for a run Expectations for the WHS boys Clark and Joe Greenspan. in the state tournament come Febru- By DAVID B. CORBIN road. Getting to the finals was an with seven goals and four assists and swim team means … February, when Swimming is one sport where fresh- ary. I know the guys are chomping at Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times accomplishment.” D’Annunzio was second with five the county championships are held, man can be immediate contributors, the bit to get the season started, and Featuring a team composed prima- Seeded ninth, the Raiders began goals and two assists, while Greaney followed later in the month by the and Knight has some good ones com- I’m really looking forward to seeing rily of 14 juniors, the Scotch Plains- their run to the North Jersey Group 3, and McEvoy had four goals each. state team tournament. ing in this year: Alex Bond, Brennan what this team can accomplish.” Fanwood High School boys soccer Section 2 title game with victories “It took us a little while to gel. Seniors are always important, and team struggled somewhat through the over Somerville, top-seeded Defensively, we did a good job. Of Knight has four outstanding fourth- See it all on the web in color . . . regular season but stepped up when it Mendham and Summit in a shootout, our nine losses, six were by one point, year back serving as his captains: Max www.goleader.com came sectional tournament time. respectively, before losing to two of them in overtime, but we had Blum, Chris DeLaFuente, Matt Mor- “We had six seniors, 14 juniors, one Millburn, 3-0, for the championship difficulty scoring goals,” Breznitsky gan and Evan Paulan. While each has MEET YOUR WEICHERT, REALTORS® NEIGHBORHOOD SPECIALIST freshman and two sophomores. One and ending with a 13-9-2 record to said. their specialty stroke, all four are multi- of the things that hurt us a little bit was bring coach Breznitsky’s career total D’Annunzio, Delsordi, Freeman and talented and could be used in pretty losing one of the premier players in the to 567-141-43. Millburn went on to Greany were named All-Union County much any event against any opponent. Jim Euwer state, Johann Hernandez with an in- win the Group 3 crown. First Team Coaches poll, while Bello, Blum has been a freestyler, both jury; however, throughout the course “Millburn was an exceptionally Henkels and Pearl received Honor- sprints and distance, but his butterfly • Top Volume Month of November of the season there were times when good team. That particular game, I able Mentions. D’Annunzio was also and individual medley are also very • Union County Area Specialist we did exceptionally well and there thought it was a tale of two halves. We selected All-Central All-State First good; DeLaFuente has won the past • Residential . . . Including Condos and Townhouses were times when we stumbled a little made a couple of mistakes early on. Team, Delsordi and Freeman made three 100 butterfly titles at counties • Buying, Selling or Rental bit. We had to fill some of our blank They got up 3-0 and the second half it the Third Team and Greaney was an (his 52.91 is fifth on the WHS Top 15 spots with people who played JV last was 0-0,” Breznitsky recalled. Honorable Mention. List, just 1.08 seconds off the record), year and didn’t have previous varsity Junior Anthony Zukofsky shared Next year, the Raiders will be a but is also a great IMer (2:02.19, No. If you are interested in a complementary experience,” Raider Head Coach Tom goalkeeper duties with senior Mike senior-heavy squad with plenty of 10 all-time), freestyler (1:44.73 200, market analysis or just in knowing market Breznitsky said. Bumiller and combined for 11 shut- experience and a great leader in No. 2 all-time; 48.21 100, No. 6 all- Junior co-captain Joe D’Annunzio, outs. Senior Joe DelPrete added a lot D’Annunzio working with a healthy time) and breaststroker; Morgan, the trends or prices, please contact me. who was very dangerous at the for- of excitement and scored the winning Hernandez. Also the JV squad was fifth member of his family to be a ward position, was moved to center goal in the upset victory over co-champs with A.L. Johnson for the WHS captain (dad Dan, uncles James back for defensive purposes just be- Mendham. Although playing various Union County crown. and Chris, and sister Katie), has evolved Jim Euwer fore the Raiders went on a seven- positions, juniors Matt Greaney, Jason “We anticipate Johann being back. from a distance freestyler to a breast/ of the Weichert Westfield Office game run, winning six and tying one. Pearl and Justin Brownstein were also He is progressing very nicely from fly/IMer; Paulan is ultra-strong in all “It paid dividends. A lot of these solid in the backfield, as was junior the knee surgery. The leadership of four strokes, especially the fly and Put his neighborhood knowledge and professional guys had the opportunity to play a midfielder/back Chris Freeman. Joey D’Annunzio is, without a doubt, back (56.19, No. 11 all-time). variety of different spots, which is a Juniors Mike Delsordi, Brendon one of the finest competitors and ath- Behind them are solid sprint expertise to work for you. good thing,” Breznitsky said. “The McEvoy, Mike Henkels, Steve Bello letes in my many, many years there. freestylers Chris Joyce and Justin Lo, Invite Jim in, and he’ll bring results! highlights came as we approached and Brian Kahn provided some of- Needless to say, we are looking along with Pat Fringer, Ryan Gradel state tournament time when we started fensive threat, as did sophomore Blake opportunisticly at an outstanding sea- and Jake Lang, rounding out a nine- to hit our stride and peak a little bit. DeJohn and freshman Travis Cortes. son providing everybody can stay man senior class. 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Want A Low Monthly Payment? Meet with a local Gold Services Manager or call 800-788-7338. Page 16 Thursday, December 11, 2008 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION Raider Soccer Girls Captured UCT, Group 3 Sectional Titles CONTINUED FROM PAGE 13 that we won and we didn’t play 80 Carmada rounded out the four-year minutes. Certain games that we lost, varsity list. we didn’t play 80 minutes of soccer. “We had five seniors, who were on By the end of the season, we were the varsity since their freshman year. playing 80 minutes of soccer. When Three got some playing time their these kids put it all together, they freshman year. Raychel had the in- were very difficult to beat.” jury bug for a couple of years. This The Raiders’ success came prima- year we limited her time. That was rily from five senior girls, who played probably a reason why we didn’t win on varsity since their freshman year. some games or play as well because Goalkeeper Jackie Law, an All-Group she wasn’t on the field. That’s a credit and All-American who notched 18 to her ability. Steph really stepped up

shutouts in 2007, recorded 14 this as sweeper last year and did a great David B. Corbin (Fall 2008 files) for The Westfield Leader and The Times David B. Corbin (Fall 2008 files) for The Westfield Leader and The Times season and yielded only 13 goals (.52 job this year. Tina, same thing! Un- ALL OVER THE FIELD…Blue Devil T.J. Mruz, shown, Eric Moran and Willie HEAD OVER HEELS IN TALENT…Blue Devil juniors Lacy Cummings, shown, goals per game). Law, along with fortunately she got hurt in early Octo- Johnson made First Team All-Watchung Conference. and Jenna Rodrigues were named to the All-State Third Team. midfielder Raychel Kruper, who fin- ber. She was chosen as our Most ished with eight goals and 11 assists, Valuable Player and that’s a testa- and sweeper Stephanie Glover were ment to how the kids felt about Tina named All-UC First Team. Kruper and what she meant to the team.” Blue Devil Footballers Broke Blue Devil Gymnasts Took 7th and Law also played in the Senior Seniors Jenna McGarry and Sherly All-Star game held at Metuchen High Markovits (both UC Honorable Men- In State, Broke WHS Records School on December 6. tions), Corrine Walker, Allie Records, Finished Year, 7-3 Forward Katie Cornacchia (All-UC Prestridge (All-UC Third Team) and CONTINUED FROM PAGE 13 CONTINUED FROM PAGE 13 Second Team), who scored 14 goals Saxony Nielsen added plenty of depth third consecutive year with a score of and had seven assists, and Tina and support, as did juniors Delia backer Henry Kwok were named Willie Johnson led in sacks, fumble a 108.8 team total. Cummings, last Honorable Mentions. recoveries and caused fumbles with 110.525. Cummings won the all- year’s state champ in the vault, took McGee (All-UC Second Team), De- around with a WHS record 37.65, the von Daly, Morgan Burke (7 goals, 8 DiIorio broke several WHS records 6.5, 3 and 3, respectively. Sheehan, third in the vault at 9.65. Rodrigues Blue Devil Keglers Top (See the December 4 issue of the who had 27 tackles, led in intercep- vault at 9.65, the bars with a 9.1 and tied for ninth on the balance beam assists), Katherine Dinizo and Sarah the beam with a 9.6. Chabrier won the Kearny Kardinals Canfield (5 goals, 6 assists), and Devils Den). This season, he com- tions with three and DeFazio had 26 with a 9.35 and tied for 11th in the pleted 88 of 163 pass attempts for tackles and led in pass knockdowns floor with a 9.425 to Cummings’ 9.3. uneven bars with a 9.25. The Westfield High School bowl- sophomores Avika Shah (13 goals, 9 Kelsey Greenfield placed fourth on ing team opened its season on De- assists, All-UC Third Team) and 1180 yards and 13 TDs and rushed with four. Junior Joe Ondi had 37 Cummings received NJ Section 2 for 342 yards and four TDs. tackles, 17 assists, two sacks and an the vault at 9.45. recognition in the all-around, vault, cember 4 with a 2,609-2372 victory Emily Nagourney. Then, at the North Jersey, Section 2 over Kearny. “Sarah is a tremendous athlete and “Tony will be a tough one to re- interception. Dietz had 26 tackles, 14 bars and beam, while Rodrigues was place. He was able to manage the assists, eight tackles for loss, four tournament, the Blue Devils placed recognized in the all-around, bars, The young Blue Devil team started a tremendous soccer player. We have second to No. 2 Bishop Ahr but set a slowly, losing the first game, 837- a lot of underclassmen, who helped game so well. He was always finding sacks and two fumble recoveries. beam and floor exercise. The pair a way to make a play. He would Murray had 26 tackles, 17 assists, an WHS record 112.175 team total, also made the All-State Third Team 793. The team bounced back Weichertto win us this year and didn’t get the recog- which was the sixth-highest total of the Game 2, 889-794, and Game 3, nition they deserved. Hopefully, next scramble, make a great throw, make a interception and a fumble recovery. Weichertand coach Bryan was named North nice run and make a great decision on Kwok had 23 tackles, 30 assists and a all sections. Cummings took top hon- Jersey, Section 2 Coach of the Year. 927-741. Freshman Lucas Cruz led year they will,” Ewing said. ors with an all-around total of 37.975, the team with a 588 series (214 high At the New Jersey Soccer Coaches an option,” DeSarno said. sack. Mike Clark had 19 tackles and “I had an extremely strong team Presently, the candidates for next 13 assists. Nick Matthews had 18 won the vault for the second straight this season from the newcomers to game). The JV team also won, 2,515- Association dinner at the Pines in year with a score of 9.65. She also 1,820. Junior Colin Embry had a 565 Edison on December 5, Law, Kruper, year’s quarterback position are jun- tackles and 24 assists. the veterans. My team learned many ior Wesley Belle and sophomores A.J. Offensively, Gray, who also had a placed second on the balance beam at lessons this season and grew from series (204 high game) to lead the Cornacchia, Glover, McGee and 9.725 and fifth on the uneven bars team. Freshman Adam Firestone had Prestridge received All-State recog- Murray and Dan Kerr. 40-yard punting average, had a 71- these lessons. While, we had one loss, Sheehan added to his WHS records yard TD run and 10 receptions for with a 9.2. Rodrigues tied for fourth it in essence was a win because we a 235 game, which was the high game nition. Law and Kruper were selected on the beam at 9.65 and placed sixth of the day for Westfield. to the North 2 Section top-20 team, as a receiver. He finished with 29 216 yards and three TDs. Billups had had broken a school record. The dedi- receptions for 372 yards and two TDs. 20 receptions for 370 yards and three in the all-around with a total of 36.85. cation and commitment of my gym- with Law also making the state top- Greenfield placed 11th all-around Devil Bowlers Win 20 list. (Refer to Devils Den). TDs. DeFazio had 13 receptions for nasts never goes unrecognized. I am “Chris has to go down as one of the 154 yards and two TDs. Craig Dyer with a total of 36.475. extremely proud of their efforts and Borr, Murphy Named Westfield then placed seventh at Bishop Ahr Tourney or the best receiver to ever play here. had eight receptions for 70 and two know that we will only continue to So many important catches! Tony TDs. Ondi had a TD reception. the NJSIAA championships at build upon all of our achieved goals,” The Westfield High School varsity All-State in Tennis Hunterdon Central High School with knew if we needed to make a big play, Although a mass of talented se- coach Bryan said. bowling team placed first in the Westfield High School first doubles we could throw to him. We trusted niors will graduate, there appears to Bishop Ahr Tournament on Decem- players Samantha Borr and Morgan him. He was another kid, who really be a significant number of fine play- ber 6 at Carolier Brunswick Zone Murphy were selected to the Girls worked hard to make his senior sea- ers returning next year. Lanes in North Brunswick. Senior Tennis All-State Second Team. The son special and it was special,” “We are excited about the juniors tri-captain Matt Marcus led the team pair also made the All-Group 4 First DeSarno said. and sophomores, who got on the field. with a tournament-high 658 series. Team and was named to the All-State This season, Ricardo Johnson We are excited about the kids, who Marcus shot a 218 in the first game Third Team by position. amassed 1,210 rushing yards and 21 played JV. We had a very good fresh- and followed up with 215 and 228 in The Blue Devils won the Union TDs for a total of 126 points. man team, so right now, we feel OK. Games 2 and 3. Freshman Lucas Cruz County Tournament, claiming titles “He’s a special back. He’s got a lot We know we have some kids, who shot games of 204, 204 and 205. at second singles, first doubles and of speed and everybody knows it but could compete,” DeSarno said. Custom Home Builders Kevin Murphy had a high game of second doubles, while placing sec- they didn’t realize how big his heart is Renovations & Remodeling 211. Other members of the winning ond at third singles and third at first and how strong he is physically. He is WHS Named Public HS team were Josh Ettinger, Brian Dunn, singles. The Blue Devils were ranked going to be one of the people you are Colin Embry, Matt Catenacci, and 11th in the state and finished with a going to remember here for a long With Most Athletic Wins Matt Printz. 