The Westfield Leader

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Published Every Thursday Since September 3, 1890 (908) 232-4407 USPS 680020 Thursday, October 7, 2010 OUR 120th YEAR – ISSUE NO. 40-2010 Periodical – Postage Paid at Rahway, N.J. www.goleader.com [email protected] SEVENTY FIVE CENTS Town Council Reinstates Crossing Guard at Central and Sycamore By LAUREN S. BARR tember, residents in the area of Central Third Ward Councilman Mark Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and Clifton Street began attending coun- Ciarrocca thanked Councilwoman WESTFIELD – Following weeks cil meetings to voice their concern for Neylan for working on the issue so of complaints from residents, Coun- the safety of their children crossing at quickly. He added that, “no matter cilwoman JoAnn Neylan, the Public the traffic light without a guard. The how much data you have, [you] never Safety Committee chairwoman, an- town council chose to put a traffic- know until it’s on the ground,” citing nounced at Tuesday night’s Westfield safety officer there to cross the children a similar instance in which a traffic- Council meeting that the crossing and collect data at the intersection over calming device was installed on Sum- guard at Central and Sycamore Av- the past several weeks. mit Court and then removed. Coun- enues will be reinstated as of today. Councilwoman Neylan stated that cilman James Foerst said that the Nine crossing-guard positions were her committee “listened, responded in council works to make the right deci- eliminated at various locations around a timely manner, and stayed within sion, regardless of politics. Westfield at the start of the new school budget.” She said that the decision to Michelle Weinberg of Boynton year due to budget cuts. The cuts reinstate a guard at that intersection is Avenue thanked the council for re- were made following multiple meet- being made with “new data that’s been sponding to the residents’ concerns ings of the Public Safety Committee, gathered” by the officer who was there. and said, “thank you for putting our the police department and the She also said there were issues the crossing guard back.” BRAKES group. council did not realize “until after the In other business, Town Administra- After the school year began in Sep- children went back to school.” tor James Gildea announced that paving would soon begin along North Av- enue/State Route 28. He said that the state would not provide police for traf- David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader fic control but that the contractor will PRETTY IN PINK...The Lady Blue Devils volleyball team, coached by Bev Torok, raised more than $12,000 in the annual have flag people on duty. The project “Play for Pink” volleyball game to raise awareness for the Susan G. Komen Foundation for Breast Cancer Awareness to help will span from Westfield to Roselle. find a cure. See story on page 12. Mr. Gildea also announced that the town has seen a “surge of filming- permit requests.” On Wednesday, the Westfield BOE Highlights Cuts Internal Revenue Service (IRS) filmed on Prospect Street and at Vicki’s Diner, and another advertisement will film in the downtown on Made to 2010-2011 Budget Friday. By KIMBERLY A. BROADWELL the Parent-Teacher Organizations been eliminated. She said the music, He said the town also has received Specially Written for The Westfield Leader (PTOs), Westfield volunteer associa- art and drama teacher has to run back a request from ABC to film “What WESTFIELD – The Westfield tions and individual community mem- and forth between schools, making Would You Do?” for two days this Board of Education made a presenta- bers. classes change from having two 30- month on Prospect Street. He said he tion to the public Tuesday evening She noted that the school board minute instruction periods per week “may have to reject” the request, as it entitled “Ramifications of the 2010- was able to negotiate a $1.2-million to one 45-minute class. is on the one-way portion of the street, 2011 Budget Reduction.” decrease in school employee health She said that librarian positions which may cause problems for busi- According to Margaret Dolan, su- insurance during recently concluded also have been cut, with one less Greg Ryan for The Westfield Leader nesses, shoppers and the fire depart- perintendent of schools, Westfield’s contract negotiations, and that money librarian in the high school, and giv- AN APPLE A DAY...The Westfield Historical Society holds its AppleFest ment. district budget is down, while student also was saved from energy conser- ing the intermediate schools one fundraiser last Saturday at its future home and archives location – the Reeve The council concluded its meeting enrollment is up. She also stated that vation. Additionally, she stated that shared librarian. In addition, she House on Mountain Avenue in Westfield. by going into closed session. The reductions in this school year’s bud- the administration has been paying stated that a Basic Skills teacher also private topics included a lease nego- get included cuts to personnel, opera- for its own professional development was cut. tiation with the Westfield Senior Citi- tions and supplies. and that, due to advances in technol- In her presentation, Superintendent Developer Seeks Out of Deal zens Housing Corporation and pend- In her presentation, Superintendent ogy, postage and printing costs also Dolan stated that managerial posi- ing litigation regarding Robert and Dolan noted that the budget was cut have gone down. tions – as well as secretarial, parapro- To Preserve Circa-1785 Home Adele Ball versus the Town of by $4.2 million, but that some help Superintendent Dolan also noted fessional and counselor positions – Westfield Board of Adjustment. has been given back to the schools by that the impact has been felt in the have been cut. She stated that, “there By LAUREN S. BARR Following his own findings, he con- classroom with technology for stu- are fewer managers than 20 years Specially Written for The Westfield Leader sulted with the town’s construction dents. She noted that classroom com- ago, when Westfield had fewer stu- WESTFIELD — The town’s plan- official and hired an engineering firm, Union County to Launch puters newer than 2006 are sparse, dents.” ning board began a hearing on Mon- CEC, Inc., to evaluate the house, and that PTOs have purchased most She also said “custodians have been day night on an application by de- which he testified confirmed his find- new models. cut, which is hard, because we have veloper Michael Mahoney to be re- ings that the house could not be saved. EMS Backup Service She also stated that students have old buildings. One school is 100 years lieved of conditions set forth in his Board member Robert Newell By PAUL J. PEYTON partially offset by billing transported had to supply some of their own ref- old, and many are 80 years old.” 2000 subdivision application to pre- questioned why Mr. Mahoney had Specially Written for The Westfield Leader patients at a rate of $550 per trip, al- erence materials, such as magazines She concluded that these cuts were serve a house on East Broad Street waited so long to move the house and ELIZABETH – The Union County though Mr. Scuturo said the insurance and periodicals. The superintendent made because the district was “forced that dates back to 1785. whether he had done anything to pre- Board of Chosen Freeholders, last week, reimbursement rate would likely aver- said that older classroom books had to.” Additionally, she said that her In February 2000, Mr. Mahoney serve the house in the interim. approved a one-year pilot program for age $300. Billing would be outsourced to be used, rather than purchasing presentation was not meant as a com- was granted a fully conforming three- Mr. Mahoney responded that he a county-wide mutual-aid Emergency to an independent billing contractor newer models in better condition. plaint, but just “statements of fact.” lot subdivision of the property on the had “seven good years” of construc- Medical Services (EMS) ambulance who would charge the county a fee of 6 She also stated that no new library Many board members stressed the corner of East Broad and Karen Ter- tion and that there were other corps aimed at filling in daytime gaps percent on revenue collected. books have been purchased other than importance of grant writing, and race. At the time, he agreed to move projects, but he did not rent the prop- faced by volunteer rescue squads. The County Manager George Devanney donations made from parents. board member Jane Clancy asked the existing structure – the childhood erty out or note any vandalism dur- program will be located in the county’s said oftentimes, 911 calls seeking an Superintendent Dolan also stated about perhaps rotating some school home of former Westfield Mayor Ri- ing those years. public safety facility in Westfield. ambulance get bumped to multiple that a student-activity fee for those library books with the public library chard Bagger, which has never re- Mr. Newell disagreed with Mr. Director of Emergency Management towns in an attempt to find an available wanting to play sports after school to give students more options within ceived historic designation – to one of Mahoney’s interpretation of his Chris Scuturo said the operation would ambulance. “Meanwhile, we are talk- has now been established. their schools. the three subdivided lots and to restore engineer’s report, stating that it, “does have one ambulance staffed with two ing about someone’s life here,” Mr. In terms of personnel reductions, Mrs. Clancy also stated, “these the home. According to reports in The not say the house can not be re- EMTs (emergency medical technician) Devanney said. “The county is doing she stated that six elementary posi- budget cuts are touching the kids’ Westfield Leader, it was estimated by stored.” per 12-hour daily shifts, although a this because the municipalities will have tions have been cut, making class lives, and it is so frustrating. They are Mr. Mahoney that the restoration In response, Mr. Mahoney said he second ambulance would be available the comfort of knowing that we’ll be sizes much bigger than what she is still getting a great education, but I would cost upwards of $75,000. believes he is required to bring the for emergencies. The service would there, five days a week, during the “happy with.” She also noted that two don’t want these kids feeling the im- Mr. Mahoney testified on Monday house up to code and that he is “held operate Monday to Friday, from 6:30 times we say we are operating” if local high school teaching positions have CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 that when he had the house moved, at to a different standard” as a profes- a.m. to 6:30 p.m. In addition to a EMS are unavailable to cover the shift. a cost of $40,000, he discovered that sional builder. When it was sug- $174,000 operating budget, the pro- The pilot program arose from sug- it was structurally “not in good shape.” CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 gram will have startup costs of $38,500, gestions by municipalities during an which includes the purchase of equip- October 2009 public safety shared- ment and painting the rigs. services forum conducted by the county, The service would employ 15 to 20 said Public Safety Director Andrew employees at a per-diem rate of $17 per Moran. He said a survey by his office hour. The costs of the service would be CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 DWC Considers Façade Grants for Businesses By JONATHAN O’HEA renovating yet again, this time with a Specially Written for The Westfield Leader large expansion into the previous site WESTFIELD — The Downtown of the “Little Treasures” store, which Westfield Corporation (DWC) on has stood vacant for over four years. To Monday night awarded five façade date, renovations are scheduled to last grants to downtown businesses. The 90 days, during which Cosimo’s will grants came at the recommendation be closed. of the DWC’s design committee. DWC Executive Director Sherry Paul Lachenauer for The Westfield Leader Evalyn Dunn’s Art Gallery, located Cronin said the public should expect a HONORING THE FALLEN...John Morrison, right, a Vietnam vet and member at 549 South Avenue, has received Plan- “New York, kind of more cosmopolitan of the color guard from Cranford VFW Post 335, attends the Garwood Knights of Columbus Memorial Street Sign Dedication on Saturday. He stands alongside ning Board and Architectural Review type of Italian restaurant,” replete with Specialist Alan Lada of the Army Honor Guard. Board approval for facade improve- fine art, mahogany trim and stonework. ments and expansion. Prior to Ms. Dunn Ms. Cronin said the Cosimo’s expan- PAGE INDEX Police Blotter...6 relocating her art gallery to the present sion is “a really nice addition to East Regional ...... 2-3 Obituary ...... 8 Real Estate .... 12-17 Paul Lachenauer for The Westfield Leader site, the building formerly housed a Broad Street to see that their business is Editorial ...... 4-5 Education ...... 9 Classifieds .... 17 A SOLEMN SOUND...Army Specialist Alan Lada plays “Taps” at the Garwood gas station and a car- rental business. continuing to grow.” Community ... 6-8, 18 Sports ...... 11-16 A&E ...... 19-20 Knights of Columbus Memorial Street Sign Dedication on Saturday. Cosimo’s Restaurant and Pizzeria is CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 Become part of the Coldwell Banker Residental Brokerage EXCEPTIONAL SALES TEAM At Coldwell Banker, there are no sales positions... just exceptional real estate careers! 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Westfield Planning Board Downtown WF Corporation CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 The remaining three façade grant Out (GNO) on October 14. Currently, gested that he might not need to commenting. recommendations, for Redco Engi- 42 businesses are set to participate. meet such standards if the home Carol Lapierre, who has worked neering, Elements Wellness and Fa- Entertainment is booked for down- were designated as a historic land- on historic-restoration projects, ques- cial Reality, were related to the erec- town streets for the event. A similar mark, Mr. Mahoney said that al- tioned Mr. Mahoney on his work on tion of new signage. Design, color, event in Summit resulted in 500 pre- though he did not believe that to be older structures and how he planned material and placement of planned registered attendees just last week. the case, “I wouldn’t want to desig- to work on the house when he origi- signs were discussed in brief by the The four-hour GNO is being adver- nate it historic.” nally made his application to the DWC board. Redco Engineering has tised as “A Special Downtown Board member and Councilman board. a pending Design Committee deci- Westfield Evening of Shopping, Gifts, James Foerst asked if the board al- Mr. Mahoney stated that he worked sion regarding its plans for a hand- Sales, Discounts, and Refreshments.” lowed for the demolition if any of as a carpenter for many years but had carved wood monument sign, yet re- Other upcoming events downtown the house’s architectural features never worked on a house that was 200 ceived DWC grant approval provid- are the Halloween festivities. Partici- could be preserved. Mr. Mahoney years old, and that he “thought I was ing the design passes upcoming re- pating retailers are encouraged to have told the board that “nothing in that a resourceful fellow and would be view. All of the grant recommenda- candy available for 2,000-plus trick- house would thrill you” and invited able to figure it out.” Paul Lachenauer for The Westfield Leader tions received unanimous approval. or-treaters. The DWC has partnered board members to walk through the After further questioning by resi- READY, SET, EAT...The competition is fierce at the ravioli-eating contest at the Scotch Plains Day street fair on Sunday. In the coming months, a group of new with businesses to award prizes for the structure. dents and board members, Mr. businesses is expected to open in the best costumes, according to certain cat- Councilman Foerst said, “Mr. Mahoney also revealed that no steps downtown. Besides the expansion of egories set forth by the DWC that relate Mahoney made a deal 10 years ago. were taken over the past 10 years to Cool Vines from its Elm Street location to participating businesses. It’s not our problem if that was a good protect or repair the home’s roof, to Central Avenue, Casa di Pizza, Wild DWC officials also announced deal or a bad deal.” which, according to Mr. Foerst, was Freeholders, County EMS CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 Greens, Turning Point Café and the Westfield was awarded an overall Board Chairman Vince Wilt told in need of repair at the time of the Savory Spice Shop will be new addi- criteria award for Landscaped Areas Mr. Mahoney that because it was a application in 2000. determined that there were 2,530 calls difficult in determining the exact num- tions to the downtown, Ms. Cronin said. over all other entries in the America fully conforming subdivision and the The board will hire its own struc- in 2009 for EMS mutual aid in 15 of the ber of ambulances the county would The Quimby Street shop Anthol- In Bloom contest. Westfield also won house was not designated as histori- tural engineer to evaluate the condi- county’s 21 towns that responded to the need for its program. ogy was discussed in short regarding a 4-Bloom rating out of a possible 5, cal, the developer “didn’t need to tion of the house, as well as consult survey. “This (county EMS) would just be its new awnings and paint scheme for for communities ranging in size from make the deal” with the board. Mr. with an architect familiar with his- Mr. Moran said a number of munici- a safety net in case they do not have the façade, which were lauded by the 25,000 to 50,000. Westfield beat out Mahoney admitted to the board that toric restoration. The application will pal rescue squads have been leery about an ambulance [available],” Mr. Moran committee. Anthology had received Murray City, Utah and Michigan “it was a bad deal” and is something be carried to the Monday, December sending their ambulances to a mutual- said. DWC grant monies for the above City, Ind. for the 4-Bloom rating. he regrets. 6, meeting, at which time testimony aid call for fear it would leave their own The resolution to create the service mentioned improvements. Resident Tim Harrington raised the Residents were permitted to ques- will continue and public comment town uncovered for its own 911 calls. was approved by a 7-1 vote, with Free- Downtown Westfield’s Restaurant question in regards to “tidiness” and tion Mr. Mahoney on the testimony will be allowed at the conclusion of According to Tom Soban, a Roselle holder Angel Estrada as the lone dis- Week (September 19 to 26) appears to the judging of America in Bloom par- he gave, but were told to refrain from the testimony. police officer and an EMT, “one of senter. Freeholder Nancy Ward was have been a success. The DWC Promo- ticipating cities. Many members of the worst things that can happen to a absent. tions Committee is awaiting the return the DWC, as well as Mr. Harrington, The Tramontano family rescuer is waiting for an ambulance “I don’t believe this pilot program is of surveys from participating expressed interest in winning the over- to arrive.” He said in some cases, going to provide enough to fill the restauranteurs inquiring about the suc- all tidiness award for Westfield in 2011 invites you to visit mutual-aid responses come as far as [coverage] gap,” Mr. Estrada said, not- cess of the event and any suggestions and suggested numerous ways to urge Front Street four towns away from the affected ing he feels area hospitals “have the regarding future Restaurant Weeks. community involvement in cleaning community. capability of providing the same ser- A new addition to the downtown is not only the downtown but the greater “As a police officer, you can imagine vice.” the DWC’s upcoming Girls Night community in general. Farmer’s Market. [when helping] somebody who has Garwood resident Bruce Paterson Come see our farm fresh produce, delicious homemade been seriously hurt in an automobile also was opposed, saying he feels the 214 Front Street, accident what’s going through your county is creating “another bureau- Italian dishes, fresh mozzarella, Sapore products, Boar’s South Plainfield, NJ 07080 Westfield Board of Education Head products, fresh dairy products, breads and bakery at the end of Oak Tree Ave, mind is, ‘Where’s the ambulance, cracy.” CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 from GP Italian breads, America Bakery. next to Sherban’s Diner. where’s the ambulance?’ I can only do Meanwhile, Cranford resident Tina so much,” he told the board. “I feel, as Renna, president of the Union County pact of the budget cuts. A few years school bond referendum. She stated Weekend samplings on Saturday and Sunday 908-941-5598 Open: Mon-Sat. 8am-7pm an EMS professional, that this is defi- Watchdog Association, questioned the ago, we always steered away from that members wanted to look into Bring the kids and your camera for Deli closes at 6:30pm nitely the path in the right and future board as to “what’s the rush” to start making these kinds of cuts. Now, we corporate sponsorship and research Sun. 8am-5pm a photo in our GIANT pumpkin display! Deli closes at 4:30pm direction for all involved.” the program, saying some municipal are forced to. It hits me right in the grant opportunities. Mikael Diaz, a supervisor with the EMS personnel told her that they did heart.” In other business, board of educa- Cranford Police EMS Division and a not know the county was moving ahead In other business, board of education member Richard Mattessich re- Win! Place your entry in our contest jar to win paramedic at Trinitas Regional Medi- with the pilot program. tion member David Finn reported ported on the possibility of covering a GIANT pumpkin AND a $10 Farmer’s Market Gift Certificate! cal Center in Elizabeth, said, “We Mrs. Renna said some EMS per- that the extensive field conditions all schools in the district with solar (Trinitas paramedics) have waited on sonnel who attended the county’s report, given last week to the board panels, thus reducing energy costs We have: Gourds, Indian Corn, Caramel and Candy Apples, Apple Cider, scene for…20 or 30 minutes for an shared-services forum felt the new by Mrs. Clancy, also was given at the for the Westfield schools in the fu- Hay, Corn Stalks. Pumpkins: 29¢ lb. • Large Mums: $3.99 ea. ambulance as they (911 dispatchers) program is “all about the county tak- recreation commission meeting. Mr. ture. He stated that this solar panel attempt to call several different towns ing over services from the towns.” Finn reported that the findings and project was still in its assessment This week’s specials: prices valid Thurs, Oct. 7 to Wed, Oct. 13. just to find someone willing or able to She said the county, instead, should recommendations were well sup- stage, and that because of the old age while supplies last. come into that municipality for us,” provide the resources to an estab- ported at the meeting. of many Westfield school buildings, Romaine Delicious Large Yellow Vine Ripe Casaba Delicious Mr. Diaz told the board. lished EMS to run the program. Last week, Mrs. Clancy reported possible proposals have to include Red Leaf ASPARAGUS Red Frying PEPPERS TOMATOES MELONS MANGOS Green Leaf PEPPERS $ 49 Meanwhile, he said Cranford “can Summit resident Ellen Dickson, a that members of the Buildings and studies of the roof conditions and LETTUCE $ 49 roof repair. 1 lb. 69¢lb. 89¢lb. 1 ea. 69¢ea. only do so much with sending our Republican freeholder candidate, Grounds Committee had recom- 69¢lb.. resources outside of town” for fears said, “There are a lot of people inter- mended putting in a turf field behind He also noted that the recent Union 89¢hd. Boar’s Head Boar’s Head Boar’s Head Boar’s Head Boar’s Head Combo of leaving the township uncovered ested in this. [They are asking] ‘why Edison Intermediate School. She had County Solar Panel project was look- Fresh Oven Gold Buffalo Vermont Soppressata 2/3 lb. Honey Maple Ham for its own EMS calls. would the county be getting into this? reported that putting in this turf field ing to put solar panels on new roofs, Daily! Turkey Chicken Cheddar Chubbs 1/3 lb. Swiss Cheese Freeholder Al Mirabella, the son Are they trying to take over the EMS made sense because it is a large area not to make roof repairs. He noted Mozzarella $ $5.99 $ $ $6.99 $ 5.99lb. lb 4.99lb. 6.99lb. of a former Elizabeth police chief, service?’” she asked. set back away from the street with that the county only wanted to cover 5.99lb. This week’s questioned whether two ambulances County Manager George Devanney ample parking and is located next to 25 to 30 percent of the district’s roofs. Homemade Salads BAKERY SPECIAL! OUR BAKERY Look for our was sufficient to serve 21 towns with said the idea to create a countywide locker rooms and the field house. She The next board of education meet- Potato, Macaroni, Cole Slaw 8” Fudge Brownie also carries reduced In-House all made with $ sugar and sugar-free a combined population of 500,000. EMS “was born from the municipali- said that there were advantages in ing is scheduled for Tuesday, Octo- ® 2.49 $ Specials! Hellman’s Mayonnaise lb 3.50ea products! Mr. Moran said many towns do not ties and was born from input from that the duration of seasons could be ber 19, at 8 p.m. track mutual-aid calls, which made it EMS.” He said the service would not expanded and that there would be the replace local EMS units. “We only go ability for use in the rain. She also Westfield Fights if we are requested,” he said. “It is a noted that routine grass maintenance supplement, not a replacement.” would not be needed, and it would Cell-Tower Erection By LAUREN S. BARR Officials said the county would “reduce the use of other fields.” Specially Written for The Westfield Leader begin the licensing process with the Finally, Mrs. Clancy had stated that state this month, hire EMTs in Febru- the committee was not looking at the WESTFIELD – A cell phone tower has been proposed for construction on the prop- ary and train staff in March before district’s operating budget to fund erty of the Westfield Armory on Rahway beginning operations in April. the field, nor was it looking at a Avenue by T-Mobile, but the current status of the project is unknown as of press time. Because the armory is state property, the project does not require any approval from the Town of Westfield. Town Administrator James Gildea told The Westfield Leader that the town has DOLLARDOLLAR FORFOR DOLLAR,DOLLAR, been in contact with state legislators, as it is “not something we want in that location.” Mayor Andrew Skibitsky has already NOBODY PROTECTS voiced his opposition to the project in a letter to Major General Glenn Reith, the State’s Adjutant General, who manages all YOU LIKE ALLSTATE. of the National Guard facilities. Fourth Ward Councilman Keith Loughlin told The Leader “I think [the tower] would have a negative impact on the surrounding neighborhood.” He said that he, too, has I can help you save money now. reached out to State Senator Tom Kean, Jr. and Assemblyman Jon Bramnick for assis- If you could pay less for insurance, tance in contacting the Adjutant General. He said that the town also is considering but still get more protection, why “alternate locations” to present to T-Mobile wouldn’t you? 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USPS 485200 Thursday, October 7, 2010 Published Every Thursday Since 1959 (908) 232-4407 OUR 51st YEAR – ISSUE NO. 40-2010 Periodical – Postage Paid at Rahway, N.J. www.timesnj.com [email protected] SEVENTY FIVE CENTS Fanwood Council Discusses Driveways, Parking Ordinances By TED RITTER clarifying language and seeking com- over driveway construction.” Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times mon ground on ordinance revisions. Councilman Anthony Parenti spoke FANWOOD — The borough Tuesday night, the governing body in favor of permitting wider curb cuts council’s agenda meeting Tuesday talked over a series of “comments” in appropriate cases, saying it would night was dominated by a discussion submitted by the planning board in increase safety by encouraging more about residential-driveway widths. response to previously suggested driveway parking. The governing body has been con- changes. “If we can get even one car off the sidering ordinance revisions, mainly These comments cover issues in- street…I think it’s worth it,” he said. whether to allow so-called “double- cluding everything from materials Councilman Robert Manduca sup- wide” driveways of 18 feet to have used in driveway aprons and side- ported allowing less regulatory re- matching curb cuts or whether stan- yard driveway setbacks to recom- striction regarding this particular type dard 10-foot curb cuts should be re- mending a zoning permit to construct of property use, suggesting that un- quired even when double-wide drive- or expand a home’s driveway. der the current ordinance, “we’re do- ways are permitted. Councilman Mike Szuch, who ing a little too much of ‘what if.’” The council and the planning board helped draft some of the proposed During public comments, Poplar have gone back and forth several times revisions, said amending the ordi- Place resident Michael DelCorsano, over the past few months aimed at nance “would legitimize our control who has been trying to get borough approval to complete his driveway, applauded the governing body for spending a considerable amount of time on this matter. “I think it shed a light on a real issue facing the town…I thank you for paying attention to this,” he said. Former council member Donna Dolce, who has spoken out against the proposed ordinance revisions, said the discussion of the issue, “demon- Paul Lachenauer for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times strates government at its worst.” READY, SET, EAT...The competition is fierce at the ravioli-eating contest at the Scotch Plains Day street fair on Sunday. Ms. Dolce said borough “ordinances should be stricter and allow for variance of applied logic,” adding Teacher’s Contract Summary that the council “should not tweak…regulations that come from another body,” in this case, the plan- Released at SPF BOE Meeting ning board. The governing body plans to intro- By JESSICA E. JASKULA Also during Thursday’s meeting, garet Hayes announced that Terrill duce the revised ordinance at its regu- Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times board members voted to authorize Middle School math teacher lar meeting on Tuesday evening. SCOTCH PLAINS – A summary submission of documents for the So- Stephanie Giannacio was a 2010 ING Borough Attorney Dennis Estis, of the Scotch Plains-FanwoodBoard lar Panel Project at Terrill Middle Unsung Heroes Grant recipient in A CLASSIC...Fanwood Mayor Colleen Mahr, center, awards the “Mayor’s Award” Trophy to Frank Novak, right, of Union during the Fanny Wood Day who is preparing the amendments, of Education contract agreement with School to the New Jersey Depart- the amount of $2,000. Ms. street festival on September 26. Mr. Novac’s classic Jaguar was one of many said after the measure is introduced, the Scotch Plains-Fanwood Educa- ment of Education for approval. It Giannacio’s project, “Project entrants in the antique car exhibit presented by the Cougar Club of New it will go to the Planning Board for tion Association (SPFEA) was made was discussed at the board’s last meet- H.E.L.P (How Education and Learn- Jerseyand Pennsylvania. Joining them is exhibit organizer Don Wussler. consideration. available to the public at the board’s ing that the project would be funded ing need Playgrounds),” will chal- In other business, the borough meeting last Thursday. The board pre- by its maintenance reserve account lenge students to research, plan and council discussed ongoing parking viously had voted in favor of the combined with a $312,000 grant from organize for an eco-friendly play GOP Candidates Address concerns on several local streets as a proposed three-year agreement (July the Public Utilities Commission. area at the school. Initially, students result of commuters parking their 1, 2009 to June 30, 2012). The union They also awarded Thursday a con- had written letters to Terrill Inter- cars in neighborhoods and then walk- must now ratify the agreement, upon tract to G&M Eastern Contracting, mediate School Principal Kevin FW Taxes, Shared Services ing to their bus stops. which the details will be made avail- Inc. in the amount of $196,000 for the Holloway and were encouraged to By SUZETTE F. STALKER Mayor Colleen Mahr is a Democrat. Councilwoman Katherine Mitchell able to the public, officials said. Terrill Middle School roofing project. make their request reality. Students Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times Council terms in Fanwood are for three said fire trucks on Tower Place can The contract points summarized in Prior to these votes, Michael Lewis will use math concepts to eventually FANWOOD – Republican Council- years each. barely get through and would not be the handout included: providing of Fanwood spoke during the public build three-dimensional models of man Anthony Parenti and his running The Republican candidates cited able to extend their hydraulic stabi- teachers with a 3-percent retroactive comment portion of the meeting to their visions. mate, Jason Benedict, who are seeking control of municipal taxes among their lizers in an emergency because of salary increase for 2009-2010, a 2- express concern over the cost of the Park Middle School sixth-grade election to the Fanwood Borough Coun- chief objectives. They noted that cars parked on both sides of the nar- percent increase for 2010-11 and a solar-panel project. “We’re going to math teacher teacher Brian Rawlins cil in November, outlined their cam- Fanwood’s 2010 municipal budget was row street. 1.8-percent increase for 2011-2012, be pulling money from the mainte- gave a presentation before the Scotch paign platform and goals during an achieved with a 3.6-percent increase – Related parking issues were including a increment that staff re- nance reserve and it’s wrong because Plains-Fanwood Board of Education interview September 24 in the offices falling within the state-mandated 4- pointed to on nearby Paterson Road, ceives for each new year employed. we’re eventually going to have to on how he used grant money that was of The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times. percent cap – saying this reflected a among other streets in that area. The health benefit plan is to be modi- repay [the money],” he said. “This is awarded for the 2009-2010 school First elected to the governing body trend in lower tax increases that began The governing body plans to pro- fied effective January 1, 2011. The a want and not a need.” year from the Educational Enrich- in 2007, Mr. Parenti is seeking his as the GOP gained an increased pres- pose parking restrictions and/or per- staff has been paying 1.5 percent of The board adopted a resolution pro- ment Foundation (EEF) of Scotch second term. A resident of Fanwood ence on the council within the past mits where needed and may even their salary for health benefits as of claiming the week of October 18 to Plains and Fanwood to fund a for 53 years and now retired, he served several years. post emergency no parking signs as May 2010. There will be a reduction 22 as “School Violence Awareness podcasting project in his classroom. on the Fanwood police force for 41 “The impact of Republicans on the ordinance revisions are drafted by in parent-teacher school conference Week.” In the resolution, which was Park students Kate Musso, Mat- years, including 22 as chief, and later as council so far is evidenced by the tax Mr. Estis. days at the elementary schools – to read by board member Karen thew Schweizer and Connor Walsh director of the John H. Stamler Police rate,” said Mr. Benedict. “[Since 2008], “As soon as we do this, I think three daytime and one evening ses- Kulikowski, it was stated that the joined Mr. Rawlins at the meeting to Academy in Scotch Plains. taxes have gone from 16-percent to [commuters] will get the message,” sions. Also, teachers will be paid for board “encourages awareness and present on their project, “Lights, Cam- Mr. Benedict, who has lived in 6.5-percent to 3.6-percent increases.” Councilman Parenti said. providing additional lunch and play- promotes education on effective era, Educate! Impact of imovies in Fanwood for nearly four years, is mak- Councilman Parenti and Mr. Mayor Colleen Mahr noted that ground supervision. methods to reduce and prevent youth classrooms.” The grant funded the ing his first bid for the council. He is Benedict acknowledged, however, that public hearings will be held on park- The BOE will recognize newly ten- violence and raise awareness of equipment needed for students to employed as executive director of the further challenges would accompany ing ordinance revisions before a final ured teachers in the district at its next school safety and security issues.” develop math tutorial movies on math Information Security Office at Fordham development of the 2011 municipal CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 meeting on Thursday, October 14. Superintendent of Schools Mar- CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 University and also is a member of the budget, in light of the state’s new 2- Fanwood Community Foundation. percent cap on tax levy increases. They face Councilwoman Katherine Mr. Parenti, who this year chaired Council Creates Panel Mitchell, a 12-year governing body the council’s Administration and Fi- member, and newcomer Kevin Boris nance Committee, said that while the To Hear Sewer-Bill Appeals on the Democratic ticket. Currently, 2-percent cap would be imposed on By FRED T. ROSSI there is a 3-3 split on the council. CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 a year ago resulted in numerous chal- Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times lenges from property owners that SCOTCH PLAINS — The town- forced Township Manager Chris ship council on Tuesday voted to Marion to meet with dozens of town- create a three-member panel to serve ship residents and commercial prop- as the final arbiter in property own- erty owners to review, and in some ers’ appeals of their sewer-utility bills. cases, recalculate their bills. The sanitary sewer utility subcom- In other business this week, the mittee will issue final rulings on any council authorized the signing of an billing disputes, and during discus- agreement with Union County for sions on the matter last month, Town- the use and maintenance of the ship Attorney Jeffrey Lehrer said ap- county-owned Ponderosa property on peals can be based on three different Cooper Road. Councilman Jeff criteria: water flow, classification of Strauss said the agreement means a property or actual calculation of the that Scotch Plains will maintain the sewer bill. Under the new system, property, which was purchased sev- anyone requesting a review of their eral years ago by Union County, and bill will first have it examined by the also contribute funding toward the Paul Lachenauer for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times township’s engineering department. construction of a maintenance ga- HOOP DREAMS...A Police Explorer volunteering at the D.A.R.E activity helps If the property owner is not satisfied rage to be built there. Plans call for a young visitor with a basketball shot at the Scotch Plains Day street fair on with the evaluation, the subcommit- the site to be developed into a park Sunday. tee could then consider the matter and ballfields, and Mr. Strauss said Police Blotter...6 and issue a “final and binding rul- Scotch Plains will be able to use the PAGE INDEX Michael J. Pollack for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times Regional ...... 2-3 Obituary ...... 8 Real Estate .... 12-17 SHARING A LAUGH...Jason Benedict, left, and Anthony Parenti, Republican ing.” fields “substantially and signifi- The sewer utility was created last cantly.” Editorial ...... 4-5 Education ...... 9 Classifieds .... 17 candidates for Fanwood Borough Council, chat with Scotch Plains-Fanwood Community ... 6-8 Sports ...... 11-16 A&E ...... 19-20 Times editor Suzette Stalker (not pictured) late last month. year, and the issuance of the first bill CONTINUED ON PAGE 10

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Fanwood Borough Council CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 vote. council. “I see no reason to hold this “You’ve got to talk to the residents, up.” too,” said the mayor. Councilman Parenti suggested that The governing body also held a the borough fence in the shed and discussion on the future of the vacant garage area of the property, which he Rocco’s Tavern property. said appears to be in danger of col- Mr. Estis said the potential sale of lapsing. the run-down property in August or “God forbid a kid gets in there,” he September did not happen, as the said. owner has a “problem with the title” “We can go in there…and take care due to a $40,000 debt. of the emergent [safety] issue,” Mayor The bank that holds the mortgage Mahr said. “And we will watch them on the property is foreclosing on the proceed toward foreclosure.” property, explained Mr. Estis, but that Borough Chief Financial Officer process has been delayed. Fred Tomkins said he will prepare an At this point, the borough wants to “emergency appropriation” for Tues- David B. Corbin for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times Paul Lachenauer for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times hire contractors to evaluate whether day night’s regular meeting, allow- SERVED UP HOT AND FRESH...Louis Dello serves up sausage and peppers at there’s asbestos on the site, remove it ing the borough to spend an esti- PRETTY IN PINK...The Lady Westfield Blue Devils volleyball team, coached by the Scotch Plains Day street fair on Sunday. Bev Torok, raised more than $12,000 in the Annual “Play for Pink” volleyball if necessary, and then proceed with mated $35,000 to inspect for asbes- game to raise awareness for the Susan G. Komen Foundation for Breast Cancer demolition on its own after inform- tos, draw up demolition plans, and Awareness to help find a cure. See story on page 12. ing the bank of its plans. then raze the structure. “I recommend that you authorize Fanwood GOP Candidates this to go forward,” Mr. Estis told the PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 municipalities, the state would still have actly how the recommendations in the ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS the power to increase mandated costs. report were arrived at, so that officials “If the state isn’t held to the same 2 will be able to adequately address the SPF-BOE SCOTCH PLAINS-FANWOOD BOARD OF EDUCATION percent, it will become difficult for public’s questions and concerns. CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 UNION COUNTY, NEW JERSEY towns. Being all on the same page Although he said residents’ wishes concepts such as exponents and find- would increase chances for success,” should be given priority in determining ing means. Students are the stars of NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT sealed bids will be received by the Scotch Plains-Fanwood Board of Education for Photovoltaic he said. whether the recommendations are these movies and are filmed explain- Installation at Terrill Middle School (FVF#4106A), 1301 Terrill Road, Scotch Plains, NJ 07076, together with all work incidental thereto, in accordance with the requirements of the drawings and specifications prepared by Faridy Veisz Fraytak, PC Architects/ In discussing the local business dis- adopted, Mr. Parenti said he presently ing math concepts, which not only Planners, 1515 Lower Ferry Road, P.O. Box 7371, Trenton, NJ 08628, telephone number 609-883-7101. trict, the candidates said they hope to did not see any financial or efficiency help the students who produce these see the borough be able to attract busi- benefits to merging either the police movies, but will also benefit future Sealed bids will be received as follows: Single Overall Contract (C047/C035) nesses “that complement other busi- department or the public works depart- students as these videos will be up- Bids for the above will be received by the Scotch Plains-Fanwood Board of Education, Business Office, Evergreen Ave. & Cedar St., nesses [already in Fanwood].” ment. He also expressed concern about loaded into the teachers’ websites for Scotch Plains, NJ 07076, at 2:00 P.M. (Prevailing Time) on November 4, 2010, and will be publicly opened and read immediately “Instead of Fanwood being a pass- a decrease in response time if the police future use, Mr. Rawlins said. thereafter. through community, have it be a desti- departments were merged. Mr. Rawlins said in the future he nation community, where [the public] “I think we could do more with the would be working with all of his math Drawings, Specifications and other Contract Documents for the proposed Work are on file at the office of the Architect listed above and may be inspected by prospective bidders during business hours. The Contract Documents may be purchased from the Architect can safely park, walk and conveniently county, now that we are getting into students to create their own library of upon payment of $150.00 (One Hundred and Fifty Dollars) for each set, per each building project, with a limit of three (3) sets per shop,” Mr. Parenti said. [takeover by Union County of Fanwood these tutorials, as will Ann Fitzgerald, bidder. Additional sets may be purchased at the Architect’s costs. Checks should be made payable to Faridy Veisz Fraytak, PC. If The candidates also addressed a re- dispatch services],” said Mr. Parenti. “I also a sixth-grade math teacher at Park. the bidder requests the bidding documents be mailed, the bidder must provide their direct shipping account number to the Architect. port by Cranford-based consultant Jer- think we should be looking more in that Student presenter Connor Walsh The Architect assumes responsibility for placing the package for delivery only and not for proper and/or timely delivery of said package. sey Professional Management (JPM), direction [than merging with other said he enjoyed working on the project Payments will be returned to bidders only upon prompt return of bid documents in good condition. based on deliberations last year by the municipalities], because when it comes and the peer-to-peer teaching style it All questions must be sent only via facsimile at (609) 883-2694 with the job number referenced. Scotch Plains-Fanwood Shared Ser- to purchasing, the larger the group, the uses. “By finding my own misunder- vices Study Committee, which calls better the purchasing power.” standings, I can help others with Bids must be made on the proposal forms in the manner designated, enclosed in a sealed envelope bearing the name and address of the bidder and proposal identification on outside, and must be accompanied by a Certified Check, Cashier’s Check or Bid Bond drawn for a substantial increase in the level of Mr. Benedict, whose professional theirs,” he said. to the order of the Owner for not less than ten percent (10%) of the amount of the bid, but in no case in excess of $20,000.00; and must shared services between the two com- responsibilities have included con- EEF President Leland McGee in- be delivered to the above place on or before the hour named. The Board of Education and the Architect assume no responsibility for munities. ducting vendor management nego- troduced EEF board member Deborah bids mailed or misdirected in delivery. The recommendations contained in tiations for non-profits, said that in Brody who introduced two 2010- Pursuant to N.J.S.A. 18A:18A-25, each proposal shall be accompanied by a Proposition of Surety from a Surety Company stating the report include merging the Scotch his experience, “We look at consor- 2011 grant awardees. Terrill Middle it will provide each bidder with separate Performance and Payment Bonds, each in the amount of 100% of the contract sum. Also, Surety Plains and Fanwood police and public tium agreements, state contracts for School TIB (Thinking Is Basic) agrees to furnish Bidder with a Maintenance Bond in required form. The Proposition of Surety shall be executed by an approved surety works departments, relocating the purchasing, as well as aggressive teacher Caren Ann Comeau is a $300 company authorized to do business in the State of New Jersey and in accordance with P.L. 1995, c.384 (amending N.J.S.A. 2A:44- Fanwood court to the Scotch Plains negotiations and co-advertising op- grant recipient and will use the money 143 and 2A:44-144, effective January 10, 1996) and with the three highest rating categories of rating companies nationally recognized Municipal Building and housing the portunities. They may not all work in to fund her project, “Money Matters and listed as per Appendix A (go to www.nj.gov/dobi/surey.htm). Scotch Plains Recreation Department Fanwood, they may not all be appro- Documentary: A Trip Around the U.S. If the bid exceeds $20,000.00 bidder must be pre-qualified by the New Jersey Division of Property Management and Construction at Fanwood Borough Hall. priate in Fanwood, but those that are Economy.” In this project, students (DPMC), prior to the date that bids are received. Any bid submitted under the terms of New Jersey statutes not including a copy of a The consultant’s report was received appropriate I think we should look will use flip video cameras to study valid and active Pre-qualification/Classification Certificate will be rejected as being non-responsive to bid requirements. by the two municipal governing bodies into.” economics, making documentaries on All Bidders must provide a Business Registration Certificate prior to bid opening date per N.J.S.A. 52:32-44. earlier this year but only released to the Mr. Parenti said there are various topics such as the Federal Reserve, public earlier this month. Two Wednes- things the Scotch Plains and Fanwood credit cards, and inflation. Bidding shall be in conformance with the applicable requirements of N.J.S.A. 18A:18A-1 et seq. pertaining to the “Public School day evening forums, on October 13 and police departments could share, such The second awardee was Terrill Contracts Law.” November 10, will be held at Scotch as a traffic bureau, detective bureau or Middle School Media Specialist Bar- All bidders shall comply with The New Jersey Prevailing Wage Act P.L. 1963, c.150 (N.J.S.A. 34:11-56.25 et seq.). Plains-Fanwood High School, during fingerprinting service, without actu- bara Madurski, and her $500 grant which members of the public will have ally merging the two entities, that could will fund the “Hear Any Good Books Bidders are required to comply with the requirements of P.L. 1975, c. 127, N.J.A.C. 17:27 (N.J.S.A. 10:5-32 et seq) and all duly an opportunity to comment on the re- save money. Lately?” project. With the money, adopted Affirmative Action Regulations (N.J.A.C. 17:27). port. Mr. Benedict added that, regarding audio books and mp3players will be No bid may be withdrawn for a period of sixty (60) days after the date set for the opening thereof. The right is reserved to reject any Mr. Parenti said he felt that, prior to the purchase of everything from office purchased. Students will be able to or all bids or to waive informality in the bidding if it is in the interest of the School District to do so. the forums, the full governing bodies of supplies to vehicles, “We can offer borrow the mp3 players with books both Scotch Plains and Fanwood should creative solutions for fiscal conserva- downloaded onto them or download BY ORDER OF THE meet with the consultant to learn ex- tiveness and see it through to fruition.” the book onto their own ipods. SCOTCH PLAINS-FANWOOD BOARD OF EDUCATION UNION COUNTY, NEW JERSEY

