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Published Every Thursday Since September 3, 1890 (908) 232-4407 USPS 680020 Thursday, November 26, 2009 OUR 119th YEAR – ISSUE NO. 48-2009 Periodical – Postage Paid at Rahway, N.J. www.goleader.com [email protected] SIXTY CENTS Donations Sought to Help Families In Need During Holiday Season By MARYLOU MORANO ing individuals and families in need nications for The Community Food Specially Written for The Westfield Leader through its “Adopt a Food Pantry.” Bank of New Jersey in Hillside. “The AREA – With the weakened Area schools adopt a food pantry and need is up 67 percent from just two economy, many local residents are students are encouraged to bring do- years ago.” still in need of food and clothing. This nations to school with them, and the For Thanksgiving, a total of 35 holiday season, many local congre- county will distribute the supplies to turkey drive sites donated 2,898 fro- gations and organizations will con- the food pantries. The non-perish- zen turkeys, and Westfield’s First duct food, clothing and other drives able foods needed most are cereals, Union School brought in 102 tur- in an effort to lend a hand. infant formula, milk (canned, boxed, keys, 1,020 pounds of food and $124. “There are approximately 30 food or powered), juice (boxed or canned) In total, The Community Food Bank, pantries in the county and all urgently peanut butter, and canned or pack- which assists low-income people in need supplies,” said Union County aged foods such as meat, fish, veg- 18 of New Jersey’s 21 counties, re- Freeholder Chairman Alexander etables, macaroni and cheese, soups, ceived 2,898 frozen turkeys from the Mirabella. stews and chili. 35 turkey drive sites. “Westfield was The Union County Department of “The need [for food this year] is up one of nine sites to collect more than Human Services (UCDHS) is coordi- 30 percent in our different partnering 100 turkeys,” he said. nating with schools in the county to agencies, such as soup kitchens,” said Assemblywoman Linda Stender refill the shelves of food pantries serv- Anthony Guido, director of commu- (LD-22, Fanwood) is accepting do- nations for the Community Food Bank of New Jersey at her office located at 1801 East Second Street in Scotch Plains, Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. The food bank needs high-protein, non-perishable foods, such as peanut butter, canned meats, fish, chili, fruits and vegetables. Financial donations can be made payable to The Community Food Bank of New Jersey and mailed to CAN YOU NAME THAT TREE?...Dean Talcott of Fanwood, a Union County Master Tree Steward volunteer, attaches an Assemblywoman Stender, attention: identification tag to a Pin Oak in Nomahegan Park to help raise public awareness of the importance of trees in the Community Food Drive, 1801 East environment. Second Street, Scotch Plains, N.J. 07076. The Tri-County Red Cross, located Forensic Lab Has Ability to Solve at 332 West Front Street in Plainfield, has collected food and more than 250 turkeys to distribute for Thanksgiv- ing. This year, the agency had found Crimes, Match Criminal Profiles that “more people had come to the By MICHAEL J. POLLACK crimes. This year, the lab played a stressed, “Being aware of contamina- door sooner. We were limited on the Specially Written for The Westfield Leader role in connecting several Union tion issues is so important. We want Thanksgiving food baskets that we WESTFIELD – The “future of law County burglaries. to obtain a correct result and keep could hand out sooner than last year,” enforcement” is occurring right now The lab successfully linked DNA scientific integrity, so nothing we SCOUTING FOR FOOD…Cub Scout Pack 673 collected food and delivered over said Mike Prasad, director of emer- in Westfield, according to Union from a screwdriver’s handle, found at touch is leading to a false exclusion.” 50 bags to the Holy Trinity Food Pantry on First Street in Westfield two Saturdays gency services, who said this year he County Prosecutor Ted Romankow. a burglary scene in Clark, to a con- Because of that, live evidence was ago. also saw people in need of Thanks- Tucked inside the Ralph G. Froehlich victed offender who struck in Union. not being processed at the time of the giving meals due to sudden job loss. Public Safety Building on North Av- This individual has now pled guilty to media’s arrival. The simple act of The agency is also holding a toy enue lies the Union County three burglaries and will be sentenced talking could lead unintentionally to WF Redistricting Upheld; drive during December, and is in need Prosecutor’s Office Forensic Labora- next month. saliva being released and damaging all year round for items such as trial- tory, where eight lab technicians ana- “We would not have had that op- evidence, Ms. Ghannam said. size toothpaste for its disaster kits lyze the science behind criminal cases portunity but for that DNA analysis Fears of contamination are so great BOE Must Bus RIS Students and cases of bottled water that is that occur in Union County. through our lab,” Mr. Romankow said. that the final room, to which the me- By PAUL J. PEYTON “who actually attend RIS while re- handed out at disaster sites. The Tri- Last Thursday, the prosecutor’s Monica Ghannam, who serves as dia had absolutely no access, is Specially Written for The Westfield Leader siding beyond two miles…is incon- County Red Cross, which serves office invited the media inside the DNA technical leader, took the me- blocked from all non-lab workers, WESTFIELD — An administra- sistent” with state statutes. The BOE Union, Middlesex and Somerset laboratory to gain perspective on the dia on a tour of the biological side of even the cleaning crew. tive law judge has upheld the Board had required students who legally Counties, can be reached at (908) role it plays. the operation. “We clean it ourselves,” Ms. of Education’s (BOE) redistricting of required busing to attend Edison. 756-6414. Back in 2002, when the The four-phase process of DNA Ghannam said. 21 students from the Washington Under state law, a district must bus Rosemarie O’Hare, director of the groundbreaking for the Froehlich analysis begins in the examination In the final room, a thermo cycler School area to Edison Intermediate students who live more two miles Westfield Food Pantry at Holy Trin- structure was underway, Mr. room, where evidence from police makes copies and amplifies segments School instead of Roosevelt Interme- from an elementary or intermediate ity, said, “There are certain items we Romankow made a request to the departments is first opened. Gloves of the DNA. Once that has concluded, diate School (RIS), the closer school school and two-and-a-half miles from can always use – cereal, oatmeal, freeholders that the county consider are worn, and facemasks are donned lab techs see a series of peaks on a to those students’ neighborhoods. The a high school. peanut butter and jelly, soup, or per- adding a DNA element to its labora- to avoid contamination. Since bio- graph. Those peaks are labeled with judge, however, determined that the However, the judge did not find in sonal-care products (such as) soap, tory, which at that time handled serol- logical fluids can fluoresce, an alter- numbers, and the combination of BOE’s policy to provide busing only the lawsuit, filed by Mr. Stoller who toothpaste and shampoo. For the holi- ogy (the study and examination of nate light source in the room helps to numbers culminates into a complete for Edison students to be unlawful. represented a group of 47 parents days we also need turkeys or hams.” bodily fluids) and controlled danger- identify certain biological fluids such DNA profile of a person. That profile The redistricting, approved last CONTINUED ON PAGE 8 CONTINUED ON PAGE 8 ous substances (CDS). as saliva. is then compared to others in the spring by the BOE, went into effect in “I knew, as well as other law-en- After biological fluids are identi- CODIS databank of convicted of- September in an effort to reduce the forcement, that DNA would continue fied, the next step is determining to fenders, and previously unsolved Roosevelt sixth grade student enroll- to be the future of investigations in whom they belong; this process oc- cases can be cracked. ment over the next five years. RVSA Delays Budget Until the forensic field,” Mr. Romankow curs in the DNA extraction room. The analysis of DNA – which, Ms. Administrative Law Judge Rich- said. “I pushed the county to add a DNA, which is found in white blood Ghannam said, is in every cell in a ard McGill ruled November 19 that Mayors Review Proposal DNA lab, but the concern was the cells, is opened up with harsh chemi- person’s body, from hair and toenails trhe district’s plan “to approximately amount of money to develop it.” cals that can break through cell walls. to the liver – is “an exact science.” If equalize the number of students in By WAYNE BAKER bad precedent. Mr. Dierkes later said Mr. Romankow said he was “fortu- Throughout, Ms. Ghannam CONTINUED ON PAGE 8 each school is inherently reasonable.” Specially Written for The Westfield Leader that Mountainside’s new mayor, Paul nate” that, through the efforts of Superintendent of Schools Marga- RAHWAY — The commissioners Mirabelli, opposed such review. former Rep. Mike Ferguson, $1 mil- ret Dolan said in a statement that she of the Rahway Valley Sewerage Au- Paul Sefranka, Rahway’s commis- lion of federal grants came forward to was “pleased that this decision vali- thority (RVSA) voted Monday night sioner, said that the authority was start the process of building the lab, dates our effort to provide consistent to postpone adoption of the RVSA “better served by taking a delibera- which complemented the existing se- educational opportunities for all the 2010 budget until its December 17 tive vote.” He said all commissioners rological center. children in our district.” meeting. The operating expense por- are beholden to political input, fur- Last September, the forensic lab A group of parents, led by Lee tion of the proposed budget, released ther stating that since they are ap- was accredited in the disciplines of Stoller, had sought to have their chil- at press deadline, is available to down- pointed, they could find themselves CDS and biology through the Ameri- dren remain at Roosevelt instead of load at goleader.com. not reappointed if they are not re- can Society of Crime Laboratory Di- being redistricted to Edison. The stu- Discussion of the request for re- sponsive to community desires. rectors (ASCLD). It remains the first dents who were redistricted were all view of the authority’s budget by the Maria Abram, the commissioner from county lab in New Jersey to receive from the Washington School area and mayors of Woodbridge, Rahway and Springfield, stated that Springfield’s DNA certification from ASCLD and resided on the northern portion of the Clark at a recent press conference mayor and council voted to appoint a the second in the state, behind the northeast corner of town, according consumed a large portion of the meet- representative to the oversight commit- New Jersey State Police Forensic to the ruling. ing. Mountainside’s commissioner, tee. She described this as a “highly Laboratory. Judge McGill ruled that the board’s Rene Dierkes, stated that the RVSA’s political issue” and stated she would “Once you’re accredited, we can transportation and attendance zones operating agreement gives no such vote to postpone the budget adoption. essentially take any [nuclear] DNA policies are “unlawful,” saying that right of review. He also stated that Cranford RVSA Commissioner Jim from anywhere in world, and [after denying transportation to students permitting such a review would set a Murphy said with the combined as- analysis by the lab experts], it would sessment of the 11 RVSA member be accepted...These are the highest towns being $2.4 million less than last standards you can get,” Mr. year, Cranford was the only town fac- Romankow said. ing an assessment increase (about Mr. Romankow said the “purpose” $38,000). Laughing, Mr. Sefranka sug- of having the lab is not only to solve gested, “Tell Cranford to flush less.” crimes; in addition, it can perform Garwood’s new commissioner, “profiling” exercises, which look to Stephen Greet, stated that he was in match DNA with those in the Com- favor of the review. He also said that bined DNA Index System (CODIS). he encouraged Garwood’s mayor to “It’s like a library,” Mr. Romankow make a site visit to the RVSA plant. said of CODIS profiling. “If we get a Responding to Mr. Greet, Mr. hit off somebody, we can determine if Sefranka commented that Rahway’s that person’s DNA is in a bank (a mayor, James Kennedy, and adminis- databank of convicted offenders).” trator, Peter Pelissier, had served on Over the course of the year, the RVSA’s board. county lab has made 15 verified DNA Richard LoForte, Kenilworth’s “hits” to convicted offenders in cases commissioner, said, “I would hope ranging from burglary, homicide and that the mayors make their recom- rape. mendations well in advance (of the “We had hits on individuals in- Michael J. Pollack for The Westfield Leader budget adoption).” volved with crimes in which we would PRECISION SCIENCE...Technicians display the precision science in use at Allen Chin, Westfield’s commis- not have had evidence otherwise,” Union County’s DNA Lab in Westfield last week during a tour conducted by the sioner, restated his earlier comment Mr. Romankow said. Union County Prosecutor’s office for the press. that setting up an oversight panel by DNA analysis, which Mr. CONVENTION NEWS...Westfield Mayor Andy Skibitsky, pictured at left, the three mayors “expresses no con- Romankow called “the modern-day PAGE INDEX Councilman-elect Keith Loughlin, second from left, and Councilman-elect Sam Regional ...... 2-3 Obituary ...... 7 Real Estate .... 9 Della Fera meet with a Sustainable Jersey representative inside the Atlantic City fidence in their commissioners.” He fingerprinting of law enforcement,” suggested a deadline of Thursday, at the lab has been used successfully Editorial ...... 4-5 Education ...... 13 Classifieds .... 12 Convention Center at the League of Municipalities Conference on November 19. Community ... 6-7, 12 Sports ...... 9-12 A&E ...... 13-14 See story on page 2. CONTINUED ON PAGE 8 in the prosecution of Union County Page 8 Thursday, November 26, 2009 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A Watchung Communications, Inc. Publication POLICE BLOTTER

Westfield hicle stop. He was transported to police Monday, November 16, a resident of headquarters where he was processed the 100 block of Winchester Way re- and released. ported the theft of a bicycle that had been Mountainside secured on the 200 block of East Broad Tuesday, November 17, a resident of Street. The approximate value is $340. Saddle Brook Road reported that a mo- Tuesday, November 17, Aimee Junno, tor vehicle that he had borrowed from 46, of Westfield was arrested after re- his son-in-law was stolen from his drive- sponding to Westfield police headquar- way, where he had parked it and left it ters to satisfy an outstanding Newark unlocked. According to police, the ve- traffic warrant. She was released after hicle was later located in a neighbor’s posting $200 bail. driveway, where it had apparently rolled Tuesday, November 17, two male ju- after being left in neutral. veniles were the victims of an assault Tuesday, November 17, David P. while walking on the 600 block of Ranaldo, 39, of Westfield was arrested Westfield Avenue. Two suspects ap- following a motor vehicle stop on Moun- Michael J. Pollack for The Westfield Leader proached the victims and struck each of tain Avenue on an outstanding warrant FIGHTING CRIME...Union County Prosecutor Theodore Romankow discusses them in the head with closed fists before out of New Providence in the amount of the capabilities and plans for the county DNA lab in Westfield during a press fleeing the scene. $175. He was processed and released conference at the facility on North Avenue last Thursday. The suspects are described as one black after posting bail. male teenager and one white male teen- Wednesday, November 18, Patricia DIALING FOR DOLLARS..Twenty Westfield residents convened at Coldwell ager, the latter of who had two piercings A. Blands, 45, of Union was arrested and Banker’s offices this month for the annual Westfield United Fund telethon. Over in his lower lip. The victims sustained charged with aggravated assault, pos- 1,000 donors were called and asked to renew their pledge towards the fund’s Union County Forensic Lab minor injuries and were attended to by session of weapons for an unlawful pur- campaign goal of $650,000. Social services provided by the fund’s 19 member Westfield Rescue Squad personnel. They pose, reckless driving and careless driv- agencies such as Central Jersey Legal Services and the Jewish Community Center CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 did not require transport to a hospital, ing after an incident that occurred at a are supported through these pledges. Above, Westfield United Fund Trustees Jill preserved properly, DNA traces can and caffeine; next, the mass spec- police said. Route 22 gas station. According to po- Dispenza, pictured at left, and Wendy Cozzi reach out to another contributor. For Wednesday, November 18, Virginia lice, Blands had pulled into the gas sta- further information or to make a donation, contact the fund at last for decades. Ms. Ghannam shared trometer breaks the particles down to westfieldunitedfund.org. with the media that she was able to their molecular structure. Bates, 23, of Roselle was arrested on a tion to avoid traffic due to construction get a “positive” identification off a “It gives you a fingerprint of a Roselle traffic warrant in the amount of on Route 22, and the attendant blocked $350 during a motor vehicle stop at West her vehicle from cutting through the sta- 20-year-old cigarette butt – the oldest drug,” Mr. Costa said, printing and South Avenue and Cumberland Street. tion and told her to back up and reenter Oversight RVSA Panel case she ever tested. holding a breakdown of cocaine, She was processed and released on her Route 22, as the station is not a cut She said there is more awareness showing its molecular weight. “It’s own recognizance. through. than ever of the DNA field, which always consistent. The pattern is al- Wednesday, November 18, a male ju- The suspect then got into a verbal Gets Mixed Reaction she attributed to the many highly ways the same [no matter what form venile from Westfield was found to be in dispute with the victim, telling him that By PAUL J. PEYTON possession of a knife on school property. don’t see why there needs to be a fur- publicized cases of the last two de- of cocaine is being analyzed].” she was late for her appointment at a Specially Written for The Westfield Leader ther review by the mayors.” cades. At present, the lab handles strictly The incident occurred at Roosevelt In- weight loss clinic, and told the victim to termediate School on Clark Street, where get out of her way as he had positioned AREA – Mayors of the 11 member “It seems like they want to create “The O.J. Simpson trial really high- Union County cases. If another county towns of the Rahway Valley Sewerage another layer of bureaucracy,” Mr. lighted that this is a field for someone prosecutor is in need, the facility will the youngster is a student, according to himself in front of her Ford Explorer, police. After receiving information that police reported. Blands then accelerated Authority (RVSA) received copies of a Mirabelli said, adding that the three interested in science,” Ms. Ghannam assist, but it only does so in the case the student was in possession of a knife, her vehicle, striking the attendant and draft RVSA 2010 budget last week. The mayors seem to want to “jump over said. “Shows like ‘CSI’ bring out the of an emergency. Typically, DNA school officials investigated and recov- knocking him down, and then attempted authority’s commissioners approved the their commissioners and take [the] con- potential for a career for a young cases can be finalized in two to four ered the knife from the pants pocket of to back up her vehicle and go around the spending plan Monday night. trol of Rahway Valley (Sewerage Au- person to think about.” months at the Westfield lab; if an the juvenile. victim, who was lying on the ground. Clark Mayor Sal Bonaccorso, thority)” away from the commissioners The only downfall to TV shows emergency exists, it can be processed School officials then contacted the However, witnesses blocked her from Rahway Mayor James Kennedy and appointed by the 11 mayors. like “CSI” is that “people sometimes in three weeks. At the state lab, DNA Westfield Police Department and the doing so until police arrived, authorities Woodbridge Mayor John McCormac Joan Papen, Scotch Plains’ commis- think we can get DNA out of a stone,” cases can take up to half a year. father of the juvenile. Both police and said. held a press conference on October 28 sioner on the RVSA and a former town- she said with a smile. This year, to date, the CDS section the parent responded to the school. The According to police, the suspect told to announce the formation of a budget ship mayor and council member, called Sergeant Joseph Koury, laboratory at the Westfield lab has received juvenile was released to his father and the officers that she had pulled into the oversight committee. The mayors have the oversight panel “an insult to the has not been charged at this time, ac- station to ask directions and the atten- asked that all member towns appoint a commissioners, many of whom are director, also took the media to the 3,141 submissions (up from 2,980 cording to police. The matter was under dant had begun to yell at her and bang on CDS section, which analyzes illegal through this time last year). Turn- representative to the panel. former mayors and councilpersons.” investigation by the Westfield Police the hood of her vehicle, and while she Scotch Plains Mayor Nancy Malool, “We don’t have to accept this (re- drugs. Though members of the media around time in the CDS section is Department’s Juvenile Bureau. was attempting to get away from him she could peek into the vault in which approximately one week for analy- Garwood Mayor Dennis McCarthy and quest). This is something these three Thursday, November 19, Neal D. accidentally bumped into him, knocking mayors decided to do,” Mrs. Papen said. illicit drugs are stored, no pictures sis and report. Monroe, 31, of Jersey City was arrested him down. Witnesses disagreed with the Springfield Mayor Bart Fraenkel also on an outstanding Roselle Park warrant suspect’s version of events and Blands attended the press conference. She said sewer authorities are on a could be taken. Although the laboratory is a com- much tighter budget schedule than mu- Once the appeal process stops in a ponent of the prosecutor’s office, it is in the amount of $500 after a motor was arrested and transported to police The RVSA includes Clark, Cranford, vehicle stop on South Avenue in Scotch headquarters. Garwood, Kenilworth, Mountainside, nicipalities, in that the RVSA budget case, and after adjudication, Sgt. autonomous. Rahway, Roselle Park, Scotch Plains, must be sent to the state’s Division of Koury said evidence is destroyed. “We (at the prosecutor’s office) Plains. He was released after posting Saturday, November 21, a resident bail. reported that someone used her credit Springfield, Westfield and Woodbridge. Local Services in December before it The lab is preparing for a large de- don’t know the results until we’re Thursday, November 19, George S. card to make $947.87 worth of pur- “Because RVSA board members are comes back to the RVSA for final adop- struction of evidence. He said it is his told,” Mr. Romankow said. Scott, 34, of Neptune was arrested on an chases on iTunes without her authoriza- not required to be financial experts, this tion. The adopted spending plan is due responsibility to witness the items It takes an annual budget of $1.1 outstanding Irvington warrant in the tion. According to police, her e-mail was additional level of expertise will be in Trenton by January 1. being thrown into a hopper and million to operate the facility, which amount of $300 after a motor vehicle hacked into several months ago and her invaluable in helping the board evalu- However, in his letter to mayors, Mr. burned. features eight lab employees, one law- stop on the 600 block of West South personal information might have been ate the budget and performance against McCormac, a former state treasurer The sergeant took the media con- enforcement officer and four clerical Avenue. He was released after posting stolen at this time. that budget,” Mayor McCormac said in under former Governor James tingent to the CDS laboratory, where staff members. bail. Saturday, November 21, Luis Tomin- a letter sent to the other RVSA mayors. McGreevey, said there was no reason Rich Costa, lab tech supervisor, ex- “We receive no reimbursement Thursday, November 19, Giovanni Ortega, 27, of Elizabeth was arrested for At the press conference, Mr. for such an “expedited process” given Cabrera, 32, of Elizabeth was arrested allegedly driving with a suspended li- McCormac said Woodbridge has wit- that the January 1 deadline is over a plained to The Westfield Leader and from the state or federal [govern- during a traffic stop in the area of West The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times ment]. Strictly from the county is cense after a motor vehicle stop on Route nessed a 117-percent increase in its month away. South Avenue and Hort Street on four 22. He was processed and released. RVSA sewer rate since 2006. RVSA Executive Director Michael the benefit of the GC-MS machine, where we derive our income,” Mr. outstanding criminal warrants and two Sunday, November 22, a resident of which combines a gas chromatograph Romankow said. Westfield’s assessment increased Brinker has said the budget review is traffic warrants, all from Elizabeth, with Kings Court reported that an individual more of an effort to privatize the and a mass spectrometer. The lab, which does not currently a total bail of $1,149. Cabrera was trans- she met on an online dating site has been from $2.6 million in 2008 to $3.6 mil- The GC-MS performs a “specific generate any revenue of its own, is ported to Westfield police headquarters, continually calling her and came to her lion this year, while Cranford saw a authority’s operations. where he was processed and released on residence without being invited and re- $500,000 jump in its annual assess- In addition to the mayors’ concerns, test” and leads to positive identifica- considered a “service-oriented Assembly Republican Leader Alex tion of the presence of a particle, he agency,” Sgt. Koury said. his own recognizance by the Elizabeth peatedly rang her doorbell and knocked ment to $1.5 million and Kenilworth’s Municipal Court. on her door and then left. share jumped $377,000 to $1.5 million. DeCroce (LD-26, Morris Plains) has said. Showing The Leader/ Times how “It’s my hope, someday, that we Garwood witnessed a 94-percent in- questioned the amount the authority the GC-MS works, Mr. Costa said it will have this laboratory self-suffi- Friday, November 20, a crossing guard Monday, November 23, a manager at found a Visa debit card in the area of a Route 22 nursing home reported that crease from $671,000 in 2006 to $1.3 pays for professional services. He noted is a two-part process. In the first part, cient,” Mr. Romankow said. “I want Westfield Avenue and Dorian Road. At- someone pried open the door to the main million in 2008. that in a study released earlier this year the gas chromatograph separates the to expand to add more technicians, do tempts to notify the owner were unsuc- office and removed $789.89 from a safe. The current $26.5-million budget saw that randomly selected vouchers ob- samples. For example, the machine work for other counties. The state has cessful and the property was secured at The burglary is under investigation, po- the authority’s debt rising from $10.3 tained by his office showed the law firm has the ability to break apart cocaine more than enough crime to handle.” Westfield police headquarters for safe- lice said. to $13.1 million as part of the RVSA’s of Weiner-Lesniak, counsel to the keeping. Fanwood wastewater treatment facility’s $250- RVSA, had monthly bills ranging from Saturday, November 21, Robert Wednesday, November 11, Victor million, court-ordered upgrade. $2,259 to $27,696. Simmons, Jr., 28, of East Orange was Cruz, 28, of Linden was arrested on an Mr. McCormac is chairing the may- Mr. DeCroce also said the authority Local Charities Seek Donations arrested and charged with driving while outstanding warrant out of Ridgefield ors’ oversight committee. Woodbridge retained Murray, Montgomery and intoxicated following a motor vehicle Borough after his motor vehicle was CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 Business Administrator Peter Pelessier, O’Donnell, a Washington, D.C. lobby- stop at Rahway Avenue and First Street. found parked after hours in Forest Road a former RVSA commissioner, and ing firm, for $10,000 per month until it To donate, call the food pantry at on the first Sunday of Advent, No- Simmons subsequently was released to a Park. He was transported to police head- (908) 232-2311 or e-mail Ms. O’Hare vember 29, baskets containing orna- Clark Administrator John Laezza are terminated the firm’s contract in Au- responsible adult. quarters, where he was processed and gust 2008, after the firm failed to get an at [email protected]. ments with the ages and clothing sizes Saturday, November 21, Sean R. released. also members of the panel. Donnelly, 19, of Massapequa, N.Y. was Thursday, November 12, a resident in Westfield Mayor Andrew Skibitsky authority project funded by the U.S. From December 1 to December 18, of recipients will be available in Senate’s Energy and Water Appropria- the Westfield Town Memorial Library church after masses on Sundays. arrested at East North Avenue and Elmer the 70 block of LaGrande Avenue re- said he received the proposed RVSA Street. He was charged with disorderly ported that sometime between 4:15 and budget on November 17. He planned to tions Subcommittee. He said the au- is participating in a food drive spon- Westfield Firemen’s Mutual Be- meet with Councilman Sal Caruana, thority paid the firm $260,000 from sored by the Union County Public nevolent Association (F.M.B.A.) Lo- conduct and three counts of aggravated 7:40 p.m., someone broke a rear window assault against police officers after al- of his residence to gain entry and, once chairman of the Westfield Town Coun- 2006 to 2008. Libraries. A collection bin for non- cal 30 donates one turkey and addi- legedly physically striking and spitting inside, removed $4,700 worth of jew- cil Finance Committee, and Allen Chin, He also criticized the RVSA for perishable food items will be located tional food to complete each basket at officers who had responded to the area elry. The incident is under investigation. the town’s appointed representative to Christmas and retirement parties held in the front lobby of the library located given to a needy family through local on a report of an intoxicated and disor- Monday, November 16, James the RVSA, to discuss the matter in at local catering halls including The at 550 East Broad Street during library churches and civic organizations in derly person in a motor vehicle. Donnelly McCann, 52, of Fanwood was arrested detail. Westwood in Garwood and Echo Lake hours. Library staff will then route 100 its annual food drive. Non-perishable was processed and held pending the set- and charged with DWI after a motor “Once I have had the opportunity to Country Club in Westfield. percent of the donations to benefit The food items will be accepted at fire ting of bail by the municipal court judge. vehicle stop, at which time the officer complete my review and my discus- Community Food Bank of New Jersey headquarters, 405 North Avenue, Sunday, November 22, Bridget A. smelled the odor of alcohol. McCann sions with Mr. Caruana and Mr. Chin, and other local food pantries. West, until 11 p.m. on Friday, De- Cassidy, 46, of Westfield was arrested at was processed and released to a respon- we’ll be able to decide how to best The First United Methodist Church cember 4. West Broad Street and Scotch Plains sible adult. proceed,” Mayor Skibitsky said. RVSA at 1 East Broad Street in Westfield The Emmanuel Cancer Foundation Avenue on contempt of court warrants Monday, November 16, a resident of Garwood Borough Clerk Christina CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 issued by the municipal courts of the 60 block of Madison Avenue re- Ariemma said the borough would par- collects food and financial donations of Scotch Plains, whose mission is to Fanwood, Mount Laurel and Livingston. ported that someone removed his leaf December 10, for suggestions from for its Food Cupboard, which is part “provide a variety of specialized ser- She was transported to Westfield police blower, valued at $80, from his unlocked ticipate in the budget review. She and the oversight committee. The date of the Union County Food Bank pro- vices, at no charge, to any New Jersey headquarters, processed and released af- shed. Sandy Bruns, the borough chief finan- was later moved to Wednesday, De- gram serving the needs of Union family facing the challenges of car- ter posting $120 bail on the Fanwood Wednesday, November 18, a patron cial officer and treasurer, would review cember 9, so the suggestions could be County. For more information, con- ing for a child with cancer,” accord- warrant and on her own recognizance on of a store on the 60 block of South the document. reviewed and compiled for the De- tact the church at (908) 233-4211. ing to its website, invites members of the Mount Laurel and Livingston war- Avenue reported that she left her purse Mayor McCarthy said the borough cember 10 commissioners finance rants. on the front seat of her unlocked motor was “ready, willing and able to partici- committee meeting and their recom- Temple Emanu-El in Westfield, the community to adopt a pediatric pate” in the budget review. along with many of its programs for cancer patient by granting a child’s Scotch Plains vehicle while she ran into the store. Ac- mendations made for the December Monday, November 16, Jermane cording to police, while she was in the “If there are any areas that maybe 17 board meeting. the needy, will hold a coat drive on wish. For further information, con- Smallwood, 36, of Plainfield was ar- store, someone removed her Gucci purse, need a look at, it would behoove us to Sunday, December 13, from 9 a.m. to tact Barbara Kopel at (908) 322-4324, rested on an outstanding warrant follow- valued at $350, which contained $950 in look at (those areas),” Mayor McCarthy Michael Brinker, RVSA’s execu- 1 p.m. The coats will be donated to extension no. 17, or via e-mail at ing a motor vehicle stop. He was trans- cash, plus bank cards, her Social Secu- said. tive director, said the budget had been Jersey Cares, which partners with [email protected]. ported to police headquarters, where he rity card and her driver’s license from When asked if his borough would put sent to towns for review a week prior hundreds of nonprofit agencies, and St. Bartholomew the Apostle was processed and released. the vehicle. a representative on the panel, to the meeting, so the December 9 Temple Emanu-El’s “I Have a Dream” Church Food Pantry is accepting tur- Tuesday, November 17, Abselem Friday, November 20, Dennis Mountainside Mayor Paul Mirabelli deadline would allow plenty of time. program, which helps children in low- keys and hams to help less-fortunate Holston, 40, of Plainfield was arrested McKenzie, 50, of Plainfield was arrested responded, “Absolutely no.” According to RVSA board chairman, income communities earn a higher local families during the holiday sea- on an outstanding warrant following a and charged with DWI after police were “The (RVSA) budget has already Robert Luban of Woodbridge, inquir- education. For more information, son. For more information, contact motor vehicle stop. He was transported notified of an erratic driver on Terrill been approved by the (RVSA) budget ies or suggestions had not yet been to police headquarters, where he was Road. According to police, further in- committee,” Mayor Mirabelli said. “We received from any of the towns. contact [email protected]. Patti Vignola at (908) 889-5514. The processed and released. vestigation revealed McKenzie was in- The Parish Community of St. parish, located at 2032 Westfield Av- Thursday, November 19, Joshua volved in a hit-and-run accident that Helen, located at 1600 Rahway Av- enue in Scotch Plains, will also hold Marks, 35, of Scotch Plains was arrested occurred in Linden 15 minutes prior to enue in Westfield, will collect un- a clothing drive on Saturday, Novem- on an outstanding warrant following a the motor vehicle stop. Charges in con- wrapped Christmas gifts to be dis- ber 28, from 8 a.m. to noon. motor vehicle stop. He was transported nection with the hit-and-run are pending tributed to the area’s needy. Starting The Garwood Knights of Columbus to police headquarters, where he was with the Linden Police Department, au- is collecting canned and dry food processed and released. thorities reported. goods, turkeys, hams and supermarket Friday, November 20, a resident of Saturday, November 21, Joseph gift-card donations for delivery this Hetfield Avenue reported that someone Cepparulo, 47, of Scotch Plains was ar- left a note on her motor vehicle after rested and charged with DWI after po- month and the next to needy families making several scratches on the hood. lice responded to a report of a motor School Suit in Garwood and the surrounding ar- CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 Friday, November 20, a resident of vehicle striking a telephone pole on Port- eas. Donations can be dropped off Cranford reported that someone used land Avenue. According to police, when opposed to the redistricting plan, that through the side-door entrance after 4 her credit card to make multiple unau- officers arrived Cepparulo had fled the the BOE’s redistricting plan violated p.m. weekdays at the Knights’ Coun- thorized purchases, totaling $150, at sev- scene on foot but later returned, at which the state’s “fiscal accountability regu- cil Hall, located at 37 South Avenue in eral Scotch Plains stores. time he was issued a field sobriety test lations.” The parents contended that Garwood. Saturday, November 21, a resident of and subsequently arrested. He was pro- the redistricting would cost the dis- St. Michael’s Church, located at 40 Cooper Road reported that someone used cessed and released to his brother. trict $272,000 over five years in addi- Alden Street in Cranford, is sponsor- an unidentified object to make multiple Saturday, November 21, a resident of tional transportation funding. Parents dents in his motor vehicle while it was Chetwood Terrace reported that some- ing a St. Nicholas gift-giving shrine in parked in the driveway. one entered his unsecured detached ga- had cited this as an “ineffective and the main lobby of the church through Saturday, November 21, a resident of rage and removed a leaf blower valued at inefficient” expenditure per state Sunday, December 6, after the noon Donato Circle reported that she has been $100. Department of Transportation laws. mass. Participants are asked to take a having an ongoing dispute with her neigh- Sunday, November 22, Kevin “The difficulty with (the) petition- blessed candle, available at the shrine, bor and that the neighbor cursed at her Gilmore, 27, of Staten Island, N.Y. was ers’ argument is that expenditures for purchase a gift for the person whose and accused her of damaging his mail- arrested on an outstanding Linden war- busing might prove to be inefficient but name is on the label and return the gift box. rant after a police officer on routine MAKE THEIR HOLIDAYS SPECIAL...Union County Sheriff Ralph Froehlich they would not be prohibited by law,” unwrapped to the church. All gifts Saturday, November 21, a patron of a patrol located a group of juveniles solic- joins, pictured, from left to right, Sheriff’s Officers MaryBeth Gray and Kim Judge McGill said in his decision. donated will be given to the agency Park Avenue restaurant reported that iting in the area of Poplar Place and Weber and Sergeant Marianne Hopko during a visit to St. Clare’s Home for The judge’s decision was received while she was attending a party at the Klanechi Place without a permit. Ac- Children in Elizabeth as they kick off their annual “Tree of Hope” donation drive listed on the candles: Cranford Family establishment someone removed her cell cording to police, Gilmore was in charge for needy children. The Sheriff’s officers are seeking donations of toys and on press deadline. A more complete Care, Catholic Family Services and phone valued at $200. of the juveniles and subsequently was clothing to benefit less fortunate children throughout the county this holiday follow-up will be reported in the De- the Jardine Academy for disabled chil- Sunday, November 22, Antone Will- arrested. He was transported to police season. Monetary donations that would help provide additional gifts are also cember 6 issue. The judge’s decision dren. For more information, call the iams, 23, of Newark was arrested on an headquarters, where he was processed being sought. Contributions may be sent to: Union County Sheriff’s Officers’ is available at goleader.com. church office at (908) 276-0360. outstanding warrant after a motor ve- and released. “Tree of Hope,” Union County Courthouse, 2 Broad Street, Elizabeth, N.J. 07207. HappyHappy ThanksgivingThanksgiving