14-3 record. time,” DeSarno emphasized. At the Westfield Athletic Hall of ® Mruz led the team in tackles, as- Fame ceremony on November 24, MEET YOUR WEICHERT, REALTORS NEIGHBORHOOD SPECIALIST sists and tackles for loss with 51, 32 Superintendent of Schools Margaret and 10, respectively. He also caused a Dolan was presented a plaque com- pair of fumbles and recovered a pair memorating Westfield High School’s Marie Wojcik of fumbles. (WHS) record number of champion- • Top Sales Month of November “TJ was our best defensive player ships over a 90-year period. • Union County Area Specialist this year, he was everywhere. He Starting in 1918, the New Jersey played sideline to sideline but could State Interscholastic Athletic Asso- • Residential . . . Including Condos and Townhouses also plug the middle,” DeSarno said. • Buying, Selling or Rental ciation began holding state champi- “With all the offensive things we did onships for team and individual titles. this year, he might have slipped under In the last 90 years, over 300 public the radar but he was awesome!” If you are interested in a complementary schools in New Jersey have won all- PUBLIC NOTICE state titles. WHS has taken the lead, Whether you are looking to build, renovate, or remodel market analysis or just in knowing market with 354 champions – 103 state team trends or prices, please contact me. TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS champions and 251 state individual/ Call us to see the PINNACLE difference NOTICE is hereby given that at a meet- relay champions. At the Athletic Hall ing of the Township Council of the Town- of Fame ceremony, Westfield was ship of Scotch Plains, held in the Council Old world craftsmanship Marie Wojcik Chambers in the Municipal Building of dubbed the “Sports Capital of New said Township on Tuesday, December 9, Jersey.” Modern amenities of the Weichert Westfield Office 2008 there was introduced, read for the Dr. Dolan noted that WHS’s ath- first time, and passed on such first read- letic program continues to flourish, Free Estimates Put her neighborhood knowledge and professional ing, the following ordinance: with 1,357 team members at the high expertise to work for you. AN ORDINANCE PERMIT- school last year. Last year also marked Westfield, NJ New York, NY TING GAMES OF CHANCE ON the highest number of female athletes Invite Marie in, and she’ll bring results! SUNDAY MARCH 22, 2009, Phone 908.497.7053 Phone 212.672.1856 JANUARY 25, 2009 AND in 26 years. APRIL 5, 12, 19, 26; MAY 3, 10, Westfield Office / 908-654-7777 17, 24, 31; JUNE 7, 14, 21, 28, PUBLIC NOTICE www.PDGBuilding.com 2009 IN THE TOWNSHIP OF 185 Elm St., Westfield, NJ 07090 SCOTCH PLAINS TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS Purpose: To allow any charitable orga- NOTICE OF MEETING nization to conduct games of chance OF THE SCOTCH PLAINS (raffles) on the above dates provided they SPECIAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT take the appropriate steps to secure a (IN COMPLIANCE WITH OPEN license for the holding of same. PUBLIC MEETINGS ACT, CHAPTER A public hearing for same will be held on 231, P.L. 1975) www.PruNewJersey.com Tuesday, December 23, 2008 at 8:00 p.m. NOTICE is hereby given by the Scotch in the Council Chambers of the Municipal Plains Special Improvement District of the Building, or any time and place to which a following meeting: meeting for the further consideration of Date: December 11, 2008 such ordinance shall from time to time be Time: 7:00 p.m. pm m adjourned, and all persons interested will Location: 105 Elm Street, Westfield, 4 -p 4 • 1 • 1 be given an opportunity to be heard con- New Jersey in the conference room on the 4- POUSE. 1 PHOUSE.14 cerning such ordinance. lower level. OENH OEN n., Dec n,Dec A copy of same may be obtained from Type of Meeting: First meeting of the Su Su . the office of the Township Clerk, 430 Park Scotch Plains Special Improvement Dis- Avenue, Scotch Plains, New Jersey, be- trict. tween the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. Agenda: As above. Monday through Friday by any member of Actions to be taken: To approve the the general public who wants a copy of incorporation and discuss and approve same without cost. the by-laws. BARBARA RIEPE Date of Notification: November 25, Township Clerk 2008 1 T - 12/11/08, The Times Fee: $35.70 1 T - 12/11/08, The Times Fee: $21.93

PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE Cranford Fanwood Plainfield ScotchPlains TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS NOTICE OF SALE OF PROPERTY FOR NONPAYMENT OF TAXES, One of Cranford’s 423 La Grande Ave. 1311-13 Columbia Ave. Brand New! ASSESSMENTS AND/OR OTHER MUNICIPAL LIENS most desired Recently renovated Stunning 4 bedroom, Public notice is hereby given that I, Lori Majeski, Collector of Taxes of the Township Move-in condition! Lovely of Scotch Plains, County of Union will sell at public auction on TUESDAY, DECEMBER locations! 3 bedroom Colonial 2.1 bath Colonial home 16th, 2008 in the Municipal Court, 430 Park Avenue, Scotch Plains, New Jersey at 1:00 3 bedroom, 2.1 bath o’clock in the afternoon or at such later time and place to which said sale may then be offers new kitchen and offers the finest in Cul-de-sac street, Split-level, freshly painted, adjourned, all of the several lots and parcels of land assessed to the respective persons bath, refinished floors amenities: eat-in whose names are set opposite each respective parcel as the owner thereof for the total wooded property. refinished hardwood amount of municipal liens chargeable against said lands respectively, in accordance with throughout and kitchen with beautiful N.J.S.A. 54:5-1, et seq. as computed to the 16th day of December 2008. Excellent condition floors, many updates. fireplace with built-ins. wood cabinetry, granite Take further notice that the hereinafter described lands will be sold for the amount of Colonial Split-level Close to town, library and municipal liens chargeable against each parcel of said land assessed as one parcel, Excellent opportunity. countertops, marble together with interest and costs to the date of the sale. Said lands will be sold at the lowest features 8 rooms, train station. rate of interest bid, but in no case in excess of 18%. Payments for said parcels shall be quick closing available. master bath, hardwood made prior to the conclusion of the sale in the form of cash, certified check or money order 4 bedrooms and DIR: South Ave. to DIR: Terrill Road or floors, hard-plank or other method previously approved by the Tax Collector or the property will be resold. 2.1 baths. La Grande. Properties for which there are no other purchasers shall be struck off and sold to the Leland to Columbia. siding. Township of Scotch Plains at an interest rate of 18%. At any time before the sale I will accept payment of the amount due on any property Presented at Priced to sell at Affordably priced at “A Must See” at with interest and costs. Payment must be in the form of cash, certified check or money order. $749,000 $399,900 $235,000 $779,000 Industrial properties may be subject to the Spill Compensation and Control Act (N.J.S.A. 58-10-23.11 et seq.), the Water Pollution Control Act (N.J.S.A. 58-:10A-1 et seq.) and the Industrial Site Recovery Act (N.J.S.A. 13:1K-6 et seq.), In addition, the municipality is precluded from issuing a tax sale certificate to any prospective purchaser who is or may be in any way connected to the prior owner of the site. resale new homes fine homes relocation mortgage title insurance In the event that the owner of the property is on Active Duty in the Military Service, the Tax Collector should be notified immediately. WESTFIELD OFFICE 908.232.5664 215 North Avenue West Westfield, NJ 07090 The lands to be sold are described in accordance with the last tax duplicate as follows: BLK LOT QUAL OWNER LOCATION TOTAL DUE MORTGAGE PRE-APPROVED - How much house can you afford? - CALL NOW FOR DETAILS 877.762.6572 901 11 Barlow, Jacqueline 338 Willow Avenue $ 3,131.57 HOME CAPITAL NETWORK, Licensed Mortgage Broker - NJ Department of Banking and Insurance Lori Majeski c 2008, An independently owned and operated member of Prudential Real Estate Affiliates, Inc. is a service mark of The Prudential Insurance Company of America. Equal Housing Opportunity. Collector of Taxes REALTOR® 4 T - 11/20, 11/27, 12/4 & 12/11/08, The Times Fee: $244.80 A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, December 11, 2008 Page 17 Raider Gymnasts Exceeded Blue Devil Swim Ladies Plan Goals Set During Pre-Season To Be ‘Very Good Again’

By DAVID B. CORBIN sonal best scores,” said coach Cerchio. have set the bar high for ourselves for By J.B. RAYMOND And Hawkins was one of the best all- and on relays. Kylie Bangs (back), Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times The Raiders completed their season next season. We are excited to see Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times around girls in school history, be- Meg Kaveney (sprints), Ally Rose One thing is for sure, the Scotch in style by taking fifth in the sectional these three juniors come back next When Brooke Smith took over as yond merely outstanding in the but- (IM), Olivia Scrofani (all events) and Plains-Fanwood High School gym- tournament with a team total of 102.125. season ready to do it again. I have total the Westfield High School (WHS) terfly (1 .56) and backstroke (1:01.19, Margaux Fleschler (breast) were all nastic team exceeded its goals set at “I am so proud of the way that the confidence in them that, next year, girls swimming coach last fall, she No. 2 all-time), and also sprint key parts of last year’s state champi- the beginning of the season. team pulled together and rallied at they will be exceeding their personal inherited a team that was coming off freestyle. ons. Bangs and Scrofani even made “Our goals were set high this year each meet. They competed with such best scores to date. We are very excited a state championship season. That “Obviously, we lost some great the Top 15 List in the 100 back. And a with this being the first season in determination that they deserved to that we will return our top three all- was the good news. The bad news swimmers with Liz and Alexi, who surprise addition this winter has been many that we didn’t have any gym- achieve all of the goals that they set for around gymnasts and hope to add some was that the 2006-07 team graduated were two of our top three point scor- synchro swimmer Anna Fetter. “She’s nasts on the injured list. Our primary themselves,” said coach Cerchio. “We freshmen to the mix.” 13 seniors, including 10 girls who ers,” Smith said. “But we have a few never been on a swim team, but she is goal was to make sure that we kept had been major point producers, in- key seniors, very strong junior and fast in everything,” Smith said. everyone healthy,” said Raider Head cluding Julia Cederroth, Kylie Fraser, sophomore classes, and our fresh- With so much talent in the upper Coach Lisa Cerchio. “With that goal Chrissy Isabella, Lauren McCurdy, men are looking great. I think we’ll classes, the freshmen might not have in mind, our second team goal was to Katie Morgan, Brittany Reyes and be fine.” to do anything but provide depth this improve our scores as much as we Darrell Ann Smith. Among the seniors, co-captain winter, but Smith sees Maeve could and beat our previous five-year So how did that work out? Catherine Maguire is closing in on Maloney (fly, back), Jess Cronin record high of 102.75. Our last goal Smith merely took a very young one of the oldest school records, (back) and Krysta Huber (IM, breast) was to break a 500 season and we did team, centered around two outstand- Janney Zonnyville’s 1:07.74 back in doing just that. that with flying colors.” ing seniors (Liz Hawkins and Alexi 1982. C-Mag’s best time is 1:08.27, The schedule is demanding, but, as The Raiders did it all by staying Kuska), one super sophomore third on WHS’s Top 15 List behind … a great coach once said, “No guts, no healthy, shattering their five-year high (Suzanne Lemberg) and a talented Smith’s 1:08.03! Lauren Sullivan is a glory.” total on several occasions and finish- freshman class and produced the best top sprinter, while co-captain The season opened this past Tues- ing with a 10-4 record. The Raiders girls swim team in WHS history, and Michelle Ball (back), Steph Albright day against Mountain Lakes, a match- had a great meet even though they quite possibly in New Jersey history. (distance free) and Abby Ryan (but- up of last year’s Public A and Public lost to seventh-ranked rival Westfield There was one loss, to Immaculate terfly) will all be important to the B state champions. Next Thursday, in a 109.775-102.675 defeat, but on Heart Academy in mid-season, but team’s success. the girls will take on always-tough October 16 they presented coach by season’s end, no team was close to Lemberg leads the junior class, and Bridgewater-Raritan