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Get Back On Track Continue to the next page ==> Page 2 Thursday, October 7, 2010 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION Democratic Freeholder Candidates Comment Cops Arrest 125 as Part Of AG’s Sweep for Fugitives On Trash Pact, Solar Energy, Shared Services COUNTY — Union County Pros- such a short period of time speaks ecutor Ted Romankow and Union volumes regarding law enforcement By PAUL J. PEYTON the restructured deal at the trash-to- “To me, this (solar energy) is where care contracts, which, he said, would Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Tomes County Sheriff Ralph Froehlich and in this county.” energy-Resource Recovery Facility, as government needs to step and play a help the county “guarantee” its costs the police chiefs from various mu- Union County’s participation was COUNTY — Union County Free- is it referred to, “will provide hundreds role…The private sector kind of waits in future budgets. nicipal police departments in Union broken up into two parts. The first holder Chairman Dan Sullivan and his of millions of dollars in savings” to for government to take a role, and I “We went out on the marketplace, County have announced the results centered on probation violators, and General Election runningmates, Free- taxpayers. think that’s what we are doing here,” and some of the other (companies of the New Jersey Attorney General’s the second focused on state parole holder Bette Jane Kowalski and When asked about haulers dump- Mr. Sullivan said. “We are there to rates) were even higher than that (34- SWEEP Initiative. The mandated violators. During the initiative, the Plainfield City Council President Linda ing illegally out of county to save provide that initial capital ($45 mil- percent increase),” Mr. Sullivan said. program’s sole purpose was to arrest Regional Operational Intelligence Carter, commented on plans they said money on Union County tipping fees lion) and allow these technologies to Mr. Sullivan said New Jersey’s people with outstanding warrants, Center (ROIC) provided a list of the would save taxpayers money during a of near $100 per ton, Mr. Sullivan grow.” Mr. Sullivan said there would unemployment rate of close to 10 including fugitives and those who Most Wanted State Parole Violators sitdown interview with The Westfield responded, “If they are breaking the likely be several solar-energy pro- percent has resulted in a “severe re- skipped parole appointments. within Union County. For the final Leader and The Times on Friday. law, then we are going to be vigilant viders for the program, who will be duction of revenues that the state Mr. Romankow said the program two weeks of the program, the efforts To start with, the candidates said all in going after these guys.” obligated to pay back debt incurred gets, into the billions a year, and that was a success on a state level, and in of the Prosecutor’s Office and towns should take advantage of the The candidates were also asked by the county. He said, in his view, trickles down to everybody else (at Union County, the results were no Sheriff’s Office, now joining forces plan to reduce the cost of solid-waste about the county’s new Emergency there is “a very small risk” to the the local government level).” different. In less than eight weeks, with the State Parole Office, were disposal through an extension the Medical Services (EMS) one-year county on the repayment of the bonds. Ms. Kowalski said it was impor- 125 individuals were arrested, with concentrated on arresting as many of county’s utilities authority (UCUA) pilot mutual-aid program just an- “This is an industry that is going to tant that Governor Chris Christie signs 46 of them having a violent crime as those individuals as possible from has worked out with Covanta Energy, nounced last week. Mr. Sullivan said grow by leaps and bounds,” Mr. off on the new transit tunnel, as this the purpose of their warrant and/or that listing, and in the end, the county which operates the county’s incinera- the program, which will be launched Sullivan said. “So, the idea that it is project would create jobs. Mr. have a violent past criminal history. saw an 85-percent captured rate, Mr. tor in Rahway, through the year 2045. in April, addresses “a severe prob- all on one company, that’s just not the Sullivan, who sits on the North Jersey The percentage of violent criminals Romankow said. The current contract ends in 2023. lem” in weekday staffing at local case. There are other companies that Transportation Authority, said he does arrested rose to a final 36.8 percent as The program was so successful, Mr. Sullivan said tipping fees at the volunteer rescue squads. are going to step in and provide these not believe the project is over-bud- the program continued throughout officials said, that it led to additional incinerator would drop $12 to $14 “This is a real need that the county same services.” get. “It’s certainly in the governor’s July and August, with such crimes as arrests of individuals who were not per ton for towns without existing can step in and fill. It’s not going to In discussing shared services, Mr. purview to make sure that those costs sexual assault, armed robbery, rape originally sought. contracts with the UCUA, including cost the communities anything, [and] Sullivan mentioned the 911 dispatch- stay under control, but to stop a project and weapons possession being the In one instance, officers on the Westfield, Scotch Plains, Fanwood it will be a self-sustaining program,” ing pilot program with Fanwood, like that and put billions of dollars [in most common charges. road were attempting to locate one and Mountainside. “The challenge Mr. Sullivan said. “We are going to which is expected to save the bor- federal aid] in jeopardy for the project “It is very important that we ex- parole violator and came upon an for us, for a town like Westfield, is to do it for a year and see what the ough $230,000 over the next three that is sorely needed…” pend our resources to apprehend these individual who lived in the same apart- ensure that those private haulers pass results are.” years. In addition, he said Westfield “If 9/11 showed us anything, [it is violators because we believe many of ment and was found to be in posses- that savings on to the individual [resi- Ms. Carter noted that Plainfield has joined the county’s human ser- that] you need more access to the city them are repeat offenders commit- sion of a loaded 9-millimeter hand- dences],” Mr. Sullivan said. “All of has faced “a huge strain” on EMS vices program to assist residents on and more access out,” Mr. Sullivan ting some of our most violent crimes,” gun and hollow-point bullets, and these towns and these individual haul- services since Solaris Health Care public assistance. The town has placed said. “People are concerned about Mr. Romankow said. was subsequently charged with six ers are going to be paying less than System shut down Muhlenberg Re- its savings at $100,000 by joining the taxes, [but] they also want to see their Each day, six to eight officers went counts of possession of a weapon and they are paying now.” gional Medical Center last year. “We county program. taxes at work [with infrastructure im- on patrol in almost every municipality possession of body-armor-penetrat- These communities have private cannot have somebody sitting there Ms. Kowalski said the “general com- provements].” looking for these criminals who incon- ing bullets. In addition, it was later haulers who bill residents directly for for an hour when they need help, plaint” she has heard from residents is In looking at the county budget, spicuously blended in with society. learned that the individual arrested disposal services. To be included in admittedly,” she said. “The towns are high taxes in the county. “And we are Ms. Carter said her experience with “Because our time was so limited, was a verified gang member. lower incinerator tipping fees, how- going to be able to see that it is going doing everything we can to bring costs the city budget process in Plainfield we doubled our efforts in an attempt Prosecutor Romankow commended ever, these towns would have to bid to benefit them…enhancing what they down. In 2009, we saved a substantial has taught her , “You can’t cut every- to take these law-breakers off the members of his staff, the Union County out those services as municipal con- already have.” amount by reducing our staff; we elimi- thing. You really have to look and street,” said Union County Prosecu- Sheriff’s Department, the State Parole tracts to be funded through local prop- The candidates also discussed the nated 103 jobs through attrition and plan and prioritize and work with the tor Sergeant James Weinberg, who, Board, the State Probation Services erty taxes. county solar-energy program, which layoffs,” Ms. Kowalski said. administration, and work with the along with Sergeant Darryl Warner Division, the U.S. Marshal Service “The same deal that Elizabeth gets Ms. Kowalski said should save towns Mr. Sullivan added that the county communities,” she said. of the Sheriff’s Office, were the on- and several local police departments – or Union, or Plainfield – is avail- “at least 25 percent” on their energy has negotiated contracts with its Ms. Carter said she sees more of a site supervisors for the program. “The throughout Union County for their able to these towns,” Mr. Sullivan bills at “at no cost to the municipali- unions that contain “minimal in- need for shared-services agreements results we were able to accomplish in assistance in the program. said. “We (county and towns) are all ties.” To date, 46 installations are creases over the next couple of years” between the county and towns. struggling with budgets…this is real planned in 17 towns, including Union while non-union employees “haven’t “You’re (the county) not trying to money we are talking about. This County College, the Vocational-Tech- had a raise going on three years now.” take over. [The county] is trying to October 9 Ceremony to Honor Police isn’t nickel- and-dime stuff.” He said nical Schools and the Cranford library. In addition, he said Union County help [towns] to better manage their was among the first in the state to resources,” she said. Officers Killed in the Line of Duty require employees to pay a portion of The county is also looking to build SCOTCH PLAINS — Union each county police department, along their health-care payroll deductions. an animal shelter, with construction County Prosecutor Ted Romankow with the New Jersey State Police, will Addressing a 34-percent, or $11- paid by the county and towns paying invited members of the public to at- be on hand for the ceremony. The million, hike in county health-care annual fees to utilize the service, tend a ceremony this Saturday, Octo- Union County Prosecutor’s Office and costs this year, Mr. Sullivan said car- which would lower municipal costs, ber 9, that will honor police officers the Union County Police Chief’s As- riers will not offer multi-year health- Mr. Sullivan said. who were killed in the line of duty. sociation are sponsoring the ceremony. Dating back to 1895, there have “These officers gave the ultimate been 37 officers killed in the line of sacrifice in the pursuit of the safety Ristorante duty for Union County. These men of all of us,” Mr. Romankow said. and women range from special police- “The officers we honor left home men and police chiefs to state troopers before their shift just like countless and a federal investigator. The Union times before. They chatted with fel- County law enforcement community low officers before heading out to will gather at the John H. 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PEYTON and with his political sense that this Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times TRENTON – The Christie Ad- underemployed homeowners, who, would be a good move, and so I made ministration has announced that through no fault of their own, are COUNTY – New Jersey’s longest- it,” Sheriff Froehlich said. “This man is New Jersey will receive $112 mil- financially unable to make their serving sheriff, Union County’s Ralph so sharp when it comes to contracts, lion in federal funding for anti-fore- mortgage payments and are in dan- Froehlich, said there is a lot more he negotiating with the PBAs, discipline closure assistance to help struggling ger of losing their homes to fore- would like accomplish, and that is why issues, [and] money matters…He keeps homeowners. The allocation will closure. The program allows time he is seeking another three-year term. us on such a tight line with overtime be distributed to the New Jersey for homeowners to seek re-employ- A former Elizabeth cop, he was first and expenditures.” Housing and Mortgage Finance ment or complete job-training pro- elected sheriff in 1978. The sheriff said his job has become Agency (HMFA) through the Hard- grams. “This is what I do. This is not a job to much more challenging in light of in- est-Hit Fund, a federal foreclosure- The assistance will also help with me. This is not a paycheck. This is what creased gun violence, especially among prevention initiative. mortgage arrears that may have ac- I do. This (police work) is what I’ve youth, and Homeland Security issues The New Jersey Home Keeper crued due to lost employment in- been doing for over 50 years,” Mr. in the wake of 9/11. Mr. Froehlich said (NJHK) program, to be launched in come. Loans will be capped at Froehlich said. “I never get tired of it. one of the things he has pushed for is 2011, will be administered through $48,000 per household and will not There are always new things to do… training and education for all members the HMFA and is designed to assist exceed 24 months. The average as- retirement – I couldn’t do that.” of his department. HAVING A GRAND OLD PARTY…Union County and Summit Republican unemployed and underemployed sistance loan is expected to be Today, he administers a sheriff’s of- A former marine, the sheriff said he candidates attended a Suds and Sliders party on September 5. Pictured, from left homeowners make their monthly $38,000. fice with a staff of 200, including three became a cop and later applied for and to right, are: front row, Freeholder candidates, Ellen Dickson, Brian Flanagan mortgage payments for up to 24 “Governor Christie and other undersheriffs, and a budget of $17 mil- was accepted for an international schol- and Elyse Medved; back row, county clerk candidate Art Zapolski and local Summit Common Council candidates Tom Getzendanner and Dave Bomgaars. months. state leaders have worked to ad- lion. He said the recent homicides in arship to Northwestern University. He “New Jersey homeowners have dress foreclosures in New Jersey,” the county have become “a new ac- also received a scholarship to Kean been hard hit by the national fore- said Department of Community celerant” for him to continue his drive University and attended the FBI Acad- Peyton's closure crisis,” Governor Christie Affairs Commissioner and New Jer- to fight crime while educating parents, emy for police training. “[In addition to said. “Otherwise-hard-working in- sey Housing and Mortgage Finance children and others on gun violence, police training], I had the formal edu- Peek at the Week dividuals who qualify deserve this Agency board chairmanLori Grifa. domestic violence and crimes against cation, too. And that is so important for support to get through the remain- “With these federal dollars in place, children. “Being the sheriff is not a an administrator,” the sheriff said. “I der of this recession while keeping our program will not only help New Mickey Mouse job…It’s not some- am a great believer in more and more In Politics their homes and family life intact.” Jersey households make their mort- thing that you just walk in and say, education and training for our law- By Paul Peyton of The Leader/Times Since 2006, foreclosures have gage payments, but also ensure that ‘Well, I think I want to be the sheriff.’” enforcement personnel.” He has as- Sweeney Calls Cryan’s Public- Emanuel had called it “no secret” that skyrocketed nearly 200 percent in the assistance will lead to sustain- Sheriff Froehlich said his office heads signed sheriff’s officers to the Federal Safety Bill ‘Dead on Arrival’ he would like to run for mayor. Mr. the Garden State. able homeownership.” up security for the county courthouse, Marshall’s office, which, in turn, makes State Senate President Stephen Emanuel was previously an Illinois The New Jersey Home Keeper For information on HMFA fore- where 1.8-million people passed Union County eligible for “all the re- Sweeney (LD-3, Gloucester) has pro- Congressman. program will provide a zero-per- closure programs, as well as all through metal detectors last year. The sources of that federal agency.” nounced a bill sponsored by Assembly N.J. to Receive $188 Million cent interest rate, deferred payment other HMFA programs, log on to sheriff said his office also makes more The sheriff said his office is a “re- Majority Leader Joseph Cryan (LD- For Persons Facing Foreclosure mortgage loans to unemployed and nj-hmfa.com. warrant arrests and services more resource to municipalities” by providing 20, Union), seeking a property tax cap U.S. Sen. Robert Menendez has an- straining orders (2,000 in 2009) than services such as its prisoner-transport exception for paying public-safety nounced that New Jersey will receive any other law-enforcement agency in program (8,500 in 2009), as well as workers, "dead on arrival." an additional $188 million in federal the county. now being the lead law-enforcement Mr. Cryan, an undersheriff in Union aid from the U.S. Treasury’s Hardest- The sheriff’s office also is respon- agency in the county at crime scenes County, said his legislation Hit Fund to assist laid-off workers who sible for an average of 20,000 prisoner for police officer shootings and homi- would allow towns to temporarily ex- are on the verge of foreclosure, accord- movements from the jail to the court- cides. And the sheriff’s office’s K-9 clude the cost of public-safety person- ing to The Asbury Park Press. The house annually and fingerprints an- unit has been designated as the state’s nel under a new law capping annual funding is in addition to $112 million other 12,000 inmates at the jail each regional training facility. property tax-collection increases at 2 the state was awarded in September. year. Sheriff’s officers also handle ex- Sheriff Froehlich also pointed to percent. He said his bill would allow Vas Trial for Conspiracy traditions of out-of-state fugitives. Mr. the Sheriff’s Labor Assistance Pro- municipalities and counties to raise In Land Deal Gets Underway Froehlich said his office does not ex- gram, or S.L.A.P., which he said saves property taxes outside the 2-percent The trial of former Perth Amboy ceed its overtime or operational bud- the county $2 million a year by not cap to pay police officers, firefighters Mayor and ex-State Assemblyman Jo- gets by taking advantage of flexible having to incarcerate these prisoners, and emergency workers. seph Vas is underway in Newark. Mr. and compensatory time systems. while towns save money on mundane Christie to Nominate Burlington Vas is charged with conspiring to use Undersheriff Gerald Green, Jr., son labor jobs. The program uses prison- Senator as Superior Court Judge city redevelopment funds as part of a of Assemblyman Gerald Green, Sr., ers with minor offenses such as shop- Governor Chris Christie has an- property sale that netted him $290,000, heads up the office’s fugitive opera- lifting and motor-vehicle offenses. nounced that he will appoint State Sena- nj.com reported. tions division. Towns pay the hourly rate for one tor Phil Haines (LD-8, Medford), a Mr. Vas, the report states, purchased “[When people say] ‘Wait a minute, sheriff’s officer to guard six inmates. Burlington County Republican, as a a 12-unit apartment building for Ralph, Jerry Green’s father is the as- The sheriff would not comment on Superior Court judge. $660,000 and then sold it five weeks semblyman,’ [I say] ‘I don’t give a whether the county police department Mr. Haines, who has served in the later for $950,000 and agreed to give a [expletive] if his father is the President could be merged into another law-en- Senate since 2008, was Burlington developer $360,000 in city redevelop- of the United States. If the guy’s quali- forcement agency, but he did comment County Clerk between 2000 and 2008 ment funds to close the deal. The report fied, [that’s all that matters].’ He went on the county’s jail operation, saying and a Burlington County Freeholder states that Mr. Vas funneled $80,000 of through the same process that anybody Director of Corrections Brian Riordan from 1997 to 1999. He had been con- the funds to his campaign for Con- else did” by taking the civil-service is the most experienced county jail di- sidered for a judge appointment in gress. Mr. Vas lost the Democratic Pri- exam to become a sheriff’s officer and rector he has seen in his years as sheriff. December by outgoing Gov. Jon mary to then-Assemblyman Albio by moving up the ranks to sergeant by “[But he is] hampered because the county Corzine, but took his name out of con- Sires. Mr. Vas faces up to 30 years in passing the exam for that ranking. gave the PBA a contract years ago that sideration following a dispute between prison if convicted. Undersheriff Vincent DeTrolio is really makes it difficult for the adminis- Mr. Christie and Mr. Corzine over posts responsible for the courthouse security trator to administer,” the sheriff said, being filled in the last days of the operation in what Sheriff Froehlich noting that annual overtime for correc- Corzine Administration. described as an “antiquated building.” tions officers at the jail had hit $6 million Emanuel Resigns as Chief of Last year, 20,000 prisoners were moved prior to Mr. Riordan’s arrival. Staff to Run for Chicago Mayor between the jail and the courthouse. If re-elected, Sheriff Froehlich said Rahm Emanuel has resigned as Presi- Mr. DeTrolio previously was a captain one of his priorities is the establish- dent Barack Obama’s chief of staff to in the sheriff’s office. ment of a countywide animal-control begin his campaign for Chicago mayor, Undersheriff Joseph Cryan, an as- facility. 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Scotch Plains Business & Professional Association • Fanwood Business & Professional Association Marching Band for its performances at The parents, high-school staff and vol- The others are made up. Are you sharp Periodicals – Postage Paid at Rahway, New Jersey Periodicals – Postage Paid at Rahway, New Jersey the 2010 Yamaha Cup Challenge at the unteers worked like a well-oiled machine enough to discern this deception of dic- new Meadowlands Stadium, the after- to organize, feed, transport and assist tion? P.O. Box 250 • 251 North Avenue, West P. O. Box 368 noon football game versus Elizabeth and with the setup of performances all day If you can guess one correctly – good Westfield, N.J. 07091 Scotch Plains, N.J. 07076 the evening competition at South long. The band members maintained their guess. If you get two – well-read indi- Tele: (908) 232-4407 • E-mail: [email protected] • Web: www.goleader.com • Fax: (908) 232-0473 Brunswick High School. They not only focus, good spirit and camaraderie that vidual. If you get three – word expert. If POSTMASTER: Send address changes to the offices of the newspapers at performed at an excellent level in each exhibited all that is good in Westfield. you get all four – You must have a lot of event, they did it all the same day! Congratulations to you all – well done. free time! P. O. Box 250, Westfield, New Jersey 07091 Beginning at the crack of dawn on For Westfield residents who have not All words and correct definitions Published every Thursday by Watchung Communications, Inc. Saturday, October 2, and not getting home had the good fortune to witness one of the come from the board game Diction until after midnight, the members of the marching band’s exhibitions of its tal- Deception. Paul Peyton Horace R. Corbin Jeff Gruman band displayed a dedication, spirit and ents, I urge you to experience one of their ASSIGNMENT EDITOR PUBLISHER SALES MANAGER Answers to last week’s arcane words. level of performance that should make all performances at one of the home football 1. Patas – The West African red mon- Suzette F. Stalker David B. Corbin Michael L. Bartiromo residents of Westfield proud. games, Halloween parade or at one of key COMMUNITY ASSISTANT PUBLISHER & SPORTS MARKETING PRODUCTION Congratulations to the band director, their upcoming competitions. You will 2. Achromasia – Lack of pigment in Michael Pollack Ben Corbin Robert P. Connelly Douglas Schwarz, and his staff for pre- witness some of the finest youth of our the skin EDUCATION & ARTS SERVICES BUSINESS OPERATIONS paring the band not only musically, but town displaying their talents and abilities 3. Cappadine – Waste silk sheared mentally to endure the physical rigors of at a level that will make you beam with from silkworm’s cocoons after the good the day. The band, led by Drum Majors Westfield pride. silk has been reeled off SUBSCRIPTION PRICE www.goleader.com/subscribe Jane Braun and Tara Bange, put on three One-year – $33 • Two-year – $62 • Three-year – $90 Frank Dougert 4. Exsiccate – To dry up or evaporate stellar performances, each better than the Westfield previous, while crisscrossing the state in INCHOATION 1. Shame; humiliation Dems Action in Trenton Is 2. Revenge County Engineering Department 3. Renewal or restoration 4. An early stage or beginning No More Than a Witch-Hunt INAURATION State Senate Minority Leader Tom the Top” application submitted by the 1. The process of covering with gold Got it Right With Road Projects Kean, Jr. (LD-21, Westfield) issued the Christie Administration scored much 2. The process of extracting gold from following statement after Senate Demo- higher than the application submitted a ore It’s been several years since one has been able to Feds and the Governor are looking at the numbers crats voted in favor of giving subpoena year earlier by the Corzine Administra- 3. The ceremony of Sainthood drive on Wychwood Road in Westfield without fear and it seems already to be $5 billion over the $8 power to the Senate Legislative Over- tion. Despite this, there has been no simi- 4. The ceremony of crowning or pro- sight Committee to further investigate lar effort by Democrats to investigate claiming an emperor of losing the suspension in their car. The town billion budget. With this degree of missing the New Jersey’s “Race to the Top” applica- why Corzine’s application scored so YPERITE repaved it. mark in financial planning, who knows just how tion: poorly. 1. Topsoil Martine Avenue in Scotch Plains is also smooth much our “Big Dig” will end up to cost in a decade ***** It’s clear that the Democrats’ effort to 2. A deposit of pebbles, gravel and I am disappointed that New Jersey did subpoena officials of the Christie Admin- sand in which diamonds are found as silk – so calming that one can easily slide by the from now – if it even gets built by then. The State not receive “Race to the Top” funding, istration is little more than a political 3. Mustard gas hot dog vendor there, unless remaining alert. There of New Jersey must come up with a lot of money but Democrats are wasting time and ef- witch-hunt. It is time to move on and 4. A translucent quartz of leek-green are many other roads throughout the county where that it (we) doesn’t have. fort chasing a question that has long been focus on job creation, education reform color answered. The former education com- and making New Jersey more affordable VARIOLOID there are noticeable improvements. The New Jersey Transportation Trust Fund is missioner [Bret Schundler] has admitted for the middle-class. 1. A mild form of smallpox Half of the federal stimulus dollars granted to the equally in financial woes. The fund is barely able to he made the mistake on the application 2. In botany, furnished with branches Sen. Tom Kean, Jr. in pairs county are now applied to these improvements. pay the interest on the $billions that were bor- and accepted full responsibility for the Westfield error. It must be noted that the “Race to 3. An astringent or repellent Government doesn’t often get compliments. This rowed. The Governor is looking to bond $1 billion 4. A scar or ulcer underneath the skin time though, “give the dog his due.” The implemen- more to fund needed projects. (Bonding is govern- Worldwide Economic Downturn tation of the projects led by Joseph Graziano, ment newspeak for the bourgeois idiom of borrow- SPFHS Classrooms county director of engineering, and the several ing). Seems to Have Eluded SPF District contractors involved was great. There were very The Democrats in charge of the Trenton Legisla- Should be Re-organized It would seem that those in control of that you cannot see what you are doing? We recently attended our first back-to- few complaints and they were taken care of right ture have ironically turned the tables on the Repub- our pocketbooks have no insight of what My statement to school boards, munici- school-night at Scotch Plains-Fanwood away. licans by refusing to pass the $1 billion Transpor- is and has been happening around them. palities, and county government is “Freeze High School and it was a great evening Thank you to everyone involved and good luck tation Trust Fund “Bond” until the Governor pro- Recent worldwide downturn of the Salaries And Employment, We Cannot with impressive teachers and curriculum. economy seems to have eluded the Scotch Take Anymore.” If Ford can force the However, with our tax dollars, would it with the second half of the projects. vides them with a sound financial plan of how the Plains school district, Union County UAW [United Automobile, Aerospace be so difficult to bring in an organiza- Other transportation projects in the state are money is to be paid back. school boards and government. Thou- and Agricultural Implement Workers of tional professional to reorganize the num- plagued by political paralysis, frozen near financial How quaint – since when has government ever sands of people are looking at decimated America] to alter its contracts to protect bered classrooms? investment accounts and empty wallets. jobs, so can you. The amount of time it is taking the collapse and thirsting for more taxes. put together a sound financial plan? We like the Many of the seniors who have lost The residents are bleeding. Look students to get to various ends of the The Manhattan tunnel project threatens to be this thought – though the Democrats have only a singu- significant investment income, no COLA around you and see the uproar, tea parties school can be more efficiently utilized [Cost-of-Living-Allowance] for the sec- and picketing by the population that is with a little sequential order! region’s “Big Dig.” Only in the early phases, the lar intent – to raise the state tax on gasoline. ond year and those who have lost jobs are saying, “stop,” but you refuse to listen. further being pounded by new plans to What will you do when we are finally Susan and David Cahn increase spending and taxes. Let me try to bled out; dig up the graves? Let’s have Scotch Plains put it simply, “You can’t squeeze blood responsibility for one brief moment. Greed out of a turnip.” Let me ask the Scotch has controlled those in government for Federal Recovery Act Is Helping to Improve Plains’ teachers which should the belea- too long. Reader Disagrees With guered residents give up, food or medi- Start now, redemption is possible but Editorial on Fundraisers Roads And Union County’s Economy cine. You fought against freezing salaries only if it is attempted. so we promise we will reciprocate come I was sadly displeased by the Septem- If you have been driving around Union mit, Mountainside, Springfield, and the sprawling network of roadways that Liz Mangan ber 30 editorial, “In Elections, Political April. Scotch Plains County this summer heading into fall, Westfield. The work includes new bi- pulse through our neighborhoods and Are you really that blind or uncaring Handlers Can Be Brain Dead at Local you have probably spotted some of those cycle-safe grates and disabled access, business districts. In addition to sup- Events,” in which The Westfield Leader green and orange roadwork construction along with new lane and crosswalk mark- porting local traffic, our Union County explained that it did not send photogra- signs labeled “Putting America to Work.” ings. roads support a densely packed com- Parking Ticket Was Mistakenly Given, phers to one of Ed Potosnak’s recent Many of these signs identify Union Over the next two months our addi- mercial, commuter and tourist gateway fundraisers due to the fact that a represen- County road projects funded by $11 mil- tional ARRA projects will focus on key that connects the metropolitan area with Then Resolved by WPD tative for his campaign told The Leader lion in federal tax dollars through Presi- intersections in Hillside, Elizabeth, the nation and the world beyond, includ- I am writing because I am appalled this incident. I will likely pay the fine. It they could only attend if they made a dent Obama’s American Recovery and Plainfield, Cranford, and Scotch Plains. ing New York City as well as Newark- donation to Potosnak. Reinvestment Act (ARRA). These upgrades include new high-effi- Liberty Airport, Linden Airport, and the about an unjust parking incident that oc- is unfortunate however; that this aggres- curred this week and I wanted to commu- sive ticketing practice will result in lost However, as a WHS student involved Combined with other state and county ciency signals along with new road mark- Port of Elizabeth, which is a global ship- in politics and journalism, rather than funding, the infrastructure grants from ings and signs. ping hub and one of the busiest seaports nicate my frustration. business throughout the community as I On Tuesday, September 28, at 3 p.m., will likely only shop at stores that have being upset with Potosnak’s campaign ARRA play a key role in helping to The intersection improvements will in the nation. over the situation, I was immediately improve our local economy. Businesses help ease traffic flow through important When federal tax dollars are spent on I picked my son up from the high school private parking lots (whether they are in and wanted to get him a quick snack Westfield or elsewhere). disappointed with The Leader’s handling connecting with customers, commuters commercial hubs as well as local neigh- Union County infrastructure, the benefits of it. getting to work, students developing ca- borhoods. They will increase visibility are felt by residents and businesses far before moving on to his next activity. Mara Zilberberg Since I knew that trying to park anywhere The editorial said that the handling of reers – we all rely on dependable roads. and help to make our streets and neigh- beyond our borders. The construction Westfield campaigns this time of year leads to the Keeping our roads in good order is a top borhoods safer for everyone: vehicles, projects also put more people to work in in town would be a challenge, I opted for ***** “Subway” on South Avenue. “silly season,” but the silly ones in this priority, first to ensure they are safe, and pedestrians (including persons with dis- Union County, and that means the poten- case were the decision makers of The second to ensure that traffic can keep abilities), and bike riders, too. tial for more dollars circulating in our I correctly thought the area might not Police Chief Parizeau be as congested since I have heard many Leader. It even said that Mr. and Ms. flowing as smoothly as possible while If you have any doubts about the role local economy. This year’s road projects Mirabella, owners of the home where the our communities change and grow over that federal tax dollars should play in may cause temporary inconveniences and of the business owners along South Av- Corrects The Mistake enue complain recently that their busi- fundraiser took place, told The Leader the years. local communities, I submit that these traffic tie-ups, but the long-term result is I spoke with Parking Enforcement Of- they were always welcome despite what- Since June, we have completed ARRA- ARRA-funded projects illustrate how safer, more efficient roads and a stronger nesses have been suffering because of the ficer Hoffman in reference to this parking new traffic pattern that has been imple- ever they were told. funded resurfacing projects totaling about important it is to draw on federal re- Union County economy. ticket. Officer Hoffman did not observe Had The Leader explained its endorse- mented (but that’s another story). I had the woman in the car, as she had ap- 12 miles of roads in Scotch Plains, sources for vital public services. Daniel P. Sullivan ment and donation policies to the cam- Rahway, Summit, Kenilworth, Linden, Local tax dollars alone cannot pro- my choice of spots since it was well past proached the vehicle from the rear and Freeholder Candidate for Reelection the normal lunch hour. paign, I believe the photographers would Union, Elizabeth, Berkeley Heights, Sum- vide all of the funds needed to maintain was not aware someone was in the vehicle still be invited to attend regardless of any I pulled into a spot directly in front of until her son exited from the Subway Subway. I sat in my car while my son ran monetary contributions. store. It is not our policy to write a ticket The Leader’s decision not to publish a in to get his sandwich. No more than 3-4 to an occupied vehicle unless the vehicle minutes transpired. During this time, I Potosnak campaign photo last week sim- is in violation of a New Jersey State ply appeared lazy and immature. looked in my rear view mirror and saw a Statue or, the person is going to remain in police officer writing a ticket! I got out of the metered spot for an extended amount Dara Levy my car and asked the officer what I had of time. Westfield done. She very rudely told me that I The South Avenue parking spots may didn’t pay. be used for free for 10 minutes by obtain- More Balanced Plan First of all, I was not parked. I was ing a parking slip from the pay stations standing. Is she allowed to treat the ve- located in that area. On Cars Is Needed hicle as if it were unattended? Is she not If Ms. Zilberberg wishes, she may for- Editor’s Note: The following is a refer- required to approach me first? Shouldn’t ward the summons to my attention, and I ence to an article entitled: “How to Make I have been given the courtesy of a warn- will see that it is dismissed in accordance Biking Mainstream: Lessons from the ing since I was sitting in my car? When I to the Administrative Office of the Courts Dutch,” http:www.yesmagazine.org/ tried to engage the officer in conversa- policy on dismissing a uniform traffic and how-to-make-biking-mainstreeam-les- tion, she simply handed me a ticket and parking ticket. sons-from-the-dutch.) told me to go to court. Westfield still has to deal with Global Clearly, I am not going to waste my Chief John M. Parizeau Westfield Police Department Warming, which has a 50-year delay, in time, or the courts time by perpetuating other words, we’re only now feeling the effects of human activity on this planet up to 1960. November 2, 2010 General Election Westfield still needs to develop a more Polls open at 6 a.m. and close at 8 p.m. balanced attitude towards cars – and New Scotch Plains Township Council Garwood Borough Jersey State officials also put trucks on our local roads a few years ago — so we 4-year terms, vote for 3) (Mayor 4-year term) are a long way from a safe and convenient DEM: Kevin Glover* (Council 3-year terms, vote for 2) environment for bikers or humans. IND: Dominick Bratti* DEM: Mayor: Dennis McCarthy* Westfield is still shying away from IND: Jeffrey Strauss* GOP: Mayor: Patricia Quattrocchi using trolleys in town to avoid use of cars DEM: Neal LeStrange DEM: Matthew Allouf – whether to get to the train station, which DEM: Michael “Mickey” Marcus DEM: Kathleen Villaggio is overloaded every day with a graveyard GOP: Salvatore Trifiro GOP: Victor DeFilippo of automobiles – or whether we look at GOP: Tony Patti GOP: James Mathieu residents trying to enjoy outdoor eating GOP: William “Bo” Vastine while cars are stalled in traffic on East Broad Street or when we are trying to get Fanwood Borough Council Freeholders Union County through the maze of traffic in the center of (3-year terms, vote for 2) (3-year terms, vote for 3) town ourselves every afternoon. DEM: Katherine Mitchell* DEM: Dan Sullivan* Westfield can do better than this. Your State Legislators GOP: Anthony Parenti* DEM: Bette Jane Kowalski* Barbara Briemer Westfield ---LD-21------LD-22--- LD-21 includes Westfield, Mountainside, DEM: Kevin Boris DEM: Linda Carter Sen. Thomas Kean, Jr. (R) Sen. Nicholas Scutari (D) Garwood, Summit and Cranford. GOP: Jason Benedict GOP: Ellen Dickson 425 North Ave. E. 1514 E. Saint Georges Ave. GOP: Brian Flanagan Deadlines Westfield, N.J. 07090 Linden, N.J. 07036 LD-22 includes Scotch Plains, Fanwood, Union County Freeholders GOP: Elyse Medved General News - Friday 4pm (908) 232-3673 (908) 587-0404 Plainfield, Clark and Linden. 10 Elizabethtown Plaza Clerk Union County Weekend Sports - Monday 12pm Asm. Jon Bramnick (R) Asw. Linda Stender (D) Elizabeth, New Jersey 07207 (5-year term, vote for 1) Classifieds - Tuesday 12pm 251 North Ave. West 1801 East Second St. E-mail (908) 527-4000 DEM: Joanne Rajoppi* Ad Reservation - Friday 4pm Westfield, N.J. 07090 Scotch Plains, N.J. 07076 [email protected] Ad Submittal - Monday 12pm (908) 232-2073 (908) 668-1900 [email protected] George Devanney, Mgr. GOP: Art Zaploski Asm. Nancy Munoz (R) Asm. Jerry Green (D) [email protected] [email protected] Sheriff Union County To Reach Us 57 Union Place, Suite 310 17 Watchung Ave. [email protected] Sebastian D’Elia, Public Info. (3-year term, vote for 1) E-Mail - [email protected] Summit, N.J. 07901 Plainfield, N.J. 07060 [email protected] (908) 527-4419 DEM: Ralph Froehlich* Phone - (908) 232-4407 (908) 918-0414 (908) 561-5757 [email protected] [email protected] GOP: Peter Lijoi For more information, see 7th Congressional District Dan Sullivan, Bd. Chair www.goleader.com/help Representative Leonard Lance, 425 North Avenue E., Westfield, NJ 07090 (908) 518-7733 [email protected] goleader.com/10elections A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, October 7, 2010 Page 5 GOP Council Candidates Affirm Resident Poses Series of Questions Support for Scotch Plains SID Letters to the Editor On Plans for Fiscal Responsibility Tony Patti, Sal Trifiro, and William up property values throughout the com- Several weeks ago, Frank Festa and Al cal benefits will not be accepted by the “Bo” Vastine, Republican candidates for munity. Special Improvement Districts Westfield Is a Great Town; Be Involved Smith sent a list of 34 items to those candidate if elected? Especially if you are the Scotch Plains Township Council, com- have been created throughout the state. candidates for Scotch Plains Township already receiving one paid for by the mented this week on the Scotch Plains To our knowledge, while most met with Council. I understand that only two of the taxpayers. Special Improvement District (SID), and initial resistance, all have become suc- And Determined to Keep It That Way candidates (Republicans, Democrats and/ 10. Will you support limiting medical emphasized that it is the vehicle that cessful to various levels and continue to “Perception is Reality.” “Perception is administrators, supportive parents, and or Independents) could find the time to insurance paid by the residents for public gives the township’s central business dis- this day. The Scotch Plains SID should be Everything.” I am not sure if I agree with resources. answer these questions. I suppose, why service works, whose spouse can obtain trict the best chance of improvement and no different if given the chance. We all either of those quotes, but I must say that Let’s collectively demand better from bother telling the voters why you deserve medical coverage where he or she works? success. must acknowledge that the SID, in and of they both jumped into my mind when I our town and from ourselves. As the son our votes? 11. Do you support bonuses to our Mr. Patti commented, “In this world, itself, is a process. The initial part of that read the New Jersey Monthly rankings for of a teacher, when it comes to this New In looking at Mr. Festa’s and Mr. public service employees? and especially in a tough and competitive process is building consensus and accep- New Jersey schools. My family and I Jersey Monthly report and our ranking, I Smith’s questions, I came up with a few 12. Are there any bonds that you intend economic climate most ventures require tance within our business community, as recently became homeowners in am not pointing fingers at anyone in any more and have them listed below. to support in the future? financial investment in order to ensure this is an essential component of its ulti- Westfield and this is exactly the type of way. I am pointing a finger at each one of 1. Will the candidate take the $6,000 13. The Star-Ledger, on September 19, success. Two years ago the township mate success” report one pays very close attention to. us as residents and financial supporters of provided to each council member? 