USPS 485200 Thursday, November 26, 2009 Published Every Thursday Since 1959 (908) 232-4407 SIXTY CENTS OUR 50TH YEAR – ISSUE NO. 48-2009 Periodical – Postage Paid at Rahway, N.J. www.timesnj.com [email protected] Scotch Plains-Fanwood BOE Hires Architect for Solar Panels at Terrill By JESSICA E. JASKULA It was also announced that the SP- rily for students in grades 3 through Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times F BOE has received a letter from the 5. There will be one complete set for SCOTCH PLAINS — The Scotch New Jersey Schools Development every two classrooms of third, fourth Plains-Fanwood Board of Education Authority finalizing the Educational and fifth graders, Mr. Del Sordi said. (SP-F BOE) voted Thursday night to Facilities Construction and Financ- In other business, the board voted authorize the architecture firm of ing grant for $324,410 that will fund to accept the 2008-2009 audit given Faridy Veisz Fraytak to prepare plans the window replacement project at by Nisivoccia and Co., LLP along and specifications for a solar panel Brunner Elementary School. The win- with a corrective action plan. project at Terrill Middle School. dow project is set to begin later in the The corrective action plan included The board also voted to submit week, Mr. Del Sordi said. two recommendations, the first in- these plans and specifications to the Additionally, board members voted volving a transfer of capital outlay New Jersey State Department of Edu- Thursday to award contracts to School funds without the need for approval cation (DOE) and to modify the Long Outfitters in the amount of $48,484 by the Union County Superintendent Range Facilities Plan to include the and Valiant for $31,118 for audiovi- of Schools. The corrective action plan Terrill project. Business Administra- sual equipment. The money will go will be implemented by regular re- tor Anthony Del Sordi said the dis- towards carts, LCD projectors and views of accounts, with Mr. Del Sordi trict would receive grant funds from Elmo projectors and will be funded responsible for its implementation. the DOE for the project. through the district’s lease purchase The second recommendation was “In total, the solar project should technology funds, Mr. Del Sordi said. that Special Education Medicaid Ini- pay for itself in three years,” he said. The equipment will be used prima- tiative (SEMI) reimbursements were not maximized in the school budget. The approved corrective action was that the district would implement a corrective action plan to be imple- mented by regular oversight and un- der the responsibility of Director of Special Services Thomas Beese. Additionally, board officials ap- proved the submission of the Quality CAN YOU NAME THAT TREE?...Dean Talcott of Fanwood, a Union County Master Tree Steward volunteer, attaches an Single Accountability Continuum identification tag to a Pin Oak in Nomahegan Park to help raise public awareness of the importance of trees in the (QSAC) District Performance Review environment. to the Union County Superintendent of Schools. During a public comment portion Forensic Lab Has Ability to Solve of the meeting, Michael Lewis of Fanwood said he recently attended a program on cyber bullying and asked about how the district deals with the Crimes, Match Criminal Profiles issue. By MICHAEL J. POLLACK crimes. This year, the lab played a Throughout, Ms. Ghannam “We investigate all types of bully- Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times role in connecting several Union stressed, “Being aware of contamina- ing, cyber bullying or otherwise,” said WESTFIELD – The “future of law County burglaries. tion issues is so important. We want Fred T. Rossi for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times Superintendent of Schools Margaret enforcement” is occurring right now The lab successfully linked DNA to obtain a correct result and keep GIVING THANKS...Residents packed St. Bartholomew’s Roman Catholic Church for Monday evening’s Community Thanksgiving Service sponsored by the Scotch Hayes. She said it is done through the in Westfield, according to Union from a screwdriver’s handle, found at scientific integrity, so nothing we Plains-Fanwood Ministerial Association. schools efforts of intervention, but County Prosecutor Ted Romankow. a burglary scene in Clark, to a con- touch is leading to a false exclusion.” CONTINUED ON PAGE 8 Tucked inside the Ralph G. Froehlich victed offender who struck in Union. Because of that, live evidence was Public Safety Building on North Av- This individual has now pled guilty to not being processed at the time of the enue lies the Union County three burglaries and will be sentenced media’s arrival. The simple act of Donations Sought to Restock Food Banks Prosecutor’s Office Forensic Labora- next month. talking could lead unintentionally to tory, where eight lab technicians ana- “We would not have had that op- saliva being released and damaging lyze the science behind criminal cases portunity but for that DNA analysis evidence, Ms. Ghannam said. For Families in Need During the Holidays that occur in Union County. through our lab,” Mr. Romankow said. Fears of contamination are so great By MARYLOU MORANO which assists low-income people in 756-6414. Last Thursday, the prosecutor’s Monica Ghannam, who serves as that the final room, to which the me- Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times 18 of New Jersey’s 21 counties, re- Rosemarie O’Hare, director of the office invited the media inside the DNA technical leader, took the me- dia had absolutely no access, is AREA – With the weakened ceived 2,898 frozen turkeys from the Westfield Food Pantry at Holy Trin- laboratory to gain perspective on the dia on a tour of the biological side of blocked from all non-lab workers, economy, many local residents are 35 turkey drive sites. “Westfield was ity, said, “There are certain items we role it plays. the operation. even the cleaning crew. still in need of food and clothing. This one of nine sites to collect more than can always use – cereal, oatmeal, Back in 2002, when the The four-phase process of DNA “We clean it ourselves,” Ms. holiday season, many local congre- 100 turkeys,” he said. peanut butter and jelly, soup, or per- groundbreaking for the Froehlich analysis begins in the examination Ghannam said. gations and organizations will con- Assemblywoman Linda Stender sonal-care products (such as) soap, structure was underway, Mr. room, where evidence from police In the final room, a thermo cycler duct food, clothing and other drives (LD-22, Fanwood) is accepting do- toothpaste and shampoo. For the holi- Romankow made a request to the departments is first opened. Gloves makes copies and amplifies segments in an effort to lend a hand. nations for The Community Food days we also need turkeys or hams.” freeholders that the county consider are worn, and facemasks are donned of the DNA. Once that has concluded, “There are approximately 30 food Bank of New Jersey at her office To donate, call the food pantry at adding a DNA element to its labora- to avoid contamination. Since bio- lab techs see a series of peaks on a pantries in the county and all urgently located at 1801 East Second Street in (908) 232-2311 or e-mail Ms. O’Hare tory, which at that time handled serol- logical fluids can fluoresce, an alter- graph. Those peaks are labeled with need supplies,” said Union County Scotch Plains, Monday through Fri- at [email protected]. ogy (the study and examination of nate light source in the room helps to numbers, and the combination of Freeholder Chairman Alexander day from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. The food From December 1 to December 18, bodily fluids) and controlled danger- identify certain biological fluids such numbers culminates into a complete Mirabella. bank needs high-protein, non-perish- the Westfield Town Memorial Library ous substances (CDS). as saliva. DNA profile of a person. That profile The Union County Department of able foods, such as peanut butter, is participating in a food drive spon- “I knew, as well as other law-en- After biological fluids are identi- is then compared to others in the Human Services (UCDHS) is coordi- canned meats, fish, chili, fruits and sored by the Union County Public forcement, that DNA would continue fied, the next step is determining to CODIS databank of convicted of- nating with schools in the county to vegetables. Libraries. A collection bin for non- to be the future of investigations in whom they belong; this process oc- fenders, and previously unsolved refill the shelves of food pantries serv- Financial donations can be made perishable food items will be located the forensic field,” Mr. Romankow curs in the DNA extraction room. cases can be cracked. ing individuals and families in need payable to The Community Food in the front lobby of the library lo- said. “I pushed the county to add a DNA, which is found in white blood The analysis of DNA – which, Ms. through its “Adopt a Food Pantry.” Bank of New Jersey and mailed to cated at 550 East Broad Street during DNA lab, but the concern was the cells, is opened up with harsh chemi- Ghannam said, is in every cell in a Area schools adopt a food pantry and Assemblywoman Stender, attention: library hours. Library staff will then amount of money to develop it.” cals that can break through cell walls. CONTINUED ON PAGE 8 students are encouraged to bring do- Community Food Drive, 1801 East route 100 percent of the donations to Mr. Romankow said he was “fortu- nations to school with them, and the Second Street, Scotch Plains, N.J. benefit The Community Food Bank nate” that, through the efforts of county will distribute the supplies to 07076. of New Jersey and other local food former Rep. Mike Ferguson, $1 mil- the food pantries. The non-perish- The Tri-County Red Cross, located pantries. lion of federal grants came forward to able foods needed most are cereals, at 332 West Front Street in Plainfield, The First United Methodist Church start the process of building the lab, infant formula, milk (canned, boxed, has collected food and more than 250 at 1 East Broad Street in Westfield which complemented the existing se- or powered), juice (boxed or canned) turkeys to distribute for Thanksgiv- collects food and financial donations rological center. peanut butter, and canned or pack- ing. This year, the agency had found for its Food Cupboard, which is part Last September, the forensic lab aged foods such as meat, fish, veg- that “more people had come to the of the Union County Food Bank pro- was accredited in the disciplines of etables, macaroni and cheese, soups, door sooner. We were limited on the gram serving the needs of Union CDS and biology through the Ameri- stews and chili. Thanksgiving food baskets that we County. For more information, con- can Society of Crime Laboratory Di- “The need [for food this year] is up could hand out sooner than last year,” tact the church at (908) 233-4211. rectors (ASCLD). It remains the first 30 percent in our different partnering said Mike Prasad, director of emer- Temple Emanu-El in Westfield, county lab in New Jersey to receive agencies, such as soup kitchens,” said gency services, who said this year he along with many of its programs for DNA certification from ASCLD and Anthony Guido, director of commu- also saw people in need of Thanks- the needy, will hold a coat drive on the second in the state, behind the nications for The Community Food giving meals due to sudden job loss. Sunday, December 13, from 9 a.m. to New Jersey State Police Forensic Bank of New Jersey in Hillside. “The The agency is also holding a toy 1 p.m. The coats will be donated to Laboratory. need is up 67 percent from just two drive during December, and is in need Jersey Cares, which partners with “Once you’re accredited, we can years ago.” all year round for items such as trial- hundreds of nonprofit agencies, and essentially take any [nuclear] DNA For Thanksgiving, a total of 35 size toothpaste for its disaster kits Temple Emanu-El’s “I Have a Dream” from anywhere in world, and [after

turkey drive sites donated 2,898 fro- and cases of bottled water that is program, which helps children in low- analysis by the lab experts], it would Michael J. Pollack for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times zen turkeys, and Westfield’s First handed out at disaster sites. The Tri- income communities earn a higher be accepted...These are the highest PRECISION SCIENCE...Technicians display the precision science in use at Union School brought in 102 tur- County Red Cross, which serves CONTINUED ON PAGE 8 standards you can get,” Mr. Union County’s DNA Lab in Westfield last week during a tour conducted by the keys, 1,020 pounds of food and $124. Union, Middlesex and Somerset Romankow said. Union County Prosecutor’s office for the press. In total, The Community Food Bank, Counties, can be reached at (908) Mr. Romankow said the “purpose” Fanwood Christmas of having the lab is not only to solve Tree Lighting Set for crimes; in addition, it can perform RVSA Delays Budget Until “profiling” exercises, which look to Sunday, December 6 match DNA with those in the Com- FANWOOD - The annual holiday bined DNA Index System (CODIS). Mayors Review Proposal season officially begins when Santa “It’s like a library,” Mr. Romankow By WAYNE BAKER Clark at a recent press conference Claus arrives in town on Sunday, said of CODIS profiling. “If we get a Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times consumed a large portion of the meet- December 6, at 3 p.m. Everyone is hit off somebody, we can determine if RAHWAY — The commissioners ing. Mountainside’s commissioner, invited to meet Santa under the big that person’s DNA is in a bank (a of the Rahway Valley Sewerage Au- Rene Dierkes, stated that the RVSA’s tent on the lawn in front of the North databank of convicted offenders).” thority (RVSA) voted Monday night operating agreement gives no such Avenue Train Station and enjoy an Over the course of the year, the to postpone adoption of the RVSA right of review. He also stated that afternoon of seasonal music, holiday county lab has made 15 verified DNA 2010 budget until its December 17 permitting such a review would set a crafts and refreshments — all for “hits” to convicted offenders in cases meeting. The operating expense por- bad precedent. Mr. Dierkes later said free. ranging from burglary, homicide and tion of the proposed budget, released that Mountainside’s new mayor, Paul Children who stop by to say hello rape. at press deadline, is available to down- Mirabelli, opposed such review. to Santa will get a free photograph of “We had hits on individuals in- load at goleader.com.. Paul Sefranka, Rahway’s commis- their visit with him. Contests will be volved with crimes in which we would Discussion of the request for re- sioner, said that the authority was held with prizes for the winners. The not have had evidence otherwise,” view of the authority’s budget by the “better served by taking a delibera- celebration concludes at 5 p.m. when Mr. Romankow said. mayors of Woodbridge, Rahway and CONTINUED ON PAGE 8 Mayor Colleen Mahr lights the DNA analysis, which Mr. Fanwood Christmas Tree on the train Romankow called “the modern-day PAGE INDEX Regional ...... 2-3 Obituary ...... 7 Real Estate .... 9 Fred T. Rossi for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times station lawn. fingerprinting of law enforcement,” FAIR-WEATHER FRIENDS...Golfers at the Ashbrook Golf Course in Scotch The event is sponsored by the at the lab has been used successfully Editorial ...... 4-5 Education ...... 13 Classifieds .... 12 Plains enjoy great weather and friendship last Sunday. Fanwood Recreation Commission. in the prosecution of Union County Community ... 6-7, 12 Sports ...... 9-12 A&E ...... 13-14 Page 8 Thursday, November 26, 2009 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A Watchung Communications, Inc. Publication POLICE BLOTTER