followed two Cerchio with a career-high 104.95 in the Blue Devils. The 11 state champi- is among the best swimmers in the nights later by the huge rivalry meet a meet with Watchung Hills. onships are the most in the state of entire state. She has school records in against Scotch Plains-Fanwood (Dec. “We far exceeded all goals that we any public school (as is the WHS the 50 (23.59) and 100 (52.84) free, 20, 7 p.m. at the Westfield Y). In set for ourselves,” said coach Cerchio, boys’ 21 titles). and isn’t far off the school mark in the January, there’s an eight-day stretch who considered their third-place per- After the stunning win over West 100 fly (59.21; again Smith is third that pits WHS against the state’s top formance of a 104.6 team total in the Windsor-Plainsboro South in the state all-time at 59.33). The Class of ’10 parochial powers, Mount St. Mary Union County Tournament (UCT) to final that saw WHS pile up a state also includes solid veterans like (Jan. 15, home) and Immaculate Heart be the highlight of the season. record 4800-plus power points, Smith Meredith Smith (free, back, IM), (Jan. 23, home), with a Saturday home “The entire team had a fantastic had set the bar very high. But that’s Emily Budnick (sprints, fly), Elaine meet against Lawrenceville (Jan. 17) meet and we placed individually as the way she was as a swimmer at Anderson (all events), feisty Kyle sandwiched in between. David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times well,” she said. TAKING IT IN STRIDE…Raider Jessica Colineri performs a stride handstand WHS (Class of ’99), the Berkeley Higgins (free), Kate Heffernan (IM, Then it’s on to February, and the The Raiders’ success throughout on the balance beam. Aquatic Club and the University of breast, sprints) and Kelsey Wilson annual county match-up with SP-F the season came primarily from a Michigan. Set your goals high, and (IM, fly, free). … and then on to states, with strong group of juniors, Gina Pelosi, PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE then try to reach them. “Those girls are looking really well, Bridgewater-Raritan, Hillsborough, Lindsay Robinson, Jessica Colineri UNION COUNTY BOARD OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS While losing Hawkins and Kuska and we’re going to need them,” Smith West Windsor-Plainsboro South and and Victoria Shack. Robinson placed ORDINANCE: 676-2008 isn’t losing as many points as the said. the Cherry Hills East and West, Egg third in the UCT with an all-around FIRST READING: 12/4/2008 previous year’s graduates had pro- Last year’s freshman class saw a Harbor, Mainland, or whoever comes total of 35.575 and Pelosi finished NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the following proposed ordinance was introduced vided, Kuska was just about as guar- surprise addition with Becky out of the south. sixth with a 34.7. Pelosi also took and passed on first reading at a meeting of the Board of Chosen Freeholders of the anteed as you can get to finish first in DeLaFuente breaking Fran Schmidt’s “It should be a very exciting and a County of Union, State of New Jersey, held on the 4th day of December, 2008, and that fourth in the vault at 9.25 and fifth on said ordinance will be taken up for further consideration for final passage at the meeting whatever she entered, especially the 25-year-old school record in the but- very good year for the girls,” Smith the uneven bars at 8.85, while of said Board of Chosen Freeholders to be held at its meeting room in the County 200 and 500 free, where she holds the terfly, while also producing outstand- said. “We’ll see how it plays out, but Robinson grabbed fifth on the bal- Administration Building, Elizabethtown Plaza, Elizabeth, New Jersey on the 18th day of school marks of 1:52.57 and 5:00.79. ing freestyle swims, both individually we will be very good again.” ance beam at 8.95 followed by December 2008, at 7:00 P.M., or as soon thereafter as said matter can be reached, at which time and place all persons who may be interested therein will be given an Colineri at 8.825. Colineri also took opportunity to be heard concerning the same. second in the all-around in the A copy of this ordinance has been posted on the Bulletin Board upon which public Westfield meet with a 35.775 total. notices are customarily posted in the Administration Building of the County, and a copy “Jessica Colineri competed with is available up to and including the time of such meeting the members of the general public of the County who shall request such copies, at the office of the Clerk of the Board so much determination and, this sea- in said County Administration Building in Elizabeth New Jersey. son, she really contributed to the Nicole L. DiRado, Clerk of the Board of Chosen Freeholders team’s success with her solid beam AN ORDINANCE FIXING THE SALARIES OF COUNTY OFFICIALS and floor routines. Gina had gained a AND DEPARTMENT HEADS AS AMENDED lot of confidence this season on vault BE IT ORDAINED by the Board of Chosen Freeholders of the County of Union as and helped pull the team’s scores up follows: Section 1. The salaries of the Freeholders, Chairman and Vice-Chairman shall be as with solid vaulting scores. Lindsay hereinafter set forth. had a fantastic season with this being Section 2. The salaries of the County Manager, Deputy County Manager and the the first time she was not recovering following Department Heads shall be as hereinafter set forth. The same shall be effective from injuries. She competed all four as of July 1, 2008 or as of appointment date and remain in effect thru December 31, 2009. Section 3. That this Ordinance shall take effect at the time and manner provided by law. events regularly and achieved per- Section 4. That the Clerk of this Board be and she is hereby authorized to publish a PUBLIC NOTICE notice in the appropriate newspaper of such introduction and of a public hearing on December 18, 2008, and shall forward one certified copy of final passage, to each Clerk UNION COUNTY of all Municipalities located within the County of Union. BOARD OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS FREEHOLDERS $ 29,500 Pursuant to the “Open Public Meetings CHAIRMAN $ 31,500 Act” P.L. 1975, C. 231, the Reorganization VICE-CHAIRMAN $ 30,500 Meeting of the Union County Board of COUNTY MANAGER/DEVANNEY $ 168,336 Chosen Freeholders will be held on Sun- DEPUTY COUNTY MANAGER/GENIEVICH $ 146,357 day, January 4, 2009, at 12:00 p.m., in COUNTY COUNSEL/BARRY $ 149,514 the Courtroom of Assignment Judge, the PARKS AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT/FAELLA $ 120,300 Honorable Walter R. Barisonek, at the ENGINEERING, PUBLIC WORKS & FACILITIES/GRAZIANO $ 114,299 Union County Courthouse, 2 Broad Street, PUBLIC SAFETY/CHILDS $ 113,470 Elizabeth, New Jersey. FINANCE/CAROSELLI $ 132,771 Nicole L. DiRado, RMC, MPA. Clerk HUMAN SERVICES/GUZZO $ 131,340 of the Board of Chosen Freeholders CORRECTIONAL SERVICES/RIORDAN $ 117,300 1 T - 12/11/08, The Leader Fee: $13.26 1 T - 12/11/08, The Leader Fee: $77.52

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(FSPY) Girls “red” team lost a tough Backstroke: 8Us Inacker, Olivia swim meet on November 22 against Barcia and Jackmin swept 1-2-3. 9- the Western Monmouth Y. 10s Jablonski and Melody Weigel Individual Medley: 10Us Katie finished 2-3, as did 11-12s Hoerrner Mrozek and Natalie Jablonski fin- and Zoe Verrico, and 13-14s Melissa ished 2-3. 11-12 Sara Hoerrner Keiser and Ho. 11-12 Tiffany Inacker touched second. 13-14s Brenda Ho had a personal best time. 15-18 Green and Katelin Barone touched 1-2. 15- touched first. 18s Gabriella Levine and Kyle Butterfly: 8Us Warren, DiFabrizio Higgins finished 2-3. and Hannah Crisafulli swept. 9-10s Freestyle: 8Us Caroline Warren, D. Mrozek and Mariah Weigel placed Mackenzie Inacker and Kate Jackmin 1-3. 11-12 Jessica Fugett finished swept 1-2-3. Danielle Mrozek (9-10) second. 11-12s Julia Napolitano and and Kelly Bracuto (11-12) placed Bridget Harrington had personal third. 13-14s Gracie Piekarski and bests. 13-14 Cronin and Caroline Jessica Cronin, and 15-18s Cassie Courtesy Sara Hoffman for The Westfield Leader and The Times Leahy placed 1-3. 15-18s Levine and “GIANT” EXPERIENCE…The Governor Livingston High School football team Courtesy of Bill Howard for The Westfield Leader and The Times Green and Higgins finished 1-2. Tomljanovic finished 1-2. LAST LINE OF DEFENSE…Westfield sophomore goalie Morgan Bungerz Breaststroke: 8Us Brianna Milo and faced Caldwell at Giants Stadium for the North Jersey, Group 2, Section 2 title on started the ice hockey team’s first two games this season. Medley Relays: 8Us Barcia, December 5. Caldwell won 22-7. Rachel DiFabrizio touched 1-2. 9-10 Brianna Milo, Warren and DiFabrizio; K. Mrozek grabbed second. 13-14s and 13-14s Cronin, Cadet, Ho and WF Blue Devil Icemen Drop Janine Cadet and Barone placed 2-3. Barone touched first. Westfield Y B Swim Boys Raps Games to Mendham, GL Hunterdon County Y, 108-90 Westfield High School’s Ice quick power-play goals from junior The hosting Westfield Y Devilfish 100-back. Hockey team opened its season with forward Dan Reyman and sophomore Boys B swim team stung the The Devilfish won all relays: 8Us a 4-3 loss to Mendham at the 26th center CJ Meyer in the final two min- Hunterdon County Y Boys B Stin- McGovern, Apostolos, Wagner and annual Cron Tournament at utes to force sudden-death overtime. grays, 108-90, on November 15. McGann; 9-10s Siegal, Warren, Pettit Warinanco Rink on December 1 and But Mendham’s Alex Bress’s third 8U: Alex Apostolos, Mason and Wang; 11-12s Pyle, Penn, Stiles a 3-1 loss to Governor Livingston in goal of the game won it in the extra Hickman and Matthew Chen swept and Kreusser; 13-14s Donadio, Haley, the inaugural game of the Union frame. Sophomore wing Henry the 25-free. Timothy McGann and Adsit and Thomas, and 15-18s Cifelli, County Ice Hockey League at Union O’Brien scored Westfield’s first goal. Kabir Mohan placed 1-2 in the 25- Rizzo, Trinkle and Herrera. Sports Arena on December 2. Against the GL Highlanders, breast. Rory McGovern, Dylan Against Mendham, the Blue Dev- Westfield carried a 1-0 lead late into Wagner and Hickman swept the 25- ils fought back from a 4-1 deficit, on the third period, on another Attanasio back. McGovern, McGann and WF PAL Gets Third a second-period goal from sopho- goal. But with less than seven min- Apostolos swept the 25-fly. In UCT Wrestling more forward Nick Attanasio and two utes remaining, GL’s Nick Sousa 9-10: Noah Bram and Aedan scored twice in under a minute, and Collins took 1-2 in the 100IM. Mat- The Westfield Blue Devils had a then iced the victory with an empty- thew Harris and Jesse Liu placed 1-2 strong showing in their opening tour- Holy Trinity to Host net score. Blue Devil sophomore in the 50-free. Bram and Kevin Wang nament, placing third behind Cranford Alumni Hoops Night goaltender Morgan Bungerz was stal- placed 1-2 in 50-breast. Harris and and Kenilworth, while earning 10 wart in net in his first two career Collins placed 1-3 in 50-back. medals. The Holy Trinity Interparochial starts. THANKSGIVING HOOPS CHAMPS…The Westfield Blue 5th grade basketball 11-12: Sean Beattie, Tommy Pyle Rookie Zach Composto placed first School Sports Association will host So far this season, the Blue Devils team began its season by winning a Thanksgiving tournament in Bath, Pa. and Austin Kreusser swept the 100IM. in the 47-lb weight class, while 63 lb an Evening of Basketball for friends have suffered several injuries. Sopho- Noah Stiles, Tommaso Wagner and Zach Rabinowitz went 3-0 in the tour- and alumni, who graduated from more wing Dylan Shepcaro sustained Kevin Clauss swept the 50-free. Beattie, nament pinning his opponent in the 2001-2004, on December 30. The a leg injury in their final scrimmage, Westfield 5th Blue Team Wins Brandon Leuthold and Alex Penn swept third period of the final round to earn event will start at 7 p.m. and end at senior defender/co-captain Pat Tresnan the 50-breast. Pyle and Jordan Hickman a gold medal. Fifth-year veteran Steve 10 p.m. left the Mendham game with an upper touched 1-2 in 50-back. Bonsall made it to the finals and beat Registration is required and must body injury that also kept him out of Thanksgiving Hoops Tourney 13-14: Nicandro Donadio won the the top seeded wrestler capturing first be completed by December 18. Reg- the GL game and Reyman had a sea- 200IM. Ryan Thomas and Dan place and Most Outstanding Wrestler istration forms may be downloaded son-ending collarbone injury. The Westfield Blue 5th grade bas- Fitzpatrick, and strong drives to the Dougherty took 2-3 in 100-free. David of the tournament. Vincent Defillippo, at htisnj.com or individuals may The forward corps is led by ketball team began its season by win- basket by Eric Varakian and Owen Adsit and Thomas touched 1-2 in 100- Walter Peregrim and John Fuller send their name, class, phone num- defenseman turned power-forward ning a Thanksgiving tournament in Colwell led Westfield to the champi- breast. Donadio won the 100-back. battled back after tough losses in the ber and e-mail address along with a junior Joe Kramkowski, along with Bath, Pa. onship game against the Salvation 15-18: Michael Rizzo (200IM) and semifinal round to place third. Nick $20 registration fee and t-shirt size Meyer, O’Brien and Attanasio, and First, they faced a challenging Sal- Army. Justin Lo (100-free) touched first. Kalimtzis, Brendan Curry, Alistar to Holy Trinity Sports Program, features savvy senior center Phil Cohn vation Army of Allentown, Pa. team In the final, Parker Hess’s inside Steven Herrera (100-free) took sec- Kapadia and Matt Pindilli also helped 336 First Street, Westfield, New and speedy junior center Matt that had not lost in two years. Their scoring and rebounding and Owen ond. Matt Trinkle won the 100-breast. the effort by bringing home fourth Jersey 07090. Wronski. Shepcaro, sophomore Zach opponent took a 9-0 early lead, but Murray’s floor leadership sparked the Lo and Mike Cifelli touched 1-3 in place medals. Alumni are invited to attend. Ad- Archambault and freshman Matt Lee Westfield’s