2010, stated that we had a median police council, in creating the Special Improve- Mr. Vastine concluded by saying, “If I am very concerned that Westfield the town. Let’s work together to improve 2. Will the candidate take the approxi- salary for 2009 of $99,096, with almost ment District, provided our downtown elected, Tony, Sal, and I intend to reach once again slipped – this time from 27 to perception (if need be) or reality (if that is mate $20,000 medical benefits provided 50 percent of the force paid over $100,000. merchants and landlords the mechanism out to those remaining on the SID board 41. Fellow Westfielders – We are no the case) and reclaim our spot as a top to each council member? Should they Do you feel that this is justified, consid- not only to raise funds, but also to func- and also to those that recently left the longer a Top 10 percent high school (at town with a top 10 high school and a not, will they accept the thousands of ering that most of the taxpayers do not tion in a cohesive unit to achieve that board. We will let them know that that we least in the eyes of one major publica- thriving town center that is the envy of dollars provided for by statute in lieu of have this income, with many of them success. It was our understanding and will give the SID board the respect and, tion). Now, being in the top 12 percent is New Jersey. coverage? unemployed? If you agree that this is not still our position today that once the SID more importantly, the autonomy they need nothing to sneeze at. And, as someone Solution 1: Let’s find out why our 3. What are your comments and ac- justified, what action will you take to rein was created, their board members, repre- and deserve in order to succeed. We would who has worked in a high school before, ranking has slipped significantly. If it’s a tions you intend to take to address the in these taxpayer-funded costs? senting the aforementioned merchants hope that initial investments would target I know firsthand the standard reply from perception thing then let’s come up with costs for the Rahway Valley Sewerage 14. On September 24, 2010, NJ.com and landlords, would be given the au- professional management and an adver- some in a school faced with a decline in ways to rectify. I am sure we have enough Authority? Such as a $30-million-dollar reported that next year, there will be an tonomy to set their own direction and tising campaign of which we can all be rankings can be that these rankings are advertising and PR execs in this town to cogeneration plant that may never work. average of 22-percent increase pension invest their assets as they best saw fit.” proud. But this will ultimately be the SID “highly subjective…not scientific, etc.” give some good advice. Lets’ understand A forensic analysis with costs that were benefits for New Jersey’s towns. What Mr. Trifiro added, “There is no ques- board’s decision as this was the premise Bottom line, Westfield has been known truly how the New Jersey Monthly report unsupervised and had to be throttled back. will you do to abate this increase on tion that a vibrant downtown is an asset to that was reached at the time of the SID’s for years as a place with a great town center is constructed and dissect it and then The $200,000 for a fuel burner in lieu of Scotch Plains? those who own properties and businesses creation. If the appropriate balance is that is safe and with the best schools. I am work to show why we are better than a 41 the $30-million-dollar cogeneration plant. 15. I understand that municipalities there. Additionally, our entire township created among municipal government, not saying the world is ending in Westfield school for the 2011. Perhaps Principal An 18-percent increase in costs from the will also experience an average 15-per- would benefit from a thriving business the Special Improvement District, and because of one magazine’s report; but I am Pete Renwick might invite parents of Authority. In addition, the present cent increase for medical benefits. What district. It becomes a source of pride and also our Business and Professional Asso- saying that people do pay attention to these current students, alumni parents, non- council’s approval for creating a sewer will you do to abate this increase on distinction that has the potential to shore ciation, we can see the kind of successes reports, and they get discussed at parties parent residents, and future parents (like authority to dodge the 4-percent cap and Scotch Plains? already realized by so many communities and on the street. I am also saying that I me – the proud father of a 4 year old) to create a revenue source that is out of I don’t expect to get any responses, but Stender, Weinberg on across the state.” don’t want to be a resident of a town that the table to discuss this in a supportive public eyes. I hope that The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Teen Sex Edu. Grant Tony Patti, Sal Trifiro is trending downward. way. 4. How will they address unfunded Times can hold a candidate forum to get William “Bo” Vastine Facts are facts – our downtown has Solution 2: Let’s establish a committee county and state mandates? answers to these questions. TRENTON – Senator Loretta GOP Candidates for SP Council more vacancies than ever before. We of residents that has a say in what restau- 5. Will they audit the use of township I am not holding my breath, and wish Weinberg (LD-37, Teaneck) and Asw. have more chains than ever before. I rants/shops get approval to set up in our vehicles and other costs (actual mileage that some true conservatives and finan- Linda Stender (LD-22, Fanwood) issued remember hearing about when there was town center. Let’s make sure that land- driven, food, etc.?) cially-responsible individuals would stand the following statement last week about Gift Card Legislation a dogfight about allowing the Windmill lords understand that we don’t want our 6. Do they agree with the handling and up and seek political office in Scotch New Jersey receiving $3.6 million for and its hot dogs to come into town - seems town center turned into a strip mall. approving of a nominal reduction in this Plains. We sorely need people who are teen sex education and pregnancy pre- Introduced by Muñoz like 100 years ago. It’s time to work with our school and year’s school budget? not political elite, who listen to the people vention programs: TRENTON — Asw. Nancy Muñoz And now we have a high school, which elected officials to ensure that our town 7. Will they reschedule the township and do not spend money that we simply “At a time when the Christie Adminis- (LD-21, Summit) has introduced two bills should be the showcase of our town – rights itself and continues to be a place council meetings such that more of the do not have. tration has turned its back on women’s aimed at increasing transparency and pro- internally and externally, spiraling down where we are all proud and happy to call public have a greater opportunity to at- Albert Muller healthcare, it’s good news that the federal tection for consumers when dealing with in rankings. Yet, I keep hearing the same home. Westfield is a great town, but only tend the meetings? An 8:30 p.m. start Scotch Plains government is providing money to help retail establishments. thing from friends and neighbors in if we are involved and determined to keep only serves to limit the public participa- us prevent some of the unintended teen A-3315 would require retailers who Westfield – it’s still a great town. it that way. tion. goleader.com/ pregnancies which will result from the offer a rebate in the form of a gift card or Agreed. But for how much longer? Bruce Marro 8. Will all out-of-township trips be Governor’s far-right-leaning health care prepaid bank card to disclose the offer is And how long until we stand up and Westfield approved by the township management? 10election agenda. However, these funds will do made in that form in any advertisement of acknowledge that it will only continue as 9. Do you agree that pension and medi- nothing to address the reproductive and such a discount or at the point-of-pur- a great town if we work harder to keep it other health needs of adult women now chase. that way? left out in the cold. A-3330 eliminates an expiration date The answer, as some might suggest in “What today’s announcement fails to on gift cards and certificates. Retailers April 2011 (school budget time), will be ATTEND A FREE SEMINAR mention is that the Christie Administra- who issue their own gift cards would be that we need to raise property taxes so tion found the matching dollars needed to required to provide to the consumer the that we can “improve” the school. But EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO apply for federal funding for abstinence- current balance on the card and permit a draining more of our hard-earned money only education at the same time that they transaction in an amount that is less than to the school district is not the answer. KNOW ABOUT DIVORCE refused to identify a single dollar for the current value on the card. Residents of the town have had enough of family planning funding. The notion that “These bills provide transparency and constantly rising property taxes. abstinence-only education works is a fig- clarity for consumers who utilize gift The schools here are properly funded ment of the right-wing Republican imagi- cards and ask that retailers make clear the and have more than enough of our re- The Law Firm of Dughi & Hewit, P.C. is pleased to announce that Mario C. nation. The fact that the administration terms of rebate offerings,” said Asw. sources to produce a top 10 product (per- Gurrieri, Esq., Chair of its Family Law Department, Richard A. Outhwaite, Esq., took the time to apply for this funding Muñoz. “Consumers shouldn’t have to ceived and real). 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Sunday, September 26, Jihad Williams- someone damaged the electric meter on the Westfield Foundation, a community The Westfield Foundation started Holmes, 20, of Linden was arrested at Lin- side of his building. foundation, recently selected grant with an initial donation of $2,000 over den police headquarters on a Westfield Wednesday, September 29, Antone recipients for the third quarter of 34 years ago, and since its inception warrant. He was released after posting $250 Smith-Greene, Jr., 21, of Piscataway was 2010. The Foundation granted more has distributed more than $4 million. bail. arrested following a motor vehicle stop on than $22,000 to five local programs Its funds are professionally invested, Monday, September 27, Jehaan Deepina- Route 22 on an outstanding warrant out of Veigo, 21, of Roselle was arrested at East Orange in the amount of $500. He was and projects benefiting all segments and the income generated is granted to Westfield police headquarters on an out- transported to police headquarters, pro- of Westfield and surrounding com- carefully screened applicants through- standing Westfield warrant. Deepina-Veigo cessed and released. munities. out the year. Tax-deductible donations was processed and released after posting Thursday, September 30, a resident of These grants will be used for such made by local residents allow the Foun- $114 bail. Robin Lane reported that he let his daughter projects as the composition of a 100th- dation to continue its work on behalf Monday, September 27, an area resident use his motor vehicle, and that she is refus- anniversary musical piece; community of the local community. reported that someone unknown committed ing to return it, even after he requested that an act of criminal mischief to the stop sign she do so. education and outreach; nursing equip- Officers of the Foundation for 2010- located at the intersection of Grove Street Thursday, September 30, the manager of ment and CPR and First Aid training. 2011 include Anthony J.R. Cook, and Grandview Avenue. a Route 22 gas station reported that a patron The Westfield Foundation favors president; Bill Foley, vice-president; Monday, September 27, Susan Palumbo, ordered $35 worth of gas and fled without grants for programs or projects that Victoria Wicks, treasurer, and Donnell 38, of Colonia was arrested at Madison paying. focus primarily on Westfield or groups Carr, secretary. New trustees for 2010- police headquarters on a traffic warrant Friday, October 1, Ebonie Spurgeon, serving the Westfield community. Ar- 2011 are Sal Caruana, Alice Fertig issued by Westfield. She was released after 25, of Plainfield was arrested on an out- posting $150 bail. standing warrant out of Piscataway in the eas of focus include education; the arts and Russ Finestein. ROTARY SUPPORTS POLICE RIDES…Denise Hughes, vice-president of the Thursday, September 30, Matthew White, amount of $750 after a motor vehicle stop and other cultural activities; civic, health For more information about the Rotary Club of Fanwood-Scotch Plains, recently presented Fanwood Chief of 33, of Irvington was arrested at Elizabeth on Terrill Road. She was transported to and human services; community de- Westfield Foundation, visit Police Richard Trigo with a check for $400 to support a local police bicycle police headquarters on a Westfield warrant police headquarters, processed and re- velopment and the conservation and thewestfieldfoundation.com. Those patrol program. Chief Trigo has been able to raise funds without tapping in the amount of $78. He was processed and leased. preservation of historical resources. interested in contributing to this com- Fanwood community resources to train and supply four officers for bicycle released on his own recognizance. Friday, October 1, Marcela Valladares, patrols in the borough. Thursday, September 30, a resident of 36, of Mountainside was arrested and This quarter’s recipients include munity foundation are asked to con- the 100 block of Sandra Circle reported the charged with DWI after a motor vehicle the Westfield Community Band, tact Betsy Chance, executive director, theft of assorted pieces of jewelry during stop on Route 22, at which time the officer YWCA Eastern Union County, Union at [email protected] or the past month that were removed from a smelled the strong odor of alcohol. She County College Foundation, Jewish (908) 233-9787 with any questions. Mountainside Girl Scouts jewelry box located in a bedroom. The failed multiple sobriety tests at the scene approximate total value of the jewelry is and was transported to police headquarters, $34,304, according to police. processed and released. Invite Public For Skating Friday, October 1, Reginald E. Saunders, Saturday, October 2, Matthew 56, of Perth Amboy was arrested and charged Fleissner, 22, of Summit was arrested and MOUNTAINSIDE – The Included will be a “Wacky Lids” with driving while intoxicated (DWI) pur- charged with disorderly conduct after an Mountainside Service Unit of the contest. Participants are invited to suant to a motor vehicle stop at Summit officer on routine patrol observed Girl Scouts Heart of New Jersey come wearing their craziest deco- Court and Rahway Avenue. He was trans- Fleissner allegedly urinating on a motor Council will hold a Family Ice rated hat or helmet for the chance ported to Westfield police headquarters, vehicle parked in municipal lot 2. Ac- processed and released to a responsible cording to police, when the officer con- Skating event on Columbus Day at to win a prize. individual. fronted him, Fleissner yelled obscenities the Union Sports Arena in Union. The cost of this activity is $9 per Friday, October 1, Kevin L. Atkinson, and stated that it was his vehicle and that All are invited to take part in this person, or $32 maximum per fam- 51, of Plainfield was arrested at the Somerset he could urinate wherever he wanted. He event. ily (immediate family members County jail on an outstanding Westfield was transported to police headquarters, The Mountainside scouts have only). Skate rental will be avail- criminal warrant in the amount of $387. He processed and released. reserved the ice from 1:45 to 3:15 was transported to Westfield police head- Saturday, October 2, a resident of Myrtle able at $3 per pair. quarters, processed and held in lieu of posted Avenue reported that he gave his former p.m. on Monday, October 11, for Reservation forms may be ob- bail. girlfriend permission to enter his residence their unit’s fund-raising activity. tained at the Mountainside Bor- Sunday, October 3, Francis A. Koczon, to retrieve her belongings, and that while ough Hall Recreation Office, the Jr., 46, of Scotch Plains was arrested at she was inside she removed $1,000 in cash. FCC to Hold Classes Mountainside Public Library, the North Avenue and East Broad Street Mountainside Mountainside’s Beechwood or plaza and charged with eluding (second Wednesday, September 29, an indi- In Moving Meditation degree), possession of less than 50 grams vidual came into police headquarters to Deerfield Schools or online at of a controlled dangerous substance (iden- report that while he was driving on New WESTFIELD – Moving Medita- mountainsidegirlscouts.com. Tick- JOINING THE TEAM…The Westfield Foundation’s new trustees for 2010- tified by police as marijuana) and driving Providence Road, he veered too far to the tion classes will resume this fall at ets also will be sold at the door if under the influence. Authorities said right and struck a mailbox with his side 2011 gather outside of the Foundation’s offices, located at the Westfield train the First Congregational Church on station. Pictured, left to right, are: Sal Caruana, Russ Finestein and Alice Fertig. space allows. For further informa- Koczon refused to stop for police, result- view mirror. According to police, the ho- Tuesday evenings, beginning Octo- tion about this event, call Carol ing in a pursuit that ended with a motor meowner was notified and the mailbox The Foundation also recently announced its grant recipients for the third vehicle accident. There were no injuries, quarter of 2010. ber 12, from 6:30 to 7:15 p.m. Goggi at (908) 789-9420 or visit was observed to have a crack and the post Classes will be held in Room 21, on according to police. Koczon’s bail subse- was bent. mountainsidegirlscouts.com. quently was set at $20,000. He was com- Thursday, September 30, a victim who the second floor of the McCorison mitted to the Union County jail in default stores his motor vehicle at a storage facility Library Invites Public to See Christian Education Building at 125 AzureMasada Masons of bail. stated that he was checking on his vehicle Elmer Street in Westfield. Sunday, October 3, Roger E. Quiros, 38, when he noticed the passenger-side door These classes are designed for Schedule Open House of Dover was arrested at Mountainside po- was pushed in and the hood was popped. Murder, Madness and Poe beginners and will be open to ev- CRANFORD – AzureMasada lice headquarters pursuant to a traffic war- According to police, the battery of the ve- eryone. Classes will continue on Lodge Free and Accepted Masons rant issued by Westfield. He was trans- hicle was dead and the vehicle was unable GARWOOD – The Garwood Pub- finance a publication of his works. ported to Westfield police headquarters, to be started. Surveillance video from the October 19 and 26; November 16, of New Jersey, located at 478 South processed and held in default of $750 bail. location and the business next door will be lic Library will host Murder, Mad- In a desperate attempt to convince 23 and 30, and December 14, 21 Avenue, East, in Cranford, has Fanwood examined, police said. ness, and Poe, a dramatic play writ- the agents, he steps up to the podium and 28. scheduled an open house for Satur- Wednesday, September 22, a resident of Thursday, September 30, an officer re- ten and directed by David Houston, and presents his darkly melancholy Moving Meditation is a simple, day, October 9, from 11 a.m. to 3 the 40 block of Elm Street reported that sponded to the clerk’s office on a report of on Thursday, October 14, at 7 p.m. and spell-binding readings, as an gentle, graceful movement based p.m. Part of a statewide program, someone entered three of his unlocked motor a dispute between a resident and the clerk Rick Heuthe, a character actor with hourglass measures his heartbeats. on ancient Asian Qigong wellness this event will give the community vehicles and removed approximately $18 in over a letter the resident had received re- more than 20 years of theatrical ex- coins and a GPS valued at $100. garding a mandatory court appearance in- The Garwood Public Library is systems. The goals of this practice an opportunity to learn the history Wednesday, September 22, Shema volving a dog bite incident. According to perience, will portray Edgar Allan located at the corner of Walnut Street include stress reduction and flex- of Freemasonry. Ahmed, 34, of Fanwood was arrested fol- police, the clerk called authorities after she Poe in this production. and Third Avenue. Because space is ibility. The practice is performed The public will be able to tour the lowing a motor vehicle stop on Cottage asked the person to leave and he refused. In 19th-century New York, Poe limited, registration is required for standing up and ordinary street lodge building, which has been lo- Way on an outstanding warrant out of The officer was able to resolve the matter, paces the floor, impatiently waiting this program. Interested individuals clothing is appropriate. Laura cated at the corner of South Avenue Fanwood. She was transported to police and both parties were satisfied with the to meet with booking agents to pro- may register in person at the library, headquarters, processed and released after outcome, police said. Berzofsky, a certified Integral Tai and Thomas Street for nearly 80 posting bail. Thursday, September 30, an officer re- pose a lecture tour highlighting his by calling (908) 789-1670, or Chi and Qigong instructor, will lead years. Members will be available to Wednesday, September 22, Fazal Ahmed, sponded to Constitution Plaza on Watchung controversial stories of murder and through the interactive calendar page the sessions. answer visitors’ questions about 50, of Union was arrested on an outstanding Avenue on a report of a blue Mongoose madness, all the while professing at the library’s website, The church’s Board of Christian their lodge, Masonic origins, rega- Union warrant after he came into police bicycle that had been parked in the bike rack his sanity, sobriety and fame. youseemore.com/garwood. Education will sponsor this pro- lia and practices, and the headquarters to inquire about a relative’s for more than three weeks. According to Citing examples from his turbu- The library’s hours of operation are gram. Free-will offerings will be organization’s community chari- car that was impounded. He was processed police, the bicycle was removed and tagged lent life, Poe explains why he needs Monday through Thursday, 9 a.m. to 8 and released after posting bail. and put into storage until the owner could be accepted to benefit the church’s table involvement. Wednesday, September 22, Karen Jones, notified. the money so badly – to allow him to p.m., Friday from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. outreach programs. October dona- For more information about the 47, of Nesconset, N.Y. was arrested after a Thursday, September 30, an officer re- marry the woman he loves, and to and Saturday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. tions will support Waysharers, a Free Masons, contact Philip motor vehicle stop on South Avenue on sponded to an indoor tennis center on faith-based outreach program for Donnelly at (908) 789-0813 or e- numerous outstanding warrants. She was Route 22 on a report of a stolen motor adults with developmental disabili- mail [email protected]. transported to police headquarters, pro- vehicle. According to police, the victim ties. cessed and released after posting bail. stated that he parked his vehicle unlocked, Thursday, September 23, a resident of with the keys under the driver’s seat, at 8 For additional information or to See it all on the Web! the 100 block of Farley Avenue reported p.m. and when he returned at 9:30 p.m. his register, call Ms. Berzofsky at (908) that her bicycle, described as a silver-and- vehicle, described as a 2007, green BMW 232-0169. Drop-in students also www.goleader.com black mountain bike, was stolen from her 328X, was missing. A second victim re- will be welcome. detached garage. ported that he parked his 2009 beige Friday, September 24, a resident reported Mercedes Benz C30 and left it unlocked that his bicycle, valued at approximately with the keys in the pouch of the driver’s Your Hometown Used Car Dealer $150, was stolen from the north side train side door at 8 p.m., and when he returned station after someone cut the lock. at 9:30 p.m., his vehicle was missing. Saturday, September 25, a resident re- According to police, the second victim Westfield ported that he parked his unlocked motor reported that his wallet, containing ap- Interior Renovations vehicle on LaGrande Avenue on September proximately $800 in cash, and his cell “Experts In Special Order” 21, and when he returned on September 25, phone were left in the vehicle. KITCHENS • BATHROOMS • BASEMENTS • MILLWORKING someone had removed a GPS valued at Friday, October 1, a victim came into $100. police headquarters to report that some- REPLACEMENT WINDOWS • RE-FIT EXISTING ROOMS Need a special car? Wednesday, September 29, a resident of one fraudulently used her debit card on Chetwood Terrace reported that his bicycle, three separate occasions to withdraw ap- We’ll find it! described as a black, Schwinn Grand valued proximately $1,200 in cash. According to Building Yesteryear Today at approximately $200, was stolen from his police, the victim does not know how the open garage. suspects obtained her credit card infor- 908-232-6380 www.simpsonsbuilders.com Thursday, September 30, a store on the mation. 100 block of South Avenue reported that Sunday, October 3, Roger E. Quiros, 38, a black male wearing a blue-and-white of Dover was arrested for allegedly driving checked shirt and black pants filled a with a suspended license and on an out- shopping basket full of merchandise and standing warrant out of Westfield in the The Family Law Department of left the store without paying. According amount of $750 after a motor vehicle stop to police, the suspect jumped into a motor on Route 22. Dughi & Hewit Presents vehicle driven by another individual and fled west on South Avenue towards Plainfield. The manager of the store will Park Teacher Gets check the surveillance camera to provide J.T. Auto Sales police with clues, authorities said. Jail for Sex With Student Thursday, September 30, Sonya Hull, EDISON – A former Bishop Ahr Jeff O’Connor (908) 232-6022 35, of Plainfield was arrested following a High School swim coach and fifth- Since 1976 motor vehicle stop on Terrill Road on an grade teacher at Park Middle School outstanding warrant out of Glen Ridge. She in Scotch Plains has been sentenced was transported to police headquarters, pro- email: [email protected] cessed and released after posting bail. to 364 days in jail and five years web: cars.com/jtautosales Friday, October 1, Larry Spurll, 53, of probation for having sex with a 17- Plainfield was arrested after an officer year-old female student at Bishop responded to a report of an individual on Ahr and asking her to withhold in- Cray Terrace who was in need of a wel- formation from the police, accord- fare check and discovered he had an outstanding warrant out of Essex County. He ing to news reports. was transported to police headquarters, Sarah E. Blessing, 28, of South processed and transported to the Union Plainfield pleaded guilty in August County jail. to criminal sexual contact and wit- Sunday, October 3, Linn Jones, 55, of ness tampering in state Superior Plainfield was arrested and charged with Court in New Brunswick. DWI after a motor vehicle stop on Shasta Pass, at which time the officer smelled the Blessing will not be allowed to strong odor of alcohol. According to police, have any contact with the victim or Jones failed multiple sobriety tests at the any unsupervised contact with fe- Kristin M. Capalbo, Esq., Mario C. Gurrieri, Esq. (Chair), Richard A. Outhwaite, Esq. and Andrew J. Economos, Esq. scene and was transported to police head- males under the age of 18 and must quarters, processed and released with a sum- undergo mental health counseling, mons. according to the news reports. She 4 Lawyers, 4 Levels of Experience, 4 Hourly Rates Scotch Plains Monday, September 27, a resident of also has been barred from teaching All designed to serve your interests in all aspects of divorce Westfield Road reported that someone broke or holding public employment in including custody, parenting time, relocation, distribution of the windshield of his motor vehicle while it New Jersey. She faced up to 10 years was parked in his driveway. in prison if convicted at trial. Bless- assets, alimony, child support, college costs, prenuptial Monday, September 27, the custodian of ing was arrested at her home in South agreements, mediation, domestic violence, palimony, post- a Scotch Plains-Fanwood school reported that a glass pane on one of the entry doors Plainfield on December 1, 2009. divorce changes in financial circumstances, and civil unions was broken. According to police, entrance According to the Middlesex Mention this ad to receive a complimentary conference to the school was not attempted. County Prosecutor’s Office, Bless- Monday, September 27, a resident of ing began both teaching at Park Farley Avenue reported that someone at- Middle and her job as swim coach at Dughi & Hewit, P.C. tempted to open up two credit cards in her Bishop Ahr in 2005. She has been name without authorization using her So- 340 North Avenue Cranford, NJ 07016 cial Security number. According to police, suspended with pay by the Scotch the victim does not know how the suspects Plains-Fanwood School District and (908) 272-0200 www.dughihewit.com obtained her information. terminated by the Diocese of Tuesday, September 28, the owner of a Metuchen from her Bishop Ahr job. A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, October 7, 2010 Page 7 Library Events to Showcase Photographer, Cabaret Duo WESTFIELD – The Westfield has performed at New York City’s Lin- Memorial Library will present the coln Center and Carnegie Hall. photographer Paul Lachenauer on Both programs are open to Wednesday, October 13, and the caba- Westfield Memorial Library and ret music of Castorina and Rose on MURAL cardholders. To register, Thursday, October 14. Both programs access the library’s website, will begin at 7 p.m. The library is wmlnj.org, and click on the Online located at 550 East Broad Street. Calendar, or call (908) 789-4090, A Cranford resident, Mr. extension no. 4140. Lachenauer will speak about his 30- year career and show samples of his Les Marmitons to Lend photography. He will present highlights of his professional work for Talents to Arc Benefit the Metropolitan Museum of Art, as CRANFORD – This year, the well as work from several of his Cranford chapter of Les Marmitons MR. AND MRS. MICHAEL C. STOTLER personal projects, including one re- has volunteered to not only serve but (She is the former Miss Amanda B. Sherman) cently exhibited at Johnson & to create the hors d’oeuvres for The Johnson’s world headquarters. Arc of Union County’s wine and Mr. Lachenauer exhibits his per- cheese tasting event. It will be held sonal work throughout the New York/ on Saturday, October 16, from 4 to 8 New Jersey region. His work is in p.m. at the Visual Arts Center of Miss Amanda B. Sherman the permanent collections of the New Jersey in Summit. The public is Brooklyn Museum, the Museum of invited to attend. the City of New York and the New Les Marmitons is an international Weds Michael C. Stotler York Public Library. club comprised of men who share a Miss Amanda B. Sherman, the Daniel Perciballi of Lafayette, N.J., He also is a part-time photogra- common interest in fine food, wine daughter of Terry and Kathy Sherman friends of the groom. Miss Sean Keck phy instructor at the Pratt Institute and the culinary arts. Further informa- MR. AND MRS. JEFFREY MICHAEL ORTELLI of Holmdel, N.J., was married to did a scripture reading. and a contributing photographer to tion is available by contacting Richard (She is the former Miss Stephanie Rose Mahon) Michael C. Stotler on Saturday, May A 1999 graduate of Holmdel High The Westfield Leader and The Scotch at [email protected]. 15, 2010. He is the son of Andy and School, the bride earned a Bachelor Plains-Fanwood Times. Attendees The Arc of Union County is a non- Mariclaire Stotler of Westfield. of Arts degree in English from Lehigh are invited to bring their own photo- profit organization that serves chil- The evening ceremony took place University and a juris doctorate from graphs for discussion and critique. dren and adults with developmental Miss Stephanie R. Mahon at the Crystal Plaza in Livingston, Syracuse University. She is a lawyer Castorina and Rose is comprised of disabilities and their families. All N.J., with Rabbi Joshua Cantor offi- for the New York Housing Authority. Charles Castorina and Betty Rose. Mr. proceeds from the wine and cheese ciating. A reception immediately fol- The groom, a 1999 graduate of Castorina is a pianist who performs tasting event will go to an unre- lowed, also at the Crystal Plaza. Westfield High School, earned a solo in the tri-state area, as well as with stricted fund that can be utilized for Marries Jeffrey M. Ortelli The bride was given in marriage by Bachelor of Science degree in Com- his partner, Ms. Rose. Ms. Rose is a all of its programs. For additional her father and mother. Miss Robin puter Engineering from Lehigh Uni- classically trained vocalist with an ex- information about The Arc, visit Miss Stephanie Rose Mahon, Bangor, Pa.; fellow serviceman Yudkovitz of Westfield, friend of the versity and currently is pursuing an tensive range who has been singing arcunion.org. daughter of Ken and Henrietta Mahon Arnold Berger of Germansville, Pa. bride, was the maid of honor. The MBA from the University of North professionally since the age of 5. She More information about the wine of Summit, N.J., and Jeffrey Michael and Michael Mahon of New York bridal attendants, all friends of the Carolina in Chapel Hill. Upon gradu- and cheese tasting event is available Ortelli, son of Jack and Kathy Ortelli City, brother of the bride. bride, included Amanda Kan of ation, he will return to Deloitte in C.H.I.L.D. to Address by contacting Natalie Krauser of Nazareth, Pa., were married on The bride, a 1999 graduate of Sum- Holmdel, Sean Keck of Bedminster, New York City as a consultant. McCarthy at (973) 315-0020 or Saturday, August 28, 2010, at St. mit High School, received her degree Michelle Wurtz of Holmdel and The bride’s mother hosted a bridal Learning Struggles [email protected]. Teresa of Avila Church in Summit. A in psychology and business from Lauren Ippolito of Middletown, along shower at the Plainfield Country Club SCOTCH PLAINS – The reception was held following the cer- Skidmore College in 2003. She is the with Jessica Alvarez-Calderon of in March. Mr. and Mrs. Stotler hosted C.H.I.L.D. Organization will spon- Oasis Church Officially emony at Stone House at Stirling USA east coast account executive for Hoboken, the bride’s future sister-in- a rehearsal dinner at the Plainfield sor a free workshop for parents and Begins Weekly Services Ridge, Warren, N.J. Parfums Lolita Lempicka, Paris. law. Country Club. teachers on Wednesday, October 13, Erin Mahon of Astoria, N.Y. at- The groom, a 1994 graduate of Drew Stotler of Hoboken, brother The couple enjoyed a two-week at 7:15 p.m. called “Alternatives To MOUNTAINSIDE – Oasis- tended her sister as maid of honor. Easton High School, attended East of the groom, was the best man. The honeymoon in Hawaii and now re- Help Your Struggling Child.” Church-NJ.com officially launched its Bridesmaids included childhood Stroudsburg University. He was a groomsmen were Timothy Sherman sides in Hoboken. Presented by Dr. Frank Dilollo, weekly services with a grand opening friends Lisa McCaddin of Jersey City, corporal in the U.S. Marine Corps and Jason Sherman of Holmdel, this workshop will take place down- celebration on September 19 that was N.J., Kate Brinkerhoff and Angela and currently is a sergeant first class brothers of the bride, along with Paul Meeting of Seasons stairs in the Scotch Plains Munici- attended by more than 200 people. Proske of New York City, and college with the Pennsylvania Army Na- Avery of Philadelphia, Michael pal Building, located at 430 Park According to Pastor David Butler, roommate Jackie Cone, also of New tional Guard, with which he served Schechter of New York City and To Focus on Stress Avenue. It twill address various Oasis has bypassed mass mailings in York City. in Iraq in 2009. He is an assistant WESTFIELD – The next meeting learning disorders and problems favor of local newspaper advertising The groom’s best man was fellow manager with Neiman Marcus in ‘Y’ Preschool Reveals of the Seasons support group will take with cognitive functions integral to and word of mouth to attract people serviceman Adam Knecht of Allen- Paramus, N.J. place on Wednesday, October 13. Sea- the learning process. to the church. town, Pa. Groomsmen were the The newlyweds enjoyed a honey- Clothing Drive Date sons is a support group for divorced, This program is part of the regu- Oasis meets Sundays at 11 a.m. at groom’s cousins, Jamie Ortelli and moon trip to the Dominican Repub- WESTFIELD – The Westfield Area separated and widowed individuals of lar monthly programming spon- 1180 Spruce Drive in Mountainside. It junior groomsman Jordan Ortelli of lic. They reside in Westfield, N.J. “Y”’s Preschool will host a clothing all faiths, as well as anyone who has sored by The C.H.I.L.D. Organiza- is a new church geared to young fami- drive to benefit young children on experienced the loss of a relationship. tion of Scotch Plains-Fanwood. To lies and singles tired of the traditional Thursday, October 14, at two locations. All are welcome. Seasons offers par- reserve a seat and materials or if in church format but looking for more of The event will take place from ticipants assistance in the journey need of Professional Development God and community in their lives. 7:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the parking lot toward healing of emotions and spirit Hours for CEUs, call (908) 322- The church combines upbeat Chris- of the Robert and Virginia Bauer through group discussions, guest 4020. For more information and tian rock music, a multimedia format Family Branch, located at 422 East speakers and social activities. updates, go to childorgspf.org. and a relevant message from the Bible Broad Street in Westfield, and 8 a.m. The upcoming meeting will feature that people can use in their everyday to 1 p.m. at the Cranford Commu- guest speaker Pam Rudy, a health edu- lives. For more information, go to nity Center, located at 220 Walnut cator at Overlook Hospital for 19 years. www.goleader.com Oasis-Church-NJ.com or call Pastor Avenue in Cranford. During a 45-minute presentation, she Butler at (732) 406-7821. Items that will be accepted include will discuss stress and its physical ef- all clothes, shoes, belts, handbags, fects, after which attendees will be comforters, towels, curtains, bedding, instructed on how to individualize their and stuffed animals. Items can be own stressors and how to manage them hen’s the best time to make dropped off at either location. No items with techniques they can utilize at home. W will be accepted prior to October 14. Meetings are held every second and new friends? The American Used Clothing fourth Wednesday from 7:15 to 9 p.m. ROBERT ALGARIN Company will organize all donated in the St. Helen’s Roman Catholic items and send them to third world Church activities center building, lo- ARCHITECT countries. For more information on cated at 1600 Rahway Avenue in the clothing drive or the “Y”’s Pre- 225 LENOX AVENUE Westfield. For more information, call WESTFIELD, NJ 07090 school programs, call Eileen Rooney Bob Laudati at (908) 322-7762 or at (908) 233-2700, extension no. 423. PH: 908-232-2225 Joan Hernandez at (908) 930-2791. FAX: 908-753-0235

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PUBLICATION Robert Marquardt, 67, Was Attorney; Everson Pearsall, 90, Honored Veteran; USAF Veteran and Active Volunteer – Obituaries – Executive and Active In Civic Affairs Robert Richard Marquardt, 67, died fornia and Canada. He graduated Everson F. Pearsall, 90, died on Cross, the Mayor’s Committee for on Wednesday, September 22, after a from Rider University (Bachelor of Philip D. Reed, Jr., 86, Business Owner; Monday, October 4, 2010, at the Center Youth, United Fund, Joint Civic courageous battle with cancer. Science in Commerce); Fairleigh for Hope Hospice in Scotch Plains. Committee and the Lions Club, and He was the beloved husband of Dickinson University (MBA); Was U.S. Marine and Iwo Jima Veteran Born and raised in Westfield, he was chairman of the Westfield Patricia, of Plano, Tex.; loving fa- Temple University (LLM); the Uni- Philip Dunham Reed, Jr., 86, of Wilson National Fellowship Founda- was the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Division of Initial Gifts for the ther of daughter Theresa Ann of versity of Arkansas (Juris Doctor- Skillman, N.J. died on Monday, Sep- tion, and of the board of the Nature Donald Pearsall and attended local Muhlenberg Hospital Building Fund. Portsmouth, N.H.; sons Zachary of ate); Harvard Program for Lawyers, tember 20, 2010, at the University Conservancy, New Jersey Chapter. schools. He was a founder and one of the Toronto, Canada and Christopher and SMU (Advanced Graduate Stud- Medical Center at Princeton. Philip was an ardent gardener During World War II, Mr. Pearsall first trustees of the Westfield Hospital of Portland, Ore., and stepdaugh- ies in Dispute Resolution). He was a Born in New York City, throughout his life – cre- was a fighter pilot in the Army Air Association and one of the original ters Susan Peek of Buffalo, N.Y. member of the Phi Alpha Delta In- he resided in Westfield, N.J. ating gardens and farms, Corps, serving in China, where he citizens instrumental in the creation and Katherine Peek Mahler of Win- ternational Law Fraternity. Addition- before moving to Princeton remarkable specialty flew 81 combat missions. He was of the Miller-Cory Fund. Mr. Pearsall ston-Salem, N.C., and grandfather ally, he served in the USAF active in 1973 with his wife, Betty. fruit orchards and col- awarded the Distinguished Flying also was past president of Fairview of Lila and Max Mahler and Navin and reserve duty for 36 years, attain- Mr. Reed was a graduate of lections of rare orchids. Cross, the Air Medal with an Oak Leaf Cemetery. Srivastava. His brother, John T. ing the rank of lieutenant colonel. Yale University (Class of He also had been build- Cluster and the China War Medal. Surviving are his wife, Mary Marquardt, and his wife, Carol; his Bob was an attorney for RCA 1945W) and a United States ing model ships for the Upon returning home from World Elizabeth; a son, Thomas; two sister, Delores Gaynor, and her hus- Corporation before joining Occi- Marine World War II vet- last 30 years. His model War II, Mr. Pearsall joined the real grandchildren and four great- band, Al, as well as several nieces dental Chemical Corporation, eran who saw combat in the of the USS Constitution estate and insurance firm of Pearsall grandchildren. and nephews, also survive him. where he was Vice-President and Pacific Theater, including (“Old Ironsides”) can be and Frankenbach, Inc. He was past Memorial visitation will take place Born in Columbus, Ohio August General Counsel of the Basic the Battle of Iwo Jima. seen at the Historical president and director of the Westfield on Saturday, October 9, from 10 22, 1943, Bob was raised in Cincin- Chemicals division. He was an as- After brief work experi- Society of Princeton, Board of Realtors, which presented a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Higgins and nati, Ohio, Westfield, N.J. and Cali- sociate for Conflict Management ences on Wall Street and and additional ships can him with the Community Service Bonner Echo Lake Funeral Home, Partners. Upon retirement, he with Esso Standard Oil be viewed at the New Award in 1973. 