Scotch Plains venile from Westfield was found to be in Monday, November 16, Jermane possession of a knife on school property. Smallwood, 36, of Plainfield was ar- The incident occurred at Roosevelt In- rested on an outstanding warrant follow- termediate School on Clark Street, where ing a motor vehicle stop. He was trans- the youngster is a student, according to ported to police headquarters, where he police. After receiving information that was processed and released. the student was in possession of a knife, Tuesday, November 17, Abselem school officials investigated and recov- Holston, 40, of Plainfield was arrested ered the knife from the pants pocket of on an outstanding warrant following a the juvenile. motor vehicle stop. He was transported School officials then contacted the to police headquarters, where he was Westfield Police Department and the processed and released. father of the juvenile. Both police and Thursday, November 19, Joshua the parent responded to the school. The Marks, 35, of Scotch Plains was arrested juvenile was released to his father and on an outstanding warrant following a has not been charged at this time, ac- motor vehicle stop. He was transported cording to police. The matter was under Michael J. Pollack for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times FIGHTING CRIME...Union County Prosecutor Theodore Romankow discusses to police headquarters, where he was investigation by the Westfield Police the capabilities and plans for the county DNA lab in Westfield during a press processed and released. Department’s Juvenile Bureau. MAKE THEIR HOLIDAYS SPECIAL...Union County Sheriff Ralph Froehlich conference at the facility on North Avenue last Thursday. Friday, November 20, a resident of Thursday, November 19, Neal D. joins, picture, from left to right, Sheriff’s officers MaryBeth Gray and Kim Weber Hetfield Avenue reported that someone Monroe, 31, of Jersey City was arrested and Sergeant Marianne Hopko during a visit to St. Clare’s Home for Children in left a note on her motor vehicle after on an outstanding Roselle Park warrant Elizabeth as they kick off their annual “Tree of Hope” donation drive for needy making several scratches on the hood. in the amount of $500 after a motor children. The Sheriff’s Officers are seeking donations of toys and clothing to Friday, November 20, a resident of vehicle stop on South Avenue in Scotch benefit less fortunate children throughout the county this holiday season. Mon- Union County Forensic Lab Cranford reported that someone used Plains. He was released after posting etary donations that would help provide additional gifts are also being sought. CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 her credit card to make multiple unau- bail. Contributions may be sent to: Union County Sheriff’s Officers’ “Tree of Hope,” person’s body, from hair and toenails Once the appeal process stops in a thorized purchases, totaling $150, at sev- Thursday, November 19, George S. Union County Courthouse, 2 Broad Street, Elizabeth, N.J. 07207. to the liver – is “an exact science.” If case, and after adjudication, Sgt. eral Scotch Plains stores. Scott, 34, of Neptune was arrested on an preserved properly, DNA traces can Koury said evidence is destroyed. Saturday, November 21, a resident of outstanding Irvington warrant in the Cooper Road reported that someone used amount of $300 after a motor vehicle Oversight RVSA Panel last for decades. Ms. Ghannam shared The lab is preparing for a large de- an unidentified object to make multiple stop on the 600 block of West South with the media that she was able to struction of evidence. He said it is his dents in his motor vehicle while it was Avenue. He was released after posting get a “positive” identification off a responsibility to witness the items parked in the driveway. bail. Gets Mixed Reaction 20-year-old cigarette butt – the oldest being thrown into a hopper and Saturday, November 21, a resident of Thursday, November 19, Giovanni case she ever tested. burned. Donato Circle reported that she has been Cabrera, 32, of Elizabeth was arrested By PAUL J. PEYTON of the Westfield Town Council Finance She said there is more awareness The sergeant took the media con- having an ongoing dispute with her neigh- during a traffic stop in the area of West Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times Committee, and Allen Chin, the town’s than ever of the DNA field, which she tingent to the CDS laboratory, where bor and that the neighbor cursed at her South Avenue and Hort Street on four AREA – Mayors of the 11 member appointed representative to the RVSA, to and accused her of damaging his mail- outstanding criminal warrants and two towns of the Rahway Valley Sewerage discuss the matter in detail. attributed to the many highly publi- Rich Costa, lab tech supervisor, ex- “Once I have had the opportunity to cized cases of the last two decades. plained to The Westfield Leader and box. traffic warrants, all from Elizabeth, with Authority (RVSA) received copies of a Saturday, November 21, a patron of a a total bail of $1,149. Cabrera was trans- draft RVSA 2010 budget last week. The complete my review and my discussions “The O.J. Simpson trial really high- The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times Park Avenue restaurant reported that ported to Westfield police headquarters, authority’s commissioners approved the with Mr. Caruana and Mr. Chin, we’ll be lighted that this is a field for someone the benefit of the GC-MS machine, while she was attending a party at the where he was processed and released on spending plan Monday night. able to decide how to best proceed,” Mayor interested in science,” Ms. Ghannam which combines a gas chromatograph establishment someone removed her cell his own recognizance by the Elizabeth Clark Mayor Sal Bonaccorso, Rahway Skibitsky said. said. “Shows like ‘CSI’ bring out the and a mass spectrometer. phone valued at $200. Municipal Court. Mayor James Kennedy and Woodbridge Garwood Borough Clerk Christina potential for a career for a young The GC-MS performs a “specific Sunday, November 22, Antone Will- Friday, November 20, a crossing guard Mayor John McCormac held a press con- Ariemma said the borough would partici- person to think about.” test” and leads to positive identifica- iams, 23, of Newark was arrested on an found a Visa debit card in the area of ference on October 28 to announce the pate in the budget review. She and Sandy The only downfall to TV shows tion of the presence of a particle, he outstanding warrant after a motor ve- Westfield Avenue and Dorian Road. At- formation of a budget oversight commit- Bruns, the borough chief financial officer hicle stop. He was transported to police tempts to notify the owner were unsuc- tee. The mayors have asked that all mem- and treasurer, would review the docu- like “CSI” is that “people sometimes said. Showing The Leader/ Times how ment. think we can get DNA out of a stone,” the GC-MS works, Mr. Costa said it headquarters where he was processed cessful and the property was secured at ber towns appoint a representative to the and released. Westfield police headquarters for safe- panel. Mayor McCarthy said the borough was she said with a smile. is a two-part process. In the first part, Fanwood keeping. Scotch Plains Mayor Nancy Malool, “ready, willing and able to participate” in Sergeant Joseph Koury, laboratory the gas chromatograph separates the Wednesday, November 11, Victor Saturday, November 21, Robert Garwood Mayor Dennis McCarthy and the budget review. director, also took the media to the samples. For example, the machine Cruz, 28, of Linden was arrested on an Simmons, Jr., 28, of East Orange was Springfield Mayor Bart Fraenkel also at- “If there are any areas that maybe need CDS section, which analyzes illegal has the ability to break apart cocaine outstanding warrant out of Ridgefield arrested and charged with driving while tended the press conference. a look at, it would behoove us to look at drugs. Though members of the media and caffeine; next, the mass spec- Borough after his motor vehicle was intoxicated following a motor vehicle The RVSA includes Clark, Cranford, (those areas),” Mayor McCarthy said. could peek into the vault in which trometer breaks the particles down to found parked after hours in Forest Road stop at Rahway Avenue and First Street. Garwood, Kenilworth, Mountainside, When asked if his borough would put a illicit drugs are stored, no pictures their molecular structure. Park. He was transported to police head- Simmons subsequently was released to a Rahway, Roselle Park, Scotch Plains, representative on the panel, Mountainside quarters, where he was processed and responsible adult. Springfield, Westfield and Woodbridge. Mayor Paul Mirabelli responded, “Abso- could be taken. “It gives you a fingerprint of a lutely no.” drug,” Mr. Costa said, printing and released. Saturday, November 21, Sean R. “Because RVSA board members are Thursday, November 12, a resident in Donnelly, 19, of Massapequa, N.Y. was not required to be financial experts, this “The (RVSA) budget has already been holding a breakdown of cocaine, the 70 block of LaGrande Avenue re- arrested at East North Avenue and Elmer additional level of expertise will be in- approved by the (RVSA) budget commit- SP-F BOE showing its molecular weight. “It’s ported that sometime between 4:15 and Street. He was charged with disorderly valuable in helping the board evaluate the tee,” Mayor Mirabelli said. “We don’t see always consistent. The pattern is al- 7:40 p.m., someone broke a rear window conduct and three counts of aggravated why there needs to be a further review by CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 budget and performance against that bud- ways the same [no matter what form of his residence to gain entry and, once assault against police officers after al- get,” Mayor McCormac said in a letter the mayors.” that school officials would not hesi- of cocaine is being analyzed].” inside, removed $4,700 worth of jew- legedly physically striking and spitting sent to the other RVSA mayors. “It seems like they want to create an- tate to contact police if it was neces- At present, the lab handles strictly elry. The incident is under investigation. at officers who had responded to the area At the press conference, Mr. McCormac other layer of bureaucracy,” Mr. Mirabelli sary. Union County cases. If another county Monday, November 16, James on a report of an intoxicated and disor- said Woodbridge has witnessed a 117- said, adding that the three mayors seem to McCann, 52, of Fanwood was arrested derly person in a motor vehicle. Donnelly percent increase in its RVSA sewer rate want to “jump over their commissioners “We intervene very proactively prosecutor is in need, the facility will and take [the] control of Rahway Valley because we take this very seriously,” assist, but it only does so in the case and charged with DWI after a motor was processed and held pending the set- since 2006. vehicle stop, at which time the officer ting of bail by the municipal court judge. Westfield’s assessment increased from (Sewerage Authority)” away from the she said. of an emergency. Typically, DNA smelled the odor of alcohol. McCann Sunday, November 22, Bridget A. $2.6 million in 2008 to $3.6 million this commissioners appointed by the 11 may- Ms. Hayes added that the district cases can be finalized in two to four was processed and released to a respon- Cassidy, 46, of Westfield was arrested at year, while Cranford saw a $500,000 jump ors. provides in-service for staff about months at the Westfield lab; if an sible adult. West Broad Street and Scotch Plains in its annual assessment to $1.5 million Joan Papen, Scotch Plains’ commis- this topic and also provides students emergency exists, it can be processed Monday, November 16, a resident of Avenue on contempt of court warrants and Kenilworth’s share jumped $377,000 sioner on the RVSA and a former town- with guidance in the area. Any such in three weeks. At the state lab, DNA the 60 block of Madison Avenue re- issued by the municipal courts of to $1.5 million. Garwood witnessed a 94- ship mayor and council member, called guidance, she said, is primarily done cases can take up to half a year. ported that someone removed his leaf Fanwood, Mount Laurel and Livingston. percent increase from $671,000 in 2006 the oversight panel “an insult to the com- in the middle schools. This year, to date, the CDS section blower, valued at $80, from his unlocked She was transported to Westfield police to $1.3 million in 2008. missioners, many of whom are former shed. headquarters, processed and released af- The current $26.5-million budget saw mayors and councilpersons.” Mr. Lewis suggested teaching about at the Westfield lab has received “We don’t have to accept this (request). cyber bullying before middle school 3,141 submissions (up from 2,980 Wednesday, November 18, a patron ter posting $120 bail on the Fanwood the authority’s debt rising from $10.3 to of a store on the 60 block of South warrant and on her own recognizance on $13.1 million as part of the RVSA’s waste- This is something these three mayors age. through this time last year). Turn- Avenue reported that she left her purse the Mount Laurel and Livingston war- water treatment facility’s $250-million, decided to do,” Mrs. Papen said. “We will look into what’s appro- around time in the CDS section is on the front seat of her unlocked motor rants. court-ordered upgrade. She said sewer authorities are on a priate to do at a younger age,” Ms. approximately one week for analy- vehicle while she ran into the store. Ac- Mountainside Mr. McCormac is chairing the mayors’ much tighter budget schedule than mu- Hayes said. sis and report. cording to police, while she was in the Tuesday, November 17, a resident of oversight committee. Woodbridge Busi- nicipalities, in that the RVSA budget must During committee reports earlier Although the laboratory is a com- store, someone removed her Gucci purse, Saddle Brook Road reported that a mo- ness Administrator Peter Pelessier, a be sent to the state’s Division of Local in the meeting, Board Vice-Presi- ponent of the prosecutor’s office, it is valued at $350, which contained $950 in tor vehicle that he had borrowed from former RVSA commissioner, and Clark Services in December before it comes dent Nancy Bauer said that the Cur- autonomous. cash, plus bank cards, her Social Secu- his son-in-law was stolen from his drive- Administrator John Laezza are also mem- back to the RVSA for final adoption. The rity card and her driver’s license from way, where he had parked it and left it bers of the panel. adopted spending plan is due in Trenton riculum Committee saw two pre- “We (at the prosecutor’s office) by January 1. sentations; the first was about the don’t know the results until we’re the vehicle. unlocked. According to police, the ve- Westfield Mayor Andrew Skibitsky Friday, November 20, Dennis hicle was later located in a neighbor’s said he received the proposed RVSA bud- However, in his letter to mayors, Mr. work that was done on the Special told,” Mr. Romankow said. McKenzie, 50, of Plainfield was arrested driveway, where it had apparently rolled get on November 17. He planned to meet McCormac, a former state treasurer un- Education Curriculum Guide. Ms. It takes an annual budget of $1.1 and charged with DWI after police were after being left in neutral. with Councilman Sal Caruana, chairman der former Governor James McGreevey, Bauer said the guide showed how million to operate the facility, which notified of an erratic driver on Terrill Tuesday, November 17, David P. said there was no reason for such an more technology opportunities features eight lab employees, one law- Road. According to police, further in- Ranaldo, 39, of Westfield was arrested “expedited process” given that the Janu- would become available. The sec- enforcement officer and four clerical vestigation revealed McKenzie was in- following a motor vehicle stop on Moun- ary 1 deadline is over a month away. ond presentation was about materi- staff members. volved in a hit-and-run accident that tain Avenue on an outstanding warrant RVSA Executive Director Michael als for Scotch Plains-Fanwood High “We receive no reimbursement occurred in Linden 15 minutes prior to out of New Providence in the amount of RVSA Budget Brinker has said the budget review is the motor vehicle stop. Charges in con- $175. He was processed and released CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 more of an effort to privatize the School’s Drug and Violence course, from the state or federal [govern- authority’s operations. Ms. Bauer said. ment]. Strictly from the county is nection with the hit-and-run are pending after posting bail. with the Linden Police Department, au- Wednesday, November 18, Patricia tive vote.” He said all commissioners In addition to the mayors’ concerns, “We were impressed with the ma- where we derive our income,” Mr. thorities reported. A. Blands, 45, of Union was arrested and are beholden to political input, fur- Assembly Republican Leader Alex terials and we’re fortunate that we’re Romankow said. Saturday, November 21, Joseph charged with aggravated assault, pos- ther stating that since they are ap- DeCroce (LD-26, Morris Plains) has ques- getting them at no cost [through a The lab, which does not currently Cepparulo, 47, of Scotch Plains was ar- session of weapons for an unlawful pur- pointed, they could find themselves tioned the amount the authority pays for grant],” she said. Both the Special generate any revenue of its own, is rested and charged with DWI after po- pose, reckless driving and careless driv- not reappointed if they are not re- professional services. He noted that in a Education Curriculum Guide and the considered a “service-oriented lice responded to a report of a motor ing after an incident that occurred at a sponsive to community desires. study released earlier this year that ran- revised proficiencies for Health II agency,” Sgt. Koury said. vehicle striking a telephone pole on Port- Route 22 gas station. According to po- Maria Abram, the commissioner from domly selected vouchers obtained by his were approved later in the meeting. “It’s my hope, someday, that we land Avenue. According to police, when lice, Blands had pulled into the gas sta- Springfield, stated that Springfield’s office showed the law firm of Weiner- officers arrived Cepparulo had fled the tion to avoid traffic due to construction Lesniak, counsel to the RVSA, had Upcoming meetings for the SP-F will have this laboratory self-suffi- mayor and council voted to appoint a monthly bills ranging from $2,259 to BOE include an open agenda meet- cient,” Mr. Romankow said. “I want scene on foot but later returned, at which on Route 22, and the attendant blocked time he was issued a field sobriety test her vehicle from cutting through the sta- representative to the oversight commit- $27,696. ing on Thursday, December 10, and a to expand to add more technicians, do and subsequently arrested. He was pro- tion and told her to back up and reenter tee. She described this as a “highly Mr. DeCroce also said the authority regular public meeting on Thursday, work for other counties. The state has cessed and released to his brother. Route 22, as the station is not a cut political issue” and stated she would retained Murray, Montgomery and December 17. more than enough crime to handle.” Saturday, November 21, a resident of through. vote to postpone the budget adoption. O’Donnell, a Washington, D.C., lobby- Chetwood Terrace reported that some- The suspect then got into a verbal Cranford RVSA Commissioner Jim ing firm, for $10,000 per month until it one entered his unsecured detached ga- dispute with the victim, telling him that Murphy said with the combined as- terminated the firm’s contract in August rage and removed a leaf blower valued at she was late for her appointment at a sessment of the 11 RVSA member 2008, after the firm failed to get an au- Local Charities Are in Need $100. weight loss clinic, and told the victim to thority project funded by the U.S. Senate’s towns being $2.4 million less than last Energy and Water Appropriations Sub- CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 Sunday, November 22, Kevin get out of her way as he had positioned year, Cranford was the only town fac- Gilmore, 27, of Staten Island, N.Y. was himself in front of her Ford Explorer, committee. He said the authority paid the education. For more information, con- 4324, extension no. 17, or via e-mail arrested on an outstanding Linden war- police reported. Blands then accelerated ing an assessment increase (about firm $260,000 from 2006 to 2008. tact [email protected]. at [email protected]. rant after a police officer on routine her vehicle, striking the attendant and $38,000). Laughing, Mr. Sefranka sug- He also criticized the RVSA for Christ- The Parish Community of St. St. Bartholomew the Apostle patrol located a group of juveniles solic- knocking him down, and then attempted gested, “Tell Cranford to flush less.” mas and retirement parties held at local Helen, located at 1600 Rahway Av- Church Food Pantry is accepting tur- iting in the area of Poplar Place and to back up her vehicle and go around the Garwood’s new commissioner, catering halls including The Westwood enue in Westfield, will collect un- keys and hams to help less-fortunate Klanechi Place without a permit. Ac- victim, who was lying on the ground. Stephen Greet, stated that he was in in Garwood and Echo Lake Country Club wrapped Christmas gifts to be dis- local families during the holiday sea- cording to police, Gilmore was in charge However, witnesses blocked her from favor of the review. He also said that he in Westfield. tributed to the area’s needy. Starting son. For more information, contact of the juveniles and subsequently was doing so until police arrived, authorities encouraged Garwood’s mayor to make on the first Sunday of Advent, No- Patti Vignola at (908) 889-5514. The arrested. He was transported to police said. a site visit to the RVSA plant. Respond- Scotch Plains to Hold vember 29, baskets containing orna- parish, located at 2032 Westfield Av- headquarters, where he was processed According to police, the suspect told ing to Mr. Greet, Mr. Sefranka com- and released. the officers that she had pulled into the HUD Grant Hearing ments with the ages and clothing sizes enue in Scotch Plains, also will hold Westfield station to ask directions and the atten- mented that Rahway’s mayor, James SCOTCH PLAINS — Scotch Plains of recipients will be available in a clothing drive on Saturday, Novem- Monday, November 16, a resident of dant had begun to yell at her and bang on Kennedy, and administrator, Peter Mayor Nancy Malool has announced a church after masses on Sundays. ber 28, from 8 a.m. to noon. the 100 block of Winchester Way re- the hood of her vehicle, and while she Pelissier, had served on RVSA’s board. public hearing will be held on the HUD Westfield Firemen’s Mutual Be- The Garwood Knights of Colum- ported the theft of a bicycle that had been was attempting to get away from him she Richard LoForte, Kenilworth’s Revenue Sharing Block Grant, XXXVI nevolent Association (F.M.B.A.) Lo- bus is collecting canned and dry food secured on the 200 block of East Broad accidentally bumped into him, knocking commissioner, said, “I would hope Year funding, on Tuesday, December 8, cal 30 donates one turkey and addi- goods, turkeys, hams and supermar- Street. The approximate value is $340. him down. Witnesses disagreed with the that the mayors make their recom- at 7:30 p.m. in Room 202 of the municipal tional food to complete each basket ket gift-card donations for delivery Tuesday, November 17, Aimee Junno, suspect’s version of events and Blands mendations well in advance (of the building at 430 Park Avenue. given to a needy family through local this month and the next to needy 46, of Westfield was arrested after re- was arrested and transported to police budget adoption).” “We are attempting to set our own churches and civic organizations in families in Garwood and the surround- sponding to Westfield police headquar- headquarters. Allen Chin, Westfield’s commis- priorities and want to know how our own ters to satisfy an outstanding Newark Saturday, November 21, a resident citizens feel the county allocation should its annual food drive. Non-perishable ing areas. Donations can be dropped traffic warrant. She was released after reported that someone used her credit sioner, restated his earlier comment be spent,” Mayor Malool said. food items will be accepted at fire off through the side-door entrance posting $200 bail. card to make $947.87 worth of pur- that setting up an oversight panel by Scotch Plains has benefited from Com- headquarters, 405 North Avenue, after 4 p.m. weekdays at the Knights’ Tuesday, November 17, two male ju- chases on iTunes without her authoriza- the three mayors “expresses no con- munity Development funds since 1975, West, until 11 p.m. on Friday, De- Council Hall, located at 37 South veniles were the victims of an assault tion. According to police, her e-mail was fidence in their commissioners.” He amounting to over $3,750,000. It is ex- cember 4. Avenue in Garwood. while walking on the 600 block of hacked into several months ago and her suggested a deadline of Thursday, pected that approximately $6 million will The Emmanuel Cancer Foundation St. Michael’s Church, located at 40 Westfield Avenue. Two suspects ap- personal information might have been December 10, for suggestions from be available to Union County for Com- of Scotch Plains, the mission of which Alden Street in Cranford, is sponsor- proached the victims and struck each of stolen at this time. the oversight committee. The date munity Development Block Grant is to “provide a variety of specialized ing a St. Nicholas gift-giving shrine them in the head with closed fists before Saturday, November 21, Luis Tomin- was later moved to Wednesday, De- XXXVI Year funding. services, at no charge, to any New in the main lobby of the church fleeing the scene. Ortega, 27, of Elizabeth was arrested for cember 9, so the suggestions could be The hearing will be chaired by Joseph The suspects are described as one black allegedly driving with a suspended li- Duff and Philip Schick, official delegates Jersey family facing the challenges of through Sunday, December 6, after male teenager and one white male teen- cense after a motor vehicle stop on Route reviewed and compiled for the De- to the Revenue Sharing Committee. Nine- caring for a child with cancer,” ac- the noon mass. Participants are asked ager, the latter of who had two piercings 22. He was processed and released. cember 10 commissioners finance teen towns in Union County are involved, cording to its website, invites mem- to take a blessed candle, available at in his lower lip. The victims sustained Sunday, November 22, a resident of committee meeting and their recom- and all projects must have a two-thirds bers of the community to adopt a the shrine, purchase a gift for the minor injuries and were attended to by Kings Court reported that an individual mendations made for the Thursday, majority of the total committee member- pediatric cancer patient by granting a person whose name is on the label Westfield Rescue Squad personnel. They she met on an online dating site has been December 17, board meeting. ship approval in order to become reality. child’s wish. For further information, and return the gift unwrapped to the did not require transport to a hospital, continually calling her and came to her Michael Brinker, RVSA’s execu- Applications for projects will be avail- contact Barbara Kopel at (908) 322- church. police said. residence without being invited and re- tive director, said the budget had been able at the Scotch Plains Municipal Build- All gifts donated will be given to Wednesday, November 18, Virginia peatedly rang her doorbell and knocked sent to towns for review a week prior ing and include complete instructions con- the agency listed on the candles: Bates, 23, of Roselle was arrested on a on her door and then left. to the meeting, so the December 9 cerning project eligibility. Happy Roselle traffic warrant in the amount of Monday, November 23, a manager at Projects funded throughout the 19 Cranford Family Care, Catholic Fam- $350 during a motor vehicle stop at West a Route 22 nursing home reported that deadline would allow plenty of time. member municipalities include: housing Thanksgiving, ily Services and the Jardine Academy South Avenue and Cumberland Street. someone pried open the door to the main According to RVSA Board Chair- rehabilitation, neighborhood preservation, for disabled children. For more infor- She was processed and released on her office and removed $789.89 from a safe. man Robert Luban of Woodbridge, code enforcement, senior citizens facili- Everyone mation, call the church office at (908) own recognizance. The burglary is under investigation, po- inquiries or suggestions had not yet ties, child care facilities and various so- 276-0360. Wednesday, November 18, a male ju- lice said. been received from any of the towns. cial service programs. goleader online supplement We’ll Help Your Business The Westfield Leader www.goleader.com [email protected] (908) 232-4407

Get Back On Track Continue to the next page ==> Page 2 Thursday, November 26, 2009 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION Christie Names Heads to Officials Say ’09 Convention Focused On Green Technology, Ed. Programs Transition Sub-Committees By MICHAEL POLLACK, SUZETTE learn Fanwood is “ahead of the curve” in STALKER AND PAUL PEYTON terms of shared services. TRENTON – Governor-Elect Chris Economic Development and Growth, Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times “We’ve put all our municipal services on Christie has announced the names of John McCormac, Woodbridge mayor AREA — This past week, county and the table,” she said, explaining how bor- leaders from the private and public and former state treasurer and co- municipal officials made the trek down to ough officials are looking at all areas where sectors who will chair 19 different chairman Dennis Bone, president/ Atlantic City for the annual New Jersey shared services may save Fanwood money. sub-committees tasked with issue chief executive officer (CEO) of State League of Municipalities (LOM) Con- Mayor Mahr said she found the emphasis development and state appointments. Verizon New Jersey. vention. More than 20,000 municipal offi- on “green” technology at this year’s event Transition Chairman David Also named were: Education, Su- cials, exhibitors, program participants and informative in terms of potentially imple- Samson stated, “We are privileged to san Cole, president of Montclair State guests were expected to attend the four-day menting such options down the road. “We have such an accomplished and re- University; Energy and Utilities, Bob conference. just have to see what’s the right fit.” A contingent of about 15 Westfield offi- She said the large number of vendors spected group of leaders from both Martin, retired partner with Accenture, cials, including the mayor, administrator, who fill the convention hall during the the private and public sectors head- LLP; Environmental Protection, state current and future council members, the conference serves as a “check-and-balance” ing up our sub-committees on issues Senator Marcia Karrow (LD-23, chief financial officer, tax assessor, court opportunity to ensure municipalities are and appointments. The first step to Flemington); Gaming, Sports and administrator, town planner and recreation getting the best services they can. ensuring a smooth transition is ana- Entertainment, Jon Hanson, former director, attended the LOM convention. Mountainside Councilman Glen lyzing and evaluating departmental chairman of the New Jersey Sports Speaking to The Leader/Times on his Mortimer agreed, stating that only two firms performance and finding qualified and and Exposition Authority; Health drive back from the conference, Thursday, in the state are authorized to conduct secu- innovative people to handle the work Care, David Knowlton, president and Mayor Andy Skibitsky noted that while rity backgrounds for municipal volunteers. He said borough officials were able to meet that needs to be done. They are up to CEO of the New Jersey Health Care LOOKING FOR A STRIKE...The annual “Thanksgiving Broom Bowl Chal- attendance was down from previous years, the vendor floor was still “huge” and that with a representative of a company not used the task.” Quality Institute; Human Services and lenge,” a combination of the games of broomball and bowling, will take place at by the borough to see if Mountainside is the Warinanco Ice Skating Center this Saturday, November 28, at 3:15 p.m. “any service a town would need is repre- Members of each sub-committee Children and Families, John Bonanni, sented.” getting the best agreement for its money. will be released next week. administrator for the Morris County’s Registration begins at 3 p.m. Regular admission and skate rental fees do not apply He said the borough was also represented to this event, but there is a $2 registration fee per participant. There will be no One of the most popular seminars at- Transition Sub-Committee Chairs Labor and Workforce Development tended concerned Sustainable Jersey, a cer- at a forum aimed at reducing sexual harass- are: State, Lieutenant Governor –Elect department; Debra DiLorenzo, presi- public skating during this event. Children four through 17 years of age who are ment and discrimination in the work place. competing in the challenge will be divided into three age groups with the first- tification and incentive program for mu- Kim Guadagno; Law and Public dent/CEO of the Chamber of Com- nicipalities in New Jersey that want to “go Mr. Mortimer said by attending the pro- place winner in each age group receiving a prize. The ice skating center is located gram, the borough receives a 4-percent Safety, Mr. Samson, a former New merce Southern New Jersey; Military off Thompson Avenue in Warinanco Park on the border of Roselle and Elizabeth. green,” save money and take steps to sustain Jersey Attorney General; Office of and Veterans Affairs, Colonel (Re- their quality of life over the long term. discount on its liability insurance. For more information, call the center at (908) 298-7850 or the Union County New Mountainside Mayor Paul the Governor, Peter Verniero, former tired) Mike Warner of the United States Department of Parks and Community Renewal at (908) 527-4900. The mayor learned about participating towns that incorporated a mayor’s wellness Mirabelli said the convention floor featured New Jersey Supreme Court judge and Army; Transportation, James campaign. He said in these towns, an effort a heavy emphasis on “going-green” en- former attorney general; Agriculture, Weinstein, former commissioner of Scutari In Line to Lead is made to get children, seniors and employ- ergy-efficient offerings such as more effi- George Gilmore, Ocean County Re- Transportation, and former NJ Tran- ees to eat and live healthier. In some munici- cient fluorescent light bulbs and ways to publican chairman; Authorities, sit Board chairman; Treasury, former palities, the town would work with its local reduce utility costs. He said Mountainside Michael DuHaime, a GOP strategist; Rep. Michael Ferguson, chairman/ restaurants to make sure healthy menu op- is looking reduce its energy costs on its Banking and Insurance, Edward CEO of Ferguson Strategies. Sen. Judiciary Committee tions exist. The mayor also heard about municipal building through more efficient Deutsch, managing partner of the law By PAUL J. PEYTON thrilled that [the Democratic major- “Walks with the Mayor,” which he may windows and light bulbs, but not through firm of McElroy, Deutsch, Mulvaney See it all on the Web! Specially Written for the Westfield Leader and The Times ity] leadership would be willing to consider incorporating into his Saturday solar energy. and Carpenter, LLP; Community Af- TRENTON — Senator Nicholas give me that position.” morning office hours. Union County Manager George Scutari (LD-22, Linden) acknowl- One of the first tasks for the com- The mayor met vendors who offered the Devanney attended as well. fairs, state Senator Sandra B. www.goleader.com ability to perform energy audits – “one of “It’s important for administrators and Cunningham (LD-13, Jersey City); edged last week that it is likely he mittee is to vote on cabinet nomina- the first things I’d like to do,” he said. governmental leaders to network, build and will be named chairman of the State tions by Governor-elect Chris Mayor Skibitsky said he spoke to “quite maintain governmental relationships Senate Judiciary Committee come Christie. a few” mayors, including Scotch Plains’ throughout the state. I personally walked January. “The vetting pro- Nancy Malool, Fanwood’s Colleen Mahr, the convention floor and also engaged in a Helping Accident Mr. Scutari, a cess is necessary for Mayor Kathi Fiamingo of Kenilworth and number of discussions with governmental former Union advice and consent [to Elizabeth Mayor Chris Bollwage. and private-sector employees,” Mr. County Freeholder, the governor],” Mr. “We are looking for opportunities [to Devanney said. Victims Everyday currently chairs the Scutari said. work together],” the mayor said. “[For in- “In particular,” he added, “I had discus- Senate State Gov- The senator has stance], does it make sense to bring in more sions regarding the impact of the state bud- Union County towns to leverage our pur- get on our counties, in light of the transition ernment Committee chaired the Senate chasing power” when it comes to buying to a new governor. I had several dialogues and previously co- State Government any expensive energy-efficient items such centering around the emergence of green- chaired the Joint Committee for the as solar panels or cooling systems. energy initiatives…(and) discussions over Legislative Commit- past two years. Mr. Westfield Councilman-elect Keith various pilot programs the County of Union tee on Public Em- Scutari would replace Loughlin, who attended the conference for could participate in.” ployee Benefits Re- Senator Paul Sarlo the first time, said he looked for ways that County Public Information Director form during a spe- (LD-36, Wood- towns can consolidate services. He said Sebastian D’Elia said the county brings its cial session of the Ridge), who is in line road paving is an area in which towns information van to the convention as a Legislature in the to take over as chair- should consider sharing services. He also showcase for services and programs of- Sen. Nick Scutari believes a joint bid between area towns and fered by Union County. He said the county summer of 2006. man of the Senate libraries for solar panels would be benefi- police chief, freeholder clerk and human When reached by Budget Committee cial. services director, as well as Freeholders phone at the New Jersey League of from new Senate Majority Leader Mayor Mahr and several borough coun- Dan Sullivan and Chester Holmes, were Municipalities Conference held at Barbara Buono (LD-18, Edison). cil members attended the conference, along among those who attended. the Atlantic City Convention Cen- In addition to cabinet nomination with Borough Administrator Eleanor Garwood Borough Clerk Christine ter, Mr. Scutari said committee for the incoming administration, Mr. McGovern and Director of Public Works Ariemma said she found this year’s offer- chairmanships would be named by Scutari said the judiciary panel re- Clinton Dicksen. Appointed earlier this year ings more beneficial for municipal offi- new state Senate President Stephen views appointments of state judges as a member of the Governor’s Local Gov- cials because “they were focused more on Sweeney (LD-3, West Deptford) in and county prosecutors, the latter ernment Ethics Task Force, Mayor Mahr education” and less on socializing than in was a panelist for a discussion on ethics and past conventions she has attended. January. of which come up for re-appoint- ethics reform on the local government level. She said the borough’s public works “It’s a terrific opportunity,” Mr. ment every five years. She also attended two seminars dealing director, police chief, borough attorney and Scutari said, should he be appointed Mr. Scutari has served in the State with shared services. tax collector attended, as did Councilwoman as the committee chairman. “I’d be Senate since 2004. Mayor Mahr said she was pleased to Kathleen Villaggio, who paid for herself.