strong defense and re- team to a 46-31 victory. mission will be $12, which includes will also be counted upon. This year’s bounding resulted in a 49-34 win. “Although we played well offen- the cost of a t-shirt. Fans are wel- squad will rely heavily on senior co- Nick Mele, Tyler Roth, and Chris sively, especially for a pre-season Somerset Hill Y Girls Defeat come at the door for $2. For more captain Mike Foley and veteran jun- Rinaldi forced interceptions and turn- tournament, it was our defense and information, please call (908) 233- ior Dylan Moran, along with Tresnan. overs that led to fast break points. hustle that won the game. We have a 0484 or visit htisnj.com. High Sophomore Colin Fitzhenry was im- Justin Lin, Matt McElroy and Jack deep bench and all 12 players con- FSPY ‘Black’ Swim Team School age alumni (Class of 2005- pressively composed and effective in Cash dominated the boards on both tributed in every game. This tourna- 2008) are asked to save Friday, Feb- his first games as a top-4 d-man. ends. ment provided a good test for our The Fanwood-Scotch Plains Y backstroke. Maggie O’Connell fin- ruary 13, 2009 for a similar Evening Senior Scott Howard and freshman Next, Westfield crushed the team before the onset of the Garden (FSPY) girls black swim team fell to ished second in the butterfly and third of Basketball for friends and alumni. Steve Wronski share goalie duties Phillipsburg Pride Finishers and State League (GSL) season,” Coach the Somerset Hills Y (“SHY”) team in the IM. Sarah Davis (butterfly), with Bungerz. Bethlehem, Pa. Sharp shooting by Gary Roth said. on November 22. Julie Stankiewicz (freestyle) and PUBLIC NOTICE Chris Boutsikaris and Billy Westfield Blue opened its GSL play 11-12: FSPY won four of five indi- Annemarie Kearns (breaststroke) PUBLIC NOTICE on December 7 against Basking UNION COUNTY PUBLIC NOTICE vidual events. Jodie Thompson (indi- touched third. BOARD OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS Ridge, who Westfield beat in last vidual medley [IM], breaststroke) and 13-14: Elsa Leistikow (IM), ORDINANCE: NO. 675-2008 TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS year’s league playoff final. Westfield NOTICE is hereby given that at a meet- Sarah Cronin (freestyle, backstroke) Micaela Lyons (freestyle) and Nicole FIRST READING: 12/4/2008 ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT ing of the Township Council of the Town- Blue led throughout and won, 61-55. won two events each. In butterfly, DePaola (backstroke) placed third. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the ship of Scotch Plains, held in the Council NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that at the The team is coached by David Hess, Julie Haggan and Savannah Llewellyn 8U: Erica Frazier won the freestyle following proposed ordinance was intro- Chambers in the Municipal Building of meeting of the Zoning Board of Adjust- Daniel Murray and Gary Roth, as- placed 2-3. and the backstroke. Sydney duced and passed on first reading at a said Township on Tuesday, December 9, ment of the Township of Scotch Plains sisted by Mark Cleere and managed meeting of the Board of Chosen Freehold- 2008 there was introduced, read for the held on December 4, 2008, the following 15-18: Nicole Colucci won the VonOehsen (freestyle) and Hannah ers of the County of Union, State of New first time, and passed on such first read- decisions of the Board were memorial- by Linus Lin. backstroke and finished third in the Davis (butterfly) took second. Anna Jersey, held on the 4th day of December, ing, the following ordinance: ized: IM. Hannah Markey placed second Dunchus and Gina Bratti touched third 2008, and that said ordinance will be taken PUBLIC NOTICE AN ORDINANCE SUPPLE- Approved, Sharon Kress, 2383 Bryant and third, respectively, in the breast- in the breaststroke and butterfly, re- up for further consideration for final pas- MENTING AND AMENDING Avenue, Block 8002, Lot 23, for a rear yard UNION COUNTY sage at the meeting of said Board of Cho- stroke and backstroke. Janene spectively. Each of these swimmers CHAPTER VII TRAFFIC OF setback variance to construct a sunroom BOARD OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS sen Freeholders to be held at its meeting Senofonte touched second in the posted personal best times in one or THE REVISED GENERAL addition. BOND ORDINANCE room in the County Administration Build- ORDINANCES OF THE STATEMENT AND SUMMARY freestyle and third in the butterfly. more of these events, as did Gina ing, Elizabethtown Plaza, Elizabeth, New Approved, Rose & Guy Checchio, TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH ORDINANCE: 674-2008 Rebecca Dunn swam well in the IM. Fahrenholz, Masha Volski and Sophia Jersey on the 18th day of December 2008, 2061 Brookside Drive, Block 10504, Lot 3, PLAINS, 1978 WITH REGARD FINAL:12/4/2008 at 7:00 P.M., or as soon thereafter as said for a building coverage variance and lot 9-10: Casey Daudelin won the Iacona. TO STOP INTERSECTIONS. matter can be reached, at which time and coverage variance to construct an addi- The bond ordinance, the summary terms place all persons who may be interested Purpose: To designate the following in- tion. of which are included herein, has been PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE therein will be given an opportunity to be tersections as Stop Intersections: Barbara Horev, Secretary to the finally adopted by the Board of Chosen UNION COUNTY TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS heard concerning the same. Zoning Board of Adjustment Freeholders of the County of Union, State Crestwood Road, Crestwood Road East BOARD OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS A copy of this ordinance has been posted 1 T - 12/11/08, The Times Fee: $18.87 of New Jersey on December 4, 2008 and NOTICE is hereby given that at a meet- and Crestwood Road, West BOND ORDINANCE on the Bulletin Board upon which public the 20-day period of limitation within which ing of the Township Council of the Town- A STOP sign shall be erected on STATEMENT AND SUMMARY notices are customarily posted in the Ad- PUBLIC NOTICE a suit, action or proceeding questioning ship of Scotch Plains, held in the Council Crestwood Road. ORDINANCE: 673-2008 ministration Building of the County, and a the validity of such ordinance can be com- Chambers in the Municipal Building of TOWN OF WESTFIELD FINAL: 12/4/2008 copy is available up to and including the A public hearing for same will be held on menced, as provided in the Local Bond said Township on Tuesday, December 9, time of such meeting the members of the Tuesday, December 23, 2008 at 8:00 p.m. This is to certify that the within resolution Law, has begun to run from the date of the The bond ordinance, the summary terms 2008 there was introduced, read for the general public of the County who shall in the Council Chambers of the Municipal is a true and exact copy of the resolution first publication of this statement. Copies of which are included herein, has been first time, and passed on such first read- request such copies, at the office of the Building, or any time and place to which a adopted on December 2, 2008 by the of the full ordinance are available at no finally adopted by the Board of Chosen ing, the following ordinance: Clerk of the Board in said County Admin- meeting for the further consideration of Town Council of the Town of Westfield. cost and during regular business hours, at Freeholders of the County of Union, State ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING istration Building in Elizabeth New Jersey. such ordinance shall from time to time be Claire J. Gray the Clerk of the Board of Chosen Free- of New Jersey on December 4, 2008 and DEVELOPMENT FEES FOR Nicole L. DiRado, Clerk adjourned, and all persons interested will Town Clerk holders’ office for members of the general the 20-day period of limitation within which TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH of the Board of Chosen Freeholders be given an opportunity to be heard con- RESOLUTION public who request the same. The sum- a suit, action or proceeding questioning PLAINS FOR COUNCIL ON cerning such ordinance. mary of the terms of such bond ordinance the validity of such ordinance can be com- PREAMBLE CODE REVIEW & AFFORDABLE HOUSING A copy of same may be obtained from follows: menced, as provided in the Local Bond TOWN PROPERTY COMMITTEE THIRD ROUND RULES AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND the office of the Township Clerk, 430 Park Law, has begun to run from the date of the DECEMBER 2, 2008 TITLE: BOND ORDINANCE AN ORDINANCE ENTITLED Avenue, Scotch Plains, New Jersey, be- first publication of this statement. Copies 1. Purpose TO AMEND SECTION 4.D. OF “AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING tween the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. TAKE NOTICE that the Town Council of of the full ordinance are available at no a) In Holmdel Builder’s Association THE BOND ORDINANCE A CODIFICATION OF THE Monday through Friday by any member of the Town of Westfield will meet in Confer- cost and during regular business hours, at v. Holmdel Township, 121 N.J. 550 (ORD. NO. 480-98) ENTITLED: LAWS, ORDINANCES, POLI- the general public who wants a copy of ence Session, at which meeting the public the Clerk of the Board of Chosen Free- (1990), the New Jersey Supreme Court “BOND ORDINANCE TO AU- CIES AND RESOLUTIONS OF same without cost. may attend and make comments, and holders’ office for members of the general determined that mandatory development THORIZE THE MAKING OF UNION COUNTY, STATE OF BARBARA RIEPE address Council to discuss and consider public who request the same. The sum- fees are authorized by the Fair Housing VARIOUS PUBLIC IMPROVE- NEW JERSEY; PROVIDING Township Clerk matters of public business, upon which no mary of the terms of such bond ordinance Act of 1985 (the Act), N.J.S.A. 52:27d-301 MENTS AND THE ACQUISI- FOR THE MAINTENANCE OF 1 T - 12/11/08, The Times Fee: $37.23 formal action will then be taken but which follows: et seq., and the State Constitution, subject TION OF NEW ADDITIONAL SAID CODE; AND SAVING may subsequently be acted upon in a to the Council on Affordable Housing’s OR REPLACEMENT EQUIP- TITLE: BOND ORDINANCE FROM REPEAL CERTAIN PUBLIC NOTICE regular Council Meeting, on the following (COAH’s) adoption of rules. MENT AND MACHINERY, TO AMEND SECTION 4.CC. LEGISLATION NOT IN- dates in 2009 in the Administrative Con- b) Pursuant to P.L.2008, c.46 section 8 TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS NEW AUTOMOTIVE VE- OF THE BOND ORDINANCE CLUDED THEREIN” ference Room in the Municipal Building, (C. 52:27D-329.2) and the Statewide Non- HICLES, INCLUDING ORIGI- (ORD. NO. 632-2006) EN- ADOPTED BY THE BOARD NOTICE is hereby given that at a meet- 425 East Broad Street, Westfield, New Residential Development Fee Act (C. NAL APPARATUS AND TITLED: “BOND ORDINANCE OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS ing of the Township Council of the Town- Jersey, at 8:00 p.m., the said dates being 40:55D-8.1 through 8.7), COAH is autho- EQUIPMENT, NEW ADDI- TO AUTHORIZE THE MAK- OF THE COUNTY OF UNION ship of Scotch Plains, held in the Council the following Tuesdays, unless otherwise rized to adopt and promulgate regulations TIONAL FURNISHINGS AND ING OF VARIOUS PUBLIC IM- ON AUGUST 19, 1993. Chambers in the Municipal Building of noted: necessary for the establishment, imple- NEW COMMUNICATION AND PROVEMENTS AND THE AC- said Township on Tuesday, December 9, January 13 and 27 mentation, review, monitoring and enforce- BE IT ORDAINED by the Board of Cho- SIGNAL SYSTEMS EQUIP- QUISITION OF NEW ADDI- 2008 there was introduced, read for the February 10 ment of municipal affordable housing trust sen Freeholders of the County of Union MENT IN, BY AND FOR THE TIONAL OR REPLACEMENT first time, and passed on such first read- March 3 and 24 funds and corresponding spending plans. that Chapters 1 and 49 of the Laws of COUNTY OF UNION, STATE EQUIPMENT AND MACHIN- ing, the following ordinance: April 14 and 28 Municipalities that are under the jurisdic- Union County - Administrative Code and OF NEW JERSEY, TO APPRO- ERY, NEW AUTOMOTIVE May 12 and 26 tion of the Council or court of competent General Policies & Legislation are hereby AN ORDINANCE SUPPLE- PRIATE THE SUM OF VEHICLES, INCLUDING June 9 and 23 jurisdiction and have a COAH-approved amended as follows in the attached Ap- MENTING AND AMENDING $38,931,400 TO PAY THE ORIGINAL APPARATUS AND July 28 spending plan may retain fees collected pendix A: CHAPTER VII TRAFFIC OF COST THEREOF, TO APPRO- EQUIPMENT, NEW ADDI- August (None) from non-residential development. THE REVISED GENERAL PRIATE STATE AND FED- TIONAL FURNISHINGS AND Strikeover indicates language being September 8 and 22 c) This ordinance establishes standards ORDINANCES OF THE ERAL GRANTS, TO MAKE A NEW COMMUNICATION AND deleted. October 6 and 20 for the collection, maintenance, and ex- TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH DOWN PAYMENT, TO AU- SIGNAL SYSTEMS EQUIP- Bold and underlined indicates lan- November 4 (Wednesday) and 24 penditure of development fees pursuant PLAINS, 1978 WITH REGARD THORIZE THE ISSUANCE OF MENT IN, BY AND FOR THE guage being insert December (None) to COAH’s regulations and in accordance TO PROHIBITED PARKING. BONDS TO FINANCE SUCH COUNTY OF UNION, STATE P.L.2008, c.46, Sections 8 and 32-38. APPENDIX A TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the Town APPROPRIATION AND TO OF NEW JERSEY, TO APPRO- Purpose: No person shall park a vehicle Fees collected pursuant to this ordinance Council of the Town of Westfield will meet PROVIDE FOR THE ISSU- PRIATE THE SUM OF Chapter 49, FEES at any time upon any of the following shall be used for the sole purpose of in regular public meeting, at which the ANCE OF BOND ANTICIPA- $37,506,027 TO PAY THE [HISTORY: Adopted by the Board of described streets or parts of streets: providing low- and moderate-income hous- public may attend and participate, on the TION NOTES IN ANTICIPA- COST THEREOF, TO APPRO- Chosen