582 Springfield Avenue in Westfield. Jessie Hoffman, 87 formed a consulting firm, provid- Company, he entered the He was a former trustee of the A memorial service will be held at Philip D. Reed, Jr. Jersey Museum of Jessie Welsh Hoffman, 87, passed ing arbitration and mediation ser- specialty chemical indus- Boating (Point Pleas- Westfield Tennis Club. He was a 11:30 a.m. away on Sunday, October 3, 2010. vices to the Securities and Exchange try, culminating with his po- ant/Bay Head). member and past president of Echo In lieu of flowers, contributions to A native of Paisley, Scotland, she Commission; the Better Business sition as CEO of S.B. Penick and Com- Son of the late Philip D. Reed and Lake Country Club and a former The Center for Hope Hospice, 1900 was raised in Evanston, Ill. and lived Bureau and the Homebuilders of pany, a division of CPC International – Mabel Smith Reed, he is survived by member of Pine Valley Golf Club. Raritan Road, Scotch Plains, N.J. in Chicago, Ill. before moving to North Texas. He taught Business chemical manufacturing for the phar- his wife of 63 years, Elizabeth (Betty) Mr. Pearsall had long been active 07076 would be appreciated. Westfield in 1963. Law at Richland College, and for maceutical and agri-businesses. Reed; a son and daughter-in-law, in civic affairs, including the Red October 7, 2010 A lifetime educator, Mrs. Hoffman several years taught a course in End In 1974, Philip left the chemical Philip D. Reed, III and Carla Martin graduated from the National Col- of Life Preparation with his wife. business and went into business for Reed; a daughter, Antoinette Reed, lege of Education. She taught at Bob served on the Capital Cam- himself, primarily security trading, and her husband, Gregory Ohman; a Lee Hale and David Rogers Punahou School in Honolulu, Ha- paign Committee for the Episcopal personal investment management and daughter and son-in-law, Elizabeth waii, Davis School in Evanston, Ill. Church of the Transfiguration; the breeding standardbred racehorses. Reed Estridge and Mitchael Estridge; and Wardlaw School in Plainfield, board of directors for the Transfig- Mr. Reed was a member of the board a sister, Kathryn Smith; 10 grand- To Speak About Cemetery where she became a reading special- ured Nights Music Series; the City of trustees of the Medical Center at children and a great-granddaughter. ist trained in the Orton-Gillingham of Plano Library Advisory Board; Princeton for 12 years, followed by his The funeral service was private, with WESTFIELD – “Burial ization plan, the people important method. the Friends of the Plano Library tenure as a member of the board of only Philip’s wife, children and grand- Grounds…Genealogy in Stone” to the history of Westfield, the carv- After her retirement, she was a and the Guild of the Plano Sym- trustees of the Medical Center at children in attendance, on September will be presented at the Thursday, ers, the soldiers and the genealogi- volunteer with the Little Shop, Cen- phony. He was a Habitat for Hu- Princeton Foundation for 15 years. He 25. It was held on a remarkably beau- October 14 meeting of the Genea- cal clues carved in the monuments. ter for Hope Hospice and Friends of manity volunteer for six homes. Bob also was president of the Philip D. tiful day in Princeton in the woods, logical Society of the West Fields As a long-term community the Westfield Memorial Library. Mrs. was the founder and first president Reed Foundation from 1989 until liq- with song and psalm and remem- at 1 p.m. at the Westfield Memo- leader and a Merck retiree, Mr. Hoffman and her husband were avid of Southwest Conflict Resolution uidation in 1996, and a former member brances. Just the way he wanted it. rial Library. Hale formulated and led the revi- travelers to Europe and Asia. Network. He also served on the of the board of trustees of the Woodrow October 7, 2010 Lee Hale and David Rogers, co- talization program as a key Her husband, William J. Hoffman, board of directors for the Preston chairmen of The Presbyterian fundraiser and program manager predeceased her. Meadow Homeowners Association. Church in Westfield’s Cemetery for the cemetery. Surviving are her son, John C. Bob was a modest man of great Committee, will share their knowl- Mr. Rogers, after retiring from Hoffman, and his wife, Mary, of abilities and his wit could make edge of the history, the activities, Singer Company, subsequently as- Merced, Calif.; her daughter, Kyle anyone he encountered smile. the revitalization and restoration sumed co-ownership of a monu- H. Lubitz, and her husband, Edward, A memorial service will be held programs, and the tours and the ment business in New York State, of Cohasset, Mass.; six grandchil- at the Episcopal Church of the events, of “The Burial Grounds of cultivating an appreciation of monu- dren and six great-grandchildren. Transfiguration, 14115 Hillcrest The Presbyterian Church in the ment art, cemetery records and con- Private funeral services were held Road, Dallas, Tex. 75254-8622 at 2 West Fields of Elizabethtown.” servation of stonework. Using that under the direction of the Higgins p.m. on Saturday, October 16, with The nearly 300-year-old cem- experience and having managed and Bonner Echo Lake Funeral a reception following in the Gath- etery is the final resting place for achievement of Historic Designa- Home, 582 Springfield Avenue in ering Space. In lieu of flowers, do- founders of Westfield, the early tion for the Burial Grounds of The Westfield. nations may be given to The Trans- settlers of the town, the veterans of Presbyterian Church in Westfield, Donations in her memory may be figured Nights Music Series at the six American wars and 20th-cen- he and Mr. Hale are leading the made to American Macular Degen- above address or to the charity of tury Westfield Presbyterians (in the latest revitalization of the cemetery. eration Foundation, P.O. Box 515, one’s choice. cremains.) Members of the public are in- Northampton, Mass. 01061-0515, October 7, 2010 Mr. Hale and Mr. Rogers will vited to attend this meeting. Re- www.macular.org. SHERIFF’S SALE review the history of the burial freshments will be served. The October 7, 2010 Lee Hale David Rogers grounds, the breadth of the revital- Westfield Memorial Library is lo- SHERIFF’S FILE NO.: CH-10005896 cated at 550 East Broad Street. SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY SPEAKERS...Lee Hale and David CHANCERY DIVISION SHERIFF’S SALE UNION COUNTY SHERIFF’S SALE Rogers will share their knowledge SHERIFF’S SALE Trinity Church to Hold DOCKET NO. F-3018-09 SHERIFF’S FILE NO.: CH-10005786 of the history, the activities, the revi- SHERIFF’S FILE NO.: CH-10005831 Plaintiff: CHEVY CHASE BANK, F.S.B. SHERIFF’S FILE NO.: CH-10005741 VS. SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY CHANCERY DIVISION talization and restoration programs, CHANCERY DIVISION SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY Animal Blessings, Book Defendant: ROBIN BROWN; DANNY BASS, CHANCERY DIVISION HUSBAND OF ROBIN BROWN; SUSZANNE UNION COUNTY and the tours and the events of “The UNION COUNTY DOCKET NO. F-679-09 DOCKET NO. F-32070-07 UNION COUNTY BROWN; BANK OF AMERICA, N.A.; TRUMP’S Burial Grounds of The Presbyte- DOCKET NO. F-137-08 Film and Music Sale CASTLE ASSOCIATES D/B/A TRUMP MARINA Plaintiff: U.S BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIA- Plaintiff: LASALLE BANK NATIONAL ASSO- TION, AS TRUSTEE FOR BAFC 2007-1 rian Church in the West Fields of CIATION, AS TRUSTEE, IN TRUST FOR REG- Plaintiff: BANK OF NEW YORK AS TRUSTEE HOTEL CASINO; HOUSEHOLD FINANCE COR- FOR THE CERTIFICATEHOLDERS CWABS, PORATION III; PALISADES FEDERAL CREDIT; VS. ISTERED HOLDERS OF CREDIT SUISSE CRANFORD – The Trinity Epis- Defendant: JAMES C. FONTE; MRS JAMES Elizabethtown. See the story on this FIRST BOSTON MORTGAGE SECURITIES INC., ASSET-BACKED CERTIFICATES, SE- FORD MORTOR CREDIT CO.; STATEFARM RIES 2005-7 INDEMNITY COMPANY, SUBROGEE S C FONTE, HIS WIFE; MELINDA FONTE; MR page. CORP., CSFB TRUST 2003-CF14, CSFB MORT- copal Church has announced two FONTE, HUSBAND OF MELINDA FONTE; GAGE PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SE- VS. SAUNDERS; STATE OF NEW JERSEY Defendant: SHARON HAMMOND AND MR events that will take place this Satur- Sale Date: 11/03/2010 MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION RIES 2003-CF14 SYSTEMS INC. AS NOMINEE FOR AMERICAN SHERIFF’S SALE VS. HAMMOND, HUSBAND OF SHARON Writ of Execution: 07/06/2010 HAMMOND day and Sunday, October 9 and 10. By virtue of the above-stated writ of execution BROKERS CONDUIT ITS SUCCESSORS AND Defendant: RICHARD H KRESS; CHERYL M ASSIGNS SHERIFF’S FILE NO.: CH-10005704 KRESS; HIS WIFE; ANN G MCCORMICK; Sale Date: 10/13/2010 Both activities will be open to the to me directed I shall expose for sale by public Writ of Execution: 05/27/2010 vendue, at the UNION COUNTY ADMINISTRA- Sale Date: 10/20/2010 SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY RONALD MACCIA; LORAC FINANCIAL SER- Writ of Execution: 08/12/2010 CHANCERY DIVISION VICES OF NJ, INC.; ERIN CAPITAL MANAGE- By virtue of the above-stated writ of execution public. TION BUILDING, 1ST FLOOR, 10 ELIZABETH- to me directed I shall expose for sale by public TOWN PLAZA, Elizabeth, New Jersey on By virtue of the above-stated writ of execution UNION COUNTY MENT LLC; STATE OF NEW JERSEY On Saturday, the Canterbury Lane to me directed I shall expose for sale by public DOCKET NO. F-13969-09 Sale Date: 10/27/2010 vendue, at the UNION COUNTY ADMINISTRA- WEDNESDAY, at two o’clock in the afternoon of TION BUILDING, 1ST FLOOR, 10 ELIZABETH- said day. All successful bidders must have 20% vendue, at the UNION COUNTY ADMINISTRA- Plaintiff: DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL Writ of Execution: 07/23/2010 Thrift Shop will have its Fall Book, TION BUILDING, 1ST FLOOR, 10 ELIZABETH- TRUST COMPANY, AS TRUSTEE FOR GSAA By virtue of the above-stated writ of execution TOWN PLAZA, Elizabeth, New Jersey on of their bid available in cash or certified check at WEDNESDAY, at two o’clock in the afternoon of Movie and Music Sale from 9 a.m. the conclusion of the sales. TOWN PLAZA, Elizabeth, New Jersey on HOME EQUITY TRUST 2006-18 to me directed I shall expose for sale by public WEDNESDAY, at two o’clock in the afternoon of VS. vendue, at the UNION COUNTY ADMINISTRA- said day. All successful bidders must have 20% The judgment amount is: ***One Million Seven of their bid available in cash or certified check at to 1 p.m. in the church’s Witherington Hundred Twelve Thousand Nine Hundred Ninety said day. All successful bidders must have 20% Defendant: LISA RICHLIN; FRANK ZACK TION BUILDING, 1ST FLOOR, 10 ELIZABETH- of their bid available in cash or certified check at Sale Date: 10/13/2010 TOWN PLAZA, Elizabeth, New Jersey on the conclusion of the sales. Hall, located at North and Forest Eight and 23/100*** $1,712,998.23. The judgment amount is: ***Two Hundred Property to be sold is located in: Town of the conclusion of the sales. Writ of Execution: 07/27/2010 WEDNESDAY, at two o’clock in the afternoon of The judgment amount is: ***Four Hundred By virtue of the above-stated writ of execution said day. All successful bidders must have 20% Four Thousand Five Hundred Eighty Four and Avenues in Cranford. All proceeds Westfield, County of Union, State of New Jersey. 02/100*** $204,584.02. Premises commonly known as: 1080 Lawrence Thirty Thousand Three Hundred Sixty and 50/ to me directed I shall expose for sale by public of their bid available in cash or certified check at from the sale will be donated to the 100*** $430,360.50. vendue, at the UNION COUNTY ADMINISTRA- the conclusion of the sales. The property to be sold is located in the Town- Avenue, Westfield, New Jersey 07090 ship of Scotch Plains, County of Union, State of Tax Lot #17, Block #264 Property to be sold is located in the Township TION BUILDING, 1ST FLOOR, 10 ELIZABETH- The judgment amount is: ***Three Hundred Trinity Episcopal Day School. of Scotch Plains, County of Union, State of New TOWN PLAZA, Elizabeth, New Jersey on Fifty Eight Thousand Seven Hundred Fifty One New Jersey. Nearest cross street: Hiawatha Drive It is commonly known as 370 Jackson Avenue, “This special sale offers books Approximate Dimensions: Jersey. WEDNESDAY, at two o’clock in the afternoon of and 10/100*** $358,751.10. Premises commonly known as: 2309 Lyde said day. All successful bidders must have 20% The property to be sold is located in: The Scotch Plains, New Jersey. Total Upset: ***One Million Eight Hundred It is known and designated as Block 602, Lot (for adults and children), CDs, DVDs Ninety Thousand Two Hundred Ninety Three Place, Scotch Plains, New Jersey 07076. of their bid available in cash or certified check at Borough of Mountainside, County of Union, State Being known as Lot 32, Block 3703, on the the conclusion of the sales. of New Jersey 19. and VHS tapes,” said Nancy Ditzel, and 67/100*** $1,890,293.67 together with law- The dimensions are approximately 55 feet ful interest and costs. official Tax Map of the Township of Scotch Plains. The judgment amount is: ***Four Hundred Commonly known as: 1169 Ridge Drive, Dimensions: 110.00 feet x 50.08 feet x 110.00 Ninety Six Thousand Four Hundred and 79/ Mountainside, New Jersey 07092 wide by 105 feet long. shop manager. “We will also feature Surplus Money: If after the sale and satisfac- Nearest cross street: Front Street tion of the mortgage debt, including costs and feet x 50.08 feet. 100*** $496,400.79. Tax Lot No: 13 in Block: 5.B children’s games and puzzles.” Nearest Cross Street: Parkview Drive The property to be sold is located in the Town Dimensions of Lot (Approximately): 164 feet x Prior lien(s): Subject to Mortgage Book 5933, expenses, there remains any surplus money, the Page 0129 in the amount of $40,000.00. Fidelity money will be deposited into the Superior Court Subject to any unpaid taxes, municipal liens or of Westfield, County of Union, State of New 100 feet A Blessing of Animals ceremony other charges, and any such taxes, charges, Jersey. Nearest Cross Street: Short Drive National Title Insurance Company will insure Trust Fund and any person claiming the surplus, without exception or issue letter of indemnifica- will be held on Sunday during the 8 or any part thereof, may file a motion pursuant to liens, insurance premiums or other advances Commonly known as 511 Benson Place, Subject to any open taxes, water/sewer, mu- made by plaintiff prior to this sale. All interested Westfield, New Jersey 07090 nicipal or tax liens that may be due. tion as to same. Court Rules 4:64-3 and 4:57-2 stating the nature Subject to any unpaid taxes, municipal liens or and 10 a.m. services in Sherlock and extent of that person’s claim and asking for parties are to conduct and rely upon their own Tax Lot No.: 14 in Block 3410 Tax and prior lien info: Taxes/sewer/water independent investigation to ascertain whether Dimensions of Lot (Approximately): 62 x 112 may be delinquent - You must check with the tax other charges, and any such taxes, charges, Hall at the church. Participants are an order directing payment of the surplus money. liens, insurance premiums or other advances The Sheriff or other person conducting the sale or not any outstanding interest remain of record Nearest Cross Street: Coolidge Street collector for exact amounts due. and/or have priority over the lien being fore- Subject to any open taxes, water/sewer, mu- Mortgages and Judgements (if any): made by plaintiff prior to this sale. All interested asked to keep cats and birds in carri- will have information regarding the surplus, if parties are to conduct and rely upon their own any. closed and, if so the current amount due thereon. nicipal or tax liens that may be due. The plaintiff has obtained a letter of indemnifi- ers and cages and to keep dogs on If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Tax and prior lien info: At the time of publica- cation which will insure the successful bidder at independent investigation to ascertain whether There is a full legal description on file in the or not any outstanding interest remain of record Union County Sheriff’s Office. Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only a tion taxes/sewer/water information was not avail- sale in respect to: Federal Tax Lien, number leashes. People also are invited to return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall able. You must check with the tax collector for 229527003, recorded 02/04/2004, in the amount and/or have priority over the lien being fore- The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn this closed and, if so the current amount due thereon. bring for a blessing photographs of sale for any length of time without further adver- have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, exact amounts due. of $3006.01. the Mortgagor’s attorney. Prior Mortgages and Judgments (if any): None Total Upset: ***Four Hundred Two Thousand Total Upset: ***Two Hundred Forty Nine Thou- tisement. sand Nine Hundred Fifty Five and 12/100*** pets that are too sick to attend or that Ralph Froehlich Total Upset: ***Four Hundred Ninety Six Thou- Total Upset: ***Five Hundred Sixty Five Thou- Nine Hundred Ninety Eight and 54/100*** sand Five Hundred Ten and 06/100*** sand Eighty Nine and 97/100*** $565,089.97 $402,998.54 together with lawful interest and $249,955.12 together with lawful interest and are deceased. Small children who do Sheriff costs. Attorney: $496,510.06 together with lawful interest and together with lawful interest and costs. costs. costs. Surplus Money: If after the sale and satisfac- Surplus Money: If after the sale and satisfac- Surplus Money: If after the sale and satisfac- not have pets also may bring in UDREN LAW OFFICES, P.C. tion of the mortgage debt, including costs and 111 WOODCREST ROAD Surplus Money: If after the sale and satisfaction of the mortgage debt, including costs and tion of the mortgage debt, including costs and stuffed animals to receive a bless- tion of the mortgage debt, including costs and expenses, there remains any surplus money, the expenses, there remains any surplus money, the expenses, there remains any surplus money, the WOODCREST CORPORATE CENTER money will be deposited into the Superior Court SUITE 200 expenses, there remains any surplus money, the money will be deposited into the Superior Court money will be deposited into the Superior Court ing. money will be deposited into the Superior Court Trust Fund and any person claiming the surplus, Trust Fund and any person claiming the surplus, Trust Fund and any person claiming the surplus, CHERRY HILL, NEW JERSEY 08003 or any part thereof, may file a motion pursuant to For more information, call (908) (856) 669-5400 Trust Fund and any person claiming the surplus, or any part thereof, may file a motion pursuant to or any part thereof, may file a motion pursuant to or any part thereof, may file a motion pursuant to Court Rules 4:64-3 and 4:57-2 stating the nature Court Rules 4:64-3 and 4:57-2 stating the nature Court Rules 4:64-3 and 4:57-2 stating the nature 4 T - 10/07, 10/14, 10/21 and extent of that person’s claim and asking for 276-4047. & 10/28/10 Fee: $171.36 Court Rules 4:64-3 and 4:57-2 stating the nature and extent of that person’s claim and asking for and extent of that person’s claim and asking for and extent of that person’s claim and asking for an order directing payment of the surplus money. an order directing payment of the surplus money. an order directing payment of the surplus money. an order directing payment of the surplus money. The Sheriff or other person conducting the sale The Sheriff or other person conducting the sale The Sheriff or other person conducting the sale The Sheriff or other person conducting the sale will have information regarding the surplus, if will have information regarding the surplus, if will have information regarding the surplus, if will have information regarding the surplus, if any. any. any. any. There is a full legal description on file in the There is a full legal description on file in the There is a full legal description on file in the There is a full legal description on file in the Union County Sheriff’s Office. Union County Sheriff’s Office. Union County Sheriff’s Office. Union County Sheriff’s Office. The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn this The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn this The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn this 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- sale for any length of time without further adver- Gray Funeral Homes tisement. sale for any length of time without further advertisement. tisement. tisement. Ralph Froehlich Ralph Froehlich Ralph Froehlich Ralph Froehlich Sheriff Sheriff Sheriff Sheriff Attorney: Attorney: Attorney: Since 1897 Attorney: ZUCKER, GOLDBERG & ACKERMAN, LLC ZUCKER, GOLDBERG & ACKERMAN, LLC STERN, LAVINTHAL, FRANKENBERG & PHELAN HALLINAN & SCHMIEG, PC 200 SHEFFIELD STREET 200 SHEFFIELD STREET NORGAARD, LLC 400 FELLOWSHIP ROAD SUITE 301 SUITE 301 105 EISENHOWER PARKWAY SUITE 100 MOUNTAINSIDE, NEW JERSEY 07092 MOUNTAINSIDE, NEW JERSEY 07092 SUITE 302 MOUNT LAUREL, NEW JERSEY 08054 (908) 233-8500 (908) 233-8500 ROSELAND, NEW JERSEY 07068 (856) 813-5500 File No.: XCZ-117943 FILE NO.: FCZ-94490 (973) 797-1100 4 T - 09/23, 09/30, 10/07 4 T - 09/16, 09/23, 09/30 4 T - 09/30, 10/07, 10/14 4 T - 09/16, 09/23, 09/30 & 10/14/10 Fee: $206.04 & 10/07/10 Fee: $173.40 & 10/21/10 Fee: $206.04 & 10/07/10 Fee: $204.00

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Hours will be 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Ribbons will be awarded to the pies Saturday and noon to 5 p.m. on Sun- with the highest scores. day. The annual tour covers more For details and an entry form, visit than two-dozen venues significant mountainsidehistory.org. Entry to the county’s history. forms also may be picked up at Featured during the event at the Mountainside Borough Hall, the 1760s house will be a book signing for Mountainside Public Library, the updated history of Mountainside Deerfield or Beechwood Schools. by author Connie McNamara and the Entry forms are due by Friday, Oc- Franklin Pumpkin Fair returns Mountainside Historic Preservation tober 15, no later than 5 p.m. For See details below. Committee’s third annual pie-baking further information, call Carol Goggi contest. Book signings will be from 1 at (908) 789-9420. Pictured, left to right; Marilyn Terry, Roxane Kallensee and Marilyn Jenkins to 2 p.m. on both days and judging of As in years past, children will From Roxxi Hair Studio) the pie contest will take place at 2 p.m. have an opportunity to complete a Westfield Chess Club Holds on Sunday. At the conclusion of the “centuries” game by visiting mul- judging, slices of all the pies will be tiple venues along the way. It&ly Hairfashion Honors sold to raise funds for Mountainside’s The Hetfield House is located on Westfield Fall Scholastic Historic Restoration. Constitution Plaza near the WESTFIELD – The Westfield Chess In the under-1250 section, David The contest will be open to all ama- Mountainside Library off of Birch Club held its Westfield Fall Scholastic Zhurbinskiy of Scotch Plains won all teur bakers. Judges will include local Hill Road. For more information, Award-Winning Hairstylists contact Four Centuries In A Week- at the Westfield Y on September 26. his games to finish in first place with a food professionals who will score the SCOTCH PLAINS – It&ly salon members, including Roxane The event drew 23 scholastic chess perfect score of four points. In second pies on the following categories: Fla- end at [email protected]. Hairfashion is one of the first profes- Kallensee, Marilyn Jenkins and players from all over the State of New place, Virinchi Kotamraju scored three sional hair care companies to honor Marilyn Terry, came from around the Jersey. points out of four in the under-1250 Academy Award-winning and country to attend this event. It&ly is In the open section, Ishan Mazumdar section, edging out Colby Chen of Families Invited to Enjoy Emmy-nominated hairstylists at the one of the first hair care manufactur- won with a score of 2.5 points, out of Westfield on tiebreaks; Colby also Hard Rock Hotel’s Body English ers to award these top hairstylists for three, on tiebreaks over Alan Gu after scored three out of four points. Columbus Day at Trailside nightclub on Sunday, September 26, their outstanding hair artistry. their round-three game ended in a draw. Christopher Heuner came in fourth 2010. Roxxi Hair Studio staff had the Kyle Garrison took third on tiebreaks in the under-1250 section with 2.5 points MOUNTAINSIDE – The Union Trailside staff in its ongoing efforts On September 26, Roxxi Hair Stu- opportunity to meet and speak with with a score of two points out of three out of four points. Michael Zheng cap- County Board of Chosen Freehold- to educate people in all aspects of dio attended an award ceremony for these top hairstylists who create styles over Alan Tong (in fourth place) and tured the fifth-place trophy with two ers and the Department of Parks and nature, science and conservation by the top celebrity hairdressers from for Sarah Jessica Parker, Jada Pinkett- Kevin Yan (in fifth place), who also out of four points. Community Renewal, in conjunction assisting with funding, volunteering the sets of “Gossip Girl,” “Dancing Smith, Kate Hudson, Halle Berry, achieved a score of two points. In the under-750 section, Adam with The Trailside Museum Associa- and advocacy. Its financial support With The Stars,” “MTV,” “SNL,” Sex Lucy Liu, Nicole Kidman, Kate Gamba scored 2.5 points out of four to tion (TMA), has announced a Mati- has provided for many amenities at and the City 2, Twilight Eclipse and Blanchett, Meg Ryan, Janet Jackson Union Catholic Slates capture first place. John Cartier came nee Program for Monday, October the facility. the soon-to-be-released Burlesque, and countless other “A”-list actresses. Open House Tonight in second on tiebreaks with a score of 11, at 1:30 p.m. at Trailside Nature “We encourage volunteerism and and Tyler Perry’s: for colored girls We also previewed It&ly two points, out of four, ahead of third- and Science Center. organizational support for all of our who have considered suicide, plus Hairfashion’s latest hair styling trends, SCOTCH PLAINS – Union Catho- place finisher Samuel Zhang, fourth- “A Touch of Nature,” is recom- facilities and appreciate help from Charlie’s Angels, X Men 3, You Again, combined with a runway fashion show lic High School, located at 1600 Martine place finisher Brandon Ng of Westfield mended for children ages 4 and older, individuals and groups such as the Bride Wars, It’s Complicated, Ameri- including Italian designer shoes by Avenue in Scotch Plains, has sched- and fifth-place finisher Bryan Zhang, and admission is $5 per person. TMA Trailside Museum Association,” Free- can Gangster, “America’s Got Tal- Paul and Betty, www.paulbetty.com/ uled an open house for tonight, Thurs- who all scored two points out of four members will be admitted free of holder Scanlon added. “The TMA is ent” and numerous Disney produc- home/, plus styles assembled by ce- day, October 7, at 7 p.m. for families but received trophies according to charge. Tickets go on sale 30 minutes a dedicated group of people who put tions. It&ly Hairfashion lebrity stylist Allison Blang (fashion with children interested in attending tiebreak order. Former 2004 co-state before the show. a tremendous amount of time and www.italyhairfashion.com sponsored producer for MTV’s “The Fashion the school. New Jersey chess champion Todd “This program, offered when the effort into providing support to this star-studded event, which in- Show”). Roxxi Hair Studio, 2120 Union Catholic offers six academic Lunna directed for the Westfield Chess schools are closed for the Columbus Trailside.” cluded three days of education at the Lamberts Mill Road, Scotch Plains, learning levels, an innovative laptop- Club. Day holiday, is another opportunity In 2006, the TMA provided Hard Rock Hotel covering haircut- N.J. 07076. (908) 232-7699. learning program, coursework in fine for families to enjoy an exciting and $56,000 to fund the American beech ting, hair coloring, styling, editorial arts, extensive extra-curricular op- Franklin to Hold Paid Bulletin Board educational show together and visit tree exhibit in the two-story atrium of and fashion styling. goleader.com/express portunities and a successful athletics Annual Pumpkin Fair our fabulous nature center in the the newly renovated Visitor Center. It Over 500 of the company’s Avanti program. Watchung Reservation,” said Free- also co-sponsored the water feature Union Catholic now has 36 learning WESTFIELD – The Franklin El- holder Vice-Chairman Deborah in the Backyard Habitat and provided areas equipped with state-of-the-art ementary School Parent Teacher Or- Scanlon, liaison to the Parks and the funding for the Mosaic Column. technology, including SMART Boards ganization (PTO) is gearing up for its Recreation Advisory Board. A representative from the TMA will Art Ammermuller and corresponding wireless tablets that annual Pumpkin Fair, to be held Satur- A variety of live animals that may be available on October 11 to assist let teachers teach from anywhere in the day, October 16, from 11 a.m. to 4 include birds, tarantulas, lizards, anyone interested in becoming a Business Health Plans Medicare Plans classroom and allows students to inter- p.m. at Franklin Elementary School, snakes and alligators will be featured member. act with information from their seats. located at 700 Prospect Street in during this program. For additional information about Term Life Insurance In addition, Union Catholic has re- Westfield. The Trailside Museum Associa- TMA, matinee programs or other up- cently installed a Spurtan BV track This Franklin School tradition fea- tion, a sponsor of this program, is an coming events, call (908) 789-3670 [email protected] 14 Years Experience surface, a polyurethane material that tures a haunted house, a musical cookie organization dedicated to assisting or visit ucnj.org/trailside. provides excellent all-weather perfor- walk, funky face painting, creepy mance and is spike resistant, as a part of crafts, games, prizes, gift basket raffles, See it all on the web in color . . . its new track and turf field Athletic live goldfish, food and baked goods, 732-345-6300 Complex. inflatable obstacle course and the Fun www.goleader.com For additional information about Bus. The Pumpkin Fair will take place Union Catholic, call (908) 889-1600 rain or shine, and proceeds benefit the ext. 302. Franklin PTO. 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By DAVID B. CORBIN fourth quarter. Alleman, who had 45 rushing yards Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times “Our kids played well, except for on six carries, completed five of 14 Three interceptions and a negated those three minutes. We played physi- passes for 92 yards, which included touchdown pass allowed the Cranford cally. We played well enough to win. two TDs and three interceptions. High School football team to turn the We just got to find a way to win,” Running back Quentin Blackwell had tide on the Scotch Plains-Fanwood Raider Head Coach Steve Ciccotelli 126 of the Raiders’ 153 net rushing Raiders in a 21-14 victory at Memo- said. yards on 19 carries. Wide receiver rial Field in Cranford on October 1. Total yardage was nearly even for Matt Jegede had three receptions for The first interception stopped a Raider each team, although Raider quarter- 46 yards, including a 10-yard TD drive late in the second quarter, and back Steve Alleman mixed a running grab. Wide receiver Ahmed the negated touchdown pass and two game with a passing game, while Channaoui had a 35-yard TD grab, interceptions set up all three of the 3- Cougar quarterback Joey Papandrea and running back Neville Hall had an 1 Cougars’ touchdowns (TD) in the engineered primarily a running game. 11-yard reception. Papandrea completed three of seven pass attempts for 15 yards, and wide receiver Ryan Williamson had all three receptions. The Cougars totaled

205 yards on the ground, and David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times Papandrea accounted for 119 of them, MAKING ANOTHER GREAT CATCH…Blue Devil flanker Peter Ondi had five receptions for 72 yards, including a seven- including all three TDs. Running back yard touchdown grab, against the Elizabeth Minutemen at Kehler Stadium in Westfield. Reggie Green carried six times for 39 yards, JP Christiano had 21 yards on five carries, Tyrone Avent had seven MURRAY 2 TDs, 193 YARDS; ONDI 1 TD, GRIBBIN 3 FGs carries for 12 yards, and Nick Diaz had three carries for 13 yards. The Raider defense was holding the Cougars’ option running game in Blue Devil Footballers Clock check during the entire first half. In the meantime, the Raiders put together a six-play, 64-yard scoring drive, which included Alleman’s 38- Elizabeth Minutemen, 30-20 yard keeper and Jegede’s 10-yard TD reception with 6:58 left in the half. The Raiders threatened again just By DAVID B. CORBIN led to a touchdown (TD), and late in three yards and 17 yards. before the half, but Cougar defensive Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times the fourth quarter when he connected “The group as a whole did really back Eric Garguilo intercepted Special team heroics, key inter- three more times for 82 yards and great. We were really physical. We Alleman’s pass at the 19-yard line. ceptions, very stubborn defensive line another TD. But the Blue Devils’ stood in our tracks, and we opened Early in the second half, the 0-4 play, key receptions and a battering backfield recorded two key intercep- some great holes for AJ,” said right Raiders were on the move again. ground game aided by an efficient tions and several batted down passes guard/co-captain Jesse DeMartino. Alleman connected with Channaoui offensive line paved the way for the to prevent the Minutemen from in- The Blue Devils had 75 rushing on the right sideline. From there, Westfield High School football team flicting more damage. yards in the first half and added 137 Channaoui dashed toward the end to march to a 30-20 victory over “Originally, we wanted to stop the more in the second half, which in- zone to conclude what appeared to be Elizabeth at Gary Kehler Stadium in run. That’s what we have been doing cluded 119 yards from Murray. Quar- David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times a 46-yard TD, but an illegal block in Westfield on October 2. all season. Leave it to the backs! We terback Danny Kerr had some key GETTING AN 11-YARD COMPLETION…Raider running back Neville Hall, the back negated the play. The Cou- As it had been doing all season, the have a great secondary. Except for completions and finished 8-for-15 for Blue Devils’ defensive line plugged No. 41, had an 11-yard reception against the Cranford Cougars. CONTINUED ON PAGE 14 those two blunders, one before the 88 yards, including a seven-yard TD the holes and stopped the half and one at the end when the strike to flanker Peter Ondi, who made Minutemen’s running game in their game was virtually over, I thought a spectacular dive in the end zone. GREENSPAN NETS LONE GOAL ON 25-YARD FREE KICK tracks, limiting them to 24 rushing we did a great job today, and I hope Ondi finished with five receptions yards in the first half and only two we keep it up for Union next week,” for 72 yards. Tight end John Lanzano yards in the second half. said Blue Devil defensive end Nick had a six-yard reception, flanker The Minutemen, who have been Matthews, who led his team with six James McCrea had a nine-yard re- Blue Devils Score in 2nd Half averaging 27 points a game, did how- tackles, including a quarterback sack. ception, and James O’Rourke had a ever, have success in the air, espe- The 3-1 Blue Devils had increas- one-yard reception. cially just before halftime when quar- ingly more success on the ground as “Ondi is one of the greatest juniors terback Phillip Walker had three the game ticked on, with the offen- we have on the team, who is really To Edge Soccer Cougars, 1-0 completions totaling 41 yards that sive line that opened up holes for stepping up and taking his position running back AJ Murray, who bat- seriously,” DeMartino said. Probitas Verus Honos tered his way for 193 yards on 37 “He made three or four great By DAVID B. CORBIN post, and once again, Osofsky bat it away. carries, which included TD runs of CONTINUED ON PAGE 14 Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times pounced on the ball. Later in the “Osofsky is playing very well in Senior forward Joe Greenspan game, Blue Devil sophomore Shane goal and continues to get better with drilled a free kick into the right cor- Kronick sent a corner kick into each game. He’s just a very talented ner of the net from 25-yards yards out Greenspan, who headed the ball right athlete,” Coach Curci said. “Our team midway through the second half to at the net, but Osofsky managed to CONTINUED ON PAGE 12 give the 15th-ranked Westfield High WBA Girls Basketball school boy soccer team a 1-0 victory over Cranford at Gary Kehler Sta- 2010 Travel Tryout Information dium in Westfield on October 1. The offensive-minded Blue Devils out-shot the defensive-minded Cou- Basketball tryouts are open to all Westfield students interested in playing Travel gars 6-2 in the first half and 8-1 in the th th second half. The Cougars’ strategy Basketball in the 4 through 8 grades. Typical commitment should include at least 1 was to move their most experienced practice and 1 or 2 games a week. All players who wish to participate in the Girls Travel players to the backfield in an effort to Basketball tryouts MUST REGISTER by visiting the WBA website at prevent any scoring on the part of the 4-0-1 Blue Devils. www.westfieldnj.com/wba andclickonthelinkthatsays“Travel Registration”. Cougar senior Co-Captains Ray El-Khoury shifted to sweeper and All tryout participants should come dressed to play basketball, and bring a water bottle as Eric Walano moved back to the stopper position. Junior George El- we will ask that everyone stay in the gym during workouts. The number of teams will be Khoury defended on the right and limited to two (2) teams for all grade levels. Players in grades 6, 7, and 8, will participate senior Dan Couto defended on the left side. in an invitation only second tryout session. The second sessions for grades 6, 7, and 8 will “I thought they played more of a be closed sessions conducted by an independent organization. In the event that you make a defensive game,” commented Blue travel team, there will be a $325.00 fee. Devil Head Coach George Kapner. “Our defense played great. We had the same back line when we beat Union last week. For Linden and Summit, I was still moving players around looking to generate some offense, but for Westfield, we went David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times back to this defensive set. And this is BATTLING FOR THE BALL…A mob of Blue Devils and Cougars battle to the way it’s going to stay even if we direct the soccer ball. The Blue Devils include Andrew Garfinkel, No. 20, and Eric don’t score,” Cougar Head Coach Byers, left. The Cougars involved are Dan Couto, center, and Eric Walano, top. Mike Curci said. The two most wicked shots on goal in the first half came off the foot of senior Eric Byers, but Cougar goalkeeper Mark Osofsky, who finished with six saves, made two miraculous saves. Early in the second half, Greenspan one-hopped a header in front of the Cougar goal that bounced and hit the crossbar. Osofsky alertly smothered the rebound just two yards from the near post. With 16:15 remaining, Greenspan got his restart on the right hash mark. His shot eluded the defenders and lodged into the far corner out of the reach of Osofsky. “I liked the fact that we converted on a restart. Joe had a great bending shot For questions feel free to call the WBA at (908) 654-6361, or you can email your questions around the wall,” Coach Kapner said. 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And the pink was a really good, high-quality game.” Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times saturating a full house at the Westfield Earl also finished with four kills High School gym paid off twice for and three digs, and Bowen added four Two prominent athletic members of DEN TRIVIA QUESTION was a nose guard. But my pick was Adams, who guided the 1931 Blue and the Lady Blue Devils volleyball team kills. Co-Captain/setter Jenelle WHS’s Class of 1979 – Paul Jackson Only two quarterbacks in WHS his- Bret Schundler, the 1976 all-stater: White to an 11-0 record and a state A on October 1. Abbattista had 16 assists, three aces and John Byrne – are, sadly, no longer tory have twice thrown for more than quick, smart and the definition of re- Division championship. That team fea- First, the Lady Blue Devils raised and one block, while Co-Captain/ with us. But the memory of what they 199 yards in a single game. One is Joe lentless. tured captain Rem Merry, Jim Johnston, over $12,000 in the Annual “Play for outside hitter Emma Partridge had did in their short time on Earth is being Monninger (’71), and the other is … “I figured you’d guess somebody Henry Howell, George Brownell and Pink” volleyball game to raise aware- two aces, two kills and a block. Se- kept alive by family and friends of (answer at bottom). from the ’60s or ’70s,” Miller said. John Donaldson. They won 54 of their ness for the Susan G. Komen Founda- nior opposite Abby Flaherty notched each of them. And both will be “in- FOOTBALL UPDATE “But I think it’s got to be Maurice 55 matches. tion for Breast Cancer Awareness to three kills, junior libero Grace volved” in fundraising happenings over As we head into tomorrow night’s Barnett. You should see him on film DEN TRIVIA ANSWER help find a cure IN OUR LIFETIME. Antonelli scooped 10 digs, and sopho- the coming few days. game at Union (despite winning the against Linden, he was a one-man It’s not Dave Brown, Roger Brewster Second, the Lady Blue Devils more middle blocker Courtney Weisse The first Paul Jackson 5K will be last three meetings, WHS trails 27-21 wrecking crew against their Wing-T.” or Jan Cocozziello, and it’s not Bran- emerged victorious to defeat the held Saturday at Oak Ridge Park in in the series), it’s time to look back at Barnett (’92) was a two-year start- don Doerr or Tony DiIorio. The an- banged five kills. Clark. The main race starts at 9:30 swer is … Al Deombeleg (’72), who Roselle Catholic Lady Lions in three “It was nice to play with such a the happenings of the past three weeks. ing DT in 1990 and ’91. His junior year a.m., and there will also be a two-mile Bridgewater 19, WHS 13: Another the team was 7-2, losing to Union (12- had 199 against both Cranford and games, 21-25, 25-21 and 25-14. large crowd. There was a lot of noise. Walk (wheelchair friendly) and a Kids’ Rahway in 1971. Many breast cancer survivors, who year, another coulda, woulda, shoulda 0) and Elizabeth (14-7). Senior year They [Lady Blue Devils] were really Fun Run. There will be post-race … But for two blocked punts and two WHS was 6-3, falling to Union (10-2), DEVILS OF THE MONTH were either family members, friends pumped up. They worked hard for the snacks, kids’ activities, a DJ and as- failures to come up with big defensive Elizabeth (14-13) and Linden (9-7). James O’Rourke made a diving stop or women who had attended the event event,” Coach Torok said. sorted prizes. stops … OK, WHS didn’t show much That’s just 24 points from being 18-0. of the SP-F quarterback at the one-foot last year, were present. The Blue Devil This is all to help the Paul Jackson of a running game (A.J. Murray was THIS AND THAT line late in the first half that enabled girls made a hand tunnel for them and Fund, a 501(c)(3) organization created limited to 61 tough yards on 23 carries) The girls tennis team has been roll- WHS to put together a mini goal-line presented them with flowers. Blue Devils Blank in 1991 by Jackson, which assists fami- against Bridgewater’s mostly 5-6 align- ing along, knocking off Millburn to stand and preserve the shutout in a 28- “It was a moving night, and the lies who are in a financial crisis due to ment, which only saw its safety drop win the Millburn Invitational, then 0 victory. survivors were supported in an emo- Soccer Cougars a catastrophic illness disability. Paul’s back in obvious passing downs. But capturing its sixth straight Union Andrew Kirna ran 15:24 to break tional survivor walk surrounded by CONTINUED FROM PAGE 11 sister Mary is expecting a big turnout something had to happen against that County Tournament title, and 15th in Jeff Perrella’s “New Course” record of the players making a tent with their of WHS graduates to help carry on setup – and it did, with Dan Kerr’s 75- the event’s 35-year history. Is there a 15:30 set in 2005. Matt Elmuccio ran hands,” Blue Devil Head Coach Bev played very well. It was a gutsy ef- Paul’s mission of helping those most yard touchdown hookup with Pete Ondi, Tournament of Champions rematch 15:25 on the “Old Course,” which also Torok explained. fort. We have eight new starters, a in need. who also came within a hair of a game- with Haddonfield on the horizon? was 3.0 miles. The senior’s run came Several additional events, includ- goalie who has played all of three If you can’t attend but would like to breaking kickoff return earlier. Losing A nice job by the boys cross-country during a sweep of SP-F and Linden ing a silent auction, preceded the months, and we were playing a strong, contribute to the PJF, go to FB-DE Garrett Pryor and OLB Brendan team last Saturday, capturing the A that gave WHS its school record-tying showdown between the Blue Devils experienced team who, in my opin- www.pauljacksonfund.org and do your Dugan early to injuries didn’t help. Can Division race at the Shore Coaches 49th straight win. and the Lady Lions. ion is the favorite to win the county thing. we please get a playoff rematch? (P.S.: Invitational in Holmdel. Andrew Kirna, Debbie Wu won her fourth Union “The silent auction items brought tournament based on their talent and Meanwhile, the 12th John Byrne The day’s highlight, easily, was hang- John Leahy and Co. are going to be County Tournament title, capturing in over $2600. There was a serving experience.” Memorial Golf Outing will be held ing out before the game with former among the teams to beat in Group 4 third singles to help WHS to its sixth contest, and one could get pink hair “I thought their keeper made some Monday at Copper Hill Country Club WHS all-state linebacker Bob McNally next month. straight team title. Wu won at second extensions if they wanted to. Food exceptional saves. Even in the second in West Amwell Township, Hunterdon (’77), who I hadn’t seen in over 30 The Class of 1960 held its 50th doubles, with Amanda Simmons, in items were donated to us from local half, he made two great saves. I think County. years. PS: He looked like he could still reunion recently, and members took in 2007, then was champion at second vendors,” said Coach Torok, who their goalkeeper kept them in the There will be giveaways, door prizes, dominate a game on defense!) the Elizabeth-WHS football game. singles in 2008 and third singles the added, “The town vendors were so game,” Coach Kapner said. raffles, and prizes for a hole-in-one, WHS 35, Watchung Hills 14: This Among those in attendance were some last two years. generous in giving us gift cards and “We’ve been in every game and long drive and top foursome. There are game taught us that WHS Jim DeSarno former cheerleaders sitting right be- The Devil’s Den appears in The other items to use for our prizes. we’re just going to get better with still some openings and anybody is knows how to coach with a big lead, hind me and wondering, “How come Westfield Leader on the first and third What an incredible show of support experience. Our players are very posi- welcome to participate, especially unlike former Ridge coach “Run it up” nobody, except the band, joins the Thursday of each month during the from so many wonderful people.” tive about the rest of the season, WHS, SP-F and Cranford athletes of Tony Mottola a couple years ago. A.J. cheers?” school year. Contact us with comments, The Susan G. Komen Foundation they’re working hard and they be- the late ’70s era. Murray could’ve scored every time IN THE GENES complaints and suggestions at also presented the Westfield High lieve in each other. I felt from the Even if you don’t play golf, you can WHS had the ball, but settled for 4-for- Erika Zitch scored two goals, in- [email protected]. And remember, win School Breast Cancer Awareness Club beginning, this would be a work in still be part of the event by joining 4, as the first offense never stepped on cluding the game-winner on a reverse or not, WHS4evr! with the Tiffany Plate for earning the progress, and I think we’re even fur- everybody for cocktails and dinner the field in the second half. flick with five minutes left in regula- ($50). You can also help by volunteer- WHS 30, Elizabeth 20: A.J. Murray tion, for the Radnor (Pa.) Red Raiders Blue Devil Boys Win most money for a school in last year’s ther along than I thought we would be ing for the registration table, par 3’s Komen Walk for North Jersey. carried the ball 37 times, tying Glen field hockey team in a recent 3-2 win. At Shore Coaches X-C at this point,” Coach Curci said. and “course management.” Whether Kehler’s 36-year-old school record The senior is the daughter of the late Westfield has won that award each of “We’re definitely looking forward to you attend or not, you can show your against Linden, and also became just Jim Zitch (’71), a football all-America The Westfield High School boys the three years. the tournaments. I think we’ve proven support by sponsoring a tee ($100) the 15th Blue Devil to reach 200 yards at WHS. cross-country team took top honors The Blue Devil girls had to earn we can match up with anybody. Right and/or hole ($100) or donating prizes rushing in a game (the most recent was DEN STUMPER TRIVIA in the A Division race at the Shore their victory with the Lions, who won now, it’s all about developing chem- for the raffle. (FYI: The Devil’s Den Ricardo Johnson’s 207 vs. Plainfield Last June 3, we asked our readers to Coaches Invitational at Holmdel Park Game 1, 25-21. With a number of istry and experience.” is sponsoring the second hole, a par- in 2008). And junior kicker Jon Gribbin name the five coaches who have led on October 2. The Blue Devils had a long volleys, the Lady Blue Devils The Cougars’ next home game will 3. Anybody with a hole-in-one that became the first WHSer to boot three the WHS boys tennis team to a state total of 93 to breeze past second- managed to turn the tables and win be against Scotch Plains-Fanwood on day gets a free night of WHS-related field goals in one game. championship. We even gave a hint: placed Old Bridge at 162. The Blue Game 2, 25-21. Game 3 was back- Tuesday, October 12, at 4 p.m. The sports talk PLUS beer and food at THE BEST EVER? George Kapner (four), Tony Berardo Devil girls finished fifth in their divi- and-forth also until junior middle Blue Devils will travel into Raider ter- Dillon’s Pub.) A couple weeks back, WHS assis- (seven), Bill Hansel (three) and Sam sion with a total of 199. blocker Amanda Earl served up five ritory tomorrow, October 8, at 4 p.m. Check-in is at 10:30 a.m., with a tant coach Ken Miller asked me who Bunting (three) were four of the five Tri-Captain Andrew Kirna crossed straight points (15 through 19) then Cranford 0 0 0 buffet lunch at 11. The shotgun start was the school’s best defensive tackle coaches. seventh with a time of 16:30, while junior middle blocker Morgan Bowen Westfield 0 1 1 goes off at noon, with a buffet dinner to ever. The names Greg Weiss, Bill Although we got many interesting junior John Leahy finished 16th at notched points 21, 22 and 23. follow at 5:30 p.m. To play and have Backus, Gerry Glassey, Chris Vejnoska, guesses – anybody who got it right 16:50 and Tri-Captain Sam Tooley “The first game was very close, See Cranford Online Exclu- dinner is $185. It’s not too late to join Paul Jackson, Drew Cary and Santo would have won an evening at Dillon’s finished 17th at 16:51. The Blue Dev- and the second game was close like sive for more soccer photos. the fun. Contact Owen Brand at (908) Nardi flashed through my head. And Pub in Mountainside – there were no ils’ top-seven had an average time of the first. In the third game, we had a 789-2730 or [email protected]. there was Rick Sampson, although he winners. The correct answer was Alston 16:54.2.