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24 Hours · 53 Elm Street, Westfield, NJ 07090 [email protected] richardjkaplow.com A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, November 26, 2009 Page 3 Trees at Nomahegan Peyton's Tagged for Park Visitors Peek at the Week CRANFORD – The majestic trees The trees that received ID tags are: In Politics of Union County’s Nomahegan Park Littleleaf Linden, Silver Maple, Red The Leader/Times now have names, thanks to volun- Maple, Swamp White Oak, Pin Oak, By Paul Peyton of teers from the Rutgers Cooperative Northern Red Oak, Sweetgum, Black Daggett Seeks ELEC Probe of Singer Wants MD as Extension of Union County Master Cherry, Sweet Cherry, Black Locust, ‘Robo Calls’ In Gov. Race Next Health Commissioner Tree Steward Program. The volun- American Beech, American Elm, Former independent gubernatorial Senator Robert Singer (LD-30, Jack- teers tagged 17 trees along the park’s Horsechestnut, American Sycamore, candidate Chris Daggett has asked son), the ranking Republican member loop trail with signs displaying their Eastern White Pine, White Ash, and for a state Election Law Enforcement of the Senate Health, Human Services common and scientific names. Black Walnut. Commission probe into automated and Senior Citizens Committee, has “I hope people see these signs and say Master Tree Stewards have visited calls he claims “severely damaged said Governor-Elect Chris Christie ‘wow, I always wanted to know the 4th grade classrooms throughout our candidacy,” according to a Star- should choose a medical doctor as the name of this beautiful tree,’” said volun- Union County for more than 20 years, Ledger report. next commissioner of the Department teer Master Tree Steward Karen Kotvas. teaching an hour-long program on the The call closed with a disclaimer that of Health and Senior Services. Trees provide important cooling science of trees. The volunteers are it was paid for by the “NJDSC, 196 “As emerging threats, like the H1N1 islands that help shield neighborhoods certified by Rutgers University through West State Street, Trenton,” the address flu, expand rapidly in the modern and buildings from summer heat. They a free program based on tree identifi- of state Democratic headquarters. world, I believe that the position re- also help improve air quality by trap- cation tours in New Jersey parklands. The calls, better known as quires someone with a comprehensive ping dust and airborne pollutants. For more information about the “robocalls,” were made between No- background in the medical sciences. It “We hope that people who walk the Master Tree Steward program, con- vember 1 and 3. The Daggett Cam- is clear, that a medical professional is Nomahegan loop will gain a more tact the Union County 4-H Agent, paign said the calls violate a state the person best positioned to lead the James Nichnadowicz at (908) 654- NEWEST BOARD MEMBERS…Autism Family Tours with Brianna, a non- detailed picture of the rich diversity election law prohibiting party com- department and advise the governor in pofit organization based in Westfield, has announced that Roberta Chmielnik of of plant life that surrounds them,” 9854 or e-mail him at mittees from making expenditures the case of a medical crisis,” the Sena- Fanwood and Mabel Levine of Westfield have been named board members. said Master Tree Steward and [email protected]. “to support or defeat a candidate for tor said. Pictured, from left to right, are: Autism Family Tours Board of Directors, Ms. Fanwood resident Dean Talcott, who governor or in aid of the candidacy Wisniewksi Expected to Replace Levine, Christine Gee-Lowrey, Janet Greene, Ms. Chmielnik, Adrienne helped to place the signs along with Broom Bowl Challenge of a candidate for governor in the Cryan as Next State DEM Chair. Robertiello; bottom, Claudette Bardwil and Beverly Fagan. Antonio Robertiello, other volunteers. General Election.” Treasurer, is not pictured. At Warinanco on Nov. 28 Assemblyman John Wisniewski Union County preserves and adds Sweeney Replaces Codey as trees through land conservation, grants ROSELLE – Union County will (LD-19, Sayreville) is positioned to for new street trees, and support for the present the “Thanksgiving Broom State Senate President succeed Assemblyman Joe Cryan Lance Will Not Support Lifting Debt Master Tree Steward program. Bowl Challenge,” a combination of The Democratic caucus on Monday (LD-20, Union Twp.), next year as the games of broomball and bowling, voted in Senator Stephen Sweeney state party chairman. Mr. Cryan was Limit Without Action on Spending Women’s Pol. Caucus at the Warinanco Ice Skating Center (LD-3, Gloucester) as the new Senate elected Assembly Majority Leader WASHINGTON, D.C. – Rep. country’s long-term fiscal imbalances. on Saturday, November 28 at 3:15 President, replacing Senator Richard on Monday. Mr. Cryan also serves as Leonard Lance (R-7th) and more “I support bipartisan, bicameral Hosts Annual Dinner p.m. Codey (LD-27, West Orange) who has undersheriff in Union County. than two dozen House Republicans efforts to pass legislation creating a AREA — The Women’s Political Registration begins at 3 p.m. Regu- been either president or co-president Bramick Likely Minority Leader have called on House Speaker Nancy special process to deal with the long- Caucus of New Jersey is hosting a lar admission and skate rental fees do since 2002. Assemblywoman Sheila If DeCroce Joins Christie Cabinet Pelosi to give Congress a clean, up- term budget problems facing the U.S. gala in December to showcase the not apply to this event, but there is a Oliver (LD-34, East Orange) was Published reports have stated that or-down vote on congressional ac- Government,” Mr. Lance said. “As achievements of five distinguished $2 registration fee per participant. elected Assembly Speaker with As- Assembly Minority Leader Alex tion that would raise the nation’s such, I will vote against a needed women and men December 1 at the There will be no public skating semblyman Joseph Cryan (LD-20, DeCroce is on a short list to join the debt ceiling. increase in the limit the federal gov- Hyatt Regency in New Brunswick.. during this event. Linden Lanes and Union) named Assembly Majority cabinet of Governor-elect Chris In a response to press reports that ernment can borrow unless Congress The honorees at this year’s annual Jersey Lanes is donating supplies for Leader. Christie, possibly as transportation congressional leaders are planning creates a commission to come up event are R. Barbara Gitenstein, presi- the Thanksgiving Broom Bowl Chal- Municipal Candidate Donations commissioner.Mr. DeCroce is a past on attaching legislation to increase with proposals to bring the deficit dent of the College of New Jersey; lenge. Now Searchable on ELEC Site chairman of the Assembly Transpor- the national debt ceiling to “must- and debt under control.” Republican State Committeewoman Children four through 17 years of For the first time, members of the tation Committee. pass” legislation like the defense Eleanore Nissley; Gloria Soto, ex- age who are competing in the chal- public can use the New Jersey Elec- If that happens Assemblyman Jon spending bill to avoid a clean vote on RP Man to Lead State ecutive director of government af- lenge will be divided into three age tion Law Enforcement Commission Bramnick (LD-21, Westfield), who the issue, Mr. Lance said he has spear- Agency for Disabled fairs at the University of Medicine groups. The first-place winner in each website (www.elec.state.nj.us) to only recently was elected as Assem- headed a letter to Speaker Pelosi op- and Dentistry of New Jersey; Rep. age group will receive a prize. search campaign donations received bly Republican Conference Leader posing such efforts. ROSELLE PARK — Borough resi- Frank Pallone (D-6th) and Roger The Warinanco Ice Skating Center by municipal candidates. after serving as minority whip, is in Twenty House Republicans signed dent Bill Smith, an employee of the Bodman, a senior partner of Public is located off Thompson Avenue in Initially, more than $5.5 million line to become Assembly Minority Mr. Lance’s letter to Speaker Pelosi Union County Department of Human Strategies Impact, a Trenton-based Warinanco Park, located near the bor- donated to 377 different primary Leader. His running mate, Senator calling for a separate vote to increase Services, Office for the Disabled, has lobbying firm. der of Roselle and Elizabeth. For fundraising committees last spring Tom Kean, Jr. (LD-21, Westfield), the nation’s indebtedness. been reelected President of the Board The award dinner raises fund for the more information, call the Skating can be analyzed electronically. More serves as Senate Minority Leader. “The recent news that our nation’s of Directors of Advancing Opportu- organization’s education program and Center at (908) 298-7850 or the Union than $11.5 million in General Elec- A Christie spokerswoman said the debt has for the first time topped the nities (formerly Cerebral Palsy of New candidate support. This year the cau- County Department of Parks and tion funding will become available names of appointnents would not be $12-trillion mark should be of grave Jersey). The non-profit agency, is cus endorsed 27 women in their bids to Community Renewal at (908) 527- early next year. released until after Thanksgiving. concern to every American,” Mr. based in Ewing. win seats in the state Assembly. 4900. Lance said at a Capitol Hill news conference. “Congress can no longer stand idly by and allow an increase in our debt limit without a vigorous de- bate on debt, deficits and spending.” Mr. Lance, a member of the House Financial Services Committee, said he would not support an increase in the nation’s debt ceiling without corre- sponding action to address the

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Members of: Freeholder Chairman Al Mirabella Below are four arcane words, each New Jersey Press Association • National Newspaper Association • Westfield Area Chamber of Commerce with four definitions – only one is correct. Scotch Plains Business & Professional Association • Fanwood Business & Professional Association The heart of another exciting theater fighting for their dreams while clinging to The others are made up. Are you sharp season is upon us, and you can enjoy a the slim but powerful thread that holds enough to discern this deception of dic- Periodicals – Postage Paid at Rahway, New Jersey Periodicals – Postage Paid at Rahway, New Jersey great show without spending a small for- them together. Being so near to the actors tion? P.O. Box 250 • 251 North Avenue, West P. O. Box 368 tune on tickets, tolls and parking. Our and seeing the passion in their faces was If you can guess one correctly – good Westfield, N.J. 07091 Scotch Plains, N.J. 07076 own community theater groups offer up a life-changing experience. guess. If you get two – well-read indi- Tele: (908) 232-4407 • E-mail: [email protected] • Web: www.goleader.com • Fax: (908) 232-0473 top-notch performances right here in The cast featured our own Freeholder vidual. If you get three – word expert. If Union County. Rayland Van Blake, who along with his you get all four – you must have a lot of POSTMASTER: Send address changes to the offices of the newspapers at The Union County theater scene is background in the financial industry is free time! P. O. Box 250, Westfield, New Jersey 07091 woven into the fabric of our neighbor- a successful actor, and that brings up All words and correct definitions Published every Thursday by Watchung Communications, Inc. hood traditions, with roots going back something unique about community come from the board game Diction almost 100 years and perhaps more. The theater in Union County. Located close Deception. Paul Peyton Horace R. Corbin Jeff Gruman Cranford Dramatic Club and the Summit by one of the world’s great cultural Answers to last week’s arcane words. ASSIGNMENT EDITOR PUBLISHER SALES MANAGER Playhouse Association have been going centers, we get first-rate productions 1. Asomatous – Without a material Suzette F. Stalker David B. Corbin Michael L. Bartiromo strong since 1919 and 1918 respectively, that attract seasoned professionals, tal- body COMMUNITY ASSISTANT PUBLISHER & SPORTS MARKETING PRODUCTION making them two of the oldest continuous ented amateurs, and rising stars from all 2. 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A person who has a mania for col- the art of acting, community theater con- of Cultural and Heritage Affairs at (908) lecting books nects us in a very personal way with 522-2550, e-mail [email protected], 2. Book ends Happy Thanksgiving and Wish beloved works of the stage. The close or see our online calendar at ucnj.org/ 3. A tippler; a man given to drinking quarters can push the emotional impact of cultural. The calendar also includes pro- 4. A small object whose value lies in its a hard-hitting drama right up to the sur- fessional venues such as Kean beauty or rarity face. This year I attended M.PoWer’s University’s stages in Union Township, PENNACH Well for Others That Have Not production of A Raisin in the Sun at the and the historic Union County Perform- 1. Bristled; standing erect Plainfield YWCA. It’s the story of people ing Arts Center in Rahway. 2. A plume or bunch of flowers (Westfield Leader November 23, 2006) Thanksgiv- ebrate Thanksgiving on the first Monday of October. 3. In botany, furnished with branches ing is exclusively an American holiday, commemo- Granted, winter comes early for the Canucks. At such in pairs 4. Showing patience; calmness rating the journey and triumphs of our country’s first a busy time, with so much to prepare for, it is easy to Letters to the Editor INSOUCIANCE settlers and celebrating the beginning of our melting take for granted the privileges and opportunities 1. Gay; lighthearted pot culture. Originating with the early settlers while most of us experience daily as citizens of the United 2. Pertaining to plundering or looting they were struggling to survive, Native Americans States, but which are a luxury or nonexistent in many 3. Idle babble or chat What’s Next? ‘Restricting a Kid From 4. Speech impediment; slurring helped and provided kindness. The strangers broke other parts of the world. The majority of us need not TITIVATE bread together. wonder how we will feed, shelter, educate or obtain Cutting the Neighbor’s Lawn?’ 1. To delude by flattery Most of us feel that the holiday is a personal one, medical care for our children. We need not fear 2. To romp or frisk one that brings together important people in our persecution or worse because of cultural or religious Regarding last week’s front-page ar- books? Is it a matter of enforcement or is 3. To dress up ticle in The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times, it another way to get more money? Plus, 4. To nestle or draw close individual lives. Families and friends, separated by differences. “Scotch Plains Looks to Restrict Hours isn’t this the responsibility of the distance, reunite and are grateful. We see our college We have the freedom to express our individuality, for Landscapers in Township” – the ar- homeowners to ensure that debris isn’t students who return home; visit with aunts, uncles, practice our faith, voice our dissent and elect our ticle [about the council’s deliberations] placed in the road at the wrong times? came across as being somewhat anti-com- According to the town’s annual letters to Letters to moms and pops; bump into past classmates and pause leaders. We can associate with whom we choose and merce and anti-job creation in this all residents, that is what is implied. to pet the family dog an extra moment. pursue our dreams as far as our ambition and hard economy. Registrations and permits to In the end, all the voting, taxpaying the Editor We give thanks for our good fortune and provide a work will take us, regardless of our background. It cut and rake lawns, creating a database of citizens of this community who hire land- thought for others. This holiday reminds us of how was these very tenets which gave the Pilgrims cour- landscapers — what’s next an ordinance scapers will have higher costs passed on Thank You Boy Scouts precious the gifts of family, friends and community age to venture across the Atlantic to begin new lives restricting a kid from cutting the to them. I am sure they will thank you for truly are. in an unfamiliar and uncharted land; that fueled the neighbor’s lawn? that! For Your Food Drive Don’t we already have restrictions on Robert Fox Thanksgiving might mean an epic feast, not to be American colonists’ fight for independence more what times outdoor work can begin on the At this very appropriate time of year rivaled by any other meal during the year – a smorgas- than a century afterwards and inspired countless men Scotch Plains for offering thanks, the Westfield Food bord of delights ranging from turkey to pumpkin pie, and women to risk their lives in defense of these Pantry extends a huge thank you to the Personal Freedom Does Not Trump Westfield Boy Scouts and their leaders and perhaps the big football game — all made espe- freedoms ever since. for the wonderful successful food drive cially festive by brilliant autumn hues and the start of While our society is not flawless and our lives may on November 14. Their hard work from the holiday season. not be perfect, we continue to stand tall for our Public Safety Priorities start to finish – picking up, delivering and Thanksgiving is a warm American tradition devoid strength as a nation and for the ideals we represent. I could not allow Mr. Wynne’s mini- tial consequences of their actions and sorting about a thousand bags of grocer- tirade of last week go unanswered. His accepted their punishment quietly. Re- ies was overwhelming. of the pressure of getting the right gift, or worse yet, So as you sit around your holiday table, take an extra letter to the editor is a classic example of grettably, Mr. Wynne was looking to To the Boy Scouts, Cub Scouts, their forgetting to get that gift at all. It’s hard to imagine moment to contemplate the many things for which a failure to accept personal responsibility blame others or exonerate himself by leaders and the continuing generosity of that the Thanksgiving national holiday was embroiled we have to be grateful. Then take another moment to for personal actions. Mr. Wynne is either pointing out other peoples’ transgres- the residents of Westfield, we extend our in political controversy for more than 250 years since remember all of those people, both here and abroad, ignorant of or chooses to ignore the his- sions. He should have written a letter of thanks on behalf of our neighbors in need tory of pedestrian injuries and deaths on apology. who will have a bountiful holiday season. its first conception in 1621 in Massachusetts. George who face a daily battle just to survive, live with our streets. Washington proclaimed a National Day of Thanks- dignity or carve out a better tomorrow for their Morgan O’Brien Rosemarie O’Hare and volunteers It would appear that the other drivers Westfield Westfield Food Pantry giving in 1789, but many then were opposed to it – children. And to all our readers, and your families — who were ticketed recognized the poten- feeling that the hardships of a few dozen Pilgrims did our warm wishes for a happy and healthy Thanksgiv- not warrant a national holiday. Later, President Tho- ing Day. Happy Thanksgiving to All Our Talk to Pupils Who mas Jefferson scoffed at the idea of a thanksgiving Walk via Highland holiday. Sarah Josepha Hale of Boston, a magazine United Fund Member Agencies editor, spent 40 years of her life writing and badger- Thanksgiving is the time of year when single parents and families experiencing Ave. to School ing governors and presidents until President Abraham we say thanks for the blessings of home job loss. Much has been written about the High- and health, friends and family. In that We are especially thankful to the many land Avenue crossing. When we went to Lincoln in 1863 proclaimed the last Thursday in spirit, we at the Westfield United Fund Westfield residents who make all these Franklin, we crossed at Colonial Avenue November as a national day of Thanksgiving. It wish to express our gratitude for the car- programs happen through their generous and our friends below Sinclair Place seemed that Mrs. Hale finally had her way. ing neighbors at our 19-member agencies contributions to our annual campaign. crossed at Alden Avenue. I know that is Since Lincoln, every president supported the who help make life better for so many of We urge all who have not yet sent in a not current information. Westfield is for- Thanksgiving holiday, but the date was changed a us through their programs and services. pledge card to do so now, as a sign of tunate to have great resources close at To name just a few, we are thankful for... “thanks-giving.” By sharing our bless- hand who know best. They have recent or few times. Franklin Roosevelt changed the date twice, The volunteers at Mobile Meals who ings, we can extend the holiday spirit current first-hand experience. Talk to the first to be earlier by one week in November to create prepare and deliver hot meals to the throughout the coming year. young adults at Roosevelt Intermediate a longer Christmas shopping season. This irritated homebound; the compassionate listeners On behalf of all of us at the Westfield School and Westfield High School who the public, and he changed it back. Congress final- at CONTACT We Care who staff their United Fund, best wishes for a happy and walked that area each school day. Also hotlines around the clock so no call for healthy Thanksgiving. talk to the pupils currently at Franklin. ized the matter in 1941 by declaring Thanksgiving a help goes unanswered; the handymen and Then you can make a sensible, non-emo- legal holiday, taking place on the fourth Thursday in Jennifer Jaruzelski bus drivers of the American Red Cross Charlie Weidman tional decision. November. who make it possible for our elderly neigh- Westfield United Fund Marshall Howard It seems now like we finally have the date right, bors to remain in their homes; the after- 2009 Campaign Co-Chairs Pebble Beach, Calif. although our Canadian friends may not. They cel- school tutors at the Westfield Commu- nity Center who help low-income stu- dents achieve their potential; the counse- Thanksgiving Day 1989 Freedom of Choice lors at the YWCA of Eastern Union County who shelter and support women Makes Country Great and children suffering from domestic To our friends and neighbors, whether abuse, and the staff at the Westfield Day you worked the polls, went door-to-door Care Center who provide scholarships to distributing literature, made telephone calls or displayed lawn signs, your contri- bution to the process this past Election Day was of major importance. Of course we want to thank all of those who supported our personal efforts and success, but just as importantly we want to thank everyone who exercised their right to support their chosen candidate. It is this freedom of choice that makes our country great. Tim Hak (Councilman-elect), Jim Matheson GOP Candidates for Garwood Borough Council

7th Congressional District Rep. Leonard Lance (R) 425 North Avenue East Westfield, N.J. 07090 (908) 518-7733 State Legislators LD-22 Sen. Nicholas Scutari (D) 1514 E. Saint Georges Avenue Linden, N.J. 07036 (908) 587-0404 Asw. Linda Stender (D) 1801 East Second Street Scotch Plains, N.J. 07076 (908) 668-1900 Asm. Jerry Green (D) 17 Watchung Avenue Plainfield, N.J. 07060 (908) 561-5757 State Legislators LD-21 Sen. Thomas Kean, Jr. (R) 425 North Avenue East Westfield, N.J. 07090 (908) 232-3673 Asm. Jon Bramnick (R) 251 North Avenue West Westfield, N.J. 07090 (908) 232-2073 Health Care Reform? Asw. Nancy Munoz (R) 57 Union Place, Suite 310 Phone Your Comments to Summit, N.J. 07901 U.S. Senators for NJ: (908) 918-0414 E-mail Frank Lautenberg [email protected] [email protected] (973) 639-8700 [email protected] Bob Menendez [email protected] (973) 645-3030 [email protected] [email protected] A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, November 26, 2009 Page 5 A Message From The Westfield Area Letters to the Editor Chamber of Commerce Board WESTFIELD — The Westfield Area fabulous, and often surprising, opportuni- Chamber of Commerce (WACC) is revi- ties to network and explore common inter- ‘Ridiculous Revenue Uber Alles’ talizing with an enthusiastic new board ests. New business opportunities can de- comprised of people from a wide variety of velop through formal or informal discus- Letter ‘Misses the Point’ businesses including, for example, a mat- sions. It’s refreshing to hear the perspec- [I write] regarding John Wynne’s let- ing.” tress storeowner, a musician/educator, an tives of other people,” the WACC said in ter to the editor last week whining about It is people with attitudes like Mr. accountant and a realtor. The board and a press release. having received a ticket when he admit- Wynne’s who block the neighborhood executive director are volunteers from area “WACC is fun. Getting out in the middle tedly illegally parked too close to the walks and drives, drop trash, and are towns. of the day for a Lunch-n-Learn, in the crosswalk at Arlington and Stanley Av- generally inconsiderate to the library The organization’s mission is to serve evening for a social, on a weekend for a enues, behind the library. Mr. Wynne’s neighbors. For example, we live at that Westfield, Scotch Plains, Fanwood, festival, or for annual holiday events is not letter ranks right up there with the recent corner, and during both fall leaf pickups, Mountainside and Garwood. As an impor- just an opportunity to learn. It’s a chance to one on double-wide strollers. library patrons parked on the leaves at the tant part of revitalization, WACC is reach- enjoy each other’s company. You can bring The increased library programming has curb on the days of pickup. The day ing out to each town to better serve them. friends, colleagues and family to the some resulted in a huge increase in motorists before Mr. Wynne’s parking trauma, when Traditionally, Chambers of Commerce are of the events too.” who cannot be accommodated in the lot, the town trucks came, two obliviously thought of as an organization of retailers. A healthy Chamber is vital because it and thus park in the neighborhood. To inconsiderate people parked on our leaves However, given WACC’s members, it is invigorates business. These tough eco- that are added employees and patrons that were piled 2-3 feet high. As a result, clear that the mission has expanded. In nomic times present challenges. It is a Horace Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times who I see parking around the library, and they could not be picked up, and we are addition to retailers, businesses such as challenging time to revitalize a chamber, WEBELOS...Pack guys from 116 in Roselle Park visited the office of The Westfield then walking to the medical offices on stuck with them, or have to cart them spas, medical groups, banks, family and and to ask for dues, though dues are mini- Leader in Westfield on November 19 because their mothers made them do it. Broad Street The above-mentioned inter- ourselves to the conservation center. life, fitness, beauty, sports, law and travel mal. Those of us on the board are working Everyone had fun, and they learned the 5Ws - who, what, when, where and why. section then has many more pedestrians, The attitude of this self-admitted viola- belong to the chamber. hard to make a revitalized WACC a real- They were also told about the honor roll and the police blotter. including children, making safety even tor, and too many like him who have WACC is financed by dues and ity. As a diverse group, some of us have more important. moved into our town, can best be summed fundraisers. It does not receive tax dollars. even been pleasantly surprised at the ben- ‘Take a Troop to the Movies’ – Drop Mr. Wynne totally misses this point, up with the tag, “It’s all about me.” With more members, more services and efits of membership.” choosing first to lament the money he activities can be offered to the members We are reaching out to you – businesses Joe Boscia will not spend in town, or the gift his wife Westfield and the community. in area towns and ask you to join us. If we DVDs at Asm. Bramnick Office will not get, because he has to pay the “Why should you join the WACC? The have not reached you yet, please remem- AREA — Summit Supports Our Troops (908) 232-2073 or at ticket, and ending with the ridiculous main reasons are to expand your contacts ber we are volunteers. We are limited and is collecting DVDs as part of its “Take a [email protected]. assertion that the parking enforcement GW Knights Holds and help your business. You will meet have a business too. Please get in touch Troop to the Movies” drive to send enter- For more information about Summit motto should be “Revenue Uber Alles,” business people who you may not have with us. See westfieldareachamber.com, tainment packages to troops serving over- Supports Our Troops, visit ssot.org. an unnecessary slam against Germans. Food Drive for Needy been able to meet in another way — or you or call (908) 233.3021 with your questions seas. The collection drive will continue In between, he not only is ignorant of GARWOOD — The Garwood Knights may know them in another context that or comments about the new direction of through January 8, 2010, and DVDs can the fact that the town has had a pedestrian of Columbus is collecting food, money focuses on a different activity. There are the WACC. We hope to see you soon.” be dropped off at Assemblyman Jon SP-F VFW Post Seeks safety program emphasis for some years, and supermarket gift cards for its holiday Bramnick’s legislative office in Westfield. New Members as a result of pedestrian deaths, but food drive. Please make checks payable New or gently used DVDs will be wrongly blames parking enforcement for to the Garwood K of C Food Drive. Do- accepted at the assemblyman’s legisla- Scotch Plains-Fanwood Veterans of his ticket. It was, in fact, a regular cruiser nations can be dropped off after 4 p.m. tive office Monday through Friday from Foreign Wars (VFW) Memorial Post that I saw ticket these two scofflaws, and weekdays at K of C Hall, 37 South Av- 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. The office is located on 10122 has launched its 2010 membership good for that officer for doing his duty. enue, Garwood. For more information, the second floor of 251 North Avenue drive. The Post consists of 90 men and The officer was “Protecting and Serv- call the Knights at (908) 789-9809. West, Westfield. If any members of the women. It is an integral part of the com- public would like to write a note to a munity involved in advocacy of veterans’ soldier, they can be left at the office also. rights and benefits; assistance to disabled Summit Supports Our Troops has al- and needy veterans and their families; ready distributed care packages to more visits to veterans’ hospitals; promotion of than 10,000 men and women serving in veterans’ memorials and observances; the armed forces. The organization will support of deployed military service mem- ship the DVDs to the troops in special bers; contribution to charities; patriotic packages, which will include and historical projects in the schools; microwavable popcorn, other snacks, sponsorship of oratorical, essay and schol- personal notes and a miniature flag. arship programs for middle school and www.uniquecruiseandtravel.com “The movie packages are a way of high school students. Carol Bevere Kearney• Proprietor PLANNING...Pictured, left to right, Director Peggy Rothbaum of Westfield, giving the troops a taste of home, while For additional information, contact also letting them know we’re thinking of Frank Chupko at (908) 889-5415, call Acting Executive Director Neil Pinkman of Mountainside, Chairman Jay Tintle 207 CENTER STREET, GARWOOD of Westfield and Treasurer Harriet Schulman of Fanwood review Westfield Area them,” Assemblyman Bramnick said. Joe McCourt at (908) 889-6605 or send Chamber of Commerce revitalization plans. If there are any questions about the an e-mail message to 908-789-3303 drive, contact the legislative office at [email protected].