Freeholders of the County of Union Street: Lamberts Mill Road; Sides: West; ing. This ordinance shall be interpreted following dates in 2009 in the Council TION OF THE ISSUANCE OF PRIATE STATE GRANTS, TO as indicated in article histories. Amend- Location: From a point 50 feet north of within the framework of COAH’s rules on Chambers of the Municipal Building, 425 SUCH BONDS,” ADOPTED MAKE A DOWN PAYMENT, ments noted where applicable.] Jacobs Lane to a point 50 feet south of development fees, codified at N.J.A.C. East Broad Street, Westfield, New Jersey, JULY 23, 1998, AS PREVI- TO AUTHORIZE THE ISSU- Article V, Engineering, Public Works and Spruce Mill Lane 5:97-8. at 8:00 p.m., with a preliminary meeting at OUSLY AMENDED BY BOND ANCE OF BONDS TO FI- Facilities Fees A public hearing for same will be held on A public hearing for same will be held on 7:45 p.m. in the adjacent Council Confer- ORDINANCE NO. 574-2003 NANCE SUCH APPROPRIA- [Adopted 4-27-2006 by Ord. No. 627. Tuesday, December 23, 2008 at 8:00 p.m. Tuesday, December 23, 2008 at 8:00 p.m. ence Room which the public may also ADOPTED APRIL 24, 2003 TION AND TO PROVIDE FOR Amended 12-4-2008 by Ord. No. 676- in the Council Chambers of the Municipal in the Council Chambers of the Municipal attend, the said meeting dates being the AND BOND ORDINANCE NO. THE ISSUANCE OF BOND 2008] Building, or any time and place to which a Building, or any time and place to which a following Tuesdays, unless otherwise 630-2006 ADOPTED JULY 20, ANTICIPATION NOTES IN § 49-9. Tipping Fees Charged to Mu- meeting for the further consideration of meeting for the further consideration of noted: 2006. ANTICIPATION OF THE ISSU- nicipalities for Compost. such ordinance shall from time to time be such ordinance shall from time to time be January 20 ANCE OF SUCH BONDS,” The following fees are hereby estab- adjourned, and all persons interested will Purpose(s): Amend Section 4.D. of Bond adjourned, and all persons interested will February 3 and 24 ADOPTED AUGUST 17, 2006. lished for individual municipalities to be be given an opportunity to be heard con- Ordinance No. 480-98 adopted on July 23, be given an opportunity to be heard con- March 10 and 31 charged when utilizing the County of Union cerning such ordinance. 1998 (as previously amended by Ord. No. Purpose(s): Amend Section 4.CC. of cerning such ordinance. April 21 Compost Facility: A copy of same may be obtained from 574-2003 adopted on April 24, 2003 and Bond Ordinance No. 632-2006 adopted A copy of same may be obtained from May 5 and 19 A. Tipping Fee of $1.00 $2.00 per cubic the office of the Township Clerk, 430 Park Ord. No. 630-2006 adopted on July 20, on August 17, 2006 to add the undertaking the office of the Township Clerk, 430 Park June 2 and 16 yard of un-compacted leaves accepted for Avenue, Scotch Plains, New Jersey, be- 2006) to add the undertaking of various of various improvements to Baxel, West, Avenue, Scotch Plains, New Jersey, be- July 7 composting at the County of Union Com- tween the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. improvements to Galloping Hill Golf Course Bistocchi and Mancuso Halls and other tween the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. August 4 post Facility; Monday through Friday by any member of to the County golf course improvements facilities of Union County Vocational-Tech- Monday through Friday by any member of September 15and 29 B. Tipping Fee of $2.00 $3.00 per cubic the general public who wants a copy of authorized. nical Schools to the purposes authorized. the general public who wants a copy of October 13 and 27 yard of compacted leaves accepted for same without cost. Nicole L. DiRado, Clerk Nicole L. DiRado, Clerk same without cost. November 10 composting at the County of Union Com- BARBARA RIEPE of the Board of Chosen Freeholders of the Board of Chosen Freeholders BARBARA RIEPE December 1 post Facility. Township Clerk County Of Union, State of New Jersey County Of Union, State of New Jersey Township Clerk 1 T - 12/11/08, The Leader Fee: $75.48 1 T - 12/11/08, The Times Fee: $37.23 1 T - 12/11/08, The Leader Fee: $54.57 1 T - 12/11/08, The Leader Fee: $65.28 1 T - 12/11/08, The Leader Fee: $58.65 1 T - 12/11/08, The Times Fee: $58.65 A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, December 11, 2008 Page 19

PUBLIC NOTICE TOWN OF WESTFIELD Take Notice that the Town Council of the Kimberley Aslanian Haley Town of Westfield will meet in regular

public meeting of which the public may attend and participate, on Tuesday, De- cember 16, 2008 in the Council Chambers of the Municipal Building, 425 East Broad Redefining Real Estate Street, Westfield, New Jersey, at 8:00 p.m. with a preliminary meeting at 7:45 #1 REALTOR IN THE WESTFIELD COLDWELL BANKER OFFICE YEAR-TO-DATE p.m. in the adjacent Council Conference Room which the public may also attend. Formal action may be taken. Claire J. Gray Town Clerk 1 T - 12/11/08, The Leader Fee: $14.28 PUBLIC NOTICE TOWN OF WESTFIELD This is to certify that the within resolution is a true and exact copy of the resolution adopted on December 2, 2008 by the Town Council of the Town of Westfield. PREPING FOR THE GAME…St. Bartholomew softball players, from left to right, Claire J. Gray George Balint, Dean Talcott, Paul Bifani and Marty Bernstein, practice their Town Clerk tailgate skills before the Rutgers vs. Louisville football game on December 4. RESOLUTION CODE REVIEW & TOWN PROPERTY COMMITTEE DECEMBER 2, 2008 Ice Skate with Santa Claus BE IT RESOLVED that pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40-45A-1, the Organization Meet- ing of the Town Council of the Town of Westfield for the year 2009 will be held on At Warinanco Skate Center Friday, January 2, 2009 at 6:00 p.m. 1 T - 12/11/08, The Leader Fee: $16.32 ROSELLE – Santa Claus will visit and under $4, seniors (over 62) $4.25. the ice skating rink at Warinanco Park Ice skate rental is available for an PUBLIC NOTICE in Roselle from 1 to 3 p.m. on Satur- additional $3. SCOTCH PLAINS-FANWOOD day, December 20, and Sunday, De- The Warinanco Ice Skating Center SCHOOL DISTRICT cember 21. Presented by the Union is located in Warinanco Park off Th- BOARD OF EDUCATION County Board of Chosen Freehold- ompson Avenue in Roselle and can UNION COUNTY CHARM ABOUNDS IN THIS CLASSIC ers, “Skate with Santa,” offers fami- also be accessed off St. Georges Av- NEW JERSEY lies an opportunity to enjoy an after- enue or Park Street near the Roselle/ REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS CENTER HALL COLONIAL noon together during the holidays. Elizabeth border. For further infor- NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on Come skate to Christmas carols, mation, please visit www.ucnj.org or January 15, 2009 at 10:30a.m., sealed proposals will be received by the Scotch Classic 10 room Dutch Colonial with 6 bedrooms & 3+ bathrooms offers prime location close to warm up by the fireplace and have call (908) 298-7850. Plains-Fanwood Board of Education at downtown shopping and top rated schools. This charming home boasts a formal Dining Room & some fun with Santa! Bring a camera, the office of the Business Administrator at PUBLIC NOTICE st since children will be able to have Evergreen Avenue & Cedar Street, Scotch Living Room with fireplace, 1 floor Office/Den, updated eat-in Kitchen with stainless steel appliances their photo taken with Jolly Old St. BOROUGH OF FANWOOD Plains, New Jersey 07076, for the follow- and granite counters, inviting deck and patio with fire pit overlooking private rear yard, hardwood floors, PUBLIC HEARING ing: Nick. Regular admission fees apply: WIDE AREA NETWORK all new windows and central air. Offered for $999,000 Adults $5, children 17-years of age WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 17, 2008 6:30 pm Specifications and full information may © 2008 Coldwell Banker Real Estate LLC. Coldwell Banker® is a registered trademark licensed to Coldwell Banker Real Estate LLC. ADMINISTRATION OFFICE be obtained upon request at the Business An Equal Opportunity Company. Equal Housing Opportunity. Owned and Operated by NRT LLC. Reading is Good For You 75 MARTINE AVENUE NORTH Office of the Scotch Plains-Fanwood Board FANWOOD, NEW JERSEY of Education, Evergreen Avenue & Cedar All interested citizens will be given an Street, Scotch Plains, New Jersey 07076 opportunity to present their opinion re- (908.232.6161~20). All individuals sub- Coldwell Banker garding which projects the Mayor and mitting proposals are required to comply Council should submit to the Union County with the requirements of N.J.S.A. 10:s-31 RESIDENTIAL BROKERAGE Community Development Revenue Shar- et seq. and N.J.A.C. 17:27. ing Committee for Year XXXV at the above BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF EDU- time and place. For further information CATION OF THE SCOTCH PLAINS- contact the Borough Clerk at (908) 322- FANWOOD SCHOOL DISTRICT, UNION 908.301.2004 - Direct Line 8236. COUNTY, NEW JERSEY. [email protected] Eleanor McGovern Anthony Del Sordi, Business 908.233.5555 goleader.com/subscribe Borough Clerk Business Administrator www.KimHaley.com 209 Central Avenue, Westfield, NJ 07090 1 T - 12/11/08, The Times Fee: $17.34 1 T - 12/11/08, The Times Fee: $27.54

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MASONRY REPAIRS Fireplaces • Chimneys Porches • Steps Fast Reliable Service 732-752-4242 Cell: 732-421-0033 40 Years Experience Marigliano Licensed & Insured • All credit cards Page 20 Thursday, December 11, 2008 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION FANWOOD Place, $1,220,000. Kenneth and Allison Kupfrian to Madden Properties, LLC to Marcy Alexander P. Wild and Amanda T. Recent Home Sales L. Borr, 306 Scotch Plains Avenue, CLASSIFIEDS North, $790,000. Potts, 6 LaGrande Square, $440,000. Estate of Emily D. Schult to Jo- Avenue, $390,000. Fred Leinfuss, 237 Westfield Road, Madden Properties, LLC to COMMERCIAL RENTAL LOST CAT seph and Jillian Roskin, 66 Pleasant Michael K. and Colleen B. Sawyer $355,000. Michael and Allison Bogart, 308 OFFICE SUITE Avenue, $304,000. to David Yi and Mia Kang, 43 Green- Vincent and Sharon R. Labbate to Scotch Plains Avenue, North, Small tabby cat $765,000. Beautiful Georgetown style Lost December 1 Estate of Camille C. Corona to wood Road, $380,000. Scott A. and Lisa M. Shulman, 1700 building, 2nd fl, 1040 sqft., Paul P. Kobliska and Angela M. Charlene M. and William F. Engel, Cooper Road, $589,100. Michael Mahoney, LLC to Gre- Near Hillside Avenue gory S. and Beatrice B. Benesh, 246 kitchenette, private bathroom, in Westfield Agosta, 16 Birchwood Terrace, III to Walter E. Schimming and E. William M. and Andrea-Anne C. plenty of parking on site. $389,000. Duvernay, 20 Hunter Avenue, O’Connor to Joseph and Julie A. Hyslip Avenue, $890,000. If found, call Jeffrey D. and Lori Sprengel to 203 South Ave., East, Westfield (908) 377-3663 David J. Ritter to Peter and $436,000. Mirabile, 2072 Grande Street, Call Jim Hely (908) 789-9000 Aurawan V. Nizner, 465 LaGrande Greg J. and Margo L. Denning to $362,500. Parag R. and Madhavi Raje, 731 P/T HELP WANTED Avenue, $407,000. Joan Klos and Janet Klos, 4 Laura and Robert Berness to Jes- Austin Street, $650,000. OFFICE SPACE FOR RENT Michael A. and Jill A. Rebuth to Kempshall Terrace, $350,000. sica E. and Robert T. Mettrick, Jr., Bretlans Holdings, LLC to Siew Busy Pediatric office is looking Hwe Foo and Hsieh Yao Darryl Westfield for a P/T Medical Receptionist Vincent and Debra A. Losavio, 142 406 Donato Circle, $390,000. South Avenue, $396,000. Scotch Plains: Estate of Carol B. Foote to Mat- Chang, 145 Lamberts Mill Road, Elm St. Professional Building to work 2-3 days per week. Kenneth A. and Catherine J. $517,500. 1085 Sq. Ft. 2nd Fl, Parking, Computer exp preferred. James Robinson and Danielle thew T. and Kimberly Myers, 2355 Zavada to Theodore J. and Suzanne Mattfield to Deron and Laurie Blair, Longfellow Avenue, $422,000. Fox and Foxx Development, LLC Available December 1, 2008 Email resume to 1190 Raritan Road, $600,000. to Michael L. and Melanie Colman, $2,695.00 per month [email protected] Schirm, 224 Herbert Avenue, Stanley and Rebecca Goldstein to $529,000. Eddie J. and Belinda Colon to Holly Erin R. and Charles L. Garrett, Jr., 817 Harding Street, $1,054,923.70. (201) 891-1130 and John J. Griffin, III, 2272 North Justin Cherokee, LLC to Candice EXPERIENCED TAX PREPARER Marilyn Friedrichs to Fanwood 2231 Coles Avenue, $457,500. CHILDCARE NEEDED Village Investors, LLC, 256 South Avenue, $327,500. Peter M. and Donna K. Sorkin to M. and Travis R. Epp, 968 Cherokee Temp. for tax season 2/10/09 - Avenue, $1,000,000. Irene Pisowacki to James R. Arcila Therese B. Harris and Farbod Azad, Court, $1,745,000. Nannies - Housekeepers 4/15/09. Tax Preparer- 5 yrs ex- Charles K. and Margaret Cobb to and Tamara X. Villagran, 2537 Moun- 21 Rambling Drive, $709,000. Jonathan and Elizabeth Pearson to BabyNurses Needed perience for Fanwood CPA office Fanwood Village Investors, LLC, 254 tain Avenue, $395,000. Douglas J. Higgins to Lynn E. Vincent Colangeli, 909 Rahway Av- Live-in / -out - Full/Part-time 15 hrs/wk- Evenings & Saturdays. South Avenue, $999,999. Darren Simon to Clayton I. and Wands, 592 Birch Street, $325,000. enue, $585,000. Solid References Required. Call (908) 889-9500 Livingston-Wilbor Corporation to Michelle A. Randall, 2402 Park Place, Marc Fearon and Ruth Muthini- Roy and Lien Kuczera to Frank CALL (732) 972-4090 Borough of Fanwood, 238 South Av- $479,000. Fearon to Mathew Kelly and Nataly Vasfailo, III and Gina Crisitello, 111 www.absolutebestcare.com enue, $1,644,000. David Singer and Julie Lipsett- Veras, 513 Donato Circle, $415,000. North Cottage Place, $420,000. FREELANCERS WANTED Jun Lu and Jing Li to Peggy Brug, OFFICE SPACE TO SHARE Henry and Theresa Specht to Aisha Singer to David B. and Melika M. Maureen Wyte to Michael and Amy Strong, detail-oriented writers and Omar Glover, 464 South Avenue, Davis, 9 Round Hill Road, $950,000. Feltmann, 339 Park View Drive, 48 Mohawk Trail, $535,000. Sensational office. Sunny, Private, with professional demeanor $387,700. Heather Glen