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By JOE SCHACKMAN 29th minute, the Hilltoppers broke tempo and were playing very physi- Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times through the Raider defense and Brit- cal, not allowing Summit to get com- Winning games is not always just a tany Toffey blasted a shot into the fortable. matter of passing, shooting and play- back of the net. With momentum on their side, ing defense. Emotions are a huge Almost immediately the body lan- Nagourney struck again. The Raiders factor, as the Scotch Plains Fanwood guage for the Raiders changed. They had a free kick just inside Summit’s girls soccer team found out against did not look sharp for the rest of the half. Defender Jessie Klein blasted a Summit in Scotch Plains on Septem- half. In fact they were bailed out a dangerous ball into the box. It found ber 30. Coming off a tough loss to number of times by their defense, the head of Julie Glover, who flicked Union, the girls were able to put that particularly by Christine Miklas and the ball into the box to Nagourney, game, as well as a difficult first half, Avi Shadmi. who from almost the same position as behind them and pull out a 2-1 win. “Yes, we were flat in the first half,” her first goal, buried it; putting Scotch The 4-1-2 Raiders came out look- Raider Head Coach Kevin Ewing said. Plains-Fanwood up, 2-1. ing strong for the first few minutes of “You know we just had a tough loss Now the Raiders had complete con- the game. They possessed the ball the other day, and I think they were trol and they did not let up, searching well, and for the most part, just looked just feeling sorry for themselves.” for a third goal. They came close late stronger against 2-2-1 Summit. How- But coach Ewing must have said in the game when Nagourney played David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times TAKING A HARD SHOT AT THE GOAL…Raider Avika Shah, No. 21, launches a hard shot at the goal as Cougar Hannah ever, they were not creating any good something magical during halftime a ball wide to midfielder Erin Pierce. Dowzycki, No. 12, closes in. Shah converted a penalty kick. See Online Cougar Exclusive for more photos offensive opportunities, and the mo- because the Raiders came out firing. She took it up the left side and deep mentum quickly switched to the Two minutes into the second half into the box. She played a great cross Hilltoppers. Emily Nagourney received a pass, to Gabby Vacca, who vol- VANBUSKIRK, SALITURO NET GOALS; SHAH HITS PK leyed it towards goal, but Cassin was up to the challenge and made a big save. There was a flurry of con- Raiders Score 3 in First Half, troversial calls late in the game that had a profound impact on the game. After a Summit player fired a shot Top Cougar Soccer Girls, 3-0 wide of keeper Paige Della Badia, and it did not appear to deflect off of any Raider By DAVID B. CORBIN “I think they were trying to do both “We had two unfortunate goals player, a corner kick was Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times sides. They got stuck over there, but against us in the first half that Scotch called, much to the dismay of In an effort to avoid another slow we played pretty well,” Raider Head Plains took advantage of, and then the Raiders. Summit played a start, like with their 2-1 victory over Coach Kevin Ewing said. the penalty kick was a tough call,” dangerous cross towards the Summit on September 30, the Scotch Less than 10 minutes later, misfor- Cougar Head Coach Jen Michewicz near post that Della Badia Plains-Fanwood soccer Raider girls tune struck the Lady Cougars when said. attempted to cut off. But she launched a furious attack on the vis- the Raiders were awarded a penalty The Lady Cougars were more suc- was not able to get a hand on iting Cranford Lady Cougars and kick. Raider Avika Shah came to the cessful in the second half, and man- it, and it went into the back of scored all of their goals in the first mark and booted a shot into the upper aged to keep the ball mostly in the the net. The refs waved off half to secure a 3-0 victory on Octo- center, deflecting off the fingertips of Raiders’ half for the first 15 minutes. the goal, indicating that the ber 4. keeper Emily Baumann. The Raiders, however, did take con- keeper was pushed by a Sum- The Raiders appeared to be focus- “I usually kick it to one of the trol for the remainder of the game and mit player. ing most of their attack from the right corners, but this goalie, I really had several opportunities but the Cou- Nagourney said after the side, especially in the first half. thought she was going to dive. I didn’t gars successfully defended. game, “We came off a tough “Our right outside mid [Erin Pierce] want to go left, and I didn’t want to go “We talked about it a halftime, if loss against Union and we is a track star and can run for a long right, so I said I would just try the we were down 3-0, we were still tied Johnson earlier so we time, get the balls and crosses them, middle and honestly hit as hard as I going to put up a fight. We made it our weren’t really playing up to so we really tend to hit it out to her, can up to the crossbar, and she would goal to not give up any more goals in our potential. We came out and she always gets them” Raider tip it in, at least. That’s what hap- the second half, and we successfully Joseph Schackman for The Westfield Leader and The Times [in the second half] and Sarah Vanbuskirk said. “We work with pened,” Shah explained. did that,” Coach Michewicz said. “We RIPPING A RIGHT-TO-LEFT SHOT…Raider Gabby Vacca, No. 2, rips a shot at the wanted to win and we put two the right side a lot, but we are working Three minutes later, with 7:16 left lost 4-0 last time. It was 3-0 this time, Summit goal. The Raiders defeated the Hilltoppers, 2-1, on September 30. goals in.” on switching the other side also.” in the half, Raider Lea Salituro slid a so we are working each and every When asked about his With 19:36 on the clock, that strat- shot to the far post. Baumann pounced game. One step at a time!” By the 15th minute, Summit really beat her defender right and ripped a teams drop in emotions, coach Ewing egy worked out when Vanbuskirk took on it, but it slipped from her grasp and “We had different kids in there. We began to get into the flow of the game shot, hard and low, past Hilltopper commented “Unfortunately that hap- a cross from the outside and drilled a rolled over the line. had opportunities. We were looking and started to control the tempo. Sum- keeper Liz Cassin. pens, but you have to get through it, header into the net from eight-yards “I got a nice pass. I was dribbling to spread the field and create chances mit was getting more players forward The equalizer was just the boost and I think they did a good job in the out. down the sideline. One of the defend- for ourselves. We did that. We just on offense, and they were gaining the Raiders needed. They were emo- second half of overcoming that.” “Jesse Klein made a diagonal cross ers was there, and I cut it back. I had didn’t put it in,” Coach Ewing said. to the left, and I did a direct header confidence quickly. tionally back into the game, and their Summit 1 0 1 a shot to the far post, and it slid right Cranford 0 0 0 Their hard work paid off. In the play showed it. They controlled the Sc. Pl.-Fanwood 0 2 2 into the goal,” Vanbuskirk explained. under the goalie,” Salituro described. Sc. Pl.-Fanwood 3 0 3

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CONTINUED FROM PAGE 11 gars responded with a quarterback eight. Three plays later, with 4:35 on He got his chance to step up, and he sack and forced a punt, which rolled the clock, Papandrea hit pay dirt from did. He did a great job,” Papandrea out of bounds on the Cranford nine- four yards out. said of James. yard line. “Last two games were pretty big With 2:16 remaining, Alleman con- What came next was a 91-yard, 19- for me. I am not a starter, but I guess nected with Channaoui for a 35-yard play scoring drive, which ended with I stepped up. [Sean] Trotter was out,” TD. Papandrea’s four-yard, right curl into James said. “On the first one, I was “They came out playing tough. the end zone with 8:06 left in the just waiting for that guy [receiver]. I They are not a bad football team. game. Rob Gaeta booted the point was eying him the whole time. I Their record doesn’t show it, but they after to knot the score, 7-7. Disaster stepped up and got the interception. play hard, and they have players over struck the Raiders on their next series On the second one, my linebacker there. So do we. We stuck together, when Cougar defensive back Walter tipped the ball, and I got lucky on that and once we finally started to wear James intercepted Alleman’s pass at one. I have such great kids to practice them down a little bit, we got it going the 35 and returned it to the Raider with. Sean Trotter is a great safety. He when we needed to,” Papandrea said. 30. Three plays later, Papandrea curled really helped me on everything I need “At halftime, we made a lot of right again for a 22-yard TD with to do. When I found out I was start- adjustments in order to block up the 6:16 remaining. ing, I was nervous all week in school.” line on offense, which we weren’t The Raiders’ misfortune continued, “We don’t even look at him as a able to do the first half,” offensive and once again, James intercepted at second-team guy. He is a junior, and lineman Tim Handy said. Weichert the Raider 36 and returned it to the he is playing behind two seniors now. As to the blocking of his offensive Weichert line in the second half, Papandrea said, David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times “It’s all five guys. We were running HAVING A GOOD DAY OFFENSIVELY AND DEFENSIVELY…Blue Devil John Lanzano, No. 49, had a six-yard Blue Devil Gymnasts Defeat left and right, and I am running right reception offensively, then he added an interception and several fine tackles defensively against Elizabeth. behind my fullback. Tyrone [Avent] helps me a lot when I run the ball, and Bridgwater, 105.125-104.8 so does Nick Diaz. It’s just a matter of me running hard and them blocking Blue Devil Footballers Clock Minutemen, 30-20 The Westfield High School gym- at 9.0, Shields at 8.95 and Bohlinger hard up front. We got the job done.” nastics won its biggest meet of the at 8.65 took 3-4-5. Panther Avery The Raiders will host Somerville CONTINUED FROM PAGE 11 season to date and improved to 5-0 by Czemikowski scored an 8.2. this Saturday, October 9, at 2:30 p.m., catches. He stepped up in some big He would add respective field goals Minutemen went to the air four times defeating Bridgewater-Raritan, Panther Faye Lawrence took first while the Cougars will travel to Ber- spots, and he did a good job on de- of 39 yards and 32 yards in the second to get to the Westfield one, where 105.125-104.8, on September 30 at on the uneven bars with an 8.725, keley Heights on Saturday to do battle fense too,” Blue Devil Head Coach half. Walker stepped in for the TD. The Bridgewater-Raritan High School. followed by Cook at 8.65 and with Governor Livingston at 2:30. Jim DeSarno said. “It was nice to have some field goal point after failed. The Blue Devils Although the Panthers gymnasts had Shugan at 8.425. Shields had an “I think we have to keep it going. “When they were slowing down, opportunities for him and that he could answered in the third quarter with a the top scores in three of the four 8.25, Ayana Lee had an 8.2 and Keep up the intensity! We have to we were just speeding up. We were make them. If we run into those op- 69-yard march, which ended with events, the depth of Westfield’s roster Bohlinger had an 8.0. Bohlinger practice hard during the week,” James getting stronger and feeding off their portunities down the road, he will be Gribbin’s 39-yard field goal. was the main factor in the victory. took top honors on the balance beam said. weakness,” said DeMartino, who confident,” Coach DeSarno said. “The same happened two years ago Panther Emily Shugan took top all- with a 9.075, and Shugan placed “It’s one game at a time. That’s added, “We are starting to click. Our Next, Lanzano intercepted Walker’s with them, where they scored right around honors with a 36.175, fol- second at 9.025. Blue Devil fresh- next, but we feel that we have to win running game is nice. Our passing pass at the Elizabeth 30 and returned before the half. We went in the locker lowed by Blue Devil Abby Cook at man Lindsay Lee took third at 8.8, a lot of these games going forward in game is [getting] down. We are look- it to the seven, then Kerr hit Ondi in room, put it behind us, and we said, 35.5 and Panther Ayana Lee at 35.225. Cook took fourth at 8.775, and order to do what we want to do. We ing solid on all fronts.” the end zone with 6:56 left in the half ‘We are coming out and getting some Blue Devil Kelly Bohlinger was next Ayana Lee was fifth at 8.65. are getting into conference territory The Blue Devils took a 7-0 lead on to make the score 17-0. points right off the bat.’ He kicked the at 34.85 and teammate Sara Shields Shugan won the floor exercise with now,” Papandrea said. a six-play, 55-yard scoring drive that “I was staying on my read. He field goal. We weren’t that worried at followed at 34.525. Shugan placed a 9.4, followed by Bohlinger at 9.125 “I always think that the difference ended with Murray’s three-yard TD threw it out in the flats, and I grabbed all,” Matthews explained. first on the vault with a 9.325, and and Ayana Lee at 9.1. Cook was fourth between winning and losing is a thin plunge. On the ensuing kickoff, Blue it,” said Lanzano, who added, “So far, Blue Devil safety Pat Bergin batted Ayana Lee was second at 9.275. Cook at 9.075 and Shields was fifth at 8.775. line. We are on the cusp. We have to Devil Spencer Goldin recovered a I think it was one of my better days, down a deep pass of Walker’s on a limit our mistakes,” Coach Ciccotelli fumble on the Elizabeth 19-yard line. but I think I can improve. I messed up third-and-long then added and inter- said. Four plays later, Blue Devil Jon on some stuff, but it was a good day.” ception. Blue Devil Gymnasts Defeat Sc. Pl.-Fanwood 0 7 0 7 14 Gribbin booted a 33-yard field goal. With 37 seconds on the clock, the “I read ‘Waggle’ on the play. I was Cranford 0 0 0 21 21 backing up the corners. I figured he ® MEET YOUR WEICHERT, REALTORS NEIGHBORHOOD SPECIALIST was doing an out, but he ended up ALJ Crusaders, 106.175-83 See Cranford Online Exclu- turning it up the field. I got over the The Westfield High School gym- second with a total of 35.525. Cru- sive for more football photos. top and was able to get a good read on nastics team improved to 4-0-0 and sader Bianca Briscese was third all- Peter Lisciotto the ball,” Bergin explained. recorded it highest team score of the around with a 33.975 and teammate PUBLIC NOTICE • Top Lister Month of September Elizabeth scored early in the fourth season by defeating Arthur L. Stephanie Rodrigues was fourth at quarter on an 18-yard pass from Walker TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS • Local Area Specialist Johnson of Clark 106.175-83.0 on 30.0. to wide receiver Devante Boles. September 27 in Westfield. Blue Devil senior Kelly Bohlinger INVITATION TO BIDDERS • Residential . . . Including Condos and Townhouses Westfield answered with an eight-play, • Buying, Selling or Rental Blue Devil freshman Abby Cook took top honors in the vault with a Invitations are extended to qualified Bid- 80-yard scoring drive when Murray had the top all-around total with a 9.3, followed by Cook at 9.2 and ders to bid for the following Project: sprinted into the end zone from 17 35.65, and junior Sara Shields was Shields at 9.15. Briscese and PROVIDE RECYCLING COL- yards out. With 1:33 remaining, Rodrigues tied for sixth with an 8.4 LECTION SERVICE FOR THE If you are interested in a complementary Gribbin kicked a 32-yard field goal. PUBLIC NOTICE TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH score. Shields placed first on the PLAINS market analysis or just in knowing market The Minutemen added their final TD BOROUGH OF FANWOOD uneven bars with an 8.75, followed trends or prices, please contact me. on a 35-yard reception by Kyle Ward. PLANNING BOARD Bids will be accepted only by mail or in by Cook at 8.70 and Bohlinger at person to the Office of the Municipal Clerk, “The special teams did a great job Notice is hereby given that the PLAN- 8.325. Scotch Plains Municipal Building, 430 Park NING BOARD OF THE BOROUGH OF today. We had that one fumble Avenue, Scotch Plains, New Jersey 07076 FANWOOD, after public hearing on Au- Shields had the best score on the [Goldin] on the kickoff, and we did a until December 7, 2010 at 11:00 a.m. The Peter Lisciotto gust 27, 2010, granted variance approval balance beam with an 8.825 and Cook Township of Scotch Plains (hereinafter good job kicking field goals and extra from the requirements of 184-1 15E(5) for was second with an 8.8. Briscese “Township”) shall not be responsible for of the Weichert Westfield Office points,” Lanzano said. minimum side yard setback and 185-115 took third at 8.55, followed by Blue any bid mailed which is lost in transit or for front yard setback on property owned “Our kickoff coverage was excel- delivered late by the Postal Service. At the by Ms. Laura Crawford at 119 Hunter Devil freshman Lyndsay Lee with lent. We had one little breakdown on above time, the bids will be publicly opened Put his neighborhood knowledge and professional Avenue. Fanwood, New Jersey, being an 8.375. Briscese took first on the and read aloud. All bids must be pre- the punt return, but the kid bobbled Block 27 and Lot 18. Documents pertain- expertise to work for you. floor exercise with a 9.075, and Blue sented in sealed envelopes, which are the ball. Anytime you get a bobbled ing to this application are available for Devil freshman Christana Psyhojos clearly marked “Bid for Recycling Collec- public inspection at Borough Hall during Invite Peter in, and he’ll bring results! ball, something crazy happens. Our tion Service”, 430 Park Avenue, Scotch normal business hours. placed second with a 9.0. Cook and coverages were great all day,” Coach Plains, New Jersey 07076". No bid will be Ms. Laura Crawford Shields placed 3-4 with respective received after the time and date specified. DeSarno said. 119 Hunter Avenue Westfield Office / 908-654-7777 scores of 8.95 and 8.80. After receipt of bids, no bid may be Fanwood, New Jersey 07023 185 Elm St., Westfield, NJ 07090 Elizabeth 0 6 0 14 20 withdrawn within (60) sixty days after the 1 T - 10/7/10, The Times Fee: $17.34 PUBLIC NOTICE Westfield 0 17 3 10 30 date of the bid opening except if provided BOROUGH OF MOUNTIANSIDE for herein. The bid of any bidder who BOARD OF EDUCATION consents to an extension may be held for NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARDED consideration for a longer period of time as may be agreed upon between bidder and The Board of Education of the Borough the Township. of Mountainside in the County of Union, All bids must be on the bid forms pro- New Jersey (the “Board”) has awarded a vided by the Township of Scotch Plains in Contract without competitive bidding for the bid package. Specifications and bid professional services pursuant to N.J.S.A. forms may be obtained from the Depart- 18A:18A-5(a)(i). The Board retained the ment of Public Property, 2445 Plainfield law firm of McManimon & Scotland, L.L.C., Avenue, Scotch Plains, between the hours Newark, New Jersey to provide special- OPEN HOUSE SUNDAY, 10/10 1-4PM 214 Belvidere Ave. OPEN HOUSE SUNDAY, 10/10 1-4PM 1474 Deer Path of 9:00 am and 3:00 pm, Monday through ized legal services necessary to the au- Friday. thorization, the issuance and the sale of Bid proposals and all required docu- bonds, notes or other obligations of the ments must be completed and submitted Board. The amount charged for these by the date as set forth above. All docu- services will be determined in accordance ments in the enclosed bid package must with the Agreement dated as of Septem- accompany the bid proposal. ber 28, 2010 on file with the Board Secre- In addition to the above documents, a tary. This Contract will be in effect until certified check, cashier’s check or bid bond such time as either party gives written issued by a responsible bank, trust com- notice to the other of termination. pany or insurance company, payable to This Contract and the Resolution autho- the Township of Scotch Plains shall be rizing it are available for public inspection submitted with each bid as a guaranty that in the offices of the Board Secretary. CRANFORD $659,000 FANWOOD $489,000 MOUNTAINSIDE $549,900 if a contract is awarded the bidder shall Dr. Jeanette Baubles, execute said contract. The bid security NEW LISTING! Classic CH American Foursquare. Hand- Well maintained 4BR Col. w/CAC, Rec Rm in bsmt, ext. Meticulous well cared home w/many spl features inc new Chief School Administrator shall be in the amount of ten percent (10%) some brick & cedar shingle ext. Wide front porch. Great recently stained/painted. New drwy/Paver Patio. Seller of- Kit w/bay wndw overlooking pvt prof. lndscpd yard, patio 1 T - 10/7/10, The Leader Fee: $23.46 details. Marvelous deep prop. fers $3,000 to closing cost. DIR: Martine to Belvidere. & screened porch. DIR: New Providence to Deer Path. of the total amount of the bid or Twenty- PUBLIC NOTICE Thousand Dollars ($20,000) whichever is MLS: 2806781 908-233-0065 MLS: 2802836 908-233-0065 MLS: 2807668 908-233-0065 lower. TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS All bid security, except the bid security of OPEN HOUSE SUNDAY, 10/10 1-4PM 1496 Lamberts Mill Rd. OPEN HOUSE SUNDAY, 10/10 1-4PM 1003 Penny Lane OPEN HOUSE SUNDAY, 10/10 1-4PM 609 Ardsleigh Dr. the three (apparent lowest responsible NOTICE IS hereby given that at a meet- bidders shall, if requested in writing, be ing of the Township Council of the Town- returned after ten days (10) from the open- ship of Scotch Plains, held on Tuesday, ing of the bids (Sundays and Holiday ex- October 5, 2010 the following ordinances cepted) and the bids of such bidders shall entitled: be considered withdrawn. AN ORDINANCE AMENDING The Township reserves the right to re- CHAPTER XXIII OF THE ject any or all bids, and to waive immaterial TOWNSHIP CODE ENTITLED, informalities, or to accept any bid which, in “ZONING” BY AMENDING the opinion of the Township of Scotch THE FOLLOWING SUBSEC- Plains, will be in the best interest of the TIONS: (1) 23-2.3 ENTITLED, Township all in accordance with the New “REGULATIONS APPLI- Jersey Local Public Contracts Law N.J.S.A. SCOTCH PLAINS $429,000 SCOTCH PLAINS $925,000 WESTFIELD $449,000 CABLE TO ALL ZONES” RE- 40A:11-1 et seq. In the event of an equal Surprisingly spacious Cape. 3BR 2 full BA, hwd flrs, custom NEW CONSTRUCTION! Complete & ready for occu- Spacious Split in Tamaques Pk secn close to schools, shops, GARDING (A) CONVERSION or tie bid, the Township shall award the bid BIs, LR w/fpl, Kit w/dining area, MBR w/Fbth, full bsmt, lrg pancy. Amazing display of architectural elegance. 1 of 5 homes dining & major hwys. 3BR home offers unique, open floor OF DWELLING LIVING to the bidder, which, in the Township’s yard, conv. locn. DIR: W Broad to Lamberts Mill. in this brand new cul de sac. DIR: Raritan/King/Penny. plan. DIR: Rahway to Ardsleigh Drive. SPACE INTO A PARKING sole discretion, best serves, the interest of GARAGE AND REQUIRING the Township. MLS: 2803142 908-233-0065 MLS: 2728510 908-233-0065 MLS: 2780130 908-233-0065 SAID DWELLING UNFIT TO The Township also reserves the right to HAVE A DRIVEWAY CA- reject any and all bids if sufficient funds are OPEN HOUSE SUNDAY, 10/10 1-4PM 767 Boulevard PABLE OF PARKING TWO (2) not available and/or appropriated. ADDITIONAL VEHICLES AND The selected Bidder, will, within seven (B) EXEMPTING UTILITY days (7) of award of the bid, enter into an COMPANY PROPERTIES appropriate contract with the Township. FROM THE FENCE HEIGHT All bidders must comply with P.L. 1975, LIMITATIONS SET FORTH Chapter 127 entitled “An Act Relating to THEREIN, AND (II) 23-3.5 EN- Affirmative Action in Relation to discrimi- TITLED, “R-1 RESIDENCE nation in connections with Certain Public ZONE”REGARDING UNIT Contracts and supplementing the ‘Law PARKING SPACES Against Discrimination’ approved April 16, 1945 (P.L. 1945, chapter 169)” N.J.A.C. AN ORDINANCE AMENDING 17:27, as amended from time to time, and CHAPTER XXVII OF THE the Americans With Disability Act. TOWNSHIP CODE ENTITLED, All bidders must be registered with the WESTFIELD $600,000 WESTFIELD $729,000 WESTFIELD $775,000 “SOLID WASTE AND RECY- New Jersey Department of Labor to en- Enchanting stucco & stone Col. appointed w/lrg front porch NEW LISTING! Unique 4BR 2BA Northside historic home Classic CH Colonial in impeccable condition. Great room CLING CODE” BY REPEAL- gage in public work as defined in the on tree lined str. Many gorgeous features. Hwd flrs, lrg ING AND REPLACING SEC- on 1/2 acre. Lovingly renovated & expanded to maintain flow. Attractive decor. Updated kitchen w/newer ss requirements listed under N.J.S.A. 34:11- TION 27-3 ENTITLED, “MAN- wndws, CAC. Conv. locn. DIR: South Ave to Boulevard. old world charm w/abundance of new world amenities. Close appliances. Raised hearth fireplace in Famiy Room. 5651 through 56.55, as well as N.J.A.C. DATORY RECYCLING PRO- MLS: 2804872 908-233-0065 to town/train/schools. 908-233-0065 MLS: 2790093 908-233-0065 12:62-1.1. GRAM” IN ITS ENTIRETY AND Where applicable, prevailing wage rate REPLACING IT WITH A NEW shall be paid to all workers on the job as SECTION ENTITLED, per N.J.A.C. 34:11-56, 25 et seq. Westfield-West • 600 North Avenue • 908-233-0065 “SOURCE SEPARATION BY ORDER OF THE TOWNSHIP OF AND RECYCLING” Coldwell Banker Mortgage Services 908-242-2985 SCOTCH PLAINS OF THE COUNTY OF were adopted on second and final read- UNION, STATE OF NEW JERSEY. ing. KEVIN WARD www.ColdwellBankerMoves.com/WestfieldWest TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC PROPERTY ©2010 Coldwell Banker Real Estate LLC. Coldwell Banker® is a registered trademark licensed to Coldwell Banker Real Estate LLC. Barbara Riepe BARBARA RIEPE An Equal Opportunity Company. Equal Housing Opportunity. Owned and Operated by NRT LLC. 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Westfield PAL Board Member, American Liver Foundation Run for Donny Cassett has graciously do- Research Team that promotes aware- nated his time and professional ex- ness of liver disease and raises funds perience in training many Golden for critical programs in research, edu- Gloves Professional Athletes to Pro- cation and advocacy. “Westfield PAL fessional Heavy Weight World Class coach Donny Cassett has been an Boxers (such as Lennox Lewis) to instrumental part of my training. He Lisa A. Fischetti, a Westfield resi- insures that I have the extra athletic dent who will run at this year’s pres- edge that is required for this event. tigious running event with over two His commitment to training for suc- million spectators on November 7. cess and dedication, truly helps me to The ING New York City Marathon is keep my eye on the prize!” the world’s top marathon, drawing While completing the 26.2-mile SACKING THE QUARTERBACK…Westfield C-White defensemen Ben Kelly, more than 100,000 applicants annu- journey is one goal for Fischetti, left, and Brett Spass sack the Chatham quarterback on October 3 at Kehler HOME RUN CHAMP…Tim Walsh, center, presents the Cathleen DiFabio ally. the other goal is to help the 30 Stadium in Westfield. “Home Run King” plaque to Hector Cruz, right, while one of the tournament’s Westfield PAL Coach Cassett has million Americans who are affected organizers, Steve Barba, backs them up. been on the board of Westfield PAL by liver disease, one of which in- since 2005 and he has been a volun- cludes her late husband Ralph, who WF PAL C-White Pounds teer coach at Westfield High School passed away from liver disease in Stage House Stages Successful football team since 1994, also 2008. Ms. Fischetti’s Run for Re- through his association with search Team raises over $1 million Chatham Grid Kids, 13-7 Westfield PAL organization has or- annually. Cathleen DiFabio Fundraiser ganized many local events centered For more information on how to The Westfield C-White, 12-year- a 7-0 lead. around raising awareness of support Westfield PAL, contact old PAL football team used two quick Westfield’s defense caused The sport of softball brought many Team A, Paradise Landscaping Westfield PAL and helping raise Ronald Allen at (908) 337-4465 or scores and a stifling defensive effort Chatham to fumble on its first snap, soft hearts to the First Annual from New Providence, outlasted funds for Children’s Specialized visit www.westfieldpal.com to turn back a tenacious Chatham which was recovered by Michael Cathleen DiFabio Fundraiser and One Neighborhood Painting in the cham- Hospital in Mountainside. Paid Bulletin Board team, 13-7, at Kehler Stadium in Ukrainskyj. The Blue Devils’ offense Pitch Softball Tournament, which pionship game at Brookside to gain Ms. Fischetti is a member is the goleader.com/express Westfield on October 3. struck immediately when Jack concluded in the championship game the Cathleen DiFabio trophy. Dave The Blue Devils opened with an Neiswenter scored on a 14-yard at Brookside Park in Scotch Plains on “Mo” Wright was named Most Valu- inside running game behind strong sweep. Ben Kelly and Jack Shirt pro- September 25. able Player for his pitching accu- upfront blocking by Jacob Kaplan, vided excellent blocking on the play. The fundraiser, initiated by mem- racy, walking only three in four Brett Spass, J.P. Tyahla and Max The Westfield defense, which only bers of the Stage House Tavern soft- games, and going 10 for 14 at the Schwetje. On the fifth play from gave up 87 total yards, shut down ball team of the Scotch Plains Men’s plate. The day ended with Hector scrimmage, Chad Dembiec zipped Chatham’s second drive and forced Softball League (SPMSL), turned out Cruz from Team Outlawz taking the up the middle and broke free for a 46- another fumble, with Cam to be a huge success with seven teams homerun championship title with yard touchdown, giving 3-1 Westfield McLaughlin covering up the loose competing on Brookside Park and five homeruns in 10 pitches. All ball at the Blue Devil 39-yard line. Farley Field. The winners of the two teams were invited to engage in spe- After two short runs, Westfield just brackets played each other for the cials at the outside bar offered by missed connecting on a deep pass championship. The event raised in The Stage House/Tavern in Scotch and was forced to punt. The Chatham excess of $5,500 through team entry Plains. special teams then responded with a fees, donations, a homerun competi- The wheels are in motion for an 65-yard punt return for a touchdown tion and food concessions, with more even bigger event next year. The fol- to cut the score to 13-7 just before the donations coming in after the event. lowing businesses/individuals de- half. Cathleen, now age 14, was diag- serve special appreciation for their After intermission, the Westfield nosed with Holoprosencephaly participation and cooperation for defense stiffened and held Chatham (HPE), a birth defect that occurs dur- making the event possible and suc- to just one first down. Dan Audino, ing the first few weeks of intrauterine cessful: Cam Scalera, Michael Gagliardi, life. HPE is a disorder in which the Teams/Vendors: Angus Applegarth, Kyle Shirk, Conor fetal brain does not grow forward and Stage House Tavern/ Stage House Tav- Root delivered hard tackles, and Jack ern (Scotch Plains/Tom Britt) FOR THE CAUSE...Westfield Head Football Coach and PAL Member Jim divides, as it should, during early A Paradise Landscaping/Party Stop Miller added a sack. Nick Gibson pregnancy. Cathleen, who is confined (Westfield/Bruce Campbell) DeSarno with 2010 New York City Marathon runner, Lisa Fischetti. contributed excellent punting, and to a wheelchair, was not diagnosed Rossi Funeral Home/Charley Brown’s Connor Scanlon had two punt returns with this disorder until she was 5- (Scotch Plains) See it all on the web in color . . . totaling 39 yards. Outlawz/Darrow’s Sporting Edge years-old, but has been suffering from (Whitehouse Station) www.goleader.com Westfield will host Parsippany this severe seizures since she was eight Park Beverage/Sysco Foods (Emidio Mark Natiello Sunday, October 10. months old. Monaco) Cathleen’s parents, Joe and Cathy Neighborhood Painting/Shoprite of Blue Star (Watchung) C OLDWELL B ANKER DiFabio, have been coping with the Primetime Frameless Shower Doors medical expenses. The donated Individuals: money will help the DiFabio’s pur- Keith Benovengo – District Commis- chase a stair lift for Cathleen. Joe has sioner NJ ASA Union County Umpires Association, Ray Poerio/Ed Zazzali – been an active softball player in the Scotch Plains Recreation Commission, SPMSL for over 20 years. Bill Mariani – Rossi Funeral Home PREVIEWS

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Berkeley Heights Kids, 18-0 MAKING A GOOD HANDOFF…Scotch Plains-Fanwood PAL A quarterback Ryan McSherry, No. 14, hands off to running back Emendo Thomas, No. 9, who The Westfield Blue PAL “B” foot- lowed was a series of penalties on ran for a touchdown against Millburn. ball team pounded out its third straight both sides, including 40-yard punt victory with an 18-0 blanking of Ber- return by Murray that was called back keley Heights on October 3. because of clipping. SPF PAL A Pummels Millburn Millers, 36-0 On its first possession, Westfield Westfield’s defensive line of Zack The Scotch Plains-Fanwood PAL down, and McSherry kicked the extra running back Jack Gorelick dashed Kelly (sack), Bremer, Lin, “A” football team rumbled over the points. Jones blocked a Millburn pass, forward then around the end for a Prevoznak, J. Mack Rembisz and Millers of Millburn, 36-0, on Octo- and Maurice Shell sacked the quar- first down. Offensive linemen Justin Robbie Suriano stopped Berkeley ber 3 to improve to 2-2. terback. Lin, Cameron Bremer, Ethan Heights’ next drive. Fullbacks Chris Ryan Jenson scored the first touch- In the third quarter, McSherry had Prevoznak, Michael O’Connor, Matt Cerrachio and Anderson opened down in the first quarter, and Ryan a touchdown and also kicked the ex- McIlory, Devin Zrebeic and Brett holes for Gorelick then Westfield McSherry kicked the points after. Joe tra points. In the fourth quarter, Robertshaw dominated the line of struck again on a 65-yard quick-out Rosenberger and Jordan Jones made Emendo Thomas had a touchdown scrimmage. Next, quarterback Nick pass from Mele to Murray. key tackles, and Chris Geissler re- and Pete Maioriello recovered a Mele hit wide receiver Owen Murray With time running out in the first CRUNCHING THE RUNNING BACK…Westfield PAL C Blue defenders Nick Maher, No. 56, and Jack Hall crunch a Richmond Boro running back for no gain. corded a quarterback sack. Brian fumble. Andrew Ciccarino added the for a 20-yard touchdown pass to make half, Berkeley Heights went to the Lapham added a first-quarter touch- final touchdown. the score, 6-0. air, but cornerbacks Chris Rinaldi, Berkeley Heights went three-and- Chris Hoerle and safety Patrick WF PAL ‘A’ Blanks Richmond Boro, 21-0 out thanks to Westfield nose tackle McCormick knocked down several WF’s Natiello Wins Punt Pass, Kick Competition Devin Anderson, and linebackers passes. The Westfield “A” football team Following a 36-yard pass from McIlory, O’Connor, Gorelick, Jacob In the second half, Westfield banged defeated Richmond Boro, 21-0, in Mitchell to Jack Bunting, the second Mark Natiello, 10, of Westfield, competitions in Garfield this Satur- Kurstedt and Johnny Link. What fol- the ball up the middle to set up Mele’s Westfield on October 3. TD was scored when Elliott sprinted finished first in the NFL Punt, Pass day, October 9, for a chance to ad- 65-yard naked bootleg touchdown. Westfield, behind the solid block- 39 yards to the end zone. Elliott added and Kick Local Competition held in vance to the team championships to SPF PAL C Shuts Out Next, defensive lineman Aidan ing of Casey Haviland, Nick Costa, his second TD when he revisited the Summit on September 25. The NFL be held at a Giants or Jets game in Sumner and linebacker Max Landau Cotter Spurlock, Andrew Githens, end zone on a 37-yard interception. Punt, Pass, and Kick (PPK) program mid-December. Millburn Gridders, 19-0 got in on the action, and the offense Fred Gladis and Harry Williamson, Elliott converted the point after to is a national skill competition for This was the third year Mark en- Three long scoring dashes and an- returned to the field. Running backs marched down the field with the open- make it 21-0 at halftime. boys and girls between the ages of 6 tered the Punt, Pass and Kick compe- other stellar defensive effort guided Alex Knepper and Hoerle had tough ing possession. Strong runs by Jack The defense penetrated the Rich- and 15 to compete separately against tition. the undefeated, 4-0 Scotch Plains- runs with the help of Daniel Simcox, Sean Elliott and Danny mond Boro backfield. Haviland had a their peers. Fanwood (SPF) PAL football C team Schoenfeld. Later, safety Matt Mitchell put the ball deep in Rich- sack and Luke Prybylski and Mark, a Franklin Elementary to a 19-0 victory over Millburn on Busardo made an interception. mond Boro territory. Simcox pounded Williamson had tackles for losses. School fifth grader, competed against October 3 in Scotch Plains. in for the touchdown (TD) from two- Andrew Malacrae and Jake Maher 17 boys in the 10-11 age group. He Thanks to superb blocking up front PUBLIC NOTICE yards out. Mitchell converted the ex- had solid tackles from their linebacker punted the ball 72 feet, passed the ball 76 feet and kicked the ball 66 feet – a fact that was displayed all game – BOROUGH OF MOUNTIANSIDE tra point. position. the SPF C team struck quickly when BOARD OF EDUCATION for a total distance of 213 feet. The Jason Calabria raced 50 yards to a NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARDED winners advanced to the sectional touchdown. The SPF C team lead The Board of Education of the Borough See it all on the web in color . . . grew to 13-0 before the half when of Mountainside in the County of Union, www.goleader.com New Jersey (the “Board”) has awarded a Andrew Dance ripped off a 35-yard Contract without competitive bidding for PUBLIC NOTICE run into the end zone. professional services pursuant to N.J.S.A. The SPF C team sealed the victory 18A:18A-5(a)(i). The Board retained the BOROUGH OF FANWOOD when Jumar Williams-Etkins burst law firm of Acacia Financial Group Inc., PLANNING BOARD 60 yards to a touchdown in the third Marlton, New Jersey to provide special- Notice is hereby given that the PLAN- TRIPLE AWARD WINNER…Jake ized financial services necessary to the NING BOARD OF THE BOROUGH OF Tooley of Westfield received three golf period. The defense pitched its sec- authorization, the issuance and the sale of FANWOOD, after public hearing on Au- awards at the awards dinner held at ond shutout of the season. Leading bonds, notes or other obligations of the gust 27, 2010 granted variance approval Board. The amount charged for these Echo Lake Country Club on Septem- that unit against Millburn were from the requirements of 184-163A for ber 10. He received the red tag award Roderic Carson, Jimmy Harcourt and services will be determined in accordance minimum driveway width on property with the Agreement dated as of Septem- owned by Ms. Amy Alfano at 322 LaGrande – kids who shot a 59 or under on nine Brian Taylor. ber 28, 2010 on file with the Board Secre- Ave, Fanwood, New Jersey being Block holes and passsed a written test. This Next up for the SPF C team is tary. This Contract will be in effect until 113 and Lot 3. group had weekly clinics/competitions Irvington, which will pay a visit to such time as either party gives written Documents pertaining to this applica- where they were awarded points at the notice to the other of termination. tion are available for public inspection at end of the season. Jake had the most Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School This Contract and the Resolution autho- at noon this Sunday, October 10, in Borough Hall during normal business points. He also won for most improved rizing it are available for public inspection hours. golfer over the season and, with his a New Jersey Suburban Youth Foot- in the offices of the Board Secretary. Ms. Amy Alfano Dr. Jeanette Baubles, 322 LaGrande Avenue father Mike, tied for low net for the ball League American Conference HAULING IN THE INTERCEPTION…Westfield A team’s Sean Elliott (86) steps father/son red tag tournament with game. 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GREENSPAN NETS LONE GOAL ON 25-YARD FREE KICK Blue Devils Score in 2nd Half To Edge Soccer Cougars, 1-0