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CoolVines wine and spirits shop in The HarpAntics, an ensemble of Westfield, will be the presenter. 10 harpists led by Odarka Polanskyj Food historian Judith Krall-Russo Stockert, will perform at the library will present “Colonial and Victo- on Sunday, November 29, at 2 p.m. rian Christmas Customs” on Ms. Stockert is an accomplished Wednesday, December 2, at 7 p.m. harpist whose repertoire ranges She will discuss the origins of such from classical to Broadway to folk. customs as holly and mistletoe, gin- She performs on both the concert gerbread and caroling, as well as pedal harp and the folk harp. what foods were prepared and en- On Tuesday, December 1, the li- joyed. brary will feature “Wine for the The harpist program is open to the public and registration is not re- Willow Grove to Hold quired. The holiday wine and Christ- Family Holiday Event mas customs programs are open to Westfield Memorial Library and SCOTCH PLAINS – The Willow MURAL cardholders. To register, Eric Poydar and Ms. Brooke Wiley Grove Presbyterian Church will hold visit wmlnj.org and click on the a family holiday celebration on Sat- Online Calendar, or call (908) 789- urday, December 5, from 4 to 7 p.m. Matt Wielgus and Ms. Kimberly Charlesworth 4090, extension no. 4130 for the All are welcome. wine program and extension no. 4140 Ms. Brooke Wiley Participants will have an opportu- for the Christmas customs program. nity to decorate gingerbread houses, make Christmas ornaments and Ad- Pajama Party to Offer Ms. Kimberly Charlesworth vent wreaths ($5 extra for wreath To Marry Eric Poydar Chanukah Festivities supplies) and sing Christmas carols. Dr. John and Eva Wiley proudly High School, Connecticut College Additionally, the church will pro- FANWOOD – Temple Sholom of announce the engagement of their and Harvard Graduate School. Mr. To Wed Matt Wielgus vide a dinner of pizza, salad and des- Fanwood/Scotch Plains invites fami- daughter, Ms. Brooke Wiley, to Eric Poydar is a graduate of Tufts Univer- sert. The cost is $5 per person or $15 per lies with children up through first Poydar. He is the son of Hank and sity and a filmmaker in Boston, where Mr. and Mrs. Anthony Monteleone in Social Work from Kean Univer- family for dinner and activities. Chil- grade to a special “Get Ready for Nancy Poydar of Wayland, Mass. they both reside. of Scotch Plains and Ocean Grove, sity. Ms. Charlesworth is employed dren age 5 and under may attend for Chanukah” Pajama Party on Satur- Ms. Wiley is a graduate of Westfield A Fall 2010 wedding is planned in N.J. have announced the engagement as a social worker at Hudson Mile- free. Reservations by Monday, Novem- day, December 5. This 90-minute pro- Boston. of their daughter, Ms. Kimberly stones in Jersey City. ber 30, are appreciated. 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XXXLFOUQMBDFPSH A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, November 26, 2009 Page 7 Mildred McCloskey, 86, Active Locally; Food Drive to Commence Was Longtime Secretary at SPFHS – Obituaries – Mildred McCloskey, 86, of Nicole Appezzato, Lindsey Richard Schaible, 50, BOE Mechanic; At Library on December 1 Woodbridge, Va. died on Monday, Appezzato, Morgan Appezzato, Ryan WESTFIELD – From December Donations will benefit such seg- November 16, 2009, at Potomac Hos- McCloskey and Kelly McCloskey, Motorcycle Enthusiast and Fisherman 1 to December 18, the Westfield ments of the population as low-in- pital in Woodbridge. and her great-grandson, Memorial Library will participate come families, struggling single par- She was born on April Lliam Jeffrey Reese. Richard A. Schaible, 50, of Scotch brothers, John, Russell and James, Plains died on Wednesday, November and his sister, Diane Rosamilia. in a food drive sponsored by the ents, senior citizens on fixed incomes 12, 1923 to Laura and A Mass of Christian Union County Public Libraries. and the unemployed. The New Jersey John Schmidt. Raised in Burial was offered on 18, at Overlook Hospital in Summit. The funeral took place on Saturday, Born in Newark, he was raised in November 21, from the Memorial Donations of non-perishable food Community Food Bank assists by Newark, N.J., she gradu- Saturday, November 21, items will benefit the New Jersey supplying food to more than 1,500 ated from the public high at St. Bartholomew the Warren and graduated from Watchung Funeral Home, 155 South Avenue in Hills Regional High School in 1977. Fanwood. A Funeral Mass followed at Community Food Bank and other non-profit charities in 19 counties, school in 1941. Apostle Roman Catholic local food pantries. including soup kitchens, food pan- Moving to Scotch Church in Scotch Plains. He resided in Scotch Plains since St. Bartholomew the Apostle Roman 1982. Catholic Church in Scotch Plains. Cre- A collection bin will be located in tries, shelters, local food banks, after Plains in 1952, she Interment followed at the front lobby of the library. Library school programs and senior centers. worked for Scotch Plains- Fairview Cemetery in Richard was employed as a me- mation was private. chanic with the Scotch Plains- In lieu of flowers, donations may staff will then route 100 percent of the Groceries most urgently needed Fanwood High School as Westfield. donations to designated food banks. are canned meat and fish, canned a secretary for 48 years. Mildred McCloskey Arrangements were Fanwood Board of Education for the be made to the Scotch Plains- past six years. Earlier, he had worked Fanwood Scholarship Foundation, in soups and stews, peanut butter (in She retired in 2005 at the under the direction of the Miller-Cory to Present plastic jars), boxed pasta and rice, age of 81. Mildred enjoyed many Rossi Funeral Home, 1937 Westfield for KEB Delivery Service. memory of Richard Schaible, P.O. He was an avid fisherman and a Box 123, Fanwood, N.J. 07023. ‘Gingerbread Sunday’ powdered milk, infant formula and friends and was active in clubs through Avenue in Scotch Plains. canned vegetables and fruits. the years. November 26, 2009 motorcycle enthusiast. For additional information or to WESTFIELD – The Miller-Cory Surviving are his wife, Lisa Brunner express condolences, please visit Donations will be accepted any- She is survived by her children, Library Schedules House Museum, located at 614 Moun- time the library is open. Library hours Diane Geiger of Princeton, N.J., Eu- Schaible; his children, Matthew and www.fanwoodmemorial.com. tain Avenue in Westfield, will offer Sarah; his parents, John and Irene; his November 26, 2009 are Monday through Thursday from gene D. McCloskey of Navato, Ca- Holiday Concert “Gingerbread Sunday” from 1:30 to 9:30 a.m. to 9 p.m., Fridays and lif., Laura Lee Reese of Springfield, SCOTCH PLAINS – The Scotch 4 p.m. this Sunday, December 6. Saturdays from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Va., Peggy Appezzato of Davis, Ca- Plains Public Library will host Scotch Throughout the afternoon, chil- and Sundays from 1 to 5 p.m. lif. and John McCloskey of Newtown, Plains-Fanwood High School’s Society Luncheon to Feature dren will hear stories about the Gin- The Westfield Memorial Library Pa.; her grandchildren, Michael Gei- (SPFHS) Chamber Choir for a perfor- gerbread Man, learn all about gin- is located at 550 East Broad Street. ger, Kathy Geiger, Cheryl Thoms, mance on Wednesday, December 2, at gerroot and make a gingerbread For more information, visit the Jeffrey Reese, Michael Appezzato, 7 p.m. in the library’s Community Story of Local Fighter Pilot house to take home. library’s website, wmlnj.org, or the Room. Led by SPFHS Choral Direc- Light refreshments will be served. Union County Public Libraries’ Shirley L. Lauer, 92 tor John Brzozowski, the choir will WESTFIELD – “I was a World pilot and eventually ended up in the Reservations are required for this website, luccnj.org. Shirley L. Lauer (née Bailey), 92, sing two Hebrew pieces, a variety of War II Fighter Pilot in China” will be 23rd Fighter Group of the 14th Air program and must be requested by of Westfield died on Thursday, Oc- carols and other holiday music. the recorded story by Everson Pearsall Force in China. noon on Friday, December 4. Spaces tober 29, 2009. Admission is free, but pre-registra- at the First Wednesday Luncheon of His path to become a pilot was not are limited. To register, call the mu- Born in Middletown, Conn., she tion is encouraged, as space is limited. the Westfield Historical Society. The an easy one. When World War II broke seum office weekdays between 9 was raised in Union before moving To register, visit scotlib.org; call the luncheon will take place at noon on out and he tried to enlist in the United a.m. and noon at (908) 232-1776. to Westfield 69 years ago. library at (908) 322-5007, extension December 2 at Echo Lake Country States Air Corps, the medics discov- The fee is $4 per child. Adults may She had been a dental assistant no. 204, or e-mail [email protected]. Club, located at 515 Springfield Av- ered a heart murmur and rejected him. attend for free. for her brother, Dr. H. F. Mitchem, The Scotch Plains Public Library is enue in Westfield. The end result was that the murmur Visitors also will have an oppor- Jr., in Kenilworth. located at 1927 Bartle Avenue. For Mr. Pearsall, who has serious would be an obstacle everywhere he tunity that day to browse through the Shirley was a longtime member further information or directions, call health problems and is not well went. He was finally drafted into the museum gift shop, which contains a of the Evangel Baptist Church of (908) 322-5007. enough to attend the luncheon him- Army and sent to Fort Dix. variety of Colonial reproductions, Springfield. self, made a recording at his home Mr. Pearsall will tell how, in spite of books, toys and crafts. She was predeceased by her hus- Metro Rhythm Chorus describing how he became a fighter his heart murmur, he slowly attained The museum’s website is band of 57 years, Raymond G. Lauer; Plans Holiday Program his pilot’s wings through much persis- millercoryhouse.org and its e-mail her brother, Stetson Bailey, and her tence and a bit of luck. He also will address is sisters, Dr. Anne Bailey and Fern CRANFORD – The Metro Rhythm Prayer to discuss his flight training in the United [email protected]. Bailey. Chorus, a member of Sweet Adelines The Blessed Virgin States; his 53-day delay in India be- Surviving are her sons, Church and International, will present its holiday fore joining his squadron in China; Thrift Shop to Begin his wife, Carolyn Lauer, and John show on Saturday, December 5, at 2:30 (Never known to fail) Oh most beautiful Flower of why he was given the code name of Lauer; her brother, Dr. Foster and his p.m. in Bates Hall of the First Presbyte- “Vitamin;” the 14th Air Force’s re- Christmas Boutique wife, Nancy Mitchem, and her grand- rian Church of Cranford, located at 11 Mount Carmel, Fruitful Vine, Splendor of Heaven, Blessed placement of the Flying Tigers and the SCOTCH PLAINS – The annual son, David Lauer. Also surviving are Springfield Avenue at the corner of differences between the two groups; Christmas Boutique that takes place Redeemer to Offer her nieces, Jill Rusche and Laurie and North Union Avenue. Mother of the Son of God, Im- maculate Virgin, assist me in my an unusual sight above the clouds; at the Fanwood-Scotch Plains Ser- her husband, Edward Beauchamp, and Entitled “Sail-a-bration,” the show some of his 81 missions; the advan- vice League Thrift Shop will begin Two New Programs her great-nieces and nephew, Lind- will feature a wide range of songs, necessity. Oh, Star of the Sea, help me! Show me herein you are my tages and capabilities of the two types on Tuesday, December 1, at 10 a.m. WESTFIELD – The Redeemer say Rusche and Rebecca, Ashley and including show tunes and Beatles se- of planes he used, the Curtiss P-40 and Boxes of items suitable for gift Lutheran School in Westfield will Jeremy Beauchamp. lections. Tickets are $15 for General mother. Oh Holy Mary, Mother of God, Queen of Heaven and Earth, the North American P-51, and finally, giving have been reserved for this register students for two new pro- To leave the family a message of Admission and $12 for senior citi- his decision to come home. special sale. Brand new merchandise, grams for the 2010-2011 school year. condolence, please visit zens and children 10 and under. For I humbly beseech you from the bottom of my heart to succor me in After returning home, Mr. Pearsall most in original packaging, will be The new 2 ½-year-old program and www.bradleyfuneralhomes.com. tickets, call (908) 638-6661 or e-mail joined his father in the real estate and available. The shop is located at 1730 full-day kindergarten will comple- November 26, 2009 [email protected]. this necessity. There are none who can withstand your power. Show insurance firm of Pearsall and East Second Street in Scotch Plains. ment Redeemer’s other early child- Poppyfields Closing Its Doors After 12 Years me herein you are my mother. Oh Frankenbach. An avid golfer, he is a Among many featured items will hood morning and afternoon pro- former president of Echo Lake Coun- be men’s and women’s wallets, deco- grams, including its extended morn- WESTFIELD – Lori Kowalski and Mary, conceived without sin, pray larger location. In February 2000, for us who have recourse to thee. try Club. He currently is president of rative serving dishes, holiday jew- ing kindergarten. Marlene Perez-Santalla, owners of Poppyfields moved to its current loca- the board of trustees of Fairview Cem- elry, stationery, travel games, picture Redeemer offers busy parents many Poppyfields at 116 Elm Street, have tion and expanded into adult bedding Holy Mother, I place this cause in your hands (3x). etery and a member of the Westfield frames, novelty items and glassware. flexible program options in addition announced the closing of their store and furnishings. Historical Society. The sale will continue throughout to its affordable wrap-around after 12 years of “It’s been won- Holy Spirit, You who solve all problems, light all roads so that I On June 3 of this year, the Pearsall the month while supplies last. The childcare, available on a drop-in ba- business in down- derful to own a store family, spanning several generations, main display table will be replen- sis from 7:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. town Westfield. in town that was so may attain my goal. You who gave me the divine gift to forgive and was among the first class to be se- ished as room permits. There also On Tuesday, December 1, parents “It is with much loved and well-re- will be five free drawings for prizes, sadness that we ceived by many. forget all evil against me and that in lected by the Westfield Historical So- are invited to see their Pre-K through opted not to renew We’ve worked with all instances in my life You are with ciety Selection Committee to be in- with no purchase necessary to win. Grade 6 classes in action at the 11 the lease on the clients from many me. I want in this short prayer to ducted into the Westfield Hall of Fame. The shop is open Tuesday, Wednes- a.m. open house program. Parents store. We have nu- towns near and far... thank You as I confirm once again All those wishing to attend the lun- day and Thursday from 10 a.m. to also may come for a tour that evening merous special remembering such that I never want to be separated cheon are asked to make a reservation 2:30 p.m. and Friday and Saturday at 7 p.m. Discounts will be available memories of our celebrities as Kelly from You in eternal glory. Thank by calling (908) 233-2930 by noon on from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. For more for those who attend the open house. many loyal cus- Ripa and Jason Kidd you for your mercy towards me Monday, November 30. The cost of the information or directions, call the shop For more information, call the school tomers over the designing their and mine. Amen. luncheon is $18, including gratuity. at (908) 322-5420 during business at (908) 232-1592. years who we will children’s rooms is Say this prayer on three con- hours. 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Eve. & Sat. Appointments A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, November 26, 2009 Page 9 11-26-1998 – #3 Plainfield Sports Section Beats #18 Westfield, 21-7 THE WEEK IN SPORTS Pages 9-12 J. ONDI RETURNS 40-YARD INT. IN FOURTH FOR TD P-burg Stateliners Sideline Blue Devils, 35-6, in Sections

By DAVID B. CORBIN were the better team today. We made the first half and added another 67 Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times too many mistakes early and put our- yards in the third quarter before send- Mistake-free football was a must selves in a hole. We didn’t stop them. ing in the second team. in order for the third-seeded Their side didn’t punt the whole game. “He’s (Lee) built well, but they run Westfield High School football team When it comes down to it, they just great schemes for him,” coach DeSarno to return with a victory over second- beat us up. They were the physical said. “The kids blocked for him, and seeded Phillipsburg in the North Jer- team. We felt that was the key to the we didn’t handle it. They are a team. sey, Section 2, Group 4 semifinal game. The team that was the most They are not one guy. That’s for sure!” game at Maloney Stadium in physical would win, and they won.” The Blue Devils shot themselves in Phillipsburg on November 20. Un- Due to the Blue Devils’ mental the foot multiple times in the first half fortunately for the 7-3 Blue Devils, mistakes, P-burg spent the majority with three bad snaps and two fumbles the mistake-free football came from of the game on offense, and getting that were recovered by the Stateliners’ the hosting, 9-1 Stateliners’ first team superb blocking and a huge push from defense, which physically outmaneu- in its 35-6, victory. his offensive line, running back Dana vered the Blue Devils’ offense. Quar- “We didn’t show up! They took it to Lee rushed 18 times for 147 yards terback Danny Kerr, who completed us. They took it to us up front. They (15-for-139 in the first half), includ- six of seven passes in the first half for won the battle up front,” Blue Devil ing touchdown (TD) runs of 67 yards 77 yards, completed only two more Head Coach Jim DeSarno said. “They and three yards. The Stateliners of nine attempts for 11 yards in the are a really good football team. They amassed 185 yards on the ground in CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times THE WINNING GOAL IN OVERTIME…Blue Devils Hannah Kronick (No. 13), Katie Esler (No. 22), Sam Costello (No. 23) and Julia Spiridigiozzi (No. 21) watch Katie Rigby’s (No. 3) header slip inside the near post after a corner kick from Chelsea Cannon in overtime to give Lenape a 1-0 victory and the Group 4 title. No. 1 Lenape Nips Blue Devils In OT, 1-0, for Group 4 Crown