at Scotch Plains Ur- $370,000. Anthony and Allison Cotroneo to 2nd fl office in downtown needed to cover local Paul A. and Melissa H. Riley to ban Renewal, LLC to Edward V. and Jorge M. and Yulibeth Oliveira to Peter and Nina Vaykhanskaya, 1015 Westfield. All utilities, copier, fax, government meetings. Must Robert and Gina Rysinski, 30 Betsy Miller, 220 Throwbridge Drive, Naimah G. Campbell and Kevin A. East Broad Street, $510,000. internet & conf. room to share be able to meet deadlines, Kempshall Terrace, $410,000. $647,000. Jenkins, 454 Farley Avenue, James and Regina Puzzo James included. One block from NYC know how to write a lead, and PIB Group, LLC to Timothy and Angela Dawn Kerekes to 2065 $465,000. Ramage, 712 Norman Place, transit. $550/mo. (908) 967-4961 take an active interest in their Melissa Pedrero, 32 Old South Av- Elizabeth Ave., LLC, 2065 Elizabeth Jorge D. and Cristina Arbantes to $775,000. beats in order to develop news enue, $460,000. Avenue, $360,000. Maureen Yewaisis, 429 Victor Street, Abbe L. Weissman-Rosenthal to HOUSE FOR RENT stories. Please email Jose Seabra to Dhammakaya Inter- Liquidation Properties, Inc. to Ken $410,000. Tony and Allison Cotroneo, 725 WESTFIELD, resume and clips to: national Meditation Center (New Jer- Charles, 1912 Sunset Place, Westfield: Norman Place, $990,000. NO REALTOR FEES!!! [email protected] sey), Inc., 117 North Martine Av- $280,000. Allen I. and Barbara Gleeman to 4bdrm, 2 full baths, appl. f/place. enue, $430,000. Custom Instrument Corporation to R & A Holdings, LLC to Douglas Lanjing Zhang and Zheng Chen, 312 Quiet street near Washington John M. Johansen Revocable Liv- 2470 Plainfield Avenue, LLC, 2470 and Christina Whang, 232 Seneca Roger Avenue, $558,000. School and park. $2,300.00/mo. NEIDE HOUSE CLEANING ing Trust to Harry Maroulakos, 189 Plainfield Avenue, $967,100. + utls. (908) 279-4493 If you don’t have time to clean, Farley Avenue, $300,000. Nicola and Dina DiNizo to Michael I will do it for you! Harsh and Aruna Bhargava to Clyde Barnett and Patricia Jackson, 229 Holy Cross Church Invites PHOTOGRAPHY Reliable, reasonable rates. W. Belle and Marcia Marable, 6 Crest Union Avenue, $475,000. Estate of Joseph Cannon to David Event and family photographer to Good references. 5 years exp. Lane, $489,000. Call me! (973) 583-8997 or Ruth Markham to Robert and Lajla and Tracy Barbosa, 2268 Stocker All For Seasonal Activities keep your Soiree alive forever. Lane, $430,000. Professional references. Call (973) 878-2181 Neide Layer, 61 Woodland Avenue, $357,500. Heather Glen at Scotch Plains Ur- SPRINGFIELD – The Holy Cross up through grade 6 will enjoy a Sun- Dave Samsky at (908) 693-0158 ban Renewal, LLC to Susan Lent, Church will celebrate the holidays day school program. Nursery care Email: [email protected] Estate of Karl Eschle to Michael and Tanya Rozycki, 95 North Av- 328 Coldstream Court, $665,000. with programs for children and also will be available. A coffee hour adults. with refreshments will follow. PUBLIC NOTICE enue, $525,000. Lawrence and Marcela Mannino JMG Properties, LLC to Michael to Thomas and Yasminda Hall, 412 Children in fourth grade and under Christmas Eve celebrations will be UNION COUNTY BOARD Willow Avenue, $370,000. are invited to participate in the Kids’ held on Wednesday, December 24, OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS S. and Lisa M. DeGaetano, 126 Farley NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD Avenue, $715,000. David M. Weinberg to Paul and Club Christmas Craft Workshop to- with a 4 p.m. family service, and a 7 Date Adopted: 12/4/08 Michael T. and Tanya J. Rozycki to Jean Rosenfeld, 2299 Woodland Ter- morrow, Friday, December 12, from p.m. candlelight worship service with Public Notice is hereby given that the PUBLIC NOTICE Richard A. O’Brien, 21 Woodland race, $675,000. 7 to 8:30 p.m. The fee is $10. communion. All gatherings will take Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- Services at 10 a.m. on Sunday, De- place at 639 Mountain Avenue in UNION COUNTY BOARD Michael and Ashley Donofrio to ers has awarded a contract without com- PUBLIC NOTICE cember 14, will feature the message Springfield. For more information, petitive bidding as a Professional Service OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS PUBLIC NOTICE pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(1)(a)(i). This NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD UNION COUNTY BOARD “Talk about the Light,” and on Sun- call the church at (973) 379-4525 or contract and the resolution authorizing it is Date Adopted: 12/4/08 OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS UNION COUNTY BOARD day, December 21, “The Miracle of visit holycrossnj.org. Holy Cross is a available for public inspection in the Office Public Notice is hereby given that the NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS Jesus.” During the service, children member of the Evangelical Lutheran of the Clerk of the Board. Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- Date Adopted: 12/4/08 NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD ers has awarded a contract without com- Date Adopted: 12/4/08 Church of America. RESOLUTION NO: 2008-1036 Public Notice is hereby given that the PUBLIC NOTICE petitive bidding as a Professional Service Public Notice is hereby given that the AWARDED TO: Mobilex USA, Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- PUBLIC NOTICE pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(1)(a)(i). This Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS Horsham, Pennsylvania ers has awarded a contract without com- contract and the resolution authorizing it is ers has awarded a contract without com- UNION COUNTY, NEW JERSEY TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS SERVICES: to provide X-Ray, EKG, petitive bidding as a Professional Service available for public inspection in the Office petitive bidding as a Professional Service MAYOR AND COUNCIL UNION COUNTY, NEW JERSEY Doppler studies, holter monitoring and pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(1)(a)(i). This of the Clerk of the Board. pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(1)(a)(i). This PLANNING BOARD Ultrasonography services at Runnells contract and the resolution authorizing it is PLEASE TAKE NOTICE, that the contract and the resolution authorizing it is Specialized Hospital. All equipment, sup- RESOLUTION NO: 2008-1038 available for public inspection in the Office Scotch Plains Mayor and Council will hold PLEASE TAKE NOTICE, that the available for public inspection in the Office plies, support services and reading/inter- AWARDED TO: Father Peter Igwilo, of the Clerk of the Board. a public hearing on Tuesday, December Scotch Plains Planning Board will hold a of the Clerk of the Board. pretation are to be the responsibility of x- Hackensack, New Jersey RESOLUTION NO: 2008-1037 23, 2008 at 8:00 pm. in Council Cham- public hearing on Tuesday, December ray/radiology/cardiology diagnostic and SERVICES: to provide chaplaincy ser- AWARDED TO: Care Perspectives, RESOLUTION NO: 2008-1034 bers, Municipal Building, 430 Park Av- 23, 2008 at 7:00 pm. in Council Cham- EKG services vices for the year 2009 Catholic patients/ Inc., Phillipsburg, New Jersey AWARDED TO: Epicare Associates, enue, Scotch Plains, New Jersey for the bers, Municipal Building, 430 Park Av- PERIOD: January 1, 2009-December residents at Runnells Specialized Hospi- SERVICES: to provide consultation and Inc., West Caldwell, New Jersey purpose of hearing public comment and enue, Scotch Plains, New Jersey for the 31, 2009 tal. continuing education services to the staff SERVICES: to provide three full day taking action on the proposed Housing purpose of hearing public comment and COSTS: in the amount of $50,000 PERIOD: January 1, 2009-December at Runnells Specialized Hospital. programs with contact hours and compe- Element and Fair Share Plan of the cur- taking action on the proposed Housing Nicole DiRado, Clerk 31, 2009 PERIOD: January 1, 2009-December tency checklists for Crisis Intervention rent Master Plan. Element and Fair Share Plan of the cur- of the Board of Chosen Freeholders COSTS: in the amount of $12,600 31, 2009 Certification, 18 sessions of on unit Crisis A copy of the Housing Element and Fair rent Master Plan. 1 T – 12/11/08, The Leader Fee: $25.50 Nicole DiRado, Clerk COSTS: in the amount of $17,250 Code Practice for Crisis Intervention Up- Share Plan are available for public review A copy of the Housing Element and Fair of the Board of Chosen Freeholders Nicole DiRado, Clerk date, and 18 classes for Medical Emer- at the Office of the Municipal Clerk, Mu- Share Plan are available for public review PUBLIC NOTICE 1 T – 12/11/08, The Leader Fee: $21.93 of the Board of Chosen Freeholders gency Mock Code nicipal Building, 430 Park Avenue, Scotch at the Office of the Municipal Clerk, Mu- PERIOD: January 1, 2009-December nicipal Building, 430 Park Avenue, Scotch UNION COUNTY BOARD 1 T – 12/11/08, The Leader Fee: $21.42 Plains, New Jersey during normal busi- PUBLIC NOTICE Plains, New Jersey during normal busi- OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS 31, 2009 ness hours. COSTS: in the amount of $17,000 ness hours. NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD UNION COUNTY BOARD PUBLIC NOTICE Barbara Horev Nicole DiRado, Clerk Barbara Horev Date Adopted: 12/4/08 OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS Secretary to the Planning Board UNION COUNTY BOARD Secretary to the Planning Board Public Notice is hereby given that the NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD of the Board of Chosen Freeholders 1 T - 12/11/08, The Times Fee: $19.89 OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS 1 T – 12/11/08, The Leader Fee: $24.48 1 T - 12/11/08, The TImes Fee: $19.89 Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- Date Adopted: 12/4/08 NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD PUBLIC NOTICE ers has awarded a contract without com- Public Notice is hereby given that the Date Adopted: 12/4/08 PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE petitive bidding as an extraordinary Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- Public Notice is hereby given that the UNION COUNTY BOARD unspecifiable service pursuant to N.J.S.A. ers has awarded a contract without com- Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- UNION COUNTY BOARD OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS UNION COUNTY BOARD 40A:11-5(1)(a)(ii). This contract and the petitive bidding as an extraordinary ers has awarded a contract without com- OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS resolution authorizing it is available for unspecifiable service pursuant to N.J.S.A. petitive bidding as an extraordinary NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD Date Adopted: 12/4/08 NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD public inspection in the Office of the Clerk 40A:11-5(1)(a)(ii). This contract and the unspecifiable service pursuant to N.J.S.A. Date Adopted: 12/4/08 Public Notice is hereby given that the Date Adopted: 12/4/08 of the Board. resolution authorizing it is available for 40A:11-5(1)(a)(ii). This contract and the Public Notice is hereby given that the Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- Public Notice is hereby given that the public inspection in the Office of the Clerk Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- ers has awarded a contract without com- Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- RESOLUTION NO: 2008-1053 resolution authorizing it is available for of the Board. ers has awarded a contract without com- petitive bidding as an extraordinary ers has awarded a contract without com- AWARD TO: Social Services for the public inspection in the Office of the Clerk petitive bidding as an extraordinary unspecifiable service pursuant to N.J.S.A. petitive bidding as an extraordinary Homeless (SSH) RESOLUTION NO: 2008-1054 of the Board. unspecifiable service pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(1)(a)(ii). This contract and the unspecifiable service pursuant to N.J.S.A. SERVICES: to transfer funds among AWARD TO: Union County Youth Ser- RESOLUTION NO: 2008-1055 40A:11-5(1)(a)(ii). This contract and the resolution authorizing it is available for 40A:11-5(1)(a)(ii). This contract and the the agencies during the contract period vices Commission AWARD TO: Newark Alliance, New- resolution authorizing it is available for public inspection in the Office of the Clerk resolution authorizing it is available for should service needs change and/or if any SERVICES: to transfer funds among ark, New Jersey public inspection in the Office of the Clerk of the Board. public inspection in the Office of the Clerk of the listed agencies fails to meet its the funded agencies and/or municipalities SERVICES: which designates Union of the Board. of the Board. contractual obligation. The attached spend- during the contract period should service County as a lead entity for developing and RESOLUTION NO: 2008-1060 ing plan was approved by the Human needs change and/or if any of the funded implementing a strategic workforce plan RESOLUTION NO: 2008-1058 amending (Resolution No. 2008-74) RESOLUTION NO: 2008-1059 Services Advisory Council (HSAC) agencies/municipalities fails to meet its on a regional basis this agreement will amending (Resolution No. 2008-75) AWARD TO: Development Directions, amending (Resolution No. 2008-76) PERIOD: January 1, 2009-December contractual obligation, upon approval by further the sum of $60,000 in wired grant AWARD TO: Development Directions, LLC, Rahway, New Jersey AWARD TO: Development Directions, 31, 2009 the Juvenile Justice Commission funds to be used to hire a regional coordi- LLC, Rahway, New Jersey SERVICES: to administer Union LLC, Rahway, New Jersey COSTS: in the total amount of $611,520 Period: January 1, 2009-December 31, nator to work with all of the Workforce SERVICES: to administer Union County’s Multi-Jurisdictional Housing Re- SERVICES: to administer Union Nicole DiRado, Clerk 