By DAVID B. CORBIN the same back line when we beat said. Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times Union last week. For Linden and After Greenspan scored, Blue Devil Senior forward Joe Greenspan Summit, I was still moving players Mike Jones’ shot nicked the right drilled a free kick into the right cor- around looking to generate some of- post, and once again, Osofsky ner of the net from 25-yards yards out fense, but for Westfield, we went pounced on the ball. Later in the midway through the second half to back to this defensive set. And this is game, Blue Devil sophomore Shane give the 15th-ranked Westfield High the way it’s going to stay even if we Kronick sent a corner kick into school boy soccer team a 1-0 victory don’t score,” Cougar Head Coach Greenspan, who headed the ball right over Cranford at Gary Kehler Sta- Mike Curci said. at the net, but Osofsky managed to dium in Westfield on October 1. The two most wicked shots on goal bat it away. The offensive-minded Blue Devils in the first half came off the foot of “Osofsky is playing very well in out-shot the defensive-minded Cou- senior Eric Byers, but Cougar goal- goal and continues to get better with gars 6-2 in the first half and 8-1 in the keeper Mark Osofsky, who finished each game. He’s just a very talented second half. The Cougars’ strategy with six saves, made two miraculous athlete,” Coach Curci said. “Our team was to move their most experienced saves. Early in the second half, played very well. It was a gutsy effort. players to the backfield in an effort to Greenspan one-hopped a header in We have eight new starters, a goalie prevent any scoring on the part of the front of the Cougar goal that bounced who has played all of three months, 4-0-1 Blue Devils. and hit the crossbar. Osofsky alertly and we were playing a strong, experi- Cougar senior Co-Captains Ray El- smothered the rebound just two yards enced team who, in my opinion is the Khoury shifted to sweeper and Eric David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times from the near post. favorite to win the county tournament IN POSITION TO MAKE THE TACKLE…Cougar linebacker J.T. Vicci, No. 33, positions himself to make the tackle on Walano moved back to the stopper With 16:15 remaining, Greenspan based on their talent and experience.” Raider running back Quentin Blackwell, No. 24, but Raider tight end Alex Daboub, No. 11, closes in to make a block. position. Junior George El-Khoury got his restart on the right hash mark. “I thought their keeper made some PAPANDREA SCORES 3 TDs, JAMES HAULS IN 2 INTS Football Cougars Turn Tide, Defeat SP-F Raiders, 21-14

By DAVID B. CORBIN passes for 92 yards, which included The Raiders threatened again just Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times two TDs and three interceptions. before the half, but Cougar defensive Three interceptions and a negated Running back Quentin Blackwell had back Eric Garguilo intercepted touchdown pass allowed the Cranford 126 of the Raiders’ 153 net rushing Alleman’s pass at the 19-yard line. High School football team to turn the yards on 19 carries. Wide receiver Early in the second half, the 0-4 tide on the Scotch Plains-Fanwood Matt Jegede had three receptions for Raiders were on the move again. Raiders in a 21-14 victory at Memo- 46 yards, including a 10-yard TD Alleman connected with Channaoui rial Field in Cranford on October 1. grab. Wide receiver Ahmed on the right sideline. From there, The first interception stopped a Raider Channaoui had a 35-yard TD grab, Channaoui dashed toward the end drive late in the second quarter, and and running back Neville Hall had an zone to conclude what appeared to be the negated touchdown pass and two 11-yard reception. a 46-yard TD, but an illegal block in interceptions set up all three of the 3- Papandrea completed three of seven the back negated the play. The Cou- 1 Cougars’ touchdowns (TD) in the pass attempts for 15 yards, and wide gars responded with a quarterback fourth quarter. receiver Ryan Williamson had all sack and forced a punt, which rolled “Our kids played well, except for three receptions. The Cougars totaled out of bounds on the Cranford nine- those three minutes. We played physi- 205 yards on the ground, and yard line. cally. We played well enough to win. Papandrea accounted for 119 of them, What came next was a 91-yard, 19- David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times We just got to find a way to win,” including all three TDs. Running back play scoring drive, which ended with DRILLING THE BALL TOWARD BLUE DEVIL TERRITORY…Cougar forward Mike Helmstetter, No. 4, boots the ball downfield past teammate Ray El-Khoury, No. 14, and Blue Devil Andrew Garfinkel, No. 20. See photo on page 3. Raider Head Coach Steve Ciccotelli Reggie Green carried six times for 39 Papandrea’s four-yard, right curl into said. yards, JP Christiano had 21 yards on the end zone with 8:06 left in the defended on the right and senior Dan His shot eluded the defenders and exceptional saves. Even in the sec- Total yardage was nearly even for five carries, Tyrone Avent had seven game. Rob Gaeta booted the point Couto defended on the left side. lodged into the far corner out of the ond half, he made two great saves. I each team, although Raider quarter- carries for 12 yards, and Nick Diaz after to knot the score, 7-7. Disaster “I thought they played more of a reach of Osofsky. think their goalkeeper kept them in back Steve Alleman mixed a running had three carries for 13 yards. struck the Raiders on their next series defensive game,” commented Blue “I liked the fact that we converted the game,” Coach Kapner said. game with a passing game, while The Raider defense was holding when Cougar defensive back Walter Devil Head Coach George Kapner. on a restart. Joe had a great bending “We’ve been in every game and Cougar quarterback Joey Papandrea the Cougars’ option running game in James intercepted Alleman’s pass at “Our defense played great. We had shot around the wall,” Coach Kapner we’re just going to get better with engineered primarily a running game. check during the entire first half. In the 35 and returned it to the Raider experience. Our players are very posi- Alleman, who had 45 rushing yards the meantime, the Raiders put to- 30. Three plays later, Papandrea tive about the rest of the season, on six carries, completed five of 14 gether a six-play, 64-yard scoring curled right again for a 22-yard TD they’re working hard and they be- drive, which included Alleman’s 38- with 6:16 remaining. Cranford Cougar Snacks: lieve in each other. I felt from the Probitas Verus Honos yard keeper and Jegede’s 10-yard TD The Raiders’ misfortune contin- beginning, this would be a work in reception with 6:58 left in the half. CONTINUED ON PAGE 2 progress, and I think we’re even fur- Cougar V’ballers Rock Cougars Nip Columbia ther along than I thought we would be Rahway, 25-14, 25-17 In Field Hockey, 2-1 at this point,” Coach Curci said. “We’re definitely looking forward to The 8-2 Cranford High School girls The Cranford High School field hockey team upped its record to 5-0- the tournaments. I think we’ve proven volleyball team swept the Rahway we can match up with anybody. Right Indians in two games, 25-14, 25-17, 1 with a 2-1 victory over the Colum- bia Cougars in Maplewood on Sep- now, it’s all about developing chem- in Cranford on October 4. Cougar istry and experience.” Athlete of week Sarah Barry totaled tember 30. Nicole Ravetier and Maria Guarisco each netted a goal, and The Cougars’ next home game will 10 assists and two service points. be against Scotch Plains-Fanwood Senior Katie Knorr notched five kills, goalie Jessica McCoy made seven saves. on Tuesday, October 12, at 4 p.m. one block and one service point. Se- The Blue Devils will travel into nior Alexis Inselberg had five kills, Raider territory tomorrow, October two digs and three service points, and Summit Tops Cougars 8, at 4 p.m. senior Alex Bizub had four kills, two digs, five service aces and 10 service Cranford 0 0 0 In Field Hockey, 1-0 Westfield 0 1 1 points. Juniors Gabby Pericone added The 7-3-1 Summit High School a pair of kills and an ace, and Izzy girls field hockey team notched a 1- Acton had five service aces. 0 victory over the hosting Cranford Westfield Nips Cougars According to Cougar Head Coach Cougars on October 5 when Katie In Gymnastics Meet Lucy Diaz, “The girls had fun and Birle flicked in a second-half goal. enjoyed the match, realizing their The undefeated Westfield High Jesse McCoy had 10 stops for the 5- School gymnastics team squeezed comfort zone. The seniors did a great 2-1 Lady Cougars. job motivating and keeping everyone past the Cranford Cougars, 107.05- levelheaded, and the underclassmen Soccer Farmers Top 105.775, in Cranford on October 5. continued to handle the pressure of Both teams recorded season-high on-and-off court decisions very well.” Lady Cougars, 1-0 totals in preparation for the big Cou- The Cougars are looking forward The Union High School Lady gar Invitational, which will be held to another face-off with the New Farmers soccer team recorded it third tomorrow, October 8 in the Cranford Providence Pioneers on Tuesday, straight shutout with a 1-0 victory High School gym. See full story of October 12, at 4:30 p.m. in Cranford. over the Cranford Lady Cougars on the Cranford/Westfield meet in next week’s edition of the Online The 10-0 Pioneers defeated the Cou- September 30. Stephanie Narciso, on David B. 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By DAVID B. CORBIN sides. They got stuck over there, but “We had two unfortunate goals Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times we played pretty well,” Raider Head against us in the first half that Scotch In an effort to avoid another slow Coach Kevin Ewing said. Plains took advantage of, and then the start, like with their 2-1 victory over Less than 10 minutes later, misfor- penalty kick was a tough call,” Cougar Summit on September 30, the Scotch tune struck the Lady Cougars when Head Coach Jen Michewicz said. Plains-Fanwood soccer Raider girls the Raiders were awarded a penalty The Lady Cougars were more suc- launched a furious attack on the visit- kick. Raider Avika Shah came to the cessful in the second half, and man- ing Cranford Lady Cougars and scored mark and booted a shot into the upper aged to keep the ball mostly in the all of their goals in the first half to center, deflecting off the fingertips of Raiders’ half for the first 15 minutes. secure a 3-0 victory on October 4. keeper Emily Baumann. The Raiders, however, did take con- The Raiders appeared to be focus- “I usually kick it to one of the trol for the remainder of the game and ing most of their attack from the right corners, but this goalie, I really had several opportunities but the side, especially in the first half. thought she was going to dive. I didn’t Cougars successfully defended. “Our right outside mid [Erin Pierce] want to go left, and I didn’t want to go “We talked about it a halftime, if is a track star and can run for a long right, so I said I would just try the we were down 3-0, we were still time, get the balls and crosses them, so middle and honestly hit as hard as I going to put up a fight. We made it our we really tend to hit it out to her, and can up to the crossbar and she would goal to not give up any more goals in she always gets them” Raider Sarah tip it in, at least. That’s what hap- the second half, and we successfully Vanbuskirk said. “We work with the pened,” Shah explained. did that,” Coach Michewicz said. “We David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times right side a lot, but we are working on Three minutes later, with 7:16 left lost 4-0 last time. It was 3-0 this time, LOOKING FOR THE RAIDER RUNNING BACK…Cougar offensive linemen Kurt Rutmayer, No. 55, and T.J. Nichols, switching the other side also.” in the half, Raider Lea Salituro slid a so we are working each and every No. 56, search for the Raider running back. The Cougars scored three touchdowns in the fourth quarter to defeat the Scotch With 19:36 on the clock, that strategy shot to the far post. Baumann pounced game. One step at a time!” Plains-Fanwood Raiders, 21-14, at Memorial Field in Cranford on October 1. worked out when Vanbuskirk took a on it, but it slipped from her grasp and “We had different kids in there. We cross from the outside and drilled a rolled over the line. had opportunities. We were looking header into the net from eight-yards out. “I got a nice pass. I was dribbling to spread the field and create chances “Jesse Klein made a diagonal cross down the sideline. One of the defend- for ourselves. We did that. We just Football Cougars Turn Tide on Raiders, 21-14 to the left, and I did a direct header ers was there, and I cut it back. I had didn’t put it in,” Coach Ewing said. into the goal,” Vanbuskirk explained. a shot to the far post, and it slid right CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 Cranford 0 0 0 “I think they were trying to do both under the goalie,” Salituro described. Sc. Pl.-Fanwood 3 0 3 ued, and once again, James inter- said of James. a matter of me running hard and them cepted at the Raider 36 and returned With 2:16 remaining, Alleman con- blocking hard up front. We got the it to the eight. Three plays later, with nected with Channaoui for a 35-yard job done.” 4:35 on the clock, Papandrea hit pay TD. The Raiders will host Somerville dirt from four yards out. “They came out playing tough. this Saturday, October 9, at 2:30 p.m., “Last two games were pretty big for They are not a bad football team. while the Cougars will travel to Ber- me. I am not a starter, but I guess I Their record doesn’t show it, but they keley Heights on Saturday to do battle stepped up. [Sean] Trotter was out,” play hard, and they have players over with Governor Livingston at 2:30. James said. “On the first one, I was there. So do we. We stuck together, “I think we have to keep it going. just waiting for that guy [receiver]. I and once we finally started to wear Keep up the intensity! We have to prac- was eying him the whole time. I stepped them down a little bit, we got it going tice hard during the week,” James said. up and got the interception. On the when we need to,” Papandrea said. “It’s one game at a time. That’s second one, my linebacker tipped the “At halftime, we made a lot of next, but we feel that we have to win ball, and I got lucky on that one. I have adjustments in order to block up the a lot of these games going forward in such great kids to practice with. Sean line on offense, which we weren’t order to do what we want to do. We Trotter is a great safety. He really able to do the first half,” offensive are getting into conference territory helped me on everything I need to do. lineman Tim Handy said. now,” Papandrea said. When I found out I was starting, I was As to the blocking of his offensive “I always think that the difference nervous all week in school.” line in the second half, Papandrea between winning and losing is a thin “We don’t even look at him as a said, “It’s all five guys. We were line. We are on the cusp. We have to second-team guy. He is a junior, and running left and right, and I am run- limit our mistakes,” Coach Ciccotelli he is playing behind two seniors now. ning right behind my fullback. Tyrone said. He got his chance to step up, and he [Avent] helps me a lot when I run the Sc. Pl.-Fanwood 0 7 0 7 14 did. He did a great job,” Papandrea ball, and so does Nick Diaz. It’s just Cranford 0 0 0 21 21

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PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, October 7, 2010 Page E-3 PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE the extent permitted by law, as such assistance will assure the continued availability of dwelling accommodations for occupancy by persons and families of low and moderate income; and WHEREAS, the Authority expects to obtain funds to assist the financing of the Project through the issuance of its bonds in an amount not to exceed $20,000,000 GUARAN- TEED MORTGAGE REVENUE REFUNDING BONDS, SERIES 2010 (OAKWOOD PLAZA-ELIZABETH) (the “Bonds”) issued pursuant to a Bond Resolution to be adopted by the Authority entitled “RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE AND SALE OF COUNTY GUARANTEED MORTGAGE REVENUE REFUNDING BONDS, SE- Legal Advertising RIES 2010 (OAKWOOD PLAZA-ELIZABETH) (TAXABLE) OF THE UNION COUNTY IMPROVEMENT AUTHORITY IN THE AGGREGATE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $20,000,000 IN CONNECTION WITH THE AUTHORITY=S REFINANCING OF A LOW AND MODERATE INCOME HOUSING PROJECT IN THE CITY OF ELIZABETH, COUNTY OF UNION AND AUTHORIZING AND APPROVING THE EXECUTION AND DELIVERY OF A LOAN AGREEMENT AND RELATED INSTRU- MENTS ANNEXED THERETO, A TRUST INDENTURE AND RELATED INSTRU- PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE MENTS ANNEXED THERETO, A PURCHASE AGREEMENT AND RELATED IN- UNION COUNTY BOARD OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS STRUMENTS ANNEXED THERETO, AND DETERMINING OTHER MATTERS IN ORDINANCE 710-2010 CONNECTION THEREWITH” (the “Bond Resolution”); and FIRST READING 9/30/2010 WHEREAS, in accordance with Section 13 (“Section 13”) of the Act (N.J.S.A. 40:37A- 56), prior to the issuance of the Bonds, the Authority shall make a detailed report with NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the following proposed ordinance was introduced respect to such financing to the Board of Chosen Freeholders of the County, which report and passed on first reading at a meeting of the Board of Chosen Freeholders of the shall include copies or a description of, without limitation, the various financing docu- County of Union, State of New Jersey, held on the 30th day of September, 2010, and that ments; and said ordinance will be taken up for further consideration for final passage at the meeting WHEREAS, in accordance with N.J.S.A 40A:5A-6 and N.J.S.A. 40:37A-80 the of said Board of Chosen Freeholders to be held at its meeting room in the County Authority shall make application, on behalf of the Authority, the County, and the City of Administration Building, Elizabethtown Plaza, Elizabeth, New Jersey on the 14th day of Elizabeth (the “City”) to the Local Finance Board in the Division of Local Government October, 2010, at 7:00 P.M., or as soon thereafter as said matter can be reached, at which Services of the Department of Community Affairs of the State (the “Local Finance Board”) time and place all persons who may be interested therein will be given an opportunity to David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times for the Local Finance Board’s review of the financing, including, inter alia, the Bond be heard concerning the same. KEEPING IT AWAY FROM THE GOAL…Cranford Cougar stopper/co-cap- Resolution, the County Guaranty Agreement, the County Guaranty, the City Deficiency A copy of this ordinance has been posted on the Bulletin Board upon which public tain Eric Walano bangs a header back towards midfield in the game against the Agreement, and Continuing Disclosure Agreements (the “Financing Documents”); and notices are customarily posted in the Administration Building, and a copy is available up Westfield Blue Devils in Westfield on October 1. WHEREAS, in accordance with the terms of Section 37 of the Act (N.J.S.A. 40:37A- to and including the time of such meeting to the members of the general public of the 80) and the County Guaranty, the County shall be obligated, if necessary, to levy ad County who shall request such copies, at the office of the Clerk of the Board in said valorem taxes upon all the taxable property within the County without limitation as to rate County Administration Building. or amount to make the timely payment of the principal of (including mandatory sinking Nicole L. DiRado, Clerk of the Board of Chosen Freeholders fund installments, if any) and interest on the Bonds; and AN ORDINANCE REQUIRING DUMPSTERS AND OTHER REFUSE CON- WHEREAS, in order to induce the prospective purchasers of the Bonds to purchase TAINERS THAT ARE OUTDOORS OR EXPOSED TO STORMWATER TO same, the Bonds shall otherwise be secured by a guarantee ordinance adopted by the BE COVERED AT ALL TIMES AND PROHIBITS THE SPILLING, DUMP- Legal Advertising County unconditionally and irrevocably guaranteeing a portion of the principal of ING, LEAKING, OR OTHERWISE DISCHARGE OF LIQUIDS, SEMI-LIQ- (including mandatory sinking fund installments, if any) and interest on the Bonds, all UIDS OR SOLIDS FROM THE CONTAINERS TO THE MUNICIPAL SEPA- pursuant to Section 37 of the Act (N.J.S.A. 40:37A-80); and RATE STORM SEWER SYSTEM(S) OPERATED BY THE COUNTY OF WHEREAS, the Authority believes: (i) it is in the public interest to accomplish such UNION AND/OR THE WATERS OF THE STATE SO AS TO PROTECT purpose; (ii) said purpose is for the health, wealth, convenience or betterment of the PUBLIC HEALTH, SAFETY AND WELFARE, AND TO PRESCRIBE PEN- inhabitants of the County and the City; (iii) the amounts to be expended for said purpose Paid for by the advertisers and staff of The ALTIES FOR THE FAILURE TO COMPLY. are not unreasonable or exorbitant; and (iv) the proposal is an efficient and feasible Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains-Fanwood means of providing services for the needs of the inhabitants of the County and the City NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE BOARD OF CHOSEN FREEHOLD- and will not create an undue financial burden to be placed upon the Authority, the City ERS OF THE COUNTY OF UNION, NEW JERSEY, as follows: or the County. Section I. Establishment. There is hereby established an ordinance requiring Times as a service to the readers. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE BOARD OF CHOSEN FREEHOLD- dumpsters and refuse containers to be covered at all times and prevented from ERS OF THE COUNTY OF UNION, NEW JERSEY, as follows: discharging into the Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System of the County of Union and/ PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE Section 1. The County Manager and the Chief Financial Officer of the County or into State waters. UNION COUNTY BOARD OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS (collectively, the “Authorized Officer”) are hereby each severally authorized and directed, Section II. Definitions. For the purpose of this ordinance, the following terms, ORDINANCE 712-2010 upon the satisfaction of all the legal conditions precedent to the execution or acknowledg- phrases, words, and their derivations shall have the meanings stated herein unless their FIRST READING 9/30/2010 ment and delivery by the County of the Financing Documents to be so executed or use in the text of this Ordinance clearly demonstrates a different meaning. When not acknowledged by the County. inconsistent with the context, words used in the present tense include the future, words The ordinance published herewith was introduced and passed upon first reading at a Section 2. The Clerk of the Board of Chosen Freeholders is hereby authorized and used in the plural number include the singular number, and words used in the singular meeting of the Board of Chosen Freeholders, County of Union, New Jersey, held on directed, upon the execution or acknowledgment of the Financing Documents in number include the plural number. The word “shall” is always mandatory and not merely September 30, 2010,at 7:00 P.M., It will be further considered for final passage after accordance with the terms of Section 1 hereof, to attest to the Authorized Officer’s directory: public hearing thereon, at a meeting of said governing body to be held in County execution or acknowledgment of such documents and is hereby further authorized and a. Municipal separate storm sewer system (MS4) – a conveyance or system of Administration Building, Elizabeth, New Jersey, on October 14, 2010, at 7:00 P.M., or as directed to thereupon affix the seal of the County to such documents. conveyances (including roads with drainage systems, municipal streets, catch basins, soon thereafter as said matter can be reached, at which time and place all persons who Section 3. Upon the execution or acknowledgment and attestation of and if required, curbs, gutters, ditches, manmade channels, or storm drains) that is owned or operated may be interested therein will be given an opportunity to be heard concerning the same. the placing of the seal on the Financing Documents as contemplated by Sections 1 and by [insert name of municipality] or other public body, and is designed and used for A copy of this ordinance has been posted on the bulletin board upon which the public 2 hereof, the Authorized Officer is hereby authorized and directed to (i) deliver the fully collecting and conveying stormwater. notices are customarily posted in the Administration Building of the County, during the executed or acknowledged, attested and sealed documents to the other parties thereto b. Person – any individual, corporation, company, partnership, firm, association, or week prior to and up to and including the date of such meeting; copies of the ordinance and (ii) perform such other actions as the Authorized Officer deems necessary, desirable political subdivision of this State subject to municipal jurisdiction. are available to the general public of the County who shall request such copies, at the or convenient in relation to the execution and delivery thereof. c. Refuse container – any waste container that a person controls whether owned, office of the Clerk of the Board of Chosen Freeholders, in County Administration Building Section 4. The Board of Chosen Freeholders of the County of Union hereby authorize leased, or operated, including dumpsters, trash cans, garbage pails, and plastic trash located in the City of Elizabeth, New Jersey. the performance of any act, the execution or acknowledgment and delivery of any other bags. Nicole L. DiRado Clerk of the Board of Chosen Freeholders document, instrument or closing certificates, which the Authorized Officer, deems d. Stormwater – means water resulting from precipitation (including rain and snow) ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION AND ACKNOWLEDG- necessary, desirable or convenient in connection with this contemplated transaction, and that runs off the land’s surface, is transmitted to the subsurface, is captured by separate MENT AND DELIVERY BY THE COUNTY OF UNION OF CERTAIN AGREE- the Board hereby directs the Authorized Officer to execute or acknowledge, and cause storm sewers or other sewerage or drainage facilities, or is conveyed by snow removal MENTS IN RELATION TO CERTAIN MORTGAGE REVENUE REFUNDING the Clerk of the Board to attest and affix the seal to any such documents, instruments or equipment. BONDS, SERIES 2010 (OAKWOOD PLAZA-ELIZABETH) OF THE UNION closing certificates, the authorization of which actions shall be conclusively evidenced by e. Waters of the State – means the ocean and its estuaries, all springs, streams and COUNTY IMPROVEMENT AUTHORITY. the execution or acknowledgment, attestation, affixation and delivery, as the case may bodies of surface or ground water, whether natural or artificial, within the boundaries of be, thereof by such persons. Such closing certificates shall include, without limitation, (a) the State of New Jersey or subject to its jurisdiction. WHEREAS, the Union County Improvement Authority (the “Authority”) has been duly a determination that any information provided by the County in connection with the Section III. Violations – Failure to abide by the following prescribed conduct will created by an ordinance of the Board of Chosen Freeholders (the “Board of Chosen preparation and distribution of the (i) any preliminary official statement or supplement be a violation of this ordinance: Any person who controls, whether owned, leased, or Freeholders”) of the County of Union, New Jersey (the “County”), as a public body with relation to the Bonds is “deemed final” for the purposes and within the meaning of operated, a refuse container or dumpster must ensure that such container or dumpster corporate and politic of the State of New Jersey (the “State”) pursuant to and in Rule 15c2-12 promulgated by the Securities and Exchange Commission pursuant to the is covered at all times and shall prevent refuse from spilling out or overflowing. Any person accordance with the County Improvement Authorities Law, constituting Chapter 183 of Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (“Rule 15c2-12”) and (ii) any official who owns, leases or otherwise uses a refuse container or dumpster must ensure that the Pamphlet Laws of 1960 of the State, as amended and supplemented from time to time statement or supplement with relation to the Bonds constitutes a final Official Statement such container or dumpster does not leak or otherwise discharge liquids, semi-liquids or (the “Act”); and for the purposes and within the meaning of Rule 15c2-12, (b) a determination that the solids to the municipal separate storm sewer system(s) operated by the County of Union. WHEREAS, the Authority provided financing for the acquisition and renovation of an County Continuing Disclosure Agreement complies with Rule 15c2-12, (c) a determina- Section IV. Exceptions: The following exceptions will not be considered to be a affordable residential development located at 380 Irvington Avenue, City of Elizabeth, tion that any information provided by or on behalf of the County or relating to the County, violation of this ordinance: Union County, New Jersey, Block 11, Lots 45 and 1199A, known as Oakwood Plaza (the the Project, the Financing Documents or the transactions contemplated thereby in a. Permitted temporary demolition containers “Project”); and connection with the preparation and distribution of any such Preliminary Official State- b. Litter receptacles (other than dumpsters or other bulk containers) WHEREAS, the Project will provide dwelling accommodations for occupancy by ment or the Official Statement complies with Section 10 and Rule 10b-5 of the Securities c. Individual homeowner trash and recycling containers persons and families of low and moderate income; and Exchange Act, and (d) any representations, warranties, covenants, certificates or d. Refuse containers at facilities authorized to discharge stormwater under a valid WHEREAS, the Authority sold $16,870,000 aggregate principal amount of County instruments required by any issuer of a municipal bond insurance policy or any other form NJPDES permit Guaranteed Revenue Bonds, Series 2009 (Oakwood Plaza – Elizabeth Project) (Feder- of credit enhancement securing all or a portion of the Bonds or the issuer of a rating on e. Large bulky items (e.g., furniture, bound carpet and padding, white goods placed ally Taxable) dated June 24, 2009 (the “Refunded Bonds”) to finance the Project which all or a portion thereof. curbside for pickup) Refunded Bonds would all mature prior to January 1, 2015; and Section 5. A public hearing shall be held on this ordinance on October 14, 2010 at the Section V. Enforcement. This ordinance shall be enforced by the Union County WHEREAS, the City of Elizabeth (the “City”) had arranged a public private effort to for meeting room of the Board of Chosen Freeholders, Administration Building, Elizabeth, Police Department. this housing development in combination with the New Jersey Department of Community New Jersey. Section VI. Penalties. Any person(s) who is found to be in violation of the provisions Affairs (NJDCA), where NJDCA was to provide the payments in the amount of $18 Section 6. The Clerk of the Board is hereby directed to publish and post notice of this of this ordinance shall be subject to a fine not to exceed $500.00 for each violation. million, in $4 million increments annually, but as a result of subsequent events, including ordinance as required by law. Section VII. Severability. Each section, subsection, sentence, clause and phrase of NJDCA being unable to provide said payments, the project cannot current support the Section 7. Upon the adoption hereof, the Clerk of the Board shall forward certified this Ordinance is declared to be an independent section, subsection, sentence, clause present debt service schedule, which was predicated upon the receipt of same; and copies of this ordinance to the County Manager, Chief Financial Officer, County Counsel, and phrase, and the finding or holding of any such portion of this Ordinance to be WHEREAS, the County, City and CIS have request that the UCIA restructure the debt Bond Counsel to the County, the Authority, and Bond Counsel to the Authority. unconstitutional, void, or ineffective for any cause, or reason, shall not affect any other service for a longer term to allow the project to be self supporting, and to allow for the Section 8. This ordinance shall take effect at the time and in the manner prescribed portion of this Ordinance. receipt of such NJDCA funds and other grants over a longer period of time; and by law. Section VIII. Effective Date. This Ordinance shall take effect immediately. WHEREAS, the Authority is desirous of assisting in the refinancing of the Project, to 1 T - 10/7/10, The Leader Fee: $0.00 1 T - 10/7/10, The Leader Fee: $0.00 PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE UNION COUNTY BOARD OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS Services of the Department of Community Affairs of the State (the “Local Finance Board”) the purpose of determining the indebtedness of the County under or pursuant to the Local ORDINANCE 711-2010 for the Local Finance Board’s review of the financing, including, inter alia, the Bond Bond Law. FIRST READING 9/30/2010 Resolution, the County Guaranty Agreement, the County Guaranty, the City Deficiency (b) The principal amount of the Bonds entitled to the benefits of this guaranty ordinance Agreement, and Continuing Disclosure Agreements (the “Financing Documents”); and and included in the gross debt of the County shall be deducted and is hereby declared The ordinance published herewith was introduced and passed upon first reading at a WHEREAS, in accordance with the terms of Section 37 of the Act (N.J.S.A. 40:37A- to be and to constitute a deduction from such gross debt under and for all the purposes meeting of the Board of Chosen Freeholders, County of Union, New Jersey, held on 80) and the County Guaranty, the County shall be obligated, if necessary, to levy ad of the Local Bond Law (i) from and after the time of issuance of the Bonds until the end September 30, 2010. It will be further considered for final passage after public hearing valorem taxes upon all the taxable property within the County without limitation as to rate of the fiscal year beginning next after the completion of the Project, and (ii) in any annual thereon, at a meeting of said governing body to be held in County Administration Building or amount to make the timely payment of the principal of (including mandatory sinking debt statement filed pursuant to the Local Bond Law as of the end of said fiscal year or , Elizabeth, New Jersey, on October 14, 2010, at 7:00 P.M., or as soon thereafter as said fund installments, if any) and interest on the Bonds; and any subsequent fiscal year if the revenues or other receipts or moneys of the Authority matter can be reached, at which time and place all persons who may be interested therein WHEREAS, in order to induce the prospective purchasers of the Bonds to purchase in such year are sufficient to pay its expenses of operation and maintenance in such year will be given an opportunity to be heard concerning the same. same, the Bonds shall otherwise be secured by a guarantee ordinance adopted by the and all amounts payable in such year on account of the principal of (including mandatory A copy of this ordinance has been posted on the bulletin board upon which the public County unconditionally and irrevocably guaranteeing a portion of the principal of sinking fund installments, if any) and interest on all such guaranteed Bonds, all bonds of notices are customarily posted in the Administration Building of the County, during the (including mandatory sinking fund installments, if any) and interest on the Bonds, all the County issued as provided in Section 36 of the Act (N.J.S.A. 40:37A-79) and all bonds week prior to and up to and including the date of such meeting; copies of the ordinance pursuant to Section 37 of the Act (N.J.S.A. 40:37A-80); and of the Authority issued under the Act. are available to the general public of the County who shall request such copies, at the WHEREAS, the Authority believes: (i) it is in the public interest to accomplish such Section 6. The following matters are hereby determined, declared, recited and stated: office of the Clerk of the Board of Chosen Freeholders, in County Administration Building purpose; (ii) said purpose is for the health, wealth, convenience or betterment of the (a) The maximum principal amount of Bonds which are hereby and hereunder located in the City of Elizabeth, New Jersey. inhabitants of the County and the City; (iii) the amounts to be expended for said purpose guaranteed as to the punctual payment of the principal thereof (including mandatory Nicole L. DiRado Clerk of the Board of Chosen Freeholders are not unreasonable or exorbitant; and (iv) the proposal is an efficient and feasible sinking fund installments, if any) and interest thereon is and the maximum estimated cost GUARANTY ORDINANCE OF THE COUNTY OF UNION, NEW JERSEY means of providing services for the needs of the inhabitants of the County and the City of the Project to be financed in accordance with the transaction contemplated hereby is REGARDING THE PAYMENT OF THE PRINCIPAL OF AND INTEREST ON and will not create an undue financial burden to be placed upon the Authority, the City $20,000,000. CERTAIN GUARANTEED MORTGAGE REVENUE REFUNDING BONDS, or the County. (b) The purpose described in this guaranty ordinance is not a current expense of the SERIES 2010 (OAKWOOD PLAZA-ELIZABETH) OF THE UNION COUNTY NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE BOARD OF CHOSEN FREEHOLD- County and no part of the cost thereof has been or shall be assessed on property specially IMPROVEMENT AUTHORITY IN AN AGGREGATE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT ERS OF THE COUNTY OF UNION, NEW JERSEY (not less than two-thirds of the full benefitted thereby. NOT EXCEEDING $20,000,000 FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROVIDING membership thereof affirmatively concurring) as follows: (c) A supplemental debt statement of the County has been duly made and filed in the ADDITIONAL SECURITY IN CONNECTION WITH THE AUTHORITY’S Section 1. This guaranty ordinance shall be adopted by the governing body of the office of the Board of Chosen Freeholders and a complete executed duplicate thereof has ISSUANCE OF REFUNDING BONDS County in the manner provided for adoption of a bond ordinance as provided in the Local been filed in the office of the Director of the Division of Local Government Services in the Bond Law, constituting Chapter 169 of the Pamphlet Laws of 1960 of the State, as Department of Community Affairs of the State, and such debt statement shows that while WHEREAS, the Union County Improvement Authority (the “Authority”) has been duly amended (the “Local Bond Law”), codified as N.J.S.A. 40A:2-1, et seq. the gross debt of the County, as defined in the Local Bond Law, is increased by this created by an ordinance of the Board of Chosen Freeholders (the “Board of Chosen Section 2. Pursuant to and in accordance with the terms of the Act, specifically Section guaranty ordinance by $20,000,000 in accordance with the provisions of the Act, the net Freeholders”) of the County of Union, New Jersey (the “County”), as a public body corporate 37 of the Act (N.J.S.A. 40:37A-80), the County is hereby authorized to and hereby shall debt of the County is not increased, and the obligation of the County authorized by or and politic of the State of New Jersey (the “State”) pursuant to and in accordance with the unconditionally and irrevocably guarantee the punctual payment of the principal of incurred pursuant to the terms of this guaranty ordinance will, be within all debt limitations County Improvement Authorities Law, constituting Chapter 183 of the Pamphlet Laws of (including mandatory sinking fund installments, if any) and interest on the Bonds in an prescribed by the Local Bond Law. 1960 of the State, as amended and supplemented from time to time (the “Act”); and aggregate principal amount not exceeding $20,000,000, which Bonds are to be issued (d) All other items to be contained in a bond ordinance adopted pursuant to the Local WHEREAS, the Authority provided financing for the acquisition and renovation of an to refund the Redunded Bonds as described in the preamble hereof, on such terms and Bond Law are hereby determined to be inapplicable to the County’s guaranty of the affordable residential development located at 380 Irvington Avenue, City of Elizabeth, conditions as may be agreed to by and between the County and the Authority. Upon the Bonds hereby. Union County, New Jersey, Block 11, Lots 45 and 1199A, known as Oakwood Plaza (the endorsement of the Bonds referred to in Section 3 below, the County shall be uncondi- Section 7. The Authorized Officers are hereby further authorized to execute such other “Project”); and tionally and irrevocably obligated to pay the principal of (including mandatory sinking fund certificates or agreements relating to this guaranty ordinance that may be required by the WHEREAS, the Project will provide dwelling accommodations for occupancy by installments, if any) and interest on the Bonds, when due, in the same manner and to the Authority to comply with the terms of the financing documents relating to the Bonds, persons and families of low and moderate income; and same extent as in the case of bonds issued by the County and, accordingly, the County including, without limitation, (i) any agreements or certificates detailing the time and WHEREAS, the Authority sold $16,870,000 aggregate principal amount of County shall be unconditionally and irrevocably obligated to levy ad valorem taxes upon all the method that payment under this guaranty ordinance shall be made by the County, (ii) any Guaranteed