By DAVID B. CORBIN of the half. “We had good scouting reports. We Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times Two minutes into the second half, knew Rigby. We knew they were com- Defense at its best resisting offense Brody made a brilliant smother of the ing. We knew that they could put at its best forced a scoreless tie be- Indians’ most dangerous shot in regu- people inside the six,” Blue Devil tween No. 1 ranked Lenape and the lation off the foot of Rigby. But the Head Coach Alex Schmidt said. “I No. 3 ranked Westfield High School Blue Devils, however, owned the sec- think they controlled the first half girls soccer team into overtime to ond half, and although out-shooting more. We came out and controlled the decide the Group 4 Championship at Lenape, 7-3, the Indians’ defense second half. We can feel proud that The College of New Jersey in Ewing managed to ward off many offensive we played how we played.” on November 21. attacks. CONTINUED ON PAGE 11 It all came down to a beautifully hooked corner kick from Chelsea Cannon from the far corner into Katie Rigby, who headed the ball into the net at the near post with 5:37 left in the first overtime, to give the 23-1 Indians a 1-0 victory and its third straight title. The Indians held a 6-2 edge in shots on goal in the first half, but none Courtesy Mitch Aronson for The Westfield Leader and The Times GETTING THE PASS OFF ON TIME…Blue Devil quarterback Danny Kerr, with a block from Brandon Dietz, No. 72, gets of the shots could be described as off a pass before P-burg defensive lineman Dylan Stair, No. 62, can block it. extremely dangerous; however, Blue Devil goalie Meg Brody, who fin- ished with five saves, made two stops MARKOWSKI NETS WINNER, FREUDENHEIM ASSIST during that half and added a wise charge to grab a ball before it could be touched by an opponent. Despite the Indians’ edge in shots, the Blue Dev- Soccer Blue Devils Shut Out ils controlled the second 20 minutes See photos of Sports: on www.goleader.com Morris Knolls in Semis, 1-0 Westfield/Lenape Girls Soccer Westfield/M. Knolls Soccer By FRED LECOMTE program for the girls coming up.” Hannah Kronick and Sam Costello Westfield/P-burg Football Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times The 21-0-2 Devils’ game plan was each triggered two shots, while jun- With a state championship crown to come out hard and fast, while its ior Katie Ponce and Markowski fired Probitas Verus Honos on its minds, the third ranked tough-minded defensive unit needed CONTINUED ON PAGE 11 Westfield High School girls’ soccer to control the home front. The plan team came one step closer when se- worked and struck gold at 2:28. The Westfield Leader & The Times nior Amanda Markowski, on an assist “Katie [Esler] throws beautiful long by senior Meg Freudenheim, tattered throws. As she threw the ball in, it got Westfield Baseball League Subscription Form the net just 2:28 into the game to knocked around in the center. Mean- defeat the No. 14, Morris Knolls, 1-0, while, I had that feeling that it was Spring Registration in the semifinals of the Group 4 tour- going to come to me, so right after nament before a huge Blue Devil Meg (Freudenheim) lined a nice cross crowd at Howard Tozier Field in to me, I was right there, right smack Spring 2010 registration is now available Warren on November 17. in the middle, ready to put it in the via our website @ www.westfieldbaseball.com The Lady Blue Devils notched their back of the net, and that’s what I did,” 20th shutout of the season, allowing said Markowski. Registration is open to all children that are residents of Westfield in just three goals in 22 games. Senior The Blue Devils out-shot the 16-4- grades K - 10. Please note, the Westfield Baseball Association is goalkeeper Meg Brody had five saves, 1 Eagles, 6-2, in the half and never grade specific and team assignments are based accordingly. All including two athletic ones. Westfield faced many serious threats; however, finished with nine shots, four corner Morris Knolls did get the opportunity participants MUST BE enrolled in Kindergarten through 10th grade. kicks and three direct kicks. to tie the game when Emma Coccia, Please note: Deadline for on-time registration is January 15, 2010. All “We knew we had a championship who after receiving a fine pass from team in August when I saw these girls Megan Halsch, pinched in from the registrations received after Jan. 15th will be subject to a $35 late fee. left side of the box and launched a at practice and when I saw them play. www.goleader.com/subscribe We pushed them hard mentally and pointblank shot at Brody who, acro- See you in the Spring !! physically,” Blue Devil Head Coach batically leaped up high and back- Alex Schmidt said. “The counties wards, and made the stop. were disappointing. This team came together, and we wanted to be cham- pions in the worst way. Winning the sectionals was great; we were excited about it, but the next day we went back to work and we geared up for this game. We knew how Morris Hills plays. We attacked their weaknesses. HAPPY THANKSGIVING The girls know Friday is going to be their last practice day. That’s a spe- cial thing. You try to remember ev- erything that’s happened and give credit to a lot of the seniors. They really changed the mentality of this Blue Devils Get 5th At Boys MOC X-C The Westfield High School (WHS) boys cross-country team placed fifth at the Meet of Champi- ons (MOC) at Holmdel Park on Best Wishes to everyone November 21. The Blue Devils to- for a day of sharing taled 161 points. Don Bosco Prep won the title with a total of 68, and giving thanks followed by Christian Brothers for all our blessings Academy at 86, West Windsor- Plainsboro North at 118 and Regards, Westfield...Grand Henry West built estate that is set in the heart of Indian Forest. New, fresh, neutral Haddonfield at 128. look inside and out. Breathtaking great room with 16' barrel vaulted ceiling off kitchen. 3 fireplaces: living Blue Devil Jack Leahy, who tied Hye-Young Choi Matt Elmucchio’s 1994 WHS room, great room, rec room. Call John Wiley for a private showing. 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See photo on next page An Equal Opportunity Company. Equal Housing Opportunity. Owned and Operated by NRT Incorporated. Page 10 Thursday, November 26, 2009 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION Devil’s Den Westfield/Plainfield Rivalry Old Chinese proverb: Devils of the Week Westfield 53, Plainfield 44, Tie 7 Brody, Elser, Kape, 1900 –– Westfield 26-0 1958 — Plainfield 21-0 Mackenzie, Spiridigliozzi 1901 –– Westfield NA 1959 — Plainfield 7-0 Must be in it to win it 1903 — Plainfield 15-0 1960 — Westfield 13-7 Girls soccer 1905 — Plainfield 24-0 1961 — Westfield 13-6 By BRUCE JOHNSON 1907 — Tie 6-6 1962 — Plainfield 27-7 Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times Westfield 11-0 1963 — Westfield 14-12 It would’ve been easy late Saturday it, even down to the full team singing and Plainfield football teams will take Each Decade (’60s, ’70s, ’80s, ’90s, 1908 — Plainfield 12-6 1964 — Plainfield 13-7 afternoon to plop in an old Doors’ the school song with their fans after the place tomorrow, 11 a.m., at Kehler ’00s) continues for three more weeks, Plainfield 5-0 1965 — Westfield 21-0 game. 1909 — Plainfield 35-6 1966 — Plainfield 33-12 greatest hits CD and listen to Jim Stadium. The Blue Devils lead the se- until December 17. In the first two 1910 –– Westfield 6-0 1967 — Plainfield 12-7 Morrison singing “no time to wallow in There is no doubt in my mind that ries 53-44-7. This is the 66th time the weeks, nearly 270 votes have been e- 1911 — Plainfield 37-6 1968 — Westfield 25-21 the mire … try now we can only lose … WHS can play with, and beat, game was scheduled for Thanksgiving mailed, for more than 60 different ath- 1912 –– Westfield 19-7 1969 — Westfield 45-0 and our love become a funeral pyre.” Phillipsburg. But not the way the Devils Day, the first being in 1944. letes! To know more about the contest, 1913 — Westfield 20-6 1970 — Westfield 49-6 After all, the WHS football team lost played on Friday night. With several The Cardinals come into the game go to goleader.com and find the No- Westfield 26-7 1971 — Westfield 12-6 big-time in its sectional semifinal at fumbles and shabby tackling, they with a 2-7 record, but have won their vember 5 Devil’s Den on page 12. 1914 — Plainfield 19-0 1972 — Westfield 27-6 Phillipsburg on Friday night, and less looked more like the team that showed last two, beating Elizabeth 7-6 in double Remember, you can vote all nine cat- 1915 — Plainfield 7-0 1973 — Westfield 20-0 than 18 hours later the WHS girls soc- up – and lost – against Watchung Hills overtime and Edison 13-7 in a state egories (males for all five decades, Westfield 6-0 1974 — Westfield 31-14 cer team dropped a heartbreaking over- back in the second week than the team consolation game. females for the last four decades) or 1916 — Tie 0-0 1975 — Westfield 9-6 time game to Lenape in the state Group that had steamrolled SP-F, Montgom- WHS is 7-3 and with a win would just whichever one or two you feel Plainfield 7-3 1976 — Westfield 34-0 4 final. ery, Linden, Union and Columbia by a continue the rebuilding process of coach most comfortable. But keep those votes 1917 — Plainfield 39-0 Westfield 14-0 Rationalizing that “you’ve gotta be combined 166-33 the previous five Jim DeSarno, whose first three teams coming to [email protected]. 1919 — Plainfield 6-0 1977 — Westfield 38-0 in it to win it” helped. I mean, how weekends. went 6-4, 7-4, 7-3. IN PASSING 1921 — Plainfield 28-0 1978 — Westfield 6-2 many schools in the entire state had Maybe watching P’burg run a simple Westfield, which has won its three Dickie Peterson, bassist and lead 1922 — Plainfield 19-0 1979 — Westfield 3-2 teams playing in the football semis, the off-tackle play for nine yards on a third- Turkey games under DeSarno, won six singer for the late ’60s San Francisco- 1923 — Westfield 3-0 1980 — Westfield 14-0 and-eight on the opening series was a 1924 — Plainfield 18-0 1981 — Westfield 28-6 state soccer finals and running at the straight games under coach Ed based band Blue Cheer, died of pros- 1925 — Plainfield 7-2 1982 — Plainfield 21-3 cross-country Meet of Champions last portent of things to come, but the real Tranchina from 1986-91. WHS also tate cancer last month at the age of 63. 1926 — Plainfield 20-0 1983 — Plainfield 14-6 weekend? Three? WHS, Haddonfield game-changing event took place late in put together a 15-game winning streak Blue Cheer, named after a brand of 1931 — Westfield 21-0 1984 — Plainfield 14-0 and Mountain Lakes. Earlier this fall, the first half. P’burg was up 13-0 – on over Plainfield from 1968-81 (includ- LSD, not the detergent, did a mean 1932 — Westfield 13-6 1985 — Tie 0-0 WHS won a state team tennis title, a touchdown following a long punt ing a playoff win in ’76). version of Eddie Cochran’s “Summer- 1933 — Tie 0-0 1986 — Westfield 27-14 reached the county finals in boys soc- return and a 70-yard touchdown run by Dan Kerr’s 233 yards passing against time Blues” on their debut Vincebus 1934 — Westfield 7-6 1987 — Westfield 35-6 cer and had a state-ranked gymnastics former Westfield resident Dana Lee – Columbia ties Joe Monninger (1970 Eruptum album. (My two, or was it 1935 — Plainfield 7-0 1988 — Westfield 7-6 team. but WHS put together a sweet drive. vs. Plainfield) for third best single- three, years of Latin under Sam Bunting 1936 — Tie 0-0 1989 — Westfield 14-7 Then around 10:30 Saturday night Dan Kerr hit Hugo Nolasco for a couple game total on the all-time list, trailing at WHS taught me that translates, 1937 — Tie 0-0 1990 — Westfield 21-6 came an e-mail from Faithful Reader of nice gains, and WHS had a first-and- only Dave Brown’s 239 (1987 vs. roughly, to “control of chaos,” which is 1938 — Plainfield 13-0 1991 — Westfield 28-0 Lynchnd. He had been watching a re- goal at the P’burg eight with plenty of Irvington) and Roger Brewster’s 234 fitting.) 1939 — Westfield 20-0 1992 — Plainfield 14-9 gional TV network and saw that the time. On first down, however, the (1982 vs. SP-F). And Pat Gray’s 199 DEVIL OF THE WEEK 1940 — Westfield 13-0 1993 — Tie 0-0 Massillon Tigers, my semi-adopted handoff was bobbled and P’burg re- receiving yards against Columbia is This week’s winners of a free sub, 1941 — Westfield 1-0 1994 — Westfield 20-7 team, had “upset” archrival Canton covered. The Liners then marched 91 believed to be a school one-game from Mike the new owner at Westfield 1944 — Westfield 12-6 1995 — Westfield 28-20 McKinley, 10-7, in the Ohio playoffs. yards and scored on the final play of the record. Subs (261 South Avenue East), are 1945 — Westfield 12-0 1996 — Plainfield 38-7 half. Since WHS was receiving the 1946 — Plainfield 6-0 1997 — Westfield 22-7 This coming three weeks after GIRLS SOCCER UPDATE goalie Meg Brody and defenders Grace 1947 — Westfield 32-12 1998 –– Plainfield 21-7 McKinley won, 35-21, in the 118th second-half kickoff, a potential six- A wonderful season came to a heart- Mackenzie, Katie Elser, Becca Kape 1948 — Westfield 14-6 1999 –– Plainfield 20-14 meeting of their storied rivalry. The 10- point halftime molehill had become a breaking end on Saturday when the and Julia Spiridigliozzi, who allowed 1949 — Plainfield 19-6 2000 — Westfield 42-25 3 T-I-G, E-R-S advanced to the state 21-0 mountain. girls soccer team lost to three-time just four goals all season, a school 1950 — Plainfield 33-7 2001 — Westfield 24-21 quarterfinals to face Cleveland Still, it was truly a happening, a night champion Lenape, 1-0, in overtime in record. 1951 — Plainfield 14-6 2002 –– Westfield 14-6 Glenville. that will long be remembered. Perhaps the state Group 4 final. WHS allowed The Devil’s Den appears Thursday 1952 — Plainfield 27-14 2003 –– Plainfield 9-7 Ahh, life does, indeed, go on! the spirit of the event, and of being a only four goals on the season, includ- in The Westfield Leader during the 1953 — Plainfield 25-6 2004 –– Plainfield 40-0 The final result of Friday night’s true alum of your town’s high school, ing two in nine tournament (three school year. Contact me with comments, 1954 — Plainfield 6-0 2005 –– Plainfield 9-0 game will never take away the memory was shown by Jimmy Wilday (’61). He county, six state) matches. complaints and suggestions at 1955 — Plainfield 21-0 2006 –– Westfield 17-7 of the electric evening at the mecca of spent late Friday afternoon visiting a Under first-year coach Alex Schmidt, [email protected]. Win or not, 1956 — Plainfield 19-6 2007 –– Westfield 28-27 N.J. football, as two of the state’s all- friend at a hospital in Livingston and, WHS equaled the school record with WHS4EVR! 1957 — Plainfield 19-12 2008 –– Westfield 21-19 time winningest teams (P’burg No. 1, when he finally left, could have easily 21 victories – matching the clubs of WHS No. 5) met for the first time. The just headed the 90 miles down the Gar- 1987 and ’88. The team allowed just crowd was reported between 7,000 and den State Parkway to his home on Long four goals (two each by Meg Brody and 8,000 people, and Westfield had at least Beach Island. Gabby Gold) to set a school record, the Stateliners Sideline Blue Devils, 35-6, in Sections 3,000 of that number. There were hun- But the captain of the 1961 WHS former mark being five by the ’96 team. dreds of alums from as far back as the baseball team, the youngest of the three WHS will graduate goalie Brody, CONTINUED FROM PAGE 9 ’40s and ’50s, and several busloads of athletic Wilday brothers after Pete (’58) defensive standouts Grace Mackenzie, second half. Wide receiver Pat Gray did P-burg’s and Andrew Nesmith re- in the end zone with eight seconds WHS students, organized by Sean and Dave (’60), instead got on Route Becca Kape, Katie Elser and Julia was kept in check for any big plays turned the punt 40 yards to the Blue left of the half. Ringo added a two- Scrudato and Max Bryk. 78 West and drove 60-plus miles to Spiridigliozzi, forwards Amanda and finished with four receptions for Devil 15. Three plays later, quarter- point conversion reception to make Watching under-sized Phillipsburg, Maloney Stadium. He didn’t get there Markowski and Meg Freudenheim, and 35 yards. back Justin Scuorzo slipped in for a the score, 21-0. with just a handful of well-executed until after halftime, and now faced a midfielders Robyn Knapp, Kathy “Once they get you down, and they three-yard TD. P-burg went for the kill immedi- plays – a simple dive and counter-trap, drive home of closer to 130 or more Davidson and Molly Maher. But Sam miles. Not a problem. can zone in on your best player, I Another bad snap forced the Blue ately in the third quarter and used a a quick pitch, and play-action passes – Costello, Katie Ponce, Hannah Kronick, don’t think anybody can touch them,” Devils to punt and P-burg got the ball pair of trick plays to engineer a 76- was like watching grainy old 35-milli- “It was worth it, coming out to see Martina Landeka, Emma Franks, Anne meter film of WHS games in the ’60s the old high school team,” Wilday said. Maguire, Catherine Kerr and Alexandra coach DeSarno added. on the 20. After a 13-yard run, Lee got yard scoring drive that ended with under coach Gary Kehler. That’s how WHS-PHS CV Tinfow will provide plenty of firepower, Wide receiver Hugo Nolasco had a pair of fine blocks and galloped 67 Lee’s three-yard TD run with 8:48 on old-school P’burg coach Bob Stem does The 105th meeting of the Westfield and Gold will be tough in goal. a pair of receptions, resulting in 41 yards for the TD with 9:20 remaining the clock. P-burg’s final TD came HALL OF FAME UPDATE The names of the 10 individuals, two teams and one coach that will comprise the ninth induction class of the Westfield Athletic Hall of Fame will be announced very soon. But the Hall of Fame com- mittee is also starting to prepare for the Class of 2012 and needs more informa- tion (especially college and beyond) for the following candidates: Claudia Carnevale, Joey Deer, Clint Factor, Dennis Powers, Beth Rennicks, Buddy Robinson, Dick Stotler, Lamont Turner and Natalie Urciuoli. If anybody can provide verifiable information – all- America, all-state, all-county, all-con- ference, captaincy, school records, etc. – contact me at [email protected]. BOOK REVIEWS One of the best books I’ve read in years is “Fading Echoes” by Mike Sielski. It’s about a couple of interme- diate school football teammates, who END OF A GREAT SEASON…The Blue Devil boys cross-country team com- in the late ’90s become team captains at pleted its season by placing fifth at the Meet of Champions in Holmdel Park. It was rival high schools in Doylestown, Pa. the Blue Devils’ best showing since 1996. After college, both end up fighting in PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE Iraq. Whether or not you believe in this war (or any war), you would have to be TOWN OF WESTFIELD heartless to not cry during the epilog. NOTICE OF SALE OF REAL ESTATE FOR Finally got around to reading Mark NON-PAYMENT OF TAXES AND ASSESSMENTS Harris’ “Bang the Drum Slowly” and it Public notice is hereby given that the undersigned, The Collector of Taxes of the Town has to rank among the best baseball of Westfield, Union County, New Jersey, will sell at public auction on the 11th day of books ever, though it’s not just about Courtesy of Mitch Aronson for The Westfield Leader and The Times December, 2009 in the Tax Collector’s office in the Municipal Building, 425 East Broad baseball. Can’t wait to get the DVD of TRYING TO ELUDE THE DEFENSIVE BACK…Blue Devil Hugo Nolasco, No. 2, attempts to elude P-burg’s Alex Street, Westfield, New Jersey, at ten o’clock in the morning, the following described O’Leary, No. 23, after receiving a pass from quarterback Danny Kerrin in the North Jersey, Section 2, Group 4 semifinal lands: the 1973 movie, with a young Robert game at Maloney Stadium in Phillipsburg on November 20. The said lands will be sold to make the amount of Municipal liens chargeable against DeNiro as ill-fated catcher Bruce that same on the 11th day of December, 2009, together with interest and cost of sale, Pearson, Michael Moriarty as pitcher/ exclusive however, of the lien for taxes for the year 2009. roommate Henry (Author) Wiggen, the yards; Aiden Scanlon had a six-yard in the first half. Pat Gray tipped the four minutes later on Gerald The said lands will be sold in fee to such persons as will purchase the same, subject book’s storyteller, and Vincent Garde- to redemption at the lowest rate of interest, but in no case in excess of eighteen percent reception, and A.J. Murray, who had point after attempt. Vandecruz’s one-yard bash. (18%) per annum. Payments for the sale shall be made by cash or certified check before nia as Dutch Schnell, manager of the a six-yard reception, carried nine The Blue Devils’ best drive of the With 5:53 remaining in the game, conclusion of the sale or the property will be resold. New York Mammoths. times for 35 yards. Running back game came next. Starting from their Ondi read P-burg quarterback Any parcel of real property for which there shall be no other purchaser will be struck off TOP ATHLETES VOTING Joe Ondi had five carries for 21 yards own 13, the Blue Devils marched 79 Bohem’s eyes and returned his inter- and sold to the Municipality in fee for redemption at eighteen percent (18%) per annum Voting for WHS’s Best Athletes of and the Municipality shall have the right to bar or foreclose the right of redemption. and had the Blue Devils’ only TD yards on 12 plays to get a first and goal ception 40 yards for the TD. The sale will be made and conducted in accordance with the provisions of Article 4 of PUBLIC NOTICE with a 40-yard interception off re- at the P-burg eight. A bad exchange This morning at 11 a.m., the Blue Chapter 5 of Title 54, Revised Statutes of New Jersey , 1937, and amendments thereto. BOROUGH OF FANWOOD serve quarterback Jason Bohem late from Kerr to Jhakyse Williams caused Devils must regroup to conclude its At any time before the sale the undersigned will receive payment of the amount due on in the fourth quarter. a fumble that P-burg recovered. season with the annual Thanksgiving the property, with interest and costs incurred up to the time of payments, by certified PLANNING BOARD check or cash. Notice is hereby given that the PLAN- The Blue Devils’ defense held P- “It was a bad exchange,” coach Day Classic against Plainfield at Gary Industrial properties may be subject to the Spill Compensation and Control Act NING BOARD OF THE BOROUGH OF burg on their first series, but a bad snap DeSarno explained. “It hit him on the Kehler Stadium. (N.J.S.A. 58:10-23.11 et seq.), the Water Pollution Control Act (N.J.S.A 58:10A-1 et seq.) FANWOOD, after public hearing on Octo- over the head of Kerr gave the shoulder pad. We were trying to make “We will get it back. These kids will and the Industrial Site Recovery Act (N.J.S.A. 13:1K-6 et seq.) In addition, the munici- ber 28, 2008 granted variance approval Stateliners a second chance. Once a setup with A.J. coming back inside put this behind them. Plainfield is a big pality is precluded from issuing a tax sale certificate to any prospective purchaser who from the requirements of 184-115 E, mini- is or may be in any way connected to the prior owner or operator of the site. mum side yard setback, for property owned again, Westfield’s defense held but so the next play. We never got there.” game. It’s an opportunity to win our In the event that the owner of the property is on Active Duty in the Military Service, the by David and Barbara Harris at 36 The Stateliners answered with a division title, which we haven’t won Tax Collector should be notified immediately. Kempshall Terrace, Fanwood, New Jer- PUBLIC NOTICE 14-play, 92-yard drive that ended with since 2002,” coach DeSarno said. The said lands so subject to sale, described in accordance with the tax duplicate, sey, being Block 97 and Lot 7. TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS Johne Ringo’s three-yard reception including the name of the owner as shown on the last duplicate and the total amount due Westfield 0 0 0 7 7 Documents pertaining to this applica- CITIZENS INPUT thereon respectively on the 11th day of December, 2009, exclusive of the lien for the year Phillipsburg 7 14 14 0 35 tion are available for public inspection at FOR REVENUE BLOCK GRANT 2009 are as listed below: PUBLIC NOTICE Borough Hall during normal business Mayor Nancy Malool has announced a PUBLIC NOTICE Susan Noon hours. public hearing will be held on the HUD TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS Collector of Taxes TOWN OF WESTFIELD Mr. & Mrs. David Harris Revenue Sharing Block Grant, XXXVI Year Westfield, New Jersey ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE LICENSE PLANNING BOARD 36 Kempshall Terrace funding on Tuesday, December 8, 2009 in PERSON TO PERSON Location of Block Amount Due Fanwood, New Jersey 07023 Room 202, Municipal Building, 430 Park Notice is hereby given that the Westfield TRANSFER APPLICATION Property Address Owner & Lot Dec. 11, 2009 1 T - 11/26/09, The Times Fee: $17.34 Avenue, Scotch Plains, New Jersey at Planning Board, at its meeting on Novem- 7:30 p.m. Take notice that application has been ber 2, 2009, adopted the following resolu- 1. 24 Barchester Way Berry, Glenn & Sally 308/1 $11,799.40 PUBLIC NOTICE “We are attempting to set our own priori- made to the Township of Scotch Plains tion. 2. 304 Woods End Road Primavera Parkview, LLC 401/13 $ 9,293.67 TOWN OF WESTFIELD ties and want to know how our own citi- Council to transfer to Spirits Holdings, 3. 769 Lenape Trail Buontempo, Joseph & Genevich, Jean 603/9 $ 7,202.95 PB 09-09(V) Anthony R. and Mary M. PLANNING BOARD zens feel the county allocation should be L.L.C., trading as Catch 22 Bar & 4. 760 Prospect Street Rapuano, Samuel & JoAnn 603/43 $ 8,556.30 Davis 200 East Grove Street, Block 4803, spent”, said Mayor Malool. Grillhouse, for premises located at 2377 5. 254 Seneca Place Genievich, Jean 701/38 $ 9,400.77 Notice is hereby given that the Westfield Lot 1. Applicant proposed to construct a Scotch Plains has benefited from Com- U.S. Route 22 West, Scotch Plains, New 6. 874 North Avenue West Fecoskay, Marie 906/37 $ 8,396.69 Planning Board at its meeting on October second story addition to be used as a munity Development funds since 1975 Jersey 07076, the Plenary Retail License 7. 209 Sunset Avenue Genievich, Jean 1902/15 $11,833.27 5, 2009 adopted the following resolution. residence on an existing one-story build- amounting to over $3,750,000. It is ex- numbered 2016-33-007-006 heretofore 8. 888 Winyah Avenue Jordan, Charles N. Jr. 2103/9 $18,300.93 ing and to construct a two-car garage. PB 09-10(V) Arpino Assoc., LLC, 560 pected that approximately $6,000,000. will issued to Lone Star Steakhouse & Saloon 9. 201 Baker Avenue Buontempo, Anthony 2212/6 $11,795.23 Applicant sought Preliminary and Final Springfield Avenue, Block 1701, Lot be available to Union County for Commu- of New Jersey, Inc., trading as Lone Star 10. 203 Chestnut Street North O’Donnell, Maureen 2301/3 $17,027.93 Major Site Plan approval with the following 10.01, Applicant sought Preliminary and nity Development Block Grant XXXVI Year Steakhouse Saloon for the premises lo- 11. 728-734 South Avenue West Buontempo, Joseph, LLC 2510/5.01 $11,813.12 variances: a side yard setbacks of .18 feet Final Site Plan approval with c variances funding. cated at 2377 U.S. Route 22 West, Scotch *12. 440 West Broad Street Centennial Lodge #400 IBOP Elks 2512/27 $ 1,091.07 and 1 foot where 12 feet is required, a to construct an addition of + 3,990 square The hearing will be chaired by Joseph Plains, New Jersey 07076. 13. 1020 South Avenue West Buontempo, Joseph 2606/10 $ 8,412.19 maximum building coverage of 36.88% feet; a minor enlargement of the front Duff and Philip Schick official delegates to Spirits Holdings, L.L.C., with a business 14. 1016 South Avenue West Buontempo, Joseph 2606/11 $ 7,574.20 where 25% is allowed, an all improvement entrance; the construction of a new free- the Revenue Sharing Committee. Nine- address of 572 Market Street, Newark, 15. 536 Cumberland Street Black, Edward C. 2706/20 $ 7,280.23 coverage of 78.88% where 50% is al- standing sign and site improvements in- teen towns in Union County are involved, New Jersey 07105, will be the holder of the 16. 530 West Broad Street Thompson, Minturn 2708/36 $ 1,424.57 lowed, 15 parking spaces where 37 are cluding reconfiguration of the parking area. and all projects must have a 2/3 majority of license, and Anthony A. Peterpaul, 12 17. 603 Shadowlawn Drive Caldora, James & Beverly 2906/1.01 $ 8,658.44 required by zone and 20 are required by Applicant sought variance relief for a front the total committee membership approval Isabella Way, Warren, New Jersey 07059, 18. 412 Elmer Street South Mormile, Antonio & Mary Ann 3207/6 $ 3,878.87 use. Application approved with conditions. yard setback of 12.57 feet where 75 feet is in order to become reality. and Frank Peterpaul, 14 Isabella Way, 19. 151 Windsor Avenue Gaiter, Leslie M. 4001/28 $ 1,997.90 required, for 141 parking spaces where Application for projects will be available Warren, New Jersey 07059, are the one- PB 09-08 Allan Chrone, 766 Prospect 20. 228 Windsor Avenue Henry, Lois 4001/61 $ 5,375.55 154 parking spaces are required, for a at Township Hall and include complete hundred (100%) percent owners of Spirits Street, Block 603, Lot 44.01 and 769 21. 774 Westfield Avenue Morrissey, Roy B. 4205/10 $ 2,699.17 zero foot setback for a freestanding sign instructions concerning project eligibility. Holdings, L.L.C. Lenape Trail Block 603, Lot 9. Applicant 22. 1010 Seward Avenue Isbrecht, Richard 4604/2 $11,615.15 where five feet is required, for a sign area Projects funded throughout the 19 mem- Objections, if any, should be made im- sought minor subdivision approval to sub- 23. 820 Carleton Road Buontempo, Anthony 4707/4 $ 7,422.57 of + 44 square feet where 10 feet is al- ber municipalities include: housing reha- mediately in writing to Barbara Riepe, divide Block 603, Lot 44.01 into a front lot 24. 8 Manchester Drive Metz, Lillian D. Est Of 5004/37 $10,363.75 lowed, for a sign height of 12 feet where 8 bilitation, neighborhood preservation, code Clerk, Township of Scotch Plains Munici- that is 200 feet deep and a rear lot that is 25. 454 Otisco Drive Genievich, Jean M. 5105/13 $ 9,676.18 feet is allowed and for horizontal and/or enforcement, senior citizens facilities, child pal Building, 430 Park Avenue, Scotch 185 feet deep. The rear lot will be acquired 26. 30 Genesee Trail Buontempo, Anthony 5112/26 $ 7,426.54 vertical dimensions of 7.66 feet where 6 care facilities, and various social service Plains, New Jersey 07076. by the adjoining property at 769 Lenape 27. 12 North Wickom Drive Gabriel Estates, LLC 5203/13 $ 5,943.25 feet is allowed for a freestanding sign. programs. Spirits Holdings, L.L.C. Trail, Block 603, Lot 9. Application ap- 28. 101 Surrey Lane Genievich, Jean 5205/17 $ 8,779.30 Application approved with conditions. TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS 572 Market Street proved with conditions. 29. 619 Kimball Avenue Khedr, Christine & Gadzera, Irene 1206/23 $ 1901.88 Kris McAloon Barbara Riepe Newark, New Jersey 07105 Kris McAloon *prior lien held Secretary, Planning Board Township Clerk 2 T - 11/26/09 & Secretary, Planning Board 4 T - 11/12, 11/29, 11/26 & 12/3/09, The Leader Fee: $473.28 1 T - 11/26/09, The Leader Fee: $25.50 1 T - 11/26/09, The Times Fee: $34.17 12/3/09, The Times Fee: $62.22 1 T - 11/26/09, The Leader Fee: $30.60 A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, November 26, 2009 Page 11 SZCZUKA, PANNURI PLACED SECOND IN COUNTIES Raiders Took Step Forward In Girls Tennis to Finish, 13-7