2009 Investment Boards and One-Stop Career County’s US Department of Housing and habilitation Program and the Lead Envi- County’s Section 8 Housing of the Board of Chosen Freeholders COSTS: in the amount of $1,125,388.08 Centers in Northern New Jersey. Urban Development (HUD) Senior Home ronmental Analysis Assistance Reduction PERIOD: to extend the contract through 1 T – 12/11/08, The Leader Fee: $25.50 Nicole DiRado, Clerk Nicole DiRado, Clerk Improvement Program. Program (UCLEAAR) March 31, 2009 of the Board of Chosen Freeholders of the Board of Chosen Freeholders PERIOD: to extend the contract through PERIOD: to extend the contract through Nicole DiRado, Clerk PUBLIC NOTICE 1 T – 12/11/08, The Leader Fee: $25.50 1 T – 12/11/08, The Leader Fee: $24.48 March 31, 2009 March 31, 2009 of the Board of Chosen Freeholders Nicole DiRado, Clerk 1 T – 12/11/08, The Leader Fee: $21.42 UNION COUNTY BOARD Nicole DiRado, Clerk PUBLIC NOTICE of the Board of Chosen Freeholders OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS PUBLIC NOTICE of the Board of Chosen Freeholders 1 T – 12/11/08, The Leader Fee: $22.95 1 T – 12/11/08, The Leader Fee: $23.46 PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD UNION COUNTY BOARD UNION COUNTY BOARD Date Adopted: 12/4/08 OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE UNION COUNTY BOARD Public Notice is hereby given that the NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- Date Adopted: 12/4/08 Date Adopted: 12/4/08 UNION COUNTY BOARD UNION COUNTY BOARD NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD ers has awarded a contract without com- Public Notice is hereby given that the Public Notice is hereby given that the OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS Date Adopted: 12/4/08 petitive bidding as a Professional Service Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD Public Notice is hereby given that the pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(1)(a)(i). This ers has awarded a contract without com- ers has awarded a contract without com- Date Adopted: 12/4/08 Date Adopted: 12/4/08 Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- contract and the resolution authorizing it is petitive bidding as a Professional Service petitive bidding as a Professional Service Public Notice is hereby given that the Public Notice is hereby given that the ers has awarded a contract without com- available for public inspection in the Office pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(1)(a)(i). This pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(1)(a)(i). This Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- petitive bidding as a Professional Service of the Clerk of the Board. contract and the resolution authorizing it is contract and the resolution authorizing it is ers has awarded a contract without com- ers has awarded a contract without com- pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(1)(a)(i). This available for public inspection in the Office petitive bidding as a Professional Service petitive bidding as a Professional Service contract and the resolution authorizing it is RESOLUTION NO: 2008-1078 available for public inspection in the Office of the Clerk of the Board. pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(1)(a)(i). This pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(1)(a)(i). This available for public inspection in the Office amending (Resolution No. 2007-491) of the Clerk of the Board. contract and the resolution authorizing it is contract and the resolution authorizing it is of the Clerk of the Board. AWARDED TO: PMK Group, RESOLUTION NO: 2008-1071 RESOLUTION NO: 2008-1070 available for public inspection in the Office available for public inspection in the Office Cranford, New Jersey amending (Resolution No. 2008-517) RESOLUTION NO: 2008-1062 amending (Resolution No. 2008-504) of the Clerk of the Board. of the Clerk of the Board. SERVICES: for the purpose of provid- AWARDED TO: Bauch, Zucker, AWARDED TO: Ruderman & AWARDED TO: Harbor Consultants, ing additional remedial investigation ser- Hatfield, LLC, Springfield, New Jersey Glickman, P.C., Springfield, New Jer- RESOLUTION NO: 2008-1069 RESOLUTION NO: 2008-1068 Inc., Cranford, New Jersey vices, as required by NJDEP, at the Meisel SERVICES: special counsel for special- sey amending (Resolution No. 2008-426) amending (Resolution No. 2008-26) SERVICES: for the purpose formulating Avenue Park located in Springfield ized legal services to represent the County SERVICES: special counsel for person- AWARDED TO: Garrubbo, Capece, & AWARDED TO: Roth Horowitz, LLC, a conceptual outline for the Union County COSTS: in the amount of $17,500 for a of Union in connection with labor negotia- nel affairs Millman, P.C., Westfield, New Jersey Springfield, New Jersey Parks Master Plan for the Open Space, new total contract amount of $47,365 tions and personnel matters COSTS: in an additional amount of SERVICES: special counsel for person- SERVICES: special counsel for person- Recreation and Historic Preservation Trust Nicole DiRado, Clerk COSTS: in an additional amount of $25,500 for a new contract amount not to nel affairs nel affairs Fund. of the Board of Chosen Freeholders $50,000 for a new contract amount not to exceed COSTS: in an additional amount of COSTS: in an additional amount of COSTS: in the amount not to exceed 1 T – 12/11/08, The Leader Fee: $21.93 exceed $75,000 $175,000 $25,500 for a new contract amount not to $37,500 for a new contract amount not to $18,000 Nicole DiRado, Clerk Nicole DiRado, Clerk exceed $50,000 exceed $87,500 Nicole DiRado, Clerk PUBLIC NOTICE of the Board of Chosen Freeholders of the Board of Chosen Freeholders Nicole DiRado, Clerk Nicole DiRado, Clerk of the Board of Chosen Freeholders 1 T – 12/11/08, The Leader Fee: $22.95 1 T – 12/11/08, The Leader Fee: $22.95 of the Board of Chosen Freeholders of the Board of Chosen Freeholders 1 T – 12/11/08, The Leader Fee: $21.93 UNION COUNTY BOARD 1 T – 12/11/08, The Leader Fee: $21.42 1 T – 12/11/08, The Leader Fee: $21.42 OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE Date Adopted: 12/4/08 UNION COUNTY BOARD UNION COUNTY BOARD UNION COUNTY BOARD Public Notice is hereby given that the OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS UNION COUNTY BOARD UNION COUNTY BOARD OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD ers has awarded a contract without com- Date Adopted: 12/4/08 Date Adopted: 12/4/08 NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD Date Adopted: 12/4/08 petitive bidding as an extraordinary Public Notice is hereby given that the Public Notice is hereby given that the Date Adopted: 12/4/08 Date Adopted: 12/4/08 Public Notice is hereby given that the unspecifiable service pursuant to N.J.S.A. Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- Public Notice is hereby given that the Public Notice is hereby given that the Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- 40A:11-5(1)(a)(ii). This contract and the ers has awarded a contract without com- ers has awarded a contract without com- Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- ers has awarded a contract without com- resolution authorizing it is available for petitive bidding as a Professional Service petitive bidding as a Professional Service ers has awarded a contract without com- ers has awarded a contract without com- petitive bidding as an extraordinary public inspection in the Office of the Clerk pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(1)(a)(i). This pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(1)(a)(i). This petitive bidding as an extraordinary petitive bidding as an extraordinary unspecifiable service pursuant to N.J.S.A. of the Board. contract and the resolution authorizing it is contract and the resolution authorizing it is unspecifiable service pursuant to N.J.S.A. unspecifiable service pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(1)(a)(ii). This contract and the available for public inspection in the Office available for public inspection in the Office 40A:11-5(1)(a)(ii). This contract and the 40A:11-5(1)(a)(ii). This contract and the resolution authorizing it is available for RESOLUTION NO: 2008-1082 of the Clerk of the Board. of the Clerk of the Board. resolution authorizing it is available for resolution authorizing it is available for public inspection in the Office of the Clerk AWARD TO: This Is It! Concept and public inspection in the Office of the Clerk public inspection in the Office of the Clerk of the Board Event Productions, Hoboken, New Jer- RESOLUTION NO: 2008-1081 RESOLUTION NO: 2008- 1079 of the Board. of the Board sey amending (Resolution No. 2008-1001) amending (Resolution No. 2007-336) RESOLUTION NO: 2008-1086 SERVICES: to plan, produce and pro- AWARDED TO: Schwartz, Simon, AWARDED TO: T & M Associates, RESOLUTION NO: 2008-1083 RESOLUTION NO: 2008-1084 AWARD TO: This Is It! Concept and mote the 2009 Kids Kingdom Traveling Edelstein, Celso & Kessler, LLC, Middletown, New Jersey AWARD TO: This Is It! Concept and AWARD TO: Across the River, LLC, Event Productions, Hoboken, New Jer- Jubilee Series taking place on June 13th Morristown, New Jersey SERVICES: for the purpose of provid- Event Productions, Hoboken, New Jer- Cranford, New Jersey sey at Cedar Brook Park, Plainfield; July 12th SERVICES: special counsel in the mat- ing engineering design services for an sey SERVICES: to provide consulting ser- SERVICES: to plan, produce and pro- at the Loop, Mount Carmel, Berkeley ter entitled Aspen Landscaping v. UC, et additional method analysis as required by SERVICES: to plan, produce and pro- vices for the 2009 MusicFest taking place mote the 2009 MusicFest taking place on Heights; August 16th at Conant Park, Hill- als NJDEP for the permit application for he mote the 2009 R &B by the Brook Festival on Saturday, September 12th and Sun- Saturday, September 12th and Sunday, side; September 12th & 13th at COSTS: for an additional sum of $10,000 Renovation of Lake Surprise Dam at Cedar Brook Park, Saturday, June 13th, day, September 13th at Nomahegan Park September 13th at Nomahegan Park in Nomahegan Park, Cranford for a new total contract amount not to COSTS: in the amount of $5,800.09 for 2009 in Cranford, New Jersey Cranford, New Jersey COSTS: in the amount of $94,000 Exceed $30,000. a new total contract amount of $193,612. 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PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, December 11, 2008 Page 21 Schaer’s Work POPCORN™ Is an ‘Open Book’ The Boy in the Striped Pajamas: By MARYLOU MORANO Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times Dressed for Nightmares AREA – Once you’ve seen the work of artist Miriam Schaer, it’s hard to One Popcorn, Poor • Two Popcorns, Fair • Three Popcorns, Good • Four Popcorns, Excellent get it out of your mind. By MICHAEL S. GOLDBERGER the bold child, smartly evoked by Asa She uses various garments – in- 3 and 1/2 popcorns Butterfield, eventually finds an escape cluding women’s undergarments – to If a reincarnated Aesop were inclined from the compound and wends his way to to pen a parable about the Holocaust, the “farm.” To his surprise, there, on the explore social, spiritual and women’s other side of an electrified fence, sits a issues. odds are it would resemble The Boy in the Striped Pajamas. The story of an 8-year- disconsolate little boy in striped pajamas. Her multimedia exhibit, “Altars of old German boy, circa 1943, whose father The title character, superbly etched by the Invisible: Sculptural Bookworks,” is promoted to commandant of a concen- Jack Scanlon, says his name is Shmuel, is currently on display in the Tomasulo tration camp, its triumph is in how it and that he often seeks solace at the barbed Gallery at Union County College in dissects so monumental a tragedy with wire. “Shmuel? That’s not a name. I’ve Cranford. such simplicity. never heard of anyone named that,” as- The artist creates books from On the surface, the military family – a serts Bruno. Shmuel replies that he never children’s clothing, gloves, girdles, mom, dad, sis and bro, doing what fami- heard of anyone named Bruno. All the lies do – seems blissfully unaware of its same, ecstatic that they’re both eight, brassieres and even a Victorian wed- they decide to be friends. ding dress. role in history. But we sense an unspoken secret, an unnamed complicity. Only a What follows is a very sensitively Debbie Hoffman for The Westfield Leader and The Times Ms. Schaer relates the story of the cast this competent could relate the hypo- played, emotionally charged look at child- POETRY IN MOTION...Teacher, Dayna Martinovic, left, and students Emma person who once owned and wore the critical dynamic that might exist between hood under the most unfortunate of cir- Nordstrom and Matthew Bruno are visited by resident poet Shelley Benroya, as garment by using the techniques of cumstances. Breaking away whenever he they work on a poetry assignment in class at Mountainside’s Deerfield School. Miriam Schaer’s “Altars of the Invisible,” a full-length one’s conscious and subconscious when painting, starching, embellishing and Victorian wedding gown, has been painted light blue and placed survival is at issue. can, Bruno brings his new pal either cakes on a carousel that spins unceasingly. The gown is embellished or a sandwich…when he remembers. They positioning. with items representing stages of the wearer’s life. Bruno doesn’t want to leave Berlin. The clothing sculptures are dis- Here he has all his friends. In an opening amuse themselves with checkers and other Art’s ‘Waking’ Power played around the gallery with some scene, mimicking the sounds of airplanes, games they manage to play without being suspended from the ceiling, while they glide carelessly through the streets. electrocuted. Wojcik But, for only a scant second, the aviator It is preciously touching when Shmuel, Inspires Children to Learn others, like “Golden Apples,” a pair his head shaved, his adult teeth doubt- of gloves rising in supplication, are CONTINUED FROM PAGE 22 discerns hubbub and anxiety in a