Revenue Bonds, Series 2009 (Oakwood Plaza – Elizabeth Project) (Feder- taxable property within the County for the payment thereof without limitation as to rate or letters of representations or similar undertakings to be executed in connection with the ally Taxable) dated June 24, 2009 (the “ Refunded Bonds”) to finance the Project which amount when required under the provisions of applicable law. sale of the Bonds, setting forth certain representations, warranties and covenants of the Refunded Bonds would all mature prior to January 1, 2015; and Section 3. The Chairman of the Board of Chosen Freeholders, the County Manager, County as an inducement to the purchaser of the Bonds, (iii) any certificates deeming WHEREAS, the City of Elizabeth (the “City”) had arranged a public private effort to for the Finance Director of the County, or the County Treasurer (each an “Authorized “final” (for the purposes of Rule 15c2-12 of the United States Securities and Exchange this housing development in combination with the New Jersey Department of Community Officer”) shall, by manual or facsimile signature, execute an endorsement on each of the Commission) any preliminary or final Official Statements of the Authority relating to the Affairs (NJDCA), where NJDCA was to provide the payments in the amount of $18 Bond evidencing this guaranty by the County as to the punctual payment of the principal Bonds, (iv) any continuing disclosure agreement or other instrument undertaking the million, in $4 million increments annually, but as a result of subsequent events, including of (including mandatory sinking fund installments, if any) and interest thereon. The secondary market disclosure obligations of the County required by said Rule 15c2-12. NJDCA being unable to provide said payments, the project cannot current support the endorsement on each Bonds shall be in substantially the following form, and absent the Such further agreements, instruments or certificates shall not abrogate the County’s present debt service schedule, which was predicated upon the receipt of same; and fully executed endorsement in such following form on any such Bond, such Bond shall responsibilities hereunder. WHEREAS, the County, City and CIS have request that the UCIA restructure the debt not be entitled to the benefits of this guaranty ordinance: Section 8. The Authorized Officers are hereby further authorized to (i) manually service for a longer term to allow the project to be self supporting, and to allow for the GUARANTY OF THE COUNTY OF UNION. execute and deliver and the Clerk of the Board of Chosen Freeholders is hereby further receipt of such NJDCA funds and other grants over a longer period of time; and The payment of the principal of (including mandatory sinking fund installments, if any) authorized to attest by manual signature to such execution and to affix, imprint, engrave WHEREAS, the Authority is desirous of assisting in the refinancing of the Project, to and interest on the within Bond is hereby fully, unconditionally and irrevocably guaran- or reproduce the corporate seal of the County to any agreement (including any the extent permitted by law, as such assistance will assure the continued availability of teed by the County of Union, New Jersey (the “County”), and the County shall be agreement providing for the replenishment by the County of the bond reserve fund dwelling accommodations for occupancy by persons and families of low and moderate unconditionally and irrevocably obligated to pay the principal of (including mandatory relating to the Bonds or any deficiency agreement, support agreement or other agree- income; and sinking fund installments, if any) and interest on this Bond, when due, in the same manner ment providing for the payment by the County of any shortfall of revenues necessary to WHEREAS, the Authority expects to obtain funds to assist the financing of the Project and to the same extent as in the case of bonds issued by the County and, accordingly, pay debt service on the Bonds), document, instrument or closing certificate deemed through the issuance of its bonds in an amount not to exceed $20,000,000 GUARAN- the County shall be unconditionally and irrevocably obligated to levy ad valorem taxes necessary, desirable or convenient by the Authorized Officers, in their respective sole TEED MORTGAGE REVENUE REFUNDING BONDS, SERIES 2010 (OAKWOOD upon all the taxable property within the County for the payment hereof without limitation discretion, after consultation with counsel to the County, to be executed in connection PLAZA-ELIZABETH) (the “Bonds”) issued pursuant to a Bond Resolution to be adopted as to rate or amount when required under the provisions of applicable law. with the execution and delivery of this guaranty ordinance and the consummation of the by the Authority entitled “RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE AND SALE IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the County has caused this Guaranty to be executed by the transactions contemplated hereby, which determination shall be conclusively evidenced OF COUNTY GUARANTEED MORTGAGE REVENUE REFUNDING BONDS, SE- manual or facsimile signature of an Authorized Officer. by the execution of each such agreement, document, instrument or closing certificate by RIES 2010 (OAKWOOD PLAZA-ELIZABETH) (TAXABLE) OF THE UNION COUNTY COUNTY OF UNION, the party authorized under this guaranty ordinance to execute such agreement, docu- IMPROVEMENT AUTHORITY IN THE AGGREGATE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT NOT TO NEW JERSEY ment, instrument or closing certificate and (ii) perform such other actions as the EXCEED $20,000,000 IN CONNECTION WITH THE AUTHORITY=S REFINANCING By: Authorized Officers deem necessary, desirable or convenient in relation to the execution OF A LOW AND MODERATE INCOME HOUSING PROJECT IN THE CITY OF Name: and delivery thereof. ELIZABETH, COUNTY OF UNION AND AUTHORIZING AND APPROVING THE Title: Section 9. The provisions of this guaranty ordinance are severable. To the extent any EXECUTION AND DELIVERY OF A LOAN AGREEMENT AND RELATED INSTRU- Section 4. The Authorized Officers are each hereby authorized to enter into, execute clause, phrase, sentence, paragraph or provision of this guaranty ordinance shall be MENTS ANNEXED THERETO, A TRUST INDENTURE AND RELATED INSTRU- and deliver in the name of the County and on its behalf, a guaranty agreement or similar declared invalid, illegal or unconstitutional, the remaining provisions shall continue to be MENTS ANNEXED THERETO, A PURCHASE AGREEMENT AND RELATED IN- instrument (the “Guaranty Agreement”) setting forth such matters with respect to the in full force and effect. STRUMENTS ANNEXED THERETO, AND DETERMINING OTHER MATTERS IN guaranty authorized by this guaranty ordinance as the County or the Authorized Officer Section 10. All capitalized words and terms used but not defined in this guaranty CONNECTION THEREWITH” (the “Bond Resolution”); and (after consultation with counsel to the County) deems appropriate, and the Clerk of the ordinance shall have the meanings ascribed to such words and terms, respectively, in the WHEREAS, in accordance with Section 13 (“Section 13”) of the Act (N.J.S.A. 40:37A- Board of Chosen Freeholders is hereby authorized, if necessary, to attest to the signature preambles hereto. 56), prior to the issuance of the Bonds, the Authority shall make a detailed report with of the Authorized Officer and to affix the seal of the County to the Guaranty Agreement. Section 11. This guaranty ordinance shall take effect at the time and in the manner respect to such financing to the Board of Chosen Freeholders of the County, which report Section 5. It is hereby found, determined and declared that: provided by law. shall include copies or a description of, without limitation, the various financing docu- (a) This guaranty ordinance may be adopted notwithstanding any statutory debt or Section 12. Upon the adoption hereof, the Clerk of the Board of Chosen Freeholders ments; and other limitations, including particularly any limitation or requirement under or pursuant to shall forward certified copies of this ordinance to the County Manager, County Counsel, WHEREAS, in accordance with N.J.S.A 40A:5A-6 and N.J.S.A. 40:37A-80 the the Local Bond Law, but the aggregate principal amount of the Bonds which shall be County Bond Counsel, the Executive Director of the Authority, and the Law Office of John Authority shall make application, on behalf of the Authority, the County, and the City of entitled to the benefits of this guaranty ordinance, being an amount not to exceed G. Hudak, Esq., LLC, Bond Counsel to the Authority. Elizabeth (the “City”) to the Local Finance Board in the Division of Local Government $20,000,000, shall, after their issuance, be included in the gross debt of the County for 1 T - 10/7/10, The Leader Fee: $0.00 A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, October 7, 2010 Page 17 HOUSE TO SHARE MULTI-FAMILY YARD SALE Westfield Garden Club to View Mountainside Friday, October 8, 9am - 3pm Bedroom w/private bath CLASSIFIEDS Saturday, October 9, 9am - 3pm ‘Plants in Art’ October 12 Includes: kitchen, laundry, cable 854 Standish Avenue Mature woman desired GARAGE SALE NANNY NEEDED Westfield WESTFIELD – The Westfield context, as symbols, as decoration, and Call (908) 403-6790 713 Garfield Ave Westfield family looking for Furniture, household items, Garden Club will present “Seeds of simply as objects of beauty. She will COMPANION FOR ELDERLY (off Woodland) experienced full-time nanny for 2 pictures, toys, designer clothing, Inspiration: The Beauty and Mean- begin with plants from antiquity, con- Sat Oct 9, 8:30am to 1pm year old boy and newborn due in and much more. ing of Plants in Art” on Tuesday, tinue through the Middle Ages, the Have Experience, Holiday - Halloween & Christmas, December. Hours are 7:30 a.m. - CHILDCARE NEEDED October 12, at 1 p.m. at The Presby- Renaissance and the Baroque period, References and HHA Star Wars, & much more. 6:30 p.m. M-F. Nannies leaving terian Church in Westfield. The through the 19th century and conclud- Drive own car Cash only! Great prices. families whose kids have grown Nannies - Housekeepers church is located at 140 Mountain ing with the early 20th century. This in- (732) 648-5428 up are ideal. Must have own car BabyNurses Needed Avenue in Westfield. depth commentary will be accompa- **CLEANING LADY** AWESOME YARD SALE!!! and clean driving record. Live-in / -out, Full/Part-time Rosemary Shire, current president nied by an extensive slideshow. Experienced cleaning lady is Americana decor, Please email resumes with Solid References Required. of the Westfield Garden Club, will housewares, baby toys, salary requirements to CALL (732) 972-4090 be the featured speaker. Prospective looking for houses, apartments, Rosary Altar Society offices. MOVE-OUT and MOVE- books, kitchen items, ect. [email protected] www.absolutebestcare.com members are welcome to attend. SATURDAY ONLY! Ms. Shire is a Master Gardener and Schedules Meeting IN CLEANING. CALL-JOANNA PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE (908) 327-1541 Free estimates. 9 am to 2 pm volunteers with the Union County GARWOOD – St. Anne’s Rosary 1309 Boulevard, Westfield STATEMENT OF OWNERSHIP Master Gardener garden helpline. She Altar Society of Garwood will hold its PHOTOGRAPHY MANAGEMENT AND CIRCULATION studies art and has traveled exten- regular monthly meeting on Thursday, Event and family photographer to READING TUTOR SERVICES PUBLICATION NO. 485-200 sively throughout Europe. The Ital- October 14, at 7:30 p.m. in the Knights STATEMENT REQUIRED BY THE ACT OF AUGUST 12, 1970, SECTION 3686, keep your Soiree alive forever. Certified Reading Specialist, TITLE 39, UNITED STATES CODE, SHOWING THE OWNERSHIP, MANAGEMENT, ian Renaissance and the Baroque are of Columbus Hall, 37 South Avenue in Professional references. Call Pre-K thru 8 AND CIRCULATION OF THE TIMES AS OF SEPTEMBER 02, 2010. special interests, and she has lectured Garwood. Parking is available behind Dave Samsky at (908) 693-0158 Call Carol at (908) 672-0993 Frequency of issues: Weekly. on the art of Venice. the hall on Willow Avenue. Email: [email protected] Location of office of publication: 251 North Avenue, West, 3rd Floor, Westfield, Union This presentation will address how Vice-President and Program Chair- County, New Jersey. PUBLIC NOTICE FREELANCERS WANTED The name and address of the publisher and assistant publisher are: plants have been used in a narrative person Eleanor Senus has arranged a Horace R. Corbin, Publisher, 251 North Avenue, West, Westfield, New Jersey. special program for the meeting. Amelia BOROUGH OF MOUNTAINSIDE Strong, detail-oriented writers David Corbin, Assistant Publisher, 30 Union Avenue, Garwood, New Jersey. Seniors’ Club Confirms Roden will present “Do You Remem- BOARD OF EDUCATION with professional demeanor The known corporation holding 1 percent or more of total amount of bonds, mortgages, ber When?” She will highlight “trea- FISCAL YEAR 2011 needed to cover local or other securities are: Meeting and Trip Dates PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENT Watchung Communications, Inc. T/A The Westfield Leader/The Times, P.O. Box 250, sures” she has collected over 50 years. government meetings. Must Westfield, New Jersey. WESTFIELD – The Holy Trinity This meeting is open to all women Mountainside School(s) announced to- be able to meet deadlines, Horace R. Corbin, 251 North Avenue, West, Westfield, New Jersey. day that meals/milk will be available to all Senior Social Club will meet on Mon- of the parish and friends. If inter- children enrolled, and will be provided free know how to write a lead, and Avg. No. Copies Actual No. Copies day, October 11, Columbus Day, at ested, call Eleanor at (908) 232-7070. or at a reduced price to children from take an active interest in their each issue of single issue 1:30 p.m. in the Holy Trinity Refreshments will be served. Mem- households whose gross incomes are at beats in order to develop news during preceding published nearest Interparochial School gymnasium on bers are reminded that the next Ro- or below those shown on the federal in- stories. Please email 12 months to filing date come eligibility guidelines. Applications A. Total No. of Copies printed 1,952 1,900 First Street in Westfield. sary Sunday is November 7, with are sent to households of all enrolled chil- resume and clips to: (Net press run) Guest speaker Joanne Rajoppi, Union recitation of the Rosary at 7:40 a.m., dren that have not been directly certified. [email protected] B. Paid Circulation County clerk, will review the new followed by Mass at 8 a.m. Foster children may be eligible for free or 1. Paid subscriptions mailed (B1+B2) 1,173 1,175 changes in voting alternatives that are reduced price meals and/or free milk. 3. Sales through dealers, carriers, PUBLIC NOTICE Application forms are available at your HOUSE CLEANING AVAILABLE! street vendors and counter sales 180 175 now available to residents. Important child’s school and application can be made C. Total paid circulation 1,353 1,350 changes in voting procedures also will TOWN OF WESTFIELD at any time during the school year. If a I am a skilled woman, trustworthy, D. Free distribution by mail be discussed. Guests are welcome and PLANNING BOARD household member becomes unemployed honest, reliable house cleaning. 1. Nonrequested copies mailed 176 89 refreshments will be served. Notice is hereby given that the Westfield or the household size or income changes Very hard working & detail ori- 3. Nonreqested outside of mail 5 5 Planning Board, at its meeting October 4, during the school year, parents should E. Total Free Distribution 181 94 The club’s first trip of the 2010- contact the school so that all children ented. Take pleasure in what I like F. Total Distributin (C+E) 1,535 1,444 2011 season will be to the Royal Manor 2010, adopted the following resolutions for the applications approved at the Sep- receive the proper benefits. to do. 6 years exp, good prices. G. Copies not distributed 420 456 in Garfield on Tuesday, October 19, tember 15, 2010 meeting. For the school officials to determine (862) 307-3481 H. TOTAL (F+G) 1,955 1,900 for an Octoberfest celebration. Inter- eligibility, the household must provide the I certify that the statements made by me above are correct and complete. ested persons are asked to see Father PB 10-12 Echo Lake Country Club, following information listed on the applica- The newspaper is widely circulated via HORACE R. CORBIN 515 Springfield Avenue, Block 1501, tion: names of all household members; Library Slates Return timesnj.com and goleader.com Publisher Matthew Looney. Lot 2 and Block 1601 Lot 2. Applicant household income listed monthly by the 1 T - 10/07/10, The Times The group’s next trip will be to the sought Minor Site Plan approval to demol- amount received by each household mem- Of Folk Music Café Hunterdon Hills Playhouse on Thurs- ish the existing swimming pool and pool ber and the type of income it is; the signa- PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE house and to construct a new swimming MOUNTAINSIDE – The ture and social security number of an adult STATEMENT OF OWNERSHIP day, December 2, for a luncheon and pool and pool house on the same pre- household member certifying that the in- Mountainside Public Library’s Folk MANAGEMENT AND CIRCULATION Christmas program. mises. Application approved with con- formation provided is correct. PUBLICATON NO. 680-020 ditions. Music Café will return on Thursday, Club members are asked to bring a For the school officials to determine STATEMENT REQUIRED BY THE ACT OF AUGUST 12, 1970, SECTION 3686, eligibility, the household must provide the October 14, from 7 to 8:30 p.m. donation of canned food to the Octo- PB 10-11 (V) In-Town Condominium Musician Spook Handy will emcee TITLE 39, UNITED STATES CODE, SHOWING THE OWNERSHIP, MANAGEMENT, ber 11 meeting to benefit the local Construction Co., LLC, 111-129 Pros- following information listed on the applica- AND CIRCULATION OF THE WESTFIELD LEADER AS OF SEPTEMBER 02, 2010. tion: names of all household members; the evening as well as entertain with food bank. pect Street, Block 2506, Lot 8.01 Appli- Frequency of issues: Weekly. cant sought permission to maintain, on a household income received by each stories and songs. Location of office of publication: 251 North Avenue, West 3rd Floor, Union County, temporary basis, certain signage in con- household member; type of income; fre- Westfield, New Jersey. PUBLIC NOTICE quency of income such as weekly, every The featured performer will be nection with the sale of units in the prop- Michael Meade, from the contem- The name and address of the publisher and assistant publisher are: TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS erty which are of assistance to the public two weeks, twice a month, monthly or Horace R. Corbin, Publisher, 251 North Avenue, West, Westfield, New Jersey. and which are temporary. Specifically, annually; and the signature and social porary classic folk rock band INVITATION TO BIDDERS David Corbin, Assistant Publisher, 30 Union Avenue, Garwood, New Jersey. applicant sought to maintain the tempo- security number of an adult household Lackawanna Rail. His music is de- The known corporation holding 1 percent or more of total amount of bonds, mortgages, Invitations are extended to qualified Bid- rary real estate sign (banner) (30 feet x 5 member certifying that the information pro- scribed as “poetry in locomotion,” or other securities are: ders to bid for the following Project: feet) on the front of the building and main- vided is correct. Watchung Communications, Inc. T/A The Westfield Leader/The Times, P.O. Box 250, tain the temporary real estate sign (12 feet Households receiving assistance under fun and uplifting, heartfelt and LOADING, TRANSPORTA- Westfield, New Jersey. x 5 feet) on the front of the building, con- the Food Stamp Program or Temporary original. TION AND DISPOSAL OF Horace R. Corbin, 251 North Avenue, West, Westfield New Jersey. trary to the following sections of the Land Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) for As always, the evening will in- LEAVES CONTRACT Avg. No. Copies Actual No. Copies Use Ordinance: §16.04R.1 - Ordinance their children will be notified of their eligibil- clude an informal song-share during each issue of single issue Bids will be accepted only by mail or in permits one real estate sign on the pre- ity for free benefits unless the household during preceding published nearest person to the Office of the Township Clerk, mises. Proposed were two. §16.04R1c - notifies the school that it chooses to de- which audience members can re- 12 months to filing date Scotch Plains Municipal Building, 430 Park Ordinance allows a maximum area of 4 cline benefits. Households receiving as- quest or lead songs. Attendees are A. Total No. of Copies printed 6,075 5,800 Avenue, Scotch Plains, New Jersey 07076 square feet for real estate signs. Proposed sistance under Food Stamps or TANF invited to bring their instruments or (Net press run) (attn: Barbara Riepe, Township Clerk) until was a combined sign area for both signs of should only submit an application if they make use of the library’s piano. B. Paid Circulation October 15, 2010 at 10:00 a.m. The Town- approximately 210 square feet. §16.04R1d are not notified of their eligibility by a 1. Paid subscriptions mailed (B1+B2) 4,211 4,202 ship of Scotch Plains (hereinafter “Town- - Ordinance permits a maximum height for specified date determined by the school. Admission will be free, courtesy of 3. Sales through dealers, carriers, ship”) shall not be responsible for any bid real estate signs of 3 feet. Proposed was The information provided by parents on a grant from the Watts-Mountainside street vendors and counter sales 513 542 mailed which is lost in transit or delivered a height of 5 feet for each sign. Applica- the application will be kept confidential Community Foundation, and will in- C. Total paid circulation 4,724 4,744 late by the Postal Service. At the above tion was approved as amended with and will be used only for the purpose of clude music, coffee, tea and dessert. D. Free distribution by mail time, the bids will be publicly opened and conditions. determining eligibility. Also, the names of read aloud. All bids must be presented in those receiving free or reduced price meals The Mountainside Public Library 1. Copies mailed 440 168 PB 10-09 (V) EJA Realty Inc., 549 sealed envelopes, which are clearly will be kept private. Children who receive is located on Constitution Plaza in 3. Outside of mail 15 15 South Avenue, Block 3001, Lot 3. Appli- marked “Bids for Loading, Transportation free or reduced price meal benefits are Mountainside. For more informa- E. Total Free Distribution 455 183 cant sought Preliminary and Final Major (C+E) and Disposal of Leaves Contract, 430 treated the same as children who pay for F. Total Distributin 5,178 4,927 Site Plan approval with variances to con- tion on the Folk Music Café, or any Park Avenue, Scotch Plains, New Jersey meals. G. Copies not distributed 897 873 struct a one story addition to the existing (F+G) 07076”. No bid will be received after the The school will advise parents of their other library programs and services, H. TOTAL 6,075 5,800 building on the premises currently used for time and date specified. child’s eligibility within 10 working days of visit the library website, I certify that the statements made by me above are correct and complete. a retail art gallery and framing business After receipt of bids, no bid may be receipt of the application. Any parent dis- The newspaper is widely circulated via HORACE R. CORBIN and additional signage. Applicant sought mountainsidelibrary.org, or call the withdrawn within (60) sixty days after the satisfied with the eligibility determination timesnj.com and goleader.com Publisher variance relief from the following sections library at (908) 233-0115. date of the bid opening except if provided may contact the school to request an infor- 1 T - 10/07/10, The Leader of the Land Use Ordinance: §11.26E3 - for herein. The bid of any bidder who mal conference or may appeal the deci- Ordinance requires a rear yard setback of consents to an extension may be held for sion by requesting a formal hearing. A 1 feet for every 2 feet of height of the consideration for a longer period of time as hearing can be arranged by calling or principal building on the lot but not less may be agreed upon between bidder and writing W. Daniel Saragnese at 1497 than 10 feet. Applicant proposed no rear the Township. Woodacres Drive, Mountainside, New yard setback for the proposed addition. All bids must be on the bid forms pro- Jersey, 908-232-3232 Donna Perch §11.26E2 - Ordinance provides that the vided by the Township of Scotch Plains in Parents may call W. Daniel Saragnese principal building may be constructed with- the bid package. Specifications and bid at 908-232-3232, x 141 for further infor- out side yards except that when a side forms may be obtained from the office of mation on the program. Sales Associate yard is provided, it shall not be less than 10 the Director of Public Property, 2445 In accordance with Federal law and U.S. feet. Proposed side yards were 4.1 feet Plainfield Avenue, Scotch Plains, between Department of Agriculture (USDA) policy, and 16 feet. §17.02B4 and §17.02C7 - the hours of 9:00 am and 3:00 pm, Monday this institution is prohibited from discrimi- Experience, Trust, Reliability & Service Ordinance requires 7 parking spaces. through Friday. nating on the basis of race, color, national Applicant proposed 5 parking spaces per Bid proposals and all required docu- origin, sex, age, or disability. To file a ordinance requirements and 2 additional ments must be completed and submitted complaint of discrimination, write USDA, stacked spaces. §16.04E1b - Ordinance by the date as set forth above. All docu- Director, Office of Civil Rights, 1400 Inde- requires that the mounting height of a wall ments in the enclosed bid package must pendence Avenue, SW, Washington, D.C. sign shall not exceed 12 feet. Proposed accompany the bid proposal. 20250-9410, or call toll free (866) 632- Cell: (908) 468-0242 mounting height of wall sign was 13.2 feet. In addition to the above documents, a 9992 (Voice). TDD users can contact §16.04E1 - Ordinance allows 1 wall sign certified check, cashier’s check or bid bond USDA through local relay or the Federal on the wall or awning of the main public issued by a responsible bank, trust com- Relay at (800) 877-8339 (TDD) or (866) Direct: (908) 301-2056 entrance. Applicant proposed 3 wall signs pany or insurance company, payable to 377-8642 (relay voice users). USDA is an on the front of the building. Application the Township of Scotch Plains shall be equal opportunity provider and employer. approved with conditions. Email: [email protected] submitted with each bid as a guaranty that W. Daniel Saragnese Kris McAloon if a contract is awarded the bidder shall School Business Administrator Planning Board Secretary execute said contract. The bid security Board Secretary 1 T - 10/7/10, The Leader Fee: $65.28 shall be in the amount of ten percent (10%) 1 T - 10/7/10, The Leader Fee: $79.56 of the total amount of the bid or Twenty- Thousand Dollars ($20,000) whichever is lower. OPEN HOUSE: Sunday, October 10th 1-4PM All bid security, except the bid security of the three (apparent lowest responsible bidders shall, if requested in writing, be 47 Mohican Drive, Westfield returned after ten days (10) from the opening of the bids (Sundays and Holiday ex- cepted) and the bids of such bidders shall be considered withdrawn. The Township reserves the right to reject any or all bids, and to waive immaterial informalities, or to accept any bid which, in the opinion of the Township of Scotch Plains, will be in the best interest of the Township all in accordance with the New Jersey Local Public Contracts Law N.J.S.A. 40A:11-1 et seq. In the event of an equal or tie bid, the Township shall award the bid to the bidder, which, in the Township’s 34 Cowperthwaite Place, Westfield $499,000 sole discretion, best serves, the interest of the Township. The Township also reserves the right to Charming, sunny, spacious and updated single-level condo. Features 2 bedrooms, reject any and all bids if sufficient funds are not available and/or appropriated. The selected Bidder, will, within seven 2 full baths, updated eat-in kitchen, gleaming hardwood floors, huge living room days (7) of award of the bid, enter into an appropriate contract with the Township. with fireplace and newer windows, large formal dining room, den/family room All bidders must comply with P.L. 1975, Westfield. This pristine, renovated CHC features gleaming hardwood Chapter 127 entitled “An Act Relating to with separate entrance. The attractive brick building boasts garage parking and is Affirmative Action in Relation to discrimi- floors, a gorgeous gourmet kitchen with top stainless steel appliances nation in connections with Certain Public and granite counters, and spacious living and family rooms with a brick located in the heart of downtown Westfield. A commuter’s delight! Contracts and supplementing the ‘Law Against Discrimination’ approved April 16, FP and a 20x20 bonus room. The 4 bedrooms include a master suite 1945 (P.L. 1945, chapter 169)” N.J.A.C. offering a walk-in closet, a jetted tub and enormous shower. The finished For more information, or to schedule a private showing of this home, contact me today! 17:27, as amended from time to time, and basement boasts a playroom, gym, office & wine cellar. 2 car attached the Americans With Disability Act. All bidders must be registered with the garage. Storage abounds. All situated on a cul de sac with private New Jersey Department of Labor to en- fenced lot surrounded by parks. Directions: Broad Street to left on Visit gage in public work as defined in the requirements listed under N.J.S.A. 34:11- Springfield and first right on Mohican. $895,000. 5651 through 56.55, as well as N.J.A.C. www.DonnaPerch.net 12:62-1.1. Where applicable, prevailing wage rate shall be paid to all workers on the job as per N.J.A.C. 34:11-56, 25 et seq. for current listings, BY ORDER OF THE TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS OF THE COUNTY OF UNION, STATE OF NEW JERSEY. Robert Schlow RE/MAX Preferred Professionals open house info & more! KEVIN WARD DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC PROPERTY 1311 Prince Rodgers Ave. Bridgewater, N.J. 08807 BARBARA RIEPE Owned & operated by NRT LLC. TOWNSHIP CLERK 908-685-0700 (Office) • 908-217-6445 (Cell) 209 Central Ave, Westfield, NJ 07090 • 1 T - 10/7/10, The Times Fee: $90.27 Page 18 Thursday, October 7, 2010 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION JLEP Touch-A-Truck Event Westfield Rotary Reveals To Take Place In Westfield Programs For October WESTFIELD – The Junior League WESTFIELD – The Rotary Club of Misurell, an attorney with over 10 with free crafts, face painting, tattoos Westfield has announced its schedule years New Jersey experience and presi- of Elizabeth-Plainfield (JLEP) will and nail painting. There also will be hold its Fourth Annual Touch-A- of programs for the remainder of Oc- dent-elect of the New Jersey Children’s a “Cozy Coupe” race for young chil- tober. Westfield Rotarians meet 50 Alliance, will discuss the scope of Truck event on Sunday, October 17, dren and bounce houses to entertain from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the South weeks per year from 12:15 to 1:30 child abuse in New Jersey, provide an youngsters of all ages. p.m. for lunch and a program in the overview of the child advocacy move- Avenue train station parking lot in “Touch A Truck is one of Union Westfield. The rain date is the follow- second-floor Kellogg Room at the ment and discuss services made avail- County’s premier family events,” said Westfield Area “Y,” located at 220 able through Wynona’s House ing Sunday, October 24. Event Chairperson Jessica Springer. The purpose of this family-ori- Clark Street in Westfield. Guests are (wynonashouse.org.) “Its success is due in large part to the welcome at any of the club’s weekly Anyone interested in attending a pro- ented, hands-on event is to raise funds enthusiasm of local businesses, orga- to support the community-based ini- meetings. gram or learning more about Rotary in nizations and JLEP members. The topic for October 12 will be Westfield may contact Ray Kostyack, tiatives of the JLEP, which serves “One hundred percent of the funds families in crisis in Union County. THE SONG THAT NEVER ENDS…The students of the Christopher Academy, “Bridging the Gap Between School president, at (908) 789-7834 or raised from the event will be put to and Business: Business Plan Simula- [email protected]. Nearly 50 vehicles and heavy ma- work in our community with organi- which operates Westfield and Scotch Plains campuses, sang for five minutes in the chinery will be available for children morning and afternoon of September 21 to mark the International Day of Peace. tion.” Fred Cassaday, District 7510 zations and projects like Career vocational director, will discuss how PUBLIC NOTICE to climb on, touch and view up close, Closet, Homefirst and scholarships They were among an estimated 80,000 students around the world who helped sing including racecars, military vehicles, the same song for 24 hours. this highly successful Rotary program TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS for Union County High School se- offers high school students the oppor- fire trucks and ambulances. Children niors,” she added. NOTICE is hereby given that at a meet- also will be invited to ask questions tunity to gain real-life business expe- ing of the Township Council of the Town- Admission will be $5 per person. Center For Hope Members ship of Scotch Plains, held in the Council about their favorite trucks in a safe, rience through mentoring from volun- Advance tickets will be sold on the teer professionals. The program brings Chambers in the Municipal Building of supervised environment. said Township on Tuesday, October 5, JLEP website, jlepnj.org, at a dis- a business scenario into the classroom Accompanying personnel will counted price of $4 per person, To Be Honored in November 2010 there was introduced, read for the teach children about the equipment by conducting a simulated exercise in first time, and passed on such first read- through this Sunday, October 10. For which students can “buy” a deli if they ing, the following ordinance: displayed and how these machines more information about the event and SCOTCH PLAINS – The Center Physician of the Year, and Timothy are able to convince local bankers to TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH help the community. Additionally, the JLEP, visit jlepnj.org or call (908) For Hope Hospice and Palliative Care, Styler of NJ Races was awarded the there will be a children’s craft area based out of Scotch Plains, has several Small Business of the Year. Both were grant them a loan. PLAINS ORDINANCE NO. 20- 709-1177. “Kilimanjaro: The Attraction” will 2010 AUTHORIZING SALE OF team members who will be honored at nominated by the Center For Hope AN ACCESS AND MAINTE- PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE the New Jersey Hospice and Palliative because of their care and concern be the program on October 19. Venture NANCE EQUIPMENT EASE- Crew 27, the Coed Boy Scout Crew MENT OVER A PORTION OF UNION COUNTY WORKFORCE INVESTMENT BOARD Care Organization’s (NJHPCO) an- throughout the hospice community nual awards dinner. The award win- and their continued support of the servicing Westfield High School, has WRIGHT STREET UNION COUNTY, New Jersey - The County of Union has announced the PY 2010 ners were nominated by their peers mission of the Center For Hope. set its sights on climbing the mountain Explanation: This Ordinance authorizes Work First New Jersey (WFNJ) / New Jersey Department of Labor & Workforce the sale of an access and maintenance Development (NJLWD) subcontract awards totaling $1,433,862.00. The program period and selected by a committee. “This is truly an honor to have so next spring. The crew will introduce Rotarians to the famous mountain’s easement over a portion of Wright Street for WFNJ/NJLWD contracts is 9/01/10 thru 6/30/11. These grants assist the County of The following selections were many members of our organization by public auction as required by law. Union in its endeavor to meet its overall strategy to address the special needs populations made: Sally Sinclair, Clinical Care recognized for the wonderful work history, share insight on the attraction A public hearing for same is scheduled in the following areas: Job Search (TANF), Community Work Experience (CWEP - TANF people have to climbing it, and plans to be held on Tuesday, October 19, 2010 & GA), Alternative Work Experience (AWEP - GA) and Job Readiness/Life Skills (GA). Director of the Year; Mary Friedman, they do each day for the terminally ill Nurse of the Year; Eileen Ford, Re- in our community,” said Robert J. for the necessary preparation. at 8:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers of The PY 2010 grant recipients are: “Wynona’s House: Justice and Heal- the Municipal Building, or any time and Organization Total Program Awards ceptionist of the Year, and Adaglisa Coloney, president of the Center For place to which a meeting for the further 1 Job Inc. $ 52,500.00 Diplan, Aide of the Year. Hope. “We work hard each day to ing for Child Victims of Abuse” will consideration of such ordinance shall from Advancement for Haitian Education $ 99,750.00 The center’s children’s bereavement ensure that our patients receive the be featured on October 26. Dedicated time to time be adjourned, and all persons B&M Consultants, Inc. $ 139,650.00 program, Camp Starbright, which be- finest end-of-life care available. I to the late Wynona M. Lipman, the interested will be given an opportunity to Elizabethport Presbyterian Center $ 56,800.00 first African-American woman elected be heard concerning such ordinance. Union County College $ 446,906.00 gan in 2002, is the recipient of the believe that we are achieving this A copy of same may be obtained from Urban League of Union County, Inc. $ 105,900.00 Specialized Program of the Year. The through the recognition of NJHPCO.” to the New Jersey State Senate in the office of the Township Clerk, 430 Park Venture & Venture, Inc. $ 111,140.00 camp is offered during the summer for The Spirit of Hospice Awards Din- 1971, Wynona’s House promotes jus- Avenue, Scotch Plains, New Jersey, be- Workforce Advantage $ 277,966.00 children who have suffered the loss of ner will be held on November 11 at tice and healing of child victims of tween the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. YWCA of Central New Jersey $ 143,250.00 abuse and violence by coordinating Monday through Friday by any member of a loved one, and runs seasonal pro- the Sheraton Eatontown Hotel. For the general public who wants a copy of All interested organizations located in and around the County of Union area were grams throughout the year. more information about Center For investigative, prosecutorial, treatment same without cost. invited to forward proposals for funding that met specific criteria as mandated by the and prevention services. BARBARA RIEPE NJLWD. Deborah Bessen from Visiting Phy- Hope Hospice and Palliative Care, sician Services won the Attending Executive Director Keri Logosso Township Clerk 1 T - 10/7/10, The Leader Fee: $42.84 call (908) 889-7780. 1 T - 10/07/10, The Times Fee: $34.17 PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE

TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS NOTICE OF SALE OF PROPERTY FOR 04302 02 HOBSON, GREGORY 502 JERUSALEM RD S 283.67 NONPAYMENT OF TAXES, ASSESSMENTS AND/OR OTHER MUNICIPAL LIENS 04302 08 CAMPANARO, LUIS & ELIA 528 JERUSALEM RD T 1,084.01 Public notice is hereby given that I, Lori Majeski, Collector of Taxes of the Township of Scotch Plains, County of Union will sell at public 04302 15 EGUES-DELGADO, MARIA 537 WARREN ST S 283.67 auction on TUESDAY, OCTOBER 26 , 2010 in the Municipal Court, 430 Park Avenue, Scotch Plains, New Jersey at 9:00 o’clock in 04303 03 AGUILAR, AL & ANN 2412 MALCOLM PL S 283.67 the morning or at such later time and place to which said sale may then be adjourned, all of the several lots and parcels of land assessed 04401 14 WEST, MARY E. 4 JOHNSON ST T 1,433.72 to the respective persons whose names are set opposite each respective parcel as the owner thereof for the total amount of municipal 04501 25 PARDO, ANTHONY 505 JERUSALEM RD S 18.12 liens chargeable against said lands respectively, in accordance with N.J.S.A. 54:5-1, et seq. as computed to the 26th day of October 04501 26 BRIDGEFORTH-HART, LAWREN 501 JERUSALEM RD S 283.67 2010. 04703 01 BOOTH, LANSING T & BETSY 2586 ROUTE 22 T 12,800.18 Take further notice that the hereinafter described lands will be sold for the amount of municipal liens chargeable against each parcel 04703 02 BOOTH, LANSING T & BETSY 2590 ROUTE 22 T 29,095.87 of said land assessed as one parcel, together with interest and costs to the date of the sale. Said lands will be sold at the lowest rate 04802 01 GRIG CORP 2435 ROUTE 22 TI 12,846.64 of interest bid, but in no case in excess of 18%. Payments for said parcels shall be made prior to the conclusion of the sale in the form 04802 03 SILLS, GREGORY E. 189 VICTOR ST S 283.67 of cash, certified check or money order or other method previously approved by the Tax Collector or the property will be resold. 04802 05 LARER, JAMES/SIGNORE, STACIE 181 VICTOR ST S 283.67 Properties for which there are no other purchasers shall be struck off and sold to the Township of Scotch Plains at an interest rate of 04901.01 03 CO109 GUZMAN, SILVIA 109 DONATO CR S 208.44 18%. 04901.02 03 CO201 FRAZIER,FRED/AGBOLODO,AGNES 201 DONATO CR S 133.21 At any time before the sale I will accept payment of the amount due on any property with interest and costs. Payment must be in the 04901.05 03 CO510 RAMOS, FRANCO & TRISTI 510 DONATO CR S 208.44 form of cash, certified check or money order. 05001 01 DICKSTEIN, GEOFFREY 2615 SKY TOP DR S 18.48 Industrial properties may be subject to the Spill Compensation and Control Act (N.J.S.A. 58-10-23.11 et seq.), the Water Pollution 04901.08 03 CO812 MADAMBA, MARLON/MENDEZ/ARLENE 812 DONATO CR S 208.44 Control Act (N.J.S.A. 58-:10A-1 et seq.) and the Industrial Site Recovery Act (N.J.S.A. 13:1K-6 et seq.), In addition, the municipality 05001 26 BRENNAN, STEPHEN & CHRISTINA 2645 SKY TOP DR S 283.67 is precluded from issuing a tax sale certificate to any prospective purchaser who is or may be in any way connected to the prior owner 05001 31 ROSS, PHILIP/ANANDA, VILAI 2677 SKY TOP DR S 283.67 of the site. 05502 14 BLINOVA, L & KALINCHAK, Y & O 28 CANTERBURY DR S 283.67 In the event that the owner of the property is on Active Duty in the Military Service, the Tax Collector should be notified immediately. 05601 16 WURZBURGER, LYNNSUSAN 60 CANTERBURY DR TS 6,877.98 05601 18 RIGANO, FRANK & NANCY 56 CANTERBURY DR S 21.26 BLK LT OWNER ADDRESS TYPE AMOUNT 05601 28 CHO, CHUNG-JIN & OKKYUNG 36 CANTERBURY DR S 283.67 05802 08 BIRD, RONALD & FRANCINE 363 ROBERTS LN S 283.67 00102 11 BROWNE, JR, HARRIS, ET AL 1561 FRONT ST S 283.67 05901 22 PELOSI, PETER & SAMANTHA 3 GARY CT S 283.67 00102 19 MOORE, SHIRLEME 350 FARLEY AV S 283.67 06001 05 KILLIAN, JEANETTE 544 ROLLING PEAKS WY S 283.67 00201 10 COLE, ALISHA 1 MALANGA CT S 41.91 06001 29.04 ROGERS, RICHARD & NOELLA- EVAN 2573 MADISON AV S 283.67 00201 16 NGO, CHI VY & PHUNG, KIMBERLY 6 MALANGA CT S 283.67 06301 01 HOFFMAN, TIMOTHY & SYLVIA 793 JERUSALEM RD S 283.67 00301 07 HJL HOLDING,LLC%TRITON PLUMBIN 519 TERRILL RD T 478.80 06301 03 TURPIN, PAULINE LARK 2509 SMITH ST T 1,315.90 00301 11 RUDOLPH, HENRY AKA WILIAM 531 TERRILL RD S 283.67 06303 03 MATOS, DANIELA AND VICTOR 804 CLEVELAND AV S 283.67 00301 12 JONES, TIMOTHY & SUE 535 TERRILL RD S 373.72 06306 02 NELSON, PATRICIA 804 EVERTS AV S 234.21 00301 23 BERBERICH, KENNETH 526 CICILIA PL S 283.67 06503 07 DINIZO, ROMANO & JUANITA 2504 PLAINFIELD AV TS 13,612.12 00302 06 DAVIDSON, JEFFREY/GRECO, CAROL 512 FARLEY AV S 283.67 06503 09 DINIZO, ROMANO & JUANITA 2385 WALDHEIM AV T 2,390.31 00302 22 BARKER, RICHARD & DAVID & KARE 515 CICILIA PL TS 3,537.36 06701 13 HARMER, ROBERT & KIMBERLY 2267 OLD FARM RD S 19.14 00401 07 WILLIAMS, PHILIPPA 522 BEVERLY AV S 283.67 07201 05.12 HICKS, DONALD & SHARON 819 O’DONNELL AV S 283.67 00403 10 BOWLES, STEPHEN & MICHELLE 536 HUNTER AV S 283.67 07201 16 BRIGSS,F & OAKES, L, JR 2600 PLAINFIELD AV T 2,440.40 00501 09 GONZALEZ, JESUS & LISA 424 GRANT AV S 283.67 07201 18.01 SADOWSKI, PAMELA 2409 HAMLETTE PL S 283.67 00501 15.01 AINSWORTH, KIERON, & ELSIE 1595 E SECOND ST TI 28,663.85 07201 20.01 AZARD, OLDER & MARIE 2403 HAMLETTE PL T 6,002.62 00501 23 RICHARDS, ROXROY & ANGELITA 437 FARLEY AV S 283.67 07201 23 FUNES, JOSE 2398 HAMLETTE PL S 283.67 00502 03 RAMOS, CARLOS/KING, MICHAEL 1616 FRONT ST S 283.67 07201 32 LOESER, ERIC 2393 RICHMOND ST S 283.67 00502 14 BUONTEMPO, RICHARD 1635 E SECOND ST S 3,391.97 07302 01 BARROS, CLAUDINEI & REGINAE 827 TERNAY AV S 283.67 00503 16 CIOFFI, JOHN & ANN 1711 E SECOND ST TIS 18,317.77 07303 17 MUCCI, JOAN 2692 PLAINFIELD AV S 283.67 00503 17 CIOFFI, SR, JOHN 1707 E SECOND ST TS 3,835.97 07304 17.01 MELENDEZ, GRACE 405 B PARK PL S 283.67 00601 05 CASTLE, KEITH M & APRIL G 327 FARLEY AV S 283.67 07304 15 RIVIERE, NATASHA 2409 PARK PL S 283.67 00601 23 FEDERAL HOME MTG % ERA QUEEN C 352 HOE AV S 283.67 07401 08 RUSSO, MARLA 2293 STOCKER LN S 283.67 00601 26 OLAVARRIA, MANUEL 340 HOE AV S 283.67 07502 10.01 MESSERCOLA BROS BUILDING CO IN 11 HIDDEN MEADOW DR T 795.21 00602 03 MARTINEZ,V/MARTINEZ-BROWN,C 323 HOE AV S 283.67 07502 10.02 MESSERCOLA BROS BUILDING CO IN 15 HIDDEN MEADOW DR T 3,655.97 00602 04 DAVIS, ROBERT E & GAIL 327 HOE AV S 283.67 07502 10.03 MESSERCOLA BROS BUILDING CO IN 19 HIDDEN MEADOW DR T 3,785.46 00602 19 HAMMOND, SHARON 370 JACKSON AV S 283.67 07502 10.04 MESSERCOLA BROS BUILDING CO IN 20 HIDDEN MEADOW DR T 3,857.67 00603 24 SEPULVEDA, INES & LIBIA 340 HUNTER AV S 283.67 07502 10.05 MESSERCOLA BROS BUILD CO INC 16 HIDDEN MEADOW DR T 3,641.07 00702 01 LYONS, WILLIAM & SILANCE, MARG 1703 MOUNTAIN AV S 283.67 07502 10.06 MESSERCOLA BROS BUILDING CO IN 12 HIDDEN MEADOW DR T 3,636.40 00704 02 TAYLOR-COX,DORIANNE/BARI,JOLEK 211 WILLOW AV S 283.67 07601 17 GRILL, ROBERT, SR. 905 WESTFIELD RD S 1,894.66 00705 19 COLON, JOSEPH/MENA, JENNY 232 HAVEN AV S 283.67 07701 11 HEWSON, MICHAEL 2293 HILL RD S 283.67 00705 20 DALLAH, DOROTHY 228 HAVEN AV TS 6,091.57 07703 04 SCHETELICH, TIMOTHY & LAURA 2426 HILL RD S 283.67 00801 19 SMITHWRICK, KEVIN & PAULETTE 215 HAVEN AV S 283.67 07704 05 BUCKRIDEE, WINSTON & PATRICIA 2286 HILL RD S 283.67 00901 16 SINGLETARY, TYRONE & STACEY 358 WILLOW AV S 283.67 08104 23 ADEYEMO, MARGARET 2361 NORTH AV T 652.21 00901 23 WILLIAMS, MARLENE & JOHN 365 HUNTER AV S 283.67 08105 06 DEUTSCH BANK NATL TRUSTEE FOR 2397 NORTH AV S 283.67 00902 21 BRISETT-ROMANS, LORNA 1729 FRONT ST S 32.58 08301 01 PEIST, EDWARD & DONNA 2308 NORTH AV S 283.67 00903 09 NIX, REGINA 329 MYRTLE AV S 283.67 08406 09 PRIESING, JR, JOHN & ERIN 2235 ELIZABETH AV S 16.50 00903 23 GENTY, RALPH & SHIRLEY 340 SYCAMORE AV S 283.67 08501 18 POLHAMUS, RICHARD & MICHELE 1050 HETFIELD AV S 15.77 00903.04 26 CKJ13 PINCUS, JULIE 13 KING JAMES CT S 208.44 08502 31 CUCCURULLO, MICHAEL & THERESA 2083 ALGONQUIN DR S 15.88 01001 28 TRANO-ROGERS,P/TRANO, B, SR 334 CEDAR GROVE TR S 283.67 08504 33 SENATORE, ALBERT & ROSICLER 2083 MAPLEVIEW CT S 283.67 01001 59 THOMPSON, PATRICK 1815 FRONT ST TS 3,007.40 08701 07 KANAREK, JONATHAN & ALLISON 1124 WASHINGTON AV S 283.67 01001.04 63 CVP25 DE CHELLIS, RICHARD 25 VILLAGE PARK CT TS 3,288.99 08702 01.02 GUY, WILLIAM / BLANDSHAW, JANI 1933 EVELYN ST S 283.67 01102 12 JACOBUS, STEVEN/JACOBUS, JOAN 411 MYRTLE AV S 283.67 08801 10 NEAL, WAYNE & ALICIA 1160 WASHINGTON AV S 283.67 01103 14 BAGLEY, JEFFREY & KAREN 415 SYCAMORE AV S 283.67 08902 03 CURRIE, PATRICIA 2050 JERSEY AV S 283.67 01103 16 SHOMADE, KOLA & AMAO, BOLADE 407 SYCAMORE AV S 27.63 08902 21 HOLLANDER, CHARLES & CLAUDIA 2119 ELIZABETH AV S 307.00 01103 21 NATALE, MICHAEL/PEARSON, STANL 412 FLANDERS AV T 734.82 09005 15 ESPINOZA, MANUEL E 2251 NEWARK AV S 15.82 01104 05 FULCHER, LINDA 447 FLANDERS AV S 283.67 09201 10 CURRIE, CRAIG T 2096 NEWARK AV S 283.67 01201 20 CAPPICCILLE, RAYMOND 1766 E SECOND ST S 283.67 09402 10 WUEST, DAVID & CLAUDIA 1933 W BROAD ST S 283.67 01201 35 C0111 TUCKER, LORA O 530 PARK AV TS 3,338.28 09701 12 MARRA, GIOVANNI & CHRISTINE 1228 HETFIELD AV S 17.77 01201 36 UNITED STATES POSTAL SERVICE 536 PARK AV S 20.68 09901 07 FLANNAGAN, KIM 1323 HETFIELD AV S 283.67 01401 11 STROGOV, KALOYAN 529 PARK AV S 4,413.20 10201 15 THEODORE, KATIA/THEODORE, HELL 1351 GRAYMILL DR S 283.67 01501 12 DI NIZO, JUANITA & ROMANO 1920 BARTLE AV T 1,291.08 10401 02 RODRIGUEZ, DENNIS 1407 MARTINE AV S 283.67 01503 03 HERCEL, DENNIS, M & KATHY H 425 UNION AV S 283.67 10801 03.03 MESSERCOLA BROS. 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PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, October 7, 2010 Page 19 Metropolitan Opera’s Live HD Simulcasts Begin Fifth Season By GREG WAXBERG Alagna in the title role, conducted by Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times Yannick Nézet-Séguin. WESTFIELD — This Saturday, The To commemorate the 100th anniver- Metropolitan Opera begins its fifth sea- sary of the opera’s world premiere at son of “The Met: Live in HD,” an the Met, the company is reviving Emmy- and Peabody Award-winning Giacomo Puccini’s La Fanciulla del series of Saturday matinee perfor- West this season, and it will be simul- mances simulcast live in high defini- cast on January 8 at 1 p.m. The cast tion to movie theaters around the world. includes Deborah Voigt as Minnie, with Select theaters will also show encore Nicola Luisotti conducting. presentations at 6:30 p.m. on the third John Adams conducts the Met’s pre- Wednesday after the live performances, miere production of his first opera, and PBS televises the simulcasts on Nixon in China, on February 12 at 1 “Great Performances at the Met.” p.m. In the cast are James Maddalena, These simulcasts capture onstage Janis Kelly and Kathleen Kim. action and the orchestra by using close- Susan Graham and Plácido Domingo up shots taken from many perspec- headline the cast of Christoph Willibald tives. During intermissions, the series von Gluck’s Iphigénie en Tauride on offers behind-the-scenes features, live February 26 at 1 p.m. Patrick Summers Photo Courtesy of Debbie Hoffman SHARING THE LIMELIGHT…Sara Hoffman, right, of Mountainside and Eric Nierstedt for The Westfield Leader and The Times interviews with cast and crewmembers will conduct. and short documentaries, all of which Mr. Summers will also be on the Tandria Fireall of South Carolina step out in bright lights in the big city at the OH, WE’RE HALF WAY THERE...The Kilkenny House in Cranford celebrated premiere for a private screening of their winning film, “Save Our School.” The September 17 (halfway point to St. Patrick’s Day) and its two-year anniversary offer an unprecedented look at the ele- podium for Donizetti’s Lucia di pair was among other lucky contestants competing in the Skintimate Studios “In with The Itinerants, who feature Westfield resident Chris Flynn on guitar. ments involved in staging an opera. Lammermoor on March 19 at 1 p.m. Front of and Behind the Camera” contest produced by Dreaming Tree Films. The “Our live transmissions have made Natalie Dessay sings Lucia. red carpet event reunited 18 girls at a private screening of the winning short film grand opera more accessible and popu- The Met is also presenting at Skylight West in Manhattan on September 14. Kilkenny Celebrates Two lar,” said Peter Gelb, the Met’s general Gioacchino Rossini’s comedy Le manager and the executive producer of Comte Ory for the first time this season. the live transmissions. “They have Juan Diego Flórez sings the title role, Mountainside Teen’s Short Years of Grog with Itinerants helped to make it possible for opera to joined by Joyce DiDonato and Diana By ERIC NIERSTEDT on pub highlights such as the Pogues’ continue to flourish in a difficult eco- Damrau, on April 9 at 1 p.m. Bartlett Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times “If I Should Fall From Grace with nomic time.” Sher directs, and Maurizio Benini con- Film Wins Skintimate Contest CRANFORD — South Avenue East God,” which featured a pounding drum The 2010-2011 season of “The Met: ducts. By LINDA B. CONDRILLO ductions were wrapped – “Save Our in Cranford was filled with the sounds break and the a capella “Auld Tri- Live in HD” will include 12 operas, six Richard Strauss’ Capriccio returns Specially Written for the Westfield Leader and The Times Schools” and “The Locket.” Sara was of Irish music and the taste of Guinness, angle.” of which are featured in new produc- to the repertory this season, starring MOUNTAINSIDE – A on “Team S.O.S.” Both shorts were last month, as the Kilkenny House cel- There were also classic Irish favor- tions. Renée Fleming, and will be simulcast Mountainside teenager’s short film subsequently available for viewing ebrated its second anniversary. ites like “I’ll Tell Me Ma,” “Riley’s Robert Lepage’s new production of on April 23 at 1 p.m., conducted by Sir has won a national studio contest. online, and people were asked to pick The occasion also served as a launch Daughter” and the pulsing, rock-influ- Richard Wagner’s Das Rheingold, con- Andrew Davis. As previously reported in The their favorite. for a weeklong celebration, culminat- enced “Fields of Athenry” (likely in- ducted by Music Director James Levine, The following week, Mr. Levine re- Westfield Leader and The Times, 17- “Save Our Schools” was chosen as ing on September 17, the date every spired by the Dropkick Murphys’ ver- kicks off the season on Saturday at 1 turns to the podium for Verdi’s Il year-old Sara Hoffman of the winner, and on September 14, all Irish bar knows as the “Halfway to St. sion). p.m. The cast includes Bryn Terfel Trovatore on April 30 at 1 p.m. He Mountainside earned a trip to Holly- 18 contestants were reunited in New Patrick’s Day” marker. There was even a lone rock song – a singing his first Met Wotan. This is the conducts a cast including Marcelo wood after entering an essay contest York City to view a private screening Barry O’Donovan, a native Irishman surprisingly joyful “Folsom Prison first part of the Met’s new staging of the Álvarez, Dmitri Hvorostovsky, Sondra on why she wanted to be a filmmaker. of “Save Our Schools.” The Red Car- (from county Kilkenny), who moved Blues.” But none of it topped the med- entire Ring. Radvanovsky and Dolora Zajick. (See full story at goleader.com/ pet premiere was held at Skylight to Cranford from Brooklyn 10 years ley of classic “Red is the Rose,” along Two weeks later, on October 23 at 12 On May 14 at noon, the HD season 10aug12/24.pdf). West, a Midtown private event venue ago, owns the Kilkenny House. with Van Morison’s “Crazy Love” and p.m., Valery Gergiev conducts Stephen concludes with the new Robert Lepage The contest, “Smooth Moves, In offering views of the New York Sky- Aside from running the pub, Mr. “Tupelo Honey,” as well as The Band’s Wadsworth’s new production of Mod- production of Wagner’s Die Walküre, Front of and Behind the Camera,” line on the city’s largest open roof- O’Donovan has become involved in “The Weight,” with Mr. Robinson’s est Mussorgsky’s historical drama Boris conducted by Mr. Levine. Bryn Terfel was sponsored by Skintimate Stu- top. various Cranford organizations, which accordion adding soulful balance along Godunov with René Pape in the title is Wotan and Deborah Voigt adds dios and afforded 18 girls from across Skintimate, the ladies shaving have helped to raise money for breast with Mr. Bosch’s tasteful solo. role. Brünnhilde to her Wagnerian reper- the United States the opportunity to cream brand, awarded prizes, includ- cancer and local scholarship funds. Mr. After a short break for a raffle hosted On November 13 at 1 p.m., Anna toire at the Met. win a seven-day, all-expense-paid trip ing a Flip video camera, a $500 schol- O’Donovan also helped send local by Mr. O’Donovan, (who reminded the Netrebko sings Norina and John Del For more information about the to Hollywood. arship and bragging rights to the pro- rugby players to Utah for a tournament. crowd to come back because he still Carlo sings the title role in Gaetano operas, to find a movie theater and to After their arrival in Los Angeles, duction receiving the most votes. In addition to celebrating at the had 18 years left on the lease), the band Donizetti’s comedy Don Pasquale. Mr. order tickets online, visit the girls were divided into two teams, Sara is a senior at Governor House, patrons also gathered to enjoy delivered a second, more-rocking set, Levine will be conducting this opera metopera.org/hdlive. Tickets are also and mentored by Dreaming Tree Livingston High School and, after the music of the Itinerants, an Irish- as Mr. Flynn switched from acoustic to for the first time. available at participating theater box Films and learned the ins and outs of college, intends to live her dream – influenced rock group that features electric guitar. Giuseppe Verdi’s grand Don Carlo offices. Parsippany Cinema 12, Re- producing a 12-minute film. either in front of, or behind, the cam- Westfield resident Chris Flynn on gui- After a straight version of The Roll- will be shown in a new production by gal Commerce Center 18 in North After the week was over, two pro- era. tar. ing Stones’ “Dead Flowers,” the Itiner- Nicholas Hytner on December 11 at Brunswick and Monmouth Univer- The band played two sets at the ants delivered many more surprise 12:30 p.m. The cast includes Roberto sity are participating. House, the first consisting almost solely medleys, like the New Orleans classic Dodge Poetry Festival Shifts of traditional Irish pub songs. Begin- “Iko Iko,” with King Radio’s calypso ning with “Down By the Riverside,” tune “Man Smart, Woman Smarter,” the band powered through classics like which featured Mr. Flynn breaking in Venues to Newark’s NJPAC “Whiskey in the Jar” (also covered by with a monster solo. NEWARK – The New Jersey Per- Collins (2001-2003), Rita Dove the Dubliners and Thin Lizzy), “The The band then delivered the most forming Arts Center (NJPAC) and (1993-1995), Kay Ryan (2008- Wild Rover” (featuring the traditional unlikely medley – Tom Petty’s “Ameri- the City of Newark will host the 2010), and Mark Strand (1990- handclaps from the crowd) and “The can Girl” with the O’Jays’ “Love Train,” largest and most renowned poetry 1991). Rising of the Moon.” while a group of women danced in event in North America, the The Geraldine R. Dodge Poetry Mr. Flynn, drummer Chris O’Hara, front of them. After keeping the dance Geraldine R. Dodge Foundation’s Festival, an initiative of the Geraldine bassist Sean Seymour (who also sang going for as long possible, the Itiner- 13th Biennial Dodge Poetry Festi- R. Dodge Foundation held bienni- on a few songs), and second guitarist ants called it a night with the Stones’ val, this weekend. ally in even-numbered years since Mark Bosch formed the perfect rock- “It’s All Over Now,” Peter Frampton’s The festival is expected to attract 1986, is a celebration of poetry that solid foundation for the songs. They “Show Me the Way” (with voice box an audience of more than 20,000 immerses participants in four days expertly added fills and solos with the guitar courtesy of Mr. Flynn) and a people nationally and internation- of readings, conversations and per- perfect amount of gusto and taste. final medley of “Take Me to the River” ally. The Dodge Foundation will also formances. Eleven of the previous Accordionist/vocalist Pat Robinson and Creedence’s “Born on the Bayou.” provide free tickets to more than 12 festivals have been held at Water- was also a strong factor, singing with Hopefully, they’ll be back next year for 4,500 high-school students repre- loo Village in Stanhope. the perfect amount of restraint for each the House’s three-year party. senting nearly 250 schools across When it was announced by the song and playing his accordion per- More on the Kilkenny House (menus, the country. Dodge Foundation that the 2010 fectly, while getting up on chairs to hours, etc.) and the Itinerants (down- The festival features former U.S. Festival would be canceled due to play for the crowd. loads, bios, etc), can be found at Poets Laureate Kay Ryan, Billy financial restrictions, the City of Collins, Rita Dove and Mark Strand, Newark and NJPAC stepped for- Despite some early problems with thekilkennyhouse.com/ and Courtesy of Samantha Lloyd mic volume and setup, the band shone myspace.com/itinerants. HIGHLANDERS IN EDINBURGH…Highlander Band members Issy Perrin, as well as dozens of distinguished ward to partner with the foundation Ollie Lloyd and Amanda Reiss pose in front of Edinburgh Castle in Scotland after poets over four days of readings, to ensure the event’s continuation. their performance in the world-famous Edinburgh Cavalcade. The Highlander discussions and conversations. “The Geraldine R. Dodge Foun- Band will be performing again at Governor Livingston High School on October 17. The festival opens tonight, Octo- dation is thrilled to partner with the ber 7, with a Poetry Sampler featur- New Jersey Performing Arts Center ing back-to-back readings by two- and the City of Newark in re-imag- GL Hosts Marching Band dozen major poets, including Kay ining the Dodge Poetry Festival,” Ryan, the most recent U.S. Poet said Christopher Daggett, president Laureate, and former Poets Laure- and chief executive officer of the Pageant Of Champions ate Billy Collins and Rita Dove, as Geraldine R. Dodge Foundation. BERKELEY HEIGHTS – A large of William Livingston, near the En- well as Pulitzer Prize and McArthur Newark Mayor Cory Booker said, turnout is expected at this year’s glish border. Livingston was the first “Genius” Fellowship winner “Newark has a long history of pro- Marching Band “Pageant of Cham- post-Revolutionary Governor of New Galway Kinnell. The event takes ducing literary giants like Stephen pions” Tournament at Governor Jersey from 1776 to 1790, a signatory place in NJPAC’s 2,800-seat Pru- Crane, Philip Roth and Amiri Baraka. Livingston (GL) High School on Sun- to the declaration of independence dential Hall. This festival will add a new chapter day, October 17, at 1 p.m. and for whom Governor Livingston Other notable poets reading in the to that history and will continue to A total of 13 bands from across the High School is named. Poetry Sampler are Amiri Baraka, manifest Newark’s status as a world- region will converge on the home In its recent victory at Jefferson Kwame Dawes, Matthew Dickman, class destination for entertainment ground of GL’s award-winning High- Township, the Highlander Band not Bob Hicok, Martín Espada, Dunya and the arts.” lander Band. The Marching Band only achieved the highest score of the Mikhail, Joseph Millar, Nancy Tickets can be purchased by Tournament is a spectacle for the day (83.40), but also earned top rank- Morejón, Sharon Olds, Marie Ponsot phone at (888) GO-NJPAC, in per- whole family, with hot food, snacks, ing in its group in all of Tournament and Claudia Rankine. son at the box-office at One Center Susan M. Dougherty for The Westfield Leader and The Times sodas and souvenirs on sale. Berke- of Bands (TOB) competitions, which All poets in the Poetry Sampler Street (open Monday to Saturday, MAKING CONNECTIONS…Miss New Jersey 2010, Ashleigh Udalovas, chats with ley Heights and Mountainside kids in includes more than 400 schools across will participate in the festival’s sub- noon to 6 p.m., and Sunday, noon to children of board members of the Literacy Volunteers of Union County, who held a scouting or school-spirit wear get in nine states. sequent three days of scheduled read- 5 p.m.), or online at njpac.org). As celebration on Thursday, September 30, at The Presbyterian Church in Westfield. Adult students read excerpts from their submissions to Connections, the literacy free. The Highlander Band once again ings, conversations and discussions. they become available, information students’ art and literary magazine that was sponsored by a HEART (History, The Highlander Band, this sum- has its sights set on the TOB Chapter The festival will culminate with a and program updates about the 2010 Education, Arts Reaching Thousands) grant from the Union County Board of Chosen mer, performed in the world-famous X championships and the Atlantic Sunday afternoon Poetry Summit Geraldine R. Dodge Poetry Festi- Freeholders. From left with Miss New Jersey are Taylor Dobson, Megan Bertsch, Edinburgh Cavalcade, along with Coast Championships, which it has on October 10 in Prudential Hall val will be available at Sydney Dobson, Meghan Johnson and board member Bernadette Murphy. bands from all over the world, to an won 11 times since 1980. featuring four Poets Laureate: Billy DodgePoetry.org. audience of more than 100,000 Music starts at 1 p.m., and tickets people. They also performed in the are $10 ($6 for seniors and kids). Musical Club of Westfield 500-year-old buildings of Stirling Attendees can park at Alcatel Lucent Book Store Welcomes Castle, a fitting environment for the (Bell Labs) off Glenside Road, Ber- tartan-clad musicians and Color keley Heights, and a shuttle will take Begins Its 95th Season Guard. visitors to and from the school. For WF’s ‘Jack Blank’ Author WESTFIELD – The Musical Club Toenes, clarinet, both of Westfield, will The students also visited the vil- directions and more information, visit WESTFIELD – The Town Book and family, where he is busy finish- of Westfield will present the first pro- be joined by pianist Mary Beth McFall, lage of Ancrum, the ancestral home highlanderband.org. Store in Westfield will host a meet ing up the second book in the Jack gram of its 95th season on Wednesday, of Roselle, in a performance of and greet with Matt Myklusch, au- Blank trilogy. October 13, at 1 p.m. in the First Baptist Alexander von Kreisler’s Concertino. thor of the young-adult book “Jack Fans can meet Mr. Myklusch at Church, located at 170 Elm Street in Born in Russia in 1894, Mr. Kreisler Eliz. Art in the Gardens Blank and the Imagine Nation” on The Town Book Store, located at 270 Westfield, featuring music for solo pi- came to the United States in 1927 and Saturday, October 9, from 2 to 4 East Broad Street in Westfield (cor- ano and flute, clarinet and piano trio. taught at the Cincinnati Conservatory p.m. ner of East Broad and Elmer Streets). Pianist Carolle-Ann Mochernuk of of Music and later at the University of Features Music and Dance For fans of Harry Potter and Percy To learn more, call (908) 233-3535 North Plainfield will perform works of Texas. The Concertino was composed ELIZABETH – “Art in the Gar- said Crystal Stell, Marketing Director Jackson, meet Jack Blank. He does and reserve an autographed copy. two Romantic composers who wrote in 1965, four years before Kreisler’s dens,” an October celebration of Na- for Jersey Gardens. “We have been not know who he is or from where he extensively for solo piano: Frédéric death. tional Arts and Humanities Month, overwhelmed by the local talent right comes. He does not even know his October Promotions Chopin’s Nocturne in D Flat, Op. 27, The program is free and open to the takes place over the Columbus Day here in our own backyard.” real last name. All of that changes At Juxtapose Gallery No. 2, and Robert Schumann’s public. A reception featuring light re- Weekend, October 8 to 11, at Jersey “Our goal is to raise awareness of the when he travels to the Imagine Na- Phantasiestucke, Op. 12. freshments will follow the performance. Gardens in Elizabeth. arts in Union County and the many tion, a place where all the unbeliev- WESTFIELD — Juxtapose Gal- Pianist John Blasdale of Whippany All are welcome to stay and meet the “Art in the Gardens” features in- artists who deserve recognition for their able things in this world originate, lery will have a silhouette afternoon will include selections from early, performers. strumental, vocal and dance perfor- achievements. Our shoppers come from including him. on Sunday, October 17, with Ruth middle and late romantic composers. The Musical Club of Westfield, in its mances in the center court of the mall. all over the tri-state area and beyond; Matt Myklusch works for MTV Grabner. They make great Christmas Russian composer Alexander Scriabin’s 95th season, is comprised of perform- This year, the Columbus Day Week- this is an opportunity to showcase our Networks, where he has produced gifts for grandparents. Prelude in C Minor, Op. 9, No. 1, for the ing and associate (non-performing) end Splash is planned with free per- local talent,” Ms. Stell added. celebrity interviews, managed “MTV Call for an appointment at (908) left hand alone, will open Mr. Blasdale’s members who share a common interest formances starting on Friday, October Jersey Gardens, New Jersey’s larg- Spring Break” in Cancun and 232-3278. section of the program. Ludwig van in music. The club provides scholar- 8, and continuing through Monday, est outlet shopping mall, is located on Acapulco, and helped launch MTVs Juxtapose’s favorite jewelry, de- Beethoven’s Sonata in F Major, Op. 78, ships for promising young musicians October 11. Kapkowski Road in Elizabeth at Exit college network, mtvU. A lifelong signer Gena from Due Sorelle, will will follow this. Mr. Blasdale’s final to pursue their musical education. “Since opening its doors in October 13A of the New Jersey Turnpike and love for comic books inspired him to return for Girl’s Night Out on Thurs- selection will be the Intermezzo in E New members are welcome. For 1999, Jersey Gardens has become the features 200 stores all under one roof. spend his nights and weekends writ- day, October 14, from 5 to 9p.m. Stop Flat Minor, Op. 118, No. 6, by Johannes membership information, call (908) center of the community; therefore, it For more information about “Art in ing “Jack Blank and the Imagine by to see her new fall designs. Brahms. 232-2173, or visit the club’s website at is a natural fit for us to host the cel- the Gardens,” call (908) 558-2550. Nation.” Paid Bulletin Board Jenny Cline, flute, and George westfieldnj.com/mcw/. ebration of the arts in Union County,” ore e-mail [email protected]. 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Friends of WSO Welcome Lee Corcoran WESTFIELD – The Friends of Westfield Symphony Orchestra, the auxiliary and fundraising arm of the orchestra, has announced the selection of Lee Corcoran, left, of Westfield to join Veena Sharma as co-president. In her remarks at the recent Westfield, Mountainside Residents Friends’ season-opening Overture Film Indy Short Crackers in S. Amboy By CHRISTIE STORMS a fellow parent at their children’s tray a character who cannot speak. Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times preschool. “Everything is going on all around WESTFIELD — When Westfield She read excerpts from the me; people are talking about resident Gregory Principato last Mountainside resident’s book to her me…and I’m reacting to them,” he spoke with The Westfield Leader and husband, and he could immediately said. “It’s a lot of facial emotions.” The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times see he and Mr. Reinhardt shared a He appreciated the guidance Mr. Photos courtesy of Chris Marconi in 2008, he had just attended the similar sense of humor. Principato and others on the set of- GOING CRACKERS...(Above) Vincent D’Onofrio’s character, Gus, drills holes New York City premiere of his docu- “So, we met for two and a half fered in his overbearing mother-in-law’s nutcrackers on the South Amboy set of mentary, Mr. Laughs: A Look Be- hours; I described the story and “He’s a good actor,” Mr. Principato Crackers. Pictured, left to right, are: Nicolas Catania, Mike Latino, Carl Prinzi, hind the Curtain. characters…and within six days, he said. “He delivered the emotion when Nicolas Deeg, director Gregory Principato and Mr. D’Onofrio. See story at left. The film, which chronicled the had written 60 pages for me,” Mr. I needed it and did a great job.” LEARNING ON THE JOB...(Below) Westfield resident Gregory Principato life of actor-comedian Sal Richards, Principato said. “I couldn’t ask for a Vincent’s father, also named directs 8-year-old Vincent Mora of Westfield, who plays Luke in Crackers. went on to win many awards, in- better writing partner.” Vincent Mora, serves as an execu- cluding Best Documentary honors Mr. Reinhardt also spoke highly tive producer for the film with Mr. at four film festivals. of Mr. Principato and the knowledge Reinhardt, Mrs. Principato, Frank Now, Mr. Principato has just fin- of film-making he brought to the Colli, Walter Lamb and Frank Ricci. ished shooting his independent short project, adding that the two just Michael Franklin is assistant direc- BEST FRIENDS…Lee Corcoran, left, film, Crackers the movie, in South “clicked” when writing together and tor and co-producer with Mr. and Veena Sharma of the ‘Friends.’ Amboy. It features cast and became friends. Principato. crewmembers from the local area “The script is a combination of The film also features television party, Ms Corcoran highlighted the along with well-known actors, in- Greg’s vision of how he saw the stars Anthony Laciura (“Boardwalk group’s calendar for the upcoming cluding Vincent D’Onofrio and movie being shot and my ability to Empire”), Dan Hedaya (“Cheers”), season, which includes a variety of Brenda Vaccaro. add words to that,” he said. “It’s an and Beth Ann Bonner (“One Life to gourmet luncheons, the annual holi- The film tells the story of an Ital- art piece…It’s a labor of love and Live”), along with Sal Richards from day party for members and spouses, a ian chef whose happy-go-lucky ex- him expressing himself.” Mr. Laughs. progressive dinner in spring and the istence is shattered when his loud, He said the biggest challenge was Now that filming has concluded, premier annual fundraiser, A Tour of overbearing mother-in-law suddenly to tell a complex story in only 30 Mr. Principato will begin editing, a Notable Homes. moves in with his family. minutes. task he also handled on Mr. Laughs. Ms. Corcoran also provided infor- Mr. Principato got the idea for Mr. Principato, who also served “On a documentary, you’re doing mation about the orchestra’s upcom- Crackers during a “haunted tour” of as director and a producer, spoke of a lot of writing in the editing room,” ing concerts: Monster Music on Oc- New Orleans about 10 years ago. the additional challenge of consoli- he said. “But here, everything was tober 30, a Halloween spectacular “Although it’s a dark story, it’s dating the entire shoot into a five- written, and you have to make the presenting Lon Chaney’s 1925 movie funny,” he said. “It’s dysfunctional, day period in September. He said transitions work and rearrange the Jersey City Author Revisits The Phantom of the Opera with live but it’s about how someone could be because he didn’t have the “luxury” clips to get the rhythm of the story. symphonic soundtrack, and Home pushed to the point of insanity.” of taking his time, he did have to It’s a different puzzle to put together.” for the Holidays on December 4, a Mr. Principato has extensive ex- abandon some ideas and/or artistic Mr. Principato hopes to have a Scene of Forgotten Battle family festival of songs, music and perience working on films, includ- shots. rough cut in a few weeks, work on By MARYLOU MORANO triggered the decision to build a fort sing-a-longs to celebrate the begin- ing Jumanji and Die Hard III: With a “It’s definitely different…the the musical score with his brother Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times on Bunker’s Hill. ning of the holiday season. Vengeance, and television series movie on the page, the one you shoot, and start screening in the winter. WESTFIELD – It has been 50 years “I slowly realized there was a leg- Learn more about the Friends of “Spin City” and “Law & Order: and then once it’s edited,” Mr. He would like to have the film since American historian Thomas end of Bunker Hill [that] was very WSO at westfieldsymphony.org. Criminal Intent.” He is currently first Principato said. initially run the festival circuit and, Fleming released “Now We Are En- much alive in most Americans’ minds New members are welcome. If assistant cameraman on HBO’s It was also his first time directing ultimately, get it recognized at emies: The Story of Bunker Hill.” – and was the real story, about which members of the public would like “Boardwalk Empire” series. a child actor. Cannes or Sundance, which would To commemorate this milestone, most Americans, including me, knew to cultivate new friendships and After mulling over his original Vincent “Cenzy” Mora, an 8-year- help make it eligible for an Acad- American History Press released a next to nothing about,” he continued. enjoy a series of social events while plot, Mr. Principato sought a writer old Franklin School student from emy Award. 50th Anniversary Edition of this For example, most people do not providing support for Westfield’s to help him transform his ideas into Westfield, plays the mute neighbor “I want people to notice it’s highly acclaimed account of the June realize that the Battle of Bunker Hill professional symphony orchestra, a script. He found one after his wife, and dear friend of the main charac- fresh…a little break from all the big 17, 1775 battle. was really fought contact the Friends at (908) 232- Jennifer, was asked to proofread a ter. While he has a background per- Hollywood movies we’ve seen Mr. Fleming’s on Breed’s Hill 9400. novel written by Timothy Reinhardt, forming in various shows from a lately,” Mr. Principato said. “It’s not book started with because Breed’s young age, this was his first film about blowing things up or selling a magazine assign- Hill was closer to role. soda. You can be entertained and ment he received Boston. Oak Ridge Hosts Paul Jackson 5K This Saturday Vincent said it was definitely a laugh about some wacky people for to write a one-page “From Bunker CLARK – The Paul Jackson 5K at feature a DJ, kids activities and different type of experience to por- a half-hour.” article about the Hill, their cannon Oak Ridge Park will take place this snacks. Battle of Bunker balls would have Saturday, October 9, at 9:30 a.m. at The Paul Jackson Fund assists in- Hill – an early part fallen short,” said the Clark park on Oak Ridge Road. dividuals and families who are facing Community Players Open of the American Mr. Fleming. Registration begins at 8 a.m.; the a financial crisis due to a long-term Revolutionary “Now We Are 5K run commences at 9:30 a.m., with illness or disability. For more infor- War. Enemies” is su- a two-mile, wheelchair-friendly walk mation about the fund, visit With Abie’s Irish Rose In the course of perbly researched to begin at 9:45 a.m. The event will pauljacksonfund.org or on Facebook. WESTFIELD – The Community Cast members are James his research, the and is written in Players of Westfield opens its 76th Broderick as Father Whalen, Ali author learned that such a way that it season with the comedy Abie’s Irish Giacona as Rosemary, Maury there had not been “humanizes his- Rose. Herman as Solomon, JoAnne a book written tory.” Jewish “Abie” Levy brings home Lemenille as Mrs. Cohen, Steve about the battle for Utilizing his- Enjoy the Cabaret Music his Irish bride, Rosemary Murphy, Lemenille as Mr. Cohen, Gregg Mele nearly 85 years. torical notes, pa- whom he met in France during the as Rabbi Samuels, Rick Roberts as “The Civil War pers and memoirs, war. To appease his father, Abie in- Patrick Murphy and Brian Remo as and the two World Mr. Fleming of Castorina and Rose troduces Rosemary as “Rosie Abie. Wars had over- writes about the Murpheski,” a Jewish girl. Papa Levy The flower girls are Kayla Bowen, shadowed the events leading up is fooled until Rosie’s father, Patrick Sabrina Ruban and Nicole Sollazo. Revolution’s story, reducing it to a to the Battle of Bunker Hill, includ- Murphy, arrives and a comic war Naomi Yablonsky directs the show, mix of myth and glittering phrases in ing the altercation at Lexington and erupts. assisted by Jerry Yablonsky. Letty most Americans’ minds,” said Mr. Concord, as well as the actual battle Hudak is the producer, assisted by Fleming. itself. Thursday, Marty Silverman. Barbara Ruban is As part of his research, the author The outcome of the battle, which the stage manager. traveled to Boston, where he took a was a defeat for the Americans, was October 14 The season will continue with I taxi out to the monument and saw for turned into a victory, once British Love You, You’re Perfect, Now himself the fort built by the Conti- losses were taken into consideration. Change, opening in January. A View nental Army in a single night after [The Americans] were “forced to 7:00 pm from the Bridge opens in March, and learning British soldiers based in retreat largely because they ran out of Smoke and Mirrors opens in May. Boston were planning to attack. ammunition, a blunder best explained Tickets for Abie’s Irish Rose are “At the heart of the story lay a by the makeshift organization of the $20. Show dates are Fridays and Sat- totally unknown British plan to launch American army at this point in the urdays, October 9, 16, 22 and 23 at 8 a massive assault on the American war,” explained Mr. Fleming. Free p.m., and Sunday, October 17, at 3 army outside Boston on June 18, “[However,] almost 50 percent of Music p.m. Student tickets cost $10 and are 1775,” explained Mr. Fleming, who the attacking force had been killed performance aret available with valid ID for the mati- is a native of Jersey City. and wounded…[This] was the begin- Cab nee only. “American spies had discovered ning of Bunker Hill’s transformation at the To learn more, call (908) 232-1221 or this cold-blooded intention to abort from defeat to legendary victory,” he visit westfieldcommunityplayers.org. the revolution in its cradle, and this added. Westfield In addition to “Now We Are En- emies,” Mr. Fleming has written 20 Memorial nonfiction books and 23 novels. Many of his books take place in New Jersey. Library He is the recipient of Boston University’s Burack Award for Life- time Achievement in American His- Open to Westfield Memorial tory and the Governor Richard Library and MURAL Hughes Award from the N.J. Histori- cardholders. Sign up online cal Commission for Lifetime at www.wmlnj.org and It’s your Library … Achievement in American History. He is a frequent guest on The His- click on Online Calendar, or make the most of it call 908.789.4090 ext 4140. tory Channel, C-Span and PBS. 550 East Broad Street Westfield “Now We Are Enemies: The Story of Bunker Hill” is available at all area bookstores. celebrate @ rosie’s... 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