By DAVID B. CORBIN varsity starter Aleksandra Szczuka, Katherine Grayeski in the fifth-place Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times who placed fifth in the UCT last year consolation match. Douglas and Competition has been more intense at first singles, faced Blue Devil fresh- Sullivan finished with a 9-8 record. and the numbers have been much man phenom Lexi Borr in the first Second doubles players Alyssa larger for this year’s Scotch Plains- singles title match this season and Leyden and Isabel Lopez finished Fanwood High School girls tennis finished second. Szczuka, who fin- with a 10-6 record and placed fifth in team, and those two factors worked ished with a 21-5 record, was named the UCT after defeating Cranford to the Raiders’ benefit. With five re- First Team All-Conference and Sec- Cougars Lori Joseph and Taylor turning starters, the Raiders made ond Team All-Group 3. Rattray, 6-1, 6-1. waves in the Union County Tourna- Junior Christina Reiman was quite “This was a very exciting season,” ment (UCT) by placing third in the a pleasant surprise this season. Last coach Wasserman said. “We reached team totals, qualified for the North year, Reiman was half of a second the semifinals of the sectionals in the Jersey, Section 2, Group 3 tourna- doubles pair that placed fifth in the state tournament, which hasn’t hap- ment for the second straight year, UCT. This season, she took over the pened in years. The girls really raised were ranked eighth in Group 3 and second singles position and claimed their level of play this season. finished with a 13-7 record. fifth in the UCT after a 6-1, 6-3 vic- Aleksandra Szczuka led the team by With 32 girls vying for varsity and tory over Jessica Porcelli of Oak posting a 21-5 record for the season, JV positions at the beginning of the Knoll. She finished this season with a while the freshmen starters of Alex season, second year Raider Head 14-6 record. Sullivan and Alyssa Leyden showed Coach Gary Wasserman, in his own Senior Tri-Captain Neha Pannuri, a lot of maturity this season. I am words, said he “decided not to cut who placed third in the UCT at third looking forward to a great season David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times anybody because I am looking to singles last year, jumped up another next year.” PUTTING HER HEAD ON THE BALL…Blue Devil Hannah Kronick, No. 13, watches teammate Meg Freundenheim, No. build the program, not deplete the notch at the same position to place Next year, Reiman and Lopez, who 17, put her head on the ball in the battle for possession against Lenape at the Group 4 Championship at The College of New program.” second after falling to Westfield’s have been selected team captains, will Jersey in Ewing on November 21. At the UCT this season, the Raider Debbie Wu in the championship match. lead the Raider girls. girls, who placed fifth in 2008, had a Pannuri finished with a 16-6 record. “We are going to miss Aleksandra, total of 46 behind second-place Kent Senior Tri-Captain Lyndsey Dou- Neha and Lyndsey, our senior cap- Place with 72 points and the first- glas teamed with Alex Sullivan to tains,” coach Wasserman said, “But Lenape Nips Blue Devils, 1-0, for Group 4 Title place Westfield Blue Devils, who to- place sixth in the UCT after dropping as with every year, we lose a few great taled 96 points. a very tough, 6-4, 2-6, 6-1, battle to girls. We have a lot of girls in the CONTINUED FROM PAGE 9 Senior Tri-Captain and four-year Summit’s Chelsea Nyman and program who need to step it up.” The strong defensive and midfield Markowski in the box. Markowski lation, Martina Landeka ripped a play of Becca Kape, Grace skid the ball to her right to Hannah wicked free kick from 24 yards out on MacKenzie and Julia Spiridgliozzi, Kronick, who in turn tapped it back. the right side. Thirteen minutes later, who played with stitches around her Markowski ripped a shot but the In- Sam Costello lined a shot just over right eye, kept the Indians’ offense in dian goalie made the save. the crossbar, but, with six minutes check, while Katie Esler’s long throw- “Ponce coming down the side! I remaining in regulation, Kronick ins made it very difficult for the thought that was it. Amanda took a nearly found the mark with a sharp Lenape defense. great shot,” Kronick said. shot from 18 yards away that just The most impressive offensive set “I thought I could [score],” missed to the right. up came eight minutes into the second Markowski said. “It’s something that I “Second half, we came out like we half. Blue Devil Katie Ponce made will look back on and regret. It would wanted it. Our hearts, we left on the one of her patented breakaways down have been great to have this win.” field. We had a great season. 21-1-3! the left sideline and crossed to Amanda With 28 minutes remaining in regu- I am not upset about the loss. We did what we could,” Markowski said. “We knew after the first half, that we weren’t playing our best. We were a Soccer Blue Devils Shut Out little nervous, I think. Second half we just pounded them as hard as we could,” Kronick said. “It was frustrating.” Morris Knolls in Semis, 1-0 “They had a really deep sweeper,” CONTINUED FROM PAGE 9 coach Schmidt said. “They only let up five goals and we only let up our off one shot each. “I don’t consider it all my game fourth goal all year. We knew it was “Our girls were ready to play, obvi- and I can’t take the credit for this at all going to be a tight one. If we could get ously. We scored quickly and could because my defense played so, so one, we knew we had a good chance have had another one within five min- well. Unbelievable!” Brody said. of winning.” utes of that goal,” coach Schmidt said “Come on! Getting five shots in one “All year, our offense had to pre- at halftime. “Ponce just missed one in game; that’s like the most I have pare for the defense. Pressure, pres- the back door. We started off well gotten all year. We worked incredibly sure, pressure! In the second half, we Fred Lecomte for The Westfield Leader and The Times possessing the ball, knew that they hard since August. We knew what we came out and did that. I guess it didn’t ONE STEP CLOSER TO THE GROUP 4 TITLE…The Blue Devil girls soccer team pose after defeating Morris Knolls, 1- kind of banged it up to their speed had to do; mark and not let them tee 0, in the Group 4 semifinals held in Warren on November 17. come our way,” Markowski added. forwards, but as the half got on, we off. We worked on the throw-ins be- “All in all, I think this was the got a little tired and away from our cause that was their threat and we hardest competition we have played Lauren Sinnenberg Named ESPN The Magazine All-America game plan. We’re hoping to start off stopped them. State finals! Fantastic! this year,” Kronick said. “The de- with some more possessions in the We deserve to be there.” fenders were battling us. They were WILLIAMSTOWN, MA – Will- and then voted by the members of the and she had played in 31 shutouts in second half again.” “Our defense played such a good one of the more physical teams. Sec- iams College senior women’s soccer College Sports Information Direc- her career. In the second half, Westfield an- game. We noticed that when they got ond half we were just pounding them goalkeeper Lauren Sinnenberg of tors of America to national First Team Sinnenberg, a biology major, has ticipated the Eagle push and thwarted the ball, they blew it towards their as much as we could to get them on Westfield, has been named to the 2009 honors. earned Dean’s List honors (mini- any serious penetration. They con- forwards, so we controlled, played their heels. It was a great season.” ESPN The Magazine Academic All- At the time of the voting, mum GPA of 3.5) five of her six trolled the game and had the better ball to feet and kicked it on the ground “The girls wanted to win. That says America College Division First Team, Sinnenberg, an All-American selec- semesters. She is the first female play. Devil nerves were rattled a bit as planned. We were able to do that a lot,” coach Schmidt said. “We train which consists of all NCAA Division tion by the National Soccer Coaches soccer player from Williams to earn when defender Julia Spiridigliozzi and it helped us throughout the entire hard. There is nothing wrong with II and III member institutions. Association of America in 2008, al- First Team honors and only the sec- went down and out of the game with game. It’s one of the best games we hard work. There is nothing wrong Recently Sinnenberg was named lowed two goals in 15 appearances ond Eph women’s soccer player to a head injury. Anne Maguire got the ever played,” said junior Kronick. with wanting to be a champion.” to the District I All-Academic First for the undefeated Ephs (15-0). Her earn Academic All-America recog- call and restored confidence with a Morris Knolls 0 0 0 Team for the second consecutive year career record at the time was 41-2-1 nition since 1993. Lenape 0 0 1 1 masterful defensive showing. 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Prepared By DAVID B. CORBIN handle the pressures of a stronger In the playoffs, the Cougars defeated Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times schedule [and] stronger competition? Indian Hills, 25-14, then fell to Pascack Very much had been expected and Could we maintain the recognition Hills, 15-25. the pressure was on this year for the that brought us so much power along At the HTC tournament in Rahway, Cranford High School girls volley- the way? Well, we sure could and we the Lady Cougars made it to the ball team that won an NJSIAA Group sure did!” quarterfinals with wins over Summit 2 title and finished with a 23-5 record The Cougar girls began their season (25-16, 25-16), and Rahway (25-16, in the 2008 season. Despite a jacked with a 25-23, 25-23, setback to No. 6 25-15). A face-off with Pascack Hills up schedule, which included some Pacsack Hills then came up on the led to a second place pool finish and very competitive early-season tour- short side of a 26-24, 25-22, contest senior Tri-Captain Kaitlyn Irwin was naments and a tougher conference with No. 14 Bogota. After that tough voted the Cranford All-Tournament setup, the Cougars finished with an start against the two top-20 teams, the player. Next, the Lady Cougars gave impressive 17-8 record. Cougar girls rolled on to win two of its undefeated, No. 2 ranked According to Cougar Head Coach next three matches, defeating Kent Bridgewater-Raritan a run for its

David B. Corbin (September 12 opening game) for The Westfield Leader and The Times BREAKING THROUGH TO START A NEW SEASON…Cranford Cougar junior Adam Smith, No. 52, bursts through the banner in the season opener against Scotch Plains-Fanwood at on the new turf field at Memorial Field. PAPANDREA LED IN TDs, KLIMEK LED IN TACKLES Cranford Cougars Improved As Grid Season Progressed

By DAVID B. CORBIN contest. The pass to junior running two touchdowns, one on a batted down Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times back Sean Trotter was good, but even lateral that was run back, in the final Hard luck defined the Cranford though his upper torso fell over the quarter to seize a 14-7 victory. The High School football team’s first six goal line, the ball was ruled short. Cougars dodged the bullet the next games this season, but the lights turned Adding insult to the injury, with less week with a 21-20 win over North on as the young Cougars, consisting than a minute remaining, Trotter Plainfield, but the bad news returned primarily of sophomores and juniors, caught a pass from senior quarter- with a loss to Rahway followed by a won three of their final four games to back Chris Keim and appeared to be stinging, 28-21, overtime setback to finish with a 4-6 record. heading for the winning score, but the A. L. Johnson Crusaders. An omen of a rough beginning came Raider Gary Binkiewicz chased him “A lot of people look back with ifs in the season opener against Scotch down and caused a fumble at the 13- and buts, but at the same time, these Plains-Fanwood at Memorial Field yard line that was recovered by Raider weren’t games where we weren’t ef- in Cranford on September 11. In a Quintin Blackwell to preserve the 26- fective on both sides of the ball,” tug-of-war for the lead, the visiting 24 score. Cougar Head Coach Erik Rosenmeier David B. Corbin (September 10 files) for The Westfield Leader and The Times LEADING THE TEAM TO ANOTHER SUCCESSFUL SEASON…Cougar girls volleyball Tri-Captains Meghan Bartsch, Raiders held a 26-18 edge when the One week later, the Hillside Com- said. “These were games where we left, Kaitlyn Irwin, center, and Kristen Rupp helped lead the girls Volleyball team to another successful season. lights went out with a little more than ets burned the Cougars by scoring just made colossal mistakes that con- five minutes remaining in the game. tributed to the other team winning. It Luci Diaz, “Coming back from an Place and Rahway, before entering the money in a 25-22, 25-17, loss in When the lights came back on, the Girls Tennis, Boys was a shame that it had to happen, but amazing championship year, the team Bloomfield Tournament on Septem- Bridgewater on October 7. Cougars quickly scored and attempted at the same time, it speaks well of our had a lot to prove. The bar was raised! ber 26 where they made a strong show- History repeated itself when the a two-point conversion to knot the Soccer, Field Hockey kids that they were able to put that Could we keep Cranford volleyball at ing with victories over J. P. Stevens Cougars fell to Union Catholic in the aside and continue to play hard and the top among the best teams in the and Watchung Hills and a tough, three- CONTINUED ON PAGE 2 Probitas Verus Honos Comes December 3 CONTINUED ON PAGE 2 county and in the state? Could we game setback to then No. 19 Ramapo. Cougar Pride

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David B. Corbin (September 12 opening game) for The Westfield Leader and The Times David B. Corbin (September 12 opening game) for The Westfield Leader and The Times CHECKING OUT HIS OFFENSIVE LINE…Cougar quarterback Chris Keim looks to see if his team is aligned properly WORKING ON THEIR DIFFICULT SKILLS…The Cranford Cougar cheerleaders work on their difficult skills before the before he calls for the snap in the season opener against Scotch Plains-Fanwood. The Raiders held on to grab a 26-24 victory. season-opening game with the Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School football team on the new turf field at Memorial Field. Young Cranford Cougars Improved as Football Season Progressed

CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 work to get better.” most of the year, but there were times attempts for 196 yards, including two wide receiver Kasim Lewis had six and Trotter (2 interceptions) had 27 what is known as the skill positions, An understandable loss to unde- when we made mistakes,” coach touchdowns and two interceptions. receptions for 87 yards, and junior and 22 tackles, respectively. Junior so the outlook for next year could be feated, top-20 ranked Summit fol- Rosenmeier emphasized. “We made Keim, who had 17 yards rushing on running back J. T. Vicci had 73 rushing defensive lineman Adam Smith had quite promising. lowed, but the Cougars began to click mistakes that contributed to what the five carries, completed 33 of 81 at- yards on only seven carries. Sopho- 12 tackles and caused a fumble. “These are kids, who do have a lot with a 20-13 victory over Delaware other teams did. I thought offensively tempts for 434 yards, which included more running backs Chris Witwick Christiano made 11 tackles and caused of experience now, and I hope they Valley on October 23. After a com- we were good most of the year, but in two touchdowns and four intercep- had five carries for 42 yards and An- a fumble, while Witwick and senior can get some success early.” Coach petitive 37-20 loss to Governor our six losses, we had 19 turnovers. tions. Trotter carried 73 times for 572 thony DaSilva carried twice for 11 lineman Joe Brady had nine tackles Rosenmeier said. “We have nine guys Livingston the next week, the angry In our four wins, we only had four yards, including five touchdowns, and yards. Junior wide receivers Anthony each. Senior linemen Errol Petgrave back on defense and we have six Cougars demolished Voorhees, 49- turnovers. We averaged 70 yards in added 18 receptions for 239 yards, Petrokowski had two receptions for and Julian Campo each had a fumble guys back on offense, including all 28, on their own turf in Glen Gardner penalties in our losses. In our wins, including two more touchdowns. Jun- seven yards and Bryan Fitzsimmons recovery and Papandrea had an inter- of our skill position players, other on November 7. The Cougars added we averaged only 15 yards in penal- ior running back Tyrone Avent had a one-yard reception. ception. than Will Green. We are expecting another high note, ending their sea- ties. If we didn’t make those, we got rumbled 438 yards on 63 carries, At defensive back, Van Ostenbridge The Cougars have a wealth of tal- big things on both sides of the ball son with a 42-14, triumph over the three more wins.” which included three touchdowns. led the team with 57 tackles. He also ented players returning, especially in from those guys.” visiting Ramblers of Carteret on No- Junior quarterback Joey Papandrea Senior running back Kendall Grier recovered two fumbles, caused one vember 13. led the team with 640 rushing yards had 44 carries for 363 yards and four and had an interception. Sophomore “It’s promising for next year. I and 12 touchdowns on 115 carries. touchdowns. He also had a 21-yard linebacker Michael Klimek had 50 thought that we played good football He also completed 13 of 38 pass reception. Senior wide receiver Will tackles and caused a fumble, but he Cougar V’ball Girls Had Fine Green, who carried twice for seven led the team in sacks with seven. yards, led the team with 19 receptions Linebackers Vicci, DeSilva and Green for 251 yards, which included a pair of had 50, 42 and 36 tackles, respec- Season With Tough Schedule touchdowns. Sophomore running back tively. Linebackers Lewis (sack, CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 A time to gather with J.P. Christiano had 33 carries for 172 fumble recovery, fumble caused) and yards, including a touchdown. Junior senior Alex Bartley (2 sacks, inter- Union County Tournament (UCT) 108 digs, while recording 150 service FAMILY AND FRIENDS. wide receiver Justin Van Ostenbridge, ception) had 35 and 31 tackles, re- championship game, then in the points with 51 aces. Bizub notched who had two receptions for 14 yards, spectively. Defensive backs NJSIAA Group 2 tournament, the 98 kills, 93 service points with 20 Enjoy your time spent carried 13 times for 85 yards. Junior Fitzsimmons (2 sacks, fumble caused) Cougar girls ripped Manchester Re- aces, 42 digs and two blocks. with family and gional, 25-10, 25-16, in the second “These girls did an outstanding job friends and as your round on November 6 for their final making sure our goals were met. They good neighbor win of the season. brought experience, leadership and agent, I appreciate Coach Diaz was quite impressed confidence to the table,” coach Diaz your business. with her team’s overall performances. added. “All four in-season tournaments Sarah Barry was second on the brought playoff bids. We made it to team in assists with 126 and second in the UCT finals [and] six out of [our] service points with 144, while re- eight losses were to Top 10 state cording 49 aces. Senior middle hitter teams,” she noted Emma Hansen had 70 service points Senior team captains Meghan with 25 aces, 23 kills and nine blocks. Bartsch (setter), Irwin (libero) and Senior middle hitter Julie DeBella Joseph M Lorenzo, Agent 431 Park Avenue Kristen Rupp (outside hitter) received had 14 kills and 11 blocks. 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Pictured, from left to right, are: SUSAN - FANWOOD Department Chairman Cindy Neivert and WCW members Anne Galante, Helen PUBLIC NOTICE Assmann, Delores Kilkenny, Clemmie Tabor and Marjorie Wieseman. For more BOROUGH OF FANWOOD SUSAN IN FANWOOD club information, call Dolores Geisow at (908) 233-2339. PLANNING BOARD PLEASE CALL ME Notice is hereby given that the PLAN- IMPORTANT Jersey Cares Coat Drive NING BOARD OF THE BOROUGH OF FANWOOD, after public hearing on Octo- LEO (908) 301-1323 ber 28, 2009, granted variance approval from the requirements of 184-134 F(1) FREE PIANO Continuing Until Dec. 15 with respect to hot tub placement in side yard and side-yard setback of hot tub, for Upright in good condition. Needs SCOTCH PLAINS – The 14th collect and distribute 40,000 coats to property owned by Anthony & Margaret elbows repaired and tuning. Free Annual Jersey Cares Coat Drive is more than 200 non-profit agencies Savoca, 106 Woodruff Place, Fanwood, to the first to come and move it. accepting donations of winter coats serving neighbors in need. New Jersey, being Block 20 and Lot 23.01. for the needy through Tuesday, De- Due to the success of last year’s Documents pertaining to this applica- If interested call (908) 232-2209 tion are available for public inspection at between 9am and 6pm. cember 15, at the Yoga and Healing drive, Jersey Cares is partnering with Borough Hall during normal business Center, located at 1744 East Second Store and Move (SAM) to bring the hours. PUBLIC NOTICE Avenue in Scotch Plains. Coats may Jersey Cares Coat Drive to more agen- HAPPY HOLIDAYS…Members of the Westfield Service League gear up for the Mr. & Mrs. Anthony Savoca TOWN OF WESTFIELD be dropped off Monday through Fri- cies and a more widespread popula- annual Holiday Sale at the league thrift shop, located at 114 Elmer Street in 106 Woodruff Place PLANNING BOARD Westfield. The sale will take place on Saturday, December 5, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Fanwood, New Jersey 07023 day from 9 a.m. to noon and again tion of New Jersey residents. Proceeds from shop sales benefit local charities. Pictured, from left to right, are: 1 T - 11/26/09, The Times Fee: $17.85 TAKE NOTICE that on Monday, De- from 7 to 9 p.m. In 2008, nearly half of all coats Bridget Towey, Darlene Finne and Lee Perry. cember 7, 2009 at 7:30 p.m. in the Council Last year, the Jersey Cares Coat collected went directly to Essex PUBLIC NOTICE chambers of the Municipal Building lo- Drive supplied more than 38,000 gen- County. This year, Jersey Cares Coat cated at 425 East Broad Street, Westfield, TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS tly used winter coats to children, Drive SAM collection and distribu- Service League Thrift Shop New Jersey the Planning Board of the NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Town of Westfield will conduct a public women and men who desperately tion containers will be located across Scotch Plains Municipal Manager has hearing to consider the application of needed them. This year, Jersey Cares the state, making participation in the scheduled a public input/public comment James Peterson and Cliff Peterson. The will work with more than 300 corpo- Jersey Cares Coat Drive more acces- To Conduct Holiday Sale session regarding the 2010 municipal bud- application is for property known as Lots get on Thursday, December 10, 2009 be- 10 in Block 4002 of the Tax Map, located rations and organizations to collect sible than ever before. WESTFIELD – The Westfield Ser- items. The consignment shop also tween 10:30 a.m. and 12:00 noon at Town- on the northerly side of Livingston Street coats throughout the state, aiming to An addition to this year’s drive will vice League’s Thrift Shop will hold its will be open on December 5. ship Hall, 430 Park Avenue, Scotch Plains. and commonly known as 209 Livingston be the First Annual Jersey Cares Coat annual Holiday Sale on Saturday, De- A non-profit organization, the The public is invited to provide any com- Street. The property is located in the RM- Broadway Performer Drive Sort-Off. On Saturday, Decem- cember 5, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The Westfield Service League currently ments and/or input concerning the 2010 6 Zone. Applicants propose to subdivide budget at that time. the property into two lots, raze the existing ber 19, from 9 a.m. to noon, volunteers league’s largest sale of the year, this is celebrating its 76th year of serving Chris Marion, Municipal Manager dwelling and construct a two-family du- To Appear at Library will gather at the Prudential Center in event will include new toys and cloth- the community. Proceeds from the 1 T - 11/26/09, The Times Fee: $12.24 plex type dwelling on each newly created MOUNTAINSIDE – The Newark to sort and distribute coats to ing available at discounted prices, as thrift and consignment shops are do- lot. Applicants are also seeking approval Mountainside Public Library will lead partner agencies in the surrounding well as Christmas decorations and a nated to local charities. The shops are PUBLIC NOTICE for a proposed set back for each of the new two-family duplex type dwellings of 25.00 its December programming with a community. This event will represent large selection of holiday gift items. located at 114 Elmer Street in TOWN OF WESTFIELD festive musical presentation entitled the culmination of an endeavor unit- PLANNING BOARD feet. Applicants are also seeking variances In support of the sale, every league Westfield. Both shops are open Tues- from the lot area requirement of the ordi- “Mistletoe and Holly,” featuring ing individuals, companies and agen- member has donated a new toy. The day through Saturday from 9 a.m. to The Westfield Planning Board will meet nance, 8,000 square feet. is required and Broadway performer Karen Luschar cies throughout the state working to general public has donated other items 4 p.m. For more information, call the on Monday, December 7, 2009 in Coun- applicants are proposing 7,812.50 square cil Chambers in the Westfield Municipal feet for each lot. The applicants will also and her accompanist, Richard Danley. keep New Jersey citizens in need warm for sale. Shop racks and shelves will be thrift shop at (908) 233-2530 or visit Building, 425 East Broad Street, Westfield, seek such other variances and waivers as The event will take place on Mon- during the winter months. replenished during the day with fresh thewestfieldserviceleague.wordpress.com. New Jersey at 7:30 p.m. to hear and the Board deems necessary in order to day, December 7, at 7 p.m. at the For a complete list of collection merchandise. In preparation for the sale, consider the following application for pre- grant the application as proposed. library. Ms. Luschar, an experienced sites, visit jerseycares.org. all items in the thrift shop are priced at liminary and final major site plan approval Any interested party may appear either Jazz Trio to Perform and variance relief by 751 Central Avenue in person or through agent or attorney and actress, singer, dancer, choreographer 50 percent now until the day of the sale. LLC (the “Applicant”) relative to premises participate in the hearing in accordance and voiceover artist, will present a C.H.I.L.D. to Address The League Consignment Shop, Concert at Library known as 751 Central Avenue and shown with the Rules of the Planning Board. themed program of songs from around located on the second floor, also will as Block 4001, Lot 96.01 on the Tax Map Information and the application are avail- the world. Substance Abuse SCOTCH PLAINS – On Sunday, of the Town of Westfield (the “Property”). able for your inspection in the Public Works feature a wide variety of items suit- December 6, the QED Jazz Trio will Sponsored by the Friends of the SCOTCH PLAINS – The Applicant proposes to construct a Building, 959 North Avenue West, able for gift giving. Men’s, women’s wrap up the Scotch Plains Public Westfield, New Jersey and may be re- Mountainside Library, this program C.H.I.L.D. Organization of Scotch and children’s clothing will be fea- three story building with retail/com- Plains-Fanwood will welcome Sub- Library’s season-long Autumn in New mercial or business, administrative or viewed Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. will include a sing-along and plenty tured, along with shoes, books, house- professional offices on the first floor to 4:00 p.m. of reminiscing. Admission is free but stance Abuse Coordinator Liz York festivities with a performance LAWRENCE A. VASTOLA hold items, jewelry and holiday gift of New York City-themed standards and six (6) two (2) bedroom residential seating is limited, so reservations are Knodel-Gordon on Wednesday, De- apartments with three such apartments Vastola, Fackelman Sullivan & Spengler beginning at 1 p.m. Attorneys for Applicant requested. cember 2, at 7:15 p.m. at the SPTV being located on each of the second Studio on the lower level of the Scotch Parents’ Guild to Host Ed Warner on keyboards, Alex Duque and third floors. Existing parking is to 495 Union Avenue, Suite 2D The Mountainside Public Library is on bass and Mitch Germansky on drums be expanded and re-configured and Middlesex, NJ 08846 located on Constitution Plaza. For more Plains Municipal Building, located at ‘Peppermint Boutique’ various other improvements relating to (732) 560-0888 430 Park Avenue. will perform old favorites and also add 1 T - 11/26/09, The Leader Fee: $39.27 information about the library and its CLARK – The Parents’ Guild of a few surprises to the program. After drainage, landscaping, lighting and programs, visit mountainsidelibrary.org Ms. Knodel-Gordon will present signage are proposed. PUBLIC NOTICE “Warning: Signs, Symptoms and Be- Mother Seton Regional High School the concert ends at 3 p.m., the public is Applicant also seeks to “Land Bank” or call the library at (908) 233-0115. haviors of Substance Abuse.” Dis- will sponsor its annual “Peppermint invited to stay for an additional 30 the two parking spaces proposed off TOWN OF WESTFIELD SHERIFF’S SALE Boutique” Craft Fair on Saturday, minutes for a jam session. Myrtle Avenue. PLANNING BOARD cussion, questions and answers will Applicant seeks variances from the fol- SHERIFF’S FILE NO.: CH-09005447 December 5, at the high school. It The Planning Board of the Town of follow. Admission is free and open to This program is free and open to lowing provisions of the Land Use Ordi- SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY Westfield, New Jersey will meet on Mon- CHANCERY DIVISION all. To respond or if in need of Profes- will run from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., with everyone. Interested persons are en- nance of the Town of Westfield. day, December 7, 2009 in the Council UNION COUNTY the kitchen open all day. List of New C.40:55D70c Variances DOCKET NO. F-42658-08 sional Development Hours, call (908) couraged to register through the Chambers at the Municipal Building, 425 Requested: Plaintiff: BANK OF AMERICA, NATIONAL 322-4020. For more information, visit More than 100 crafters will display library’s website, scotlib.org; by call- East Broad Street, Westfield, New Jersey ASSOCIATION Maximum coverage by improve- original handmade crafts, among them at 7:00 p.m. to hear and consider the VS. childorgspf.org. ing (908) 322-5007, extension no. 204, ments. § 11.28G.11 limits the coverage Defendant: AVA MARIA HENRY, LEROY following Application for a minor subdivi- unique Victorian items, as well as in- or by e-mailing [email protected]. by all improvements to no more than 70 HENRY sion with variances from the requirements Sale Date: 12/02/2009 SHERIFF’S SALE door and outdoor holiday decorations. percent of the lot area. The proposed The Scotch Plains Public Library of the Westfield Land Use Ordinance: Writ of Execution: 09/17/2009 Mother Seton Regional High School improvements will increase the coverage By virtue of the above-stated writ of execution SHERIFF’S FILE NO.: CH-09005928 is located at 1927 Bartle Avenue, one to me directed I shall expose for sale by public SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY is located at One Valley Road in Clark. from 81 percent (existing) to 83.2 percent ASHOK J. MALIAKAL, MARINA K. vendue, at the UNION COUNTY ADMINISTRA- CHANCERY DIVISION block from Park Avenue in the center (proposed) of the lot area. THOTTAN and LINDA DUNCAN 519 St. TION BUILDING, 1ST FLOOR, 10 ELIZABETH- UNION COUNTY Admission and parking will be free. of the township. Yard location of off-street parking Marks Avenue and 523 St. Marks Av- TOWN PLAZA, Elizabeth, New Jersey on DOCKET NO. F-41079-08 WEDNESDAY, at two o’clock in the afternoon of Plaintiff: U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIA- spaces. § 17.03B.5 requires that off-street enue, Lots 8 & 9, Block 2309. Applicant said day. All successful bidders must have 20% TION, AS TRUSTEE FOR THE C-BASS MORT- parking spaces in the GB-3 zone district proposes to move the lot line between lots of their bid available in cash or certified check at GAGE LOAN ASSET-BACKED CERTIFICATES, be located in the side or rear yard; parking 8 and 9 of the above property according to the conclusion of the sales. SERIES 2007-CB3 We’ll Help Your Business The judgment amount is: ***Four Hundred VS. spaces in the front yard or street side yard the minor subdivision plan of EKA Associ- Three Thousand One Hundred Ninety Six and Defendant: RITA CRAWLEY, GERARD WM are prohibited. The application proposes ates, P.A. dated September 23, 2009 70/100*** $403,196.70. STAGNATO, TRI COUNTY OB-GYN ASSOCI- to retain six existing parking spaces in the whereby Applicant seeks to construct a Property to be sold is located in the Township ATES, P.A. of Westfield, County of Union, State of New Sale Date: 12/16/2009 street side yard facing Myrtle Avenue. single car garage on Lot 9, Block 2309 at Jersey. Writ of Execution: 09/24/2009 Minimum setback from residential 519 St. Marks Avenue, Westfield, New Premises commonly known as: 616 Ripley By virtue of the above-stated writ of execution zone for driveways and parking areas. Jersey. Place, Westfield, New Jersey 07090. to me directed I shall expose for sale by public BEING KNOWN as Lot 4, Block 4002, on the vendue, at the UNION COUNTY ADMINISTRA- § 17.03C.3 requires that driveways and LIST OF VARIANCES REQUIRED official Tax Map of the Town of Westfield. TION BUILDING, 1ST FLOOR, 10 ELIZABETH- parking areas for nonresidential uses and Section 11.07E1 – Ordinance requires Dimensions: 137.50 feet x 43.00 feet x 137.50 TOWN PLAZA, Elizabeth, New Jersey on zones be located at least 10 feet from any minimum lot area of 10,000 square feet feet x 43.00 feet WEDNESDAY, at two o’clock in the afternoon of Nearest Cross Street: Cacciola Place said day. All successful bidders must have 20% property located in a residential zone. Pro- the proposed is 7,920 square feet on lot 9. Subject to any unpaid taxes, municipal liens or of their bid available in cash or certified check at posed setback of some parking spaces Section 11.07.E2 – Ordinance requires other charges, and any such taxes, charges, the conclusion of the sales. abutting a residential zone is 6.75 feet. a minimum lot width of 70 feet the pro- liens, insurance premiums or other advances The judgment amount is: ***Two Hundred made by plaintiff prior to this sale. All interested Fifty Two Thousand Nine Hundred Ten and 40/ Minimum setback from nonresiden- posed is 52 feet on lot 9. parties are to conduct and rely upon their own 100*** $252,910.40. tial zone for driveways and parking Section 11.07.E2 – Ordinance requires independent investigation to ascertain whether Muncicpality: Scotch Plains Township areas. § 17.03C.5 requires that driveways a minimum lot area of 10,000 square feet or not any outstanding interest remain of record County: Union and/or have priority over the lien being fore- State: New Jersey and parking areas for nonresidential uses within 143 feet of the front lot line. Pro- closed and, if so the current amount due thereon. Street & Street No: 1725 Mountain Avenue and zones be located at least 2 feet away posed is 7,526 square feet on lot 9. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Tax Block and Lot: Block: 704, Lot: 7 from any nonresidential property or non- Section 11.07.E2 – Ordinance requires Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only a Dimentions of Lot: 100 feet by 50 feet return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall Nearest Cross Street: Willow Avenue residential zone. The existing parking area frontage of 70 feet, the application pro- have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, Superior interests (if any): None abuts the side lot line of adjacent Lot 97 poses 52 feet on lot 9. the Mortgagor’s attorney. Total Upset: ***Two Hundred Eighty Two and encroaches into the rear yard of said Section 13.01.G.1.A – Ordinance re- Total Upset: ***Four Hundred Sixty Four Thou- Thousand Nine Hundred Six and 44/100*** sand Four Hundred Sixty Seven and 95/100*** $282,906.44 together with lawful interest and lot, located in the GB-3 zone. He proposed quires a side yard 5 feet the application $464,467.95 together with lawful interest and costs. parking area is located only 0 ft from the proposes 2.78 feet for lot 8 (accessory costs. Surplus Money: If after the sale and satisfac- rear of adjacent property in a non-residen- building). Surplus Money: If after the sale and satisfac- tion of the mortgage debt, including costs and tion of the mortgage debt, including costs and expenses, there remains any surplus money, the tial zone. Section 13.01.G.1.A – Ordinance re- expenses, there remains any surplus money, the money will be deposited into the Superior Court quires a rear yard of 5 feet the application Any and all other variances, waivers or money will be deposited into the Superior Court Trust Fund and any person claiming the surplus, proposes 2.87 feet for lot 8 (accessory Trust Fund and any person claiming the surplus, or any part thereof, may file a motion pursuant to exceptions from certain site plan details or building). or any part thereof, may file a motion pursuant to Court Rules 4:64-3 and 4:57-2 stating the nature relief from requirements of the land Use Court Rules 4:64-3 and 4:57-2 stating the nature and extent of that person’s claim and asking for Section 11.07 E5 – Ordinance requires Ordinance deemed necessary may be and extent of that person’s claim and asking for an order directing payment of the surplus money. frontage of 44.12 feet, the proposal for lot an order directing payment of the surplus money. The Sheriff or other person conducting the sale sought as appropriate. Get Back On Track 8 is 44.04 feet and proposal for lot 9 is The Sheriff or other person conducting the sale will have information regarding the surplus, if Plans and application are on file in the will have information regarding the surplus, if any. 43.87 feet. any. There is a full legal description on file in the office of the Town Engineer, 959 North There is a full legal description on file in the Union County Sheriff’s Office. Avenue, West, Westfield, New Jersey and Plans and Application are on file in the Union County Sheriff’s Office. The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn this [email protected] may be seen Monday through Friday be- office of the Town Engineer, 959 North The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn this sale for any length of time without further adver- sale for any length of time without further adver- tisement. (908) 232-4407 tween 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Avenue West, Westfield, New Jersey and tisement. Ralph Froehlich Arthur P. Attenasio, Esq. may be seen Monday through Friday 8:30 Ralph Froehlich Sheriff Attorney for Applicant a.m. until 4:30 p.m. Anyone interest in this Sheriff Attorney: Attorney: POWERS KIRN - COUNSELORS Arthur Attenasio, LLC appeal may appear and be heard on the PHELAN HALLINAN & SCHMIEG, PC 728 MARINE HIGHWAY The Westfield Leader 324 East Broad Street, P.O. Box 490 issue of the minor subdivision. 400 FELLOWSHIP ROAD PO BOX 848 - SUITE 200 Westfield, New Jersey 07091-0490 JAMES B. FLYNN SUITE 100 MOORESTOWN, NEW JERSEY 08057 MOUNT LAUREL, NEW JERSEY 08054 (856) 802-1000 www.goleader.com (908) 233-6013 Attorney for Applicant 4 T - 11/5, 11/12, 11/19 4 T - 11/19, 11/26, 12/3 1 T - 11/26/09, The Leader Fee: $71.40 1 T - 11/26/09, The Leader Fee: $49.47 & 11/26/09 Fee: $191.76 & 12/10/09 Fee: $165.24 A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, November 26, 2009 Page 13 NJPAC Teaching Artists Make Poetry ‘Ghost Hunter Teams with His Father Writing as Easy as ‘Snap, Crackle & Pop’ To Raise Awareness of Tourette’s By CHRISTIE STORMS because it helps children tap into other participated in NJPAC’s Artist-in-Resi- By AARON SAGERS tion at “Ripley’s Believe It or Not” museum the ones who weren’t educated or know Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times intelligences like kinesthetic and multi- dency Program, which was made pos- Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times in St. Augustine, Fla., Mr. Tango sat down anything about it. They’d ask, “Why are MOUNTAINSIDE — Famous au- sensory learning. sible by a grant from the Mountainside WESTFIELD – Linden resident Dave to discuss the paranormal, his new leader- you doing that?” and I’d be like, “Well, I thors and poets are often asked where Ms. Salter explained one of the more Education Foundation in conjunction Tango has transitioned from magician to ship duties and growing up with Tourette can’t help it.” they get their ideas. Many people, par- challenging assignments was for each with the Watts Foundation. paranormal investigator. Now, at 24, he has syndrome. How’d you cope with that? ticularly young students, may believe student to create an “I Am” poem. Ms. Martinovic revealed that in the taken the lead on the new show “Ghost How did a New Jersey magician get on I’d have to get out of my seat and walk the Hunters Academy” despite his lifelong battle a hit show, and get his own? halls because I’d tic a lot. I’d have to move these writers possess some intangible, Until that point, much of the focus on past, children had even shed a tear with Tourette syndrome, a disease for which almost mystical, quality that allows NJPAC’s “Color My World” poetic when sharing their poems at the Arts I had my own group in Jersey, and we and couldn’t be in one spot for a long period he is raising awareness this Sunday in contacted TAPS because we had a place of time. I would get embarrassed because their thoughts to unfold across a page theme had resulted in students choosing Jam. Westfield. with potential. They came and let me and a they’d just shout out with, “What are you so eloquently. to write about the environment or their “You can tell how much effort the Recruited by Jason Hawes and Grant friend be a guest on an episode … Two doing? You’re weird.” It’s a myth that can stifle or cripple school. The “I Am” poems required students put into it,” she said. “It really Wilson, co-founders of the Rhode Island- weeks later, I got a call, and they asked if I creative expression, and one that award- them to “really open themselves up.” means something to them.” based group TAPS (The Atlantic Paranor- How did that lead to your father be- wanted to give it a trial run. I haven’t messed ginning the benefit? winning actress and writer Nikkole Student Tommy Jakositz said the “I Mr. Liu spoke about an additional mal Society), around which “Ghost Hunt- up since then, I guess! ers” is based, Mr. Tango has been with the He saw it was hard for me growing up. It Salter sought to dispel for fifth graders Am” poem was his favorite. interactive workshop at the school, really touched him. He loves doing this at Deerfield School in Mountainside. “It’s broken down into three parts where students and their families could show since 2005. What began as an “inves- tigator-in-training” position led to an inves- because he knows at some point we will “Part of my goal was to bring the and two lines of each part have to participate in poetry-writing exercises tigator title and his leadership role on “Acad- find a cure. We keep getting closer. It’s students to a place where they didn’t rhyme, plus a title has to repeat,” Tommy together that facilitate an emy,” where he trains young cadets. tough to deal with, always moving around, feel poetry was just something Edgar said. “That’s pretty hard, but I did it!” “intergenerational sharing.” “Ghost Hunters Academy,” which ap- but it will be good to see people supporting Allen Poe does and can say, ‘Poetry is Classmate Maxine Devitt said while Ms. Martinovic said many learned pears on Wednesdays at 10 p.m. on the Syfy this cause. something I can do,’” she said. she generally prefers writing non-fic- strategies will continue to be developed channel, is a spin-off of “Ghost Hunters,” Now that you’re the teacher, you’ve Ms. Salter was one of two teaching tion, Ms. Salter made poetry fun. in multiple areas of the curriculum long the paranormal reality-TV series that draws disciplined cadets. Who’s good cop and artists who implemented a 12-week “I like to rhyme a lot of things be- after the artistic residency ends. about three million viewers weekly. bad between you and Steve? interactive poetry workshop at Deerfield cause I think it’s pretty funny when you Ms. Salter, who grew up attending Regardless of his personal accomplish- It switches. There are times on the show as part of the New Jersey Performing rhyme some words together,” she said. similar programs and considers herself ments related to “Ghost Hunters,” he said where I get kind of angry … Safety issues Arts Center (NJPAC)’s Artist-in-Resi- Fellow fifth grader Sarah Coley, who a “product” of arts education, said it’s real success is judged by the awareness he Courtesy of Syfy/NBC Universal are areas I was getting mad about. Besides, raises for sufferers of Tourette’s. Mr. Tango, Steve Gonsalves, left, and Dave Tango if you want to be part of our group, then you dency Program. spent the 12 weeks working with teach- making the art form accessible that along with his father, Bruce, a former Eliza- need to step up. I had to. I was a young kid Spending two mornings per week ing artist Dania Ramos, said she en- continues to inspire her teaching. beth police officer, will do just that this You’re still on the main show, but less and got into this whole thing with “Ghost with students, Ms. Salter not only joyed the themes and devices as a way “You see onomatopoeia [words like weekend, appearing at Temple Emanu-El so. How’s the double duty? Hunters,” and they hammered me, too. sought to remove any intimidation they to jumpstart her ideas instead of start- ‘snap,’ ‘crackle,’ ‘pop,’ which imitate in Westfield this Sunday to benefit the New I miss being with Jay and Grant and all might have when attempting poetry, ing with a blank page. the source of the sound that it describes] Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome. them. It’s been a while since we’ve been Do you ever think of yourself as a Featuring performances by comedian with them. They’ve gone to places that parent? but also provided a “toolbox” of liter- “I really like to express my feelings on a Rice Krispies box,” Ms. Salter said make me really jealous … in Jersey, and I In a weird, weird way. We’ll catch our- ary devices and formats to simplify and push myself to the limit, and it of the literary device. “So it’s not this Kevin Meaney and others, Mr. Tango will appear with Ghost Hunter pals Steve can’t mention where, but when I found out, selves saying, “Oh, the kids …” The kids? the process. really inspires me that I can write po- ‘thing’ that’s outside of what you expe- I was like, “You guys are going there?” These guys are almost my age. “So they can say, ‘If I just follow etry,” she said. rience every day.” Gonsalves, Dustin Pari and Joe Chin. While taking a break from an investiga- How do you deal with those who dis- How is it inside of the R.V.? Anything these rules, pick a theme, and put it all Sarah liked it so much, she recently miss the paranormal? you like to have on hand? together, by golly, I have a poem,’” Ms. worked on a poem as a way to pass time I think the only way for someone to see I love peanut butter. I’m a simple man; Salter said. in a hospital bed. for themselves is to be there in a haunted just jars of peanut butter and spoons. Ambrose Liu, associate director of “I was about to go into surgery, and I spot and actually witness something … But The Third Annual Dinner and Show to Residencies at NJPAC, who met with was like, ‘Wait! Let me just rhyme this there will still be people so headstrong that benefit New Jersey Center for Tourette the teaching artists and Deerfield teacher word!’” she said. even if they see a ghost, and it talks to them, Syndrome will be held on November 29 at Dayna Martinovic for planning pur- Student Jason Wong shared a poem they’re not going to believe it. 12:30 p.m. at Temple Emanu-El, located at poses, agreed. he created during the residency: How does that relate to growing up 756 East Broad Street in Westfield. Tickets “As a writer, staring at a blank piece with Tourette syndrome? are $75 and can be purchased at of paper, you might think, ‘Well, what “THERE WAS A GREEN TREE It was rough growing up with it. A lot of idealeventmanage.com/tourette, or by call- do I write?’” Mr. Liu said. “But having IT GIVES OFF CLEAN OXYGEN people didn’t understand it, including teach- ing Michael Kenny at (908) 232-6770, ex- someone give you some structure and SLURP! WE SUCK THE AIR.” ers. I was never picked on when I was a kid tension no. 129, or Marc Tetlow at (413) allowing you to feel more comfort- … even the bullies liked me. Teachers were 478-3642. able, you might say, ‘Okay, I can try Ms. Martinovic reported that each this.’” student selected one poem to publish in Once Ms. Salter felt the students had a student-based anthology and one to Educators Go WILD a grasp of techniques, she focused on share with families and other classes their self-expression by integrating during the upcoming “Arts Jam” cel- Christie Storms for The Westfield Leader and The Times dancing, singing and even shouting. ebration. TEACHING TOOLS…Teaching artist Nikkole Salter discusses the contents of a At Teacher-Training “We go crazy in here and have to She added that beyond writing, be- “toolbox” of techniques that she encourages fifth graders to utilize when creating poems. Ms. Salter hosted a 12-week interactive poetry workshop at Deerfield MOUNTAINSIDE – The Union “Project WILD” or for upcoming pro- close the door sometimes,” she said. ing able to “perform” the pieces was School in Mountainside as part of the NJPAC Artist-in-Residency Program. “But it’s in the service of saying, now also an important aspect. County Board of Chosen Freeholders grams and special events at Trailside, that you understand the concept, what’s “It’s learning how to read with enthu- will present “Project WILD,” a call (908) 789-3670 or visit ucnj.org/ inside you…and how can we get it out siasm and gestures, have eye contact teacher-training workshop for adults, trailside. Trailside Nature and Sci- and onto the page?” with your audience and be engaged in Education News ages 18 and older, at Trailside Nature ence Center is located at 452 New Mr. Liu said NJPAC loves to bring in what you’re reading,” she said. and Science Center in Mountainside Providence Road in Mountainside. writers with a “performing” background This was the second year Deerfield on Thursday, December 3, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Dr. Greenberg Helps Whether a formal teacher, home- Westlake School Dedicates school educator or scout leader, Children Find Calm Project WILD can assist people in WESTFIELD – The Westfield Par- Organic Butterfly Garden teaching any subject to any grade ent Teacher Council-Special Educa- level. Topics covered in the provided tion Committee on December 2 will WESTFIELD – Students at meet the Monarch Watch Organiza- curriculum include science, social welcome Dr. Rosalie Greenberg, a Westlake School, a public school in tion criteria for butterfly garden cer- studies, math, literacy and art. board-certified child and adolescent Westfield that serves students with tification. Additional plants were pur- Through Project WILD, educators psychiatrist in private practice in Sum- multiple disabilities, wanted to help chased at Parker Gardens during a will acquire new skills and practices mit. the struggling Monarch Butterfly field trip to Parker’s established but- that translate into more effective Dr. Greenberg is a consultant in population. Due to the planning and terfly habitat. teaching. psychiatry at Overlook Hospital, an efforts of Westlake social worker Once the weather was warm enough, The fee for this workshop is $10 assistant professor at Columbia Uni- Phyllis Sandrock, the students and staff staff and students planted the garden per person, which includes a curricu- versity College of Physicians and collected household materials needed and watched it grow. Throughout the lum guide and morning refreshments. Surgeons, and has been consistently to make an organic butterfly garden. spring and summer months, students Space is limited, and pre-registration recognized as one of the top child Materials included grass clippings, and staff weeded and watered the gar- is preferred. Walk-ins are welcome as psychiatrists in the metropolitan area. coffee grounds, eggshells, dryer lint den to ensure its growth. space permits. Dr. Greenberg’s lecture, “Helping and newspapers, which were layered Upon completion of the butterfly Project WILD lessons are corre- Your Child Find Calm in the Mood with soil to make four planting beds. garden, staff and students celebrated lated to New Jersey Core Curriculum Storm,” will help parents and educa- Recycled cardboard was used as a with an afternoon tea party. The pic- Content Standards. Participants re- tors better understand the mood pen- weed barrier on the paths and was nic tables were covered with vintage ceive six New Jersey Department of dulum, emotional outbursts and over- covered with bark chips. tablecloths and set with teacups and Education (DOE) professional devel- all behaviors of their children and Philip Cappio, of Cappio Land- saucers. opment credits. Participants are en- students. MY BUDDY AND ME…Holy Trinity Interparochial School (HTIS) buddies scaping, donated the soil and labor Homemade decorated butterfly couraged to bring a lunch and to wear The program will take place be- Matthew Preite, left, and Matthew Fudali share in making a Halloween craft. The comfortable shoes and clothing, as tween 7:30 and 9 p.m. in the library of HTIS buddies program unites kindergarten and third-grade children from the there will be some outdoor activity. Edison Intermediate School, located Westfield and Mountainside campuses. For additional information on at 800 Rahway Avenue in Westfield. A parent support group will meet Anderson Inducted Into prior to the presentation, at 7 p.m. Holiday Tea and Fashion Professional-development hours will Ithaca Honor Society be offered for educators and adminis- WESTFIELD – Jessica Anderson, trators. The program is free, open to Show to Benefit Autism NJ a Westfield resident and daughter of the public, and no registration is re- WESTFIELD – The Woman’s Club sible basic and applied research that Jodi Anderson, was inducted into quired. of Westfield will host a Holiday Tea and may lessen the effect of, and potentially Ithaca College’s Oracle Honor Soci- The committee meets once a month Fashion Show on Saturday, December prevent, autism. ety in November. during the school year and acts as a 5, from 1 to 5 p.m. at The Presbyterian The Woman’s Club is currently ac- The fall ceremony honors students resource and support group for par- Church in Westfield, located at 140 cepting gift basket donations for the who have completed their first se- ents and teachers of regular and spe- Mountain Avenue. Parking is free. tricky tray to help raise money for mester ranked in the top 5 percent of cial-education students. For addi- A variety of teas, desserts and finger Autism New Jersey. The club welcomes their academic schools. Jessica is an tional information, visit the website foods will be served, as well as coffee junior and senior high school students Athletic Training major who will earn at westfieldnjk12.org/ for non-tea drinkers. Ana Beall’s Tea who are looking to fulfill their service a Bachelor of Science degree. specialedparents. Room of Westfield will provide freshly hours and wish to volunteer. brewed black tea, green tea and The special guest, Assemblywoman decaffeinated tea from their exclusive Nancy Munoz, will be one of the fea- A;D6š FB79;š I9>EEB collection. tured models along with club mem- The event will feature formal and bers, friends and children from the com- HELPING BUTTERFLY POPULATION…Westlake’s butterfly garden was everyday holiday wear furnished by munity. Santa Claus will make an ap- officially dedicated as the 3,222nd Monarch Waystation at a ribbon-cutting Lord & Taylor of Westfield. There will pearance to help kick off the season and ceremony on September 25. The flourishing butterfly garden adds colorful be live music, courtesy of The Westfield spread holiday cheer. Adults and chil- excitement to the school’s landscape and provides a habitat for migrating Strings and pianist Henry Hershey, as dren of all ages are welcome to the butterflies and other insects. At the ceremony are students Kwan and Megan, well as a gift basket tricky tray, 50/50 event. along with Cathy Patla, principal of Westlake School in Westfield. that helped shape the 100-square-foot cookies and an assortment of desserts garden. were served along with iced tea and Students planted milkweed, which lemonade. Staff and students were they grew from seeds in the Westlake treated to a lesson in etiquette from a School greenhouse, as well as a vari- staff member who played the role of ety of annual flowers purchased from “Miss Manners.” Students also played Amberg Farm and Garden Center. a game of croquet on the lawn near The plants were chosen in order to the butterfly garden.

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The three-part mu- The concerts in December begin Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times Fantasy” next Monday at Carnegie sical number can be performed as a on Wednesday, December 2, with, WESTFIELD – Gearing up for a Hall, as “a wonderful notion of sight cohesive performance, or each indi- The Kwak Trio: Christine Kwak, vio- Monday, November 30, performance and sound at one of the most sacred vidual part may stand alone. lin; Byung-Kook Kwak, violin and at Carnegie Hall, The Continuo Arts music spaces.” There will be an addi- “Joy to the World” was sung at the viola; Jungwon Kwak, piano Photography by Linda B. Condrillo for The Westfield Leader and The Times Foundation, on late Saturday morn- tional 150 singers as well as a 55- beginning and end of “A Carol Fan- The Wednesday, December 9, of- A CLAY TO FAME...Talented artists from the New Jersey Potters Guild ing, gave a preview concert of “A piece orchestra. tasy.” The composition also included fering presents Gayle Martin Henry exhibited their wares during the annual Fall Show and Pottery sale held Novem- Carol Fantasy” at The Westfield Pres- Mr. Klein accompanied the singers parts of “The 12 Days of Christmas” on piano; the series concludes on ber 14 and 15 at the Mountainside Presbyterian Church. Every imaginable shape, size, color, design and texture was captivated in jewelry, vases, bowls, whimsical byterian Church (WPC). at the preview performance Saturday, throughout. “12 Days,” which be- Wednesday, December 16, with figurines, mugs, jars, and even buttons made of clay. The members meet eight Jason Klein, music director at the playing the piano for a majority of the came a motif, bounded the piece to- Meredith Hoffmann-Thomson, so- times per year on the third Sunday of each month at 11 a.m. in Denville. To learn church welcomed the community and hour-long concert, ending at the gether, with carols appearing prano; and Barbara Thomson, piano. more about the organization, log on to pottersguildnj.org or call Jennifer Stein at told the sizeable audience it was “in church’s organ for the “Hallelujah throughout the work. For further information or to make (201) 818-9345. for a treat.” Chorus.” Ms. Wicke encouraged the Ms. Wicke described Mr. Edwards’ optional luncheon reservations, call “This preview concert is a new audience to participate for two num- work as containing “fun, secular the church office at (908) 233-2494. idea,” said Artistic Director Candace bers, “Silver Bells” and “The Halle- movements, the liturgical pieces we Wicke, who is also a symphonic di- lujah Chorus.” know, Gregorian chants and ending Pearl Street Gallery rector at Carnegie Hall. “I didn’t know Mezzo Soprano Catharine Layton with unique settings of carols, some how many people to expect, but this opened the concert by serenading the traditional.” Features Plainfield Artist response is great,” she said as she audience as she walked up the aisle William Matthews, Westfield High COUNTY – The Union County addressed the large audience gath- singing “Silver Bells.” Walker Joyce School choral teacher, spoke with The Board of Chosen Freeholders an- ered in the main sanctuary. “The provided the program’s narration be- Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains- nounced an exhibit by multimedia Continuo Arts Foundation is an inter- tween the four songs performed. The Fanwood Times after the performance. artist Lydia Watson of Plainfield in generational group. We take new lyrical and poetic dialogue set the “The preview concert went well. the gallery space at the Union County music and composers, and continue tone for the jovial and sacred aspects Each group was well prepared on Office of Cultural and Heritage Af- building our artistic culture.” to the program. their own,” he said. “Today’s perfor- fairs, located at 633 Pearl Street in The group of singers gathered Sat- With a combination of large and mance is a tribute to the singers, who Elizabeth. urday included students from small group performances, the pre- retained the work they’ve done since A selection of her work is on dis- Westfield High School Concert Choir, view concert featured composer September.” play at the Pearl Street Gallery The Oak Knoll Ensemble, The Chan- Stephen James Edwards’ “A Carol For tickets to the full performance through Thursday, December 3. Gal- cel Choir from the WPC and The Fantasy.” Mr. Edwards’ new piece on Monday, November 30, at 8 p.m. lery hours are from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 Wharton Civic Chorale of Berkeley consists of three parts: “It’s Christ- at the Stern Auditorium in Carnegie p.m. weekdays. Heights. mas Time Again,” “Angelus and Hall, call (212) 247-7800, go to “We are proud to see the work of Ms. Wicke described the ambiance Pastores” and “Tidings of Joy.” carnegiehall.org or visit the box of- one of Plainfield’s talented artists the audience would hear during Mr. Edwards fuses original com- fice on 57th and 7th Avenue. Tickets shown in the beautiful and historic “Christmas Time in the City,” where positions with classic carols in his begin at $30. St. John’s Parsonage,” said Free- holder Chairman Alexander Summit Playhouse Mirabella. The prints in this exhibit are of Holds Dec. Auditions paintings that incorporate photogra- Chansonettes’ Holiday SUMMIT – The Summit Playhouse phy, acrylic, watercolor and oil pas- is holding auditions for Murder In tel on paper. Ms. Watson’s subject is Green Meadows by Douglas Post. Plainfield, its people, architecture Harmony Tour Begins This “psychological thriller” features and culture. She has explored inner- WESTFIELD – The Chansonettes Currently, the group, which per- two quirky couples whose friendship city places and situations that are not of Westfield will begin their tour for forms a holiday and spring concert quickly morphs into a labyrinth of usually seen as subjects of beauty the holiday season, entitled “Holiday series each year, rehearses once a surprising twists and turns. and brought them to vivid life. Harmony,” on Thursday, December week at the Presbyterian Church on Auditions will be held at the play- The exhibit originally toured at 3, at the Chelsea Fanwood. The pro- Mountain Avenue in Westfield, under house, located at 10 New England the Plainfield Public Library, the gram will feature songs celebrating the direction of Jean Schork and ac- Avenue, on Monday, December 7, Neighborhood Health Facility in the holiday season, including “Mistle- companiment of Mel Freda. and Wednesday, December 9, at 7 Plainfield, the Scotch Plains Public toe and Holly,” “The Nutcracker The group is currently looking for p.m. The production calls for two Library and the Elizabeth Public Jingle,” “Hanukah Nagilah” and “I’ve new members, particularly First So- males and two females, all between Library before coming to the Pearl Got My Love to Keep Me Warm.” pranos who enjoy singing and gather- ages 30 and 40. Street Gallery. It can also be viewed The tour will continue on Tuesday, ing with friends. The production runs from Febru- Maggie Diggory for The Westfield Leader and The Times online at lrwatsonartist.com. December 8, at Runnells Specialized Rehearsals will begin again in late ary 19 through March 6, 2010. Sherrie FINAL FANTASY...Westfield resident Candace Wicke, at center, directs the To learn more, call (908) 558- Hospital, on Thursday, December 10 January for the spring concert series Ahlin directs and can be reached at Continuo Arts Foundation during a Saturday preview concert, held at The 2550. NJ Relay users can dial 7-1-1. at Spring Meadows in Summit and for anyone interested in joining the (973) 634-8008. To learn more, visit Westfield Presbyterian Church, for the group’s performance of “A Carol Fan- E-mails may be sent to conclude at Chelsea Warren on Tues- group. summitplayhouse.org tasy,” which will take place next Monday at Carnegie Hall. [email protected]. day, December 15. Anyone needing more information The Chansonettes is an all-women’s regarding upcoming concerts, may choral group that began 61 years ago call vice-presidents Jackie Costello meeting and singing in various group and Amy Herrington at (908) 789- member’s houses. 5819 or (908) 317-5910, respectively. POPCORN™ Pirate Radio: Good Movie Ahoy, Mateys

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