housing By DEBBIE HOFFMAN etry before, and this has taught me a court he passes. We know they are round- lessly delayed by malnutrition, manages Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times reminiscent of a still-life tableau. sequence to the music, with a very ing up Jews. He can’t quite identify the to laugh whilst teased during a game. different way to teach.” “Gloves and hand-shaped drying mechanized section to show the loss of dismay he sees. Equally affecting is the tenor of their MOUNTAINSIDE – On a recent Ms. Martinovic added that the stu- forms…explore the hand as a most Anyway, he is assured he’ll make new conversations. The awful truth hangs afternoon, Deerfield School fifth grad- dents are “ready to write” after listen- basic sign of human communication friends, which essentially shapes the film’s above them. They know it; they don’t ers in Dayna Martinovic’s class were ing to music and dancing. “It gets them – a greeting, a warning, surrender and ironic plot. For after arriving at the gray, know it. “The numbers, the pajamas, is it singing and swaying to the Tempta- excited,” she said. embrace…,” Ms. Schaer said. concrete estate, he wonders if there’ll be some game you’re playing?” asks Bruno. tions’ “Ain’t Too Proud to Beg.” “Dayna has really been engaged and kids to play with at the nearby farm. Evincing a pained look of disbelief, One of the themes connecting all of Shmuel assures no game is afoot, and that But this was not music class for these supportive in the classroom,” Ms. the pieces in the exhibit is an element “Farm?” questions his mom, excellently Mountainside students; it was language Benroya added. portrayed by Vera Farmiga. It’s never his attire is not a pajama. Still, he isn’t at of surprise. named. But, by its number of crematori- all able to explain why he is where he is arts. “A few students were struggling and Hidden away in each piece are ums, we know it’s Auschwitz. …except that, “I am a Jew.” At home, a Mountainside’s school district, this residency has really helped them books and found objects that further The commandant, exacted with skilled Nazi tutor regularly drills into Bruno and thanks to a grant by the Blanche M. and come out with their (writing) skill,” Ms. emphasize the stories Ms. Schaer is temper by journeyman David Thewlis, his easily brainwashed, older sister Gretel George L. Watts Community Founda- Martinovic said. “They have something telling through her art. had guaranteed Mother that “it” was at (Amber Beattie) that Jews are the cause of tion, has taken on eight arts residency that they are proud of.” This book-sculpture connection least a couple kilometers away. Nonethe- all the world’s woes. takes on a life of its own; the book less, Bruno can see it from his bedroom. So it follows that Bruno’s parents are Of course, the subsequently boarded-up nonplussed when he inquires, “But there becomes a sculpture, and the sculp- are good Jews, too, aren’t there?” Previ- ture becomes a book. window won’t deter this born explorer. His curiosity is further piqued by an inci- ously, when asked about Pavel, Father One garment, “Altars of the Invis- dent with a kitchen helper. remarked, “Those people, they’re not re- ible,” physically pulls the viewer into His parents away, Bruno falls from the ally people at all.” Now Dad remains the exhibit. This full-length Victorian tire swing. In need of first aid and a stolid. But motherly instinct and a seed of wedding gown has been painted light calming voice, he is attended to by the doubt awakened by her child forces a blue and placed on a carousel that ashen “farmer” Pavel (David Hayman), realization in Mrs. Commandant. spins unceasingly. heretofore only a potato peeler. Bandag- It’s the beginning of the end, for the The gown is embellished with items ing the knee, the servant assures it will be Third Reich, for the Big Lie and all the fine. But Bruno rails, “How do you know? supporting little lies. All of which is bru- representing different stages of a tally encapsulated in this fable’s horrific woman’s life, from birth through ado- You’re not a doctor.” Pavel informs; yes, he is. That’s our first tear. but cautionary conclusion. Poetically say- lescence, through marriage and old Others will ultimately follow en masse, ing never again, The Boy in the Striped age. yet never gratuitously caused. This script Pajamas impresses that our very survival Various objects – for example, wed- keeps its head screwed on, rarely losing as a species depends on replacing scape- ding figurines, a computer mouse and sight of the historical, psychological and goatism with humanism. a telephone – are displayed on little sociological lessons it dutifully imparts. * * * shelves that were created from the Being fair but not sympathetic, it slowly The Boy in the Striped Pajamas, rated front of the gown, which has become unravels the layers of rationalization in PG-13, is a Miramax Films release di- a template of the wearer’s life. which its principals have wrapped them- rected by Mark Herman and stars Asa selves. Even Bruno. Butterfield, Jack Scanlon and Vera Ms. Schaer has left the lacy back of Farmiga. Running time: 93 minutes. the wedding gown untouched, except farmland. But this is really a song that A study in unintentional contradictions, for the paint. The pristine lace repre- can relate to anywhere in the county.” JUST MY IMAGINATION...Through an arts residency program initiated by the sents romance, another side of a Mr. Wojcik draws even more nostal- New Jersey Performing Arts Center’s Arts Education Department, Deerfield woman’s life. gia with the next piece, “Lord Sedley’s School in Mountainside was visited by teaching artist Shelley Benroya, who used “…Frozen and stiff, the garment Masque (Or the Revels of Love Re- music to help enliven the students to explore the medium of poetry and write their becomes immobile, as if the wearer vealed),” a pastiche of Renaissance own. Jordan Tyler takes a stab at a poem, above. evaporated, leaving only a shell,” Ms. music. Schaer explained. “This is kind of the odd one out,” Mr. programs in 2008 by the New Jersey During the lesson, Ms. Benroya The wearer of the clothing is long Wojcik admitted with a laugh. “There Performing Arts Center’s (NJPAC) Arts opened a box of spaghetti and broke the gone, but the person’s life remains an was a group I grew up with called the Education Department. noodles in half to demonstrate to the open book for all to see. British City Wates, and they just re- In this Deerfield School classroom, students what a “snap word” is in po- “The clothing essentially corded all the bawdy songs of the En- teaching artist Shelley Benroya was etry. She explained that this “snap word,” becomes…an enclosure, and upon glish Renaissance. In fact, I wrote this educating children on poetry. She used known as a caesura, is a “natural place opening the book made of this cloth- piece to be performed over the reading the Temptations’ song to explain to the to break a long sentence into lines.” ing, the ghost of the missing person of a poem called ‘Corydon and Phyllis,’ students the common history between NJPAC’s first residency program was still remains in the echo of the and when I was recording it, I was able BRAVO...WSO’s maestro, David Wroe, fourth from right, and guest soloists take song and poetry. “Poetry is connected established in 1994, three years before garment’s frozen shape,” the artist to get the lead singer of the Wates to a bow after performing Puccini’s Turandot. to the movement of our breath,” Ms. the Newark building opened. The teach- said. come and read over the music.” Benroya explained. ing artists, ranging from poets to danc- In Ms. Schaer’s work, clothing takes The final two pieces continue the “I like how she put the music on ers, attend schools all over the state of on a language of its own. album’s jump from story to story; Ring In The New Year because it helped me to think a lot,” New Jersey. There are between 100 and She uses this language to tell her “Closer to Home” is part of a score Mr. student Emma Nordstrom said. “She 110 residencies per year for students, personal stories as well. Wojcik wrote for a film, and “Sea teaches poetry in a different way than ranging from preschoolers to high “My own feelings about my infer- Songs” is about the haunting nature of With The WF Symphony most teachers.” schoolers in both public and private tility live in work created out of tod- the sea in the dead of winter. WESTFIELD – On Wednesday, visiting the office at 224 East Broad “I like how she talks about poetry,” settings. dler dresses and baby rompers,” she “‘Closer to Home’ was written for a December 31, at 7 p.m., Westfield Sym- Street. fellow student Matthew Bruno said. “I The first residency program in said. film about a mail-order bride and really phony Orchestra (WSO), under the Tickets are also available at the Town think she taught me how to write the Mountainside was held last spring in Valeri Larko, art director of the has two themes to it – romance and a baton of Maestro David Wroe, again Book Store, located at 270 East Broad longest poem I’ve ever written.” the Beechwood School’s first grade. Tomasulo Gallery, said, “Miriam sort of meltdown because the guy is presents its annual New Year’s Eve Street in Westfield, and Martin Jewel- One of Ms. Benroya’s methods, ac- “Artists are passionate about teach- Schaer is a highly original artist who very unstable,” Mr. Wojcik explained. musical celebration. ers, located at 12 North Avenue, West, cording to the students, was to show ing,” Ambrose Liu, NJPAC’s associate turns ordinary pieces of clothing into “As for ‘Sea Songs,’ I based it off of This year’s performance, Puttin’ On in Cranford. them “a scribble,” Emma said. director of residencies, said. “They delightful and thought provoking seeing the sea in Maine in the dead of The Ritz, promises a wonderful revue Kids closed their eyes and scribbled come from the world [about which] sculptural books.” winter, when it’s completely gray and of American musical theater classics, Due Sorelle Returns on a piece of paper. After, they looked they are teaching.” “Walking into a room of these amaz- cold-looking. I used an accordion to all presented in symphonic splendor. to see what they drew and they wrote a Ms. Benroya joined NJPAC in 2005. ing works of art is a magical experi- open the piece to give it a feel of the sea, This year’s concert presents a host of To WF’s Juxtapose poem about it. Previously, she was a teaching artist for ence that should not be missed,” she which I also ended it with. It goes much-loved songs by Gershwin, WESTFIELD – Due Sorelle (“two “I saw the sun,” she said. Matthew Playwright’s Theater in Morristown. added. through four movements that go through Bernstein, Bart, Rogers and sisters”), run by Gina and Tania Spil, saw a picture of a dog. “I’ve done a lot of different types of “Altars of the Invisible: Sculptural various concepts of that cold-looking Hammerstein, Kander and Ebb, and will offer its brand of one-of-a-kind Both students said they enjoyed the writing, but poetry has always meant Bookworks” is on exhibit through Maine sea.” Gilbert and Sullivan. It features star jewelry at a Westfield trunk show in lessons, but Emma added, “I didn’t the most to me,” she said. Saturday, December 20. More on Mr. Wojcik can be found on performers direct from both the Broad- Juxtapose Gallery later this month. enjoy dancing around.” “The arts have been instrumental in For more information, including his website, raymondwojcik.com. “Pic- way stage and renowned opera compa- The sisters’ work will be showcased Ms. Martinovic said she was told fostering learning,” Mr. Liu said. “What gallery hours, call (908) 709-7155. tures and Stories” can be purchased nies around the world. on Saturday, December 20, from 10 about this program when she was hired Shelley does is wakes them up by using Ms. Schaer’s website is through the site, Albany Records and Puttin’ On The Ritz gives an insight a.m. to 5:30 p.m. and Sunday, Decem- this past summer. “I never taught po- the arts as a vehicle to inspire learning.” miriamschaer.neoimages.net. Amazon.com. into the wacky, the tender, the comic ber 21, from 12 to 5 p.m. and the tragic elements of musical the- The company’s jewelry will be promi- ater, all rolled up in friendly cabaret nently featured on the ABC medical JUXTAPOSE GALLERY style. show “Private Practice,” which serves Fanwood Seniors Travel to This is an event for the whole family, as a spin-off of “Grey’s Anatomy.” a concert for adults to reminisce, for The color palette ranges from clear kids to enjoy some of the more peculiar crystal to purples and blues, reflecting Due Sorelle Jewelry Hyde Park to Dine and Tour characters to grace the Broadway stage this season’s colors. A new design fea- By MARYLOU MORANO joyed a personally escorted tour of and for all to revel in the theatrical and turing beads woven with colorful em- Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times the 19th-Century mansion. musical genius of some of America’s broidery floss has been a hit this fall. Holiday Trunk Show FANWOOD – The Fanwood Se- The opulent 50-room “country finest professional performers. The The two-day Christmas trunk show nior Citizens (FSC) took a trip north house” was used by Mr. Vanderbilt show will end at about 8:45 p.m. allows an extra day to get shopping on the New York State Thruway to and his wife, Louise, for a few weeks The WSO recommends that audi- done. Due Sorelle will offer a variety of Hyde Park, N.Y., last month. each spring and fall. ence members make reservations soon prices; they have designed some spe- The daylong excursion included a After Mr. Vanderbilt’s death in as tickets are selling fast, and last year’s cial gift jewelry at a lower price to four-course luncheon at the Culinary 1938, “Hyde Park” was inherited by concert was a sellout. accommodate people’s budgets with- Institute of America and a tour of the Mrs. Vanderbilt’s niece, Margaret Van Tickets in advance are $35 for gen- out compromising their signature style. 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